TUF Gaming Monitor VG27AC series User Guide
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Contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iv Safety information........................................................................................ v Care & Cleaning........................................................................................... vi Takeback Services...................................................................................... vii Product information for EU energy label....................
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all the documentation that came with the package. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose the monitor to rain or moisture. • Never try to open the monitor cabinet. The dangerous high voltages inside the monitor may result in serious physical injury. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. AEEE yönetmeliine uygundur Care & Cleaning • Before you lift or reposition your monitor, it is better to disconnect the cables and power cord. Follow the correct lifting techniques when positioning the monitor.
Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to http://www.asus.com 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® LCD monitor! The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a broader, brighter and crystal-clear display, plus a host of features that enhance your viewing experience. With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that the monitor brings to you! 1.
1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 1 2 3 4 5 1. ( 5-way) button: • Turns on the OSD menu. Enacts the selected OSD menu item. • Increases/Decreases values or moves your selection up/down/ left/right. • Displays the input selection bar when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message. 2. button: • Exits the OSD menu item. • Displays the input selection bar when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message.
5. Power button/power indicator: • • Turns the monitor on/off. The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. 1.3.2 Status Description White ON Amber Standby mode/No signal OFF OFF Back view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. Earphone jack. This port is only available when an HDMI/ DisplayPort/Type-C cable is connected. 2. HDMI port. This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device. 3. DisplayPort. This port is for connection for a DisplayPort compatible device. 4.
1.3.3 GamePlus Function The GamePlus function provides a toolkit and creates a better gaming environment for users when playing different types of games. The crosshair overlay with 6 different crosshair options letting you choose the one that best suits the game you're playing. There's also an onscreen timer you can position on the left of the display so you can keep track of the elapsed gaming time; while the FPS (frames per second) counter lets you know how smooth the game is running.
1.3.4 GameVisual Function The GameVisual function helps you select among different picture modes in a convenient way. To active GameVisual: Press the GameVisual hotkey repeatedly to select. 1-5 • Scenery mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology. • Racing Mode: This is the best choice for racing game playing with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology.
2.1 Assembling the monitor arm/base To assemble the monitor base: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Attach the base into the arm, making sure the tab on the arm fits into the groove on the base. 3. Fix the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw(s). We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. 1 2 2 1 •• Base screw size: M6 x 16.2 mm.
2.2 Adjusting the monitor • For optimal viewing, we recommend that you look at the full face of the monitor, then adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you. • Hold the stand to prevent the monitor from falling when you change its angle. • The recommended adjusting angle is -5˚ to 20˚. -5°~ +20° 20° •• 2.3 0° 20° It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle.
2.4 •• We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. •• •• The VESA wall mount kit (100 x 100 mm) is purchased separately. Use only the UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket with minimum weight/load 22.7kg (Screw size: M4 x 8 mm). Cable management You can organize the cables using the cable managment slot. Remove the cover before putting the cables through the slot and attach the cover back on. 2.
• To connect the HDMI/DisplayPort/USB Type-C* cable: a. Plug one end of the HDMI/DisplayPort/USB type-C* cable to the monitor’s HDMI/DisplayPort/USB type-C jack. b. Connect the other end of the HDMI/DisplayPort/USB type-C* cable to your device’s HDMI/DisplayPort/USB type-C jack. •• • To use the USB 3.0 type-A/B ports: Take the supplied USB 3.0 cable, and plug the smaller end (type-B) of the USB upstream cable to the monitor’s USB upstream port, and the larger end (type-A) to your computer’s USB 3.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AC1A HDR OFF Gaming Racing Mode DisplayPort 2560x1440@ 60Hz Over Clocking Variable OD Variable Refresh Rate ELMB/ELMB SYNC GamePlus GameVisual Shadow Boost 1. Press the ( ) button twice to activate the OSD menu. 2. Move the ( ) button up/down to navigate through the functions. Highlight the desired function and press the ( ) button to activate it.
3.1.2 1. OSD function introduction Gaming Gaming ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AC1A HDR OFF Racing Mode DisplayPort 2560x1440@ 60Hz Over Clocking Variable OD Variable Refresh Rate ELMB/ELMB SYNC GamePlus GameVisual Shadow Boost • Overclocking: * ON: This function allows you to adjust the refresh rate. * Max Refresh Rate: Allows you to select a maximum refresh rate of 170Hz (Only for DisplayPort input). After selecting, press the ( ) button to activate the setting.
•• When Variable Refresh Rate is Off, this function can only be activated when the refresh rate is 120Hz, 144Hz, 155Hz, 160Hz, 165Hz or 170Hz. • GamePlus: See page 1-4 for details. • GameVisual: See page 1-5 for details. • Shadow Boost: Dark color enhancement adjusts monitor gamma curve to enrich the dark tones in an image, making dark scenes and objects much easier to be seen. •• This function is only available in Racing mode, RTS/RPG mode, FPS mode, or sRGB mode.
2. Image Adjust the image settings. Image ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AC1A HDR OFF Racing Mode DisplayPort 2560x1440@ 60Hz Brightness Contrast HDR VividPixel ASCR Aspect Control Blue Light Filter • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. •• • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • HDR: Contains two HDR modes. * ASUS Gaming HDR: Is the HDR mode that ASUS has specially adjusted for HDR performance. * ASUS Cinema HDR: Complies with VESA Display HDR.
• Blue Light Filter: * Level 0: No change. * Level 1~4: The higher the level, the less blue light is scattered. When Blue Light Filter is activated,the default settings of Racing Mode will be automatically imported. Between Level 1 to Level 3, the Brightness function is user-configurable. Level 4 is optimized setting. It is compliance with TUV Low Blue Light Certification. The Brightness function is not user-configurable.
• 4. Skin Tone: Contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural, and Yellowish. Input Select In this function, you can select your desired input source or allow to automatically detect the input source. Input Select ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AC1A HDR OFF Racing Mode DisplayPort 2560x1440@ 60Hz Auto Input Detection USB-C HDMI DisplayPort 5. MyFavorite Adjust Shortcut and Customized Setting from this main function.
6. System Setup Adjust the system configuration. System Setup ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AC1A HDR OFF Racing Mode DisplayPort 2560x1440@ 60Hz Language Sound USB Setup ECO Mode Power Indicator Power Key Lock Key Lock OSD Setup • Language: Selects an available language for the OSD menu.
3-8 • Key Lock: To disable all function keys. Press seconds to cancel the key lock function. • OSD Setup: over 5 * Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds. * Enables or disables the DDC/CI function. * Adjusts the OSD background from opaque to transparent. • Information: Shows the monitor information. • DisplayPort Ver.: Compatibility with graphic card. Select DisplayPort 1.1 or DisplayPort 1.2+HDR by graphic card DP version.
3.2 Specifications Model VG27AC1A Panel Size 27.0 inches (68.6 cm) diagonal Max. Resolution 2560 (H) x 1440 (V) pixels Brightness (Typ.) 250 cd/m2 Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Viewing Angle (CR≤10) 178°(V); 178°(H) Display Colors 16.7M colors (8 bits) Response Time (Typ.) 5ms (G to G), 1ms MPRT Color temperature selection 4 color temperatures Digital input HDMI v2.0 x 1, DisplayPort v1.
Model VG27AC1A Muti-language 22 languages (English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Dutch, Portuguese, Polish, Czech, Croatia, Romania, Turkish, Arabic, Danish, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Slovak, Slovenian, Swedish, Persian, Ukrainian) Accessories Adapter, Power Cord, HDMI cable(optional), DP cable(optional), Type-C cable(optional), USB cable(optional), Warranty Card, QSG Compliance and Standards cTUVus, CU, CB, CE, ErP, FCC, ICES-3, EU En
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3.4 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Power LED is not ON Possible Solution • Press the ( ) button to check if the monitor is in the ON mode. • Check if the power adapter is connected to the monitor and the power cord is properly connected to the adapter and the power outlet. • Check Power Indicator function in main menu OSD. Select ON to turn on power LED. The power LED lights amber and • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the ON there is no screen image mode.
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When the monitor is operating in the video mode (ie, not displaying data), the following high definition modes shall be supported in addition to standard definition video. 3-14 Video Timing HDMI 640x480P 60Hz DP/Type-C 60Hz 720x480P 59.94Hz 59.94Hz 720x480P 60Hz 60Hz 720x576P 50Hz 50Hz 1280x720P 50Hz 50Hz 1280x720P 59.94Hz 59.94Hz 1280x720P 60Hz 60Hz 1440x480P X 59.94Hz 1440x480P X 60Hz 1440x576P X 50Hz 1920x1080P 23.
