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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.
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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. Displays the input selection bar when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message. Power button/power indicator: • • 1.3.2 Turns the monitor on/off. The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. Status Description White ON Amber Standby mode/No signal OFF OFF Back view 1 7 1-3 2 3 4 5 6 1. Earphone jack. This port is only available when an HDMI/ DisplayPort cable is connected. 2. DisplayPort.
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 FPS (frames per second) counter lets you know how smooth the game is running. The crosshair overlay with 6 different crosshair options letting you choose the one that best suits the game you're playing. There are also on screen timer and stopwatch you can position on the left of the display so you can keep track of the gaming time.
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. • 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. Place the arm hinge of the stand assembly onto its compartment on the rear of the monitor. 3. Attach the base into the arm, making sure the tab on the arm fits into the groove on the base. 4. 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.
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 cable: a. Plug one end of the HDMI/DisplayPort cable to the monitor’s HDMI/ DisplayPort jack. b. Connect the other end of the HDMI/DisplayPort cable to your device’s HDMI/DisplayPort jack. To use the Service port for firmware upgrade: Save the new firmware to the disk drive. Then plug the disk drive to the monitor’s Service port. Follow the on-screen instructions to upgrade the firmware. To connect the power cord: a.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure ASUS TUF GAMING VG27AQ3A Gaming Image Color 2560x1440 144Hz GameVisual Racing Mode Input Source HDMI-1 HDR OFF Variable OD Variable Refresh Rate ELMB/ELMB SYNC GamePlus GameVisual Shadow Boost Input Select MyFavorite Back ( Enter Exit 1. Press the ) button 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 ASUS TUF GAMING VG27AQ3A 2560x1440 144Hz GameVisual Racing Mode Input Source HDMI-1 HDR OFF Variable OD Gaming Variable Refresh Rate ELMB/ELMB SYNC Image GamePlus GameVisual Color Shadow Boost Input Select MyFavorite Back Exit • Variable OD: Speeds up the response time by Over Drive technology. Including Level 0~Level 5.
2. Image Adjust the image settings. ASUS TUF GAMING VG27AQ3A Gaming Image 2560x1440 144Hz Brightness 80 Contrast 80 VividPixel 0 GameVisual Racing Mode Input Source HDMI-1 HDR OFF HDR Setting ASCR Color Aspect Control Input Select Blue Light Filter MyFavorite Back Enter Exit • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • VividPixel: Enhances the outline of the displayed picture and generates high-quality images on screen.
• 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. Input Select In this function, you can select your desired input source or allow to automatically detect the input source. ASUS TUF GAMING VG27AQ3A Gaming 2560x1440 144Hz GameVisual Racing Mode Input Source HDMI-1 HDR OFF Auto Input Detection DisplayPort HDMI-1 Image HDMI-2 Color Input Select MyFavorite Back 5. Enter Exit MyFavorite Adjust Shortcut and Customized Setting from this main function.
6. System Setup Adjust the system configuration. ASUS TUF GAMING VG27AQ3A System Setup 2560x1440 144Hz GameVisual Racing Mode Input Source HDMI-1 HDR OFF Language Sound Power Indicator Power Key Lock Key Lock Power Setting OSD Setup DisplayPort Stream Back 3-6 Enter Exit • Language: Selects an available language for the OSD menu. The options include English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Polish, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Thai, Indonesian, and Ukrainian.
• All Reset: Select YES to revert all settings to the factory default mode.
3.2 Specifications Model VG27AQ3A 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.) 1ms GTG Color temperature selection 4 color temperatures Digital input HDMI v2.0 x 2, DisplayPort v1.
Model VG27AQ3A Gross Weight (Esti.) 7.
Outline dimensions 213.81 3.3 614.84 88.49 455.01 53.95 366.52 -5° 20.
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.
3.5 Supported timing list HDMI DP Refresh Rate Refresh Rate 640x480 60Hz 60Hz 640x480 67Hz 67Hz 640x480 72Hz 72Hz 640x480 75Hz 75Hz 720x400 70Hz 70Hz 720x480 59.94Hz 59.
