TUF Gaming Monitor VG27AQL3A series User Guide
First Edition July 2023 Copyright © 2023 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
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.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations.
Safety information vi • 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 yönetmeliğine 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. 3. About Flicker https://www.asus.
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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 menu when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message. 2. button • Exits the OSD menu item. • Displays the input selection menu when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message.
• Displays the input selection menu 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 Amber OFF ON Standby mode/No signal OFF Back view 10 9 1. HDMI-1 port. This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device. 2. HDMI-2 port. This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device. 3. DisplayPort.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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 (for selected models). 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 +20˚ to -5˚ (for tilt)/+20˚ to -20˚ (for swiveling)/ +130 mm (for height adjustment)/90˚ (for portrait view).
2.3 Detaching the arm (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm/base of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/base: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Remove the rubbers in the four screw holes. (Figure 1) 3. Remove the base (Figure 2). 4. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw on the hinge (Figure 3), then remove the hinge.
2.4 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. 1 2.5 2 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: • To connect the power cord: Connect one end of the power cord securely to the monitor’s AC input port, the other end to a power outlet. • To connect the DisplayPort/HDMI cable: • 2-4 a.
• To use the USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports: Take the USB 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 port. Make sure your computer is installed with the lastest Windows 10/Windows 11 operating system. That will enable the USB ports on the monitor to work. When these cables are connected, you can choose the desired signal from the Input Select item in the OSD menu.
2-6 Chapter 2: Setup
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure ASUS TUF GAMING VG27AQL3A 2560x1440 180Hz GameVisual Racing Mode Input Select DisplayPort HDR OFF Variable OD Gaming Variable Refresh Rate ELMB/ELMB SYNC Image GamePlus GameVisual Color Shadow Boost Input Select MyFavorite Back 50 Enter EXIT 1. Press the ( ) button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Move the ( ) button up/down to navigate through the functions.
3.1.2 1. OSD function introduction Gaming ASUS TUF GAMING VG27AQL3A Gaming Image Color 2560x1440 180Hz GameVisual Racing Mode Input Select DisplayPort HDR OFF Variable OD Variable Refresh Rate ELMB/ELMB SYNC GamePlus GameVisual Shadow Boost Input Select MyFavorite 50 • Back Enter EXIT Variable OD: Improves the gray level response time of the LCD panel. The adjusting range is from Level 0 to Level 5. This function is not available when ELMB is enabled.
• * FPS Counter: The FPS (frames per second) counter lets you know how smooth the game is running. * Crosshair: The crosshair overlays come with 6 different crosshair options letting you choose the one that best suits the game you’re playing. Besides, the dynamic crosshair option allows your crosshair to automatically change its color based on the background. * Sniper: Sniper function (only available when HDR is disabled on your device) is customized for first-person shooters.
• • In the Racing Mode, the following function(s) are not user-configurable: Saturation, ASCR. • In the sRGB Mode, the following function(s) are not user-configurable: Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Color Temp., ASCR. • In the MOBA Mode, the following function(s) are not user-configurable: Saturation, ASCR. 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.
• Dynamic Dimming: Synchronizes with contents while contrast changing to execute backlight dynamic dimming. • ASCR: Turns on/off the ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) function. This function is only available under Scenery Mode, Cinema Mode, RTS/RPG Mode or FPS Mode. • Aspect Control: Adjusts the aspect ratio to Full, Equivalent, or 4:3. This function is not available when Variable Refresh Rate is enabled. • Blue Light Filter * OFF: No change.
3. Color Set a desired color setting from this menu. ASUS TUF GAMING VG27AQL3A Gaming 2560x1440 180Hz GameVisual Racing Mode Input Select DisplayPort HDR OFF Color Temp. Saturation 50 Image Color Input Select MyFavorite Back 50 4. Enter EXIT • Color Temp.: Contains 4 modes including Cool, Normal, Warm, and User Mode. • Saturation: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
5. MyFavorite ASUS TUF GAMING VG27AQL3A Gaming 2560x1440 180Hz GameVisual Racing Mode Input Select DisplayPort HDR OFF Shortcut Customized Setting Image Color Input Select MyFavorite Back 50 • Enter EXIT Shortcut: * Shortcut 1/Shortcut 2: Sets the shortcut functions for shortcut buttons. When a certain function is selected or activated, your shortcut button may not support.
• Power Indicator: Turn the power LED indicator on/off. • Power Key Lock: Enables or disables the power key. • Key Lock: To disable all function keys. Press cancel the key lock function. • Power Setting: over 5 seconds to * Standard Mode: Standard mode setting may result in higher power consumption. * Power Saving Mode: Power saving mode may cause limited luminance performance. Certain functions that consumes power will be disabled when Power Saving Mode is selected.
3.2 Specifications summary Panel Type Panel size Max. Resolution Pixel pitch Brightness (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Max.) Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 Display colors Response time Color temperature selection Analog input Digital input Earphone jack Audio input Speaker (Built-in) USB 3.2 Gen 1 port Temperature (Operating) TFT LCD 27”W (16:9, 68.5 cm) wide screen 2560 x 1440 0.2331 mm x 0.2331 mm 350 cd/m2 1000:1 100,000,000:1 (with ASCR on) 178˚/178˚ 16.
Multi-languages Accessories Compliance and Standards 22 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Czech, Croatian, Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indonesian, Persian, Ukrainian) Quick start guide, warranty card, power cord, DisplayPort cable (optional), HDMI cable (optional), USB cable (optional), L-shaped screwdriver (optional), 4 screws, 4 rubbers cTUVus, FCC, CB, CE, ErP, WEEE, EU Energy lab
Outline dimensions 3.3 Pivot : +/- 90 Degree 90 20 5 20 Swivel : +/- 20 Degree 20 50.46 [1.987] M4*4-Depth 10mm 117 [4.606] 100 [3.937] 117 [4.606] Wall Mount Keep Out Area 3-11 ASUS TUF Gaming Monitor VG27AQL3A series 100 [3.937] 167.36 [6.589] 614.84 [24.206] 298.37 [11.747] 54.75 [2.155] 130 [5.118] 357.8 [14.087] 404.22 [15.914] 596.74 (Active-Area) [23.494] AA Center 531.22 [20.914] 167.84 [6.608] 335.67 [13.215] 533.88 [21.019] 19.81 [0.78] 187.18 [7.369] 215.14 [8.
3.4 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Possible Solution Power LED is not ON • Press the button to check if the monitor is in the ON mode. • Check if the power cord is properly connected to the monitor and the power outlet. The power LED lights amber and there is • Check if the monitor and the computer are no screen image in the ON mode. • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the monitor and the computer. • Inspect the signal cable and make sure none of the pins are bent.
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Video Timing Resolution frequency 3-14 HDMI DP Refresh rate Refresh rate 720 x 480P 59.94Hz 59.94Hz 720 x 480P 60Hz 60Hz 720 x 576P - 50Hz 1280 x 720P - 50Hz 1280 x 720P 59.94Hz 59.94Hz 1280 x 720P 60Hz 60Hz 1440 x 480P - - 1440 x 576P - 50Hz 1920 x 1080P - - 1920 x 1080P 50Hz 50Hz 1920 x 1080P 59.94Hz 59.
