VZ27AQ Series LCD Monitor User Guide
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Contents Contents....................................................................................................... iii Notices.......................................................................................................... iv Safety information....................................................................................... vi Care & Cleaning.......................................................................................... vii Takeback Services..................................
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.
Congratulations! This product is TCO Certified for Sustainable IT TCO Certified is an international third party sustainability certification for IT products. TCO Certified ensures that the manufacture, use and recycling of IT products reflect environmental, social and economic responsibility. Every TCO Certified product model is verified by an accredited independent test laboratory.
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.
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. When lifting or carrying the monitor, grasp the edges of the monitor. Do not lift the display by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. Turn your monitor off and unplug the power cord. Clean the monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth dampened with mild cleaner.
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 7 1. 4 3 2 1 Power button/power indicator Turns the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. Status Description White Amber Off On Standby mode Off Menu button: • Press this button to display the OSD menu when the OSD is off. • Enters the OSD menu. Close button: 3. 1-2 5 • 2. 4. 6 • Press this button to display the OSD menu when the OSD is off. • Exits the OSD menu.
• Press this button to display the OSD menu when the OSD is off. • Selects an available input source. EyeCheck button: 5. • Press this button to display the OSD menu when the OSD is off. • Use this hotkey to activate EyeCheck function as a vision test. Shortcut 6. • Press this button to display the OSD menu when the OSD is off. • Default: Brightness hotkey • To change the hotkey function, go to the Shortcut > Shortcut 1 menu. Shortcut 7.
1.3.3 EyeCheck function The EyeCheck function contains three patterns: (1) Snellen Chart (2) Amsler Grid (3) Astigmatism. 1. Snellen Chart P1 P2 P3 2. Amsler Grid While focusing at the center point, check that all the lines are straight. 3. Astigmatism Check that each line is of the same width.
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. We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. 2.
2.3 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: • • • To connect the power cord: a. Connect the power adapter securely to the monitor’s DC input. b. Connect one end of the power cord to the power adapter and the other end to a power outlet. To connect the VGA/DisplayPort/HDMI cable: a. Plug one end of the VGA/DisplayPort/HDMI cable to the monitor’s VGA/ DisplayPort/HDMI jack. b.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure Splendid Standard Mode ASUS VZ27A HDMI 1440 x 900 @ 60Hz Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode 1. Press any button (except the Power button) to display the OSD menu. 2. Press the 3. Press the buttons as indicated on the screen to navigate through the to activate it. If the functions.
3.1.2 1. OSD function introduction Splendid This function contains 8 sub-functions you can select for your preference. Each mode has the Reset selection, allowing you to maintain your setting or return to the preset mode. Splendid Standard Mode ASUS VZ27A HDMI 1440 x 900 @ 60Hz Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode 3-2 • Scenery Mode: Best choice for scenery photo display with SplendidPlus Video Enhancement.
2. Blue Light Filter In this function, you can adjust the blue light filter level. Blue Light Filter Standard Mode ASUS VZ27A HDMI 1440 x 900 @ 60Hz Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 • 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 Standard Mode will be automatically imported. Between Level 1 to Level 3, the Brightness function is user-configurable. Level 4 is optimized setting.
3. Color Set a desired color setting from this menu. Color Standard Mode ASUS VZ27A HDMI 1440 x 900 @ 60Hz Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Temp. Skin Tone • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Saturation: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Color Temp.: Contains 4 modes including Cool, Normal, Warm and User Mode. • Skin Tone: contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural, and Yellowish. 4.
• Adaptive-Sync (DisplayPort only): Allows an Adaptive-Sync supported* graphics source to dynamically adjust display refresh rate based on typical content frame rates for power efficient, virtually stutter free and low-latency display update. * Adaptive-Sync can only be activated within 49Hz ~ 76Hz. * For supported GPUs, minimum PC system and driver requirements, please contact the GPU manufactures. • • • 5.
6. Input Select In this function, you can select your desired input source. Input Select Standard Mode ASUS VZ27A HDMI 1440 x 900 @ 60Hz Standard Mode ASUS VZ27A HDMI 1440 x 900 @ 60Hz VGA HDMI DisplayPort 7. System Setup Allows you to adjust the system. System Setup Splendid Demo Mode GamePlus EyeCheck ECO Mode OSD Setup Language Key Lock More • Splendid Demo Mode: Splits the screen into two for Splendid modes comparison.
• EyeCheck: displays patterns for eyesight test. • ECO Mode: reduces power consumption. • OSD Setup: * Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds. * Enables or disables the DDC/CI function. * Adjusts the OSD background from opaque to transparent.
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 SplendidPlus Video Enhancement SplendidPlus selection Auto adjustment Color temperature selection Analog input Digital input Earphone jack Audio input Speaker (Built-in) USB 2.
Compliance and Standards Energy Star, TCO, EAC, CB, CE, CU, CCC, UL/cUL, FCC, RCM, BSMI, VCCI, RoHS, WEEE, J-MOSS, ErP, PSE, CEL, Windows 7 WHQL, Windows 8.1 WHQL, Windows 10 WHQL, KCC, E-Standby, TUVFlicker Free, TUV-Low Blue Light, UkrSEPRO, MEPS *Specifications are subject to change without notice. **Measuring a screen brightness of 200 nits without audio/USB/Card reader connection.
3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Power LED is not ON The power LED lights amber and there is no screen image Screen image is too light or dark Screen image is not centered or sized properly Possible Solution • 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. • Check if the power switch is ON. • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the ON mode.
3.4 Supported operating modes Resolution Frequency 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 720x400 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 832X624 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1152x864 1280x960 1280x1024 1280x1024 1366x768 1440x900 1600x1200 1680x1050 1920x1080 1920x1200 (Reduced Blanking) 1920x1200 2560x1080 2560x1440 2560x1440* Horizontal Frequency (KHz) 31.47(N) 35.00(N) 37.87(N) 37.5(N) 31.47(N) 35.16(P) 37.88(P) 48.08(P) 46.86(P) 49.72(P/N) 48.36(N) 56.476(N) 60.02(N) 67.5(P/N) 60.00(P) 63.98(P) 79.98(P) 47.
Timing Name 480p 720p60 576p 720p50 1080p60 1080p50 3-12 Pixel Format 720 x 480 1280 x 720 720 x 576 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 Horizational Vertical Frequency (kHz) Frequency (Hz) 31.469 45 31.25 37.5 67.5 56.25 60 60 50 50 60 50 Pixel Rate (MHz) 27 74.25 27 74.25 148.5 148.
