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LCD Monitor User's Manual SAFETY INFORMATION Regulatory Notices United States of America, Federal Communications Commission Statement Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: LCD monitor Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: G27QC Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information: G.B.T. Inc. Address: 17358 Railroad street, City Of Industry, CA91748 Tel.: 1-626-854-9338 Internet contact information: https://www.gigabyte.
LCD Monitor User's Manual 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. Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
LCD Monitor User's Manual End of Life Directives-Recycling The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging, which indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should be taken to the waste collection centers for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure.
LCD Monitor User's Manual Niniejsze urządzenie zostało poddane testom i stwierdzono jego zgodność z wymaganiami dyrektywy. ES Prohlášení o shodě Toto zařízení splňuje požadavky Směrnice o Elektromagnetické kompatibilitě 2014/30/EU, Směrnice o Nízkém napětí 2014/35/EU, Směrnice ErP 2009/125/ES, Směrnice RoHS 2011/65/EU a 2015/863. Tento produkt byl testován a bylo shledáno, že splňuje všechny základní požadavky směrnic.
LCD Monitor User's Manual China RoHS Compliance Statement 中国《废弃电器电子产品回收处理管理条例》提示性说明 为了更好地关爱及保护地球,当用户不再需要此产品或产品寿命终止时,请遵守 国家废弃电器电子产品回收处理相关法律法规,将其交给当地具有国家认可的回 收处理资质的厂商进行回收处理。 环保使用期限 Environment-friendly use period 此标识指期限(十年),电子电气产品中含有的有害物质在正常使 用的条件下不会发生外泄或突变,电子电气产品用户使用该电子电 气产品不会对环境造成严重污染或对其人身、财产造成严重损害的 期限。 10 产品中有害物质名称及含量 : 部件名称 铅 (Pb) X X ○ X 汞 (Hg) ○ ○ ○ ○ 有害物质 汞 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 (Hg) (Cr+6) (PBB) (PBDE) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 印刷电路板及其电子组件 液晶面板 外壳 外部信号连接头及线材 本表格依据 SJ/T 11364 的规定编制。 This table i
LCD Monitor User's Manual 限用物質含有情況標示聲明書 Declaration of the Presence Condition of the Restricted Substances Marking 設備名稱:液晶顯示器 Equipment name 單元 Unit 鉛 Lead (Pb) 型號(型式):G27QC Type designation (Type) 限用物質及其化學符號 Restricted substances and its chemical symbols 六價鉻 汞 鎘 Hexavalent Mercury Cadmium chromium (Hg) (Cd) (Cr+6) 多溴聯苯 Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) 多溴二苯醚 Polybrominated diphenyls ethers (PBDE) 塑料外框 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 後殼 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 液晶面板 - ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 電路板組件 - ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 底座 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 電源線 - ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 其他線材 -
LCD Monitor User's Manual Safety Precautions Read through the following Safety Precautions before using the monitor. • Only use the accessories that are provided with the monitor or that which are recommended by the manufacturer. • Keep the plastic packaging bag for the product in a place that cannot be reached by children.
LCD Monitor User's Manual Contents SAFETY INFORMATION.................................................................................. 3 Regulatory Notices..........................................................................................................3 Safety Precautions...........................................................................................................7 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................. 10 Unpacking.
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LCD Monitor User's Manual INTRODUCTION Unpacking 1. Open the upper cover of the packaging box. Then observe the unpacking instruction attached on the inner cover. Making sure the box is in the correct orientation, carefully lay the box on the stable surfacepen. 2. Open the inner cover. Grab the EPS foam assembly (through the openings) to pull it out of the box.
LCD Monitor User's Manual 3. Remove the items from the upper EPS foam. 4. Remove the upper EPS foam.Then you can remove the stand from the lower EPS foam.
LCD Monitor User's Manual Package Contents The following items come with your packaging box. If any of them is missing, please contact your local dealer. Monitor Monitor Base Power Cable Stand USB Cable DP Cable Multilingual Installation Guide HDMI Cable Quick Start Guide Warrant y Card Warranty Card Note: Please keep the packaging box and packing materials for future transportation of the monitor.
LCD Monitor User's Manual Product Overview Front View 1 2 1 Power LED 2 Control button - 15 -
LCD Monitor User's Manual Rear View HDMI-1 1 2 HDMI-2 3 DP 4 USB 3.0 5 1 AC IN jack 5 Headphone jack 2 Kensington lock 6 USB 3.
LCD Monitor User's Manual GETTING STARTED Installing the Stand Base 1. Align the Stand base with the stand off underneath the stand. Then attach the base onto the stand. Tighten the screw to secure the monitor base in place. Note: You can either use a coin or a small flathead screwdriver to tighten the screw.
LCD Monitor User's Manual 2. Lift the assembled Stand & Base to an upright position and place it on a table. Then lower the stand plate to allow the safety plate to automatically release from its slot. 3. Place the monitor on the package cushion or a flat surface, with screen facing down. Tear apart the EPE bag, install the stand on the rear side of the monitor. Then you can take the monitor from the lower EPS foam by holding the stand arm. Carefully lift the monitor. Place it upright on a table.
LCD Monitor User's Manual Lift the monitor Take the monitor out of the box by holding the stand arm. Carefully lift the monitor, turn it over and place it upright on its stand on a flat even surface. Remove the foam wrap from the monitor. Note: Consider keeping the box and packaging in storage for use in the future when you may need to transport the monitor. The fitted foam packing is ideal for protecting the monitor during transport.
LCD Monitor User's Manual Adjusting the Viewing Angle Note: Hold the monitor base so that the screen does not topple when you make the adjustment. Adjusting the Tilt Angle Tilt the screen forward or backward to the desired viewing angle (-5˚ to 20˚).
LCD Monitor User's Manual Changing the Screen Orientation Raise the screen to the highest position (130mm). 130 mm Note: Before making the height adjustment, make sure you have removed the safety plate from the stand.
LCD Monitor User's Manual Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional) Use only the 100 x 100 mm wall mount kit recommended by the manufacturer. 1. Place the monitor on a flat surface, with the screen facing down. Note: We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. 2. Push the locking clips inward to detach the stand from the monitor. 3. Pull down the stand slightly to disengage the hooks. Then remove the stand.
LCD Monitor User's Manual 4. Attach the mounting bracket to the mounting holes at the rear of the monitor. Then use the screws to secure the bracket in place. 100 mm 100 mm Note: To mount the monitor on the wall, refer to the installation guide that is included in the wall-mount bracket kit.
LCD Monitor User's Manual Making Connections HDMI-1 HDMI-2 DP USB 3.
LCD Monitor User's Manual USING THE DEVICE Turning the Power On/Off Make sure the power switch next to the AC power input jack is switched to ON. Power On 1. Connect one end of the power cable to the AC IN jack at the rear of the monitor. 2. Connect other end of the the power cable to a power outlet. 3. Press the Control button to turn on the monitor. The Power LED will light in white, indicating the monitor is ready to use. Power Off Press the Control button for 2 seconds to turn off the monitor.
LCD Monitor User's Manual User Comfort Recommendations The following are some tips for comfortable viewing of your monitor: • Optimal viewing distances for monitors range from approximately 510 mm to 760 mm (20” to 30”). • A general guideline is to position the monitor such that the top of the screen is at or slightly below your eye-height when you are comfortably seated. • Use adequate lighting for the type of work you are performing.
LCD Monitor User's Manual Selecting the Input Source 1. Move the Control button right ( ) to enter the Input menu. Input 2. Move the Control button center ( ) to select the desired input source.
LCD Monitor User's Manual OPERATIONS Quick Menu Hot Key By default, the Control button has been assigned with the specific function. Note: To change the preset hot key function, refer to the “Quick Switch” section on page 36. To access the hot key function, do the following: • Move the Control button up ( ) to enter the Black Equalizer menu.
LCD Monitor User's Manual • Move the Control button down ( ) to enter the Picture Mode menu. Move the Control button center ( ) to select the desired option and press the Control Picture Mode Standard FPS RTS/RPG Movie Reader Select Exit • Move the Control button left ( ) to enter the Volume menu. Move the Control button up/down ( ) to adjust the headphone volume level and press the Control Volume 50 Adjust Exit • Move the Control button right ( ) to enter the the Input menu.
LCD Monitor User's Manual Function Key Guide • Press the Control button to display the Main menu. Settings SETTING Dashboard Game Assist DASHBOARD EXIT Exit GAME ASSIST Power Off POWER OFF Then use the Control button to select the desired function and configure the related settings. Dashboard When the Main menu appears on the screen, move the Control button left ( ) to enter the Dashboard menu.
LCD Monitor User's Manual Once the Dashboard configuration is complete, it will transfer the system data to the SOC through the USB port and display the value of the selected function(s) on the screen. CPU temperature CPU frequency CPU fan Speed CPU usage Rate GPU temperature GPU frequency GPU fan speed GPU usage rate AORUS Mouse DPI Note: Make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB upstream port of the monitor and the USB port of your computer.
LCD Monitor User's Manual • Game INFO: Configure the FPS (First Person Shooting) game related settings. √ Select Gaming Timer to select countdown timer mode. To disable this function, set the setting to OFF. √ Select Gaming Counter or Refresh Rate to enable/disable the gaming counter or real-time refresh rate setting. √ Select Info Location to specify the location of the information to be shown on the screen. 05:00 0 60 • Crosshair: Select the desired crosshair type to suit your gaming environment.
LCD Monitor User's Manual Configure the Device Settings When the Main menu appears on the screen, move the Control button up ( ) to enter the Settings menu. Note: Use the Control button to navigate through the menu and make adjustments. Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Button Guide Gaming Configure the game related settings.
LCD Monitor User's Manual Item Description Aim Stabilizer When this function is enabled, it reduces the motion blur in a fast moving games. Note: This function is not available under the following conditions: - when the frequency setting is lower than 100Hz. - when the FreeSync function is activated. Black Equalizer Adjust the brightness of the black areas. Super Resolution Sharpen the low resolution images. Display Mode Select the aspect ratio of the screen.
LCD Monitor User's Manual Picture Configure the image related settings.
LCD Monitor User's Manual Display Configure the display screen related settings. HDR OFF Brightness 85 Contrast 50 Sharpness 5 Gamma OFF Color Temperature Normal Picture Mode Gaming Input HDMI 1 Picture HDMI RGB PC Range HDMI 2 Display Overscan DisplayPort Standard PIP/PBP System Language Save Settings Exit Reset All Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Description Input Select the input source.
LCD Monitor User's Manual PIP/PBP Configure the multi-picture related settings. HDR OFF Brightness 85 Contrast 50 Sharpness 5 Gamma OFF Color Temperature Normal Picture Mode Gaming OFF Picture PIP Display PBP Standard PIP/PBP System Language Save Settings Exit Reset All Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Description OFF Disable the PIP/PBP function. PIP Split the screen into 2 parts (main window and inset window). • Source: Change the input source for the inset window.
LCD Monitor User's Manual System Configure the system related settings. HDR OFF Brightness 85 Contrast 50 Sharpness 5 Gamma OFF Color Temperature Normal Picture Mode Gaming Audio Volume Picture OSD Setting Mute Display Quick Switch PIP/PBP Other Settings Standard System Language Save Settings Exit Reset All Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Description Audio Configure the headphone settings. • Volume: Adjust the volume level. • Mute: Enable/Disable the mute function.
LCD Monitor User's Manual Item Description Quick Switch Assign the function of the hot keys. Available options: Aim Stabilizer, Black Equalizer, Low Blue Light, Volume, Input, Contrast, Brightness, and Picture Mode.
LCD Monitor User's Manual Language HDR OFF Brightness 85 Contrast 50 Sharpness 5 Gamma OFF Color Temperature Normal Picture Mode Gaming English Picture 繁中 Display 简中 PIP/PBP Deutsch System Français Language 日本語 Save Settings 한국어 Standard Exit Move/Adjust Reset All Enter/Confirm Item Description Language Select an available language for the OSD menu.
LCD Monitor User's Manual Save Settings Save all data. HDR OFF Brightness 85 Contrast 50 Sharpness 5 Gamma OFF Color Temperature Normal Picture Mode Gaming Setting1 Save Picture Setting2 Load Display Setting3 Standard PIP/PBP System Language Save Settings Exit Reset All Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Description Setting1 After selecting, the Save and Load menu will appear for the player to choose. Setting2 After selecting, the Save and Load menu will appear for the player to choose.
LCD Monitor User's Manual Reset All Restore the monitor to its factory default settings.
LCD Monitor User's Manual APPENDICES Specifications Item Specifications Panel Size 27-inch Aspect Ratio 16:9 Resolution 2560 x 1440 Refresh Rate 165Hz LED Life 30000 hours (min.) Pixel Pitch 0.2331(H) x 0.2331(V) Response Time 1ms MPRT Brightness 250 nits (typ.) / 200 nits (min.) Contrast Ratio 3000:1 (typ.) Color Depth 16.7M ( 8Bit) Active Display area 596.736(H) x 335.664(V) Viewing Angle 178°(H)/178°(V) Frequency 48~165Hz Input/Output Terminals • • • 2x HDMI 2.0 1x DP 1.
LCD Monitor User's Manual Supported Timing List Port QHD Port QHD HDMI 640x480@60Hz DP 640x480@60Hz 640x480@75Hz 640x480@75Hz 720x480@60Hz 720x480@60Hz 800x600@60Hz 800x600@60Hz 800x600@75Hz 800x600@75Hz 1024x768@60Hz 1024x768@60Hz 1024x768@75Hz 1024x768@75Hz 1280x720@60Hz 1280x720@60Hz 1280x720@120Hz 1280x720@120Hz 1280x720@144Hz 1280x720@144Hz 1920x1080@60Hz 1920x1080@60Hz 1920x1080@120Hz 1920x1080@120Hz 1920x1080@144Hz 1920x1080@165Hz 2560x1440@60Hz 2560x1440@60Hz 2560x
LCD Monitor User's Manual Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution(s) No power • • • No image appears on the screen • • Make sure the power cable is properly connected to the power source and the monitor. Check the cable and plug to make sure they are not broken. Make sure the monitor is turned on. Make sure the monitor and the computer are properly connected and both devices are turned on. Make sure you have selected the correct input source. Refer to page 25 or 34.
LCD Monitor User's Manual Basic Care When the screen becomes dirty, do the following to clean the screen: • Wipe the screen with your soft, lint-free cloth to remove any residual dust. • Spray or apply the cleaning fluid onto a soft cloth. Then wipe the screen gently with the damp cloth. Note: • Make sure that the cloth is damp, but not wet. • When wiping, avoid applying excessive pressure on the screen. • Acidic or abrasive cleaners can damage the screen.