VG27A/VG27B series LCD Monitor User Guide
First Edition June 2019 Copyright © 2019 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 Chapter.1:.....Product.introduction 1.1. Welcome!........
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.
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. 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.
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.
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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. 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 7 4 5 6 1.. HDMI.port. This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device. 2.. HDMI.port. This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device. 3.. DisplayPort.in. This port is for connection with a DisplayPort compatible device. 4.. Earphone.jack.
To active GamePlus: 1. Press the GamePlus hotkey. 2. Move the ( ) button up/down to select among different functions. 3. Press the ( ) button or move the function you choose, and move the ( through the settings. Move the 4. ( ( ) button left to go back, off, and exit. Highlight the desired setting and press the Press the button to inactivate it. GamePlus Main Menu ) button right to confirm the ) button up/down to navigate ( ) button to activate it.
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. •. Cinema.
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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 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 +33˚ to -5˚ (for tilt)/+90˚ to -90˚ (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. Loosen the four screws on the back of the monitor and remove the arm/base. 2 1 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. 2.4 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: •. To.connect.the.power.cord: a.
•. •. To.connect.the.DisplayPort/HDMI.cable: a. Plug one end of the DisplayPort/HDMI cable to the monitor’s DisplayPort/HDMI port. b. Connect the other end of the DisplayPort/HDMI cable to your computer's DisplayPort/HDMI port. To.use.the.earphone: connect the end with plug type to the monitor’s earphone jack when an HDMI or DisplayPort signal is fed. 2.5 Turning on the monitor Press the power button . See page 1-2 for the location of the power button.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1. How.to.reconfigure ASUS TUF Gaming VG27B HDR Off Racing Mode DispalyPort 2560x1440@ 155Hz GameVisual Scener y M ode R aci ng M ode C i nem a M ode R TS/ R PG M ode FPS M ode sR G B M ode M O BA M ode 1. 2. Press the ( ) button to activate the OSD menu. Move the ( ) button up/down to navigate through the functions. ( Highlight the desired function and press the ) button to activate it.
2.. Blue.Light.Filter In this function, you can adjust the blue light filter level. Blue Light Filter ASUS TUF Gaming VG27B HDR Off Racing Mode DispalyPort 2560x1440@ 155Hz 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 Racing Mode will be automatically imported. Between Level 1 to Level 3, the Brightness function is user-configurable.
3.. Color Set a desired color setting from this menu. Color ASUS TUF Gaming VG27B HDR Off Racing Mode DispalyPort 2560x1440@ 155Hz B ri g h t n e s s Co n t ra s t S a t u ra t i o n Co l o r T e mp . Skin Tone S ma rt V i e w •. 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.
Over Clocking may cause screen flickering. To reduce such effects, disconnect the DisplayPort cable and use the monitor OSD menu to try again with a safer Max. Refresh rate. •. Sharpness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. •. Trace.Free: Adjusts the response time of the monitor. •. Aspect.Control: Adjusts the aspect ratio to full or 4:3. 4:3 is only available when input source is in 4:3 format. •. VividPixel:.
5.. Sound Set the sound related setting from this menu. Sound ASUS TUF Gaming VG27B HDR Off Racing Mode DispalyPort 2560x1440@ 155Hz Volume Mute •. Volume: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. •. Mute: Toggles the monitor sound between on and off. 6.. Input.Select. In this function, you can select your desired input source. Input Select ASUS TUF Gaming VG27B HDR Off Racing Mode DispalyPort 2560x1440@ 155Hz HDMI-1 HDMI-2 D i spl ayPor t 7.. System.Setup. Allows you to adjust the system.
•. * Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds. * Enables or disables the DDC/CI function. * Adjusts the OSD background from opaque to transparent. •. Language: There are 21 languages for your selection, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Czech, Croatian, Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indonesian, Persian. •. Key.Lock: To disable all function keys.
3.2 Specifications summary Panel.Type Panel.size Max..Resolution Pixel.pitch Brightness.(Typ.) Contrast.Ratio.(Typ.) 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.3.0.port Colors Power.LED Tilt Swivel Height.adjustment VESA.wall.mount Kensington.lock Voltage.rating TFT LCD 27”W (16:9, 68.5 cm) wide screen 2560 x 1440 0.233 mm 350 cd/m2 1000:1 VG27AQ: 178˚/178˚ VG27BQ: 170˚/160˚ 16.
Multi-languages Accessories. Compliance.and.Standards 21 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Czech, Croatian, Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indonesian, Persian) DisplayPort cable (optional), HDMI cable (optional), power adapter, power cord, Quick start guide, warranty card UL/cUL, CB, CE, ErP, FCC, CCC, CU, RCM, BSMI, VCCI, RoHS, J-MOSS, WEEE, Windows 7 & 8.
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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.
3.5 Supported operating mode Timing.List HDMI.2.0 DisplayPort.1.
Timing.List Video.Timing HDMI.2.0 DisplayPort.1.2 1440x480P@60 V 1440x576P@50 V V V 1920x1080P@23.97 V X 1920x1080P@29.97 V X 1920x1080P@30 V X 1920x1080P@50 V V 1920x1080P@59.94 V V 1920x1080P@60 V V 1920x1080P@120 X V Note:.Do.not.support.interlace.