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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 6 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. • Turns on the OSD menu when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message. 2. button • Exits the OSD menu item. • Toggles the Key Lock function between on and off with a long press for 5 seconds.
• GameVisual hotkey. This function contains 6 sub-functions you can select for your preference. • Turns on the OSD 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. Status Description White ON Amber flashing Entering standby mode 6. Amber Standby mode/No signal OFF Red OFF G-SYNC Ambient light sensor. 1.3.
10. Light In Motion. 11. ROG light signal. Do not look straight at the light source during operation. The intense light beam may damage your eyes. Turning the knob all the way up obscures the light signal. 12. ROG light signal scroll wheel. 13. Vent (air intake). Do not cover the ventilation slots on the monitor. Heat build-up can reduce the service life of your monitor and also be dangerous. 14. Control buttons. 15. Vent (heated air exhaust). Do not cover the ventilation slots on the monitor.
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 crosshair overlay with 6 different crosshair options lets you choose the one that best suits the game you're playing. There's also an onscreen timer you can position on the left of the display so you can keep track of the elapsed gaming time; while the FPS (frames per second) counter lets you know how smooth the game is running.
1.3.4 GameVisual Function The GameVisual function helps you select among different picture modes in a convenient way. To activate GameVisual: 1. Press the GameVisual hotkey. 2. Move the 3. ( ) button to confirm the function you choose, and move the Press the ( ) button left to go back, off, and exit. ( ) button up/down to select among different functions. • Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology.
2.1 Assembling the monitor arm/base 1. Insert the base into the arm. 2. Fix the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw. 3. Attach the LED projection cover to the stand. 1 2 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. To change the film on the LED projection cover, follow the illustration below.
2.2 Cable management You can organize the cables with the help of the input/output port cover. 2-2 • Arranging the cables • Using the input/output port cover: the cover can be attached or detached.
2.3 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)/+35˚ to -35˚ (for swiveling)/ +120 mm (for height adjustment). -5° ~ +20° 120mm 35° 0° 35 ° It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle.
2.4 Detaching the arm (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Use a screwdriver to remove the covers on where the monitor and the arm meet. 3. Loosen the four screws on the back of the monitor and remove the arm/base. 4. Fasten the wall mount screws. 1 2 3 4 5 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor.
2.5 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 IN input. b. Connect one end of the power cord to the power adapter and the other end to a power outlet. 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.
2-6 Chapter 2: Setup
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure Normal Mode DisplayPort HDR Off Racing Mode 3840x2160@60Hz Aura Off ROG Swift PG27U Over Clocking Max Refresh Rate 144 Hz Blue Light Filter Color Image Input Select System Setup BACK MOVE/ENTER 1. Press the 2. ( ) button up/down to navigate through the functions. Move the Highlight the desired function and press the ( ) button to activate it.
• 2. Max Refresh Rate 144 Hz: allows you to select a maximum refresh rate of 144Hz (Only for DisplayPort input). After selecting, press the ( ) button twice to activate the setting. • This function is only available when the color gamut is YUV422 with 10-bit color depth or below. • After reboot, test the new Max Refresh Rate by enabling it in the NVIDIA Control Panel. If you don’t see an image, disconnect the DP cable and use the monitor OSD to try again with a safer Max Refresh Rate.
3. Color You can set the color related setting from this menu. Normal Mode DisplayPort HDR Off Racing Mode 3840x2160@60Hz Aura Off ROG Swift PG27U 80 Over Clocking Brightness Blue Light Filter Reference White (nits) Color Contrast Image Color Temp. Input Select Gamma 50 System Setup BACK MOVE/ENTER EXIT • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. When HDR is enabled, Brightness will be changed to Peak White (nits) 1000 and below Reference White (nits) can be adjusted.
• Variable Backlight: Enables or disables operation with variable backlight. The options are Fast (preferably for gaming experiences), Medium and Gradual (preferably for business or word-processing situations). A slight halo effect may be noticed on dark backgrounds when the function is enabled. This is normal and not a malfunction. • Auto Black Level: Increases the black level according to the ambient brightness, making different shades of grey more visible to human eyes.
• ROG Light Signal: Allows you to project the ROG logo onto a wall or other surface while enabling the gamers to display their ROG pride and create an enhanced gaming atmosphere. • Aura Sync: Allows you to turn on or off the Aura Sync function that synchronizes the Aura RGB light effect among all supported devices. • Aura RGB: In this function you can select an Aura RGB light effect for the monitor and change settings for the light effect. Select “OFF” if you want to turn the Aura RGB light effect off.
3-6 • Display SDR Input: “sRGB” is recommended when using Microsoft based systems. “Wide Gamut” is recommened when using Mac OS systems. • All Reset: “Yes” allows you to restore the default settings.
3.2 Aura AURA is a software program that controls the colorful LEDs on supported devices, such as monitors, motherboards, graphic cards, desktop PCs, etc. Aura allows you to adjust the color of the RGB LEDs on these devices and select different light effects. You can also correct or adjust the color of the LEDs by calibrating them. To activate Aura: 1. Turn ON the Aura Sync function in the OSD menu. 2. Connect the USB 3.0 upstream port of the monitor to the USB port of your computer. 3.
3.3 Specifications summary Panel Type TFT LCD Panel size 27”W (16:9, 68.4 cm) wide screen Max. Resolution 3840 x 2160 Pixel pitch 0.15525 mm Brightness (Typ.) 1000 cd/m2 (Peak/HDR on) Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 178˚/178˚ Display colors 16.7 M Response time 4 ms (Gray to Gray) Color temperature selection 4 color temperatures Analog input No Digital input DisplayPort v1.4 x 1, HDMI v2.0 x 1 Earphone jack Yes Audio input No Speaker (Built-in) No USB 3.
Accessories DP cable, HDMI cable, USB cable, power adapter, power cord, driver and manual disc, quick start guide, warranty card, LED projection cover and changeable films, input/output port cover, wall mount screws Compliance and Standards UL/cUL, CB, CE, ErP, FCC, CCC, BSMI, CU, C-Tick, VCCI, PSE, CEL Level 3, J-MOSS, RoHS, WEEE, Windows 7 & 8.1& 10 WHQL, KCC, E-STANDBY, TUV-Flicker Free, TUV Low Blue Light, UkrSEPRO, RCM, MEPS *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 3.
A corrupted half-size image is displayed when playing 4K HDR content. 3.5 • Check the chroma settings in the image source for correct HDR operation. Manually adjust the related settings. Contact the device manufacturer if the problem persists. Supported operating mode HDMI input Resolution Frequency Refresh Rate 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 3840 x 2160 60Hz Note: Do not support interlace and clor gamut YUV420.
DisplayPort input--Over clocking Resolution Frequency Refresh Rate 3840 x 2160 144Hz Note: Do not support interlace. Since HDR content is aimed at 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution, other resolution may result in abnormal images. Please wait for Over Clocking function to initiate. The process may take less than 40 seconds. Over Clocking supported GPUs: NVIDIA Pascal GPU Graphics Card like GTX1070, GTX1080 and GTX1080 Ti or higher. For other GPUs, please contact the manufactures to see if they are compatible.