Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
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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. • 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ® As an Energy Star Partner, our company has determined ® that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the factory default settings which can be restored by “Factory Reset” function in the OSD menu.
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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. • Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • Slots and openings on the back or top of the cabinet are provided for ventilation. Do not block these slots. Never place this product near or over a radiator or heat source unless proper ventilation is provided. • The monitor should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. • Use the appropriate power plug which complies with your local power standard. • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the monitor in any area where it may become wet. Place the monitor on a stable surface. • Unplug the unit during a lightning storm or if it will not be used for a long period of time. This will protect the monitor from damage due to power surges. • Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into the slots on the monitor cabinet.
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• Please confirm the distribution system in building installation shall provide the circuit breaker rated 120/240V, 20A (maximum). • If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on the power cord, plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by attaching a 2-pin adapter. The grounding pin is an important safety feature. WARNING Usage of other than specified head- or earphones can result in hearing loss due to excessive sound pressures. 1. Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities. 2. Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems available. 3. If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-being. 4. When replacing old appliances with new once, the retailer is legally obligated to take back your old appliance for disposal at least for free of charge.
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. • Avoid using a cleaner containing alcohol or acetone. Use a cleaner intended for use with the LCD. Never spray cleaner directly on the screen, as it may drip inside the monitor and cause an electric shock. The following symptoms are normal with the monitor: • The screen may flicker during the initial use due to the nature of the fluorescent light. Turn off the Power Switch and turn it on again to make sure that the flicker disappears. • You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use. • When the same image is displayed for hours, an afterimage of the previous screen may remain after switching the image. The screen will recover slowly or you can turn off the Power Switch for hours. • When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your dealer or service center to fix it. Do not repair the screen by yourself! Conventions used in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
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Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to http://www.asus.com 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. viii...
Welcome! ® Thank you for purchasing the ASUS LCD monitor! The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter 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 you! Package contents Check your package for the following items: LCD Monitor Monitor Base Monitor column Quick Start Guide Warranty Card 1x Power Cord 1x HDMI Cable (Optional) 1x DP Cable (Optional) 1x USB Cable • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. • * Also the Replaceable parts required by the TCO Certified. ASUS LCD Monitor VA27A Series...
Assembling the monitor To assemble the monitor: Place the display flat on a cloth on the table, Then attach the base to the arm and fix with the screw to join them tightly. You can easily tighten the screw by fingers. Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
Connect cables 1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor HDMI AC-IN Port USB Downstream USB Upstream HDMI Port DP Port AUDIO Port Kensington Lock ASUS LCD Monitor VA27A Series...
Installaion Turn off your computer and unplug your computer's power cord. Connect the signal cable to the HDMI (optional) and /or VGA (optional) and /or DVI (optional) input socket of the monitor, and the HDMI (optional) and /or VGA (optional) and /or DVI (optional) output socket of the graphics card on the computer. Then tighten the thumbscrews on the signal cable connector. Insert the monitor power cable into the power port at the back of the monitor. Plug the power cords of your computer and your monitor into a nearby electrical outlet. AC IN HDMI Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
• POWER CORD specifications refer to page v. • For the installation of replaceable parts, please refer to the above installation instructions. • Users may go to the local service network to replace /purchase the qualified replaceable parts. • For local service centers and service contacts, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support 1.4.2 Six sides figure UNIT:mm(inch) ASUS LCD Monitor VA27A Series...
Monitor introduction 1.5.1 Using the Controls button Use the control button on the back of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Main Menu Exit Power Off Input Select Brightness Power LED: • The following table describes the definition of the colors of the power indicator. Status Description White Enable Orange Standby mode Central button: • Press this button to enter the OSD menu. • Press this button to turn on the monitor when turned off. Left key: • Exit the OSD menu or return to the previous layer. Right key: • Power Off shortcut key. • Enter the option of the next layer. Up key: • Input Select shortcut key.
Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/stand Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the front of the monitor face down on a clean table. Remove the base/stand from the monitor. • We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. • The VESA wall mount kit ( 100 x 100 mm) is purchased separately. • Use only the UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket with minimum weight/load 12 kg (Screw size: M4 x 10 mm). ASUS LCD Monitor VA27A Series...
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. • You can adjust the monitor’s angle from +35˚ to -5˚. -5 ~ 35 +180° -180° 15cm 90° 90° It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle. Chapter 2: Setup...
Standard Mode DisplayPort 2560x1440@75Hz Standard Mode sRGB Mode Scenery Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. Press the and buttons to toggle between options in the Menu. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. To select the highlighted item on the menu press the Center key. Press the and buttons to select the desired parameter. Press the Center key to enter the slide bar and then use the or buttons, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes. ASUS LCD Monitor VA27A Series...
3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction Splendid This function contains eight sub-functions that you can select for your preference. Each mode has the Reset selection, allowing you to maintain your setting or return to the preset mode. ASUS VA27A Splendid Standard Mode DisplayPort 2560x1440@75Hz Standard Mode sRGB Mode Scenery Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode • Standard Mode: This is the best choice for document editing with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. • sRGB Mode: This is the best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs.
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0 to max. 0: no changes;Max: 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. Besides maximum level, the brightness is user-configurable. Maximum is the optimized setting. It is compliance with TUV low blue light certification*. The brightness function is not user configurable. • High energy blue light may lead to eye strain and AMD(Age-Related Macular Degeneration). Blue light Filter reduces 70% (max.) harmful blue light to avoid CVS(Computer Vision Syndrome) when the user adjusts blue light filter bar to maximum level. • *When color augmentation is in default value (50). • Rest Reminder: This function provides you a rest reminder according to how long you set for your working time. For example, a user sets 30 minutes working time and there will be a pop up reminder appeared on the upper left corner of the monitor for 5 seconds. Press any key to make this reminder OSD disappeared. • When this function is enable, the following functions are not available: Splendid Demo Mode, GamePlus and QuickFit. • Color Augmentation: The adjusting range of color enhancement is from 0 to 100. • This function is not available in sRGB mode under Splendid. • This function is not available when Reddish or Yellowish is selected in the Skin Tone menu. ASUS LCD Monitor VA27A Series...
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Color Select the image color you like from this function. ASUS VA27A Color Standard Mode DisplayPort 2560x1440@75Hz 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 three preset color modes (Cool, Normal, Warm) and User Mode. • Skin Tone: Contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural, and Yellowish. • In the User Mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are user- configurable; the adjusting range is from 0 ~ 100. Chapter 3: General Instruction...
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VividPixel ASCR Motion Sync Adaptive-Sync • Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Trace Free: Speeds up the response time by Over Drive technology. The adjusting range is from lower 0 to faster 100. • Aspect Control: Adjusts the aspect ratio to “Full”, “4:3”. • VividPixel: ASUS Exclusive Technology that brings lifelike visuals for crystal-clear and detail-oriented enjoyment. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • ASCR: Select ON or OFF to enable or disable dynamic contrast ratio function. • Motion Sync: Check to decrease motion blur and minimize ghosting part when on-screen objects are fast moving. • Adaptive-Sync: It can allow a 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. • 4:3 is only available when input source is in 4:3 format。 ASUS LCD Monitor VA27A Series...
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Input Select Select the input source from HDMI, DisplayPort input signal. ASUS VA27A Input Select Standard Mode DisplayPort 2560x1440@75Hz HDMI DisplayPort System Setup Adjusts the system configuration. ASUS VA27A System Setup Standard Mode DisplayPort 2560x1440@75Hz Splendid Demo Mode Volume GamePlus QuickFit ECO Mode USB Charging OSD Setup More ASUS VA27A...
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• Crosshair/Timer/FPS Counter is movable by pressing 5-way key. GamePlus main menu GamePlus-Crosshair GamePlus-Timer GamePlus GamePlus GamePlus Crosshair (Practice Mode) Timer FPS Counter Display Alignment NEXT BACK/EXIT NEXT BACK/EXIT NEXT BACK/EXIT • QuickFit: contains three patterns: (1) Grid (2) Paper size (3) Photo size. Grid pattern: Facilitates designers and users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel. Alignment Grid 1 Alignment Grid 2 ASUS LCD Monitor VA27A Series...
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Paper size: Provides users to view their documents in real size on the screen. Letter Letter EXIT EXIT Photo size: Provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen. 8x10 • ECO Mode: Activate the ecology mode for power saving. • USB Charging: Control the USB Power during Power saving. If select On During Standby, USB Power will active When Monitor enter Power saving. If select Off During Standby, USB Power will inactive When Monitor enter Power saving. • OSD Setup: Adjusts the OSD Timeout, DDC/CI, and Transparency of the OSD screen. • More: Return the next page of System Setting. • Back: Return the previous page of System Setting. • Language: Select OSD language. The selections are: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, , Russian, Poland, Czech, Croacia, Hungary, Romania, Portugal, Turkey, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Thai, Indonesian.
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Shortcut Selecting this option allows you to set two shortcut keys. User can select from “Blue Light Filter”, “Splendid”, “Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Input Select”, “Color Temp.”, “Volume”, “QuickFit”, “GamePlus”, “Rest Reminder”, “Color Augmentation” and set as shortcut key. ASUS VA27A Shortcut Standard Mode DisplayPort 2560x1440@75Hz Shortcut 1 Blue Light Filter Shortcut 2 Splendid Brightness Contrast Input Select Color Temp. Volume More ASUS LCD Monitor VA27A Series...
Specifications Model VA27AQSB Panel Size 27” W Max. Resolution 2560x1440@75Hz Brightness (Typ.) 350cd/m Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Viewing Angle (CR>10) 178°(V) /178°(H) Display Colors 16.7 M(RGB 8-bits) Response Time 5ms (G To G ) Satellite Speaker 2Wx2 Sound from HDMI Sound from DP HDMI input HDMI1.4 DP input DP1.2 USB 2.0 port Upstream x1, Downstream x2 Earphone < 17W Power ON Consumption Note *Based on Energy Star 8.0 standard Chassis Colors Black < 0.5W Power saving mode < 0.5W Power off mode Tilt...
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. • Connect the computer with another available monitor to check if the computer is properly working. Screen image is too light or dark • Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via OSD. Screen image bounces or a wave • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to pattern is present in the image the monitor and the computer. • Move electrical devices that may cause electrical interference. Screen image has color defects • Inspect the signal cable and make sure that none of (white does not look white) the pins are bent. • Perform Reset via OSD. • Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select the Color Temperature via OSD. ASUS LCD Monitor VA27A Series 3-11...