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- Page 1 TUF Gaming Monitor VG27AC series User Guide...
- Page 2 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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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Notices ......................iv Safety information ..................v Care & Cleaning ..................vi Takeback Services ..................vii Product information for EU energy label ..........vii Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Monitor introduction ..............1-2 1.3.1 Front view ............... 1-2 1.3.2 Back view ................ -
Page 4: Notices
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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses... -
Page 5: Safety Information
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. -
Page 6: Care & Cleaning
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. AEEE yönetmeliine 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. -
Page 7: Takeback Services
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. Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing... -
Page 8: Welcome
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! Package contents Check your package for the following items: LCD monitor Monitor Base Quick Start Guide Warranty Card Power adapter Power cord DisplayPort cable (optional) HDMI cable (optional) -
Page 9: Monitor Introduction
• To change the shortcut function, go to the MyFavorite > Shortcut > Shortcut 1 menu. • Displays the input selection bar when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message. Shortcut 2 button: • Default: GameVisual. • To change the shortcut function, go to the MyFavorite > Shortcut > Shortcut 2 menu. • Displays the input selection bar when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message. ASUS TUF Gaming Monitor VG27AC Series... -
Page 10: Back View
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 Standby mode/No signal 1.3.2 Back view Earphone jack. This port is only available when an HDMI/ DisplayPort/Type-C cable is connected. HDMI port. -
Page 11: Gameplus Function
Highlight the desired setting and press the ) button to activate it. Press the button to inactivate it. GamePlus GamePlus — GamePlus — GamePlus — FPS Main Menu Crosshair Timer counter GamePlus GamePlus GamePlus GamePlus Crosshair Timer Stopwatch FPS Counter Display Alignment ASUS TUF Gaming Monitor VG27AC Series... -
Page 12: Gamevisual Function
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 GameVisual Video intelligence Technology. • Racing Mode: This is the best choice for racing game playing with GameVisual Video intelligence Technology. • Cinema Mode: This is the best choice for movie watching with GameVisual Video intelligence Technology. • RTS/RPG Mode: This is the best choice for Real-Time Strategy (RTS)/Role-Playing Game (RPG) playing with GameVisual Video intelligence Technology. • FPS Mode: This is the best choice for First Person Shooter game playing with GameVisual Video intelligence Technology. -
Page 13: Assembling The Monitor Arm/Base
Assembling the monitor arm/base To assemble the monitor base: Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. Attach the base into the arm, making sure the tab on the arm fits into the groove on the base. Fix the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw(s). We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. • Base screw size: M6 x 16.2 mm. ASUS TUF Gaming Monitor VG27AC Series... -
Page 14: Adjusting The Monitor
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 -5˚ to 20˚. -5°~ +20° 20° 20° 0° • It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle. 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: Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. Remove the rubbers in the four screw holes. (Figure 1) Remove the base. (Figure 2) Use a screwdriver to remove the screw on the hinge (Figure 3), then... -
Page 15: Cable Management
• 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 22.7kg (Screw size: M4 x 8 mm). Cable management You can organize the cables using the cable managment slot. Remove the cover before putting the cables through the slot and attach the cover back on. Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: • To use the earphone: Connect the end with plug type to the monitor’s earphone jack when an HDMI/DisplayPort/Type-C signal is fed. ASUS TUF Gaming Monitor VG27AC Series... -
Page 16: Turning On The Monitor
• To connect the HDMI/DisplayPort/USB Type-C* cable: Plug one end of the HDMI/DisplayPort/USB type-C* cable to the monitor’s HDMI/DisplayPort/USB type-C jack. Connect the other end of the HDMI/DisplayPort/USB type-C* cable to your device’s HDMI/DisplayPort/USB type-C jack. • It is suggested to use USB cerified Type-C cable. If the signal source supports DP Alt mode, all video, audio and data signal can be transmitted. • To use the USB 3.0 type-A/B ports: Take the supplied USB 3.0 cable, and plug the smaller end (type-B) of the USB upstream cable to the monitor’s USB upstream port, and the larger end (type-A) to your computer’s USB 3.0 port. Make sure your computer is installed with the lastest Windows 8.1/Windows 10/ Windows 11 operating system. That will enable the USB ports on the monitor to work. •... -
Page 17: Osd (On-Screen Display) Menu
OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AC1A HDR OFF Gaming Racing Mode DisplayPort 2560x1440@ 60Hz Over Clocking Variable OD Variable Refresh Rate ELMB/ELMB SYNC GamePlus GameVisual Shadow Boost Press the ) button twice to activate the OSD menu. -
Page 18: Osd Function Introduction
3.1.2 OSD function introduction Gaming ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AC1A HDR OFF Gaming Racing Mode DisplayPort 2560x1440@ 60Hz Over Clocking Variable OD Variable Refresh Rate ELMB/ELMB SYNC GamePlus GameVisual Shadow Boost • Overclocking: ON: This function allows you to adjust the refresh rate. Max Refresh Rate: Allows you to select a maximum refresh rate of 170Hz (Only for DisplayPort input). After selecting, press the ) button to activate the setting. • Overclocking 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. - Page 19 When Variable Refresh Rate is Off, this function can only be activated when the refresh rate is 120Hz, 144Hz, 155Hz, 160Hz, 165Hz or 170Hz. • GamePlus: See page 1-4 for details. • GameVisual: See page 1-5 for details. • Shadow Boost: Dark color enhancement adjusts monitor gamma curve to enrich the dark tones in an image, making dark scenes and objects much easier to be seen. • This function is only available in Racing mode, RTS/RPG mode, FPS mode, or sRGB mode. ASUS TUF Gaming Monitor VG27AC Series...
- Page 20 Image Adjust the image settings. ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AC1A HDR OFF Image Racing Mode DisplayPort 2560x1440@ 60Hz Brightness Contrast VividPixel ASCR Aspect Control Blue Light Filter • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • This function is not available when ELMB/ELMB SYNC is enabled. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • HDR: Contains two HDR modes. ASUS Gaming HDR: Is the HDR mode that ASUS has specially adjusted for HDR performance. ASUS Cinema HDR: Complies with VESA Display HDR.
- Page 21 To minimize eye strain and dryness in your eyes, users should rest the eye periodically by focusing on objects that are far away. • Eye exercises can help to reduces eye strain. Repeat these exercises often. If eye strain continues please consult a physician. Eye exercises: (1) Repeating look up and down (2) Slowly roll your eyes (3) Move your eyes diagonal. • High energy blue light may lead to eye strain and AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration). Blue light Filter to reduce 70% (max.) harmful blue light to avoiding CVS (Computer Vision Syndrome). Color Set a desired color setting from this menu. ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AC1A HDR OFF Color Racing Mode DisplayPort 2560x1440@ 60Hz Color Temp. Saturation Skin Tone • Color Temp.: Contains 4 modes including Cool, Normal, Warm, and User Mode. • Saturation: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
- Page 22 Skin Tone: Contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural, and Yellowish. Input Select In this function, you can select your desired input source or allow to automatically detect the input source. ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AC1A HDR OFF Input Select Racing Mode DisplayPort 2560x1440@ 60Hz Auto Input Detection...
- Page 23 System Setup Adjust the system configuration. ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AC1A HDR OFF System Setup Racing Mode DisplayPort 2560x1440@ 60Hz Language Sound USB Setup ECO Mode Power Indicator Power Key Lock Key Lock OSD Setup • Language: Selects an available language for the OSD menu. The options include English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Polish, Czech, Croatian, Hungarian, Romanian, Portuguese, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Thai, Indonesian, and Ukrainian. • Sound: Volume: Adjusts the volume level from 0 to 100.
- Page 24 over 5 • Key Lock: To disable all function keys. Press seconds to cancel the key lock function. • 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. • Information: Shows the monitor information. • DisplayPort Ver.: Compatibility with graphic card. Select DisplayPort 1.1 or DisplayPort 1.2+HDR by graphic card DP version. • All Reset: Select YES to revert all settings to the factory default mode. Chapter 3: General Instruction...
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Page 25: Specifications
Operating temperature: 0 ~ 40˚C Temperature Non-operating temperature: -20 ~ 60˚C Dimension (W x H x D) 615 x 367 x 51 mm without stand Dimension (W x H x D) 615 x 455 x 214 mm with stand Box Dimension 689 x 194 x 510 mm (W x H x D) Net Weight (incl. stand) 4.9±0.5kg Gross Weight (Esti.) 7.2±1.0kg ASUS TUF Gaming Monitor VG27AC Series... - Page 26 Model VG27AC1A 22 languages (English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Dutch, Muti-language Portuguese, Polish, Czech, Croatia, Romania, Turkish, Arabic, Danish, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Slovak, Slovenian, Swedish, Persian, Ukrainian) Adapter, Power Cord, HDMI cable(optional), DP cable(optional), Accessories Type-C cable(optional), USB cable(optional), Warranty Card, QSG cTUVus, CU, CB, CE, ErP, FCC, ICES-3, EU Energy label, CEC, CCC, RCM, BSMI, VCCI, RoHS, J-MOSS, MEPS, WEEE, PSE, PSB Compliance and Windows 8.1/10/11 WHQL, CEL, KCC, e-Standby, sDoC ,TUV flicker Standards free and low blue light, HDMI and DP certified, USB IF Certified, FreeSync premium, Gsync compatible, UkrSEPRO *Specifications subject to change without notice. ** Measuring a screen brightness of 200 nits without audio/ USB/ Card reader connection.
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Page 27: Outline Dimensions
Outline dimensions 3-11 ASUS TUF Gaming Monitor VG27AC Series... -
Page 28: Troubleshooting (Faq)
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 adapter is connected to the monitor and the power cord is properly connected to the adapter and the power outlet. • Check Power Indicator function in main menu OSD. -
Page 29: Supported Timing List
1280x1024 60Hz 60Hz 1280x1024 75Hz 75Hz 1440x900 60Hz 60Hz 1920x1080 60Hz 60Hz 1920x1080 100Hz 100Hz 1920x1080 120Hz 120Hz 2560x1440 60Hz 60Hz 2560x1440 100Hz 100Hz 2560x1440 120Hz 120Hz 2560x1440 144Hz 144Hz 2560x1440 155Hz 2560x1440 160Hz 2560x1440 165Hz 2560x1440 170Hz 3-13 ASUS TUF Gaming Monitor VG27AC Series... - Page 30 When the monitor is operating in the video mode (ie, not displaying data), the following high definition modes shall be supported in addition to standard definition video. Video Timing HDMI DP/Type-C 640x480P 60Hz 60Hz 720x480P 59.94Hz 59.94Hz 720x480P 60Hz 60Hz 720x576P 50Hz 50Hz 1280x720P 50Hz 50Hz 1280x720P 59.94Hz 59.94Hz 1280x720P 60Hz 60Hz 1440x480P 59.94Hz 1440x480P 60Hz 1440x576P 50Hz 1920x1080P 23.97Hz 1920x1080P 24Hz 1920x1080P 25Hz 1920x1080P 29.97Hz 1920x1080P...