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... 1-1 1.3 Monitor introduction 1-2 1.3.1 Front view 1-2 1.3.2 Back view 1-3 1.3.3 QuickFit Function 1-4 1.3.4 Other Function(s 1-6 Chapter 2: Setup 2.1 Attaching the arm/base 2-1 2.2 Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount 2-1 2.3 Adjusting the monitor 2-2 2.4 Connecting the cables 2-4 2.5 Turning on the monitor 2-5 Chapter 3: General instructions 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3-1 3.1.1 How to reconfigure 3-1 3.1.2 OSD function introduction 3-2 3.2 Specifications summary 3-12 3.3 Outline dimensions 3-14 3.4 Troubleshooting (FAQ 3-15 3.5 Supported operating modes 3-16...
... 1-1 1.3 Monitor introduction 1-2 1.3.1 Front view 1-2 1.3.2 Back view 1-3 1.3.3 QuickFit Function 1-4 1.3.4 Other Function(s 1-6 Chapter 2: Setup 2.1 Attaching the arm/base 2-1 2.2 Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount 2-1 2.3 Adjusting the monitor 2-2 2.4 Connecting the cables 2-4 2.5 Turning on the monitor 2-5 Chapter 3: General instructions 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3-1 3.1.1 How to reconfigure 3-1 3.1.2 OSD function introduction 3-2 3.2 Specifications summary 3-12 3.3 Outline dimensions 3-14 3.4 Troubleshooting (FAQ 3-15 3.5 Supported operating modes 3-16...
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... frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for connection of the monitor to the graphics card...
... frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for connection of the monitor to the graphics card...
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... municipal waste. Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are provided for disposal of electronic products. AEEE yönetmeliğine uygundur v Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • Adjustment of the volume control as well as the equalizer to power surges. • Never push objects or spill...
... municipal waste. Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are provided for disposal of electronic products. AEEE yönetmeliğine uygundur v Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • Adjustment of the volume control as well as the equalizer to power surges. • Never push objects or spill...
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... fix it. IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to disconnect the cables and power cord. Care & Cleaning • Before you lift or reposition your monitor, it is displayed for hours, an afterimage of the monitor. Turn your dealer or service center to complete a task. Use a cleaner intended for hours. • When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your monitor off the Power Switch...
... fix it. IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to disconnect the cables and power cord. Care & Cleaning • Before you lift or reposition your monitor, it is displayed for hours, an afterimage of the monitor. Turn your dealer or service center to complete a task. Use a cleaner intended for hours. • When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your monitor off the Power Switch...
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..., you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that enhance your retailer immediately. ASUS PA27UCX Series LCD Monitor 1-1 Thank you ! 1.2 Package contents Check your package for the following items: LCD monitor Monitor base Quick start guide Warranty card Power cord HDMI cable USB Type-C cable DisplayPort cable USB Type-C to you for PA27UCX-K only) Hood If any of features that the monitor brings to Type-A cable Input/Output port cover Color Calibration Testing Report Color Calibrator (for purchasing the ASUS® LCD monitor! 1.1 Welcome!
..., you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that enhance your retailer immediately. ASUS PA27UCX Series LCD Monitor 1-1 Thank you ! 1.2 Package contents Check your package for the following items: LCD monitor Monitor base Quick start guide Warranty card Power cord HDMI cable USB Type-C cable DisplayPort cable USB Type-C to you for PA27UCX-K only) Hood If any of features that the monitor brings to Type-A cable Input/Output port cover Color Calibration Testing Report Color Calibrator (for purchasing the ASUS® LCD monitor! 1.1 Welcome!
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... > Shortcut 2 menu. 7. USB 2.0 Type-A. This port is for connection with a DisplayPort/USB Type-C compatible device. Status White Amber Off Description On Standby mode Off 1.3.2 Back view 1 23 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 1. This port is also for service only. 7. This port is Super-Speed USB 3.1 compatible (5Gbps). Kensington lock slot. 2. This monitor is for connection with an HDMI compatible device. 5. Power switch. This port is as the below table. ASUS PA27UCX Series LCD Monitor 1-3 DisplayPort in the OSD menu is DisplayPort...
... > Shortcut 2 menu. 7. USB 2.0 Type-A. This port is for connection with a DisplayPort/USB Type-C compatible device. Status White Amber Off Description On Standby mode Off 1.3.2 Back view 1 23 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 1. This port is also for service only. 7. This port is Super-Speed USB 3.1 compatible (5Gbps). Kensington lock slot. 2. This monitor is for connection with an HDMI compatible device. 5. Power switch. This port is as the below table. ASUS PA27UCX Series LCD Monitor 1-3 DisplayPort in the OSD menu is DisplayPort...
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... Grid The grid patterns facilitate designers and users to select a desired pattern. USB 3.1 Type-A (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps): These ports are for USB 3.1 Type-C. 9. Use the Menu (5-way) button to organize content and layout on the screen. A4 A4 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction A4 QuickFit provides standard A4 paper size for users to change the pattern's position if needed. You can be moved left /right to...
... Grid The grid patterns facilitate designers and users to select a desired pattern. USB 3.1 Type-A (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps): These ports are for USB 3.1 Type-C. 9. Use the Menu (5-way) button to organize content and layout on the screen. A4 A4 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction A4 QuickFit provides standard A4 paper size for users to change the pattern's position if needed. You can be moved left /right to...
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...: » Upstream: Use an USB Type-C cable and plug on the monitor to work. » Downstream: Use an USB cable to your device with the monitor's USB Type A jack. » USB Type-A jack can choose the desired signal from the Input Select item in the OSD menu. 2-4 Chapter 2: Setup b. Connect the cables as the following instructions: For service only • To connect the power cord: Connect one end of the Type-C connector to the monitor's USB 3.1 Type-C port ( ) as...
...: » Upstream: Use an USB Type-C cable and plug on the monitor to work. » Downstream: Use an USB cable to your device with the monitor's USB Type A jack. » USB Type-A jack can choose the desired signal from the Input Select item in the OSD menu. 2-4 Chapter 2: Setup b. Connect the cables as the following instructions: For service only • To connect the power cord: Connect one end of the Type-C connector to the monitor's USB 3.1 Type-C port ( ) as...
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... each ProArt Preset mode: Function Color Temp. Standard 6500K Brightness 50 Contrast 80 Sharpness Saturation Hue Color Black Level Input Range Gamma Uniformity Compensation VividPixel Enable (0) Middle (50) Middle (50) Enable (Default) Enable (Default) Enable (Auto) Enable (2.2) Enable (Off) Enable (0) sRGB Fixed (6500K) Fixed (100 nits) Fixed (80) Enable (0) Disable Disable Disable Disable Enable (Auto) Fixed (2.2) Enable (Off) Enable (0) Adobe RGB Fixed (6500K) 50 80 Enable (0) Middle (50) Middle (50) Enable (Default) Enable (Default) Enable (Auto) Fixed...
... each ProArt Preset mode: Function Color Temp. Standard 6500K Brightness 50 Contrast 80 Sharpness Saturation Hue Color Black Level Input Range Gamma Uniformity Compensation VividPixel Enable (0) Middle (50) Middle (50) Enable (Default) Enable (Default) Enable (Auto) Enable (2.2) Enable (Off) Enable (0) sRGB Fixed (6500K) Fixed (100 nits) Fixed (80) Enable (0) Disable Disable Disable Disable Enable (Auto) Fixed (2.2) Enable (Off) Enable (0) Adobe RGB Fixed (6500K) 50 80 Enable (0) Middle (50) Middle (50) Enable (Default) Enable (Default) Enable (Auto) Fixed...
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...) Fixed (50) Disable Enable (Default) Enable (Auto) Disable Fixed (Off) Fixed (0) 80 Enable (0) Middle (50) Middle (50) Enable (Default) Enable (Default) Enable (Auto) Fixed (2.2) Fixed (Off) Enable (0) 2. To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off Ambient Effect and disable HDR on your device. Blue Light Filter Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 ASUS PA27UCX Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz • Level 0: No change. 3-4 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Function Color Temp...
...) Fixed (50) Disable Enable (Default) Enable (Auto) Disable Fixed (Off) Fixed (0) 80 Enable (0) Middle (50) Middle (50) Enable (Default) Enable (Default) Enable (Auto) Fixed (2.2) Fixed (Off) Enable (0) 2. To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off Ambient Effect and disable HDR on your device. Blue Light Filter Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 ASUS PA27UCX Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz • Level 0: No change. 3-4 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Function Color Temp...
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... modes to to reduces eye strain. It is optimized setting. Please refer to the following : turn off Ambient Effect and disable HDR on objects that are available for long hours. Repeat these exercises often. To activate this menu. Level 4 is compliance with TUV Low Blue Light Certification. If eye strain continues please consult a physician. ProArt Palette Brightness Contrast Saturation Hue Color Temp. ASUS PA27UCX Series LCD Monitor 3-5 ProArt...
... modes to to reduces eye strain. It is optimized setting. Please refer to the following : turn off Ambient Effect and disable HDR on objects that are available for long hours. Repeat these exercises often. To activate this menu. Level 4 is compliance with TUV Low Blue Light Certification. If eye strain continues please consult a physician. ProArt Palette Brightness Contrast Saturation Hue Color Temp. ASUS PA27UCX Series LCD Monitor 3-5 ProArt...
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...1st signal level of darkest gray level. * Backlight: To adjust the darkness of backlight. • Color: * Six-axis Hue adjustment. * Six-axis Saturation adjustment. * Adjusts the gain levels for R, G, B. * Adjusts the black level offset values for R, G, B. • Color Reset: * Current mode color reset: Resets the color settings of current color mode to full, 4:3, 1:1 or OverScan. 3-6 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) menu To activate this menu. Image Sharpness Trace Free Aspect Control Uniformity Compensation VividPixel Input Range Motion Sync ASUS PA27UCX Standard Mode DisplayPort...
...1st signal level of darkest gray level. * Backlight: To adjust the darkness of backlight. • Color: * Six-axis Hue adjustment. * Six-axis Saturation adjustment. * Adjusts the gain levels for R, G, B. * Adjusts the black level offset values for R, G, B. • Color Reset: * Current mode color reset: Resets the color settings of current color mode to full, 4:3, 1:1 or OverScan. 3-6 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) menu To activate this menu. Image Sharpness Trace Free Aspect Control Uniformity Compensation VividPixel Input Range Motion Sync ASUS PA27UCX Standard Mode DisplayPort...
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... screen uniformy errors, providing consistent brightness and color across the entire screen. To activate this function, you need to generate different backlight frequencies. To activate this menu. Sound Volume Mute Source ASUS PA27UCX Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz • Volume: The adjusting range is only available for the HDMI input source. • Uniformity Compensation: Adjusts different areas of display. • Motion Sync: Simulates display as high refresh rate performance to do the following: enable Sharpness and disable...
... screen uniformy errors, providing consistent brightness and color across the entire screen. To activate this function, you need to generate different backlight frequencies. To activate this menu. Sound Volume Mute Source ASUS PA27UCX Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz • Volume: The adjusting range is only available for the HDMI input source. • Uniformity Compensation: Adjusts different areas of display. • Motion Sync: Simulates display as high refresh rate performance to do the following: enable Sharpness and disable...
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... Setting PIP/PBP Mode PIP/PBP Source Color Setting PIP Size ASUS PA27UCX Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz • PIP/PBP Mode: Selects PIP, PBP, PBP x 3 or PBP x 4 function, or turn off . • PIP/PBP Source: Selects the video input source from different video sources. PIP/PBP Setting The PIP/PBP Setting allows you need to Small, Middle, or Large. (Only available for the PIP mode) 3-8 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Main-window HDMI-1 HDMI-2 DisplayPort USB...
... Setting PIP/PBP Mode PIP/PBP Source Color Setting PIP Size ASUS PA27UCX Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz • PIP/PBP Mode: Selects PIP, PBP, PBP x 3 or PBP x 4 function, or turn off . • PIP/PBP Source: Selects the video input source from different video sources. PIP/PBP Setting The PIP/PBP Setting allows you need to Small, Middle, or Large. (Only available for the PIP mode) 3-8 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Main-window HDMI-1 HDMI-2 DisplayPort USB...
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... frame rates for power efficient, virtually stutter free and low-latency display update. * Adaptive-Sync can adjust the synchronization speed as "Fast", "Medium" or "Gradual". While HDR Preview function is on, HDR_PQ DCI, HDR_PQ Rec2020, and HDR_HLG can be chosen. • Adaptive-Sync (DisplayPort/HDMI only): Allows an Adaptive-Sync supported* graphics source to execute backlight dynamic dimming. 7. System Setup HDR Preview Adaptive-Sync Dynamic Dimming Power Saving OSD Setup Language Calibration Reminder ASUS PA27UCX Standard Mode DisplayPort...
... frame rates for power efficient, virtually stutter free and low-latency display update. * Adaptive-Sync can adjust the synchronization speed as "Fast", "Medium" or "Gradual". While HDR Preview function is on, HDR_PQ DCI, HDR_PQ Rec2020, and HDR_HLG can be chosen. • Adaptive-Sync (DisplayPort/HDMI only): Allows an Adaptive-Sync supported* graphics source to execute backlight dynamic dimming. 7. System Setup HDR Preview Adaptive-Sync Dynamic Dimming Power Saving OSD Setup Language Calibration Reminder ASUS PA27UCX Standard Mode DisplayPort...
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... 2.0 specification in USB Type C port can output the maximum resolution of calibrating this function, you need to ensure color accuracy every working period. To activate this monitor to do the following: turn off PIP/PBP. • USB Setup: Configures the USB Type C port setting. There are 21 languages for user's preference. 3-10 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) menu The USB Setup parameter affects the output resolution only when the source is connected to the DisplayPort or HDMI port...
... 2.0 specification in USB Type C port can output the maximum resolution of calibrating this function, you need to ensure color accuracy every working period. To activate this monitor to do the following: turn off PIP/PBP. • USB Setup: Configures the USB Type C port setting. There are 21 languages for user's preference. 3-10 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) menu The USB Setup parameter affects the output resolution only when the source is connected to the DisplayPort or HDMI port...
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... the default settings. 9. When a certain function is off . • Ambient Effect: Synchronizes display brightness with graphic card. ASUS PA27UCX Series LCD Monitor 3-11 Shortcut Shortcut 1 Shortcut 2 ASUS PA27UCX Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz • Shortcut 1/Shortcut 2: selects a function for shortcut: Blue Light Filter, Brightness, HDR, Contrast, PIP/PBP Setting, Color Temp., Volume, Motion Sync, User Mode 1, User Mode 2. DisplayPort 1.1 is only available when Adaptive-Sync is selected or activated, your device, turn off Motion Sync and set Blue Light...
... the default settings. 9. When a certain function is off . • Ambient Effect: Synchronizes display brightness with graphic card. ASUS PA27UCX Series LCD Monitor 3-11 Shortcut Shortcut 1 Shortcut 2 ASUS PA27UCX Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz • Shortcut 1/Shortcut 2: selects a function for shortcut: Blue Light Filter, Brightness, HDR, Contrast, PIP/PBP Setting, Color Temp., Volume, Motion Sync, User Mode 1, User Mode 2. DisplayPort 1.1 is only available when Adaptive-Sync is selected or activated, your device, turn off Motion Sync and set Blue Light...
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3.2 Specifications summary Panel Type Panel size Max. Resolution Pixel pitch Brightness Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Max.) Viewing angle (H/V) CR>10 Display colors Color gamut Response time ProArt Preset selection Color temperature selection Digital input Earphone jack USB 3.0 port Color Power LED Tilt Swivel Pivot Height Adjustment Kensington lock AC input voltage Power consumption Temperature (Operating) Temperature (Non-operating) Dimension (W x H x D) Weight (Esti.) Multi-languages TFT LCD 26.93" (16:9, 68.4 cm) wide screen 3840 x 2160 0.1553 mm 300 cd/m2 (Typ.), 1200 cd/m2...
3.2 Specifications summary Panel Type Panel size Max. Resolution Pixel pitch Brightness Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Max.) Viewing angle (H/V) CR>10 Display colors Color gamut Response time ProArt Preset selection Color temperature selection Digital input Earphone jack USB 3.0 port Color Power LED Tilt Swivel Pivot Height Adjustment Kensington lock AC input voltage Power consumption Temperature (Operating) Temperature (Non-operating) Dimension (W x H x D) Weight (Esti.) Multi-languages TFT LCD 26.93" (16:9, 68.4 cm) wide screen 3840 x 2160 0.1553 mm 300 cd/m2 (Typ.), 1200 cd/m2...
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... Standards Quick start guide, Warranty card, Power cord, HDMI cable, USB Type-C cable, DisplayPort cable, USB Type-C to Type-A cable, Input/Output port cover, Color Calibration Testing Report, Color Calibrator (for PA27UCX-K only), Hood UL/cUL, FCC, ICES-3, CB, CE, ErP, WEEE, ISO 9241-307, UkrSEPRO, CU, CCC, CEL, BSMI, RCM, MEPS, VCCI, PSE, PC Recycle, J-MOSS, KC, KCC, e-Standby, PSB, RoHS, CEC, Windows 7, 8.1 and 10 WHQL, TUV Low Blue Light, TUV Flicker Free, VESA Display HDR1000, Mac Compliance*** *Specifications...
... Standards Quick start guide, Warranty card, Power cord, HDMI cable, USB Type-C cable, DisplayPort cable, USB Type-C to Type-A cable, Input/Output port cover, Color Calibration Testing Report, Color Calibrator (for PA27UCX-K only), Hood UL/cUL, FCC, ICES-3, CB, CE, ErP, WEEE, ISO 9241-307, UkrSEPRO, CU, CCC, CEL, BSMI, RCM, MEPS, VCCI, PSE, PC Recycle, J-MOSS, KC, KCC, e-Standby, PSB, RoHS, CEC, Windows 7, 8.1 and 10 WHQL, TUV Low Blue Light, TUV Flicker Free, VESA Display HDR1000, Mac Compliance*** *Specifications...
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... working. ASUS PA27UCX Series LCD Monitor 3-15 The power LED lights amber and there is no screen image • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the ON mode. • Check if the power cord is properly connected to the monitor and the power outlet. • Check if the power switch is ON. Screen image has color defects (white does • Inspect the signal cable and make sure none of the pins are bent. • Perform All Reset via OSD...
... working. ASUS PA27UCX Series LCD Monitor 3-15 The power LED lights amber and there is no screen image • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the ON mode. • Check if the power cord is properly connected to the monitor and the power outlet. • Check if the power switch is ON. Screen image has color defects (white does • Inspect the signal cable and make sure none of the pins are bent. • Perform All Reset via OSD...