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... introduction 1-2 1.3.1 Front/Side view 1-2 1.3.2 Back view 1-3 1.3.3 G-SYNC HDR 1-4 Chapter 2: Setup 2.1 Assembling the monitor arm/base 2-1 2.2 Cable management 2-1 2.3 Adjusting the monitor 2-2 2.4 Detaching the arm (for VESA wall mount 2-3 2.5 Connecting the cables 2-4 2.6 Turning on the monitor 2-4 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 Aura 3-10 3.3 Specifications summary 3-11 3.4 Outline dimensions 3-13 3.5 Troubleshooting (FAQ 3-14 3.6 Supported operating mode 3-15 iii
... introduction 1-2 1.3.1 Front/Side view 1-2 1.3.2 Back view 1-3 1.3.3 G-SYNC HDR 1-4 Chapter 2: Setup 2.1 Assembling the monitor arm/base 2-1 2.2 Cable management 2-1 2.3 Adjusting the monitor 2-2 2.4 Detaching the arm (for VESA wall mount 2-3 2.5 Connecting the cables 2-4 2.6 Turning on the monitor 2-4 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 Aura 3-10 3.3 Specifications summary 3-11 3.4 Outline dimensions 3-13 3.5 Troubleshooting (FAQ 3-14 3.6 Supported operating mode 3-15 iii
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... frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is no guarantee that to comply with FCC regulations. This Class B digital...
... frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is no guarantee that to comply with FCC regulations. This Class B digital...
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... check local regulations for other settings than the center position may result in serious physical injury. • If the power supply is provided. • The monitor should not be placed in fire or electric shock. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are...
... check local regulations for other settings than the center position may result in serious physical injury. • If the power supply is provided. • The monitor should not be placed in fire or electric shock. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are...
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... fix it. Turn your monitor off the Power Switch for hours. • When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your monitor, it is displayed for hours, an afterimage of the previous screen may be removed with a cloth dampened with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Follow the correct lifting techniques when positioning the monitor. Do not repair the screen by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning...
... fix it. Turn your monitor off the Power Switch for hours. • When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your monitor, it is displayed for hours, an afterimage of the previous screen may be removed with a cloth dampened with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Follow the correct lifting techniques when positioning the monitor. Do not repair the screen by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning...
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If no signal is damaged or missing, contact your viewing experience. ASUS PG27AQN 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 adapter Power cord DP cable HDMI cable USB cable Input/Output port cover Color calibration testing report ROG welcome card with envelope ROG sticker If any of features that the monitor brings to you for around 10 minutes, the monitor automatically enters saving mode. With these features, you can enjoy the...
If no signal is damaged or missing, contact your viewing experience. ASUS PG27AQN 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 adapter Power cord DP cable HDMI cable USB cable Input/Output port cover Color calibration testing report ROG welcome card with envelope ROG sticker If any of features that the monitor brings to you for around 10 minutes, the monitor automatically enters saving mode. With these features, you can enjoy the...
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... cord. 2. DisplayPort. ASUS PG27AQN Series LCD Monitor 1-3 For service personnel only. 3. This port is as the below table. HDMI-1 port. HDMI-2 port. This port is for a DisplayPort compatible device. 7. This port is for connection for connection with an HDMI compatible device. 6. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-B. HDMI-3 port. The connection enables the USB ports on the OSD menu when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the "NO SIGNAL" message. 5. Status White Description ON OFF OFF Amber flashing Entering standby mode/No signal Amber Standby mode Green Red...
... cord. 2. DisplayPort. ASUS PG27AQN Series LCD Monitor 1-3 For service personnel only. 3. This port is as the below table. HDMI-1 port. HDMI-2 port. This port is for a DisplayPort compatible device. 7. This port is for connection for connection with an HDMI compatible device. 6. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-B. HDMI-3 port. The connection enables the USB ports on the OSD menu when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the "NO SIGNAL" message. 5. Status White Description ON OFF OFF Amber flashing Entering standby mode/No signal Amber Standby mode Green Red...
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..., HDMI SDR YCbCr sRGB Gamma, Auto SDR Brightness. • NVIDIA Pascal GPU Graphics Card like GTX1070, GTX1080 and GTX1080 Ti or higher is connected. 11. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (blue port). Kensington lock slot. 12. This port is specifically for connection with USB devices, such as USB keyboard/mouse, USB flash drive, etc. This port is for connection with NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer. Control buttons. 1.3.3 G-SYNC HDR The monitor supports HDR format. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (red port...
..., HDMI SDR YCbCr sRGB Gamma, Auto SDR Brightness. • NVIDIA Pascal GPU Graphics Card like GTX1070, GTX1080 and GTX1080 Ti or higher is connected. 11. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (blue port). Kensington lock slot. 12. This port is specifically for connection with USB devices, such as USB keyboard/mouse, USB flash drive, etc. This port is for connection with NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer. Control buttons. 1.3.3 G-SYNC HDR The monitor supports HDR format. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (red port...
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... DisplayPort/HDMI cable to show that the monitor is installed with the lastest Windows 10/Windows 11 operating system. Connect the power adapter securely to work. 2.6 Turning on the monitor to the monitor's DC IN input. Make sure your computer's USB port. b. That will enable the USB ports on the monitor Press the power button. 2.5 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: For service only • To connect the power cord: a. b. The power indicator lights up in white to the monitor's DisplayPort/ HDMI port. Plug...
... DisplayPort/HDMI cable to show that the monitor is installed with the lastest Windows 10/Windows 11 operating system. Connect the power adapter securely to work. 2.6 Turning on the monitor to the monitor's DC IN input. Make sure your computer's USB port. b. That will enable the USB ports on the monitor Press the power button. 2.5 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: For service only • To connect the power cord: a. b. The power indicator lights up in white to the monitor's DisplayPort/ HDMI port. Plug...
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... Image Color Input Select • NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer You need to change in Type-B end of the USB cable into your screen along with the PC + Display Latency metric located at the back of the monitor into the USB port closest to you when facing the display. Plug in the G-SYNC® Processor > NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer > PC + Display Latency menu. Ensure the monitor is a near immediate change...
... Image Color Input Select • NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer You need to change in Type-B end of the USB cable into your screen along with the PC + Display Latency metric located at the back of the monitor into the USB port closest to you when facing the display. Plug in the G-SYNC® Processor > NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer > PC + Display Latency menu. Ensure the monitor is a near immediate change...
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... Image OD GamePlus GamrVisual Dark Boost Color Input Select • OD: Improves the gray level response time of the monitoring rectangle using the ( 5-way) button. ASUS PG27AQN Series LCD Monitor 3-3 Click the gear and check the Enable Experimental Features box in -game overlay. h. e. Press ALT + Z to open the GeForce Experience in General settings to configure the performance overlay. * Monitoring Rectangle Preset: Adjusts the default preset location for users...
... Image OD GamePlus GamrVisual Dark Boost Color Input Select • OD: Improves the gray level response time of the monitoring rectangle using the ( 5-way) button. ASUS PG27AQN Series LCD Monitor 3-3 Click the gear and check the Enable Experimental Features box in -game overlay. h. e. Press ALT + Z to open the GeForce Experience in General settings to configure the performance overlay. * Monitoring Rectangle Preset: Adjusts the default preset location for users...
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... sRGB mode, the following function(s) are not user-configurable: Color Temp., Brightness, Contrast, Gamma, Six-axis Saturation. • In the Scenery/Cinema mode, the following function(s) are not userconfigurable: Gamma, Dark Boost. • Dark Boost: Dark color enhancement adjusts monitor's gamma curve to enrich the dark tones in an image making dark scenes and objects much easier to see. 3-4 Chapter 3: General Instructions
... sRGB mode, the following function(s) are not user-configurable: Color Temp., Brightness, Contrast, Gamma, Six-axis Saturation. • In the Scenery/Cinema mode, the following function(s) are not userconfigurable: Gamma, Dark Boost. • Dark Boost: Dark color enhancement adjusts monitor's gamma curve to enrich the dark tones in an image making dark scenes and objects much easier to see. 3-4 Chapter 3: General Instructions
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... optimized setting. Image 2560x1440 360 Hz Brightness 70 G-SYNC® Processor Contrast 50 Gaming Variable Backlight Image Color Aspect Control Blue Light Filter Display Color Space Input Select Input Select DisplayPort Mouse Analyzer Inactive HDR OFF • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 27" Fix Asp Ratio, 27" Fill Screen or 25" Mode. When HDR is enabled, Brightness will be changed to Peak White (nits) 600. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to alleviate eye strains: ASUS PG27AQN Series LCD Monitor...
... optimized setting. Image 2560x1440 360 Hz Brightness 70 G-SYNC® Processor Contrast 50 Gaming Variable Backlight Image Color Aspect Control Blue Light Filter Display Color Space Input Select Input Select DisplayPort Mouse Analyzer Inactive HDR OFF • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 27" Fix Asp Ratio, 27" Fill Screen or 25" Mode. When HDR is enabled, Brightness will be changed to Peak White (nits) 600. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to alleviate eye strains: ASUS PG27AQN Series LCD Monitor...
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... G-SYNC® Processor Gaming Image Color Color Temp. Taking short and frequent breaks is more effective than a single longer break. • To minimize eye strain and dryness in your eyes diagonal. • High energy blue light may lead to avoiding CVS (Computer Vision Syndrome). • Display Color Space: "sRGB" is recommended when using Microsoft based systems. "Wide Gamut" is recommended when using Mac...
... G-SYNC® Processor Gaming Image Color Color Temp. Taking short and frequent breaks is more effective than a single longer break. • To minimize eye strain and dryness in your eyes diagonal. • High energy blue light may lead to avoiding CVS (Computer Vision Syndrome). • Display Color Space: "sRGB" is recommended when using Microsoft based systems. "Wide Gamut" is recommended when using Mac...
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... between on and off. 2560x1440 360 Hz Input Select DisplayPort Mouse Analyzer Inactive HDR OFF G-SYNC® Processor Gaming Image Color Auto Input Detection DisplayPort HDMI-1 HDM-I2 HDMI-3 Input Select • Auto Input Detection: When enabled, the system will automatically select the latest inserted I/O port. 6. Input Select In this function, you can select your shortcut button may not support. 5. Available function choices for shortcut buttons. ASUS PG27AQN Series LCD Monitor 3-7
... between on and off. 2560x1440 360 Hz Input Select DisplayPort Mouse Analyzer Inactive HDR OFF G-SYNC® Processor Gaming Image Color Auto Input Detection DisplayPort HDMI-1 HDM-I2 HDMI-3 Input Select • Auto Input Detection: When enabled, the system will automatically select the latest inserted I/O port. 6. Input Select In this function, you can select your shortcut button may not support. 5. Available function choices for shortcut buttons. ASUS PG27AQN Series LCD Monitor 3-7
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... monitor and change settings for information on or off . • If the Aura Sync function is turned ON, the Aura RGB function will become unavailable. • See "3.2 Aura" for the light effect. System Setup Allows you want to adjust the system. 2560x1440 360 Hz Input Select DisplayPort Mouse Analyzer Inactive HDR OFF Shortcut Lighting Effect System Setup Language Sound Auto SDR Brightness HDR Warning Message Key Lock Power Setting...
... monitor and change settings for information on or off . • If the Aura Sync function is turned ON, the Aura RGB function will become unavailable. • See "3.2 Aura" for the light effect. System Setup Allows you want to adjust the system. 2560x1440 360 Hz Input Select DisplayPort Mouse Analyzer Inactive HDR OFF Shortcut Lighting Effect System Setup Language Sound Auto SDR Brightness HDR Warning Message Key Lock Power Setting...
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... HDR function before activating the Power Saving Mode. • OSD Setup: * Adjusts the OSD position. * Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds. * Adjusts the OSD background from 0 to 100. * Mute: Toggles the monitor sound between on or off the warning message under HDR Mode. • Key Lock: To disable all function keys. ASUS PG27AQN Series LCD Monitor 3-9 Please turn on and off. • Auto SDR Brightness: Synchronizes display brightness with ambient light changes. Since HDR10 is an...
... HDR function before activating the Power Saving Mode. • OSD Setup: * Adjusts the OSD position. * Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds. * Adjusts the OSD background from 0 to 100. * Mute: Toggles the monitor sound between on or off the warning message under HDR Mode. • Key Lock: To disable all function keys. ASUS PG27AQN Series LCD Monitor 3-9 Please turn on and off. • Auto SDR Brightness: Synchronizes display brightness with ambient light changes. Since HDR10 is an...
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...://rog.asus.com/innovation/armoury_crate/ for more details. 3-10 Chapter 3: General Instructions To activate Aura: 1. Connect the USB 3.2 Gen 1 upstream port of the monitor to the USB port of the LEDs by calibrating them. Execute Armoury Crate. Turn ON the Aura Sync function in the OSD menu. 2. Below is the overview of this program. • If the USB upstream connection between the monitor and computer is a software program that controls...
...://rog.asus.com/innovation/armoury_crate/ for more details. 3-10 Chapter 3: General Instructions To activate Aura: 1. Connect the USB 3.2 Gen 1 upstream port of the monitor to the USB port of the LEDs by calibrating them. Execute Armoury Crate. Turn ON the Aura Sync function in the OSD menu. 2. Below is the overview of this program. • If the USB upstream connection between the monitor and computer is a software program that controls...
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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 3.2 Gen 1 port Colors Power LED Tilt Swivel Height adjustment VESA wall mount Kensington lock Voltage rating Power consumption Temperature (Operating) Temperature (Non-operating) Dimensions (W x H x D) without stand Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight (Esti.) TFT LCD 27"W (16:9, 68.4cm) wide screen 2560 x 1440 0.233 mm x 0.233 mm 400 cd/m2 1000:1 178˚/178˚ 16.7 M 1 ms (...
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 3.2 Gen 1 port Colors Power LED Tilt Swivel Height adjustment VESA wall mount Kensington lock Voltage rating Power consumption Temperature (Operating) Temperature (Non-operating) Dimensions (W x H x D) without stand Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight (Esti.) TFT LCD 27"W (16:9, 68.4cm) wide screen 2560 x 1440 0.233 mm x 0.233 mm 400 cd/m2 1000:1 178˚/178˚ 16.7 M 1 ms (...
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... *Specifications are subject to change without notice. **Measuring a screen brightness of 200 nits without audio/USB/Card reader connection. 3-12 Chapter 3: General Instructions Multi-languages Accessories Compliance and Standards 20 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Czech, Croatian, Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indonesian) Quick start guide, warranty card, power adapter, power cord, DP cable, HDMI cable, USB cable, input/output port cover, color calibration testing...
... *Specifications are subject to change without notice. **Measuring a screen brightness of 200 nits without audio/USB/Card reader connection. 3-12 Chapter 3: General Instructions Multi-languages Accessories Compliance and Standards 20 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Czech, Croatian, Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indonesian) Quick start guide, warranty card, power adapter, power cord, DP cable, HDMI cable, USB cable, input/output port cover, color calibration testing...
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... system settings and latest software). • Make sure the content is HDR encoded. The power LED lights white and there is no significant associated change in brightness in the monitoring rectangle. Screen image is too light or dark • Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via OSD. • Reboot the monitor. 3-14 Chapter 3: General Instructions 3.5 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Possible Solution Power LED is not ON • Press the power button to check if the monitor is in the image connected...
... system settings and latest software). • Make sure the content is HDR encoded. The power LED lights white and there is no significant associated change in brightness in the monitoring rectangle. Screen image is too light or dark • Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via OSD. • Reboot the monitor. 3-14 Chapter 3: General Instructions 3.5 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Possible Solution Power LED is not ON • Press the power button to check if the monitor is in the image connected...