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... Internet contact information: https://www.gigabyte.com FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: LCD monitor Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: AORUS CV27Q Responsible Party - If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. LCD Monitor User's Manual SAFETY INFORMATION Regulatory Notices United...
... Internet contact information: https://www.gigabyte.com FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: LCD monitor Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: AORUS CV27Q Responsible Party - If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. LCD Monitor User's Manual SAFETY INFORMATION Regulatory Notices United...
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...parts and components have not intended to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for radio noise emissions from the 2012/19/ EU WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) (recast) directive. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of properly. - 4 - LCD Monitor User's Manual • Connect... Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the ...
...parts and components have not intended to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for radio noise emissions from the 2012/19/ EU WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) (recast) directive. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of properly. - 4 - LCD Monitor User's Manual • Connect... Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the ...
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... use the accessories that are provided with the monitor or that which are located. • The power cord plug must be reached by children. • Before connecting the monitor to the power outlet, make sure that cannot be connected to a properly wired and grounded power outlet. • Do not touch the plug with any objects. • Do not use a glass cleaner to disassemble or repair the monitor...
... use the accessories that are provided with the monitor or that which are located. • The power cord plug must be reached by children. • Before connecting the monitor to the power outlet, make sure that cannot be connected to a properly wired and grounded power outlet. • Do not touch the plug with any objects. • Do not use a glass cleaner to disassemble or repair the monitor...
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... Overview...14 Getting Started...16 Installing the Monitor Base 16 Adjusting the Viewing Angle 18 Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional 20 Making Connections...22 Using the Device...23 Turning the Power On/Off 23 User Comfort Recommendations 24 Selecting the Input Source 25 Operations...26 Quick Menu...26 Configure the Device Settings 31 Appendices...41 Specifications...41 Supported Timing List 42 Troubleshooting...43 Basic Care...44 Notes on USB Charging 44 GIGABYTE Service Information 44 - 10...
... Overview...14 Getting Started...16 Installing the Monitor Base 16 Adjusting the Viewing Angle 18 Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional 20 Making Connections...22 Using the Device...23 Turning the Power On/Off 23 User Comfort Recommendations 24 Selecting the Input Source 25 Operations...26 Quick Menu...26 Configure the Device Settings 31 Appendices...41 Specifications...41 Supported Timing List 42 Troubleshooting...43 Basic Care...44 Notes on USB Charging 44 GIGABYTE Service Information 44 - 10...
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Align the monitor base with the screen facing down. 2. Align and slide the hooks of the screen. 3. Then install the base onto the stand. - 16 - LCD Monitor User's Manual GETTING STARTED Installing the Monitor Base 1. Place the monitor on the rear of the stand into the mounting slots on the lower EPS foam, with the two guide pins underneath the stand.
Align the monitor base with the screen facing down. 2. Align and slide the hooks of the screen. 3. Then install the base onto the stand. - 16 - LCD Monitor User's Manual GETTING STARTED Installing the Monitor Base 1. Place the monitor on the rear of the stand into the mounting slots on the lower EPS foam, with the two guide pins underneath the stand.
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LCD Monitor User's Manual Adjusting the Screen Height Lower or raise the screen to the desired height (0 to 130mm). 130 mm - 19 -
LCD Monitor User's Manual Adjusting the Screen Height Lower or raise the screen to the desired height (0 to 130mm). 130 mm - 19 -
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Pull down . 2. Push the locking clips inward to disengage the hooks. Then remove the stand. - 20 - Place the monitor on the lower EPS foam, with the screen facing down the stand slightly to detach the stand from the monitor. 3. LCD Monitor User's Manual Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional) Use only the 100 x 100 mm wall mount kit recommended by the manufacturer. 1.
Pull down . 2. Push the locking clips inward to disengage the hooks. Then remove the stand. - 20 - Place the monitor on the lower EPS foam, with the screen facing down the stand slightly to detach the stand from the monitor. 3. LCD Monitor User's Manual Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional) Use only the 100 x 100 mm wall mount kit recommended by the manufacturer. 1.
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LCD Monitor User's Manual USING THE DEVICE Turning the Power On/Off Power On 1. Press the Control button to a power outlet. 3. Refer to use. The Power LED will light in the Settings menu. Connect one end of the power cable to the AC IN jack at the rear of the the power cable to turn off the monitor. Connect other end of the monitor. 2. Note: If the Power LED remains off the monitor by moving the Control button down ( ). Note: When the...
LCD Monitor User's Manual USING THE DEVICE Turning the Power On/Off Power On 1. Press the Control button to a power outlet. 3. Refer to use. The Power LED will light in the Settings menu. Connect one end of the power cable to the AC IN jack at the rear of the the power cable to turn off the monitor. Connect other end of the monitor. 2. Note: If the Power LED remains off the monitor by moving the Control button down ( ). Note: When the...
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LCD Monitor User's Manual Function Key Guide Press the Control button to select the desired function and configure the related settings. Function Dashboard Location Dashboard ON OFF CPU Temperature CPU Frequency CPU Fan Speed CPU Usage Rate GPU Temperature GPU Frequency GPU Fan Speed Select Exit • Function: Enable/Disable the function. When enabled, you can select the desired option(s) to be shown...
LCD Monitor User's Manual Function Key Guide Press the Control button to select the desired function and configure the related settings. Function Dashboard Location Dashboard ON OFF CPU Temperature CPU Frequency CPU Fan Speed CPU Usage Rate GPU Temperature GPU Frequency GPU Fan Speed Select Exit • Function: Enable/Disable the function. When enabled, you can select the desired option(s) to be shown...
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... Super Resolution Display Mode Overdrive FreeSync Overdrive Balance Refresh Rate 60 HZ FreeSync ON Picture Mode Standard 10 Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Description Aim Stabilizer When this function is lower than 100Hz. - when the frequency setting is enabled, it reduces the motion blur in a fast moving games. Note: Use the Control button to enter t1h0e Settings menu. Balance 60 HZ ON LCD Monitor User's Manual Picture Mode...
... Super Resolution Display Mode Overdrive FreeSync Overdrive Balance Refresh Rate 60 HZ FreeSync ON Picture Mode Standard 10 Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Description Aim Stabilizer When this function is lower than 100Hz. - when the frequency setting is enabled, it reduces the motion blur in a fast moving games. Note: Use the Control button to enter t1h0e Settings menu. Balance 60 HZ ON LCD Monitor User's Manual Picture Mode...
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Contrast Adjust the contrast of the image. HDR OFF Brightness 80 Contrast 55 Gaming Picture Display PIP/PBP System Save Settings Reset All Standard AORUS FPS RTS/RPG Movie Reader sRGB Sharpness 5 Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temp. Item Description Brightness Adjust the brightness of the image. Color Vibrance Adjust the intensity of luminance. - 33 - Normal Brightness Contrast Color Vibrance Sharpness Gamma Color Temp. LCD Monitor User's Manual Picture Configure the image related settings. Gamma Adjust the middle level of the more muted colors. Then...
Contrast Adjust the contrast of the image. HDR OFF Brightness 80 Contrast 55 Gaming Picture Display PIP/PBP System Save Settings Reset All Standard AORUS FPS RTS/RPG Movie Reader sRGB Sharpness 5 Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temp. Item Description Brightness Adjust the brightness of the image. Color Vibrance Adjust the intensity of luminance. - 33 - Normal Brightness Contrast Color Vibrance Sharpness Gamma Color Temp. LCD Monitor User's Manual Picture Configure the image related settings. Gamma Adjust the middle level of the more muted colors. Then...
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... blue light will appear on the right window. The image of the selected mode with its default settings will be reduced. Reset Picture Reset all Picture settings to your preference. Note: Select User Define to customize the color temperature by adjusting the red (R), green (G), or blue (B) level according to the default settings. - 34 - Low Blue Light Reduce the amount of the image to achieve the optimum contrast. LCD Monitor User's Manual Item Description Color Temp. It is optimized setting. Select the color...
... blue light will appear on the right window. The image of the selected mode with its default settings will be reduced. Reset Picture Reset all Picture settings to your preference. Note: Select User Define to customize the color temperature by adjusting the red (R), green (G), or blue (B) level according to the default settings. - 34 - Low Blue Light Reduce the amount of the image to achieve the optimum contrast. LCD Monitor User's Manual Item Description Color Temp. It is optimized setting. Select the color...
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... Save Settings Reset All Input HDMI RGB PC Range Overscan Sharpness 5 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DisplayPort Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temp. Select an appropriate RGB range setting or let the monitor to hide the outermost edges of the image. When this function is enabled, it slightly enlarges the input image to detect it automatically. Normal Picture Mode Standard Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Input HDMI RGB PC Range Overscan Description Select the input source. LCD Monitor User's Manual Display Configure the display screen...
... Save Settings Reset All Input HDMI RGB PC Range Overscan Sharpness 5 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DisplayPort Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temp. Select an appropriate RGB range setting or let the monitor to hide the outermost edges of the image. When this function is enabled, it slightly enlarges the input image to detect it automatically. Normal Picture Mode Standard Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Input HDMI RGB PC Range Overscan Description Select the input source. LCD Monitor User's Manual Display Configure the display screen...
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... inset window position. • Display Switch: Swap the two windows. • Audio Switch: Select which audio source you want to hear the sound from . LCD Monitor User's Manual HDR OFF Brightness 80 Contrast 55 Gaming OFF Picture PIP Display PBP PIP/PBP System Save Settings Reset All Sharpness 5 Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temp. PIP Split the screen into 2 parts (main window and inset window). • Source: Change the input source for the right window. • PBP Size: Adjust the window size. • Display Switch: Swap the two windows. • Audio Switch...
... inset window position. • Display Switch: Swap the two windows. • Audio Switch: Select which audio source you want to hear the sound from . LCD Monitor User's Manual HDR OFF Brightness 80 Contrast 55 Gaming OFF Picture PIP Display PBP PIP/PBP System Save Settings Reset All Sharpness 5 Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temp. PIP Split the screen into 2 parts (main window and inset window). • Source: Change the input source for the right window. • PBP Size: Adjust the window size. • Display Switch: Swap the two windows. • Audio Switch...
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... to unlock OSD. LCD Monitor User's Manual System Configure the system related settings. When this function is enabled, no OSD adjustment is allowed. Note: To disable the OSD lock function, press the Control key. HDR OFF Brightness 80 Contrast 55 Gaming Picture Display PIP/PBP System Save Settings Reset All Language RGB LED Headphone OSD Setting Quick Switch Other Settings Sharpness 5 English Deutsch Français 㘶㝽嫯 Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temp. Configure the on-screen display (OSD) menu related settings. • Display Time: Set the...
... to unlock OSD. LCD Monitor User's Manual System Configure the system related settings. When this function is enabled, no OSD adjustment is allowed. Note: To disable the OSD lock function, press the Control key. HDR OFF Brightness 80 Contrast 55 Gaming Picture Display PIP/PBP System Save Settings Reset All Language RGB LED Headphone OSD Setting Quick Switch Other Settings Sharpness 5 English Deutsch Français 㘶㝽嫯 Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temp. Configure the on-screen display (OSD) menu related settings. • Display Time: Set the...
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... Power LED lights orange in standby mode. DD When the power supply is switched off, the Power LED will automatically turn off after a certain amount of time. • LED Indicator: By default, the LED indicator is enabled, the monitor will remain off the Power LED. LCD Monitor User's Manual Item Quick Switch Description Assign the function of the hot keys as below: DD Up ( ): Black Equalizer DD Down ( ): Picture Mode DD Right ( ): Input DD Left ( ): Volume Other Settings...
... Power LED lights orange in standby mode. DD When the power supply is switched off, the Power LED will automatically turn off after a certain amount of time. • LED Indicator: By default, the LED indicator is enabled, the monitor will remain off the Power LED. LCD Monitor User's Manual Item Quick Switch Description Assign the function of the hot keys as below: DD Up ( ): Black Equalizer DD Down ( ): Picture Mode DD Right ( ): Input DD Left ( ): Volume Other Settings...
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LCD Monitor User's Manual Item Description Other Settings • DisplayPort Ver.: Set the DisplayPort version to 1.1, (continue) 1.2, or 1.4 +HDR. Note: • To enable the HDR effect for the DP port, you may need to set the DP1.4 and enable the 8-bit color output in your graphics card. • Make sure to configure this option based on the DisplayPort version supported by your graphics card. - 39 -
LCD Monitor User's Manual Item Description Other Settings • DisplayPort Ver.: Set the DisplayPort version to 1.1, (continue) 1.2, or 1.4 +HDR. Note: • To enable the HDR effect for the DP port, you may need to set the DP1.4 and enable the 8-bit color output in your graphics card. • Make sure to configure this option based on the DisplayPort version supported by your graphics card. - 39 -
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LCD Monitor User's Manual Save Settings Set the personalized OSD configurations for Setting1, Setting2, or Setting3. HDR OFF Brightness 80 Contrast 55 Gaming Picture Display PIP/PBP System Save Settings Reset All Setting1 Setting2 Setting3 Sharpness 5 Save Load Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temp. Load the saved settings. Normal Picture Mode Standard Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm - 40 - HDR OFF Brightness 80 Gaming Picture Display PIP/PBP System Save Settings Reset All Contrast 55 Sharpness 5 Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temp. Reset All Restore...
LCD Monitor User's Manual Save Settings Set the personalized OSD configurations for Setting1, Setting2, or Setting3. HDR OFF Brightness 80 Contrast 55 Gaming Picture Display PIP/PBP System Save Settings Reset All Setting1 Setting2 Setting3 Sharpness 5 Save Load Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temp. Load the saved settings. Normal Picture Mode Standard Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm - 40 - HDR OFF Brightness 80 Gaming Picture Display PIP/PBP System Save Settings Reset All Contrast 55 Sharpness 5 Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temp. Reset All Restore...
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LCD Monitor User's Manual APPENDICES Specifications Item Specifications Panel Size 27-inch Aspect Ratio 16:9 Resolution 2560 x 1440 Refresh Rate 165Hz LED Life 30000 hours (min.) Pixel Pitch 0.3114 x 0.3114 Response Time 1ms (MPRT) Brightness 350nits (typ.) / 400nits (HDR) Contrast Ratio 3000:1 (typ.) Dynamic Contrast Ratio 12M:1 (typ.) Color Depth 16.7M Active Display area 596.736(H) x 335.664(V) Viewing Angle 178°(H) / 178°(V) Frequency 48~165Hz (gaming mode) Input/Output Terminals 2x...
LCD Monitor User's Manual APPENDICES Specifications Item Specifications Panel Size 27-inch Aspect Ratio 16:9 Resolution 2560 x 1440 Refresh Rate 165Hz LED Life 30000 hours (min.) Pixel Pitch 0.3114 x 0.3114 Response Time 1ms (MPRT) Brightness 350nits (typ.) / 400nits (HDR) Contrast Ratio 3000:1 (typ.) Dynamic Contrast Ratio 12M:1 (typ.) Color Depth 16.7M Active Display area 596.736(H) x 335.664(V) Viewing Angle 178°(H) / 178°(V) Frequency 48~165Hz (gaming mode) Input/Output Terminals 2x...
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... monitor is properly connected. • Configure the image related settings. LCD Monitor User's Manual Troubleshooting Problem No power No image appears on the screen The image does not fill the entire screen The colors are distorted No sound or volume is low Possible Solution(s) • Make sure the power cable is properly connected to the power source and the monitor. • Check the cable and plug to make sure they are turned on. • Make sure you have selected the correct input source...
... monitor is properly connected. • Configure the image related settings. LCD Monitor User's Manual Troubleshooting Problem No power No image appears on the screen The image does not fill the entire screen The colors are distorted No sound or volume is low Possible Solution(s) • Make sure the power cable is properly connected to the power source and the monitor. • Check the cable and plug to make sure they are turned on. • Make sure you have selected the correct input source...
