Asus ROG STRIX XG27AQ Manual

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  • 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ......................iv Safety information ..................v Care & Cleaning ..................vi Takeback Services ..................vii Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Monitor introduction ..............1-2 1.3.1 Front/side view ..............1-2 1.3.2 Back view ................ 1-3 1.3.3 GamePlus Function ............
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Page 6: Care & Cleaning

    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.
  • Page 7: Takeback Services

    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 solutions for our customers to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries and other components as well as the packaging materials.
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  • Page 9: Welcome

    Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ROG gaming 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...
  • Page 10: Monitor Introduction

    Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front/side view 5-way) button: • Turns on the OSD menu. Enacts the selected OSD menu item. • Increases/Decreases values or moves your selection up/down/left/right. • Turns on the OSD menu when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the “NO SIGNAL“...
  • Page 11: Back View

    USB 3.0 downstream ports. These ports are for connection with USB devices, such as USB keyboard/mouse, USB flash drive, etc. Earphone jack. This port is only available when an HDMI/DisplayPort cable is connected. 10. Control buttons. ROG Strix XG27AQ Series Gaming LCD Monitor...
  • Page 12: Gameplus Function

    1.3.3 GamePlus Function The GamePlus function provides a toolkit and creates a better gaming environment for users when playing different types of games. The crosshair overlay with 6 different crosshair options lets you choose the one that best suits the game you're playing.
  • Page 13: Gamevisual Function

    ASCR, Saturation. • In the sRGB mode, the following function(s) are not user-configurable: Color Temp., Brightness, Contrast, ASCR, Saturation, Gamma. • In the Scenery/Cinema mode, the following function(s) are not user- configurable: Gamma. ROG Strix XG27AQ Series Gaming LCD Monitor...
  • Page 14: Other Function(S)

    1.3.5 Other Function(s) • The monitor supports HDR format. When detecting HDR content, an "HDR ON" message will pop up. When displaying HDR content, the following function(s) are not available: ELMB Sync, Sniper, GameVisual, Shadow Boost, Brightness, Contrast, ASCR, Aspect Control, Blue Light Filter, Color Temp., Gamma, Saturation, Dynamic Dimming (set as ON).
  • Page 15: Assembling The Monitor Arm/Base

    Base screw size: M6 x 15 mm. Cable management You can organize the cables with the help of the input/output port cover. • Arranging the cables • Using the input/output port cover: the cover can be attached or detached. ROG Strix XG27AQ Series Gaming LCD Monitor...
  • Page 16: 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. •...
  • Page 17: Detaching The Arm (For Vesa Wall Mount)

    • 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 10 mm) ROG Strix XG27AQ Series Gaming LCD Monitor...
  • Page 18: Connecting The Cables

    Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: For service only • To connect the power cord: Connect the power adapter securely to the monitor’s DC input. Connect one end of the power cord to the power adapter and the other end to a power outlet.
  • Page 19: Osd (On-Screen Display) Menu

    Image Color Adaptive-Sync (DP) Input Select ELMB SYNC Lighting Effect GamePlus MyFavorite GameVisual System Setup Shadow Boost BACK EXIT MOVE/ENTER • Overclocking: • ON: This function allows you to adjust the refresh rate. ROG Strix XG27AQ Series Gaming LCD Monitor...
  • Page 20 • 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.
  • Page 21 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 22 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). Color DisplayPort 2560x1440@ 60Hz Racing Mode Aura OFF ROG Strix XG27AQ HDR OFF Gaming Color Temp. Image Gamma Color...
  • Page 23 • Language: There are 21 languages for your selection, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Czech, Croatian, Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indonesian, Persian. ROG Strix XG27AQ Series Gaming LCD Monitor...
  • Page 24 • Sound: Sets the sound related settings from this menu. • Volume: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Mute: Toggles the monitor sound between on and off. • USB Hub: Turns On/Off the USB Hub function during standby mode. This function is not available (set as On During Standby) when Aura Sync is enabled.
  • Page 25: Aura

    If the USB upstream connection between the monitor and computer is disconnected, to resume the Aura function, you need to re-connect the USB 3.0 upstream port of the monitor to the computer and then restart the computer. • Visit https://rog.asus.com/innovation/armoury_crate/ for more details. ROG Strix XG27AQ Series Gaming LCD Monitor...
  • Page 26: Specifications Summary

    3.3 Specifications summary Panel type TFT LCD Panel size 27”W (16:9, 68.47 cm) wide screen Max. resolution 2560 x 1440 Pixel pitch 0.2331 mm x 0.2331 mm Brightness (Typ.) 400 cd/m Contrast ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 178˚/178˚ Display colors 16.7 M Response time 1 ms (Gray to Gray)
  • Page 27 CEL, Windows 7 WHQL, Windows 10 WHQL, KCC, E-Standby, TUV-Flicker Free, TUV-Low Blue Light, UkrSEPRO, ICES-3, CEC *Specifications are subject to change without notice. **Measuring a screen brightness of 200 nits without audio/USB/Card reader connection. ROG Strix XG27AQ Series Gaming LCD Monitor...
  • Page 28: Outline Dimensions

    3.4 Outline dimensions 134,3 [5.3] 174,7 [6.9] 22,6 [0.9] 163,6 [6.4] 167,8 [6.6] 335,7 [13.2]-Active area 366,5 [14.4] 255,0 [10.0] 507,5 [20.0] 100 [3.9] 332,4 [13.1] 397,5 [15.7] 141,0 [5.6] 117,0 [4.6] 100,0 [3.9] 3-10 Chapter 3: General Instructions...
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting (Faq)

    • Turn off the monitor by disconnecting the power cord and then turn on the monitor. • Reactivate the HDR function on your device. ROG Strix XG27AQ Series Gaming LCD Monitor 3-11...
  • Page 30: Supported Operating Mode

    3.6 Supported operating mode Resolution frequency HDMI Refresh rate Refresh rate 640x480 60Hz 60Hz 640x480 67Hz 67Hz 640x480 72Hz 72Hz 640x480 75Hz 75Hz 720x400 70Hz 70Hz 800x600 60Hz 60Hz 800x600 72Hz 72Hz 800x600 75Hz 75Hz 832x624 75Hz 75Hz 1024x768 60Hz 60Hz 1024x768 70Hz 70Hz 1024x768...
  • Page 31 Refresh rate 720x480P 59.94Hz Not supported 720x480P 60Hz Not supported 1280x720P 59.94Hz 59.94Hz 1280x720P 60Hz 60Hz 1440x480P Not supported 59.94Hz 1440x480P 60Hz 60Hz 1920x1080P 59.94Hz 59.94Hz 1920x1080P 60Hz 60Hz 1920x1080P 120Hz 120Hz ROG Strix XG27AQ Series Gaming LCD Monitor 3-13...
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