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LCD Monitor User’s Manual SAFETY INFORMATION Regulatory 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.
LCD Monitor User’s Manual European Community Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. Moreover, we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals.
LCD Monitor User’s Manual Safety Precautions Read through the following Safety Precautions before using the monitor. • Only use the accessories that are provided with the monitor or that which are recommended by the manufacturer. • Keep the plastic packaging bag for the product in a place that cannot be reached by children.
LCD Monitor User’s Manual CONTENTS Safety Information......................................................................................................................3 Regulatory Notices............................................................................................................3 Safety Precautions.............................................................................................................5 Introduction.....................................................................
LCD Monitor User’s Manual INTRODUCTION Unpacking 1. Open the upper cover of the packaging box. Then observe the unpacking label attached on the inner cover. 2. Making sure the box is in the correct orientation, carefully lay the box on the stable surface. UP 3. Open the inner cover. Openings 4. Grab the EPS foam assembly (through the openings) to pull it out of the box.
LCD Monitor User’s Manual 5. Remove the items from the upper EPS foam. 6. Remove the upper EPS foam. Then you can remove the monitor from the lower EPS foam.
LCD Monitor User’s Manual Package Contents The following items come with your packaging box. If any of them is missing, please contact your local dealer. Monitor Monitor Base Power Cable HDMI Cable USB Cable DP Cable Multilingual Installation Guide Warranty Card AORUS AD27QD Cable Holder Quick Start Guide Warranty Card CD Note: Please keep the packaging box and packing materials for future transportation of the monitor.
LCD Monitor User’s Manual Product Overview Front View 1 2 1 2 Power LED - 10 - Control button
LCD Monitor User’s Manual Rear View HDMI-1 HDMI-1 1 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 HDMI-2 HDMI-2 5 - 11 - USB 3.0 DP 6 5 6 7 8 AC IN jack Kensington lock Headphone jack Microphone jack DP USB 3.0 7 8 HDMI ports (x2) DisplayPort USB upstream port USB 3.
LCD Monitor User’s Manual GETTING STARTED Installing the Monitor Base 1. Place the monitor on a flat surface, with the screen facing down. Note: We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. 2. Align the monitor base with the standoff underneath the stand. Then attach the base onto the stand. 3. Tighten the screw to secure the monitor base in place. Note: You can either use a coin or a small flathead screwdriver to tighten the screw.
LCD Monitor User’s Manual 4. Lift the monitor to an upright position and place it on a table. Then lower the screen to allow the safety plate to automatically release from its slot.
LCD Monitor User’s Manual Adjusting the Viewing Angle Note: Hold the monitor base so that the screen does not topple when you make the adjustment. Adjusting the Tilt Angle Tilt the screen forward or backward to the desired viewing angle (-5˚ to 21˚). 21° 5° Adjusting the Swivel Angle Swivel the screen to the left or right for the desired viewing angle (20˚).
LCD Monitor User’s Manual Changing the Screen Orientation 1. Raise the screen to the highest position (130mm). 130 mm Note: Before making the height adjustment, make sure you have removed the safety plate from the stand. 2. Rotate the monitor (90˚ clockwise) to portrait orientation.
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. Place the monitor on a flat surface, with the screen facing down. Note: We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. 2. Push the locking clips inward to detach the stand from the monitor. 3. Pull down the stand slightly to disengage the hooks. Then remove the stand.
LCD Monitor User’s Manual 4. Attach the mounting bracket to the mounting holes at the rear of the monitor. Then use the screws to secure the bracket in place. 100 mm 100 mm HDMI-1 HDMI-2 DP USB 3.0 Note: To mount the monitor on the wall, refer to the installation guide that is included in the wall-mount bracket kit.
LCD Monitor User’s Manual Making Connections HDMI-1 HDMI-2 DP USB 3.
LCD Monitor User’s Manual USING THE DEVICE Turning the Power On/Off Power On 1. Connect one end of the power cable to the AC IN jack at the rear of the monitor. 2. Connect other end of the the power cable to a power outlet. 3. Press the Control button to turn on the monitor. The Power LED will light in white, indicating the monitor is ready to use. Note: If the Power LED remains off after you turn on the monitor, please check the LED Indicator setting in the Settings menu. Refer to page 34.
LCD Monitor User’s Manual Managing the Cables 1. Align the cable clip with the clip holes at the rear of the monitor. 2. Press the cable clip firmly until it is fully seated. Then route the connected cables through the clip. User Comfort Recommendations The following are some tips for comfortable viewing of your monitor: • Optimal viewing distances for monitors range from approximately 510 mm to 760 mm (20” to 30”).
LCD Monitor User’s Manual Selecting the Input Source 1. Move the Control button right ( ) to enter the Input menu. Input 2. Move the Control button up/ down ( ) to select the desired input source. Then press the Control button to confirm.
LCD Monitor User’s Manual OPERATIONS Quick Menu Hot Key By default, the Control button has been assigned with the specific function. Note: To change the preset hot key function, refer to the “Quick Switch” section on page 34. To access the hot key function, do the following: • Move the Control button up ( menu. Move the Control button up/down ( ) to adjust the setting and press the Control button to confirm.
LCD Monitor User’s Manual • Move the Control button down ( menu. Move the Control button up/down ( ) to select the desired option and press the Control button to confirm. ) to enter the Picture Mode Picture Mode Standard AORUS FPS RTS/RPG Movie Reader Select • Move the Control button left ( Move the Control button up/down ( ) to adjust the headphone volume level and press the Control button to confirm. Exit ) to enter the Volume menu.
LCD Monitor User’s Manual Function Key Guide Press the Control button to display the Main menu. Settings SETTING Dashboard Game Assist DASHBOARD EXIT Exit GAME ASSIST Power Off POWER OFF Then use the Control button to select the desired function and configure the related settings. Dashboard When the Main menu appears on the screen, move the Control button left ( ) to enter the Dashboard menu.
LCD Monitor User’s Manual Once the Dashboard configuration is complete, it will transfer the system data to the SOC through the USB port and display the value of the selected function(s) on the screen.
LCD Monitor User’s Manual • AORUS INFO: Configure the FPS (First Person Shooting) game related settings. √√ Select Gaming Timer to select countdown timer mode. To disable this function, set the setting to OFF. √√ Select Gaming Counter or Refresh Rate to enable/disable the gaming counter or real-time refresh rate setting. √√ Select Info Location to specify the location of the information to be shown on the screen.
r er tion ht e Balance 60 HZ LCD Monitor User’s Manual ON Picture Mode Standard ON Configure the Device Settings OFF When the Main menu appears on the screen, move the Control button up ( ) to enter the Settings menu. Note: Use the Control button to navigate through the menu and make adjustments. Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Button Guide Gaming Configure the game related settings.
LCD Monitor User’s Manual Item Description Black Equalizer Adjust the brightness of the black areas. Super Resolution Sharpen the low resolution images. Low Blue Light Reduce the amount of blue light exposure from the screen. • Level 0: No change. • Level 1~10: The higher the level, the more blue light will be reduced. Note: Level 10 is optimized setting. It is compliance with TUV Low Blue Light Certification. Display Mode Select the aspect ratio of the screen.
LCD Monitor User’s Manual Picture Configure the image related settings. HDR OFF Brightness 80 Contrast 50 Sharpness 5 Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temperature Normal Picture Mode Gaming Picture Mode Standard Picture Brightness AORUS Display Contrast FPS PIP/PBP Color Vibrance RTS/RPG System Sharpness Movie Reset All Gamma Reader Color Temperature sRGB Standard Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Description Picture Mode Select the preset picture mode.
LCD Monitor User’s Manual Item Description Color Temperature Select the color temperature. Dynamic Contrast Adjust the black level of the image to achieve the optimum contrast. Note: Select User Define to customize the color temperature by adjusting the red (R), green (G), or blue (B) level according to your preference. Senseye Demo Split the screen in half (2 windows). The image of Standard mode will appear on the left window and the image under the specified mode will appear on the right window.
LCD Monitor User’s Manual Display Configure the display screen related settings. HDR OFF Brightness 80 Contrast 50 Sharpness 5 Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temperature Normal Picture Mode Gaming Input DisplayPort Picture HDMI RGB PC Range HDMI 1 Display Overscan HDMI 2 Standard PIP/PBP System Reset All Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Description Input Select the input source. HDMI RGB PC Range Select an appropriate RGB range setting or let the monitor to detect it automatically.
LCD Monitor User’s Manual PIP/PBP Configure the multi-picture related settings. HDR OFF Brightness 80 Contrast 50 Sharpness 5 Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temperature Normal Picture Mode Gaming OFF Picture PIP Display PBP Standard PIP/PBP System Reset All Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Description OFF Disable the PIP/PBP function. PIP Split the screen into 2 parts (main window and inset window). • Source: Change the input source for the inset window.
LCD Monitor User’s Manual System Configure the system related settings.
LCD Monitor User’s Manual Item Description OSD Settings • (continue) OSD Lock: When this function is enabled, no OSD adjustment is allowed. Note: To disable the OSD lock function, press the Control key. When the message appears on the screen, select Yes to confirm. The button is locked, confirm to unlock OSD. No Quick Switch Yes Assign the function of the hot keys. Available options: Aim Stabilizer, Black Equalizer, Low Blue Light, Volume, Input, Contrast, Brightness, and Picture Mode.
LCD Monitor User’s Manual Item Description Other Settings • (continue) • LED Indicator: By default, the LED indicator is set to ON. DD LED Indicator OFF: Turn off the Power LED. DD LED Indicator ON: The Power LED lights white during operation and lights orange in standby mode. DD LED Indicator Friendly: The Power LED lights orange in standby mode. DD When the power supply is switched off, the Power LED will remain off. DisplayPort Ver.: Set the DisplayPort version to 1.1, 1.2, or 1.2+HDR.
LCD Monitor User’s Manual Reset All Restore the monitor to its factory default settings.
LCD Monitor User’s Manual APPENDICES Specifications Item Specifications Panel Size 27-inch Aspect Ratio 16:9 Resolution 2560 x 1440 Refresh Rate 144Hz LED Life 30000 hours (min.) Pixel Pitch 0.233 x 0.233 Response Time 1ms(MPRT) Brightness 350nits (typ.) / 280nits (min.) Contrast Ratio 1000:1 (typ.) Dynamic Contrast Ratio 12M:1 (typ.) Color Depth 1.073G Active Display area 596.736(H) x 335.
LCD Monitor User’s Manual Supported Timing List Timing List HDMI 2.0 DisplayPort 1.
LCD Monitor User’s Manual Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution(s) No power • • • No image appears on the screen • • • 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 not broken. Make sure the monitor is turned on. Make sure the monitor and the computer are properly connected and both devices are turned on. Make sure you have selected the correct input source. Refer to page 21 or 31.
LCD Monitor User’s Manual Basic Care When the screen becomes dirty, do the following to clean the screen: • Wipe the screen with your soft, lint-free cloth to remove any residual dust. • Spray or apply the cleaning fluid onto a soft cloth. Then wipe the screen gently with the damp cloth. Note: • Make sure that the cloth is damp, but not wet. • When wiping, avoid applying excessive pressure on the screen. • Acidic or abrasive cleaners can damage the screen.
