VY27UQ Series LCD Monitor User Guide
Table of contents TCO certified................................................................................................ iii Notices.......................................................................................................... iv Care & Cleaning......................................................................................... viii 1.1 Welcome!....................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents..........................
TCO certified A third-party certification according to ISO 14024 Toward sustainable IT products Say hello to a more sustainable product IT products are associated with a wide range of sustainability risks throughout their life cycle. Human rights violations are common in the factories. Harmful substances are used both in products and their manufacture. Products can often have a short lifespan because of poor ergonomics, low quality and when they are not able to be repaired or upgraded.
Notices NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR certified. This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the factory default setting which can be restored by “Factory Reset” function in the OSD menu. Changing the factory default settings or enabling other features may increase power consumption that could exceed the ENERGY STAR specified limits. Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (2014/30/EU), Low-voltage Directive (2014/35/EU), ErP Directive (2009/125/EC) and RoHS directive (2011/65/EU).
Safety information vi • 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. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
WARNING Usage of other than specified head- or earphones can result in hearing loss due to excessive sound pressures. Please confirm the distribution system in building installation shall provide the circuit breaker rated 120/240V, 20A (maximum). If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on the power cord, plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by attaching a 2-pin adapter. The grounding pin is an important safety feature.
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. • Cleaning. Turn your monitor off and unplug the power cord. Clean the monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth dampened with mild cleaner.
Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to http://www.asus.com 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package. 3.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® LCD monitor! The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter display, plus a host of features that enhance your viewing experience. With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that the monitor brings you! 1.
1.3 Assembling the monitor To assemble the monitor: 1. Place the display on a cloth on the table, Use a screwdriver to tighten the assembly screws,and secure the arm to the display tightly.Then attach the hinge cover to monitor body,attach the base to the arm and fix with the screw to join them tightly. You can easily tighten the screw by fingers. 2. Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you. 4 3 2 5 1 1.
1.5 Connect cables 1.5.1 Rear of the LCD monitor 6 1 1. AC-IN Port 2. HDMI-1 Port 3. HDMI-2 Port 4. DisplayPort Port 5. Earphone-out Port 6.
Installaion 1. Turn off your computer and unplug your computer's power cord. 2. Connect the signal cable to the HDMI input socket of the monitor, and the HDMI output socket of the graphics card on the computer. Then tighten the thumbscrews on the signal cable connector. 3. Insert the monitor power cable into the power port at the back of the monitor. 4. Plug the power cords of your computer and your monitor into a nearby electrical outlet.
• POWER CORD specifications refer to page v. • For the installation of replaceable parts, please refer to the above installation instructions. • Users may go to the local service network to replace /purchase the qualified replaceable parts. • For local service centers and service contacts, please refer to https://www.asus.
1.6 Monitor introduction 1.6.1 Using the Controls button Use the control button on the back of the monitor to adjust the image settings. 2 5 Signal 4 3 Power Power Exit Energy Saving 6 1. • 2. 5. 6. Description White ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF Press this button to enter the OSD menu. Exit the OSD menu or return to the previous layer. Right key: • Power Off shortcut key. • Enter the option of the next layer. Up key: • Signal shortcut key.
2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/stand 1. Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the front of the monitor face down on a clean table. 2. Remove the hinge cover from monitor body by using your fingers. 3. Use a screwdriver to remove the screws on the arm,and then detach the arm/stand from the monitor.
2.2 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. • You can adjust the monitor’s angle from +23˚ to -5˚. -5° 23° It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure VY27UQ 3840 x 2160 Splendid EyeCare Color Image 60 Hz Splendid Standard Mode Signal HDMI-1 HDR off Standard Mode sRGB Mode Scenery Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode Signal Back Enter Exit 1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Press the and buttons to toggle between options in the Menu. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. 3.
3.1.2 1. OSD Function Introduction Splendid This function contains eight sub-functions that you can select for your preference. VY27UQ 3840 x 2160 Splendid EyeCare Color Image 60 Hz Splendid Standard Mode Signal HDMI-1 HDR off Standard Mode sRGB Mode Scenery Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode Signal Back 3-2 Enter Exit • Standard Mode: This is the best choice for document editing with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology.
2. EyeCare Adjust the energy level of Eye Care from LED backlight. VY27UQ 3840 x 2160 Splendid EyeCare Splendid Standard Mode 60 Hz Signal HDMI-1 HDR off Blue Light Filter Rest Reminder OFF Color Augmentation Color Image Signal Back • • Exit Blue Light Filter: In this function, you can adjust the blue light filter from 0 to max. 0: no changes；Max: The higher the level, the less blue light is scattered.
Please refer to the following to alleviate eye strains: 3-4 • Users should take some time away from the display if working for long hours. It is advised to take short breaks (at least 5 mins) after around 1 hour of continuous working at the computer. Taking short and frequent breaks is more effective than a single longer break. • To minimize eye strain and dryness in your eyes, users should rest the eye periodically by focusing on objects that are far away.
3. Color Select the image color you like from this function. VY27UQ 3840 x 2160 Splendid EyeCare Splendid Standard Mode 60 Hz Brightness 60 Contrast 80 Saturation 50 Signal HDMI-1 HDR off Color Temp. Color Image Signal Back Enter Exit • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Saturation: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Color Temp.: Contains three preset color modes (Cool, Normal, Warm) and User Mode.
4. Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, ASCR, Motion Sync, Adaptive-Sync, from this main function. VY27UQ 3840 x 2160 Splendid Splendid Standard Mode 60 Hz Sharpness 50 Trace Free 60 Signal HDMI-1 HDR off Aspect Control EyeCare ASCR Adaptive-Sync Color Image HDR Dynamic Dimming Signal Back 3-6 Enter Exit • Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
5. Settings Adjusts the system configuration. VY27UQ 3840 x 2160 Volume Settings Splendid Standard Mode 60 Hz Signal HDMI-1 HDR off 50 GamePlus QuickFit Shortcut Power Saving DisplayPort Stream OSD Setup Language Key Lock Back Enter Exit • Volume: Adjusts the output volume level. • GamePlus: The GamePlus Function provides a toolkit and creates a better gaming environment for users when playing different types of games.
GamePlus- FPS Counter • GamePlus- Display Alignment QuickFit: contains three patterns: (1) Grid (2) Paper size (3) Photo size. 1. Grid pattern: Facilitates designers and users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel. Alignment Grid 1 2. Paper size: Provides users to view their documents in real size on the screen.
3. Photo size: Provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen. 8x10 5x7 4x6 3x5 2x2 • Power Saving : Adjusts the “Normal Level” and “Deep Level” for the Power Saving function. • DisplayPort Stream: Select DisplayPort 1.2 or DisplayPort 1.4 according to the graphic card DP version. • OSD Setup: Adjusts the OSD Timeout, DDC/CI, and Transparency of the OSD screen. • Language: Select OSD language.
6. Shortcut Selecting this option allows you to set two shortcut keys. VY27UQ 3840 x 2160 Settings 60 Hz Splendid Standard Mode Signal HDMI-1 HDR off Shortcut 1 Shortcut 2 Shortcut Back 3-10 Enter Exit • Shortcut 1: User can select from “Blue Light Filter” “Splendid”, “Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Color Temp.”, “Volume”, “GamePlus”, “QuickFit”, “Rest Reminder”, “Color Augmentation”,“Energy Saving” and set as shortcut key. The default setting is Signal.
3.2 Specifications Model VY27UQ Panel Size 27” W Max. Resolution 3840 X 2160@60 Hz Brightness (Typ.) 350cd/m2 Contrast ratio (dynamic) Contrast ratio (typical) Viewing Angle (CR>10) 3000:1 1000:1 178°(H) /178°(V) Display Colors 16.7 M Response Time 5ms GtG Sound from HDMI Yes HDMI input Yes D-Sub input No DisplayPort Yes Audio Line-in No Power On Consumption（max） <23.5W* based on Energy Star 8.0 stardard Chassis Colors Black Power saving mode < 0.5W Power off mode < 0.
3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Power LED is not ON Possible Solution • Press the button to check if the monitor is in the ON mode. • Check if the power cord is properly connected to the monitor and the power outlet. • Check Power Indicator function in main menu OSD. And turn on this function to turn on the power LED light. The power LED lights amber and • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the there is no screen image ON mode.
3.4 Supported Timing List DP Support Timing table 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 640x480@60Hz 800x600@56Hz 800x600@60Hz 1024x768@60Hz 1280x960@60Hz 1280x1024@60Hz 1280x720@60Hz 1280x800@60Hz 1440x900@60Hz 1680x1050@60Hz 1920x1080@60Hz 3840x2160@60Hz 2560x1440@60Hz 640x480 P 59.94/60Hz Support Timing table 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 720x480 P 59.94/60Hz 1280x720 P 59.94/60Hz 720x576 P 50Hz 1280x720 P 50Hz 1920x1080 I 59.94/60Hz 1920x1080 I 50Hz 1920x1080 P 50Hz 1920x1080 P 59.
