Safety ..................................4 National Conventions ............................4 Power ................................5 Installation ................................6 Cleaning................................7 Other .................................. 8 Setup ..................................9 Contents in Box ..............................9 Setup Stand & Base ............................10 Adjusting Viewing Angle ........................... 11 Using "MHL(Mobile High-Definition Link)"......................12 Connecting the Monitor ............................
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Service ..................................55 Warranty Statement for Europe........................55 Warranty Statement for Middle East and Africa (MEA) ..................57 AOC PIXEL POLICY ............................59 ISO 9241-307 CLASS 1 ........................... 59 Warranty Statement for North & South America (excluding Brazil) ..............60...
Safety National Conventions The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are notes, cautions, and warnings, and they are used as follows: NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer system.
Power The monitor should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. The monitor is equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug, a plug with a third (grounding) pin. This plug will fit only into a grounded power outlet as a safety feature.
Installation Do not place the monitor on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. If the monitor falls, it can injure a person and cause serious damage to this product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with this product.
Cleaning Clean the cabinet regularly with cloth. You can use soft-detergent to wipe out the stain, instead of strong-detergent which will cauterize the product cabinet. When cleaning, make sure no detergent is leaked into the product. The cleaning cloth should not be too rough as it will scratch the screen surface.
Other If the product is emitting a strange smell, sound or smoke, disconnect the power plug IMMEDIATELY and contact a Service Center. Make sure that the ventilating openings are not blocked by a table or curtain. Do not engage the LCD monitor in severe vibration or high impact conditions during operation. Do not knock or drop the monitor during operation or transportation.
Dual-Link Analog cable DP cable HDMI cable USB cable DVI Cable Not all signal cables (Audio,Analog,DVI,USB, DP and HDMI cables) will be provided for all countries and regions. Please check with the local dealer or AOC branch office for confirmation.
Adjusting Viewing Angle For optimal viewing it is recommended to look at the full face of the monitor, then adjust the monitor's angle to your own preference. Hold the stand so you will not topple the monitor when you change the monitor's angle. You are able to adjust the monitor as below: Tilt angle:-3.5°~21.5°...
Using "MHL(Mobile High-Definition Link)" 1."MHL" (Mobile High-Definition Link) This feature allows you to enjoy videos and photos (imported from a connected mobile device that supports MHL) on the screenof the product. • To use the MHL function, you need an MHL-certified mobile device. You can check if your mobile device is MHL certified on the device manufacturer's website.
Connecting the Monitor Cable Connections In Back of Monitor and Computer: Power Quick Switch port DVI Dual-Link Microphone in Earphone( Combined with HDMI-2(HDMI1.4)/MHL Microphone) USB3.0 downstream + fast HDMI-1(HDMI1.4/2.0) charging USB3.0 downstream D-SUB USB3.0 upstream Audio line in Headphone hook Microphone out To protect equipment, always turn off the PC and LCD monitor before connecting.
Turn on your monitor and computer. Video content supporting resolution: VGA:1920x1080@60Hz(Maximum) DVI Dual-Link\ MHL:2560x1440@60Hz(Maximum) HDMI1.4:2560x1440@75Hz(Maximum) DP\HDMI2.0:2560x1440@144Hz(Maximum) If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, please refer Troubleshooting. System requirement Adaptive-Sync function Adaptive-Sync function is working with DP/HDMI1/HDMI2 DP : 30~144Hz HDMI1:30~144Hz(HDMI2.0) HDMI1:30~75Hz(HDMI1.4)
Reconnect the cables. Refer to the user's manual that came with the optional wall mounting arm for instructions on attaching it to the wall. Noted : VESA mounting screw holes are not available for all models, please check with the dealer or official department of AOC.
Adjusting Setting Optimal Resolution Windows 10 For Windows 10: • Right click START. • Click "CONTROL PANEL". • Click "DISPLAY". • Click on the "Change display settings" button.
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• Set the resolution SLIDE-BAR to Optimal preset resolution.
Windows 8 For Windows 8: • Right click and click All apps at the bottom-right of the screen. • Set the "View by" to "Category". • Click "Appearance and Personalization". • Click "DISPLAY".
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• Set the resolution SLIDE-BAR to Optimal preset resolution...
Hotkeys Source/Auto/Exit Game Mode/< Shadow Control /> Menu/Enter Power Power Press the Power button to turn on/off the monitor. Menu/Enter Press to display the OSD or confirm the selection. Shadow Control/> Shadow Control Shadow Control When there is no OSD,Press button to active adjustment bar, Press <or >...
OSD Setting Basic and simple instruction on the control keys. Press the -button to activate the OSD window. Press< or >to navigate through the functions. Once the desired function is highlighted, press the -button to activate it . press< or >to navigate through the sub-menu functions.Once the desired function is highlighted, press -button to activate it.
Luminance Press (Menu) to display menu. Press< or >to select (Luminance), and press to enter. Press< or >to select submenu, and press to enter. Press< or >to adjust. Press to exit Contrast 0-100 Contrast from Digital-register. Brightness 0-100 Backlight Adjustment Standard Standard Mode Text...
Image Setup Press (Menu) to display menu. Press< or >to select (Image Setup), and press to enter. Press< or >to select submenu, and press to enter. Press< or >to adjust. Press to exit Clock 0-100 Adjust picture Clock to reduce Vertical-Line noise. Phase 0-100 Adjust Picture Phase to reduce Horizontal-Line noise...
Color Setup Press (Menu) to display menu. Press< or >to select (Color Setup), and press to enter. Press< or >to select submenu, and press to enter. Press< or >to adjust. Press to exit Warm Recall Warm Color Temperature from EEPROM. Normal Recall Normal Color Temperature from EEPROM.
Picture Boost Press (Menu) to display menu. Press< or >to select (Picture Boost), and press to enter. Press< or >to select submenu, and press to enter. Press< or >to adjust. Press to exit Bright Frame on or off Disable or Enable Bright Frame Frame Size 14-100 Adjust Frame Size...
OSD Setup Press (Menu) to display menu. Press< or >to select (OSD Setup), and press to enter. Press< or >to select submenu, and press to enter. Press< or >to adjust. Press to exit Language Select the OSD language Timeout 5-120 Adjust the OSD Timeout H.Position 0-100...
Game Setting Press (Menu) to display menu. Press< or >to select (Game setting), and press to enter. Press< or >to select submenu, and press to enter. Press< or >to adjust. Press to exit For playing FPS(first Person Shooters) games.Improves dark theme black level details. For playing RTS(Real Time Strategy).
Extra Press (Menu) to display menu. Press< or >to select (Extra), and press to enter. Press< or >to select submenu, and press to enter. Press< or >to adjust. Press to exit AUTO/D-SUB/DVI/HDMI1/H Input Select Select Input Signal Source DMI2-MHL/DP Auto Config yes or no Auto adjust the picture to default Off timer...
Exit Press (Menu) to display menu. Press< or >to select (Exit), and press to enter. Press to exit Exit Exit the main OSD LED Indicator Status LED Color Full Power Mode White Active-off Mode Orange...
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• button. Click the "Monitor" tab and then click the "Properties" • Click the "Driver" tab. • Open the "Update Driver Software-Generic PnP Monitor" window by clicking on "Update Driver... “and then click the "Browse my computer for driver software" button. •...
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• Click the "Have Disk" button. Click on the "Browse" button and navigate to the following directory: X:\Driver\module name(where X is the drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive). • Select the "xxx.inf" file and click the "Open" button. Click the "OK" button. •...
Windows 8 • Start Windows® 8 • Right click and click All apps at the bottom-right of the screen. • Click on the "Control Panel"icon • Set the "View by" to "Large icons" or "Small icons". • Click on the "Display"icon.
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• Click on the "Change display settings"button. • Click the "Advanced Settings"button. button • Click the "Monitor"tab and then click the "Properties"...
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Click the "Driver"tab. • • Open the "Update Driver Software-Generic PnP Monitor"window by clicking on "Update Driver..."and then click the "Browse my computer for driver software" button. • Select "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".
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• Click the "Have Disk"button. Click on the "Browse"button and navigate to the following directory: X:\Driver\module name (where X is the drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive). • Select the "xxx.inf" file and click the "Open"button. Click the "OK"button. Select your monitor model and click the "Next"button.
Windows 7 • Start Windows® 7 • Click on the "Start" button and then click on "Control Panel". • Click on the "Display"icon. • Click on the "Change display settings" button.
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• Click the "AdvancedSettings" button. • button. Click the "Monitor" tab and then click the "Properties" • Click the "Driver" tab. • Open the "Update Driver Software-Generic PnP Monitor" window by clicking on “Update Driver... "and then click the "Browse my computer for driver software" button.
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• Select "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer". • Click the "Have Disk" button. Click on the "Browse" button and navigate to the following directory: X:\Driver\module name(where X is the drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive). •...
Welcome to “i-Menu” software by AOC. i-Menu makes it easy to adjust your monitor display setting by using on screen menus instead of the OSD button on the monitor. To complete installation, please follow the installation guide. The software Supported operating systems:Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7.
Welcome to use AOC e-Saver monitor power management software! The AOC e-Saver features Smart Shutdown functions for your monitors, allows your monitor to timely shutdown when PC unit is at any status (On, Off, Sleep or Screen Saver); the actual shutdown time depends on your preferences (see example below).
Screen+ Welcome to “Screen+” software by AOC. Screen+ software is a desktop screen splitting tool; it splits the desktop into different panels, and each panel displays a different window. You only need to drag the window to a corresponding panel when you want to access it. It supports multiple monitor display to make your task easier.
Adjust the maximum resolution and frequency that the monitor can handle properly. Make sure the AOC Monitor Drivers are installed. Adjust the Contrast and Brightness Controls. Press to auto adjust.
Specification General Specification Model name AG271QX Driving system TFT Color LCD Viewable Image Size 68.5 cm diagonal Pixel pitch 0. 2331mm(H) x 0.2331mm(V) Panel R, G, B Analog lnterface& DVI interface& HDMI lnterface& DP Video Interface Separate Sync. H/V TTL Display Color 16.7M Colors...
Pin Assignments 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable 15-Pin Side of the Pin Number 15-Pin Side of the Pin Number Signal Cable Signal Cable Video-Red Video-Green Ground Video-Blue N.C. N.C. DDC-Serial data Detect Cable H-sync GND-R V-sync GND-G DDC-Serial clock GND-B 24-Pin Color Display Signal Cable Pin No.
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Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name TMDS Data 2+ TMDS Data 0- DDC/CEC Ground TMDS Data 2 Shield TMDS Clock + +5V Power TMDS Data 2- TMDS Clock Shield Hot Plug Detect TMDS Data 1+ TMDS Clock- TMDS Data 1Shield TMDS Data 1-...
Plug and Play Plug & Play DDC2B Feature This monitor is equipped with VESA DDC2B capabilities according to the VESA DDC STANDARD. It allows the monitor to inform the host system of its identity and, depending on the level of DDC used, communicate additional information about its display capabilities.
Regulation FCC Notice FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement WARNING: (FOR FCC CERTIFIED MODELS) NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
WEEE Declaration Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union. This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste.Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.
Three (3) years after the original date of consumer purchase. During this period, AOC International (Europe) B.V. will, at its option, either repair the defective product with new or rebuilt parts, or replace it with a new or rebuilt product at no charge except as *stated below. In the absent of the proof of purchase, the warranty will start 3 months after the date of manufacturing indicated on the product.
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If your warranty has expired, you still have access to all available service options, but you will be responsible for the cost of service, including parts, labor, shipping (if any) and applicable taxes. AOC Certified or Authorized Service Center will provide you with an estimate of service costs before receiving your authorization to perform service.
Original Invoice/Proof Of Purchase Receipt is mandatory. If the product appears to be defective, please contact your AOC authorized dealer or refer to the service and support section on AOC’s website for the warranty instructions in your country: •...
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• Adjustment by non-authorized source • Repair, modification, or installation of options or parts by anyone other than an AOC Certified or Authorized Service Center • Improper environments like humidity, water damage and dusts • Damaged by violence, earthquakes and terrorist attacks •...
No manufacturer can guarantee that all panels will be free from pixel defects, but AOC guarantees that any monitor with an unacceptable number of defects will be repaired or replaced under warranty. This Pixel Policy explains the different types of pixel defects and defines acceptable defect levels for each type.
In the United States and Canada contact your Dealer or EPI Customer Service, RMA Department at the toll free number (888) 662-9888. Or you can request an RMA Number online at www.aoc.com/na-warranty. * This limited warranty does not cover any losses or damages that occur as a result of:...
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& LCD Panel) *AOC will need to obtain a credit card number if you would like to get a new AOC monitor advanced shipped to your location, prior to the defective unit arriving at AOC’s service center. If you do not wish to supply a credit card, AOC will only ship the new monitor, once the defective unit arrives at the AOC service center.