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AORUS AD27QD User Manual

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  • Page 2 LCD Monitor User’s Manual Copyright © 2018 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    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.
  • Page 4 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.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    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.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    LCD Monitor User’s Manual CONTENTS Safety Information ........................3 Regulatory Notices ......................3 Safety Precautions ......................5 Introduction ..........................7 Unpacking ...........................7 Package Contents ......................9 Product Overview ......................10 Getting Started......................... 12 Installing the Monitor Base ..................12 Adjusting the Viewing Angle ..................14 Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional) ............

  • Page 7: Introduction

    LCD Monitor User’s Manual INTRODUCTION Unpacking Open the upper cover of the packaging box. Then observe the unpacking label attached on the inner cover. Making sure the box is in the correct orientation, carefully lay the box on the stable surface. Open the inner cover.
  • Page 8 LCD Monitor User’s Manual Remove the items from the upper EPS foam. Remove the upper EPS foam. Then you can remove the monitor from the lower EPS foam. - 8 -...

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Monitor Base Power Cable HDMI Cable USB Cable DP Cable Multilingual Installation Guide AORUS AD27QD Cable Holder Quick Start Guide Warranty Card Note: Please keep the packaging box and packing materials for future transportation of the monitor. - 9 -...

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    LCD Monitor User’s Manual Product Overview Front View Power LED Control button - 10 -...
  • Page 11 LCD Monitor User’s Manual Rear View HDMI-1 HDMI-2 USB 3.0 HDMI-1 HDMI-2 USB 3.0 AC IN jack HDMI ports (x2) Kensington lock DisplayPort Headphone jack USB upstream port Microphone jack USB 3.0 ports (x2) - 11 -...

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    LCD Monitor User’s Manual GETTING STARTED Installing the Monitor Base 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. Align the monitor base with the standoff underneath the stand.
  • Page 13 LCD Monitor User’s Manual 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. - 13 -...

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Viewing Angle

    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˚...
  • Page 15 LCD Monitor User’s Manual Changing the Screen Orientation 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. Rotate the monitor (90˚ clockwise) to portrait orientation. 90°...

  • Page 16: Installing A Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional)

    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. 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.
  • Page 17 LCD Monitor User’s Manual 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 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.

  • Page 18: Making Connections

    LCD Monitor User’s Manual Making Connections HDMI-1 HDMI-2 USB 3.0 Keyboard Mouse & USB disk drive Computer Power outlet Computer Headphone Microphone Power cable DisplayPort cable Headphone cable USB (A-Male to B-Male) cable Microphone cable USB cable HDMI cable - 18 -...

  • Page 19: Using The Device

    LCD Monitor User’s Manual USING THE DEVICE Turning the Power On/Off Power On Connect one end of the power cable to the AC IN jack at the rear of the monitor. Connect other end of the the power cable to a power outlet. Control Press the button to turn on the monitor.

  • Page 20: Managing The Cables

    LCD Monitor User’s Manual Managing the Cables Align the cable clip with the clip holes at the rear of the monitor. 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”...

  • Page 21: Selecting The Input Source

    LCD Monitor User’s Manual Selecting the Input Source Control Move the button right ) to enter the Input menu. Input Control Move the button up/ down ( ) to select the desired DisplayPort input source. Then press the HDMI 1 Control button to confirm.

  • Page 22: Operations

    LCD Monitor User’s Manual OPERATIONS Quick Menu Hot Key Control By default, the 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: Control ) to enter the Black Equalizer • Move the...
  • Page 23 Move the button up/down ( ) to select the Picture Mode desired option and press the Control button to confirm. Standard AORUS RTS/RPG Movie Reader Select Exit Control ) to enter the Volume menu. • Move the button left (...
  • Page 24 LCD Monitor User’s Manual Function Key Guide Control button to display the Main menu. Press the Settings SETTING Dashboard Game Assist DASHBOARD EXIT GAME ASSIST Exit Power Off POWER OFF Control Then use the button to select the desired function and configure the related settings.
  • Page 25 USB port of your computer. Game Assist When the Main menu appears on the screen, move the Control button ) to enter the Game Assist menu. right ( GameAssist AORUS INFO Gaming Timer Gaming Counter Count Up Crosshair Refresh Rate Count Down Info Location...
  • Page 26 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.

  • Page 27: Configure The Device Settings

    Balance 60 HZ Picture Mode Standard LCD Monitor User’s Manual Configure the Device Settings When the Main menu appears on the screen, move the Control button tion ) to enter the Settings menu. up ( Note: Use the Control button to navigate through the menu and make adjustments.
  • Page 28 LCD Monitor User’s Manual Item Description Black Adjust the brightness of the black areas. Equalizer Super Sharpen the low resolution images. Resolution Low Blue Reduce the amount of blue light exposure from the Light screen. • Level 0: No change. • Level 1~10: The higher the level, the more blue light will be reduced.
  • Page 29 Picture Mode Select the preset picture mode. • Standard: For editing documents or browsing websites. • AORUS: For playing AORUS GAMER games. • FPS: For playing FPS (First Person Shooting) games. • RTS/RPG: For playing RTS (Real-Time Strategy) or RPG (Role-Playing Game) games.
  • Page 30 LCD Monitor User’s Manual Item Description Color Select the color temperature. Temperature Note: Select User Define to customize the color temperature by adjusting the red (R), green (G), or blue (B) level according to your preference. Dynamic Adjust the black level of the image to achieve the Contrast optimum contrast.
  • Page 31 LCD Monitor User’s Manual Display Configure the display screen related settings. Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Color Temperature Gamma 3 Normal Picture Mode Standard Gaming Input DisplayPort Picture HDMI RGB PC Range HDMI 1 Display Overscan HDMI 2 PIP/PBP System Reset All Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm...
  • Page 32 LCD Monitor User’s Manual PIP/PBP Configure the multi-picture related settings. Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Color Temperature Gamma 3 Normal Picture Mode Standard Gaming Picture Display PIP/PBP System Reset All Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Description Disable the PIP/PBP function. Split the screen into 2 parts (main window and inset window).
  • Page 33 LCD Monitor User’s Manual System Configure the system related settings. Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Color Temperature Gamma 3 Normal Picture Mode Standard Gaming RGB LED Picture Headphone Mode 1 Display Audio Source Mode 2 PIP/PBP OSD Setting Mode 3 System Quick Switch Reset All Other Settings...
  • Page 34 LCD Monitor User’s Manual Item Description OSD Settings • OSD Lock: When this function is enabled, no OSD adjustment is allowed. (continue) Note: To disable the OSD lock function, press the Control key. When the message appears on the screen, select Yes to confirm.
  • Page 35 LCD Monitor User’s Manual Item Description Other Settings • LED Indicator: By default, the LED indicator is set to ON. (continue) D LED Indicator OFF: Turn off the Power LED. D LED Indicator ON: The Power LED lights white during operation and lights orange in standby mode.
  • Page 36 LCD Monitor User’s Manual Reset All Restore the monitor to its factory default settings. Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Color Temperature Gamma 3 Normal Picture Mode Standard Gaming Picture Display PIP/PBP System Reset All Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm - 36 -...

  • Page 37: Appendices

    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.)

  • Page 38: Supported Timing List

    LCD Monitor User’s Manual Supported Timing List Timing List HDMI 2.0 DisplayPort 1.2 640 x 480 @ 60Hz √ √ 640 x 480 @ 67Hz √ √ 640 x 480 @ 72Hz √ √ 640 x 480 @ 75Hz √ √...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    LCD Monitor User’s Manual Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution(s) No power • 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. No image appears • Make sure the monitor and the computer on the screen...

  • Page 40: Basic Care

    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.

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