Asus VA24DCP, VA27DCP Manual

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Welcome!

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 experience that the monitor brings to you!

Package contents

Check your package for the following items:
LCD monitor
Monitor base
Quick start guide
Warranty card
Power cord
HDMI cable (optional)
USB-C cable (optional)
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.

Monitor introduction

Front view

1. Power button/power indicator
   • Turns the monitor on/off.
   • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table.

     Status	Description
     White	On
     Amber	Standby mode
     Off	Off

2. Menu button:
   • Press this button to display the OSD menu when the OSD is off.
   • Enters the OSD menu.
   • Toggles the Key Lock function between on and off with a long press for 5 seconds.
3. Exit button:
   • Press this button to display the OSD menu when the OSD is off.
   • Exits the OSD menu.
4. Input select button:
   • Press this button to display the OSD menu when the OSD is off.
   • Selects an available input source.
5. Shortcut
   • Press this button to display the OSD menu when the OSD is off.
   • Default: Brightness hotkey
   • To change the hotkey function, go to the Shortcut > Shortcut 1 menu.
6. Shortcut
   • Press this button to display the OSD menu when the OSD is off.
   • Default: Blue light filter hotkey
   • To change the hotkey function, go to the Shortcut > Shortcut 2 menu.

Back view

1. AC-IN port. This port connects the power cord.
2. HDMI port. This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device.
3. USB Type-C port. This port is for connection with an USB Type-C compatible device. The connection supports USB power delivery.
   This port offers Max. 65W power delivery with output voltage 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A and 20V/3.25A. Connecting the USB Type-C cable can input the DisplayPort source and output power.
4. Earphone jack. This port is only available when an HDMI/USB Type-C cable is connected.
5. Kensington lock slot.
6. Control buttons.

Assembling the monitor arm/base

To assemble the monitor base:

1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table.
2. Attach the base into the arm, making sure the tab on the arm fits into the groove on the base.

3. Fix the base to the arm by rotating the base until it fits into place.

We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor.

Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount)

The detachable arm/base of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount.
To detach the arm/base:

1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table.
2. Remove the rubbers in the four screw holes. (Figure 1)
3. Remove the base (Figure 2).
4. Remove the hinge cover (Figure 3).
5. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw(s) on the hinge (Figure 4), then remove the hinge.

We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to 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.
• The recommended adjusting angle is +23 to -5˚.

Connecting the cables

Connect the cables as the following instructions:

• To connect the power cord: Connect one end of the power cord securely to the monitor's AC input port, the other end to a power outlet.
• To connect the HDMI/USB Type-C* cable:
  1. Plug one end of the HDMI/USB Type-C* cable to the monitor's HDMI/ USB Type-C jack.
  2. Connect the other end of the HDMI/USB Type-C* cable to your computer's HDMI/USB Type-C jack.
     *We highly recommend that you use an Emark USB Type-C cable for optimal performance.
• To use the earphone: connect the end with plug type to the monitor's line out port when an HDMI/USB Type-C signal is fed.
  When these cables are connected, you can choose the desired signal from the Input Select item in the OSD menu.

Turning on the monitor

Press the power button . See the location of the power button. The power indicator lights up in white to show that the monitor is ON.

General instructions

OSD (On-Screen Display) menu

How to reconfigure

1. Press any button (except the Power button) to display the OSD menu.
2. Press the Menu button to activate the OSD menu.
3. Press the buttons as indicated on the screen to navigate through the functions. Highlight the desired function and press to activate it. If the function selected has a sub-menu, press and again to navigate through the sub-menu functions. Highl-ight the desired sub-menu function and press to activate it.
4. Press and to change the settings of the selected function.
5. To exit and save the OSD menu, press or repeatedly until the OSD menu disappears. To adjust other functions, repeat steps 1-4.

OSD function introduction

1. 1. Splendid
   This function contains 8 sub-functions you can select for your preference. Each mode has the Reset selection, allowing you to maintain your setting or return to the preset mode.
   

• Scenery Mode: Best choice for scenery photo display with Splendid Video Enhancement.
• Standard Mode: Best choice for document editing with Splendid Video Enhancement.
  Standard Mode meets Energy Star ® requirements.
• Theater Mode: Best choice for movies with Splendid Video Enhancement.
• Game Mode: Best choice for game playing with Splendid Video Enhancement.
• Night View Mode: Best choice for dark-scene games or movies with Splendid Video Enhancement.
• sRGB Mode: best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs.
• Reading Mode: This is the best choice for book reading.
• Darkroom Mode: This is the best choice for a weak ambient light environment.

• In the Standard mode, the following function(s) are not user-configurable: Saturation, Skin Tone, Sharpness, ASCR.
• In the sRGB mode, the following function(s) are not user-configurable: Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Color Temp., Skin Tone, Sharpness, ASCR.
• In the Reading mode, the following function(s) are not user-configurable: Contrast, Saturation, Color Temp., Skin Tone, Sharpness, ASCR.

2. Eye Care
   In this function, you can adjust settings to better protect your eyes.
   

• Blue Light Filter: In this function, you can adjust the blue light filter from 0 to Max.
  * 0: No change.
  * Max: The higher the level, the less blue light is scattered. When blue light filter is activated, the default settings of Standard Mode will be automatically imported. Besides maximum level, the brightness is user-configurable. Maximum is the optimized setting. It is compliance with TUV low blue light certification*. The brightness function is not user configurable.
  *When color augmentation is in default value (50).
  Please refer to the following to alleviate eye strains:
  • 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.
  • Eye exercises can help to reduces eye strain. Repeat these exercises often. If eye strain continues please consult a physician. Eye exercises:
  1. Repeating look up and down
  2. Slowly roll your eyes
  3. Move your eyes diagonal.
  • High energy blue light may lead to eye strain and AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration). Blue light filter to reduce 70% (max.) harmful blue light to avoiding CVS (Computer Vision Syndrome) when the user adjusts blue light filter bar to maximum level.
• Rest Reminder: This function provides you a rest reminder according to how long you set for your working time. For example, if you set a 30-minute working time and there will be a pop up reminder appeared on the upper left corner of the monitor for 5 seconds when time is up. Press any key to make this reminder OSD disappear.
  When this function is enabled, the following functions are not available: Splendid Demo Mode, GamePlus, QuickFit.
• Color Augmentation: The adjusting range of color enhancement is from 0 to 100.

• This function is not available when sRGB Mode is selected in the Splendid menu.
• This function is not available when Reddish or Yellowish is selected in the Skin Tone menu.

3. Color
   Set a desired color setting from this menu.
   

• 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 4 modes including Cool, Normal, Warm and User Mode.
• Skin Tone: contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural, and Yellowish.

4. Image
   Set the image related setting from this menu.
   

• Sharpness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Trace Free: Adjusts the response time of the monitor.
• Aspect Control: Adjusts the aspect ratio to full, 4:3, or OverScan.
  4:3 is only available when input source is in 4:3 format. OverScan is only available for the HDMI input source.
• VividPixel: Enhances the outline of the displayed picture and generates high-quality images on screen.
• ASCR: Turns on/off the ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) function.
• AMD FreeSync (HDMI and USB Type-C only): Allows a FreeSync supported* graphics source to dynamically adjust display refresh rate based on typical content frame rates for power efficient, virtually stutter free and low-latency display update.
  
  * FreeSync (HDMI and USB Type-C only) can only be activated within 48Hz ~ 75Hz.
  * For supported GPUs, minimum PC system and driver requirements, please contact the GPU manufactures.

5. Input Select
   In this function, you can select your desired input source.
   
6. System Setup
   Allows you to adjust the system.
   

• Volume: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Splendid Demo Mode: Splits the screen into two for Splendid modes comparison. (Scenery mode only)
• GamePlus: The GamePlus function provides a toolkit and creates a better gaming environment for users when playing different types of games. The crosshair overlay with different crosshair options lets you choose the one that best suits the game you're playing. There's also an onscreen timer you can position on the left of the display so you can keep track of the elapsed gaming time; while the FPS (frames per second) counter lets you know how smooth the game is running. Display Alignment displays alignment lines on 4 sides of the screen, serving as an easy and handy tool for you to line up multiple monitors perfectly.
  
• QuickFit: You can have a preview of the document or photo layout directly on screen without printing test copies.
  * Alignment: This facilitates designers and users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel.
  
  * Paper size: You can view the documents in real size on the screen.
  
  * Photo: The various real photo sizes displayed provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen.
  
• ECO Mode: reduces power consumption.
• Power Saving:
  * "Normal Level" allows the USB Type-C port to charge external devices when the monitor enters power saving mode.
  * "Deep Level" does not allow all ports to charge external devices and keeps USB signal from being automatically detected when the monitor enters power saving mode.
• OSD Setup:
  * Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds.
  * Enables or disables the DDC/CI function.
  * Adjusts the OSD background from opaque to transparent.
• 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.
• Key Lock: To disable all function keys. Press the second button from the right over five seconds to cancel the key lock function.
• Information: Shows the monitor information.
• Power Indicator: Turns the power LED indicator on/off.
• Power Key Lock: Enables or disables the power key.
• All Reset: "Yes" allows you to restore the default settings.

7. Shortcut
   Defines the functions for Shortcut 1 and 2 buttons.
   

• Shortcut 1/Shortcut 2: selects a function for Shortcut 1 and 2 buttons.
  When a certain function is selected or activated, your shortcut key may not support. Available function choices for shortcut: Blue Light Filter, Splendid, Brightness, Color Temp., Volume, GamePlus, QuickFit, Rest Reminder, Color Augmentation.

Specifications summary

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
**Measuring a screen brightness of 200 nits without audio/USB/Card reader connection.

Outline dimensions

VA24DCP

VA27DCP

Troubleshooting (FAQ)

Supported operating modes VA24DCP

* "P" / "N" stands for "Positive" / "Negative" polarity of incoming H-sync/V-sync (input timing).

When the monitor is operating in the video mode (i.e., not displaying data), the following high definition modes shall be supported in addition to standard definition video.

VA27DCP


*These timings are not supported when using OverScan function.
"P" / "N" stands for "Positive" / "Negative" polarity of incoming H-sync/V-sync (input timing).

When the monitor is operating in the video mode (i.e., not displaying data), the following high definition modes shall be supported in addition to standard definition video.