Asus PG27UCDM ROG Swift QD-OLED 27-Inch 4K 240Hz Gaming User Manual

USER GUIDE

ROG

SWIFT OLED

PG27UCDM

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First Edition

December 2024

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Contents

Notices ......................................................................................................... iv

Safety Information ....................................................................................... v

Care & Cleaning .......................................................................................... vi

Takeback Services ..................................................................................... vii

Trademark Information ............................................................................. viii

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Package Contents ........................................................................ 1-1

1.3 Monitor Introduction .................................................................... 1-2

1.3.1 Front View ....................................................................... 1-2

1.3.2 Back View ....................................................................... 1-4

1.3.3 GamePlus Function ........................................................ 1-5

1.3.4 GameVisual Function ...................................................... 1-9

Chapter 2: Setup

2.1 Attaching the Stand ..................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Cable Management ...................................................................... 2-2

2.3 Detaching the Stand (for VESA wall mount) .............................. 2-3

2.4 Connecting the Cables ................................................................ 2-4

2.5 Turning On the Monitor ............................................................... 2-5

2.6 Adjusting the Monitor .................................................................. 2-5

Chapter 3: General Instructions

3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu .................................................. 3-1

3.1.1 HowtoRecongure ........................................................ 3-1

3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction .............................................. 3-2

3.2 Specications ............................................................................. 3-15

3.3 Outline Dimensions ................................................................... 3-17

3.4 Troubleshooting (FAQ) .............................................................. 3-18

3.5 Supported Timing List ............................................................... 3-19

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.

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.Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcan

radiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordance

with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewill

not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrect

theinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:

• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Theuseofshieldedcablesforconnectionofthemonitortothegraphicscardis

requiredtoassurecompliancewithFCCregulations.Changesormodications

to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance

could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

ThisdigitalapparatusdoesnotexceedtheClassBlimitsforradio

noiseemissionsfromdigitalapparatussetoutintheRadioInterference

RegulationsoftheCanadianDepartmentofCommunications.

ThisclassBdigitalapparatuscomplieswithCanadianICES-003.

ThisClassBdigitalapparatusmeetsallrequirementsoftheCanadian

Interference-CausingEquipmentRegulations.

CetappareilnumériquedelaclasseBrespectetouteslesexigencesdu

RéglementsurlematérielbrouillerduCanada.

Safety Information

This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where

children are likely to be present.

• 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.

• Beforeusingtheproduct,makesureallcablesarecorrectlyconnected

andthepowercablesarenotdamaged.Ifyoudetectanydamage,contact

your dealer immediately.

• Slotsandopeningsonthebackortopofthecabinetareprovidedfor

ventilation. Do not block these slots. Never place this product near or over

a radiator or heat source unless proper ventilation is provided.

• 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 supply to

your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

• Usetheappropriatepowerplugwhichcomplieswithyourlocalpower

standard.

• Donotoverloadpowerstripsandextentioncords.Overloadingcanresult

in fire or electric shock.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the

monitor in any area where it may become wet. Place the monitor on a

stable surface.

• Unplugtheunitduringalightningstormorifitwillnotbeusedforaong

periodoftime.Thiswillprotectthemonitorfromdamageduetopower

surges.

• Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into the slots on the monitor

cabinet.

• To ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed

computers which have appropriate configured receptacles marked

between100-240VAC.

• If you encounter technical problems with the monitor, contact a qualified

service technician or your retailer.

• Adjustmentofthevolumecontrolaswellastheequalizertoothersettings

thanthecenterpositionmayincreasetheear-/headphonesoutputvoltage

and therefore the sound pressure level.

• CLASS1CONSUMERLASERPRODUCT

EN50689:2021

This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical,

electronicequipment,andmercury-containingbuttoncellbattery)shouldnot

beplacedinmunicipalwaste.Pleasechecklocalregulationsfordisposalof

electronic products.

AEEEyönetmeliğineuygundur

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.

• Avoid using a cleaner containing alcohol or acetone. Use a cleaner

intended for use with the OLED. Never spray cleaner directly on the

screen, as it may drip inside the monitor and cause an electric shock.

The following symptoms are normal with the monitor:

• The screen may flicker during the initial use due to the nature of the

fluorescentlight.TurnoffthePowerSwitchandturnitonagaintomake

sure that the flicker disappears.

• Youmayfindslightlyunevenbrightnessonthescreendependingonthe

desktop pattern you use.

• Whenthesameimageisdisplayedforhours,anafterimageoftheprevious

screenmayremainafterswitchingtheimage.Thescreenwillrecover

slowly or you can turn off the Power Switch for hours.

• Whenthescreenbecomesblackorflashes,orcannotworkanymore,

contact your dealer or service center to fix it. Do not repair the screen

by yourself!

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Conventions used in this guide

WARNING:Informationtopreventinjurytoyourselfwhentrying

to complete a task.

CAUTION:Informationtopreventdamagetothecomponents

whentryingtocompleteatask.

IMPORTANT:InformationthatyouMUSTfollowtocompletea

task.

NOTE:Tipsandadditionalinformationtoaidincompletingatask.

Where to nd 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. About Flicker

https://www.asus.com/Microsite/display/eye_care_technology/

4. Product information for EU Energy label

PG27UCDM

Takeback Services

ASUSrecyclingandtakebackprogramscomefromourcommitmenttothe

higheststandardsforprotectingourenvironment.Webelieveinproviding

solutions for our customers to be able to responsibly recycle our products,

batteriesandothercomponentsaswellasthepackagingmaterials.

Pleasegotohttp://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htmfordetailrecycling

informationindifferentregion.

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Trademark Information

Dolby,DolbyVision,andthedouble-Dsymbolareregisteredtrademarks

ofDolbyLaboratoriesLicensingCorporation.Manufacturedunderlicense

fromDolbyLaboratoriesLicensingCorporation.Condentialunpublished

works.Copyright©2013–2024DolbyLaboratories.Allrightsreserved.

TheAdoptedTrademarksHDMI,HDMIHigh-DenitionMultimedia

Interface,HDMItradedressandtheHDMILogosaretrademarksor

registeredtrademarksofHDMILicensingAdministrator,Inc.intheUnited

States and other countries.

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1 Welcome!

ThankyouforpurchasingtheASUS

OLEDGamingmonitor!

ThelatestwidescreenOLED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toyou!

1.2 Package Contents

Checkyourpackageforthefollowingitems:

 OLEDMonitor

Quick Start Guide

 WarrantyCard

Power Cord

ROG Pouch

ROG Sticker

Monitor Base

 WallMountKit

 MicroberCloth

 USBType-Ccable(optional)

 HDMIcable(optional)

 DPcable(optional)

 USBcable(optional)

 Featurelabel(optional)

Ifanyoftheaboveitemsisdamagedormissing,contactyourretailer

immediately.

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1.3 Monitor Introduction

1.3.1 Front View

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1. Close button:

• WhentheOSDmenuisOFF,pressthe

button to

activate the Pixel Cleaning hotkey.

• WhentheOSDmenuisON,presstoexittheOSDmenu.

2. Control buttons:

a. WhentheOSDmenuisOFF:

• Press the

button to activate the OSD menu.

• Move the

buttonrighttoactivate the GamePlus hotkey.

• Move the

button up to activate the GameVisual hotkey.

• Move the

button down to activate the Input Select

hotkey.

Tochangethepresethotkeyfunction,gototheMyFavorite > Shortcut

menu.

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b. WhentheOSDmenuisON:

• Press the

button to enact the selected OSD menu item.

• Move the

buttonrightto enter the submenu.

• Move the

button left to return to the previous menu or

exit the menu.

• Move the

button up to move your selection up or

increase value.

• Move the

button down to move your selection down or

decrease value.

Power button:Turn the monitor on/off.

4. Neo proximity sensor: Measure the distance between the user and

monitor.

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1.3.2 Back View

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1. AC-IN port:Thisportconnectsthepowercord.

2. USB3.2 Gen 1 downstream ports:Whentheupstreamportis

connected. The connection enables the USB 3.2 port on the monitor

andpowerdelivery5V/0.9A.

3. USB3.2 Gen 1 upstream port:ThisportisforconnectionwithaUSB

upstream cable. The connection enables the USB hub function on the

monitor.

4. Kensington lock slot

5. HDMI ports:ThisportisforconnectionwithanHDMI2.1compatible

device.

6. DisplayPort:ThisportisforconnectionwithaDisplayPort2.1

compatible device.

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7. USB Type-C Port:ThisportisforconnectionwithaUSBType-C

cable.Theconnectionsupportsvideosignal(DPAltmode),power

delivery, and data transmission.

• Theportoffersoutputvoltage5V/3A,9V/3A,15V/3A,and20V/4.5A.

USB Type-C port supports power delivery and data. USB Type-C

portsupportspowerdeliveryanddatatransmission.Connectingthe

USB Type-C to Type-A cable only enables the USB Type-A ports

(downstream)onthemonitor.

• Disclaimer:ConnectedUSBType-CDevicesneedtosupportDPAlt

mode.

8. Earphone jack:ThisportisconnectionwithanEarphone

(Impedance:32Ωat1kHz)

1.3.3 GamePlus Function

TheGamePlusfunctionprovidesatoolkitandcreatesabettergaming

environmentforuserswhenplayingdifferenttypesofgames.The

crosshairoverlaywithseveralcrosshairoptionslettingyouchoosetheone

thatbestsuitsthegameyou'replaying.Therearealsoonscreentimer

and stopwatch you can position on the left of the display so you can keep

trackofthegamingtime;whiletheFPS(framespersecond)counterlets

youknowhowsmooththegameisrunning.Sniperfunction(onlyavailable

whenHDRisdisabledonyourdevice)iscustomizedforrst-person

shooters.Youcanselectthemagnicationratioandthetypeofalignment

in sequence.

ToactivateGamePlus:

1. Move the

buttonright.

2. Move the

buttonup/downtoselectamongdifferentfunctions.

3. Press the

button or move the buttonrighttoconrmthe

function you choose, and move the

buttonup/downtonavigate

throughthesettings.Movethe buttonlefttogoback,off,orexit.

4. Highlightthedesiredsettingandpressthe

button to activate it.

Press the button to inactivate it.

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GamePlus Main Menu GamePlus — FPS

Counter

GamePlus — Crosshair

(the Dynamic Crosshair

willchangecolor

dependingonthe

backgroundcolor)

GamePlus

FPS Counter

Crosshair

Sniper

Timer

Stopwatch

Display Alignment

FPS Counter

OFF

Number

Bar Graph

Crosshair

Dynamic Crosshair

OFF

GamePlus — Sniper

GamePlus — Timer

OFF

1.2x

1.5x

2.0x

Sniper

Timer

OFF

30:00

40:00

50:00

60:00

90:00

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GamePlus — Timer

29:58

GamePlus — Stopwatch

00:02

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GamePlus—DisplayAlignment

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1.3.4 GameVisual Function

TheGameVisualfunctionhelpsyouselectamongdifferentpicturemodes

in a convenient way.

ToactivateGameVisual:

1. Press the GameVisual shortcut button.

2. Move the

buttonup/downtoselectthedesiredsetting.

• Scenery Mode:Thisisthebestchoiceforsceneryphotodisplaying

with GameVisual

VideointelligenceTechnology.

• Racing Mode:Thisisthebestchoiceforracinggameplayingwith

GameVisual

VideointelligenceTechnology.

• Cinema Mode: This is the best choice for movie watching with

GameVisual

VideointelligenceTechnology.

• RTS/RPG Mode: This is the best choice for Real-Time Strategy

(RTS)/Role-PlayingGame(RPG)playingwithGameVisual

Video

intelligenceTechnology.

• FPS Mode:ThisisthebestchoiceforFirstPersonShootergame

playingwithGameVisual

VideointelligenceTechnology.

• sRGB Cal Mode:Thisisthebestchoiceforviewingphotosand

graphicsfromPCs.

• MOBA Mode:ThisisthebestchoiceforMultiplayerOnlineBattle

Arena(MOBA)gamesplayingwithGameVisual

Videointelligence

Technology.

• Night Vision: This is the best choice for dark scenery playing

GameVisual

VideointelligenceTechnology.

• User Mode:MoreitemsareadjustableintheColormenu.

3. Press the

buttontoactivatethesetting.

• InthesRGBCalmode,thefollowingfunction(s)arenotuser-configurable:

ShadowBoost,UniformBrightness,Contrast,BlueLightFilter,Display

Color Space, Color Temp., Saturation, Six-axis Saturation, Gamma.

• IntheMOBAMode,thefollowingfunction(s)arenotuser-configurable:

Shadow Boost, VividPixel, Saturation, Six-axis Saturation.

• IntheNightVisionmode,thefollowingfunction(s)arenotuser-

configurable:Saturation,Six-axisSaturation.

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Chapter 2: Setup

2.1 Attaching the Stand

1. Alignandinstallthestandtoitscompartmentontherearofthe

monitor.

2. Alignandinstallthebasetothestand.Thenxthebasetothestand

byfasteningthebundledscrew.

3. PlacethechangeablelmintotheLEDprojectioncover.Then,by

aligningwiththemagneticpads,installtheLEDprojectioncoverto

the stand.

4. Carefully remove the monitor from the molded plump.

5. Placethemonitoronastablesurfaceintheuprightposition.

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2.2 Cable Management

Youcanorganizethecablesbyarrangingthemasshownintheillustration

below:

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2.3 Detaching the Stand (for VESA wall mount)

ThedetachablestandofthismonitorisspeciallydesignedforVESAwall

mount.

1. Press the release button to detach the stand from the monitor. Then

remove the stand.

2. Install the wall mount bracket on the rear of the monitor.

3. InstallVESAwallmountkitifyouneedtouseVESAwallmount.

100mm

• TheVESAwallmountkit(100x100mm)ispurchasedseparately.

• UseonlytheULListedWallMountBracketwithminimumweight/load

22.7kg.

• MountingscrewsizeisM4x8mm(4pcs).

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2.4 Connecting the Cables

Connectthecablesasthefollowinginstructions:

• To connect the power cord:Connectoneendofthepowercordto

the monitor’s AC IN input and the other end to a power outlet.

• To use the USB Type-A/B ports:TakethesuppliedUSB3.2cable,

andplugthesmallerend(Type-B)oftheUSBupstreamcabletothe

monitor’sUSBupstreamport,andthelargerend(Type-A)toyour

computer’s USB 3.2 port. Make sure your computer is installed with the

lastestWindows10/Windows11operatingsystem.Thatwillenable

the USB hub function on the monitor to work.

• To connect the DisplayPort/HDMI/USB Type-C cable:

a.PlugoneendoftheDisplayPort/HDMI/USBType-Ccabletothe

monitor’s DisplayPort/ HDMI/USB Type-C port.

b. Connect the other end of the DisplayPort/HDMI/USB Type-C cable

toyourcomputer'sDisplayPort/HDMI/USBType-Cport.

• To use the earphone:Connecttheendwith3.5mmaudiojacktothe

monitor’s earphone jack.

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2.5 Turning On the Monitor

Press the button on the monitor to turn on the monitor.

If the Power Indicator function is enabled and an input source is detected,

thepowerLEDwilllightupredtoindicatethatthemonitoristurnedon.

ThepowerLEDwillnotlightupinPowerSavingmode.

You can also press any button to turn on the monitor when the monitor is

turned off.

2.6 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-5°to20°anditallows30°

swiveladjustmentfromeitherleftorright.Youcanalsoadjustthe

monitor'sheightwithin±110mmandrotatethemonitor(90˚clockwise

orcounter-clockwise)toportraitorientation.

-5° 20°

30°30°

110m

0°

-90°

0°

-90°

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Chapter 3: General Instructions

3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu

3.1.1 How to Recongure

Usethecontrolbuttonsonthemonitortonavigatethroughthemenu

and make adjustments.

Gaming

Image

Color

OLED Care

Input Select

Racing Mode

GameVisual

DisplayPort

Input Select

OFF

HDR

Variable Refresh Rate

ELMB

GamePlus

GameVisual

Shadow Boost

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Tonavigatethroughthemenuandmakeadjustments,dothe

following:

1. Press the

button to activate the OSD menu.

2. Move the

buttonup/downtonavigatethroughthefunctions.

Highlightthedesiredfunctionandpressthe

button to activate

it. If the function selected has a sub-menu, move the button

up/downagaintonavigatethroughthesub-menufunctions.

Highlightthedesiredsub-menufunctionandpressthe

button

or move the buttonrighttoactivateit.

3. Move the

buttonup/downtochangethesettingsofthe

selected function.

4. To exit and save the OSD menu, press the

button or move

the

button left repeatedly until the OSD menu disappears. To

adjust other functions, repeat steps 1 to 3.

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3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction

1. Gaming

Configureyourgamingpreferences.

Gaming

Image

Color

OLED Care

Input Select

Racing Mode

GameVisual

DisplayPort

Input Select

OFF

HDR

Variable Refresh Rate

ELMB

GamePlus

GameVisual

Shadow Boost

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• Variable Refresh Rate:AllowsanVariableRefreshRate

supportedgraphicssourcetodynamicallyadjustdisplayrefresh

ratebasedontypicalcontentframeratesforpowerefcient,

virtually stutter free and low-latency display update.

• Thisfunctioncanonlybeactivatedwithin48Hz~240Hzfor

HDMI and DisplayPort.

• For supported GPUs, minimum PC system and driver

requirements, please contact the GPU manufactures.

• ThefollowingfunctionwillbedisabledwhenVariableRefresh

Rate turn on.

– PIP/PBP

– ELMB

– Aspect Control

• ELMB:ConfiguretheELMBrelatedsettings.Thisfunction

eliminatesscreentearing,reducesghostingandmotionblur

whenplayinggames.

• ToactivateELMB,turnoffVariableRefreshRatefunctionrst.

• ThefollowingfunctionwillbedisabledwhenELMBturnon.

– Variable Refresh Rate

– BlueLightFilter

– Aspect Control

– PIP/PBP

– Brightness

– UniformBrightness

• Thisfunctionisonlyavailablewhentherefreshrateis120Hz.

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• GamePlus:Configurethegamingenvironment.

See 1.3.3 GamePlus Function for details.

• GameVisual:Selectthepicturemode.

See 1.3.4 GameVisual Function for details.

WhenHDRfunctionisturnedon,GameVisualwillbedisabled.

• Shadow Boost:Adjustthemonitorgammacurvetoenrichthe

darktonesinanimage,makingdarkscenesandobjectsmuch

easier to be seen.

• ASUS DisplayWidget Center:DisplayaQRcodeforyouto

accesstheinformationaboutASUSDisplayWidgetCenter.

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2. Image

Conguretheimagesettings.

Gaming

Image

Color

OLED Care

Input Select

Brightness

Uniform Brightness

Contrast

OLED Anti-Flicker

HDR Format

HDR Setting

Aspect Control

Blue Light Filter

Volume 50

Racing Mode

GameVisual

OFF

HDR

DisplayPort

Input Select

Back Enter Exit

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• Brightness:Adjustthebrightnesslevel.

• Uniform Brightness:Withthefeatureenabled,thesystem

willnotadjustthemaximumbrightnessofthescreenwhenthe

screen is displayed in a different screen size.

• Contrast:Adjustthecontrastlevel.

• OLED Anti-Flicker:Designedtoenhanceyourviewing

experiencebystabilizingtherefreshratewithinaspecified

range.

• OLEDAnti-Flickeronlysupportsinthelimitedrefreshrate.

• This function is only available when the input source is

DisplayPort or USB-C.

• HDR Format:SelectHDRformat.

• HDR10:SupportsHDR10format.

• DolbyVision:SupportsDolbyVisionformat.

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• HDR Setting:SelectHDRmode.

• Gaming HDR:Includesabuilt-inDynamicBrightnessBoost

function that cannot be disabled.

• Cinema HDR:Includesabuilt-inDynamicBrightnessBoost

function that cannot be disabled.

• Console HDR

• DisplayHDR 400 True Black

• Adjustable HDR:TheHDRbrightnesscanbeadjusted

when the Adjustable HDR function is enabled. HDR PQ

curve will be affected when the Adjustable HDR is ON under

HDR mode.

• Dynamic Brightness Boost:Thisfunctionisdesignedfor

usewithConsoleHDR.Enablingthisfunctionwillenhance

theHDRbrightness.

• DolbyVision Setting:SelectDolbyVisionmode.

Ô DolbyVisionBright

Ô DolbyVision Dark

Ô DolbyVisionGaming

• DolbyVisionSettingisonlyavailablewhenHDR Format is

DolbyVision and the monitor receives DolbyVision content.

• WhendisplayingHDRcontent,thefollowingfunction(s)arenot

available:

– ELMB

– PIP/PBP

– GameVisual

– Shadow Boost

– Contrast

– BlueLightFilter

– Color Temp.

– Gamma

– Saturation

– PowerSaving

– Display Color Space

– Six-axis Saturation

– Sniper

– SniperNightVision

– Brightness

– UniformBrightness

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• Aspect Control:Selecttheaspectratioandadjustthescreen

position.

• ThefollowingfunctionwillbedisabledwhenAspectControl

turn on.

– Variable Refresh Rate

– ELMB

– PIP/PBP

• Blue Light Filter:Reducetheenergylevelofbluelightemitted

fromtheharmfulbluelight.

• OFF:Nochange.

• Level 1~4:Thehigherthelevel,thelessbluelightis

scattered.WhenBlueLightFilterisactivated,thedefault

settingsofRacingModewillbeautomaticallyimported.

Ô BetweenLevel1toLevel3,theBrightnessfunctionis

user-configurable.

Ô Level4isoptimizedsetting.TheBrightnessfunctionis

notuser-configurable.

• The ELMB function will be disabled when Blue Light Filter is

turned on.

• Themonitoruseslowbluelightpanelandcompliancewith

TUVRheinlandLowBlueLightHardwareSolutionatfactory

reset/defaultsettingmode.

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ltertoreduce70%

(max.)harmfulbluelighttoavoidingCVS(ComputerVision

Syndrome).

• VividPixel:Enhancetheoutlineofthedisplayedpictureand

generateshigh-qualityimagesonscreen.

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3. Color

Configuretheimagecolorsettings.

Gaming

Image

Color

OLED Care

Input Select

Display Color Space

Color Temp.

Saturation

Six-axis Saturation

Gamma

Volume 50

Racing Mode

GameVisual

OFF

HDR

DisplayPort

Input Select

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• Display Color Space:Selectthecolorspaceforthemonitor

color output.

• Color Temp.:Contain8modesincluding4000K,5000K,6500K,

7500K,8200K,9300K,10000KandUsermode.

• Saturation:Adjustthesaturationlevel.

• Six-axis Saturation:AdjustthesaturationforR,G,B,C,M,Y.

• Gamma:Allowyoutosetthecolormodeto1.8,2.0,2.2,2.4

and2.6.

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4. OLED Care

Configurethescreenprotectionrelatedsettings.

Gaming

Image

OLED Care

Color

Input Select

Volume 50

Racing Mode

GameVisual

OFF

HDR

DisplayPort

Input Select

Back Enter Exit

Screen Saver

Pixel Cleaning

Pixel Cleaning Reminder

Screen Move

Auto Logo Brightness

Neo Proximity Sensor

OLED Usage Info

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• Screen Saver:Enable/Disablethescreensaverfunction.The

screenbrightnesswillautomaticallydecreasewhenthereisno

changeonthescreen.

• Pixel Cleaning:Itcalibratesanyissuesthatmayariseonthe

screenwhenyourmonitorhasbeenturnedonforalongtime.

Theprocesswilltakeapproximately6minutes.Thisfunction

will automatically activate when the monitor is turn off. Do not

unplugthepowercordwhileitisinprogress.Ifyoupoweronthe

monitor,thePixelCleaningwillstopoperating.

• Pixel Cleaning Reminder:Setareminderforusertoperform

thePixelCleaning.

ThescreenmayhavemuraandimagestickingduetoOLED

characteristicduringtheinitialuseorre-usedafteralongtime.Itis

advisedtoperformPixelCleaningwhileturningonmonitortomake

sure situation disappear.

• Screen Move:Selectthescreenmovementleveltoprevent

imagestickingonthedisplaypanel.

• Auto Logo Brightness:Enablethisfunctiontoallowthe

systemtoautomaticallyadjustthelogobrightnesstocorrectthe

potential picture quality issues.

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• Neo Proximity Sensor:Ifthefunctionisenabledandthe

systemdoesnotdetectthepresenceofobjectwithin60cm–

120cm(dependingonyourselection)overthepresenttime,the

monitor will apply Screen-off.

Screenofftimecanbesetas1minute,5minutes,or10

minutes.

• Tailored mode:AllowsuserstocustomizetheNeo

Proximity Sensor detection distance. It is recommended to

setthedistancewithin120cm.Afterasetperiodoftime,the

monitor will apply Screen-off.

• Theangleandplacementofthemonitorsensormightaffect

thesignaldetectionresults.

• Beforeusingthesensor,makesurethesensorwindowisclean

andfreeofdirt,andensurethatnoobjectsarecoveringthe

sensor window.

• OLED Usage Info:RecordthenumberoftimesthePixel

CleaninghasbeenperformedanddisplaysthePixelCleaning

interval information.

5. Input Select

SelectyourdesiredinputsourceandtoggletheAutoInputDetection

function between on and off. The monitor input source will not

automatically switch when the Auto Input Detection function is

disabled.

Gaming

Image

Color

Input Select

OLED Care

Auto Input Detection

USB-C

DisplayPort

HDMI-1

HDMI-2

Volume 50

Racing Mode

GameVisual

OFF

HDR

DisplayPort

Input Select

Back Enter Exit

ASUS DisplayWidget Center

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6. PIP/PBP

Congurethemulti-picturerelatedsettings.

• PIP/PBPmodecan'tsupportHDRfunction.

• ThefollowingfunctionwillbedisabledwhenPIP/PBPmodeturnon.

– Variable Refresh Rate

– ELMB

– Sniper

– Aspect Control

– DSC Support

System Setup

MyFavorite

Lighting Effect

PIP/PBP

PIP/PBP Mode

PIP/PBP Source

Color Setting

PIP Size

Volume 50

Racing Mode

GameVisual

OFF

HDR

DisplayPort

Input Select

Back Enter Exit

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• PIP/PBP Mode:EnablethePIP/PBPfunctionandselectthesplit

screen type.

• PIP/PBP Source:Selectthevideoinputsourceforthe

designatedsplitscreen.

• Color Setting:SettheGameVisualmodeforthedesignatedsplit

screen.

• PIP Size:AdjustthePIPsizetoSmall,Middle,orLarge.

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7. Lighting E󰀨ect

Configurethelightingeffectfortherearcoverandbasecover.

System Setup

MyFavorite

Lighting Effect

PIP/PBP

Aura Sync

Aura RGB

LIGHT IN MOTION

Volume 50

Racing Mode

GameVisual

OFF

HDR

DisplayPort

Input Select

Back Enter Exit

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• Aura Sync:AllowyoutoturnonorofftheAuraSyncfunction

thatsynchronizestheAuraRGBlighteffectamongallsupported

devices.

The Aura RGB function will be disabled when AURA Sync is

turned on.

• Aura RGB:Therearefivelivingcolorsthatcanbechosen:

Rainbow, Color Cycle, Static, Breathing, Strobing, and OFF.

YoucanmanuallychangetheR/G/B/C/M/YcolorforStatic,

Breathing, and Strobing modes.

The Aura Sync function will be disabled when AURA RGB is

turned on.

• LIGHT IN MOTION:Selectthebrightnesslevelofthelighton

thestand.TheadjustingrangeisfromLevel 1~Level 3 and

OFF.

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8. MyFavorite

Assignafunctiontotheshortcutbutton,savethecurrentsystem

congurations,orrestorethesystemconguration.

System Setup

MyFavorite

Lighting Effect

PIP/PBP

Shortcut

Customized Setting

Volume 50

Racing Mode

GameVisual

OFF

HDR

DisplayPort

Input Select

Back Enter Exit

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• Shortcut:Assignafunctionforthedesignatedshortcutbutton.

• Customized Setting:Load/Saveallsettingsonthemonitor.

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9. System Setup

Adjustthesystemcongurations.

System Setup

MyFavorite

Lighting Effect

PIP/PBP

Language

Sound

USB Setup

Power Indicator

Power Key Lock

Key Lock

Power Setting

OSD Setup

Volume 50

Racing Mode

GameVisual

OFF

HDR

DisplayPort

Input Select

Back Enter Exit

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• Language:SelecttheOSDlanguage.

• Sound:Configurethesoundrelatedsettings.

• Volume (Earphone Out):Adjustthevolumelevel.

• Mute:Enable/Disablethemutefunction.

• Sound Source:Selectthemonitorsoundcomesfromwhich

source.

• USB Setup:ConfiguretheUSBportsettings.

• KVM:ConfigureKVMsettingsforeachinputsource.

• Type-C Bandwidth:SelectUSBType-CwithUSB2.0or

USB3.2.USB3.2isupto3840x2160@120Hz.

• USB Hub:SettheUSBHubavailabilityduringstandby.

Once the USB Type-C cable is connected to the device, the USB

HubsettingisautomaticallysettoOn During Standby. The Off

During Standby option will be disabled.

• Power Indicator:TurnthepowerLEDindicatoron/off.

• Power Key Lock:Disable/EnablethePowerkey.

• Key Lock:Todisableallfunctionkeys.Pressandholdthe

button downward for more than five seconds to cancel the key

lock function.

• Power Setting:

Selectthepowersettingmode.

IfthesettingissettoPerformance Mode, it may result in

higherpowerconsumption.Ontheotherhand,ifthesettingis

set to Power Saving Mode, it may cause limited luminance

performance.

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• OSD Setup:ConfiguretheOSDmenurelatedsettings.

• OSD Position:SettheOSDmenuposition.

• OSD Timeout:AdjusttheOSDtimeout.

• Transparency:AdjusttheOSDbackgroundfromopaqueto

transparent.

• DDC/CI:Enable/DisabletheDDC/CIfunction.

DDC/CI option can be adjusted when VRR is OFF.

• DisplayPort Stream:Compatibilitywithgraphiccard.Select

DisplayPort1.2,DisplayPort1.4,orDisplayPort2.1bygraphic

card supported DP version.

• DSC Support:Enable/DisabletheDSC(DisplayStream

Compression)function.

• ASUS Power Sync:Allowthepoweron/offcontroloftheconsole

device or setup box, such as Apple TV, Sony PlayStation, Xbox

SeriesX/S,NintendoSwitchthroughthemonitor.Thedefault

settingisOFF.Ifthemonitoristurnedon,theCECsourcedevice

willautomaticallypoweron,andviceversa.IftheCECsource

device is turned on, the monitor will automatically power on.

• Color Calibration:Viewthecalibrationreport.

• Color Calibration Report:Viewthecolorcalibrationreportfor

this monitor.

• Information:Displaythemonitorinformation.

• All Reset:SelectYestorevertallsettingstothefactorydefault

mode.

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3.2 Specications

Panel type

240Hz

Panel size 26.5"

Max. resolution 3840x2160

Brightness 250nits(typ.)

Contrast ratio 1.5M:1

Viewingangle(H/V)

178°(H)/178°(V)

Display colors 10bit

Response time 0.03ms

Color temperature selection

8modes(4000K/5000K/6500K/7500K/8200K/

9300K/10000K/UserMode)

Analoginput No

Digitalinput

DisplayPort v2.1 x1

HDMI v2.1 x2

USB Type-A x3

USB Type-B x1

USBType-Cx1(DPaltmode)(PD90W)

Earphonejack Yes

SPDIF out No

Speaker(Built-in) No

USB3.2 Gen 1 port

Downstream:USBType-Ax3(5V/0.9A)

Upstream:USBType-Bx1

USB2.0port No

Colors Black

PowerLED

Red(On)

Orange(Standby)

Tilt -5°to20°

Swivel ±30°

Pivot ±90°

Heightadjustment 0to110mm

VESAwallmount 100x100mm

Kensingtonlock Yes

Voltagerating AC100-240V,50/60Hz

Power consumption

PowerOn:<80W**

Powersaving:<0.5W

PowerOff:<0.3W

Temperature(Operating) 0˚Cto40˚C

Temperature

(Non-operating)

-20˚Cto60˚C

Dimensions(WxHxD)

610.3x439.5x218.8mm(withstand,lowest)

610.3x549.5x218.8mm(withstand,highest)

610.3x369.2x66.5mm(withoutstand)

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Packagedimensions

(WxHxD)

490x894x188mm

Weight

7.62±0.5kg(withstand)

5.0±0.5kg(withoutstand)

12.2±0.5kg(Gross)

Multi-languages

23languages(English,French,German,

Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Polish, Czech,

Croatian,Hungary,Romania,Portuguese,

Turkey,SimpliedChinese,TraditionalChinese,

Japanese,Korean,Persian,Thai,Indonesian,

Ukrainian,Vietnamese)

Compliance and Standards

cTUVus,CB,CE,ErP,FCC,ICES-003,FDA,

CEC,CCC,BSMI,CU,RCM,VCCI,PSE,CEL,

J-MOSS,RoHS,WEEE,Windows10/11WHQL,

KC,KCC,E-STANDBY,UkraineEnergy,

AUMEPS,VNMEPS,TUV-FlickerFree,

TUV-LowBlueLight

*Specications subject to change without notice.

** Measuring a screen brightness of 200 nits without audio/ USB/ card reader connections.

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3.3 Outline Dimensions

549.52

352.4

110

610.31

540.38

255.75

207.05

435

66.5

5°

20°

30°

90°

TILT

SWIVEL

PIVOT

LIFT

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3.4 Troubleshooting (FAQ)

Problem Possible Solution

PowerLEDisnotON • Press any 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 the Power Indicator function in the

OSD menu. Select “ON“ to turn on the power

LED.

ThepowerLEDlightsred

andthereisnoscreenimage

• Check if the monitor and the computer are

turned on.

• Makesurethesignalcableisproperly

connected the monitor and the

computer.

• Inspectthesignalcableandmakesurenoneof

the pins are bent.

• Connect the computer with another available

monitor to check if the computer is properly

working.

Screenimageistoolightor

dark

• Adjust the Contrast and Brightnesssettings

via OSD.

Screenimagebouncesor

a wave pattern is present in

theimage

• Makesurethesignalcableisproperly

connected to the monitor and the

computer.

• Move electrical devices that may cause

electrical interference.

Screenimagehascolor

defects (white does not look

white)

• Inspectthesignalcableandmakesurethat

none of the pins are bent.

• Perform All Reset via OSD.

• Select the appropriate color temperature

(Color Temp.)viaOSD.

HDR content is not played

properly

• Make sure the input source supports HDR

playback(withpropersystemsettingsand

latestsoftware).

• Make sure the content is HDR encoded.

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3.5 Supported Timing List

Supporting Timing

HDMI DP USB Type-C

640x480@60Hz 640x480@60Hz 640x480@60Hz

640x480@75Hz 640x480@75Hz 640x480@75Hz

800x600@60Hz 800x600@60Hz 800x600@60Hz

800x600@75Hz 800x600@75Hz 800x600@75Hz

1024x768@60Hz 1024x768@60Hz 1024x768@60Hz

1024x768@75Hz 1024x768@75Hz 1024x768@75Hz

1280x960@60Hz 1280x960@60Hz 1280x960@60Hz

1280x1024@60Hz 1280x1024@60Hz 1280x1024@60Hz

1600x1200@60Hz 1600x1200@60Hz 1600x1200@60Hz

720x480@60Hz 720x480@60Hz 720x480@60Hz

720x576@50Hz 720x576@50Hz 720x576@50Hz

1280x720@50Hz 1280x720@50Hz 1280x720@50Hz

1280x720@60Hz 1280x720@60Hz 1280x720@60Hz

1920x1080@24Hz 1920x1080@24Hz 1920x1080@24Hz

1920x1080@25Hz 1920x1080@25Hz 1920x1080@25Hz

1920x1080@30Hz 1920x1080@30Hz 1920x1080@30Hz

1920x1080@50Hz 1920x1080@50Hz 1920x1080@50Hz

1920x1080@60Hz 1920x1080@60Hz 1920x1080@60Hz

1920x1080@100Hz 1920x1080@100Hz 1920x1080@100Hz

1920x1080@120Hz 1920x1080@120Hz 1920x1080@120Hz

2560x1440@60Hz 2560x1440@60Hz 2560x1440@60Hz

2560x1440@120Hz 2560x1440@120Hz 2560x1440@120Hz

3840x2160@24Hz 3840x2160@24Hz 3840x2160@24Hz

3840x2160@25Hz 3840x2160@25Hz 3840x2160@25Hz

3840x2160@30Hz 3840x2160@30Hz 3840x2160@30Hz

3840x2160@50Hz 3840x2160@50Hz 3840x2160@50Hz

3840x2160@60Hz 3840x2160@60Hz 3840x2160@60Hz

3840x2160@97Hz 3840x2160@97Hz 3840x2160@97Hz

3840x2160@100Hz 3840x2160@100Hz 3840x2160@100Hz

3840x2160@120Hz 3840x2160@120Hz 3840x2160@120Hz

3840x2160@240Hz 3840x2160@240Hz 3840x2160@240Hz

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