ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM User Guide

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 modifications 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 long 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.

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!

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 Confidential unpublished works.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

The Adopted Trademarks HDMI, HDMI High-Definition 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.

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
• Microfiber 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.

1.3 Monitor Introduction

1.3.1 Front View

The monitor has the following controls:

• 1. Close button: When the OSD menu is OFF, press the [X] button to activate the Pixel Cleaning hotkey. When the OSD menu is ON, press to exit the OSD menu.
• 2. Control buttons:
  • When the OSD menu is OFF: Press the [ joystick button ] to activate the OSD menu. Move the [ joystick button ] right to activate the GamePlus hotkey. Move the [ joystick button ] up to activate the GameVisual hotkey. Move the [ joystick button ] down to activate the Input Select hotkey. To change the preset hotkey function, go to the MyFavorite > Shortcut menu.
  • When the OSD menu is ON: Press the [ joystick button ] to enact the selected OSD menu item. Move the [ joystick button ] right to enter the submenu. Move the [ joystick button ] left to return to the previous menu or exit the menu. Move the [ joystick button ] up to move your selection up or increase value. Move the [ joystick button ] down to move your selection down or decrease value.
• 3. Power button: Turn the monitor on/off.
• 4. Neo proximity sensor: Measure the distance between the user and monitor.

1.3.2 Back View

The monitor has the following ports:

• 1. AC-IN port: This port connects the power cord.
• 2. USB3.2 Gen 1 downstream ports: When the upstream port is connected, this 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.
• 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 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 lets 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 first-person shooters. You can select the magnification ratio and the type of alignment in sequence.

To activate GamePlus:

1. Move the [ joystick button ] right.
2. Move the [ joystick button ] up/down to select among different functions.
3. Press the [ joystick button ] or move the [ joystick button ] right to confirm the function you choose, and move the [ joystick button ] up/down to navigate through the settings. Move the [ joystick button ] left to go back, off, or exit.
4. Highlight the desired setting and press the [ joystick button ] to activate it. Press the [X] button to inactivate it.

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 [ joystick 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 [ joystick button ] to activate the setting.

Note: In the sRGB Cal mode, the following functions 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 functions are not user-configurable: Shadow Boost, VividPixel, Saturation, Six-axis Saturation. In the Night Vision mode, the following functions are not user-configurable: Saturation, Six-axis Saturation.

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 fix the base to the stand by fastening the bundled screw.
3. Place the changeable film 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.

2.2 Cable Management

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

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.

Note: 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).

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 latest 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:
  1. Plug one end of the DisplayPort/HDMI/ USB Type-C cable to the monitor's DisplayPort/HDMI/USB Type-C port.
  2. 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.

2.5 Turning On the Monitor

Press the [power 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.

Chapter 3: General Instructions

3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu

3.1.1 How to Reconfigure

Use the control buttons on the monitor to navigate through the menu and make adjustments.

To navigate through the menu and make adjustments, do the following:

1. Press the [ joystick button ] to activate the OSD menu.
2. Move the [ joystick button ] up/down to navigate through the functions. Highlight the desired function and press the [ joystick button ] to activate it. If the function selected has a sub-menu, move the [ joystick button ] up/down again to navigate through the sub-menu functions. Highlight the desired sub-menu function and press the [ joystick button ] or move the [ joystick button ] right to activate it.
3. Move the [ joystick button ] up/down to change the settings of the selected function.
4. To exit and save the OSD menu, press the [X] button or move the [ joystick button ] left repeatedly until the OSD menu disappears. To adjust other functions, repeat steps 1 to 3.

3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction

1. Gaming

Configure your gaming preferences.

• 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 efficient, 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 manufacturers.
  • 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 first.
  • 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.
• 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.
• Note: 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.

2. Image

Configure the image settings.

• 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.
  • Dolby Vision: Supports DolbyVision format.
• 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.
• Dolby Vision Setting: Select DolbyVision mode.
  • Dolby Vision Bright
  • Dolby Vision Dark
  • Dolby Vision Gaming
• Note: 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.

3. Color

Configure the image color settings.

• Display Color Space: Select the color space for the monitor color output.
• Color Temp.: Contains 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.

4. OLED Care

Configure the screen protection related settings.

• 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.
• Note: 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.
• 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.
• Note: 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.

6. PIP/PBP

Configure 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.
• 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.

7. Lighting Effect

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

• Aura Sync: Allow you to turn on or off the Aura Sync function that synchronizes the Aura RGB light effect among all supported devices. Note: 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. Note: 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.

8. MyFavorite

Assign a function to the shortcut button, save the current system configurations, or restore the system configuration.

• Shortcut: Assign a function for the designated shortcut button.
• Customized Setting: Load/Save all settings on the monitor.

9. System Setup

Adjust the system configurations.

• 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. Note: 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 [ joystick 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.
• 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. Note: 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.

3.2 Specifications

*Specifications subject to change without notice.

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

3.3 Outline Dimensions

Diagrams illustrating the monitor's dimensions and adjustment ranges (tilt, swivel, pivot, lift) are provided.

3.4 Troubleshooting (FAQ)

3.5 Supported Timing List

A list of supported timings for HDMI, DP, and USB Type-C connections is provided.