AOC 24G2U5 User manual

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LCD Monitor User Manual
24G2/24G2U/24G2U5/27G2/27G2U/27G2U5
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Safety...........................................................................................................................................................................................3
National Conventions.........................................................................................................................................................3
Power...................................................................................................................................................................................4
Installation............................................................................................................................................................................5
Cleaning...............................................................................................................................................................................6
Other.....................................................................................................................................................................................7
Setup............................................................................................................................................................................................8
Contents in Box..................................................................................................................................................................8
Setup Base..........................................................................................................................................................................9
Adjusting the monitor.......................................................................................................................................................10
Connecting the Monitor...................................................................................................................................................11
Freesync function (Available forselective models).....................................................................................................13
Adaptive-Sync function (Available forselective models)...........................................................................................13
G-SYNC function (Available for selective models)......................................................................................................14
Adjusting....................................................................................................................................................................................15
Hotkeys..............................................................................................................................................................................15
OSD Setting......................................................................................................................................................................16
Luminance.................................................................................................................................................................17
Image Setup..............................................................................................................................................................18
Color Setup................................................................................................................................................................19
Picture Boost.............................................................................................................................................................20
OSD Setup ................................................................................................................................................................21
Game Setting............................................................................................................................................................22
Extra ...........................................................................................................................................................................24
Exit..............................................................................................................................................................................25
LED Indicator....................................................................................................................................................................25
Troubleshoot.............................................................................................................................................................................26
Specification..............................................................................................................................................................................28
General Specification.......................................................................................................................................................28
Preset Display Modes......................................................................................................................................................30
Pin Assignments...............................................................................................................................................................31
Plug and Play....................................................................................................................................................................33

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Safety
National Conventions
The followingsubsections describenotationalconventionsusedinthis document.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Throughoutthis guide,blocks of text maybe accompanied byanicon andprintedin boldtype or initalic type.
Theseblocks are notes,cautions,andwarnings,andtheyareusedas follows:
NOTE: ANOTE indicates importantinformationthathelps youmakebetteruseofyour computersystem.
CAUTION: ACAUTION indicates eitherpotential damage to hardwareor loss ofdata and tells you how to avoid the
problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates thepotentialfor bodilyharm and tells you howto avoid the problem. Some
warnings mayappearinalternateformats and maybe unaccompanied byan icon.In such cases,the specific
presentationofthe warningis mandated byregulatoryauthority.

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Power
The monitorshouldbeoperatedonlyfrom the type of powersource indicatedonthe label.If you are not sure
of the type of powersuppliedtoyour home,consultyour dealerorlocalpowercompany.
The monitor is equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug, a plug with a third (grounding) pin.This plug will
fit onlyinto a groundedpoweroutletas a safetyfeature. If your outletdoes not accommodatethe three-wireplug,
have an electrician installthecorrectoutlet, or use an adapterto groundthe appliancesafely.Do notdefeatthe
safetypurposeofthe groundedplug.
Unplug the unit duringa lightning storm or when it will not be used for longperiods of time. This will protect the
monitorfrom damageduetopowersurges.
Do not overloadpowerstrips andextensioncords.Overloading canresultinfire or electric shock.
To ensuresatisfactoryoperation,use themonitor onlywith ULlistedcomputers which have appropriate
configuredreceptacles markedbetween 100 -240V~, Min. 5A
The wallsocketshallbeinstallednearthe equipmentand shallbeeasilyaccessible.

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Installation
Do not place the monitoron an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. If the monitor falls, it can injure a
person and causeserious damage to this product. Use onlya cart, stand, tripod,bracket, or table recommendedby
the manufacturer or sold with this product. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when installing the product and
use mountingaccessoriesrecommended bythe manufacturer.Aproductand cartcombinationshouldbemoved
with care.
Never push anyobject intothe slotonthe monitorcabinet.It coulddamage circuitparts causing afire or
electricshock.Never spillliquidsonthe monitor.
Do notplace the frontof the producton the floor.
Leave some spacearoundthemonitoras shownbelow.Otherwise,air-circulationmaybeinadequatehence
overheatingmaycauseafire or damageto the monitor.
See below therecommended ventilationareas aroundthe monitorwhenthemonitoris installedonthe wall or with
the stand:

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Cleaning
Cleanthe cabinetregularlywith cloth. You can usesoft-detergenttowipeout the stain,insteadof
strong-detergentwhichwillcauterizethe productcabinet.
When cleaning,makesure no detergent is leaked into the product. The cleaning clothshould not be too rough
as it will scratchthe screen surface.
Pleasedisconnectthe powercord beforecleaningthe product.

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Other
If the productis emittinga strange smell,soundorsmoke,disconnectthe powerplugIMMEDIATELY and
contact a Service Center.
Make sure thatthe ventilatingopenings arenotblockedby a tableor curtain.
Do notengage theLCDmonitorin severe vibration or high impactconditions during operation.
Do notknockor drop the monitorduring operationortransportation.
For displaywith glossybezelthe usershould considerthe placementofthe displayas the bezel maycause
disturbingreflectionsfrom surrounding lightandbrightsurfaces.

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Setup
Contents in Box
Not all signal cables (HDMI / DP / VGA / USB /Audio cables), CD manual will be provided for all countries and
regions.Please checkwiththe localdealerorAOC branchoffice for confirmation.
CD Manual Warranty card Stand Base
Power Cable HDMI Cable DP Cable VGA Cable USB Cable Audio Cable
Monitor

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Setup Base
Pleasesetup orremovethe basefollowingthe steps as below.
Please place themonitoron a soft andflat surface to prevent the scratch.
Setup:
Remove:

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Adjusting the monitor
For optimal viewing, it is recommended to look at the full face of the monitor, and then adjust the monitor's angle to
your ownpreference.
Holdthe standsoyou will not topplethe monitorwhenyou change themonitor's angle.
NOTE:
Do nottouchthe LCD screenwhenyou changethe angle.It maycausedamageorbreakthe LCD screen.

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Connecting the Monitor
CableConnections InBackof Monitor andComputer:
1 HDMI 2
2 HDMI 1
3 DP
4 Analog (D-Sub15-PinVGA cable)
5 Earphoneout
6 Power
7 Linein
8 USB-PC upstream
9 USB 3.2 Gen 1
10 USB3.2Gen1+QuickCharging
11 USB 3.2 Gen 1
12 USB 3.2 Gen 1
To protect equipment,always turnoff the PC and LCDmonitorbefore connecting.
1. Connectthe powercableto the AC port onthe back of the monitor.
2. Connectoneend ofthe 15-pinD-Subcable to the backof the monitorand connectthe other endto the
computer's D-Subport.
3. (Optional–Requires avideocard with HDMI port) - Connectone end ofthe HDMI cableto the back of the
monitor and connect the other end to the computer’s HDMI port.

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4. (Optional –Requires a video card with DP port) - Connect one end of the DP cable to the back of themonitor
andconnectthe otherend to the computer’s DPport.
5. Turn on your monitorand computer.
If your monitordisplays animage,installationis complete.If it does not displayanimage,please refer
Troubleshooting.

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Freesync function (Available for selective models)
1. Freesync function is working withDP/HDMI1/HDMI2
2. Compatible Graphics Card: Recommend list is as the below,also could be checked byvisiting www.AMD.com
AMD Radeon™ RX 480
AMD Radeon™ RX 470
AMD Radeon™ RX 460
RadeonProDuo
AMD Radeon R9300Series
AMD Radeon R9Fury X
AMD RadeonR9 360
AMD RadeonR7 360
AMD RadeonR9 295X2
AMD Radeon R9290X
AMD RadeonR9 290
AMD RadeonR9 285
AMD Radeon R7260X
AMD RadeonR7 260
Adaptive-Sync function (Available for selective models)
1. Adaptive-Sync functionis workingwith DP/HDMI1/HDMI2
2. Compatible Graphics Card: Recommend list is as the below,also could be checked byvisiting www.AMD.com
AMD Radeon™ RX 480
AMD Radeon™ RX 470
AMD Radeon™ RX 460
RadeonProDuo
AMD Radeon R9 300 Series
AMD Radeon R9Fury X
AMD RadeonR9 360
AMD RadeonR7 360
AMD RadeonR9 295X2
AMD Radeon R9290X
AMD RadeonR9 290
AMD RadeonR9 285
AMD Radeon R7260X
AMD RadeonR7 260

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G-SYNC function (Available for selective models)
CompatibleGraphicsCard:GeForeceGTX 650Ti Boostor higher(for a listof compatible graphicscards,
pleasevisithttps://www.nvidia.com/en-in/geforce/products/g-sync-monitors/g-sync-hdr-requirements/)
Driver: GeForece331.58 or higer OS: Windows 7/8/8.1

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Adjusting
Hotkeys
1
Source/Auto/Exit
2
Game Mode/<
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DialPoint/>
4
Menu/Enter
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Power
Source/Auto/Exit
When the OSD is closed,press “ ” button will be Source hot key function.
When the OSD is closed,press “ ” button continuously about 2 seconds to do auto configure (Only for the
models with D-Sub).
Game Mode/<
When there is no OSD, press ”<”key to opengamemodefunction,thenpress ”<”or “>” key to select game mode
(FPS, RTS, Racing,Gamer1, Gamer2 or Gamer3) basingonthe differentgametypes.
Dial Point
When there is no OSD, press Dial Point button to active Dial Point menu, and then press “<” or “>” to set Dial Point
on or off.
Menu/Enter
When there is no OSD, Press to display the OSD or confirm the selection.
Power
Turn on/off the monitor.

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OSD Setting
Basic and simple instruction on the control keys.
1. Press the MENU-button to activate the OSD window.
2. Press or to navigate throughthe functions.Once the desiredfunctionis highlighted,
press the to activate it. If there is a sub-menu,press or to navigatethroughthe sub-menu
functions.
3. Press or to changethe settings ofthe selectedfunction. Press to exit. If you want to adjust
any otherfunction, repeatsteps 2-3.
4. OSD Lock Function: To lockthe OSD, press and holdthe MENU-button while themonitoris off and
then press power button to turn the monitoron.To un-lockthe OSD - press andholdthe
MENU-button whilethe monitoris off andthen press powerbutton to turn the monitoron.
Notes:
1. If the producthas onlyone signalinput,theitem of "Input Select" is disabled.
2. If the productscreen sizeis 4:3 or inputsignalresolutionis nativeresolution,theitem of "ImageRatio" is
disabled.
3. One of Clearvision, DCR,ColorBoost andPicture Boostfunctions is activated;the otherthree functions are
turnedoff accordingly.

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Luminance
1 Press MENU(Menu) to displaymenu.
2 Press or to select (Luminance),andpress to enter.
3 Press or to selectsubmenu.
4 Press or to adjust.
5 Press to exit.
Contrast
0-100
Contrastfrom Digital-register.
Brightness
0-100
BacklightAdjustment
Eco mode
Standard
StandardMode
Text
Text Mode
Internet
Internet Mode
Game
Game Mode
Movie
Movie Mode
Sports
Sports Mode
Reading
ReadingMode
Gamma
Gamma1
Adjust to Gamma 1
Gamma2
Adjust to Gamma 2
Gamma3
Adjust to Gamma 3
DCR
Off
Disable dynamiccontrastratio
On
Enabledynamiccontrastratio
HDR
Effect/Mode
OFF
Adjust HDR Effect/Mode
HDRPicture
HDRMovie
HDRGame

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Image Setup
1 Press MENU(Menu) to displaymenu.
2 Press or to select (Luminance),andpress to enter.
3 Press or to selectsubmenu.
4 Press or to adjust.
5 Press to exit.
Clock
0-100
Adjust picture Clockto reduceVertical-Linenoise.
Phase
0-100
Adjust Picture Phaseto reduceHorizontal-Linenoise.
Sharpness
0-100
Adjust picture sharpness.
H.Position
0-100
Adjust the horizontal position ofthe picture.
V. Position
0-100
Adjust the vertical positionofthe picture.

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Color Setup
1 Press MENU(Menu) to displaymenu.
2 Press or to select (Luminance),andpress to enter.
3 Press or to selectsubmenu.
4 Press or to adjust.
5 Press to exit.
ColorTemp.
Warm
RecallWarm ColorTemperature from EEPROM.
Normal
RecallNormalColorTemperature from EEPROM.
Cool
RecallCool ColorTemperaturefrom EEPROM.
sRGB
RecallSRGB ColorTemperature from EEPROM.
User
RecallUserColorTemperaturefrom EEPROM
DCB Mode
Full Enhance
ON/OFF
Disable orEnableFullEnhanceMode.
NatureSkin
ON/OFF
Disable orEnableNatureSkin Mode.
Green Field
ON/OFF
Disable orEnableGreenFieldMode.
Sky-blue
ON/OFF
Disable orEnableSky-blueMode.
AutoDetect
ON/OFF
Disable orEnable AutoDetect Mode.
DCB Demo
ON/OFF
Disable orEnableDemo.
Red
0-100
Redgainfrom Digital-register.
Green
0-100
Green gainfrom Digital-register.
Blue
0-100
Bluegainfrom Digital-register.

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Picture Boost
1 Press MENU(Menu) to displaymenu.
2 Press or to select (Luminance),andpress to enter.
3 Press or to selectsubmenu.
4 Press or to adjust.
5 Press to exit.
Bright Frame
ON/OFF
Enable/Disable BrightFrame
FrameSize
14-100
Adjust the Size of the Frame
Brightness
0-100
Brightness AdjustmentforEnhance Area
Contrast
0-100
ContrastAdjustmentforEnhanceArea
H. position
0-100
Adjust the horizontal position ofthe Frame
V. position
0-100
Adjust the vertical positionofthe Frame
Note:
Adjust the brightness,contrast,andpositionofthe BrightFrame for better viewingexperience.