AOC AGON PRO User manual

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OLED Monitor
User Manual
AG276QZD
Based on the characteristics of the OLED product,
screen maintenance according to the requirements of
the user instructions is recommended, so as to reduce
the risk of generating image retention.

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Safety ................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
National Conventions ................................................................................................................................................ 1
Power ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Installation ................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Other ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Setup .................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Contents in Box......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Setup Stand & Base.................................................................................................................................................. 7
Adjusting the monitor ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Connecting the Monitor ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Wall Mounting...........................................................................................................................................................11
G-SYNC Compatible function ................................................................................................................................. 12
HDR ........................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Screen Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................... 14
Adjusting............................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Hotkeys ................................................................................................................................................................... 16
OSD Key Guide (Menu) .......................................................................................................................................... 17
OSD Setting ............................................................................................................................................................ 19
Game Setting............................................................................................................................................... 20
Luminance ................................................................................................................................................... 22
PIP Setting................................................................................................................................................... 23
Color Setup.................................................................................................................................................. 24
Audio............................................................................................................................................................ 25
Light FX ....................................................................................................................................................... 26
Extra ............................................................................................................................................................ 27
OSD Setup................................................................................................................................................... 29
LED Indicator .......................................................................................................................................................... 30
Troubleshoot....................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Specication ....................................................................................................................................................................... 32
General Specication .............................................................................................................................................. 32
Preset Display Modes ............................................................................................................................................. 34
Pin Assignments...................................................................................................................................................... 35
Plug and Play .......................................................................................................................................................... 36

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Safety
National Conventions
The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type. These
blocks are notes, cautions, and warnings, and they are used as follows:
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer system.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the
problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates the potential for bodily harm and tells you how to avoid the problem.Some warnings
may appear in alternate formats and may be unaccompanied by an icon. In such cases, the specic presentation of the
warning is mandated by regulatory authority.

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Power
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 supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
The monitor is equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug, a plug with a third (grounding) pin. This plug will t
only into a grounded power outlet as a safety feature. If your outlet does not accommodate the three-wire plug, have an
electrician install the correct outlet, or use an adapter to ground the appliance safely. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the grounded plug.
Unplug the unit during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for long periods of time. This will protect the
monitor from damage due to power surges.
Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in re or electric shock.
To ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed computers which have appropriate congured
receptacles marked between 100-240V AC, Min. 5A.
The wall socket shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
For use only with the attached power adapter
Manufacturers: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC. Model: ADP-120VH D

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Installation
Do not place the monitor on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. If the monitor falls, it can injure a
person and cause serious damage to this product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by
the manufacturer or sold with this product. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when installing the product and use
mounting accessories recommended by the manufacturer. A product and cart combination should be moved with care.
Never push any object into the slot on the monitor cabinet. It could damage circuit parts causing a re or electric
shock. Never spill liquids on the monitor.
Do not place the front of the product on the oor.
If you mount the monitor on a wall or shelf, use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer and follow the kit
instructions.
Leave some space around the monitor as shown below. Otherwise, air-circulation may be inadequate hence
overheating may cause a re or damage to the monitor.
To avoid potential damage, for example the panel peeling from the bezel, ensure that the monitor does not tilt
downward by more than -5 degrees. If the -5 degree downward tilt angle maximum is exceeded, the monitor damage will
not be covered under warranty.
See below the recommended ventilation areas around the monitor when the monitor is installed -on the stand:
Installed with stand
Installed with stand
12 inches
30cm
4 inches
10cm
4 inches
10cm
4 inches
10cm
Leave at least this much
space around the set

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Cleaning
Clean the cabinet regularly with a water-dampened, soft cloth.
When cleaning use a soft cotton or microber cloth. The cloth should be damp and almost dry, do not allow liquid
into the case.
Please disconnect the power cord before cleaning the product.

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Other
If the product is emitting a strange smell, sound or smoke, disconnect the power plug IMMEDIATELY and contact a
Service Center.
Make sure that the ventilating openings are not blocked by a table or curtain.
Do not engage the OLED monitor in severe vibration or high impact conditions during operation.
Do not knock or drop the monitor during operation or transportation.
Based on the characteristics of the OLED products, it is not recommended to continuously use this product for
more than four hours. This product uses many technologies to eliminate possible image retention. For details, refer to
instructions on “Screen Maintenance.”

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Setup
Contents in Box
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Quick Start Stand BaseWarranty card
Adaptor DP Cable HDMI Cable USB Cable Power Cable
Wall Mount
Bracket
Stand
Screws Screwdriver
Not all signal cables will be provided for all countries and regions. Please check with the local dealer or AOC branch
o󰀩ce for conrmation.

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Setup Stand & Base
Please setup or remove the base following the steps as below.
Setup:
1
3
2
Remove:
1
3
4
2

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Wall hanger：
100mm
100mm
M4x10mm
Specification of wall hanger screws：M4*10mm
M=4.0Max
Dk=8.0±0.2 H=2.0±0.1
- 0.5
L=10+0
D3.86-3.92
M4-P0.7
Specification for base screw: M6*13 mm (effective thread 5.5 mm)

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Adjusting the monitor
For optimal viewing it is recommended to look at the full face of the monitor, then adjust the monitor’s angle to your own
preference.
Hold the stand so you will not topple the monitor when you change the monitor’s angle.
You are able to adjust the monitor as below:
130mm
30°30°
90°
90°
NOTE:
Do not touch the OLED screen when you change the angle. Touching the OLED screen may cause damage.
Warning：
1. To avoid potential screen damage, such as panel peeling, ensure that the monitor does not tilt downward by more
than -5 degrees.
2. Do not press the screen while adjusting the angle of the monitor. Grasp only the bezel.

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Connecting the Monitor
Cable Connections In Back of Monitor:
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3
2
5
68
7
1. Power
2. HDMI1
3. HDMI2
4. DP1
5. DP2
6. USB3.2 Gen1 upstream
7. USB3.2 Gen1 downstream + fast charging
USB3.2 Gen1 downstream x1
8. Earphone
Connect to PC
1. Connect the power cord to the back of the display rmly.
2. Turn o󰀨 your computer and unplug its power cable.
3. Connect the display signal cable to the video connector on your computer.
4. Plug the power cord of your computer and your display into a nearby outlet.
5. Turn on your computer and display.
If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, please refer Troubleshooting.
To protect equipment, always turn o󰀨 the PC and OLED monitor before connecting.

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Wall Mounting
Preparing to Install An Optional Wall Mounting Arm.
This monitor can be attached to a wall mounting arm you purchase separately. Disconnect power before this procedure.
Follow these steps:
1. Remove the base.
2. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to assemble the wall mounting arm.
3. Place the wall mounting arm onto the back of the monitor. Line up the holes of the arm with the holes in the back of
the monitor.
4. Reconnect the cables. Refer to the user’s manual that came with the optional wall mounting arm for instructions on
attaching it to the wall.
Noted: VESA mounting screw holes are not available for all models, please check with the dealer or o󰀩cial
department of AOC.
-5°
0° 90°
Display design may di󰀨er from those illustrated.
Warning：
1. To avoid potential screen damage, such as panel peeling, ensure that the monitor does not tilt downward by more
than -5 degrees.
2. Do not press the screen while adjusting the angle of the monitor. Grasp only the bezel.

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G-SYNC Compatible function
1. G-SYNC Compatible function is working with DP/HDMI
2. To enjoy the perfect gaming experience with G-SYNC, you need to purchase a Separate NVIDIA GPU card that
supports G-SYNC.
G-sync system requirements
Desktop computer connected to G-SYNC monitor:
Graphics cards supported: G-SYNC features require NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 650 Ti BOOST or higher graphics cards.
Driver: R340.52 or later
Operating system:
Windows 10
Windows 8.1
Windows 7
System requirements: DisplayPort 1.2 of the GPU must be supported.
Notebook computer connected to G-SYNC monitor:
Supported graphics cards: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 980M, GTX 970M, GTX 965M GPU or higher graphics cards
Driver: R340.52 or higher
Operating system:
Windows 10
Windows 8.1
Windows 7
System requirements: DisplayPort 1.2 driven directly from the GPU must be supported.
For more information about NVIDIA G-SYNC, please visit: https://www.nvidia.cn/

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HDR
It is compatible with input signals in HDR10 format.
The display may automatically activate the HDR function if the player and content are compatible. Please contact the
device manufacturer and the content provider for information on the compatibility of your device and content. Please
select “OFF” for the HDR function when you have no need for automatical activation function.
Note:
1. 3840×2160@50Hz/60Hz is only available on devices such as UHD players or Xbox/PS.
2. Display Settings:
a. The display resolution is set to 2560x1440, and HDR is preset to ON. Under these conditions, the screen may slightly
dim, indicating HDR has been activated.
b. After entering an application, the best HDR e󰀨ect can be achieved when the resolution is changed to 2560x1440 (if
available).

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Screen Maintenance
Based on the characteristics of the OLED product, screen maintenance should be carried out according to the following
requirements, so as to reduce the risk of generating image retention.
The warranty does not cover any damage resulting from non-compliance to the following instructions.
• Displaying a still image should be avoided as much as possible.
A still image refers to an image which remains on the screen for a long time.
A still image may result in permanent damage to the OLED screen,image residue appears, which is the feature of OLED
screen.
The following suggestions on use should be abided by:
1. Do not display any still image in full screen or part of the screen for a long time, because this will lead to screen image
residue. To avoid this problem, please reduce the brightness and contrast of the screen appropriately when displaying
still image.
2. When watching a 4:3 program for a long time, di󰀨erent marks will be left on the left and right sides of the screen and
the edge of the image, so please do not use this mode for a long time.
3. Whenever possible, watch a video in full screen, rather than in a small window on the screen (such as a video on an
Internet browser page).
4. Do not put labels or stickers on the screen to reduce the possibility of screen damage or image residue.
• It is not recommended to continuously use this product for more than four hours.
This product uses many technologies to eliminate possible image retention..It is highly recommended that you
use the preset values and keep the functions “on” to avoid image residue on the OLED screen and maintain the
best use of the OLED display.
• LEA (Logo Extraction Algorithm) (Prevention of local image retention)
To reduce the risk of generating image retention, it is recommended to enable the LEA function.
After this function is enabled, the screen will be automatically narrowed to x the brightness of the display area, so as to
reduce possible image retention.
This function is “On” by default, and can be set in the OSD menu.
• TPC (Temporal Peak Luminance Control)
To reduce the risk of generating image retention, the luminance of the screen automatically lowers greatly when a still
image is displayed for a long time so as to avoid possible image retention.
This function is “On” by default, and cannot be disabled.
• Orbit (Image shift)
To reduce the risk of generating image retention, it is recommended to enable the Orbit function.
After this function is turned on, image pixels circularly move as a whole once a second in a trajectory shaped like a
Chinese character “ 日.” The movement amplitude is based on the settings. The moved character may be side cut. When
“Strongest” is selected, image retention is most unlikely generated, but possible side cut may be most notable. When “O󰀨”
is selected, the image will go back to the optimal position.
This function is “On” (Weak) by default, and can be set in the OSD menu.
• CPC (Convex Power Control)
To reduce the risk of generating image retention, this function can automatically adjust power gain for di󰀨erent images.
Power control follows a convex mathematic model which is high in the middle and low on two sides, so as to reduce
possible image retention.
This function is “On” by default, and cannot be disabled.

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• LBC (Local Brightness Control)
To reduce the risk of generating retention, the brightness of an area will be automatically lowered if the accumulative
mean brightness of this area is overly high to prevent decline of the bright e󰀨ect of this area, thereby avoiding possible
image retention.
This function is “On” by default, and cannot be disabled.
• JB(Screen compensation and correction) /OFF RS (O󰀨 Real slow) (Elimination of image retention)
Based on the characteristics of the OLED panel, image retention tends to appear when a still image divided by di󰀨erent
colors or brightness is displayed for a long time.
In order to eliminate the image residue that may have been generated, it is suggested to run the screen compensation
correction and image residue elimination functions regularly or from time to time to achieve the ideal image viewing
e󰀨ect.
You can run this function in any of the following ways:
• In the OSD menu, manually turn on the image residue elimination, and select "Yes" according to the menu prompt.
• A warning message will automatically pop up every 4 hours of cumulative operation of the monitor to prompt the user to
maintain the screen, and it is suggested to select "Yes". If "No" is selected, the prompt will be repeated every hour after
the monitor has been running for 24 hours until the user selects "Yes".
• After every 4 hours of cumulative operation of the monitor, the screen compensation correction and image residue
elimination will automatically run after the button is turned o󰀨 or enters the standby state for 2 hours.
The monitor will automatically run the screen compensation correction rst, and then run the image residue elimination.
When running the screen compensation correction, please keep the power on, do not operate the button, and the power
indicator will ash white (on for 3 seconds/o󰀨 for 3 seconds), which takes about 30 seconds. After that, the monitor will
continue to run image residue elimination.
The whole process of the image residue elimination function takes about 10 minutes. Please keep the power on, do not
operate the button, and the power indicator will ash white (on for 1 second/o󰀨 for 1 second). When nished, the power
indicator will be o󰀨 or orange, and the monitor will enter the shutdown or standby state.
During operation, if the user presses the power button to turn on the monitor, the operation process will be interrupted and
the display screen will be restored, which will take about 5 more seconds. The monitor automatically runs the functions of
screen compensation correction and image residue elimination in the standby state, which will not be interrupted. Under
the "Other” section in the OSD menu, you can check the number of times the image residue elimination function has
been run.

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Adjusting
Hotkeys
4
1
3
5
2
1 Source/Up
2 Dial Point/Down
3 Game Mode/Left
4 Light FX /Right
5 Power/ Menu/Enter
Power/Menu/Enter
Press the Power button to turn on the monitor.
When there is no OSD, Press to display the OSD or conrm the selection. Press about 2 seconds to turn o󰀨 the monitor.
Dial Point/Down
When there is no OSD, press Dial Point button to show / hide Dial Point.
Game Mode/Left
When there is no OSD, press ”Left” key to open game mode function, then press ”Left” or “Right” key to select game
mode (FPS, RTS, Racing, Gamer 1, Gamer 2 or Gamer 3) basing on the di󰀨erent game types.
Light FX/Right
When there is no OSD, press “Right” key to active Light FX function.
Source/Up
When the OSD is closed, press Source/Auto/Up button will be Source hot key function.

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OSD Key Guide (Menu)
Enter Move Exit
Enter : Use Enter key to enter the next OSD level
Move : Use Left / Up / Down key to move OSD selection
Exit : Use Right key to exit OSD
Enter Move Exit
Enter : Use Enter key to enter the next OSD level
Move : Use Right / Up / Down key to move OSD selection
Exit : Use Left key to exit OSD
Enter Move Exit
Enter : Use Enter key to enter the next OSD level
Move : Use Up / Down key to move OSD selection
Exit : Use Left key to exit OSD
Enter Move
Move : Use Left / Right / Up / Down Key to move OSD selection
Exit Enter Select
Exit : Use Left key to exit OSD to previous OSD level
Enter : Use Right key to enter next OSD level
Select : Use Up / Down key to move OSD selection
Enter Select
Enter : Use Enter key to apply the OSD setting and back to previous OSD level
Select : Use Down key to adjust OSD setting

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Enter Select
Select : Use Up / Down key to adjust OSD setting
Enter Select
Enter : Use Enter key to exit OSD to previous OSD level
Select : Use Left / Right key to adjust OSD setting