Monoprice 38576 User manual

27" WQHD 144Hz Zero-G Gaming Monitor
P/N 38576
User's Manual

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CONTENTS
SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES.............................................3
FEATURES................................................................................................................... 5
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................. 5
CUSTOMER SERVICE......................................................................................... 6
PACKAGE CONTENTS ...................................................................................... 6
PRODUCT OVERVIEW.......................................................................................7
Controls ..................................................................................................................7
Connections....................................................................................................... 8
INSTALLING THE STAND ............................................................................... 9
REMOVING THE STAND............................................................................... 10
USING A WALL OR DESK MOUNT........................................................11
OSD MENU MAP..................................................................................................11
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................... 16
TECHNICAL SUPPORT.................................................................................... 18
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................. 19
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE..................................................................20
Notice for FCC ..............................................................................................20
Notice for Industry Canada............................................................... 22

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SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES
Please read this entire manual before using this device, paying
extra attention to these safety warnings and guidelines. Please
keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
This device is intended for indoor use only.
Do not expose this device to water or moisture of any
kind. Do not place drinks or other containers with moisture
on or near the device. If moisture does get in or on the
device, immediately unplug it from the power outlet and
allow it to fully dry before reapplying power.
Do not touch the device, the power cord, or any other
connected cables with wet hands.
Do not place the monitor on an unstable surface where it
could fall and cause either personal injury or damage to
the monitor and/or other equipment.
Do not expose this device to excessive vibration.
Do not subject the product to extreme force, shock, or
fluctuations in temperature or humidity.
Do not expose this device to excessively high
temperatures. Do not place it in, on, or near a heat source,
such as a fireplace, stove, radiator, etc. Do not leave it in
direct sunlight.
This device ventilates excessive heat through the slots and
openings in the case. Do not block or cover these
openings. Ensure that the device is in an open area where
it can get sufficient airflow to keep from overheating.

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Prior to operation, check the unit and power cord for
physical damage. Do not use if physical damage has
occurred.
Before plugging the unit into a power outlet, ensure that
the outlet provides the same type and level of power
required by the device.
Unplug this device from the power source when not in use.
Take care to prevent damage to the power cord. Do not
allow it to become crimped, pinched, walked on, or
become tangled with other cords. Ensure that the power
cord does not present a tripping hazard.
Never unplug the unit by pulling on the power cord.
Always grasp the connector head or adapter body.
Clean using a soft, dry cloth only. Do not use chemical
cleaners, solvents, or detergents. For stubborn deposits,
moisten the cloth with warm water.
This monitor has no user serviceable parts. Do not open
the case or otherwise attempt to modify this monitor.
Do not leave a single image on the display for a long
period of time. Doing so could cause "burn-in" of the
image. It is recommended to use a variable desktop
background and to use a screen saver to prevent "burn-in".
Alternatively, ensure that the monitor is powered off for at
least 2 hours out of every 12.
Keep the original foam packaging material for use when
installing or removing the included stand.

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FEATURES
1x HDMI® 2.0, 2x HDMI 1.4, and 1x DisplayPort® 1.2a video
inputs
2560 x 1440p @ 144Hz maximum video resolution
16:9 aspect ratio
4ms response time, 1ms when overdriven
1000:1 contrast ratio
400 cd/m² brightness
Supports AMD FreeSync™ 1.0 technology
Supports Picture-in-Picture (PiP) and Picture-by-Picture
(PbP) display modes
75 x 75 VESA® mounting pattern
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Operating System: Windows® 7/8/10 64-bit or higher
Processor (CPU): Intel® Core™ i5 or AMD Phenom™ II X3 or
higher
Graphics Card: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX950 or AMD® Radeon™
R9 380 or higher
Memory: 6GB RAM

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CUSTOMER SERVICE
The Monoprice Customer Service department is dedicated to
ensuring that your ordering, purchasing, and delivery experience is
second to none. If you have any problem with your order, please
give us an opportunity to make it right. You can contact a
Monoprice Customer Service representative through the Live Chat
link on our website www.monoprice.com or via email at
[email protected]. Check the website for support times and
links.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Please take an inventory of the package contents to ensure you
have all the items listed below. If anything is missing or damaged,
please contact Monoprice Customer Service for a replacement.
1x 27" Monitor
1x DisplayPort®
Cable
1x Stand Stem
1x Stand Base
1x Cable Clip
2x Decorative Cover
3x K-Head Screws
(M3x14)
4x P-Head Screws
(M4x10)
4x Wall Mount
Screws
1x Adhesive Pad
1x Screwdriver
1x AC Power Adapter
1x User's Manual

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Controls
1. MENU: If the OSD menu is not displayed, press the MENU
button to access the OSD menu. If the OSD menu is
displayed, press the MENU button to enter a submenu. If
editing a value, press the MENU button to save the edited
value.
2. DOWN: If the OSD menu is displayed, press the DOWN
button to move the menu highlight down. If editing a
value in the OSD menu, press the DOWN button to
decrease the value.
3. UP: If the OSD menu is displayed, press the UP button to
move the menu highlight up. If editing a value in the OSD
menu, press the UP button to increase the value. If the
OSD menu is not displayed, press the UP button to toggle
the FPS gaming crosshairs in the middle of the screen on or
off and to cycle through the four different crosshair styles.
4. EXIT: If a submenu in the OSD menu is displayed, press the
EXIT button to go back to the previous menu level. If the
top level of the OSD menu is displayed, press the EXIT
button to close the OSD menu. If editing a value in the
OSD menu, press the EXIT button to cancel any changes
made and exit editing.

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5. POWER: Press the POWER button to turn the monitor on or
off.
6. LED INDICATOR: The LED indicates various monitor states.
If the LED INDICATOR is solid blue, solid green, or solid
white, the monitor is powered on and is operating
normally. It flashes blue when no video source has been
detected. It is solid red when no signal is detected or if
there is insufficient power received.
Connections
7. AUDIO: 3.5mm stereo jack for connecting headphones,
powered speakers, etc.
8. DISPLAYPORT: DisplayPort® 1.2a video input.
9. HDMI 1: HDMI® 2.0 video input.
10. HDMI 2: HDMI 1.4 video input.
11. HDMI 3: HDMI 1.4 video input.
12. DC IN: DC barrel connector for connecting the included AC
power adapter.

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INSTALLING THE STAND
Perform the following steps to assemble the stand and attach it to
the monitor.
1. Open the package, remove the monitor with the foam
packaging, then place it on a flat surface.
2. Remove the Stand Stem, Stand Base, and Cable Clip from
the packaging. Slide the Cable Clip over the Stand Stem.
Using the included Screwdriver and two M3x14 Screws,
secure the Stand Stem to the Stand Base, then attach the
Adhesive Pad to the bottom of the Stand Assembly.

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3. Remove the foam packaging from the back of the monitor.
Using the included Screwdriver and two M4x10 Screws,
secure the Stand Assembly to the back of the monitor. Use
the two Decorative Covers to cover the connection point,
as shown in the image below.
4. Remove the monitor from the front foam packaging and
place it on a flat surface.
5. Assemble the foam packaging and put it back in the box.
Keep the box and foam packaging in a safe place, ready for
future use.
REMOVING THE STAND
1. Place the front foam packaging on flat surface, then place
the monitor face down in the packaging.
2. Remove the two Protective Covers from the back of the
monitor.
3. Using the included Screwdriver, remove the two M4x10
screws that secure the Stand Assembly to the monitor.
4. Using the included Screwdriver, remove the two M3x14
screws that secure the Stand Stem to the Stand Base.

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5. Place the removed screws, Screwdriver, Stand Stem, and
Stand Base in a safe place for future use.
USING A WALL OR DESK MOUNT
Note that this monitor only includes screws to attach it to a wall or
desk mount. No mount or other mounting accessories are included.
If you installed the stand, first perform the steps in the REMOVING
THE STAND section above.
1. Install the wall or desk mount according to the instructions
that came with the mount.
2. Use the included Wall Mount Screws to attach the monitor
to the mount.
OSD MENU MAP
Main Menu
Submenu
Options
Description
Input
Source
HDMI® 1 (2.0)
None
Selects the primary
video source
HDMI 2 (1.4)
HDMI 3 (1.4)
DP
Brightness/
Contrast
Brightness
0~100
Adjusts the display
brightness
Contrast
0~100
Adjusts the display
contrast
DCR
On, Off
Turn DCR on or off

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Main Menu
Submenu
Options
Description
Color
Setting
Gamma
Gamma 1.8
Sets the Gamma level
Gamma 2.0
Gamma 2.2
Gamma 2.4
Gamma 2.6
Picture
Setting
Standard,
Photo,
Movie,
Game, FPS,
RTS
Sets the picture
mode
Color
Temperature
Warm,
Cool, User
Sets the color
temperature
Low Blue
Light
0~100
Sets the level of blue
light filtering
Hue
0~100
Adjusts the hue level
Saturation
0~100
Adjusts the
saturation level
Picture
Quality
Setting
Sharpness
0~100
Sets the display
sharpness
Response
Time
Off, High,
Middle,
Low
Adjusts the response
time

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Main Menu
Submenu
Options
Description
Picture
Quality
Setting
Noise
Reduction
Off, High,
Middle,
Low
Reduces the image
noise caused by
signal source
interference
Picture
Quality
Setting
Super
Resolution
Off, High,
Middle,
Low
Enhances the image
resolution when the
actual resolution is
low
Dynamic
Luminous
Control
On, Off
Compensates for
gray scale display
screen and
strengthens the
expression of gray
scale
Display
Aspect Ratio
Wide
Screen,
4:3, 1:1,
Auto
Sets the screen
aspect ratio
LED Mode
Normal,
Off,
Flicker
Adjusts the LED
effects
Audio
Mute
On, Off
Turns muting on or
off
Volume
0~100
Adjusts the audio
volume

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Main Menu
Submenu
Options
Description
Audio
Audio
Source
Auto
Source,
DP,
HDMI® 1,
HDMI 2,
HDMI 3
Selects the audio
signal input via HDMI
or DP
Multi-
Window
Multi-
Window
Off, PIP
Mode,
PBP 2Win
Sets the multi-
window mode
Sub Win2
Input
DP, HDMI
1, HDMI 2,
HDMI 3
Selects the
secondary input
source for the PiP or
PbP window
PIP Size
Small,
Medium,
Large
Adjusts the Pip or
PbP window size
PIP Position
Top Right,
Top Left,
Bottom
Right,
Bottom
Left
Adjusts the position
of the PiP or PbP
window
Swap
None
Swaps the signal
source of the main
screen and the PiP or
PbP window

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Main Menu
Submenu
Options
Description
OSD
Language
English,
Chinese,
Korean,
Russian,
Spanish,
Japanese,
French
Sets the language
used in the OSD
menu
OSD H-
Position
0~100
Adjusts the
horizontal position of
the OSD menu
OSD V-
Position
0~100
Adjusts the vertical
position of the OSD
menu
OSD
Transparency
0~100
Sets the overall
transparency/opacity
of the OSD menu
OSD Time
Out
5~100
Sets the amount of
time of inactivity
before the OSD menu
automatically closes
OSD
Rotation
Normal,
90, 180,
270
Rotates the
orientation of the
OSD menu

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Main Menu
Submenu
Options
Description
Other
DP Version
DP 1.1,
DP 1.2
Sets the DisplayPort®
version
FreeSync
On, Off
Turns AMD
FreeSync™ support
on or off
HDR
On, Off
Turns HDR on or off
Reset
None
Resets the monitor
settings to the
factory default values
Note: When choosing the Picture-by-Picture (PbP) mode, set the
default resolution of each window to 1280x1440@60Hz.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Q1: The screen is blank.
A1: Ensure that power is turned on. Check the brightness/contrast
settings. Check the LED INDICATOR. If it is flashing, no video
signal is being received. Check the display settings of the
connected device.
Q2: The image is out of focus.
A2: Check the video cable connection.

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Q3: The screen is flashing.
A3: There is an issue with the power source. Ensure that devices
that could cause magnetic interference are a safe distance
away.
Q4: There is color bleeding, distortion, or other unusual effects.
A4: Check the video cable connection. Connect to another video
source for comparison. Inspect the condition of the ports on
the monitor and graphics card. Adjust the color settings in the
monitor and PC display settings.
Q5: The screen is scrolling, rolling, or moving.
A5: Check if the source frequency is in the refresh rates range.
Check the video cable connection.
Q6: The LED INDICATOR is off.
A6: Check the power connection. Ensure that power is turned on.
Q7: There is no video signal.
A7: Confirm PC and graphics card compatibility. Inspect the
condition of the ports on the monitor and graphics card.
Q8: The image is dim.
A8: Adjust the brightness/contrast.

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Q9: The image has jitter or a moire pattern.
A9: Nearby electronic equipment may be causing interference.
Q10: The LED INDICATOR is on or flashing, but there is no image on
the screen.
A10: Ensure that the monitor is powered on. Confirm the graphics
card is properly installed. Check the video cable connection.
Inspect the condition of the ports on the monitor and
graphics card. Check to see if the PC is asleep, in standby
mode, etc.
Q11: The image position or size is incorrect.
A11: Check the settings in the monitor's OSD menu and PC display
settings.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Monoprice is pleased to provide free, live, online technical support
to assist you with any questions you may have about installation,
setup, troubleshooting, or product recommendations. If you ever
need assistance with your new product, please come online to talk
to one of our friendly and knowledgeable Tech Support Associates.
Technical support is available through the online chat button on
our website www.monoprice.com or through email by sending a
message to [email protected]. Check the website for support
times and links.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model
38576
Video Inputs
1x DisplayPort® 1.2,
1x HDMI® 2.0, 2x HDMI 1.4
Display Size
27"
Active Display Area
596.74 x 335.66 mm
Panel Type
TN
Panel Model
AUO M270DTN01.8
Maximum Resolution
2560x1440p
Maximum Refresh Rate
144Hz
VESA® Mount Size
75 x 75
AMD FreeSync™ Version
1.0
AMD FreeSync Refresh Rates
HDMI 2.0: 50 ~ 144 Hz
HDMI 1.4: 50 ~ 75 Hz
DisplayPort 1.2: 50 ~ 144 Hz
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Viewing Angles (H/V)
170°/160°
Backlight
LED
Default Color Temperature
6500K
Typical Brightness
Up to 400cd/m²
Contrast Ratio
1000:1
Maximum Colors
> 16.7 million
Dot Pitch
0.2331 x 0.2331 mm
Response Time
4ms (1ms OD)

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OSD Languages
English, Chinese, Korean,
Russian, Spanish, Japanese,
French
Input Power
12 VDC, 4A
AC Adapter Input Power
100 ~ 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
Maximum: 55 watts
Typical: 32 watts
Standby: ≤ 0.5 watts
Operating Temperature
+32 ~ +104°F (0 ~ +40°C)
Operating Temperature
-4 ~ +140°F (-20 ~ +60°C)
Operating Humidity
10 ~ 85% RH, noncondensing
Dimensions (with stand)
24.3" x 7.9" x 17.6"
(618 x 200 x 446 mm)
Dimensions (without stand)
24.3" x 2.2" x 14.4"
(618 x 56 x 365 mm)
Weight (with stand)
13.1 lbs. (5.95 kg)
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Notice for FCC
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any