Monoprice Zero-G 31004 User manual

MP Zero-G 27" WQHD 144Hz TN-LED Monitor
with AMD FreeSync™
P/N 31004
User's Manual

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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 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 heat sources, 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.
Do not place or install this device in an area where it can be exposed to excessive
amounts of dust, humidity, oil, smoke, or combustible vapors.
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.
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.

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Never unplug the unit by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the connector
head or adapter body.
Ensure that power is turned off and disconnected before making any electrical
connections.
Remove the batteries from the controller if it will go unused for a lengthy period of
time.
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.
FEATURES
Three HDMI® and one DisplayPort inputs
2560 x 1440p @ 144Hz maximum video resolution
Fully compliant with the HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2 specifications
1ms GTG response time
170° vertical and 160° horizontal viewing angles
500,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
350 cd/m² brightness
More than 16.7 million colors
Includes IR remote control
Supports AMD FreeSync™ 1.3

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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 during normal business hours (Mon-Fri: 5am-7pm PT, Sat-Sun: 9am-
6pm PT) or via email at [email protected]
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 Stand Base
2x Stand Legs
6x Stand Screws
1x High Speed HDMI® Cable
1x AC Power Adapter
1x AC Power Cord
1x IR Remote Control
2x AAA Batteries
1x User's Manual
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Input Panel
AUDIO OUT: 3.5mm stereo analog audio output.
HDMI 1: HDMI® video input supporting the HDMI 1.4 specification at resolutions up to
2560 x 1440p @ 60Hz.

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HDMI 2: HDMI® video input supporting the HDMI 1.4 specification at resolutions up to
2560 x 1440p @ 60Hz.
HDMI 3: HDMI video input supporting the HDMI 2.0 specification at resolutions up to
2560 x 1440p @ 144Hz.
DP 1: DisplayPort video input supporting the DisplayPort 1.3 specification at resolutions
up to 2560 x 1440p @ 144Hz.
DC IN: DC barrel connector for connecting the included AC power adapter.
Front

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Rear
Keypad
1. MENU: If the OSD menu is not displayed, press the MENU button to display the OSD
menu. If the OSD menu is displayed, press the MENU button to select the
highlighted function.

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2. SELECT: Press the SELECT button to select the video input.
3. V.+: If the OSD menu is not displayed, press the V.+ button to increase the volume
level. If the OSD menu is being displayed, press the V.+ button to move the
highlight to the right.
4. V.-: If the OSD menu is not displayed, press the V.-button to decrease the volume
level. If the OSD menu is being displayed, press the V.-button to move the highlight
to the left.
5. ▲: If the OSD menu is not displayed, press the ▲button to adjust the aspect ratio.
If the OSD menu is displayed, press the ▲button to move the highlight up.
6. ▼: If the OSD menu is not displayed, press the ▼button to cycle through the
crosshair modes. If the OSD menu is displayed, press the ▼button to move the
highlight down.
7. : Press the button to turn the monitor on or to put it in standby mode.
Remote Control
Turns the monitor on or puts it into standby mode.
Selects the video input.
Turns audio muting on or off.
Selects the image aspect ratio.
Up selects the channel.
Down selects the channel. Quick enter for target crosshairs.
Decreases the volume level.

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Increases the volume level.
Displays the source.
Enters the OSD menu.
Exits the OSD menu.
Quick enter for low blue mode.
Quick enter for ECO mode.
Quick enter for sleep mode.
INPUT SOURCE MENU
Press the SELECT button on the Keypad to display the Input
Source Menu.
Use the ▲and ▼buttons to move the highlight to the
desired input.
Press the V.-button or wait 3 seconds to select the
highlighted input.
Select the AUTO option allow the monitor to automatically
switch to the active input.

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INSTALLING THE STAND
Unless you will be using a wall or desk mount, you will need to install the stand before you
can use the monitor. Perform the following steps to install the stand.
1. Using two of the included Stand Screws, attach the two Stand Legs to the Stand
Base, as shown in the images below.
2. Place the box that the monitor came in on a flat surface, then spread a towel or
blanket on top of the box.
3. Place the monitor face down on the covered box, then attach the Stand Base to the
back of the monitor using the four remaining Stand Screws, as shown in the images
below.

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INSTALLATION
1. Ensure that all equipment to be connected is powered off and unplugged from their
power sources.
2. Place the monitor it its intended location.
3. Using the included High Speed HDMI® Cable, plug one end into one of the HDMI
inputs on the monitor, then plug the other end into the HDMI output on your PC.
Note that HDMI 3 supports the HDMI 2.0 specification at up to 144Hz refresh rate,
while HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 support the HDMI 1.4 specification at up to 60Hz refresh
rate.
4. Plug the DC barrel connector on the included AC Power Adapter into the DC IN jack
on the Input Panel.
5. Plug the included AC Power Cord into the C14 connector on the AC Power Adapter,
then plug the other end into a nearby AC power outlet.
OSD MENU MAP
Main Menu
Item
Sub Menu
Item
Option
Function
BRIGHTNESS
BRIGHTNESS
0~100
Level can be adjusted from 0 to 100
CONTRAST
0~100
Level can be adjusted from 0 to 100
BLACK LEVEL
0~100
Level can be adjusted from 0 to 100
ECO
STANDARD
Choose the picture mode.
TEXT
GAME
MOVIE
ECO
FPS1

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Main Menu
Item
Sub Menu
Item
Option
Function
BRIGHTNESS
ECO
FPS2
Choose the picture mode
RTS
HDR
TV MODE
DCR
OFF
Dynamic contrast ratio on or off.
ON
CROSSHAIR
TARGET
TARGET 1
Select crosshair style 1
TARGET 2
Select crosshair style 2
TARGET 3
Select crosshair style 3
LOW BLUT
OFF
Removes the blue color of the image to
protect your eyes
ON
UP SCALING
OFF
Disables up scaling
ON
Enables up scaling
POSITION
ASPECT
WIDE
Choose the aspect ratio
4:3
5:4
16:9
1:1
AUTO
DP VERSION
DP 1.2
Displays the DisplayPort version
COLOR
COLOR TEMP.
WARM
Selects the basic color temperature
USER1
USER2

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Main Menu
Item
Sub Menu
Item
Option
Function
COLOR
COLOR TEMP
USER3
Selects the basic color temperature
COOL
SRGB
Selects the basic color temperature
RED
0~100
Adjusts the amount of red color in the
image
GREEN
0~100
Adjusts the amount of green color in
the image
BLUE
0~100
Adjusts the amount of blue color in the
image
OSD SET
LANGUAGE
English, etc.
Choose the OSD menu language
OSD H.POS
0~100
Adjusts the horizontal position
OSD V.POS
0~100
Adjusts the vertical position
OSD TIME
0~60
Adjusts the amount of time the OSD
menu stays on screen without any
input
TRANSPARENCY
0~100
Adjusts the transparency/opacity of the
OSD menu.
OSD SIZE
NORMAL
Adjusts the size of the OSD menu
LARGE
OSD
ROTATION
OFF
Sets the amount of rotation of the OSD
menu
90
180
270
RESET
RESET
Resets all settings to the factory default
values

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Main Menu
Item
Sub Menu
Item
Option
Function
MULTIWIN
MULTI-
WINDOW
MODE
OFF
Single picture mode
PIP MODE
Picture-in-picture mode
PBP 2WIN
Split screen modes
PBP 3WIN
Split screen modes
PBP 4WIN
WINDOW 2
INPUT
HDMI 1
Selects the input source for window 2
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
DP 1
WINDOW 3
INPUT
HDMI 1
Selects the input source for window 3
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
DP 1
WINDOW 4
INPUT
HDMI 1
Selects the input source for window 4
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
DP 1
PIP SIZE
MEDIUM
Adjusts the size of the PIP window
LARGE
HUGE
SMALL
PIP POSITION
TOP LEFT
Adjusts the position of the PIP window
TOP RIGHT

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Main Menu
Item
Sub Menu
Item
Option
Function
MULTIWIN
PIP POSITION
BOTTOM
LEFT
Adjusts the position of the PIP window
BOTTOM
RIGHT
SWAP
Swaps the main and PIP inputs
SET 2
SIGNAL
SOURCE
AUTO
Selects the desired input source
DP 1
HDMI 3
HDMI 2
HDMI 1
MUTE
OFF
Switches audio muting on or off
ON
AUDIO IN
AUTO
Selects the audio source
DP 1
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
VOLUME
0~100
Adjusts the volume level
FREE SYNC
OFF
Turns AMD FreeSync™ on or off for use
with AMD video cards and the DP input
ON
HDR
AUTO
Sets the HDR function
SMPTE 2084
OFF

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Main Menu
Item
Sub Menu
Item
Option
Function
SET 2
OVER DRIVER
OFF
Sets the level of overdrive
WEAK
MEDIUM
Sets the level of overdrive
STRONG
SLEEP MODE
OFF
Sets the amount of time before the
monitor will automatically go into
standby mode
10 MIN
20 MIN
30 MIN
40 MIN
50 MIN
60 MIN
120 MIN
240 MIN
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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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
during regular business hours, 7 days a week. You can also get assistance through email by
sending a message to [e-mail]

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model
31004
Screen Size
27" (684.7 mm)
Active Area
23.5" x 13.2" (596.8 x 335.7 mm)
Maximum Resolution
2560 x 1440p @ 144Hz
Viewing Angles (H/V)
170° / 160°
Response Time (GTG)
1ms
Brightness
350 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio
1000:1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio
500000:1
Number of Colors
> 16.7 million
Speakers
2x 5 watts
Stand Tilt Range
+13° / -3°
Input Power
12 VDC, 4A
AC Adapter Input Power
100 ~ 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Maximum Power Consumption
48 watts
Standby Power Consumption
≤ 0.5 watts
Dimensions (without stand)
24.2" x 14.2" x 2.0" (614 x 360 x 52 mm)
Weight (without stand)
18.6 lbs. (3.9 kg)
AMD® and FreeSync™ are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. in the United States
and/or other jurisdictions.
HDMI®, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
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