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ROG Strix XG249CM Series Gaming Monitor

 

Please refer to the following to alleviate eye strains:

 

Users should take some time away from the display if working for long 
hours. It is advised to take short breaks (at least 5 mins) after around 1 
hour of continuous working at the computer. Taking short and frequent 
breaks is more effective than a single longer break.

 

To minimize eye strain and dryness in your eyes, users should rest the eye 
periodically by focusing on objects that are far away.

 

Eye exercises can help to reduces eye strain. Repeat these exercises 
often. If eye strain continues please consult a physician. Eye exercises: (1) 
Repeating look up and down (2) Slowly roll your eyes (3) Move your eyes 
diagonal.

 

High energy blue light may lead to eye strain and AMD (Age-Related 
Macular Degeneration). Blue light filter to reduce 70% (max.) harmful blue 
light to avoiding CVS (Computer Vision Syndrome).

3. Color

Select the image color you like from this menu.

Color Temp.

Saturation

Gamma

MOVE/ENTER

EXIT

Gaming

System Setup

MyFavorite

Color

Input Select

Image

BACK

Racing Mode

HDR OFF

DisplayPort  1920x1080@  270Hz

ROG Strix XG249CM

• 

Color Temp.

: Selects the desired color temperature. Available 

options: 

Cool

Normal

Warm

, and 

User Mode

.

 

In the User Mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are user-configurable; 
the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.

• 

Gamma

: Sets the color mode to 

1.8

2.2

, or 

2.5

.

• 

Saturation

: Adjusts the saturation level. The adjusting range is 

from 

0

 to 

100

.

Summary of Contents for REPUBLIC OF GAMERS ROG STRIX XG249CM

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Page 2: ... FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT ...

Page 3: ...Monitor Introduction 1 6 1 5 1 Using the Control Buttons 1 6 1 5 2 GamePlus Function 1 8 1 5 3 GameVisual Function 1 9 2 1 Detaching the Stand for VESA Wall Mount 2 1 2 2 Adjusting the Monitor 2 2 3 1 OSD On Screen Display Menu 3 1 3 1 1 How to Reconfigure 3 1 3 1 2 OSD Function Introduction 3 2 3 2 Specifications 3 10 3 3 Outline Dimensions 3 11 3 4 Troubleshooting FAQ 3 12 3 5 Supported Timing L...

Page 4: ...interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception 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 ant...

Page 5: ...sture 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 ...

Page 6: ...monitor contactaqualified servicer Provide an earthing connection before the mains plug is connected to the mains And when disconnecting the earthing connection be sure to disconnect after pulling out the mains plug from the mains Please use ADP 90LE B adapter If provided with a 3 pin attachment plug on the power cord plug the cord into a grounded earthed 3 pin outlet Do not disable the power cord...

Page 7: ...t and supporting furniture NEVER place items that might tempt children to climb such as toys and remote controls on the top of the product or furniture on which the product is placed If the existing product is going to be retained and relocated the same considerations as above should be applied WARNING Usage of other than specified head or earphones can result in hearing loss due to excessive soun...

Page 8: ... stand and then fix it to the wall 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 moni...

Page 9: ...en 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...

Page 10: ... updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to http www asus com 2 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package ...

Page 11: ...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 LCD Monitor Monitor Stand Monitor Base Quick Start Guide Warranty Card 1x Power Cord 1x HDMI Cable optional 1x DP Cable optional 1x Power Adapter 1x USB 3 0 Cable optional 1x USB C Cable optional ROG Sticker Color Calibration data report If a...

Page 12: ...g the Monitor To assemble the monitor While assembling the monitor arm base we recommend that you keep the monitor inside its EPS Expanded Polystyrene packaging 1 Remove the EPS packaging from the box 1 2 Take out all accessories from the upper EPS 2 ...

Page 13: ...itor 3 Remove the upper EPS from the the EPS packaging 3 4 Align and install the arm to its compartment on the rear of the monitor 4 5 Align and install the base to the arm 6 Fix the base to the arm by fastening the two 2 bundled screws 6 5 ...

Page 14: ...1 Product Introduction 7 Remove the monitor from the bottom EPS 7 Please do not hold the panel we recommend hold the monitor stand to pick up monitor Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you ...

Page 15: ...4 Connect Cables 1 4 1 Rear of the LCD Monitor HDMI 1 2 3 6 4 5 7 8 HDMI USB 15W 1 Kensington Lock 2 DC IN Port 3 HDMI Port 4 DisplayPort 5 USBC DPPort PD5V 3Aor 12V 1 25Aor15V 1A 6 USB3 0 Upstream Port 7 USB3 0 Downstream Ports x2 8 Earphone Jack ...

Page 16: ...us GameVisual Power 1 Power Indicator The color definition of the power indicator is as the table below Status Description White ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF 2 Power Button Press this button to turn the monitor on off 3 Menu Navigation Button Press the button to display the quick OSD menu activate the OSD menu or confirm the selection Move the button up down to navigate through the settings Move ...

Page 17: ... up down to select and press the button to confirm the function needed For more information on GamePlus function refer to page 1 8 5 GameVisual Button This is a Shortcut 2 key The default setting is GameVisual Switch from eight video preset modes Scenery Mode Racing Mode Cinema Mode RTS RPG Mode FPS Mode sRGB Mode MOBA Mode and User Mode with GameVisual Video Intelligence Technology Formoreinforma...

Page 18: ...s alignment lines on 4 sides of the screen serving as an easy and handy tool for you to line up multiple monitors perfectly To activate GamePlus 1 Press the GamePlus button 2 Move the button up down to select among different functions 3 Press the button or move the button right to confirm the function you choose and move the button up down to navigate through the settings Move the button left to g...

Page 19: ...laying with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology Racing Mode This is the best choice for racing game playing with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology Cinema Mode This is the best choice for movie watching with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology RTS RPG Mode This is the best choice for Real Time Strategy RTS Role Playing Game RPG playing with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Tec...

Page 20: ...he Racing Mode the Saturation Sharpness and ASCR functions are not user configurable In the sRGB the Saturation Color Temp Sharpness Brightness Contrast and ASCR functions are not user configurable In the MOBA Mode the Saturation and ASCR functions are not user configurable Scenery Mode sRGB Mode FPS Mode RTS RPG Mode Cinema Mode Racing Mode MOBA Mode User Mode GameVisual 3 Press the button to con...

Page 21: ...pecially designed for VESA wall mount 1 Disconnect power and signal cables Carefully put the monitor facedown on its EPS packaging 2 Press the release button to detach the stand arm and base from the monitor 3 Remove the stand Then install the wall mount bracket on the rear of the monitor The VESA wall mount kit 100 x 100 mm is purchased separately Use only the UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket with mi...

Page 22: ...old 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 25 swivel adjustment from either left or right You can also adjust the monitor s height within 10 cm and rotate the monitor 90 clockwise to portrait orientation 5 20 10cm 25 25 90 It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle ...

Page 23: ... OSD menu 2 Move the button up down to navigate through the functions Highlight the desired function and press the button or move the button right to enter its sub menu In submenu move the button up down again to navigate through the sub menu functions Highlight the desired sub menu function and press the button to select an option or move the button up down to adjust the setting 3 Move the button...

Page 24: ...reduce such effects disconnect the DisplayPort cable and use the monitor OSD menu to try again with a safer Max Refresh rate Variable OD Speeds up the response time by Over Drive technology Including Level 0 Level 5 FreeSync Premium Allows a FreeSync Premium supported graphics source to dynamically adjust display refresh rate based on typical content frame rates for power efficient virtually stutt...

Page 25: ...ameVisual Selects the picture mode For more information refer to pages 1 9 and 1 10 Shadow Boost Adjusts the monitor gamma curve to enrich the dark tones in an image making dark scenes and objects much easier be found Available options OFF Level 1 Level 3 2 Image Configure the image parameters Brightness 75 80 Aspect Control ASCR VividPixel HDR Contrast Blue Light Filter MOVE ENTER EXIT Gaming Sys...

Page 26: ...enjoyment The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 ASCR Select ON or OFF to enable or disable dynamic contrast ratio function Aspect Control Adjusts the aspect ratio to Full and 4 3 Select 4 3 to display the picture according to the original aspect ratio of the input source Blue Light Filter Reduces the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight To turn off the Blue Light Filter select Leve...

Page 27: ...rcises 1 Repeating look up and down 2 Slowly roll your eyes 3 Move your eyes diagonal High energy blue light may lead to eye strain and AMD Age Related Macular Degeneration Blue light filter to reduce 70 max harmful blue light to avoiding CVS Computer Vision Syndrome 3 Color Select the image color you like from this menu Color Temp Saturation Gamma MOVE ENTER EXIT Gaming System Setup MyFavorite Co...

Page 28: ...elect the input source Auto Input Detection When enabled the system will automatically select the latest insert I O port Input Source Auto Input Detection MOVE ENTER EXIT Gaming System Setup MyFavorite Color Input Select Image BACK Racing Mode HDR OFF DisplayPort 1920x1080 270Hz ROG Strix XG249CM ...

Page 29: ... System Setup MyFavorite Color Input Select Image BACK Racing Mode HDR OFF DisplayPort 1920x1080 270Hz ROG Strix XG249CM Shortcut User can select from GamePlus GameVisual Brightness Contrast Input Select HDR Blue Light Filter Color Temp Volume KVM MyFavorite 1 Load MyFavorite 2 Load and set as shortcut key Customized Setting You can do your setting according to your preference ...

Page 30: ...rmat Color Depth XG249CM v0 01 sRGB Limited Range YCbCr 444 8 bps All Reset MOVE ENTER EXIT Racing Mode HDR OFF DisplayPort 1920x1080 270Hz ROG Strix XG249CM Gaming System Setup MyFavorite Color Input Select Image BACK Page 2 2 Language Selects an available language for the OSD menu The options include English French German Spanish Italian Dutch Russian Polish Czech Croatian Hungarian Romanian Por...

Page 31: ...ted between upstream and downstream facing ports for USB devices such as keyboard mouse or flash drive Power Indicator Turns the power LED indicator on off Power Key Lock Disables or enables the power key Key Lock Pressing down the button for more than five seconds to activate or deactivate the key lock function OSD Setup Adjusts the OSD Timeout DDC CI and Transparency of the OSD screen DisplayPor...

Page 32: ...n upstream no link USB C Port Yes Earphone Yes Power ON consumption 23W Measuring a screen brightness of 200 nits without audio USB Card reader connection Chassis Colors Black Power Saving Mode 0 5W Power Off Mode 0 3W Tilt 5 20 Phys Dimension with Stand WxHxD 540 x 488 388 x 238 mm Phys Dimension without Stand WxHxD 540 x 325 x 57 mm Box Dimension WxHxD 627 x 409 x 247 mm Net Weight Esti 6 6 kg G...

Page 33: ...3 11 ROG Strix XG249CM Series Gaming Monitor 3 3 Outline Dimensions ...

Page 34: ...e bent Connect the computer with another available monitor to check if the computer is properly working Screen image is too light or dark Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via OSD Screen image bounces or a wave pattern is present in the image Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to the monitor and the computer Move electrical devices that may cause electrical interference Scr...

Page 35: ... monitor Try to use another USB port on the computer Restart the computer Make sure that the KVM setting in the USB setup menu is set to the correct setting Type C or USB B corresponding to the connected port Depending on the USB host controller you are using the connected USB device may not be recognized correctly Update to the latest version of the USB driver provided by the manufacturer or conn...

Page 36: ...1024x768 75Hz 60 023 75 029 78 75 V V 1152x864 75Hz 67 5 75 108 V V 1280x720 60Hz RB 44 772 59 855 74 5 V V 1280x720 60Hz 45 60 74 25 V V 1280x800 60Hz 49 702 59 810 83 500 V V 1280x960 60Hz 60 60 108 V V 1280x1024 60Hz 63 981 60 108 V V 1280x1024 75Hz 79 976 75 025 135 V V 1440x900 60Hz CVT RB 55 469 59 901 88 75 V V 1440x900 60Hz 55 935 59 887 106 5 V V 1680x1050 60Hz CVT RB 64 674 59 883 119 V ...

Page 37: ... 9 67 5 60 148 5 V V 720x576p 50 Hz 4 3 31 25 50 27 V V 1280x720p 50 Hz 16 9 37 5 50 74 25 V V 1920x1080i 50 Hz 16 9 28 125 50 74 25 V V 1920x1080p 24 Hz 16 9 27 24 74 25 V V 1920x1080p 25 Hz 16 9 28 125 25 74 25 V V 1920x1080p 30 Hz 16 9 33 75 30 74 25 V V 1920x1080p 50 Hz 16 9 56 25 50 148 5 V V 1920x1080p 120 Hz 16 9 135 120 297 V V 1920x1080p 100 Hz 16 9 112 5 100 297 V V 1920x1080p 144 Hz 16 ...

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