This document serves as the user manual for an AOC Gaming LCD Monitor, model 24G15N, providing comprehensive instructions for its setup, adjustment, and maintenance. The monitor is designed for a variety of uses, including gaming, and offers several features to enhance the user experience.
Function Description
The AOC 24G15N is an LCD monitor primarily designed for display purposes, connecting to a computer or other video sources via HDMI or DisplayPort. It functions as a visual output device, rendering images and video from a connected system. A key feature of this monitor is its Adaptive-Sync capability, which works with both DP and HDMI connections to synchronize the monitor's refresh rate with the graphics card's frame rate. This helps to eliminate screen tearing and stuttering, providing a smoother gaming and viewing experience. The manual lists compatible AMD Radeon™ RX series graphics cards and AMD Ryzen™ processors that support this function, indicating its optimization for AMD-powered systems.
The monitor incorporates an On-Screen Display (OSD) menu system, accessible via dedicated hotkeys, allowing users to adjust various display settings. These settings are categorized into Luminance, Color Setup, Picture Boost, OSD Setup, Game Setting, and Extra, providing granular control over the monitor's performance and appearance.
Usage Features
The AOC 24G15N offers a range of features to customize the viewing experience:
- Adjusting Viewing Angle: The monitor's stand allows for tilt adjustments from -5° to 18°, enabling users to find an optimal viewing angle. The manual emphasizes the importance of holding the stand and avoiding direct pressure on the LCD screen during adjustment to prevent damage.
- Connectivity: The monitor provides HDMI and DisplayPort inputs for video signals, an earphone output for audio, and a power input. This versatility ensures compatibility with a wide array of devices.
- Hotkeys for Quick Access: Dedicated hotkeys on the monitor provide quick access to essential functions:
- Source/Exit: Switches input sources when the OSD is closed.
- Game Mode: Allows users to quickly select predefined game modes (FPS, RTS, Racing, Gamer 1, 2, or 3) optimized for different game types.
- Dial Point: Displays or hides a crosshair on the screen, a useful feature for gaming.
- Menu/Enter: Activates the OSD menu and confirms selections.
- Power: Turns the monitor on or off.
- OSD Settings:
- Luminance: Users can adjust Contrast, Brightness, Eco Mode (Standard, Text, Internet, Game, Movie, Sports, Reading), Gamma (Gamma1, 2, 3), DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio), and HDR (DisplayHDR, HDR Picture, HDR Movie, HDR Game). The Eco Mode presets optimize the display for specific content types, while DCR dynamically adjusts contrast. HDR settings enhance the visual quality for HDR content.
- Color Setup: This section allows for fine-tuning of color temperature (Warm, Normal, Cool, User), Color Gamut (Panel Native, sRGB), Low Blue Mode (Off, Multimedia, Internet, Office, Reading) to reduce eye strain, and individual Red, Green, and Blue gain adjustments. DCB Mode (Dynamic Color Boost) offers various enhancements like Full Enhance, Nature Skin, Green Field, Sky-blue, and Auto Detect, with a DCB Demo option to showcase the effect.
- Picture Boost: This unique feature allows users to define a "Bright Frame" area on the screen and adjust its size, brightness, contrast, and position. This can be useful for highlighting specific parts of the display.
- OSD Setup: Configures the OSD itself, including Language, Timeout, DP Capability (1.1/1.2/1.4), H. Position, V. Position, Volume, Transparence, and a Break Reminder to prompt users to take breaks.
- Game Setting: Offers extensive gaming-specific adjustments:
- Game Mode: Selects predefined gaming presets.
- Shadow Control: Adjusts the visibility of dark areas without affecting the rest of the image, helping to spot enemies in shadows.
- Low Input Lag: Minimizes input delay for a more responsive gaming experience.
- Game Color: Adjusts color saturation for a more vibrant or subdued look.
- Overdrive: Improves response time, with options like Off, Weak, Medium, Strong, and Boost.
- Adaptive-Sync: Enables or disables the Adaptive-Sync function.
- Frame Counter: Displays the V frequency on a selected corner of the screen.
- MBR (Motion Blur Reduction): Adjusts the level of motion blur reduction.
- Extra: Provides options for Input Select (Auto, HDMI, DP), Off Timer, Image Ratio (Wide, 4:3, 1:1, various specific resolutions), DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) support, and a Reset function to restore default settings.
- LED Indicator: A white LED indicates full power mode, while an orange LED signifies active-off mode.
Maintenance Features
The manual provides clear guidelines for maintaining the monitor and ensuring its longevity and safe operation:
- Cleaning: The cabinet should be cleaned regularly with a soft cloth and a mild detergent. Strong detergents are to be avoided as they can damage the cabinet. When cleaning the screen, care must be taken to prevent detergent from leaking into the product and to use a soft cloth to avoid scratching the surface. Crucially, the power cord must be disconnected before cleaning.
- Installation and Placement:
- The monitor should be placed on a stable surface (cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table) recommended by the manufacturer.
- Adequate ventilation space (at least 12 inches/30cm around the top and 4 inches/10cm around the sides and back) is required to prevent overheating.
- The front of the product should not be placed on the floor.
- When wall mounting, a manufacturer-approved kit should be used, and the instructions followed carefully. The monitor supports a 100mm x 100mm VESA mounting interface with M4 screws.
- Power Safety:
- The monitor must be operated from the specified power source indicated on its label.
- It is equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug for safety; if the outlet does not accommodate this, an electrician should install the correct outlet or an adapter should be used safely.
- The unit should be unplugged during lightning storms or prolonged periods of non-use to protect against power surges.
- Power strips and extension cords should not be overloaded to prevent fire or electric shock.
- Only UL listed computers with appropriate receptacles (100-240V AC, Min. 5A) should be used.
- The wall socket should be easily accessible.
- General Safety:
- Never push objects into the monitor's slots or spill liquids on it.
- Avoid severe vibration or high impact conditions during operation or transportation.
- If the product emits strange smells, sounds, or smoke, the power plug must be disconnected immediately, and a service center contacted.
- Ventilating openings should not be blocked by tables or curtains.
- To prevent panel peeling, the monitor should not be tilted downward by more than -5 degrees.
- Do not press the screen when adjusting the monitor's angle; grasp only the bezel.
- Troubleshooting: The manual includes a comprehensive troubleshooting section addressing common issues such as the power LED not being on, no images on the screen, fuzzy pictures, flickering, incorrect display size or position, color defects, and horizontal/vertical disturbances. It provides possible solutions ranging from checking cable connections and power supply to adjusting OSD settings and ensuring proper driver installation. For more complex issues or regulation and service information, users are directed to www.aoc.com.
In summary, the AOC 24G15N monitor is designed with user convenience and performance in mind, particularly for gaming, offering a robust set of adjustable features and clear guidelines for safe and effective use and maintenance.
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