GM27-CFX Cooler Master 27 Inch Gaming Monitor User Manual

Cooler Master GM27-CFX Cooler Master 27 Inch Gaming Monitor

Requirements and Safety Notice

FCC Safety Notice
This product has been tested and determined to be meeting the limits for a Class B digital device and in compliance with Part 15 of the FCC Regulations. These requirements are set to reasonably protect the home installation environment from hazardous interference. This product will generate, use and emit radio frequency energy. Failure to install and use it as instructed may cause hazardous interference to radio communication. However, we cannot guarantee zero interference for certain installation methods. If this product has caused hazardous inteference to radio or TV reception (turn on or turn off this product to for confirmation), the user may try to make adjustment with the following methods:

• Re-adjust the angle and position of the reception antenna.
• Increase the distance between the device and receiver.
• Do not use the power sockets of the device and receiver together.
• If assistance is needed, contact the distributor or a professional radio/TV technician. CE Compliance Statement

Cooler Master Technology Inc. hereby declares that the monitor conforms to the following key standards and other related provisions:
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and Directive
2009/125/EC establishing a framework for the setting of eco-design requirements for energy-related products. Note:
To prevent damage of the monitor, do not lift the monitor from the support base.
Note: Shielded cable
To comply with the EMC requirements, a shielded cable must be used for connection between this product and any other computer device.
Note:
The monitor is exclusively used in the video and image display of information acquired from electronic devices.
Note: Peripherals
Only a peripheral devic e (I/O device, terminal, printer, etc.) that has been certified and met the Class B limits can be sold together with this product. If this product is used together with any other uncertified peripheral device, it may cause interference to radio and TV reception.
Warning
Any change or modification not approved by the original manufacturer may lead to the user losing the right to operate this product. Such authorization is given by the Federal Communications Commission.
Requirements for Use
This product meets the limits under Part 15 of the FCC Regulations. When operating this product, please meet the following two requirements: (1) This product may not generate hazardous interference; and (2) This product must accept any interference signal received, including interference that is likely to lead to unexpected operation.

The GM27-CFX Cooler Master 27 Gaming Monitor complies with the following key standards and provisions:

• FCC Regulations – Part 15
• This product must not generate hazardous interference.
• This product must accept any interference signal received,including interference that may cause unexpected operation.

The local Manufacturer/Importer responsible for this product is:

• Product Name: LCD Monitor
• Model No: GM27-CFX
• Company Name: North America – CMI USA, Inc.
• Address: 1 N Indian Hill Blvd Suite 200, Claremont, CA 91711,USA
• Contact Person: Cooler Master Representative

Note: Canadian users
This Class B digital device complies with Canadian ICES-003 specifications. Remarque à I’intention des utilisateurs canadiens

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Home Users in EU

If this symbol appears on a product and its package, it indicates that the product cannot be disposed of together with other household waste. You have to deliver the waste equipment to a designated recycling center for recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. Proper sorting and recycling of resources during the disposal of waste equipment is helpful for protecting natural resources and ensuring that resource recycling can protect human health and environment. For detailed information about recycling centers where waste equipment is disposed of, contact the local municipal office, cleaning service or the store where the purchased product is found.

Important Safety Instructions

Please read the following instructions carefully.

1. To clean the LCD monitor screen:
   Turn off the LCD monitor and unplug the power cord. Spray a non-solvent cleaning solution onto a rag and clean the screen gently.

2. Do not place the LCD monitor near a window. Exposing the monitor to rain, moisture or sunlight can severely damage it.

3. Do not apply pressure to the LCD screen. Excessive pressure may cause permanent damage to the display.

4. Do not remove the cover or a empt to service this unit yourself. An authorized technician should perform servicing of any nature

5. Store the LCD monitor in a room with a temperature of -20° to 60° C (- 4° to 140° F). Storing the LCD monitor outside this range may result in permanent damage.

6. Immediately unplug your monitor and call an authorized technician if any of the following circumstances occur:

   • Monitor to PC signal cable is frayed or damaged.
   • Liquid spills onto the LCD monitor or the monitor is exposed to rain.
   • The LCD monitor or case is damaged.

Please read and follow the safety instructions provided in the user manual.

Package Contents

Installing the Monitor Arm/Base

Adjusting the Monitor

To achieve the best results, follow these steps:

1. Position yourself directly in front of the monitor.
2. Ensure that the monitor is mounted upright on the standbase.
3. Avoid touching the screen while adjusting the viewingangles.
4. Hold the stand to prevent it from falling over.

Wall Mount Installation Instructions

1. Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on wallmount installation.
2. Use VESA standard 100 x 100 mm.
3. Use M4 x 10 mm screws.

External Control Buttons

Menu/Navi/OK button

• Short press to turn on the monitor and Long press to turn off.
• When the OSD menu is activated,pull up/down/left/right the button to adjust the settings you need.When finished, you can pull the Button Back to return to the previous level or use the Button Exit to close the OSD menu.
• NOTE: Power light;
  • Blue = ON;
  • Orange = Power Saving.

The OSD Menu and OSD Quick-Menu Symbol explanations and their functional uses are stated below.
NOTE:The following content is for general reference only.Actual product specifications may vary.

Main Menu Input

The main menu input allows you to switch the input signal. The supported inputs are:

• HDMI 1
• HDMI 2
• Display Port

Enter the input menu to switch the input signal.

• HDMI (2.0): 240Hz (MAX) and Adaptive Sync supported under 1920X1080
• DP (1.2): 240Hz (MAX) and Adaptive Sync supported under 1920X1080

Note: The actual product specifications may vary. Please refer to the user manual for more information.

Audio Adjust

Enter the Audio Adjust menu to adjust functions including Mute and Volume functions etc.

• Volume: Adjust the volume value between 0 and 100.
• Mute: Enable or disable the mute function.
  • *Adjust volume value level properly to avoid damaging hearing.
• Picture Mode

Enter the Picture Mode menu to adjust different picture modes.

• Standard:
  • a. Black Stabilization: Aim to brighten dark areas without overexposing the brighter areas. The setting value is between 0 and 100.
  • b. Advanced DCR: Detect automatically the brightness of the input signal, and the backlight module to improve the performance of the picture. The setting value is between 0, 25, 50, 75 and 100.
  • c. Blue Light Filter: Reduce the emission of harmful low-blue lights on a display in order to protect your eye using low blue light technology. Adjust the Blue light filter setting value between 0 and 100.
  • d. Recall: Restore the Settings back to default values.
• Game: Provide the best option for gaming experience.
  • a. GAMER1/GAMER2: Provide customized gaming option including Black Stabilization, Advanced DCR, Blue light filter, Rename and Recall function.
  • b. FPS1: Provide the optimized setting for FPS(First Person Shooting) games to increase the visibility in dark scenes.
  • c. FPS2: Provide the optimized setting for FPS(First Person Shooting) games for normal scenes.
  • d. RTS: Provide the optimized setting for RTS(Real-Time Strategy) games.
  • e. MOBA: Provide the optimized setting for MOBA(Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) games.
• User: Provide customized option for user experience.
• Movie: Provide the optimized setting for movie watching experience.
• Web: Provide the optimized setting for website browsing experience.
• Text: Provide the optimized setting for reading(Native color space: sRGB).
• MAC: Provide the optimized setting for MAC use.
• Color Weakness: Provide customized setting including adjusting functions like Red Filter and Green Filter functions for people who suffer from color vision deficiency.

Color Adjust

• * 

Enter the Color Adjust menu to adjust the ideal color mode.

• Contrast: Adjust the Contrast level between 0 and 100.
• Brightness: Adjust the backlight brightness level between 0 and 100.
• 6-axis Color : Adjust Hue and Saturation functions.
  • a. Hue: Adjust the tone of one specific color.
  • b. Saturation: Adjust the intensity and colorfulness of one specific color.
• Color Temperature: Adjust between Bluish, Cool, Native, Warm and User Color settings which can adjust Red, Green and Blue value from 0 to 100.
• Color Domain: Adjust between Auto, RGB Mode and YUV Mode.
• Gamma: Adjust gamma curve between 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4 and 2.6.
• Color Space: Convert the color space between Auto, sRGB, Adobe RGB, DCI-P3 and BT.2020.
• Color Range: Adjust the HDMI color range between Auto, Full Range(RGB 0-255) and Limited Range(RGB 16-235).
• HDR: Adjust between Game, Movie and Standard. Users can adjust Red, Green, Blue, Lightness and Contrast value from 0 to 100 in Standard mode.

Manual Image Adjust

Enter the Manual Image Adjust menu to configure image setting.

• Sharpness: Adjust the sharpness between 0 and 100.
• Aspect Ratio: Fill Aspect Ratio and Full Screen mode can be selected.
• Overscan: Turn the Overscan function On or Off.

Setup Menu

• Language: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Finnish, Russian, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese are available options. Adaptive-Sync: Turn the Adaptive-Sync function On or Off.
  • *Enabling Adaptive-Sync may cause side effects like flicker due to the fluctuation of the output frequency from graphics cards.
• Over Drive: Off, Normal, Advanced, UltraFast, Dynamic modes are available options for speeding up the response time.
• Motion Clearness: MPRT setting with: High, Medium, Low, or Off as available options.
• Crosshair:
  • a. H./V. Position: Adjust H./V. Position from 0 to 100.
  • b. Pixel Color: Adjust R, G and B value from 0 to 100.
  • c. Style: 5 modes options are available.
• Frame Rate Notice: Show frame rate information live on the screen. Adjust functions including Upper Right, Upper Left, Bottom Right, Bottom Left and Off.
• Resolution Notice: Turn the Resolution Notice function On or Off.
• Information: View the basic information of the model including Resolution, HDR, Adaptive-Sync, H./V. Frequency and Pixel Clock setting.
• OSD Timeout: Adjust the OSD Timeout setting value between 5, 15, 30 and 60.
• OSD Background: Turn the OSD Background function On or Off.
• Power Indicator: Turn the Power Indicator function On or Off.
• Auto Power off: Turn the Auto Power Off function On or Off.
• Sleep: 30 Minutes, 45 Minutes, 60 Minutes, 120 Minutes and Off are available options. ECO Mode: Standard, Optimize and Conserve are available options of ECO Mode. DDC/CI: Turn the DDC/CI function On or Off.
• Memory Recall: Restore the Settings back to default values.

Specifications

LCD panel

| Size| 27”
---|---|---
Pixel pitch| 0.3114(H) x 0.3114(V)mm
Brightness| 400nits(Typ.)
Contrast| 3000:1(Typ.)
Viewing angle| 178°(Horizontal)178°(Vertical)
Response time| 0.5ms MPRT ( motion clearness on )
Display colors| 16.7 million colors
Max. display frequency (Resolution HV/Fv)| 19201080 @ 240 Hz(DP)

1920*1080 @ 240 Hz(HDMI)

Power consumption

| Power On| 18W (Typ.)**
Standby| ≤0.5W
Power off| ≤0.3W

Input/output connector

| DP 1.2×1 HDMI 2.0×2

Earphone jackx1

Input video signal

| DP signal (DP models only)； HDMI signal (HDMI models only)；
Speakers| 2Wx2
Audio effect| Audio output (only for audio output model)
Adapter| DC12V      4.0A

Environmental conditions

| Operating temperature:0ºC~40ºC; Storage temperature:-20ºC~60ºC; Operating humidity:10~85%RH

Machine size(L x Wx H)

| 610.5X273.7X(430-560)mm(with arm/base) 610.5X84.3X362.5mm(without arm/base)
Box dimension(L x Wx H)| 775X144X500mm

Weight (Net)

| 5.02 kg/Unit (with arm/base)

3.38 kg/Unit (without arm/base)

Machine specifications

| Tilt: -5° to 20°；

Swivel: Left or right rotation by 15°；

Height adjustable: Lift support base with 130mm travel ；

Removable monopod: Yes

compliance

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Defini on Mul media Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

**Measure a screen brightness of 200 nits without audio/USB/Card reader connection.

If you have any question regarding use of the monitor, please visit: https://www.coolermaster.com/warranty

Supported Timing

Mode

|

Resolution

| Horizontal Frequency (KHz)| Vertical Frequency (Hz)| Pixel Clock (MHz)|

Port

---|---|---|---|---|---
HDMI IN| DP IN

VGA

| 640×480@60Hz| 31.469| 59.94| 25.175| o| o
640×480@72Hz| 37.861| 72.809| 31.5| o| o
640×480@75Hz| 37.5| 75| 31.5| o| o
MAC| 640×480@66.66Hz| 35| 66.667| 30.24| o| o
VESA| 720×400@70Hz| 31.469| 70.087| 28.322| o| o

SVGA

| 800×600@56Hz| 35.156| 56.25| 36| o| o
800×600@60Hz| 37.879| 60.317| 40| o| o
800×600@72Hz| 48.077| 72.188| 50| o| o
800×600@75Hz| 46.875| 75| 49.5| o| o
MAC| 832×624@74.55Hz| 49.722| 74.55| 57.28| o| o

XGA

| 1024×768@60Hz| 48.363| 60.004| 65| o| o
1024×768@70Hz| 56.476| 70.069| 75| o| o
1024×768@75Hz| 60.023| 75.029| 78.75| o| o
MAC| 1152×870@75Hz| 68.681| 75.062| 100| o| o
VESA| 1152×864@75Hz| 67.5| 75| 108| o| o
1280×960@60Hz| 60| 60| 108| o| o
SXGA| 1280×1024@60Hz| 63.981| 60.02| 108| o| o
1280×1024@75Hz| 79.976| 75.025| 135| o| o
VESA| 1280×720@60Hz| 45| 60| 74.25| o| o
WXGA| 1280×800@60Hz| 49.702| 59.81| 83.5| o| o
WXGA+| 1440×900@60Hz| 55.935| 59.887| 106.5| o| o
WSXGA+| 1680×1050@60Hz| 65.29| 59.954| 146.25| o| o

UXGA

| 1920×1080@60Hz| 67.5| 60| 148.5| o| o
1920×1080@120Hz| 270| 119.982| 594| o| o
1920×1080@165Hz| 268| 164.835| 591.69| o| o
1920×1080@240Hz| 271| 239.76| 596.64| o| o

Product Outline Dimensions

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References

• Il motore di ricerca per risparmiare sui tuoi acquisti | Trovaprezzi.it
• Cooler Master GM27-CFX | Confronta prezzi | Trovaprezzi.it
• Monitor al miglior prezzo | Trovaprezzi.it

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