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  • Page 1 Acer LCD Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 2 Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________ Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies.
  • Page 3 In this case, the screen is recovered slowly by changing the image or turning off the power switch for a few hours. • Acer monitor is purposed for video and visual display of information obtained from electronic devices. Cleaning your monitor Please carefully follow these guidelines when cleaning the monitor: Always unplug the monitor before cleaning.
  • Page 4 Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. When you need to disconnect power from the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
  • Page 5 ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too •...
  • Page 6 We at Acer are very conscious of the environmental effects of our business and strive to identify and provide the best working procedures to reduce the environmental impact of our products.
  • Page 7 LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. This product has been shipped enabled for power management: Activate display’s Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity.
  • Page 8 viii Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain. Eyes Rest your eyes frequently.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING.................... 1 ATTACHING / REMOVING THE BASE............. 2 SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT ............3 CONNECTING THE ADAPTER AND THE AC POWER CORD ....5 SAFETY PRECAUTION................5 CLEANING YOUR MONITOR ..............5 POWER SAVING..................6 DDC......................6 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT............. 7 STANDARD TIMING TABLE ..............
  • Page 10: Unpacking

    UNPACKING Please check the following items are present when you unpack the box, and save the packing materials in case you will need to ship or transport the monitor in future. LCD Monitor* Quick Start Guide AC Adapter   ...
  • Page 11: Attaching / Removing The Base

    ATTACHING / REMOVING THE BASE Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging. Carefully place the monitor face-down on a stable surface -- use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen. Attach the monitor stand arm to Ensure that the base is screwed tight the base.
  • Page 12: Screen Position Adjustment

    SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In order to optimize the best viewing position, you can adjust the height/tilt of the monitor. • Tilt Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range. Only at the highest point can 20 degrees of recline be offered for the angle of elevation.
  • Page 13 • Monitor Pivot Before rotating the display, lift it to the top position and then push it back to the utmost degree. Rotate until the monitor stops at 90°. • Swivel With the built-in pedestal, you can swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
  • Page 14: Connecting The Adapter And The Ac Power Cord

    NEVER SPRAY OR POUR ANY LIQUID DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCREEN OR  CASE. PLEASE DO NOT USE ANY AMMONIA OR ALCOHOL-BASED CLEANERS ON  THE LCD DISPLAY SCREEN OR CASE. Acer will not be liable for damage resulting from use of any ammonia or  alcohol-based cleaners. EN-5...
  • Page 15: Power Saving

    POWER SAVING The monitor will be driven into “Power Saving” mode by the control signal from the display controller, as indicated by the amber-color power LED. State LED Light Blue Power Saving Mode Amber The power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated.
  • Page 16: Connector Pin Assignment

    CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 19-Pin Color Display Signal Cable* Meaning Meaning TMDS Data2+ TMDS Clock+ TMDS Data2 Shield TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Data2- TMDS Clock- TMDS Data1+ TMDS Data1 Shield Reserved (N.C. on device) TMDS Data1- TMDS Data0+ TMDS Data0 Shield DDC/CEC Ground TMDS Data0- +5V Power...
  • Page 17: Standard Timing Table

    STANDARD TIMING TABLE Mode Resolution Remark 640 x 480 60 Hz 640 x 480 72 Hz 640 x 480 75 Hz 640 x 480 66.66 Hz VESA 720 x 400 70 Hz SVGA 800 x 600 56 Hz SVGA 800 x 600 60 Hz SVGA 800 x 600...
  • Page 18: Installation

    Note: The DisplayPort of this monitor is purposely supporting the G-Sync compatible/Adaptive-Sync support technology. This technology allows Adaptive-Sync (DP) supported graphics source to dynamically adjust display refresh rate based on typical content frame rates in order to eliminate stuttering and enhance low-latency display. INSTALLATION To install the monitor to your host system, please follow the steps as given below:...
  • Page 19: User Controls

    USER CONTROLS Base Controls Item Description Turns the monitor on/off. Blue indicates power on. Power button/indicator Amber indicates standby/power saving mode. Hotkey 1, 2 buttons Press to activate user defined hotkey function. Input button Press to toggle input sources. Press to activate the OSD menu, then use it as a Navi/OK button directional key to highlight the desired function.
  • Page 20 Adjusting the OSD settings Note: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. The OSD (on-screen display) can be used for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. Press the MENU key to open the OSD. You can use the OSD to adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings.
  • Page 21 Turn VRB on or off (Selective models) Open the VRB control and select the VRB setting using the Navi/OK button. When you are done, press the Navi/OK button go back one level. Adjusting the Brightness Open the Brightness control and select the brightness setting using the Navi/ OK button.
  • Page 22 The Function page Open the Function page to select a menu function, and adjust the settings which you want using the Navi/OK button. When you are done, press the Navi/OK button or to go back one level. Adjusting the Picture Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD.
  • Page 23 ACM: Turn ACM on or off. The default is off. HDR: Turn HDR Off, Auto or HDR-400. The default is Off. Select Auto enables this function to automatically detect and process HDR signal. Note: If HDR is “Auto”, then Modes is set to “HDR” automatically. If HDR is “Auto”, certain parameters (ACM, Gamma, Contrast, Blue Light, Color Temperature, Black Boost, Grayscale Mode, 6- axis Hue, 6-axis Saturate, and VRB) are grayed out and disabled.
  • Page 24 Use the Navi/OK button to select the setting. Gamma mode allows you to adjust the luminance tone. The default value is 2.2 (standard value for Windows). Color temperature: Default is warm. You can choose Cool, Warm, Normal, Bluelight or User. Modes: Select your preferred mode.
  • Page 25 Adjusting the Gaming Press the MENU key to open the OSD. Using the Navi/OK button, select Gaming from the OSD. Then navigate to the setting you wish to adjust. Use the Navi/OK button to adjust any sliding scales. Over Drive: Select Off, Normal, or Extreme. Note: If Adaptive-Sync is “ON”, then the Over Drive selection is set to “Normal”...
  • Page 26 Ultra-Low Latency: Select On to speed up the processing time of the display switching process. Note: If Adaptive-Sync is “ON”, then the Ultra-Low Latency is automatically turned On and grayed out. Ultra-Low Latency is not supported at resolutions below 800 x 600.
  • Page 27 Adjusting the System Press the MENU key to open the OSD. Using the Navi/OK button, select System from the OSD. Then navigate to the setting you wish to adjust. Use the Navi/OK button to select the setting. Input: Select the source from an available input source. Ambient light: Adjust the lighting effects, color, and style.
  • Page 28 10. DDC/CI: Allows the monitor settings to be set through the software on the PC. Note: DDC/CI, short for Display Data Channel/Command Interface, which allows monitor controls to be sent via software. 11. HDMI Black Level: You can select the level of blackness under HDMI source.
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the trouble- shooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. (HDMI/DP Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy Using OSD, adjust brightness  LED ON and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings.
  • Page 30 XB273U XB273U Nov. 15, 2019 EN-21...
  • Page 31 Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., Suite 1500 San Jose, CA 95110 U. S. A. Tel : 254-298-4000 Fax : 254-298-4147 www.acer.com Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 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 interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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