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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: Safety Instructions

    Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Special notes on LCD monitors The following are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. •...
  • Page 4: Accessibility

    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. Safe listening To protect your hearing, follow these instructions.
  • Page 5: Product Servicing

    • If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total 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.
  • Page 6: Additional Safety Information

    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

    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: •...
  • Page 8: Taking Care Of Your Vision

    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 •...
  • Page 9 (“x” = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z, or blank) We, Acer Incorporated, hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the product described above is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonization legislations as below Directive and following harmonized...
  • Page 10: Federal Communications Commission

    Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., San Jose Suite 1500 CA 95110, U. S. A. Tel : 254-298-4000 Fax : 254-298-4147 www.acer.com Federal Communications Commission Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following...
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Special notes on LCD monitors Cleaning your monitor Accessibility Safe listening Warnings Using electrical power Product servicing Potentially explosive environments Additional safety information IT Equipment Recycling Information Disposal instructions LCD pixel statement Tips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zone Taking care of your vision...
  • Page 12: Unpacking

    Please check that the following items are present when you unpack the box, and save the packing materials in case you need to ship or transport the monitor in the future. LCD monitor Quick start guide AC Power cord Predator XB323QU Quick Guide DP Cable HDMI cable USB cable...
  • Page 13: Attaching The Base

    • Attaching 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. • Height Adjustment After pressing the top of the monitor then you can adjust the height of the monitor. 130mm...
  • Page 14 • Tilt Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range. Only at the highest point can 25 degrees of recline be offered for the angle of elevation. -5° • Swivel With the built-in pedestal, you can swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
  • Page 15: Connecting The Adapter And Ac Power Cord

    Connecting the adapter and AC Power cord • Check first to make sure that the power cord you use is the correct type required for your area. • The monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in either 100/120 V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area.
  • Page 16: Display Data Channel (Ddc)

    Display Data Channel (DDC) To make installation easier, so long as your system supports the DDC protocol, the monitor is able to plug-and-play. The DDC is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities; for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing.
  • Page 17: 19-Pin Color Display Signal Cable

    19-pin color display signal cable PIN No. Description PIN No. Description TMDS Data2+ TMDS Data2 Shield TMDS Data2- TMDS Data1+ TMDS Data1 Shield TMDS Data1- TMDS Data0+ TMDS Data0 Shield TMDS Data0- TMDS Clock+ TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Clock- Reserved (N.C. on device) DDC/CEC Ground +5V Power Hot Plug Detect...
  • Page 18: Standard Timing Table

    144Hz 2560x1440 170Hz*(DP only) * XB323QU NV can be overclocked to a higher refresh rate than advertised by the panel specification.This function can be use the system control panel to set the maximum refresh rate. Important: This device is designed to support refresh rate overclocking. However, overclocking may result in system instability.
  • Page 19: Installation

    Installation 1. Turn off your computer and unplug your computer's power cord. 2. Connect the signal cable to the HDMI (optional) and /or DP (optional) input socket of the monitor, and the HDMI (optional) and /or DP (optional) output socket of the graphics card on the computer.
  • Page 20 User Controls External controls 1&2 Power button Turns the monitor on/off.Blue indicates power on. Amber indicates standby/ power saving mode. Function key Press to view Main page.Press again to enter next function in the Function Menu. When the Function Menu is active, press this key selected or move to the next function. Function key Press to view Main page.Press again to enter Input select function.
  • Page 21 Using the Shortcut Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. The OSD (On Screen Display) can be used to adjust 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 22 Selecting the input Open the Input control and select HDMI1(2.0), HDMI2(2.0), DP or Auto Source. When you are done, to press the Back Key to quit current page and store. Input Input HDMI 1 (2.0) Auto Source Main menu Press the MENU key to open the OSD. Mode - Standard Picture Brightness...
  • Page 23 Press the MENU key to open the OSD. Toggle to the up or down to select the functions from the Picture page. Then toggle to the right to navigate to the function you wish to adjust and press the enter it. Toggle to the left or right to adjust the sliding scales or to choose functions.
  • Page 24 can simulate high-resolution images by boosting the pixel density of the original source to make images sharper and clearer. 13. Max Brightness Default: OFF Off: Lower brightness On: Restore original brightness. When “Max Brightness” be changed, “Modes” will be reset to “Standard”. Color Mode - Standard Picture...
  • Page 25 • CIE 1931 positive and negative error of 0.05, ("HDR" according to current Panel to fine-tune). • Color Space = HDR, the Modes = HDR, Picture page HDR = Auto. • The signal content is SDR, the brightness can to adjustment, but content is HDR the brightness is fixed at 100 and gray out unavailable.
  • Page 26 Audio Mode - Stardard Picture Volume Color Mute Audio Gaming System Information Press the MENU key to open the OSD. Toggle to the up or down to select the functions from the Audio Page. Then toggle to the right to navigate to the function you wish to adjust and press the enter it. Toggle to the left or right to adjust the sliding scales or to choose functions.
  • Page 27 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: If AdaptiveSync set "On" you can see the V Frequency to changes in the OSD. VRB: To choose whether to support dynamic picture more clean control, default is Off. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: 1. HDR setting: "Auto" is not support VRB. 2.
  • Page 28 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: OSD Locked: • Set the OSD Lock to "On" by the OSD option and press "Enter" to execute the All Key lock function. • The "OSD Locked" message will be displayed in the middle of the screen. • LED lights will be changed from blue light to orange light.
  • Page 29 Auto Source: The default is “On”, which can support auto search for signal source in order. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: Surround application must set Auto Source is “Off”. Wide mode: You can select which screen aspect you are using. The options are Aspect, Full, 1:1 and 21:9.
  • Page 30 Reminder Message will be displayed, will be displayed, as shown in the figure above. 12. HDMI Black level: Select to set HDMI black level. 13. Quick start mode: Select Off or On. Turn on to speed up boot speed. 14. Power-off USB charge: Turn On or Off. On: DC off/Saving mode can to electrify for USB port.
  • Page 31 Check if the computer system is switched on and in power saving/standby mode. If OSD Lock is On, the LED status set Amber. Note: Acer monitor is purposed for video and visual display of information obtained from electronic devices. Regulatory Compliance 217186 I.T.E.
  • Page 32 Product Information for EU Energy...

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