Pixio PX257 Prime Manual

Before Using the Product

Installation Space

Ensure some space around the product for ventilation. An internal temperature rise may cause fire and damage the product Make sure to allow some space. Do not install near heater or any other high temperature product or humidifier.

• Do not place the monitor near heat sources, such as radiators, and do not expose the monitor to direct sunlight for an extended period of time
• Make sure to keep the original packaging material. If there are any needs to transport the monitor, the packaging material will be the best method for successful delivery.
• Make sure to use a soft, non-abrasive cloth when cleaning the monitor. Do not use corrosive or strong detergents to clean the monitor. They may result in permanent damage to the panel and will void the warranty.
• Always check to make sure the power cord is unplugged before cleaning the monitor.
• Be careful when handling liquids while cleaning as it may cause irreparable damage to the electrical components in the monitor.
• Make sure the monitor is not placed near any source of water, such as the bathroom, kitchen, or humid areas.
• Do not place the monitor on an unstable, or uneven surface. If dropped, the monitor may cause bodily injuries. When transporting the monitor, make sure it is secured in an upright position or preferably in its original packaging for best results. When mounting the monitor, make sure to follow the instructions of the respective mounting provider for best results.
• The openings in the monitor are for ventilation. For best results, make sure the ventilation holes are not covered up Avoid confined spaces like a bookcase for proper functionality.
• If the monitor will not be used for an extended period of time, make sure to unplug the power cord to prevent the risk of damage from lighting strikes or other abnormal voltage incidents.
• Do not overburden any socket to prevent risk of fire or shock.
• Do not stick any foreign objects into the monitor to prevent risk of fire or shock.
• Please do not try to take off the back panel to repair the monitor yourself. You may run the risk of shock and void the warranty as well. Contract Pixio directly for all RMA issues.
• Take note of elevation and temperature zone warnings on the adapters.
• The icon indicates that the adapteris suited for areas under 2000 meters.
• The icon indicates that the adapter is suited for non-tropical areas.

Cleaning the Product

Take the following steps when cleaning.

1. Power off the product and computer.
2. 
   Disconnect the power cord from the product. Hold the power cable by the plug and do not touch the cable with wet hands. Otherwise, an electric shock may result.
3. 
   Wipe the monitor with a clean, soft and dry cloth Do not apply a cleaning agent that contains alcohol, solvent, or surfactant to the monitor. Do not spray water or detergent directly on the product
4. Wet a soft and dry cloth in water and wring thoroughly to clean the exterior of the product.
5. Connect the power cord to the product when cleaning is finished.
6. Power on the product and computer.

Notice

Characteristics of Crystal Display Monitors
When the following potential issues occur, please be aware that the monitor is functioning in accordance of manufacturing tolerances and does not mean the monitor has a defect.

• When first turning on the monitor, the screen may flicker. Please turn the monitor off and turn it back on
• The brightness levels on different images may appear uneven.
• The effective pixel count should approximate 99.99%, but there may be a possible 0.01% or less failure rate due to dead or stuck pixels.
• If the monitor displays a single static image for a long period of time, there may be an image burn that can be seen while viewing a different image. The burned image will gradually disappear and turning off the monitor for an extended period of time will speed up the process.
• If you notice extended, constant flickering or if the screen constantly goes to black, please contact Pixio directly and we will assess and have the unit repaired if necessary. Please do not attempt to repair the unit yourself as it will result in voiding the warranty.

Preparation

Product Includes

Product Assembly

1. Open the package, take out the product with foam still attached, and gently place it on a desktop or table.
   
2. If you connect the stand stem to the base and hear a "click" sound, it means the installation is complete.
   
3. Insert the completed stand into the back of the monitor as shown in the illustration.
   
4. Stand assembly completed.
   

Product Disassembly

1. Place the monitor face down on a flat protected surface gently.
2. Gently press the push button near the stand, and slide out the completed stand from the back of the monitor.
   
3. Lift up the small bar underneath the stand stem slightly, and then pull out the stand stem from the stand base.
   

Dimension & Weight

Net Weight: 6.25kg (13.76lb)

Monitor Inputs

1. DC
2. HDMI HDMI 1.4, 144Hz, FreeSync Premium, HDR
3. HDMI HDMI 1.4, 144Hz, FreeSync Premium, HDR
4. DP DisplayPort 1.2, 144Hz, FreeSync Premium, HDR
5. Earphone

Always use the appropriate power cord.

Control Panel

1	E	Input selection Short Key
2		Preset selection Short Key
3		Crosshair(LoS) selection Short Key
4	M	Open the Main OSD Menu
5		Turn the monitor On or Off

Short Key Guide

1. Activate the Signal Input Selection menu. Use and to navigate and M to select the source.
2. Activate the Preset Feature. Further press to cycle through the preset.

Main OSD Navigation

How to Reconfigure

E	Exit the Main OSD Menu.
	Go Up on the Main OSD Menu / Decrease the value of a selected item.
	Go Down on the Main OSD Menu / Increase the value of a selected item.
M	Open OSD Menu / Enter to next level of the menu / Select highlighted item.

OSD Menu

Preset

• Preset : Select Preset from Standard, Game [ FPS1, FPS2, RTS, Night Vision, Gamer1, Gamer2, Gamer3 ], Movie

Manual Image Adjust

• Sharpness: Adjust Sharpness value from 0 to 100.
• Low Blue Light: Adjust Low Blue Light value from 0 to 100.
• Aspect Ratio: Select the Aspect Ratio from 4:3, 5:4, 16:9, and 16:10
  [Disabled when turn on the FreeSync or Changing the Preset]
• Advanced DCR: Adjust Advanced DCR value from 0 to 100.
• Overdrive: Select Overdrive from Off, Low, Middle, and High.
• AMD FreeSync Premium: Turn AMD FreeSync Premium On or Off.
• MPRT: Turn MPRT On or Off.

Color Adjust

• Contrast: Adjust the display Contrast value from 0 to 100.
• Brightness: Adjust the display brightness value from 0 to 100.
• Black Equalizer: Adjust the Black Equalizer value from 0 to 100.
• Color Temperature: Select Color Temperature from Cool, Normal, Warm,
• Color Range: Select Color Range from Auto, Full Range and Limited Range.
• HDR: Turn HDR On or Off.

Audio Adjust

• Volume: Adjust Volume value from 0 to 100.
• Mute: Turn On or Off the sound.

Input select

Switch the signal input to Auto Select, DP1(1.2), HDMI1(2.0), HDMI2 (2.0), or DP2(1.2)

Setup Menu

• Language Select: Change the OSD menu display language.
• Resolution Notice: Turn Resolution Notice On or Off.
• OSD Size: Turn OSD Size Native or Large.
• OSD Timeout: Adjust the OSD Timeout value from 15 to 60.
• OSD Background: Turn OSD Background On or Off.
• Auto Power Off: Turn Auto Power Off On or Off.
• Sleep: Select when to monitor to go to sleep from Off to 120 minutes.
• Reset: Select Reset to restore factory default setting.

Adaptive-Sync. (AMD FreeSync or Nvidia G-Sync.)

FreeSync technology is solution that eliminates screen tearing without all the usual lag and latency. This feature will eliminate screen tearing and lag during game play. Improve your gaming experience. The displayed FreeSync menu items on the monitor may vary, depending on the monitor model and compatibility with the AMD graphics card.

Nvidia G-Sync
If you are using Nvidia GTX 1Oseries or RTX20series graphic cards, you can use Adaptive-Sync (FreeSync) function. This requires Nvidia's latest GPU updates. Please download and latest update if you are intend to use Adaptive-Sync (FreeSync) over your Nvidia GTX graphics cards.

FYl, How to enable FreeSync on Nvidia GPU

1. Right-click on the Windows desktop and select Nvidia Control Panel
2. Expand the Display section of the eft-hand navigation pane and select Set up G-Sync
3. Check the "Enable G-Sync, G-Sync Compatible" box and select the Active Sync display you'd like to use if you have more than one monitor
4. Check the "Enable settings for the selected display model" box
5. Click "Apply" in the bottom-right

***If the above isn't available, or isn't working, you may need to go to Manage 3D Settings, click the Global tab, scroll down to Monitor Technology, select G-SYNC Compatible in the drop-down, and then click Apply

****Even though AMD Radeon GPUs and some FreeSync monitors support Adaptive Sync over HDMI, Nvidia says you'll need to connect your GeForce GPU to your FreeSync monitor using a DisplayPort cable to activate variable refresh rates.(G-Sync monitors only work over DisplayPort as well.) Update:

Support

If you have any questions or comments, please contact us below.

USA: cs@pixiogaming.com

For your warranty information, please

visit www.pixiogaming.com

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Safety Symbols

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN THE MONITOR.

OPENING MONITOR BACK COVER WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.

This symbol indicates that high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any internal part of this product.

This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and maintenance has been included with this product.

Documents / Resources

References

• Official Pixio Store - Best Performance Gaming Monitors

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