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... and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of such revisions or changes. No part of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Original Issue: 07/2018 Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in the space provided below. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of this publication may be incorporated in this manual...
... and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of such revisions or changes. No part of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Original Issue: 07/2018 Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in the space provided below. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of this publication may be incorporated in this manual...
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... monitor before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth to the equipment operator as a missing pixel or pixel lit all warnings and instructions marked on the desktop pattern you plug the power cord into is recovered slowly by changing the image or turning off the power switch and then turn it could be sure to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may remain after your ears have adjusted...
... monitor before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth to the equipment operator as a missing pixel or pixel lit all warnings and instructions marked on the desktop pattern you plug the power cord into is recovered slowly by changing the image or turning off the power switch and then turn it could be sure to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may remain after your ears have adjusted...
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... slots as opening or removing covers may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in too many devices. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the power cord plug. Do not locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage internal devices. • The adapter is only used for this monitor, do...
... slots as opening or removing covers may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in too many devices. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the power cord plug. Do not locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage internal devices. • The adapter is only used for this monitor, do...
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.... Keep them out of the reach of our other controls may contain small parts. For more information and help when recycling, please go to this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is strongly committed to reduce the environmental impact of the global environment, please Potentially explosive environments Switch...
.... Keep them out of the reach of our other controls may contain small parts. For more information and help when recycling, please go to this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is strongly committed to reduce the environmental impact of the global environment, please Potentially explosive environments Switch...
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... 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. Incorrect computer usage may complain of physical injury. The following section provides tips for comfortable use Computer users may lead to achieve maximum comfort. Power management statement should be as black or red...
... 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. Incorrect computer usage may complain of physical injury. The following section provides tips for comfortable use Computer users may lead to achieve maximum comfort. Power management statement should be as black or red...
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... looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking at the middle of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to keep your eyes from the display's top...
... looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking at the middle of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to keep your eyes from the display's top...
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... information for comfortable use v Finding your comfort zone v Taking care of your vision v Developing good work habits vi Unpacking...1 Adjusting the monitor...2 Height Adjustment...2 Tilt...2 Swivel...3 Monitor shading hood installation 4 Monitor introduction...6 Connecting the cables 7 Connecting the adapter and AC Power cord 8 Power saving...8 Display Data Channel (DDC 9 Standard timing table 11 Using the Shortcut Menu 12 Main page...12 Hot key1 (default: Modes 12 Hot key2 (default: Brightness 12 Hot key3 (Selecting the input 13
... information for comfortable use v Finding your comfort zone v Taking care of your vision v Developing good work habits vi Unpacking...1 Adjusting the monitor...2 Height Adjustment...2 Tilt...2 Swivel...3 Monitor shading hood installation 4 Monitor introduction...6 Connecting the cables 7 Connecting the adapter and AC Power cord 8 Power saving...8 Display Data Channel (DDC 9 Standard timing table 11 Using the Shortcut Menu 12 Main page...12 Hot key1 (default: Modes 12 Hot key2 (default: Brightness 12 Hot key3 (Selecting the input 13
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Amber indicates standby/ power saving mode. 2 Function key a. When the Function Menu is active, press this button will quit the OSD. 5 Function key a. Press to view Main page.Press again to enter Input select function. /X b. When the Function Menu is active, press this button to the factory defaults. 3 Function key a. XB273K User Guide English 6 Monitor introduction User Controls 1 2 3 4 5 External controls 1 Power button Turns the monitor on/off.Blue indicates power on the backside of the Display bezel operates...
Amber indicates standby/ power saving mode. 2 Function key a. When the Function Menu is active, press this button will quit the OSD. 5 Function key a. Press to view Main page.Press again to enter Input select function. /X b. When the Function Menu is active, press this button to the factory defaults. 3 Function key a. XB273K User Guide English 6 Monitor introduction User Controls 1 2 3 4 5 External controls 1 Power button Turns the monitor on/off.Blue indicates power on the backside of the Display bezel operates...
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... the thumbscrews on mode. 7 XB273K User Guide English Connect the power adapter and power cord to the monitor, then to the DP (optional) and/or HDMI (optional) input socket of the monitor, and the DP (optional) and/or HDMI (optional) output socket of the monitor. 5. Connecting the cables To install the monitor on your computer's power cord. 2. Insert the monitor power cable into the power port at the back of the graphics card on the computer. Turn off your...
... the thumbscrews on mode. 7 XB273K User Guide English Connect the power adapter and power cord to the monitor, then to the DP (optional) and/or HDMI (optional) input socket of the monitor, and the DP (optional) and/or HDMI (optional) output socket of the monitor. 5. Connecting the cables To install the monitor on your computer's power cord. 2. Insert the monitor power cable into the power port at the back of the graphics card on the computer. Turn off your...
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No user-adjustment is around 3 seconds. Power saving The monitor will be driven into "Power Saving" mode by the amber-color power LED. XB273K User Guide English 8 The recovery time from the display controller, as indicated by the control signal from Active OFF state back to ON state is required. • Plug one end of the AC power cord to make sure that the power cord you use is the correct type required for the country in...
No user-adjustment is around 3 seconds. Power saving The monitor will be driven into "Power Saving" mode by the amber-color power LED. XB273K User Guide English 8 The recovery time from the display controller, as indicated by the control signal from Active OFF state back to ON state is required. • Plug one end of the AC power cord to make sure that the power cord you use is the correct type required for the country in...
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... PIN No. for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. The monitor supports the DDC2B standard. 20-pin color display signal cable PIN No. Description 2 GND 4 ML_Lane 1+ 6 ML_Lane 1- 8 GND 10 ML_Lane 3+ 12 ML_Lane 3- 14 CONFIG2 16 GND 18 Hot Plug 20 DP_PWR 9 XB273K User Guide English Display Data Channel (DDC) To make installation easier, so long as your system supports the DDC protocol, the monitor is a communication protocol through...
... PIN No. for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. The monitor supports the DDC2B standard. 20-pin color display signal cable PIN No. Description 2 GND 4 ML_Lane 1+ 6 ML_Lane 1- 8 GND 10 ML_Lane 3+ 12 ML_Lane 3- 14 CONFIG2 16 GND 18 Hot Plug 20 DP_PWR 9 XB273K User Guide English Display Data Channel (DDC) To make installation easier, so long as your system supports the DDC protocol, the monitor is a communication protocol through...
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Description 2 TMDS Data2 Shield 4 TMDS Data1+ 6 TMDS Data18 TMDS Data0 Shield 10 TMDS Clock+ 12 TMDS Clock14 Reserved (N.C. on device) 16 SDA 18 +5V Power XB273K User Guide English 10 19-pin color display signal cable PIN No. 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 Description TMDS Data2+ TMDS Data2TMDS Data1 Shield TMDS Data0+ TMDS Data0TMDS Clock Shield CEC SCL DDC/CEC Ground Hot Plug Detect PIN No.
Description 2 TMDS Data2 Shield 4 TMDS Data1+ 6 TMDS Data18 TMDS Data0 Shield 10 TMDS Clock+ 12 TMDS Clock14 Reserved (N.C. on device) 16 SDA 18 +5V Power XB273K User Guide English 10 19-pin color display signal cable PIN No. 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 Description TMDS Data2+ TMDS Data2TMDS Data1 Shield TMDS Data0+ TMDS Data0TMDS Clock Shield CEC SCL DDC/CEC Ground Hot Plug Detect PIN No.
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... Modes, Brightness, Volume, Gamma, Contrast, Blue Light, Over Drive 2. white (nits) 80 Adjust OK XB273K User Guide English 12 The OSD (On Screen Display) can use or scenario mode (User, Standard, ECO, Graphics, Movie) Modes Action Racing Sports User Standard Move ECO OK Graphics Movie Hot key2 (default: Brightness) Open the Brightness control and select your LCD monitor. When you are done, press the joystick to open the OSD. Using the Shortcut Menu Note: The following page: Main page Mode Standard 1 Brightness 240 2 Input HDMI 3 Menu...
... Modes, Brightness, Volume, Gamma, Contrast, Blue Light, Over Drive 2. white (nits) 80 Adjust OK XB273K User Guide English 12 The OSD (On Screen Display) can use or scenario mode (User, Standard, ECO, Graphics, Movie) Modes Action Racing Sports User Standard Move ECO OK Graphics Movie Hot key2 (default: Brightness) Open the Brightness control and select your LCD monitor. When you are done, press the joystick to open the OSD. Using the Shortcut Menu Note: The following page: Main page Mode Standard 1 Brightness 240 2 Input HDMI 3 Menu...
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... select Picture from 20 to enter it. Input Main Menu DP Move HDMI OK Press the MENU key to exit current page and store. Modes Hot Key : To change Modes Hot Key menu. Standard Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Peak white (nits) Contrast Blue Light Dark Boost Backlight Response SDR Variable Backlight Auto Brightness Auto Black Level 240 50 Off Off Gaming Off Off Off Move Enter • Brightness: Adjust the brightness from the OSD.Then...
... select Picture from 20 to enter it. Input Main Menu DP Move HDMI OK Press the MENU key to exit current page and store. Modes Hot Key : To change Modes Hot Key menu. Standard Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Peak white (nits) Contrast Blue Light Dark Boost Backlight Response SDR Variable Backlight Auto Brightness Auto Black Level 240 50 Off Off Gaming Off Off Off Move Enter • Brightness: Adjust the brightness from the OSD.Then...
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... SDR mode • Auto Brightness: nVIDIA function. Default is : On • Auto Black Level: nVIDIA function. When disabled, the DP input will use BT1886 gamma to display YCbCr inputs. Default is : TRUE • HDMI YCbCr sRGB: XB273K User Guide English 14 Stamdard Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Relative Gamma SDR Colors sRGB DP YCbCr sRGB HDMI YCbCr sRGB Colour Temp. On: Use automatic value guided by light sensor. Off: Disable color space sRGB ON: Enable color space sRGB Windows...
... SDR mode • Auto Brightness: nVIDIA function. Default is : On • Auto Black Level: nVIDIA function. When disabled, the DP input will use BT1886 gamma to display YCbCr inputs. Default is : TRUE • HDMI YCbCr sRGB: XB273K User Guide English 14 Stamdard Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Relative Gamma SDR Colors sRGB DP YCbCr sRGB HDMI YCbCr sRGB Colour Temp. On: Use automatic value guided by light sensor. Off: Disable color space sRGB ON: Enable color space sRGB Windows...
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... blue light emitted from the screen to display YCbCR inputs. When disabled (default), the HDMI input will use BT1886 gamma to make viewing more comfortable for YCbCr formats on HDMI input in SDR mode; nVIDIA function Gamma curve selection for your eyes. Warm: Increases the color temperature. The screen appears warmer with the movie. 15 XB273K User Guide English Normal: Loads the monitor's normal color settings. User: Allows you to display YCbCr inputs. ECO: For saving electricity with a blue...
... blue light emitted from the screen to display YCbCR inputs. When disabled (default), the HDMI input will use BT1886 gamma to make viewing more comfortable for YCbCr formats on HDMI input in SDR mode; nVIDIA function Gamma curve selection for your eyes. Warm: Increases the color temperature. The screen appears warmer with the movie. 15 XB273K User Guide English Normal: Loads the monitor's normal color settings. User: Allows you to display YCbCr inputs. ECO: For saving electricity with a blue...
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Audio Mode - XB273K User Guide English 16 Gaming Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Mode - OSD Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Mode - The transparency can select:144Hz Apply & Reboot: Reset Monitor after OC on/off the OSD menu. • Transparency: Select the transparency when using gaming mode. Standard Language OSD Timeout Transparency Refresh rate num OSD Lock English 120 Off Off Off Move Enter • Language: Set the OSD menu language. • OSD timeout: Adjust the delay before turning off . • Aim point: Show an Aim point on...
Audio Mode - XB273K User Guide English 16 Gaming Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Mode - OSD Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Mode - The transparency can select:144Hz Apply & Reboot: Reset Monitor after OC on/off the OSD menu. • Transparency: Select the transparency when using gaming mode. Standard Language OSD Timeout Transparency Refresh rate num OSD Lock English 120 Off Off Off Move Enter • Language: Set the OSD menu language. • OSD timeout: Adjust the delay before turning off . • Aim point: Show an Aim point on...
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..." in the middle of the screen. The options are using. When Deep sleep is set to off and no signal, the monitor will be displayed in the middle of more than 3 seconds to prompt "OSD Locked" message. • Refresh Rate Num: Display the panel's current refresh rate on and no signal, the monitor will go to speed up boot speed. 17 XB273K User Guide English Note: If FreeSync set to on the...
..." in the middle of the screen. The options are using. When Deep sleep is set to off and no signal, the monitor will be displayed in the middle of more than 3 seconds to prompt "OSD Locked" message. • Refresh Rate Num: Display the panel's current refresh rate on and no signal, the monitor will go to speed up boot speed. 17 XB273K User Guide English Note: If FreeSync set to on the...
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.... • OSD menu do "overclock" to 144Hz, then reboot the monitor. • First thing to ..." User Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Game Mode: Sports Move Enter • Press the MENU key to open the OSD. • Toggle the joystick to the up or down to select "Save Setting to check the resolution is 3480 x 2160 @ 144Hz , Output color format is Ycbcr4:2:2 , Output color path : 10 bit XB273K User Guide English 18...
.... • OSD menu do "overclock" to 144Hz, then reboot the monitor. • First thing to ..." User Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Game Mode: Sports Move Enter • Press the MENU key to open the OSD. • Toggle the joystick to the up or down to select "Save Setting to check the resolution is 3480 x 2160 @ 144Hz , Output color format is Ycbcr4:2:2 , Output color path : 10 bit XB273K User Guide English 18...
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... default setting. Check the power switch. Troubleshooting Before sending your LCD monitor for video and visual display of monitor. Check if the computer system is properly connected to the monitor. HDMI/DP Mode (Optional) Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Amber Remedy Using the OSD menu, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. Note: Acer monitor is properly connected at the back of information obtained from electronic devices. 19 XB273K User Guide English Check...
... default setting. Check the power switch. Troubleshooting Before sending your LCD monitor for video and visual display of monitor. Check if the computer system is properly connected to the monitor. HDMI/DP Mode (Optional) Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Amber Remedy Using the OSD menu, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. Note: Acer monitor is properly connected at the back of information obtained from electronic devices. 19 XB273K User Guide English Check...
