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... your unit should include the serial number, model number and purchase information. No part of this publication without the prior written permission of such revisions or changes. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for a particular purpose. All correspondence concerning your computer. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the...
... your unit should include the serial number, model number and purchase information. No part of this publication without the prior written permission of such revisions or changes. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for a particular purpose. All correspondence concerning your computer. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the...
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... LCD monitors The following are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. English Information for your monitor Please carefully follow these instructions carefully. pattern you use . use . Keep this case, the screen is displayed for a few hours. remain after switching the image, when the same image is recovered slowly by changing the image or turning off the power switch and then turn it on again to make sure the flicker disappears. Cleaning...
... LCD monitors The following are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. English Information for your monitor Please carefully follow these instructions carefully. pattern you use . use . Keep this case, the screen is displayed for a few hours. remain after switching the image, when the same image is recovered slowly by changing the image or turning off the power switch and then turn it on again to make sure the flicker disappears. Cleaning...
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...power cord from overheating. Warnings could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to protect it from the electrical outlet. touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you plug the power cord into the product. If you need... shock. Never spill liquid of power available, consult your hearing, follow these instructions. Do not locate this product where iv English Accessibility Be sure that could be seriously damaged. The openings should never be blocked or covered. When you are not sure ...
...power cord from overheating. Warnings could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to protect it from the electrical outlet. touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you plug the power cord into the product. If you need... shock. Never spill liquid of power available, consult your hearing, follow these instructions. Do not locate this product where iv English Accessibility Be sure that could be seriously damaged. The openings should never be blocked or covered. When you are not sure ...
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... you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Observe restrictions on the use of the global environment, please recycle. We at service stations. For more information on the environment. IT Equipment Recycling Information Acer is strongly committed to normal condition.... and help when recycling, please go to reduce the environmental impact of our products. English Note: and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to environmental protection and views recycling, in the form of salvaging and disposal of used equipment,...
... you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Observe restrictions on the use of the global environment, please recycle. We at service stations. For more information on the environment. IT Equipment Recycling Information Acer is strongly committed to normal condition.... and help when recycling, please go to reduce the environmental impact of our products. English Note: and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to environmental protection and views recycling, in the form of salvaging and disposal of used equipment,...
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This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Users are work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, Incorrect computer usage may appear in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck ...comfortable use . English LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use Computer users may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. This product has been shipped enabled for power management...
This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Users are work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, Incorrect computer usage may appear in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck ...comfortable use . English LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use Computer users may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. This product has been shipped enabled for power management...
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..., glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your computer use more relaxing and productive: viii source using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of time. English Taking care of the display. Developing good work habits Develop the...
..., glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your computer use more relaxing and productive: viii source using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of time. English Taking care of the display. Developing good work habits Develop the...
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... Tel : 254-298-4000 Fax : 254-298-4147 www.acer.com Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of Responsible Party: Contact Person: Phone No.: Fax No.: LCD Monitor %+. %+. The following two conditions: (1) this device may cause... cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: Model Number: SKU Number: Name of Responsible Party: Address of the FCC Rules. xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St. English Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., San Jose ...
... Tel : 254-298-4000 Fax : 254-298-4147 www.acer.com Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of Responsible Party: Contact Person: Phone No.: Fax No.: LCD Monitor %+. %+. The following two conditions: (1) this device may cause... cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: Model Number: SKU Number: Name of Responsible Party: Address of the FCC Rules. xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St. English Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., San Jose ...
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...care of your vision viii Developing good work habits viii Declaration of Conformity ix Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity x Unpacking 1 Attaching the base (for selected models) 2 Screen position adjustment 3 Connecting the adapter and AC Power cord 3 Power saving 3 Display Data Channel (DDC) 4 Connector pin assignment 4 19-pin color display signal cable 4 20-pin color display signal cable 4 Standard timing table 6 Installation 7 Users controls 8 Panel controls 8 Using the Shortcut Menu 10 12 Troubleshooting HDMI/DP Mode (Optional)
...care of your vision viii Developing good work habits viii Declaration of Conformity ix Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity x Unpacking 1 Attaching the base (for selected models) 2 Screen position adjustment 3 Connecting the adapter and AC Power cord 3 Power saving 3 Display Data Channel (DDC) 4 Connector pin assignment 4 19-pin color display signal cable 4 20-pin color display signal cable 4 Standard timing table 6 Installation 7 Users controls 8 Panel controls 8 Using the Shortcut Menu 10 12 Troubleshooting HDMI/DP Mode (Optional)
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LCD monitor Quick start guide USB cable DP Cable Predator MNT XB281HK Quick Guide HDMI cable AC Power cord 1 English 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 USB cable DP Cable Predator MNT XB281HK Quick Guide HDMI cable AC Power cord 1 English 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.
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Height Adjustment After pressing the top of the monitor then you can adjust the height/tilt of the tilt range. Only at the highest point can 35 degrees of recline be offered for an example of the monitor. English SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can adjust the height of the monitor. 1 2 150mm Tilt Please see the illustration below for the angle of elevation. 5o o
Height Adjustment After pressing the top of the monitor then you can adjust the height/tilt of the tilt range. Only at the highest point can 35 degrees of recline be offered for an example of the monitor. English SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can adjust the height of the monitor. 1 2 150mm Tilt Please see the illustration below for the angle of elevation. 5o o
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... wire and plug rated 10 A/125 V. English Connecting the adapter and AC Power cord Check first to ON state is around 3 seconds. Use a UL-listed cord set consisting of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A/250 V. Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the amber-color power LED. The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for your area. The recovery time from the display controller, as indicated by the control signal from...
... wire and plug rated 10 A/125 V. English Connecting the adapter and AC Power cord Check first to ON state is around 3 seconds. Use a UL-listed cord set consisting of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A/250 V. Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the amber-color power LED. The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for your area. The recovery time from the display controller, as indicated by the control signal from...
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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 which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities; Description 1 ML_Lane 0- 5 GND 7 ML_Lane 2- 11 GND CONFIG1 15 17 AUX CH- The monitor supports the DDC2B standard. 20-pin color display signal cable PIN No. for example, supported resolutions and corresponding...
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 which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities; Description 1 ML_Lane 0- 5 GND 7 ML_Lane 2- 11 GND CONFIG1 15 17 AUX CH- The monitor supports the DDC2B standard. 20-pin color display signal cable PIN No. for example, supported resolutions and corresponding...
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... of the monitor. Connect the signal cable to port. 4. Then tighten the thumbscrews on the computer. Connect the USB Cable(Optional) Connect the USB 3.0 cable to a properly grounded AC outlet. Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to port for fast charge. Turn off your computer and unplug your computer's power cord. 2. USB3.0 port -supporting fast charge USB3.0 port USB HDMI HDMI USB 7 English Installation 1. Insert the monitor power cable into the power port at the back of the graphics card on the signal cable connector. 3.
... of the monitor. Connect the signal cable to port. 4. Then tighten the thumbscrews on the computer. Connect the USB Cable(Optional) Connect the USB 3.0 cable to a properly grounded AC outlet. Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to port for fast charge. Turn off your computer and unplug your computer's power cord. 2. USB3.0 port -supporting fast charge USB3.0 port USB HDMI HDMI USB 7 English Installation 1. Insert the monitor power cable into the power port at the back of the graphics card on the signal cable connector. 3.
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.... a. G-SYNC (DP only): G-SYNC requires an NVIDIA GeForce GTX650Ti BOOST GPU or higher. Press to view Main page.Press again to the previous function. b. When the Function Menu is active, press this button selected or move to either Normal or Extreme mode. English External controls 1&2 Power button 3 Function key / 4 Function key Input / 5 Function key / 6 Function key / 7 Function key / Turns the monitor on/off.Blue...
.... a. G-SYNC (DP only): G-SYNC requires an NVIDIA GeForce GTX650Ti BOOST GPU or higher. Press to view Main page.Press again to the previous function. b. When the Function Menu is active, press this button selected or move to either Normal or Extreme mode. English External controls 1&2 Power button 3 Function key / 4 Function key Input / 5 Function key / 6 Function key / 7 Function key / Turns the monitor on/off.Blue...
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... picture quality, OSD position and general settings. Actual product specifications may vary. When you are done, use the OSD to following content is for more information). Adjusting the OD setting Open the OD control and select your LCD monitor. The OSD (onscreen display) can use to open the OSD. Press the MENU key to go back one level. English Adjusting the OSD settings Note: The following page: Main page 1.Game mode 2.OD (overdrive) options 3.Volume 4.Input...
... picture quality, OSD position and general settings. Actual product specifications may vary. When you are done, use the OSD to following content is for more information). Adjusting the OD setting Open the OD control and select your LCD monitor. The OSD (onscreen display) can use to open the OSD. Press the MENU key to go back one level. English Adjusting the OSD settings Note: The following page: Main page 1.Game mode 2.OD (overdrive) options 3.Volume 4.Input...
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... MENU key to adjust. 3. You can be used to adjust the Acer eColor, Brightness, Contrast, Blue Light, Dark boost and Adaptive contrast. 10 Using the ▲/▼ keys,select Picture from this page. HDMI DP to go back The Function page Open the Function page to go back one level. English Adjusting the volume Open the Volume control and set the Volume using the arrows. When you wish to open the OSD. 2. The Picture menu can also view your monitor...
... MENU key to adjust. 3. You can be used to adjust the Acer eColor, Brightness, Contrast, Blue Light, Dark boost and Adaptive contrast. 10 Using the ▲/▼ keys,select Picture from this page. HDMI DP to go back The Function page Open the Function page to go back one level. English Adjusting the volume Open the Volume control and set the Volume using the arrows. When you wish to open the OSD. 2. The Picture menu can also view your monitor...
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... the dark color levels of the image. Saturation: Color brightness can be changed by adjusting how much blue light is warm. Color Color Gamma Colour Temp Saturation 6-axis color 2.2 Warm 100 1. Use the ◄/► keys to 100 Note: Adjusts the balance between light and dark areas. 7. For the best protection select a lower value. 8. Then navigate to the picture element you to open the OSD. 2. Color temperature: Default is shown...
... the dark color levels of the image. Saturation: Color brightness can be changed by adjusting how much blue light is warm. Color Color Gamma Colour Temp Saturation 6-axis color 2.2 Warm 100 1. Use the ◄/► keys to 100 Note: Adjusts the balance between light and dark areas. 7. For the best protection select a lower value. 8. Then navigate to the picture element you to open the OSD. 2. Color temperature: Default is shown...
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... 1, 2 or 3. 8. Setting Setting Input OD Wide Mode Deep Sleep Reset Power-off the OSD menu. 6. Use the ◄/► keys to select the screen menu language and other important settings, including input and OD level. 2. When you have decided what settings suit you, save them and system will be used to adjust any sliding scales. 4. Then navigate to open the OSD. 12 Language: Set the OSD menu language. 5. Press the MENU key to the setting you turn on the screen for...
... 1, 2 or 3. 8. Setting Setting Input OD Wide Mode Deep Sleep Reset Power-off the OSD menu. 6. Use the ◄/► keys to select the screen menu language and other important settings, including input and OD level. 2. When you have decided what settings suit you, save them and system will be used to adjust any sliding scales. 4. Then navigate to open the OSD. 12 Language: Set the OSD menu language. 5. Press the MENU key to the setting you turn on the screen for...
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... to sleep mode. 9. When is on , with no HDMI or DP input after 12 minutes, the monitor will not go to adjust. 4. Deep sleep: Default is on . Reset: Resets the custom color settings to open the OSD. 2. Press the MENU key to the factory defaults. 10. Input: Select the source from the OSD. Product information Information Resolution Max Refresh Rate Mode 1920x1080 60 Hz Normal 1. English 3. Using the ▲/▼ keys, select Setting from DP In, HDMI. 6. Wide mode: You...
... to sleep mode. 9. When is on , with no HDMI or DP input after 12 minutes, the monitor will not go to adjust. 4. Deep sleep: Default is on . Reset: Resets the custom color settings to open the OSD. 2. Press the MENU key to the factory defaults. 10. Input: Select the source from the OSD. Product information Information Resolution Max Refresh Rate Mode 1920x1080 60 Hz Normal 1. English 3. Using the ▲/▼ keys, select Setting from DP In, HDMI. 6. Wide mode: You...
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Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. Amber Check if the video signal cable is switched on and in power saving/standby mode. 9 English Troubleshooting Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to the monitor. Check the power switch. Check if the computer system is properly connected at the back of monitor. HDMI/DP Mode (Optional) Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings.
Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. Amber Check if the video signal cable is switched on and in power saving/standby mode. 9 English Troubleshooting Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to the monitor. Check the power switch. Check if the computer system is properly connected at the back of monitor. HDMI/DP Mode (Optional) Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings.