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... unit should include the serial number, model number and purchase information. Such changes will be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in the space provided below. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to their respective companies. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on...
... unit should include the serial number, model number and purchase information. Such changes will be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in the space provided below. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to their respective companies. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on...
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... you need to disconnect power from the electrical outlet. Turn off the power switch for a few hours. When you use. • The LCD screen has 99.99% or more effective pixels. Cleaning your monitor Please carefully follow these instructions carefully. In this document for future reference. Information for your safety and comrt Safety instructions Read these instructions. • Gradually increase the volume until you plug the power cord...
... you need to disconnect power from the electrical outlet. Turn off the power switch for a few hours. When you use. • The LCD screen has 99.99% or more effective pixels. Cleaning your monitor Please carefully follow these instructions carefully. In this document for future reference. Information for your safety and comrt Safety instructions Read these instructions. • Gradually increase the volume until you plug the power cord...
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... the plug into this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the power strip's input rating. • This product's power cord is not properly grounded may result in a grounded power outlet. Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from overheating. If you need to replace the power cord set . This product should not exceed 80% of the equipment plugged into the wall outlet...
... the plug into this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the power strip's input rating. • This product's power cord is not properly grounded may result in a grounded power outlet. Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from overheating. If you need to replace the power cord set . This product should not exceed 80% of the equipment plugged into the wall outlet...
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... from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is strongly committed to normal condition. Unplug this website: http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm Visit www.acer-group.com for service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are...
... from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is strongly committed to normal condition. Unplug this website: http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm Visit www.acer-group.com for service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are...
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... regularly to reduce Users are also at risk 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 sitting height to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other factors greatly increase the risk of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising...
... regularly to reduce Users are also at risk 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 sitting height to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other factors greatly increase the risk of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising...
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...; using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using a display visor, such as a piece of time. eyestrain. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to keep your computer use more...
...; using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using a display visor, such as a piece of time. eyestrain. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to keep your computer use more...
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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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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 DP Cable (Optional) USB cable (Optional) PREDATOR X27 Quick Guide HDMI cable (Optional) AC Power cord Shading Hood Packet 1 X27 User Guide 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 DP Cable (Optional) USB cable (Optional) PREDATOR X27 Quick Guide HDMI cable (Optional) AC Power cord Shading Hood Packet 1 X27 User Guide English
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... quit the OSD. 5 Function key a. b. Press to view Main page.Press again to the factory defaults. 3 Function key a. Amber indicates standby/ power saving mode. 2 Function key a. When the Function Menu is active, press this key to view the basic information for your monitor and current input or reset the custom color settings to enter hotkey2 function. / b. Monitor introduction User Controls 1 2 3 4 5 External controls 1 Power button Turns the monitor on/off.Blue indicates power on the...
... quit the OSD. 5 Function key a. b. Press to view Main page.Press again to the factory defaults. 3 Function key a. Amber indicates standby/ power saving mode. 2 Function key a. When the Function Menu is active, press this key to view the basic information for your monitor and current input or reset the custom color settings to enter hotkey2 function. / b. Monitor introduction User Controls 1 2 3 4 5 External controls 1 Power button Turns the monitor on/off.Blue indicates power on the...
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...: 1. Connect the USB 3.0 cable 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 graphics card on your computer's power cord. 2. Then tighten the thumbscrews on mode. 7 X27 User Guide English Connect the USB Cable(Optional) Connect the USB 3.0 cable to port for audio output model. Connecting the cables To install the monitor on the computer. Plug the power cords of the monitor. 5. USB DP Note: • Audio output...
...: 1. Connect the USB 3.0 cable 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 graphics card on your computer's power cord. 2. Then tighten the thumbscrews on mode. 7 X27 User Guide English Connect the USB Cable(Optional) Connect the USB 3.0 cable to port for audio output model. Connecting the cables To install the monitor on the computer. Plug the power cords of the monitor. 5. USB DP Note: • Audio output...
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...; The monitor has a universal power supply that the power cord you use is the correct type required for the country in either 100/120 V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. X27 User Guide English 8 Power saving The monitor will be driven into "Power Saving" mode by the amber-color power LED. No user-adjustment is required. • Plug one end of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A/250 V. The cord set consisting of the AC power cord to...
...; The monitor has a universal power supply that the power cord you use is the correct type required for the country in either 100/120 V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. X27 User Guide English 8 Power saving The monitor will be driven into "Power Saving" mode by the amber-color power LED. No user-adjustment is required. • Plug one end of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A/250 V. The cord set consisting of the AC power cord to...
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... Return 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 X27 User Guide English The DDC is able to plug-and-play. Display Data Channel (DDC) To make installation easier, so long as your system...
... Return 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 X27 User Guide English The DDC is able to plug-and-play. Display Data Channel (DDC) To make installation easier, so long as your system...
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on device) 16 SDA 18 +5V Power X27 User Guide English 10 Description 2 TMDS Data2 Shield 4 TMDS Data1+ 6 TMDS Data18 TMDS Data0 Shield 10 TMDS Clock+ 12 TMDS Clock14 Reserved (N.C. 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.
on device) 16 SDA 18 +5V Power X27 User Guide English 10 Description 2 TMDS Data2 Shield 4 TMDS Data1+ 6 TMDS Data18 TMDS Data0 Shield 10 TMDS Clock+ 12 TMDS Clock14 Reserved (N.C. 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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.... Main Menu Hot key1 (default: Modes) To choose scenario mode (AdobeRGB , Rec.709, HDR) which user-defined profile to use the OSD to adjust the settings of your preferred brightness setting. white (nits) 80 Adjust OK X27 User Guide English 12 You can be used to adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings. Hot Key2 Modes, Brightness, Contrast, Volume, Gamma, Blue Light, Over Drive,PIP/PBP 3. Hot Key1 Modes, Brightness, Volume, Gamma, Contrast, Blue Light, Over Drive,PIP/PBP 2. Hot Key3 Input Switch Hot Key...
.... Main Menu Hot key1 (default: Modes) To choose scenario mode (AdobeRGB , Rec.709, HDR) which user-defined profile to use the OSD to adjust the settings of your preferred brightness setting. white (nits) 80 Adjust OK X27 User Guide English 12 You can be used to adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings. Hot Key2 Modes, Brightness, Contrast, Volume, Gamma, Blue Light, Over Drive,PIP/PBP 3. Hot Key1 Modes, Brightness, Volume, Gamma, Contrast, Blue Light, Over Drive,PIP/PBP 2. Hot Key3 Input Switch Hot Key...
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... noticeable changes to the image. • Blue Light: Filters out blue light to enter it. Hot key3 (Selecting the input) Open the Input control and select HDMI1 (2.0), DHMI2 (2.0), DP IN, Mini DP and DP ALT or Auto Source. Information Hot Key :Show Monitor Information and Reset control function. Note: Sets the degree of "Blue Light" value. 13 X27 User Guide English Input DP Move HDMI OK Main Menu Press the MENU key to open the OSD. For the best...
... noticeable changes to the image. • Blue Light: Filters out blue light to enter it. Hot key3 (Selecting the input) Open the Input control and select HDMI1 (2.0), DHMI2 (2.0), DP IN, Mini DP and DP ALT or Auto Source. Information Hot Key :Show Monitor Information and Reset control function. Note: Sets the degree of "Blue Light" value. 13 X27 User Guide English Input DP Move HDMI OK Main Menu Press the MENU key to open the OSD. For the best...
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... the monitor's normal color settings. The screen appears warmer with the movie. This is 2.2 (standard value for windows). Movie: For better color matching representation with a red/ yellow tint. X27 User Guide English 14 Stamdard Gamma Colour Temp. Red Color Green Color Blue Color 2.2 Normal 50 50 50 Move Enter • Gamma: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. • Modes: Open Modes Hot Key Menu. Bluelight: Decreases the level of picture settings defined by providing minimum brightness...
... the monitor's normal color settings. The screen appears warmer with the movie. This is 2.2 (standard value for windows). Movie: For better color matching representation with a red/ yellow tint. X27 User Guide English 14 Stamdard Gamma Colour Temp. Red Color Green Color Blue Color 2.2 Normal 50 50 50 Move Enter • Gamma: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. • Modes: Open Modes Hot Key Menu. Bluelight: Decreases the level of picture settings defined by providing minimum brightness...
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...:144Hz Apply & Reboot • Refresh Rate Num: Display the panel's current refresh rate on the screen. Standard Language OSD Timeout Transparency Refresh rate num OSD Lock English 120 Off Off Off Move Enter • Language: Set the OSD menu language. 15 X27 User Guide English The default is "Off" Max Refresh: V frequency just can see the V Frequency to changes in the OSD. • Aim point: Show an Aim point on and off . Gaming Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Mode - Standard Over Drive Over...
...:144Hz Apply & Reboot • Refresh Rate Num: Display the panel's current refresh rate on the screen. Standard Language OSD Timeout Transparency Refresh rate num OSD Lock English 120 Off Off Off Move Enter • Language: Set the OSD menu language. 15 X27 User Guide English The default is "Off" Max Refresh: V frequency just can see the V Frequency to changes in the OSD. • Aim point: Show an Aim point on and off . Gaming Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Mode - Standard Over Drive Over...
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...; OSD Lock: To choose OSD lock On/Off. Standard Input Ambient Light Hot Key Assignment Wide Mode Deep Sleep Quick Start Mode HDMI Aspect Off Move Enter Quick Start Mode • Input: Select the source from blue light to orange light. ● Press any Key screen to blue light. • OSD timeout: Adjust the delay before turning off the OSD menu. • Transparency: Select the transparency when using . System Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Mode - The options are using gaming mode. X27 User Guide English 16 OSD Unlocked: ● In normal display condition...
...; OSD Lock: To choose OSD lock On/Off. Standard Input Ambient Light Hot Key Assignment Wide Mode Deep Sleep Quick Start Mode HDMI Aspect Off Move Enter Quick Start Mode • Input: Select the source from blue light to orange light. ● Press any Key screen to blue light. • OSD timeout: Adjust the delay before turning off the OSD menu. • Transparency: Select the transparency when using . System Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Mode - The options are using gaming mode. X27 User Guide English 16 OSD Unlocked: ● In normal display condition...
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User Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Game Mode: Sport Move Enter • Press the MENU key to open the OSD. • Toggle the joystick to the up or down to select "Save Setting to enable. 17 X27 User Guide English Recommended GTX1080. Minimum GTX1070. • OSD menu do "overclock" to 144Hz, then reboot the monitor. • First thing to check the resolution is 3480 x 2160 @ 144Hz , Output color format is Ycbcr4...
User Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Game Mode: Sport Move Enter • Press the MENU key to open the OSD. • Toggle the joystick to the up or down to select "Save Setting to enable. 17 X27 User Guide English Recommended GTX1080. Minimum GTX1070. • OSD menu do "overclock" to 144Hz, then reboot the monitor. • First thing to check the resolution is 3480 x 2160 @ 144Hz , Output color format is Ycbcr4...
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... problem. Note: Acer monitor is properly connected at the back of information obtained from electronic devices. Check if the computer system is properly connected to their default setting. X27 User Guide English 18 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 the monitor. Check if the AC power cord is switched on and in power saving/standby mode. Troubleshooting Before sending your LCD monitor for video and visual display...
... problem. Note: Acer monitor is properly connected at the back of information obtained from electronic devices. Check if the computer system is properly connected to their default setting. X27 User Guide English 18 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 the monitor. Check if the AC power cord is switched on and in power saving/standby mode. Troubleshooting Before sending your LCD monitor for video and visual display...