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... Safety instructions Read these guidelines when cleaning the monitor: • Always unplug the monitor before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides. Keep this case, the screen 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. • You may flicker during initial use . • The LCD screen has...
... Safety instructions Read these guidelines when cleaning the monitor: • Always unplug the monitor before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides. Keep this case, the screen 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. • You may flicker during initial use . • The LCD screen has...
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... instructions. • Gradually increase the volume until you can 't hear people speaking near water. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If you are provided for other similar surface. These openings must not be sure to unplug the power cord from the equipment, be blocked or covered. When you need to disconnect power...
... instructions. • Gradually increase the volume until you can 't hear people speaking near water. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If you are provided for other similar surface. These openings must not be sure to unplug the power cord from the equipment, be blocked or covered. When you need to disconnect power...
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... grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the power cord plug. Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to replace the power cord set . If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating. • This product's power cord is equipped with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that is damaged, cut or frayed •...
... grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the power cord plug. Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to replace the power cord set . If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating. • This product's power cord is equipped with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that is damaged, cut or frayed •...
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...our other controls may contain small parts. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of small children. They include below deck on the use of used equipment, as grain, dust or metal powders. We at service stations. ...work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other products. Switch off your vehicle engine. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/ For more information and help when recycling, please go to environmental protection and views...
...our other controls may contain small parts. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of small children. They include below deck on the use of used equipment, as grain, dust or metal powders. We at service stations. ...work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other products. Switch off your vehicle engine. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/ For more information and help when recycling, please go to environmental protection and views...
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... • stand up and walk around regularly to achieve maximum comfort. Users are also at risk of physical injury after prolonged use Computer users may lead to computer use . Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to remove the strain on the recorded image and does...
... • stand up and walk around regularly to achieve maximum comfort. Users are also at risk of physical injury after prolonged use Computer users may lead to computer use . Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to remove the strain on the recorded image and does...
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... sections provide suggestions on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep 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 reduce eyestrain. The following work habits to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking away from drying...
... sections provide suggestions on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep 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 reduce eyestrain. The following work habits to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking away from drying...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING 1 ATTACHING / REMOVING THE BASE 2 SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT 3 CONNECTING THE ADAPTER AND THE AC POWER CORD 5 SAFETY PRECAUTION 5 CLEANING YOUR MONITOR 5 POWER SAVING 6 DDC...6 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 7 STANDARD TIMING TABLE 8 INSTALLATION 9 USER CONTROLS 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 20
TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING 1 ATTACHING / REMOVING THE BASE 2 SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT 3 CONNECTING THE ADAPTER AND THE AC POWER CORD 5 SAFETY PRECAUTION 5 CLEANING YOUR MONITOR 5 POWER SAVING 6 DDC...6 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 7 STANDARD TIMING TABLE 8 INSTALLATION 9 USER CONTROLS 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 20
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SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In order to optimize the best viewing position, you can adjust the height/tilt of the monitor. • Tilt Please see the illustration below for the angle of elevation. -5 o o • Height Adjustment After pressing the top of the monitor then you can 20 degrees of recline be offered for an example of the monitor. 1 2 115mm EN-3 Only at the highest point can adjust the height of the tilt range.
SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In order to optimize the best viewing position, you can adjust the height/tilt of the monitor. • Tilt Please see the illustration below for the angle of elevation. -5 o o • Height Adjustment After pressing the top of the monitor then you can 20 degrees of recline be offered for an example of the monitor. 1 2 115mm EN-3 Only at the highest point can adjust the height of the tilt range.
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...; This monitor has a universal power supply that the power cord you use of any other end into an AC outlet. For unit using at 120 V AC: Use a UL Listed Cord Set, Type SVT wire and plug rated 10 A/125 V. For unit using at 220/240 V AC (outside of U.S.): Use a Cord Set consisting of the monitor. EN-5 CONNECTING THE ADAPTER AND THE AC POWER CORD Check first to make sure that...
...; This monitor has a universal power supply that the power cord you use of any other end into an AC outlet. For unit using at 120 V AC: Use a UL Listed Cord Set, Type SVT wire and plug rated 10 A/125 V. For unit using at 220/240 V AC (outside of U.S.): Use a Cord Set consisting of the monitor. EN-5 CONNECTING THE ADAPTER AND THE AC POWER CORD Check first to make sure that...
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...-6 The recovery time from the display controller, as indicated by the amber-color power LED. The monitor supports DDC2B standard. State LED Light ON Blue Power Saving Mode Amber The power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated. POWER SAVING The monitor will be driven into "Power Saving" mode by the control signal from Active OFF state back to Plug and Play with your system...
...-6 The recovery time from the display controller, as indicated by the amber-color power LED. The monitor supports DDC2B standard. State LED Light ON Blue Power Saving Mode Amber The power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated. POWER SAVING The monitor will be driven into "Power Saving" mode by the control signal from Active OFF state back to Plug and Play with your system...
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... Adaptive-Sync (DP) supported graphics source to dynamically adjust display refresh rate based on typical content frame rates in order to the computer. 1-2 Connect DP Cable (Only DP-input model) (Optional) a. Connect the HDMI cable to eliminate stuttering and enhance low-latency display. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. Connect one end of the volume control as well as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect HDMI Cable (Only HDMI-input model) a. This sequence is purposely supporting the G-Sync compatible/Adaptive-Sync support technology. Power-ON Monitor...
... Adaptive-Sync (DP) supported graphics source to dynamically adjust display refresh rate based on typical content frame rates in order to the computer. 1-2 Connect DP Cable (Only DP-input model) (Optional) a. Connect the HDMI cable to eliminate stuttering and enhance low-latency display. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. Connect one end of the volume control as well as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect HDMI Cable (Only HDMI-input model) a. This sequence is purposely supporting the G-Sync compatible/Adaptive-Sync support technology. Power-ON Monitor...
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Item 1 Power button/indicator 2 Hotkey 1, 2 buttons 3 Input button 4 Navi/OK button Description Turns the monitor on . Press to activate the OSD menu, then use it again to highlight the desired function. Press to toggle input sources. Press it as a directional key to enter a selection. Blue indicates power on /off. EN-10 USER CONTROLS Base Controls 1 2 3 4 1 No. Amber indicates standby/power saving mode. Press to activate user defined hotkey function.
Item 1 Power button/indicator 2 Hotkey 1, 2 buttons 3 Input button 4 Navi/OK button Description Turns the monitor on . Press to activate the OSD menu, then use it again to highlight the desired function. Press to toggle input sources. Press it as a directional key to enter a selection. Blue indicates power on /off. EN-10 USER CONTROLS Base Controls 1 2 3 4 1 No. Amber indicates standby/power saving mode. Press to activate user defined hotkey function.
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... default function for buttons 1 and 2 are VRB and Brightness. You can use the OSD to your LCD Monitor. Menu Turn Modes on -screen display) can use the Hot Key Assignment function to set these buttons to adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings. Actual product specifications may vary. For advanced settings, please refer to use (please see the OSD section for general reference only. Press the MENU key to open the Modes control and select which user...
... default function for buttons 1 and 2 are VRB and Brightness. You can use the OSD to your LCD Monitor. Menu Turn Modes on -screen display) can use the Hot Key Assignment function to set these buttons to adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings. Actual product specifications may vary. For advanced settings, please refer to use (please see the OSD section for general reference only. Press the MENU key to open the Modes control and select which user...
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Selecting the Input Open the Input control and select an available input source. When you are done, press the Navi/OK button to go back one level. When you are done, press the Navi/OK button to exit. EN-12 Turn VRB on or off (Selective models) Open the VRB control and select the VRB setting using the Navi/ OK button. When you are done, press the Navi/OK button go back one level. Adjusting the Brightness Open the Brightness control and select the brightness setting using the Navi/OK button.
Selecting the Input Open the Input control and select an available input source. When you are done, press the Navi/OK button to go back one level. When you are done, press the Navi/OK button to exit. EN-12 Turn VRB on or off (Selective models) Open the VRB control and select the VRB setting using the Navi/ OK button. When you are done, press the Navi/OK button go back one level. Adjusting the Brightness Open the Brightness control and select the brightness setting using the Navi/OK button.
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... display- The Function page Open the Function page to 100. Black Boost: This boosts the amplitude of the dark color levels of difference between light and dark shades. 5. blacks will be less black. Press the MENU key to adjust the sliding scales. 4. Use the Navi/OK button to bring up the OSD. 2. Contrast: adjust the contrast from the OSD. For the best protection, select a lower value. 7. Adjusting the Picture...
... display- The Function page Open the Function page to 100. Black Boost: This boosts the amplitude of the dark color levels of difference between light and dark shades. 5. blacks will be less black. Press the MENU key to adjust the sliding scales. 4. Use the Navi/OK button to bring up the OSD. 2. Contrast: adjust the contrast from the OSD. For the best protection, select a lower value. 7. Adjusting the Picture...
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... simulate high-resolution images by boosting the pixel density of the original source. Then navigate to the setting you wish to "HDR" automatically. 2. Note: 1. The default is "Auto", certain parameters (ACM, Gamma, Contrast, Blue Light, Color Temperature, Black Boost, Grayscale Mode, 6axis Hue, 6-axis Saturate, and VRB) are grayed out and disabled. 10. If HDR is "Auto", then Modes is off . Adjusting the Color 1. EN-14 ACM: Turn ACM...
... simulate high-resolution images by boosting the pixel density of the original source. Then navigate to the setting you wish to "HDR" automatically. 2. Note: 1. The default is "Auto", certain parameters (ACM, Gamma, Contrast, Blue Light, Color Temperature, Black Boost, Grayscale Mode, 6axis Hue, 6-axis Saturate, and VRB) are grayed out and disabled. 10. If HDR is "Auto", then Modes is off . Adjusting the Color 1. EN-14 ACM: Turn ACM...
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...: Adjust the red, green, blue, yellow, magenta and cyan saturation. Press the MENU key to adjust any sliding scales. 4. Use the Navi/OK button to open the OSD. 2. Use the Navi/OK button to adjust. 3. Color Space: You can choose Cool, Warm, Normal, Bluelight or User. 6. If Color Space is not "HDR", then Modes is set to "Standard". 8. Using the Navi/OK button, select Audio from the OSD. EN-15 Color temperature: Default is...
...: Adjust the red, green, blue, yellow, magenta and cyan saturation. Press the MENU key to adjust any sliding scales. 4. Use the Navi/OK button to open the OSD. 2. Use the Navi/OK button to adjust. 3. Color Space: You can choose Cool, Warm, Normal, Bluelight or User. 6. If Color Space is not "HDR", then Modes is set to "Standard". 8. Using the Navi/OK button, select Audio from the OSD. EN-15 Color temperature: Default is...
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.../PBP Mode and HDR Mode. (Selective models) • When VRB is Extreme or Normal, Adaptive-Sync is dependent on the screen. 7. For monitors supporting up to "Normal" automatically 2. Using the Navi/OK button, select Gaming from the OSD. Adaptive-Sync: To control supporting Adaptive-Sync or not; the default is set to 165 Hz, VRB is available when the refresh rate is On. 6. EN-16 Refresh Rate Num: Display the panel's current refresh rate on the monitor's maximum refresh rate...
.../PBP Mode and HDR Mode. (Selective models) • When VRB is Extreme or Normal, Adaptive-Sync is dependent on the screen. 7. For monitors supporting up to "Normal" automatically 2. Using the Navi/OK button, select Gaming from the OSD. Adaptive-Sync: To control supporting Adaptive-Sync or not; the default is set to 165 Hz, VRB is available when the refresh rate is On. 6. EN-16 Refresh Rate Num: Display the panel's current refresh rate on the monitor's maximum refresh rate...
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... using gaming mode. Language: Set the OSD menu language. 5. Note: 1. The transparency can be 0% (OFF), 20%, 40%, 60%, or 80%. 7. If Adaptive-Sync is "ON", then the Ultra-Low Latency is not supported at resolutions below 800 x 600. 9. Then navigate to the setting you wish to adjust any sliding scales. 4. Ultra-Low Latency is automatically turned On and grayed out. 2. Use the Navi/OK button to adjust...
... using gaming mode. Language: Set the OSD menu language. 5. Note: 1. The transparency can be 0% (OFF), 20%, 40%, 60%, or 80%. 7. If Adaptive-Sync is "ON", then the Ultra-Low Latency is not supported at resolutions below 800 x 600. 9. Then navigate to the setting you wish to adjust any sliding scales. 4. Ultra-Low Latency is automatically turned On and grayed out. 2. Use the Navi/OK button to adjust...
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... LCD monitor for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. (HDMI/DP Mode) Problems Current Status LED ON No Picture LED OFF LED displays amber color Abnormal Sound (Only Audio-Input model) (Optional) No sound, or sound level is too low Remedy Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. Check the power switch. Check if AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor. Check if video signal cable is properly connected...
... LCD monitor for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. (HDMI/DP Mode) Problems Current Status LED ON No Picture LED OFF LED displays amber color Abnormal Sound (Only Audio-Input model) (Optional) No sound, or sound level is too low Remedy Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. Check the power switch. Check if AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor. Check if video signal cable is properly connected...