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... turned off the power switch for a few hours. • Acer monitor is displayed for video and visual display of information obtained from electronic devices. Cleaning your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these guidelines when cleaning the monitor: • Always unplug the monitor before connecting any cable or unplugging the power cord. • If the system has multiple sources of the previous screen may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen...
... turned off the power switch for a few hours. • Acer monitor is displayed for video and visual display of information obtained from electronic devices. Cleaning your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these guidelines when cleaning the monitor: • Always unplug the monitor before connecting any cable or unplugging the power cord. • If the system has multiple sources of the previous screen may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen...
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... or other similar surface. Warnings • Do not use it clearly and comfortably and without distortion. • After setting the volume level, do not place the product on the marking label. These openings must not be blocked or covered. iv Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is provided. • Never push objects...
... or other similar surface. Warnings • Do not use it clearly and comfortably and without distortion. • After setting the volume level, do not place the product on the marking label. These openings must not be blocked or covered. iv Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is provided. • Never push objects...
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... all products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may interfere with the performance of the power strip's input rating. • This product's power cord is used , the load should not exceed 80% of this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that...
... all products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may interfere with the performance of the power strip's input rating. • This product's power cord is used , the load should not exceed 80% of this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that...
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... the features and benefits of our other controls may contain small parts. Switch off your device in minimizing the burden placed on the use of our products. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. IT Equipment Recycling Information Acer is strongly committed to environmental protection and views recycling, in the form of salvaging...
... the features and benefits of our other controls may contain small parts. Switch off your device in minimizing the burden placed on the use of our products. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. IT Equipment Recycling Information Acer is strongly committed to environmental protection and views recycling, in the form of salvaging...
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...for power management: • Activate display's Sleep mode within 5 minutes of user inactivity. • Wake the monitor when it is in a manner that this product must not be disposed of with high-precision manufacturing techniques. vii Disposal instructions This symbol on the product or on the recorded image ...human health and the environment. https://www.acer-group.com/sustainability/en/our-products-environment.html LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with your waste equipment by handing it is your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product...
...for power management: • Activate display's Sleep mode within 5 minutes of user inactivity. • Wake the monitor when it is in a manner that this product must not be disposed of with high-precision manufacturing techniques. vii Disposal instructions This symbol on the product or on the recorded image ...human health and the environment. https://www.acer-group.com/sustainability/en/our-products-environment.html LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with your waste equipment by handing it is your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING 1 ATTACHING/REMOVING THE BASE 2 SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT 4 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD 5 SAFETY PRECAUTION 6 CLEANING YOUR MONITOR 6 POWER SAVING 7 DDC 7 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 8 STANDARD TIMING TABLE 10 INSTALLATION 11 USER CONTROLS 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 24
TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING 1 ATTACHING/REMOVING THE BASE 2 SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT 4 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD 5 SAFETY PRECAUTION 6 CLEANING YOUR MONITOR 6 POWER SAVING 7 DDC 7 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 8 STANDARD TIMING TABLE 10 INSTALLATION 11 USER CONTROLS 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 24
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The actual product may be different. • LCD Monitor • Quick Start Guide • AC Power Cord (Optional) • Power adapter (Optional) XZ2 series-XZ342CU • D-Sub Cable (Optional) • HDMI Cable (Optional) • DP cable (Optional) • Audio Cable (Optional) • USB Cable (Optional) • USB Type C Cable (Optional) 1 UNPACKING Please check the following items are present when you unpack the box, and save the packing materials in case you will need to ship or transport the monitor in future. *Below items shown here is indicative only.
The actual product may be different. • LCD Monitor • Quick Start Guide • AC Power Cord (Optional) • Power adapter (Optional) XZ2 series-XZ342CU • D-Sub Cable (Optional) • HDMI Cable (Optional) • DP cable (Optional) • Audio Cable (Optional) • USB Cable (Optional) • USB Type C Cable (Optional) 1 UNPACKING Please check the following items are present when you unpack the box, and save the packing materials in case you will need to ship or transport the monitor in future. *Below items shown here is indicative only.
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... 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 H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A, 250 V. CONNECTING THE POWER CORD • Check first to make sure that allows operation in which the equipment will be installed. 5 No user-adjustment is the correct type required...
... 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 H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A, 250 V. CONNECTING THE POWER CORD • Check first to make sure that allows operation in which the equipment will be installed. 5 No user-adjustment is the correct type required...
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... display controller, as indicated by the control signal from Active OFF state back to Plug and Play with your system if your system also supports DDC protocol. State ON Power Saving Mode LED Light Blue Type 1: Amber Type 2: LED flashes The power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated. The monitor supports DDC2B standard. 7 DDC To make your installation easier, the monitor...
... display controller, as indicated by the control signal from Active OFF state back to Plug and Play with your system if your system also supports DDC protocol. State ON Power Saving Mode LED Light Blue Type 1: Amber Type 2: LED flashes The power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated. The monitor supports DDC2B standard. 7 DDC To make your installation easier, the monitor...
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... * only for certain models Threading 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. B12 B11 B10 B9 B8 B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 Signal Assignment GND SSTXp1 SSTXn1 VBUS CC1 Dp1 Dn1 SBU1 VBUS SSTXn2 SSTXp2 GND 9 Explanations Red Green Blue Monitor ground DDC return Red-ground Green-ground Blue-ground * only for certain models PIN No. 15-pin color display signal cable Threading 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
... * only for certain models Threading 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. B12 B11 B10 B9 B8 B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 Signal Assignment GND SSTXp1 SSTXn1 VBUS CC1 Dp1 Dn1 SBU1 VBUS SSTXn2 SSTXp2 GND 9 Explanations Red Green Blue Monitor ground DDC return Red-ground Green-ground Blue-ground * only for certain models PIN No. 15-pin color display signal cable Threading 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
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... are powered-OFF. Connect the HDMI cable to the computer. 3. Turn off USB charge function. (Optional) DP ~ HDMI (optional) VGA IN (optional) AUDIO IN (optional) AUDIO OUT(optional) Note: The location and (optional) USB (optional) names of the monitor. 6. Insert the monitor power cable into a near by electrical outlet. 7. b. INSTALLATION To install the monitor to your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 2-1 Connect Video Cable a. b. Connect the VGA cable to the computer. (Optional) 2-2 Connect HDMI Cable (Only HDMI-input model) (Optional) a. Make sure...
... are powered-OFF. Connect the HDMI cable to the computer. 3. Turn off USB charge function. (Optional) DP ~ HDMI (optional) VGA IN (optional) AUDIO IN (optional) AUDIO OUT(optional) Note: The location and (optional) USB (optional) names of the monitor. 6. Insert the monitor power cable into a near by electrical outlet. 7. b. INSTALLATION To install the monitor to your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 2-1 Connect Video Cable a. b. Connect the VGA cable to the computer. (Optional) 2-2 Connect HDMI Cable (Only HDMI-input model) (Optional) a. Make sure...
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.... USER CONTROLS Base Controls Note: The location and names of the function buttons and power button on the monitor may vary according to monitor model, and some models. Enter the main menu, Select/Adjust menu options. 12 Item Description 1 Power button/ indicator Turns the monitor on the device; Amber indicates standby/power saving mode. 2 Hotkey 1, 2 buttons Press to activate user defined hotkey function. 3 Input button Press to the main menu. 2 Enter the source mode. 3/4 HotKey 1, 2 buttons. Press to activate user...
.... USER CONTROLS Base Controls Note: The location and names of the function buttons and power button on the monitor may vary according to monitor model, and some models. Enter the main menu, Select/Adjust menu options. 12 Item Description 1 Power button/ indicator Turns the monitor on the device; Amber indicates standby/power saving mode. 2 Hotkey 1, 2 buttons Press to activate user defined hotkey function. 3 Input button Press to the main menu. 2 Enter the source mode. 3/4 HotKey 1, 2 buttons. Press to activate user...
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... the OSD section for adjusting the settings of Type 1 From any function page, press buttons 5 to open the OSD. Press the MENU key to the actual button type. For advanced settings, please refer to adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings. Using the Shortcut Menu Note: The following page: The button and the actual functions depend on -screen display) can not support. The button of your LCD Monitor. The OSD (on detail model...
... the OSD section for adjusting the settings of Type 1 From any function page, press buttons 5 to open the OSD. Press the MENU key to the actual button type. For advanced settings, please refer to adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings. Using the Shortcut Menu Note: The following page: The button and the actual functions depend on -screen display) can not support. The button of your LCD Monitor. The OSD (on detail model...
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... degree of the display- Standard Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Brightness Contrast Low Blue Light Black Boost ACM HDR Super Sharpness 80 50 Standard 5 1. Note: 1. The default is off . It can simulate high-resolution images by adjusting how much blue light is "Auto", certain parameters (ACM, Gamma, Contrast, Low Blue Light, Color Temperature, Black Boost, Grayscale Mode, 6-axis Hue, 6-axis Saturate, and VRB/TVR) are grayed out and disabled. 3. Adjusting the Picture Mode - If HDR is...
... degree of the display- Standard Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Brightness Contrast Low Blue Light Black Boost ACM HDR Super Sharpness 80 50 Standard 5 1. Note: 1. The default is off . It can simulate high-resolution images by adjusting how much blue light is "Auto", certain parameters (ACM, Gamma, Contrast, Low Blue Light, Color Temperature, Black Boost, Grayscale Mode, 6-axis Hue, 6-axis Saturate, and VRB/TVR) are grayed out and disabled. 3. Adjusting the Picture Mode - If HDR is...
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... mode. 4. Standard Modes Color Space Grayscale Mode 6-axis Hue 6-axis Saturate Standard 1. The default value is warm. You can choose Cool, Warm, Normal, Low Blue Light or User. 3. If Color Space is "HDR", then Modes is set to adjust the luminance tone. R Gain G Gain B Gain R Bias G Bias B Bias 2.2 Warm 50 50 50 50 50 50 Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Mode - Adjusting the Color Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Mode - Standard Gamma Color...
... mode. 4. Standard Modes Color Space Grayscale Mode 6-axis Hue 6-axis Saturate Standard 1. The default value is warm. You can choose Cool, Warm, Normal, Low Blue Light or User. 3. If Color Space is "HDR", then Modes is set to adjust the luminance tone. R Gain G Gain B Gain R Bias G Bias B Bias 2.2 Warm 50 50 50 50 50 50 Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Mode - Adjusting the Color Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Mode - Standard Gamma Color...
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... supported graphic cards only. the default is Off. • VRB does not support PIP/PBP Mode and HDR Mode. (Selective models) • When VRB is Extreme or Normal, Freesync/Freesync Premium/ Freesync Premium Pro/Adaptive-Sync is available for shooting games. Note: 1. Aim Point: Show an Aim point on the screen. 4. 2. FreeSync is not supported at resolutions below 800x600. 6. Refresh Rate Num: Display the panel's current refresh rate...
... supported graphic cards only. the default is Off. • VRB does not support PIP/PBP Mode and HDR Mode. (Selective models) • When VRB is Extreme or Normal, Freesync/Freesync Premium/ Freesync Premium Pro/Adaptive-Sync is available for shooting games. Note: 1. Aim Point: Show an Aim point on the screen. 4. 2. FreeSync is not supported at resolutions below 800x600. 6. Refresh Rate Num: Display the panel's current refresh rate...
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... Standard Language OSD Timeout Transparency OSD Lock English 10 1. Transparency: Select the transparency when using gaming mode. For Side 9 key, Must press Navi Key in the middle to prevent OSD button from being pressed accidentally. The transparency can be 0% (OFF), 20%, 40%, 60%, or 80%. 4. OSD Timeout: Adjust the delay before turning the off the OSD menu. 3. OSD Lock: OSD Lock function is used to unlock OSD. 2. Adjusting the OSD Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Mode - Language: Set the OSD menu language. 2.
... Standard Language OSD Timeout Transparency OSD Lock English 10 1. Transparency: Select the transparency when using gaming mode. For Side 9 key, Must press Navi Key in the middle to prevent OSD button from being pressed accidentally. The transparency can be 0% (OFF), 20%, 40%, 60%, or 80%. 4. OSD Timeout: Adjust the delay before turning the off the OSD menu. 3. OSD Lock: OSD Lock function is used to unlock OSD. 2. Adjusting the OSD Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Mode - Language: Set the OSD menu language. 2.
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...: You can select which screen aspect you are using . Wide Mode: You can select which allows monitor controls to be sent via software. 9. HDMI Black Level: You can also adjust the PIP Position, PBP Size, Sub Source, Source Swap, and Audio Source. 8. Standard Input Ambient Light Auto Source DP Format Hot Key Assignment Wide Mode PIP/PBP DDC/CI HDMI2 On DP1.4 Full On Picture Color Audio Mode - Auto Source: Automatically searches for Display Data Channel/Command Interface, which...
...: You can select which screen aspect you are using . Wide Mode: You can select which allows monitor controls to be sent via software. 9. HDMI Black Level: You can also adjust the PIP Position, PBP Size, Sub Source, Source Swap, and Audio Source. 8. Standard Input Ambient Light Auto Source DP Format Hot Key Assignment Wide Mode PIP/PBP DDC/CI HDMI2 On DP1.4 Full On Picture Color Audio Mode - Auto Source: Automatically searches for Display Data Channel/Command Interface, which...
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... problem. (HDMI/DP Mode) Problems No Picture Current Status LED ON LED OFF 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. • LED flashes • • Abnormal Sound (Only Audio-Input model) (Optional) No sound, or sound level is too low • Check that the video signal cable is properly connected to raise the volume level. 24 Check whether the computer system's power is connected...
... problem. (HDMI/DP Mode) Problems No Picture Current Status LED ON LED OFF 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. • LED flashes • • Abnormal Sound (Only Audio-Input model) (Optional) No sound, or sound level is too low • Check that the video signal cable is properly connected to raise the volume level. 24 Check whether the computer system's power is connected...
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... the monitor. • Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. • Check if the power of computer system is ON. • Check if the specification of missing fullscreen image, please select other resolution or other vertical refresh timing. Input model) (Optional) Current Status LED ON LED OFF LED flashes Unstable Picture 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...
... the monitor. • Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. • Check if the power of computer system is ON. • Check if the specification of missing fullscreen image, please select other resolution or other vertical refresh timing. Input model) (Optional) Current Status LED ON LED OFF LED flashes Unstable Picture 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...