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Blue Light

: Filters out blue light to protect your eyes (

Off

 / 

80%

 / 

70%

 / 

60%

 / 

50%

).

Note: 

The higher the value is, the more blue light passes through.

• 

ACM

: Enables/Disables the Adaptive Contrast Management function (

Off

 / 

On

).

• 

HDR

: Sets the High Dynamic Range function (

Off

 / 

Auto

).

Note: 

When HDR is set to 

Auto

:

1.  If the input source content is in SDR, the brightness of the monitor is 

configurable. If the input source content is in HDR, the brightness of 

the monitor will be fixed at 100 and grayed-out.

2. 

ACM

Gamma

Contrast

Blue Light

Color Temp.

Black Boost

Grayscale Mode

6-axis Hue

, and 

6-axis Saturate

 will be grayed-out 

and cannot be configured.

3. 

Gamma

 and 

Color Temp.

 on the 

Color

 sub-menu will be hidden.

• 

Super Sharpness

: Enables/Disables the Super Sharpness function (

Off

 / 

On

). 

This technology can simulate high-resolution images by enhancing the pixel 

density in videos and images.

• 

Max Brightness

: Default is 

Off

.

Note: 

Due to environmental considerations, the default brightness of 

the display will be low. It can be adjusted to your preference with the 

following steps:

Step 1: Go to OSD menu > 

Picture

 > 

Max Brightness

, and turn Off to On  

             to increase the brightness.

Step 2: When 

Max Brightness

 is turned on, adjust 

Brightness 

value

             between 0 and 100 to your preference.

Adjusting the Color settings

The setting options include:

Summary of Contents for ED323QU

Page 1: ...Acer LCD Monitor User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...ber purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means elect...

Page 3: ...g the image or turning off the power switch for a few hours Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Keep this document for future reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product Cleaning your monitor Please carefully follow these guidelines when cleaning the monitor Always unplug the monitor before cleaning Use a soft cloth...

Page 4: ...r ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided Never push ob...

Page 5: ...r electrician for details Warning The grounding pin is a safety feature Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock and or injury Note The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord se...

Page 6: ...erve restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots storage and distribution areas chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always marked They include below deck on boats chemical transfer or storage facilities vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas such as propane or butane and areas where the air conta...

Page 7: ...ues Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction This product has been shipped enabled for power management Activate display s Sleep mode within 5 minutes of user inactivity Wake the monitor when it is in Active Off mode move the mouse or press any keyboard key Tips and information fo...

Page 8: ... 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 The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain Eyes Rest your eyes frequently Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point Blink frequently ...

Page 9: ...ght light sources such as open windows for extended periods of time Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive Take short breaks regularly and often Perform some stretching exercises Breathe fresh air as often as possible Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body Acer monitor is purposed for video and visual display of ...

Page 10: ...ent vii Tips and information for comfortable use vii Finding your comfort zone viii Taking care of your vision viii Developing good work habits ix Declaration of Conformity x Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity xi Unpacking 1 Attaching Removing the base 2 FreeSync Premium HDMI DP only 2 Adjusting the viewing angle 3 Connecting the power cord 4 Power saving 4 Display Data Ch...

Page 11: ...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 Adapter DP cable Optional HDMI cable Optional AC Power cord ...

Page 12: ...vered by a protective sheet and then install the stand with 2 screws to secure the monitor 4 Reverse the steps when you want to remove the base FreeSync Premium HDMI DP only It allows a FreeSync Premium supported graphics source to dynamically adjust display refresh rate based on typical content frame rates for power efficient virtually stutter free and low latency display update STEP1 STEP2 STEP3...

Page 13: ...angle To optimize the viewing experience you can adjust the tilt or height of the monitor by holding the left and right sides of the monitor The tilt can be adjusted to a 15 degree angle upwards or a 5 degree angle downwards 15 6 5 5 ...

Page 14: ...nt will be installed Power saving The monitor will be switched to power saving mode by the control signal from the display controller as indicated by the red power LED Mode LED light On Blue Power saving Amber The power saving mode will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated The recovery time from power saving mode back to on is around 3 seconds Auto...

Page 15: ... 6 TMDS Data1 15 SCL 7 TMDS Data0 16 SDA 8 TMDS Data0 Shield 17 DDC CEC Ground 9 TMDS Data 0 18 5V Power 19 Hot Plug Detect only for certain models 20 Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN Meaning PIN Meaning 1 Lane 0 11 Ground 2 Ground 12 Lane 3 3 Lane 0 13 Config 1 4 Lane 1 14 Config 2 5 Ground 15 AUX_channel 6 Lane 1 16 Ground 7 Lane 2 17 AUX_channel 8 Ground 18 Hot Plug Detect 9 Lane 2 19 DP Powe...

Page 16: ...080 144 Hz 24 QHD 2560x1440 60 Hz 25 2560x1440 75 Hz 26 2560x1440 85 Hz 27 2560x1440 100 Hz 28 2560x1440 120 Hz 29 2560x1440 144 Hz 30 2560x1440 165 Hz Note DP1 DP2 2560x1440 165Hz support FreeSync Premium and HDR technology HDMI1 HDMI2 2560x1440 144Hz support FreeSync Premium and HDR technology ED323QU P can be overclocked to a higher refresh rate than advertised by the panel specification This f...

Page 17: ...to your computer according to your applications Note Both the HDMI cable and DP cable are optional 2 Connect the power adapter to the DC in port on the monitor 3 Connect the power cord to the power adapter 4 Fully insert the power cord plug into the power outlet socket Note If you want to move the monitor hold the left and right sides of the monitor Lifting up the monitor by holding its base may d...

Page 18: ...ng on off the monitor When the monitor is off press the joystick to turn on the monitor When the monitor is turned on press and hold the joystick for about 5 seconds to turn off the monitor Configuring the monitor Press the joystick to open the OSD menu Toggle the joystick up down left right to navigate the OSD menu Press the joystick to confirm selections Toggle the joystick left right to adjust ...

Page 19: ...ft right to navigate the OSD menu 3 Press the joystick to confirm selections 4 Toggle the joystick left right to adjust settings 5 Press the joystick to confirm changes OSD portal 1 Main OSD menu 2 Hot key 1 Modes Brightness Volume Gamma Contrast Blue Light Over Drive VRB 3 Hot key 2 Modes Brightness Volume Gamma Contrast Blue Light Over Drive VRB 4 Input source Hot key 1 default Standard mode Sel...

Page 20: ...D menu lists all setting options that allow users to make adjustments to the display To open the main OSD menu select Menu in the OSD portal Adjusting the Picture settings The setting options include Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the monitor 0 to 100 Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the monitor 0 to 100 Note Contrast sets the degree of difference between light and dark areas Black Boost Adj...

Page 21: ...le Mode 6 axis Hue and 6 axis Saturate will be grayed out and cannot be configured 3 Gamma and Color Temp on the Color sub menu will be hidden Super Sharpness Enables Disables the Super Sharpness function Off On This technology can simulate high resolution images by enhancing the pixel density in videos and images Max Brightness Default is Off Note Due to environmental considerations the default b...

Page 22: ...sRGB Rec 709 HDR EBU DCI SMPTE C Standard Note 1 When Color Space is set to HDR Modes will be automatically set to HDR 2 If Color Space is not set to HDR Modes will be automatically set to Standard Grayscale Mode Enables Disables the grayscale mode Off On 6 axis Hue Adjusts the hue of red green blue yellow magenta or cyan 6 axis Saturate Adjusts the saturation of red green blue yellow magenta or c...

Page 23: ...c Premium technology which is only supported by AMD s graphic cards On Refresh rate num Displays the monitor s refresh rate On Note When FreeSync Premium is set to On the monitor s refresh rate will be displayed on the screen VRB To choose whether to support dynamic picture more clean control Note 1 2 VRB set Normal or Extreme when to turn on FreeSync Premium 3 VRB set Normal or Extreme when to ad...

Page 24: ...he transparency of the OSD menu when using the Gaming mode Off 20 40 60 80 OSD Lock Disables Enables the joystick Off On Note To unlock the joystick toggle the joystick right and hold it for about three seconds 5 6 VRB Normal or Extreme because the IC control dynamic picture is cleaner so the overall Brightness will be dark Extreme will be darker than Normal Aim point Displays the aim point on the...

Page 25: ...ace It enables users to send commands to adjust the monitor s configurations HDMI Black Level Adjusts the black level range of an HDMI input source Normal Low Quick Start Mode Speeds up the monitor s boot up process Off On English Auto Source Enables Disables the monitor to automa cally search for available input sources Off On Wide Mode Adjusts the aspect ra o of the monitor Full Aspect 1 1 Hot Ke...

Page 26: ...ettings Resets the OSD menu to its default settings Exit Exits the OSD menu Save Settings to for User Mode only The Save Settings to option will appear when the monitor is set to the User mode It allows you to set up three different game modes for your preference ...

Page 27: ...lem LED status Remedy No picture visible Blue Using the OSD menu adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default setting Off Check the power switch Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor Amber Check if the video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor Check if the computer system is switched on and in power saving standby mode ...

Page 28: ...responsibility that the product described above is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonization legislations as below Directive and following harmonized standards and or other relevant standards have been applied EMC Directive 2014 30 EU EN55032 2015 AC 2016 Class B EN61000 3 2 2014 Class D EN 55035 2010 A1 2015 EN61000 3 3 2013 LVD Directive 2014 35 EU EN 62368 1 2014 A11 2017 RoHS Directi...

Page 29: ... cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration Product LCD Monitor Model Number ED323QU SKU Number ED323QU xxxxxxx x 0 9 a z A Z or Blank Name of Responsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party 333 West ...

Page 30: ...English R35877 Regulatory Compliance ...

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