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X38 User Guide English

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Picture

Mode - Stardard

315

Off

On

50

Peak white (nits)

Contrast

Dark Boost

SDR/HDR Variable Backlight

Mode1

Backlight Response

On

Auto Brightness

Picture

Enter

Move

Blue Light

Color

OSD

System

Audio

Gaming

Off

G-Sync® Processor

Max Brightness

Off

  

1.  Press the MENU key to open the OSD.
2.  Toggle the joystick to the up or down to select Picture from the OSD.Then toggle to the right to

 

navigate to the element you wish to 

adjust and press the joystick to enter it.

3.  Toggle to the left or right to adjust the sliding scales.
4. 

The Picture menu can be used to adjust the Peak white (nits), Contrast,Blue Light,  Dark Boost, SDR/HDR Variable Backlight, 

Backlight Response, Auto Brightness.

5.  Peak white (nits): Adjust the brightness fro

m 40to 157.

 

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Note: 

Adjusts the balance between light and dark shades.

6.  Contrast: Adjust the contrast from 0 to 100. 

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Note: Sets the degree of difference between light and dark areas.

7. 

Dark Boost: Dark Boost adjusts the lower half of the nominal EOTF gamma curve so that dark values appear brighter on screen.

8. 

Blue Light: Filters out blue light to protect your eyes by adjusting how much blue light is shown --- Off,

 80%

, 70%, 60%, or 50%.

 

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Note:  Higher values allow more blue light through. For the best protection select a lower value. 

When “Blue Light” is on, Brightness & Contrast will show each level of “Blue Light” value. 

50 % is compliance with TUV Low Blue Light Certification.

9. 

SDR/HDR Variable Backlight: Adjust Variable mode backlight ON/OFF.

10.  Backlight Response: This sets the basic response time to the variable backlight.
11. 

Auto Brightness: NVIDIA function.

 

Display maximum luminance control (automatic brightness control) 

Off: Use fixed value.

 

On: Use automatic value guided by light sensor. 

Default is: On

12.  Max Brightness 

Default: OFF  

Off: Lower brightness

 

On: Restore original brightness.  

When “Max Brightness” be changed, “Modes” will be reset to “Standard”.

Summary of Contents for X38

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

Page 2: ...vided 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 electronically mechanically by photocopy recording or otherwise without t...

Page 3: ...tch for a few hours Cleaning your monitor Please carefully follow 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 Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible When you need to disconnect powe...

Page 4: ...ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Also make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating Do not overload a power outlet strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices The overall system load must not exceed 80 of the branch circuit rating If power strips are...

Page 5: ...nts 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 contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders Additional safety information Your device a...

Page 6: ...y lead to carpal tunnel syndrome tendonitis tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders The following symptoms may appear in the hands wrists arms shoulders neck or back numbness or a burning or tingling sensation aching soreness or tenderness pain swelling or throbbing stiffness or tightness coldness or weakness If you have these symptoms or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and o...

Page 7: ...splay in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source minimizing room light by using drapes shades or blinds using a task light changing the display s viewing angle using a glare reduction filter using a display visor such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display s top front edge Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle Avoid looking at bright light source...

Page 8: ...sibility 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 LVD Directive 2014 35 EU EN 62368 1 2014 A11 2017 RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU EN 50581 2012 ErP Directive 2009 125 EC Regulation EU 2019 2021 EN50564 2011 EN62087 ...

Page 9: ...e may not 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 X38 SKU Number X38 xxxxxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Name of Responsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party 333 West San Ca...

Page 10: ...pixel statement v Tips and 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 Disassembly Velcro 2 Height Adjustment 2 Tilt 3 Swivel 3 Wall Mounting 4 Monitor introduction 5 Connecting the cables 5 Connecting the adapter and AC Power cord 7 Power saving 7 Display Data Channel DDC 8 Standard t...

Page 11: ...he 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 X38 S USB cable Optional HDMI cable Optional AC Power cord ...

Page 12: ... the monitor from falling when you change its angle You can adjust the monitor s angle from 35 to 5 and it allows 30 swivel adjustment from either left or right You can also adjust the monitor s height within 130 mm Disassembly Velcro 1 2 Note Velcro is used to prevent height adjustment burst and hurting people Height Adjustment 2 130mm 1 Note Please adjust the height of the monitor afer pressing ...

Page 13: ...X38 User Guide English 3 Tilt 35 5 Swivel 30 30 ...

Page 14: ...turer s instructions to assemble the wall mounting arm 3 Place the wall mounting arm onto the back of the monitor Line up the holes of the arm with the holes in the back of the monitor 4 Insert the 4 screws into the holes and tighten 5 Reconnect the cables Refer to the user s manual that came with the optional wall mounting arm for instructions on attaching it to the wall Note VESA mounting screw ...

Page 15: ...SD 5 Function key a Press to view Main page Press again to enter next function in the Function Menu b The single toggle button on the backside of the Display bezel operates like a joystick To move the cursor simply toggle the button in four directions Press the button to select desired option Red indicates operable Grey indicates inoperable Connecting the cables To install the monitor on your host...

Page 16: ...er Guide English 6 HDMI 1 DP IN HDMI 2 USB DP USB Reflex Latency analyzer Note Audio output is only for audio output model Please check user manual for more instruction Charging USB devices just in DC on mode ...

Page 17: ... type SVT wire and plug rated 10 A 125 V For units using 220 240 V AC Use a cord set consisting of H05VV F cord and plug rated 10 A 250 V The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in which the equipment will be installed Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving mode by the control signal from the display controller as indicated by the amber color po...

Page 18: ...matically informs the host system about its capabilities for example supported resolutions and corresponding timing The monitor supports the DDC2B standard 20 pin color display signal cable PIN No Description PIN No Description 1 ML_Lane 0 2 GND 3 ML_Lane 0 4 ML_Lane 1 5 GND 6 ML_Lane 1 7 ML_Lane 2 8 GND 9 ML_Lane 2 10 ML_Lane 3 11 GND 12 ML_Lane 3 13 KONFIG1 14 CONFIG2 15 AUX CH 16 GND 17 AUX CH ...

Page 19: ...ription 1 TMDS Data2 2 TMDS Data2 Shield 3 TMDS Data2 4 TMDS Data1 5 TMDS Data1 Shield 6 TMDS Data1 7 TMDS Data0 8 TMDS Data0 Shield 9 TMDS Data0 10 TMDS Clock 11 TMDS Clock Shield 12 TMDS Clock 13 CEC 14 Reserved N C on device 15 SCL 16 SDA 17 DDC CEC Ground 18 5V Power 19 Hot Plug Detect ...

Page 20: ...6 WXGA 1280x800 60Hz 7 WXGA 1680x1050 60Hz 8 UXGA 1920x1080 60Hz 9 UXGA 2560x1440 60Hz 10 UltraWide QHD 3840x1600 60Hz 11 UltraWide QHD 3840x1600 85Hz 12 UltraWide QHD 3840x1600 120 144Hz 13 UltraWide QHD 3840x1600 160 175Hz Note Item 1 2 3 10 is standard timing table Item 4 5 6 7 8 9 is PC graphic card generate timing Item 12 13 is DP timing only Item 13 is overclock timming ...

Page 21: ... User Standard ECO Graphics Movie Action Racing Sports User Graphics ECO Standard Modes OK Move Movie Hot key2 default Peak white nits Open the Peak white nits control and select your preferred Peak white nits setting When you are done press the joystick to quit current page and store Ref white nits 110 OK Adjust Selecting the input Open the Input control and select HDMI1 2 0 HDMI2 2 0 DP or Auto ...

Page 22: ...ntrast from 0 to 100 Note Sets the degree of difference between light and dark areas 7 Dark Boost Dark Boost adjusts the lower half of the nominal EOTF gamma curve so that dark values appear brighter on screen 8 Blue Light Filters out blue light to protect your eyes by adjusting how much blue light is shown Off 80 70 60 or 50 Note Higher values allow more blue light through For the best protection...

Page 23: ...ta read by ColorSense the Monitor color temperature will be changed between 5000 5500 6500 and 7000 Changed delay time 4s 7 SDR Colors sRGB Only enable on SDR mode Off Disable color space sRGB ON Enable color space sRGB Windows systems require sRGB On Mac systems require the Wide Gamut mode off 8 DP YCbCr sRGB NVIDIA function Gamma curve selection for YCbCr formats on DP input in SDR mode When ena...

Page 24: ... 4 G SYNC Esports To choose G SYNC Esports on off Note Esports ON Brightness maximum Dark Boost Level3 SDR HDR Variable Backlight ON in HDR OFF in SDR Auto Brightness OFF Relative Gamma 0 2 Esports OFF Brightness Restore previous setting Dark Boost Restore previous setting SDR HDR Variable Backlight Restore previous setting Auto Brightness Restore previous setting Relative Gamma Restore previous s...

Page 25: ...Aim point on the screen for shooting games OSD 120 English OSD Timeout Language Off Transparency Off OSD Lock Mode Standard Enter Move Picture Color OSD System Audio Gaming G Sync Processor 1 Press the MENU key to open the OSD 2 Toggle the joystick to the up or down to select OSD from the OSD Then toggle to the right to navigate to the element you wish to adjust and press the joystick to enter it ...

Page 26: ...ume Brightness Gamma Contrast Blue Light Over Drive VRB 7 Deep Sleep Default is on Note When Deep sleep is set to on and no signal the monitor will go to sleep mode after 10 minutes When Deep sleep is set to off and no signal the monitor will not go to sleep mode 8 Quick start mode Select Off or On Turn on to speed up boot speed 9 Power off USB charge Turn On or Off On DC off Saving mode can to el...

Page 27: ...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 Note Acer monitor is purposed for video and visual display of information...

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