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Summary of Contents for XB241YU

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

Page 2: ...spondence 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 the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Model number __________________________________ Serial num...

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: ...g 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 objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous volta...

Page 5: ...nding 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 set If you need to replace the power cord set make sure that the new power cord meets the following requirements detachable type UL listed CSA certified type SPT 2 rated 7 A 125 V m...

Page 6: ...mosphere 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 and its enhancements may contain small parts Keep them out of the reach of small childr...

Page 7: ...more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment WEEE regulations visit LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high precision manufacturing techniques 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 http www acer group com public Sustainability ...

Page 8: ...ynovitis 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 or pain related to computer use consult a physicia...

Page 9: ...d or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity Eliminate glare and reflections by placing your display 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 cardboar...

Page 10: ...EMOVING THE BASE 2 SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT 3 CONNECTING THE 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 21 ...

Page 11: ...ng 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 LCD Monitor Quick Start Guide AC Power Cord HDMI Cable Optional DP Cable Optional USB Cable Optional ...

Page 12: ...ce down on a stable surface use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen 1 Attach the stand arm and the base to the monitor as illustrated 2 Ensure that the base is screwed tight onto the monitor stand arm Note If installing with a wall mounting kit it is recommended to use M4 x 10 L mm screws to fix your monitor on the wall ...

Page 13: ...ght tilt of the monitor Tilt Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range Only at the highest point can 35 degrees of recline be offered for the angle of elevation Height Adjustment After pressing the top of the monitor then you can adjust the height of the monitor 35 5 2 150mm 1 ...

Page 14: ... it to the top position and then push it back to the utmost degree Rotate clockwise until the monitor stops at 90 Note In order to prevent damage to the monitor do not lift nor adjust the height of the monitor by the headset hook 150mm 1 2 3 35 90 90 5 ...

Page 15: ...pose the monitor to rain excessive moisture or dust Do not cover the ventilation slots or openings of the monitor Always put the monitor in a place where there is adequate ventilation Avoid placing the monitor against a bright background or where sun light or other light sources may reflect on the face of the monitor Place the monitor just below eye level Handle with care when transporting the mon...

Page 16: ...ery time from Active OFF state back to ON state is around 3 seconds DDC To make your installation easier the monitor is able to Plug and Play with your system if your system also supports DDC protocol The DDC Display Data Channel is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities for example supported resolutions and corresponding tim...

Page 17: ...ata2 12 TMDS Clock 4 TMDS Data1 13 CEC 5 TMDS Data1 Shield 14 Reserved N C on device 6 TMDS Data1 15 SCL 7 TMDS Data0 16 SDA 8 TMDS Data0 Shield 17 DDC CEC Ground 9 TMDS Data0 18 5V Power 19 Hot Plug Detect PIN Description PIN Description 1 Lane0 p 11 GND 2 GND 12 Lane3 n 3 Lane0 n 13 Config1 4 Lane1 p 14 Config2 5 GND 15 AUX_CH n 6 Lane1 n 16 GND 7 Lane2 p 17 AUX_CH p 8 GND 18 Hot Plug Detect 9 L...

Page 18: ...0 Hz 2 720 x 480 60 Hz 3 1280 x 720 60 Hz 4 720 x 576 50 Hz 5 1280 x 720 50 Hz 6 1920 x 1080 50 Hz 7 1920 x 1080 60 Hz 8 800 x 600 60 Hz 9 1024 x 768 60 Hz 10 2560 x 1440 24 Hz 11 2560 x 1440 60 Hz default HDMI DP 12 2560 x 1440 85 Hz 13 2560 x 1440 100 Hz 14 2560 x 1440 120 Hz 15 2560 x 1440 144 Hz ...

Page 19: ...OFF b Connect the DP cable to the computer 2 Connect the Audio Cable Optional 3 Insert the monitor power cable into the power port at the back of the monitor 4 Plug the power cords of your computer and your monitor into a nearby electrical outlet 5 Connect the USB Cable Optional Connect the USB 3 0 cable to port for fast charge Connect the USB 3 0 cable to port 6 Select Power off USB charge ON OFF...

Page 20: ...icates standby power saving mode OSD functions Press to view the OSD Press again to enter a selection in the OSD Input button Press to toggle input sources Volume button Press to activate the volume sliding scale Brightness Press the key to open the Brightness control and set it to your preferred level Mode Press to trigger Mode control ...

Page 21: ...age Turn Mode on or off Open the Mode control and turn Mode on or off using the adjustment arrows OFF ON and select which profile to use Please see the OSD section for more information Adjusting the Brightness setting Open the Brightness control and select the brightness setting using the arrows When you are done use to go back one level Note The following content is for general reference only Act...

Page 22: ...k one level Selecting the Input Open the input control and select HDMI or DisplayPort When you are done use to go back one level Note Adjustment of the volume control as well as the equalizer to other settings than the center position may increase the ear headphone output voltage and therefore the sound pressure level ...

Page 23: ...e picture element you wish to adjust 3 Use the keys to adjust the sliding scales 4 The Picture menu can be used to adjust the Acer eColor Blue Light Brightness Adaptive contrast Contrast and Dark Boost 5 Brightness Adjust the brightness from 0 to 100 6 Contrast adjust the contrast from 0 to 100 7 Blue Light filter out blue light by adjusting different Blue Light showing ratio 80 70 60 50 Note Adju...

Page 24: ...images and to better detail in photographs that are over or under exposed Adjusting the Color 1 Press the MENU key to open the OSD 2 Using the keys select Color from the OSD Then navigate to the picture element you wish to adjust 3 Use the keys to select setting 4 Gamma mode allows you to adjust the luminance tone The default value is 2 2 standard value for Windows 5 Color temperature Default is w...

Page 25: ...Using the keys select Audio from the OSD Then navigate to the picture element you wish to adjust 3 Use the keys to select setting 4 Volume Adjusts the volume 5 DTS selective models Turns DTS sound On or Off DTS sound is stratified and creates a remarkable sonic flow ...

Page 26: ...If nothing is displayed disconnect the DisplayPort cable and use the monitor s on screen display to select a default refresh rate IMPORTANT Overclocking may result in flicker or other adverse effects that may derive from the total configuration of the system connected to the display and possibly in addition the display s panel specifications It may be possible to resolve or reduce such effects by ...

Page 27: ...h to change 3 Use the keys to adjust any sliding scales 4 Language Set the OSD menu language 5 OSD Timeout Adjust the delay before turning the off the OSD menu 6 Transparency Select the transparency when using gaming mode The transparency can be 0 OFF 20 40 60 or 80 7 Refresh rate num Display the panel s current refresh rate on the screen ...

Page 28: ...2 7 Wide Mode You can select which screen aspect you are using The options are Aspect and 1 1 8 Deep Sleep Default is on When the function is on with no HDMI or DP input after 13 minutes the monitor will go to sleep mode When the function is off with no HDMI or DP input the monitor will not go to sleep mode 9 Quick Start Mode Enable monitor rapidly 10 Power LED You can set the power LED indicator ...

Page 29: ...roduct information 1 Press the MENU key to open the OSD 2 Using the keys select Information to view the basic information for your monitor and current input 3 Reset Resets all settings to the factory defaults ...

Page 30: ...hardware desktop gpus For the following resolution with Over Clock function DP only 2560 x 1440 150 Hz 2560 x 1440 155 Hz 2560 x 1440 160 Hz 2560 x 1440 165 Hz G SYNC requires an GPU powered by NVIDIA Maxwell architecture or higher GeForce GTX graphics card with a DisplayPort output For more information visit the nVidia Website http www geforce com hardware desktop gpus Note Flickering may be caus...

Page 31: ...heir default settings LED OFF Check the power switch Check if AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor LED displays amber color Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor Check if the power of computer system is ON Abnormal Sound Only Audio Input model Optional No sound or sound level is too low Check the audio cable with the host PC is connected Check if th...

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Page 33: ...ot 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 XB241YU SKU Number XB241YU xxxxxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Name of Responsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party 333 West San C...

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