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•  If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total 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 

used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip’s input rating.

•  This product’s power cord is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug only 

fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is properly grounded before 

inserting the power cord plug. Do not insert the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. 

Contact your 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 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 minimum, VDE 

approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length.

Product servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose 

you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service 

personnel.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel 

when:
•  the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed
•  liquid was spilled into the product
•  the product was exposed to rain or water
•  the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged
•  the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service
•  the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions

Summary of Contents for XB323QU

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

Page 2: ... 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 electronically mechanically by photocopy recording or otherwise witho...

Page 3: ...find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use The LCD screen has 99 99 or more effective pixels It may include blemishes of 0 01 or less such as a missing pixel or pixel lit all the time Due to the nature of the LCD screen an afterimage of the previous screen may remain after switching the image when the same image is displayed for hours In this case the sc...

Page 4: ...ng 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 volt...

Page 5: ...ctric 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 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...

Page 6: ...es 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 children IT Equipment Recycling Information Acer is strongly committed to environmental protection and views recycling in the form of salvaging and disposal of used equipment as one of the company s top priorities in minimizing the burden...

Page 7: ... the risk of physical injury Incorrect computer usage may 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 sympto...

Page 8: ...e display brightness and 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...

Page 9: ...he 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 Year to begin a...

Page 10: ... undesired operation The following local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration Product LCD Monitor Model Number XB323QU SKU Number XB323QU xxxxxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Name of Responsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party 333 West San Carlos St Suite 1500 San Jose CA 95110 U S A Contact Person Acer Representative Phone No 254 298 4000 Fax No 254 298 4147 Ac...

Page 11: ...7 Finding your comfort zone 7 Taking care of your vision 8 Developing good work habits 8 CE declaration of conformity 9 Radiation Exposure Statement 9 USA Canada 9 FCC ISED CE RED Caution 9 Radiation Exposure Statement 9 Déclaration d exposition aux radiations 9 Federal Communications Commission 12 Supplier s Declaration of Conformity 12 Unpacking 14 Attaching the Base 15 Connecting the adapter an...

Page 12: ...re 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 AC Power cord Quick Guide Predator XB323QU DP Cable Optional HDMI cable Optional USB cable Optional ...

Page 13: ...r and monitor base from its packaging Carefully place the monitor face down on a stable surface use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen Height Adjustment After pressing the top of the monitor then you can adjust the height of the monitor 2 1 130mm ...

Page 14: ...n below for an example of the tilt range Only at the highest point can 25 degrees of recline be offered for the angle of elevation 5 25 Swivel With the built in pedestal you can swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle 30 30 ...

Page 15: ...T 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 power LED ...

Page 16: ...y 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 18 Hot P...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...2560x1440 60Hz 13 QHD 2560x1440 144Hz 14 QHD 2560x1440 170Hz DP only XB323QU NV can be overclocked to a higher refresh rate than advertised by the panel specification This function can be use the system control panel to set the maximum refresh rate Important This device is designed to support refresh rate overclocking However overclocking may result in system instability If you experience instabil...

Page 19: ...n the computer 3 Connect the USB Cable Optional Connect the USB 3 0 cable to port for fast charge Connect the USB 3 0 USB B cable to port 4 Insert the monitor power cable into the power port at the back of the monitor 5 Plug the power cords of your computer and your monitor into a nearby electrical outlet USB DP HDMI 1 2 0 HDMI 2 2 0 DP HDMI 1 2 0 HDMI 2 2 0 DP Note Audio output is only for audio ...

Page 20: ...ction 5 Function key a Press to view Main page Press again to enter Volume adjustment function b When the Function Menu is active this button will enter a selection in the OSD 6 Function key a Press to view Main page Press again to enter brightness adjustment function b When the Function Menu is active Press to return previous Menu or exit current Menu 7 Function key a When the Main page is active...

Page 21: ...ge 1 Hot Key1 Modes Brightness Volume Gamma Contrast Low Blue Light Over Drive VRB 2 Hot Key2 Modes Brightness Contrast Volume Gamma Low Blue Light Over Drive VRB 3 Hot Key3 Input Switch Hot Key 4 Main Menu Hot key1 default Standard mode To choose game mode G1 G2 G3 which user defined profile to use or scenario mode User Standard ECO Graphics HDR Action Racing Sports User HDR Graphics ECO Standard...

Page 22: ...ess Contrast Low Blue Light ACM Off HDR Off Light Sensor Off Super Sharpness Picture 5 Black Boost Color OSD System Information Audio Gaming Mode Standard Picture Color OSD System Information Audio Gaming Off Max Brightness Picture Mode Standard 70 Standard Off 50 Brightness Contrast Low Blue Light ACM Off HDR Off Light Sensor Off Super Sharpness Picture 5 Black Boost Color OSD System Information ...

Page 23: ...ht panel It complies with TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Hardware Solution certification under factory reset default setting Low Blue Light Standard Brightness 80 Contrast 50 CCT 6500K 9 ACM Turn ACM on or off Note Set to On will be based on the current screen to dynamic contrast adjustment 10 HDR can control off HDR 400 and auto the default is off set to auto will automatically detect and deal with...

Page 24: ...OSD System Audio Gaming Mode Standard Information Information 1 Press the MENU key to open the OSD 2 Toggle to the up or down to select the functions from the Color Page Then toggle to the right to navigate to the function you wish to adjust and press the enter it 3 Toggle to the left or right to adjust the sliding scales or to choose functions 4 Gamma mode allows you to adjust the luminance tone ...

Page 25: ...r mode but except Color Space Standard Color Space sRGB Rec 709 HDR EBU DCI SMPTE C 6 Axis Hue Saturate is gray out and unavailable Color Space sRGB Rec 709 HDR EBU DCI SMPTE C Grayscale Mode is gray out and unavailable 8 ColorSense Automatically adjust color temperature smoothly Note ColorSense is On Factory Menu can check the CT Color Temp Value Mode HDR does not support the ColorSense Color Spa...

Page 26: ...g X Off Refresh Rate Num Picture Color OSD System Audio Information 1 Press the MENU key to open the OSD 2 Toggle to the up or down to select the functions from the Gaming Page Then toggle to the right to navigate to the function you wish to adjust and press the enter it 3 Toggle to the left or right to choose functions 4 Over Drive Select Off Normal or Extreme 5 AdaptiveSync To control support Ad...

Page 27: ...leaner so the overall Brightness will be dark Extreme will be darker than Normal 8 Aim point Show an Aim point on the screen for shooting games OSD 10 English OSD Timeout Language Off Transparency Off OSD Lock OSD X Picture Color System Audio Gaming Save Settings to Mode Stardard Information 1 Press the MENU key to open the OSD 2 Toggle to the up or down to select the functions from the OSD Page T...

Page 28: ...hts will be restored to blue light System HDMI1 2 0 Input On Wide Mode System Lighting Hot Key Assignment DDC CI Auto Source On Full Quick Start Mode System Quick Start Mode Off Power off USB Charge Quick Start Mode Off Off Rest Reminder Off ProxiSense Picture Color OSD Audio Gaming Picture Color OSD Audio Gaming Mode Stardard Mode Stardard Enter Move Enter Move Normal HDMI Black Level 1 Press the...

Page 29: ...or settings to be set through the software on the PC Note DDC CI short for Display Data Channel Command Interface which allows monitor controls to be sent via software 10 ProxiSense ProxiSense works on principle of transmission and reception of harmless infrared signals in order to detect user presence Note The ProxiSense is set to Range 1 to Range 3 tolerance is 20 cm and ACM is off Three status ...

Page 30: ...ser mode only Game Mode Racing Game Mode Action Game Mode Sports X Save setting to System Picture Color OSD Audio Gaming Mode User Information 1 Press the MENU key to open the OSD 2 Toggle to the up or down to select Save Setting to from the OSD Then toggle to the right to navigate to the element you wish to adjust and press the Enter Key to change it 3 Save Setting to Game mode There are three us...

Page 31: ... 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 If OSD Lock is On the LED status set Amber Note Acer monitor is purposed for video and visual display o...

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