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| Product Type | LCD Monitor |
| Brand | Acer |
| Model | Predator XB253Q |
| Screen Size | 24.5 inches (diagonal) |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms (VRB) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Brightness | 400 cd/m² |
| Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 |
| Viewing Angles | 178° horizontal / 178° vertical |
| Connectivity | 2x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort, 1x USB (optional) |
| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm |
| Stand Adjustments | Tilt (-5° to 25°), Height (115 mm), Swivel (-20° to 20°), Pivot (90°) |
| Weight (with stand) | 5.5 kg (12.1 lbs) |
| Dimensions (with stand) | 557 x 420 x 234 mm (21.9 x 16.5 x 9.2 inches) |
| Power Consumption (typical) | 30 W |
| Power Saving Mode | < 0.5 W (amber LED) |
| Power Supply | 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (universal) |
| Special Features | G-Sync Compatible, Adaptive-Sync, VRB, HDR400, Blue Light Filter, Super Sharpness, Aim Point |
| Cleaning Instructions | Unplug and clean with soft cloth; no ammonia or alcohol cleaners |
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USER MANUAL Predator XB253Q ACER
Copyright © 2019. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.
Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Original Issue: 09/2019
Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Record the model number, serial number, 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.
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Special notes on LCD monitors
The following are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem.
- Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during initial use. Turn off the power switch and then turn it on again to make sure the flicker disappears.
- You may 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 a 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 screen is recovered slowly by changing the image or turning off the power switch for a few hours.
- Acer monitor is purposed for video and visual display of information obtained from electronic devices.
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 to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides.
Connecting/disconnecting the device
Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power from the LCD monitor:
- Make sure the monitor is attached to its base before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet.
• Make sure both the LCD monitor and the computer are turned off before connecting any cable or unplugging the power cord. - If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies.
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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 power from the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
Safe listening
To protect your hearing, follow these instructions.
- Gradually increase the volume until you can hear it clearly and comfortably and without distortion.
• After setting the volume level, do not increase it after your ears have adjusted. - Limit the amount of time listening to music at high volume.
- Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings.
• Turn the volume down if you can't hear people speaking near you.
Warnings
• Do not use this product near water.
- Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged.
- Slots and openings are provided for 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 objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product.
- To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface.
- Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage internal devices.
Using electrical power
- This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.
- Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate that is product where people will walk on the cord.
- 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, 4.5 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
Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.
Potentially explosive environments
Switch off your device in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Switch off the device near gas pumps at service stations. Observe 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 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 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 placed on the environment.
We at Acer are very conscious of the environmental effects of our business and strive to identify and provide the best working procedures to reduce the environmental impact of our products.
For more information and help when recycling, please go to this website: http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/
Visit www.acongroup for further information on the features and benefits of our other products.
Disposal instructions
Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding.
To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and
Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit
http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability
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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.
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This product has been shipped enabled for power management:
- Activate display's Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity.
Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity.
Tips and information for comfortable use
Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase 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 symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your company's health and safety department.
The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use.
Finding your comfort zone
Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the following tips:
• refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture
• avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward
- stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles
Taking care of your vision
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 to keep your eyes from drying out.
Display
- Keep your display clean.
- Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display.
- Adjust the 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
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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 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.
UNPACKING.... 1
ATTACHING / REMOVING 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 20
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.
- LCD Monitor
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Line drawing of a flat-screen monitor with three legs and a central stand (no text or symbols)• DP Cable (Optional)
- Quick Start Guide
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PREDICTOR Predator Suzuki Kui• HDMI Cable (Optional)
- AC Power Cord
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Line drawing of a coiled electrical plug with terminal connectors (no text or symbols)• USB Cable (Optional)
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Coiled cable with two connectors (no text or symbols visible)
Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging. Carefully place the monitor face-down on a stable surface -- use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen.
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Attach the monitor stand arm to the base.
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Ensure that the base is screwed tight onto the monitor stand arm.
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Technical diagram showing two mechanical assembly steps with labeled components and a circular component with red rotation arrows.
Note: If installing with a wall mounting kit, it is recommended to use VESA mounting kit (100mm x 100mm) with M4 x 10 (L) mm screws to fix your monitor on the wall.
SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT
In order to optimize the best viewing position, you can adjust the height/tilt of the monitor.
- Tilt
Please see the illustration 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.
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-5° 25°• Height Adjustment
After pressing the top of the monitor then you can adjust the height of the monitor.
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1 acer 2 115mm• Monitor Pivot
Before rotating the display, lift it to the top position and then push it back to the utmost degree. Rotate until the monitor stops at 90^ .
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1 115mm 2 25° 3 -90° 3 90°- Swivel
With the built-in pedestal, you can swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
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-20° 20°- Check first to make sure that the power cord you use is the correct type required for your area.
- This monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in either 100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. No user-adjustment is required.
- Plug one end of the AC power cord to an AC inlet, and plug the other end into an AC 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. The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in which the equipment will be installed.
SAFETY PRECAUTION
- Avoid placing the monitor, or any other heavy object, on the power cord to avoid damage to the cable.
- Do not expose 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 monitor.
- Refrain from giving shock or scratch to the screen, as screen is fragile.
- In order to prevent damage to the monitor, do not lift the monitor by its base.
CLEANING YOUR MONITOR
Please carefully follow the below guidelines when cleaning the monitor.
- Always unplug the monitor before cleaning.
- Use a soft cloth to gently wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides.
- NEVER SPRAY OR POUR ANY LIQUID DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCREEN OR CASE.
- PLEASE DO NOT USE ANY AMMONIA OR ALCOHOL-BASED CLEANERS ON THE LCD DISPLAY SCREEN OR CASE.
- Acer will not be liable for damage resulting from use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners.
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.
| State | LED |
| ON | Blue |
| Power Saving Mode | Amber |
Light
The power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated. The recovery 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 timing. The monitor supports DDC2B standard.
CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT
19-Pin Color Display Signal Cable*
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191715131197531 18161412108642| PIN Meaning PIN Meaning | ||
| 1. TMDS Data2+ 10. TMDS Clock+ | ||
| 2. TMDS Data2 Shield | 11. | TMDS Clock Shield |
| 3. TMDS Data2- 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 |
* only for certain models
20-Pin Color Display Signal Cable*
| 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. | Lane3(n) | 19. | DP Power_Return |
| 10. | Lane3(p) | 20. | DP Power |
* only for certain models
STANDARD TIMING TABLE
| Mode Resolution Remark | ||
| 1 VGA 640 x 480 60 Hz | ||
| 2 MAC 640 x 480 66.66 Hz | ||
| 3 VESA 720 x 400 70 Hz | ||
| 4 SVGA 800 x 600 56 Hz | ||
| 5 SVGA 800 x 600 60 Hz | ||
| 6 XGA 1024 x 768 60 Hz | ||
| 7 XGA 1024 x 768 70 Hz | ||
| 8 VESA 1152 x 864 75 Hz | ||
| 9 SXGA 1280 x 1024 60 Hz | ||
| 10 VESA 1280 x 720 60 Hz | ||
| 11 WXGA 1280 x 800 60 Hz | ||
| 12 WXGA+ 1440 x 900 60 Hz | ||
| 13 WSXGA+ | 1680 x 1050 | 60 Hz |
| 14 UXGA | 1920 x 1080 | 60 Hz |
| 15 UXGA | 1920 x 1080 | 85 Hz |
| 16 UXGA | 1920 x 1080 | 120 Hz |
| 17 UXGA | 1920 x 1080 | 144 Hz |
Note: The DisplayPort of this monitor is purposely supporting the G-Sync compatible/Adaptive-Sync support technology. This technology allows Adaptive-Sync (DP) supported graphics source to dynamically adjust display refresh rate based on typical content frame rates in order to eliminate stuttering and enhance low-latency display.
INSTALLATION
To install the monitor to your host system, please follow the steps as given below:
Steps
- 1-1 Connect HDMI Cable (Only HDMI-input model)
a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF.
b. Connect the HDMI cable to the computer.
1-2 Connect DP Cable (Only DP-input model) (Optional)
a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF.
b. Connect the DP cable to the computer.
- Insert the monitor power cable into the power port at the back of the monitor.
- Plug the power cords of your computer and your monitor into a nearby electrical outlet.
- Select Power-off USB charge ON/OFF to enable/disable Power-off USB charge function. (Optional)
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acer DP HDMI HDMI POWER ~ HDMI 2 DPHDMI 1 optional
Note: Adjustment of the volume control as well as the equalizer to other settings than the center position may increase the ear-/headphones output voltage and therefore the sound pressure level.
USER CONTROLS
Base Controls
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| 1 Power button/indicator | Turns the monitor on/off. Blue indicates power on. Amber indicates standby/power saving mode. | |
| 2 Hotkey 1, 2 buttons Press to activate user defined hotkey function. | ||
| 3 Input button Press to toggle input sources. | ||
| 4 Navi/OK button | Press to activate the OSD menu, then use it as a directional key to highlight the desired function. Press it again to enter a selection. | |
Note: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary.
The OSD (on-screen display) can be used for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. Press the MENU key to open the OSD. You can use the OSD to adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings. For advanced settings, please refer to following page:
Main Page
The default function for buttons 1 and 2 are VRB and Brightness. You can use the Hot Key Assignment function to set these buttons to your preferred functions.
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PREDATOR VRB VRB Off Brightness 65 Input HDMI2 [2.0] Menu- VRB
- Brightness
- Input
- Menu
Turn Modes on or off
From any function page, press 📄 to open the Modes control and select which user-defined profile to use (please see the OSD section for more information).
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Modes G¹ Action G² Racing G³ Sports User Standard ECO Graphics HDR Move OKEN-11
Turn VRB on or off (Selective models)
Open the VRB control and select the VRB setting using the Navi/OK button. When you are done, press the Navi/OK button go back one level.
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VRB Off Adjust OKAdjusting the Brightness
Open the Brightness control and select the brightness setting using the Navi/OK button. When you are done, press the Navi/OK button to exit.
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Brightness 65 Adjust OKSelecting the Input
Open the Input control and select an available input source. When you are done, press the Navi/OK button to go back one level.
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Input Input HDMI2 [2.0] Auto Source On Move Enter ExitThe Function page
Open the Function page to select a menu function, and adjust the settings which you want using the Navi/OK button. When you are done, press the Navi/OK button or 📄 go back one level.
Adjusting the Picture
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Game Mode - Standard Picture Brightness 65 Color Contrast 50 Audio Blue Light OFF Gaming Black Boost 5 OSO ACM OFF System HDR OFF Super Sharpness OFF Move Enter- Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD.
- Using the Navi/OK button, select Picture from the OSD. Then navigate to the setting you wish to adjust.
- Use the Navi/OK button to adjust the sliding scales.
- Brightness: Adjust the brightness from 0 to 100.
Note: Adjusts the balance between light and dark shades.
- Contrast: adjust the contrast from 0 to 100.
Note: Sets the degree of difference between light and dark areas.
- Blue Light: filter out blue light by adjusting different Blue Light showing ratio - 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%.
Note: Higher values allow more blue light through. For the best protection, select a lower value.
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Black Boost: This boosts the amplitude of the dark color levels of the display—blacks will be less black. The higher the level, the higher the boost.
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ACM: Turn ACM on or off. The default is off.
- HDR: Turn HDR Off, Auto or HDR-400. The default is Off. Select Auto enables this function to automatically detect and process HDR signal.
Note:
- If HDR is "Auto", then Modes is set to "HDR" automatically.
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If HDR is "Auto", certain parameters (ACM, Gamma, Contrast, Blue Light, Color Temperature, Black Boost, Grayscale Mode, 6-axis Hue, 6-axis Saturate, and VRB) are grayed out and disabled.
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Super Sharpness technology can simulate high-resolution images by boosting the pixel density of the original source. It can make images sharper and clear.
Adjusting the Color
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Game Mode - Standard Picture Gamma 2.2 Color Color Temp Warm Audio R Gain Gaming G Gain OSD B Gain System R Gain G Gain B Gain Move Enter
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Game Mode - Standard Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Modes Color Space Grayscale Mode 6-axis Hue 6-axis Saturate Standard Off i - X -- Press the MENU key to open the OSD.
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Using the Navi/OK button, select Color from the OSD. Then navigate to the setting you wish to adjust.
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Use the Navi/OK button to select the setting.
- Gamma mode allows you to adjust the luminance tone. The default value is 2.2 (standard value for Windows).
- Color temperature: Default is warm. You can choose Cool, Warm, Normal, Bluelight or User.
- Modes: Select your preferred mode.
- Color Space: You can choose Standard, SMPTE-C, DCI, EBU, HDR, Rec. 709 or sRGB.
Note:
- If Color Space is "HDR", then Modes is set to "HDR" automatically.
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If Color Space is not "HDR", then Modes is set to "Standard".
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Grayscale Mode: Turn grayscale mode On or Off.
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6-axis Hue: Adjust the red, green, blue, yellow, magenta and cyan hue.
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6-axis Saturate: Adjust the red, green, blue, yellow, magenta and cyan saturation.
Adjusting the Audio
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Game Mode - Standard Picture Volume 70 Color Mute Off Audio Gaming OSD System Move Enter- Press the MENU key to open the OSD.
- Using the Navi/OK button, select Audio from the OSD. Then navigate to the setting you wish to adjust.
- Use the Navi/OK button to adjust any sliding scales.
- Volume: Adjusts the volume.
- Mute: Select On or Off.
Adjusting the Gaming
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Game Mode - Standard Picture Over Drive Normal Color Adaptive-Sync On Audio Refresh Rate Num Off Gaming VRB Off OSD Ultra-Low Latency On System Aim Point Off Move Enter- Press the MENU key to open the OSD.
- Using the Navi/OK button, select Gaming from the OSD. Then navigate to the setting you wish to adjust.
- Use the Navi/OK button to adjust any sliding scales.
- Over Drive: Select Off, Normal, or Extreme.
Note:
- If Adaptive-Sync is "ON", then the Over Drive selection is set to "Normal" automatically
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If Adaptive-Sync is "OFF", then the user can set Over Drive to either one of the three settings including: (a) Extreme (b) Normal (c) Off
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Adaptive-Sync: To control supporting Adaptive-Sync or not; the default is On.
- Refresh Rate Num: Display the panel's current refresh rate on the screen.
- VRB: When VRB is Extreme or Normal, VRB provides a sharper and clearer dynamic picture; the default is Off.
- VRB does not support PIP/PBP Mode and HDR Mode. (Selective models)
- When VRB is Extreme or Normal, Adaptive-Sync is automatically turned off.
• VRB will affect the brightness of the following: Logo, Aim Point, Message and Input Icon. -
VRB feature is dependent on the monitor's maximum refresh rate. For monitors supporting up to 144 Hz, VRB is available when the refresh rate is set to 85 or 120 Hz.
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Ultra-Low Latency: Select On to speed up the processing time of the display switching process.
Note:
- If Adaptive-Sync is "ON", then the Ultra-Low Latency is automatically turned On and grayed out.
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Ultra-Low Latency is not supported at resolutions below 800 x 600.
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Aim Point: Show an Aim point on the screen for shooting games.
Adjusting the OSD
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Game Mode - Standard Picture Language English Color(OSD Timeout 10 Audio Transparency Off Gaming(OSD Lock Off OSD System Move Enter- Press the MENU key to open the OSD.
- Using the Navi/OK button, select OSD from the OSD. Then navigate to the setting you wish to adjust.
- Use the Navi/OK button to adjust any sliding scales.
- Language: Set the OSD menu language.
- OSD Timeout: Adjust the delay before turning the off the OSD menu.
- Transparency: Select the transparency when using gaming mode. The transparency can be 0% (OFF), 20%, 40%, 60%, or 80%.
- OSD Lock: OSD Lock function is used to prevent OSD button from being pressed accidentally. To remove the OSD Lock message, press and hold the Navi/OK button continuously for 3 seconds until the message disappears. If the OSD Lock message remains, please check whether the Navi/OK button is stuck.
Adjusting the System
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Game Mode - Standard Picture Input HDMI2 (2.0) Color Auto Source On Audio DP Format DP 1.4 Gaming Hot Key Assignment OSD Wide Mode Full System DDC/CI On HDMI Black Level Normal Quick Start Mode Off Move Enter
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Game Mode - Standard Picture Power-off USB charge Off Color Audio Gaming OSD System Move Enter- Press the MENU key to open the OSD.
- Using the Navi/OK button, select System from the OSD. Then navigate to the setting you wish to adjust.
- Use the Navi/OK button to select the setting.
- Input: Select the source from an available input source.
- Auto Source: Automatically searches for available input sources.
- DP Format: You can select which DP format you are using. The default is set at DP1.4.
- Hot Key Assignment: Select the function of Hot Key 1 or Hot Key 2.
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Wide Mode: You can select which screen aspect you are using. The options are Full, Aspect and 1:1.
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DDC/CI: Allows the monitor 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.
- HDMI Black Level: You can select the level of blackness under HDMI source. The options are Normal and Low.
- Quick Start Mode: Enable monitor rapidly.
- Power-off USB charge (Optional): Turn On or Off.
Product information
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Information Main Source HOMI2 [2.0] Resolution 1920x 1080 H/V Frequency H: 138KHz V: 120Hz Mode Normal Series Number MMTH50D000000023068501 Reset All Settings Exit Move OK- From any function page, press the key to open the OSD.
- Reset All Settings: Reset all settings to the factory defaults.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the trouble-shooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem.
(HDMI/DP Mode)
| Problems | Current Status | Remedy |
| No Picture | LED ON | Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their 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 the volume setup of the host PC is in minimum position and try to raise the volume level. |
Declaration of Conformity
We,
Acer Incorporated
8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan
And,
Acer Italy s.r.l.
We, Acer Incorporated, hereby declare under our sole 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
EN55032:2012/AC:2013 Class B
EN 55024:2010
EN55032:2015/AC:2016 Class B
EN61000-3-3:2013
EN61000-3-2:2014 Class D
LVD Directive: 2014/35/EU
EN 60950-1:2006/A11:2009/A1:2010/A12:2011/A2:2013
RoHS Directive: 2011/65/EU
EN 50581:2012
☒ ErP Directive: 2009/125/EC
☒ Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008; EN 50564:2011
Year to begin affixing CE marking: 2019.
RU Jan / Sr. Manager
Acer Incorporated (Taipei, Taiwan)
Sep. 30, 2019
Date
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device 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: XB253Q
SKU Number: XB253Q xxxxxx
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Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation
333 West San Carlos St.
Suite 1500
Address of Responsible Party:
San Jose, CA 95110
U.S.A.
Contact Person: Acer Representative
Phone No.: 254-298-4000
Fax No.: 254-298-4147