Acer Predator XB271HUA LCD Monitor User Guide

Acer LCD Monitor Quick Start
Guide (QSG)

Important safety instructions

Please read the following instructions carefully.

1. To clean the LCD monitor screen: Be sure that your monitor is electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location.
   • Turn off the LCD monitor and unplug the power cord.
   • Spray a non-solvent cleaning solution onto a rag and clean the screen gently.
   • 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.

2. Do not place the LCD monitor near a window. Exposing the monitor to rain, moisture or sunlight can severely damage it.

3. Do not apply pressure to the LCD screen. Excessive pressure may cause permanent damage to the display.

4. Do not remove the cover or attempt to service this unit yourself. An authorized technician should perform servicing of any nature.

5. Store the LCD monitor in a room with a temperature of -20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F). Storing the LCD monitor outside this range may result in permanent damage.

6. Immediately unplug your monitor and call an authorized technician if any of the following circumstances occur:
   • Monitor-to-PC signal cable is frayed or damaged.
   • Liquid spills onto the LCD monitor or the monitor is exposed to rain.
   • The LCD monitor or case is damaged.

Attaching the monitor to the base

1. Remove the monitor from the packaging.
2. Attach the footstand to the base. (for selected models)
3. Turn clockwise to lock. Ensure that the base in locked onto the stand. (for selected models)
4. Secure the base to the stand by turning the screw using the integrated tab or a suitable coin. (for selected models)

Connecting Your Monitor to a Computer

1. Turn off your monitor and unplug your computer’s power cord.

2. 2-1 Connect HDMI Cable
   a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF.
   b. Connect the HDMI cable to the computer.
   2-2 Connect DP Cable
   a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF.
   b. Connect the DP cable to the computer.

3. Connect the Audio Cable. (Optional)

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.

6. Select Power-off USB charge ON/OFF to enable/disable Power-off USB charge function.

External Controls

power on. Amber indicates standby/
power saving mode.
3| | OSD functions| Press to view the OSD. Press again to
enter a selection in the OSD.
4| Input| Input button| Press to toggle input sources.
5| | Volume button| Press to activate the volume sliding scale.
6| | OD| Press the key to activate the OD function and set it to either Normal or  Extreme mode. If the OSD is active,  press it to enter a selection.
7| | Game mode| Press to trigger the Game mode control.

Adjusting the OSD settings

NOTE: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary.
The OSD (on-screen display) can be used to adjust the settings of your LCD monitor. Press the MENU key to open the OSD. You cause the OSD to adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings. For advanced settings, please refer to the following pages:
Main page

1. Game mode
2. OD (overdrive) options
3. Volume
4. Input selection
5. Function menu

Turning Game mode on or off
Open the Game mode control and turn Game mode on or off using the arrows (OFF/ON), and select which user-defined profile to use (please see the OSD section for  more information). 

Adjusting the OD setting
Open the OD control and select your preferred OD setting using the arrows. When you are done, use to go back one level.

Adjusting the volume
Open the Volume control and set the Volume using the arrows. When you are done, use to go back one level.

Selecting the input
Open the Input control and select HDMI or DP. When you are done, use to go back one level. 

The Function page
Open the Function page to select the Picture, Color, OSD, or Setting functions, and adjust the settings which you want using the arrows. You can also view your monitor’s  system information from this page. When you are done, use to go back one level.
Picture

1. Press the MENU key to open the OSD.

2. Using the ▲/▼ keys, select Picture from the OSD. Then navigate to the 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. Blue Light: Filters out blue light to protect your eyes by adjusting how much blue light is shown — 80%, 70%, 60%, or 50%.
   ** NOTE:** Higher values allow more blue light through. For the best protection, select a lower value.

6. Brightness: Adjust the brightness from 0 to 100.
   NOTE: Adjusts the balance between light and dark shades.

7. Adaptive Contrast: This method usually increases the global contrast of many images, especially when the usable data of the image is represented by close contrast values. This allows for areas of lower local contrast to gain a higher contrast. The method is useful in images with backgrounds and foregrounds that are both bright or both  dark. In particular, the method can lead to better views of bone structure in x-ray images, and to better the details in photographs that are over or underexposed.

8. Contrast: Adjust the contrast from 0 to 100.
   NOTE: Sets the degree of difference between light and dark areas.

9. Dark 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.

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 the 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 warm. You can choose Cool, Warm, Normal, Bluelight, or User.
6. sRGB mode is for getting better color matching representation with the peripheral device, such as DSCs or printers.
7. Saturate: Color brightness can be changed by 0~200 adjustment.
8. 6-axis color: Chroma of red, green, blue, cyan, yellow and magenta can be independently adjusted from 0~155, changing the color quality of the image.

OSD

1. Press the MENU key to open the OSD.
2. Using the ▲/▼ keys, select OSD from the OSD. Then navigate to the setting you wish 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 off the OSD menu.
6. Refresh rate num: Display the panel’s current refresh rate on the screen.
7. Transparency: Select the transparency when using gaming mode. The transparency can be 0% (OFF), 20%, 40%, 60%, or 80%.
8. Game mode: There are three user-defined profiles available. When you have decided what settings suit you, save them and system will be able to recall the settings in the  future when you turn on gaming mode and press 1, 2, or 3.
9. Aim point: Show an Aim point on the screen for shooting games.

Setting

1. The Setting menu can be used to select the screen menu language and other important settings, including input and OD level.

2. Press the MENU key to open the OSD.

3. Using the ▲/▼ keys, select Setting from the OSD. Then navigate to the setting yo wish to adjust.

4. Use the ◀/▶ keys to select the setting.

5. Input: Select the source from DP In or HDMI.

6. OD: Select Off, Normal, or Extreme.

7. ULMB (Ultra Low Motion Blur): Adjust the slider to reduce motion blur effect while you are watching fast-moving images.
   Please visit the NVIDIA website for more information.

8. Quick Start: Enable monitor rapidly.

9. DTS (selective models): Turn DTS Sound On or Off. DTS Sound is stratified and creates a remarkable sonic flow.

10. Power-off USB charge: Turn On or Off.

11. Ambient Light (selective models): Adjust the lighting effects, color, and style.

12. Wide Mode: You can select which screen aspect you are using. The options are Aspect and 1:1.

13. Over Clock (selective models): The monitor can be overclocked (at the end user’s risk) to a higher refresh rate than advertised by the panel specification.

• This function allows you to reset the maximum refresh rate in the NVIDIA Control Panel after rebooting. If nothing is displayed, disconnect the DisplayPort cable and  use the monitor’s on-screen display to select a default refresh rate. 14. Deep Sleep: Default is on. When the function is on, with no HDMI or DP input after 12 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. 15. Reset: Resets the custom color settings to the factory defaults.

Product 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.

Standard timing table

*Only for DP mode, not for HDMI mode.

Regulations and safety notices

FCC notice
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio  frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the device and receiver.
• Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

CE declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Acer Inc., declares that this LCD monitor is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, Low  Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and Directive 2009/125/EC with regard to establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign  requirements for energy-related product.
Notice:
In order to prevent damage to the monitor, do not lift the monitor by its base.
Notice: Shielded cables
All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with EMC regulations.
Notice: Peripheral devices
Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-certified  peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.
Caution
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to  operate this product.
Operation conditions
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.
Notice: Canadian users
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to  dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and  recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal  service or the shop where you purchased the product.

SPECIFICATION

Input Connector
HDMI 19 pins| DP 20 pins
Input Video Signal
HDMI| DP
Speakers| 2 W x 2 (Only Audio-Input Model) (Optional)
USB| USB 3.0 x 4
Maximum Screen Size| Horizontal: 596.74 mm Vertical: 335.66 mm
Power Source| 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Environmental Considerations| Operating Temp: 5° to 35°C
Storage Temp: -20° to 60°C
Operating Humidity: 10% to 85%
Dimensions| 611.6 (W) x 400.8 – 550.8 (H) x 268.4 (D) mm
Weight (N. W.)| 8.0 kg (net)
Mechanism Specifications| Tilt: -5° to +35° (Only at the highest point can 35 degrees of recline be offered for the angle of elevation)
Swivel: -30° to +30°
Height adjustment: 0 mm to 150 mm
Pivot: -90° to 90°
Detachable foot stand: Yes (Detachable foot stand with screw release)
External Controls| Switch/Buttons| Power Button Volume
MENU/ENTER OD
Input Game mode
Functions| Contrast Aim point
Brightness OD
6-axis Saturate DTS (selective models)
Color Temperature ULMB
Blue Light Quick Start
eColor Game mode
Gamma Power-Off USB Charge
Adaptive Contrast Language
Dark Boost OSD Timeout
sRGB Mode Input Signal Selection (only Dual input model)
Saturate Display Information
Refresh rate number Reset
Transparency Exit
All specifications are subject to change without notice.

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*Annual energy consumption is calculated using the typical power consumption 4 hours per day, 365 days per year.

Barcode
MU.T4T00.001
4J.31M01.071 (xx)

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