PREDATOR XB253Q LCD Gaming Monitor User Guide

: June 3, 2024
: Predator

Table of Contents

Important safety instructions
External Controls
SPECIFICATION
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LCD Monitor Quick Start Guide (QSG)
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Quick Guide PREDATOR XB253Q LCD Gaming Monitor

Important safety instructions

Please read the following instructions carefully.

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.
Do not place the LCD monitor near a window. Exposing the monitor to rain, moisture or sunlight can severely damage it.
Do not apply pressure to the LCD screen. Excessive pressure may cause permanent damage to the display.
Do not remove the cover or attempt to service this unit yourself. An authorized technician should perform servicing of any nature.
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.
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

Remove the monitor from the packaging.
Attach the foot stand to the base. (for selected models)
Turn clockwise to lock. Ensure that the base is locked onto the stand. (for selected models)
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

PREDATOR XB253Q LCD Gaming Monitor - FIGURE 1

Turn off your monitor and unplug your computer’s power cord.
2-1 Connect HDMI Cable (Only HDMI-input model)
a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF.
b. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer’s port.
2-2 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)

External Controls

No.	Item	Description
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 directional key to highlight the desired function. Press it again to enter a selection.

PREDATOR XB253Q LCD Gaming Monitor - FIGURE 2

SPECIFICATION

LCD Panel	Driving System	TFT Color LCD
Size	24.5”W (62 cm)
Pixel Pitch	0.283 mm (H) x 0.280 mm (V)
Brightness	Native: 400 cd/m2; HDR400 mode: 400 cd/m2
Contrast	100000000:1 Max (ACM)
Viewable Angle	178° (H) 178° (V) (CR=10)
Response Time	2 ms (G to G) / 0.9 ms (G to G, min)
Panel Type	In-Plane Switching
H-Frequency	HDMI: 31 – 167 kHz

DP: 167 – 167 kHz
V-Frequency| HDMI: 56 – 144 Hz
DP: 48 – 144 Hz
Display Colors| 16.7 Million
Dot Clock| 350 MHz
Maximum Resolution| 1920 x 1080 @ 144 Hz
Plug & Play| VESA DDCCI/DDC2B
Energy Efficiency Class| A
*Annual Energy Consumption| 31 (kWh) (for HDMI-Input Model)
Power Consumption (at 200 nits)| On Mode| 17.4 W (Typical)
Sleep Mode| 0.45 W (Typical)
Off Mode| 0.25 W (Typical)
Input Connector| HDMI (Only HDMI-Input Model) DP (Only DP-Input Model)
Input Video Signal| HDMI (Only HDMI-Input Model) (Optional) DP (Only DP-Input Model) (Optional)
Speakers| 2 W x 2 (Only Audio-Input Model) (Optional)
USB| USB 3.0 x 4 (Optional)
Maximum Screen Size| Horizontal: 543.744 mm
Vertical: 302.616 mm
Power Source| 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Environmental Considerations| Operating Temp: 0° to 40°C Storage Temp: -20° to 60°C Operating Humidity: 20% to 80%
Dimensions| 557.79 (W) x 397.84 ~ 512.84 (H) x 236.27 (D) mm
Weight (N. W.)| 5.30 kg (net)
Mechanism Specifications| Tilt: -5° to +25° (Only at the highest point can 25 degrees of recline be offered for the angle of elevation)
Swivel: -20° to 20°
Height adjustment: 0 mm to 115 mm Pivot: -90° to 90°
Detachable foot stand: Yes
External Controls| Switch/Buttons| Power Button
Hotkey 1
Hotkey 2| Input
Menu/Navi/OK
Functions| Brightness
Contrast
Blue Light
Black Boost
ACM
HDR
Super Sharpness
Gamma
Color Temperature
Modes
Color Space
Grayscale Mode
6-axis Hue
6-axis Saturate
Volume
Mute
Over Drive
Adaptive-Sync
Refresh Rate Num| VRB
Ultra-Low Latency
Aim Point
Language
OSD Timeout
Transparency
OSD Lock
Input
Auto Source
DP Format
Hot Key Assignment
Wide Mode
DDC/CI
HDMI Black Level
Quick Start Mode
Power-Off USB Charge
Display Information
Reset All Settings
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.
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 2014/30/EU, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, 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:
Acer monitor is purposed for video and visual display of information obtained from electronic devices.
Notice: Peripheral devices
Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to thisequipment. 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.

Acer Incorporated
8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi
New Taipei City 221, Taiwan

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.
Viale delle Industrie 1/A, 20020 Arese (MI), Italy
Tel: +39-02-939-921, Fax: +39-02 9399-2913
www.acer.it

Product:	LCD Monitor
Trade Name:	ACER
Model Number:	XB253Q
SKU Number:	XB253Q xxxxxx

(“x” = 0∼ 9, a ∼ z, A∼ Z, or blank)

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