Acer LCD Monitor User’s Guide
Copyright © 2016. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer LCD Monitor User’s Guide Original Issue: 06/2016 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.
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.
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.
power company. • Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this 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.
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 contro
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• 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.
• 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.
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Special notes on LCD monitors Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Cleaning your monitor Connecting/disconnecting the device Accessibility Safe listening Warnings Using electrical power Product servicing Potentially explosive environments Additional safety information IT Equipment Recycling Information Disposal instructions LCD pixel statement Tips and information for comfortable use Declaration of Conformity iii iii iii iii iii iv iv iv iv v vi vi vi vii vii vii Federal Communica
Unpacking LCD monitor Quick start guide D-sub cable DVI cable (Optional) HDMI cable (Option) English Please check that the following items are present when you unpack the box, and save the packing materials in case you need to ship or transport the monitor in the future.
Attaching/ Removing the base English Install: Align the base with the stand and push the base towards the top of the monitor, and then rotate the base clockwise. Tighten the screw clockwise. Remove: Press release bottom and reverse the steps to remove the base. Warning: • Below actions are not allowed while moving and walking: high adjustment, tilt, swivel and pivot because of safety requirement.
Screen position adjustment English To optimize the viewving position, you can adjust the monitor tilt by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor as shown below. The monitor can be adjusted to 10 degrees up or 5 degrees down.
English Connecting the Power cord • Check first to make sure that the power cord you use is the correct type required for your area. • The monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in either 100/120 V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. No user-adjustment is required. • Plug one end of the power cord to the AC inlet, and plug the other end into an AC outlet. • For units using 120 V AC: Use a UL-listed cord set, type SVT wire and plug rated 10 A/125 V.
1 English Connector pin assignment 5 10 6 11 15 15-pin color display signal cable PIN No. Description PIN No. Description 1 Red 9 +5 V 2 Green 10 Logic ground 3 Blue 11 Monitor ground 4 Monitor ground 12 DDC-serial data 5 DDC-return 13 H-sync 6 R-ground 14 V-sync 7 G-ground 15 DDC-serial clock 8 B-ground 19 1715 13 11 9 7 5 3 1 18 16 1412 10 8 6 4 2 19-pin color display signal cable Št. nožice Opis Št.
English 24-pin color display signal cable PIN No. 1 2 3 6 Description TMDS data 2TMDS data 2+ TMDS data 2/4 shield PIN No. 13 14 15 Description NC +5 V power GND (return for +5 V hsync.
Standard timing table 1 2 Mod e VGA Resolution Refr esh Rate 640x480 60 Hz 640x480 72 Hz 3 MAC 640x480 66.
English Installation To install the monitor on your host system, please follow the steps below: Steps 1 Connect the video cable a Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off. b Connect the VGA video cable to the computer. c Connect the digital cable (only for dual-input models). (1) Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off. (2) Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the computer’s port.
Users controls Power Switch : To turn the monitor ON or OFF. Using the Shortcut Menu No. Item Description 1 Power button Turn the monitor on/off. Blue indicates power on. Blinking blue indicates standby/ power saving mode. 2 < / > button Press the < / > button to navigate to the desired function, and press the Menu button to select the function. Press the < / > button to change the settings of the current function. 3 Menu/Enter button Press to view the OSD menu.
Using the OSD Menus Note: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. Image Settings Contrast Brightness Color Temp. USER Auto Adjust Color Adjust 1920 1080 Purpose: You can adjust the picture parameters by switching image modes and adjust the values of contrast, brightness, color temperature,auto adjust,color adjust. Steps: 1.Press Menu key to enter the main menu interface. 2.Press MENU key to enter the setting you want. 3.
Using the OSD Menus Note: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. Image Adjustment H.Position 50 - V.Position 50 - Clock 50 - Phase 55 - 1920 1080 Purpose: When the input source is selected VGA, you can adjust the VGA parameters. It is for adjusting VGA H position, V Position, clock and phase. Steps: 1.Press Menu key to enter the main menu interface. 2.Press ◄ key to enter the VGA parameter setting interface.
OSD Settings Note: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. English Language OSD.H.Pos. 50 - OSD.V.Pos. 50 - OSD Timer 10 - Transparency 0- 1920 1080 Purpose: You can set the language, blending and OSD duration of the menu. Steps: 1.Press MENU key to enter the main menu interface. 2.Press ◄ key twice and press MENU key to enter the 【Language】 interface, press ◄ or ► to switch the language you want. 3.Select OSD H.Pos/OSD V.
Other Settings Note: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. PC Mode Signal Source GAME VGA Aspect Ratio MOVIE DVI 16:9 AUTO DCR 0n Off Over Drive 0n Off Blue Light Filter 4:3 0- 1920 1080 Attention:The “Blue Light Filter”function is in the next page of OSD. Purpose: You can set Mode,Signal Source,Aspect Ratio,DCR,Over Drive,Blue Light Filter. Steps: 1.Press MENU key to enter the main menu interface. 2.
Information Menu Note: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. Reset SN : MMT2XCN001604000013900 1920 1080 Purpose: You can reset settings to the factory defaults. Steps: 1.Press MENU key to enter the main menu interface. 2.Press ◄ key 4 times and press MENU key to reset settings to the factory defaults.
English Troubleshooting Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. VGA Mode Problem No picture visible LED status Remedy Blue Using the OSD menu, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. Off Check the power switch. Check if the power cord is properly connected to the monitor. Flicker Check if the video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor.
DVI mode No picture visible LED status Remedy Blue Using the OSD menu, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. Off Check the power switch. Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor. Flicker 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.
