Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide
Copyright © 2014. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Original Issue: 07/2014 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.
iii 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.
iv 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.
v • • 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.
vi 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.
vii 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 LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques.
viii 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. Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing the power button. 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.
ix 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.
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1 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 Additional safety information IT equipment recycling information Disposal instructions LCD pixel statement Tips and information for comfortable use Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Unpacking Attaching/removing the base Screen position adjustment Connectin
1 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.
English 2 ATTACHING/REMOVING THE BASE 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: Reverse the steps to remove the base.
3 In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can adjust the height/tilt/ swivel/pivot of the monitor. • Height Adjustment After pressing the top of the monitor then you can adjust the height of the monitor. 1 2 150 mm • Tilt T iilt lt 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.
English 4 • Sw ivel wivel With the built-in pedestal, you can swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
5 • 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.
English 6 Connector pin assignment 19-pin Color Display Signal cable* 19171513 11 9 7 5 3 1 1816 14 1210 8 6 4 2 PIN No. Description PIN No. 2 Description 1 TMDS Data2+ 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.
English 20-pin color Mini-DP cable* PIN No. 1 2 Description PIN No.
7 English 24-pin color display signal cable* PIN No. 1 Description PIN No. Description TMDS data 2- 13 NC 2 TMDS data 2+ 14 +5 V power 3 TMDS data 2/4 shield 15 GND (return for +5 V hsync.
8 English Standard timing table 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 VGA VGA VGA MAC VESA SVGA SVGA SVGA SVGA MAC XGA XGA XGA MAC VESA VESA SXGA SXGA VESA WXGA+ WSXGA+ FHU QHD UHD UHD 640x480@60Hz 640x480@72Hz 640x480@75Hz 640x480@66.66Hz 720x400@70Hz 800x600@56Hz 800x600@60Hz 800x600@72Hz 800x600@75Hz 832x624@74.
9 To install the monitor on your host system, please follow the steps below: English Installation Steps 1 Connect the video cable a b Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off. Connect the digital cable (only for dual-input models). (1) Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off. (2) c d Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the computer's port. Connect the digital cable (only for DP or Mini-DP models).
USER CONTROLS Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF. Lights up to indicate the power is turned ON. Using the Shortcut Menu Press the function button to open the shortcut menu. The shortcut menu lets you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings. Empowering: Press the Empowering Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. PIP (picture in picture hotkey) Use the PIP hotkey to active the picture-in-picture function.
Acer eColor Management Operation instructions Step 1: Press “ “ Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes Step 2: Press “ “ or “ ” to select the mode Step 3: Press “ “ Key to confirm the mode and exit the eColor menu. Features and Benefits Main Menu icon Sub Menu icon Sub Menu item D escription N/A User mode User defined. Settings can be fine-tuned to suit any situation N/A ECO mode Adjusts the settings to reduce power consumption.
Adjusting the OSD settings -------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. The OSD 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.
7. sRGB mode is for user such as DSCs, printers, photographer to get better color matching representation with the peripheral device. 8. Gamma mode is for user to adjust Tone of luminance. The default value is 2.2.
Adjusting the OSD position 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the directional keys, select OSD from the on screen display. Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust.
Adjusting the setting 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Setting from the OSD. Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust. 3 The Setting menu can be used to adjust the screen Menu Language and other important settings. 4 Select Power-off USB charge ON/OFF to enable/disable Power-off USB charge function. 5 Select PIP to adjust picture‐in‐picture settings. The PIP signal source needs to be selected manually. 6.
Product information 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Information from the OSD. Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up for current input.
Troubleshooting Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. DVI / HDMI mode Problem No picture visible LED status Remedy Blue Using the OSD, 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. Amber Check if the video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor.
