Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide
Copyright © 2015. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Original Issue: 10/2015 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING............................................................................................ 1 ATTACHING / REMOVING THE BASE .................................................... 2 SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT ......................................................... 3 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD ......................................................... 4 SAFETY PRECAUTION............................................................................. 4 CLEANING YOUR MONITOR .............
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.
ATTACHING / REMOVING THE BASE 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. 1. 2. Attach the monitor stand arm to the Ensure that the base is screwed tight base. onto the monitor stand arm. Note: If installing with a wall mounting kit, it is recommended to use 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. -5° 25° • Height Adjustment To adjust the monitor height, press the top of the monitor with one hand or grasp both sides of the monitor with your hands.
CONNECTING THE POWER CORD 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 power cord to the 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.
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 Light ON Blue Power Saving Mode Amber 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.
CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 19-Pin Color Display Signal Cable* 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.
Standard Timing Table Mode Resolution Remark 1 640 x 480 60 Hz 2 720 x 480 60 Hz 3 1280 x 720 60 Hz 4 720 x 576 50 Hz 5 1280 x 720 50 Hz 6 1920 x 1080 50 Hz 7 1920 x 1080 60 Hz 8 800 x 600 60 Hz 9 1024 x 768 60 Hz 10 3840 x 2160 24 Hz 11 3840 x 2160* 60 Hz * Only for DP mode, not for HDMI mode.
INSTALLATION To install the monitor to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 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. When using HDMI, you can press any button, excluding the Power button, to trigger the I/O port source. 1-2 Connect DP Cable (Default input) (Only DP-input model) a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b.
USER CONTROLS Base Controls Icon Input Item Description Power button/ indicator Turns the monitor on/off. Blue indicates power on. Amber indicates standby/power saving mode. OSD functions Press to view the OSD. Press again to enter a selection in the OSD. Input button Press to toggle input sources. Volume button Press to activate the volume sliding scale. 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.
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 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 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Adjusting the volume Open the Volume control and set the Volume using the arrows. When you are done, use to go back one level. Volume 71 Note: Adjustment of the volume control as well as the equalizer to other settings than the center position may increase the ear/headphone output voltage and therefore the sound pressure level. Selecting the input Open the input control and select HDMI or DP. When you are done, use go back one level.
The Function page Open the Function page to select 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. Adjusting the Picture 1. Press the MENU key to bring up 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.
7. 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. 8. 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. 9.
Adjusting the 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 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, Bluelight or User. 6.
Adjusting the 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 the 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.
Adjusting the 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 you wish to adjust. 4. Use the / keys to select the setting. 5. Input: Select the source from DP In or HDMI. 6. DTS (selective models): Turn DTS Sound On or Off. DTS sound is stratified and creates a remarkable sonic flow. 7.
11. Reset: Resets the custom color settings to the factory defaults. 12. Power-off USB charge: Turn On or Off. 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. G-SYNC Experience: For the following resolution: 3840 x 2160@24Hz 3840 x 2160@60Hz (DP only) G-SYNC requires an NVIDIA GeForce GTX650Ti BOOST or higher GeForce GTX graphics card with a DisplayPort output.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. (HDMI/DP Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON LED OFF No Picture LED displays amber color Abnormal Sound (Only Audio-Input model) (Optional) No sound, or sound level is too low EN-18 Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. Check the power switch.
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