Acer LCD Monitor User’s Guide
Copyright © 2017. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer LCD Monitor User’s Guide Original Issue: 06/2017 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 VGA cable (Optional) Quick start guide HDMI cable (Optional) 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.
English Attaching/ Removing the base 1. Take out the monitor, stand and base from the package, put them on smooth surface. 2. Align the stand for the back cover portion of the monitor, insert the back cover, ensure that the monitor and.standconnection is stable, do not shake. 3. Align base and stand, insert the base to stand, rotating hand screw until tightening, fix the base. 1. Attach the base to the monitor, as illustrated. 2. Ensure that the base is screwed tight onto the monitor stand arm.
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 20 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.
English Connector pin assignment 1 5 10 6 11 15 15-pin color display signal cable PIN No. Description PIN No.
English 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 1 2 Mod e VGA Resolution Refr esh Rate 640x480 60 Hz 640x480 72 Hz 3 MAC 640x480 66.
Installation English 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 Function key a. Monitor power off status Press to switch power on. In the normal display, anytime to Press more than 5 seconds switch to turn off the power. b. Blue indicates power on. Blue flicker indicates standby/power saving mode. No light display indicates Power off. c. Press to any directions switch key to display First Menu. Press again to enter next function in the First Menu. d. The single toggle button on the backside of the Display bezel operates like a joystick.
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.
Adjusting the Brightness setting Open the Brightness control and select the brightness setting using the arrows. When you are done, use to go back one level. Selecting the Input Open the input control and select HDMI, DisplayPort, or DVI. When you are done, use to go back one level.
The Function page Open the Function page to select Picture, Color, Audio, Gaming, OSD or System 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. 2. Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD. Toggle the joystick to the up or down to select Picture from the OSD.
8. 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. 9. ACM: Turn ACM on or off. The default is off. 10. Super Sharpness technology can simulate high-resolution images by boosting the pixel density of the original source. It can make images sharper and clear. Adjusting the Color 1. 2. Press the MENU key to open the OSD.
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. sRGB mode is for getting better color matching representation with the peripheral device, such as DSCs or printers. 7. 6-axis Hue: Adjust the red, green, blue, yellow, magenta and cyan hue. 8. 6-axis Saturate: Adjust the red, green, blue, yellow, magenta and cyan saturation. Adjusting the Gaming 1.
Adjusting the OSD 1. 2. Press the MENU key to open the OSD. Toggle the joystick to the up or down to select OSD from the OSD.Then toggle to the right to navigate to the element you wish to adjust and press the joystick to enter it. 3. Toggle to the left or right to adjust the sliding scales. 4. Language: Set the OSD menu language. 5. OSD Timeout: Adjust the delay before turning the off the OSD menu. 6. Transparency: Select the transparency when using gaming mode.
Adjusting the System 1. The System menu can be used to select settings such as Input, Wide Mode, and Power LED. 2. 3. Press the MENU key to open the OSD. Toggle the joystick to the up or down to select System from the OSD. Then toggle to the right to navigate to the element you wish to adjust and press the joystick to enter it. 4. Toggle to the left or right to adjust the sliding scales. 5. Input: Select the source from VGA or HDMI. 6.
Product information Save Setting to… (User mode only) 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the MENU key to open the OSD. Toggle the joystick to the up or down to select "Save Setting to…" from the OSD. Then toggle to the right to navigate to the element you wish to adjust and press the joystick to enter it. Reset: Resets all settings to the factory defaults. Save Setting to Game mode: There are three user-defined profiles available.
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/DVI Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON LED OFF No Picture LED Flicker 18 Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. Check the power switch. Check if AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor. Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor.
