Acer DW271HL LCD Monitor User Guide
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4 Safety instructions Special notes on LCD monitors Disposal instructions Tips and information for comfortable use 4 4 6 6 Unpacking Attaching / Removing the base Adjusting the screen position 9 10 10 Setting up Overview 12 13 Hardware Requirements WiView Management WiView Web Management Connector pin assignment 17 18 21 25 Shortcut menu 15-pin color display signal cable 19-pin color display signal cable* 14 25 25 Standard timing table Troubleshooting 26 2 27 VGA / HDMI mode WiView mode 27
English 4 Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Special notes on LCD monitors The following are normal with LCD monitors 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.
• To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. Safe listening Follow these instructions, suggested by hearing experts, to protect your hearing.
English 6 LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. 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.
Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the following tips: • Refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture. • Avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward. • Stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles. • Take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders. • Avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders.
English 8 • 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. Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises.
Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. Save the packing materials in case you will need to ship or transport the monitor in the future.
English 10 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. To install, align the base with the stand and push the base towards the top of the monitor. Tighten the screw clockwise. Reverse the steps to remove.
For units using 120 V AC: Use a UL-listed cord set, Type SVT wire and plug rated 10 A / 125 V. • For units using 220/240 V AC (outside of the U.S.): Use a cord set consisting of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A / 250 V. The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in which the equipment will be installed. Safety precaution • Avoid placing the monitor, or any other heavy object, on the power cord to avoid damage to the cable.
English 12 Setting up To set up Acer DW271HL as an independent display, please follow the steps below: 1 Attach the base. 2 Connect external speakers (optional). 3 Connect the power adaptor and power cord to the monitor, then to a properly grounded AC outlet. 4 Turn the monitor on. 5 Configure your Wi-Fi settings. 6 If the monitor does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to diagnose the problem.
English Overview 10 9 1 7 2 34 5 6 8 Number Item 1 DC-in Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Audio-out Connects to external speakers. 3 Audio-in Accepts audio line-in devices. 4 HDMI Supports high-definition digital video connections. 5 VGA-in Connects to a PC. 6 Reset button Recovers WiView settings. 7 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible security lock. 8 USB port Connects to a keyboard or mouse on WiView mode.
English 14 Shortcut menu Press any of the shortcut buttons to display the shortcut menu. Item Name Description Empowering key Press to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. Auto adjust Press to activate the Auto adjustment function. This function is used to set the H. Position, V. Position, clock, and focus. Menu Press this button to activate the onscreen menu. Volume up/down Press to adjust the volume.
• Press the Adjust / Exit key to confirm the mode and run Auto adjust. Name Description User mode User defined. Eco mode Provides optimal balance of brightness and contrast for the most comfortable way to read onscreen text and prevent eyestrain. Standard mode Default setting. Graphics mode Enhances colors and emphasize fine detail. Pictures and photographs appear in vibrant colors with sharp detail. Movie mode Displays scenes in clear details.
English 16 OSD Timeout 1 Press 2 Use the to bring up the OSD. / shortcut buttons to and press Enter to enter the select main item page. Press Enter again to start adjusting. 3 Use the / keys to adjust the timer. Setting 1 Press 2 Use the to bring up the OSD. / shortcut buttons to and press Enter to enter the select main item page. Press Enter again to start adjusting. 3 Use the scales. / keys to adjust the sliding Product information 1 Press to bring up the OSD.
To enjoy the best performance from your monitor, please make sure your computer matches the recommended hardware specification. WiView Management Hardware Requirements CPU Quad Core 2.0 GHz or better RAM DDR3 2 GB or above GPU Graphics card with 512 MB RAM or above Wireless module 802.11n at 2.
English 18 WiView Management WiView Management controls wireless projection to your monitor. To control a connected WiView Monitor, follow these instructions: “Connect to WiView_xxxx” shows the monitor currently connected. Click “Resolution” to change the resolution used by the monitor. Click “Play” to use the monitor. Click “Pause” Click “Stop” to freeze the screen on the monitor. to stop using the monitor. Monitor SSID: The connected monitor SSID. Monitor IP: The connected monitor IP.
Note: For best performance in Video mode, use the maximum video resolution (1366 x 768). Select monitor Find a monitor over a wireless network. Search for access point: Select a monitor that has connected to an access point. Search for home group monitors: Select a monitor directly connected to the home group. Monitor settings Adjust advanced monitor settings. Monitor SSID: Change the Monitor ID used to identify the monitor on the wireless network. Switch wireless band: Switch between 2.
English 20 AP-client mode Enable or disable AP-client mode. When AP-client is disabled, your computer can connect directly to the monitor. When it is enabled, your computer and monitor must both be connected to a wireless access point (i.e. a router). AP-client mode: Enable to connect the monitor to a home group for internet browsing and sharing media. Disable Connect to your monitor directly. Monitor Wi-Fi AP SSID: SSID for the current monitor.
1. Make sure your PC is connected to your WiView monitor. 2. To enter web management open your browser and enter the monitor IP address of your WiView monitor on the URL bar (e.g. 192.168.100.10) Main Page Click [Admin] to access WiView Management. Admin Enter the password to login to WiView Management (default password is “admin”).
English 22 System Status Click “System Status” to show current system status. Model Name: Product model name. Versions: • Firmware Version: Product firmware version number. Network Status: • IP Address: IP address of WiView Monitor. • Subnet Mask: subnet mask • Default Gateway: default gateway • Wireless MAC Address: Network MAC address. Connection Status: • Projecting Status: Current display status • Total Users: How many users have connected.
Click “Change Passwords” to change login password for WiView Management. Enter New Password: Enter the new password you want to use to login to WiView Management. Confirm New Password: Enter the password a second time to confirm. Reset to Default Click “Reset to Default” to restore factory default settings. Apply: Click “Apply” to confirm you want to reset all settings.
English 24 Click “Firmware Update” to upgrade the monitor’s firmware. 1. Download the latest firmware image file from the Acer download website. 2. Click [Browse…] to find the downloaded firmware file (e.g. acer.display-xxxx.awi or similar). 3. Click [Update] to start the update process. The update process takes about five minutes. The WiView monitor will reboot automatically when the process is completed. Warning: Do not power off your WiView monitor while the firmware update is in process.
English Connector pin assignment 15-pin color display signal cable Pin Description Pin Description 1 Red 9 +5V 2 Green 10 Sync-Ground 3 Blue 11 Monitor Ground 4 Monitor Ground 12 DDC-Serial Data 5 DDC-Ground 13 H-Sync 6 R-Ground 14 V-Sync 7 G-Ground 15 DDC-Serial Clock 8 B-Ground 19-pin color display signal cable* Pin Description Pin Description 1 TMDS Data 2+ 10 TDMS Clock+ 2 TMDS Data 2 Shield 11 TDMS Clock Shield 3 TMDS Data 2- 12 TDMS Clock- 4 TMDS
English 26 Standard timing table Mode Resolution 1 640 x 480 60 Hz MAC 640 x 480 66.
Before sending your monitor for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. VGA / HDMI mode Problem No picture Current status Remedy LED on Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. Led Off Check the power switch. Check if the power cord is properly connected to the monitor. Amber Check if the video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor.
English 28 WiView mode Problem Current status Remedy Cannot find WiView Connected to the The network must be a “home network”, monitor via clear.fi network. not ”work network” or “public network”. or DLNA software Cannot find WiView monitor access point after switching the 1. Make sure your computer supports 5GHz System operates normally, but can’t be wireless. found by the WiView 2. Click “Reset” button on rear cover, or in wireless band to 5GHz software.
Statements: 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. Caution: Modification not expressly approved by this company could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Acer Incorporated Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. RU Jan, e-mail:ru_jan@acer.com.tw And, Acer Italy s.r.l Via Lepetit, 40, 20020 Lainate (MI) Italy Tel: +39-02-939-921 ,Fax: +39-02 9399-2913 www.acer.
English R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard: l Article 3.1(a) Health and Safety -. EN60950-1 -. EN62311 l Article 3.1(b) EMC -. EN301 489-1 -. EN301 489-17 l Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages -. EN300 328 Year to begin affixing CE marking 201 . _______________________________ RU Jan / Sr. Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. )HE.
www.acer.com Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 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.
