Acer LCD Monitor: User's Guide
Acer LCD Monitor: User's Guide
Acer LCD Monitor: User's Guide
User's Guide
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affixed to your computer. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial
number, model number and purchase information.
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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 0.01% or less such
as a missing pixel or a pixel lit all the time.
• Due to the nature of the LCD screen, an afterimage of the previous screen may remain after
switching the image, when the same image is displayed for hours. In this case, the screen is
recovered slowly by changing the image or turning off the power switch for a few hours.
Safety instructions
Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
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.
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Safe listening
To protect your hearing, follow these instructions.
• Gradually increase the volume until you can hear it clearly and comfortably and without distortion.
• After setting the volume level, do not increase it after your ears have adjusted.
• Limit the amount of time listening to music at high volume.
• Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings.
• Turn the volume down if you can't hear people speaking near you.
Warnings
• Do not use this product near water.
• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be
seriously damaged.
• Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to
protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product
should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless
proper ventilation is provided.
• Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind onto or into the product.
• 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 internal devices.
Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that is not
properly grounded may result in electric shock and/or injury.
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Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced
by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product.
• Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need to replace the power
cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type,
UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent,
4.5meters (15 feet) maximum length.
Product servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service 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 controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.
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IT Equipment Recycling Information
Acer is strongly committed to environmental protection and views recycling, in the form of salvaging
and disposal of used equipment, as one of the company's top priorities in minimizing the burden
placed on the environment.We at Acer are very conscious of the environmental effects of our
business and strive to identify and provide the best working procedures to reduce the environmental
impact of our products.For more information and help when recycling, please go to this website:
http://www.acergroup.com/public/Sustainability/
Visit www.acer-group.com for further information on the features and benefits of our other products.
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.acergroup.com/public/Sustainability/
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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. Long work periods, bad posture,
poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly
increase the risk of physical injury.
Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other
musculoskeletal disorders. The following symptoms may appear in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders,
neck or back:
• numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation
• aching, soreness or tenderness
• 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.
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.
Display
• Keep your display clean.
• Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward
when looking at the middle of the display.
• Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability
and graphics clarity.
• Eliminate glare and reflections by:
• placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source
• minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds
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• 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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Acer Incorporated
8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi
New Taipei City 221, Taiwan
Declaration of Conformity
We,
Acer Incorporated
8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan
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.it
We, Acer Incorporated, hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the product described above
is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonization legislations as below Directive and following
harmonized standards and/or other relevant standards have been applied:
EMC Directive: 2014/30/EU
EN 55032:2012/AC:2013 Class B EN 55024:2010
EN 61000-3-2:2014 Class D EN 61000-3-3:2013
LVD Directive: 2014/35/EU
EN 60950-1:2006/A11:2009/A1:2010/A12:2011/A2:2013
RoHS Directive: 2011/65/EU
EN 50581:2012
ErP Directive: 2009/125/EC
Regulation (EC) No. 1275/ 2008; EN 50564:2011
Oct.25, 2017
RU Jan / Sr. Manager Date
Regulation, Acer Inc.
(Taipei, Taiwan)
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Acer America Corporation
333 West San Carlos St., Suite 1500
San Jose, CA 95110, U. S. A.
Tel : 254-298-4000
Fax : 254-298-4147
www.acer.com
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.
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Special notes on LCD monitors iii
Information for your safety and comfort iii
Safety instructions iii
Cleaning your monitor iii
Connecting/disconnecting the device iii
Accessibility iii
Safe listening iv
Warnings iv
Using electrical power iv
Product servicing v
Additional safety information vi
IT equipment recycling information vi
Disposal instructions vi
LCD pixel statement vi
Tips and information for comfortable use vii
CE Declaration of Conformity ix
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of
Conformity x
Unpacking 1
Attaching/removing the base 2
Connecting the power cord 3
Power saving 3
Display Data Channel (DDC) 3
Connector pin assignment 4
Standard timing table 6
Installation 7
User controls 8
How to adjust a setting 9
Mode Management Menu 9
Adjusting the OSD settings 10
Adjusting the picture quality 10
Adjusting the Color setting 11
Adjusting the Audio setting 12
Adjusting the Performance setting 12
Adjusting the OSD setting 13
Product the System setting 14
Product the Information setting 14
Troubleshooting 14
VGA mode 15
HDMI 1.4 model 16
Unpacking
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.
USER GUIDE
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Attaching/removing the base
Installation: By aligning the front-end of the bracket with the corresponding slot on the back of the
display, and fix the stand onto the display by screwing the four screws clockwise.
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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.
• For units using 220/240 V AC: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.
Power saving
The monitor will be switched to "power saving" mode by the control signal from the display
controller, as indicated by the orange-colored power LED.
The power saving mode will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or
mouse is activated. The recovery time from "power saving" mode back to "on" is around 3 seconds.
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Connector pin assignment
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15-pin color display signal cable
PIN No. Description PIN No. Description
1 Red 9 +5V
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
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Standard timing table
Mode Resolution
1 VGA 640×480 60 Hz
2 VGA 640×480 72 Hz
4 MAC 640×480 66.66 Hz
5 VESA 720×400 70 Hz
6 SVGA 800×600 56 Hz
7 SVGA 800×600 60 Hz
8 SVGA 800×600 72 Hz
11 XGA 1024×768 60 Hz
12 XGA 1024×768 70 Hz
15 VESA 1152×864 75 Hz
16 VESA 1280×960 60 Hz
17 SXGA 1280×1024 60 Hz
19 VESA 1280×720 60 Hz
20 WXGA+ 1400×900 60 Hz
21 WXGA 1280x800 60 Hz
22 WXGA 1360x768 60 Hz
23 WSXGA+ 1680×1050 60 Hz
24 UXGA 1600x1200 60 Hz
24 UXGA 1920×1080 60 Hz
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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 HDMI 1.4 Cable (Only HDMI 1.4-Input Model)
(1) Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off.
(2) Connect one end of the 19-pin HDMI 1.4 cable to the back of the monitor and the other end
to the computer's port.
2. Connect the power cord
Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to a properly grounded AC outlet.
3. Turn on the monitor and computer
Turn on the monitor first, then the computer. This sequence is very important.
4. If the monitor does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to diagnose
the problem.
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USER CONTROLS
Power Switch / Power LED:
Press the function button to open the shortcut menu. The shortcut menu lets you quickly
select the most commonly accessed settings.
Empowering Key/Exit
Press this button to select scenario mode.
When the OSD menu is active, this button will act as the exit key ( exit OSD menu).
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How to adjust a setting
Mode Management Menu
Operation instructions
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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 key to
open the OSD. You can use the OSD to adjust the picture quality, OSD setting and general
settings. For advanced settings, please refer to following page:
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9. ACM: Turn ACM on or off.
Note: Set to "On", will be based on the current screen to dynamic contrast adjustment.
10. Super Sharpness: Turn the Super Sharpness On or Off. Super Sharpness technology
can simulate high-resolution images by boosting the pixel density of the original
source to make images sharper and clearer.
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Adjusting the Audio setting
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Adjusting the OSD setting
D C B A Power
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Product the System setting
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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 LED status Remedy
No picture visible Blue Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to
maximum or reset to their default settings.
Off Check the power switch.
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HDMI 1.4 model
Problem LED status Remedy
No picture visible Blue Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to
maximum or reset to their default settings.
Off Check the power switch.
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