Acer LCD TV AT3201W User’s Guide
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Contents Important safety instructions Taking care of your remote control Cleaning and servicing Declaration of Environmental Protection Conformity First things first Basic features and benefits Packing checklist Your LCD TV overview Front panel view Rear panel view Bottom view Basic connection Connecting the power cord Connecting an antenna or cable Connecting DVD/VCR/AV equipment Connecting a camera, camcorder or video game Connecting headphones Connecting a PC or Notebook 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 9 10 11
Important safety instructions 1 2 3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the power outlet before cleaning. Use a soft, moist cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. �������������� ��������������� ���� ����� Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
Taking care of your remote control English Follow these steps to ensure proper care of your remote control: • Handle the remote control with care. Dropping it, placing it in direct sunlight, or allowing it to get wet may cause damage. • Do not tamper with the batteries, and keep them away from children. • When you anticipate that the remote control will not be used for an extended period, remove the batteries to prevent possible damage from battery leakage.
First things first This User’s Guide introduces you to the various features of your LCD TV, and provides clear and concise information about the product. It is important that you read it thoroughly before use and retain it for future reference.
English Your LCD TV overview Front panel view No. Item 8 Description Headphone Connects to headphones. Input Select source. When the OSD is on, press this button to confirm selection Vol Down Volume down. When the OSD is on, functions the same as the Left arrow Vol Up Volume up. When OSD is on, functions the same as the Right arrow Channel Down Channel down. When the OSD is on, functions the same as the Down arrow Channel Up Channel up.
Rear panel view English ��������� ������ ������ ��� ������ ��� AV1/AV2/AV4 Item Description Tuner Connects the outdoor antenna cable S-Video Connects to the S-Video output of your DVD, VCR player with the S-video cable Video Connects to the Composite - video output of your DVD, VCR player with the yellow composite cable Audio-L Connects to the Audio-L output of your DVD, VCR player with the white composite cable Audio-R Connects to the Audio-R output of your DVD, VCR player with the red comp
English Bottom view Bottom 10 ON/OFF Turns the power on and off. AC In Connects to an AC power source. DVI-D In Connects to DVI-D output (e.g., from your PC.) D-Sub In Connects to VGA output (e.g., from your PC.) PC Audio In In PC mode, connects to the audio output of your PC or other devices with a DVI or VGA connector.
Basic connection English Connecting the power cord 1. Plug the AC cord into the AC input on the back of the set. 2. Connect the male plug to the wall outlet as shown. Connecting an antenna or cable Plug the outdoor antenna or cable lead-into the antenna terminal on the back of the TV set as shown.
Connecting DVD/VCR/AV equipment English Connect your external device to the Componet/Audio ports on the TV set as shown below.
Connecting headphones Connect your headphones to the headphone input port on the bottom of the TV set as shown below. English Connecting a PC or Notebook Connect your PC or notebook to the D-Sub or DVI ports on the bottom of the TV set as shown below. ��� ����� ����� ��� �� The Max. resolution is 1366 x 768. For PC connections, the optimal setting is 1360 x 768@60Hz.
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General Keys English Item Description Power button Press to turn your TV on/off. DISPLAY Displays the channel number and input source on the upper righthand corner of the screen. MUTE Press once to mute the sound; press again to restore. TV Press to toggle select TV mode. AV Press to toggle between AV1, AV2, AV3 and AV4. Component Press to toggle between Component1, Component2 and Component3. PC Press to toggle sources between VGA and DVI Number keys Number keys from 0-9.
English Getting started watching your TV Power On Changing channels a. Press the power switch located on the bottom of the TV to the “on” position 1 b. Push the power button, number keys, or channel up/down button on the remote control. a b 1 4 I 2 Press 0-9 on the remote control to select a channel. The channel changes after 2 seconds. Press ENTER to select the channel immediately.
OSD Navigation English Advanced settings and picture adjustments are available through the OSD (on- screen display) menus, as shown in the example screenshot below. You can also interact with these menus using the front panel controls. Please see “Front panel view” on page 8 for details. Navigating the OSD using the remote control: There are five main OSD menus. These are: Picture , Audio , Settings Empowering . Use the following method to easily navigate these menus.
������� ���� �� �� ����� �� ����� ���� ���� ��� English Advanced Features � � � � � � � � � Empowering Key: Scenario Mode and Favorite Channels � ������ ������ ����� ���� �� ��� ��� �� ����������� ���� ������ �������� ����� ���� Use the OSD to define your “e” Empowering Key setting: Scenario mode or Favorite channel. The default for the “e” key is the Scenario mode. Follow these steps: Menu > Empowering > e Key Setting. Choose between “Favorite channel” or “Scenario mode.
Favorite Channels Storing favorite channels For quick access to your favorite channels, use the following method: • To store a channel in memory for quick access, select your desired channel, then press and hold the “e” Empowering key on the remote control for more than 2 seconds. This will store the TV channel information at the bottom of the favorite list. • There are a total of five slots in which you can store TV channels.
� � � � � � � � � ������ ������ � ����� ���� PIP/PBP/POP PBP �� ��� English ��� 1. Press the “TV/Component/AV/PC” keys, number keys or “CH up/down” key to change the content of the PBP screen. �� ����������� ���� ������ �������� 2. Press “Swap” key to change the content between the primary and the PBP screen. ����� ���� ��� In TV, AV, Component and PC mode, press PIP/PBP/ POP button once to display using picture- in- picture (PIP).
Parental Control Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN) menu. The first time you use the Parental Control feature, enter the default PIN number, 0000, to activate the V-CHIP. This prevents children from accessing restricted content and channels. To change your PIN, follow these steps: Menu -> Settings -> Parental Control -> Change PIN -> Enter New PIN -> Confirm If you forget your PIN, enter 6163 to reset the feature. Enable/Disable the V-Chip: The U.S.
TV rating: English Access to most programs and movies on television can be controlled using the TV ratings. The categories are as follows: Content TV Rating FV V S L D Fantasyvio- (Violence) (Sexualsituation) (Adultlan- (Sexuallys guage) uggestive lence) dialog) TV-MA (Mature audience only) V V V TV-14 (Parents strongly cautioned) V V V V TV-PG (Parental guidance suggested) V V V V TV-G (General audience) TV-Y7 (Directed to older children) V TV-Y (All children) 1.
Canadian rating Systems Canadian English ratings The categories are as follows: 1. To set CAN.
English Troubleshooting Before you call the Acer service center, please check the following items: The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your LCD TV. Easy answers and solutions are provided for each one. There is no picture or sound. • Make sure the power cord is properly inserted in the power outlet. • Make sure the input mode selector is set to the correct source. • Make sure the antenna at the rear of the TV is properly connected.
Product specifications Specification Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels Brightness (typical.) 500 nits Contrast Ratio (typical.) 800:1 Display colors 16.7 M Viewing Angle (typical.) H:170 ; V:170 Response Time (typical.) 12 ms (gray to gray) Input 100V to 240 V-AC. Max. power consumption 210 W Power Saving 5W Dimensions (W x H x D mm) 1018 x 616 x 210 mm Swivel angle 40 degrees(R20 & L20) Weight (kg) / (lbs.) 20.7kg / 45.6lbs.
