Acer LCD TV Contents AT2758ML AT3258ML User Guide Important safety instructions 3 Disposal instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Your LCD TV overview 6 Front and side panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Rear panel view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Please put them somewhere safe for future reference. 1. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 2. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 3. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 4.
16.Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts, which could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 17.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. 18.
The grounding pin also provides good immunity ability against unexpected noise that interferes performance of this product and is produced by other nearby electrical devices. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the rubbish bin / container when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information regarding WEEE, please refer to http://global.acer.com/about/environmental.htm.
Your LCD TV overview Front and side panels 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Note: The control buttons are touch-sensitive. Simply touch the area to activate the function. 6 No. Item Description 1 Common interface Insert a common interface module here. A module may be required by certain channels (e.g. some pay-per-view channels). 2 USB port Your TV can play multimedia files from a USB storage device, or use is to record or pause live TV. See “Connecting a USB storage device” on page 16.
No. Item Description 10 Menu key Turns the OSD menu ON and OFF. 11 Source (Input) key Press to change input source. When the OSD is on, press this button to confirm selection. 12 Power button Press to turn the TV ON and OFF. Rear panel view No.
Remote control Setting up the remote control 1. Open the cover on the back of the remote unit. 2. Insert two AA batteries (supplied) to match the polarity indicated inside the battery compartment. General keys 1 4 SOURCE 7 MENU DISPLAY GUIDE WIDE MPX 2 3 5 6 CANCEL 9 11 OK MUTE 8 BACK 10 12 FAV 14 13 15 16 8 TELETEXT SUBTITLE 17 No. Item Description 1 POWER Press to turn your TV on/off.
No. Item Description 5 WIDE Press to toggle scaling mode between 4:3, 16:9 and different Letterbox modes (1, 2, 3). Wide Detect is also available when viewing digital TV, HDMI and SCART signals. 6 MPX Press to display and select the audio signal. 7 MENU Press to open or close the Menu. 8 Back/CANCEL Press to back to previous Menu. 9 Directional keys On certain models, the left and right directional keys also function as rewind and fast-forward keys when viewing multimedia files.
Multimedia keys TELETEXT CANCEL SUBTITLE MENU 1 2 INDEX SIZE HOLD REVEAL 4 3 5 BACK 6 OK MUTE FAV No. Item Description 1 Previous Track Press to go to the beginning of a track, or the previous track. 2 Stop Start recording a programme if a USB storage device is connected. Press to stop playback or recording. 3 Play/Pause Press to start playing the selected track, or pause a track if it is already playing.
Enjoying analog and digital TV There are a few steps to perform when you first use your TV. Getting started watching your TV 1 2 4 3 1 1. Setup a Connect the power and antenna cable to the TV. See “Basic connections” on page 13. b Insert the batteries in the remote control. See “Setting up the remote control” on page 8. 2. Power a Press the touch-sensitive power button beneath the screen OR press the power button or channel up/down button on the remote control.
4. Changing channels a Press 0 - 9 on the remote control to select a channel. To allow you to enter channels with more than one digit, the channel changes after 2 seconds. Press OK to select the channel immediately. b Pressing the channel ( CH ) up / down button on the remote control will also change the channel. 5. Adjusting the volume Adjust the volume level using the ( VOL ) up / down button on the remote control. Note: Setup may vary due to local broadcast differences.
Connecting devices Basic connections Connecting the power cord 1. Connect the AC cord into the AC input on the back of the set. 2. Connect the plug to the wall outlet as shown. Connecting an antenna/cable Connect the antenna cable to the appropriate antenna terminal on the back of the TV set as shown below.
Connecting a DVD, VCR or audio/video equipment Connect your DVD player, VCR or audio/video equipment using the appropriate port located at the rear of your LCD TV as shown below. Source-in D-Sub VGA HDMI W R Y W R G B R SCART PC-Audio in COMPOSITE COMPONENT D-Sub Y AV AUDIO G B R W R AV AUDIO W R Y Yellow R Red W White B Blue G Green or PC DVD or VCR Acer recommends the following priority for connection types: HDMI -> COMPONENT -> SCART -> Composite.
TV-out SCART SPDIF Recorder AV Connecting a camera, camcorder or game console Connect your camera or camcorder to the video/audio ports on the TV set as shown below.
Connecting a PC or notebook computer D-Sub To display PC output on your TV, connect your PC or notebook computer to the TV as shown below. D-Sub For VGA connections, Acer recommends setting your PC’s external monitor resolution to match the screen resolution. See “Product specifications” on page 37. Connecting a USB storage device To display multimedia content on your TV, connect the USB device to the TV as shown below.
Selecting the input source Once you have connected your antenna or external equipment to the TV, you need to select the correct input source. SOURCE Press the SOURCE button on the remote control to see the list of available source connections: • • • • • • • • • • TV SCART Component PC-RGB AV HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 Multimedia (USB) Press the SOURCE button or the up and down directional keys to change the selection. Tip: Some options may be hidden at the bottom of the source list.
Channel controls Channel list Channel list allows you to quickly find the TV channel you are searching for. OK To open the channel list feature: 1. Press the OK key on the remote control. This will bring up the channel list menu. OK 2. The current channel will be highlighted. 3. Use the up and down directional keys to navigate the list and press the OK key to select the channel you wish to watch. • Use the yellow key to switch between the digital and analogue channel lists.
2. Use the directional keys to navigate to the Channel management menu. OK 3. Select Channel edit, then Favourite list. 4. Navigate to a channel and press OK to add or remove it from your favourite channels. 5. Press the BACK key on the remote control to exit. OK Back Viewing your favourite channels On the remote control, press the FAV key to disply the next favourite channel defined in the favourite channel menu.
d Programme time e Next scheduled programme f Subtitle (and subtitle language) If ‘STTL’ is displayed press the SUBTITLE key to display subtitles. g Audio language h Video definition Electronic programme guide The electronic programme guide (EPG) is an onscreen service available on digital and cable TV that provides information about scheduled broadcast programmes on all digital channels by time, title and channel.
Navigating the EPG (for Digital TV mode) 1. Press the GUIDE key on the remote control. 2. Use the directional keys to navigate around the EPG menu and press OK to select your highlighted option. GUIDE OK Time shifting (digital channels only) Your TV allows you to temporarily store (‘time shift’) a program to a USB storage device (digital channels only); this allows you to pause the program, and later resume playback from that point. 1. Connect a USB storage device to the USB port on your TV.
Record programs to a USB storage device (digital channels only) Your TV allows you to record digital TV programs to a USB storage device. 1. Connect a USB storage device to the USB port on your TV.See “Connecting a USB storage device” on page 16. 2. While viewing a digital TV channel, press STOP/REC to start recording the program. A confirmation message will be displayed for a short duration. 3. A progress indicator in the lower-left corner of the screen shows the duration of the recording. 4.
Playing multimedia files from a USB storage device Connecting a USB storage device Connect the USB storage device to the USB port on your computer. See “Connecting a USB storage device” on page 16. SOURCE Press the Source button on the remote control and select Multimedia. Tip: The Multimedia option may be hidden at the bottom of the source list. Press the down button, or the Source button, until the option is visible.
Use the left and right directional buttons to select Pictures, Music or Videos and press the OK button to access the USB storage device. If you want to change the selected media type, press MENU to return to this screen. Navigating your USB storage device There are three main areas of the multimedia screen: a b c a Status bar The top of the screen shows the type of media being viewed: Pictures, Music or Movie, with some information about the selected file.
Picture files Select a picture and press OK to open it. Picture files will be shown in a slideshow, each picture will be displayed for a short duration. Press Play/Pause to pause the display on a specific photo. Press Previous (‘Index’) or Next (‘Reveal’) to return to the previous picture, or to view the next picture. Press BACK or return to the folder navigation list Music files Select a music file and press OK to open it. Press Play/Pause to pause a track.
Video files Select a video file and press OK to open it. Press Play/Pause to pause a movie. Press Previous (‘Index’) or Next (‘Reveal’) to skip to the previous video or advance to the next video in the folder. You can use the left and right directional buttons to advance or rewind in a video. Press the button again to increase how fast the track advances or rewinds (x2/x4/x8/x16). Press BACK to return to the folder navigation list and preview screen.
OSD Menus Many of the advanced settings and adjustments are available through using the OSD (onscreen display) menus: • • • • • Picture settings (page 28), Sound settings (page 29), Channel management (page 31), Settings (page 32), Advanced (page 33). OSD navigation Basic operations required to navigate these menus are described in this section. Navigating the OSD with the remote control MENU OK Tip: You can also interact with these menus using the front panel controls.
3. Use the directional keys to interact with the menu. The up / down directions will scroll through the menu options, while left / right will adjust the different settings. Press MENU to exit. Note: The options available on the OSD may vary depending on the TV signal source and model. Some digital options may not be available with an analog signal and vice versa. OSD Menu settings Several menus are available: Picture settings Open the Picture menu as described on page 27.
Mode Game User NICE Information Game mode carefully details the exquisite graphics of modern video games, providing lifelike entertainment while protecting your eyesight by adjusting brightness and contrast. User mode allows you to save your favourite video settings. NICE changes picture parameters automatically according to current TV conditions, including source type, timing format, content category on DTV, and viewing distance (page 34). Brightness Change the brightness of the image.
Mode Movie Game Sport Concert User NICE Information For comfortably enjoying movies at home, Movie mode displays dim scenes in clear detail; compensates for colour; and smoothly presents motion images. This is accomplished through optimal Gamma correction plus saturation, brightness and contrast adjustments. Movie mode makes the most of high-definition movie soundtracks.
Channel management Open the Channel Management menu as described on page 27. This menu provides the following settings: Auto scan Auto scan allows you to scan for new or deleted channels. If you completed the setup wizard the first time you turned on your TV, all available channels are listed. To scan again, select the Auto Scan setting, and then your country from the Country List. Use the directional keys to select Start tuning and press the OK key.
Preferred subtitle language If multiple subtitles are available, the TV will display the language selected in this option, if it is available. When watching TV, press the SUBTITLE key to see a list of available subtitles. Intelligent zapping This option sets the delay before a channel is added to the zapping memory. If a delay is set here, channels viewed for less than this period will not be added to the zapping memory. Time shifting mode Turn the Time shifting features on or off.
Advanced Open the Advanced menu as described on page 27. This menu provides the following settings: Parental control Parental control is a handy feature that can block chosen TV sources. Parental control allows you to enter a password and effectively stop anyone without the password from watching TV. Select the Parental Contol setting and press OK. Enter your Password (see below), then select one of the options. Channel block Press OK to see the list of channels.
Advanced picture adjust DNR Dynamic noise reduction. Reduce any noise on the video signal. ACM Activates Automatic Contrast Management to adjust the backlight brightness depending on the video. Backlight Change the brightness of the TV backlight. Viewing distance If you are using the NICE scenario mode, use this option to set the distance between you and the TV. SCART A SCART connection can send AV, S-video, or both signals.
Troubleshooting Before you call the Acer service center, please check the following items: Here is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your LCD TV. Easy answers and solutions are provided for each. There is no picture or sound • • • • • Make sure the power cord is properly inserted in the power outlet. Make sure the input mode is correctly set by your selected input. Make sure the antenna at the rear of the TV is properly connected. Make sure the main power switch is turned on.
PC input signal reference chart Resolution Horizontal Freq. (kHz) Vertical Freq. (Hz) Standard 1 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 VGA 2 640 x 480 37.9 72.8 VGA 3 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 VGA 4 640 x 480 35.0 66.7 MAC 5 720 x 400 31.5 70.1 VESA 6 800 x 600 35.2 56.3 SVGA 7 800 x 600 37.9 60.3 SVGA 8 800 x 600 48.1 72.2 SVGA 9 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 SVGA 10 832 x 624 49.7 74.6 MAC 11 1024 x 768 48.4 60.0 XGA 12 1024 x 768 56.5 70.1 XGA 13 1024 x 768 60.0 75.
Product specifications Model AT2758ML AT3258ML Panel spec Resolution (pixels) 1920 (H) x 1080 (V) Brightness (typ.) 300 nit 400 nit Contrast Ratio (typ.) 1200:1 4000:1 Display colour Viewing angle (typ.) Response (typ.) 16.7 M H: 170º ; V: 160º H: 178º ; V: 178º 3.4 ms (gray to gray) 6.5 ms (gray to gray) Power supply Input Max. power consumption 220~240VAC, 50/60 Hz 70 W 108 W Power saving <0.
Model AT2758ML AT3258ML Component in x1 PC D-sub in x1 PC audio in SPDIF out x1 Yes (coaxial) Headphone out Yes USB Port Yes Resolution HDMI 480i / 480P / 576i / 576P / 720P / 1080i / 1080P Audio system Speakers 10 W + 10 W Mutimedia support via USB Photo JPG, BMP, PNG Audio MP3, AAC Video MPEG-2, H264 PVR 38 Yes
Wall mount preparation / removing the base Caution: Disassemble the base carefully otherwise the plastic parts and/or TV body may be damaged. 1. Remove the base cover. 2. Remove the screws that hold the stand. 3. Remove the base. 4. Assemble the wall mount following the instructions included with the wall mount.
