Acer P211
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Safety Safety Instructions ! y y The AC plug isolates this equipment from the AC supply. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. y Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. They must not be blocked or covered. 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.
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TCO '99 What does labelling involve? This product meets the requirements for the TCO'99 scheme which provides for international and environmental labelling of personal computers. The labelling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the TCO (The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees), Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation) and NUTEK (The National Board for Industrial and Technical Development in Sweden).
TCO '99 Current information regarding TCO'99 approved and labelled products may also be obtained via the Internet, using the address: http://www.tco-info.com/ TCO'99 is a co-operative project between Environmental Requirements Brominated flame retardants Brominated flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. In turn, they delay the spread of fire. Up to thirty percent of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances.
TCO '99 ages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. TCO'99 requirement states that batteries may not contain more than 25 ppm (parts per million) of mercury. It also demands that no mercury is present in any of the electrical or electronics components concerned with the display unit. CFCs (freons) CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards and in the manufacturing of expanded foam for packaging.
FCC FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
CE Declaration CE Declaration This monitor complies with 72/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC modified by 92/31/ECC. These directives refer to EMC. Canadian Department of Communications Regulatory Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 Unpacking the Package Features Power Management Factory Preset Timeings Chapter 2 Installing the Monitor Connecting the Signal Cable ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Connecting to An Apple ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Unpacking the Package Chapter 1 Unpacking the Package Check following items. If they are missing or damaged, consult your place of purchase immediately. Acer P211 color monitor Power cord ? 15-pin D-SUB signal cable User’s manual Macintosh adapter (Optional) Locate the model name and the serial number labeled on the back of your monitor. Write down the related information of your monitor and dealer in the space on page iii for future reference.
Chapter 1 Features Super-fine Dot Pitch With 0.25mm super-fine dot pitch and anti-static coating, Acer P211color monitors offer strikingly sharp and high resolution image up to 1920 x 1440. Wide Range AutoScan Horizontal frequency ranges from 30KHz to 115 KHz to support 1600 x 1200 @ 85Hz resolution. Flicker-Free design for vertical frequency of up to 160Hz. i key Pressing the i key, the monitor will automatically adjust display’s size and position to the optimum.
Unpacking the Package Power Management The Power management of this monitor complies with these VESA power saving modes: Mode On Stand-by Suspend Off Power Horizontal Consumption Syne < 150W Max. <5W <5W <5W On Off On Off Vertical Sync LED On On Off Off Green Amber Amber Amber Factory Preset Timings Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) Horizontal Frequency (KHz) 640 x 400 640 x 480 800 x 600 70 60 75 31.47 31.47 46.
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Installing the Monitor This monitor is equipped with an autosensing universal compatible power supply for voltage ranges 100-120/200-240V AC, 50~60Hz.. Please confirm the line voltage designation at the rear panel of the monitor before connecting the machine. 1) Make sure that the system power is turned off. 2) Please refer to the instructions below to connect the signal cable through D-SUB or BNC. 3) Connect the power cord to the monitor and attach it to power source.
Installing the Monitor Connecting the Signal Cable Your Acer P211 provides both D-SUB and BNC signal connectors. The D-SUB or BNC signals can automatically be detected by its microprocessor. ✏ Connecting through D-SUB signal connector 1) Make sure that the system power is turned off. 2) Connect the computer end of the D-SUB cable to the 15-pin output connector on the video board of your computer. 3) Connect the monitor end of the D-SUB cable to the D-SUB receptacle on the back of the monitor.
Chapter 2 ✏ Connecting to An Apple If you connect the monitor to an Apple Macintosh through a D-Sub cable, you need to add the Macintosh adapter to connect the video signal port of your computer and the monitor signal cable. Before connecting the adapter please refer to the user's guide of the adapter to set the switches of the adapter.
Installing the Monitor ✏ Connecting through BNC Signal Connector 1) Make sure that the system power is turned off. 2) Connect the computer end of the BNC cable to the output connector on the video board of your computer. 3) Connect the monitor end of the BNC cable to the BNC receptacle on the back of the monitor.
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 A Look at the Control Panel z z z z Menu key : enters or changes Main menus. There are three main menus. Enter key : enters sub-menus or selects items. Exit key : goes back to main menus (auto save), or leaves OSD. & key : scrolls the light coloured bar up or down and represents HOT KEY for brightness adjustment. z & key : scrolls the light coloured bar left or right and represents HOT KEY for contrast adjustment. z 8 i key : is used for Fuzzy Automatic calibration adjustment.
A Look at the Control Panel Making Adjustments i key (Fuzzy Auto Calibration ) Just push the i key, then the monitor will automatically adjust display's size and position to the optimum. No re-configuration or adjustment is needed when a user changes display mode. The i key function is different from "Reset" function. "Reset" function for display's geometry, size and position only works under the factory preset timings (please see page 3).
Chapter 3 OSD Operation 1) Press Menu key to enter or change Main menus (there are three main menus) 2) Press or keys to scroll light coloured bar to desired items. 3) Press Enter key to enter sub-menus. 4) Press , ( , ) key to do the adjustments. If the sub-menu contains 5) 6) multiple items. Press or keys to scroll light coloured bar to desired items. Then press or key to adjust as required. Press Exit key to save and return to main menus.
A Look at the Control Panel Luminance Contrast and Brightness adjustments Contrast adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas. Brightness adjusts the brightness of the display.
Chapter 3 Hor. Position adjusts the horizontal position of the display. Hor. Size adjusts the width of the display. Ver. Position adjusts the vertical position of the display. Ver. Size adjusts the vertical height of the display. Geometry Advanced geometry adjustments Pincushion controls the straightness of the vertical edges of the display. Unbalance adjusts balance when the sides of display are bowed towards left or right Trapezoid makes the vertical edges of the display parallel.
A Look at the Control Panel OSD Position OSD position adjustments adjusts the OSD menu position up. adjusts the OSD menu position down. adjusts the OSD menu position left. adjusts the OSD menu position right. Degauss Manual Degauss. To eliminate color shading or impurity induced by magnetism, press Enter to active Degauss function.
Chapter 3 Main Menu 2 Color Control This main menu is defined as color weight adjustment. C1 ~ C5 are color storage areas, which are factory preset but can also be modified by user. The preset information as follows : Factory Default Color Temperature C1 9300K C2 C3 C4 C5 6500K 5500K 7100K 11500K Scroll the light coloured bar to desired color temperature, then press Exit to save the setting and leave OSD. Press Enter key to sub-menus and adjust RGB color weight.
A Look at the Control Panel This sub-menu adjusts RGB (Red, Green, Blue) color weight. Press or keys to scroll light coloured bar to desired items then press or key to do the adjustments. " To reset to factory default values, scroll light coloured bar to item “ Reset to Default”. Main Menu 3 Advanced Display Control This main menu includes six items, scroll light coloured bar to desired items. Press Enter key to enter sub-menus.
Chapter 3 Convergence Horizontal & Vertical Convergence adjustment Hor. Convergence: adjusts Horizontal Convergence Ver. Convergence: adjusts Vertical Convergence Convergence is the monitor's ability to precisely illuminate specific phosphors and line them up properly in order to produce pure color. Displayed characters and images may appear fuzzy or have tinges of red , green, or blue if the electron beams do not converge correctly. Acer P211 offers a convergence adjustment feature.
A Look at the Control Panel Moire Horizontal & Vertical Moire adjustment Horizontal Moire: adjusts horizontal Moire Vertical Moire: adjusts vertical Moire Moire refers to an interference pattern of dark wavy lines on the screen. It is an interference phenomenon caused by the relationship between the phosphor layout and the imaging signal. In fact, it is often considered an indication of good focus level. " It is especially noticeable when using a light-gray or every-otherdot pattern.
Chapter 3 Language Select The sub-menu is defined as language selection and there are five languages to choose from. D-Sub BNC Input connector select. There are two kinds of input connectors for Acer P211. One is a BNC connector, the other is a DB-15. The P211 is capable of automatically detecting the type of connector used (either BNC or DB-15). If the two connectors are connected simultaneously, the user can select the desired connector.
A Look at the Control Panel Purity Colour purity adjustment To adjust Purity, choose a full white picture and adjust to get a pure white picture at the corner of the screen image. Display Mode Current resolution, horizontal and vertical frequency status presentation.
Chapter 3 Timing Setting By making adjustments to your video card settings, you can set the timing and the refresh rate according to your preferences. The monitor will automatically save the settings. Your monitor can accept a vertical frequency ranging from 50 Hz to 160 Hz and an horizontal frequency from 30 KHz to 115 KHz.
A Look at the Control Panel Pin Assignments D-SUB Connectors Pin No Separate Signal Composite 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Red Green Blue NC GND R-GND G-GND B-GND PC5V(For DDC) GND-SYNC GND Red Green Blue NC GND R-GND G-GND B-GND PC5V(For DDC) GND-SYNC GND Red Green + SYNC Blue NC GND R-GND G-GND B-GND PC5V(For DDC) GND-SYNC GND 12 13 14 15 DDC Data H-SYNC V-SYNC DDC Clock DDC Data H/V-SYNC Not Used DDC Clock DDC Data Not Used Not Used DDC Clock Sync-on-green 21
Chapter 3 BNC Connectors Pin Assignment B G/SYNC R H/H+V separate Blue Green Red H-SYNC V V-SYNC 22 Signal composite Blue Green Red H/V-SYNC NC sync-on-green Blue Green + SYNC Red NC NC
A Look at the Control Panel Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Make sure that your monitor is properly installed. If you have encountered any trouble in using this product, for hardware installation problems, see Chapter 2, Installing the Monitor. If the problems persist, check this chapter for possible solutions. If you cannot find Acer P211on the Windows 95/98/2000 monitor list, you would have to update the Windows 95/98/2000 setup information for Acer P211.
Chapter 4 § If the characters look dark, the picture is too small, too large or not centered etc. z Adjust related settings. See Chapter 3, A Look at the Control Panel. § If colors are impure. z Check signal cable connector pins. If pins are bent or missing, consult your dealer z Adjust the Purity setting. See Chapter 3, A Look at the Control Panel. Maintenance ✘ ✘ ✘ Do not expose the monitor to direct sunlight or heat. Do not spill liquid on the monitor. Do not attempt to open the monitor.
Specifications Chapter 5 Specifications Picture Size Dot Pitch Surface/Transmission 21”(53.34cm) diagonal 0.25mm dot pitch AR,AS/semi-tinted Maximum Viewable Size 20” (51cm) diagonal Video Input 15-pin, mini D-SUB Connector/BNC Connector Bandwidth 290MHz Display Area 390mm(H) x 295mm(V) (Preset) 408mm(H) x 306mm(V) (Full Scan) Power Supply(Universal) Input voltage 100~120/200~240 VAC, 50~60 Hz (Universal compatible) Power consumption 150 Watts max./165 Watts max.
Vertical Frequency 50-160 Hz Dimensions (with stand) 508mm(W) x 515mm(H) x 512mm(D) Weight 30Kg Ambient Temperature Operating +5° C ~ +40° C Storage -20° C ~ +60°C Humidity Operating Storage 20% ~ 90% 10% ~ 90% X-Radiation DHHS, PTB Regulatory Compliance FCC-B, UL, FTZ-B, CSA, BZT-B, CE, D.N.S.
