Acer LCD Monitor User Guide
English Copyright © 2020. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Original Issue: 12/2020 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications.
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 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.
English 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. Safe listening To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Gradually increase the volume until you can hear it clearly and comfortably and without distortion.
If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. • Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating.
English 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. Potentially explosive environments Switch off your device in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions.
LCD pixel statement This product has been shipped enabled for power management: • Activate display’s Sleep mode within 5 minutes of user inactivity. • Wake the monitor when it is in Active Off mode,move the mouse or press any keyboard key. 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.
English Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain. Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a istant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out.
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. Viale delle Industrie 1/A, 20020 Arese (MI), Italy Tel: +39-02-939-921 ,Fax: +39-02 9399-2913 www.acer.
English Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., San Jose Suite 1500 CA 95110, U. S. A. Tel : 254-298-4000 Fax : 254-298-4147 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.
Unpacking Attaching the base (for selected models) Screen position adjustment Connecting the adapter and AC Power cord Power saving Display Data Channel (DDC) Connector pin assignment 19-pin color display signal cable 20-pin color display signal cable Standard timing table Installation Users controls Panel controls Using the Shortcut Menu The Function page Troubleshooting VGA/HDMI Mode (Optional) iii iii iii iii iv iv iv iv v vi vi vi vi vii vii vii viii viii ix x 1 2 3 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 15 1
English 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.
• Attaching the Base • Screen position adjustment To optimize the viewing position, you can adjust the monitor tilt by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor as shown below. The monitor can be adjusted to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down. -5° 15° English 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.
English Connecting the adapter and AC 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 AC power cord to the Adapter, 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.
19-pin color display signal cable English PIN No. Description PIN No. Description 1 TMDS Data2+ 2 TMDS Data2 Shield 3 TMDS Data2- 4 TMDS Data1+ 5 TMDS Data1 Shield 6 TMDS Data1- 7 TMDS Data0+ 8 TMDS Data0 Shield 9 TMDS Data0- 10 TMDS Clock+ 11 TMDS Clock Shield 12 TMDS Clock- 13 CEC 14 Reserved (N.C. on device) 15 SCL 16 SDA 17 DDC/CEC Ground 18 +5V Power 19 Hot Plug Detect 15-pin color display signal cable 1 6 11 PIN No. Description 5 10 15 PIN No.
English Standard timing table MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ① HDMI only VGA MAC VESA SVGA SVGA XGA XGA VESA SXGA VESA WXGA WXGA+ WSXGA+ UXGA UXGA VESA MODE Resolution 640x480 640x480 720x400 800x600 800x600 1024x768 1024x768 1152x864 1280x1024 1280x720 1280x800 1440x900 1680x1050 1920x1080 1920x1080 ① 60Hz 66.
Installation 3. 4. 5. Turn off your computer and unplug your computer's power cord. Connect the signal cable to the VGA and /or HDMI (optional) input socket of the monitor, and the VGA and /or HDMI (optional) output socket of the graphics card on the computer. Then tighten the thumbscrews on the signal cable connector. ptional: Connect the audio input socket (AUDIO IN) of the LCD monitor and the line-out port on the computer with the audio cable.
English User Controls 6 5 4 3 2 1 External controls NO. Icon Item 1 Power button/indicator Turns the monitor on/off. Blue indicates power on. Blinking blue indicates standby/power saving mode. OSD function a. Press to view Main page. Press again to enter next function in the Function Menu. b. When the Function Menu is active, press this key selected or move to the next function. Input a. Press to view Main page. Press again to enter Input select function. b.
Using the Shortcut Menu The OSD (onscreen display) can be used to adjust the settings of your LCD monitor. Press the MENU key to open the OSD. You can use the OSD to adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings. For advanced settings, please refer to following page: Main page Audio Model: 1 2 4 3 2 4 3 Hot Key1 Modes Hot Key 2. Hot Key2 Modes, Brightness, Contrast, Volume (Only Audio Model), Contrast, Blue Light, Over Drive,VRB 3.
English Hot key3 (default: Volume or Contast) Open the Volume or Contast control and select your preferred Volume or Contact setting . When you are done, press the back button to quit current page and store. Volume Contast 70 50 Selecting the input Open the Input control and select VGA IN, HDMI or Auto Source. When you are done, press the back button to exit current page and store. Input Input Auto Source VGA IN On Main menu 1.Press any key to open the OSD. 2.
Picture Mode - Standard Brightness 70 Color Contrast 50 Audio Black Boost Performance Blue Light OSD System Informa�on 5 Off ACM Off Super Sharpness Off Auto Config H.Posi�on 50 Mode - Standard Picture V.Posi�on 50 Color Focus 45 Audio Clock 50 Performance OSD System Informa�on 1. Press the MENU key to open the OSD. 2. Press up or down button to select Picture from the OSD. Then press enter button to enter it. 3. Toggle to the left or right to adjust the sliding scales. 4.
English 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.. Color Mode - Stamdard Picture Gamma 2.2 Color Color Temp.
Audio (Only Audio Model) Mode - Stardard Volume Color Mute 70 Off Audio Performance OSD System Informa�on 1. Press the MENU key to open the OSD. 2. Press up or down button to select Audio from the OSD. Then press enter button to enter it. 3. Toggle to the left or right to adjust the sliding scales. 4. Volume: Adjust the volume 5. Mute:To choose mute on/off .
OSD English Mode - Standard Picture Language Color OSD Timeout Audio Transparency Off Performance OSD Lock Off English 10 OSD System Informa�on 1. Press the MENU key to open the OSD. 2. Press up or down button to select OSD from the OSD. Then press enter button to enter it. 3. Toggle to the left or right to adjust the sliding scales. 4. Language: Set the OSD menu language. 5. OSD timeout: Adjust the delay before turning off the OSD menu. 6.
System Mode - Standard Input Color Auto Source Audio Wide Mode VGA IN Off Full Performance Hot Key Assignment OSD DDC/CI On HDMI Black Level Normal Quick Start Mode Off System Informa�on 1. Press the MENU key to open the OSD. 2. Press up or down button to select System from the OSD. Then press enter button to enter it. 3. Toggle to the left or right to control functions. 4. Input: Select the source from VGA IN, HDMI. 5.
Save Setting to…(User mode only) English Mode - User Picture Mode: sRGB Color Mode: Reading Audio Mode: Darkroom Performance OSD System Informa�on Save Se�ngs to... 1. Press the MENU key to open the OSD. 2. Press up or down button to select "Save Setting to..." from the OSD. Then press enter button to enter it. 3. Save Setting to User mode: There are three user-defined profiles available.
Troubleshooting Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. VGA/HDMI Mode (Optional) Problem No picture visible LED status Remedy Blue Using the OSD menu, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default setting. Off Check the power switch. Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor. Amber Check if the video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor.
