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19-pin color display signal cable

 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

5

6

10

11

15

 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

Summary of Contents for BW257

Page 1: ...Acer LCD Monitor User Guide ...

Page 2: ... provided below The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronically mechanically by photocopy recording or otherwise witho...

Page 3: ...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 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 sc...

Page 4: ...ng 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 volt...

Page 5: ...ctric shock and or injury 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...

Page 6: ...articles such as grain dust or metal powders Additional safety information Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts Keep them out of the reach of small children 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 ...

Page 7: ... 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 sympto...

Page 8: ... 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 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 Avoi...

Page 9: ... 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 61000 3 2 2014 3 Class D EN 55024 2010 EN 61000 3 3 2013 LVD Directive 2014 35 EU EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 2011 A2 2013 RoHS Dire...

Page 10: ...esired operation The following local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration Product LCD Monitor Model Number BW257 SKU Number BW257 xxxxxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Name of Responsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party 333 West San Carlos St Suite 1500 San Jose CA 95110 U S A Contact Person Acer Representative Phone No 254 298 4000 Fax No 254 298 4147 Acer Ameri...

Page 11: ...comfort zone vii Taking care of your vision viii Developing good work habits viii Declaration of Conformity ix Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity x Unpacking 1 Attaching the base for selected models 2 Screen position adjustment 3 Connecting the adapter and AC Power cord 3 Power saving Display Data Channel DDC Connector pin assignment 4 20 pin color display signal cable 4 1...

Page 12: ...rials in case you need to ship or transport the monitor in the future LCD monitor Quick start guide VGA Cable Optional USER GUIDE LCD Monitor B7 series BW257 DP Cable Optional HDMI cable Optional AC Power cord Audio Cable Optional This specification is for universal use and real spec may vary by regions and countries ...

Page 13: ...ight tilt of the monitor Height Adjustment After pressing the top of the monitor then you can adjust the height of the monitor 2 1 120mm Tilt Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range Only at the highest point can 25 degrees of recline be offered for the angle of elevation 5 25 ...

Page 14: ...el the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle 45 45 Monitor Pivot Before rotating the display lift it to the top position and then push it back to the utmost degree Rotate clockwise or counter clockwise until the monitor stops at 90 90o 90o 120 25 ...

Page 15: ...T 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 driven into Power Saving mode by the control signal from the display controller as indicated by the amber color power LED ...

Page 16: ...y informs the host system about its capabilities for example supported resolutions and corresponding timing The monitor supports the DDC2B standard 20 pin color display signal cable PIN No Description PIN No Description 1 ML_Lane 0 2 GND 3 ML_Lane 0 4 ML_Lane 1 5 GND 6 ML_Lane 1 7 ML_Lane 2 8 GND 9 ML_Lane 2 10 ML_Lane 3 11 GND 12 ML_Lane 3 13 KONFIG1 14 CONFIG2 15 AUX CH 16 GND 17 AUX CH 18 Hot P...

Page 17: ...a0 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 5 6 10 11 15 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 ...

Page 18: ...20x400 70Hz 4 SVGA 800x600 56Hz 5 SVGA 800x600 60Hz 6 XGA 1024x768 60Hz 7 XGA 1024x768 70Hz 8 VESA 1152x864 75Hz 9 SXGA 1280x1024 60Hz 10 VESA 1280x720 60Hz 11 WXGA 1280x800 60Hz 12 WXGA 1440x900 60Hz 13 WSXGA 1680x1050 60Hz 14 UXGA 1920x1080 60Hz 15 UXGA 1920x1200 60Hz 16 UXGA 1920x1200 75Hz HDMI DP only ...

Page 19: ...rd on the computer Then tighten the thumbscrews on the signal cable connector 3 ptional Connect the audio input socket AUDIO IN of the LCD monitor and the line out port on the computer with the audio cable 4 Insert the monitor power cable into the power port at the back of the monitor 5 Connect the power adapter and power cord to the monitor then to a properly grounded AC outlet Note Audio output ...

Page 20: ...ess 3 Function key Input Switch Hot Key 4 Function key Main Menu Hot Key 5 Dc Power Power on off the monitor VESA Adaptive SYNC HDMI DP It can allow a VESA Adaptive SYNC supported graphics source to dynamically adjust display refresh rate based on typical content frame rates for power efficient virtually stutter free and low latency display update ...

Page 21: ...llowing page Main page 1 Hot Key1 Modes Brightness Volume Gamma Contrast Blue Light Over Drive 2 Hot Key2 Modes Brightness Contrast Volume Gamma Blue Light Over Drive 3 Hot Key3 Input Switch Hot Key 4 Main Menu Hot key1 default Standard mode To choose scenario mode sRGB Reading Darkroom User Standard ECO Graphics Movie sRGB Reading Darkroom User Movie Graphics ECO Standard Modes Hot key2 default B...

Page 22: ...ode Standard 100 50 Off Off Color Audio Performance OSD System Information Brightness Contrast Picture Black Boost ACM Super Sharpness Auto Config H Position 5 50 Mode Standard 50 50 V Position Focus Clock 50 Off Blue Light Color Audio Performance OSD System Information Picture 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 ente...

Page 23: ...d meet the requirements of TÜV Rheinland s Low Blue Light Content standard 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 St...

Page 24: ...xis Hue Adjust the red green blue yellow magenta and cyan hue 10 6 axis Saturate Adjust the red green blue yellow magenta and cyan saturation Audio Mode Stardard 70 Off Mute Volume Color Performance OSD System Information Picture Audio 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 adju...

Page 25: ...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 Transparency The transparency can be 0 OFF 20 40 60 or 80 7 OSD Lock To choose OSD lock on off Note OSD Locked Set the OSD Lock to On by the OSD option and press Enter to execute ...

Page 26: ...h for signal source in order Note Surround application must set Auto Source is Off 6 Wide mode You can select which screen aspect you are using The options are Aspect and Full 7 Hot Key Assigment Select the function of shortcut key 1 Modes Volume Brightness Gamma Contrast Blue Light Over Drive and shortcut keys 2 Modes Volume Brightness Gamma Contrast Blue Light Over Drive 8 DDC CI Allows the moni...

Page 27: ...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 When you have decided what settings suit you save them and system will be able to recall the settings in the future when you turn on User mode ...

Page 28: ...icture visible 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 Check if the computer system is switched on and in power saving standby mode If OSD Lock is On the LED status s...

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