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User Controls

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External controls

1

Power button

Turns the monitor on/off.Blue indicates power on. Amber indicates 

standby/ power saving mode.

2

Function key

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a.  Press to view Main page. Press again to enter hotkey1 function. 

b.  When the Function Menu is active, press this key to view the basic 

information for your monitor and current input or reset the custom 

color settings to the factory defaults.

3

Function key

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a.  Press to view Main page.Press again to enter hotkey2 function.

b.  When the Function Menu is active, press this button to select 

select scenario mode or game mode .

4

Function key

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X

a.  Press to view Main page.Press again to enter Input select 

function.

b.  When the Function Menu is active, this button will quit the OSD. 

5

Function key

/

a.  Press to view 

Main page

.Press again to enter next function in 

the Function Menu. 

b.  The single toggle button on the backside of the Display bezel 

operates like a joystick. To move the cursor, simply toggle the 

button in four directions. Press the button to select desired option.

Bright gray indicates operable. Dark gray indicates inoperable.

FreeSync(HDMI):

It can allow a FreeSync 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.

Summary of Contents for KA242Y

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 withou...

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: ...and or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced 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 cardbo...

Page 9: ...cribed 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 LVD Directive 2014 35 EU EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 2011 A2 2013 RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU EN 50581 2012 ErP Directive 2009 125 EC Regulation EC No 1275 2008 EN 50564 2011 Year to ...

Page 10: ...e undesired operation The following local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration Product LCD Monitor Model Number KA242Y SKU Number KA242Y 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 Ace...

Page 11: ...r comfortable use vii Finding your 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 19...

Page 12: ...t when you unpack the box and save the packing materials in case you need to ship or transport the monitor in the future LCD monitor Quick start guide VGA Cable Optional USERGUIDE LCD Monitor KA2 series KA242Y Audio Cable Optional HDMI1 4 cable Optional AC Power cord ...

Page 13: ...optimize the best viewing position you can adjust the height tilt of the monitor Tilt Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range Only at the highest point can 15 degrees of recline be offered for the angle of elevation 5 15 ...

Page 14: ... 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 State ...

Page 15: ...bilities for example supported resolutions and corresponding timing The monitor supports the DDC2B standard 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 ...

Page 16: ...able 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 ...

Page 17: ...0 66 66Hz 3 VESA 720x400 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 1920x1080 75Hz ...

Page 18: ...e computer Then tighten the thumbscrews on the signal cable connector 3 Optional 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 cord to the monitor then to a properly grounded AC outlet Note Audio output is only for audio output ...

Page 19: ...elect scenario mode or game mode 4 Function key X a Press to view Main page Press again to enter Input select function b When the Function Menu is active this button will quit the OSD 5 Function key a Press to view Main page Press again to enter next function in the Function Menu b The single toggle button on the backside of the Display bezel operates like a joystick To move the cursor simply togg...

Page 20: ...ard Brightness 80 Input HDMI Menu 1 Hot Key1 Modes Brightness Volume Gamma Contrast Blue Light Over Drive VRB 2 Hot Key2 Modes Brightness Contrast Volume Gamma Blue Light Over Drive VRB 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...

Page 21: ...e the joystick to the left or right to adjust the sliding scales Information Hot Key Show Monitor Information and Reset control function Modes Hot Key To change Modes Hot Key menu Exit Hot Key X To exit current page and store Picture Mode Standard 80 50 Off Off Off Color Audio Performance OSD System Brightness Contrast Picture Enter Move Black Boost X Blue Light ACM Super Sharpness Auto Config H Posit...

Page 22: ...w much blue light is shown 80 70 60 or 50 Note A higher value allows more blue light to pass through so in order to achieve the best protection please select a lower value of which 50 is in the best state and has been tested by TÜV Rheinland and 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 dy...

Page 23: ... can turn sRGB on or off to better color match with peripheral devices such as printers and digital cameras 8 Grayscale Mode To choose Grayscale mode 9 6 axis 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 OSD System Mute Picture Color Volume Audio X Enter Move Performance 1 Press t...

Page 24: ...eesync To choose Freesync on off 6 VRB To choose VRB on off 7 Refresh rate num Display the panel s current refresh rate on the screen Note If FreeSync set On you can see the V Frequency to changes in the OSD OSD Mode Standard 10 English System OSD Timeout Picture Color Language Audio OSD Off Off Transparency OSD Lock Enter Move X Performance 1 Press the MENU key to open the OSD 2 Toggle the joystick...

Page 25: ...conds to trigger OSD Unlock The OSD Unlock message will be displayed in the middle of the screen LED lights will be restored to blue light System Mode Standard HDMI Picture Color Input Audio OSD On Quick Start Mode Wide Mode System Hot Key Assignment DDC CI X Enter Move Normal Auto Source Quick Start Mode Off Performance HDMI Black Level On Full 1 Press the MENU key to open the OSD 2 Toggle the joy...

Page 26: ...ack level Select to set HDMI1 4 black level 10 Quick start mode Select Off or On Turn on to speed up boot speed Save Setting to User mode only Mode User System Mode Reading Picture Color Mode sRGB Audio OSD Mode Darkroom Enter Move X Save setting to Performance 1 Press the MENU key to open the OSD 2 Toggle the joystick to the up or down to select Save Setting to from the OSD Then toggle to the rig...

Page 27: ...o 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 set Amber Note Acer monitor is purposed for video and visual display of ...

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