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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.

After setting the volume level, do not increase it after your ears have 
adjusted.

Limit the amount of time listening to music at high volume.

Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings.

Turn the volume down if you can't hear people speaking near you.

Warnings

Do not use this product near water.

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product 
falls, it could be seriously damaged.

Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable 
operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. 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 voltage points or short-out parts that could 
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into 
the product.

To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, 
do not place the product on a vibrating surface.

Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment 
which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage internal 
devices.

Using electrical power

This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the 
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult 
your dealer or local power company.

Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this 
product where people will walk on the cord.

If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total 

Summary of Contents for KB242HYLbix

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

Page 2: ...espondence 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 without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Model number __________________________________ Serial nu...

Page 3: ...ew hours Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Keep this document for future reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product Cleaning your monitor Please carefully follow these guidelines when cleaning the monitor Always unplug the monitor before cleaning Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides Con...

Page 4: ...g 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 volta...

Page 5: ...nding 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 certified type SPT 2 rated 7 A 125 V m...

Page 6: ...mosphere are often but not always marked They include below deck on boats chemical transfer or storage facilities vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas such as propane or butane and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles 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 childr...

Page 7: ...more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment WEEE regulations visit LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high precision manufacturing techniques Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction http www acer group com public Sustainability ...

Page 8: ...sculoskeletal 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 symptoms or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and or pain related to computer use consult a physician immediately and in...

Page 9: ...d 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 cardboar...

Page 10: ...EMOVING THE BASE 2 SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT 3 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD 4 SAFETY PRECAUTION 4 CLEANING YOUR MONITOR 4 POWER SAVING 5 DDC 5 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 6 STANDARD TIMING TABLE 8 INSTALLATION 9 USER CONTROLS 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 21 ...

Page 11: ...items are present when you unpack the box and save the packing materials in case you will need to ship or transport the monitor in future LCD Monitor Quick Start Guide AC Power Cord D Sub Cable Optional HDMI Cable Optional Audio Cable Optional ...

Page 12: ...down on a stable surface use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen 1 Attach the monitor stand arm to the base 2 Ensure that the base is locked onto the monitor stand arm Note If installing with a wall mounting kit it is recommended to use VESA mounting kit 100mm x 100mm with M4 x 10 L mm screws to fix your monitor on the wall ...

Page 13: ...e the best viewing position you can adjust the tilt of the monitor by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor as shown in the figure below The monitor can be adjusted to 25 degrees up or 5 degrees down as indicated by arrow below 5o o ...

Page 14: ...avy object on the power cord to avoid damage to the cable Do not expose the monitor to rain excessive moisture or dust Do not cover the ventilation slots or openings of the monitor Always put the monitor in a place where there is adequate ventilation Avoid placing the monitor against a bright background or where sun light or other light sources may reflect on the face of the monitor Place the moni...

Page 15: ...ery time from Active OFF state back to ON state is around 3 seconds DDC To make your installation easier the monitor is able to Plug and Play with your system if your system also supports DDC protocol The DDC Display Data Channel is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities for example supported resolutions and corresponding tim...

Page 16: ...ay Signal Cable 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 1 5 6 10 11 15 ...

Page 17: ...ng 1 TMDS Data2 10 TMDS Clock 2 TMDS Data2 Shield 11 TMDS Clock Shield 3 TMDS Data2 12 TMDS Clock 4 TMDS Data1 13 CEC 5 TMDS Data1 Shield 14 Reserved N C on device 6 TMDS Data1 15 SCL 7 TMDS Data0 16 SDA 8 TMDS Data0 Shield 17 DDC CEC Ground 9 TMDS Data0 18 5V Power 19 Hot Plug Detect ...

Page 18: ...1024 x 768 70 Hz 13 XGA 1024 x 768 75 Hz 14 MAC 1152 x 870 75 Hz 15 VESA 1152 x 864 75 Hz 16 VESA 1280 x 960 60 Hz 17 SXGA 1280 x1024 60 Hz 18 SXGA 1280 x1024 75 Hz 19 VESA 1280 x 720 60 Hz 20 WXGA 1280 x 800 60 Hz 21 WXGA 1440 x 900 60 Hz 22 WSXGA 1680 x 1050 60 Hz 23 FHD 1920 x 1080 60 Hz 24 FHD 1920 x 1080 75 Hz HDMI Only Note HDMI is purposely supporting the AMD FreeSync technology and target ...

Page 19: ... 2 Connect HDMI Cable Only HDMI input model a Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered OFF b Connect the HDMI cable to the computer 3 Connect the Audio Cable Optional 4 Insert the monitor power cable into the power port at the back of the monitor 5 Plug the power cords of your computer and your monitor into a nearby electrical outlet 6 Power ON Monitor and Computer Power ON the monitor ...

Page 20: ...icates standby power saving mode OSD functions Press to view the OSD Press again to enter a selection in the OSD Input button Press to toggle input sources Volume button Press to activate the volume sliding scale Brightness Press the key to open the Brightness control and set it to your preferred level Mode Press to trigger Mode control ...

Page 21: ...eral settings For advanced settings please refer to following page Main Page Turn Mode on or off Open the Mode control and turn Mode on or off using the adjustment arrows OFF ON and select which profile to use Please see the OSD section for more information Note The following content is for general reference only Actual product specifications may vary 1 Mode 2 Brightness 3 Volume Optional 4 Input ...

Page 22: ...ume control and set the volume using the arrows When you are done use to go back one level Selecting the Input Open the input control and select an available input source When you are done use to go back one level Note Adjustment of the volume control as well as the equalizer to other settings than the center position may increase the ear headphone output voltage and therefore the sound pressure l...

Page 23: ...nformation from this page When you are done use to go back one level Adjusting the Picture 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD 2 Using the keys select Picture from the OSD Then navigate to the setting you wish to adjust 3 Use the keys to adjust the sliding scales 4 Brightness Adjust the brightness from 0 to 100 Note Adjusts the balance between light and dark shades ...

Page 24: ... simulate high resolution images by boosting the pixel density of the original source It can make images sharper and clear 10 H Position only Analog input model Adjust the horizontal position from 0 to 100 11 V Position only Analog input model Adjust the vertical position from 0 to 100 12 Focus only Analog input model Adjust the focus from 0 to 100 13 Clock only Analog input model Adjust the clock...

Page 25: ... the luminance tone The default value is 2 2 standard value for Windows 5 Color temperature Default is warm You can choose Cool Warm Normal Bluelight or User 6 Modes Select your preferred mode 7 sRGB mode is for getting better color matching representation with the peripheral device such as DSCs or printers 8 Grayscale Mode Turn grayscale mode On or Off 9 6 axis Hue Adjust the red green blue yello...

Page 26: ...ta and cyan saturation Adjusting the Audio Optional 1 Press the MENU key to open the OSD 2 Using the keys select Audio from the OSD Then navigate to the setting you wish to adjust 3 Use the keys to select setting 4 Volume Adjusts the volume 5 Mute Select On or Off ...

Page 27: ... Drive Select Off Normal or Extreme 5 FreeSync Select On or Off FreeSync is available for AMD supported graphic cards only 6 Refresh Rate Num Display the panel s current refresh rate on the screen Note 1 If FreeSync is ON then the Over Drive selection is set to Normal automatically 2 If FreeSync is OFF then the user can set Over Drive to either one of the three settings including a Extreme b Norma...

Page 28: ...ust the delay before turning the off the OSD menu 6 Transparency Select the transparency when using gaming mode The transparency can be 0 OFF 20 40 60 or 80 7 OSD Lock OSD Lock function is used to prevent OSD button from being pressed accidentally To remove the OSD Lock message press and hold any key except power button continuously for 3 seconds until the message disappears If the OSD Lock messag...

Page 29: ... 6 Hot Key Assignment Select the function of Hotkey 1 or Hotkey 2 7 Wide Mode You can select which screen aspect you are using The options are Full and Aspect 8 DDC CI Allows the monitor settings to be set through the software on the PC 9 HDMI Black Level You can select the level of blackness under HDMI source The options are Normal and Low 10 Quick Start Mode Enable monitor rapidly Note DDC CI sh...

Page 30: ... information 1 Press the MENU key to open the OSD 2 Using the keys select Information to view the basic information for your monitor and current input 3 Reset All Settings Resets all settings to the factory defaults ...

Page 31: ... the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch Display is missing center shift or too small or too large in display size Using OSD adjust RESOLUTION CLOCK CLOCK PHASE H POSITION and V POSITION with non standard signals Using OSD in case of missing full screen image please select other resolution or other vertical refresh...

Page 32: ...s properly connected to the monitor LED displays amber color Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor Check if the power of computer system is ON Abnormal Sound Only Audio Input model Optional No sound or sound level is too low Check the audio cable with the host PC is connected Check if the volume setup of the host PC is in minimum position and try to raise the vol...

Page 33: ...EN 23 KB242HYL KB242HYL Jul 29 2020 ...

Page 34: ...t cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration Product LCD Monitor Model Number KB242HYL SKU Number KB242HYL xxxxxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Name of Responsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party 333 West San ...

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