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Acer LCD Monitor

User Guide

Summary of Contents for KE242Y

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: ...es 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 burden...

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: ...ty that 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 LVD Directive 2014 35 EU EN 62368 1 2014 A11 2017 RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU EN 50581 2012 ErP Directive 2009 125 EC Regulation EU 2019 2021 EN50564 2011 EN62087 Year t...

Page 10: ...e undesired operation The following local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration Product LCD Monitor Model Number KE242Y SKU Number KE242Y 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 KE2 series KE242Y 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: ...t 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 toggle t...

Page 20: ...ard Brightness 80 Input HDMI Menu 1 Hot Key1 Modes Brightness Volume Gamma Contrast Low Blue Light Over Drive VRB 2 Hot Key2 Modes Brightness Contrast Volume Gamma Low Blue Light Over Drive VRB 3 Hot Key3 Input Switch Hot Key 4 Main Menu Hot key1 default Modes To choose scenario mode sRGB Reading Darkroom User Standard ECO Graphics Movie sRGB Reading Darkroom User Movie Graphics ECO Standard Modes...

Page 21: ...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 Low Blue Light ACM Super Sharpness Auto Config H Pos...

Page 22: ...h blue light is shown Standard Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 or Level 4 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 2 ...

Page 23: ...oose 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 the MENU key to open the OSD 2 Toggle the joystick to the up or down to select Audio from the OSD Then toggle to the right to navig...

Page 24: ... s current refresh rate on the screen Note If AMD 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 to the up or down to select OSD from the OSD Then toggle to the right to navigate to the el...

Page 25: ...Level On Full 1 Press the MENU key to open the OSD 2 Toggle the joystick to the up or down to select System from the OSD Then toggle to the right to navigate to the element you wish to adjust and press the joystick to enter it 3 Toggle to the left or right to control functions 4 Input Select the source from VGA IN HDMI1 4 5 Auto Source The default is On which can support auto search for signal sou...

Page 26: ...nter 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 right to navigate to the element you wish to adjust and press the joystick to enter it 3 Save Setting to Game mode There are three user defined profiles available When you have decided what settings suit you save them and sys...

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

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