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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.

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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. If power strips are 

used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip’s input rating.

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This product’s power cord is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug only 

fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is properly grounded before 

inserting the power cord plug. Do not insert the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. 

Contact your electrician for details.

Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power outlet 

that is not properly grounded may result in electric 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.

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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 minimum, VDE 

approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length.

Product servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose 

you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service 

personnel.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel 

when:

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the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed

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liquid was spilled into the product

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the product was exposed to rain or water

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the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged

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the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service

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the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions

Summary of Contents for R240Y

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 R240Y SKU Number R240Y 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: ... 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 pin color displa...

Page 12: ...e packing materials in case you need to ship or transport the monitor in the future LCD monitor Quick start guide VGA Cable Optional DP Cable Optional HDMI cable Optional AC Power cord Audio Cable Optional AC Adapter This specification is for universal use and real spec may vary by regions and countries ...

Page 13: ...tor face down on a stable surface use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen 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 25 degrees up or 5 degrees down 5 25 ...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...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 16: ...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 17: ...6Hz 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 HDMI DP only ...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...s Brightness 3 Function key Input Switch Hot Key 4 Function key Main Menu Hot Key 5 Dc Power Power on off the monitor Free Sync HDMI DP It can allow a Free 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 20: ...wing page Main page 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 Hot key2 defa...

Page 21: ...ot key to select input source Picture Mode Standard 75 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 t...

Page 22: ...ich 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 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 t...

Page 23: ...ayscale 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 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 lef...

Page 24: ...the pattern isswitched OSD Mode Standard 10 English OSD Timeout Language Off Off Transparency OSD Lock Color Performance System Information Picture Audio OSD 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 t...

Page 25: ...nput Select the source from VGA IN HDMI DP 5 Auto Source The default is On which can support auto search 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 VR...

Page 26: ...o 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 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 27: ...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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