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Acer LCD Monitor

User Guide

Summary of Contents for RC241YU

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

Page 2: ...e 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 with...

Page 3: ...y 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 ...

Page 4: ...t 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 o...

Page 5: ... 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...

Page 6: ...mation 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 placed on the environment We at Acer are very conscious of the environmental effects of our business and strive to identify and provide the best working procedures to reduce the environmental impact...

Page 7: ...se 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 symp...

Page 8: ...ced 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 A...

Page 9: ...scribed 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 EN55032 2012 AC 2013 Class B EN61000 3 2 2014 Class D EN 55024 2010 EN61000 3 3 2013 LVD Directive 2014 35 EU EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 2011 A2 2013 RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU EN ...

Page 10: ...y not 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 RC241YU SKU Number RC241YU xxxxxx x 0 9 a z orA Z Name of Responsible Party AcerAmerica Corporation Address of Responsible Party 333 West San ...

Page 11: ...ion viii Developing good work habits viii Declaration of Conformity ix Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity x Unpacking 1 Attaching the monitor to the base 2 Screen position adjustment 3 Connecting the adapter and AC Power cord 3 Power saving 3 Display Data Channel DDC 4 Connector pin assignment 4 24 pin color display signal cable 4 19 pin color display signal cable 4 20 pin...

Page 12: ...English Adjusting the Gaming 14 Adjusting the OSD 15 Adjusting the System 16 Product Information 17 Save Settings to User mode only 17 Troubleshooting 18 DVI HDMI DP Mode Optional 18 ...

Page 13: ...pack 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 Audio cable Optional DP Cable Optional HDMI cable Optional AC Power cord DVI DL Dual Link Cable Optional AC Adapter USERGUIDE RC1 Series RC241YU ...

Page 14: ...h neck by turning the silver screws at the bottom of the base 4 Connect the stand to the screen Note Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging Carefully place the monitor face down on a stable surface use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen Note 1 Take care when performing the installation to avoid injuring yourself 2 Make sure to use a wall mount bracket which has at least 7 cm di...

Page 15: ...nd plug the other end into an AC outlet For units using 120 V AC Use a UL listed cord set type SVT 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 switched to power saving ...

Page 16: ...a 2 4 shield 15 DVI detect 4 TMDS data 4 16 Hot plug detection 5 TMDS data 4 17 TMDS data 0 6 DDC clock 18 TMDS data 0 7 DDC data 19 TMDS data 0 5 shield 8 NC 20 TMDS data 5 9 TMDS data 1 21 TMDS data 5 10 TMDS data 1 22 TMDS clock shield 11 TMDS data 1 3 shield 23 TMDS clock 12 TMDS data 3 24 DDC TMDS clock 19 pin color display signal cable 11 13 15 17 19 9 7 5 3 1 2 6 4 8 10 1412 16 18 PIN No De...

Page 17: ...e 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 CONFIG1 14 CONFIG2 15 AUX CH 16 GND 17 AUX CH 18 Hot Plug 19 Return 20 DP_PWR ...

Page 18: ...10 MAC 832x624 74 55 Hz 11 XGA 1024x768 60 Hz 12 1024x768 70 Hz 13 1024x768 75 Hz 14 MAC 1152x870 75 Hz 15 VESA 1152x864 75 Hz 16 1280x960 60 Hz 17 SXGA 1280x1024 60 Hz 18 1280x1024 75 Hz 19 VESA 1280x720 60 Hz 20 WXGA 1280x800 60 Hz 21 1360x768 60 Hz 22 WXGA 1440x900 60 Hz 23 1440x900 75 Hz 24 WSXGA 1680x1050 60 Hz 25 1680x1050 75 Hz 26 UXGA 1600x1200 60 Hz 27 FHD 1920x1080 60 Hz 28 QWXGA 2048x11...

Page 19: ...or and computer are powered OFF 2 Connect the DP cable to the computer d Connect the audio cable Optional only Audio input Model 2 Connect the adapter a Connect the AC cord to the adapter b Connect one end of the adapter to the monitor and the other end to a properly grounded AC outlet 3 Turn on the monitor and computer Turn on the monitor first then the computer This sequence is very important 4 ...

Page 20: ...election in the OSD 3 Input button Press to toggle input sources 4 Volume button Press to activate the volume sliding scale 5 Brightness Press the key to open the Brightness control and set it to your preferred level 6 Mode Press to activate the Mode menu FreeSync It can allow a FreeSync supported graphics source to dynamically adjust display refresh rate based on typical content frame rates for p...

Page 21: ...y select the most commonly accessed settings Icon Item Description Menu Press the Menu button to activate the OSD menu Input Press the Input button to select from different video sources that may be connected to your monitor Optional only Dual Input Model or HDMI Input Model When Auto Source is off press the Input Hot key to display the input source Menu User can switch input source or to control ...

Page 22: ... the Auto Source function Adjusting the Volume Open the Volume control and set the Volume using the arrows When you are done use to go back one level 99 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 level Adjusting the Brightness Open the Brightness control and...

Page 23: ...e arrows You can also view your monitor s system information from this page When you are done use to go back one level Adjusting the Picture Mode Standard Brightness Contrast Black Boost Blue Light ACM Super Sharpness Off Off Off 80 50 50 Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Information Save Settings to 1 Press the MENU key to open the OSD 2 Using the keys select Picture from the OSD Then navigat...

Page 24: ...is very bright or has few shadow areas adjusting this setting may not result in any noticeable changes to the image 8 Blue Light Filters out blue light to protect your eyes by adjusting how much blue light is shown 80 70 60 or 50 Note Higher values allow more blue light through For the best protection select a lower value 9 ACM Turn ACM on or off The default is off 10 Super Sharpness Turn the Supe...

Page 25: ...ect Color from the OSD Then navigate to the picture element you wish to adjust 3 Use the keys to select setting 4 Gamma mode allows you to adjust the luminance tone The default value is 2 2 standard value for Windows 5 Color Temperature Default is warm You can choose Cool Normal Warm Bluelight or User 6 sRGB Default is off You can turn sRGB on or off to better color match with peripheral devices s...

Page 26: ...e Volume sidebar 3 Use the keys to select setting 4 Volume Adjusts the volume Adjusting the Gaming Mode User Extrame Off Off Over Drive Free Sync Aim Point Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Information Save Settings to 1 Press the MENU key to open the OSD 2 Using the keys select Gaming from the OSD Then navigate to the setting you wish to adjust 3 Use the keys to select setting 4 Over Drive Se...

Page 27: ...t Transparency Refresh Rate Num Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Information Save Settings to 120 1 Press the MENU key to open the OSD 2 Using the keys select OSD from the OSD Then navigate to the setting you wish to change 3 Use the keys to adjust any sliding scales 4 Language Set the OSD menu language 5 OSD Timeout Adjust the delay before turning off the OSD menu 6 Transparency Select the t...

Page 28: ...le input sources 6 DP Format Default is DP1 2 Users can select DP1 1 or DP1 2 for support 7 Wide Mode You can select which screen aspect you are using The options are Full Aspect and 1 1 8 Hot Key Assignment User can assign different function Brightness Contrast Blue Light Volume Over Driver Gamma to User Define Key Key1 Key2 9 DDC CI Allows the monitor settings to be set through the software on t...

Page 29: ...ve Settings to User mode only Mode User HDMI On DP1 2 Full On Normal Off Input Auto Source DP Format Wide Mode Hot Key Assignment DDC CI HDMI Black Level Setting Quick Start Mode Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Information Save Settings to 1 Press the MENU key to open the OSD 2 Use the keys to select Save Settings to from the OSD Then navigate to the element you wish to adjust and press the ...

Page 30: ...LED status Remedy No picture visible Blue Using the OSD menu adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings Off Check the power switch Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor Blinking Blue 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 ...

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