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10. DDC/CI: Allows the monitor settings to be set through the software on the PC.

Note:

 DDC/CI, short for Display Data Channel/Command Interface, which allows 

monitor controls to be sent via software.

11.  HDMI Black level: Select to set HDMI black level.

12. Quick start mode: Select Off or On. Turn on to speed up boot speed.

Save Setting to… (User mode only)

Mode - User

System

Mode: Racing

Picture

Color

Mode: Action

Audio

OSD

Mode: Sports

Enter

Move

X

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 system will be able to recall the 

settings in the future when you turn on gaming mode.

Summary of Contents for VG242Y

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

Page 2: ...ation in the space 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 ...

Page 3: ...nd 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 scre...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...ic 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 ce...

Page 6: ...ticles 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 bu...

Page 7: ...he 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 symptoms...

Page 8: ...nd 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 cardboa...

Page 9: ...ted hereby declare under our sole responsibility 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 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 ...

Page 10: ... local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration Product LCD Monitor Model Number VG242Y SKU Number VG242Y 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 America Corporation 333 West San ...

Page 11: ...ips and information for 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 Supplier s Declaration of Conformity x Unpacking 1 Screen position adjustment 3 Connecting the AC Power cord 4 Power saving 4 Display Data Channel DDC 5 19 pin color display signal cable 5 20 pin co...

Page 12: ... present 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 DP Cable Optional USERGUIDE LCD Monitor NITRO VG2 series VG242Y HDMI cable Optional AC Power cord ...

Page 13: ...eps to remove the base 2 Use a screwdriver to press the shrapnel of back cover to remove the stand at the same time Note Take care when performing the installation to avoid injuring yourself If installing with a wall mounting kit install 2 extension columns into the copper stud in the back cover as below picture it is recommended to use VESA mounting kit 100 x 100 with M4 x 10 L mm screws to fix y...

Page 14: ...3 Screen position adjustment In oder to 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 5 20 ...

Page 15: ...d 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 LED...

Page 16: ...mple 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 data 2 11 TMDS clock shield 2 TMDS data 2 shield 12 TMDS clock 3 TMDS data 2 13 CEC 4 TMDS data 1 14 DDC serial data 5 TMDS data 1 shield 15 SCL 6 TMDS data 1 16 SDA 7 TMDS data 0 17 DDC CEC Ground 8 TMDS data 0 shield 18 5 V Pow...

Page 17: ...n PIN No Description 1 Lane0 p 11 GND 2 GND 12 Lane3 n 3 Lane0 n 13 Config1 4 Lane1 p 14 Config2 5 GND 15 AUX_CH n 6 Lane1 n 16 GND 7 Lane2 p 17 AUX_CH p 8 GND 18 Hot Plug Detect 9 Lane3 n 19 DP Power_Return 10 Lane3 p 20 DP Power only for certain models ...

Page 18: ... SXGA 1280 1024 75 Hz 19 VESA 1280 720 60 Hz 20 VESA 1280 800 60 Hz 21 WXGA 1400 900 60 Hz 22 WSXGA 1680 1050 60 Hz 23 UXGA 1920 1080 60 Hz 24 UXGA 1920 1080 144 Hz 25 UXGA 1920 1080 165 Hz VG242Y can be overclocked to a higher refresh rate than advertised by the panel specification This function can be use the system control panel to set the maximum refresh rate Important This device is designed ...

Page 19: ...e computer s port Connect the DP cable only for DP models 1 Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off 2 Connect one end of the 20 pin DP cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the computer s port 3 Insert the monitor power cable into the power port at the back of the monitor 4 Connect the power cord to the monitor then to a properly grounded AC outlet Note Audio outpu...

Page 20: ...ario 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 the but...

Page 21: ...ut HDMI Menu 1 Hot Key 1 Modes Brightness Volume Gamma Contrast Blue Light Over Drive PIP PBP VRB 2 Hot Key 2 Modes Brightness Volume Gamma Contrast Blue Light Over Drive PIP PBP VRB 3 Hot Key 3 Input Switch Hot Key 4 Main Menu Hot key 1 default Standard mode To choose game mode G1 G2 G3 which user defined profile to use or scenario mode User Standard ECO Graphics HDR Racing Sports User HDR Graphi...

Page 22: ...e Standard 80 50 Off Off Off Color Audio OSD System Brightness Contrast Picture Enter Move Black Boost X Blue Light ACM HDR Off Super Sharpness 5 Gaming 1 Press the MENU key to open the OSD 2 Toggle the joystick to the up or down to select Picture 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 adju...

Page 23: ...e 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 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 densi...

Page 24: ... Page HDR Status Optional Behavior Auto Auto checked input source status HDR 400 Display HDR 400 Standard and Effect Off Default No support HDR effect 1 HDR Auto The source signal content is SDR the brightness can to adjustment but content is HDR the brightness is fixed at 100 and gray out 2 HDR Auto features ACM Gamma Contrast Blue Light Color Temp Black Boost 6 axis Hue Saturate is gray out and ...

Page 25: ... wish to adjust and press the joystick to enter it 3 Toggle to the left or right to adjust the sliding scales 4 Gamma mode allows you to adjust the luminance tone The default value is 2 2 standard value for Windows 5 Color temp Default is warm You can choose Cool Normal Warm Bluelight or User 6 Modes To choose scenario mode 7 sRGB Mode Default is off You can turn sRGB on or off to better color mat...

Page 26: ...remium Enter Move X Off Refresh Rate Num Off Ultra Low Latency Off Aim Point Off VRB Gaming 1 Press the MENU key to open the OSD 2 Toggle the joystick to the up or down to select Gaming 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 adjust the sliding scales 4 Over Drive Select Off Normal or Extrem...

Page 27: ...On when Adjust brightness will auto set VRB is Off 7 Refresh rate num Display the panel s current refresh rate on the screen Note If FreeSync Premium set On you can see the V Frequency to changes in the OSD 8 Ultra Low Latency Set to On to speed up the processing time of the display switching process Note 1 FreeSync Premium is On the Ultra Low Latency automatic set to On and gray out unavailable 2...

Page 28: ...ning 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 To choose OSD lock on off Note OSD Locked Set the OSD Lock to On by the OSD option and press Enter to execute the All Key lock function The OSD Locked message will be displayed in the middle of the screen LED lights will be changed from blue light to orange li...

Page 29: ...he left or right to control functions 4 Input Select the source from HDMI1 HDMI2 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 DP Format Default is DP1 2 can selection support DP1 1 or DP1 2 format 7 Wide mode You can select which screen aspect you are using The options are Aspect Ratio 4 3 Full S...

Page 30: ...y Mode User System Mode Racing Picture Color Mode Action Audio OSD Mode Sports Enter Move X 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 availabl...

Page 31: ...m 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 informat...

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