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Acer LCD Monitor

User's Guide

Summary of Contents for XFA240

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

Page 2: ...respondence 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 n...

Page 3: ...g the image or turning off the power switch for a few 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...

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: ...ow 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 children Suitable for use in offices with controlled luminous e...

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: ...ynovitis 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 or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and or pain related to computer use consult a physicia...

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: ...XFA240 XFA240 ...

Page 11: ...ling information vi Disposal instructions vii LCD pixel statement vii Tips and information for comfortable use viii Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity xi Unpacking 1 Attaching removing the base 2 Screen position adjustment 2 Connecting the power cord 5 Power saving Display Data Channel DDC Connector pin assignment Standard timing table Installation User controls How to adj...

Page 12: ...resent 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 DVI cable Option AC power cord Audio Cable Option Option DP cable MHL cable Optional HDMI cable Optional MHL ...

Page 13: ...OVING THE BASE ATTACHING REMOVING THE BASE ATTACHING REMOVING THE BASE Install Align the base with the stand and push the base towards the top of the monitor and then rotate the base clockwise Tighten the screw clock wise Remove Reverse the steps to remove the base English ...

Page 14: ...swivel pivot of the monitor t l i T t l i T Tilt Tilt Tilt Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range Height Adjustment Height Adjustment Height Adjustment Height Adjustment Height Adjustment After pressing the top of the monitor then you can adjust the height of the monitor English Only at the highest point can 35 degrees of recline be offered for the angle of elevation 1 ...

Page 15: ...ivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle Monitor Pivot Monitor Pivot Monitor Pivot Monitor Pivot Monitor Pivot Rotate clockwise until the monitor stops at 90 English Before rotating the display lift it to the top position and then push it back to the utmost degree o 60 60 90o 150 ...

Page 16: ...vals for the country in which the equipment will be installed Power saving The monitor will be switched to power saving mode by the control signal from the display controller as indicated by the amber colored power LED The power saving mode will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated The recovery time from power saving mode back to on is around 3 sec...

Page 17: ...C data 19 TMDS data 0 5 shield 8 NC 20 NC 9 TMDS data 1 21 NC 10 TMDS data 1 22 TMDS clock shield 11 TMDS data 1 3 shield 23 TMDS clock 12 NC 24 DDC TMDS clock PIN No Description PIN No Description 1 13 2 14 3 15 4 16 17 18 7 19 20 9 10 11 12 5 8 6 Lane0 p GND Lane0 n Lane1 p GND Lane1 n Lane2 p GND Lane3 n Lane3 p GND Lane3 n Config1 Config2 AUX_CH n GND AUX_CH p Hot Plug Detect DP Power_Return D...

Page 18: ...lock 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 Only for MHL models 19 Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO DESCRIPTION 7 MHL 9 MHL 18 VBUS 19 CBUS 5 11 17 GND ...

Page 19: ... 9 6 x 00 6 XGA 1024x768 60Hz 7 XGA 70Hz 8 75Hz 9 60Hz 10 60Hz 11 SXGA 1280x1024 60Hz 12 9 6 1280x 0 60Hz 13 WXGA 1280x800 60Hz 14 WXGA 1440x900 60Hz 15 WSXGA 1680x1050 60Hz 16 0Hz 17 Hz Resolution VESA MODES 1024x768 8XGA 1 x 8XGA 1 0x 8XGA 1 x 8XGA 1 0x 56Hz 60Hz V 6 1 x RU 9 DQG 3 LQSXW RQO RU 3 LQSXW RQO ...

Page 20: ... English 1 640 480 60Hz 2 720 480 60Hz 3 720 576 50Hz 4 800 600 60Hz 5 1024 768 60Hz 6 1280 720 60Hz 7 1280 720 50Hz 8 1920 1080 30Hz 9 1920 1080 60Hz 10 1920 1080 50Hz Mode Resolution Only for MHL Model ...

Page 21: ...or first then the computer This sequence is very important If the monitor does not function properly please refer to the troubleshooting section to diagnose the problem d Connect the digital 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 Optional Connect...

Page 22: ... Function Menu is active press this button selected or move to the previous function 5 Function key a Press to view Main page Press again to enter next function in the Function Menu b When the Function Menu is active this button will enter a selection in the OSD 6 Function key a Press to view Function Menu Press again to activate the Overdrive function and set it to either Normal or Extreme mode b...

Page 23: ... DP only It can allow a FreeSync 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 24: ...neral settings For advanced settings please refer to following page Main page 1 Game mode 2 OD overdrive options 3 Volume 4 Input selection 5 Function menu Turn Game mode on or off Open the Game mode control and turn Game mode on or off using the arrows OFF ON and select which user defined profile to use please see the OSD section for more information Adjusting the OD setting Open the OD control a...

Page 25: ... settings which you want using the arrows You can also view your monitor s system information from this page When you are done use to go back one level Picture Picture Acer eColor Management Brightness Contrast Blue Light ACM Super Sharpness Off Off Off 50 80 Black level 5 1 Press the MENU key to open the OSD 2 Using the keys select Picture from the OSD Then navigate to the picture element you wis...

Page 26: ...ue 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 sharpness On or Off Sharpness technology can simulate high resolution images by boosting the pixel density of the original source to make images sharper and clearer Color Color Gamma Colour Temp sRGB mode 6 axis Hue Warm 2 2 Off 6 axis Saturate 1 Press the MENU key ...

Page 27: ...o 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 Refresh rate num Display the panel s current refresh rate on the screen 7 Transparency Select the transparency when using gaming mode The transparency can be 0 OFF 20 40 60 or 80 8 Game mode There are three user defined profiles available When y...

Page 28: ...the setting you wish to adjust 4 Use the keys to select the setting 5 Input Select the source from DP In HDMI 6 OD Select Off Normal or Extreme 7 HDMI Black level setting 8 Wide mode You can select which screen aspect you are using The options are Aspect and 1 1 9 DDC CI Allows the monitor settings to be set through the software on the PC Note DDC CI short for Display Data Channel Command Interfac...

Page 29: ...rmation Main Source HDMI MHL H 67KHz V 60Hz Mode Nomal 1920x1080 60Hz SN MHL3451800432900014227 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 ...

Page 30: ...roblem LED status Remedy No picture visible Blue Using the OSD 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 Amber Check if the video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor Check that the computer system is switched on and in power saving standby mode ...

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