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Acer LCD Monitor

User's Guide

Summary of Contents for V243HQL

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

Page 2: ...ed 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 without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Model number ________________...

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: ...y include below 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 IT Equipment Recycling Information Acer i...

Page 7: ...more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment WEEE regulations visit http global acer com about sustainability htm 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 ...

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: ...V243HQL V243HQL xxxxxx Year to begin affixing CE marking 2012 ...

Page 11: ... may 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 SKU Number x 0 9 a z A Z or Blank Name of Responsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party 333 West San Carlos St Sa...

Page 12: ... recycling 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 3 Power saving 3 Display Data Channel DDC 3 Connector pin assignment 4 Standard timing table 6 Installation 7 User con...

Page 13: ...items are 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 User s guide Quick start guide D sub cable DVI cable AC power cord Audio Cable optional optional optional ...

Page 14: ...nding slots on the bottom of the base Removing Press the release button as indicated then pull in the direction of the arrow to remove the base 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 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down ...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...play signal cable PIN No Description PIN No Description 1 Red 9 5 V 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 1 5 6 10 11 15 ...

Page 17: ... power 3 TMDS data 2 4 shield 15 GND return for 5 V hsync vsync 4 NC 16 Hot plug detection 5 NC 17 TMDS data 0 6 DDC clock 18 TMDS data 0 7 DDC 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 only for certain model ...

Page 18: ...z 2 MAC 640 x 480 66 66 Hz 3 VESA 720 x 400 70 Hz 4 SVGA 800 x 600 56 Hz 5 SVGA 800 x 600 60 Hz 6 XGA 1024 x 768 60 Hz 7 XGA 1024 x 768 70 Hz 8 VESA 1152 x 864 75 Hz 9 SXGA 1280 x 1024 60 Hz 10 WXGA 1280 x 800 60 Hz 11 WXGA 1440 x 900 60 Hz 12 UXGA 1920 x 1080 60 Hz ...

Page 19: ...he 24 pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the computer s port 2 Connect the power cord Connect the power cord to the monitor then to a properly grounded AC outlet 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 Turn on the monitor and computer Turn on the monitor first then the computer Thi...

Page 20: ...s off or activate deactivate the adjustment function when the OSD is on 6 Auto adjust button Exit a When the OSD menu is active this button will act as the exit key exit OSD menu b When the OSD menu is inactive press this button for two seconds to activate the Auto Adjustment function The Auto Adjustment function is used to set the HPos VPos Clock and Focus Exit a When the OSD menu is active this ...

Page 21: ...ect the function that you want to adjust 4 Press or to change the settings of the current function 5 To exit and save select the exit function If you want to adjust any other function repeat steps 2 to 4 A Acer eColor Management If Acer eColor Management is selected the Acer eColor Management OSD will appear B User If User is selected the standard OSD will appear ...

Page 22: ...efits Main menu icon Sub menu item Description User mode User defined Settings can be fine tuned to suit any situation Standard mode Default settings Reflects native display capability Graphic mode Enhances colors and emphasizes fine detail Pictures and photographs appear in vibrant colors with sharp detail Movie mode Displays scenes in clearest detail Presents great visuals even in unsuitably lit...

Page 23: ...ch default Off Focus Adjusts picture focus available in analog mode only Clock Adjusts the picture clock available in analog mode only H Position Adjusts the horizontal position available in analog mode only V Position Adjusts the vertical position available in analog mode only N A Warm Sets the color temperature to warm white N A Cool Sets the color temperature to cool white User red Adjusts red ...

Page 24: ... CI Turns on off DDC CI support N A Information Shows the resolution H V frequency input port and serial number for current input N A Reset N A Exit Saves user changes and closes the OSD Main menu icon Sub menu icon Sub menu item Description N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A Clears Auto configuration changes N A N A Input Source Select input signal from D Sub or DVI D or HDMI Wide Mode Selcet Wi...

Page 25: ... of monitor Check if the computer system is switched on and in power saving standby mode Unstable picture Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch Abnormal picture Image is missing off center too large or too small on the screen Using the OSD adjust focus clock H position and V position with non standard si...

Page 26: ...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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