Acer LCD Monitor
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1. 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 out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage do not place the product on a vibrating surface Never use it under sporting exercising or any vibrating environment which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage internal devices Using electrical power This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord 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 e Do not overload a power outlet strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices The overall system load must not exceed 8096 of the branch circuit rating If power strips are used t2. U S A Acer Representative 254 298 4000 254 298 4147 Special notes on LCD monitors iii Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Cleaning your monitor iii Connecting disconnecting the device iii Accessibility iv Safe listening iv Warnings iv Using electrical power iv Product servicing V Additional safety information vi IT Equipment 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 3 Connecting the Power cord 5 Power saving 5 Display Data Channel DDC 5 Connector pin assignment 6 Standard timing table 8 Installation 9 Users controls 10 Acer eColor Management 11 Adjusting the OSD settings 12 Adjusting the picture quality 12 Adjusting the OSD position 13 Adjusting the setting 14 Product information 15 Troubleshooting 16 VGA Mode 16 DVI mode 17 DP mode 17 Unpacking Please check that the following 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 Quick start guide DP cable Option LED MONITOR D sub cable AC Power cord Audio cable Optional ATTACHING REMOVING THE BASE Install Align the base with t
3. Using the lt a keys select Picture from the OSD Then navigate to the picture element you wish to adjust Use the lt a gt keys to adjust the sliding scales The Picture menu can be used to adjust the current Brightness Contrast Colour Temp Auto Config and other image related qualities Adjusting the OSD position acer OSD OSD Timeout 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD 2 Using the directional keys select OSD from the on screen display Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust 13 Adjusting the setting 14 Setting DDC CI 4 ON gt fob Normal ACM OFF Input VGA Language English Power off OFF USB charge Reset e Exit Enter Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD Using the lt amp keys select Setting from the OSD Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust The Setting menu can be used to adjust the screen Menu Language and other important settings Select Power off USB charge ON OFF to enable disable Power off USB charge function Product information Information 1920x1080 H 68KHz V 60Hz VGA Input S N ETRLA00803104000502400 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD Using the keys select Information from the OSD Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up for current input 15 16 Troubleshooting Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing please check the troubleshooting list below to see if
4. 0 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 2011 e Regulation EC No 1275 2008 EN 50564 2011 IEC 62301 2011 e EN50581 2012 We hereby declare above product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC and RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU and Directive 2009 125 EC with regard to establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy related product Year to begin affixing CE marking 2014 A f 4 T CU han Aug 29 2014 RU Jan Sr Manager Date Regulation Acer Inc C acer Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St San Jose Suite 1500 CA 95110 U S A Tel 254 298 4000 Fax 254 298 4147 www acer com Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device 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 Model Number SKU Number Name of Responsible Party Address of Responsible Party Contact Person Phone No Fax No LCD Monitor B246WL B246WL xxxxxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St Suite 1500 San Jose CA 95110
5. Acer LCD Monitor User s Guide Copyright O 2014 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved Acer LCD Monitor User s Guide Original Issue 08 2014 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications This company makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Record the model number serial number purchase date and place of purchase information 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 or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Acer LCD Monitor User s Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated Other companies product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes
6. B3 Connecting the Power cord e Check first to make sure that the power cord you use is the correct type required for your area e The monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in either 100 120 V AC or 220 240 V AC voltage area No user adjustment is required e Plug one end of the power cord to the AC inlet and 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 HO5VV 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 mode by the control signal from the display controller as indicated by the amber colored power LED Mode LED light On Blue Power saving Amber 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 seconds Display Data Channel DDC To make installation easier so long as your system supports the DDC protocol the monitor is able to plug and play The DDC is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities for example supported resolutions and
7. 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 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 of our products For more information and help when recycling please go to this website http www acer group com public Sustainability Visit www acer group com for further information on the features and benefits of our other products Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment please recycle For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment WEEE regulations visit http www acer group com public Sustainability 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 warning Message for Magnet Certain electronic devices such as hard drives USB devices tablet computers laptops cellphones watches ear
8. corresponding timing The monitor supports the DDC2B standard Connector pin assignment 1900005 ce e e e 10 110 e e e 15 15 pin color display 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 24 pin color display signal cable PIN No Description PIN No Description 1 TMDS data 2 13 NC 2 TMDS data 2 14 5 V 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 19 17 15 13 1 9 7 5 3 1 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 20 pin color display signal cable PIN No Description PIN No Description 1 LaneO p 11 GND 2 GND 12 Lane3 n 3 LaneO 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 Standard timing table Mode Resoluti
9. he load should not exceed 8096 of the power strip s input rating e 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 e 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 5 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 e the power cord or plug is damaged cut or frayed e liquid was spilled into the product e the product was exposed to rain or water e the p
10. he stand and push the base towards the top of the monitor and then rotate the base clockwise Tighten the screw clockwise Remove Reverse the steps to remove the base Warning Actions below are not allowed while moving and walking high adjustment tilt swivel and pivot because of safety requirement To prevent fragile panel broken when moving and disassembling the product it must pull the monitor head to the top at first and place the horizontal direction on the table SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position you can adjust the height tilt swivel pivot of the monitor Height Adjustment After pressing the top of the monitor then you can adjust the height of the monitor WA 17 NK L TIETETCTUTTETIT 1 me TOTTI o Tilt Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range Only at the highest point can 35 degrees of recline be offered for the angle of elevation 9 350 Swivel With the built in pedestal you can swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle C 60 Tt 60 o Monitor Pivot Before rotating the display lift it to the top position and then push it back to the utmost degree Rotate clockwise until the monitor stops at 90 909
11. ing the power cord to the AC power outlet e Make sure both the LCD monitor and the computer are turned off before connecting any cable or unplugging the power cord e Ifthe system has multiple sources of power disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible When you need to disconnect power from the equipment be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet Safe listening To protect your hearing follow these instructions Gradually increase the volume until you can hear it clearly and comfortably and without distortion After setting the volume level do not increase it after your ears have adjusted Limit the amount of time listening to music at high volume Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings Turn the volume down if you can t hear people speaking near you Warnings Do not use this product near water Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table If the product falls it could be seriously damaged Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating 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
12. lay in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source e minimizing room light by using drapes shades or blinds using a task light e changing the display s viewing angle e using a glare reduction filter e using a display visor such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display s top front edge Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle Avoid looking at bright light sources such as open windows for extended periods of time Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive Take short breaks regularly and often Perform some stretching exercises Breathe fresh air as often as possible Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body CE acer Declaration of Conformity We Acer Incorporated 8F 88 Sec 1 Xintai 5th Rd Xizhi New Taipei City 221 Taiwan Contact Person Mr RU Jan e mail ru jan acer com And Acer Italy s r l Via Lepetit 40 20020 Lainate MI Italy Tel 39 02 939 921 Fax 39 02 9399 2913 www acer it Declare under our own responsibility that the product Product LCD Monitor Trade Name Acer Model Number B246WL SKU Number B246WL xxxxxx x 2 079 a z A Z or blank To which this declaration refers conforms to the relevant standard or other standardizing documents e EN55022 2010 Class B EN55024 2010 e EN 61000 3 2 2006 A 1 2009 A2 2009 Class D e EN61000 3 3 2008 e EN6095
13. on 1 VGA 640x480 60 Hz 2 SVGA 800x600 56 Hz 3 SVGA 800x600 60 Hz 4 XGA 1024x768 60 Hz 5 XGA 1280x960 60 Hz 6 SXGA 1280x1024 60 Hz 7 VESA 1280x720 60 Hz 8 WXGA 1280x800 60 Hz 9 WXGA 1360x768 60 Hz 10 WXGA 1440x900 60 Hz 11 WXGA 1680x1050 60 Hz 12 UXGA 1600x1200 60 Hz 13 UXGA 1920x1200 60 Hz Installation To install the monitor on your host system please follow the steps below Steps 1 Connect the video cable a Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off b Connect the VGA video cable to the computer c Connect the digital cable only for dual input models 1 Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off 2 Connect one end of the 24 pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the computer s port 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 2 Connect the power cord Connect the power cord to the monitor then to a properly grounded AC outlet 3 Connect the USB Cable Optional Connect the USB 3 0 cable to port for fast charge Connect the USB 3 0 cable to port 4 Optional Connect the audio input socket AUDIO IN of the LCD monitor and the line out port on the computer with the audio cable 5 Turn on the monitor and computer Turn on the monitor first then the computer This sequence is ver
14. only and belong to their respective companies Special notes on LCD monitors The following are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem e Due to the nature of the fluorescent light the screen may flicker during initial use Turn off the power switch and then turn it on again to make sure the flicker disappears e You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use e The LCD screen has 99 99 or more effective pixels It may include blemishes of 0 0196 or less such as a missing pixel or a pixel lit all the time e 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 screen is recovered slowly by changing 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 e Always unplug the monitor before cleaning e Usea soft cloth to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides Connecting disconnecting the device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power from the LCD monitor e Make sure the monitor is attached to its base before connect
15. or 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 Remedy Using the OSD adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings Check the power switch Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor 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 17
16. phones speakers credit cards magnetic ID cards etc are sensitive to magnetic fields and may be damaged permanently or temporarily disabled if exposed to a magnetic field that is too strong Electronic devices should not be put close to or directly on the magnetic area of monitor base F gt o Magnet vii viii This product has been shipped enabled for power management e Activate display s Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity e Activate computer s Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity e Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing the power button Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer Long work periods bad posture poor work habits stress inadequate working conditions personal health and other factors greatly increase 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 e numbness or a burning or tingling sensation e aching soreness or tenderness e pain swelling or throbbing e stiffness or tightness e coldness or weakness If you have these symptoms or any o
17. roduct has been dropped or the case has been damaged e the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service e the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions vi Note Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition Potentially explosive environments Switch off your device in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Switch off the device near gas pumps at service stations Observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots storage and distribution areas chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always marked They 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
18. t Operation instructions Step 1 Press C Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes Step 2 Press lt q or s to select the mode Features and Benefits Step 3 Press AUTO Key to confirm the mode and exit the eColor menu Features and benefits Main Menu Sub Menu Sub Menu 3 Description icon icon item ieee User defined Settings can be fine tuned to suit any situation mode Adjusts the settings to reduce power e ECO mode consumption Defaul ing Refl i ispl Standard rh e T eflects native display mode P y Enhances colors and emphasize fine detail colors with sharp detail Pictures and photographs appear in vibrant Movie Displays scenes in clearest detail Presents EE N gre at vi sua Is even in unsui tably lit mode environments Grahpic mode N A N A N A N A A 11 Adjusting the OSD settings Note The following content is for general reference only Actual product specifications may vary The OSD can be used for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor Press the MENU key to open the OSD You can use the OSD to adjust the picture quality OSD position and general settings For advanced settings please refer to following page Adjusting the picture quality 12 Picture Acer eColor Management Brightness Contrast H Position V Position Focus Clock Colour Temp Auto Config 9 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD
19. ther recurring or persistent discomfort and or pain related to computer use consult a physician immediately and inform your company s health and safety department The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor using a footrest or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort Observe the following tips e refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture e avoid slouching forward and or leaning backward e stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses glare excessive room lighting poorly focused screens very small typefaces and low contrast displays could stress your eyes The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain Eyes Rest your eyes frequently Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out Display Keep your display clean Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display Adjust the display brightness and or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity Eliminate glare and reflections by e placing your disp
20. y important 6 Ifthe monitor does not function properly please refer to the troubleshooting section to diagnose the problem ITITIT M10 VHEREEEEEEEEET ELT j LAM a Ci De In order to prevent damage to the monitor do not lift the monitor by its base 10 Users controls if 6 5 4 3 2 1 Power Switch Power LED To turn the monitor ON or OFF Lights up to indicate the power is turned ON Using the Shortcut Menu Press the function button to open the shortcut menu The shortcut menu lets you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings AUTO Auto Adjust Press this button to activate the Auto Adjustment function The Auto Adjustment function is used to set the HPos VPos Clock and Focus MENU OSD functions Press this botton to activate the OSD menu INPUT Input Key Use Input key to select from different video sources that may be connected to your monitor a VGA input b DVI input c DP input As you cycle through the sources you will see the following messages on right top side of screen to indicate currently selected input source It may take 1 or 2 seconds for the image to appear VGA or DVI or DP If either VGA or DVI input is selected but the VGA and DVI cables are not connected a floating dialog box indicates No Cable Connect or No Signal Acer eColor Management e mpowering Technology ATEN Adjust Exi
21. you can self diagnose the problem VGA Mode Problem No picture visible Unstable picture Abnormal picture LED status Blue Off Amber Blue Image is missing off center too large or too small on the screen Remedy Using the OSD menu adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings Check the power switch Check if the power cord is properly connected to the monitor 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 Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch Using the OSD menu adjust focus clock H position and V position with non standard signals Check the display setting on your system In case of a missing image please select another resolution or vertical refresh rate Wait for a few seconds after adjusting the size of the image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or switching off the monitor DVI mode Problem No picture visible DP mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Amber LED status Blue Off Amber Remedy Using the OSD menu adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings Check the power switch Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to the monit
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