Acer AL1917C User Manual

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Table of Contents
Safety Rules
Electrical Safety …………………………………………………………… 1 Installation Safety …………………………………………………………… 1 Cleaning Safety …………………………………………………………… 1
Components and Accessories Usage
Installation Guide …………………………………………………………… 2 Adjustment of Display …………………………………………………………… 3 Operation …………………………………………………………… 4 Adjustment of Screen …………………………………………………………… 6
Attachment
Plug and Play …………………………………………………………… 7
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Power Saver …………………………………………………………… 7 Troubleshooting …………………………………………………………… 7 Technical Specifications …………………………………………………………… 8 Display Mode …………………………………………………………… 9
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Safety Rules
Electrical Safety
Installation Safety
Cleaning Safety
Note: To ensure your safety and prolong the life of the product, read the following safety rules
carefully when you use the product for the first time.
DO NOT touch the inside of the display. Only authorized and qualified technicians are
allowed to open the LCD display case.
Only hold the plug, not the power cable, when you connect the plug to the receptacle.
Make sure that your hands are dry without moisture.
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.
This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third
(grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug.
Don’t expose your LCD display in the rain, water, or the environment with high
temperature or humidity , such as kitch ens, surroundings of a swimming pool, an y place near flower vases, etc.)
If your LCD display operates abnormally, especially if there is smoke, noise or smell,
remove the plug immediately and contact our authorized dealer or service center.
Don’t touch your LCD display with your fingers or any hard objects to avoid scratching
or leaving any oil sludge on the surface of the display
Install your LCD display at the place where the risk of dust contamination is low. Take
moisture-proof and ventilation measures to protect your LCD display.
Don’t install your LCD display near any heat source, such as kitchen tables, ovens, or
fire sources, or in the sun.
Install your LCD at the place where children will not touch it to avoid electric shock, or
dropping. Secure your LCD firmly or explain the safety rules to children, if required.
When installing your LCD display or adjusting its angle, attention shall be paid to the
loading capability and leveling of the display.
Don’t spray or pour cleanser or water onto your LCD display or its case directly. When cleaning your LCD display, make sure that no liquid permeates into the inside of
the LCD display or any accessory.
Moisten a clean and soft lint-free cloth with water, ammonia-free water, or glass
cleanser without alcohol, wrench it dry and wipe the surface of your LCD display gently. It is recommended to use a silk cloth that is exclusively used to clean the display.
SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS
The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem.
NOTES
z Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during initial use. T urn off the Powe r
Switch and then turn it on again to make sure the flicker disappears.
z You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use. z The LCD screen has effective pixels of 99.99% or more. It may include blemishes of 0.01% or less
such as a missing pixel or a pixel lit all of the time.
z 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 hours.
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Components and Accessories
LCD Display LCD Display D-Sub Signal Cable Quick Start Guide
(with speakers) (without speakers)
Power Cable Audio Cable(with speakers) DVI Signal Cable User’s Manual (CD-ROM)
(Optional)
Usage
Installation Guide
Attention
Quick Installation
Assemble the seat of the display
Note: Read the [Safety Rules] section carefully before starting the installation
Before installing your LCD display, consider the following with reference to the space where the display is to be installed:
To minimize the reflection of the display, protect your eyes and ensure premium quality,
don’t install your LCD display near windows or with backlight. Keep the display away from your eyes at least by 30 cm.
The upper edge of the display should be a little higher than your sight. Adjust the front and back dip angles of the display based on your visual angle so that you
can view the display comfortably.
Complete the following steps for quick installation: (See the figure)
z Take the seat out of the box and place it on a flat table. z Take your LCD display out of the carton and assemble the
display and seat along the rail. You will hear a click sound when the display and seat are engaged correctly.
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Connection to PC
z Make sure that the power supply of your PC is turned off
and the power plug is removed.
z Connect and fasten both ends of the signal cable to your
PC host and LCD display respectively.
z If your LCD display has built-in speakers, connect the
audio cable attached to the display from the sound card output of your PC to the audio input on the back of your LCD display.
z Connect the attached power cable to your LCD display. z Plug the power cable to the receptacle. z Turn on the power supplies of your PC and LCD displ ay.
X Power Cable Y Audio Cable (Optional) Z DVI Signal Cable (Optional)
Adjustment of Display
Key Definition
1
2 Menu OSD Menu Press this button to enter OSD. Press it again to exit OSD. 3 > Plus
4 < Minus 5 Auto Automatic
6 Speaker (For the model
[ D-Sub Signal Cable
Power Source Power On/Off
Adjustment
with speakers)
Green indication: Power is on and normal Orange indication: Sleep status in the energy-saving mode Colorless indication: Power off
Press this button for selection or adjustment when OSD is shown. Press this button and click < and > to adjust volume when OSD is not shown (for the model with speakers only) Press this button to exit the manual when OSD is shown. Press this button for the display to optimize the position, phase and clock pulse automatically when OSD is not shown.
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Operation for Analog
Your LCD display has been adjusted to its optimal status before shipment. (See Page 9). Your
can also adjust the image in accordance with the following illustrations and step s.
Steps:
1. Click MENU to display the OSD window as shown in the following figure.
2. Click < or > to select the function to be adjusted as shown in the following figure.
3. Click the MENU to select the function to be adjusted.
4. Click < or > to change current settings.
5. To exit OSD, select “
” to close the OSD window and save changes. To change other
settings, repeat steps 2-4.
Bright/Contract Adjustment Phase/Clock pulse Adjustment
Horizontal/Vertical Adjustment Color Temp. Adjustment
Language Selection
OSD Setting
Auto Adjustment
Message
Restore
Exit
(Analog)
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Operation for Digital
Your LCD display has been adjusted to its optimal status before shipment. (See Page 9). Your
can also adjust the image in accordance with the following illustrations and step s.
Steps:
1. Click MENU to display the OSD window as shown in the following figure.
2. Click < or > to select the function to be adjusted as shown in the following figure.
3. Click the MENU to select the function to be adjusted.
4. Click < or > to change current settings.
5. To exit OSD, select “ settings, repeat steps 2-4.
” to close the OSD window and save changes. To change other
Bright/Contract Adjustment Phase/Clock pulse Adjustment
Horizontal/Vertical Adjustment Color Temp. Adjustment
Language Selection
OSD Setting
Input Selection
Message
Restore
Exit
(Digital)
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Adjustment of Screen
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Function Definition
Primary
Directory
Symbol
Secondary
Directory
Symbol
N/A
N/A
N/A N/A N/A
Secondary
Description
Directory
Items
Contrast Adjust the contrast between the foreground and Brightness Adjust the background brightness of the screen
background of an image on the screen
Phase Adjust the focus of the image (for analog input
adjustment only)
Clock Pulse Adjust the clock pulse of the image (for analog input
adjustment only)
Horizontal Move the image left and right on the screen (for analog
input adjustment only)
Vertical Move the image up and down on the screen (for analog
Warm Color Temp. Cold Color Temp. User Definition/Red User Definition/Green User Definition/Blue
English  Deutsch
input adjustment only)
Set up the color temp. to be warm white color Set up the color temp. to be cold white color
Adjust red/green/blue gain
Select the language you want
N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A
N/A
N/A
Français Español Italiano
 
Horizontal
Vertical
OSD Time Display Auto Adjustment
nalog
Move OSD left and right
Move OSD up and down Adjust OSD time display settings
Set up horizontal, vertical, sequence and focus automatically (for analog input only)
Select the input source you want (for DVI Input only)
Digital
N/A
N/A
N/A
Message Display resolution, H/V frequency and the input port
used for current input timing function
Restore Restore to factory settings Exit Close the OSD window and save changes
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Attachment
Plug and Play
Power Saver
The product provides the latest VESA plug and play function to prevent complicated
and time-consuming installation procedures. The plug and play function allows your computer system to identify the LCD display easily and set up the functions of the LCD display automatically.
The LCD display transfers the Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) to your
computer system via the Display Data Channel (DDC), so that your computer can use the self-setting function of the LCD display.
The LCD display has a built-in Power Control System (Power Saver). When the LCD display is not operated during a certain time, the Power Control
System will brings the LCD display into low voltage status automatically to save power. Move the mouse slightly or pre ss any key to return to the normal operation.
The Power Saver function can only be operated by the display card of the computer
system. You can set up this function from your computer.
The LCD display is compatible with EPAENERGY STAR NÜTEK when used with
VESA DPMS.
To save power and extend the life of the product, turn off the LCD display power
supply when it is not used or when remaining idle for a long time.
Troubleshooting
Power LED does not light
Icon off
Color Default
Instability or Ripple
Image Offset or wrong Size
Check that the power switch is turned on. Make sure that the power cable is connected.
Check that the power switch is turned on. Make that the power cable is connected. Ensure that the signal cable is inserted in the receptacle appropriately. The Power Saver may turn off the display automatically during the operation. Make
sure that the display is restored when you press any key from the keyboard.
Refer to “Color Temperature Adjustment” to adjust RGB color or select color
temperatures.
Remove the electronic equipment in the vicinity that may cause EMI interference. Check the signal cable of the display and ensure that no pin is bent.
Press the auto adjustment button to optimize the screen automatically. Set up the reference position.
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Technical Specifications
LCD Panel
(Back Light Source)
Input Signal
Input Terminal
Panel Dimension Max. Resolution Max. Pixel Up to 16.2M true color Pixel Span Brightness Contrast LC Response Time Visual Angle Effective Display
Signal Mode
SYNC Frequency Max. Pixel Clock Image Audio
Diagonal 481.9mm (19 inch) LCD display
1,280 x 1,024/ SXGA
Horizontal 0.294mm x Vertical 0.294mm
250 cd/m
500 : 1
12 ms
Horizontal 140° / Vertical 140°
Horizontal 376.32mm x Vertical 301.056mm
Simulated video frequency: 0.7 Vpp, 75Ω
(separate SYNC and composite SYNC)
Horizontal 30kHz~82kHz x Vertical 56Hz ~76 Hz
135MHz
D-Sub 15 PIN (VESA) / DVI-D (Optional)
Phone Jack, d=3.5mm (Optional)
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Power Transformer Power Consumption
Environmental
Conditions
Actual Dimension (W x D x H) Net Weight Safety Standard
Temperature Humidity
Lamp Disposal
LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE AT INFORMATION CHECK
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,
AC100~240Volts, 50/60Hz
58W / Standby 2W / Power-Off 1W 5 ~ 35 (operation)/ -20 ~ 55 (storage) 20% ~ 80% (operation)/ 20% ~ 85% (storage)
416.2mm x 192.2mm x 425.7mm
4.5 kg
TCO99;UL/CUL;TÜV-GS;CE/LVD;TÜV-ERGO;CB;CCC;FCC-B; VCCI-B;CE/EMC;C-Tick; BSMI; ISO 13406-2;EPA; PCT; NOM
WWW.EIAE.ORG. FOR LAMP SPECIFIC DISPOSAL
WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG.
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la class B respecte toures les exigencies du Réglement sur le materiel brouilieur du Canada.
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Display Mode
VESA
If the signal of your PC system is the same as one of the following reference signal
modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically. If not, the screen will not display or only the LED lights will display . For more information about the adjustment mode, refer to the instructions of your display card.
Display Mode
VGA 640x480
SVGA 800x600
XGA 1024x768
SXGA 1152x864
Hor.
Frequency
(kHz)
31.469 59.940 25.175 -/-
37.861 72.809 31.500 -/-
37.500 75.000 31.500 -/-
35.156 56.250 36.000 +/+
37.879 60.317 40.000 +/+
48.077 72.188 50.000 +/+
46.875 75.000 49.500 +/+
48.363 60.004 65.000 -/-
56.476 70.069 75.000 -/-
60.023 75.029 78.750 +/+
67.500 75.000 108.000 +/+
Vert.
Frequency
(Hz)
Pixel
Frequency
(MHz)
SYNC Polarity (H/V)
SXGA 1280x1024
VGA TEXT 720 x 400 Macintosh
640x480
832 x 624
1024 x 768
63.981 60.020 108.000 +/+
79.976 75.025 135.000 +/+
31.469 70.087 28.322 -/+
35.000 66.667 30.240 -/-
49.725 74.500 57.283 -/-
60.150 74.720 80.000 -/-
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