Acer AT2635, AT3235 User Manual

Acer LCD TV
Contents
AT3235
AT2635
User's Guide
Important safety instructions 3
Disposal instructions 3 Declaration of Conformity
First things first 4
Packing checklist 4
Your LCD TV overview 4
Front panel view 4 Rear panel view
Remote control 6
General keys 6 Teletext
Basic connections 7
Connecting the power cord 7 Setting up the remote control
Enjoying analog and digital TV 7
Connecting an antenna/cable 7 Getting started watching your TV
Connecting external audio/video devices 8
Connecting a DVD, VCR, STB or audio/video equipment 8 Connecting a camera, camcorder or video game Connecting a PC or notebook computer Selecting the input source
OSD navigation 10
Navigating the OSD with the remote control 10 Adjusting the OSD settings 1
Empowering Technology 12
Set-up Empowering mode 12 Default setting in different Empowering mode 1
Advanced features 14
Parental Control 14 Reorder for channels 1 TV ratings (for digital TV mode) 1 Channel list (for digital TV mode) 1 Electronic programme guide (for digital TV mode) 1 Audio effects 2 Widescreen display mode 2
Troubleshooting 22
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PC Input Signal Reference Chart 23 Product specifications 24
Copyright © 2007. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.
Acer LCD TV User's Guide Original Issue: 05/2007
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Important safety instructions
Read these instructions carefully. Please put them somewhere safe for future reference.
1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
3 Do not use this product near water.
4 Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The
product may fall, sustaining serious damage.
5 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. 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.
6 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.
7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate
this product where the cord will be stepped on.
8 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.
9 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet
slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts, which could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
10 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.
11 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally when the operating
instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.Improper adjustment of other controls could result in damage; extensive work by a qualified technician might then be required to restore the product to normal condition.
e. If the product has been dropped or the case has been
damaged.
f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance,
indicating a need for service.
12 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in
your accessories box) for this unit. Always disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before servicing or disassembling this equipment.
13. Do not overload an electrical AC outlet, power strip, or convenience receptical. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip input rating.
14 Some products are equipped with a three-wire electrical
grounding-type plug that has a third pin for grounding. This plug only fits into a grounded electrical outlet. This is a safety feature. Make sure the AC outlet is properly grounded. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug by trying to insert it
into a non-grounded outlet. If you cannot insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.
The grounding pin is an important safety feature. It is possible to receive an electric shock from a system that is not properly grounded
The grounding pin is also providing good immunity ability against unexpected noise that interferes performance of this product and is produced by other nearby electrical devices.
Disposal instructions
Do not throw this electronic device into the rubbish bin / container when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle.
For more information regarding WEEE, please refer to http://global.acer.com/about/environmental.htm
Declaration of Conformity
Name of Manufacturer: Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited Address of Manufacturer: 3F, No. 168 xizang medium road, Huangpu
District, Shanghai, China Declares that product: LCD TV Monitor Model: AT3235 ; AT2635
Conforms to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards:
EN 55013: 2001+A1: 2003: Sound and television broadcast receivers and associated equipment - Radio disturbance characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement
EN 55020: 2002+A1: 2003: Sound and television broadcast receivers and associated equipment - Immunity characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement
EN55022:1998/A1:2000; AS/NZS CISPR 22: 2002: Limits and methods of measurement of Radio Interference characteristics of Information Technology Equipment.
EN55024: 1998/A1: 2001; AS/NZS CISPR 24: 1997: Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristics-Limits and methods of measurement.
Conforms to the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard:
EN60065: 1998: Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus-safety requirements.
We, Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited, hereby declare that the equipment bearing the trade name and model number specified above was tested conforming to the applicable Rules under the most accurate measurement standards possible, and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same equipment will continue to comply with the requirements.
June 15, 2007
Easy Lai / Director Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited
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First things first
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We would like to thank you for making this Acer LCD TV your choice. With proper care, your new Acer LCD TV will provide you with years of entertainment and satisfaction.
This User's Guide introduces you to the various features your LCD TV can offer, and provides clear and concise information about
the product, so please read it thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Packing checklist
Your LCD TV package should contain the following accessories, in addition to the accessory box. Please ensure that they are all present. If any of the items is missing, then please contact your retailer.
Remote control (x1) / AAA batteries (x2)
Power cord (x1)
User's Guide / Quick Guide
* The power cord supplied varies according to your region.
Your LCD TV overview
Front panel view
1 Power On/Off
2 Menu key
3 Channel up/down
4 Volume +/-
5 Input key
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Menu key Turns the OSD menu ON and OFF
Channel up When the OSD is on, functions the same as the Up arrow
Channel down When the OSD is on, functions the same as the Down arrow
Volume up When the OSD is on, functions the same as the Right arrow
Volume down When the OSD is on, functions the same as the Left arrow
Input key When the OSD is on, press this button to confirm selection
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Rear panel view
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1 Power switch 2 AC-in
3 HDMI 4 VGA-in
5 PC Audio-in 6 AV-Audio L/R + CVBS + COMPONENT*
7 AV-Audio-out 8 SCART
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* For AV: Composite and component inputs share the same audio ports.
** Tuner could support analog, digital and mixed signal.
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Remote control
General keys
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Teletext
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1 POWER
Press to turn your TV on/off.
2 DISPLAY
Press once to display input/channel information (dependent on input/source type).
3 MUTE
Press to toggle audio on and off.
4 Input buttons (TV/AV/SCART/PC)
Press to select correct input mode.
5-1 SLEEP
Press to set a time period after which the TV will switch itself to standby (15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120 minutes).
5-2 EPG
Press to launch Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) mode (Digital TV mode only). See page 19.
5-3 CH LIST
Press to launch the channel list. See page 18.
5-4 SOUND
Press to turn audio mode to Surround mode.
6 Number keys
7 RECALL
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Press to return to the previous channel.
8 ENTER
Press to confirm channel number selection.
9 MENU
Press to open or close the Menu.
10 TTX/MIX (TELETEXT/MIX)
Press to switch from TV/AV to Teletext mode. Press to overlay teletext page on the TV image.
11 Directional keys/OK
VOL (up/down), CH (up/down)
12 WIDE
Press to toggle scaling mode between Auto, 4:3, 16:9, Panorama and Letterbox 1, 2, 3 modes.
13 MPX
Press to select the sound input, displayed in the top right­hand corner (mono, stereo, bilingual).
14 VOL (+/-)
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
15 CH (up/down)
Press to sequentially select the TV channel.
16 e (Empowering Technology)
Press to activate Acer Empowering Technology. See page
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1 Colour buttons (R/G/Y/B)
Operates corresponding button on the teletext page.
2 INDEX
Press to go to the index page
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3 SIZE
Press once to zoom teletext page to 2X. Press again to resume.
4 SUBTITLE
Press to view subtitles on the screen.
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5 SUBPAGE
Press to access the teletext’s subpages directly.
6 HOLD
Press to pause the current teletext page in multi-page viewing mode.
7 REVEAL
Press to reveal hidden telext information.
Basic connections
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Connecting the power cord
1 Connect the AC cord into the AC input on the back of the
set.
2 Connect the plug to the wall outlet as shown.
Setting up the remote control
1 Open the cover on the back of the remote unit.
2 Insert two AAA batteries (supplied) to match the polarity
indicated inside the battery compartment.
Enjoying analog and digital TV
Connecting an antenna/cable
Connect the antenna cable to the appropriate antenna terminal on the back of the TV set as shown below.
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Getting started watching your TV
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Power
a. Turn on the power switch beneath the screen.
b. Press the power button, number keys or channel up /
down button on the remote control.
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Setup Wizard
The first time you switch on the TV, the Setup Wizard will guide you to complete the language selection and channel scanning.
Press the OK key to begin the setup process.
Step 3. Enter the correct time zone using the remote control.
Step 4. Enable or disable daylight saving time.
Step 5. Ensure that your co-axial cables are connected
correctly before proceeding.
Step 6. Scan for digital channels and analog channels.
Step 7. Setup is now complete. You are ready to begin
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watching TV.
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If you leave the setup process before it is complete,
you will be given a choice of options:
1. Resume setup
2. Resume setup wizard at next startup
3. Exit and do not remind me
Select an option and press OK to exit.
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Changing channels
a. Press 0 - 9 on the remote control to select a channel. The
channel changes after 2 seconds. Press ENTER to select the channel immediately.
b. Pressing the channel ( CH ) up / down button on the
remote control will also change the channel.
You can also adjust these settings using the front control panel. Please see "Front panel view" on page 4 for details.
Step 1. Select the setup language you prefer.
Step 2. Please select country.
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Adjusting the volume
Adjust the volume level using the ( VOL ) up/down button on the remote control.
Setup may vary due to local broadcast differences.
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Connecting external audio/video devices
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Connecting a DVD, VCR, STB or audio/video equipment
Connect your DVD player, VCR or audio/video equipment using the SCART port located at the rear of your LCD TV as shown below.
Source-IN
Yellow
Red
White
Blue
Green
* Acer recommends the following priority for connection types: HDMI -> COMPONENT -> SCART -> Composite.
** For AV, Composite and component inputs share the same audio ports.
TV-OUT
*SCART-out only works with analog broadcasts.
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