Acer AT3205-DTV, AT3705-DTV, AT3705-MGW User Guide

Contents

Important safety instructions 3

Disposal instructions 4

First things first 7

Basic features and benefits of your Acer LCD TV 7 Packing checklist

Your LCD TV overview 8

Front panel view 8 Rear panel view

Bottom panel view

Remote control 10

General keys 10 Teletext & MPX 1

Basic connections 12

Connecting the power cord 12 Setting up the remote control 1

Enjoying analog and digital TV 13

Connecting an antenna/cable 13 Getting started watching your TV 1

Connecting external audio/video devices 16

Connecting a DVD, VCR or audio/video equipment 16 Connecting a camera, camcorder, video game or headphones 1

Connecting a PC or notebook computer 1

Selecting the input source 1

OSD navigation 18

Navigating the OSD with the remote control 18 Adjusting the OSD settings 1

Empowering Technology 20

Set-up Empowering mode 20 Default setting in different Empowering mode 2

Advanced features 23

PIP/PBP/POP 23 Lock TV 2

TV ratings (for digital TV mode) 2

Channel list (for digital TV mode) 2

Electronic program guide (for digital TV mode) 3

Audio effects 3

Widescreen display mode 3

Dimensions 34 Appendix-Source Options 37

PIP/PBP 37 POP

Troubleshooting 38 Product specifications 40

AT3705-MGW

AT3705-DTV

AT3205-DTV

AT2605-DTV

User's Guide

Acer LCD TV

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

WOW, SRS and are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

License: Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. The BBE Digital name and BBE Digital symbols are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

DVB is a registered trademark of the DVB Project.

Acer LCD TV User's Guide Original Issue: 03/2006

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 indicated on the label affixed to your device. 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.

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Serial Number:

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Acer and the Acer Logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies.

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INPUT - VOLUME + - CHANNEL + MENU POWER

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 receptacle. 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.

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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 regarding WEEE, please refer to http://global.acer.com/about/environmental.htm

USA

For electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display:

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 www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org.

FCC Notice

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.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the device and receiver.

• Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Notice: Shielded cables

All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.

Notice: Peripheral devices

Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.

Caution

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer.

Operation conditions

Notice: Canadian users

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

European Union (EU)

This device complies with the essential requirements of the European Council:

The EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards:

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 also providing good immunity ability against unexpected noise that interferes performance of this product and is produced by other nearby electrical devices.

The grounding pin is an important safety feature. It is possible to receive an electric shock from a system that is not properly grounded

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EN55013: 2001+A1: 2003: Sound and television broadcast receivers and associated equipment - Radio disturbance characteristics Limits and methods of measurement.

EN55020: 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.

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.

EN60950: 2000 3rd: Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including electrical business equipment.

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.

Radio device regulatory notice

Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only.

General

This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. Depending on configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Below information is for products with such devices.

European Union (EU)

This device complies with the essential requirements of the European Council Directives listed below:

73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive

• EN 60950

• EN 60065

89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive

• EN 55013

• EN 55020

• EN 55024

• EN 61000-3-2/-3

99/5/EC Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive

• Art.3.1a) EN 60950

• Art.3.1b) EN 301 489 -1/-17

• Art.3.2) EN 300 328-2

• Art.3.2) EN 301 893 *applies to 5 GHz only

List of applicable countries

EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. Usage allowed in the countries of European Union, as well as Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein. This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use. For further information, please contact local office in the country of use.

The FCC RF safety requirement

The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the notebook PC series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows:

1. This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.

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2. High power radar are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage this device.

3. An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Also any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty.

Canada — Low-power license-exempt radiocommunication devices (RSS-210)

A.Common informationOperation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

B. Operation in 2.4 GHz band

To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation

outdoors is subject to licensing.

C. Operation in 5 GHz band

• The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.

• High power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) of 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LELAN (Licence-Exempt Local Area Network) devices.

Exposure of humans to RF fields (RSS-102)

The notebook PC series employs low gain integral antennas that do not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website at www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.

Compliant with Russian regulatory certification

(for 5GHz device)

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First things first

We would like to thank you for making the 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.

Basic features and benefits of your Acer LCD TV

• Widescreen display with HDMI-/HD-ready display

• Four different picture-in-picture modes for simultaneous previewing of programs

• Remote control for ultimate convenience

• Gamma Correction for brilliant color

• 3D motion-adaptive de-interlacing for exquisite details up to 1080p

• DCTI, DLTI and 3D comb filtering for sharp and accurate images

• SRS WOW

, BBE® Digital and Dolby Digital® audio technology for awesome audio performance

• Acer Empowering Technology for selecting and defining personalized user preferences

• *Card reader for easy enjoyment of multimedia

• *Integrated media gateway for playback of PC content and web radio

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.

* The power cord supplied varies according to your region.

Remote control (x1)

AAA batteries (x2)

SCART cable (x1)

Power cord (x1)*

Media Gateway CD

(for MGW models)

Warranty card

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User's Guide

Quick Guide

LAN cable (x1)

(for MGW models)

* For MGW models only.

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AT3705-MGW

AT3705-DTV

AT3205-DTV

AT2605-DTV

Front panel view

1 Volume up/down

2 Input key

3 Menu key

4 Channel up/down

5 Headphone jack

6 Video jack

7 Audio L/R jacks

8* Card reader

9 Power ON/OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

* Card reader for MGW models only.

Your LCD TV overview

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

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

3 Menu key Turns the OSD menu ON and OFF

4 Input key When the OSD is on, press this button to confirm selection

AV2

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6 7 8 9 10 11 13 1412

Bottom panel view

6 Power switch

Audio-in

7 AC-in

Analog antenna-in

8 HDMI-in

DVB-T antenna-in

9 DVI-in

RJ-45 (LAN)-in (**)

10 VGA-in

Rear panel view

SCART-in/out

• SCART1/CVBS (in/out), S-video (in), RGB (in), Audio R/L

• SCART2/CVBS (in/out), S-video (in), Audio R/L

• SCART3/CVBS (in/out), S-video (in), RGB (in), Audio R/L

• SCART4/CVBS (in/out), S-video (in), Audio R/L (*)

2 Component1-in

3 Component2-in (*)

4 AV1-in

5 AV-out

* For AT3705 models only.

** RJ-45 (LAN)-in for MGW models only.

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General keys

Remote control

1 DISPLAY

Press to display input/channel information (dependent on input/source type).

2 MUTE

Press to toggle audio on and off.

3 Input buttons (TV/AV/SCART/PC)

Press to select correct input mode.

4 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 WIDE

Press to toggle scaling mode between 4:3, 16:9, Panorama and Letterbox 1, 2, 3 modes.

6 MPX

Press to select the sound input, displayed in the top righthand corner (mono, stereo, bilingual).

7 SRS/BBE

Press to toggle audio mode between Stereo, SRS and BBE modes.

8 Number keys

9 ENTER

Press to confirm channel number selection.

10 RECALL

Press to return to the previous channel.

11 MENU

Press to open or close the Menu.

12 CH LIST

Press to launch the channel list. See page 29.

13 Directional keys/OK

14 BACK

Press to return to previous screen.

15 EPG

Press to launch Electronic Program Guide (EPG) mode (Digital TV mode only). See page 30.

16 e (Empowering Technology)

Press to activate Acer Empowering Technology. See page

20.

17 VOL (+/-)

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

18 CH (up/down)

Press to sequentially select the TV channel.

19 PIP/PBP/POP

Press to toggle between PIP/PBP/POP modes. See page 23.

20 SWAP

For PIP/PBP mode: Press to toggle between the primary and subscreens.

21 ACTIVE

Press to toggle between primary and subscreens.

22 POSITION

When in PIP mode: Change subscreen position.

23 SIZE/MODE

When in PIP mode: Change subscreen size. When in POP mode: Switch POP mode from 1+5 to 1+12 See page 37.

TELTEXT HOLD SIZE SUBTITLE

MPX

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1 TELETEXT

Press to switch from TV/AV to Teletext mode.

2 HOLD

Press to pause the current teletext page in multi-page viewing mode.

3 SIZE

Press once to zoom teletext page to 2X. Press again to resume.

4 SUBTITLE

Show subtitles on the screen.

5 Color buttons (R/G/Y/B)

Operates corresponding button on the teletext page.

6 MPX

Press to select the sound input, displayed in the top right-hand corner (mono, stereo, bilingual). *Key position depends on TV model.

1 DISPLAY

Press to display input/channel information (dependent on input/source type).

2 CARD/MGW

Enable the card reader/media gateway functions.

ZOOM

Zoom in on the displayed picture. Keep pressing to revert to the original size.

ROTATE

Rotates the displayed picture clockwise by 90 degrees each time.

SOUND TRACKS

Press to toggle between the different sound modes.

OPTION

Press to reveal the options for a selected item.

PROGRAM

Press to create an ad hoc playlist while in music mode.

8 SLIDE

Press to enter the slide show mode. Press again to pause.

9 Directional keys/OK

9-1 Navigate the OSD with the four directional keys.

Press OK to confirm selection or enter next screen.

9-2 Press to skip to a designated position in a video.

10 Back

Press to return to the previous screen.

Online Media mode

Shortcut to Online Media.

Music mode

Shortcut to Music mode.

Picture mode

Shortcut to Picture mode.

Video mode

Shortcut to Video mode.

Rewind

Press to rewind during music or video playback.

Play/Pause

Press to play/pause music or video.

Stop

Press to stop music or video playback.

Fast Forward

Press to fast forward during music or video playback.

Press to return to the previous music track or video.

Random

Press to randomize song selection during audio playback.

Repeat

Press to repeat the current track. Press twice to repeat all.

Press to advance to the next music track or video.

23 CH/PG

Page up/down.

Card reader / media gateway keys (for AT3705 MGW only)

Teletext & MPX

15 16

18 17

19 20 21 22

11 12

14 13

2 3 4

DISPLAY

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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.

Looking after your remote control

• Handle the remote control with care. Dropping, wetting or placing the remote control in sunlight may damage it.

Kid

• Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children.

Aug

• When you anticipate that the remote control will not be used for an extended period, remove the batteries to prevent possible damage as a result of battery leakage.

• Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible.

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.

Basic connections

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Analog Digital

Getting started watching your TV

TELTEXT HOLD SIZE SUBTITLE

MPX

1,3

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.

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.

You can also adjust these settings using the front control panel. Please see "Front panel view" on page 8 for details.

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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