Acer AT4250B-ATV User Manual

Acer LCD TV

Contents

AT4250B-ATV

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 your 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
CVBS and SCART AV connections
Connecting a camera, camcorder or video game 1
Connecting a PC or notebook computer 1
Selecting the input source 10

OSD navigation 11

Navigating the OSD with the remote control 11
Adjusting the OSD settings 1

Advanced features 13

Lock TV 13
Reorder for channels 1
Audio effects 1
Widescreen display mode 1

Troubleshooting 19

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Product specifications 20

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Acer LCD TV User's Guide
Original Issue: 08/2007

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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.

15 Do not use this LCD TV in the workplace, and maintain ample

distance from it when watching. Watching a big-screen TV too
close can cause eyestrain.

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

We,
Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited

3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China

Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Hereby declare that:

Product: 32” LCD TV Monitor
Trade Name: Acer
Model Number: AT4250B-ATV
SKU Number: AT4250xxxxxx
(“x” = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z)

Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provi­sions of the following EC directives, and that all the necessary steps
have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of
the same product will continue comply with the requirements.

EMC Directive 2004/108/EC as attested by conformity
with the following harmonized standards:

-. EN55022:1998 + A1:2000 + A2:2003, AS/NZS CISPR22:2002, Class B

-. EN55024:1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003

-. EN55013:2001 + A1:2003

-. EN55020:2002 + A1:2003

-. EN61000-3-2:2000 +A2:2005, Class D

-. EN61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001

Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC as attested by con­formity with the following harmonized standard:

-. EN60065:2002

RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the
Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and
Electronic Equipment

Easy Lai / Director

Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited

Compliant with Russian
regulatory certification

June 15, 2007

Date

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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.

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Remote control (x1) / AAA batteries (x2)

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Power cord (x1)

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User's Guide / Quick Guide

• AV-

SCART connector (x2)

Your LCD TV overview

Front panel view

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AV4-Audio L/R + CVBS

2 Power On/Off

3 Menu key

4 Channel up/down

5 Volume +/-

6 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 AV3-Audio L/R + CVBS + COMPONENT *

7 SCART 8 Analog antenna

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* For AV3, Composite and component inputs share the same audio ports.

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Remote control

General keys

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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), press twice to show
more information.

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

No function.

5-3 CH LIST

No function.

5-4 SRS

Press to turn audio mode to SRS 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 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.

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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.