Acer M220HQMF User Manual

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M190HQMF M190HQML M220HQMF M220HQML

User Guide

Important safety instructions............................................... 3

Disposal instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Your LCD TV overview ..........................................................5

Front and side panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Rear panel view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting devices ...............................................................9

Wall mount preparation / removing the base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Basic connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Enjoying analog and digital TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting external audio/video devices ......................... 12

Connecting a DVD, VCR, STB or audio/video equipment . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting a camera, camcorder or game console . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting a PC or notebook computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Selecting the input source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Channel controls..................................................................15

Channel list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Favourite channel list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Electronic programme guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

OSD navigation ...................................................................18

Navigating the OSD with the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Adjusting the OSD settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

OSD Menus ..........................................................................21

Picture settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Audio settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Channel management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Troubleshooting.................................................................. 27

There is no picture or sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Picture is not clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Picture is too dark, too light or tinted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Remote control does not work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Product specifications .........................................................28

Acer LCD TV User Guide

First issue: 01/2011

Model number: __________________________________

Serial number: ___________________________________

Date of purchase: ________________________________

Place of purchase: ________________________________

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.

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

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Important safety instructions

Read these instructions carefully. Please put them somewhere safe for future reference.

1. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

2. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

3. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

4. Do not install this equipment in a confined space such a book case or similar unit.

5. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

6. If the remote control will not to be used for a long time, remove the batteries. Use the remote control carefully. Do not drop the remote control on the floor. Keep it away from moisture, direct sunlight, and high temperatures.

7. Used or discharged batteries must be properly disposed of or recycled in compliance with all applicable laws. For detailed information, contact your local solid waste disposal authority.

8. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

9. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

10.Do not use this product near water.

11.Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall, sustaining serious damage.

12.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.

13.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.

14.Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be stepped on.

15.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.

16.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.

17.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.

18.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.

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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.

19.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.

20.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.

21.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.

22.Do not use this LCD TV in the workplace in accordance with BildscharbV, and maintain ample distance from it when watching. Watching a big-screen TV too close can cause eyestrain.

23.This TV is designed for home entertainment purposes only. Make sure there is sufficient distance between you and the TV when you are viewing content to avoid harming your eyes.

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 also provides 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.

Соответствует сертификатам, обязательным в РФ

Compliant with Russian regulatory certification.

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Your LCD TV overview

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Front and side panels

No. Item Description

1 Common interface Insert a common interface module here. A module

2 Earphone Insert a 3.5 mm headphone jack here.

3 Remote control receiver Receives signals from the remote control.

4 Power button / power LED Press to turn the TV ON and OFF.

5 Volume down When the OSD is on, functions the same as the Left

6 Volume up When the OSD is on, functions the same as the

7 Channel down When the OSD is on, functions the same as the

8 Channel up When the OSD is on, functions the same as the Up

9 Menu key Turns the OSD menu ON and OFF.

10 Source (Input) key Press to change input source. When the OSD is on,

may be required by certain channels (e.g. some pay-per-view channels).

Indicates the power status of the TV.

arrow.

Right arrow.

Down arrow.

arrow.

press this button to confirm selection.

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Rear panel view

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No. Item

1AC-in

2Service port

3 HDMI

4 VGA-in + PC Audio-in

5 SPDIF out

6 AV in-S-video, CVBS, Audio L/R

7 AV in-COMPONENT + Audio L/R

8SCART

9Tuner*

* Tuner could support analog, digital and mixed signal.

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Remote control

DISPLAY GUIDE

WIDESOURCE

MUTE

TELETEXT SUBTITLE

BACK

CANCEL

FAV

MPX

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General keys

No. Item Description

1 POWER Press to turn your TV on/off.

2 DISPLAY Press to display or change input/channel information

3 GUIDE Press to launch Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) mode

4 SOURCE Press to select correct source/input mode.

5 WIDE Press to toggle scaling mode between 4:3, 16:9 and

6 MPX Press to display and select the audio signal.

7 MENU Press to open or close the Menu.

8 Back/CANCEL Press to back to previous Menu.

(dependent on input/source type).

(Digital TV mode only). See “Electronic programme guide” on page 16.

See “Selecting the input source” on page 14.

Letterbox 1, 2, 3 modes.

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9 Directional keys On certain models, the left and right directional keys also

function as rewind and fast-forward keys when viewing multimedia files.

10 OK/ENTER/

CH LIST

11 MUTE Press to toggle audio on and off.

12 FAV Press to display the favorite channel list.

13 VOL (+/-) Press to increase or decrease the volume.

14 CH (up/down) Press to sequentially select the TV channel.

15 Number keys Press 0 - 9 on the remote control to select a channel.

16 TELETEXT/MIX Press to switch from TV/AV to Teletext mode. Press to

17 SUBTITLE Press to view subtitles on the screen.

ENTER: Press to confirm channel number selection. CH LIST: Press to launch the channel list. See “Channel list” on page 15.

overlay teletext page on the TV image.

Teletext keys

No. Item Description

1 Colour buttons (R/

G/Y/B)

2 INDEX Press to go to the index page.

3 SIZE Press once to zoom teletext page to 2X. Press again to

4 HOLD Press to pause the current teletext page.

5 REVEAL Press to reveal hidden teletext information.

* only for certain models

Operates corresponding button on the teletext page.

resume.

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Connecting devices

Wall mount preparation / removing the base

Caution: Disassemble the base carefully otherwise the plastic parts and/or TV body may be damaged.

1. Remove the base.

2. Remove the three screws from inside the stand.

3. Assemble the wall mount following the instructions included with the wall mount.

Basic connections

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.

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Setting up the remote control

Tuner

1. Open the cover on the back of the remote unit.

2. Insert two AA 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.

Getting started watching your TV

1. Power a Turn on the power switch beneath the screen. b Press the power button or channel up/down button on the remote control.

2. Installation Guide The first time you switch on the TV, you will be asked to select the language and scan for channels. Press the OK key to begin the setup process.

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Tip: You can also adjust these settings using the front control panel. See “Front and side panels” on page 5.

a Select the setup language you prefer. b Please select the correct country for signal reception. c Ensure that your co-axial cables are connected correctly before proceeding. d Scan for digital channels and analog channels. e Setup is now complete. You are ready to begin watching TV.

Note: Setup may vary due to local broadcast differences.

3. Changing channels a Press 0 - 9 on the remote control to select a channel. The channel changes after 2

seconds. Press OK to select the channel immediately.

b Pressing the channel ( CH ) up / down button on the remote control will also

change the channel.

4. Adjusting the volume Adjust the volume level using the ( VOL ) up/down button on the remote control.

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Connecting external audio/video devices

DVDPC

VCR STB

HDMI

D-Sub

VGA

PC-Audio in

RBG

COMPONENT

SCART

AUDIO

S-Video

COMPOSITE

Yellow

Red

White

Blue

Green

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

Acer recommends the following priority for connection types: HDMI -> COMPONENT -> SCART -> Composite.

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TV-out

Recorder

SPDIF

SCART

HDMI

RBG

COMPONENT

YWR

AUDIO

COMPOSITE

Analog TV signal output through SCART is only available when watching an analog TV channel.

Connecting a camera, camcorder or game console

Connect your camera or camcorder to the video/audio ports on the TV set as shown below.

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Connecting a PC or notebook computer

D-SubD-Sub

To display PC output on your TV, connect your PC or notebook computer to the TV as shown below.

For VGA connections, Acer recommends setting your PC’s external monitor resolution to 1366 x 768 pixels @ 60 Hz refresh rate (for 19” models) or 1920 x 1080 pixels @ 60 Hz refresh rate (for 22” models).

Selecting the input source

Once you have connected your antenna or external equipment to the TV, you need to select the correct input source.

Press the SOURCE button on the remote control to see the list of available source connections:

•TV

•SCART

• Component

•D-Sub

• HDMI

•AV

•S-Video

SOURCE

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Channel controls

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Channel list

Channel list allows you to quickly find the TV channel you are searching for.

To open the channel list feature:

1 Press the OK key on the remote control. This

2 The current channel will be highlighted.

will bring up the channel list menu.

3 Use the directional keys to navigate the list and

select the channel you wish to watch.

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Favourite channel list

FAV

DISPLAY GUIDE

WIDESOURCE

MUTE

TELETEXT

INDEX SIZE HOLD REVEAL

SUBTITLE

BACK

CANCEL

FAV

MPX

The favourite channel list allows you to store your favourite TV channels and flick between them at the touch of a button.

To set a favourite channel, follow the steps described on this page.

Viewing your favourite channels

1 On the remote control, if you press the FAV key,

the TV will display a list of favourite TV channels. Use the up or down directional keys to select a channel, and then press OK.

Adding favourite channels

1 To set a favourite channel:

2 Press the green button on the remote control to

FAV

Press the FAV key on the remote control to display the favourite channel list.

add the current channel as a favourite channel.

3 Press the BACK key on the remote control to exit.

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Electronic programme guide

The electronic programme guide (EPG) is an onscreen service available on digital and cable TV that provides information about scheduled broadcast programmes on all digital channels by time, title and channel.

GUIDE

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Guide screen

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There are four main areas of the EPG screen:

a Information bar

The top of the screen shows the type of signal being viewed and the current time; with the channel number, channel title and selected program name on the right.

b Programme guide

The section on the left shows the programme guide, with the start time and title. Use the up and down directional keys to select different programmes.

c Programme information

The section on the right shows information about the selected programme: the start and finish times, any age rating and a summary.

d Channel navigation

Use the left or right directional keys to switch to the previous or next channel. The bar across the bottom shows which channel will be shown.

Navigating the EPG (for Digital TV mode)

1 Press the GUIDE key on the remote control.

2 Use the directional keys to navigate around the EPG menu and

GUIDE

press OK to select your highlighted option.

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OSD navigation

Many of the advanced settings and adjustments are available through using the OSD (onscreen display) menus, as shown in the example screenshot below.

Basic operations required to navigate these menus (Picture, Audio, Channel management, Settings and Advanced) are described in this section.

Navigating the OSD with the remote control

Tip: You can also interact with these menus using the right panel controls. Please see “Front and side panels” on page 5 for details.

There are five main OSD menus. These are: Picture, Audio, Channel management, Settings and Advanced. Use the following method to navigate these menus.

1 Press the MENU button on the remote control or the MENU

button on the control panel.

2 Select your desired menu by using the up and down

directional keys to switch between the five menus.

3 Use the directional keys to interact with the menu.

Press OK or the right directional key to enter a menu. Press BACK or the left directional key to return to the menus.

The up /down directions will scroll through the menu options, while left/right will adjust the different settings (for example, in the Picture menu, settings such as brightness, contrast, etc.). Press MENU to exit.

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Adjusting the OSD settings

The OSD can be used for adjusting the settings of your LCD TV.

Press the MENU key to open the OSD. You can use the OSD to adjust the picture quality, audio settings, channel settings and general settings. For advanced settings, please refer to following page:

Adjusting picture quality

1. Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD.

2. Using the directional keys, select Picture from the OSD. Then navigate to the picture element you wish to adjust.

3. Use the left or right keys to adjust the sliding scales or select one of the preset scenario modes. Press MENU to save and exit.

4. The Picture menu can be used to adjust the current Scenario Mode, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Colour, Sharpness and other image-related qualities.

Adjusting audio settings

1. Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD.

2. Using the directional keys, select Audio from the onscreen display. Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust.

3. Use the left or right keys to adjust the sliding scales or select one of the preset scenario modes. Press MENU to save and exit.

4. The Audio menu can also be used to adjust the the current Scenario Mode, Treble, Bass, Balance, Steady Sound, Sound Effects and other important soundrelated settings.

Adjusting channel management

1. Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD.

2. Using the directional keys, select Channel Management from the OSD.

3. Use the directional keys to navigate the menus.

4. The Channel management menu can be used to adjust Auto scan, Time Zone, Manual Scan, Channel Edit and other important channel-related settings.

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Adjusting settings

1. Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD.

2. Using the directional keys, select Settings from the OSD. Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust.

3. The Settings menu can be used to adjust the screen Menu Language, Accessibility, Sleep, Parental Control, Demo and other important settings.

Adjusting advanced settings

1. Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD.

2. Using the directional keys, select Advanced from the OSD. Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust.

3. The Advanced menu can be used to adjust the Wide Mode, HDMI Scan Info, SCART, ACM, Backlight Control and other important settings.

The options available on the OSD may vary depending on the TV signal source and model. Some digital options may not be available with an analog signal and vice versa.

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OSD Menus

Picture settings

Open the Picture menu as described in the OSD navigation section. This menu provides the following settings:

Scenario mode

Scenario mode provides preset viewing modes designed to give you the best picture quality when watching a particular kind of programme. These provide preset values for brightness, contrast, hue colour and sharpness. There are pre-defined audio and video settings for optimal enjoyment of the following scenarios: Standard, Movie, Game, Sport, Concert, User.

Mode Information

Standard Standard mode allows you to watch your favourite channels with sharp,

Movie For comfortably enjoying movies at home, Movie mode displays dim scenes in

Sport Sport mode is suited for outdoor sports programmes, with accurate

Concert Concert mode places you in a virtual concert hall, opera house or other dim

Game Game mode carefully details the exquisite graphics of modern video games,

User User mode allows you to save your favourite video and audio settings.

brilliant imagery via adaptive brightness and contrast adjustments, and listen to clear-sounding audio.

clear detail; compensates for colour; and smoothly presents motion images. This is accomplished through optimal Gamma correction plus saturation, brightness and contrast adjustments. Movie mode makes the most of highdefinition movie soundtracks.

background depth and clear gradation between the bright, outdoor playing field and darker auditoriums. Sports mode also brilliantly enhances colours and presents swiftly moving pictures without residual images. All of this is achieved via specific Gamma corrections and saturation adjustments. Precise audio can be heard.

environment by means of adaptive brightness and contrast adjustments. Concert mode accentuates symphonic harmonies and the tenor audio range.

providing lifelike entertainment while protecting your eyesight by adjusting brightness and contrast. What's more, Game mode provides a heightened audio experience.

Contrast

Change the contrast of the image.

Brightness

Change the brightness of the image.

Colour

Change the colour depth of the image.

Sharpness

Change the sharpness of the image.

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Hue

Change the hue of the image.

Colour temp

This setting adjusts the colour temperature of the image. You can set it to Standard, Cold, User or Warm depending on your preference. With the User setting, you may change the colour values individually.

Noise reduction

This setting filters noise from the image. You can set it to Auto, Low, Medium or High depending on your preference.

Reset picture

Return all picture settings to default values, removing any changes.

Audio settings

Open the Audio menu as described in the OSD navigation section. This menu provides the following settings:

Scenario mode

Scenario mode provides preset audio modes designed to give you the best sound quality when listening to a particular kind of programme. These provide preset values for treble and bass. There are pre-defined audio and video settings for optimal enjoyment of the following scenarios: Standard, Movie, Game, Sport, Concert, User.