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AT3265 

User Guide

Acer LCD TV

Contents

Important safety instructions ------------------------ 3

Disposal instructions --------------------------------------------------------------- 5
Mercury advisory ------------------------------------------------------------------- 5

Your LCD TV overview ---------------------------------- 6

Front panel view -------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
Rear panel view --------------------------------------------------------------------- 7

Remote control -------------------------------------------- 8
Basic connections ----------------------------------------- 9

Connecting the power cord ----------------------------------------------------- 9
Setting up the remote control ------------------------------------------------- 9

Enjoying analog and digital TV -------------------- 10

Connecting an antenna/cable ------------------------------------------------ 0
Getting started using your TV ------------------------------------------------ 0

Connecting external audio/video devices ------ 12

Connecting a DVD, VCR, STB or audio/video equipment ------------ 2
Connecting a camera, camcorder or game console ------------------- 3
Connecting a PC or notebook computer ---------------------------------- 3
Selecting the input source ----------------------------------------------------- 4

OSD navigation ----------------------------------------- 15

Navigating the OSD with the remote control --------------------------- 5
Adjusting the OSD settings ---------------------------------------------------- 6

Advanced features ------------------------------------- 19

Advanced Picture Adjustment ------------------------------------------------ 9
AVL (Auto Volume Level) ------------------------------------------------------ 20
Locking TV content -------------------------------------------------------------- 22
TV ratings --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
Channel list ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25
Widescreen display mode ------------------------------------------------------ 26

Troubleshooting ---------------------------------------- 27
PC input signal reference chart -------------------- 28
Product specifications --------------------------------- 30
Wall mount preparation / removing the base  31

Summary of Contents for AT3265

Page 1: ...ng 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 13 Selecting the input source 14 OSD navigation 15 Navigating the OSD with the remote control 15 Adjusting the OSD settings 16 Advanced features 19 Advanced Picture Adjustment 19 AVL Auto Volume Level 20 Locking TV content 22 ...

Page 2: ...demarks of Dolby Laboratories HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Copyright 2010 All Rights Reserved Acer LCD TV User Guide Original Issue 05 2010 Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase ...

Page 3: ...amage 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 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 th...

Page 4: ...operly 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 outlet 22 Maintain ample distance from it when watching Sitting too close can strain your eyes 23 Make sure there is sufficient distance between you and the TV when you are viewing content...

Page 5: ... to http www acer group com public Sustainability sustainability01 htm Mercury advisory For bulb inside projectors or electronic products containing an non LED backlit LCD CRT TV 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 s...

Page 6: ...annel 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 7 Menu key Turns the OSD menu ON and OFF 8 Input key Press to change input source When the OSD is on press this button to confirm selection 9 Power On Off Turns the power ON and OFF Ensure you adjust the sound to a comfortable level when using earphones or headphones ...

Page 7: ...V in Component Audio L R x 2 6 VGA in PC Audio in 7 Tuner Component SPDIF Audio Out Y Pb Pr L R 2 1 L R Y Pb Pr L R HDMI 2 HDMI 1 VGA 4 3 2 1 Component SPDIF Audio Out Y Pb Pr L R 2 1 L R Y Pb Pr L R HDMI 2 HDMI 1 VGA 7 6 5 Tuner supports analog digital and mixed signals ...

Page 8: ... the channel list 11 RECALL Press to return to the previous channel 12 FAV Press to select a favorite channel 13 VOL Press to increase or decrease the volume 14 CH up down Press to sequentially select the TV channel 15 Number keys 16 CC Press to turn closed captioning on or off 17 Color buttons R G Y B No function Remote control safety precautions 1 Do not take the batteries apart heat them or thr...

Page 9: ...trol 1 Open the cover on the bottom of the remote unit 2 Insert two AA batteries supplied to match the polarity indicated inside the battery compartment A certified power cord that meets your country s legal requirements must be used with this TV You may also use an ordinary polyvinyl cord that meets IEC 60227 requirements or a synthetic rubber cord that meets IEC 60245 requirements ...

Page 10: ...Wizard The first time you switch on the TV the Setup Wizard will guide you to complete the language selection and channel scanning Using the directional keys to begin the setup process 1 2 4 1 3 Enjoying analog and digital TV Connecting an antenna cable Connect the antenna cable to the appropriate antenna terminal on the back of the TV as shown below Tuner ...

Page 11: ...omplete you will be asked if you want to 1 Resume setup wizard at next startup 2 Exit and run channel auto scan from the OSD 3 Changing channels Enter the desired channel with the 0 9 and keys The channel will change after 2 seconds Press enter with OK to change the channel immediately or Pressing the channel CH up down button on the remote control will also change the channel 4 Adjusting the volu...

Page 12: ...as shown below Source in Y Yellow Red White Blue Green R W or DVD VCR STB or HDMI D Sub D Sub VGA HDMI 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 3 S Video Video Component SPDIF Audio Out Audio L Y Pb Pr L R 2 1 L R Y Pb Pr L R R VGA B G R B G R R W R W AUDIO COMPONENT AUDIO S VIDEO AV HDMI W Y S R R W Y S B G To get better picture quality Acer recommends the following priority for connection types HDMI Component S Video Comp...

Page 13: ...ra camcorder or game console Connect your camera or camcorder to the video audio ports on the left of the TV as shown below Component SPDIF Audio Out Y Pb Pr L R 2 1 L R Y Pb Pr L R B G R B G w R R w R HDMI 3 S Video Video Audio L R AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT AV HDMI W Y R W R Y S S S VIDEO For VGA connections Acer recommends setting your PC s external monitor resolution to 1920 x 1080 60 Hz refresh ra...

Page 14: ...ing 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 INPUT button on the remote control to select the correct input source INPUT ...

Page 15: ...view on page 6 for details MENU OK There are six main OSD menus These are Picture Audio Time Setup Lock and Channel The following controls will assist you in navigating the OSD menus 1 MENU 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 six menus 3 Use the directional key...

Page 16: ...ing up the OSD 2 Using the directional keys select Audio from the OSD Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust 3 Use the left or right keys to adjust the sliding scale Press OK to save 4 The Audio menu can also be used to adjust the current Equalizer Balance Treble Bass MTS Surround Sound and other important sound related settings Adjusting the time settings 1 Press the Menu key to bring up...

Page 17: ...Menu key to bring up the OSD 2 Using the directional keys select Channel from the OSD 3 Use the directional keys to navigate the menu 4 The Channel menu can be used to adjust Air Cable Auto Scan Favorite Show Hide and other important channel related settings The options available on the OSD may vary depending on the signal source and model Some digital options may not be available with an analog s...

Page 18: ... hand set to invoke the OSD 2 Use the directional keys to navigate and select Channel 3 OK Using the directional keys navigate to and select Favorite from the OSD Navigate to a channel and press the OK key to add remove the selected channel from the favorites list 4 EXIT Press EXIT to exit Viewing your favorite channels 1 FAV On the remote control if you press the FAV key the TV will display the l...

Page 19: ...lect Setup from the OSD Using the directional keys Then navigate to ACM and Backlight 3 ACM This function Adaptive Contrast Management automatically adjusts picture contrast depending on the brightness of the video content You can turn this feature On or Off Backlight This setting adjusts the picture displays Backlight Brightness Use the Left or Right direction keys to adjust this feature 5 EXIT P...

Page 20: ...l keys navigate to and select Audio from the OSD Then navigate to AVL to adjust settings 3 This function prevents sudden changes in the audio output level If this function is selected as On volume levels will be consistent when switching between input sources and changing channels 4 EXIT Press EXIT to exit AVL Auto Volume Level MENU OK ...

Page 21: ... navigate and select Channel 3 OK Highlight Auto Scan Then select Scan all channels and press the Right arrow key to begin 4 5 EXIT Press EXIT to exit Auto scan for channels The first time you completed the setup wizard all available channels were listed If you need to re scan for new channels please follow the steps below MENU OK ...

Page 22: ...ing the directional keys navigate to and select Lock from the OSD Then navigate to the Enter Password menu and enter the password see note 3 MENU OK Once your password has been entered you can select Change Password System Lock Unrated Lock or Input Block for further settings 4 EXIT Press EXIT to exit The default password for this TV is 0000 First enter 0000 when you want to change the password If...

Page 23: ...rmation on which films are appropriate for children G General audience no restrictions PG Parental guidance suggested PG 13 Parents strongly cautioned R Restricted Children under 17 should be accompanied by an adult NC 17 No children under age 17 X Adults only NR Not rated Canadian English C Programming intended for children under age 8 C8 Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8...

Page 24: ...ring up the OSD 3 Using the directional keys navigate to and select Lock from the OSD Navigate to the Enter Password menu 4 Enter your Password Then select US or Canada and using the directional keys enter the sub menu and set the age rating Press OK to confirm your settings see note on page 24 MENU OK 5 EXIT Press EXIT to exit MENU OK Setting or changing the ratings RECALL VOL CH CC DOT FAV ...

Page 25: ... up the channel list menu 2 The current channel will be highlighted 3 Use the directional keys to navigate the list and select the channel you wish to watch 4 MENU OK Press OK to confirm Channel list Channel list allows you to quickly find the TV channel you are searching for RECALL VOL CH CC DOT FAV OK ...

Page 26: ...hanged to 16 9 and 16 9 content is changed to 14 9 Cinema In this mode the aspect ratio is maintained and content is zoomed to fit the screen Widescreen display mode Your Acer TV has a special widescreen mode that allows you to toggle between Normal Full Zoom and Cinema type views Press the WIDE key on the remote control to cycle the display between the four wide modes WIDE ...

Page 27: ...y Picture is not clear Make sure the antenna cable is properly connected Consider whether your TV signal is being properly received Poor picture quality can occur due to a VHS camera camcorder or other peripheral being connected at the same time Switch off one of the other peripherals The ghost or double image may be caused by obstruction to the antenna due to high rise buildings or hills Using a ...

Page 28: ... x 600 37 9 60 3 SVGA 8 800 x 600 46 9 75 0 SVGA 9 832 x 624 49 7 74 6 MAC 10 1024 x 768 48 4 60 0 XGA 11 1024 x 768 56 5 70 1 XGA 12 1024 x 768 60 0 75 0 XGA 13 1152 x 864 67 5 75 0 VESA 14 1280 x 1024 64 0 60 0 SXGA 15 1280 x 720 45 0 59 9 VESA 16 1440 x 900 55 9 59 9 WXGA 17 1680 x 1050 65 3 60 0 WSXGA 18 1920 x 1080 67 5 60 0 UXGA 19 1920 x 1080 66 6 60 0 UXGA 1 The PC input does not support S...

Page 29: ...4 9 Gross weight lbs 32 82 Analog TV system Color system NTSC Sound system M Stereo system BTSC Closed captions Yes Digital TV system Digital TV standard ATSC Clear QAM Sound system ATSC A 52 AC 3 48 KHz Stereo system AC 3 Frequency 6 MHz Terminal Analog Digital tuner in Hybrid Component in 1 YPbPr Audio R L Component in 2 YPbPr Audio R L AV in CVBS S Video Audio R L HDMI 1 Yes HDMI 1 3 HDMI 2 Yes...

Page 30: ...oving the base Caution Disassemble the base carefully otherwise the plastic parts and or TV body may be damaged 1 Unscrew the base screw and remove the base 2 Assemble the wall mount following the instructions included with the wall mount ...

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