Acer G246HL, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Guide Acer LCD Monitor ...

Page 2: ...rrespondence 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 Model number __________________________________ Serial ...

Page 3: ...ess such as a missing pixel or a pixel lit all the time may remain after switching the image when the same image is displayed for hours In this case the screen is recovered slowly by changing the image or turning off the power switch for a few hours Cleaning your monitor Please carefully follow these guidelines when cleaning the monitor Always unplug the monitor before cleaning Use a soft cloth to...

Page 4: ...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 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind onto or int...

Page 5: ...nding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set If you need to replace the power cord set make sure that the new power cord meets the following requirements detachable type UL listed CSA certified type SPT 2 rated 7 A 125 V m...

Page 6: ...reas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders Additional safety information Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts Keep them out of the reach of small children IT Equipment Recycling Information Acer is strongly committed to environmental protection and views recycling in the form of salvaging and disposal of used equipment as one of the c...

Page 7: ...ing or persistent discomfort and or pain related to computer use consult a physician immediately and inform your company s health and safety department The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of ...

Page 8: ...nd or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity Eliminate glare and reflections by placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source minimizing room light by using drapes shades or blinds using a task light changing the display s viewing angle using a glare reduction filter using a display visor such as a piece of cardboa...

Page 9: ...EMOVING THE BASE 2 SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT 2 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD 3 SAFETY PRECAUTION 3 CLEANING YOUR MONITOR 3 POWER SAVING 4 DDC 4 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 5 STANDARD TIMING TABLE 7 INSTALLATION 9 USER CONTROLS 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 ...

Page 10: ...sent when you unpack the box and save the packing materials in case you will need to ship or transport the monitor in future z LCD Monitor z AC Power Cord z D Sub Cable Optional z DVI Cable Optional z AC Adapter z User Manual z Quick Start Guide LCD monitor ...

Page 11: ...n the figure below The monitor can be adjusted to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down as indicated by arrow below Note Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging Carefully place the monitor face down on a stable surface use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen 1 Attach the monitor stand arm to the base 2 Ensure that the base is locked onto the monitor stand arm HDM I DC IN D Su b DVI HDM...

Page 12: ... which the equipment will be installed SAFETY PRECAUTION z Avoid placing the monitor or any other heavy object on the power cord to avoid damage to the cable z Do not expose the monitor to rain excessive moisture or dust z Do not cover the ventilation slots or openings of the monitor Always put the monitor in a place where there is adequate ventilation z Avoid placing the monitor against a bright ...

Page 13: ...ery time from Active OFF state back to ON state is around 3 seconds DDC To make your installation easier the monitor is able to Plug and Play with your system if your system also supports DDC protocol The DDC Display Data Channel is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities for example supported resolutions and corresponding tim...

Page 14: ...r Display Signal Cable PIN NO DESCRIPTION PIN NO DESCRIPTION 1 Red 9 5V 2 Green 10 Logic Ground 3 Blue 11 Monitor Ground 4 Monitor Ground 12 DDC Serial Data 5 DDC return 13 H Sync 6 R Ground 14 V Sync 7 G Ground 15 DDC Serial Clock 8 B Ground ...

Page 15: ...a0 7 DDC Data 19 TMDS Data 0 5 Shield 8 NC 20 NC 9 TMDS Data1 21 NC 10 TMDS Data1 22 TMDS Clock Shield 11 TMDS Data 1 3 Shield 23 TMDS Clock 12 NC 24 DDC TMDS Clock PIN Meaning PIN Meaning 1 TMDS Data2 10 TMDS Clock 2 TMDS Data2 Shield 11 TMDS Clock Shield 3 TMDS Data2 12 TMDS Clock 4 TMDS Data1 13 CEC 5 TMDS Data1 Shield 14 Reserved N C on device 6 TMDS Data1 15 SCL 7 TMDS Data0 16 SDA 8 TMDS Dat...

Page 16: ... 75 Hz 10 MAC 832 x 624 74 55 Hz 11 XGA 1024 x 768 60 Hz 12 1024 x 768 70 Hz 13 1024 x 768 75 Hz 14 MAC 1152 x 870 75 Hz 15 VESA 1152 x 864 75 Hz 16 1280 x 960 60 Hz 17 SXGA 1280 x 1024 60 Hz 18 1280 x 1024 75 Hz 19 VESA 1280 x 720 60 Hz 20 1280 x 768 60 Hz 21 1280 x 768 75 Hz 22 1280 x 800 60 Hz 23 WXGA 1360 x 768 60 Hz 24 WXGA 1440 x 900 75 Hz 25 1440 x 900 60 Hz 26 SXGA 1440 x 1050 60 Hz 27 UXG...

Page 17: ...EN 8 28 WSXGA 1680 x 1050 60 Hz 29 1680 x 1050 75 Hz 30 UXGA 1600 x 1200 60 Hz 31 VESA 1920 x 1080 60 Hz ...

Page 18: ...her end to the computer s port 1 3 Connect HDMI Cable Only HDMI input model a Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered OFF b Connect the HDMI cable to the computer 2 Connect the adapter a Connect the AC cord to the adapter b Connect one end of the adapter to the monitor and the other end to a properly grounded AC outlet 3 Power ON Monitor and Computer Power ON the monitor first then pow...

Page 19: ...the Minus or Plus buttons to toggle between the OSD options MENU OSD functions Press this botton to activate the OSD menu AUTO Auto Adjust Press this button to activate the Auto Adjustment function The Auto Adjustment function is used to set the HPos VPos Clock and Focus Empowering Press the Empowering Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes ...

Page 20: ...b Menu icon Sub Menu item Description N A User mode User defined Settings can be fine tuned to suit any situation N A ECO mode Adjusts the settings to reduce power consumption N A Standard mode Default Setting Reflects native display capability N A Grahpic mode Enhances colors and emphasize fine detail Pictures and photographs appear in vibrant colors with sharp detail N A Movie mode Displays scen...

Page 21: ...lowing page Adjusting the picture quality 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD 2 Using the e f keys select Picture from the OSD Then navigate to the picture element you wish to adjust 3 Use the e f keys to adjust the sliding scales 4 The Picture menu can be used to adjust the current Brightness Contrast Colour Temp Auto Config and other image related qualities Note The following content is for...

Page 22: ...EN 13 Adjusting the OSD position 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD 2 Using the directional keys select OSD from the on screen display Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust ...

Page 23: ... Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD 2 Using the e f keys select Setting from the OSD Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust 3 The Setting menu can be used to adjust the screen Menu Language and other important settings ...

Page 24: ...EN 15 Product information 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD 2 Using the e f keys select Information from the OSD Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up for current input ...

Page 25: ...ected at the back of monitor z Check if the power of computer system is ON Abnormal Picture Unstable Picture z Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch Display is missing center shift or too small or too large in display size z Using OSD adjust RESOLUTION CLOCK CLOCK PHASE H POSITION and V POSITION with non...

Page 26: ... and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings LED OFF z Check the power switch z Check if AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor LED displays amber color z Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor z Check if the power of computer system is ON ...

Page 27: ...l continue comply with the requirements EMC Directive 2004 108 EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards EN55022 AS NZS CISPR22 Class B EN55024 EN61000 3 2 Class D EN61000 3 3 Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard EN60950 1 RoHS Directive 2002 95 EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances i...

Page 28: ...not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration Product LCD Monitor Model Number G246HL SKU Number G246HL xxxxxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Name of Responsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party 333 West San Ca...

Page 29: ...at help customers save money conserve energy and improve the quality of our environment The more energy we can save through energy efficiency the more we reduce greenhouse gases and the risks of climate change More information refers to http www energystar gov or http www energystar gov powermangement Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads and warmer climate...