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  • Page 1 Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide...
  • Page 2 Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________ Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Information For Your Safety And Comfort

    Special notes on LCD monitors The following are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. • Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during initial use. Turn off the power switch and then turn it on again to make sure the flicker disappears.

  • Page 4: Accessibility

    Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. When you need to disconnect power from the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

  • Page 5: Product Servicing

    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. • Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices.

  • Page 6: Additional Safety Information

    We at Acer are very conscious of the environmental effects of our business and strive to identify and provide the best working procedures to reduce the environmental impact of our products.

  • Page 7: Disposal Instructions

    To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer‐group.com/public/Sustainability LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques.

  • Page 8: Tips And Information For Comfortable Use

    viii This product has been shipped enabled for power management: • Activate display’s Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity. • Activate computer’s Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity. • Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing the power button. Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use.
  • Page 9 Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain. Eyes •...
  • Page 10 XFA240 XFA240...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Attaching/removing the base Screen position adjustment Connecting the power cord Power saving Display Data Channel (DDC) Connector pin assignment Standard timing table Installation User controls How to adjust a setting Acer eColor Management User Troubleshooting mode DVI mode DP mode...

  • Page 12: Unpacking

    Unpacking Please check that the following items are present when you unpack the box, and save the packing materials in case you need to ship or transport the monitor in the future. LCD monitor Quick start guide DP cable (Option) Audio Cable (Option) AC power cord DVI cable (Option)

  • Page 13: Attaching/Removing The Base

    ATTACHING/REMOVING THE BAS E ATTACHING/REMOVING THE BASE ATTACHING/REMOVING THE BASE ATTACHING/REMOVING THE BASE ATTACHING/REMOVING THE BASE Install: Align the base with the stand and push the base towards the top of the monitor, and then rotate the base clockwise. Tighten the screw clock- wise.

  • Page 14: Screen Position Adjustment

    SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can adjust the height/tilt/ swivel/pivot of the monitor. • • • Height Adjustment Hei ght Adjustment Height Adjustment Height Adjustment Height Adjustment...
  • Page 15 • • • S S wivel With the built-in pedestal, you can swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. • • • Monitor Pivot Monitor Pivot Monitor Pivot Monitor Pivot Monitor Pivot Before rotating the display,lift it to the top position and then push it back to the utmost degree.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Power Cord

    Connecting the power cord • Check first to make sure that the power cord you use is the correct type required for your area. • The monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in either 100/120 V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. No user-adjustment is required.
  • Page 17 24-pin color display signal cable* PIN No. Description PIN No. Description TMDS data 2- TMDS data 2+ +5 V power TMDS data 2/4 shield GND (return for +5 V hsync.vsync) Hot-plug detection TMDS data 0- DDC clock TMDS data 0+ DDC data TMDS data 0/5 shield TMDS data 1-...
  • Page 18 19-Pin Color Display Signal Cable* Meaning Meaning TMDS Data2+ TMDS Clock+ TMDS Data2 Shield TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Data2- TMDS Clock- TMDS Data1+ TMDS Data1 Shield Reserved (N.C. on device) TMDS Data1- TMDS Data0+ TMDS Data0 Shield DDC/CEC Ground TMDS Data0- +5V Power Hot Plug Detect * only for certain models...

  • Page 19: Standard Timing Table

    Standard timing table VESA MODES Resolution MODE 640x480 60Hz 640x480 x 00 SVGA 800x600 56Hz SVGA 800x600 60Hz 1024x768 60Hz 1024x768 70Hz 75Hz SXGA 1280x1024 60Hz 1280x 0 60Hz WXGA 1280x800 60Hz WXGA+ 1440x900 60Hz WSXGA+ 1680x1050 60Hz 60Hz 1 0x 60Hz 1 0x...
  • Page 20 *Only for MHL-Model Mode Resolution 640×480@60Hz 720×480@60Hz 720×576@50Hz 800×600@60Hz 1024×768@60Hz 1280×720@60Hz 1280×720@50Hz 1920×1080@30Hz 1920×1080@60Hz 1920×1080@50Hz...

  • Page 21: Installation

    Installation To install the monitor on your host system, please follow the steps below: Steps Connect the video cable Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off. Connect the digital cable (only for dual-input models). (1) Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off. (2) Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the computer's port.
  • Page 22 Users controls External controls 1&2 Power button Turns the monitor on/off.Blue indicates power on. Amber indicates standby/ power saving mode. Function key Press to view Main page.Press again to enter Volume adjustment function. When the Function Menu is active, press this key selected or move to the next function.
  • Page 23 FreeSync (DP only): It can allow a FreeSync supported graphics source to dynamically adjust display refresh rate based on typical content frame rates for power efficient, virtually stutter free and low-latency display update.
  • Page 24 Adjusting the OSD settings ‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑ Note: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. The OSD (onscreen display) can be used to adjust the settings of your LCD monitor. Press the MENU key to open the OSD. You can use the OSD to adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings.

  • Page 25: Acer Ecolor Management

    Using the ▲/▼ keys,select Picture from the OSD.Then navigate to the picture element you wish to adjust. Use the ◄/► keys to adjust the sliding scales. The Picture menu can be used to adjust the Acer eColor, Brightness, Contrast, Blue Light, Dark boost and Adaptive contrast.

  • Page 26: User

    Brightness: Adjust the brightness from 0 to 100. ‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑ Note: Adjusts the balance between light and dark shades. Contrast: Adjust the contrast from 0 to 100. ‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑ Note: Sets the degree of difference between light and dark areas. Black Level: Adjust the black level from 0 to 10. Enhances shadows by increasing the brightness without changing lighter shades.
  • Page 27 devices, such as printers and digital cameras. 6-axis Saturate: Adjust the red, green, blue, yellow, magenta and cyan saturation. 6-axis Hue: Adjust the red, green, blue, yellow, magenta and cyan hue. Language English OSD Timeout Refresh rate num Transparency Game mode Aim point Press the MENU key to open the OSD.
  • Page 28 Setting Setting Input HDMI(MHL) Normal HDMI Black level Normal Full Wide Mode DDC/CI Quick start mode Reset The Setting menu can be used to select the screen menu language and other important settings, including input and OD level. Press the MENU key to open the OSD. Using the ▲/▼...
  • Page 29 Product information Information Main Source:HDMI(MHL) 1920x1080@60Hz H:67KHz V:60Hz Mode:Nomal SN:MHL3451800432900014227 Press the MENU key to open the OSD. Using the ▲/▼ keys, select Information to view the basic information for your monitor and current input.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. DVI/DP/HDMI/MHL mode Problem LED status Remedy No picture visible Blue Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings.

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