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Special notes on LCD monitors .................................................. 1
Information for your safety and comfort .................................. 2
Unpacking ................................................................................... 5
Attaching/Removing the base .................................................... 6
Screen position adjustment ........................................................ 6
Connecting the power cord ....................................................... 7
Safety precaution ....................................................................... 7
Cleaning your monitor ............................................................... 7
Power saving ............................................................................... 8
DDC .............................................................................................. 8
Power adaptor ............................................................................ 8
Connector Pin Assignment ......................................................... 9
Standard/3D Timing Table..................................................................11
Installation.....................................................................................12
User controls..................................................................................13
Troubleshooting............................................................................19
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Special notes on LCD monitors ..........1 Information for your safety and comfort ........2 Unpacking ................... 5 Attaching/Removing the base ............ 6 Screen position adjustment ............6 Connecting the power cord ............7 Safety precaution ............... 7 Cleaning your monitor ............... -
Page 2: Special Notes On Lcd Monitors
SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. NOTES • 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 3: Information For Your Safety And Comfort
Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. CAUTION for 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. - Page 4 Product servicing 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. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service person- nel when: •...
- Page 5 Warning! We do not recommend using the product on a couch or bed. If this is unavoidable, work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do some stretching exercises. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more information and help in recycling, please visit the following websites: Worldwide: http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm EN-4...
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Page 6: Unpacking
UNPAC KI NG Please check the following items are present when you unpack the box, and save the packing materials in case you will need to ship or transport the monitor in future. • • 3D Glasses HDMI Cable • LCD Monitor (Optional) (Optional) -
Page 7: Attaching/Removing The Base
Attaching / Removing the Base -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. In stal l: Remo ve: Align the release button on the Depress the release button as bottom of the monitor with the indicated first before removing the... -
Page 8: 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. • This monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in either 100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. No user-adjustment is required. •... -
Page 9: Power Saving
Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving” mode by the control signal from the display controller, as indicated by the amber-color power LED. L E D S t a t e L i g h t B l u e P o w e r S a v in g A m b e r M o d e... -
Page 10: Connector Pin Assignment
CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION Green Logic Ground Blue Monitor Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data Self Test H-Sync R-Ground V-Sync G-Ground DDC-Serial Clock B-Ground EN-9... - Page 11 24-Pin Color Display Signal Cable* Signal Signal TMDS Data2- TMDS Date 3+ TMDS Data2+ +5V Power TMDS Data GND Self Test TMDS Date 4- Hot Plug Detect TMDS Date 4+ TMDS Data 0- DDC Clock TMDS Data 0+ DDC Data TMDS Data GND TMDS Date 5- TMDS Data1-...
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Page 12: Standard/3D Timing Table
Sta nd a rd T imi ng T a ble Mode Resolution 640x480 640x480 66.66 VESA 720x400 SVGA 800x600 SVGA 800x600 1024x768 1024x768 VESA 1152x864 WXGA 1280x800 SXGA 1280x1024 WXGA+ 1440x900 UXGA 1920x1080 UXGA 1920x1080 * *Modes that require a dual link DVI cable and compatible graphic card. 3D T imin g T a ble Mode Resolu tion... -
Page 13: Installation
INSTALLATION To install the monitor to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b. Connect the VGA video cable to the computer. Connect Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. -
Page 14: User Controls
Press the function button to open the shortcut menu. The shortcut menu lets you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings. Empowering: Press the Empowering Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. AUTO Auto Adjust: Press this button to activate the Auto Adjustment function. - Page 15 Acer eColor Management Operation instructions Step 1: Press “ “ Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes Step 2: Press “ “ or “ ” to select the mode Step 3: Press “ Adjust/Exit “ Key to confirm the mode and run Auto Adjust.
- Page 16 Adjusting the OSD settings -------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. The OSD can be used for adjusting 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 Timeout and general settings.
- Page 17 Adjusting the OSD Timeout 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. EN-16...
- Page 18 Adjusting the setting 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the keys, select Setting from the OSD. Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust. Use the to Enter to the item page. 3 The Setting menu can be used to adjust the screen Menu Language and other important settings.
- Page 19 Product information 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the keys, select Information from the OSD. Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up for current input. EN-18...
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Page 20: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the trouble- shooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. (VGA Mode) Problems C urrent Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. - Page 21 (DVI Mode) Prob lems Curren t Status Remed y LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. LED OFF · Check the power switch. · Check if AC power cord is properly No Picture connected to the monitor.
- Page 22 GN246HL SKU Number: GN246HL xxxxxx (“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.
- Page 23 Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., San Jose CA 95110, U. S. A. Tel : 254-298-4000 Fax : 254-298-4147 www.acer.com Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
- Page 24 ENERGY STAR Acer’s ENERGY STAR qualified products save you money by reducing energy costs and helps protect the environment without sacrificing features or performance. Acer is proud to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark. What is ENERGY STAR?
- Page 25 3D Monitor User Guide...
- Page 26 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: __________________________________...
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Page 27: Information For Your Safety And Comfort
Information for your safety and comfort The content in this guide supplements the safety and comfort information contained in the user documentation that came with your computer. Safety requirements Do not wear the wireless glasses in any situation that requires normal visual perception. -
Page 28: Warning About Seizures
Warning about seizures SOME LIGHT PATTERNS MAY INDUCE SEIZURES IN PERSONS WITH NO PRIOR HISTORY OF EPILEPSY. DISCONTINUE STEREOSCOPIC 3D USE IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS WHILE VIEWING STEREOSCOPIC 3D IMAGES: • Involuntary movements or eye or muscle twitching •... -
Page 29: Tips And Information For Comfortable 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 working in front of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury. - Page 30 Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out. Display • Keep your display clean. •...
- Page 31 Information for your safety and comfort Safety requirements Warning about Epilepsy Warning about seizures Tips and information for comfortable use Introducing 3D technology Wireless glasses Charging the glasses Using the glasses Hardware Installation Setting up 3D Vision (Dual DVI to PC) Connecting the display Frequently asked questions 3D Vision is not working...
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Page 32: Introducing 3D Technology
Introducing 3D technology The Acer 3D monitor you have purchased supports NVIDIA 3D Vision technology to deliver a fully immersive stereoscopic 3D experience. And, with the use of high-tech wireless glasses, the 3D Vision kit transforms hundreds of PC games and digital photographs into an eye-popping interactive experience. -
Page 33: Using The Glasses
If you are charging the wireless glasses by connecting them to your PC using a USB cable, make sure your PC does not go into power save mode. When your PC goes into power save mode, the wireless glasses are no longer charging. To fix this, disable any power-saving options on your PC under the Windows Control Panel. -
Page 34: Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation Setting up 3D Vision (Dual DVI to PC) Connecting the display Connect your 3D Vision Ready display to your NVIDIA graphics card. Use the dual-link DVI-to-DVI cable supplied with the display. Note: Connect ONLY the display now. The driver and software must be installed prior to connecting the USB IR Emitter. - Page 35 Note: LCD monitors with built-in IR Emitters do not require additional USB connectors from the PC to the monitor. 3D LCD IR Emitter DO NOT MAKE THIS CONNECTION UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO BY THE INSTALL USB DVI WIZARD USB Cable Dual Link DVI cable (supplied with the display)
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Page 36: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions NVIDIA provides an online knowledge-base system with answers to most common questions, available 24x7x365. You can also use it to submit questions online to our technical support staff. For more details please visit www.nvidia.com/3dvision/support. Note: Questions may only be submitted in English. NVIDIA recommends you register your wireless glasses for support at www.nvidia.com/3dvision/register. -
Page 37: Eyestrain/Headache
• 120 Hz refresh rate for use in North America when lights are on • 110 Hz refresh rate for daytime and when lights are off • 100 Hz refresh rate for countries with 50 Hz lighting and when lights are on Once you have selected a refresh rate on the Setup Wizard screen, click Test to verify the new refresh rate which also helps reduce flickering.