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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: Special Notes On Lcd Monitors

    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: Safe Listening

    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 Power management statement should be as below. • Activate display’s Sleep mode within 5 minutes of user inactivity. • Wake the monitor when it is in Active Off mode, move the mouse or press any keyboard key. 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: Declaration Of Conformity

    (“x” = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z, or blank) We, Acer Incorporated, hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the product described above is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonization legislations as below Directive and following harmonized...
  • Page 11: Federal Communications Commission Declaration Of Conformity

    The following local Manufacturer /Importer is responsible for this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Model Number: RT280K RT280K xxxxxx ; SKU Number: (“x” = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party: 333 West San Carlos St.
  • Page 12 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 HDMI mode DVI mode DP mode...
  • Page 13 LCD monitor Quick start guide DP cable (Option) RT280K RT0 Series USER GUIDE HDMI Cable AC power cord DVI cable (Option) (Optional)
  • Page 14 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. Tighten the screw clock-wise. Remove: Reverse the steps to remove the base.
  • Page 15: Connecting The Power Cord

    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. • • • i T t l i T T i l t T i l t Tilt Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range.
  • Page 16: Power Saving

    Power saving The monitor will be switched to "power saving" mode by the control signal from the display controller, as indicated by the amber-colored power LED. Mode LED light Blue Power saving Amber The power saving mode will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated.
  • Page 17: Connector Pin Assignment

    Connector pin assignment 19-pin Color Display Signal cable* 19171513 11 9 7 5 3 1 18161412 10 8 PIN No. Description PIN No. Description TMDS Data2+ TMDS Data2 Shield TMDS Data2– TMDS Data1+ TMDS Data1 Shield TMDS Data1– TMDS Data0+ TMDS Data0 Shield TMDS Data0–...
  • Page 18 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 19 20-pin color display signal cable* PIN No. Description PIN No. Description Lane0(p) Lane3(n) Lane0(n) Config1 Lane1(p) Config2 AUX_CH (n) Lane1(n) Lane2(p) AUX_CH (p) Hot Plug Detect Lane3(n) DP Power_Return Lane3(p) DP Power * only for certain models...
  • Page 20: Standard Timing Table

    Standard timing table 640x480@60Hz 640x480@72Hz 640x480@75Hz 640x480@66.66Hz VESA 720x400@70Hz SVGA 800x600@56Hz SVGA 800x600@60Hz SVGA 800x600@72Hz SVGA 800x600@75Hz 832x624@74.55Hz 1024x768@60Hz 1024x768@70Hz 1024x768@75Hz 1152x870@75Hz VESA 1152x864@75Hz VESA 1280x960@60Hz SXGA 1280x1024@60Hz SXGA 1280x1024@75Hz VESA 1280x720@60Hz WXGA 1280x800@60Hz WXGA+ 1440x900@60Hz WSXGA+ 1680x1050@60Hz 1920x1080@60Hz 3840x2160@30Hz 3840x2160@60Hz DisplayPort and HDMI 2.0 only...
  • 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 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. PIP (picture in picture hotkey) Use the PIP hotkey to active the picture-in-picture function.
  • Page 23: Acer Ecolor Management

    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 “ “ Key to confirm the mode and exit the eColor menu.
  • Page 24: Adjusting The Osd Settings

    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 position and general settings.
  • Page 25: Adjusting The Osd Position

    Adjusting the OSD position Language 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-13...
  • Page 26: Adjusting The Setting

    Adjusting the setting PIP/PBP FULL Reset Normal DP Format DP1.2 Auto Source Quick Start Mode 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. 3 The Setting menu can be used to adjust the screen Menu Language and other important settings.
  • Page 27: Product Information

    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-15...
  • Page 28: 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 / HDMI 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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