Acer DW271HL User Manual

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  • Page 1 Acer DW271HL LCD Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 2 © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Acer DW271HL LCD Monitor User Guide  Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Special notes on LCD monitors Disposal instructions Tips and information for comfortable use Unpacking Attaching / Removing the base Adjusting the screen position Setting up Overview Shortcut menu Hardware Requirements WiView Management WiView Web Management Connector pin assignment 15-pin color display signal cable...
  • Page 4: 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. Special notes on LCD monitors The following are normal with LCD monitors and do not indicate a problem. •...
  • Page 5: Safe Listening

    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 into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface.
  • Page 6: Disposal Instructions

    LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding.
  • Page 7: Finding Your Comfort Zone

    Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the following tips: • Refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture. •...
  • Page 8: Developing Good Work Habits

    • using a glare-reduction filter • using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display’s top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of time.
  • Page 9: Unpacking

    Unpacking Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. Save the packing materials in case you will need to ship or transport the monitor in the future. LCD monitor AC power cord D-Sub cable Audio cable (Optional) (optional) Power adaptor HDMI Cabel (Optional) User Guide...
  • Page 10: 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. To install, align the base with the stand and push the base towards the top of the monitor.
  • Page 11: Safety Precaution

    • For units using 120 V AC: Use a UL-listed cord set, Type SVT wire and plug rated 10 A / 125 V. • For units using 220/240 V AC (outside of the U.S.): Use a cord set consisting of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A / 250 V. The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in which the equipment will be installed.
  • Page 12: Setting Up

    Setting up To set up Acer DW271HL as an independent display, please follow the steps below: Attach the base. Connect external speakers (optional). Connect the power adaptor and power cord to the monitor, then to a properly grounded AC outlet.
  • Page 13: Overview

    Overview 34 5 6 8 Number Item Description DC- in Connects to an AC adapter. Audio-out Connects to external speakers. Audio-in Accepts audio line-in devices. HDMI Supports high-definition digital video connections. VGA-in Connects to a PC.  Reset button Recovers WiView settings. Kensington lock Connects to a Kensington-compatible security slot...
  • Page 14: Shortcut Menu

    Shortcut menu Press any of the shortcut buttons to display the shortcut menu. Item Name Description Empowering key Press to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. Auto adjust Press to activate the Auto adjustment function. This function is used to set the H.
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Osd Settings

    • Press the Adjust / Exit key to confirm the mode and run Auto adjust. Item Name Description User mode User defined. Eco mode Provides optimal balance of brightness and contrast for the most comfortable way to read onscreen text and prevent eyestrain. Standard mode Default setting.
  • Page 16: Osd Timeout

    OSD Timeout Press to bring up the OSD. Use the shortcut buttons to select and press Enter to enter the main item page. Press Enter again to start adjusting. Use the keys to adjust the timer. Setting Press to bring up the OSD. Use the shortcut buttons to select...
  • Page 17: Hardware Requirements

    Hardware Requirements To enjoy the best performance from your monitor, please make sure your computer matches the recommended hardware specification. WiView Management Hardware Requirements Quad Core 2.0 GHz or better DDR3 2 GB or above Graphics card with 512 MB RAM or above Wireless module 802.11n at 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Windows Vista, Windows 7...
  • Page 18: Wiview Management

    WiView Management WiView Management controls wireless projection to your monitor. To control a connected WiView Monitor, follow these instructions: “Connect to WiView_xxxx” shows the monitor currently connected. Click “Resolution” to change the resolution used by the monitor. Click “Play” to use the monitor. Click “Pause”...
  • Page 19: Monitor Settings

    Choose “Video” mode for smooth video playback, such as when watching a film. Note: For best performance in Video mode, use the maximum video resolution (1366 x 768). Select monitor Find a monitor over a wireless network. Search for access point: Select a monitor that has connected to an access point.
  • Page 20 AP-client mode Enable or disable AP-client mode. When AP-client is disabled, your computer can connect directly to the monitor. When it is enabled, your computer and monitor must both be connected to a wireless access point (i.e. a router). AP-client mode: Enable to connect the monitor to a home group for internet browsing and sharing media.
  • Page 21: Wiview Web Management

    WiView Web Management Make sure your PC is connected to your WiView monitor. To enter web management open your browser and enter the monitor IP address of your WiView monitor on the URL bar (e.g. 192.168.100.10) Main Page Click [Admin] to access WiView Management. Admin Enter the password to login to WiView Management (default password is “admin”).
  • Page 22: System Status

    System Status Click “System Status” to show current system status. Model Name: Product model name. Versions: • Firmware Version: Product firmware version number. Network Status: • IP Address: IP address of WiView Monitor. • Subnet Mask: subnet mask • Default Gateway: default gateway •...
  • Page 23: Reset To Default

    Change Passwords Click “Change Passwords” to change login password for WiView Management. Enter New Password: Enter the new password you want to use to login to WiView Management. Confirm New Password: Enter the password a second time to confirm. Reset to Default Click “Reset to Default”...
  • Page 24 Click “Firmware Update” to upgrade the monitor’s firmware. Download the latest firmware image file from the Acer download website. Click [Browse…] to find the downloaded firmware file (e.g. acer.display-xxxx.awi or similar). Click [Update] to start the update process. The update process takes about five minutes.
  • Page 25: Connector Pin Assignment

    Connector pin assignment 15-pin color display signal cable Description Description Green Sync-Ground Blue Monitor Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data DDC-Ground H-Sync R-Ground V-Sync G-Ground DDC-Serial Clock B-Ground 19-pin color display signal cable* Description Description TMDS Data 2+ TDMS Clock+ TMDS Data 2 Shield TDMS Clock Shield TMDS Data 2- TDMS Clock-...
  • Page 26: Standard Timing Table Standard Timing Table

    Standard timing table Mode Resolution 640 x 480 60 Hz 640 x 480 66.66 Hz VESA 720 x 400 70 Hz SVGA 800 x 600 56 Hz SVGA 800 x 600 60 Hz 1024 x 768 60 Hz 1024 x 768 70 Hz VESA 1152 x 864...
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before sending your monitor for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. VGA / HDMI mode Problem Current status Remedy No picture LED on Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings.
  • Page 28: Wiview Mode

    WiView mode Problem Current status Remedy The network must be a “home network”, Connected to the Cannot find WiView   not ”work network” or “public network”. network. monitor via clear.fi or DLNA software 1. Make sure your computer supports 5GHz System operates Cannot find WiView wireless.
  • Page 29: Declaration Of Conformity

    Model Number: DW271HL SKU Number: DW271HL xxxxxx; (“x” = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z, or blank) 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 30 R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard: Article 3.1(a) Health and Safety -. EN60950-1 -. EN62311 Article 3.1(b) EMC -. EN301 489-1 -. EN301 489-17 Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages -. EN300 328 Year to begin affixing CE marking 201 . , 201 _______________________________ RU Jan / Sr.
  • Page 31: Federal Communications Commission Declaration Of Conformity

    Product: LCD Monitor Model Number: DW271HL SKU Number: DW271HL xxxxxx (“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. San Jose, CA 95110 U.

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