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Acer Multi-function Monitor Contents M200A M230A User Guide Important safety instructions 3 Disposal instructions 5 Mercury advisory 5 Your monitor overview 6 Front panel view 6 Rear panel view 7 Remote control 8 Basic connections 9 Connecting the power cord 9 Setting up the remote control 9 Enjoying analog and digital TV 10 Connecting an antenna/cable 10 Getting started using your monitor 10 Connecting...
Acer Multi-function Monitor Contents M200A M230A User Guide Important safety instructions 3 Disposal instructions 5 Mercury advisory 5 Your monitor overview 6 Front panel view 6 Rear panel view 7 Remote control 8 Basic connections 9 Connecting the power cord 9 Setting up the remote control 9 Enjoying analog and digital TV 10 Connecting an antenna/cable 10 Getting started using your monitor 10 Connecting...
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HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Copyright © 2010 All Rights Reserved. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Purchase: Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Acer Multi-function Monitor User Guide Original Issue: 05/2010 Model Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Place of HDMI Licensing LLC.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Copyright © 2010 All Rights Reserved. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Purchase: Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Acer Multi-function Monitor User Guide Original Issue: 05/2010 Model Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Place of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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... when watching: Sitting too close can strain your eyes. 23 Make sure there is sufficient distance between you and the monitor when you cannot insert the plug into the outlet, contact your monitor, be required to restore the product to reduce the risk of the grounding-type plug by a qualified technician might...
... when watching: Sitting too close can strain your eyes. 23 Make sure there is sufficient distance between you and the monitor when you cannot insert the plug into the outlet, contact your monitor, be required to restore the product to reduce the risk of the grounding-type plug by a qualified technician might...
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To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of according to http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm Mercury advisory For bulb-inside projectors or electronic products containing an non-LEDbacklit-LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the rubbish bin / container when discarding. For more information regarding...
To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of according to http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm Mercury advisory For bulb-inside projectors or electronic products containing an non-LEDbacklit-LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the rubbish bin / container when discarding. For more information regarding...
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... the same as the Right arrow. 5 Volume down When the OSD is on , functions the same as the Left arrow. CH CH MENU INPUT Your monitor overview Front panel view 1 HDMI 5 2 Service port 3 AV-in (S-video), CVBS, Audio L/R 4 Headphone* jack 6 1 HDMI 3 2 7 S-Video 3 Video L Audio 4 R 8 9 Volume up When the OSD is on...
... the same as the Right arrow. 5 Volume down When the OSD is on , functions the same as the Left arrow. CH CH MENU INPUT Your monitor overview Front panel view 1 HDMI 5 2 Service port 3 AV-in (S-video), CVBS, Audio L/R 4 Headphone* jack 6 1 HDMI 3 2 7 S-Video 3 Video L Audio 4 R 8 9 Volume up When the OSD is on...
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... mix old and new batteries. 4. Remove the batteries when not using the remote control for a long period of Satellite or cable • Refer to your monitor on/off. 2 DISPLAY Press to display or change input/ channel information (dependent on input/source type). 3 MUTE Press to toggle audio on how to confirm...
... mix old and new batteries. 4. Remove the batteries when not using the remote control for a long period of Satellite or cable • Refer to your monitor on/off. 2 DISPLAY Press to display or change input/ channel information (dependent on input/source type). 3 MUTE Press to toggle audio on how to confirm...
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English Basic connections Connecting the power cord 1 Connect the AC cord to the AC input on the bottom of the monitor. 2 Connect the plug to match the polarity indicated inside the battery compartment. A certified power cord that meets IEC 60245 requirements. Setting up the remote control 1 ... use an ordinary polyvinyl cord that meets IEC 60227 requirements or a synthetic rubber cord that meets your country's legal requirements must be used with this monitor.
English Basic connections Connecting the power cord 1 Connect the AC cord to the AC input on the bottom of the monitor. 2 Connect the plug to match the polarity indicated inside the battery compartment. A certified power cord that meets IEC 60245 requirements. Setting up the remote control 1 ... use an ordinary polyvinyl cord that meets IEC 60227 requirements or a synthetic rubber cord that meets your country's legal requirements must be used with this monitor.
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Using the directional keys to the appropriate antenna terminal on the back of the screen. Enjoying analog and digital TV Connecting an antenna/cable Connect the antenna cable to begin the setup process. 10 or Press the power button on the remote control. 2 Setup Wizard The first time you switch on the power switch at the side of the monitor as shown below. Tuner English Getting started using your monitor 1 2 4 3 1 1 Power Turn on the monitor, the Setup Wizard will guide you to complete the language selection and channel scanning.
Using the directional keys to the appropriate antenna terminal on the back of the screen. Enjoying analog and digital TV Connecting an antenna/cable Connect the antenna cable to begin the setup process. 10 or Press the power button on the remote control. 2 Setup Wizard The first time you switch on the power switch at the side of the monitor as shown below. Tuner English Getting started using your monitor 1 2 4 3 1 1 Power Turn on the monitor, the Setup Wizard will guide you to complete the language selection and channel scanning.
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... HDMI VGA D-Sub HDMI 3 S-Video Video L Audio R S Y AV W R G B HDMI R S-VIDEO W R AUDIO COMPONENT AUDIO RW R B G RW Y S or or DVD VCR STB * To get better picture quality, Acer recommends the following priority for connection types: HDMI -> Component -> S-Video -> Composite. 12 English Connecting external audio/video devices Connecting a DVD, VCR, STB or audio/video...
... HDMI VGA D-Sub HDMI 3 S-Video Video L Audio R S Y AV W R G B HDMI R S-VIDEO W R AUDIO COMPONENT AUDIO RW R B G RW Y S or or DVD VCR STB * To get better picture quality, Acer recommends the following priority for connection types: HDMI -> Component -> S-Video -> Composite. 12 English Connecting external audio/video devices Connecting a DVD, VCR, STB or audio/video...
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... Video L Audio R G B R w R AUDIO COMPONENT RB G S Y AV W R S-VIDEO AUDIO HDMI RW Y S Connecting a PC or notebook computer To display PC output on your monitor, connect your PC's external monitor resolution to 1600 x 900 pixels (M200A) or 1920 x 1080 (M230A) @ 60 Hz refresh rate. 13 HDMI 2 HDMI 1 VGA PC audio in D-Sub D-Sub For VGA connections...
... Video L Audio R G B R w R AUDIO COMPONENT RB G S Y AV W R S-VIDEO AUDIO HDMI RW Y S Connecting a PC or notebook computer To display PC output on your monitor, connect your PC's external monitor resolution to 1600 x 900 pixels (M200A) or 1920 x 1080 (M230A) @ 60 Hz refresh rate. 13 HDMI 2 HDMI 1 VGA PC audio in D-Sub D-Sub For VGA connections...
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English Selecting the input source Once you have connected your antenna or external equipment to the monitor, you need to select the correct input source. INPUT 14 Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select the correct input source.
English Selecting the input source Once you have connected your antenna or external equipment to the monitor, you need to select the correct input source. INPUT 14 Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select the correct input source.
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... Setup from the OSD. Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust. 3 The Setup menu can be used for adjusting the settings of your monitor. English Adjusting the OSD settings The OSD can be used to adjust the Menu Language, OSD Time Out, Closed Caption and other important settings. 16...
... Setup from the OSD. Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust. 3 The Setup menu can be used for adjusting the settings of your monitor. English Adjusting the OSD settings The OSD can be used to adjust the Menu Language, OSD Time Out, Closed Caption and other important settings. 16...
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... Some digital options may vary depending on the OSD may not be available with an analog signal and vice versa. The default password for this monitor is "0000" First enter "0000" when you wish to adjust. 3 The Lock menu can be used to adjust Air/Cable, Auto Scan, Favorite, Show/Hide...
... Some digital options may vary depending on the OSD may not be available with an analog signal and vice versa. The default password for this monitor is "0000" First enter "0000" when you wish to adjust. 3 The Lock menu can be used to adjust Air/Cable, Auto Scan, Favorite, Show/Hide...
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English Favorite channel mode in TV mode Favorite channel allows you press the FAV key, the monitor will display the list of a button. EXIT 4 Press EXIT to add/remove the selected channel from the favorites list. Navigate to a channel and press the ...
English Favorite channel mode in TV mode Favorite channel allows you press the FAV key, the monitor will display the list of a button. EXIT 4 Press EXIT to add/remove the selected channel from the favorites list. Navigate to a channel and press the ...
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... menu and enter the password (see note). 3 MENU OK EXIT 4 Press EXIT to and select Lock from the OSD. MENU OK English To enable this monitor is a handy feature that can select Change Password, System Lock, Unrated Lock or Input Block for this feature: Setting a password MENU 1 Press the MENU key...
... menu and enter the password (see note). 3 MENU OK EXIT 4 Press EXIT to and select Lock from the OSD. MENU OK English To enable this monitor is a handy feature that can select Change Password, System Lock, Unrated Lock or Input Block for this feature: Setting a password MENU 1 Press the MENU key...
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... zoomed to 14:9. Zoom In this mode, the screen will display 16:9 standard pictures. Press the WIDE key on each side. Widescreen display mode Your Acer monitor has a special widescreen mode that allows you to cycle the display between Normal, Full, Zoom, and Cinema type views. WIDE English Normal For 4:3 standard pictures...
... zoomed to 14:9. Zoom In this mode, the screen will display 16:9 standard pictures. Press the WIDE key on each side. Widescreen display mode Your Acer monitor has a special widescreen mode that allows you to cycle the display between Normal, Full, Zoom, and Cinema type views. WIDE English Normal For 4:3 standard pictures...
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... not under strong fluorescent lighting or blocked by obstruction to the antenna due to high-rise buildings or hills. English Troubleshooting Before you call the Acer service center, please check the following items: Here is a list of possible situations that may be caused by an object. • Try ...to clean the remote control sensor lens on the monitor with a soft cloth. • Use the buttons (hotkeys) on . • Make sure the power outlet is working properly. • Make sure the power...
... not under strong fluorescent lighting or blocked by obstruction to the antenna due to high-rise buildings or hills. English Troubleshooting Before you call the Acer service center, please check the following items: Here is a list of possible situations that may be caused by an object. • Try ...to clean the remote control sensor lens on the monitor with a soft cloth. • Use the buttons (hotkeys) on . • Make sure the power outlet is working properly. • Make sure the power...