User Manual
Page 1
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 7 Power saving 8 DDC 8 Connector Pin Assignment 9 Standard Timing Table 11 Installation 12 User controls 13 Troubleshooting 19
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 7 Power saving 8 DDC 8 Connector Pin Assignment 9 Standard Timing Table 11 Installation 12 User controls 13 Troubleshooting 19
User Manual
Page 2
... lit all of the time. · Due to the nature of 99.99% or more. It may flicker during initial use. SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. In this case, the screen is displayed for hours.
... lit all of the time. · Due to the nature of 99.99% or more. It may flicker during initial use. SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. In this case, the screen is displayed for hours.
User Manual
Page 4
... comfortable use . Refer all servicing to dangerous voltage points or other musculoskeletal disorders. Users are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your comfort zone by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Finding your comfort zone Find your sitting height...
... comfortable use . Refer all servicing to dangerous voltage points or other musculoskeletal disorders. Users are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your comfort zone by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Finding your comfort zone Find your sitting height...
User Manual
Page 5
...shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfort able reach • if you view your monitor more information and help in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room ...stretching exercises. The following websites: Worldwide: http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm EN-4 If this is unavoidable, work habits to make your eyes from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink ...
...shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfort able reach • if you view your monitor more information and help in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room ...stretching exercises. The following websites: Worldwide: http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm EN-4 If this is unavoidable, work habits to make your eyes from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink ...
User Manual
Page 6
UNPACKING 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. · LCD Monitor · AC Power Cord · D-Sub Cable · DVI Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) · Audio Cable (Only Audio-Input Model) · (Optional) User Manual P/N:MU.LHR00.001 P215H 2009 EN-5 · Quick Start Guide P215H LCD monitor Quick Start Guide
UNPACKING 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. · LCD Monitor · AC Power Cord · D-Sub Cable · DVI Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) · Audio Cable (Only Audio-Input Model) · (Optional) User Manual P/N:MU.LHR00.001 P215H 2009 EN-5 · Quick Start Guide P215H LCD monitor Quick Start Guide
User Manual
Page 7
use a cloth to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down on a stable surface -- EN-6 The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor. Install: Align the base with the stand and push the base towards the top of the monitor by arrow below . Remove: Depress the release hooks as indicated by using both of your...-down as indicated first before removing the base and follow the arrow direction to hold the edges of the monitor as shown in the figure below . SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to avoid scratching the ...
use a cloth to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down on a stable surface -- EN-6 The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor. Install: Align the base with the stand and push the base towards the top of the monitor by arrow below . Remove: Depress the release hooks as indicated by using both of your...-down as indicated first before removing the base and follow the arrow direction to hold the edges of the monitor as shown in the figure below . SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to avoid scratching the ...
User Manual
Page 8
... cleaning. · Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides. EN-7 light or other heavy object, on the face of the monitor. CONNECTING THE POWER CORD · Check first to a proper AC outlet. · For unit using at 120 V AC: Use a UL Listed Cord Set, Type SVT... the correct type required for the country in which the equipment will be installed. No user-adjustment is fragile. SAFETY PRECAUTION · Avoid placing the monitor, or any other light sources may reflect on the power cord to avoid damage to the cable. · Do not expose the...
... cleaning. · Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides. EN-7 light or other heavy object, on the face of the monitor. CONNECTING THE POWER CORD · Check first to a proper AC outlet. · For unit using at 120 V AC: Use a UL Listed Cord Set, Type SVT... the correct type required for the country in which the equipment will be installed. No user-adjustment is fragile. SAFETY PRECAUTION · Avoid placing the monitor, or any other light sources may reflect on the power cord to avoid damage to the cable. · Do not expose the...
User Manual
Page 9
...as indicated by the control signal from Active OFF state back to Plug and Play with your system if your installation easier, the monitor is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. EN-8 Power saving The... monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the amber-color power LED. State ON Power Saving Mode LED Light Blue Amber...
...as indicated by the control signal from Active OFF state back to Plug and Play with your system if your installation easier, the monitor is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. EN-8 Power saving The... monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the amber-color power LED. State ON Power Saving Mode LED Light Blue Amber...
User Manual
Page 10
DESCRIPTION +5V Logic Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC-Serial Clock 19-pin color display signal cable* 1917151311 9 7 5 3 1 1816141210 8 6 4 2 PIN No. Description 2 TMDS Data2 Shield 4 TMDS Data1+ 6 ... DDC/CEC Ground 19 Hot Plug Detect PIN No. on device) 16 SDA 18 +5V Power * only for certain models EN-9 DESCRIPTION Red Green Blue Monitor Ground DDC-return R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground PIN NO. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO...
DESCRIPTION +5V Logic Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC-Serial Clock 19-pin color display signal cable* 1917151311 9 7 5 3 1 1816141210 8 6 4 2 PIN No. Description 2 TMDS Data2 Shield 4 TMDS Data1+ 6 ... DDC/CEC Ground 19 Hot Plug Detect PIN No. on device) 16 SDA 18 +5V Power * only for certain models EN-9 DESCRIPTION Red Green Blue Monitor Ground DDC-return R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground PIN NO. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO...
User Manual
Page 13
...) a. This sequence is very important. 5. b. HDMI (optional) HDMI (optional) EN-12 Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer's port. 1-3 Connect one end of the 19-pin HDMI cable to the back of the... monitor and connect the other end to diagnose the problem. Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to the...
...) a. This sequence is very important. 5. b. HDMI (optional) HDMI (optional) EN-12 Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer's port. 1-3 Connect one end of the 19-pin HDMI cable to the back of the... monitor and connect the other end to diagnose the problem. Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to the...
User Manual
Page 14
... floating dialog box indicates: "No Cable Connect" or "No Signal" EN-13 It may be connected to your monitor. (a) VGA input (b) DVI input (c) HDMI input As you cycle through the sources you quickly select the most ...is used to activate the Auto Adjustment function. USER CONTROLS Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF. Volume Up / Down Press to adjust volume (Only Audio-Input Model)(Optional) INPUT ...take 1 or 2 seconds for the image to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. Lights up to indicate currently selected input source.
... floating dialog box indicates: "No Cable Connect" or "No Signal" EN-13 It may be connected to your monitor. (a) VGA input (b) DVI input (c) HDMI input As you cycle through the sources you quickly select the most ...is used to activate the Auto Adjustment function. USER CONTROLS Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF. Volume Up / Down Press to adjust volume (Only Audio-Input Model)(Optional) INPUT ...take 1 or 2 seconds for the image to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. Lights up to indicate currently selected input source.
User Manual
Page 16
..., Colour Temp, Auto Config and other image-related qualities. For advanced settings, please refer to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. EN-15 Press the MENU key to adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings. Adjusting the OSD settings Note: The following page: Adjusting...
..., Colour Temp, Auto Config and other image-related qualities. For advanced settings, please refer to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. EN-15 Press the MENU key to adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings. Adjusting the OSD settings Note: The following page: Adjusting...
User Manual
Page 19
EN-18 Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Information from the OSD. Product information 1 Press the MENU key to bring up for current input.
EN-18 Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Information from the OSD. Product information 1 Press the MENU key to bring up for current input.
User Manual
Page 20
... problem. (VGA Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. LED OFF · Check the power switch. small or too large in display · Using OSD, in compliance which may be causing... the input signal frequency mismatch. TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of computer system is · Using OSD, adjust RESOLUTION, CLOCK, missing, center CLOCK-PHASE, H-...
... problem. (VGA Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. LED OFF · Check the power switch. small or too large in display · Using OSD, in compliance which may be causing... the input signal frequency mismatch. TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of computer system is · Using OSD, adjust RESOLUTION, CLOCK, missing, center CLOCK-PHASE, H-...
User Manual
Page 21
... ON. LED displays amber color · Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. · Check if the power of the host PC is properly connected to the monitor. LED OFF · Check the power switch. EN-20 No Picture · Check if AC power cord is...
... ON. LED displays amber color · Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. · Check if the power of the host PC is properly connected to the monitor. LED OFF · Check the power switch. EN-20 No Picture · Check if AC power cord is...
User Manual
Page 22
...SA Via Cantonale, Centro Galleria 2 6928 Manno Switzerland Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: Series Model Type: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer P215H P215Hxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC ...to assure that production units of the same product will continue comply with the following harmonized standard: -. Easy Lai /Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. EN55022, AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B. -. EMC Directive 2004/108/EC as attested by conformity with regard to begin affixing CE...
...SA Via Cantonale, Centro Galleria 2 6928 Manno Switzerland Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: Series Model Type: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer P215H P215Hxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC ...to assure that production units of the same product will continue comply with the following harmonized standard: -. Easy Lai /Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. EN55022, AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B. -. EMC Directive 2004/108/EC as attested by conformity with regard to begin affixing CE...
User Manual
Page 23
www.acer.com Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of Responsible Party: 333 West San Carlos St. S. Operation is subject to ... not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product Name: Main Model Number: Series Model Number: 21.5"W LCD Monitor P215Hxxxx P215Hxxxx Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. A. Contact Person: Acer Representative Phone No.: 254-298-4000 Fax No.: 254-298-4147 EN-22 The following two conditions: (1) this...
www.acer.com Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of Responsible Party: 333 West San Carlos St. S. Operation is subject to ... not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product Name: Main Model Number: Series Model Number: 21.5"W LCD Monitor P215Hxxxx P215Hxxxx Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. A. Contact Person: Acer Representative Phone No.: 254-298-4000 Fax No.: 254-298-4147 EN-22 The following two conditions: (1) this...