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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
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... by changing the image or turning off the Power Switch and then turn it on the desktop pattern you use . EN-1 SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD...
... by changing the image or turning off the Power Switch and then turn it on the desktop pattern you use . EN-1 SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD...
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... yourself, as black or red dots. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as opening or removing covers may result in front of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. The following section provides tips for service • the product does not operate normally...
... yourself, as black or red dots. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as opening or removing covers may result in front of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. The following section provides tips for service • the product does not operate normally...
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... display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfort able reach • if you view your monitor more than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from the ...regularly, and do not recommend using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from drying out. The following websites: Worldwide: http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm EN-4
... display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfort able reach • if you view your monitor more than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from the ...regularly, and do not recommend using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from drying out. 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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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
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... adjusted to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down on a stable surface -- EN-6 Carefully place the monitor face-down as shown in the figure below . use a cloth to remove it. The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor by arrow below . Install: Align the base with the stand and push the base towards... the top of the monitor as indicated by using both of your hands to hold the edges of...
... adjusted to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down on a stable surface -- EN-6 Carefully place the monitor face-down as shown in the figure below . use a cloth to remove it. The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor by arrow below . Install: Align the base with the stand and push the base towards... the top of the monitor as indicated by using both of your hands to hold the edges of...
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... type required for the country in either 100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. Place the monitor just below guidelines when cleaning the monitor. · Always unplug the monitor before cleaning. · Use a soft cloth to make sure that allows operation in which the equipment will be... installed. light or other heavy object, on the face of the monitor. The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for your area. · This monitor has a universal power supply that the power cord you use is fragile. No user-adjustment is...
... type required for the country in either 100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. Place the monitor just below guidelines when cleaning the monitor. · Always unplug the monitor before cleaning. · Use a soft cloth to make sure that allows operation in which the equipment will be... installed. light or other heavy object, on the face of the monitor. The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for your area. · This monitor has a universal power supply that the power cord you use is fragile. No user-adjustment is...
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...signal from Active OFF state back to Plug and Play with your system if your installation easier, the monitor is able to ON state is around 3 seconds. The monitor supports DDC2B standard. DDC To make your system also supports DDC protocol. EN-8 State ON Power Saving...saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. The recovery time from the display controller,...
...signal from Active OFF state back to Plug and Play with your system if your installation easier, the monitor is able to ON state is around 3 seconds. The monitor supports DDC2B standard. DDC To make your system also supports DDC protocol. EN-8 State ON Power Saving...saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. The recovery time from the display controller,...
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... Data0+ 9 TMDS Data0- 11 TMDS Clock Shield 13 CEC 15 SCL 17 DDC/CEC Ground 19 Hot Plug Detect 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 Red Green Blue...
... Data0+ 9 TMDS Data0- 11 TMDS Clock Shield 13 CEC 15 SCL 17 DDC/CEC Ground 19 Hot Plug Detect 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 Red Green Blue...
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... section to a properly grounded AC outlet. 4. Connect the VGA video cable to the computer's port. 2. HDMI (optional) HDMI (optional) EN-12 Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the... 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 the computer. 1-2 Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. b. INSTALLATION To install the monitor to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a.
... section to a properly grounded AC outlet. 4. Connect the VGA video cable to the computer's port. 2. HDMI (optional) HDMI (optional) EN-12 Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the... 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 the computer. 1-2 Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. b. INSTALLATION To install the monitor to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a.
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MENU OSD functions Press this button to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. The shortcut menu lets you will see the following messages on ...Optional) INPUT Input Key Use Input key to select from different video sources that may take 1 or 2 seconds for the image to your monitor. (a) VGA input (b) DVI input (c) HDMI input As you cycle through the sources you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings. Lights ...Adjust: Press this botton to indicate the power is turned ON. USER CONTROLS Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF.
MENU OSD functions Press this button to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. The shortcut menu lets you will see the following messages on ...Optional) INPUT Input Key Use Input key to select from different video sources that may take 1 or 2 seconds for the image to your monitor. (a) VGA input (b) DVI input (c) HDMI input As you cycle through the sources you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings. Lights ...Adjust: Press this botton to indicate the power is turned ON. USER CONTROLS Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF.
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... the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Picture from the OSD. You can be used to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. For advanced settings, please refer to adjust the current Brightness, Contrast, Colour Temp, Auto Config and other image-related qualities. Actual product specifications may vary...
... the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Picture from the OSD. You can be used to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. For advanced settings, please refer to adjust the current Brightness, Contrast, Colour Temp, Auto Config and other image-related qualities. Actual product specifications may vary...
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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.
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..., or too POSITION with the host PC is connected. · Check if the volume setup of graphics adapter and monitor is in minimum position and try to the monitor. Abnormal Picture Display is properly connected to raise the volume level. Abnormal Sound (Only AudioInput model) (Optional) No ...sound, or sound level is too low · Check the audio cable with non-standard signals. TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of computer system is ON. No Picture · Check if AC power cord is · Using...
..., or too POSITION with the host PC is connected. · Check if the volume setup of graphics adapter and monitor is in minimum position and try to the monitor. Abnormal Picture Display is properly connected to raise the volume level. Abnormal Sound (Only AudioInput model) (Optional) No ...sound, or sound level is too low · Check the audio cable with non-standard signals. TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of computer system is ON. No Picture · Check if AC power cord is · Using...
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.... · Check if the volume setup of computer system is in minimum position and try to the monitor. 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 ON. (DVI/HDMI mode) Problems Current...
.... · Check if the volume setup of computer system is in minimum position and try to the monitor. 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 ON. (DVI/HDMI mode) Problems Current...
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... Electronic Equipment: -. Year to Ecodesign Requirements. EN55024 -. EN61000-3-2, Class D -. Easy Lai /Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. EN55022, AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B. -. EN-21 Aug. 7, 2009 Date Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Tel : 886...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...
... Electronic Equipment: -. Year to Ecodesign Requirements. EN55024 -. EN61000-3-2, Class D -. Easy Lai /Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. EN55022, AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B. -. EN-21 Aug. 7, 2009 Date Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Tel : 886...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...
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... two conditions: (1) this device may 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. Operation is responsible for this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may...
... two conditions: (1) this device may 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. Operation is responsible for this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may...