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TABLE OF CONTENTS Special notes on LCD monitors 1 Information for your safety and comfort 2 Unpacking 5 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 How to adjust a setting 14 Troubleshooting 19
TABLE OF CONTENTS Special notes on LCD monitors 1 Information for your safety and comfort 2 Unpacking 5 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 How to adjust a setting 14 Troubleshooting 19
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... fluorescent light, the screen may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use. · The LCD screen has effective pixels of the previous screen may remain after switching the image, when the same image is recovered slowly by changing the image or turning off the Power Switch and then turn it on again to make sure the flicker disappears. · You may flicker during initial use...
... fluorescent light, the screen may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use. · The LCD screen has effective pixels of the previous screen may remain after switching the image, when the same image is recovered slowly by changing the image or turning off the Power Switch and then turn it on again to make sure the flicker disappears. · You may flicker during initial use...
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... exposure risk from the power supplies. Keep this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to protect your safety and comfort X243W Safety instructions Read these instructions, suggested by unplugging all warnings and instructions marked on a vibrating surface. • Never use this product near or...
... exposure risk from the power supplies. Keep this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to protect your safety and comfort X243W Safety instructions Read these instructions, suggested by unplugging all warnings and instructions marked on a vibrating surface. • Never use this product near or...
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... viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your leg muscles EN-3 Unplug this product yourself, as black or red dots. Users are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. The following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are also at risk of physical injury after prolonged use . nel when: • the power cord or plug...
... viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your leg muscles EN-3 Unplug this product yourself, as black or red dots. Users are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. The following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are also at risk of physical injury after prolonged use . nel when: • the power cord or plug...
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... your desk to keep your computer use more information and help in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking away from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at the middle of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable...
... your desk to keep your computer use more information and help in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking away from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at the middle of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable...
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X243W 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 · D-Sub Cable · DVI Cable · AC Power Cord (Only Dual-Input Model) · User Manual · Quick Start Guide EN-5
X243W 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 · D-Sub Cable · DVI Cable · AC Power Cord (Only Dual-Input Model) · User Manual · Quick Start Guide EN-5
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The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor as indicated by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor by arrow below . X243W SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down as shown in the figure below . EN-6
The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor as indicated by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor by arrow below . X243W SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down as shown in the figure below . EN-6
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... installed. 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 the correct type required for the country in a place where there is fragile. X243W CONNECTING THE POWER CORD · Check first to rain, excessive moisture, or dust. · Do not cover the ventilation slots or openings of the monitor...
... installed. 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 the correct type required for the country in a place where there is fragile. X243W CONNECTING THE POWER CORD · Check first to rain, excessive moisture, or dust. · Do not cover the ventilation slots or openings of the monitor...
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The recovery time from the display controller, as indicated by the amber-color power LED. The monitor supports DDC2B standard. EN-8 The DDC (Display Data Channel) is around 3 seconds. X243W Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the control 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 a communication...
The recovery time from the display controller, as indicated by the amber-color power LED. The monitor supports DDC2B standard. EN-8 The DDC (Display Data Channel) is around 3 seconds. X243W Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the control 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 a communication...
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DESCRIPTION Red Green Blue Monitor Ground DDC-return R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground PIN NO. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. DESCRIPTION +5V Logic Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC-Serial Clock EN-9 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT X243W 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
DESCRIPTION Red Green Blue Monitor Ground DDC-return R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground PIN NO. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. DESCRIPTION +5V Logic Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC-Serial Clock EN-9 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT X243W 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
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TMDS Data 2/4 Shield 15. NC 20. TMDS Data1+ 22. NC 24. EN-10 NC 16. TMDS Data0- 6. DDC Data 19. Hot Plug Detect 5. DDC Clock 18. TMDS Data 0/5 Shield 8. GND(return for +5V hsync.vsync) 4. NC 10. TMDS Clock Shield 11. TMDS Data2+ 14. +5V Power 3. NC 17. TMDS Data1- 21. TMDS Clock+ 12. TMDS Data2- 13. NC 9. X243W 24-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN Meaning PIN Meaning 1. TMDS Data 1/3 Shield 23. NC 2. TMDS Data0+ 7. DDC TMDS Clock-
TMDS Data 2/4 Shield 15. NC 20. TMDS Data1+ 22. NC 24. EN-10 NC 16. TMDS Data0- 6. DDC Data 19. Hot Plug Detect 5. DDC Clock 18. TMDS Data 0/5 Shield 8. GND(return for +5V hsync.vsync) 4. NC 10. TMDS Clock Shield 11. TMDS Data2+ 14. +5V Power 3. NC 17. TMDS Data1- 21. TMDS Clock+ 12. TMDS Data2- 13. NC 9. X243W 24-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN Meaning PIN Meaning 1. TMDS Data 1/3 Shield 23. NC 2. TMDS Data0+ 7. DDC TMDS Clock-
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... red 1920 x 1200 60 Hz 21 CVT 1920 x 1200 60 Hz EN-11 X243W Standard Timing Table To reduce the need for adjustment for different modes, the monitor has default setting modes that are most commonly used as a user mode is the new display information must have 1 KHz difference for horizontal frequency or 1 Hz for vertical frequency or the sync signal polarities are different from the default modes. For optimum adjustment...
... red 1920 x 1200 60 Hz 21 CVT 1920 x 1200 60 Hz EN-11 X243W Standard Timing Table To reduce the need for adjustment for different modes, the monitor has default setting modes that are most commonly used as a user mode is the new display information must have 1 KHz difference for horizontal frequency or 1 Hz for vertical frequency or the sync signal polarities are different from the default modes. For optimum adjustment...
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... install the monitor to a properly grounded AC outlet. 3. Connect power cord Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a. Connect the VGA video cable to diagnose the problem. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to the computer. 1-2 Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. Make...
... install the monitor to a properly grounded AC outlet. 3. Connect power cord Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a. Connect the VGA video cable to diagnose the problem. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to the computer. 1-2 Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. Make...
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EN-13 USER CONTROLS X243W 3 4 6 5 5 12 Front Panel Controls 1.Power Switch: To turn ON or OFF the power. 2.Power LED: Lights up to indicate the power is turned ON. 3.Empowering / Exit: 1) When OSD menu is in active status, this button will act as EXIT-KEY(EXIT OSD menu). 2) When OSD menu is in off status, press this button to select scenario mode. 4.Auto Adjust button / Exit: 1)When OSD menu is in active status, this button will act as EXIT...
EN-13 USER CONTROLS X243W 3 4 6 5 5 12 Front Panel Controls 1.Power Switch: To turn ON or OFF the power. 2.Power LED: Lights up to indicate the power is turned ON. 3.Empowering / Exit: 1) When OSD menu is in active status, this button will act as EXIT-KEY(EXIT OSD menu). 2) When OSD menu is in off status, press this button to select scenario mode. 4.Auto Adjust button / Exit: 1)When OSD menu is in active status, this button will act as EXIT...
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...; P/X Series OSD behave When user press "MENU" button on front bezel A B A. USER If selected to "USER" item, will appear the Acer eColor" OSD B. Only Dual Input Model EN-14 X243W HOW TO ADJUST A SETTING 1. To exit and save, select the exit function. Only Analog Input Model II. Press < or > to adjust. 4. Press the MENU-button to select the function that you want to change the settings of the current function. 5. Press the MENU-button...
...; P/X Series OSD behave When user press "MENU" button on front bezel A B A. USER If selected to "USER" item, will appear the Acer eColor" OSD B. Only Dual Input Model EN-14 X243W HOW TO ADJUST A SETTING 1. To exit and save, select the exit function. Only Analog Input Model II. Press < or > to adjust. 4. Press the MENU-button to select the function that you want to change the settings of the current function. 5. Press the MENU-button...
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... Optimal balance of the screen image ACM ACM (Adaptive Contrast Management)A CM ON/OFF Switch, default "OFF" Focus Adjust picture Focus (available in analog mode only) Clock Adjust picture Clock (available in vibrant colors with sharp detail) B. Pictures and photographs appear in analog mode only) EN-15 USER Main Menu icon Sub Menu icon Sub Menu item Description Contrast Adjust the contrast between the foreground and background of the screen image Brightness Adjust the background brightness of brightness and contrast Text mode...
... Optimal balance of the screen image ACM ACM (Adaptive Contrast Management)A CM ON/OFF Switch, default "OFF" Focus Adjust picture Focus (available in analog mode only) Clock Adjust picture Clock (available in vibrant colors with sharp detail) B. Pictures and photographs appear in analog mode only) EN-15 USER Main Menu icon Sub Menu icon Sub Menu item Description Contrast Adjust the contrast between the foreground and background of the screen image Brightness Adjust the background brightness of brightness and contrast Text mode...
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Set the color temperature to warm white. User /Red User /Green Adjusts Red/Green/Blue intensity. Position V. Main Menu Icon Sub Menu Icon N/A N/A Sub Menu Item H. N/A Italiano N/A N/A N/A Suomi N/A Nederlands EMEA version OSD only N/A Pyccknn EN-16 Position Warm Cool X243W Description Adjust the horizontal position. (available in Analog mode only) Adjust the vertical position. (available in Analog mode only) Set the color temperature to cool white. User /Blue N/A English N/A N/A Deutsch N/A Francais N/A Espanol Multi-language selection.
Set the color temperature to warm white. User /Red User /Green Adjusts Red/Green/Blue intensity. Position V. Main Menu Icon Sub Menu Icon N/A N/A Sub Menu Item H. N/A Italiano N/A N/A N/A Suomi N/A Nederlands EMEA version OSD only N/A Pyccknn EN-16 Position Warm Cool X243W Description Adjust the horizontal position. (available in Analog mode only) Adjust the vertical position. (available in Analog mode only) Set the color temperature to cool white. User /Blue N/A English N/A N/A Deutsch N/A Francais N/A Espanol Multi-language selection.
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Position Adjust the vertical position of current input timing. N/A Analog Select input signal from analog (D-Sub) N/A Digital (only DualInputModel) Select input signal from digital(DVI) (only Dual-Input Model) N/A DDC/CI Turn ON/OFF DDC/CI support N/A Information Show the resolution, H/V frequency andinput port of the OSD. Position Description Adjust the horizontal position of Autoconfigurationand set the color temperature to Cool. V. N/A Reset Clear each old status of the OSD. EN-17 OSD Timeout Adjust the OSD timeout. N/A Exit Save user adjustment and OSD...
Position Adjust the vertical position of current input timing. N/A Analog Select input signal from analog (D-Sub) N/A Digital (only DualInputModel) Select input signal from digital(DVI) (only Dual-Input Model) N/A DDC/CI Turn ON/OFF DDC/CI support N/A Information Show the resolution, H/V frequency andinput port of the OSD. Position Description Adjust the horizontal position of Autoconfigurationand set the color temperature to Cool. V. N/A Reset Clear each old status of the OSD. EN-17 OSD Timeout Adjust the OSD timeout. N/A Exit Save user adjustment and OSD...
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... power cord is properly connected to their default settings. EN-19 X243W TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of computer system 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 image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or powering OFF the monitor. Unstable Picture · Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is · Using OSD, adjust RESOLUTION...
... power cord is properly connected to their default settings. EN-19 X243W TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of computer system 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 image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or powering OFF the monitor. Unstable Picture · Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is · Using OSD, adjust RESOLUTION...
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(DVI Mode) X243W Problems No Picture Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. EN-20 LED OFF · Check the power switch. · 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 computer system is properly connected to their default settings.
(DVI Mode) X243W Problems No Picture Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. EN-20 LED OFF · Check the power switch. · 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 computer system is properly connected to their default settings.