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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 Assingment 9 Standard Timing Table 11 Installation 12 User controls 13 How to adjust a setting 14 Troubleshooting 20
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 Assingment 9 Standard Timing Table 11 Installation 12 User controls 13 How to adjust a setting 14 Troubleshooting 20
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... as a missing pixel or a pixel lit all of the time. · Due to the nature of the LCD screen, an afterimage of the previous screen may flicker during initial use . · The LCD screen has effective pixels of the fluorescent light, the 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...
... as a missing pixel or a pixel lit all of the time. · Due to the nature of the LCD screen, an afterimage of the previous screen may flicker during initial use . · The LCD screen has effective pixels of the fluorescent light, the 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...
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... or covered. Never spill liquid of time listening to music at high volume. • Avoid turning up the volume to protect your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. EN-2 These openings must not be sure to the equipment operator as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you plug the power cord into...
... or covered. Never spill liquid of time listening to music at high volume. • Avoid turning up the volume to protect your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. EN-2 These openings must not be sure to the equipment operator as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you plug the power cord into...
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... work periods, bad posture, poor work by adjusting the viewing angle of physical injury after prolonged use , consult a physician immediately and inform your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. The following tips: • refrain from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service person- Finding your comfort zone Find your leg muscles EN-3 nel when: • the power cord or plug...
... work periods, bad posture, poor work by adjusting the viewing angle of physical injury after prolonged use , consult a physician immediately and inform your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. The following tips: • refrain from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service person- Finding your comfort zone Find your leg muscles EN-3 nel when: • the power cord or plug...
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...; Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for extended periods of your desk to reduce eyestrain. Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using the product on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep...
...; Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for extended periods of your desk to reduce eyestrain. Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using the product on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep...
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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 · 15-pin D-Sub Cable · DVI Cable · AC Power Cord (Only Dual-Input Model) · Audio Cable (Option) · User Manual · Quick Start Guide X183H LCD Monitor EN-5
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 · 15-pin D-Sub Cable · DVI Cable · AC Power Cord (Only Dual-Input Model) · Audio Cable (Option) · User Manual · Quick Start Guide X183H LCD Monitor EN-5
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EN-6 SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down as indicated by using both of your hands to remove it. The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor by arrow below . Attaching / Removing the Base Install: Align the release button on the bottom of the monitor with the corresponding slots on the bottom of the monitor as indicated first before removing the base and follow the arrow direction to hold the edges of the base. Remove: Depress the release button as shown in the figure below .
EN-6 SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down as indicated by using both of your hands to remove it. The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor by arrow below . Attaching / Removing the Base Install: Align the release button on the bottom of the monitor with the corresponding slots on the bottom of the monitor as indicated first before removing the base and follow the arrow direction to hold the edges of the base. Remove: Depress the release button as shown in the figure below .
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... plug rated 10 A/125 V. · For unit using at 220/240 V AC (outside of U.S.): Use a Cord Set consisting of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A, 250 V. Always put the monitor in a place where there is fragile. No user-adjustment is the correct type required for the country in either 100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. CONNECTING THE POWER CORD · Check first to make...
... plug rated 10 A/125 V. · For unit using at 220/240 V AC (outside of U.S.): Use a Cord Set consisting of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A, 250 V. Always put the monitor in a place where there is fragile. No user-adjustment is the correct type required for the country in either 100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. CONNECTING THE POWER CORD · Check first to make...
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... ON state is around 3 seconds. State ON Power Saving Mode LED Light Blue Amber The power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated. DDC To make your system also supports DDC protocol. Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the amber-color power LED. The monitor supports DDC2B standard. The DDC (Display Data Channel) is a communication protocol through...
... ON state is around 3 seconds. State ON Power Saving Mode LED Light Blue Amber The power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated. DDC To make your system also supports DDC protocol. Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the amber-color power LED. The monitor supports DDC2B standard. The DDC (Display Data Channel) is a communication protocol through...
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DESCRIPTION +5V Logic Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC-Serial Clock EN-9 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 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 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.
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... to the troubleshooting section to the computer. 1-2 Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. Connect the VGA video cable to diagnose the problem. 3 3 EN-12 b. 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. 2.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. Make sure both...
... to the troubleshooting section to the computer. 1-2 Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. Connect the VGA video cable to diagnose the problem. 3 3 EN-12 b. 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. 2.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. Make sure both...
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... USER CONTROLS 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-KEY (EXIT OSD menu...
... USER CONTROLS 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-KEY (EXIT OSD menu...
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... > to change the settings of the current function. 5. If you want to adjust. 4. Press < or > to select the desired function. 3. Acer eColor Management If selected to activate the OSD window. 2. Press the MENU-button to select the function that you want to adjust any other function, repeat steps 2-4. · P/X Series OSD behave When user press "MENU" button on front bezel 1 2 1. Press the MENU-button to "Acer eColor...
... > to change the settings of the current function. 5. If you want to adjust. 4. Press < or > to select the desired function. 3. Acer eColor Management If selected to activate the OSD window. 2. Press the MENU-button to select the function that you want to adjust any other function, repeat steps 2-4. · P/X Series OSD behave When user press "MENU" button on front bezel 1 2 1. Press the MENU-button to "Acer eColor...
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· Acer eColor Management OSD · Operation instructions Acer eColor Management Step 1: Press " Key " to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes Step 2: Press "" to select the mode Step 3: Press " Key " to confirm the mode and run Auto Adjust Automatic Adjustment Step 1: Press " Auto Key "to initial scenario mode Step 2: Press " Auto Key " again to perform an Auto Adjust EN-15
· Acer eColor Management OSD · Operation instructions Acer eColor Management Step 1: Press " Key " to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes Step 2: Press "" to select the mode Step 3: Press " Key " to confirm the mode and run Auto Adjust Automatic Adjustment Step 1: Press " Auto Key "to initial scenario mode Step 2: Press " Auto Key " again to perform an Auto Adjust EN-15
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ACM ACM (Adaptive Contrast Management): ACM ON/OFF Switch, default is "OFF" Focus Adjusts picture Focus.(available in Analog mode only) Clock Adjusts picture Clock.(available in Analog mode only) EN-17 Only Dual Input Model · ADJUSTING THE PICTURE The descriptions for function control LEDS Main Menu icon Sub Menu icon Sub Menu item Description Contrast Adjusts the contrast between the foreground andbackground of the screenimage. Brightness Adjusts the background brightness of the screen image. II.
ACM ACM (Adaptive Contrast Management): ACM ON/OFF Switch, default is "OFF" Focus Adjusts picture Focus.(available in Analog mode only) Clock Adjusts picture Clock.(available in Analog mode only) EN-17 Only Dual Input Model · ADJUSTING THE PICTURE The descriptions for function control LEDS Main Menu icon Sub Menu icon Sub Menu item Description Contrast Adjusts the contrast between the foreground andbackground of the screenimage. Brightness Adjusts the background brightness of the screen image. II.
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Position N/A Warm N/A Cool 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 /Red User /Green Adjusts Red/Green/Blue intensity. N/A Espanol N/A Italiano N/A N/A N/A Suomi N/A Nederlands EMEA version OSD only N/A Pyccknn EN-18 Position V. Main Menu Icon Sub Menu Sub Menu Icon Item H. Set the color temperature to warm white. User /Blue N/A English N/A N/A Deutsch N/A Francais Multi-language selection.
Position N/A Warm N/A Cool 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 /Red User /Green Adjusts Red/Green/Blue intensity. N/A Espanol N/A Italiano N/A N/A N/A Suomi N/A Nederlands EMEA version OSD only N/A Pyccknn EN-18 Position V. Main Menu Icon Sub Menu Sub Menu Icon Item H. Set the color temperature to warm white. User /Blue N/A English N/A N/A Deutsch N/A Francais Multi-language selection.
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...; POSITION with non-standard signals. Display is properly connected to their default settings. EN-20 LED OFF · Check the power switch. Using OSD, in case of missing full-screen size image, please select other resolution or other vertical refresh timing. · Wait for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. (VGA Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. No Picture...
...; POSITION with non-standard signals. Display is properly connected to their default settings. EN-20 LED OFF · Check the power switch. Using OSD, in case of missing full-screen size image, please select other resolution or other vertical refresh timing. · Wait for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. (VGA Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. No Picture...
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EN-21 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. LED OFF · Check the power switch. · Check if AC power cord is ON. (DVI Mode) Problems No Picture Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor.
EN-21 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. LED OFF · Check the power switch. · Check if AC power cord is ON. (DVI Mode) Problems No Picture Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor.
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... Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of Responsible Party: 333 West San Carlos St. Operation is responsible for this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: 18.5" LCD Monitor Model Number: X183H SKU Number: X183H xxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of the...
... Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of Responsible Party: 333 West San Carlos St. Operation is responsible for this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: 18.5" LCD Monitor Model Number: X183H SKU Number: X183H xxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of the...
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... go into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" mode after 15 and 30 minute of inactivity respectively. •Wake the monitor when it is in Active Off mode , move the mouse or press any keyboard key. •Computers will save through energy efficiency, the more than 80% energy at "sleep" mode. What is committed to offer products and services worldwide that...
... go into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" mode after 15 and 30 minute of inactivity respectively. •Wake the monitor when it is in Active Off mode , move the mouse or press any keyboard key. •Computers will save through energy efficiency, the more than 80% energy at "sleep" mode. What is committed to offer products and services worldwide that...