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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 WALL MOUNTING (OPTINAL 7 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD 8 SAFETY PRECAUTION 8 CLEANING YOUR MONITOR 8 POWER SAVING 9 DDC ...9 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 10 STANDARD TIMING TABLE 12 INSTALLATION 13 USER CONTROLS 14 HOW TO ADJUST A SETTING 15 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 WALL MOUNTING (OPTINAL 7 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD 8 SAFETY PRECAUTION 8 CLEANING YOUR MONITOR 8 POWER SAVING 9 DDC ...9 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 10 STANDARD TIMING TABLE 12 INSTALLATION 13 USER CONTROLS 14 HOW TO ADJUST A SETTING 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 19
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Turn off the Power Switch for hours. EN- 1 X233H NOTES 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 again to make sure...
Turn off the Power Switch for hours. EN- 1 X233H NOTES 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 again to make sure...
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... power cord before connecting the power cord to unplug the power cord from the product. These openings must not be sure to the AC power outlet. This product should never be seriously damaged. Slots and openings are provided for plug as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you . INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY AND COMFORT X233H Safety instructions...
... power cord before connecting the power cord to unplug the power cord from the product. These openings must not be sure to the AC power outlet. This product should never be seriously damaged. Slots and openings are provided for plug as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you . INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY AND COMFORT X233H Safety instructions...
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... yourself, as black or red dots. Users are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in front of a computer. The following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are also at the center of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. X233H Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from...
... yourself, as black or red dots. Users are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in front of a computer. The following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are also at the center of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. X233H Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from...
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... room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your display clean. 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 how to keep your eyes point downward when looking at bright light sources...
... room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your display clean. 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 how to keep your eyes point downward when looking at bright light sources...
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LCD Monitor 15-pin D-Sub Cable DVI Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) AC Power Cord Audio cable (Optional) User Manual Quick Start Guide EN- 5 X233H 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 (Only Dual-Input Model) AC Power Cord Audio cable (Optional) User Manual Quick Start Guide EN- 5 X233H 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.
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SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In order to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to hold the edges of the monitor as indicated by using both of the removing the base and follow the arrow direction to base. The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor by arrow below . X233H ATTACHING / REMOVING THE BASE Install: Remove: Align the release button on the bottom of the monitor Depress the release button as indicated first before...
SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In order to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to hold the edges of the monitor as indicated by using both of the removing the base and follow the arrow direction to base. The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor by arrow below . X233H ATTACHING / REMOVING THE BASE Install: Remove: Align the release button on the bottom of the monitor Depress the release button as indicated first before...
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... unit using at 120 V AC: Use a UL Listed Cord Set, Type SVT wire and 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. EN- 8 X233H CONNECTING THE POWER CORD Check first to rain, excessive moisture, or dust. Do not cover the ventilation slots or openings of the monitor. No user-adjustment is...
... unit using at 120 V AC: Use a UL Listed Cord Set, Type SVT wire and 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. EN- 8 X233H CONNECTING THE POWER CORD Check first to rain, excessive moisture, or dust. Do not cover the ventilation slots or openings of the monitor. No user-adjustment is...
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... 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 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, as indicated by the amber-color power LED. State ON Power Saving Mode LED Light Blue Amber The power saving...
... 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 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, as indicated by the amber-color power LED. State ON Power Saving Mode LED Light Blue Amber The power saving...
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CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT X233H PIN NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable 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- 10
CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT X233H PIN NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable 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- 10
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..., then power-ON the computer. b. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to a properly grounded AC outlet. 4. X233H INSTALLATION To install the monitor to the computer. 1-2 Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. Connect the VGA video cable to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a. Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the computer's port. 2. b.
..., then power-ON the computer. b. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to a properly grounded AC outlet. 4. X233H INSTALLATION To install the monitor to the computer. 1-2 Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. Connect the VGA video cable to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a. Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the computer's port. 2. b.
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USER CONTROLS X233H 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). 2)When OSD menu is...
USER CONTROLS X233H 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). 2)When OSD menu is...
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... the OSD window. 2. Press the MENU-button to change the settings of the current function. 5. Acer eColor Management If selected to "USER" item, will appear the Acer eColor" OSD B. USER If selected to "Acer eColor Management" item, will appear the Standard OSD I. Press the MENU-button to select the function that you want to select the desired function. 3. Press < or > to adjust. 4. Only Analog Input Model II. X233H HOW TO ADJUST A SETTING 1.
... the OSD window. 2. Press the MENU-button to change the settings of the current function. 5. Acer eColor Management If selected to "USER" item, will appear the Acer eColor" OSD B. USER If selected to "Acer eColor Management" item, will appear the Standard OSD I. Press the MENU-button to select the function that you want to select the desired function. 3. Press < or > to adjust. 4. Only Analog Input Model II. X233H HOW TO ADJUST A SETTING 1.
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.... Acer eColor Management Main Menu icon Sub Menu icon Sub Menu item Description N/A User mode User defined. Reflects native display capability N/A Graphic mode Enhances colors and emphasize fine detail N/A Movie mode Displays scenes in vibrant colors with sharp detail B. The most comfortable way to suit any situation N/A Text mode Optimal balance of the screen image ACM Focus Clock ACM (Adaptive Contrast Management)A CM ON/OFF Switch, default "OFF" Adjust picture Focus (available in analog mode only) Adjust picture...
.... Acer eColor Management Main Menu icon Sub Menu icon Sub Menu item Description N/A User mode User defined. Reflects native display capability N/A Graphic mode Enhances colors and emphasize fine detail N/A Movie mode Displays scenes in vibrant colors with sharp detail B. The most comfortable way to suit any situation N/A Text mode Optimal balance of the screen image ACM Focus Clock ACM (Adaptive Contrast Management)A CM ON/OFF Switch, default "OFF" Adjust picture Focus (available in analog mode only) Adjust picture...
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...vertical position of the OSD. N/A Reset Clear each old status of current input timing. Position Adjust the horizontal position of the OSD. N/A Analog Select input signal from analog (D-Sub) N/A Digital (only Dual Input Model) 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 and input port of Autoconfiguration and set the color temperature to warm white. EN- 17 Set the color temperature to cool white. Position V. X233H Main Menu icon Sub Menu...
...vertical position of the OSD. N/A Reset Clear each old status of current input timing. Position Adjust the horizontal position of the OSD. N/A Analog Select input signal from analog (D-Sub) N/A Digital (only Dual Input Model) 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 and input port of Autoconfiguration and set the color temperature to warm white. EN- 17 Set the color temperature to cool white. Position V. X233H Main Menu icon Sub Menu...
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... OSD X233H User mode Text mode Standard Graphic Movie mode mode mode 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 "Auto Key" to confirm the mode and run Auto Adjust Features and Benefits Mode Features Benefits Standard Text Graphics Movie User Default settings Optimal balance of brightness and contrast prevents eyestrain Enhances colors and emphasizes fine detail Displays...
... OSD X233H User mode Text mode Standard Graphic Movie mode mode mode 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 "Auto Key" to confirm the mode and run Auto Adjust Features and Benefits Mode Features Benefits Standard Text Graphics Movie User Default settings Optimal balance of brightness and contrast prevents eyestrain Enhances colors and emphasizes fine detail Displays...
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... servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. (VGA Mode) Problems Current Status LED ON LED OFF No Picture LED displays amber color Unstable Picture Abnormal Picture Display is missing, center shift, or too small or too large in display size Remedy Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. Check the power switch. Check if AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor. Check if video signal cable...
... servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. (VGA Mode) Problems Current Status LED ON LED OFF No Picture LED displays amber color Unstable Picture Abnormal Picture Display is missing, center shift, or too small or too large in display size Remedy Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. Check the power switch. Check if AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor. Check if video signal cable...
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...meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for power management: Activate display' Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity. Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of Energy (DOE). In the average home, 75% of all electricity used to Acer LCD Monitor with an ENERGY STAR logo. Note...greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of user inactivity. Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing power button. ENERGY STAR qualified home electronic products in a ...
...meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for power management: Activate display' Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity. Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of Energy (DOE). In the average home, 75% of all electricity used to Acer LCD Monitor with an ENERGY STAR logo. Note...greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of user inactivity. Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing power button. ENERGY STAR qualified home electronic products in a ...
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... road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: 23"W LCD Monitor Trade Name: Acer Model Number: X233H SKU Number: X233Hxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives, and that...
... road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: 23"W LCD Monitor Trade Name: Acer Model Number: X233H SKU Number: X233Hxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives, and that...
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... No.: 23"W LCD Monitor X233H X233Hxxx Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St. Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., San Jose CA 95110, U. A. S. A. San Jose, CA 95110 U. Acer Representative 254-298-4000 254-298-4147 The following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: Model Number: SKU Number: ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Name...
... No.: 23"W LCD Monitor X233H X233Hxxx Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St. Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., San Jose CA 95110, U. A. S. A. San Jose, CA 95110 U. Acer Representative 254-298-4000 254-298-4147 The following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: Model Number: SKU Number: ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Name...
