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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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... LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. NOTES · Due to make sure the flicker disappears. · You 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 the desktop pattern you use. · The LCD screen has effective pixels of the fluorescent light, the screen...
... LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. NOTES · Due to make sure the flicker disappears. · You 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 the desktop pattern you use. · The LCD screen has effective pixels of the fluorescent light, the screen...
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... or other similar surface. EN-2 Keep this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you plug the power cord into this document for future reference. Follow all power cords from the power supplies. This product should never be blocked or covered. When you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be placed...
... or other similar surface. EN-2 Keep this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you plug the power cord into this document for future reference. Follow all power cords from the power supplies. This product should never be blocked or covered. When you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be placed...
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... and inform your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Finding your comfort zone Find your leg muscles EN-3 Users are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of a computer. Incorrect computer usage may lead to qualified service person- nel when: • the power cord or plug is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. LCD Pixel Statement The LCD unit is damaged...
... and inform your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Finding your comfort zone Find your leg muscles EN-3 Users are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of a computer. Incorrect computer usage may lead to qualified service person- nel when: • the power cord or plug is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. LCD Pixel Statement The LCD unit is damaged...
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... the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for extended periods of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your documents, place the display at bright light sources, such as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than your display to an awkward viewing angle...
... the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for extended periods of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your documents, place the display at bright light sources, such as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than your display to an awkward viewing angle...
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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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EN-6 The monitor can adjust the tilt of your hands to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down as shown in the figure below . X243W SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to hold the edges of the monitor as indicated by using both of the monitor by arrow below .
EN-6 The monitor can adjust the tilt of your hands to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down as shown in the figure below . X243W SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to hold the edges of the monitor as indicated by using both of the monitor by arrow below .
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..., plug another end to the screen, as screen is adequate ventilation. · Avoid placing the monitor against a bright background or where sun- 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 which the equipment will be installed. CLEANING YOUR MONITOR Please...
..., plug another end to the screen, as screen is adequate ventilation. · Avoid placing the monitor against a bright background or where sun- 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 which the equipment will be installed. CLEANING YOUR MONITOR Please...
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... time from the display controller, 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. X243W Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the amber-color power LED.
... time from the display controller, 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. X243W Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the amber-color power LED.
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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. CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT X243W 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. DESCRIPTION +5V Logic Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC-Serial Clock 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 X243W 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. DESCRIPTION +5V Logic Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC-Serial Clock EN-9
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TMDS Data0- 6. DDC Data 19. GND(return for +5V hsync.vsync) 4. TMDS Data 0/5 Shield 8. NC 10. TMDS Data 1/3 Shield 23. NC 24. NC 2. NC 16. Hot Plug Detect 5. DDC Clock 18. NC 20. TMDS Clock Shield 11. DDC TMDS Clock- TMDS Data1- 21. TMDS Data1+ 22. X243W 24-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN Meaning PIN Meaning 1. TMDS Data2+ 14. +5V Power 3. NC 9. TMDS Data 2/4 Shield 15. NC 17. EN-10 TMDS Data2- 13. TMDS Data0+ 7. TMDS Clock+ 12.
TMDS Data0- 6. DDC Data 19. GND(return for +5V hsync.vsync) 4. TMDS Data 0/5 Shield 8. NC 10. TMDS Data 1/3 Shield 23. NC 24. NC 2. NC 16. Hot Plug Detect 5. DDC Clock 18. NC 20. TMDS Clock Shield 11. DDC TMDS Clock- TMDS Data1- 21. TMDS Data1+ 22. X243W 24-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN Meaning PIN Meaning 1. TMDS Data2+ 14. +5V Power 3. NC 9. TMDS Data 2/4 Shield 15. NC 17. EN-10 TMDS Data2- 13. TMDS Data0+ 7. TMDS Clock+ 12.
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... Hz EN-11 For optimum adjustment, the user is matched, the user can store their preferred modes in the user modes. X243W Standard Timing Table To reduce the need for adjustment for vertical frequency or the sync signal polarities 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 different modes, the monitor has default setting modes that are different from...
... Hz EN-11 For optimum adjustment, the user is matched, the user can store their preferred modes in the user modes. X243W Standard Timing Table To reduce the need for adjustment for vertical frequency or the sync signal polarities 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 different modes, the monitor has default setting modes that are different from...
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.... 3. b. 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. Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. Connect the VGA video cable to the computer's port. 2. Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer. 1-2 Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. Make...
.... 3. b. 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. Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. Connect the VGA video cable to the computer's port. 2. Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end 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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... appear the Acer eColor" OSD B. USER If selected to change the settings of the current function. 5. Only Analog Input Model II. Only Dual Input Model EN-14 Press < or > to "Acer eColor Management " item, will appear the Standard OSD I. Acer eColor Management If selected to select the desired function. 3. Press the MENU-button to adjust any other function, repeat steps 2-4. · P/X Series OSD behave When user press "MENU" button on front...
... appear the Acer eColor" OSD B. USER If selected to change the settings of the current function. 5. Only Analog Input Model II. Only Dual Input Model EN-14 Press < or > to "Acer eColor Management " item, will appear the Standard OSD I. Acer eColor Management If selected to select the desired function. 3. Press the MENU-button to adjust any other function, repeat steps 2-4. · P/X Series OSD behave When user press "MENU" button on front...
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... 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 prevent eyestrain. · ADJUSTING THE PICTURE The descriptions for function control LEDS A. Pictures and photographs appear in vibrant colors with sharp detail) B. The most comfortable way to suit any situation Optimal balance of the screen image ACM ACM (Adaptive Contrast Management)A CM ON/OFF Switch, default "OFF" Focus Adjust picture...
... 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 prevent eyestrain. · ADJUSTING THE PICTURE The descriptions for function control LEDS A. Pictures and photographs appear in vibrant colors with sharp detail) B. The most comfortable way to suit any situation Optimal balance of the screen image ACM ACM (Adaptive Contrast Management)A CM ON/OFF Switch, default "OFF" Focus Adjust picture...
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User /Red User /Green Adjusts Red/Green/Blue intensity. 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 Set the color temperature to warm white. Position V. User /Blue N/A English N/A N/A Deutsch N/A Francais N/A Espanol Multi-language selection. 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 /Red User /Green Adjusts Red/Green/Blue intensity. 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 Set the color temperature to warm white. Position V. User /Blue N/A English N/A N/A Deutsch N/A Francais N/A Espanol Multi-language selection. 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.
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...Exit Save user adjustment and OSD disappear. EN-17 OSD Timeout Adjust the OSD timeout. 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 Adjust the vertical position of current input timing. Position Description Adjust the horizontal position of Autoconfigurationand set the color temperature to Cool. V. Main Menu Icon X243W Sub Menu Icon Sub Menu...
...Exit Save user adjustment and OSD disappear. EN-17 OSD Timeout Adjust the OSD timeout. 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 Adjust the vertical position of current input timing. Position Description Adjust the horizontal position of Autoconfigurationand set the color temperature to Cool. V. Main Menu Icon X243W Sub Menu Icon Sub Menu...
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...; Check the power switch. 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 · Using OSD, adjust RESOLUTION, CLOCK, missing, center CLOCK-PHASE, H-POSITION and V- Unstable Picture · Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is properly connected to their default settings. No Picture · Check if AC power cord is in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. Using OSD, in display · POSITION...
...; Check the power switch. 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 · Using OSD, adjust RESOLUTION, CLOCK, missing, center CLOCK-PHASE, H-POSITION and V- Unstable Picture · Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is properly connected to their default settings. No Picture · Check if AC power cord is in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. Using OSD, in display · POSITION...
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EN-20 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. LED OFF · Check the power switch. · Check if AC power cord is ON.
EN-20 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. LED OFF · Check the power switch. · Check if AC power cord is ON.