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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 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 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 How to adjust a setting 14 Troubleshooting 19
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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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... volume until you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from overheating. Keep this product through cabinet slots as disconnecting device Observe the follwing guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before removing the power supply unit from the power supplies. CAUTION for plug as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts...
... volume until you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from overheating. Keep this product through cabinet slots as disconnecting device Observe the follwing guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before removing the power supply unit from the power supplies. CAUTION for plug as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts...
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... after prolonged use. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as opening or removing covers may result in one fixed posture • avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward • stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work by adjusting the viewing angle of...
... after prolonged use. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as opening or removing covers may result in one fixed posture • avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward • stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work by adjusting the viewing angle of...
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Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than your documents, place the display at bright light sources, such as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. If this is unavoidable, work habits to make 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...
Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than your documents, place the display at bright light sources, such as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. If this is unavoidable, work habits to make 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...
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EN-6 The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor as shown in the figure below . SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to hold the edges of the monitor by arrow below . Remove: Depress the release button as indicated by using both of the base. P201W Attaching / Removing the Base Install: Align the release button on the bottom of the monitor with the corresponding...
EN-6 The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor as shown in the figure below . SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to hold the edges of the monitor by arrow below . Remove: Depress the release button as indicated by using both of the base. P201W Attaching / Removing the Base Install: Align the release button on the bottom of the monitor with the corresponding...
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... scratch to the screen, as screen is adequate ventilation. · Avoid placing the monitor against a bright background or where sun- No user-adjustment is the correct type required for the country in a place where there is fragile. EN-7 P201W CONNECTING THE POWER CORD · Check first to make sure that the power cord you use is required. · Plug one end of the power cord to the...
... scratch to the screen, as screen is adequate ventilation. · Avoid placing the monitor against a bright background or where sun- No user-adjustment is the correct type required for the country in a place where there is fragile. EN-7 P201W CONNECTING THE POWER CORD · Check first to make sure that the power cord you use is required. · Plug one end of the power cord to the...
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P201W Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the amber-color power LED. The DDC (Display Data Channel) is able to ON state is around 3 seconds. EN-8 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 installation easier, the monitor is a communication protocol through which...
P201W Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the amber-color power LED. The DDC (Display Data Channel) is able to ON state is around 3 seconds. EN-8 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 installation easier, the monitor is a communication protocol through which...
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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 P201W 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 P201W 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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Hot Plug Detect 5. TMDS Data1- 21. NC 10. TMDS Data1+ 22. EN-10 DDC Clock 18. TMDS Data0+ 7. NC 20. TMDS Data2- 13. TMDS Data2+ 14. +5V Power 3. NC 16. TMDS Data0- 6. NC 24. TMDS Data 0/5 Shield 8. TMDS Clock Shield 11. DDC TMDS Clock- DDC Data 19. NC 9. NC 2. GND(return for +5V hsync.vsync) 4. P201W 24-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN Meaning PIN Meaning 1. NC 17. TMDS Data 1/3 Shield 23. TMDS Clock+ 12. TMDS Data 2/4 Shield 15.
Hot Plug Detect 5. TMDS Data1- 21. NC 10. TMDS Data1+ 22. EN-10 DDC Clock 18. TMDS Data0+ 7. NC 20. TMDS Data2- 13. TMDS Data2+ 14. +5V Power 3. NC 16. TMDS Data0- 6. NC 24. TMDS Data 0/5 Shield 8. TMDS Clock Shield 11. DDC TMDS Clock- DDC Data 19. NC 9. NC 2. GND(return for +5V hsync.vsync) 4. P201W 24-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN Meaning PIN Meaning 1. NC 17. TMDS Data 1/3 Shield 23. TMDS Clock+ 12. TMDS Data 2/4 Shield 15.
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... Auto Setup under Windows "Full Screen" pattern or using the pattern in the table below. The only condition to 9 user modes. The monitor is capable of the 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 the default modes. P201W Standard Timing Table To reduce the need for adjustment for vertical frequency or the sync signal...
... Auto Setup under Windows "Full Screen" pattern or using the pattern in the table below. The only condition to 9 user modes. The monitor is capable of the 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 the default modes. P201W Standard Timing Table To reduce the need for adjustment for vertical frequency or the sync signal...
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.... 1-2 Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to a properly grounded AC outlet. 3. Connect power cord Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to diagnose the problem. EN-12 P201W INSTALLATION To install the monitor to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF...
.... 1-2 Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to a properly grounded AC outlet. 3. Connect power cord Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to diagnose the problem. EN-12 P201W INSTALLATION To install the monitor to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF...
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USER CONTROLS P201W 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...
USER CONTROLS P201W 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...
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... 2-4. · P/X Series OSD behave When user press "MENU" button on front bezel A B A. Press < or > to select the desired function. 3. Acer eColor Management If selected to activate the OSD window. 2. Only Dual Input Model EN-14 Only Analog Input Model II. To exit and save, select the exit function. Press < or > to change the settings of the current function. 5. P201W HOW TO ADJUST A SETTING 1. Press the MENU-button to "Acer eColor Management...
... 2-4. · P/X Series OSD behave When user press "MENU" button on front bezel A B A. Press < or > to select the desired function. 3. Acer eColor Management If selected to activate the OSD window. 2. Only Dual Input Model EN-14 Only Analog Input Model II. To exit and save, select the exit function. Press < or > to change the settings of the current function. 5. P201W HOW TO ADJUST A SETTING 1. Press the MENU-button to "Acer eColor Management...
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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 prevent eyestrain. 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 Focus (available in analog mode only) Clock Adjust picture Clock (available in analog mode only) EN...
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 prevent eyestrain. 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 Focus (available in analog mode only) Clock Adjust picture Clock (available in analog mode only) EN...
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User /Red User /Green Adjusts Red/Green/Blue intensity. User /Blue N/A English N/A N/A Deutsch N/A Francais N/A Espanol Multi-language selection. P201W Main Menu Icon Sub Menu Icon N/A N/A Sub Menu Item H. Set the color temperature to warm white. Position Warm 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. Position V. N/A Italiano N/A N/A N/A Suomi N/A Nederlands EMEA version OSD only N/A Pyccknn EN-16
User /Red User /Green Adjusts Red/Green/Blue intensity. User /Blue N/A English N/A N/A Deutsch N/A Francais N/A Espanol Multi-language selection. P201W Main Menu Icon Sub Menu Icon N/A N/A Sub Menu Item H. Set the color temperature to warm white. Position Warm 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. Position V. N/A Italiano N/A N/A N/A Suomi N/A Nederlands EMEA version OSD only N/A Pyccknn EN-16
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... 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. V. N/A Exit Save user adjustment and OSD disappear. OSD Timeout Adjust the OSD timeout. EN-17 Position Adjust the vertical position of current input timing. N/A Reset Clear each old status of the OSD. Position Description Adjust the horizontal position of Autoconfigurationand set the color temperature...
... 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. V. N/A Exit Save user adjustment and OSD disappear. OSD Timeout Adjust the OSD timeout. EN-17 Position Adjust the vertical position of current input timing. N/A Reset Clear each old status of the OSD. Position Description Adjust the horizontal position of Autoconfigurationand set the color temperature...
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... image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or powering OFF the monitor. 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. Unstable Picture · Check if the specification of graphics adapter...
... image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or powering OFF the monitor. 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. Unstable Picture · Check if the specification of graphics adapter...
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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) P201W 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) P201W 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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... guidelines set by pushing power button. EN-21 In the average home, 75% of Energy (DOE). As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. Products that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for power management: l Activate display' Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity. Note: The statement above is consumed while the products are turned off position use up to Acer LCD Monitor with...
... guidelines set by pushing power button. EN-21 In the average home, 75% of Energy (DOE). As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. Products that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for power management: l Activate display' Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity. Note: The statement above is consumed while the products are turned off position use up to Acer LCD Monitor with...