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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 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 Troubleshooting 19
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... following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. NOTES • Due to the nature of 99.99% or more. Turn off the Power Switch and then turn it ...
... following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. NOTES • Due to the nature of 99.99% or more. Turn off the Power Switch and then turn it ...
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... a physician immediately and inform your leg muscles EN-3 Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from staying too long in front of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to computer use . Nevertheless, some pixels may expose you have these symptoms, or any other musculoskeletal disorders. Incorrect...
... a physician immediately and inform your leg muscles EN-3 Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from staying too long in front of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to computer use . Nevertheless, some pixels may expose you have these symptoms, or any other musculoskeletal disorders. Incorrect...
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... the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out. Eyes • Rest your eyes ...reflections by: • placing your display in recycling, please visit the following websites: Worldwide: http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm EN-4 If this is unavoidable, work habits to make your computer use...
... the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out. Eyes • Rest your eyes ...reflections by: • placing your display in recycling, please visit the following websites: Worldwide: http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm EN-4 If this is unavoidable, work habits to make your computer use...
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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 • AC Power Cord • D-Sub Cable (Optional) • DVI Cable (Optional) • HDMI Cabel (Optional) • Audio Cable (Optional) • User Manual • Quick Start Guide 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 • AC Power Cord • D-Sub Cable (Optional) • DVI Cable (Optional) • HDMI Cabel (Optional) • Audio Cable (Optional) • User Manual • Quick Start Guide EN-5
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... . Remove: Depress the release hooks as shown in the figure below . Attaching / Removing the Base Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging. Carefully place the monitor face-down as indicated by using both of your hands to remove it. Install: Align the base with the stand and ...push the base towards the top of the monitor as indicated first before removing the base and follow the arrow direction to hold the edges of the monitor. SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted...
... . Remove: Depress the release hooks as shown in the figure below . Attaching / Removing the Base Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging. Carefully place the monitor face-down as indicated by using both of your hands to remove it. Install: Align the base with the stand and ...push the base towards the top of the monitor as indicated first before removing the base and follow the arrow direction to hold the edges of the monitor. SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted...
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... cabinet front and sides. EN-7 light or other heavy object, on the face of the monitor. CLEANING YOUR MONITOR Please carefully follow the below eye level. • Handle with care when transporting the monitor. • Refrain from giving shock or scratch to rain, excessive moisture, or dust. ... may reflect on the power cord to avoid damage to the cable. • Do not expose the monitor to the screen, as screen is adequate ventilation. • Avoid placing the monitor against a bright background or where sun- CONNECTING THE POWER CORD • Check first to a proper AC...
... cabinet front and sides. EN-7 light or other heavy object, on the face of the monitor. CLEANING YOUR MONITOR Please carefully follow the below eye level. • Handle with care when transporting the monitor. • Refrain from giving shock or scratch to rain, excessive moisture, or dust. ... may reflect on the power cord to avoid damage to the cable. • Do not expose the monitor to the screen, as screen is adequate ventilation. • Avoid placing the monitor against a bright background or where sun- CONNECTING THE POWER CORD • Check first to a proper AC...
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...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 protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing.... The monitor supports DDC2B standard. DDC To make your system also supports DDC protocol. EN-8 The DDC (Display Data Channel) is around 3 seconds. Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the ...
...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 protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing.... The monitor supports DDC2B standard. DDC To make your system also supports DDC protocol. EN-8 The DDC (Display Data Channel) is around 3 seconds. Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the ...
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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 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.
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... to the computer. 1-2 Connect Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. This sequence is very important. 5. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. Connect the VGA video cable to a properly grounded AC outlet. 4. b. Connect the Audio... computer are pow ered -OFF. EN-12 b. Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a. Conne ct the DP or ...
... to the computer. 1-2 Connect Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. This sequence is very important. 5. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. Connect the VGA video cable to a properly grounded AC outlet. 4. b. Connect the Audio... computer are pow ered -OFF. EN-12 b. Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a. Conne ct the DP or ...
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... activate the Auto Adjustment function. MENU OSD functions Press this button to activate the OSD menu. It may be connected to your monitor. (a) VG A inp ut (b) DV I or DP/HDMI If either VGA or DVI input is used to open the shortcut... you wi ll see the fo llowi ng messag es on ri gh t top side of scre en to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. The Auto Adjustment function is selected ,but the VGA and DVI cables are ... you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings. USER CONTROLS Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF.
... activate the Auto Adjustment function. MENU OSD functions Press this button to activate the OSD menu. It may be connected to your monitor. (a) VG A inp ut (b) DV I or DP/HDMI If either VGA or DVI input is used to open the shortcut... you wi ll see the fo llowi ng messag es on ri gh t top side of scre en to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. The Auto Adjustment function is selected ,but the VGA and DVI cables are ... you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings. USER CONTROLS Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF.
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... adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings. For advanced settings, please refer to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. The OSD can be used for general reference only. Pressthe MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Picture from the OSD...
... adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings. For advanced settings, please refer to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. The OSD can be used for general reference only. Pressthe MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Picture from the OSD...
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EN-18 Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Information from the OSD. Product information 1 Press the MENU key to bring up for current input.
EN-18 Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Information from the OSD. Product information 1 Press the MENU key to bring up for current input.
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... position and try to raise the volume level. 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- LED OFF ... 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 · Check if AC power cord is in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. EN-19
... position and try to raise the volume level. 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- LED OFF ... 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 · Check if AC power cord is in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. EN-19
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... is ON. EN-20 (DVI Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. No Picture · Check if AC power cord is in minimum position and try to raise the volume level. LED displays amber color · Check... if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. · Check if the power of the host PC is properly connected to their default settings. LED OFF · Check the power switch.
... is ON. EN-20 (DVI Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. No Picture · Check if AC power cord is in minimum position and try to raise the volume level. LED displays amber color · Check... if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. · Check if the power of the host PC is properly connected to their default settings. LED OFF · Check the power switch.
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it Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer P216HV;P226HQV P216HVxxxxxx;P226HQVxxxxxx("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives,...harmonized standards: -. EMC Directive 2004/108/EC as attested by conformity with the requirements. Easy Lai /Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. Declaration of ecodesign requirements for the setting of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr....
it Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer P216HV;P226HQV P216HVxxxxxx;P226HQVxxxxxx("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives,...harmonized standards: -. EMC Directive 2004/108/EC as attested by conformity with the requirements. Easy Lai /Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. Declaration of ecodesign requirements for the setting of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr....
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..., including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Trade Name: Acer Model Number: P216HV;P226HQV SKU Number: P216HVxxxxxx;P226HQVxxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. A. Contact Person: Acer Representative Phone No.: 254-298-4000 Fax No.: 254-298-4147 San Jose...
..., including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Trade Name: Acer Model Number: P216HV;P226HQV SKU Number: P216HVxxxxxx;P226HQVxxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. A. Contact Person: Acer Representative Phone No.: 254-298-4000 Fax No.: 254-298-4147 San Jose...