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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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... uneven brightness on the screen depending on again to the nature of the LCD screen, an afterimage of the previous 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 the desktop pattern you use. · The LCD screen has effective pixels of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during initial use...
... uneven brightness on the screen depending on again to the nature of the LCD screen, an afterimage of the previous 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 the desktop pattern you use. · The LCD screen has effective pixels of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during initial use...
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...touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be blocked or covered. The openings should never be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for future reference. Safe listening Follow these instructions, suggested by placing the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use...electrical outlet. When you plug the power cord into the product. • To avoid damage of time listening to music at high volume. • Avoid turning up the volume to prevent battery leakage,...
...touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be blocked or covered. The openings should never be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for future reference. Safe listening Follow these instructions, suggested by placing the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use...electrical outlet. When you plug the power cord into the product. • To avoid damage of time listening to music at high volume. • Avoid turning up the volume to prevent battery leakage,...
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... working in front of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to normal condition. Incorrect computer usage may result in performance, indicating a need for service • the product does not operate normally after following section provides tips for comfortable use Computer users may appear in one fixed...
... working in front of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to normal condition. Incorrect computer usage may result in performance, indicating a need for service • the product does not operate normally after following section provides tips for comfortable use Computer users may appear in one fixed...
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... • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfort able reach • if you view your monitor more information and help in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking at bright light sources, such as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head...
... • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfort able reach • if you view your monitor more information and help in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking at bright light sources, such as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head...
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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 The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor by arrow below . 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 first before removing the base and follow the arrow direction to hold the edges of the base. 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 shown in the figure below . Remove: Depress the release button as indicated by using both of your hands to remove it.
EN-6 The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor by arrow below . 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 first before removing the base and follow the arrow direction to hold the edges of the base. 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 shown in the figure below . Remove: Depress the release button as indicated by using both of your hands to remove it.
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... U.S.): Use a Cord Set consisting of the monitor. 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 fragile. Place the monitor just below guidelines when cleaning the monitor. • Always unplug the monitor before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides. CONNECTING THE POWER CORD · Check first to make sure...
... U.S.): Use a Cord Set consisting of the monitor. 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 fragile. Place the monitor just below guidelines when cleaning the monitor. • Always unplug the monitor before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides. CONNECTING THE POWER CORD · Check first to make sure...
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... 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. EN-8 The recovery 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...
... 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. EN-8 The recovery 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...
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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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... computer. 1-2 Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. INSTALLATION To install the monitor to a properly grounded AC outlet. 3.Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. 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...
... computer. 1-2 Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. INSTALLATION To install the monitor to a properly grounded AC outlet. 3.Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. 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...
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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). 2)When...
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). 2)When...
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... the Acer eColor" OSD · OSD and" Key " locations Value Line Value Line w/speaker Office Line EN-14 Performance Line and Gamer Line To exit and save, select the exit function. 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. HOW TO ADJUST A SETTING 1. Acer...
... the Acer eColor" OSD · OSD and" Key " locations Value Line Value Line w/speaker Office Line EN-14 Performance Line and Gamer Line To exit and save, select the exit function. 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. HOW TO ADJUST A SETTING 1. Acer...
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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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II. Brightness Adjusts the background brightness of the screen image. 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.
II. Brightness Adjusts the background brightness of the screen image. 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.
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Set the color temperature to warm white. User /Blue N/A English N/A N/A Deutsch N/A Francais Multi-language selection. 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. User /Red User /Green Adjusts Red/Green/Blue intensity. 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.
Set the color temperature to warm white. User /Blue N/A English N/A N/A Deutsch N/A Francais Multi-language selection. 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. User /Red User /Green Adjusts Red/Green/Blue intensity. 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.
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... 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. Display is ON. No Picture · Check if AC power cord is in display · POSITION with non-standard signals. TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for...
... 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. Display is ON. No Picture · Check if AC power cord is in display · POSITION with non-standard signals. TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for...
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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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... 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 FCC Rules. Contact Person: Acer Representative Phone No.: 254-298-4000 Fax ...No.: 254-298-4147 EN-22 S. The following local Manufacturer /Importer is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation. Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part...
... 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 FCC Rules. Contact Person: Acer Representative Phone No.: 254-298-4000 Fax ...No.: 254-298-4147 EN-22 S. The following local Manufacturer /Importer is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation. Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part...
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... "sleep" mode. Products that help customers save money, conserve energy and improve the quality of climate change. Environmental Protection Agency. Acer is committed to offer products and services worldwide that are registered U.S. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by...
... "sleep" mode. Products that help customers save money, conserve energy and improve the quality of climate change. Environmental Protection Agency. Acer is committed to offer products and services worldwide that are registered U.S. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by...