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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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... 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 the flicker disappears. · You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending...
... 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 the flicker disappears. · You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending...
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... protect it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be sure to block out noisy surroundings. • Turn the volume down if you can...
... protect it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be sure to block out noisy surroundings. • Turn the volume down if you can...
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... to computer use . Users are covered by adjusting the viewing angle of other musculoskeletal disorders. nel when: • the power cord or plug is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your company's health and safety department. LCD Pixel Statement The LCD unit is...
... to computer use . Users are covered by adjusting the viewing angle of other musculoskeletal disorders. nel when: • the power cord or plug is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your company's health and safety department. LCD Pixel Statement The LCD unit is...
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... vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress 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 the middle of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to...
... vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress 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 the middle of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to...
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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 remove it. 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 indicated by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the base. Remove: Depress the release button as indicated first before removing the base and follow the arrow direction to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down as shown in the figure below .
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 remove it. 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 indicated by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the base. Remove: Depress the release button as indicated first before removing the base and follow the arrow direction to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down as shown in the figure below .
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.... · Do not cover the ventilation slots or openings of the monitor. EN-7 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD · Check first to a proper AC outlet. · For 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. light or other heavy object...
.... · Do not cover the ventilation slots or openings of the monitor. EN-7 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD · Check first to a proper AC outlet. · For 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. light or other heavy object...
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...-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. The DDC (Display Data Channel) is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the amber-color power LED.
...-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. The DDC (Display Data Channel) is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the amber-color power LED.
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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. DESCRIPTION Red Green Blue Monitor Ground DDC-return R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground PIN NO. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
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... function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to a properly grounded AC outlet. 3.Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b. 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...
... function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to a properly grounded AC outlet. 3.Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b. 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...
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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...
... 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...
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... save, select the exit function. Press < or > to "Acer eColor Management " item, will appear the Acer eColor" OSD · OSD and" Key " locations Value Line Value Line w/speaker Office Line EN-14 Performance Line and Gamer Line 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...
... save, select the exit function. Press < or > to "Acer eColor Management " item, will appear the Acer eColor" OSD · OSD and" Key " locations Value Line Value Line w/speaker Office Line EN-14 Performance Line and Gamer Line 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...
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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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Brightness Adjusts the background brightness of the screen image. II. 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.
Brightness Adjusts the background brightness of the screen image. II. 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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User /Blue N/A English N/A N/A Deutsch N/A Francais Multi-language selection. Set the color temperature to warm white. Main Menu Icon Sub Menu Sub Menu Icon Item H. 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. 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 User /Red User /Green Adjusts Red/Green/Blue intensity. Position V.
User /Blue N/A English N/A N/A Deutsch N/A Francais Multi-language selection. Set the color temperature to warm white. Main Menu Icon Sub Menu Sub Menu Icon Item H. 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. 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 User /Red User /Green Adjusts Red/Green/Blue intensity. Position V.
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... the problem. (VGA Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. EN-20 LED displays amber color · Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. · Check if the power of graphics adapter and monitor is ON. Unstable Picture · Check if the specification of computer system is in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. Using OSD, in display · POSITION with...
... the problem. (VGA Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. EN-20 LED displays amber color · Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. · Check if the power of graphics adapter and monitor is ON. Unstable Picture · Check if the specification of computer system is in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. Using OSD, in display · POSITION with...
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LED OFF · Check the power switch. · Check if AC power cord is ON. 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. (DVI Mode) 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-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. (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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... Part 15 of Responsible Party: 333 West San Carlos St. Operation is subject to the following local Manufacturer /Importer is responsible for this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, 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...
... Part 15 of Responsible Party: 333 West San Carlos St. Operation is subject to the following local Manufacturer /Importer is responsible for this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, 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...
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... monitor when it is ENERGY STAR? 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 reducing energy costs and helps protect the environment without sacrificing features or performance. Products that help customers save more than 80% energy at "sleep" mode...
... monitor when it is ENERGY STAR? 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 reducing energy costs and helps protect the environment without sacrificing features or performance. Products that help customers save more than 80% energy at "sleep" mode...