Acer HR274H Operation & User’s Manual

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..................................................................10 Installation.....................................................................................11 User controls..................................................................................12 Acer 3D Glasses User’s Guide ....................................................1 9 Troubleshooting............................................................................21 Power adaptor............................................................................... 8

The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. NOTES • Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during initial use. Turn 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 on the desktop pattern you use. • The LCD screen has effective pixels of 99.99% or more. It may include blemishes of 0.01% or less such 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 remain after switching the image, when the same image is displayed for hours. In this case, the screen is recovered slowly by changing the image or turning off the Power Switch for hours. 3D Experience: • 3D visual effects require 3D compatible player, 3D content and Acer 3D glasses.

Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. CAUTION for accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. When you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Warnings • Do not use this product near water. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. • Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environ ment which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. Safe listening Follow these instructions, suggested by hearing experts,to protect your earing. • Gradually increase the volume until you can hear it clearly and comfortably and without distortion. • After setting the volume level, do not increase it afteryour ears adjust. • Limit the amount of time listening to music at high volume. • Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings. • Turn the volume down if you can’t hear people speaking near you.

expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service person- nel when: • the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed • liquid was spilled into the product • the product was exposed to rain or water • the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. LCD Pixel Statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury. Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders. The following symptoms may appear in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back: • numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation • aching, soreness or tenderness • pain, swelling or throbbing • stiffness or tightness • coldness or weakness If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your company’s health and safety department. The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use. Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the following tips: • refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture • avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward • stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles

unavoidable, work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do some stretching exercises. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more information and help 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 • take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfort able reach • if you view your monitor more than your documents, place the display at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain Taking care of your 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 eyes. The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain. Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display’s viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display’s top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of time. Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body.

and save the packing materials in case you will need to ship or transport the monitor in future. • User Manual • AC Power Cord • D-Sub Cable (Optional) • Quick Start Guide • Audio Cable (Optional) • HDMI Cabel (Optional) • 3D glasses • Power adaptor

SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can adjust the tilt of the monitor by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor as shown in the figure below. The monitor can be adjusted to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down as indi- cated by arrow below. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging. Carefully place the monitor face-down on a stable surface -- use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen. Install: Align the base with the stand and push the base towards the top of the monitor, Tighten the screw clock-wise. Remove: Reverse the steps to remove the base.

• Check first to make sure that the power cord you use is the correct type required for your area. • This monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in either 100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. No user-adjustment is required. • Plug one end of the power cord to the AC Inlet, plug another end 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. The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in which the equipment will be installed. SAFETY PRECAUTION • Avoid placing the monitor, or any other heavy object, on the power cord to avoid damage to the cable. • Do not expose the monitor to rain, excessive moisture, or dust. • Do not cover the ventilation slots or openings of the monitor. Always put the monitor in a place where there is adequate ventilation. • Avoid placing the monitor against a bright background or where sun- light or other light sources may reflect on the face of the monitor. Place the monitor just below eye level. • Handle with care when transporting the monitor. • Refrain from giving shock or scratch to the screen, as screen is fragile. CLEANING YOUR MONITOR Please carefully follow the 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.

from the display controller, as indicated by the amber-color power LED. The power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated. The recovery time from Active OFF state back to ON state is around 3 seconds. DDC To make your installation easier, the monitor is able to Plug and Play with your system if your system also supports DDC protocol. 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. The monitor supports DDC2B standard. Power Adaptor Your device uses one of the following power supplies. Object/ Manufacturer/ Type/ Part No. Trademark Model Power DELTA ADP-65JH DB Adaptor L E D S t a t e L ig h t O N W h ite Po w er Savin g A m b er M o d e

15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable 1 6 11 5 10 15 19-Pin color display signal cable* PIN Meaning PIN Meaning 1. TMDS Data2+ 10. TMDS Clock+ 2. TMDS Data2 Shield 11. TMDS Clock Shield 3. TMDS Data2– 12. TMDS Clock– 4. TMDS Data1+ 13. CEC 5. TMDS Data1 Shield 14. Reserved (N.C. on device) 6. TMDS Data1– 15. SCL 7. TMDS Data0+ 16. SDA 8. TMDS Data0 Shield 17. DDC/CEC Ground 9. TMDS Data0– 18. +5V Power 19. Hot Plug Detect

Mode Resolution 1 VGA 640x480 60 Hz 2 MAC 640x480 66.66 Hz 3 VESA 720x400 70 Hz 4 SVGA 800x600 56 Hz 5 SVGA 800x600 60 Hz 6 XGA 1024x768 60 Hz 7 XGA 1024x768 70 Hz 8 VESA 1152x864 75 Hz 9 WXGA 1280x800 60 Hz 10 SXGA 1280x1024 60 Hz 11 WXGA+ 1440x900 60 Hz 12 UXGA 1920x1080 60 Hz 3DTiming Table Mode Resolution 1 1920x2205p 24 Hz 2 1280x1470p 60 Hz 3 1280x1470p 50 Hz 4 1920x1080i 60 Hz 5 1920x1080i 50 Hz 6 1920x1080p 24 Hz 7 1280x720p 60 Hz 8 1280x720p 50 Hz

below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b. Connect the VGA video cable to the computer. 1-2 Connect HDMI Cable a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b. Connect the HDMI cable to the computer. 2. Connect the Audio Cable (Optional) 3. Connect power adaptor and power cord Connect the power adaptor and power cord to the monitor, then to a properly grounded AC outlet. 4. Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. This sequence is very important. 5. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to diagnose the problem. 2 HDMI 1-2 HDMI 1-1 VGA VGA AUDIO IN DC IN HDMI VGA IN 3 HDMI HDMI 1-2 HDMI 1-1 1-2 1-2 3 2

3D 3D indicator: Press the 3D key to activate the extra 3D application.

suit any situation N/A ECO mode Adjusts the settings to reduce power consumption N/A Standard mode Default Setting. Reflects native display capability N/A Grahpic mode Enhances colors and emphasize fine detail. Pictures and photographs appear in vibrant colors with sharp detail. N/A Movie mode Displays scenes in clearest detail. Presents great visu als, even in un su itably-lit environments. Acer eColor Management Operation instructions Step 1: Press “ “ Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes Step 2: Press “ “ or “ ” to select the mode Step 3: Press “ Adjust/Exit “ Key to confirm the mode and run Auto Adjust. Features and Benefits

1.Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2.Use the keys to select Extra 3D Application from OSD. Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust.Use the to enter the item page. * SBS: Side by side FP: Frame packing T&B: Top and bottom 3. The Extra 3D Application menu can be used to adjust the 3D mode and the 3D input format in Manual 3D mode. The OSD can be used for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. Press the MENU key to open the OSD. You can use the OSD to adjust the picture quality, OSD Timeout and general settings. For advanced settings, please refer to following page:

1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Picture from the OSD. Then navigate to the picture element you wish to adjust. Use the to Enter to the item page. 3 Use the / keys to adjust the sliding scales. 4 The Picture menu can be used to adjust the current Brightness, Contrast, Colour Temp, Auto Config and other image-related qualities.

1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the directional keys, select OSD from the on screen display. Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust. 3D Notification Off

1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Setting from the OSD. Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust. Use the to Enter to the item page. 3 The Setting menu can be used to adjust the screen Menu Language and other important settings.

1 Press the M ENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Information from the OSD. Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up for current input.

Acer brings an immersive 3D experience to your home with the Acer 3D glasses. 3D content and adequate PC/Player settings are necessary for displaying correctly. Acer 3D Glasses High-speed HDMI Cabel • It is important to use a high-speed HDMI™ cable or VGA cabel to enjoy 3D media. Recommended viewing zone • Horizontal: 20º to 160º Vertical: 20º to 160º. or VGA or VGA Cabel Cabel

• Connect the Acer 3D Monitor to your Blu-ray player with a High-speed HDMI™ cable or VGA cabel and attach the power cable. • Turn on the monitor and Blu-ray player*. • On the Acer 3D monitor, press Input to set the HDMI™ or VGA source. • Play the 3D title on the Blu-ray player. •Put on the 3D glasses*. • On the Acer 3D monitor, press 3D button on OSD.

shooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. Problems Current Status Remedy No Picture LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. LED OFF · Check the power switch. · Check if AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor. 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 ON. Abnormal Picture Unstable Picture · Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. Display is missing, center shift, or too small or too large in display size · Using OSD, adjust RESOLUTION, CLOCK, CLOCK-PHASE, H-POSITION and V- POSITION with non-standard signals. · Using OSD, in case of missing full-screen image, please select other resolution or other vertical refresh timing. · Wait for a few seconds after adjusting the size of the image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or powering OFF the monitor. Abnormal Sound (Only Audio- Input model) (Optional) No sound, or sound level is too low · Check the audio cable with the host PC is connected. · Check if the volume setup of the host PC is in minimum position and try to raise the volume level.

· Ensure the video playback device or game console has 3D mode turned ON. · Ensure the content supports 3D. If necessary, adjust your viewing position. After checking the items above Select “Auto” from the OSD to reconnect the Glasses. Glasses not working Monitor LED ON Ensure the battery is sufficiently charged. · ·

Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai, E-mail: [email protected] And, Acer Italy s.r.l Via Lepetit, 40, 20020 Lainate (MI) Italy Tel: +39-02-939-921 ,Fax: +39-02 9399-2913 www.acer.it Hereby declare that: Product: LCD Monitor Trade Name: Acer Model Number: HR274H SKU Number: HR274H xxxxxx; (“x” = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z, or blank) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives, and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same product will continue comply with the requirements. EMC Directive 2004/108/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards: -. EN55022, AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B. -. EN55024 -. EN61000-3-2, Class D -. EN61000-3-3 Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard: -. EN60950-1 RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment: -. The maximum concentration values of the restricted substances by weight in homogenous material are: Directive 2009/125/EC with regard to establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related product. Year to begin affixing CE marking 2011. _______________________________ Jun. 14, 2011 Easy Lai /Manager Date Regulation, Acer Inc Lead 0.1% Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB’s) 0.1% Mercury 0.1% Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE’s) 0.1% Hexavalent Chromium 0.1% Cadmium 0.01%

Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The following local Manufacturer /Importer is responsible for this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Trade Name: Acer Model Number: HR274H SKU Number: HR274H xxxxxx (“x” = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party: 333 West San Carlos St. San Jose, CA 95110 U. S. A. Contact Person: Acer Representative Phone No.: 254-298-4000 Fax No.: 254-298-4147