Acer AL2671W User manual

Chapter 1 1
Features
This LCD TV was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:
Benefits
TMax. resolution: 1280x768
T14 CCFLs Backlight system
TDisplay area: 26 inches ( 660.5 mm ) diagonal
TDisplay color: 16.7 M colors
TInput Signal: 1-ch LVDS
TContrast ratio: 600:1 ( Typical )
TBrightness: 450 cd/m2 ( Typical )
TResponse Time: 16 ms
TViewing angle: 85 ( L ) / 85 ( R ), 85 ( U ) / 85 ( D )Display
LCD Panel
TMax. resolution: 1280x768
T14 CCFLs Backlight system
TDisplay area: 26 inches ( 660.5 mm ) diagonal
TDisplay color: 16.7 M colors
TInput Signal: 1-ch LVDS
TContrast ratio: 600:1 ( Typical )
TBrightness: 450 cd/m2 ( Typical )
TResponse Time: 16 ms
TViewing angle: 85 ( L ) / 85 ( R ), 85 ( U ) / 85 ( D )Display
I/O Functions
TConnector Type:
(1) 21 pin Euro-SCART ( RGB ) for Video, S-Video, R.G.B. and Audio
(2) 21 pin Euro-SCART ( YUV/RGB ) for Video, S-Video, YPbPr, YCbCr and Audio
(3) RCA jack for Video and Audio 3
(4) 15 pin D-Sub
(5) 24 pin DVD/HDCP
TTV input: DIN45325 ( IEC169-2 ) Terminal
TAudio input : Earphone jack
TAudio output : Earphone jack
Video Functions
TSupport PAL / NTSC / SECAM video format
TSupport 480i/576i, 480p/576p, 1080i and 720p format
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System Specifications
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TBuild in Teletext functions
TBuild in Dynamic adaptive smoothing filter
TBuild in Dynamic temporal frame-filtering Noise Reduction
TBuild in Dynamic motion and edge adaptive De-interlacing
TFilm mode 3:2 & 2:2 pull down
TScreen display model 16:9 / 4:3 / panorama / letterBox/zoom1/zoom2 / PIP / PBP/POP
Mechanical
TSwivel: 40 ( R:20 , L:20 )
TVESA mounting holesOne type II CardBus PC Card slot
Multi-Sound System
TMICAM
TFM Stereo (A2)
Power Source
TInput voltage: 90 ~ 264 V, 47 ~ 63 Hz
TInput current: 1.5 A
TPower consumption: 150 Watts
TStand-by: 5 Watts Max.
Remote Controllers
TMICAM
TFM Stereo (A2)
Speaker
TInternal speaker: 5 W * 2 stereo, volume adjustable
Others
TOn screen display adjustment function
TISP ( In System Programming ) function available for revising driver easiInternal speaker: 5 W * 2
stereo, volume adjustable
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System Block Diagram
System Block and Wiring Diagram
SCART RG
B
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connector 8pin
panel-20pin
connector 2pin
connector 10pin
connector 3pin
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connector 62pin
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connector 12pin
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connector 8pin
AV 3
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LCD Main Board Block Diagram
Audio Board Block Diagram

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Board Layout
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Outlook View
A general introduction to Acer LCD TV ports, functions and indicators.
Front panle view
#Item Description
1LCDscreen
2 Input Select source.
When OSD is on: Press this button to confirm selection.
3 Vol Down Volumn Down.
When OSD is on: Also functions the sam eas Left directional arrow.
4VolUp VolumeUp.
When OSD is on: Also functions the same as Right directional
arrow.
5 Channel Down Channel Down.
When OSD is on: Also functins the sam as Down directional arrow.
6 Channel Up Channel Up.
When OSD is on: Also functions the same as Up directioal arrow.
7 Menu Turn OSD menu ON/OFF
8 Power Power ON/OFF
9 Remote Control
Window
Infrared Sensor (Do not block)
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Rear panel view
#Item Description
1 RF Connector (TV
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Connects to the antenna or cable service
2 IAV1/SCART 1 In
AV1/SCART Out!
Select source.
When OSD is on: Press this button to confirm selection.
3 AV2/SCART 2 In
AV2/SCART 2 Out
Volumn Down.
When OSD is on: Also functions the sam eas Left directional arrow.
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Bottom view
#Item Description
1a AC Switch Turns AC in power ON/OFF
1b AC In Connects to a power source
2a DVI-D In Connects to PC DVI Out
2b D-Sub In Connects to PC VGA Out
2c Audio In In PC mode, connect to audio output of your PC or other devices
with DVI or VGA connector
2d Audio Out Connects to another speaker
3a/b AV3/Audio In (R/L)
AV3/Audio Out (R/L)
Connect to the audio output (R/L) of your camera, camcorder or
video game
In TV mode, connect the audio (R/L) input of your VCR or PVR to
record TV programs (Please set AV3 to “Out” in OSD).
3c AV3/Video In
AV3/Video Out
Connect the composite output of your camera, camcorder or video
game.
In TV mode, connect the composite input of your VCR or PVR to
record TV programs (Please set AV3 to “Out” in OSD).
4 Headphone Connect headphone
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Remote control
Item Description
Power button Press to turn TV on/off.
DISPLAY Displays channel number and input source on the upper right-hand corner of the
screen.
MUTE Press once to mute the sound; press again to restore.
TV Press to select TV mode.
AV Press to select AV3 mode.
SCART Press to select SCART1/SCART2 mode
PC Press one for VGA mode, press twice for DVI.
SLEEP Press to set a time period after which the TV shoud switch itself to standby.
Press repeatedly to select the number of minutes.
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ZOOM Press repeatedly to switch image between
Normal Zoon 1 (1/.85:1) Zoon 2 (2.35:1)
SRS Press to select WOW, TruBass, 3D Stereo, “Off” modes sequentially. SRS is a
technology to enhance 3D sound, bass performance and to produce a wider
sound field.
WIDE Scaling mode (4:3 / 16:9 / Panorama / Letterbox)
Numberkeys Number keys from 0-9
RECALL Press to return to the previous channel.
ENTER Press to return to the previous channel.
MENU Open Menu or leave Menu.
4-way scroll key/OK Navigate up, down, left and right in the OSD menu / press OK to confirm.
MPX Press to select the sound system, displayed at the top right-hand corner.
VOL (up/down) Press these buttons to increase and decrease the volume.
CH (up/down) Press these buttons to select the TV channel in sequence.
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PIP/PBP/POP Switch between Normal/PIP/PBP/POP modes. See “Advanced Features” on
page 18.
SWAP Swap primary and sub screen in toggle.
ACTIVE Toggle the active screen.
POSITION Change position of subscreen in PIP mode.
SIZE/MODE When in PIP mode: Change subscree size 25%, 37.5%, 50%
When in POP mode; Change POP mode 1+5 / 1+12
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Basic connection
Connecting the power cord
1. Connect the AC cord into the AC input on the back of the set.
2. Connect the male plug to the wall outlet as shown.
Connecting an antenna
Connect the outdoor antenna cable lead-in to the antenna terminal on the back of the TV set as shown.
Connecting VCR/DVD/AV equipment with a SCART-SCART cable
Connect SCART-SCART cable as shown below.

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Connecting VCR/DVD/AV equipment with a SCART-component/AV cable
Connect SCART-component/AV cable to SCART2 port as shown below.
Connecting a camera, camcorder or video game
Connect your camera or camcorder to the Video/Audio ports on the bottom of the TV set shown below.
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Connecting a headphone
Connect headphone to the headphone input on the bottom of the TV set as shown below.
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Getting started watching your TV
Power On
a. Turn on AC power switch on bottom of TV.
b. Press the power button on remote control.
Changing channels
1. Press 0-9 on the remote control to select a channel. The channel changes after 2 seconds. Press ENTER
to select the channel immediately.
2. You can also change the channels by pressing and holding the Channel Up/Down button on the remote
control. Up will increase the number, while down will decrease the number.
Adjusting the volume
Adjust the volume using the VOL +/- button on the remote control. Up will increase the volume, while down will
decrease the volume.
NOTE: You can also adjust these settings using the front control panel. Please see “Front panel view” on page
8 for details.
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Scanning the channels
The first time you use your TV, use the following method: Menu -> Settings -> Channel settings -> Scan ->
“Yes”. The TV will auto-detect available channels and store them in memory.
NOTE: The first time you access the OSD, a language setting subwindow will pop up, and you will be asked to
choose your language settings.

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OSD Navigation
Many of the advanced settings and adjustments are available through using the OSD (on screen display)
menus, as shown in the example screenshot below.
Basic operations required ot navigate these menus (Picture, Audio, Settings, Options, Empowering) are
described in this section. The first time you access the OSD, you will be asked to choose your language
settings.
NOTE: You can also interact with these menus using the front panel controls.
Navigating the OSD with Remote Control
There are five main OSD menus. These are: Picture , Audio , Settings , Options and
Empowering . Use the following method to easily navigate these menus.
1. Press the “Menu” button on the remote control or the “Menu” button on the control panel.
2. Select your desired menu by using the Left/Right sides of the directional pad ot switch between the five
menus.
3. Use the directional pad to interact with the menu. The Up/Down directions will scroll through the menu
options, while Left/Right will adjust the different settings (for example, in the Picture menu, settings such
as brightness, contrast, etc). If there are no adjustments, press Enter to select.
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Teletext
Most TV channels also broadcast information via the teletext feature. This Acer LCD TV has 252 pages of
memory which will store pages and subpages, thereby reducing waiting time. The teletext buttons on the
remote control are listed below.
Item Description
INDEX Go to index page
SUBTITLE Show subtitle on the screen
TELETEXT Press to switch from TV/AV to Teletext mode.
REVEAL Press to reveal hidden teletext information.
SIZE Press once to zoom teletext page to 2X; press again to resume.
MIX Press to overlay teletext page on the TV image, i.e. subtitle
HOLD Press to pause the current teletext page in multi-page viewing mode.
Color buttons (R/G/Y/B) Operates corresponding button on the teletext page.

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Advanced Features
PIP/PBP/POP
PIP (Picture in Picture)
1. Press “PIP/PBP/POP” key once to display picture in picture as shown in the image above. Press “Active”
key to switch between main display pictures, and press TV/SCART/AV/PC or channel selection to change
the content of the subscree.
2. Press “swap” key to change the content between the primary and the subscreen.
3. When in PIP mode, press “Position” key to select the location of the subscreen, from Upper Left > Upper
Right> Lower Right> Lower Left, as shown in the image above.
PBP (PIcture by Picture)
Press “PIP/PBP/POP” key twic to display picture as shown in the image above. Press “Activate” to toggle the
screen in focus and press TV/SCART/AV/PC or channel selection to change the content of the sub screen.
POP (Picture on Picture)
1. Press “Size/Mode” key to display the 1+ 12 picture on picture mode as shown in the image above. Press
“Activate” key to toggle focus on subscreen and press TV/SCART/AV/PC or channel selection to change
the content of the subscreen.
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1. Press “Size/Mode key to display the 1 +5 picture on picture mode as shown in the image above.
2. Press “Activate” key to toggle focus on subscreen and press TV/SCART/AV/PC or channel selection to
change the content of the subscreen.
Parental Control
When in TV mode, you can find a Parental Control feature in the Options menu. Enter a four digit PIN
number using the number keys on your remote control. Use this number to adjust the Parental Control
settings, to prevent access to certain channels.
If you forget your PIN number, please enter 6163 to rest.
Empowering Key: Scenario Mode and Favorite Channels
Use the OSD to define your “e” Empowering key setting: Scenario mode and Favorite channel. The default
value for the “e” key is the Scenario mode. Use the following method: Menu -> Empowering -> e key Setting.
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Choose between “Favorite channel” or “Scenario Mode”. Now, when you press the “e” key, your chosen
selection will be accessed.
Scenario Mode
Press the “e” Empowering key and use the Scenario Mode to select pre-defined audio and video settings for
optimal enjoyment of the following scenarios: Standard, Movie, Sport, Concert, Game, User.
Favorite Channels
One the remote control, pressing the “e” Empowering key for less than 1 second will tobble TV programs
sequentially according to your favorite list. There are five slots in which you can store TV programs. Press “e”
Empowering key for more than 2 seconds.
TWhen current program is not stored in favorite list, pressing the “e” key for more than 2 seconds
stores the TV program information at the bottom of the favorite list. If there is no empty slot in the
favorite list, the first program will be wiped out and the new TV program is added at the bottom of
the favorite list. Simply pu, it’s “First in, first out”.
TWhen the current program is stored in the favorite list, pressing “e” key for more than 2 seconds
will remove the program from the favorite list.
TTo view currently stored favorite channels, press the “e” Empowering key.