Acer AL1512m User manual

Table of Contents
Safety Rules …………………………………………………………………………… 1
Electrical Safety …………………………………………………………………………… 1
Installation Safety …………………………………………………………………………… 1
Cleaning Safety …………………………………………………………………………… 1
Components and
Accessories
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Usage …………………………………………………………………………… 2
Installation Guide …………………………………………………………………………… 2
Adjustment of Display …………………………………………………………………………… 3
Operation …………………………………………………………………………… 4
Adjustment of Screen …………………………………………………………………………… 5
Attachment …………………………………………………………………………… 6
Plug and Play …………………………………………………………………………… 6
Power Saver …………………………………………………………………………… 6
Troubleshooting …………………………………………………………………………… 6
Technical Specifications …………………………………………………………………………… 7
Display Mode …………………………………………………………………………… 8

Safety Rules Note: To ensure your safety and prolong the life of the product, read the following safety rules
carefully when you use the product for the first time.
Electrical Safety 
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DO NOT touch the inside of the display. Only authorized and qualified technicians are
allowed to open the LCD display case.
Only hold the plug, not the power cable, when you connect the plug to the receptacle.
Make sure that your hands are dry without moisture.
Don’t expose your LCD display in the rain, water, or the environment with high
temperature or humidity, such as kitchens, surroundings of a swimming pool, any place
near flower vases, etc.)
If your LCD display operates abnormally, especially if there is smoke, noise or smell,
remove the plug immediately and contact our authorized dealer or service center.
Installation Safety 
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Don’t touch your LCD display with your fingers or any hard objects to avoid scratching
or leaving any oil sludge on the surface of the display
Install your LCD display at the place where the risk of dust contamination is low. Take
moisture-proof and ventilation measures to protect your LCD display.
Don’t install your LCD display near any heat source, such as kitchen tables, ovens, or
fire sources, or in the sun.
Install your LCD at the place where children will not touch it to avoid electric shock, or
dropping. Secure your LCD firmly or explain the safety rules to children, if required.
When installing your LCD display or adjusting its angle, attention shall be paid to the
loading capability and leveling of the display.
Cleaning Safety Don’t spray or pour cleanser or water onto your LCD display or its case directly.
When cleaning your LCD display, make sure that no liquid permeates into the inside of
the LCD display or any accessory.
Moisten a clean and soft lint-free cloth with water, ammonia-free water, or glass
cleanser without alcohol, wrench it dry and wipe the surface of your LCD display gently.
It is recommended to use a silk cloth that is exclusively used to clean the display.
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Components and Accessories
LCD Display (with speakers) LCD Display (without speakers) Signal Cable Quick Start Guide
Power Cable Audio Cable (with speakers) Adaptor User’s Manual (CD-ROM)
(Potrans:UP04081120
orAPD:DA-60F12)
Usage
Installation
Guide Note: Read the [Safety Rules] section carefully before starting the installation
Attention Before installing your LCD display, consider the following with reference to the space where the
display is to be installed:
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To minimize the reflection of the display, protect your eyes and ensure premium quality,
don’t install your LCD display near windows or with backlight. Keep the display away from
your eyes at least by 30 cm.
The upper edge of the display should be a little higher than your sight.
Adjust the front and back dip angles of the display based on your visual angle so that you
can view the display comfortably.
Quick
Installation
Complete the following steps for quick installation: (See the figure)
Assemble the seat of the display
 Take the seat out of the box and place it on a flat table.
 Take your LCD display out of the carton and assemble the
display and seat along the rail. You will hear a click sound
when the display and seat are engaged correctly.
Quick Start Guide
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Connection to PC
 Make sure that the power supply of your PC is turned off
and the power plug is removed.
 Connect and fasten both ends of the signal cable to your
PC host and LCD display respectively.
 If your LCD display has built-in speakers, connect the audio
cable attached to the display from the sound card output of
your PC to the audio input on the back of your LCD display.
 Connect the attached power cable to your LCD display.
 Plug the power cable to the receptacle.
 Turn on the power supplies of your PC and LCD display.
Signal Cable
Audio Cable
Transformer DC end
Adjustment of Display
Key Definition
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Power Source Power On/Off
Green indication: Power is on and normal
Orange indication: Sleep status in the energy-saving mode
Colorless indication: Power off
2. MENU OSD Manu Press this button to enter OSD. Press it again to exit OSD.
3 > Plus
4 < Minus
Press this button for selection or adjustment when OSD is
shown.
Press this button and click < and > to adjust volume when
OSD is not shown (for the model with speakers only)
5 AUTO Automatic
Adjustment
Press this button to exit the manual when OSD is shown.
Press this button for the display to optimize the position,
phase and clock pulse automatically when OSD is not
shown.
6 Speaker (For the model
with speakers)
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Operation
Your LCD display has been adjusted to its optimal status before shipment. (See Page 8).
Your can also adjust the image in accordance with the following illustrations and steps.
Steps:
1. Click MENU to display the OSD window as shown in the following figure.
2. Click < or > to select the function to be adjusted as shown in the following figure.
3. Click the MENU button to select the function to be adjusted.
4. Click < or > to change current settings.
5. To exit OSD, select “ ” to close the OSD window and save changes. To change other
settings, repeat steps 2-4.
Bright/Contract Adjustment
Phase/Clock pulse Adjustment
Horizontal/Vertical Adjustment
Color Temp. Adjustment
Language Selection
OSD Setting
Auto Adjustment
Message
Restore
Exit
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Adjustment
of Screen
Function
Definition
Primary
Directory
Symbol
Secondary
Directory
Symbol
Secondary
Directory Items
Description
Contrast Adjust the contrast between the foreground and
background of an image on the screen
Brightness Adjust the background brightness of the screen
Phase Adjust the focus of the image (for analog input
adjustment only)
Clock Pulse Adjust the clock pulse of the image (for input
adjustment only)
Horizontal Move the image left and right on the screen (for
input adjustment only)
Vertical Move the image up and down on the screen (for
input adjustment only)
N/A Warm Color
Temp.
Set up the color temp. to be warm white color
N/A Cold Color
Temp.
Set up the color temp. to be cold white color
User
Definition/Red
User
Definition/Green
User
Definition/Blue
Adjust red/green/blue gain
N/A English
N/A 繁體中文
N/A Deutsch
N/A Français
N/A Español
N/A Italiano
N/A 简体中文
N/A 日本語
Select the language you want
Horizontal Move OSD left and right
Vertical Move OSD up and down
OSD Time
Display
Adjust OSD time display settings
(for analog input
only)
N/A Auto
Adjustment
Set up horizontal, vertical, sequence and focus
automatically
N/A Message Display resolution, H/V frequency and the input
port used for current input timing function.
N/A Restore Restore to factory settings
N/A Exit Close the OSD window and save changes.
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Attachment
Plug and Play 
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The product provides the latest VESA plug and play function to prevent complicated
and time-consuming installation procedures. The plug and play function allows your
computer system to identify the LCD display easily and set up the functions of the
LCD display automatically.
The LCD display transfers the Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) to your
computer system via the Display Data Channel (DDC), so that your computer can
use the self-setting function of the LCD display.
Power Saver 
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The LCD display has a built-in Power Control System (Power Saver).
When the LCD display is not operated during a certain time, the Power Control
System will brings the LCD display into low voltage status automatically to save
power. Move the mouse slightly or press any key to return to the normal operation.
The Power Saver function can only be operated by the display card of the computer
system. You can set up this function from your computer.
The LCD display is compatible with EPAENERGY STAR NÜTEK when used with
VESA DPMS.
To save power and extend the life of the product, turn off the LCD display power
supply when it is not used or when remaining idle for a long time.
Troubleshooting
Power LED does not
light
Check that the power switch is turned on.
Make sure that the power cable is connected.
Icon off
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Check that the power switch is turned on.
Make that the power cable is connected.
Ensure that the signal cable is inserted in the receptacle appropriately.
The Power Saver may turn off the display automatically during the operation. Make
sure that the display is restored when you press any key from the keyboard.
Color Default Refer to “Color Temperature Adjustment” to adjust RGB color or select color
temperatures.
Instability or Ripple Remove the electronic equipment in the vicinity that may cause EMI interference.
Check the signal cable of the display and ensure that no pin is bent.
Image Offset or
wrong Size
Press the auto adjustment button to optimize the screen automatically.
Set up the reference position.
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Technical Specifications
Panel Dimension Diagonal 380.1mm (15 inch) LCD display
Max. Resolution 1,024 x 768/ XGA
Max. Pixel Up to 16.2M true color
Pixel Span Horizontal 0.297mm x Vertical 0.297mm
Brightness 350 cd/m2
Contrast 450 : 1
LC Response Time 23ms
Visual Angle Horizontal 120°/ Vertical 110°
LCD Panel
(Back Light Source)
Effective Display Horizontal 304.1mm x Vertical 228.1mm
Signal Mode Simulated video frequency: 0.7 Vpp, 75Ω
(separate SYNC and composite SYNC)
SYNC Frequency Horizontal 28kHz~63kHz x Vertical 55Hz ~78 Hz
Input Signal
Max. Pixel Clock 80MHz
Input Terminal Image D-Sub 15 PIN (VESA)
Power Transformer AC100~240Volts, 60 /50Hz
Power Consumption 33W / Standby 3W
Temperature 5℃~35℃(operation)/ -20℃~55℃(storage)
Environmental
Conditions Humidity 20%~80% (operation)/ 20%~85% (storage)
Actual Dimension (W x D x H) 345.9 mm x 337.2 mm x 179.7 mm
Net Weight 2.5 kg
Safety Standard TCO99 ; UL/CUL; TÜV-GS; CE/LVD; TÜV-ERGO ; CB ; CCC ; B
mark ; FCC-B ; ISO 13406-2; VCCI-B ; CE/EMC; C-Tick ; BSMI
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Display Mode  If the signal of your PC system is the same as one of the following reference signal
modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically. If not, the screen will not display or
only the LED lights will display. For more information about the adjustment mode,
refer to the instructions of your display card.
Display Mode
Hor. Frequency
(kHz)
Vert.
Frequency
(Hz)
Pixel Frequency
(MHz)
SYNC Polarity (H/V)
VESA VGA 640x480 31.469 59.940 25.175 -/-
37.861 72.809 31.500 -/-
37.500 75.000 31.500 -/-
SVGA 800x600 35.156 56.250 36.000 +/+
37.879 60.317 40.000 +/+
48.077 72.188 50.000 +/+
46.875 75.000 49.500 +/+
XGA 1024x768 48.363 60.004 65.000 -/-
56.476 70.069 75.000 -/-
60.023 75.029 78.750 +/+
VGA TEXT 720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.322 -/+
Macintosh 640x480 35.000 66.667 30.240 -/-
832 x 624 49.725 74.500 57.283 -/-
1024 x 768 60.150 74.720 80.000 -/-
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