Acer AL1516W User manual

Special notes on LCD monitors.................................................................1
Introduction................................................................................................2
Features.....................................................................................................2
Unpacking..................................................................................................3
Attaching/Removingthe base....................................................................4
Screenpositionadjustment.........................................................................4
Connectingthe power cord........................................................................5
Safetyprecaution.......................................................................................5
Cleaningyourmonitor................................................................................5
Preset modes.............................................................................................6
Power saving.............................................................................................7
DDC..........................................................................................................7
Installation..................................................................................................8
User controls..............................................................................................9
Troubleshooting.........................................................................................13
Specification..............................................................................................15
TABLE OFCONTENTS
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SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS
The following symptoms arenormalwith LCD monitorand donotindicateaproblem.
NOTES
·Due to the natureofthefluorescentlight,the screenmay flickerduring initial use.
Turnoff thePower Switch and thenturn it on again to make sure the flicker disappears.
·Youmay find slightly uneven brightness on the screendepending on the desktop
pattern you use.
·The LCD screen has effectivepixels of99.99%ormore.Itmay includeblemishesof
0.01%orless suchas amissing pixelorapixellitallof the time.
·Due tothe nature of the LCDscreen, an afterimage of the previous screen may
remain afterswitching theimage,when thesameimage is displayedfor hours. In
this case,the screen isrecoveredslowlybychanging the image or turning off the
PowerSwitch forhours.
JAPANESEMATERIALCONTENT DECLARATION
AJapanese regulatory requirement,definedbyspecificationJIS 0950,2005.mandates
thatmanufacturesprovideMaterial ContentDeclarations for certain categories ofelectronic
productsofferedforsaleafterJuly 1,2006.
Toviewthe JIS C0950material declaration forthis product. Visit
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INTRODUCTION
CCongratulationsfor purchasingmodelAL1516W ,ahighperformance15-inchcolor TFT
LCD monitor.The AL1516W monitor provides flicker-free and color images at optional
resolutions. Through this user guide, wewill introduce you step-by-step all the features,
functionsand technicalspecificationsof theLCDmonitor.Surelyyouwillhave arefreshing
experience working with the monitor.
FEATURES
TheAL1516W isa15-inchTFTLCDmonitor thatisintelligent,microprocessor-based and
ergonomically designeddisplay,compatiblewithmostanalogRGB (Red, Green, Blue)and
Digital displaystandards, including PS/V,PS/2, optional for Apple Macintosh Centris,
Quadra, and Macintosh II familysignals. The LCD monitor is capable of displaying crisp
andvibrant colorgraphicswith VGA,SVGA, XGA, WXGAand most Macintoshcompatible
color video cards.
·The monitor is able to properlyfunction even in case of upgrade video cards or
software because of the wide auto-scanning compatibility range without requiring to
buy anew monitor.
·The internal microprocessor digitallycontrols auto-scanning. For horizontal scan
frequenciesbetween 30 KHz and81 KHz,andverticalscan frequencies between55 Hz
and 76 Hz. In each frequencymode, the microprocessor-based circuitry allowsthe
monitor to function at the precision-of afixed frequency.
·The resident memoryallows for storing factorydefault settings and also additional
user adjustment parameters.
·Themaximumresolution achievableisWXGA (1280 x800), bestsuited for Windows
applications
·The compact and sleek cabinet design saves lot of your desk space and makes your
desk look neat and tidy.

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·LCD Monitor
UNPACKING
Please check the following itemsare present when you unpack the box, and save the
packing materials in case you will need to ship or transport the monitor in future.
·User Manual
·ACPowerCord
·DVI Cable
(OnlyDual-Input Model)
·D-SUB Cable
·Quick StartGuide
AL1516WLCDMonitor

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SCREEN POSITIONADJUSTMENT
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 shownin the figure below.
The monitor can be adjusted to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down as indicated byarrow
below.
Attaching /Removing the Base
Install:
Align the four hooks on the bottomof
the monitor with the corresponding
slots on the bottomof the base.
Remove:
Depress the four hooks as indicated first
before removing the base and followthe
arrowdirection to remove it.

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CONNECTING THE POWER CORD
·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 supplythat allows operation in either 100/120V
ACor 220/240 VACvoltage area. No user-adjustment is required.
·Plug one end of the power cord to the ACInlet, plug another end to aproper AC
outlet.
·For unit using at 120 VAC:
Use aULListed Cord Set, Type SVT wire and plug rated10 A/125 V.
·For unit using at 220/240 VAC(outsideof U.S.):
Use aCord Set consisting of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A,250 V.The cord set
should have the appropriate safetyapprovals for the countryin which the equipment
willbeinstalled.
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.
·Donot covertheventilationslotsor openings of themonitor.Alwaysputthemonitor
in aplace where there is adequate ventilation.
·Avoid placing the monitor against abright background or where sunlight 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 fromgiving shock or scratch to the screen, as screen is fragile.
·LAMP Disposal
LAMP(S) INSIDETHISPRODUCT CONTAINMERCURY AND MUST BE
RECYCLEDORDISPOSEDOFACCORDINGTOLOCAL,STATE ORFEDERAL
LAWS.FORMOREINFORMATION,CONTACT THE ELECTRONICINDUSTRIES
ALLIANCEAT WWW.EIAE.ORG. FORLAMPSPECIFIC DISPOSAL
INFORMATIONCHECK WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG.
CLEANING YOUR MONITOR
Please carefullyfollow the below guidelines when cleaning the monitor.
·Alwaysunplug the monitor before cleaning.
·Use asoft cloth to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides.

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PRESETMODES
Toreduce the need for adjustment for different modes, the monitor has default setting
modes that are most commonlyused as given in the table below.For optimumadjustment,
the user is suggested to performthe Auto Setup under Windows “Full Screen” pattern or
using the pattern in the floppydisk provided. When none of the mode is matched, the user
can store their preferred modes in the user modes. The monitor is capable of storing up to
9user modes. The onlycondition to store as auser mode is the newdisplayinformation
must have 1KHz difference for horizontal frequencyor 1Hz for vertical frequencyor the
sync signal polarities are different from the default modes.
ModeResolution H.Freq.
(KHz)
Band Width
(MHz)
Polarity
HV
1VGA720 x40070.1Hz31.4728.33-+
2VGA640 x48059.94Hz31.4725.18--
3VESA640 x48075Hz37.531.5--
4VESA800 x60060.3Hz37.8840++
5VESA800 x60075Hz46.8849.5++
6VESA1024 x76860Hz48.3665--
7VESA1024 x76875Hz60.0278.75++
8CVT-RB1280 x80059.91Hz49.3171+-

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POWER SAVING
The monitor will be driven into “Power Saving” mode bythe control s ignal fromthe
displaycontroller,as indicated bythe amber-color power LED.
The powersaving states willbekeptuntilacontrolsignalhas been detected orthe
keyboard or mouseis activated. TherecoverytimefromActiveOFF state back toON state
is around 5seconds.
DDC
To make your installation easier, the monitor is able to Plug and Playwith your systemif
yoursystemalso supports DDC protocol. The DDC (DisplayDataChannel) is a
communication protocol through whichthe monitor automaticallyinformsthehost system
about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. The
monitor supports DDC2B standard.
State Power
Consumption LEDLight
ONNormalGreen
PowerSavingMode<2 WAmber

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INSTALLATION
Toinstall the monitor to your host system,please followthe steps as given below:
Steps
1.1-1Connect Video Cable
a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF.
b. Connect the VGAvideo cable to the computer.
1-2DigitalCable(Only Dual-InputModel)
a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF.
b. Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitorand
connect the other end to the computer’sport.
2.Connect power cord
Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to a properlygrounded AC outlet.
3.Power-ON Monitor and Computer
Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer.
This sequence is veryimportant.
4.Ifthemonitor stilldoesnot function properly,pleaserefer to thetroubleshootingsection
to diagnose the problem.
Please don’topenthe cover

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USER CONTROLS
Front Panel Controls
1.Power Switch:
Toturn ON or OFF the power.
2.PowerLED:
Lights up to indicate the power is turned ON.
3.Empowering /Exit:
1) When OSD menu is inactive status, this buttonwill act as EXIT-KEY(EXIT OSDmenu).
2) When OSD menu is in off status, press this button to select scenario mode.
4.</>
Press < or > to select the desired function.
Press <or >to change the settings of the current function.
5.MENU /ENTER:
Activate OSD menu when OSD is OFF or activate/de-activate adjustment function when
OSD isON .
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Main
Menu
Icon
Sub
Menu
Icon
Sub
Menu
Item
Description
Contrast Adjusts thecontrast betweentheforegroundand
backgroundofthescreenimage.
Brightness Adjusts thebackgroundbrightnessofthescreen
image.
Focus Adjusts pictureFocus.
(availableinAnalogmodeonly)
Clock Adjusts pictureClock.
(availableinAnalogmodeonly)
HOW TOADJUSTASETTING
1.Press the MENU-button to activate the OSD window.
2.Press < or > to select the desired function.
3.Press the MENU-button to select the function that you want to adjust.
4.Press <or >to change the settings of the current function.
5.Toexit and save, select the exit function. If you want to adjust anyother function,
repeat steps 2-4.
ADJUSTING THE PICTURE
The descriptions for function control LEDS
I. Analog Signal InputII. DigitalSignal Input

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Main
Menu
Icon
Sub
Menu
Icon
SubMenuItemDescription
H.Position Adjustthehorizontalposition.
(availableinAnalogmode only)
V.Position Adjusttheverticalposition.
(availableinAnalogmode only)
N/AWarmSetthecolortemperaturetowarmwhite.
N/ACoolSetthecolortemperaturetocoolwhite.
User/Red
AdjustsRed/Green/Blueintensity.User/Green
User/Blue
N/AEnglish
Multi-languageselection.
N/A
N/ADeutsch
N/AFrancais
N/AEspanol
N/AItaliano
N/A
N/A

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Main
Menu
Icon
Sub
Menu
Icon
SubMenu ItemDescription
H.PositionAdjustthehorizontalpositionoftheOSD.
V.PositionAdjusttheverticalpositionoftheOSD.
OSDTimeoutAdjusttheOSDtimeout.
N/AAnalogSelectinputsignalfromanalog(D-Sub)
N/ADigitalSelectinputsignalfromdigital(DVI)
N/ADDC/CITurnON/OFFDDC/CIsupport
N/AInformation Showtheresolution,H/Vfrequencyand
inputport ofcurrentinputtiming.
N/AReset CleareacholdstatusofAuto-configuration
andsetthecolortemperaturetoCool.
N/AExitSaveuseradjustmentandOSDdisappear.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list
belowto see if you can self-diagnose the problem.
(VGA Mode)
ProblemsCurrentStatusRemedy
No
Picture
LED ON ·UsingOSD,adjustbrightness andcontrastto
maximumorresettotheirdefaultsettings.
LED OFF ·Check thepowerswitch.
·Check if ACpowercordisproperlyconnected
tothemonitor.
LED displays
amber color
·Check if video signalcableisproperly
connected attheback ofmonitor.
·Check if thepowerofcomputersystemisON.
Abnormal
Picture
UnstablePicture ·Check if thespecificationofgraphicsadapter
andmonitorisincompliancewhichmaybe
causing theinputsignalfrequencymismatch.
Displayismissing,
center shift,ortoo
small or too large
indisplaysize
·UsingOSD,adjustRESOLUTION,CLOCK,
CLOCK-PHASE,H-POSITIONandV-
POSITIONwithnon-standardsignals.
·UsingOSD,incaseofmissing full-screenimage,
pleaseselectotherresolutionorother vertical
refreshtiming.
·Waitforafewsecondsafteradjustingthesizeof
theimagebeforechangingordisconnecting the
signalcableorpoweringOFF themonitor.

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(DVIMode)
ProblemsCurrentStatusRemedy
No
Picture
LED ON ·UsingOSD,adjustbrightness andcontrastto
maximumorresettotheirdefaultsettings.
LED OFF ·Check thepowerswitch.
·Check if ACpowercordisproperlyconnected
tothemonitor.
LED displays
amber color
·Check if video signalcableisproperly
connected attheback ofmonitor.
·Check if thepowerofcomputersystemisON.

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SPECIFICATION
LCDPanel
DrivingsystemTFTColorLCD
Size15.4"wide
Pixelpitch0.258mm(H)x0.258mm(V)
Brightness200cd/m2(Typical)
Contrast400:1(Typical)
Viewableangle900 (H)500(V)
Responsetime8ms(Typical)
VideoR,G,BAnalogInterface
H-Frequency30KHz-81KHz
V-Frequency55-76Hz
DisplayColors262KColors
DotClock83.5MHz
Max.Resolution1280 x800 @60Hz
Plug&PlayVESADDCCI/DDC2B
EPAENERGYSTAR
ONMode<20W
OFF Mode<1W
InputConnector
D-Sub
DVI-D24pin(OnlyDual-InputModel)
InputVideoSignal
Analog:0.7Vp-p(standard),
75 OHM, Positive
Digitalsignal(OnlyDual-InputModel)
MaximumScreenSize Horizontal:331.2 mm
Vertical:207 mm
PowerSource100-240VAC,50/60Hz,0.5A

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*All specifications are subject to change without notice.
EnvironmentalConsiderations
Operating Temp:50to350C
StorageTemp.:-200to600C
Operating Humidity:10%to85%
Dimensions368.8(W)x314.6(H)x158.9(D)mm
Weight(N.W.)2.71kgUnit(net)
ExternalControls:
Switch
Empowering /Exit
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PowerButtonv
MENU/ ENTER
Functions
Contrast
Brightness
Focus
Clock
H.Position
V.Position
Language
Autoconfiguration(onlyAnaloginputmodel)
InputsignalSelection(onlyDualinputmodel)
(Warm)Color
(Cool)Color
RGBColortemperature
Reset
OSDposition.timeout
Displayinformation
Exit
Power Consumption(Maximum)20Watts
RegulatoryCompliance CUL,FCC,VCCI,CCC,MPRII,CE,
TUV/GS,UL,ISO13406-2