Acer AL1716W 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
http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm

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AL1716W
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations for purchasing model AL1716W,ahigh performance 17-inch color TFT
LCD monitor. The AL1716W 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
TheAL1716W isa17-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
and vibrant color graphics with VGA,SVGA,XGA,SXGA(non-interlaced), WXGAand
most Macintosh compatible color video cards.
·The monitor is able to properlyfunction even in case of upgrade video cards or
software because of the wide auto-scanning compatibilityrange without requiring to buy
anewmonitor.
·The internal microprocessor digitallycontrols auto-scanning. For horizontal scan
frequenciesbetween 31KHz and 83KHz, and verticalscan frequencies between56 Hzand
76 Hz. In each frequencymode, the microprocessor-based circuitryallowsthe monitor to
function at the precision-of a fixed frequency.
·The resident memoryallowsfor storing factorydefault settings and also additional
user adjustment parameters.
·Themaximumresolution achievableis WXGA (1440 x900), 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

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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.
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)
BandWidth
(MHz)
Polarity
HV
1VGA720 x40070Hz31.4728.322-+
2VGA640 x48060Hz31.4725.175--
3MAC640 x48067Hz35.0032.24--
4VGA640 x48072Hz37.8631.5--
5VESA640 x48075Hz37.5031.5--
6VESA800 x60056Hz35.1636.00++
7VESA800 x60060Hz37.8840++
8VESA800 x60072Hz48.0850.00--
9VESA800 x60075Hz46.8849.5++
10MAC832 x62475Hz49.7357.28--
11VESA1024 x76860Hz48.3665--
12VESA1024 x76870Hz56.4875--
13VESA1024 x76875Hz60.0278.75++
14MAC1125 x87075Hz68.68100--
151280 x72060Hz44.77274.50-+
161280 x80075Hz62.63106.22--
17WXGA1440 x90075Hz70.635136.75-+
18WXGA1440 x90060Hz55.935106.5-+

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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 is ON or ExitOSD menu whenin VolumeAdjust OSD status.
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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
Size17"wide
Pixelpitch0.255mm(H)x0.255mm(V)
Brightness270cd/m2(Typical)
Contrast500:1(Typical)
Viewableangle1400 (H) 1300(V)
Responsetime8ms(Typical)
VideoR,G,BAnalogInterface
H-Frequency31KHz-83KHz
V-Frequency56-76Hz
DisplayColors26KColors
DotClock135MHz
Max.Resolution1440 x900 @60Hz
Plug&PlayVESADDCCI/DDC2B
EPAENERGYSTAR
ONMode<35W
OFF Mode<1W
InputConnector
D-Sub
DVI-D24pin(OnlyDual-InputModel)
InputVideoSignal
Analog:0.7Vp-p(standard),
75 OHM, Positive
Digitalsignal(OnlyDual-InputModel)
MaximumScreenSize Horizontal:367.2mm
Vertical:229.5mm
PowerSource100-240VAC,50/60Hz,0.9A

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*All specifications are subject to change without notice.
EnvironmentalConsiderations
OperatingTemp:50to350C
StorageTemp.:-200to600C
OperatingHumidity:10%to85%
Dimensions404.1(W)x334.6(H)x158.8(D)mm
Weight(N.W.)3.5kgUnit(net)
ExternalControls:
Switch
AutoAdjustKey
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PowerButton
MENU/ Exit
Functions
Contrast
Brightness
Focus
Clock
H.Position
V.Position
Language
Autoconfiguration(onlyAnaloginputmodel)
InputsignalSelection(onlyDualinputmodel)
(Warm)Color
(Cool)Color
RGBColor temperature
Reset
OSDposition.timeout
Displayinformation
Exit
PowerConsumption(Maximum)35 Watts
RegulatoryCompliance CUL,FCC,VCCI,CCC,MPRII,CE,
TUV/GS,UL,ISO13406-2