Acer AL532 User manual

CONTENT
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Installation
Chapter 3 Over view of your monitor
Chapter 4 Operation
1.1 Features...............................................................................1
1.2 Checking List........................................................................1
2.1 Connect your monitor to computer.....................................2
4.1 Power ON/OFF switch........................................................4
4.2 Power indicator................................................................4
4.3 Volume ...........................................................................4
4.4 Menu features.................................................................4
4.5 OSD menu...........................................................................5
4.6 Preset modes timing chart................................................7
F.C.C. statement
Important safeguards
3.1 Front Panel over view....................................................3
3.2 Rear panel over view....................................................3
Chapter 5 Technical information
5.1 Products Specifications
5.2 Signal Connector Pin Assignment......................................9
5.3 Troubleshooting...................................................................10
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION(F.C.C)STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class
B digital device. Pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
1. Reorient/Relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
4.Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION:

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Warnings::
1. Read all of these instructions.
2. Unplug this monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
3. Do not use this monitor near water. For example near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc...
4. Do not place this monitor on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The monitor may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use
only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with monitor.
Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use
a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.
5. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation,
and to insure reliable operation of the television receiver and to protect it from overheating,
these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by
placing the monitor on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This monitor should never
be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This monitor should not be placed in built-in
installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.
6.Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this monitor where the cord will
be abused by persons working on it.
7.Never push objects of any kind into this monitor 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 on the monitor.
8.Do not attempt to service this monitor yourself since opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
9.Unplug this monitor from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following
conditions:
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the monitor.
c. If the monitor has been exposed to rain or water.
e. If the monitor has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the monitor exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicated a need for service.

Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
Chapter 1
1.1 Features
RMulti-scanning at horizontal frequencies of and
vertical frequencies of 56Hz to 75Hz
31KHz to 60KHz
.
RMicroprocessor based with OSD (On Screen Display) control.
RCompatible with standard IBM VGA ,extended VGA,super VGA, IBM XGA
modes, as well as VESA resolution standards.
RUniversal power supply.
RTCO 99 compliant.
RMicrosoft windows 9x/2000 compatible & VESA Display Data Channel
(DDC)1/2B compatible.
1.2 Checking List
Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD monitor:
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R
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Your monitor
AC Adapter
AC Power cord
Signal cableR
Raudio cable
If any of these items are missing ,please contact with your dealer for
technical support and customer service.
Note:
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2.1 Connect your monitor to computer
1. Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable.
2. Connect the signal cable to the video port on the back of your
computer.
3. Connect the power cable for your monitor to the DC adapter and
connect the adapter the DC power jack on the back of your monitor.
You must use the supplied adapter.
4. Plug the computer and monitor power cables into a nearby outlet.
5. Turn your computer and monitor on , if your monitor display an image ,
you have successfully installed the monitor. If the monitor does not
display an image ,check all the connections.
Connecting the monitor to the computer and the power supply
Chapter 2
Installation
Installation
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Chapter 3
Over view of your monitor
Over view of your monitor
3.1 Front Panel over view
1.Menu Button
2.Select Button
3.Auto Button
4.Power Button
5.Power indicator
3.2 Rear panel over view
3. Audio in
1. Signal cable
2. Power jack
MENU AUTO
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Chapter 4
OPERATION Direct - Access Features
OPERATION Direct - Access Features
This button is used to turn the monitor on and off.
This indicator lights up green when the monitor op erates normally. if the
monitor is in power saving mode ,this indicator change to amber
when monitor is turn off ,this indicator change to dark.
This feature adjust the button to increase the volume and adjust button
to decrease the volume .
The following features can all be accessed using your monitors on screen
menu system. Once are finished. Making adjustments to a feature, pushing
the exit button to turn off the menu
Please follow the procedure of selection and adjust an item using the OSD
system as below steps for main functions adjustment.
Press <Menu Button> to activate the OSD menu.
Press Select Button < or Select Button > to scroll the highlight
through the main function list.
When the desired function is highlight, press Menu Button a second
time, the sub-menu(second page) will appear nearby main menu.
Press Menu Button and release again, the highlight of adjusted items
and scroll bar will change the color from pink to blue.
or
Press and release Menu Button again to store the change. You can
select other function to make adjustment by < or > . Also you can
select EXIT icon and press Menu Button again to go back main Menu.
Repeat step 2 through 6 to make further adjustments.
To make your adjustment , press clockwise to increase
or counterclockwise to decrease the setting.
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OPERATION Direct - Access Features
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1. Main menu
OSD main menu of controls gives you an overview of the selection of controls
available. When you want to make adjustment of the screen Image , press and
release button Menu
OPERATION Direct - Access Features
BRIGHTNESS
2. Brightness
Adjust the overall image and background screen brightness.
3. Contrast
Adjust the image brightness in relation to the background.
7. Phase
To improve focus clarity an image stability.
6. H. Size
To increase or decrease the horizontal size of image.
5. V. Position
To move the picture image vertically up or down.
4. H. Position
To move the picture image horizontally left or right.
8. Color Select
Color Select Menu
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OPERATION Direct - Access Features
Select user mode
User color you can adjust to individual color gum intensity by yourself. Increase or
decrease red .green or blue depending upon Which color is selected .
RED
This control adjusts the color temperature of the screen image this item are preset
by factory , you can not adjust these setting. The performance is bluer and brighter.
9. Auto
Auto adjust display mode to its utmost performance according to VGA setting.
In the event of the display image needs further adjustment .
10. Reset
Reset the currently highlighted control to the factory setting . User must be using
factory preset video mode to use this function.
11. Language
You can choose one of the seven language you need.
12. OSD
You can choose where you would like OSD image to appear on your screen.
H-Position :
To move the OSD image horizontally left or right.
V-Position :
To move the OSD image vertically up or down.
Exit :
To exit the sub menu
The performance is redder and closer to paper white.
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OPERATION Direct - Access Features
4.6 Preset Modes Timing Chart
60Hz
640X480
60.02KHz
640X480
800X600
640X480
800X600
800X600
1024X768
1024X768
1024X768
720X400 31.47KHz
31.47KHz
37.86KHz
37.5KHz
37.88KHz
48.08KHz
46.87KHz
48.36KHz
56.48KHz
70Hz
72.8Hz
75Hz
72.2Hz
60.3Hz
75Hz
60Hz
70.1Hz
75Hz
Resolution Horizontal Vertical
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OPERATION Direct - Access Features
5.1 Products Specifications
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1024*768@75Hz
31-60KHz
56-75Hz
304*228mm
0.297*0.297mm
16.7M
500
300 cd/m
80MHz
4KeySw
Brightness, Contrast, H-positin, V-position
H-Size, Phase, Color, Auto,
Reset, Language, OSD,Exit,
140 degree
120
100V to 240V
36W
D-sub 15Pin
UL/CUL, TUV/GS, CE, FCC/DOC
CB, VCCI, TCO99, BSMI, C-Tick,
B Mark, PSB, CCC, 13406-2
418(W)x421(H)188(D)mm
4.8KG/3.3KG
2W+2W
220mV
2
1024*768@60Hz
degree
Inch Size
Max. Resolution
Recommend Resolution
Horizontal Freq.
Vertucal Freq.
Active Display Area
DOT Pitch
Display Color
Contrast Ratio (Typical)
Luminance of White
Bandwidth
User Control
OSD Functions
View Angle
Adapter power input
Power Consumption(under)
Connector Signal
Safety & EMI
Dimension(Packing)
Weight Gross/Net
Multimedia Feature
Input Sensitivity
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5.2 Signal connector pin assignment
PIN Signal (D-sub) PIN Signal (D-sub)
1 Red 9 No connection
2 Green 10 Ground
3Blue 11Ground
4 Ground 12 SDA (FOR DDC)
5 Self Test 13 H. Sync
6 Red Ground 14 V. Sync
7 Green Ground 15 SCL (FOR DDC)
8BlueGround
Signal connector
Technical Information
Technical Information
Chapter 5 Technical Information
5VDC
PIN Signal(D-sub) Signal(D-sub)
PIN
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5.3 Troubleshooting
Before calling for service , check the information in this section to see if you
can remedy any problems by yourself. If you need assistance, please call the
dealer where you purchased the LCD monitor.
There is no SCREEN image
The power cord is securely connected the monitor, the adaptor, and
the wall outlet.
Check the signal cable connection between the monitor and the
computer.
Adjust the brightness and contrast controls.
Monitor in power sawing mode.
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Display image is too large or small
There is no sound or sound is low
Use the OSD controls to adjust AuTo SETup.
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Use OSD controls to adjust the brightness and contrast.
Check the sound cable connection
Make sure the computer sound program is working
Adjust the volume on sound setting. Adjust your sound card or
computer volume setting.
Adjust the volume control keys on the monitor
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The colors are distored
The image is too light or too dark
Signal cable properly connected
Use OSD controls to adjust the color control setting.
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