Acer AL711 User manual

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Table of Contents
Preface..............................................................................................................................................1
Chapter 1 Installation...................................................................................................................3
Unpacking........................................................................................................................................3
Connecting the LCD Monitor and Base............................................................................................4
Viewing Angle Adjustment................................................................................................................4
Detaching LCD Monitor from Its Stand............................................................................................4
Interface for Arm Applications........................................................................................................4
Connecting the Display....................................................................................................................4
Connecting the AC Power................................................................................................................5
Connecting the Audio Cable..............................................................................................................5
Setting Up the LCD Monitor............................................................................................................5
Power Management System..............................................................................................................5
Chapter 2 Display Controls..........................................................................................................5
User Controls...................................................................................................................................5
Adjusting the Monitor's Display........................................................................................................6
Function Description........................................................................................................................7
Chapter 3 Technical Information...............................................................................................9
Specifications...................................................................................................................................9
Standard Timing Table....................................................................................................................12
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................12
Preface
This manual is designed to assist users in setting up and using the LCD Monitor. Information in this document has been carefully
checkedforaccuracy;however,noguaranteeisgiventothecorrectnessofthecontents.Theinformationinthisdocument is subject to
change without notice. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this
manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the
manufacturer.
FCC Statement Warning
ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.
Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainst harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates,uses,andcanradiateradiofrequencyenergy,andifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstruction,maycause
harmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticular
installation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningthe
equipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Anychangesormodificationsnotexpresslyapproved by the manufacturers may void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE
A shielded-type signal cord is required in order to meet the FCC emission limits and also to prevent interference to the radio and
televisionreception.Itisessentialthatonlythesuppliedsignalcordbeused.
Canadian DOC Notice
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B repecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le

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matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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Important Safety Instructions
Please read the following instructions carefully. This manual should be retained for future use.
1. To clean LCD Monitor screen;
-- Power off LCD Monitor and unplug the AC Cord.
-- Spray a non-solvent cleaning solution onto a rag.
-- Gently clean the screen with dampened rag.
2. Do not place the LCD Monitor near a window. Exposing the monitor to rain water, moisture or
sunlight can severely damage it.
3. Do not apply pressure to the LCD screen. Excess pressure may cause permanent damage to the display.
4. Do not remove the cover or attempt to service this unit by yourself. Servicing of any nature should be
performed by an authorized technician.
5. Store LCD Monitor in a room with a room temperature of -20° ~ 60°C (or -4° ~ 140°F). Storing the
LCD Monitor outside this range could result in permanent damage.
6. If any of the following occurs, immediately unplug your monitor and call an authorized technician.
* Monitor to PC signal cable is frayed or damaged.
* Liquid spilled into LCD Monitor or the monitor has been exposed to rain.
* LCD Monitor or the case is damaged.
7. A certified line is required to connect this device to a power outlet. For a nominal current up to 6A and
a device weight above 3 kg, a line not lighter than H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75 mm2must be used.
Chapter 1 Installation
Unpacking
Before unpacking the LCD Monitor, prepare a suitable workspace for your Monitor and computer. You
need a stable and clean surface near a wall power outlet. Make sure that LCD Monitor has enough space
around it for sufficient airflow. Though the LCD Monitor uses very little power, some ventilation is
needed to ensure that the Monitor does not become too hot.
AL711 AL712 AL713 AL715 AL716 AL717
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AUDIO
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After you unpack the LCD Monitor, make sure that the following items were included in the box:
* LCD Monitor * User's Manual * Base
* 1.8M Monitor-to-PC VGA Cable * 1.5M Stereo Jack Audio Cable
* 1.8M Monitor-to-PC DVI-D Cable * 1.8M Power Cord
If you find that any of these items is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

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Connecting the LCD Monitor and Base
When you open the box to take the base and put on
the desk first. Then connect the LCD Monitor and
base please.(See fig.1-1 )
Figure 1-1
Viewing Angle Adjustment
The LCD Monitor is d
esigned to allow users to have
a comfortable viewing angle. The viewing angle can
be adjusted from -5°to +30°.(See fig. 1-2)
Figure 1-2
Warning
Do not force the LCD Monitor over its maximum viewing angle settings as stated above. Attempting this
will result in damaging the Monitor and Monitor stand.
Detaching LCD Monitor from Its Stand
Unscrew screws Œthe swivel base support column
and pull
down•the hinge to release.
Figure 1-3
Interface for Arm Applications
Before installing to mounting device, please refer to Fig.1-3.
The rear of this LCD display has four integrated 4 mm, 0.7
pitches threaded nuts, as well as four 5 mm access holes in the
plastic covering as illustrated in Figure 1-4. These
specifications meet the VESA Flat Panel Monitor Physical
Mounting Interface Standard
(paragraphs 2.1 and 2.1.3,
Figure 1-4
Connecting the Display
1. Power off your computer.
2. Connect one end of the signal cable to the LCD Monitor’s
VGA port or DVI port.(For AL712/AL713)(See Fig 1-5)
3. Connect the other end of the signal cable to the VGA port
or DVI port on your PC.
4.
Make sure connection are secure
.
Figure 1-5
Attention: This device must be connected to an off-the-shelf video cable in order to comply with FCC
regulations. A ferrite-core interface cable is included in the LCD Monitor package.
This device will not be in compliance with FCC regulations when a non-ferrite-core video cable is used.

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Connecting the AC Power
1. Connect the power cord to the LCD Monitor.(See Fig. 1-6
)
2. Connect the power cord to an AC power source.
Figure 1-6
Connecting the Audio Cable
(For AL712/AL716)
1. Connect the audio cable to the " LINE OUT " jack on your
PC's audio card or to the front panel's “AUDIO OUT” jack
of your CD ROM drive. (See Fig. 1-7)
2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the LCD
Monitor's " LINE IN " jack.
Figure 1-7
Setting Up the LCD Monitor
1. Turn on the LCD monitor’s hard power switch, located on
the back of the monitor
2. Turn on the LCD Monitor's soft power switch, located on
the bezel of the monitor. Figure 1-8
Power Management System
This LCD Monitor complies with the VESA DPMS (version 1.0) Power Management guidelines. The
VESA DPMS provides four power saving modes through detecting a horizontal or vertical sync. signal.
When the LCD Monitor is in power saving mode, the monitor screen will be blank and the power LED
indicator will light yellow.
Chapter 2 Display Controls
User Controls
A brief description and the location of all LCD Monitor function controls and indicators:
Figure 2-1
1 StereoSpeakers
(AL712/AL716) PC Audio Stereo output.
2 Speaker Volume Control
(AL712/AL716) Increase Volume -Turn knob clockwise. Decrease Volume -Turn knob counter clockwise
3 Soft Power Switch Press the soft power switch to switch the monitor ON/OFF.
4 DC Power-On Indicator LED lights Green color --- Power is ON. LED lights Yellow --- Monitor is in "Power Saving Mode".
LED is off --- Power is OFF.

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5 Function Select Buttons Press either left or right control button for OSD (On Screen
Display) menu selection.
6 Adjustment Control
Buttons
Press the left button to decrease the OSD setting and press the
right button to increase the OSD setting.
7 External Headphone Jack
(AL712/AL716) The monitor speakers will be disabled when using an external headphone or external speakers.
Adjusting the Monitor's Display
The monitor has four function control buttons to select among functions shown on OSD menu,
designed for easy user-viewing environments.
OSD Function Menu
ToaccessOSDMain menu, simply pressone of the FunctionSelect
controlbuttons,andthemenudiagramwillpopuponthescreenas
shownonFig.2-2:
ContinuepressingtheFunctionSelectbuttonstoscrollthroughtheentire
menuitems ,thenpressAdjustment Controlbuttonstoadjustcontentof
selecteditem.
Figure 2-2
Attention
Firmware revision may have been updated into a latest version while the version number shown on all
OSD menus in this manual will stay as Ver. 1.00.

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Function Description
Icon
Function Function Description
Brightness 101 scales of brightness are available to choose from (0 to 100).
Contrast 101 scales of contrast are available to choose from (0 to 100).
H.Position This function let's you adjust the display's horizontal position
V. Position This function let's you adjust the display's vertical position.
Sharpness This function let's you select the images sharpness. Five selections are available. A smoother setting is more suitable for pictures, while a sharper
setting is more suitable for text.
OSD Transparency This function let's you set the transparency of the OSD menu. The
transparency is adjustable from 0% to 100%. 11 scales are available.
Phase A total of 256 scales (0 to 255) are available to adjust the focus and c
larity of
the display.
Clock
This function carries a frequency-tracking feature that offers users better
stability and clarity. 101 scales (from -50 to +50) are available on the mode
that is currently running. The adjustable range can be variable in different
modes. This function records the deviated number of clock period between
input timing and supported timing.
The clock value may not be”0” after Auto
Adjustment when the input timing is different from supported timing.
Color Temperature Push the ( ) button to select a different color temperature. Please see the
diagram below for function and description.
OSD H.Position This function moves the OSD menu window horizontally.
OSD V.Position This function moves the OSD menu window vertically.
Graph / Text Because the H and V-Frequencies of both 640 x 400 70Hz, and 720 x 400
70Hz, are the same, this function let's you manually select either 640 x 400
(graphics mode), or 720 x 400 (text mode).
Recall The recall function will return all adjusted parameters to factory preset
values.
Language Five OSD language options are available: English, German, French, Spanish, and Italian. Press the left or right adjustment control button to select other
language.
Auto and Input Select
Press button ( ) to activate the selected function, Auto Adjustment,
Use Analog Input or Use Digital Input.
The Auto Adjustment function let you adjust the display size, clock and phase
to obtain the best viewing settings. This process will take 3 ~ 5 seconds to
complete. Attention : After Auto Adjustment, the display might display
wrong position or size, if it has received a pattern which has no screen border.
You may select either Analog or Digital Input video when VGA input or/and
DVI Input is/are available.
Exit Saves the values of this setting and exits the OSD menu function.
Icon Function Description
9300 CIE coordinated Color Temperature of
9300°K Sets the CIE coordinate color temperature to 9300°K
7500 CIE coordinated Color Temperature of
7500°K Sets the CIE coordinate color temperature to 7500°K
6500 CIE coordinated Color Temperature of
6500°K Sets the CIE coordinate color temperature to 6500°K
User Three colors (Red, Green, Blue) can be Sets the settings to a by user defined CIE
Temperature.

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adjusted from the OSD menu Temperature.

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Chapter 3 Technical Information
Specifications
LCD Panel
Size 17" (43 cm)
Display Type Active matrix color TFT LCD
Resolution 1280 x 1024
Display Dot 1280 x (RGB) x 1024
Display Area (mm) 337.92 x 270.336 (H x V)
Display Color 262K
Brightness 250 cd/m2(typical)
Contrast Ratio 500:1 (typical)
Response Time Ta=25°C Tr+Tf=20ms
Lamp Voltage 705 Vrms (typical)
Lamp Current 6.5 mA rms. (typical)
Viewing Angle
Vertical: -65° ~ +65°
Horizontal:
-
8
0
° ~ +
8
0
°
Video
Input Signal
Input Impedance
Polarity
Amplitude
Multi-mode Supported
Analog RGB 0.7Vp-p/ Digital TMDS
75 Ohm ± 2%
Positive, Negative
0 -0.7 ± 0.05 Vp
Horizontal Frequency: 24 ~ 80 KHz
Vertical Frequency: 56 ~ 75 Hz
Control
Power switch (hard and soft
types) On/Off switch with LED indicator
OSD
Brightness
Contrast
Horizontal Position
Vertical Position
Phase
Clock
Display Mode Setup
OSD Format
Digital
Digital
Digital
Digital
Digital
Digital
Use EEPROM to save settings in memory
20 characters x 9 rows
Power Management
Mode Power Consumption* AC Input LED Color
On
48
W maximum
240 VAC
Green
Off
3
W maximum
240 VAC
Yellow
Soft switch off
3
W maximum
240 VAC
Dark
Disconnected 3W maximum 240 VAC Yellow: Standby, Suspend, Off
Dark: DC Power off
Hard switch off 1W maximum
2W maximum 120 VAC 240 VAC Dark
* Meeting VESA DPMS requirements measured from AC Input end of AC power cord.

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Sync Input
Signal Separate TTL compatible horizontal and vertical synchronization
Digital TMDS
Polarity Positive and negative
Plug & Play Supports VESA DDC1 and DDC2B functions
External Connection
Power Input (AC input)
AC socket
Video Cable 1.8M with 15-pin D-sub connector,
1.8M with 24
-
pin DVI
-
D
(For AL712/AL713)
Audio Cable 1.5M with Stereo Jack(For AL712/AL716)
Environment
Operating Condition:
Temperature 5°C to 40°C/41°F to 104°F
Relative Humidity
20% to 80%
Storage Condition:
Temperature -20°C to 60°C/-4°F to140°F
Relative Humidity
5% to 85%
Power Supply (AC Input)
Input Voltage
Single
phase, 100 ~ 240VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Input Current
1.
2
A maximum
Size and Weight
Dimensions
374
(W) x
394.5
(H) x
204
(D) mm
Net Weight
5
±
0.3
kg
Gross Weight
7
±
0.3
kg
Pin Assignment
Signal Signal
PIN Description PIN Description
1
5
6
10
11
15
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Red
Green
Blue
Digital GND
Digital GND
Red Rtn
Green Rtn
Blue Rtn
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
+5V
Hot PlugDetect
NC
SDA
H. Sync.
V. Sync.
SCL
For Digital DVI-D connector(For AL712/AL713)
Signal Signal Signal
PIN
Description PIN
Description PIN
Description
1RX2-10 RX1+ 19 Shield for TMDS Channel 0
2RX2+ 11 Shield for TMDS Channel 1
20 NC
3
Shield for TMDS Channel 2
12 NC 21 NC
4NC 13 NC 22 Shield for TMDS Channel
clock
5NC 14 +5V 23 RXC+
6SCL 15 Hot Plug Detect 24 RXC-
7SDA 16 HPDC5
GND
8NC 17 RX0-C6
GND
9RX1-18 RX0+