Acer AL732 User manual

CONTENT
F.C.C Statement
Important safeguards
Chapter 1Introduction
1.1 Features ……………………………………………………….. 1
1.2 Checking List ………………………………………………….. 1
Chapter 2Installation
2.1 Connect your monitor to computer …………………………... 2
Chapter 3Over view of your monitor
3.1 Front Panel over view ………………………………………….. 3
3.2 Rear Panel over view …………………………………………....3
Chapter 4 Operation
4.1 Power (ON/OFF) switch ………………………………………. 4
4.2 Power indicator ………………………………………………....4
4.3 Auto ……………………………………………………………. 4
4.4Volume …………………………………………………………. 4
4.5Menu features ………………………………………………….. 4
4.6OSD menu ……………………………………………………... 5
4.7Self test pattern ………………………………………………..11
4.8Safety protection ……………………………………………....11
4.9Preset modes timing chart ……………………………………..12
Chapter 5 Technical information
5.1 Products Specifications ………………………………………...13
5.2 Signal Connector Pin Assignment …………………………….. 14
5.3 Troubleshooting ………………………………………………. 16

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:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

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 audit, 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 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 fore 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 :
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.
d. If the monitor has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
e. When the monitor exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicated a need for service.

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Introduction Chapter 1
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In nt tr ro od du uc ct ti io on n
1.1 Features
Multi-scanning at horizontal frequencies of 30KHz to 80KHz and vertical frequencies of
56Hz to 75Hz.
Microprocessor based with OSD (On Screen Display) control.
Compatible with standard IBM VGA, extended VGA, super VGA, IBM XGA modes, as
well as VESA resolution standards.
Universal power supply.
TCO 99 compliant.
Microsoft Windows 9x/2000/XP 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.
Your monitor
AC Adapter
AC power cord
Signal cable
Audio cable
If any of these items are missing, please contact with your dealer for technical
support and custom service.
Note:
Be sure to save original box and all packing material for transport in future if the
monitor need,

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3.2 Rear panel over view
Over view of your monitor Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
OPERATION Direct – Access Featur es
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OPERATION Direct – Access Features
4.6 OSD menu
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
4.6 OSD menu
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
Analog RGB / Digital RGB
picture
1. auto adjust
Press >button, auto adjust the display mode to its utmost performance according to
VGA setting.
2. brightness
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Adjust the overall image and background screen brightness.
3. contrast
Adjust the image brightness in relation to the background.
4. h position
To move the picture image horizontally left or right.
5. v position
To move the picture image vertically up or down.
6. phase
To improve focus clarity an image stability.
7. clock
To increase or decrease the horizontal size of image.
8. exit
To exit the menu.
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OPERATION Direct – Access Features
advanced
1. sharpness
Adjusts the picture sharpness.
2. color
You have 4 kinds of options.
cool
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.
natural
This performance is reddish and closer to paper white.
warm
The performance is yellowish and closer to paper white
user
You can adjust the individual color intensity by yourself. Increase or decrease red,
green or blue depending upon which is selected.
user red
Increase or decrease red.
user green
Increase or decrease green.
user blue
Increase or decrease blue.
exit
To exit the main menu.
audio
1. volume
This features adjusts < to decrease volume and > to increase volume.
2. base
This features adjusts < to decrease base and > to increase base.
3. treble
This features adjusts < to decrease treble and > to increase treble.
4. ATTL
This features adjusts < to decrease left speaker volume and > to increase left
speaker volume.
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OPERATION Direct – Access Featur es
5. ATTR
This features adjusts < to decrease right speaker volume and > to increase right
speaker volume.
6. loudness
This features choose on or off to get loudness.
7. mute
This features choose on or off to mute the sound.
8. exit
To exit the main menu.
options
1. osd
To move the OSD image.
2. osd h position
To move the OSD image horizontally left or right.
3. osd v position
To move the OSD image vertically up or down.
4. language
You can choose one of the nine languages you need.
5. exit
To exit the main menu.
utilities
1.osdtimeout
You can select how long the monitor waits after the last adjust of the key to shut
off the OSD menu. The time setting choices are from 5 to 60 seconds.
2. osd background
You can select opaque or translucent to change OSD background.
3. source icon
You can select on or off to display OSD icon.
4. exit
To exit the main menu.
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OPERATION Direct – Access Features
reset
1. memory recall
Reset the currently highlight control to the factory setting. User must be using
factory preset video mode to use this function.
2. exit
To exit the main menu.
exit
To exit the OSD menu.
Composite Video / S-Video
picture
1. brightness
Adjust the overall image and background screen brightness.
2. contrast
Adjust the image brightness in relation to the background.
3. saturation
Adjusts the color saturation of the screen image.
4. hue
Adjusts the color hue of the screen image.
5. sharpness
Adjusts the picture sharpness.
6. scaling
Adjusts the picture size full screen or 16:9 screen.
7. exit
To exit the main menu.
advanced
1. sharpness
Adjusts the picture sharpness.
2. color
You have 4 kinds of options.
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OPERATION Direct – Access Features
cool
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.
natural
This performance is reddish and closer to paper white.
warm
The performance is yellowish and closer to paper white
user
You can adjust the individual color intensity by yourself. Increase or decrease red,
green or blue depending upon which is selected.
user red
Increase or decrease red.
user green
Increase or decrease green.
user blue
Increase or decrease blue.
exit
To exit the main menu.
audio
1. volume
This features adjusts < to decrease volume and > to increase volume.
2. base
This features adjusts < to decrease base and > to increase base.
3. treble
This features adjusts < to decrease treble and > to increase treble.
4. ATTL
This features adjusts < to decrease left speaker volume and > to increase left
speaker volume.
5. ATTR
This features adjusts < to decrease right speaker volume and > to increase right
speaker volume.
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OPERATION Direct – Access Features
6. loudness
This features choose on or off to get loudness.
7. mute
This features choose on or off to mute the sound.
8. exit
To exit the main menu.
options
1. osd
To move the OSD image.
2. OSD h position
To move the OSD image horizontally left or right.
3. OSD v position
To move the OSD image vertically up or down.
4. language
You can choose one of the nine languages you need.
5. exit
To exit the main menu.
utilities
1.osdtimeout
You can select how long the monitor waits after the last adjust of the key to shut
off the OSD menu. The time setting choices are from OFF to 60 seconds.
2. osd background
You can select opaque or translucent to change OSD background.
3. source icon
You can select on or off to display OSD icon.
4. exit
To exit the main menu.
reset
1. memory recall
Reset the currently highlight control to the factory setting. User must be using
factory preset video mode to use this function.
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OPERATION Direct – Access Features
2. exit
To exit the main menu.
exit
To exit the OSD menu.
4.7 Self test pattern
When the computer’s video signal is not reaching the monitor, the monitor will display
a self test pattern.
4.8 Safety protection
When frequency of video signal from computer’s was out of range, the monitor will
protect by itself and a warning message of OSD will appear on the screen.
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OPERATION Direct – Access Features
4.9 Preset Modes Timing Chart
Resolution Horizontal Vertical
720 × 400 31.47 kHz 70 Hz
640 × 480 31.47 kHz 60 Hz
640 × 480 37.86 kHz 72.8 Hz
640 × 480 37.5 kHz 75 Hz
800 × 600 37.88 kHz 60.3 Hz
800 × 600 48.08 kHz 72.2 Hz
800 × 600 46.87 kHz 75 Hz
1024 × 768 48.36 kHz 60 Hz
1024 × 768 56.48 kHz 70.1 Hz
1024 × 768 60.02 kHz 75 Hz
1280 × 1024 63.98 kHz 60.02 Hz
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5.1 Products Specifications
Recommend Resolution 1024*768@60 Hz
Horizontal Freq. 30-80 KHz
Vertical Freq. 56-75 Hz
Active Display Area 337*270 mm
Dot pitch 0,264*0,264 mm
Display Color 16,7 M
Contrast Ratio (Typical) 400
Luminance of white 250 cd/m²
Bandwidth 135 MHz
User Control 4 Key Sw
OSD Functions Brightness, contrast, H-position, V-position,
H-Size, phase, Color, auto,
Reset, language, OSD, Exit,
ViewAngleHorizontal
Vertical
160 degree
140 degree
Adapter power input AC 100V to 240 V
Power Consumption (under) 48 W
Connector Signal D-Sub 15Pin / DVI 24Pin
Safety & EMI UL/CUL, TÜV/GS, CE, FCC/DOC
CB, VCCI, TCO99, BSMI, C-Tick
B Mark, PSB, CCC, 13406-2
Dimension (Packing) 454 (W) x 460(H) x 135 (D) mm
Weight Gross/Net 6.5 kg/4.8 kg
Multimedia Feature 2.5W +2.5W (8Ω)
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Technical Information
5.2 Signal connector pin assignment
DVI Signal connector pin assignment
PIN Signal (DVI) PIN Signal (DVI)
1 TMDS Data 2- 16 Hot Plug Detect
2 TMDS Data 2+ 17 TMDS Data 0-
3 TMDS Data 2/4 shield 18 TMDS Data 0+
4 TMDS Data 4- 19 TMDS Data 0/5 shield
5 TMDS Data 4+ 20 TMDS Data 5-
6 DDC Clock 21 TMDS Data 5+
7 DDC Data 22 Clock shield
8 Analog Vertical Synchronal 23 Clock-
9 TMDS Data 1- 24 Analog B video Out
10 TMDS Data 1+
11 TMDS Data 1/3 shield
12 TMDS Data 3-
13 TMDS Data 3+
14 +5V Power
15 Ground
Signal connector
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Technical Information
D-Sub 15 Pin Signal connector pin assignment
PIN Signal (D-sub) PIN Signal (D-sub)
1 Red 9 5 VDC
2 Green 10 Ground
3 Blue 11 Ground
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)
8 Blue Ground
Signal connector
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Technical Information
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 adapter, and the wall outlet.
Check the signal cable connection between the monitor and the computer.
Adjust the brightness and contrast controls.
Monitor in power saving mode.
Display image is too large or small
Use the OSD controls to adjust Auto SETup.
The color are distorted
Signal cable properly connected.
Use OSD controls to adjust the color control setting.
The image is too light or too dark
Use OSD controls to adjust the brightness and contrast.
There is no sound or sound is low
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.
There is no AV image
The power cord is securely connected the monitor, the adapter, and the wall outlet.
Check the signal cable connection between the monitor and AV system.
Adjust the brightness and contrast controls.
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