Acer M222HQML User Manual
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Acer Monitor Contents M222HQML M242HML User Guide Important safety instructions 3 Disposal instructions 4 Your monitor overview 5 Front and side panels 5 Rear panel view 6 Remote control 7 General keys 7 Teletext and Multimedia 8 Basic connections 9 Connecting the power cord 9 Setting up - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 2
© 2011 All Rights Reserved. Acer Monitor User Guide Original Issue: 06/2011 Model Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Place of Purchase: HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 3
your local solid waste disposal authority. 8 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 9 Unplug this product from the wall . Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 18 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 4
from the wall outlet before servicing or disassembling this equipment. 20 80% of the power strip input rating. 21 Some products are equipped with a three- the obsolete outlet. 22 Do not use this monitor in the workplace in Disposal instructions Do acer.com/about/environmental.htm Compliant with - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 5
English Your monitor overview Front and side panels 1 Common interface 2 AV in-COMPOSITE + Audio L/R 3 USB port 4 Earphone 5 6 1 7 8 2 9 10 3 11 4 5 Volume up 6 Volume down 7 Channel up 8 Channel down 9 Menu - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 6
Rear panel view 1 AC-in 2 HDMI port 3 VGA-in + PC Audio-in 4 SCART 5 AV in-COMPONENT + Audio L/R 6 SPDIF out 7 Tuner (hybrid) English 1 2 6 3 4 5 6 7 - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 7
HOLD REVEAL 1 POWER Press to turn your monitor on/off. 2 DISPLAY Press to display or change input/channel information (dependent on input/source type). 3 GUIDE Press to launch Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) mode (Digital TV mode only). See page 34. 4 SOURCE (TV/YPbPr/AV/SCART/PC/HDMI/USB) Press - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 8
Teletext and Multimedia English 1 TELETEXT SUBTITLE 2 INDEX SIZE HOLD REVEAL 5 3 4 Teletext 1 Colour buttons (R/G/Y/B) Operates corresponding button on the teletext page. 2 INDEX Press to go to the index page. 3 SIZE Press once to zoom teletext page to 2X. Press again to resume. 4 HOLD - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 9
on the bottom of the remote unit. 2 Insert two AA batteries (supplied) to match the polarity indicated inside the battery compartment. Enjoying analog and digital TV Connecting an antenna/cable Connect the antenna cable to the appropriate antenna terminal on the back of the - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 10
English 1 1 Power a. Turn on the power switch. b. Press the power button or channel up/down button on the remote control. 2 Installation Guide The first time you switch on the monitor, you will be asked to select the language and scan for channels. Press the OK key to begin the setup process. You - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 11
DVD player, VCR or audio/video equipment using the SCART port located at the rear of your monitor as shown below. Source-in YW R Y Yellow R Red W White B Blue G Green COMPOSITE AV AUDIO * Acer recommends the following priority for connection types: HDMI -> COMPONENT -> SCART -> Composite. 11 - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 12
English YW R TV-out SPDIF SCART Recorder AV Connecting a camera, camcorder or game console Connect your camera or camcorder to the video/audio ports on the left of the monitor as shown below. 12 HDMI WR GB R COMPONENT AUDIO AV WR GB R YWR COMPOSITE AV AUDIO - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 13
English D-Sub Connecting a PC or notebook computer To display PC output on your monitor, connect your PC or notebook computer to the monitor as shown below. D-Sub For VGA connections, Acer recommends setting your PC's external monitor resolution to 1920 x 1080 pixels @ 60 Hz. Connecting a USB - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 14
English Selecting the input source Once you have connected your antenna or external equipment to the monitor, you need to select the correct input source. Press the SOURCE button on the remote control to select the correct input source (TV/YPbPr/AV/SCART/PC/HDMI/USB). SOURCE 14 - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 15
English Playing multimedia files from a USB storage device Connecting a USB storage device Connect the USB storage device to the USB port on your computer. Press the Source button on the remote control and select USB. SOURCE Navigating in the multimedia screen There are three main areas of the - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 16
English b. Navigation menu The middle of the screen shows the contents of the USB device. Use the directional keys and press OK to open a file or folder. Note: Only files that match the selected media type are displayed. Press the BACK button to return to the folder that contains the folder being - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 17
English Movie files Select a movie file and press OK to open it. Press Play/Pause to pause a movie. Press Previous ('Index') or Next ('Reveal') to skip to the previous movie or advance to the next movie in the folder. You may use the left and right directional buttons to advance or rewind in a - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 18
English Channel controls MENU CANCEL BACK OK MUTE FAV Channel list Channel list allows you to quickly find the TV channel you are searching for. OK TELETEXT SUBTITLE To open the channel list feature: INDEX SIZE HOLD REVEAL 1 OK Press the OK key on the - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 19
list The favourite channel list allows you to store your favourite TV channels and flick between them at the touch of a button. remote control, if you press the FAV key, the monitor will display a list of favourite TV channels. Use the up or down directional keys to select a channel, and then - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 20
key to see a list of available subtitles. d. Audio language e. Programme summary Electronic programme guide The electronic programme guide (EPG) is an onscreen service available on digital and cable TV that provides information about scheduled broadcast programmes on all digital channels by time - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 21
English Guide screen There are four main areas of the EPG screen: a c b d directional keys to switch to the previous or next channel. Navigating the EPG (for Digital TV mode) GUIDE OK GUIDE 1 Press the GUIDE key on the remote control. 2 Use the directional keys to navigate around the EPG menu - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 22
monitor USB port on your monitor. Step 2. While viewing a digital TV channel, press PAUSE only) Your monitor allows you to record digital TV programs to a port on your monitor. Step 2. While viewing a digital TV channel, press STOP support to the time shifting or recording functions. - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 23
English OSD navigation Many of the advanced settings and adjustments are available through using the OSD (onscreen display) menus, as shown in the example screenshot below. Basic operations required to navigate these menus (Picture, Audio, Channel management, Settings and Advanced) are described in - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 24
The OSD can be used for adjusting the settings of your monitor. Press the Menu key to open the OSD. You can use or select one of the preset scenario modes. Press MENU to save and exit. 4 Adjusting TV settings The Sound menu can also be used to adjust the the current Sound Mode, Equaliter, - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 25
English Adjusting settings 1 Press the Menu key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the directional keys, select Settings from the OSD. Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust. 3 The Settings menu can be used to adjust the screen Menu Language, Time, Subtitle, Teletext and other important - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 26
English OSD menus Picture settings Open the Picture menu as described in the OSD navigation section. This menu provides the following settings: Scenario mode Scenario mode provides preset viewing modes designed to give you the best picture quality when watching a particular kind of programme. - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 27
English Brightness Change the brightness of the image. Contrast Change the contrast of the image. Colour Change the colour depth of the image. Tint Change the tint of the image. Sharpness Change the sharpness of the image. Colour temperature This setting adjusts the colour temperature of the image. - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 28
English Sound settings Open the Audio menu as described in the OSD navigation section. This menu provides the following settings: Sound mode Scenario mode provides preset audio modes designed to give you the best sound quality when listening to a particular kind of programme. These provide preset - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 29
. If you completed the setup wizard the first time you turned on your TV, all available channels are listed. Wait until the scan has finished; this Single RF scan You can manually add a digital channel by searching in specific UHF channels. Analogue manual scan You can manually add an analog channel - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 30
, Wide and different zoom modes (1, 2). Auto is also available when viewing digital TV and HDMI signals. Time Use these settings to adjust the time and set the Set the time and date. Sleep You can set a time delay, after which the monitor will turn off. The delay can be 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120 - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 31
the OK again to unblock a channel. When viewing channels, if a blocked channel is selected the monitor will ask for your password. Enter your password to view the channel. Parental Guidance Most digital TV allows you to block content according to rating systems. The rating system used is dependent - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 32
, then we recommend you change the password periodically. Clear all Return all parental settings to default values, removing any changes. The default password for this monitor is "0000." If you forget your password, please enter 6163 to reset. 32 - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 33
Troubleshooting Before you call the Acer service center, please check the following items: Here is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your monitor antenna cable is properly connected. • Consider whether your TV signal is being properly received. • Poor picture quality can - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 34
1280x720 1280x768 1360x768 1280x1024 1920x1080 V.Freq. (Hz) 59.94 56.25 60.317 60.004 59.855 60 60 60 60 PC input does not support Sync on Green, Composite Sync or interlaced signals. 34 - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 35
(kg) Weight (lbs.) Gross weight (Kg) Gross weight (lbs) Wall-mounting holes Analog TV system Colour system Sound system Stereo system Subtitle Digital TV system Digital TV standard Sound system Stereo system Frequency M222HQML M242HML 1920 x 1080 250 nit 1000:1 12,000,000:1 170x160(CR>=10) 5 ms - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 36
1 HDMI 2 PC D-sub in PC audio in SPDIF out Headphone out USB Port Resolution HDMI Audio system Speakers Mutimedia support via USB File system Photo Audio Video M222HQML / M242HML Hybrid CVBS (In/Out), RGB (In), Audio R/L YPbPr, Audio (R/L) CVBS, Audio (R/L) Yes (HDMI 1.3) Yes (HDMI 1.3) Yes Yes Yes - Acer M222HQML | User Manual - Page 37
Wall mount preparation / removing the base Caution: Disassemble the base carefully otherwise the plastic parts and/or monitor body may be damaged. 1) Remove the base. 2) Remove the screws from inside the stand. 3) Assemble the wall mount following the instructions included with the wall mount. 37
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M222HQML
M242HML
User Guide
Acer Monitor
Contents
Important safety instructions -----------------------------------3
Disposal instructions ------------------------------------------------------------------ 4
Your monitor overview -------------------------------------------5
Front and side panels ----------------------------------------------------------------- 5
Rear panel view ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6
Remote control ---------------------------------------------------7
General keys --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
Teletext and Multimedia --------------------------------------------------------------- 8
Basic connections------------------------------------------------9
Connecting the power cord----------------------------------------------------------- 9
Setting up the remote control--------------------------------------------------------- 9
Enjoying analog and digital TV ----------------------------------9
Connecting an antenna/cable -------------------------------------------------------- 9
Getting started using your monitor --------------------------------------------------10
Connecting external audio/video devices ------------------- 11
Connecting a DVD, VCR, STB or audio/video equipment ------------------------11
Connecting a camera, camcorder or game console ------------------------------12
Connecting a PC or notebook computer -------------------------------------------13
Connecting a USB storage device --------------------------------------------------13
Selecting the input source -----------------------------------------------------------14
Playing multimedia files from a USB storage device ------- 15
Connecting a USB storage device --------------------------------------------------15
Navigating in the multimedia screen ------------------------------------------------15
Channel controls ----------------------------------------------- 18
Channel list ----------------------------------------------------------------------------18
Favourite channel list -----------------------------------------------------------------19
Programme information --------------------------------------------------------------20
Electronic programme guide ---------------------------------------------------------20
Time shifting (digital channels only) -------------------------------------------------22
Record programs to a USB storage device (digital channels only)---------------22
OSD navigation ------------------------------------------------- 23
Navigating the OSD with the remote control ---------------------------------------23
Adjusting the OSD settings ----------------------------------------------------------24
OSD menus ----------------------------------------------------- 26
Picture settings------------------------------------------------------------------------26
Sound settings ------------------------------------------------------------------------28
TV settings-----------------------------------------------------------------------------29
Country --------------------------------------------------------------------------------29
Settings --------------------------------------------------------------------------------30
Parental --------------------------------------------------------------------------------31
Troubleshooting ------------------------------------------------ 33
PC Input Signal Reference Chart ----------------------------- 34
Product specifications ----------------------------------------- 35
Wall mount preparation / removing the base---------------- 37