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Acer Multi-function Monitor Contents M200A M230A User Guide Important safety instructions 3 Disposal instructions 5 Mercury advisory 5 Your monitor overview 6 Front panel view 6 Rear panel view 7 Remote control 8 Basic connections 9 Connecting the power cord 9 Setting up the remote - Acer M230A | User Manual - Page 2
Copyright © 2010 All Rights Reserved. Acer Multi-function Monitor User Guide Original Issue: 05/2010 Model Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Place of Purchase: Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are - Acer M230A | User Manual - Page 3
remote control will not to be used for a long time, remove the batteries. Use the remote control carefully. Do not drop the remote all warnings and instructions marked on the servicing to qualified service personnel. 18 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service - Acer M230A | User Manual - Page 4
instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions servicing or disassembling this equipment. 20 23 Make sure there is sufficient distance between you and the monitor Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting - Acer M230A | User Manual - Page 5
an non-LEDbacklit-LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal information, check - Acer M230A | User Manual - Page 6
English VOL+ VOL- CH CH MENU INPUT Your monitor overview Front panel view 1 HDMI 5 2 Service port 3 AV-in (S-video), CVBS, Audio L/R 4 Headphone* jack 6 1 HDMI 3 2 7 S-Video 3 Video L Audio 4 R 8 9 Volume up When the OSD is on, functions the same as the Right - Acer M230A | User Manual - Page 7
-in English HDMI 2 HDMI 1 VGA Y Y Audio Out L R Pb Pb Pr Pr L L R R SPDIF 2 1 Component HDMI 2 HDMI 1 VGA Y Y Audio Out L R Pb Pb Pr Pr L L R R SPDIF 2 1 Component 1 2 3 4 5 67 * Tuner supports analog, digital and mixed signals. - Acer M230A | User Manual - Page 8
select the TV channel. 15 Number to turn your monitor on/off. remote control for a long period of time. Using a Remote Control of Satellite or cable • Refer to your user guide on how to program the remote control. • For remote uses 5-digit code, use code 11 • For remote uses 4-digit code, use code - Acer M230A | User Manual - Page 9
power cord that meets your country's legal requirements must be used with this monitor. You may also use an ordinary polyvinyl cord that meets IEC 60227 requirements IEC 60245 requirements. Setting up the remote control 1 Open the cover on the bottom of the remote unit. 2 Insert two AA batteries - Acer M230A | User Manual - Page 10
of the monitor as shown below. Tuner English Getting started using your monitor 1 2 4 3 1 1 Power Turn on the power switch at the side of the screen. or Press the power button on the remote control. 2 Setup Wizard The first time you switch on the monitor, the Setup Wizard will guide you to - Acer M230A | User Manual - Page 11
Select the setup language you prefer. Step 2. Select the correct Time Zone, DST (Daylight Saving Time) and Time Format using the remote control. Step 3. Set the TV source to Air or Cable. Step 4. Ensure that your coaxial cables are connected correctly before proceeding. Step 5. Scan for digital - Acer M230A | User Manual - Page 12
VCR or audio/video equipment using the AV port located at the rear of your monitor as shown below. Source-in Y Yellow R Red W White B Blue G Green Y S or or DVD VCR STB * To get better picture quality, Acer recommends the following priority for connection types: HDMI -> Component -> S-Video - Acer M230A | User Manual - Page 13
PC output on your monitor, connect your PC or notebook computer to the monitor as shown below. HDMI 2 HDMI 1 VGA PC audio in D-Sub D-Sub For VGA connections, Acer recommends setting your PC's external monitor resolution to 1600 x 900 pixels (M200A) or 1920 x 1080 (M230A) @ 60 Hz refresh rate - Acer M230A | 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 INPUT button on the remote control to select the correct input source. INPUT 14 - Acer M230A | User Manual - Page 15
, Audio, Time, Setup, Lock and Channel. The following controls will assist you in navigating the OSD menus. MENU 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control or the MENU button on the control panel. 2 Select your desired menu by using the up and down directional keys to switch between the - Acer M230A | User Manual - Page 16
English Adjusting the OSD settings The OSD can be used for adjusting the settings of your monitor. Press the Menu key to open the OSD. You can use the OSD to adjust the picture quality, audio settings, channel settings and general settings. - Acer M230A | User Manual - Page 17
on the signal source and model. Some digital options may not be available with an analog signal and vice versa. The default password for this monitor is "0000" First enter "0000" when you want to change the password. If you forget your password, please enter 6163 to reset. 17 - Acer M230A | User Manual - Page 18
TV channels and flick between them at the touch of a button. To set Favorite channel as the default, follow the steps described on this page. Storing favorite channels MENU 1 Press the Menu key from the remote 1 On the remote control, if you press the FAV key, the monitor will display the list - Acer M230A | User Manual - Page 19
Advanced features Advanced Picture Adjustment MENU OK English Advanced Picture Adjustment MENU 1 Press the Menu key from the remote control hand set, to invoke the OSD. 2 OK Using the directional keys to navigate, select Setup from the OSD. Using the directional keys. Then, navigate - Acer M230A | User Manual - Page 20
(Auto Volume Level) MENU OK AVL (Auto Volume Level) MENU 1 Press the Menu key from the remote control hand set, to invoke the OSD. 2 OK Using the directional keys, navigate to and select Audio will be consistent when switching between input sources and changing channels. Press EXIT to exit. 20 - Acer M230A | User Manual - Page 21
need to re-scan for new channels, please follow the steps below: MENU OK English Scanning for channels MENU 1 Press the MENU key on the remote control to bring up the OSD. 2 Use the directional keys to navigate and select Channel. 3 OK Highlight Auto Scan. Then, select Scan all channels and - Acer M230A | User Manual - Page 22
TV sources. Locking TV content allows you to control who has access to the TV with a simple password. MENU OK English To enable this feature: Setting a password MENU 1 Press the MENU key on the remote for further settings. The default password for this monitor is "0000" First enter "0000" when you - Acer M230A | User Manual - Page 23
children are watching. • TV-Y: Young children / TV-Y7: Children 7 and over / TV-G: General audience / TV-PG: Parental guidance / TV-14: Viewers 14 and over / TV-MA: Mature audience • ALL: Lock all TV ratings. / FV: Fantasy children under the age of 16. • 18 ans+: Programming restricted to adults. 23 - Acer M230A | User Manual - Page 24
MENU OK RECALL FAV VOL CH CC DOT To set or change your TV ratings settings: 1 Navigate to the channel you wish to manage and make sure that the channel is unlocked. MENU 2 Press the MENU key on the remote control to bring up the OSD. 3 Using the directional keys, navigate to - Acer M230A | User Manual - Page 25
English RECALL FAV Channel list Channel list allows you to quickly find the TV channel you are searching for. VOL CH OK CC DOT To open the channel list feature: 1 OK Press the OK key on the remote control. This will bring up the channel list menu. 2 The current channel will be - Acer M230A | User Manual - Page 26
Widescreen display mode Your Acer monitor has a special widescreen mode that allows you to toggle between Normal, Full, Zoom, and Cinema type views. Press the WIDE key on the remote control to cycle the display between the four wide modes. WIDE English Normal For 4:3 standard pictures. A side bar - Acer M230A | User Manual - Page 27
English 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. Easy answers and solutions are provided for each. Your monitor has no power. • Test power button on monitor rather - Acer M230A | User Manual - Page 28
English PC input signal reference chart M230A: Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Standard 1 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 VGA 2 640 x 480 37.9 72.8 VGA 3 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 VGA 4 640 x 480 - Acer M230A | User Manual - Page 29
English M200A: Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Standard 1 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 VGA 2 640 x 480 37.9 72.8 1280 x 800 49.7 59.8 WXGA 16 1600 x 900 60.0 59.9 WXGA+ 1). T he PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. 2). T he PC input does not - Acer M230A | User Manual - Page 30
captions Digital TV system Digital TV standard Sound system Stereo system Frequency Terminal Analog/Digital tuner in Component-in 1 Component-in 2 AV-in HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 PC D-sub in PC audio-in SPDIF out Headphone out Service Port Resolution HDMI Audio system Speakers M230A M200A 1920 x 1080 - Acer M230A | User Manual - Page 31
English Wall mount preparation / removing the base Caution: Disassemble the base carefully otherwise the plastic parts and/or TV body may be damaged. 1) U nscrew the base screw and remove the base. 2) A ssemble the wall mount following the instructions included with the wall mount. 31
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M200A
M230A
User Guide
Acer
Multi-function
Monitor
Contents
Important safety instructions ------------------------ 3
Disposal instructions--------------------------------------------------------------- 5
Mercury advisory ------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
Your monitor overview -------------------------------- 6
Front panel view-------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
Rear panel view --------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
Remote control -------------------------------------------- 8
Basic connections ----------------------------------------- 9
Connecting the power cord ----------------------------------------------------- 9
Setting up the remote control ------------------------------------------------- 9
Enjoying analog and digital TV -------------------- 10
Connecting an antenna/cable ------------------------------------------------ ±0
Getting started using your monitor ---------------------------------------- ±0
Connecting external audio/video devices ------ 12
Connecting a DVD, VCR, STB or audio/video equipment ------------ ±2
Connecting a camera, camcorder or game console ------------------- ±3
Connecting a PC or notebook computer---------------------------------- ±3
Selecting the input source -----------------------------------------------------
±4
OSD navigation ----------------------------------------- 15
Navigating the OSD with the remote control --------------------------- ±5
Adjusting the OSD settings---------------------------------------------------- ±6
Advanced features ------------------------------------- 19
Advanced Picture Adjustment------------------------------------------------ ±9
AVL (Auto Volume Level) ------------------------------------------------------ 20
Locking TV content -------------------------------------------------------------- 22
TV ratings ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Channel list -------------------------------------------------------------------------
25
Widescreen display mode------------------------------------------------------ 26
Troubleshooting ---------------------------------------- 27
PC input signal reference chart -------------------- 28
Product specifications --------------------------------- 30
Wall mount preparation / removing the base 31