Page 3 - Important safety instructions
English 33 Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Please put them somewhere safe for future reference. . Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.2. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with th...
Page 5 - Disposal instructions; Mercury advisory
English 5 Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the rubbish bin / container when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information regarding WEEE, please refer to http://www.acer-group.com/public/Su...
Page 6 - Your monitor overview; Front panel view
English 6 Your monitor overview Front panel view HDMI 2 Service port 3 AV-in (S-video), CVBS, Audio L/R 4 Headphone* jack 5 6 7 8 9 VOL+ VOL- MENU INPUT CH CH HDMI 3 S-Video Video Audio L R 3 4 2 5 Volume up When the OSD is on, functions the same as the Right arrow. Volume down When the OSD is on, f...
Page 7 - Rear panel view
English 7 Rear panel view AC-in 2 HDMI x 2 3 Audio out 4 SPDIF out 5 AV-in (Component) + Audio L/R x 2 6 VGA-in + PC Audio-in 7 Tuner* Component SPDIF Audio Out Y Pb Pr L R 2 1 L R Y Pb Pr L R HDMI 2 HDMI 1 VGA 4 3 2 Component SPDIF Audio Out Y Pb Pr L R 2 1 L R Y Pb Pr L R HDMI 2 HDMI 1 VGA 7 6 5 *...
Page 8 - Remote control
English 8 Remote control OK DISPLAY MUTE WIDE INPUT MENU RECALL VOL CH CC DOT EXIT FAV MTS 4 7 9 5 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 MUTE Press to toggle audio on and off. 4 INPUT Press to ope...
Page 9 - Connecting the power cord; Basic connections; Setting up the remote control
English 9 Connecting the power cord Connect the AC cord to the AC input on the back of the monitor. 2 Connect the plug to the wall outlet as shown. Basic connections Setting up the remote control Open the cover on the bottom of the remote unit. 2 Insert two AA batteries (supplied) to match the polar...
Page 10 - Getting started using your monitor; Power; Enjoying analog and digital TV; Connecting an antenna/cable
English 0 Getting started using your monitor 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 complete the language selection and channel scanning.Usi...
Page 11 - Changing channels; Adjusting the volume
English Step . 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 ...
Page 12 - Connecting external audio/video; equipment
English 2 Connecting external audio/video devices Connecting a DVD, VCR, STB or audio/video equipment Connect your DVD player, VCR or audio/video equipment using the AV port located at the rear of your monitor as shown below. Source-in Y Yellow Red White Blue Green R W or DVD VCR STB or HDMI D-Sub D...
Page 13 - Connecting a PC or notebook computer
English 3 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. HDMI 1 VGA PC audio in HDMI 2 D-Sub D-Sub Connecting a camera, camcorder or game console Connect your camera or camcorder to the video/audio ports ...
Page 14 - Selecting the input source
English 4 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
Page 15 - OSD navigation; Navigating the OSD with the remote control
English 5 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, Time, Setup, Lock and Channel) are described in this secti...
Page 16 - Adjusting the OSD settings; Adjusting the picture quality
English 6 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. For advanced settings, please refer to following page: Ad...
Page 17 - Adjusting the Lock settings
English 7 Adjusting the Lock settings Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the directional keys, select Lock from the OSD. Enter your password, then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust. 3 The Lock menu can be used to adjust the Change Password , System Lock , Unrated Lock, Input Bl...
Page 18 - Favorite channel mode in TV mode; Storing favorite channels; Viewing your favorite channels
English 8 Favorite channel mode in TV mode Favorite channel allows you to store your favorite 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 1 MENU Press the Menu key from the rem...
Page 19 - Advanced features; Advanced Picture Adjustment
English 9 Advanced features Advanced Picture Adjustment MENU OK Advanced Picture Adjustment 1 MENU 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 to ' ACM ' an...
Page 21 - Scanning for channels; Auto scan for channels
English 2 Scanning for channels 1 MENU 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 press the Right arrow key to begin. 4 5 EXIT Press EXIT to exit. Auto scan for...
Page 22 - Locking TV content; Setting a password
English 22 Locking TV content Locking TV content is a handy feature that can block all TV sources. Locking TV content allows you to control who has access to the TV with a simple password. Setting a password 1 MENU Press the MENU key on the remote control to bring up the OSD. 2 OK Using the directio...
Page 23 - TV ratings; TV Parental Guidelines; Canadian English; Canadian French
English 23 TV ratings Most TV allows you to block content according to rating systems. The rating system available is dependent on region. TV Parental Guidelines You can block TV programs depending on their rating. This function allows you to control what your children are watching. TV-Y: Young chil...
Page 24 - To set or change your TV ratings settings:; Setting or changing the ratings
English 24 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. 2 MENU Press the MENU key on the remote control to bring up the OSD. 3 Using the directional keys , navigate to and select Lock from the OSD. Navigate to the...
Page 25 - To open the channel list feature:; Channel list
English 25 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 highlighted. 3 Use the directional keys to navigate the list and select the channel you wish to watch. 4 MENU OK Press OK to confirm. Chan...
Page 26 - Normal; Widescreen display mode; WIDE
English 26 Normal For 4:3 standard pictures. A side bar appears on each side. Full In this mode, the screen will display 6:9 standard pictures. Zoom In this mode, 4:3 content is changed to 6:9, and 6: 9 content is changed to 4:9. Cinema In this mode, the aspect ratio is maintained and content is zoo...
Page 27 - Troubleshooting; Your monitor has no power.; Picture is too dark, too light or tinted.
English 27 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 rathe...
Page 28 - PC input signal reference chart
English 28 M230A: PC input signal reference chart Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Standard 640 x 480 3.5 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 35.0 66.7 MAC 5 720 x 400 3.5 70. VESA 6 800 x 600 35.2 56.3 SVGA 7 800 x 600 37.9 60.3 SVGA...
Page 30 - Product specifications
English 30 Product specifications Model M230A M200A Panel spec Resolution (pixels) 920 x 080 600 x 900 Brightness (typ.) 300 nits Contrast Ratio (typ.) 000: Viewing angle (typ.) H: 70 o ; V: 60 o H: 60 o ; V: 60 o Response (typ.) 5 ms (Gray to Gray) Power supply Input 0V-AC (50~60 Hz) Max. power con...
Page 31 - Wall mount preparation / removing the
English 3 Wall mount preparation / removing the base Caution: Disassemble the base carefully otherwise the plastic parts and/or TV body may be damaged. ) Unscrew the base screw and remove the base. 2) Assemble the wall mount following the instructions included with the wall mount.
