Acer LCD TV Contents AT3235 AT2635 User's Guide Important safety instructions Disposal instructions Declaration of Conformity 3 3 3 First things first Packing checklist 4 4 Your LCD TV overview Front panel view Rear panel view 4 4 5 Remote control General keys Teletext 6 6 6 Basic connections Connecting the power cord Setting up the remote control 7 7 7 Enjoying analog and digital TV Connecting an antenna/cable Getting started watching your TV 7 7 7 Connecting external audio/video devices Connecting a DVD, VCR, STB or audio/video equipment Connecting a camera, camcorder or video game Connecting a PC or notebook computer Selecting the input source 8 8 9 9 9 OSD navigation Navigating the OSD with the remote control Adjusting the OSD settings 10 10 11 Empowering Technology Set-up Empowering mode Default setting in different Empowering mode 12 12 13 Advanced features Parental Control Reorder for channels TV ratings (for digital TV mode) Channel list (for digital TV mode) Electronic programme guide (for digital TV mode) Audio effects Widescreen display mode 14 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 Troubleshooting PC Input Signal Reference Chart Product specifications 22 23 24 Copyright © 2007. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer LCD TV User's Guide Original Issue: 05/2007 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are indicated on the label affixed to your device. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronically, mechanically, by photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Model Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Place of Purchase: Acer and the Acer Logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. DVB is a registered trademark of the DVB Project. Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Please put them somewhere safe for future reference. 1 2 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use this product near water. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall, sustaining serious damage. Slots and openings are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be stepped on. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts, which could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. The grounding pin is an important safety feature. It is possible to receive an electric shock from a system that is not properly grounded The grounding pin is also providing good immunity ability against unexpected noise that interferes performance of this product and is produced by other nearby electrical devices. English 3 4 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://global.acer.com/about/environmental.htm 6 7 8 Declaration of Conformity Name of Manufacturer: Address of Manufacturer: Declares that product: Model: Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China LCD TV Monitor AT3235 ; AT2635 9 10 Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 11 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. b. If liquid has been spilled into the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.Improper adjustment of other controls could result in damage; extensive work by a qualified technician might then be required to restore the product to normal condition. e. If the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged. f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. 12 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your accessories box) for this unit. Always disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before servicing or disassembling this equipment. 13. Do not overload an electrical AC outlet, power strip, or convenience receptical. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip input rating. 14 Some products are equipped with a three-wire electrical grounding-type plug that has a third pin for grounding. This plug only fits into a grounded electrical outlet. This is a safety feature. Make sure the AC outlet is properly grounded. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug by trying to insert it Conforms to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards: EN 55013: 2001+A1: 2003: Sound and television broadcast receivers and associated equipment - Radio disturbance characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement EN 55020: 2002+A1: 2003: Sound and television broadcast receivers and associated equipment - Immunity characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement EN55022:1998/A1:2000; AS/NZS CISPR 22: 2002: Limits and methods of measurement of Radio Interference characteristics of Information Technology Equipment. EN55024: 1998/A1: 2001; AS/NZS CISPR 24: 1997: Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristics-Limits and methods of measurement. Conforms to the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard: EN60065: 1998: Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus-safety requirements. We, Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited, hereby declare that the equipment bearing the trade name and model number specified above was tested conforming to the applicable Rules under the most accurate measurement standards possible, and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same equipment will continue to comply with the requirements. June 15, 2007 Easy Lai / Director Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited into a non-grounded outlet. If you cannot insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. 3 English First things first We would like to thank you for making this Acer LCD TV your choice. With proper care, your new Acer LCD TV will provide you with years of entertainment and satisfaction. This User's Guide introduces you to the various features your LCD TV can offer, and provides clear and concise information about the product, so please read it thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Packing checklist Your LCD TV package should contain the following accessories, in addition to the accessory box. Please ensure that they are all present. If any of the items is missing, then please contact your retailer. · · · Remote control (x1) / AAA batteries (x2) Power cord (x1) User's Guide / Quick Guide * The power cord supplied varies according to your region. Your LCD TV overview Front panel view 1 2 3 4 5 Power On/Off Menu key Channel up/down Volume +/Input key 1 2 3 4 5 2 MENU Menu key Channel up Channel down Volume up Volume down Input key Turns the OSD menu ON and OFF When the OSD is on, functions the same as the Up arrow When the OSD is on, functions the same as the Down arrow When the OSD is on, functions the same as the Right arrow When the OSD is on, functions the same as the Left arrow When the OSD is on, press this button to confirm selection CH 3 CH VOL+ 4 VOL - 5 INPUT 4 Rear panel view 1 3 5 7 9 Power switch HDMI PC Audio-in AV-Audio-out Tuner** 2 4 6 8 AC-in VGA-in AV-Audio L/R + CVBS + COMPONENT* SCART English AV 2 1 TUNER Y OUT Pb Pr 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 * For AV: Composite and component inputs share the same audio ports. ** Tuner could support analog, digital and mixed signal. 5 English Remote control General keys 1 2 POWER Press to turn your TV on/off. DISPLAY Press once to display input/channel information (dependent on input/source type). MUTE Press to toggle audio on and off. Input buttons (TV/AV/SCART/PC) Press to select correct input mode. 3 4 1 2 4 EPG CH LIST SOUND 3 5-1 SLEEP Press to set a time period after which the TV will switch itself to standby (15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120 minutes). 5-2 EPG Press to launch Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) mode (Digital TV mode only). See page 19. 5-3 CH LIST Press to launch the channel list. See page 18. 5-4 SOUND Press to turn audio mode to Surround mode. 6 7 Number keys. RECALL Press to return to the previous channel. ENTER Press to confirm channel number selection. MENU Press to open or close the Menu. 5 6 EPG CH LIST SOUND 7 9 11 ENTER TT X 8 10 8 9 PX /M ENTER IX 12 M D E TT X 13 10 TTX/MIX (TELETEXT/MIX) Press to switch from TV/AV to Teletext mode. Press to overlay teletext page on the TV image. 11 Directional keys/OK VOL (up/down), CH (up/down) 12 WIDE Press to toggle scaling mode between Auto, 4:3, 16:9, Panorama and Letterbox 1, 2, 3 modes. 13 MPX Press to select the sound input, displayed in the top righthand corner (mono, stereo, bilingual). 14 VOL (+/-) Press to increase or decrease the volume. W I /M IX 14 M 15 D E PX W 16 I Teletext INDEX SUBTITLE SUBPAGE REVEAL 1 15 CH (up/down) Press to sequentially select the TV channel. 16 e (Empowering Technology) Press to activate Acer Empowering Technology. See page 12. SIZE HOLD 2 INDEX SUBTITLE SUBPAGE REVEAL 7 SIZE HOLD 3 SIZE Press once to zoom teletext page to 2X. Press again to resume. SUBTITLE Press to view subtitles on the screen. SUBPAGE Press to access the teletext's subpages directly. HOLD Press to pause the current teletext page in multi-page viewing mode. REVEAL Press to reveal hidden telext information. 4 5 3 1 2 4 5 6 Colour buttons (R/G/Y/B) Operates corresponding button on the teletext page. INDEX Press to go to the index page 6 7 6 Basic connections Connecting the power cord 1 2 Connect the AC cord into the AC input on the back of the set. Connect the plug to the wall outlet as shown. English Setting up the remote control 1 2 Open the cover on the back of the remote unit. Insert two AAA 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 TV set as shown below. Tuner Getting started watching your TV 1 Step 3. Enter the correct time zone using the remote contro ...