Acer LCD TV AT3201W User's Guide Copyright © 2005. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer LCD TV AT3201W User's Guide Original Issue: April 2005 Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies. Contents Important safety instructions Taking care of your remote control Cleaning and servicing Declaration of Environmental Protection Conformity 5 6 6 6 First things first Basic features and benefits Packing checklist 7 7 7 Your LCD TV overview Front panel view Rear panel view Bottom view 8 8 9 10 Basic connection Connecting the power cord Connecting an antenna or cable Connecting DVD/VCR/AV equipment Connecting a camera, camcorder or video game Connecting headphones Connecting a PC or Notebook 11 11 11 12 12 13 13 Remote control overview General Keys Getting started watching your TV Power On Setup Wizard Changing channels Adjusting the volume 14 15 16 16 16 16 16 OSD Navigation Navigating the OSD using the remote control: 17 17 Advanced Features Empowering Key: Scenario Mode and Favorite Channels Parental Control 18 18 21 Troubleshooting Product specifications 24 25 Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference. 1 2 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the power outlet before cleaning. Use a soft, moist cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Do not use this product near water. Do not spill water or any other liquid on the product. 8 English 3 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 that could result in a fire or electric shock. 9 4 Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. 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 since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. e. If the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged. 5 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 builtin installation unless proper ventilation is provided. 6 This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are unsure of the type of power source available, consult your dealer or local power company before use. Do not step on or place heavy objects on the power cord. Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic. Do not locate this product where persons will step on the cord. f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. 12 Only use the correct power cord (provided in your accessories box) for this product. Always disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before servicing or disassembling this equipment. 7 5 Taking care of your remote control Follow these steps to ensure proper care of your remote control: English · · · · Handle the remote control with care. Dropping it, placing it in direct sunlight, or allowing it to get wet may cause damage. Do not tamper with the batteries, and keep them away from children. When you anticipate that the remote control will not be used for an extended period, remove the batteries to prevent possible damage from battery leakage. Dispose of batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning your LCD TV, follow these steps: 1 2 3 Power off the TV. Disconnect the power cord. Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Declaration of Environmental Protection Conformity 1. This product was produced in compliance with strict global environmental regulations regarding pollution levels. 2. The manufacturer of this product is ISO 14001 certified. 3. Do not dispose of this product after use. Please recycle in accordance to your country's regulations. 4. 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 WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG. 5. Please visit the Acer website (http://www.acer.com) for more environmental protection information. 6 First things first We would like to thank you for making the Acer LCD TV your choice. Your new Acer LCD TV will provide you with years of entertainment, versatility, and satisfaction. This User's Guide introduces you to the various features of your LCD TV, and provides clear and concise information about the product. It is important that you read it thoroughly before use and retain it for future reference. English Basic features and benefits · · · · · · · · Wide display with 1366 x 768 resolution - HDTV ready display Simultaneous pre-viewing of programs with 4 different Picture-In-Picture modes Excellent sound enhancement with SRS WOW technologies Brilliant color with gamma correction Minimized motion artifacts through noise reduction Sharp and accurate image with de-interlacing and comb filter Best DVD video quality with 3:2/2:2 pull down recovery Elegant TV appearance and remote control Packing checklist In addition to the accessory box, your LCD TV package should contain the following accessories. Please ensure that they are all present. Power cord (X1) Remote Control (X1) AAA Batteries (X2) TV cable (X1) Composite cable (x1) Component cable (x1) S-Video Cable (X1) D-Sub cable (X1) User Manual & Quick Guide Warranty Card 7 Your LCD TV overview English Front panel view No. Item Headphone Input Vol Down Vol Up Channel Down Channel Up Menu Power Description Connects to headphones. Select source. When the OSD is on, press this button to confirm selection Volume down. When the OSD is on, functions the same as the Left arrow Volume up. When OSD is on, functions the same as the Right arrow Channel down. When the OSD is on, functions the same as the Down arrow Channel up. When the OSD is on, functions the same as the Up arrow Turns the OSD menu ON and OFF Turns the Power ON and OFF 8 Rear panel view English AV1/AV2/AV4 Item Tuner S-Video Video Audio-L Audio-R Description Connects the outdoor antenna cable Connects to the S-Video output of your DVD, VCR player with the S-video cable Connects to the Composite - video output of your DVD, VCR player with the yellow composite cable Connects to the Audio-L output of your DVD, VCR player with the white composite cable Connects to the Audio-R output of your DVD, VCR player with the red composite cable Description Connects to the Component-Y output of your DVD, VCR player with the green component cable Com1/Com2/Com3 Item Component-Y Component-Pb/Cb Connects to the Component- Pb/Cb output of your DVD, VCR player with the blue component cable Component-Pr/Cr Audio-L Audio-R AV3 Item Video In Video Out Connects to the Component- Pr/Cr output of your DVD, VCR player with the red component cable Connects to the Audio-L output of your DVD, VCR player with the white composite cable Connects to the Audio-R output of your DVD, VCR player with the red composite cable Description Connects to the composite output of your camcorder or video game. In TV mode, connects to the composite input of your VCR or PVR to record TV programs. (Please set AV3 to "out" using the OSD.) Connects to the audio output (L/R) of your camcorder or video game. In TV mode, connects to the audio (L/R) input of your VCR or PVR to record TV programs. (Please set AV3 to "out" using the OSD.) Audio In (L/R) Audio Out (L/R) 9 Bottom view English Bottom ON/OFF AC In DVI-D In D-Sub In PC Audio In Turns the power on and off. Connects to an AC power source. Connects to DVI-D output (e.g., from your PC.) Connects to VGA output (e.g., from your PC.) In PC mode, connects to the audio output of your PC or other devices with a DVI or VGA connector. 10 Basic connection Connecting the power cord 1. Plug the AC cord into the AC input on the back of the set. 2. Connect the male plug to the wall outlet as shown. English Connecting an antenna or cable Plug the outdoor antenna or cable lead-into the antenna terminal on the back of the TV set as shown. antenna or cable 11 Connecting DVD/VCR/AV equipment Connect your external device to the Componet/Audio ports on the TV set as shown below. English AUDIO OUT COMPONENT3 AV3 IN/OUT Component Audio RW AV4 RBG or or VCR DVD RW Component Audio RBG AV Alternatively you can use other connectors such as DVI, S-Video, Video and Audio R/L for appropriate equipment Connecting a camera, camcorder or video game Connect your camera or camcorder to the Video/Audio ports on the bottom of the TV set as shown below. YWR Video Audio Video Audio YWR 12 Connecting headphones Connect your headphones to the headphone input port on the bottom of the TV set as shown below. English Connecting a PC or Notebook Connect your PC or notebook to the D-Sub or DVI ports on the bottom of the TV set as shown below. The Max. resolution is 1366 x 768. For PC connections, the optimal setting is 1360 x 768@60Hz. 13 Remote control overview English 14 General Keys English Item Power button DISPLAY MUTE TV AV Component PC Number keys ENTER RECALL CC MENU 4-way scroll key/OK MTS e CH (up/down) VOL (up/down) PIP/PBP/POP SWAP ACTIVE POSITION SIZE/MODE SLEEP WIDE Description Press to turn your TV on/off. Displays the channel number and input source on the upper righthand corner of the screen. Press once to mute the sound; press again to restore. Press to toggle select TV mode. Press to toggle between AV1, AV2, AV3 and AV4. Press to toggle between Component1, Component2 and Component3. Press to toggle sources between VGA and DVI Number keys from 0-9. Press to confirm channel selections by the number keys. Press to return to the previous channel. Press to select close caption and text service between CC1, CC2, CC3,CC4, Text1, Text2, Text3. Text4. Press to open Menu or leave Menu. When the OSD is on: Navigate up, down, left and right in the OSD menu / press OK to confirm. Press to switch the sound system between stereo, main, and SAP. Information is displayed in the top right-hand corner. Acer empowering key for Favorite Channel, Scenario Mode. See page 18. Press to sequentially select the TV channel. Press to increase or decrease the volume. Switch between PIP/PBP/POP modes. See page 20. When in PIP/PBP mode: Toggle primary and sub- screens. When in POP mode: Toggle the active screen. When in PIP mode: Change position of sub- screen When in PIP mode: Select sub- screen size (25%, 37.5%, 50%) When in POP mode: Switch POP mode between 1+5 and 1+12 Set a time period after which the TV will switch itself to standby. Press repeatedly to select the number of minutes. Press to toggle scaling mode between 4:3, 16:9, Panorama and Letterbox 4:3 16:9 Panorama Letterbox ZOOM Press to switch image between Normal Zoom1 (1.85:1) Zoom2 (2.35:1) SRS Press to select WOW, TruBass, 3D Stereo, Off modes sequentially. SRS is a technology to enhance 3D sound, bass performance and to produce a wider sound field. 15 Getting started watching your TV English Power On a. Press the power switch located on the bottom of the TV to the "on" position b. Push the power button, number keys, or channel up/down button on the remote control. a b 1 4 7 RECALL Changing channels 1 Press 0-9 on the re ...