Acer P223W User Manual
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Special notes on LCD monitors .................................................. 1
Information for your safety and comfort .................................. 2
Unpacking ................................................................................... 5
Attaching/Removing the base .................................................... 6
Screen position adjustment ........................................................ 6
Connecting the power cord........................................................ 7
Safety precaution ....................................................................... 7
Cleaning your monitor ............................................................... 7
Power saving ............................................................................... 8
DDC .............................................................................................. 8
Standard Timing Table..................................................................12
Installation.....................................................................................14
User controls..................................................................................15
How to adjust a setting................................................................16
Troubleshooting............................................................................22

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Special notes on LCD monitors ..........1 Information for your safety and comfort ........2 Unpacking ................... 5 Attaching/Removing the base ............ 6 Screen position adjustment ............6 Connecting the power cord............7 Safety precaution ............... 7 Cleaning your monitor ...............
  • Page 2: Special Notes On Lcd Monitors

    P223W SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. NOTES · Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during initial use. Turn off the Power Switch and then turn it on again to make sure the flicker disappears.
  • Page 3: Information For Your Safety And Comfort

    P223W Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. CAUTION for plug as disconnecting device Observe the follwing guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet.
  • Page 4: Product Servicing

    P223W Product servicing 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. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service person- nel when: •...
  • Page 5: Taking Care Of Your Vision

    Warning! We do not recommend using the product on a couch or bed. If this is unavoidable, work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do some stretching exercises. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more information and help in recycling, please visit the following websites: http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Worldwide: EN-4...
  • Page 6: Unpacking

    P223W UNPACKING Please check the following items are present when you unpack the box, and save the packing materials in case you will need to ship or transport the monitor in future. · LCD Monitor · · · 15-pin D-Sub Cable DVI Cable AC Power Cord (Only Dual-Input Model)
  • Page 7: Attaching/Removing The Base

    P223W Attaching / Removing the Base Install: Remove: Align the release button on the Depress the release button as bottom of the monitor with the indicated first before removing the corresponding base and follow the arrow direction slots on the bottom of the base. to remove it.
  • Page 8: Connecting The Power Cord

    P223W CONNECTING THE POWER CORD · Check first to make sure that the power cord you use is the correct type required for your area. · This monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in either 100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. No user-adjustment is required. ·...
  • Page 9: Power Saving

    P223W Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving” mode by the control signal from the display controller, as indicated by the amber-color power LED. State Light Blue Power Saving Amber Mode The power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated.
  • Page 10: Connector Pin Assignment

    P223W CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION Green Logic Ground Blue Monitor Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data DDC-return H-Sync R-Ground V-Sync G-Ground DDC-Serial Clock B-Ground EN-9...
  • Page 11 P223W 24-Pin Color Display Signal Cable Meaning Meaning TMDS Data2- TMDS Data3+ TMDS Data2+ +5V Power TMDS Data 2/4 GND(return for Shield +5V hsync.vsync) TMDS Data4- Hot Plug Detect TMDS Data4+ TMDS Data0- DDC Clock TMDS Data0+ TMDS Data 0/5 DDC Data Shield Analogue Vertical...
  • Page 12 P223W PIN 1 PIN 19 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 HDMI Pin Assignment PIN No. SIGNAL PIN No. SIGNAL TMDS Data2+ TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Data2 Shield TMDS Clock- TMDS Data2- TMDS Data1+ Reserved (N.C.
  • Page 13: Standard Timing Table

    P223W Standard Timing Table To reduce the need for adjustment for different modes, the monitor has default setting modes that are most commonly used as given in the table below. For optimum adjustment, the user is suggested to perform the Auto Setup under Windows “Full Screen“...
  • Page 14 P223W For DVD Player Input, Attached timing is supported : Resolution Horizontal Vertical Nominal Pixel Mode Resolution (active dot) (total dot) Frequency (KHz) Frequency (Hz) Clock (MHz) 480P@60Hz 858x525 31.5 60.000 27.027 Player 576P@50Hz 864x625 31.250 50.000 27.000 HDMI Preset Timming Timing Name Pixel Horz Freq...
  • Page 15: Installation

    P223W INSTALLATION To install the monitor to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b. Connect the VGA video cable to the computer. Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a.
  • Page 16: User Controls

    P223W USER CONTROLS Front Panel Controls 1.Power Switch: To turn ON or OFF the power. 2.Power LED: Lights up to indicate the power is turned ON. 3.Empowering / Exit: 1) When OSD menu is in active status, this button will act as EXIT-KEY(EXIT OSD menu).
  • Page 17: How To Adjust A Setting

    2-4. · P/X Series OSD behave When user press “MENU” button on front bezel Acer eColor Management If selected to “Acer eColor Management “ item, will appear the Acer eColor” OSD · OSD and” Key “ locations...
  • Page 18: Operation Instructions

    · Operation instructions Acer eColor Management Step 1: Press “ Key “ to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes Step 2: Press “<“ or “>” to select the mode Step 3: Press “ Key “ to confirm the mode and run Auto Adjust Automatic Adjustment Step 1: Press “...
  • Page 19 P223W · Features and Benefits USER If selected to “USER” item, will appear the Standard OSD I. Only Analog Input Model EN-18...
  • Page 20 P223W II. Only Dual Input Model · ADJUSTING THE PICTURE The descriptions for function control LEDS Main Menu Menu Menu Description icon icon item Adjusts the contrast between the Contrast foreground andbackground of the screen image. Adjusts the background brightness of Brightness the screenimage.
  • Page 21 P223W Main Sub Menu Sub Menu Menu Description Icon Item Icon Adjust the horizontal position. H. Position (available in Analog mode only) Adjust the vertical position. V. Position (available in Analog mode only) Set the color temperature to warm Warm white.
  • Page 22 P223W Main Sub Menu Menu Menu Description Item Icon Icon Adjust the horizontal position of the Position OSD. Adjust the vertical position of the OSD. Position Adjust the OSD timeout. Timeout Analog Select input signal from analog (D-Sub) Digital (only Select input signal from digital(DVI) Dual-Inp- (only Dual-Input Model)
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    P223W TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the trouble- shooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. (VGA Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings.
  • Page 24 P223W (DVI Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. LED OFF · Check the power switch. · Check if AC power cord is properly No Picture connected to the monitor.
  • Page 25: Federal Communications Commission Declaration Of Conformity

    P223W Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., San Jose CA 95110, U. S. A. 254-298-4000 Tel : 254-298-4147 Fax : www.acer.com Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
  • Page 26: Declaration Of Conformity

    P223W Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Declaration of Conformity Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw...
  • Page 27 P223W Note: The statement above is applicable only to Acer LCD Monitor with an ENERGY STAR logo. This product has been shipped enabled for power management: * Activate display’ Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity. * Activate computer’s Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity.

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