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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
WALL MOUNTING (OPTIN
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X163W 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. You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use. The LCD screen has effective pixels of 99.99% or more. It may include blemishes of 0.01%
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X163W 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 following 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. Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit f
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X163W 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 personnel when: the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed liquid was spilled into the product the product was exposed to rain or water the product has been dropped or the case has been da
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X163W Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain. Eyes Rest your eyes frequently. Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out. Display Ke
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X163W 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) User Manual Quick Start Guide EN-5
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X163W ATTACHING / REMOVING THE BASE Install: Remove: Align the release button on the bottom of the monitor Depress the release button as indicated first before with the corresponding slots on the bottom of the removing the base and follow the arrow direction to base. remove it. SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In order to optimize the best viewing position, you can adjust the tilt of the monitor by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor as shown in the figure below. The
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X163W WALL MOUNTING (OPTIONAL) To obtain a wall-mounting kit, contact your local dealer, Refer to the instructions that come with the base mounting kit. Screw holes (100 mm X 100 mm) * Note: Please use UL Listed wall mount bracket with M4 mm x 10 mm (L) screw for application. EN-7
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X163W 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 areas. No user-adjustment is required. Plug one end of the power cord to the AC Inlet, plug another end to a proper AC outlet. For unit using at 120 V AC: Use a UL Listed Cord Set, Type SVT wire and plug rated 10 A/125 V. For unit using at 220/240
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X163W 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 LED Light ON Blue Power Saving Mode Amber The power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated. The recovery time from Active OFF state back to ON state is around 5 seconds. DDC To make your installation easier, the monitor is able to Plug and Play
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X163W CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION 1. Red 9. +5V 2. Green 10. Logic Ground 3. Blue 11. Monitor Ground 4. Monitor Ground 12. DDC-Serial Data 5. DDC-return 13. H-Sync 6. R-Ground 14. V-Sync 7. G-Ground 15. DDC-Serial Clock 8. B-Ground EN-10
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X163W 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” pattern or using the pattern in the floppy disk provided. The only condition to store as a user mode is the new display information must have 1 KHz difference for horizontal frequency or 1 Hz for vertical frequency o
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X163W 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. 1-2 Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b. Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer's port. 2. Connect power
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X163W 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). 2) When OSD menu is in off status, press this button to select scenario mode. 4.Auto Adjust button / Exit: 1)When OSD menu is in active status, this button will act as EXIT-KEY (EXIT OSD menu). 2)When OSD menu is in off st
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X163W HOW TO ADJUST A SETTING 1. Press the MENU-button to activate the OSD window. 2. Press < or > to select the desired function. 3. Press the MENU-button to select the function that you want to adjust. 4. Press < or > to change the settings of the current function. 5. To exit and save, select the exit function. If you want to adjust any other function, repeat steps 2-4. P/X Series OSD behave When user press “MENU” button on front bezel A. Acer eColor Management If selected t
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X163W ADJUSTING THE PICTURE The descriptions for function control LEDS A. Acer eColor Management Main Menu Sub Menu Sub Menu item Description icon icon N/A User mode User defined. Settings can be fine-tuned to suit any situation Optimal balance of brightness and contrast prevent N/A Text mode eyestrain. The most comfortable way to read onscreen text N/A Standard mode Default Setting. Reflects native display capability N/A Graphic mode Enhances colors and emphasize fine detail
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X163W Main Menu Sub Menu icon Sub Menu item Description icon Adjust the horizontal position. H. Position (available in Analog mode only) Adjust the vertical position. V. Position (available in Analog mode only) N/A Warm Set the color temperature to warm white. N/A Cool Set the color temperature to cool white. User /Red User /Green Adjusts Red/Green/Blue intensity User /Blue N/A English N/A 繁體中文 N/A Deutsch N/A Français Multi-language selection. N/A Español N
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X163W Acer eColor Management OSD User Text Standard Movie Graphic mode mode mode mode mode 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 “Auto Key” to confirm the mode and run Auto Adjust Features and Benefits M Mo od de e F Fe ea attu ur re es s B Be en ne effiitts s S St ta an nd da ar rd d Default settings Refl
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X163W TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. (VGA Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or LED ON reset to their default settings. Check the power switch. LED OFF Check if AC power cord is properly connected to the No Picture monitor. Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the LED displays amber ba
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X163W ENERGY STAR is a government program (public/private partnership) that gives people the power to protect the environment in a cost effective way and without sacrificing quality or product features. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Energy (DOE). In the average home, 75% of all electricity used to power home electronics is consu
