acer CB271 LCD Monitor User Guide

acer CB271 LCD Monitor User Guide

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Acer LCD Monitor User Guide
Original Issue: 06/2022

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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.

Acer monitor is purposed for video and visual display of information obtained from electronic devices.

Special notes on LCD monitors
The following are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem.

• 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 99.99% or more effective pixels. It may include blemishes of 0.01%
  or less such as a missing pixel or pixel lit all the time.

• Due to the nature of the LCD screen, an afterimage of the previous screen may remain
  after switching the image, when the same image is displayed for hours. In this case, the
  screen is recovered slowly by changing the image or turning off the power switch for a
  few hours.

Cleaning your monitor
Please carefully follow these guidelines when cleaning the monitor:

• Always unplug the monitor before cleaning.
• Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides.

Accessibility
Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located
as close to the equipment operator as possible. When you need to disconnect power from
the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

Safe listening
To protect your hearing, follow these instructions.

• Gradually increase the volume until you can hear it clearly and comfortably and without
  distortion.

• After setting the volume level, do not increase it after your ears have adjusted.

• Limit the amount of time listening to music at high volume.

• Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings.

• Turn the volume down if you can’t hear people speaking near you.

Warnings

• Do not use this product near water.

• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could
  be seriously damaged.

• 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.

• 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.
  Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product.

• To avoid dmage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the
  product on a vibrating surface.

• Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will probably
  cause unexpected short current or damage internal devices.

Using electrical power

• 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 people will walk on the cord.

• 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.

• Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices. 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’s input rating.

• This product’s power cord is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug only
  fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is properly grounded before
  inserting the power cord plug. Do not insert the plug into a non-grounded power outlet.
  Contact your electrician for details.

Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock and/or injury.

Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product.

• Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need to replace the
  power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the following requirements:
  detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE
  approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length.

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 damaged
• the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service
• the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions

Note: 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.

Potentially explosive environments
Switch off your device in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs
and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally
be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion
or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Switch off the device near depots, storage and
distribution areas; chemical plants; or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with
a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, marked. They include below
deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas
(such as propane or butane), and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such
as grain, dust or metal powders.

Additional safety information
Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of
small children.

IT Equipment Recycling Information
Acer is strongly committed to environmental protection and views recycling, in the form
of salvaging and disposal of used equipment, as one of the company’s top priorities in minimizing the burden placed on the environment.

We at Acer are very conscious of the environmental effects of our business and strive to
identify and provide the best working procedures to reduce the environmental impact of our
products.

For more information and help when recycling, please go to this website:
https://www.acer-group.com/sustainability/en/our-products-environment.html
Visit www.acer-group.com for further information on the features and benefits of our other
products.

Disposal instructions

Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle.

For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit https://www.acer- group.com/sustainability/en/ourproducts-
environment.html

LCD pixel statement
The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless,
some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. This has no effect on
the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
This product has been shipped enabled for power management:

• Activate display’s Sleep mode within 5 minutes of user inactivity.
• Wake the monitor when it is in Active Off mode,move the mouse or press any keyboard
  key.

Tips and information for comfortable use
Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are
also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer. Long work
periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, personal
health and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury.

Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or
other musculoskeletal disorders. The following symptoms may appear in the hands, wrists,
arms, shoulders, neck or back:

• numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation
• aching, soreness or tenderness
• pain, swelling or throbbing
• stiffness or tightness
• coldness or weakness

If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain
related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your company’s health
and safety department.

The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use.

Finding your comfort zone
Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or
raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the following tips:

• refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture
• avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward
• stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles

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 istant point.
• Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out.

Display

• Keep your display clean.

• Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point
  downward when looking at the middle of the display.

• Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text
  readability and graphics clarity.

• Eliminate glare and reflections by:

• placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source

• minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds

• using a task light

• changing the display’s viewing angle

• using a glare-reduction filter

• using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display’s top
  front edge

• Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle.

• Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of
  time.

Developing good work habits
Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive:

• Take short breaks regularly and often.
• Perform some stretching exercises.
• Breathe fresh air as often as possible.
• Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body.

Declaration of Conformity

We,
Acer Incorporated
8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New Taipei City 221

And,
Acer Italy s.r.l.
Viale delle Industrie 1/A, 20044 Arese (MI), Italy
Tel: +39-02-939-921 ,Fax: +39-02 9399-2913
www.acer.it

Year to begin affixing CE marking: 2022.

Acer America Corporation
333 West San Carlos St., San Jose
Suite 1500
CA 95110, U. S. A.
Tel : 254-298-4000
Fax : 254-298-4147
www.acer.com

Federal Communications Commission
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The following local Manufacturer /Importer is responsible for this declaration:

ENERGY STAR®
Acer’s ENERGY STAR qualified products save you money by reducing energy costs and helps protect the environment without sacrificing features or performance. Acer is proud to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark.

What is ENERGY STAR?
Products that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Acer is committed to offer products and services worldwide that help customers save money, conserve energy and improve the quality of our environment. The more energy we can save through energy efficiency, the more we reduce greenhouse gases and the risks of climate change. More information refers to http://www.energystar.gov.

Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products:

• Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates.
• Automatically go into “display sleep” within 5 minutes of inactivity.
• Wake the monitor when it is in Active Off mode, move the mouse or press any keyboard key.

ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marks

Note: This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the factory default settings which can be restored by “Factory Reset” function in the OSD menu. Changing the factory default settings or enabling other features may increase power consumption that could exceed the ENERGY STAR specified limit.

TCO Certified
A third-party certification according to ISO 14024

Say hello to a more sustainable product

IT products are associated with a wide range of sustainability risks throughout their life cycle. Human rights violations are common in the factories. Harmful substances are used both in products and their manufacture. Products can often have a short lifespan because of poor ergonomics, low quality and when they are not able to be repaired or upgraded.

This product is a better choice. It meets all the criteria in TCO Certified, the world’s most comprehensive sustainability certification for IT products. Thank you for making a responsible product choice, that help drive progress towards a more sustainable future!

Criteria in TCO Certified have a life-cycle perspective and balance environmental and social responsibility. Conformity is verified by independent and approved verifiers that specialize in IT products, social responsibility or other sustainability issues. Verification is done both before and after the certificate is issued, covering the entire validity period. The process also includes ensuring that corrective actions are implemented in all cases of factory non-conformities. And last but not least, to make sure that the certification and independent verification is accurate, both TCO Certified and the verifiers are reviewed regularly.

Want to know more?
Read information about TCO Certified, full criteria documents, news and updates at tcocertified.com. On the website you’ll also find our Product Finder, which presents a complete, searchable listing of certified products.

Unpacking

Please check that the following items are present when you unpack the box, and save the
packing materials in case you need to ship or transport the monitor in the future.

Also the Replaceable parts required by the TCO Certified.
Type-c power support profile 3A at 5V,9V,15V; 3.25A at 20V

SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT
In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can adjust the tilt of the monitor.
• Attaching the Base
Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging.Carefully place the monitor
face-down on a stable surface — use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen.

• Tilt
Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range.
Only at the highest point can 35 degrees of recline be offered for the angle of elevation.

• Height Adjustment
After pressing the top of the monitor then you can adjust the height of the monitor.

• Swivel
With the built-in pedestal, you can swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.

• Monitor Pivot
Before rotating the display,lift it to the top position and then push it back to the utmost degree. Rotate clockwise until the monitor stops at 90°.

Connecting the Power cord

• Check first to make sure that the power cord you use is the correct type required for
  your area.

• The monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in either 100/120 V AC
  or 220/240 V AC voltage area. No user-adjustment is required.

• Plug one end of the AC power cord to the Adapter, and plug the other end into an AC
  outlet.

• For units using 120 V AC:
  Use a UL-listed cord set, type SVT wire and plug rated 10 A/125 V.

• For units using 220/240 V AC:
  Use a cord set consisting of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A/250 V. The cord set
  should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in which the equipment will
  be installed.

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.

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
3 seconds.

Display Data Channel (DDC)
To make installation easier, so long as your system supports the DDC protocol, the monitor
is able to plug-and-play. The DDC is a communication protocol through which the monitor
automatically informs the host system about its capabilities; for example, supported
resolutions and corresponding timing. The monitor supports the DDC2B standard.

**19-pin color display signal cable***

• only for certain models

Standard timing table

Installation

1. Turn off your computer and unplug your computer’s power cord.

2. Connect the signal cable to the HDMI (optional) input socket of the monitor, and the HDMI (optional) output socket of the graphics card on the computer. Then tighten the thumbscrews on the signal cable connector.

3. USB Type C Cable (Optional, USB Type-C input models only)
   Connect one end of the USB type C cable (optional) to your computer and connect the other end to your electric devices.

4. Insert the monitor power cable into the power port at the back of the monitor.

5. Plug the power cords of your computer and your monitor into a nearby electrical outlet.

Note:
1. Audio output is only for audio output model. Please check user manual for more instruction.

POWER CORD specifications refer to page14
For the installation of replaceable parts, please refer to the above installation instructions.
*Users may go to the local service network to replace /purchase the qualified replaceable parts.

For local service centers and service contacts, please refer to https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/support

User Controls

External controls

Using the Shortcut Menu
Note: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications
may vary. The OSD (onscreen display) can be used to adjust the settings of your LCD monitor. Press the MENU key to open the OSD. You can use the OSD to adjust the picture quality and general settings. For advanced settings, please refer to following page:

Main page

Hot key1 (default: Modes)
To choose scenario mode(sRGB,Reading,Darkroom,User, Standard, ECO, Graphics, Movie)

Hot key2 (default: Brightness)
Open the Brightness control and select your preferred brightness setting . When you are done, press the joystick to quit current page and store.

Selecting the input
Open the Input control and select HDMI, DP ALT or Auto Source. When you are done, press the joystick to exit current page and store.

The Function page
Open the Function page to adjust the functions, settings which you want using the arrows.
When you are done, toggle the joystick to the left or right to go back one level or use X
to exit current page and store.

Picture

1. Press the MENU key to open the OSD.

2. Toggle the joystick to the up or down to select Picture from the OSD.Then toggle to the
   right to navigate to the element you wish to adjust and press the joystick to enter it.

3. Toggle to the left or right to adjust the sliding scales.

4. The Picture menu can be used to adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Black Boost, Low
   Blue Light, ACM,Super Sharpness.

5. Brightness: Adjust the brightness from 0 to 100.
   Note: Adjusts the balance between light and dark shades.

6. Contrast: Adjust the contrast from 0 to 100.
   Note: Sets the degree of difference between light and dark areas.

7. Black Boost: Adjust the black level from 0 to 10. Enhances shadows by increasing the
   brightness without changing lighter shades.

8. Low Blue Light: The display uses the low blue light panel. It complies with TÜV
   Rheinland Low Blue Light Hardware Solution certification under factory reset/default
   setting (Low Blue Light=Standard, Brightness: 80%, Contrast: 50%, CCT: Warm).

9. ACM: Turn ACM on or off.
   Note: Set to “On”, will be based on the current screen to dynamic contrast adjustment.

10. Super Sharpness: Turn the Super Sharpness On or Off. Super Sharpness technology
    can simulate high-resolution images by boosting the pixel density of the original source
    to make images sharper and clearer.

Color

1. Press the MENU key to open the OSD.

2. Toggle the joystick to the up or down to select Color from the OSD.Then toggle to the
   right to navigate to the element you wish to adjust and press the joystick to enter it.

3. Toggle to the left or right to adjust the sliding scales.

4. Gamma mode allows you to adjust the luminance tone.The default value is 2.2 (standard
   value for Windows).

5. Color temperature: Default is warm. You can choose Cool, Normal, Warm, Low Blue
   light or User.

6. Modes:To choose scenario mode.

7. sRGB Mode: Default is off. You can turn sRGB on or off to better color match with
   peripheral devices, such as printers and digital cameras.

8. Grayscale Mode:To choose Grayscale mode.

9. 6-axis Hue: Adjust the red, green, blue, yellow, magenta and cyan hue.

10. 6-axis Saturate: Adjust the red, green, blue, yellow, magenta and cyan saturation.

Audio

1. Press the MENU key to open the OSD.

2. Toggle the joystick to the up or down to select Audio from the OSD.Then toggle to the
   right to navigate to the element you wish to adjust and press the joystick to enter it.

3. Toggle to the left or right to adjust the sliding scales.

4. Volume: Adjust the volume

5. Mute:To choose mute on/off .

Performance

1. Press the MENU key to open the OSD.

2. Toggle the joystick to the up or down to select Performance from the OSD.Then toggle
   to the right to navigate to the element you wish to adjust and press the joystick to enter
   it.

3. Toggle to the left or right to adjust the sliding scales.

4. Over Drive: Select Off, Normal or Extreme.

5. AMD FreeSync: To control support AMD FreeSync or not, default is On.
   Note: If AMD FreeSync is “ON”, then the Over Drive selection is set to “Normal”
   automatically. If AMD FreeSync is “OFF”, then the user can set Over Drive to either one of the three settings including: (a) Extreme (b) Normal (c) Off.

6. VRB: To choose whether to support dynamic picture more clean control, default is Off.

Note:

1. VRB set “On”, when to turn on AMD FreeSync, will auto set VRB is “Off”.
2. VRB set “On”, when to adjustment (Brightness, Blue Light, ACM), will auto set VRB is “Off”.
3. VRB function does not affect the (Logo, Aim Point, Message and Input Icon) brightness.
4. VRB setting “On”, when detection of Input Timing <75Hz, will auto off the VRB and gray out to disable.
5. VRB = (Normal or Extreme), because the IC control dynamic picture is cleaner, so the overall Brightness will be dark, “Extreme” will be darker than “Normal”.

7. Refresh rate num: Display the panel’s current refresh rate on the screen.

Note: If AMD FreeSync set “On” you can see the V Frequency to changes in the OSD.

OSD

1. Press the MENU key to open the OSD.
2. Toggle the joystick to the up or down to select OSD from the OSD.Then toggle to the right to navigate to the element you wish to adjust and press the joystick to enter it.
3. Toggle to the left or right to adjust the sliding scales.
4. Language: Set the OSD menu language.
5. OSD timeout: Adjust the delay before turning off the OSD menu.
6. Transparency: Select the transparency when using gaming mode. The transparency can be 0% (OFF), 20%, 40%, 60%, or 80%.
7. OSD Lock:To choose OSD lock on/off.

Note:
OSD Locked:

• Set the OSD Lock to “On” by the OSD option and press “Enter” to execute the All Key lock function.
• The “OSD Locked” message will be displayed in the middle of the screen.
• LED lights will be changed from blue light to orange light.
• Press any Key screen to prompt “OSD Locked” message.

OSD Unlocked:

• In normal display condition to press the “Navi Key” in the middle of more than 3 seconds to trigger “OSD Unlock”.
• The “OSD Unlock” message will be displayed in the middle of the screen.
• LED lights will be restored to blue light.

System

1. Press the MENU key to open the OSD.

2. Toggle the joystick to the up or down to select System from the OSD.Then toggle to the right to navigate to the element you wish to adjust and press the joystick to enter it.

3. Toggle to the left or right to adjust the sliding scales.

4. Input: Select the source from HDMI or DP ALT.

5. Auto Source: The default is “On”, which can support auto search for signal source in order.
   Note: Surround application must set Auto Source is “Off”.

6. Wide mode: You can select which screen aspect you are using. The options are Aspect, Full, 1:1 and 21:9.

7. Hotkey Assigment: Hot Key 1 and Hot Key 2 can’t repeat the same function. Hot Key 1 default is (Modes), Hot Key 2 default is (Brightness). Because some functions limit the Hot Key to be gray out and unavailable. Hot Key can define of: (Modes, Brightness, Volume, Gamma, Contrast, Low Blue Light, Over Drive,VRB).

8. DDC/CI: Allows the monitor settings to be set through the software on the PC.
   Note: DDC/CI, short for Display Data Channel/Command Interface, which allows monitor controls to be sent via software.

9. HDMI Black level setting.

10. Quick start mode: Select Off or On. Turn on to speed up boot speed.

11. Select Power-off USB charge ON/OFF to enable/disable Power-off USB charge function.

Save Setting to…(User mode only)

1. Press the MENU key to open the OSD.
2. Toggle the joystick to the up or down to select “Save Setting to…” from the OSD.Then toggle to the right to navigate to the element you wish to adjust and press the joystick to enter it.
3. Save Setting to some mode: There are four user-defined profiles available. When you have decided what settings suit you, save them and system will be able to recall the settings in the future when you turn on these mode.

Troubleshooting

Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem.

HDMI Mode (Optional)

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References

• TCO Certified - the world’s leading sustainability certification for IT products
• Acer Group Home | Acer Group
• Acer Laptops, Desktops, Chromebooks, Monitors & Projectors | Acer United Kingdom
• Notebook, computer desktop, Chromebook, monitor e proiettori Acer | Acer Italia
• Homepage | ENERGY STAR
• Support | Acer United States

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