User manual ACER AT3228ML

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Connect the plug to the wall outlet as shown. Setting up the remote control 1 Open the cover on the back of the remote unit. Looking after your remote control · Handle the remote control with care. Dropping, wetting or placing the remote control in sunlight may damage it. Kid · 2 Insert two AAA batteries (supplied) to match the polarity indicated inside the battery compartment. + Aug Do not tamper with batteries. 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 as a result of battery leakage. · Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible. 12 4. in. 1. 05. series. 0303. indb 12 3/8/2006 2:03:43 PM 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. Analog Digital English Getting started watching your TV 1 MPX 2 4 TELTEXT HOLD SIZE SUBTITLE 1, 3 I O 1 Power I O a. Press the power button, number keys or channel up/down button on the remote control. Setup Wizard 2 The first time you switch on the TV, the Setup Wizard will guide you to complete the language selection and channel scanning. Press the OK key to begin the setup process. You can also adjust these settings using the front control panel. Please see "Front panel view" on page 8 for details. 13 4. in. 1. 05. series. 0303. indb 13 3/8/2006 2:03:43 PM Setup Wizard English Step 1. Enter the correct local time and time zone using the remote control. Step 4. Ensure that your co-axial cables are connected correctly before proceeding (see page 13 for details). 14 4. in. 1. 05. series. 0303. indb 14 3/8/2006 2:03:44 PM Setup Wizard English Step 5. If you leave the setup process before it is complete, you will be given a choice of options: 1. Exit and don't remind me Select an option and press OK to exit. Changing channels a. Pressing the channel (CH) up/down button on the remote control will also change the channel. Adjusting the volume 4 Adjust the volume level using the volume (VOL) +/- button on the remote control. Setup may vary due to local broadcast differences. 15 4. in. 1. 05. series. 0303. indb 15 3/8/2006 2:03:45 PM English Connecting external audio/video devices Connecting a DVD, VCR or audio/video equipment Connect your DVD player, VCR or audio/video equipment using the SCART port located at the rear of your LCD TV as shown below. **COMPONENT AUDIO GBRWR Source-IN S YWR S-VIDEO ***COMPOSITE **SCART *HDMI COMPONENT 1, 2 in AUDIO AV-1 in Y WR GBR Yellow Red White Blue Green S-video SYWR R W B or G DVD * VCR S If your audio/video device is HDMI-ready, it is recommended that you use the HDMI cable. The Options menu can be used to select the picture aspect-ratio mode, and set the sleep timer. Adjusting the settings 1 2 3 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD. The Setting menu can be used to adjust the menu language, time zone, set the PIN, the TV censorship levels, and other important settings. The options available on the OSD may vary depending on the TV signal source. Some digital options may not be available with an analog signal and vice versa. 19 4. in. 1. 05. series. 0303. indb 19 3/8/2006 2:03:47 PM English Empowering Technology Less than two seconds Default setting in different mode Set-up Empowering mode More than two seconds The Empowering Key opens up the Acer Empowering Technology functions. Empowering Technology has different functions depending on your current mode. · · In TV mode, the choice is between Scenario mode and Favorite channel; see page 21 for details. In MGW mode, the choice is between Scenario mode and Media Gateway; see page 22 for details. (for MGW models only) TELTEXT HOLD SIZE SUBTITLE MPX The default setting for both modes is Scenario mode. Set-up Empowering mode To change your Empowering Key's default setting: 1 Press and hold the Empowering Key for more than two seconds to open the menu. More than two seconds 2 TV mode Empowering Key settings menu MGW mode Empowering Key settings menu Use the directional keys to navigate the menu and select the Empowering Technology icon. 3 M EN U Press MENU to exit. Now, when you press the Empowering Key, your chosen selection will be accessed. 20 4. in. 1. 05. series. 0303. indb 20 3/8/2006 2:03:48 PM Default setting in different Empowering mode English Scenario mode in TV (default setting) Scenario mode has five preset viewing modes designed to give you the best picture quality when watching a particular kind of program. There are five pre-defined audio and video settings for optimal enjoyment of the following scenarios: Standard TV, Movie, Game, Sports, Concert, User. Pressing the Empowering Key for less than two seconds will toggle between the different modes. Mode Standard Information Standard mode allows you to watch your favorite channels with sharp, brilliant imagery via adaptive brightness and contrast adjustments. For comfortably enjoying movies at home, Movie mode displays dim scenes in clear detail; compensates for color; and smoothly presents motion images. This is accomplished through optimal Gamma correction plus saturation, brightness and contrast adjustments. [. . . ] To enable BBE Digital, press the SRS/BBE key on the remote control. Dolby Digital (Digital TV only) Dolby Digital surround sound is a technology that delivers high-quality digital audio for up to 5. 1 discrete channels (Left/Center/Right/Left Surround/Right Surround/Low-Frequency Effects). The five speaker channels produce a directional and more realistic effect and the Low-Frequency Effects (LFE) channel (usually reproduced through a subwoofer) can often be felt as well as heard. Dolby Digital technology is found in: broadcast programming in HDTV, digital cable, and (DBS, DTH) direct broadcast satellite (DirecTV/Dish/Sky TV); digital TVs; networking and home audio/video receivers. It is enabled whenever your TV signal is broadcast in the Dolby Digital format. 32 4. in. 1. 05. series. 0303. indb 32 3/8/2006 2:03:52 PM Widescreen display mode English Your Acer LCD TV has a special widescreen mode that allows you to toggle between 4:3, 16:9, Panorama, and Letterbox 1, 2 and 3 type views. [. . . ]