User manual ACER AT3235

[. . . ] Acer LCD TV Contents AT3235 AT2635 User's Guide Important safety instructions Disposal instructions Declaration of Conformity 3 3 3 First things first Packing checklist 4 4 Your LCD TV overview Front panel view Rear panel view 4 4 5 Remote control General keys Teletext 6 6 6 Basic connections Connecting the power cord Setting up the remote control 7 7 7 Enjoying analog and digital TV Connecting an antenna/cable Getting started watching your TV 7 7 7 Connecting external audio/video devices Connecting a DVD, VCR, STB or audio/video equipment Connecting a camera, camcorder or video game Connecting a PC or notebook computer Selecting the input source 8 8 9 9 9 OSD navigation Navigating the OSD with the remote control Adjusting the OSD settings 10 10 11 Empowering Technology Set-up Empowering mode Default setting in different Empowering mode 12 12 13 Advanced features Parental Control Reorder for channels TV ratings (for digital TV mode) Channel list (for digital TV mode) Electronic programme guide (for digital TV mode) Audio effects Widescreen display mode 14 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 Troubleshooting PC Input Signal Reference Chart Product specifications 22 23 24 Copyright © 2007. Acer LCD TV User's Guide Original Issue: 05/2007 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. [. . . ] AV key Toggle Composite, Component, HDMI1 and HDMI2 between input sources. SCART key Toggle SCART1 and SCART2 between input sources. PC key Toggle VGA between input sources. 3 1 2 3 4 4 9 English OSD navigation Many of the advanced settings and adjustments are available through using the OSD (onscreen display) menus, as shown in the example screenshot below. Basic operations required to navigate these menus (Picture, Audio, Channel management, Settings and Parental control) are described in this section. Navigating the OSD with the remote control You can also interact with these menus using the right panel controls. Please see "Front panel view" on page 4 for details. There are five main OSD menus. These are: Picture, Audio, Channel management, Settings and Parental control. Use the following method to navigate these menus. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control or the MENU button on the control panel. 2 Select your desired menu by using the up and down directional keys to switch between the five menus. 3 Use the directional keys to interact with the menu. The up / down directions will scroll through the menu options, while left/right will adjust the different settings (for example, in the Picture menu, settings such as brightness, contrast, etc. ). Press MENU to exit. 10 Adjusting the OSD settings English The OSD can be used for adjusting the settings of your LCD TV. You can use the OSD to adjust the picture quality, audio settings, channel settings and general settings. For advanced settings, please refer to following page: Adjusting the picture quality 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD. Using the directional keys, select Picture from the OSD. Then navigate to the picture element you wish to adjust. Use the left or right keys to adjust the sliding scales. The Picture menu can be used to adjust the current Scenario mode, brightness, contrast, colour, sharpness and other image-related qualities. Adjusting the audio settings 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD. Using the directional keys, select Audio from the onscreen display. Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust. Use the left or right keys to adjust the sliding scale. The Audio menu can also be used to adjust the the current Scenario mode, treble, Bass, balance, Sound Surround and other important sound-related settings. Adjusting the channel management 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD. Using the directional keys, select Channel management from the OSD. Use the directional keys to navigate the menus. The Channel management menu can be used to adjust Country, Daylight Saving, Time Zone, Auto Scan and other important channel-related settings. Adjusting the settings 1 2 3 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD. [. . . ] Press the WIDE key on the remote control to toggle the display between the four wide modes. Wide mode The Acer LCD contains four widescreen modes, including Auto, 4:3, 16:9, Panorama, and Letterbox 1, 2 and 3. W D E I Auto 4:3 In this mode, TV will auto detect picture source and fit in suitable size. For 4:3 standard pictures. A side bar appears on each side. 16:9 In this mode, the whole picture is stretched toward each side of the screen. Panorama In this mode, the picture is progressively stretched toward each side of the screen. Letterbox 1, 2, and 3 In this mode, the picture is enlarged linearly to fit the screen. The top and bottom portions of the picture may be cut off. 21 English Troubleshooting Before you call the Acer service center, please check the following items: Here is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your LCD TV. Easy answers and solutions are provided for each. There is no picture or sound. · · · · · · · Make sure the power cord is properly inserted in the power outlet. [. . . ]