AOC LCD Monitor User Manual

Safety

National Conventions

The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document.

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are notes, cautions, and warnings, and they are used as follows:

• NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer system.
• CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
• WARNING: A WARNING indicates the potential for bodily harm and tells you how to avoid the problem. Some warnings may appear in alternate formats and may be unaccompanied by an icon. In such cases, the specific presentation of the warning is mandated by regulatory authority.

Power

• The monitor should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
• The monitor is equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug, a plug with a third (grounding) pin. This plug will fit only into a grounded power outlet as a safety feature. If your outlet does not accommodate the three-wire plug, have an electrician install the correct outlet, or use an adapter to ground the appliance safely. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounded plug.
• Unplug the unit during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for long periods of time. This will protect the monitor from damage due to power surges.
• Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock.
• To ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed computers which have appropriate configured receptacles marked between 100-240V AC, Min. 5A.
• The wall socket shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

Installation

• Do not place the monitor on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. If the monitor falls, it can injure a person and cause serious damage to this product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with this product. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when installing the product and use mounting accessories recommended by the manufacturer. A product and cart combination should be moved with care.
• Never push any object into the slot on the monitor cabinet. It could damage circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on the monitor.
• Do not place the front of the product on the floor.
• If you mount the monitor on a wall or shelf, use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer and follow the kit instructions.
• Leave some space around the monitor as shown below. Otherwise, air-circulation may be inadequate hence overheating may cause a fire or damage to the monitor.
• To avoid potential damage, for example the panel peeling from the bezel, ensure that the monitor does not tilt downward by more than -5 degrees. If the -5 degree downward tilt angle maximum is exceeded, the monitor damage will not be covered under warranty.

See below the recommended ventilation areas around the monitor when the monitor is installed on the wall or on the stand:

Installed with stand

[Diagram showing ventilation clearances around the monitor: 12 inches (30cm) above, 4 inches (10cm) to the sides and rear.]

Cleaning

• Clean the cabinet regularly with cloth. You can use soft-detergent to wipe out the stain, instead of strong-detergent which will cauterize the product cabinet.
• When cleaning, make sure no detergent is leaked into the product. The cleaning cloth should not be too rough as it will scratch the screen surface.
• Please disconnect the power cord before cleaning the product.

[Diagram showing cleaning steps: spraying cleaner onto a cloth, disconnecting power, wiping the screen.]

Other

• If the product is emitting a strange smell, sound or smoke, disconnect the power plug IMMEDIATELY and contact a Service Center.
• Make sure that the ventilating openings are not blocked by a table or curtain.
• Do not engage the LCD monitor in severe vibration or high impact conditions during operation.
• Do not knock or drop the monitor during operation or transportation.

Setup

Contents in Box

[Diagram showing the contents of the box: Monitor, Flip Cover, QSG, Warranty Card, Power Adapter, USB A-C Cable, HDMI Cable, USB C Cable.]

★ Not all signal cables will be provided for all countries and regions. Please check with the local dealer or AOC branch office for confirmation.

Setup Stand & Base

Please setup or remove the base following the steps as below.

[Diagram illustrating the setup and removal of the monitor stand.]

Adjusting Viewing Angle

For optimal viewing it is recommended to look at the full face of the monitor, then adjust the monitor's angle to your own preference.

Hold the stand so you will not topple the monitor when you change the monitor's angle.

You are able to adjust the monitor as below:

[Diagram showing the monitor being tilted.]

NOTE: Do not touch the LCD screen when you change the angle. It may cause damage or break the LCD screen.

Warning

• To avoid potential screen damage, such as panel peeling, ensure that the monitor does not tilt downward by more than -5 degrees.
• Do not press the screen while adjusting the angle of the monitor. Grasp only the bezel.

Connecting the Monitor

[Diagram showing connections for HDMI, USB C, and Earphone.]

Connect to PC

1. Connect the power adaptor to the back of the display firmly.
2. Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable.
3. Connect the display signal cable to the video connector on the back of your computer.
4. Plug the power cord of your computer and the power adaptor of your display into a nearby outlet.
5. Turn on your computer and display.

If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, please refer Troubleshooting.

To protect equipment, always turn off the PC and LCD monitor before connecting.

Wall Mounting

Preparing to Install An Optional Wall Mounting Arm.

[Diagram showing wall mounting specifications and screw sizes.]

This monitor can be attached to a wall mounting arm you purchase separately. Disconnect power before this procedure.

Follow these steps:

1. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to assemble the wall mounting arm.
2. Place the wall mounting arm onto the back of the monitor. Line up the holes of the arm with the holes in the back of the monitor.
3. Insert the 2 screws into the holes and tighten.
4. Reconnect the cables. Refer to the user's manual that came with the optional wall mounting arm for instructions on attaching it to the wall.

Noted: Always contact manufacturer for wall-mount installation.(For models with wall mount)

[Diagram illustrating the tilt angle warning for wall mounting.]

WARNING:

• To avoid potential screen damage, such as panel peeling, ensure that the monitor does not tilt downward by more than -5 degrees.
• Do not press the screen while adjusting the angle of the monitor. Grasp only the bezel.

Adjusting

Hotkeys

[Diagram showing the monitor's control buttons and their corresponding functions: 1. Source/Exit, 2. Volume, 3. Game Mode, 4. Menu/Enter, 5. Power.]

Menu/Enter

Press to display the OSD or confirm the selection.

Power

Press the Power button to turn on the monitor.

Volume

When there is no OSD, press “∧” key to open Volume function, then press “∧” or “V” key to select Volume.

Game Mode

When there is no OSD, press “V” key to open game mode function, then press “∧” or “V” key to select game mode (FPS, RTS, Racing, Gamer 1, Gamer 2 or Gamer 3) basing on the different game types.

Source/Exit

When the OSD is closed, press Source/Exit button will be Source hot key function.

OSD Setting

Basic and simple instruction on the control keys.

[Diagram of the OSD menu with options like Contrast, Brightness, Eco mode, Color Setup, etc.]

1. Press the MENU-button to activate the OSD window.
2. Press Up or Down to navigate through the functions. Once the desired function is highlighted, press the MENU-button to activate it, press Up or Down to navigate through the sub-menu functions. Once the desired function is highlighted, press MENU-button to activate it.
3. Press Up or Down to change the settings of the selected function. Press Exit to exit. If you want to adjust any other function, repeat steps 2-3.

Notes:

• If the product has only one signal input, the item of “Input Select” is disable to adjust.
• If the product input signal resolution is the local resolution, the "Image Ratio" item is invalid.
• ECO modes (except Standard mode), DCR, DCB mode and Picture Boost, for these four states that only one state can exist.
• OSD lock, long press the V button for 10 seconds to lock or unlock the menu.

Luminance

[Diagram of the Luminance settings including Contrast, Brightness, Eco mode, Gamma, DCR, HDR Mode.]

Note: When " HDR Mode" is set to "non-off", the items "Contrast", "Eco Mode", "Gamma” cannot be adjusted.

Color Setup

[Diagram of the Color Setup menu with options like Color Temp., DCB Mode, DCB Demo, Red, Green, Blue.]

Note: When "Color Setup” under "HDR Mode” is set to "non-off”, “Color Setup" items cannot be adjusted.

Picture Boost

[Diagram of the Picture Boost menu with options like Bright Frame, Frame Size, Brightness, Contrast, H. Position, V. Position.]

Note: Adjust the brightness, contrast, and position of the Bright Frame for better viewing experience. When "HDR Mode" under "Luminance” is set to "non-off", all items under "Picture Boost" cannot be adjusted.

OSD Setup

[Diagram of the OSD Setup menu with options for Language, Timeout, H. Position, V. Position, Transparency, Break Reminder.]

Game Setting

[Diagram of the Game Setting menu with options like Game Mode, Shadow Control, Game Color, Overdrive, LowBlue Mode, DialPoint.]

Note: When "Color Setup” under "HDR Mode” is set to "non-off”, “Game Mode”, “Shadow Control", "Game Color "Low Blue Mode" items cannot be adjusted.

Extra

[Diagram of the Extra menu with options for Input Select, Off Timer, Image Ratio, DDC/CI, Reset.]

Resolution: 1920(H)x1080(V)
H. Frequency: 68 KHz
V. Frequency: 60 Hz

Exit

[Diagram showing the Exit option.]

Exit the main OSD

LED Indicator

Troubleshoot

Specification

General Specification

Preset Display Modes

Pin Assignments

[Diagram of HDMI connector pin assignments.]

[Diagram of 20-Pin Color Display Signal Cable pin assignments.]

Plug and Play

Plug & Play DDC2B Feature

This monitor is equipped with VESA DDC2B capabilities according to the VESA DDC STANDARD. It allows the monitor to inform the host system of its identity and, depending on the level of DDC used, communicate additional information about its display capabilities.

The DDC2B is a bi-directional data channel based on the I2C protocol. The host can request EDID information over the DDC2B channel.