Acer Computer Monitor 56c User Manual

AcerView 56c  
Color Monitor  
15” (38cm) CRT Size,  
13.7” (34.8cm) Max. Viewable Area  
User’s Manual  
 
Safety Instructions  
The AC plug isolates this equipment from the AC supply.  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid  
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.  
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for  
ventilation. They must not be blocked or covered. 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.  
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.  
This product should be operated with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug  
having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power  
outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the  
outlet, contact your electrician to make the necessary outlet changes.  
Never push objects of any kind, or spill liquid of any kind into this product.  
Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers  
may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. If any above mentioned  
misuse or other accident (dropping, mis-operations) occurs, contact qualified  
service personnel for servicing.  
Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your PC box) for  
this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SVT/SJT,  
VDE approved or its equivalent.  
The power supply cord serves as a power disconnect device for pluggable  
equipment. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be  
easily accessible.  
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FCC Class B  
Radio Frequency Interference Statement  
Note:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B  
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause  
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.  
Notice:  
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for  
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.  
Caution:  
If you find some parts of the monitor display discolored due to magnetic fields  
generated by electrical facilities or appliances, turn off the monitor for at least 15  
minutes. The degaussing circuit of the monitor will eliminate the discoloration.  
Do not remove the monitor from its swivel base while the power is on to prevent  
discoloration. If discoloration occurs, follow the above-mentioned procedure for  
adjustment.  
Shielded power cord and interface cable, if any, must be used in order to comply  
with the emission limits of FCC Class B digital device.  
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CE Declaration  
This monitor, AcerView 56c, complies with 72/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC modified by  
92/31/ECC. These directives refer to EMC.  
Canadian Department of Communications Regulatory Statement  
This digital apparatus does not exceed Class B limits for radio noise emissions from  
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian  
Department of Communications.  
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Table of Contents  
Table of Contents ......................................................................................... vi  
Chapter 1 Introduction.....................................................................................1-1  
Unpacking the Package ..............................................................................1-1  
Features.....................................................................................................1-1  
Power Management....................................................................................1-2  
Chapter 2 Getting Started...............................................................................2-1  
Installing the Swivel Base............................................................................2-1  
Installing the Monitor...................................................................................2-3  
Chapter 3 Adjusting the Monitor.....................................................................3-1  
A Look at the Control Panel ........................................................................3-1  
Adjusting the Monitor..................................................................................3-1  
Panel key introduction:.......................................................................3-1  
Selecting page and making adjustments.............................................3-2  
Page 1 Display control.............................................................3-2  
Page 2 Degaussing and Color Weighting..................................3-3  
Page 3 User Mode Display ......................................................3-4  
Timing Setting ............................................................................................3-4  
Reset to Defaults........................................................................................3-5  
Factory Preset Timings...............................................................................3-5  
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Useful Hints ................................................4-1  
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................4-1  
Maintenance...............................................................................................4-2  
Need More Help? .......................................................................................4-2  
Chapter 5 Specifications.................................................................................5-1  
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Introduction  
1
Unpacking the Package  
Check following items. If they are missing or damaged, consult your place of  
purchase immediately.  
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Color monitor  
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Swivel base  
User’s manual  
Power cord  
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Locate the model name and the serial number labeled on the back of your monitor.  
Write down the related information of your monitor and dealer in the space on page ii  
for future reference.  
Features  
Your AcerView 56c has the following features:  
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Plug’n Play Compatibility  
With its DDC1ä and DDC2ä , it is compatible with Plug’n Play feature of  
Windows 95â .  
1-1 Introduction  
 
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Flicker-free Image  
The monitor supports high refresh rates up to 85Hz at 1024x768 resolution with  
VESA’s best recommendation.  
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Larger Viewable Size  
With its 13.7” viewable size, it offers a larger screen than other 15” monitors.  
iScreenâ (Intelligent Screen) Technology  
The On-Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust all settings simply with on-  
screen menus.  
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Low Power Consumption  
By reducing the diameter of the CRT neck, the performance is increased and the  
power consumption is reduced a lot.  
Power Saving Function  
The power management complies with VESA DPMS standard. When the  
system is idle (off mode), the monitor automatically cuts its power consumption  
up to 95%.  
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Green Commitment  
Your monitor is packaged in recycled packing materials and no CFCs are used  
in the manufacturing process. It is in compliance with the US government’s  
Energy Star standards and the rigorous standards of the Scandinavian  
countries.  
Power Management  
The power management of this monitor complies with these VESA power saving  
modes:  
Mode  
Power  
Consumption  
Horizontal  
Sync  
Vertical  
Sync  
LED  
On  
Normal  
< 60 W  
< 5 W  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Green  
Amber  
Stand-by  
Suspend  
Off  
Amber Blinking  
Amber Blinking  
Green  
< 5 W  
Override  
Normal  
1-2 Introduction  
 
Getting Started  
2
Installing the Swivel Base  
Place the monitor on its side.  
Locate the arrow and the four slots at  
the bottom of the monitor.  
As directed by the arrow inscribed on  
the swivel base, insert the four pegs on  
the base into the slots at the bottom of  
the monitor.  
2-1 Getting Started  
 
Push the swivel base gently toward the  
front of the monitor until it is locked.  
Place the monitor back to its normal  
position.  
2-2 Getting Started  
 
Installing the Monitor  
This monitor is equipped with an autosensing power supply for voltage ranges  
90~264V AC, 47~63Hz.  
Make sure that the system power is  
turned off.  
Plug the signal cable into the video signal  
port of your computer and fix it with the  
two screws.  
Connect the power cord to the monitor  
and attach it to power source.  
Turn on the computer and the monitor.  
F If you connect the monitor to an Apple Macintosh through a D-Sub  
cable, you need to buy a Macintosh adapter to connect the video signal  
port of your computer and the monitor signal cable.  
2-3 Getting Started  
 
 
Adjusting the Monitor  
3
A Look at the Control Panel  
Adjusting the Monitor  
You can adjust the monitor with the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. Press the  
following four keys on the control panel  
settings.  
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,
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to make necessary  
Panel key introduction  
Page switches between function control pages. Three pages, each  
containing its functions controls, are available: display control, color  
weighting and user mode display.  
Left/Low adjusts the setting to left or to a lower value.  
Right/High adjusts the setting to right or to a higher value.  
Select/Save lets you select or save a setting.  
3-1 Adjusting the Monitor  
 
Se le c ting pa ge a nd ma king a djus tme nts  
Grouped by functions, the OSD offers three pages for making adjustments: Display  
Control, Color Weighting, and User Mode display. Following describes the contents  
of each page and how you can make adjustments.  
Page 1 Display control  
This page contains 9 control functions represented by different icons. Follow steps  
below to make your favorite adjustments. For description of each function, see  
below.  
Press  
to locate the page.  
Press  
Press  
or  
to locate the desired function icon.  
to select the icon.  
Press  
Press  
or  
to adjust the setting.  
to save the setting.  
Repeat the steps above to change other settings.  
Function Icons  
Contrast adjusts the  
difference between the light  
and dark areas.  
V. Size adjusts the vertical  
display height.  
Brightness adjusts the  
brightness of the display.  
Pincushion controls the  
straightness of the vertical edges  
of the display.  
3-2 Adjusting the Monitor  
 
H. Position adjusts the  
horizontal position of the  
display.  
Trapezoid makes the vertical  
edges of the display parallel.  
H. Size adjusts the display  
width.  
Parallelogram corrects image  
distortions.  
V. Position adjusts the  
vertical position of the display.  
F In the event that the display is distorted due to magnetic field  
interference, turn off the monitor for 15 minutes. Then power on.  
Page 2 Color Weighting  
Color weighting allows you to set five default factory color settings (C1 to C5).  
You can adjust the settings manually by entering any default factory color setting.  
To adjust color weight:  
Press  
to locate the page.  
Press  
Press  
or  
to locate the default setting you prefer (C1-C5).  
to select a factory default.  
Press  
Press  
or  
to select the desired color.  
or to make the adjustment.  
to save the setting.  
to select one of the red, green and blue adjustment.  
Press  
Press  
3-3 Adjusting the Monitor  
 
Following is the setting of each factory default:  
Factory  
Default  
Color Temperature  
C1  
C2  
C3  
C4  
C5  
9300K  
6500K  
5500K  
7100K  
11500K  
Page 3 User Mode Display  
This page shows the current resolution, horizontal and vertical frequency status.  
Timing Setting  
By making adjustments of your video card settings, you can set the timing and the  
refresh rate to your preferences. The monitor will automatically save the settings.  
Your monitor can accept horizontal frequency ranging from 30 KHz to 69 KHz and  
vertical frequency from 50 Hz to 120 Hz. However, due to different resolution  
settings, do not exceed the following maximum vertical refresh rate to avoid possible  
damages to your monitor.  
Resolution  
Maximum Refresh Rate (Hz)  
640 x 480  
800 x 600  
1024 x 768  
100  
100  
85  
1280 x 1024  
60  
3-4 Adjusting the Monitor  
 
F To set the timing and the refresh rate, see the user’s guide of your  
video card.  
Reset to Defaults  
Press  
and  
simultaneously to reset the monitor to the default factory settings.  
Factory Preset Timings  
Mode  
Resolution  
Vertical  
Horizontal  
Frequency (Hz) Frequency (KHz)  
VGA  
VGA  
640 x 400  
640 x 480  
640 x 480  
640 x 480  
800 x 600  
800 x 600  
800 x 600  
1024 x 768  
1024 x 768  
1024 x 768  
1280 x 1024  
832 x 624  
70  
60  
75  
85  
75  
72  
85  
75  
70  
85  
60  
75  
31.47  
31.47  
37.50  
43.27  
46.88  
48.09  
53.67  
60.00  
56.48  
68.68  
64.32  
49.71  
VGA  
VGA  
VESA  
SVGA  
SVGA  
UVGA  
UVGA  
UVGA  
WS2  
MAC  
3-5 Adjusting the Monitor  
 
 
Troubleshooting and Useful  
Hints  
4
Troubleshooting  
Make sure that your monitor is properly installed if you have encountered any trouble  
using this product (For hardware installation, see Chapter 2, Getting Started). If  
the problems persist, check this chapter for possible solutions.  
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Can't find AcerView 56c on the Windows 95 monitor lists.  
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You need to update the Windows 95 setup information for your AcerView  
56c. You can download the updated file from the API web site  
(http://www.api.com.tw).  
There is no picture on the screen.  
Check:  
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Power outlet type.  
Video sync signal. The video sync signal must be specified for the monitor.  
Power saving mode. Press any key and move the mouse to deactivate the  
mode.  
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Signal cable connector pins. If there are bent or missing pins, consult your  
place of purchase.  
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The picture is scrolling or unstable.  
Check:  
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Signal connector pin assignments. Replace with a correct one if they are  
not operative.  
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Signal cable connector pins. If there are bent or missing pins, consult your  
place of purchase.  
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Graphics card. See if the settings are made properly.  
Scanning frequency. Change the settings of your graphics card to  
acceptable options.  
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Remove magnetic objects near the monitor.  
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Characters look dark; the picture is too small or too large, not centered, etc.  
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Adjust related settings. See Chapter 3, Adjusting the Monitor.  
4-1 Troubleshooting and  
Useful Hints  
 
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Colors are impure.  
Check signal cable connector pins. If there are bent or missing pins,  
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consult your place of purchase.  
Maintenance  
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Do not expose the monitor to direct sunlight  
or heat.  
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Do not spill liquid on the monitor.  
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Do not attempt to open the monitor. You  
may be hurt by electric shock. For service,  
call your place of purchase.  
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Do not use your monitor when magnets or û  
electronic products are operating nearby.  
Do not use harsh chemicals or strong û  
cleaning solvents to clean the monitor  
screen. Wipe it with clean, soft clothes  
applied with mild solution.  
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Do not place anything on your monitor. Bad û  
ventilation may elevate temperature in the  
monitor  
4-2 Troubleshooting and  
Useful Hints  
 
Need More Help?  
If your problems remain after checking this manual, please contact your place of  
purchase or e-mail us at: [email protected]  
4-3 Troubleshooting and  
Useful Hints  
 
Specifications 5  
Picture Tube  
Size  
15” (38cm) diagonal  
Mini-neck  
Type  
0.28mm dot pitch  
AG, AS coating  
Dot pitch  
Surface coating  
13.7” (34.8cm) diagonal  
Maximum Viewable Size  
Power Supply (Universal)  
Input voltage  
90~264 V AC, 47~63 Hz  
75 W max.  
Power consumption  
1280 x 1024  
Max. Resolution  
Horizontal Frequency  
Vertical Frequency  
Video Bandwidth  
Video Input  
30-69 KHz  
50-120 Hz  
80MHz  
15-pin mini D-sub connector  
12 factory preset, 10 user mode  
Adjustable Timing  
Users Control  
Intelligent On-Screen Display (OSD), 4  
buttons  
DHHS, PTB  
X-Radiation  
UL, CSA, FCC-B, TÜV/Ergonomics, MPRII,  
VCCI-II, CE, ISO-9241-3, D.N.S.F., TCO’95  
(optional)  
Regulatory Compliance  
DDC1/2B+  
Plug & Play  
5-4 Specifications  
 
Ambient Temperature  
Operating  
+5°C ~ +40°C / +41°F ~ +104°F  
-20°C ~ +60°C / -4°F ~ +140°F  
Storage  
Humidity  
Operating  
Storage  
20% ~ 90%  
10% ~ 90%  
376 mm (W) x 373 mm (H) x 385 mm (D)  
12.5 Kg  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
Weight (net)  
5-5 Specifications  
 

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