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English 1
SAFETY REGULATION................................................................................................................... 2
FCC NOTICE ............................................................................................................................ 2
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ............................................................................................... 2
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .......................................................................................................... 2
FEATURE........................................................................................................................................... 6
Can receive a variety of input signals........................................................................................ 6
5 screen sizes (video input mode) and 2 screen sizes (RGB input mode)................................. 7
Video input mode ............................................................................................................. 7
RGB input mode............................................................................................................... 7
Power management function ..................................................................................................... 7
Remote Mouse Function............................................................................................................ 7
Others......................................................................................................................................... 7
Accessories ................................................................................................................................ 8
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................. 9
Front........................................................................................................................................... 9
Bottom ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Remote Control........................................................................................................................ 11
Putting Batteries In The Remote Control....................................................................... 13
Using the Remote Control.............................................................................................. 14
Effective Range For The Remote Control...................................................................... 14
CONNECTING DISPLAY TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT .......................................................... 15
BASIC OPERATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 16
TV Mode.................................................................................................................................. 17
PC Mode .................................................................................................................................. 19
Adjusting Function Mode........................................................................................................ 20
OSD Function Mode................................................................................................................ 21
OSD Function:................................................................................................................ 21
1 Display ........................................................................................................................ 22
2 Image or TV System ................................................................................................... 22
3 Audio........................................................................................................................... 23
4 Language ..................................................................................................................... 23
5 Misc............................................................................................................................. 23
6 Status ........................................................................................................................... 24
Screen Function Mode............................................................................................................. 25
OPTIONS.......................................................................................................................................... 27
FACTORY SETTINGS .................................................................................................................... 28
SPECIFICATION ............................................................................................................................. 29
CLEANING AND TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................... 30
Precaution ................................................................................................................................ 30
Cleaning the cabinet and remote control ................................................................................. 30
Cleaning the screen.................................................................................................................. 30
CONTENTS

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FCC NOTICE
Acer PDP 7859: A Class A digital device
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interferences when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment will
generates and radiate radio frequency energy, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
SAFETY REGULATION
WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
WARNING: To Reduce The Risk Of Fire And Electric Shock, Do not Expose This Product To
Rain Or Moisture.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This unit has been engineered and manufactured to
assure your personal safety. But IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL
SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated into this product,
observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and service. Please read these “Important
Safeguards” carefully before use.
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
All warning on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
All operating instructions should be followed.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
Do not use this product near water. Do not use immediately after moving from a low temperature to
high temperature, as this causes condensation, which may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. The product should be mounted
according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mount recommended by the
manufacturer.

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When the product is used on a cart, care should be taken to avoid quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces that may cause the product and cart to overturn, damaging equipment or causing
possible injury to the operator.
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. These ensure reliable operation of the
product and protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. (The
openings should never be blocked by placing the product on bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.)
It should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation
is provided and the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.)
For proper ventilation, separate the product from other equipment, which may prevent ventilation
and keep distance more than 10 cm.
This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are
not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power
company.
This product is equipped with a three-wire plug. This plug will fit only into a grounded power outlet.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to install the proper outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounded plug.
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at doors, plugs, receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the product.
For added protection for this product during a lightening storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the cable system. This
will prevent damage to the product due to lightening and power line surges.
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or convenience receptacles on other equipment as this
can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings 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 on the product.
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltages and other hazards. Refer all service to qualified service personnel.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer service to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen on the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the Operation Manual, as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance—this indicates a need for service.
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or with same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

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The product should be placed more than one foot away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, and other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
When connecting other products such as VCR’s, and personal computers, you should turn off the
power of this product for protection against electric shock.
Do not place combustibles behind the cooling fan. For example, cloth, paper, matches, aerosol cans
or gas lighters the present special hazards when over heated.
Use only the accessory cord designed for this product to prevent shock.
The power supply voltage rating of this product is AC100-240V. The power cord attached conforms
to the following power supply voltage. Use only the power cord designated by our dealer to ensure
Safety and EMC.
When it is used by other power supply voltage, power cable must be changed. Consult your product
dealer.
The power supply cord serves as a power disconnect device for plug able equipment. The socket
outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
This display has a plasma display panel and is only 10.6 cm deep. With its high image quality and
performance, it is perfectly suited to multimedia applications.
Can receive a variety of input signals
In addition to video, S-video, and RGB (D-SUB connector) signals, this display supports input of
high-quality video signals such as DVD.
The display is applicable to the following color television systems used worldwide: NTSC, SECAM,
PAL-N, PAL-M.
The display has a component video input terminal to receive signals from the DVD players as well
as digital broadcasting signals (component video signals).
The display has an RGB input terminal to receive signals, including wide RGB signals*1, VGA,
SVGA, and XGA*2.
FEATURE
*1 : With the optionally available graphics board, you can send wide RGB signals (852 x480) from
your PC.
*2 : The refresh rate of 60, 70, 75, 85 Hz for XGA (1024 x 768) and those of 60, 70, and 75 Hz for
SVGA (800 x 600) are supported.

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5 screen sizes (video input mode) and 2 screen sizes (RGB input mode)
This display offers a total of five different screen sizes in video input mode: W1, W2, W3, W4.and 4:3
mode; A normal mode is available, for display of normal-size (4:3 aspect ratio) images.
Video input mode
W1: Fill Screen; W2: Non-Linear; W3: LetterBox; W4: LetterBox SubTitle
RGB input mode
Two different screen sizes in RGB input mode (4:3 and 16:9) are also available.
Power Management Function
The display features a DPMS (Display Power Management Signaling) function that ensures automatic
power saving capability.
Remote Mouse Function
You can operate the display by remote control using the PS2 interface.
Others
You can specify the color temperature.
Sound input, 10W+10W external speaker outputs are available.

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Accessories

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Front
1. Power button [Power]
Turns the power ON or OFF. Located at the bottom of the display.
2. Remote control signal receiver
Receives signals from the remote control
3. Power Indicator Lamp
This lamp shows whether the main power is ON or OFF, as follows:
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Lit (Red) Standby
Lit (Green) Power ON
Flashing (Red, Green flash respectively) Power Saving mode ON

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Bottom
1. Audio input terminal--(1)
Connect this terminal to the sound output terminal of your VCR, etc.
And this terminal is used for both AV1 (Composite Video Input) and AV2 (S-Video Input).
2. Video input terminal (Composite video input terminal)
Connect this terminal to the video output terminal of your VCR or video disk player.
3. S-Video input terminal
Connect this terminal to the S-video output terminal of your VCR or video disk player.
4. Component video input terminal (Component Video Input)
Connect this terminal to the component video output (color difference output) terminal of your DVD
player.
5. Audio input terminal--(2)
Connect this terminal to the sound output terminal of your VCR, etc.
And this terminal is used for both AV3 (Component Video Input).
6. RGB input terminal (RGB Input/D-sub)
Connect this terminal to the PC’s display (analog RGB) output terminal.
7. Audio input terminal--(3)
Connect this terminal to the sound output terminal of your PC.
8. Remote mouse terminal
Connect this terminal to the mouse terminal of your PC.
9. Audio output terminal
Connect this terminal to your external amplifier depend on your need to meet home theater
surrounding audio environment
AV
2
AV
3
AV
1
Audio-In Video-In S-Video In Cr Cb Y Audio- In D-SUB Audio L R
LR
LR
123 4 5 6 78 9
PC input Remote
Mouse Audio Output

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10. External speaker output terminal (EXT SP)
Connect this terminal to the optionally available speaker. (10W+10W-8Ω)
Remote Control
1. Power: Press this key to turn on 7859. Press again to go to “standby” mode.
2. Input: Press this key to choose input source between PC/TV/AV. [AV also has Composite-Video
(AV1)/S-Video (AV2)/Component-Video (AV3)].
3. TV/CATV: When input source is TV, press this key to choose between TV/Cable TV system.
Connect to Speaker (8 Ω)
1 2 3
4 5 6
1
2
34
7
8
10
11
12
9
6
15
16
12
17 18
19
20
22 22
24
INPUT POWER
SCAN
CH+/- MUTE
MTS
CH
VOL DRAG
AUTO
CHRTN
EXIT
FREEZE
ZOOM+
ZOOM-
OSD
100
RIGHTLEFT
TV/CATV DISPLAY
INPUT

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4. Display: Press this key to turn on the TV channel message shown on the screen. Press again to turn
off.
5. Scan: Press this key to auto scan all channels the TV/CATV system provides.
6. CH +/-: Press this key to add the current TV channel. Press again to erase the current TV channel.
7. Mute: Press this key to quiet the sound system. Press again to activate the sound system.
8. MTS: Press this key to choose between Mono/SAP/Stereo.
9. LM (Left Mouse button): Function as left mouse button of PC.
10. Direction: Press the direction you want. Function as mouse rolling ball
11. RM (Right Mouse button): Function as right mouse button of PC.
12. Mouse Drag: This key simulates the mouse drag function as in PC system. Press this key to make
mouse drag function (as if right mouse button is pressed continuously). Press again to back to normal
situation.
13. Volume a
aa
a
b bb
b
:Use these two hot keys to adjust volume straight and select sub-menus while in OSD
mode.
14. Channel a
aa
a
b bb
b: Use these two hot keys to select channel straight (reserved) in TV mode.
15. Auto: Press this key to auto adjust phase, clock, H/V position in PC mode or to auto detect video
system in TV/AV mode.
16. Number Keys: Including number “0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9”. Select the channel number to enter it. (When
the channel is only one digit, you need to press ‘0’ before it.)
17. +100: When the channel number has three digits, press this key to input the first one digit.
18. CH RTN: Press this key to jump between two channels.
19. Zoom +: Press this key to enlarge the screen.
20. Zoom -: Press this key to minify the screen.
21. OSD: Press this key to pop up the OSD menu.
22. _
__
_`
``
`a
aa
ab
bb
b(Left/ Right/ Up/ Down key.): Use the keys to adjust the OSD.
23. OSD ESC: Press this key to exit OSD menu directly.
24. Freeze: Press this key to hold on the screen (the video source still runs). Press again to continue.

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Putting Batteries In The Remote Control
1. To remove the cover, slide it outwards while pushing arrow bottom up.
2. Put two AAA batteries in the remote control. Make sure that the batteries are properly oriented.
3. Close the cover until it snaps into place.
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Using the Remote Control
Effective Range For The Remote Control
Point the remote control at the display’s signal receiver when using it.
So, make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the display’s signal receiver.
To prevent malfunction, be sure not to apply any form of serve shock to the remote control.
And to prevent malfunction or deformation, be sure not to allow the remote control to become
wet; also keep it away from hot locations or heating equipment.
Be sure not to clean the remote control using a cloth dampened in any volatile solvent, such
as benzene or thinner.

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Carefully check the terminals for position and type before making any connection.
Loose connectors can result in image or color problems. Make sure that all connectors are securely
inserted into their terminals.
CONNECTING DISPLAY TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT
TVTVTVTV
LD
PC(VCA,S-VGA, XGA)
DVD
VCR
Camcorder
LD
PC(VGA,S-VGA, XGA)
DVD
VCR
Camcorder

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Turning On/Off The Power
BASIC OPERATIONS
Turning On The Power Turning Off The Power
Press the power bottom on the remote control Press when the power is ON
Adjusting The Input Mode
Press this key to choose input source between PC/
TV/AV. [AV also has Composite-Video (AV1)/
S-Video (AV2)/Component-Video (AV3)]. And
press `
``
`again to work as “enter” function.
Each time you press, a different input mode
appears. The sequence is as follows:
PC: Display images from equipment connected
to the PC RGB terminal
AV1: Display images from equipment connected
to the Composite Video terminal
AV2: Display images from equipment connected
to the S-Video terminal
AV3: Display images from equipment connected
to the Component Video input terminal
TV: Display images only when a TV tuner card is
connected to the cable TV terminal.
INPUT POWER
SCAN
CH+/- MUTE
MTS
CH
VOL DRAG
AUTO
CHRTN
EXIT
FREEZE
ZOOM+
ZOOM-
OSD
100
RIGHTLEFT
TV/CATV DISPLAY
INPUT
POWER
123
1 2 3
123
1 2 3
456
4 5 6
456
4 5 6
00
789
789
789
789
INPUTINPUT POWERPOWER
SCANSCAN
CH+/-CH+/- MUTEMUTE
MTSMTS
CHCH
VOLVOL DRAGDRAG
AUTOAUTO
CHRTNCHRTN
EXITEXIT
FREEZEFREEZE
ZOOM+ZOOM+
ZOOM-ZOOM-
OSDOSD
100100
RIGHTRIGHT
LEFTLEFT
TV/CATVTV/CATV DISPLAYDISPLAY
INPUTINPUT
INPUT
INPUT POWER
SCAN
CH+/- MUTE
MTS
CH
VOL DRAG
AUTO
CHRTN
EXIT
FREEZE
ZOOM+
ZOOM-
OSD
100
RIGHTLEFT
TV/CATV DISPLAY
INPUT

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TV Mode
Adjusting TV/CATV Mode Adjusting The Display Mode
Press this key to choose the mode for TV and
Cable TV system.
Press this key to turn on the TV channel message
shown on the screen. Press again to turn off.
Scan Mode Adjusting CH+/-
Press this key to auto scan all channels that TV/
CATV provides.
Press the key to add the current TV channel Press
again to erase the current TV channel.
INPUT POWER
SCAN
CH+/- MUTE
MTS
CH
VOL DRAG
AUTO
CHRTN
EXIT
FREEZE
ZOOM+
ZOOM-
OSD
100
RIGHTLEFT
TV/CATV DISPLAY
INPUT
TV/CATV
DISPLAY
INPUTINPUT POWERPOWER
SCANSCAN
CH+/-CH+/- MUTEMUTE
MTSMTS
CHCH
VOLVOL DRAGDRAG
AUTOAUTO
CHRTNCHRTN
EXITEXIT
FREEZEFREEZE
ZOOM+ZOOM+
ZOOM-ZOOM-
OSDOSD
100100
RIGHTRIGHTLEFTLEFT
TV/CATVTV/CATV DISPLAYDISPLAY
INPUTINPUT
SCAN
INPUT POWER
SCAN
CH+/- MUTE
MTS
CH
VOL DRAG
AUTO
CHRTN
EXIT
FREEZE
ZOOM+
ZOOM-
OSD
100
RIGHTLEFT
TV/CATV
DISPLAY
INPUT
CH+/-
INPUT POWER
SCAN
CH+/- MUTE
MTS
CH
VOL DRAG
AUTO
CHRTN
EXIT
FREEZE
ZOOM+
ZOOM-
OSD
100
RIGHTLEFT
TV/CATV DISPLAY
INPUT

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Mute Function MTS Function
Press the key to quiet the sound system. Press
again to activate the sound system.
Press this key to choose between Mono/SAP/
Stereo
Number Key Function +100 Function
Including number “0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9”. Select the
channel number to enter it. (When the channel is
only one digit, you need to press ‘0’ before it)
When the channel number has three digits, press
this key to input the first one digit. (Suppose the
channel numbers are 125 at most.)
MUTE
INPUT POWER
SCAN
CH+/- MUTE
MTS
CH
VOL DRAG
AUTO
CHRTN
EXIT
FREEZE
ZOOM+
ZOOM-
OSD
100
RIGHTLEFT
TV/CATV DISPLAY
INPUT
MTS
INPUT POWER
SCAN
CH+/- MUTE
MTS
CH
VOL DRAG
AUTO
CHRTN
EXIT
FREEZE
ZOOM+
ZOOM-
OSD
100
RIGHTLEFT
TV/CATV DISPLAY
INPUT
1 2 3
4 5 6
INPUT POWER
SCAN
CH+/- MUTE
MTS
CH
VOL DRAG
AUTO
CHRTN
EXIT
FREEZE
ZOOM+
ZOOM-
OSD
100
RIGHTLEFT
TV/CATV DISPLAY
INPUT
100
INPUT POWER
SCAN
CH+/- MUTE
MTS
CH
VOL DRAG
AUTO
CHRTN
EXIT
FREEZE
ZOOM+
ZOOM-
OSD
100
RIGHTLEFT
TV/CATV DISPLAY
INPUT

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PC Mode
CH-RTN Function
Press this key to jump between two channels.
Left Mouse Function Direction Function
Function as left mouse button of PC Press the direction you want. Function as rolling
ball at a mouse.
CHRTN
INPUT POWER
SCAN
CH+/- MUTE
MTS
CH
VOL DRAG
AUTO
CHRTN
EXIT
FREEZE
ZOOM+
ZOOM-
OSD
100
RIGHTLEFT
TV/CATV DISPLAY
INPUT
LEFT
INPUT POWER
SCAN
CH+/- MUTE
MTS
CH
VOL DRAG
AUTO
CHRTN
EXIT
FREEZE
ZOOM+
ZOOM-
OSD
100
RIGHTLEFT
TV/CATV DISPLAY
INPUT
INPUT POWER
SCAN
CH+/- MUTE
MTS
CH
VOL DRAG
AUTO
CHRTN
EXIT
FREEZE
ZOOM+
ZOOM-
OSD
100
RIGHTLEFT
TV/CATV DISPLAY
INPUT