Acer View 76c User manual

AcerView 76c
Color Monitor
17” (43cm) CRT Size,
15.7” (39.8cm) Max. Viewable Area
User’s Manual

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Copyright
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Peripherals, Incorporated reserves the right to revise this publication and to make
changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of Acer
Peripherals, Incorporated to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Fill in here!!
For the convenience of service, write following
related information of your monitor in the space
below. The serial number is on the back of the
product.
Monitor Information
Product Name: AcerView 76c
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Dealer Information
Dealer:
Telephone Number:
Address:
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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.
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.

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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.
CE Declaration
This monitor, AcerView 76c, 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 ..........................................................................................v
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...................................................................................2-2
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.......................................................3-5
Timing Setting.............................................................................................3-5
Reset to Defaults........................................................................................3-6
Factory Preset Timings...............................................................................3-6
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Useful Hints.................................................4-1
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................4-1
Maintenance...............................................................................................4-2
Need More Help?........................................................................................4-2
Chapter 5 Specifications.................................................................................5-1

1-1Introduction
Introduction
Unpacking the Package
Check following items. If they are missing or damaged, consult your place of
purchase immediately.
üColor monitor
üSwivel base
üUser’s manual
üPower cord
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 76c has the following features:
üPlug’n Play Compatibility
With its DDC1and DDC2B, it is compatible with Plug’n Play feature of
Windows95.
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1-2Introduction
üFlicker-free Image
The monitor supports high refresh rates up to 85Hz at 1024x768 resolution with
VESA’s best recommendation.
üLarger Viewable Size
With its 15.7” viewable size, it offers a larger screen than other 17” monitors.
üiScreen (Intelligent Screen) Technology
The On-Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust all settings simply with on-
screen menus.
üMini-neck
By reducing the diameter of the CRT neck, the performance is increased and the
power consumption is reduced a lot.
üPower 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%.
üGreen 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 On On Green
Stand-by < 15 W Off On Amber
Suspend <15 W On Off Amber
Off <5 W Off Off Amber
Blinking
Override Normal Off Off Green

2-1Getting Started
Getting Started
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.
Push the swivel base gently
toward the front of the monitor
until it is locked.
Place the monitor back to its
normal position.
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2-2Getting 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.
Note: 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.