Acer AC707 User Manual

English

Trademarks

VGA & 8514/A are registered trademarks of the IBM Corporation.
Super VGA is a registered trademark of VESA.

Edition A

CONTENTS

FCC warning ..........................................................E-1

DOC notice .............................................................E-1

Safety precautions ..................................................E-1

Packing contents .....................................................E-2

Unpacking procedure..............................................E-2

Repacking ...............................................................E-2

Introduction ............................................................E-2

Power saving ..........................................................E-2

Install the monitor ...................................................E-3

Power cord ..............................................................E-3

User controls and indicators ...................................E-4

Using the on-screen menu ......................................E-5

Individual adjustment .............................................E-6

Troubleshooting......................................................E-8

Servicing.................................................................E-8

Signal connector information .................................E-8

Technical specifications .........................................E-9

Preset modes .........................................................E-10

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F

EDERAL COMMUNICATIONS

C

OMMISSION

nstruction to Users

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the 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 and 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 the 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/ TV
technician for help.

This equipment has been certified to comply with the
limits for a Class B computing device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC rules. Only peripherals (computer
input / output devices, terminals, printers etc.) certified
to comply to the Class B limits may be attached to
this computer. Operation with non-certified
peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio
and TV reception.

Remarks

To meet FCC requirement, shielded cables are required
to connect the device to a personal computer or other
Class B certified device.

(FCC) W

ARNING

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DOC N

This product conforms to Canadian Class B emissions
regulations.

Ce produit est conforme aux réglements d’émission
Canadienne class B.

SS

Power InputPower Input

Refer to the section about "Connecting the Power
Cord".

• Do not modify the three-prong grounding type

InstallationInstallation

• Do not place the monitor on an unstable cart,

• Route power cords so that if cannot be walked

• Do not install the monitor where there is

VentilationVentilation

• Do not block or cover ventilation openings on

• Do not place the monitor near a radiator or

• Do not push objects of any kind through cabinet

OTICE

AFETYAFETY

P P

RECAUTIONSRECAUTIONS

power plug in any way.

stand, or shelf where it may fall and injure
personnel or damage equipment.

upon or tripped over.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord.

dampness, or where it may be exposed to rain or
water. Avoid spilling liquid of any kind on the
unit.

the back or bottom of the monitor cabinet.

heating vent.

openings. This may result in fire or electric shock.

Information to Users

Any change or modifications expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.

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PACKING CONTENTS

The package contains:

• CRT monitor

• AC power cord

• User manual

UNPACKING
PROCEDURE

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REPACKING

Save the origional box and all packing material for
future shipping needs.

INTRODUCTION

This microprocessor-based, digital control 17” color
monitor is a high performance and easy to use product.

It employs the latest on-screen-menu technology. The
microprocessor capability offers 13 most commonly
used VESA timing modes preset in the factory, and 6
modes for user to adjust to the special timings that
user might have.

We hope that you will find this manual is helpful in
obtaining the fullest use of your monitor, and in
ensuring your personal safety during operation.

POWER SAVING

The monitor will be driven into “Power Saving” mode
by the control signal from the display controller,
as indicated by the amber-color power LED.

State

ON Normal Green

Active

OFF

The power saving states will be kept until a control
signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is
activated. The recovery time from Active OFF state
back to ON state is around 10 seconds.

Power

Consumption

< 5W Amber

LED

Light

* Packing materials and product are recyclable.

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E-3

INSTALL THE
MONITOR

• To connect the tilt/swivel base to the monitor, align
hooks with the sockets on bottom side of the
monitor, and gently push the base towards the front
of the monitor.

• The 15-pin D-shell signal connector on the signal
cable will connect easily to the video adapter
output on your personal computer. Lock both
screws on the connector to ensure a firm
connection.

• Turn the PC power switch ON. Then turn the
monitor power switch ON, by pressing the switch
inward. The green power indicator will light up.

• Allow about 30 seconds for the CRT tube to warm
up. Data will be displayed on the screen.

• If your display fails to function properly, please
first refer to the section "Troubleshooting" in this
manual.

POWER CORD

• Check first to make sure that the power cord you

use is the correct type required for your area.

• This monitor has a universal power supply that

allows operation in either 100/120V AC or 220/
240V AC voltage area. No user-adjustment is re­quired.

• First connect the power cord into your monitor’s
power input socket, and then plug the other end
into a 3-pin AC outlet. The power cord may be
connected to either a wall socket or the power out­put socket on your PC, depending on the type of
power cord supplied with your monitor.

• For units to be used at 120V AC:
Use a UL Listed Cord Set consisting of a min.
No. 18 AWG, Type SVT or SJT three-conductor
a maximum of 10 ft. in length and a parallel blade,
grounding type attachment plug rated 10A, 125V.

• For units to be used at 240V AC (domestic use):
Use a UL Listed Cord Set consisting of a min. No.
18 AWG, Type SVT or SJT three-conductor cord
a maximum of 10 ft. in length and a tandem blade,
grounding type attachment plug rated 10A, 250V.

• For units to be used at 220/240V AC (outside of
U.S.):
Use a Cord Set consisting of a min.

0.75mm2,3G,Type H05VV-F cord and grounding
type attachment plug rated 16A, 250V. The cord
set should have the appropriate safety approvals
for the country in which the equipment will be
installed and marked HAR.

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USER CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

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a. Displays menu & exits menu
b. Scrolls through menu to choose an icon

for adjustment /
Adjusts level of selected icon

c. Confirms menu selection

b

1. Power LED

2. Power ON/OFF switch

USING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

1) Menu screen-press the button to display the menu below and exit menus

Select mark

Press the button to move the selection
mark to the desired location.

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Adjustment icons

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1 : CONTRAST : 2

The item presently
being adjusted is
shown.

When the button is pressed.
The selected adjustment screen appears.

CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS H.SIZE H.POSITION

V.SIZE V.POSITION V.PINCUSHION TRAPEZOID
ROTATION COLOR LANGUAGE DISP.FREQ
DEGAUSS RECALL H.MOIRE V.MOIRE

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1 : CONTRAST : 2

2) Adjustment screen (example: horizontal position adjustment)

Name of adjustment screen

Adjustment icon

End Button
When the button is pressed,
the adjustment level is stored,
the adjustment screen is ended
and the menu screen returns.

NOTE: The amount of adjustment depends upon how long you depress the adjustment button. You may have to

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tap the button to obtain the desired results.

H.POSITION
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1 : : /2

On the adjustment screen where these two adjustment
icons appear, it is possible to switch between the two
screens by pressing the button.

The adjustment level is shown by both a number
and a bar. It can be varied with the front
buttons.

When the button is pressed, the horizontal
size adjustment screen appears.

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