Acer Computer Monitor UMBV6AA002 User Manual

Acer LCD Monitor

User's Guide

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Special notes on LCD monitors

The following are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem.

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Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during

initial use. Turn off the power switch and then turn it on again to make

sure the flicker disappears.

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You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the

desktop pattern you use.

The LCD screen has 99.99% or more effective pixels. It may include

blemishes of 0.01% or less such as a missing pixel or a pixel lit all the time.

Due to the nature of the LCD screen, an afterimage of the previous screen

may remain after switching the image, when the same image is displayed

for hours. In this case, the screen is recovered slowly by changing the image

or turning off the power switch for a few hours.

Information for your safety and

comfort

Safety instructions

Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

Cleaning your monitor

Please carefully follow these guidelines when cleaning the monitor:

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Always unplug the monitor before cleaning.

Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides.

Connecting/disconnecting the device

Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power

from the LCD monitor:

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Make sure the monitor is attached to its base before connecting the power

cord to the AC power outlet.

Make sure both the LCD monitor and the computer are turned off before

connecting any cable or unplugging the power cord.

If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the

system by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies.

Accessibility

Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible

and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. When you need to

disconnect power from the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from

the electrical outlet.

Safe listening

To protect your hearing, follow these instructions.

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Gradually increase the volume until you can hear it clearly and comfortably

and without distortion.

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After setting the volume level, do not increase it after your ears have

adjusted.

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Limit the amount of time listening to music at high volume.

Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings.

Turn the volume down if you can't hear people speaking near you.

Warnings

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Do not use this product near water.

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product

falls, it could be seriously damaged.

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Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable

operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These

openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be

blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.

This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat

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Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots 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 onto or into

the product.

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To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage,

do not place the product on a vibrating surface.

Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment

which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage internal

devices.

Using electrical power

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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.

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Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this

product where people will walk on the cord.

If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total

ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not

exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total

rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse

rating.

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Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too

many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch

circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of

the power strip's input rating.

This product's power cord is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug.

The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet

is properly grounded before inserting the power cord plug. Do not insert

the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for

details.

Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power

outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock

and/or injury.

Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from

unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that

may interfere with the performance of this product.

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Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need

to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets

the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type

SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.5

meters (15 feet) maximum length.

Product servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers

may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to

qualified service personnel.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service

personnel when:

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the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed

liquid was spilled into the product

the product was exposed to rain or water

the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged

the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need

for service

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the product does not operate normally after following the operating

instructions

Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating

instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may

result in damage and will often require extensive work by a

qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.

Potentially explosive environments

Switch off your device in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and

obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas

where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Sparks in

such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even

death. Switch off the device near gas pumps at service stations. Observe

restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, storage and

distribution areas; chemical plants; or where blasting operations are in progress.

Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always,

marked. They include below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage

facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane),

and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or

metal powders.

Additional safety information

Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of

the reach of small children.

IT Equipment Recycling Information

Acer is strongly committed to environmental protection and views recycling, in

the form of salvaging and disposal of used equipment, as one of the company's

top priorities in minimizing the burden placed on the environment.

We at Acer are very conscious of the environmental effects of our business and

strive to identify and provide the best working procedures to reduce the

environmental impact of our products.

For more information and help when recycling, please go to this website:

http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/

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Disposal instructions

Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding.

To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment,

please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and

Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit

http://www.acer‐group.com/public/Sustainability/

LCD pixel statement

The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques.

Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or

red dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute

a malfunction.

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This product has been shipped enabled for power management:

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Activate display’s Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity.

Activate computer’s Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity.

Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing the power button.

Tips and information for comfortable use

Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use.

Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a

computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress,

inadequate working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly

increase the risk of physical injury.

Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis,

tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders. The following symptoms may

appear in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back:

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numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation

aching, soreness or tenderness

pain, swelling or throbbing

stiffness or tightness

coldness or weakness

If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort

and/or pain related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and

inform your company's health and safety department.

The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use.

Finding your comfort zone

Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a

footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe

the following tips:

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refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture

avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward

stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg

muscles

Taking care of your vision

Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive

room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast

displays could stress your eyes. The following sections provide suggestions on

how to reduce eyestrain.

Eyes

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Rest your eyes frequently.

Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and

focusing on a distant point.

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Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out.

Display

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Keep your display clean.

Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your

eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display.

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Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for

enhanced text readability and graphics clarity.

Eliminate glare and reflections by:

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placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or

any light source

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minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds

using a task light

changing the display's viewing angle

using a glare-reduction filter

using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the

display's top front edge

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Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle.

Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended

periods of time.

Developing good work habits

Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing

and productive:

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Take short breaks regularly and often.

Perform some stretching exercises.

Breathe fresh air as often as possible.

Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body.

Acer America Corporation

333 West San Carlos St., San Jose

Suite 1500

CA 95110, U. S. A.

Tel : 254-298-4000

Fax : 254-298-4147

www.acer.com

Federal Communications Commission

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The following local Manufacturer /Importer is responsible for this declaration:

Product:

LCD Monitor

Model Number:

SKU Number:

V176L

V176L xxxxxx

(“x” = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z)

Name of Responsible Party:

Address of Responsible Party:

Acer America Corporation

333 West San Carlos St.

Suite 1500

San Jose, CA 95110

U. S. A.

Contact Person:

Phone No.:

Fax No.:

Acer Representative

254-298-4000

254-298-4147

MU.LYQ00.003

4J.24G01.021

Special notes on LCD monitors

Information for your safety and comfort

Safety instructions

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Cleaning your monitor

Connecting/disconnecting the device

Accessibility

Safe listening

Warnings

Using electrical power

Product servicing

Additional safety information

IT equipment recycling information

Disposal instructions

LCD pixel statement

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Tips and information for comfortable use

Federal Communications Commission

Declaration of Conformity

Unpacking

Attaching/removing the base

Screen position adjustment

Connecting the power cord

Power saving

Display Data Channel (DDC)

Connector pin assignment

Standard timing table

Installation

User controls

How to adjust a setting

Acer eColor Management

Unpacking

Please check that the following items are present when you unpack the box,

and save the packing materials in case you need to ship or transport the

monitor in the future.

LCD monitor

Quick start guide

Audio Cable (Option)

LCD monitor

D-sub cable (Option)

AC power cord

DVI cable (Option)

Audio Cable (Option)

Attaching

the Base

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Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging.

Carefully place the monitor face-down on a stable surface -- use a

cloth to avoid scratching the screen.

Remove: Reverse the steps to remove the base.

Screen position adjustment

To optimize the viewing position, you can adjust the monitor tilt by using

both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor as shown below.

The monitor can be adjusted to 25 degrees up or 5 degrees down.

Connecting the power cord

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Check first to make sure that the power cord you use is the correct type

required for your area.

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The monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in either

100/120 V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. No user-adjustment is

required.

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Plug one end of the power cord to the AC inlet, and plug the other end

into an AC outlet.

For units using 120 V AC:

Use a UL-listed cord set, type SVT wire and plug rated 10 A/125 V.

For units using 220/240 V AC:

Use a cord set consisting of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A/250 V. The

cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in

which the equipment will be installed.

Power saving

The monitor will be switched to "power saving" mode by the control signal

from the display controller, as indicated by the amber-colored power LED.

Mode

LED light

Blue

Power saving

Amber

The power saving mode will be kept until a control signal has been detected or

the keyboard or mouse is activated. The recovery time from "power saving"

mode back to "on" is around 3 seconds.

Display Data Channel (DDC)

To make installation easier, so long as your system supports the DDC protocol,

the monitor is able to plug-and-play. The DDC is a communication protocol

through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its

capabilities; for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. The

monitor supports the DDC2B standard.

Connector pin assignment

15-pin color display signal cable

PIN No. Description

Red

+5 V

Green

Logic ground

Monitor ground

DDC-serial data

H-sync

Blue

Monitor ground

DDC-return

R-ground

G-ground

B-ground

V-sync

DDC-serial clock

24-pin color display signal cable*

PIN No.

Description

TMDS data 2-

PIN No.

Description

TMDS data 2+

TMDS data 2/4 shield

+5 V power

GND (return for +5 V hsync.vsync)

Hot-plug detection

TMDS data 0-

DDC clock

DDC data

TMDS data 0+

TMDS data 0/5 shield

TMDS data 1-

TMDS data 1+

TMDS data 1/3 shield

TMDS clock shield

TMDS clock+

DDC TMDS clock-

Standard timing table

Mode

Resolution

640 x 480

VGA

640 x 480

720 x 400

800 x 600

832 x 624

1024 x 768

1152 x 870

1152 x 864

1280 x 960

1280 x 1024

VGA

MAC

VESA

SVGA

MAC

XGA

66.6

74.5

XGA

MAC

VESA

SXGA

Installation

To install the monitor on your host system, please follow the steps below:

Steps

Connect the video cable

Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off.

Connect the VGA video cable to the computer.

Connect the digital cable (only for dual-input models).

(1) Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off.

(2) Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the

monitor and the other end to the computer's port.

Connect the power cord

Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to a properly grounded AC

outlet.

Turn on the monitor and computer

Turn on the monitor first, then the computer. This sequence is very

important.

If the monitor does not function properly, please refer to the

troubleshooting section to diagnose the problem.

POWER

AUDIO IN

DVI-D IN

VGA IN

D-Sub

DVI

AUDIO IN

DVI-D IN

VGA IN

Acer eColor Management

Operation instructions

Step 1: Press “ “ Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and

access the scenario modes

Step 2: Press “ “ or “ ” to select the mode

Step 3: Press “ AUTO “ Key to confirm the mode and exit the eColor menu.

Features and Benefits

Main

icon

Sub

icon

Sub

item

Description

User defined. Settings can be fine-tuned to

suit any situation

N/A

User mode

Adjusts the

settings to reduce power

mode

ECO

consumption.

Standard Default Setting. Reflects native display

mode

capability

Enhances colors and emphasize fine detail.

Pictures and photographs appear in vibrant

colors with sharp detail.

Grahpic

mode

Displays scenes in clearest detail. Presents

g re a t visu a ls, e ve n in u n su ita b ly-lit

environments.

Movie

mode

N/A

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Adjusting the OSD settings

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Note: The following content is for general reference only. Actual

product specifications may vary.

The OSD can be used for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor.

Press the MENU key to open the OSD. You can use the OSD to adjust the

picture quality, OSD position and general settings. For advanced settings,

please refer to following page:

Adjusting the picture quality

1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD.

2 Using the

the picture element you wish to adjust.

3 Use the keys to adjust the sliding scales.

keys, select

Picture from the OSD. Then navigate to

4 The Picture menu can be used to adjust the current Brightness, Contrast,

Colour Temp, Auto Config and other image-related qualities.

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Adjusting the OSD position

1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD.

2 Using the directional keys, select

OSD from the on screen display.

Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust.

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