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TABLE OF CONTENTS Special notes on LCD monitors 1 Information for your safety and comfort 2 Unpacking 5 Attaching/Removing the base 6 Screen position adjustment 6 Connecting the power cord 7 Safety precaution 7 Cleaning your monitor 7 Power saving 8 DDC 8 Connector Pin Assignment 9 Standard Timing Table 11 Installation 12 User controls 13 Troubleshooting 19
TABLE OF CONTENTS Special notes on LCD monitors 1 Information for your safety and comfort 2 Unpacking 5 Attaching/Removing the base 6 Screen position adjustment 6 Connecting the power cord 7 Safety precaution 7 Cleaning your monitor 7 Power saving 8 DDC 8 Connector Pin Assignment 9 Standard Timing Table 11 Installation 12 User controls 13 Troubleshooting 19
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... following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. In this case, the screen is displayed for hours. It may include blemishes of 0.01% or less such as a missing ...
... following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. In this case, the screen is displayed for hours. It may include blemishes of 0.01% or less such as a missing ...
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... zone Find your comfort zone by a qualified technician to restore the product to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other controls may complain of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your company's health and safety department. Tips and information for more comfortable computer use . Unplug this product yourself, as black or...
... zone Find your comfort zone by a qualified technician to restore the product to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other controls may complain of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your company's health and safety department. Tips and information for more comfortable computer use . Unplug this product yourself, as black or...
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...or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfort able reach • if you view your monitor more information and help in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking ...clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in recycling, please visit the following websites: Worldwide: http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm EN-4
...or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfort able reach • if you view your monitor more information and help in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking ...clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in recycling, please visit the following websites: Worldwide: http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm EN-4
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UNPACKING Please check the following items are present when you unpack the box, and save the packing materials in case you will need to ship or transport the monitor in future. • LCD Monitor • AC Power Cord • D-Sub Cable (Optional) • DVI Cable (Optional) • Audio Cable (Optional) • User Manual • Quick Start Guide EN-5
UNPACKING Please check the following items are present when you unpack the box, and save the packing materials in case you will need to ship or transport the monitor in future. • LCD Monitor • AC Power Cord • D-Sub Cable (Optional) • DVI Cable (Optional) • Audio Cable (Optional) • User Manual • Quick Start Guide EN-5
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... the release hooks as indicated by using both of your hands to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down on a stable surface -- The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor by arrow below . EN-6 Install: Align the base with the stand and push the base towards the top of the... below . SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to hold the edges of the monitor. Carefully place the monitor face-down as indicated first before removing the base and follow the arrow direction to avoid scratching the screen. use a cloth to ...
... the release hooks as indicated by using both of your hands to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down on a stable surface -- The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor by arrow below . EN-6 Install: Align the base with the stand and push the base towards the top of the... below . SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to hold the edges of the monitor. Carefully place the monitor face-down as indicated first before removing the base and follow the arrow direction to avoid scratching the screen. use a cloth to ...
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... H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A, 250 V. The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for your area. • This monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in which the equipment will be installed. No user-adjustment is required. • Plug one... end of the monitor. light or other heavy object, on the face of the monitor. Place the monitor just below guidelines when cleaning the monitor. • Always unplug the monitor before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth to rain, excessive moisture,...
... H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A, 250 V. The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for your area. • This monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in which the equipment will be installed. No user-adjustment is required. • Plug one... end of the monitor. light or other heavy object, on the face of the monitor. Place the monitor just below guidelines when cleaning the monitor. • Always unplug the monitor before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth to rain, excessive moisture,...
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... informs the host system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. The monitor supports DDC2B standard. EN-8 State ON Power Saving Mode LED Light Blue Amber The power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been ...detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated. Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the control signal from Active OFF state back to Plug and Play with your system if your...
... informs the host system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. The monitor supports DDC2B standard. EN-8 State ON Power Saving Mode LED Light Blue Amber The power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been ...detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated. Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the control signal from Active OFF state back to Plug and Play with your system if your...
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DESCRIPTION Red Green Blue Monitor Ground DDC-return R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground PIN NO. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. DESCRIPTION +5V Logic Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC-Serial Clock EN-9
DESCRIPTION Red Green Blue Monitor Ground DDC-return R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground PIN NO. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. DESCRIPTION +5V Logic Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC-Serial Clock EN-9
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...powered-OFF. Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to a properly grounded AC outlet. 4. Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. b. Connect power cord Connect the power cord to the...refer to the troubleshooting section to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a. b. INSTALLATION To install the monitor to diagnose the problem. Connect the VGA video cable to the computer. 1-2 Connect digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. EN-12
...powered-OFF. Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to a properly grounded AC outlet. 4. Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. b. Connect power cord Connect the power cord to the...refer to the troubleshooting section to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a. b. INSTALLATION To install the monitor to diagnose the problem. Connect the VGA video cable to the computer. 1-2 Connect digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. EN-12
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...) INPUT Input Key Use Input key to select from different video sources that may take 1 or 2 seconds for the image to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. Lights up to set the HPos, VPos, Clock and Focus. Using the Shortcut Menu Press the... function button to appear. Empowering: Press the Empowering Key to indicate currently selected input source. It may be connected to your monitor. (a) VGA input (b) DVI input As you cycle through the sources you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings. MENU OSD functions Press this...
...) INPUT Input Key Use Input key to select from different video sources that may take 1 or 2 seconds for the image to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. Lights up to set the HPos, VPos, Clock and Focus. Using the Shortcut Menu Press the... function button to appear. Empowering: Press the Empowering Key to indicate currently selected input source. It may be connected to your monitor. (a) VGA input (b) DVI input As you cycle through the sources you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings. MENU OSD functions Press this...
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..., Colour Temp, Auto Config and other image-related qualities. For advanced settings, please refer to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. You can be used for general reference only. EN-15 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Picture from...
..., Colour Temp, Auto Config and other image-related qualities. For advanced settings, please refer to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. You can be used for general reference only. EN-15 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Picture from...
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EN-18 Product information 1 Press the MENU key to bring up for current input. Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Information from the OSD.
EN-18 Product information 1 Press the MENU key to bring up for current input. Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Information from the OSD.
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...small or too large in display · Using OSD, in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of the image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or powering OFF the... monitor. EN-19 Abnormal Picture Display is in case of missing full-screen size image, please select other resolution or other vertical refresh timing. · ...
...small or too large in display · Using OSD, in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of the image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or powering OFF the... monitor. EN-19 Abnormal Picture Display is in case of missing full-screen size image, please select other resolution or other vertical refresh timing. · ...
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(DVI Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. EN-20 LED OFF · Check the power switch. No Picture · Check if AC power cord is properly connected to their default settings. LED ...displays amber color · Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. · Check if the power of the host PC is ON. Abnormal Sound (Only AudioInput model) (Optional) No sound, or sound level is too low...
(DVI Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. EN-20 LED OFF · Check the power switch. No Picture · Check if AC power cord is properly connected to their default settings. LED ...displays amber color · Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. · Check if the power of the host PC is ON. Abnormal Sound (Only AudioInput model) (Optional) No sound, or sound level is too low...
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...125/EC with regard to establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related product. Easy Lai /Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. EN60950-1 RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in homogenous material are in... SA Via Cantonale, Centro Galleria 2 6928 Manno Switzerland Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer P186HV;P196HQV P186HVxxxxxx;P196HQVxxxxx("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC...
...125/EC with regard to establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related product. Easy Lai /Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. EN60950-1 RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in homogenous material are in... SA Via Cantonale, Centro Galleria 2 6928 Manno Switzerland Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer P186HV;P196HQV P186HVxxxxxx;P196HQVxxxxx("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC...
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San Jose, CA 95110 U. Contact Person: Acer Representative Phone No.: 254-298-4000 Fax No.: 254-298-4147 The following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation. A. S. Federal Communications Commission ...Manufacturer /Importer is responsible for this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Trade Name: Acer Model Number: P186HV;P196HQV SKU Number: P186HVxxxxx;P196HQVxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Name of Responsible Party...
San Jose, CA 95110 U. Contact Person: Acer Representative Phone No.: 254-298-4000 Fax No.: 254-298-4147 The following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation. A. S. Federal Communications Commission ...Manufacturer /Importer is responsible for this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Trade Name: Acer Model Number: P186HV;P196HQV SKU Number: P186HVxxxxx;P196HQVxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Name of Responsible Party...
