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Serial number: __________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: _______________________________ Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies.
Special notes on LCD monitors The following are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. • 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. •...
Safe listening To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Gradually increase the volume until you can hear it clearly and comfortably and without distortion. • After setting the volume level, do not increase it after your ears have adjusted. •...
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. •...
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.
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. This product has been shipped enabled for power management: •...
Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out. Display • Keep your display clean. •...
(“x” = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z, or blank) We, Acer Incorporated, hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the product described above is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonization legislations as below Directive and following harmonized...
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., Suite 1500 San Jose, 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...
TCO Certified A third-party certification according to ISO 14024 Toward sustainable IT products Say hello to a more sustainable product IT products are associated with a wide range of sustainability risks throughout their life cycle. Human rights violations are common in the factories.
ENERGYSTAR® Acer’s ENERGY STAR qualified products save you money by reducing energy costs and helps protect the environment without sacrificing features or performance. Acer is proud to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STARmark. What is ENERGYSTAR? Products that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhousegasemissionsbymeetingstrictenergyefficiencyguidelinessetbythe U.S.
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Special notes on LCD monitors Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions 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 Tips and information for comfortable use CE Declaration of Conformity Federal Communications Commission...
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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 LCD monitor CB2 series-CB342CU USER GUIDE AC power cord *DP cable (Option)
Attaching/removing the base Installation: Align the base with the stand and push the base towards the top of the monitor, and then rotate the base clockwise. Tighten the screw clockwise. Remove: Reverse the steps to remove the base. Note: Take care when performing the installation to avoid injuring yourself. If installing with a wall mounting kit, install 2 extension columns into the copper stud in the back cover (as below picture),it is recommended to use VESA mounting kit(100x100) with M4x14(L)mm screws to fix your monitor on the wall.
Screen position adjustment In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can adjust the tilt of the monitor. • Height Adjustment After pressing the top of the monitor then you can adjust the height of the monitor. 150mm • Tilt Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range.
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• Swivel With the built-in pedestal, you can swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. 360° 360°...
Connecting the power cord • Check first to make sure that the power cord you use is the correct type required for your area. • 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. •...
Connector pin assignment 19-pin color display signal cable PIN No. Description PIN No. Description TMDS data 2+ TMDS clock shield TMDS data 2 shield TMDS clock- TMDS data 2- TMDS data 1+ DDC-serial data TMDS data 1 shield TMDS data 1- TMDS data 0+ DDC/CEC Ground TMDS data 0 shield...
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20-pin color display signal cable PIN No. Description PIN No. Description Lane0 (p) Lane3 (n) Lane0 (n) Config 1 Lane1 (p) Config 2 AUX_CH (n) Lane1 (n) Lane2 (p) AUX_CH (p) Hot Plug Detect Lane3 (n) DP Power_Return Lane3 (p) DP Power 24-pin USB Type C cable PIN No.
HDMI *For the installation of replaceable parts, please refer to the above installation instructions. *Users may go to the local service network to replace /purchase the qualified replaceable parts. For local service centers and service contacts, please refer to https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/support...
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Battery and remote control instructions Inserting batteries Before using the TV set for the first time, insert two “AAA” batteries. When the batteries are low, and the remote control does not work, replace with new “AAA” batteries. Inserting batteries Inserting batteries Inserting batteries Before using the TV set for the first time, insert two “AAA”...
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WW remote control WW remote control WW remote control 1. POWER (power standby/turn on) Turn on and turn off the power 1. POWER (power standby / turn on) 1. POWER (power standby / turn on) 2. BLUE LIGHT+/- Turn on and turn off the power Turn on and turn off...
User controls Power Switch/Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF. Lights up to indicate the power is turned ON. Using the Shortcut Menu Press the function button to open the shortcut menu. The shortcut menu lets you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings.
Graphic Movie Operation instructions Acer Mode Management Menu Step 1: Press “ “ Key to open the Mode Management Menu and access the scenario modes Step 2: Press “ “ or “ ” to select the mode Step 3: Press “...
Adjusting the OSD settings Note: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. Note: This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the “factory default” setting and this is the setting in which power savings will be achieved. Changing the factory default picture settings or enabling other features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for ENERGY STAR rating The OSD can be used for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor.
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8. Low Blue Light: Filters out blue light to protect your eyes by adjusting how much blue light is shown -- Standard, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 or Level 4. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: A higher value allows more blue light to pass through, so in order to achieve the best protection, please select a lower value, of which 50% is in the best state and has been tested by TÜV Rheinland and meet the requirements of TÜV Rheinland's “Low Blue Light Content”...
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Adjusting the Audio setting 1. Press the key to bring up the OSD. 2. Using the / keys, select Audio from the OSD. Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust. 3. Use the / keys to adjust the sliding scales. Adjusting the Performance setting Mode - Standard Normal...
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Adjusting the OSD setting 1. Press the key to bring up the OSD. 2. Using the / keys, select OSD from the OSD menu. Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust. 3. Use the / keys to adjust the sliding scales. 4.
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Product the System setting Mode - Standard HDMI 2(2.0) Input Picture Color Auto Source DP1.2 DP Format Audio Full Performance Wide Mode PIP/PBP Hot Key Assignment System DDC/CI Information HDMI Black Level Normal 1. Press the key to bring up the OSD. 2.
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note:When connecting two computers to the monitor, configure the USB settings from the OSD menu to share a single set of keyboard and mouse connected to the monitor between two computers. Product the Information setting Mode - Standard Main Source Picture HDMI 1[2.0] Resolution...
Wait for a few seconds after adjusting the size of the image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or switching off the monitor. Note: Acer monitor is purposed for video and visual display of information obtained from electronic devices. Product Information for EU Energy Label...