Manual for
Acer Projector PH530 series
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .........................................................................................1
Usage Notice................................................................................................2
Precautions...........................................................................................................2
Introduction...................................................................................................4
Product Features..................................................................................................4
Package Overview................................................................................................5
Product Overview ................................................................................................6
Main Unit........................................................................................................................6
Control Panel .................................................................................................................7
Connection Ports ...........................................................................................................8
Remote Control .............................................................................................................9
Installation..................................................................................................10
Connecting the Projector....................................................................................10
Powering On/Off the Projector............................................................................11
Powering On the Projector...........................................................................................11
Powering Off the projector ...........................................................................................12
Warning Indicator.........................................................................................................12
Adjusting the Projected Image............................................................................13
Adjusting the Projector Image Height ..........................................................................13
Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus..........................................................................14
Adjusting Projected Image Size...................................................................................14
User Controls .............................................................................................15
Control Panel & Remote Control........................................................................15
On-Screen Display Menus..................................................................................19
How to operate ............................................................................................................19
Color (Computer/Video Mode) ....................................................................................20
Image (Computer/Video Mode)....................................................................................22
Management (Computer/Video Mode) ........................................................................24
Timer(Computer/Video Mode) .....................................................................................27
Language(Computer/Video Mode) ..............................................................................28
Appendices.................................................................................................29
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................29
Replacing the lamp.............................................................................................32
Specifications .....................................................................................................34
Compatibility Modes ...........................................................................................35
Regulation & safety notices................................................................................37
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Usage Notice
Precautions
Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this
user’s guide to maximize the life of your unit.
Warning-
Warning-
Warning-
Warning-
Warning-
Do not look into the projector’s lens when the lamp is
on. The bright light may hurt your eyes.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this product to rain or moisture.
Please do not open or disassemble the product as this
may cause electric shock.
When changing the lamp, please allow unit to cool
down, and follow all changing instructions.
This product will detect the life of the lamp itself.
Please be sure to change the lamp when it shows
warning messages.
Warning-
Warning-
Warning-
Reset the “Lamp Hour Reset” function from the On
Screen Display “Management” menu after replacing
the lamp module (refer to page 26)
When switching the projector off, please ensure the
projector completes its cooling cycle before
disconnecting power.
Turn on the projector first and then the signal
sources.
Warning-
Warning-
Do not use lens cap when projector is in operation.
When the lamp reaches the end of its life, it will burn
out and may make a loud popping sound. If this
happens, the projector will not turn back on until the
lamp module has been replaced. To replace the lamp,
follow the procedures listed under “Replacing the
Lamp”.
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Usage Notice
Do:
Turn off the product before cleaning.
Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the
display housing.
Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not
being used for a long period of time.
Don’t:
Block the slots and openings on the unit provided for ventila-
tion.
Use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents to clean the unit.
Use under the following conditions:
- In extremely hot, cold or humid environments.
- In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
- Near any appliance that generates a strong magnetic field.
- Place in direct sunlight.
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Introduction
Product Features
This product is a 720P single chip 0.62” DLP® projector. Out-
standing features include:
True 720P, 1280 x 720 addressable pixels
Single chip DLP® technology
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NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/PAL/SECAM and HDTV
compatible (480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i)
User friendly and powerful Acer Empowering key
including: Acer eView Management, Acer eTimer
Management and Acer eOpening Management.
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Full function remote control.
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Advanced digital keystone correction and high qual-
ity full screen image re-scaling
User friendly control panel
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SXGA+, SXGA compression and XGA, VGA, SVGA
re-sizing
HDMI connector supports with HDCP compliant
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Supports HDMI input with HDMI 1.0 compliant
Supports High bandwidth Digital Content Protection
– HDCP 1.1 on HDMI input
Mac compatible
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Digital zoom in and out
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Package Overview
This projector comes with all the items shown below.
Check to make sure your unit is complete. Contact your
dealer immediately if anything is missing.
Projector with lens cap
Power Cord 1.8m
VGA Cable 1.8m
Composite Video Cable
HDMI Cable 1.8m
Remote Control
2.0m
2 x Battery
Carrying Case
Quick Start Card
User’s Guide
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Introduction
Product Overview
Main Unit
6
7
1
2
3
Two remote control
receivers provided at
front panel and front-top
cover.
6
4
5
6
9
7
8
1. Zoom Lever
2. Focus Ring
3. Zoom Lens
4. Elevator Button
5. Elevator Foot
6. Remote Control Receivers
7. Control Panel
8. Connection Ports
9. Power Socket
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Control Panel
4
5
Power
3
2
6
7
1
MENU
1. Menu
2. Temp Indicator LED
3. Lamp Indicator LED
4. Power and Indicator LED (Power LED)
5. Source
6. Resync
7. Four Directional Select Keys
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Connection Ports
2
3
4
1
7
5
6
USB
S-VIDEO
Y
PB/CB
PR/CR
VGA IN
HDMI
VIDEO
1. KensingtonTM Lock Port
2. USB Connector
3. S-Video Input Connector
4. Composite Video Input Connector
5. Component Video Input Connector
6. VGA Input Connector (PC Analog Signal)
7. HDMI Connector
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Remote Control
1
2
3
5
4
6
7
9
8
10
“Mute”, “Volume +/-”
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13
15
12
14
16
and “DVI” functions
are not supported for
this model.
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18
19
21
23
25
27
20
22
24
26
28
1. Transmit Indicator Light
2. Power
15. Empowering Key
16. Mouse
3. Resync
17. Volume +/-
18. Page Up/Page Down
19. Brightness
20. Color
4. Source
5. Freeze
6. Hide
7. Aspect Ratio
8. Mute
21. RGB
22. Contrast
9. Keystone/Four Directional
Select Keys
23. VGA
24. S-Video
25. Component
26. Video
27. DVI
10. Back
11. Menu
12. Digital Zoom
13. Mouse Left Click
14. Mouse Right Click
28. HDMI
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Connecting the Projector
1
VGA
2
S-Video Output
Video Output
4
USB
3
5
USB
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
Y
PB/CB
PR/CR
VGA IN
HDMI
7
6
DVD Player,
Settop Box,
HDTV receiver
1...............................................................................................................Power Cord
2................................................................................................................VGA Cable
3.......................................................................................... Composite Video Cable
4.....................................................................S-Video Cable (Optional Accessory)
5........................................................................... USB Cable (Optional Accessory)
6................................................. 3 RCA Component Cable (Optional Accessory)
7..............................................................................................................HDMI Cable
To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please
make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the
projector. Refer to the “Compatibility Modes” section on page 35.
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Powering On/Off the Projector
Powering On the Projector
1. Remove the lens cap.
2. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely
connected. The Power LED will flash red.
3. Turn on the lamp by pressing “Power” button on the control
panel and the Power LED will turn solid red.
4. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player
,etc.). The projector will detect your source automatically.
If the screen displays "Lock" & "Source" icons, it means the pro-
jector locks on this source type and there is no such type of input
signal found
If the screen displays “No Signal”, please make sure the signal
cables are securely connected.
If you connect multiple sources at the same time, using the
“Source” button on the remote control or control panel to switch.
Power
Power
1
MENU
Turn on the pro-
jector first and then
the signal sources.
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Powering Off the Projector
1. Press the “Power” button to turn off the projector lamp, you will
see a message “Please press power button again to complete the
shutdown process. Warning: DO NOT unplug while the projector
fan is still running.” displayed on the projector’s screen. Press
the “Power” button again to confirm, otherwise the message will
disappear after 5 seconds.
2. The cooling fans continue to operate for about 60 seconds for
cooling cycle and the Power LED will be quick
. When
red flash
the Power LED becomes slow flashing, the projector has entered
standby mode. If you wish to turn the projector back on, you
must wait until the projector has completed the cooling cycle
and has entered standby mode. Once in standby mode, simply
press “Power” button to restart the projector. It may not restart
successfully at the first time, the projector will automatically
restart the projector till success. Do not need to press "Power"
button to turn on the projector during this period.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the
projector.
4. Do not turn on the projector immediately following a power off
procedure.
Warning Indicator
When the “LAMP” indicator lights solid red, the projector will
automatically shut itself down. Please contact your local reseller
or service center.
When the “TEMP” indicator lights solid red, it indicates the
projector has been overheated. You will see a message “Projector
Overheated. Lamp will automatically turn off soon.” on the on-
screen display. The projector will automatically shut itself down.
Under normal conditions, the projector can be switched on again
after it has cooled down. If the problem persists, you should con-
tact your local dealer or our service center.
When the “TEMP” indicator flashs red, you will see a message
“Fan fail. Lamp will automatically turn off soon.” on the on-
screen display. Please contact your local dealer or our service
center.
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Adjusting the Projected Image
Adjusting the Projector Image Height
The projector is equipped with an elevator foot for ad-
justing the image height.
To raise the image:
1. Press the elevator button
.
2. Raise the image to the desired height and angle , then
release the button to lock the elevator foot into position.
3. Use
to fine-tune the display angle.
To lower the image:
1. Press the elevator button.
2. Lower the image, then release the button to lock the el-
evator feet into position.
3. Use
to fine-tune the display angle.
1
Elevator Button
2
3
Tilt Adjusting Wheel
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Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus
You may adjust the zoom lever to zoom in or out. To focus the im-
age, rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector will
4.9 to 39.4 feet
focus at distances from
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Zoom Lever
Focus Ring
Adjusting Projection Image Size
304.4"
(773.2cm)
253.7"
(644.3cm)
177.6"
(451.0cm)
126.8"
277.3"
(704.2cm)
(322.2cm)
76.1"
231.0"
(586.9cm)
(193.3cm)
161.7"
(410.8cm)
38.1"
(96.6cm)
115.5"
(293.4cm)
69.3"
(176.1cm)
34.7"
(88.0cm)
4.9'(1.5m)
9.8'(3.0m)
16.4'(5.0m)
23.0'(7.0m)
32.8'(10.0m)
39.4'(12.0m)
Max.
38.1"(96.6cm)
76.1"(193.3cm)
126.8"(322.2cm)
115.5"(293.4cm)
177.6"(451.0cm)
161.7"(410.8cm)
253.7"(644.3cm)
304.4"(773.2cm)
277.3"(704.2cm)
Screen
(Diagonal)
Min.
34.7"(88.0cm)
69.3"(176.1cm)
231.0"(586.9cm)
Max.
30.4" × 22.8"
60.9" × 45.7"
101.5" × 76.1"
142.1" × 106.5"
202.9" × 152.2"
243.5" × 182.6"
Screen
Size
(WxH)
(77.3×58.0cm)
(154.6×116.0cm)
(257.7×193.3cm)
(360.8×270.6cm)
(515.5×386.6cm)
(618.6×463.9cm)
Min.
27.7" × 20.8"
55.5" × 41.6"
92.4" × 69.3"
129.4" × 97.0"
184.8" × 138.6"
221.8" × 166.4"
(WxH)
(70.4×52.8cm)
(140.8×105.6cm)
(234.7×176.1cm)
(328.6×246.5cm)
(469.5×352.1cm)
(563.4×422.5cm)
Distance
4.9'(1.5m)
9.8'(3.0m)
16.4'(5.0m)
23.0'(7.0m)
32.8'(10.0m)
39.4'(12.0m)
This graph is for user’s reference only.
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User Controls
Control Panel & Remote Control
There are two ways for you to control the functions: Re-
mote Control and Control Panel.
Control Panel
Remote Control
Power
Source
Lemp
Temp
MENU
Using the Control Panel
Resync
Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input
source.
Source
Press “Source” to choose RGB, Component-p, Component-i,
S-Video, Composite video and HDTV sources.
Power
Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages
13-14.
Menu
Press “Menu” to launch the on screen display (OSD) menu
or back to previous level of OSD menu.
Four Directional Select Keys
Use
your selection.
to select items or make adjustments to
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Using the Remote Control
Power
Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages
11-12
Resync
Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source.
Source
Press “Source” to choose RGB, Component-p, Component-i,
S-Video, Composite video, HDTV and HDMI sources.
Freeze
Press “Freeze” to pause the screen image.
Hide
Momentarily turns off the video. Press “Hide” to hide image,
press again to restore display of the image.
Aspect Ratio
Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio.
(Full/4:3/16:9/L. Box/1:1 )
Four Directional Select Keys
Use
to select items or make adjustments to your
selection for the OSD menu operation.
Keystone
Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector (±16
degrees).
Menu
Press “Menu” to launch the on screen display menu. To exit
OSD, press “Menu” again.
Zoom
Digital Zoom in/out.
Back
Back to the previous level for the OSD menu operation.
Mouse / Mouse Right Click / Mouse Left Click
These functions are the same as a mouse of PC or Mac.These
functions are available only when the projector is connected to
a computer via an USB cable.
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User Controls
Empowering Key
Acer Empowering Key provides three Acer unique functions,
they are "Acer eView Management", "Acer eTimer Management"
and "Acer eOpening Management" respectively.
Acer eView Management
Press "e" to launch “Acer eView Management”
submenu.
“Acer eView Management” is for display mode
selection. Please refer to On Screen Display Menus
section for more detail.
Acer eTimer Management
Press "e" to launch “Acer eTimer Management”
submenu.
“Acer eTimer Management” provides the
reminding function for presentation time control.
Please refer to On Screen Display Menus section
for more detail.
Acer eOpening Management
Press "e" to launch “Acer eOpening Management”
submenu.
“Acer eOpening Management” allows user to
change the Startup screen to their personalized
image. Please refer to On Screen Display section
for details.
Page Up (Computer mode only)
Use this button to page up. This function is only available when
the projector is connected to a computer via an USB cable.
Page Down (Computer mode only)
Use this button to page down. This function is only available
when the projector is connected to a computer via an USB
cable.
RGB
Press “RGB” for true-color optimization.
Brightness
Press “Brightness” adjust the brightness of the image.
to
Color
Press “Color” adjust the color temperature of image.
to
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Contrast
Press “Contrast” control the difference between the
to
lightestand
of the picture.
darkest parts
VGA
Press “VGA” to change source to VGA-In connector. This
connector supports Analog RGB.
Component
Press “Component”
to change source to component connec
This connector supports YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/1080i)
tor.
and YCbCr (480i/576i)
Video
Press “Video”
source.
to change source to Composite Video
S-Video
Press “S-Video” to
to S-Video source.
change source
HDMI
Press “HDMI” to change source to HDMI. This connector can
support to carry all standard and high-definition consumer
electronics video formats
.
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On Screen Display Menus
The Projector has multilingual On Screen Display menus
that allow you to make image adjustments and change a
variety of settings. The projector will automatically detect
the source.
How to operate
To open the OSD menu, press “Menu” on the Remote Control or
1.
Control Panel.
When OSD is displayed, use
keys to select any item in the
2.
main menu. After selecting the desired main menu item, press
to
enter sub menu for feature setting.
Use
keys to select the desired item and adjust the settings by
key.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Select the next item to be adjusted in the sub menu and adjust as
described above.
Press “Menu” or “Back” on the Remote Control or Control Panel, the
screen will return to the main menu.
To exit OSD, press “Menu” or “Back” on the Remote Control or
Control Panel again. The OSD menu will close and the projector will
automatically save the new settings.
Main Menu
Settings
“Saturation” and
“Tint” functions are
supported under Video
mode only.
Sub Menu
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Color
(Computer / Video
Mode)
Display Mode
There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images.
Bright : For brightness optimization.
PC : For computer or notebook.
Video : For playing video in a bright environment.
Theater : For Home Theatre usage in a dark room.
sRGB : For true-color optimization.
User : Memorize user’s settings.
Brightness
Adjust the brightness of the image.
Press the
Press the
to darken image.
to lighten the image.
Contrast
The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest
and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the
amount of black and white in the image.
Press the
Press the
to decrease the contrast.
to increase the contrast.
Color Temperature
Adjust the color temperature. At higher temperature, the screen
looks colder; at lower temperature, the screen looks warmer.
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Color
(Computer / Video
Mode)
White Segment
Use the white Segment control to set the white peaking level of DMD
chip. 0 stands for minimal segment, and 10 stands for maximum
segment. If you prefer a stronger image, adjust towards the maximum
setting. For a smooth and more natural image, adjust towards the
minimum setting.
Degamma
Effects the represent of dark scenery. With greater gamma value, dark
scenery will look brighter.
Color R
Adjusts the red color.
Color G
Adjusts the green color.
Color B
Adjusts the blue color.
Saturation
Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color.
Press the
Press the
to decrease the amount of color in the image.
to increase the amount of color in the image.
“Saturation” and
“Tint” functions are
supported under Video
mode only.
Tint
Adjusts the color balance of red and green.
Press the
Press the
to increase the amount of green in the image.
to increase the amount of red in the image.
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Image
(Computer / Video
Mode)
H. Keystone (Horizontal Keystone)
Press the
or
button to adjust image distortion horizontally
and makes a squarer image.
V. Keystone (Vertical Keystone)
Press the
or
button to adjust image distortion vertically
and makes a squarer image.
Aspect Ratio
Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio.
Full : Resize image to fit full screen.
16:9 : The input source will be scaled to fit the width of the screen
and narrowed the height to make the displayed image
becomes 16:9 ratio.
4:3 : The input source will be scaled to fit the projection screen
and becomes 4:3 ratio.
L. Box : Resize image (keep original source ratio) to fit 1280 pixels
width, then either (1) CUT the top & bottom portion of
the resized image or (2) FILL BLACK BARS to the top &
bottom of the resized image, to fit 720P height.
1:1 : Keep image at the center of screen with its original pixel
resolution without scaling.
Projection
Front-Desktop
The factory default setting.
Front-Ceiling
When you select this function, the projector turns the
image upside down for ceiling-mounted projection.
Rear-Desktop
When you select this function, the projector reverses the
image so you can project behind a translucent screen.
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Image
(Computer / Video
Mode)
Rear-Ceiling
When you select this function, the projector reverses
and turns the image upside down at same time. You can
project from behind a translucent screen with ceiling
mounted projection.
H. Position (Horizontal Position)
Press the
to move the image left.
Press the
to move the image right.
“H. Position”, “V.
Position”, “Frequency”
and “ Tracking” func-
tions are supported
under Computer mode
only.
V. Position (Vertical Position)
Press the
Press the
to move the image down.
to move the image up.
Frequency
“Frequency”changes the display data frequency to match the
frequency of your computer’s graphic card. If you experience a
vertical flickering bar, use this function to make an adjustment.
Tracking
“Tracking” synchronizes the signal timing of the display with the
graphic card. If you experience an unstable or flickering image, use
this function to correct it.
“Sharpness”, “Signal
Sharpness
Type” functions are
supported under Video
mode only.
Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
Press the
Press the
to decrease the sharpness.
to increase the sharpness.
Signal Type
Press the
YPbPr or YCbCr.
or
button to change source to RGB,
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Management
(Computer / Video
Mode)
ECO Mode
Choose “On” to dim the projector lamp which will lower power
consumption, extend the lamp life and reduce noise. Choose ”Off”
to return normal mode.
Auto Shutdown(Minutes)
The projector will auto shutdown while there is no signal input
after the setting time.
Source Lock
When source lock is turned off, the projector will search for other
signals if the current input signal is lost. When source lock is
turned on, it will “Lock” the current source channel before you
press “Source” button on remote control for next channel.
Menu Location
Choose the Menu location on the display screen.
Startup Screen
Use this function to select your desired startup screen. If you
change the setting from one to another, when you exit the OSD
menu, the new setting will take effect.
Acer : The default startup screen of Acer projector.
User : The user customized startup screen, which is down
loaded from PC to projector via the USB cable and Acer
eOpening Management utility (refer to the description of
below section).
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Management
(Computer / Video
Mode)
Acer eOpening Management is a PC utility
for user to change the default startup screen of
Acer projector to their desired image. You can
install Acer eOpening Management from the
bundled CD. Connect the projector to your PC
with the bundled USB cable then execute Acer
eOpening Management utility to download
your desired image from your PC to projector.
Before the download starts, the projector must
enter “Download Mode” first. Please follow
the instruction below to enter “Download
Mode”.
1. If the AC power cord of the projector was unplugged, plug the
AC power.
2. Powering On the Projector
3. Please make sure the USB cable has been plugged and
connected to your projector.
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Management
(Computer / Video
Mode)
Lamp Hour Elapse
Displays the lamp’s elapsed operating time (in hours).
Lamp Reminding
Choose this function to show or to hide warning message when the
changing lamp message is displayed. The message will show up at
30 hours before end of life.
Lamp Hour Reset
Press the
button after choosing “Yes ”to reset the lamp hour
counter to 0 hours.
Reset
Press the
button after choosing “Yes” to return the display pa-
rameters on all menus to the factory default settings.
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Timer
(Computer / Video
Mode)
Timer Start
Press the
to start/stop timer.
Timer Period
Press the
to adjust timer period.
Timer Display
Press the
to choose timer display mode on the screen.
Timer Location
Choose the timer location on the screen.
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Language
(Computer / Video
Mode)
Language
Choose the multilingual OSD menu . Use the
your preferred language.
or
key to select
Press to confirm the selection
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Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with the projector, refer to
the following information. If the problem persists,
please contact your local reseller or service center.
Problem: No image appears on screen.
Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and
securely connected as described in the “Installation” section.
Ensure the pins of connectors are not crooked or broken.
Check if the projection lamp has been securely installed. Please
refer to the “Replacing the lamp” section.
Make sure you have removed the lens cap and the projector is
switched on.
Ensure that the “Hide” feature is not enabled.
Problem: Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image.
Press the “Resync” button on the Remote Control.
If you use a PC:
If the resolution of your computer is higher than 1400 X 1050. Fol-
low the steps outlined below to reset the resolution.
For Windows 3.x:
1. In the Windows Program Manager, click the “Windows Setup”
icon in the Main group.
2. Verify that your display resolution setting is less than or equal
to 1400 X 1050.
For Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP:
1. Open “My Computer” icon, the “Control Panel” folder, and
then double click on the “Display” icon.
2. Select the “Setting” tab.
3. In the “Desktop Area” you will find the resolution setting.
Verify that the resolution setting is less than or equal to 1400 X
1050 resolution.
If the projector is still not projecting the whole image, you will
also need to change the monitor display you are using. Refer to
the following steps.
4. Follow the above steps 1-2. Click on the “Advanced Properties”
button.
5. Select the “Change” button under the “Monitor” tab .
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6. Click on “Show all devices”. Then select “Standard monitor
types” under the “Manufacturers” box ; choose the resolution
mode you need under the “Models” box.
7. Verify that the resolution setting of the monitor display is less
than or equal to 1400 X 1050.
If you are using a Notebook PC:
1. You are required to implement the above steps of resolution
setting of the computer first.
2. Switch the Notebook PC display to the “external display only”
or “CRT only” mode.
If you experience difficulty in changing resolutions or your
monitor freezes, restart all the equipment and the projector.
Problem: The screen of the Notebook or PowerBook com-
puter is not displaying your presentation.
If you are using a Notebook PC:
Some Notebook PCs may deactivate their screens when a second
display device is in use. Refer to your computer’s documentation
for information on how to reactivate the monitor display.
If you are using an Apple PowerBook:
In Control Panels, open the PowerBook Display to select Video
Mirroring “On”.
Problem: Image is unstable or flickering
Use “Tracking” to correct it. Refer to page 23.
Change the monitor color setting from your computer.
Problem: Image has vertical flickering bar
Use “Frequency” to make an ad adjustment. Refer to page 23.
Check and reconfigure the display mode of your graphic card to
make it compatible with the product. Refer to page 25.
Problem: Image is out of focus
Adjusts the Focus Ring on the projector lens. Refer to page 14.
Make sure the projection screen is between the required distance
4.9 to 39.4 feet
from the projector.
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Problem: The image is outstretched when displaying
16:9 DVD.
The projector automatically detects 16:9 DVD and adjusts the
aspect ratio by digitizing to full screen with 4:3 default setting.
If the image is still outstretched, you will also need to adjust the as-
pect ratio by referring to the following:
Please select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your DVD player if you are
playing a 16:9 DVD.
If you can’t select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your DVD player, please
select 4:3 aspect ratio in the on screen menu.
Problem: Image is reversed.
Select “Image” from the OSD and adjust the projection direction.
See page 22, 23.
Problem: Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound
When the lamp reaches its end of life, it will burn out and may
make a loud popping sound. If this happens, the projector will
not turn on until the lamp module has been replaced. To replace
the lamp, follow the procedures in the “Replacing the Lamp”. See
page 32.
Problem: LED lighting message
Power LED
Message
Temp LED
Lamp LED
Red
Standby State
Slow Flashing
(Input power cord)
Lamp lighting
Power on
Power off (Cooling)
Error (Lamp fail)
Quick Flashing
Error (Lamp over temp.)
Error (Fan lock fail)
Error (Projector over temp.)
Error (Lamp breakdown)
Flashing
=>Light On
=>Light Off
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Replacing the lamp
The projector will detect the lamp life itself. It will show you a
warning message “Lamp is approaching the end of its useful
life in full power operation. Replacement Suggested!” When
you see this message, changing the lamp as soon as possible.
Make sure the projector has been cooled down for at least 30
minutes before changing the lamp.
1
3
Warning: Lamp
compartment is hot!
Allow it to cool down
before changing
lamp!
2
4
Lamp Changing Procedure:
1. Turn the power off the projector by pressing the Power button.
2. Allow the projector to cool down at least 30 minutes.
3. Disconnect the power cord.
Warning: To
reduce the risk of
personal injury, do
not drop the lamp
module or touch
the lamp bulb. The
bulb may shatter
and cause injury if
it is dropped.
4. Remove the cover.
5. Push up and remove the cover.
6. Remove the 3 screws from the lamp module.
7. Pull out the lamp module.
To replace the lamp module, reverse the previous steps.
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Problem: Message Reminders
“Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power opera-
tion. Replacement Suggested!” will be shown about 10 seconds
when lamp life is going to deplete.
“Projector Overheated. Lamp will automatically turn off soon.” will
be shown when the system temperature is over heat.
“Fan fail. Lamp will automatically turn off soon.” will be shown
when the fan is out of order.
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Specifications
The specs specified below are subject to change without notice. Regarding the final specs,
please refer to Acer accounced marketing specs.
Light Valve
- Single Chip DLP® Technology by Texas Instruments
Lamp
- 200W User Replaceable Lamp
- 1280 pixels(H) X 720 lines(V)
- 16.7M colors
- 2500:1 (Full On/Full Off)
- 90%
Number of Pixels
Displayable Color
Contrast Ratio
Uniformity
Noise Level
- 31dB(A)(standard mode/28dB(A)(ECO mode)
Projection Lens
- F/2.5~2.8 f=22.29~26.72mm with 1.2X Manual zoom
lens
Projection Screen Size (Diag.)
Projection Distance
- 28.7 to 300 inches Diagonal
- 3.94 to 34.28 feet
(ꢀ.ꢁ toꢀ0.ꢃꢄ meters)
Video Compatibility
- NTSC 3.58/NTSC 4.43/PAL/SECAM and HDTV
compatible
- Composite video & S-Video capability
- 31.5kHz~100kHz horizontal scan
- 56Hz~85Hz vertical refresh
H. Frequency
V. Frequency
Power Supply
- Universal AC input 100-240V; Input Frequency
50/60Hz
I/O Connectors
- Power: AC power input socket
- One 15-pin D-sub for VGA
- One HDMI input for digital video input
- Video Input:
One Composite video RCA input
One S-Video input
One set (3 RCA) of component input
- USB:One USB connector
Weight
- 6.0bs (2.7kg)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Environmental
- 11.1 x 4.1 x 10.1 inches (283 x 104 x 256 mm)
- Operating Temperature: 41~95oF (5~ 35oC)
Humidity: 80% maximum (Non-condensing)
- Storage Temperature: -4~140oF (-20~60oC)
Humidity: 80% maximum (Non-condensing)
Safety Regulation
- FCC Class B, CE Class B, VCCI-II, UL, cUL, TUV-GS,
C-tick, PSB, PSE, CB Report, CCC
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Compatibility Modes
V.Frequency H.Frequency
Modes
Resolution
[Hz]
[KHz]
A. VGA Analog - PC Signal
VGA
640x480
640x480
60
72
75
70
56
60
72
75
60
70
75
85
70
60
75
60
60
75.06
60
75
31.50
37.90
37.50
31.50
35.20
37.90
48.10
46.90
48.40
56.50
60.00
68.70
63.80
63.98
79.98
59.70
63.98
68.68
31.35
60.00
640x480
720x400
SVGA
XGA
800x600
800x600
800x600
800x600
1024x768
1024x768
1024x768
1024x768
1152x864
1280x1024
1280x1024
1280x960
1400x1050
1152x870
640x480
SXGA
QuadVGA
SXGA+
MAC
MAC G4
i Mac DV
1024x768
B. VGA Analog - Extended Wide timing
1280 x 720
1280 x 768
60
60
60
60
60
45.00
48.36
1280 x 800
49.702
47.72
1360 x 768
1440 x 900
55.935
C. HDMI Digital - PC Signal
VGA
640x480
720x400
60
70
56
60
72
75
31.50
31.50
35.20
37.90
48.10
46.90
SVGA
800 x 600
800 x 600
800 x 600
800 x 600
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V.Frequency H.Frequency
Modes
Resolution
[Hz]
[KHz]
48.40
56.50
60.00
63.80
63.98
79.98
59.70
63.98
XGA
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
1152 x 864
1280 x 1024
1280 x 1024
1280 x 960
1400 x 1050
60
70
75
SVGA(Compressed)
70
60
75
QuadVGA
60
SXGA+(Compressed)
60
D. HDMI Digital - Extended Wide timing
1280 x 768
1280 x 800
60
60
60
48.36
49.702
55.935
1440 x 900
E. HDMI Digital -Video Signal
480i
704 x 480
704 x 480
720 x 576
720 x 576
1280 x 720
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
59.94(29.97)
59.94
50(25)
50
15.73
31.47
15.63
31.25
45.00
37.50
33.75
480p
576i
576p
720p
60
720p
50
1080i
60(30)
F. Component - Analog
480i
480p
576i
704 x 480
704 x 480
720 x 576
720 x 576
1280 x 720
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
59.94(29.97)
59.94
50(25)
50
15.73
31.47
15.63
31.25
45.00
37.50
33.75
576p
720p
720p
1080i
60
50
60(30)
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Regulation & safety notices
This appendix lists the general notices of your Acer Projector.
FCC notice
This device 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 device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency en-
ergy 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 device does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-
sion reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the fol-
lowing measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the device and receiver.
• Connect the device 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: Shielded cables
All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded
cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.
Caution
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user’s authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications
Commission, to operate this computer.
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Operation conditions
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, in cluding interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
Notice: Canadian users
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Declaration of Conformity for EU countries
Hereby, Acer, declares that this Acer projector is in compliance with the essen-
tial requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. (Please
visit http:// global.acer.com.)
Compliant with Russian regulatory certification
Important safety instructions
Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference.
1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
2. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a water-moistened cloth for
cleaning.
3. Do not use this product near water.
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4. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the
product falls, it could be seriously damaged.
5. 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.
6. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this
product where people will walk on the cord.
7. 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.
8. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or remov-
ing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
9. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to quali-
fied service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally when the operating in-
structions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are cov-
ered 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.
e. If the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged. If
the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating
a needfor service.
10. To avoid hazard of unexpected electrical shock, use the AC adapter
only when the wall socket is properly grounded.
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