Acer H7531D manual

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    Acer Projector H7531D Series User's Guide[...]

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    Changes may be made peri odically to the infor mation in this publication without obligation to notify any person o f such revisions o r change s. Su ch chan ges will b e incorp orated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publ ications. This company makes no representations or warra nties, either expre ssed or implied, with[...]

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    iii Information for your safety and comfort Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instruct ions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liq uid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dam p cloth for [...]

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    iv • To avoid damage of internal componen ts and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product o n a vibrating surface. • Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will probably cause unexpected sho rt current or damage rotor devices, lamp. Using electrical power • This product should be operated from [...]

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    v Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening o r removing covers may expose you to dangerous vo ltage 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: • the power cord or plug is dam aged, [...]

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    vi contact your dealer. • Do not keep using this product to break or drop it. In this case contact your dealer for inspection. • Do not face the projector lens to the sun. It can lead to fire . • When switching the projector off, suggest to ensure the projector completes its cooling cycle before disconnectin g power. • Do not turn off the m[...]

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    vii Caution for Listening To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably. • Do not increase the volume level af ter your ears have adjusted. • Do not listen to music at high volumes f or extended pe riods. • Do not increase the volu me to block out noisy s urrou[...]

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    viii First thing first Usage notes 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 open ings on the unit prov ided for ventilati[...]

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    Information for your safety and comfort iii First thing first viii Usage notes viii Precautions viii Introduction 1 Product Features 1 Package Overview 2 Projector Overview 3 Projector Outlook 3 Control Panel 4 Remote Control Layout 5 Getting Started 7 Connecting the Projec tor 7 Turning the Proj ector On/Off 8 Turning on the Proj ector 8 Turning t[...]

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    Troubleshooting 27 LED & Alarm Definition Listing 31 Replacing th e Lamp 32 Ceiling Mount Install ation 33 Specification s 36 Compatibility modes 38 Regulations and safety notices 42[...]

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    1 English Introduction Product Features This product is a single-chip DLP ® projector. Outstanding features include: • DLP ® technology • Native 1920 x 1080 1080p resolution 4:3 / 16:9 / L.Box aspect ratio supported • Acer ColorBoost technology delivers nature’s true colors for vivid, life- like images • High brightness and contrast rat[...]

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    2 English Package Overview This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your unit is comple te. Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing. Projector with lens cap Power cord VGA cable Compostive video cable Security card User's Guide Remote control Quick start guide 2 x Batteries Carrying case PgUp PgDn[...]

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    3 English Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side Rear side # Description # Description 1 Ventilation (outl et) 6 Control panel 2 Focus ring 7 Zoom lever 3 Zoom lens 8 Ventilation (inlet) 4 Lens cap 9 Speaker 5 Remote control receiver # Description # Description 1 Power socket 7 HDMI 1 connect or 2 USB connector 8 HDMI 2 connector 3[...]

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    4 English Control Panel Note: When PIP function is activated, zoom and keystone function is unavailable. # Function Description 1 RESYNC Automatically synchroniz es the projector to t he input source. 2 MENU • Press " MENU " to launch th e Onscre en display (OSD) menu, back to the previous step for the OSD menu operation or exit the OSD[...]

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    5 English Remote Control Layout # Icon Function Description 1 Infrare d transmitte r Sends signals to the pro jector. 2 FREEZE To pause the screen image. 3 HIDE Momentarily turn s off the video. Press "HIDE" to h ide the image, press again to display the image. 4 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes th e projector to the input source. 5 SOUR[...]

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    6 English Note: When PIP function is activated, zoom and keystone function is unavailable. 16 COLOR Press " COLOR " to adjust the co lor temperat ure of image. 17 VGA Press " VGA " to change source to the VGA connector. This connector supports analog RGB, YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/ 1080i), YCbCr (480i/576i ) and RGBsync. 18 COMPONEN[...]

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    7 English Getting Started Connecting the Projector Note: To ensure the projector wo rks well with your computer, please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the projector. # Description # Description 1 Power cord 7 3 RCA component cable 2 USB cable 8 S-Video c able 3 VGA cable 9 Composite video cable 4 HDMI cable 10 Audio cab[...]

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    8 English Turning the Projector On/Off Turning on the Projector 1 Remove the lens cap.(Illustration #1) 2 Ensure that the power cord and signal cab le are securely connected. The Power indicator LED will flash red. 3 Turn on t he projecto r by pressi ng " Power " button on the control panel, and the Power indicator LED will turn blue.(Ill[...]

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    9 English Turning the projector off 1 To turn the projector off, press the power button. This message appears: "Please press the power button again to complete the shutdown process." Press the power button again. 2 The LED power indicator will turn RED and blink rap idly after the projector is turned off, and the fan(s) will cont inue to [...]

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    10 English Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Height of Projected Image The projector is equipped with ele vator feet for adjusting the height of im age. To raise the imag e: 1 Press the elevator foot release. (Illustration #1) 2 Raise the image to the desired height angle (Illu stration #2), then release the button to lock the elevator fo[...]

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    11 English How to optimize image size and distance Consult the table below to find the optimal im age sizes achievable when the projector is positioned at a de sired di stance from the screen. Example: If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good ima ge quality is possible for image sizes between 74" and 90". Note: Remind as below figu r[...]

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    12 English Desired Distance (m) <A> Screen s ize Top Screen size Top (Min zoom) (Max zoom) Diagonal (inch) <B> W (cm) x H ( cm) From base to top of image (cm) <C> Diagonal (inch) <B> W (cm) x H (cm) From base to top of image (cm) <C> 1.5 37 82 x 46 53 45 99 x 56 65 2 49 109 x 61 71 60 132 x 75 86 2.5 62 137 x 77 89 75 [...]

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    13 English How to get a preferred image size by adjusting distance and zoom The table below shows how to ach ieve a desired image size by adjustin g either the position or the zoom ring. For example: to obtain an image size of 60" set the projector at a distance 2.0 m and 2.4 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly. A C D B 60&[...]

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    14 English Desired Image Size Distance (m) Top (cm) Diagonal (inch) <A> W (cm) x H (cm) Max zoom <B> Min zoom <C> From base to top of image <D> 30 66 x 37 1.0 1.2 43 40 89 x 50 1.3 1.6 58 50 111 x 62 1.7 2.0 72 60 133 x 75 2.0 2.4 87 70 155 x 87 2.3 2.8 101 80 177 x 100 2.7 3.2 116 90 199 x 112 3.0 3.6 130 100 221 x 125 3.3 [...]

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    15 English User Controls Installation menu The installation menu provides an on screen display (OSD) for projector installation and maintenance. Use the OSD o nly when the message "No signal input" is displayed on the screen. The menu options include settings and adju stments for screen size and distance, focus, keystone correction and mo[...]

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    16 English Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Key Acer Empowering Key provide three Acer unique functions, they are "Acer eView Management", "Acer eTimer Management" and " Acer ePower Management" respectively. Press " " key for more than on e second to launch the Onscreen display main menu to modify its fu[...]

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    17 English Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus The projector has multilingual OSD that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. Using the OSD menus • To open the OSD menu, press "MENU" on the remote control or control panel. • When the OSD is displayed, use the keys to select any item in the main menu. After sele[...]

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    18 English Color Display Mode There are many factory pr esets optimized for various types of images. • Bright: For brig htness optimizati on. • Presentation: For meeting presentation with higher brightness. • Standard: For common environment. • Movie: For brighter and general movie/video/photo playi ng. • Dark Cinema: For dark movie conte[...]

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    19 English Note: "Saturation" and "Tint" fun ctions are not supported under comput er mode or HDMI mode. Note: "HDMI Color Range" function is only su pported under DVI mode. Advanced Sharpeness Adjusts the sharpness of the image. • Press to decrease the shar pness. • Press to incr ease the sharpness. Brilliant Colo[...]

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    20 English Image Projection mode • Front: The factory default setting. • Rear: Reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen. Projection Location • Auto: Automatically adjusts projecti on location of image. • Desktop: Select this function when the projector is placed on the desk. • Ceiling: Turns the image ups ide[...]

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    21 English Note: "H. Position", "V. P osition", "Frequency" and "Tr acking" functions are not supported under HDMI or Video mode. H. Position (Horizontal position) • Press to move the image le ft. • Press to to move the image right. V. Position (Vertical position) • Press to mo ve the im age down. • P[...]

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    22 English Management Setting ECO Mode Choose "On" to dim the projector lamp which will lower power consumption, extend the lam p life and reduce noise. Cho ose "Off" to return n ormal mode. High Altitude Ch oose "On" to turn on Hig h Altitude mode. Operate the fans at full speed continuously to allow for proper high a[...]

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    23 English Security Security This projector provides a useful se curity function for the administrator to manage usage o f the projector . Press to change the "Secur ity" setting. If the security function is enabled, yo ur must ente r the "Ad ministrator P assword" first before changin g the se curity settin gs. • Select "[...]

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    24 English Note: When PIP function is activated, zoom and keystone function is unavailable. Administrator Password The "Administrator Password" can be used in both the "Enter Administrator Pas sword" and "Enter Pas sword" dialog boxes . • Press to change the "Adminis trator Passwor d". • The factory defau[...]

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    25 English Audio Timer Volume • Press to decrease the volume. • Press to incr ease the volume. Mute • Choose "On" to mute the volume. • Choose "Off" to restore the volume. Power On/Off Volume • Select this function to adjust the notification volume when turning the projector on/off. Alarm Volume • Select this fun cti[...]

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    26 English Language Language Choose th e multilingua l OSD menu. Us e the or key to select your preferred m enu language. • Press to confi rm the selection.[...]

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    27 English Appendices Troubleshooting If you experience a problem with your Acer projector, refer to the follo wing troubleshooting guide. If the problem pe rsists, please contact your local reseller or service center. Image Problems and Solu tions # Problem Solution 1 No image appears onscreen • Connected as described in the "Gettin g Start[...]

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    28 English 3 Partial , scrollin g or incorrectly displayed image (For notebooks) • Press "RES YNC" on the re mote control or control panel. • For an incorrectly displaye d image: • Follow the steps for item 2 (above) to adjust the resolution of your computer. • Press the toggle output settings. Example: [Fn]+[F4], Compaq [Fn]+[F4][...]

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    29 English Problems with the Projector 9 Image is too sma ll or too large • Adjust the zoom ring on the top of the projector. • Move the projector closer to or further from the screen. • Press "MENU" on the remote control or on the control panel. Go to "Im age --> Aspect Ratio" and try different se ttings. 10 Image has [...]

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    30 English OSD Messages # Condition Message Rem inder 1 Message Fan Fail - the system fan is not working. Projector Overheated - the projector has exceeded its recommended operating temperature and must be allowed to cool down before it may be used. Replace the lamp - the lamp is about to reach its maximum lifetime. Prepa re to replace it soo n.[...]

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    31 English LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages Message Lamp LED Temp LED Power LED Red Red Red Blue Standby (power cord plugged in) -- -- V -- Power button ON -- -- -- V Lamp retry -- -- -- Quick flashing Turning off (cooling state) -- -- Quick flashing -- Turning off (cooling completed) -- -- V -- Error (thermal fa ilure) -- V -- V Err[...]

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    32 English Replacing the Lamp Use a screwdriver to remove the screw(s) from the cover, an d then pull out the lamp. The projector will detect the lamp life. You will be shown a warning message " Lamp is approach ing the end of its us eful life in full po wer operation. Replacement Sugg ested! " When you see this message, chang e the lamp [...]

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    33 English Ceiling Mount Installation If you wish to install the projector using a ce iling mount, please refer to the steps below: 1 Drill four holes into a solid, structurally sound part of the ceiling, and secure the mount base. Note: Screws are not included. Please obtain th e appropriate screws for your type of ceiling. 2 Secure the ceiling ro[...]

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    34 English 3 Use the appropriate number of screws for the projector size to attach the projector to the ceiling mount bracket. Note: It is recommende d that you keep a reasonable space between the bracket and the projector to allow fo r proper heat distribution. Use two washers for extra support, if deemed necessary. 4 Attach the ceiling bracket to[...]

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    35 English 5 Adjust the angle and po sitioning as necessary. Note: The app ropriate type of screw and washer for each model is listed in the table below. 3 mm diameter screws are encl osed in the screw pack. Models Screw Type B Washer Type Diameter (mm) Length (mm) Large Small H7531D 3 25 V V 30° Tightening Screw Allen Key Allen Key Tightening Scr[...]

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    36 English Specifications The specifications listed below are subjec t to change without notice. For final specs, please refer to Acer's published marketing specifications. Projection syst em DLP ® Resolution Native: 1080P (1920 x 1080), Maximum: UXGA (1600 x 1200), WSXGA+ (1680x10 50) Computer compatibility IBM PC and co mpatibles, Apple Mac[...]

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    37 English * Design and specifications are subject to change with out notice. Standard package contents • AC power cord x1 • VGA cable x1 • Composite video cable x1 • Remote control x1 • Batteries x2 (for remote cont rol) • User's Guide (CD-ROM) x1 • Quick start guide x1 • Security car d x1 • Carrying case x1[...]

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    38 English Compatibility modes A. VGA Analog 1 VGA Analog - PC Signal Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] VGA 640x480 60 31.5 640x480 72 37.9 640x480 75 37.5 640x480 85 43.3 SVGA 800x600 56 35.1 800x600 60 37.9 800x600 72 48.1 800x600 75 46.9 800x600 85 53.7 XGA 1024x768 60 48.4 1024x768 70 56.5 1024x768 75 60.0 1024x768 85 68.7 SXG[...]

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    39 English 2 VGA Analog - Extend ed Wide timing 3 VGA Analog -Componen t Signal B. HDMI Digital 1 HDMI - PC Signal Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] WXGA 1280x768 60 47.8 1280x768 75 60.3 1280x768 85 68.6 1280x720 60 44.8 1280x800 60 49.6 1440x900 60 55.9 WSXGA+ 1680x1050 60 65.3 1366x768 60 47.7 1920x1080 60 67.50 Modes Resolutio[...]

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    40 English 2 HDMI - Extended W ide timing XGA 1024x768 60 48 .4 1024x768 70 56.5 1024x768 75 60.0 1024x768 85 68.7 SXGA 1152x864 70 63 .8 1152x864 75 67.5 1152x864 85 77.1 1280x1024 60 64.0 1280x1024 72 77.0 1280x1024 75 80.0 1280x1024 85 91.1 QuadVGA 1280x960 60 60.0 1280x960 75 75.2 SXGA+ 1400x1050 60 65 .3 UXGA 1600x1200 60 75.00 PowerBook G4 64[...]

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    41 English 3 HDMI - Video Signal Modes Resolution V.Frequency [ Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] 480i 720x480(1440x480) 59.94(29.97) 15.7 480p 720x480 59.94 31.5 576i 720x576(1440x576) 50(25) 15.6 576p 720x576 50 31.3 720p 1280x720 60 45.0 720p 1280x720 50 37.5 1080i 1920x1080 60(30) 33.8 1080i 1920x1080 50(25) 28.1 1080p 1920x1080 23 .97/24 27 1080p 1920x108[...]

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    42 English Regulations and safety notices FCC notice This device has been tested and fo und 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 [...]

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    43 English English Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB -003 du Canada. Declaration of Confor mity for EU countries Acer hereby declares that this projector series is in complianc e with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of D irective 1999/5[...]

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    Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai, e-mail:easy_lai@acer.com.tw And, Acer Europe SA Via Cantonale, Centro Galleria 2 6928 Manno Switzerland Hereby declare th[...]

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    Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan The standards listed below are applied to the product if built with WLAN module or wireless keyboard and mouse. R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard: z Article 3.1(a) Health and Safety -. EN60950-1 -. EN62311[...]

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    Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., 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 two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and[...]