Acer PD525 manual

Man ual f or Acer Projector PD523/PD525/PD527/PD528 Ser ies[...]

Dis posal i nstruc tions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. T o minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please re- cycle it. USA For electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display , or a super high pressure mercury lamp: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and[...]

1 ... English Table of Contents T able of Contents ......................................................................................... 1 Usage Notice ................................................................................................ 3 Precautions....................................................................................[...]

2 English ... Table of Contents Connecting to the WPG for the rst time ............................................................ 36 Downloading the software .......................................................................................... 37 Connecting to a projector ...................................................................[...]

3 ... English Usage Notice P re ca u t i ons Follow all warnings, pr ecautions and maintenance as r ecommended in this user ’ s guide to maximize the life of your unit. W a r n in g- Do not look i nto t he pr oje c tor ’ s len s when t he l a mp is on. T he b r ight l ig ht may hur t your e yes. W a r n in g-  T oreducet her i sk[...]

4 English ... Usage Notice Do:  Turn off the product before cleaning.  Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the dis- play 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[...]

5 ... English Introduction Product Features This pr oduct is an XGA single chip DLP ® pr ojector . Outstanding featur es include: u  TrueXGA,1024x768addressablepixels u Single chip DLP ® technology u  NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/PAL/SECAMandHDTV compatible(480i/p,576i/p,720p,1080i) u  High-techDVIconnec[...]

6 English ... Intr oduction PowerCord1.8m VGACable1.8m 2 x Battery CompositeVideoCable 2.0m Projector with lens cap 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. Carrying Case USBCable1.8m User’s Gui[...]

7 ... English Introduction Main Unit Product Overview 1. ZoomRing 2. Focus Ring 3. ZoomLens 4. RemoteControlReceiver 5. ElevatorButton 6. ElevatorFoot 7. ConnectionPorts 8. Power Socket 9. Control Panel 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 9 9 7 8[...]

8 English ... Intr oduction Control Panel 1. TempIndicatorLED 2. LampIndicatorLED 3. PowerandIndicatorLED(PowerLED) 4. Source 5. Resync 6. FourDirectionalSelectKeys 7. Menu 3 2 1 4 6 5 7[...]

9 ... English Introduction Connection Ports 1. RS232Connector 2. USB Connector 3. MonitorLoop-throughOutputConnector(VGA-OUT) 4. AudioInputConnector 5. CompositeVideoInputConnector 6. S-VideoInputConnector 7. PCAnalogSignal/HDTV/ComponentVideoInputConnector 8. DVIInputCon[...]

10 English ... Intr oduction 1. LaserPointer 2. Power 3. Laser Button 4. Source 5. Resync 6. Freeze 7. Hide 8. Mute 9. Aspect Ratio 10. Keystone/FourDirectional  SelectKeys 11. Back 12. DigitalZoom 13. Menu 14. MouseLeftClick Remote Control with Laser Pointer 15. MouseRightClick 16.?[...]

1 1 ... English Introduction 1. ..................................................................................................................... Power Cord 2....................................................................................................................... VGACable 3.......................................................[...]

12 English ... Intr oduction 1. ..................................................................................................................... Power Cord 2......................................................................................................................... Lan Cable 3.......................................................[...]

13 ... English Introduction 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  ash red . 3. Turn on the lamp by pressing “Power” button on the control panel  ,andthePowerLEDwillturn?[...]

14 English ... Intr oduction 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 for about 20 sec- onds, it indicates the projector has been overheated. You will see a mess[...]

15 ... English Introduction Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector Image Height The projector is equipped with an elevator foot for adjusting the image height. To raise the image: 1. Presstheelevatorbutton  . 2. Raise the image to the desired height angle  ,then release the button to lock the elevator foot [...]

16 English ... Intr oduction Max. 37.0"( 93.8cm ) 74.0"( 187.5cm ) 123.0"( 312.5cm ) 172.2"(437. 5cm) 246. 0"(625.0cm ) 300.0"( 762.5cm ) Mi n. 32.10"( 81.5cm ) 64. 19"(163. 0cm) 106.98"( 271.7cm ) 149.78"(380.4cm ) 213. 97"(543.5cm ) 261.04"( 663.0cm ) Max.( WxH) 29.50" x 25.60"[...]

17 ... English User Controls Remote Control Control Panel Control Panel & Remote Control There are two ways for you to control the functions: Re- mote Control and Control Panel. Using the Control Panel Power  Refertothe“PowerOn/OfftheProjector”sectiononpages13-14. Resync  Automaticallysynchronizesth[...]

18 English ... User Controls Using the Remote Control Power  Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 13-14 Laser Button  Aimtheremoteattheviewingscreen,pressandholdthisbut - ton to activate the laser pointer. Resync  Automaticallysynchronizestheprojectortotheinput[...]

19 ... English 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. Press “e” key for more than one second to launch the on screen display main menu to modify i[...]

20 English ... User Controls VGA  Press“VGA”tochangesourcetoVGA-Inconnector.Thiscon - nectorsupportsAnalogRGB,YPbPr(480p/576p/720p/1080i), YCbCr(480i/576i)andRGBsync. Video  Press“Video”tochangesourcetoCompositeVideosource. Component  Press “Component?[...]

21 ... English User Controls The Pr ojector has multilingual On Scr een Display menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. The pr ojector will automatically detect the sour ce. How to operate 1.  ToopentheOSDmenu,press“Menu”ontheRemoteControl or Control Panel. 2. WhenO[...]

22 English ... User Controls Color (Computer / Video Mode) Display Mode Ther e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 usag[...]

23 ... English User Controls 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maxi - mumsegment.Ifyoupreferastrongerimage,adjusttowardsthe maximumsetting.Forasmooth?[...]

24 English ... User Controls Keystone Adjustimagedistortioncausedbytiltingprojection.(±16degrees) Aspect Ratio Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio.  Auto:Keeptheimagewithoriginalwidth-higthratioandmaxi mizetheimagetofitnativehorizontalorverticalpi[...]

25 ... English User Controls H. Position (Horizontal Position)  Press the to move the image left.  Press the to move the image right. V. Position (Vertical Position)  Press the to move the image down.  Press the to move the image up. Frequency “Frequency” changes the display data frequency to match the frequency of your computer’s[...]

26 English ... User Controls 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sour[...]

27 ... English User Controls 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 down[...]

28 English ... User Controls Management (Computer / Video Mode) Lamp Hour Reset Press the buttonafterchoosing“Yes”toturnthelamphour  counterto0hours. Security Press to start “Security” setting. If the “Security” function is enabled,yourmustenter“AdministratorPassword”first?[...]

29 ... English User Controls Timeout(Min.) Once“Security”issetto“On”,administratorcanset timeout function.  Press or to select timeout duration.  Therangeisfrom10minuteto990minutes.  Whentimeisup,theprojectorwillrequestuserto enter password again.  [...]

30 English ... User Controls The projector provide two options of “Security Mode”.  Select “Request password only after plugging powercord”,theprojectwillrequestusertoinput password only for the first time plugging on power cord of the projector.  Select “Always request password while projector turnson?[...]

31 ... English User Controls Management (Computer / Video Mode) If administrator forgot “Administrator Password”, do the followi ng to retriev e the “Adminis trator Passwo rd”: 1. Press“MENU”formorethan4secondswhen anyof“EnterPassword”or“EnterAdministrator Password” dialogue is cur[...]

32 English ... User Controls Audio (Computer / Video Mode) Volume  Press the to decrease the volume.  Press the to increase the volume. Mute  Choose the “On” to turn mute on.  Choose the “Off” to turn mute off. Power On/Off Volume Choose this function to adjust volume when power on/off. Alarm Volume Choose this function to adjus[...]

33 ... English User Controls Timer (Computer / Video Mode) Timer Start  Press the to start/stop timer. Timer Period  Press the to adjust timer period. Timer Volume  Choose this function to adjust volume when timer function is enable and time is up. Timer Display  Press the to choose timer display mode on the screen. Timer Location  C[...]

34 English ... User Controls Language (Computer / Video Mode) Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Use the or key to select your preferred language.  Press to confirm the selection[...]

35 ... English Wireless projection Introduction This section will introduce wireless projection function for this projector. The wireless projection function is only available for the model which is equipped with integrated Acer Wireless Presentation Gateway (WPG) module. Acer WPG enables multiple users to connect to an Acer projector wirelessly. T[...]

36 English ... Wireless projection Setting up your WPG ChecktheLEDforthepowerstatus. • RedindicatesthattheWPGisreceivingpower,butisinactive. • Green indicates that the WPG is being used to project images. You may also like to connect a LAN cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the si de of the dongl[...]

37 ... English Wireless projection Downloading the software 1) Switchonyournotebook,andactivatethewirelessLAN. 2) Scan for available WLAN APs using your preferred WLAN manager. 3) Select the AP labeled “A cerProjec tor” f rom th e list of available APs. Connect to this AP. If there is more than[...]

38 English ... Wireless projection 6) Click on the link to download and install the driver. If you receive any secu rit y w arn ings , click  “O K” to procee d with the inst alla tio n procedure.Duringthedriverinstallation,yourscreenmayicker . 7) Once the installation is[...]

39 ... English Wireless projection Connecting to a projector Onceyou’veinstalle dthesoftware,youwill beabletoconnecttoan yprojector thatisequipped withtheAcer WPG.Toconnect toaprojector, simplydouble- click the Acer WPG icon on your desktop to launch the application.[...]

40 English ... Wireless projection Using the audio function If “Wireless” is selected as the input source, you can play audio content  through the internal  speakers of the projector.  You can also plug external  speakers into the WPG’s audio-out jack for better audio [...]

41 ... English Wireless projection 4) EnsurethatMonoMix,StereoMixand/orWave-outMixarechecked. 5)  ClickOKtoopenthe“RecordingMix”window.EnsurethatMono Mix,StereoMixorWave-outMixisselected.[...]

42 English ... Wireless projection Conguring your Acer WPG You will need to be connected to an Acer WPG to change any conguration settings. Once you're connected, click the Congurebutton inthe upperright- hand corner of the Acer WPG screen. Projector ID Check?[...]

43 ... English Wireless projection Click on Set a new password to set a password. Enterthepassword—itcanbeupto16charactersinlength. O ncethe password hasbeen set, itneeds to beentered before any changescan bemadetothecongurationofyourAcerWP[...]

44 English ... Wireless projection You can also change or delete the  password by clicking Conguration pass - word setup. Upgrade rmware Click on this link to check if there is any newer rmware available. You will need to be connected to a network with an open In[...]

45 ... English Wireless projection Projection controls Use the projection controls to perform various functions. Hide This feature projects a blank screen, so that you can make changes to a docu - ment, or refer to condential information as needed, without your audience  [...]

46 English ... Appendices Troubleshooting Ifyouexperiencetroublewiththeprojector,refertothe followinginformation.Iftheproblempersists,pleasecon - tact your local reseller or service center. Problem: No image appears on screen.  Ensureallthecablesandpowerconnectionsarecorr[...]

47 ... English Appendices 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1024?[...]

48 English ... Appendices 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[...]

49 ... English Appendices 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[...]

50 English ... Appendices 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 tem[...]

51 ... English Appendices Specications Thespecsspeciedbelowaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Regardingthenalspecs, please refer to Acer accounced marketing specs. LightValve - SingleChipDLP ® Technology by Texas Instruments Lamp - 230W/250WUserReplaceableLamp Numbero[...]

52 English ... Appendices Compatibility Modes Mode Resolution (ANALOG) (DIGITAL) V.Frequency (Hz) H.Frequency (kHz) V.Frequency (Hz) H.Frequency (kHz) VESAVGA 640x350 70 31.5 70 31.5 VESAVGA 640x350 85 37.9 85 37.9 VESAVGA 640x400 85 37.9 85 37.9 VESAVGA 640x480 60 31.5 60 31.5 VESAVGA 640x48[...]

53 ... English Appendices 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 reasona[...]

54 English ... Appendices 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 clud[...]

55 ... English Appendices 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 fo[...]

56 English ... Appendices Radio device regulatory notice NOTE:BelowregulatoryinformationisformodelswithwirelessLANonly. General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. Below infor - mation is for products with such d[...]

57 ... English Appendices FCC radio frequency  exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Acer used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation shall be Acerprojectorisminimizedasfollows: • An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause ha[...]