Acer PD523 User manual

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ......................................................................................... 1
Usage Notice ................................................................................................ 3
Precautions...........................................................................................................3
Introduction................................................................................................... 5
Product Features ........................................................................................................5
Package Overview................................................................................................6
Product Overview ................................................................................................7
Main Unit ........................................................................................................................7
Control Panel .................................................................................................................8
Connection Ports ...........................................................................................................9
Remote Control with Laser Pointer ..............................................................................10
Installation .................................................................................................. 11
Connecting the Projector ....................................................................................11
Powering On/Off the Projector ............................................................................13
Powering On the Projector ...........................................................................................13
Powering Off the projector ...........................................................................................14
Warning Indicator .........................................................................................................14
Adjusting the Projected Image............................................................................15
Adjusting the Projector Image Height ..........................................................................15
Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus ..........................................................................16
Adjusting Projected Image Size ...................................................................................16
User Controls ............................................................................................. 17
Control Panel & Remote Control ........................................................................17
On-Screen Display Menus..................................................................................21
How to operate ............................................................................................................21
Color (Computer/Video Mode) ....................................................................................22
Image (Computer/Video Mode) ....................................................................................24
Management (Computer/Video Mode) ........................................................................26
Audio (Computer/Video Mode) ...................................................................................32
Timer (Computer/Video Mode) ....................................................................................33
Language(Computer/Video Mode) ..............................................................................34
Wireless Projection..................................................................................... 35
Introduction .........................................................................................................35
System Requirements .................................................................................................35
I/O Interface ................................................................................................................35
Setting up your WPG ..........................................................................................36
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Connecting to the WPG for the rst time ............................................................36
Downloading the software ..........................................................................................37
Connecting to a projector ...................................................................................39
Using the audio function .....................................................................................40
Conguring your Acer WPG ...............................................................................42
Projector ID .................................................................................................................42
Conguration password setup ....................................................................................
42
Upgrade rmware .......................................................................................................
44
Network settings ........................................................................................................44
Projection controls ..............................................................................................45
Hide .............................................................................................................................45
Freeze ........................................................................................................................45
Projector remote control ...............................................................................................45
Hotkey explanation ......................................................................................................45
Appendices................................................................................................. 46
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................46
Replacing the lamp .............................................................................................49
Specications .....................................................................................................51
Compatibility Modes ...........................................................................................52
Regulation & safety notices
........................................................................
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Usage Notice
Precautions
Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this
users guide to maximize the life of your unit.
Warning-
Do not look into the projectors lens when the lamp is
on. The bright light may hurt your eyes.
Warning-
Toreducetheriskofreorelectricshock,donot
expose this product to rain or moisture.
Warning-
Please do not open or disassemble the product as this
may cause electric shock.
Warning-
Whenchangingthelamp,pleaseallowunittocool
down,andfollowallchanginginstructions.
Warning-
This product will detect the life of the lamp itself.
Please be sure to change the lamp when it shows
warning messages.
Warning-
Reset the “Lamp Hour Reset” function from the On
Screen Display “Management” menu after replacing
the lamp module (refer to page 28)
Warning-
Whenswitchingtheprojectoroff,pleaseensurethe
projector completes its cooling cycle before
disconnecting power.
Warning-
Turnontheprojectorrstandthenthesignal
sources.
Warning-
Do not use lens cap when projector is in operation.
Warning-
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 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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eld.
- Place in direct sunlight.
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Introduction
Product Features
This product is an XGA single chip DLP
®
projector.
Outstanding features include:
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TrueXGA,1024x768addressablepixels
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Single chip DLP
®
technology
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NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/PAL/SECAMandHDTV
compatible(480i/p,576i/p,720p,1080i)
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High-techDVIconnectionfordigitalsignalwithHDCP
functionandsupports480p,576p,720pand1080i
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Full function remote control with laser pointer
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User friendly multilingual on screen display menu
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Advanced digital keystone correction and high quality
full screen image re-scaling
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User friendly control panel
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SXGA+,SXGAcompressionandVGA,SVGAre-sizing
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Mac compatible
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Introduction
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 Guide
S-VideoCable1.8m
Audio Cable Jack /Jack
1.8m
VGAtoComponent/
HDTVAdapter
Quick Start Card
Remote Control with
Laser Pointer
Antenna (for PD525PW/
PD527W/PD528Wonly)
DVICable1.8m
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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
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2
3
4
4
5
6
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Introduction
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
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2
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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Connector(forDigitalsignalwithHDCPfunction)
9. Kensington
TM
Lock Port
Below items are for PD525PW/PD527W/PD528W only:
10. Lan(RJ45Portfor10/100MEthernet)
11. AudioOutputConnector
12. ResetButton
13. StatusIndicator
14. Antenna
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2
3
4
5
6
7 8
9
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For PD525PW/
PD527W/
PD528W only
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Introduction
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. Mouse
17. EmpoweringKey
18. Volume+
19. Volume-
20. PageUp
21. PageDown
22. VGA
23. S-Video
24. Video
25. Component
26. DVI
27. WirelessorLanguage
28. Transmit Indicator Light
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Introduction
1......................................................................................................................Power Cord
2....................................................................................................................... VGACable
3................................................................................................. CompositeVideoCable
4........................................................................................................................ USB Cable
5..........................................................................VGAtoComponent/HDTVAdapter
6.................................................................................................................. S-VideoCable
7...................................................................................................Audio Cable Jack/Jack
8.........................................................................................................................DVICable
Connecting the Projector
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 52.
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DVDPlayer,SettopBox,
HDTVreceiver
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2
3
6
DVI
VGA
USB
5
S-VideoOutput
8
RS232
7
VideoOutput
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1......................................................................................................................Power Cord
2......................................................................................................................... Lan Cable
3...................................................................................................Audio Cable Jack/Jack
4............................................................................................................................Antenna
(for PD525PW/PD527W/PD528W only, need to attach the antenna by user)
Connecting the Projector
For Wireless function
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Internet
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4
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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
blue
.
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.
Powering On/Off the Projector

Turn on the projector
rstandthenthesignal
sources.
Power
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Introduction
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
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 ashs red for about
30
seconds, 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.
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 projec
-
tor 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30secondsfor
coolingcycleandthePowerLEDwillbequick
red ash
. When
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.
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.
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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 into position.
3. Use
tone-tunethedisplayangle.
To lower the image:
1.Presstheelevatorbutton.
2.Lowertheimage,thenreleasethebuttontolockthe
elevator foot into position.
3. Use
tone-tunethedisplayangle.
ElevatorFoot
1
2
ElevatorButton
Tilt Adjusting Wheel
ElevatorButton
3
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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)
Min. 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"
(75.0 x 62.5cm)
59.06" x 44.29"
(150.0 x 112.5cm)
98.43" x 73.82"
(250.0 x 187.5cm)
137.80" x 103.35"
(350.0 x 262.5cm)
196.85" x 147.64"
(500.0 x 375.0cm)
240.16" x 180.12"
(610.0 x 457.5cm)
Min.(WxH)
25.68" x 19.26"
(65.2 x 48.9cm)
51.35" x 38.51"
(130.4 x 97.8cm)
85.59" x 64.19"
(217.4 x 163.0cm)
119.82" x 89.87"
(304.3 x 228.3cm)
171.17" x 128.38"
(434.8 x 326.1cm)
208.83" x 156.62"
(530.4 x 397.8cm)
4.99'(1.5m)
9.84'(3.0m) 16.40'(5.0m) 22.97'(7.0m) 32.81'(10.0m) 40.03'(12.2m)
Focus Ring
Zoom Ring
Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus
You may turn the zoom ring to zoom in or out. To focus the image,
rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector will focus
at distances from 3.94 to 40 feet (1.2 to12.02 meters).
Adjusting Projection Image Size
64.1"
(163.0cm)
106.98"
(271.7cm)
149.78"
(380.4cm)
213.97"
(543.5cm)
261.04"
(663.0cm)
37.0" (93.8cm)
74.0"(187.5cm)
123.0"(312.5cm)
172.2"(437.5cm)
246.0"(625.0cm)
300"(762.5cm)
4.99'
40.03'
32.81'
22.97'
16.40'
9.84'
(1.5m)
(12.2m)
(10.0m)
(7.0m)
(5.0m)
(3.0m)
32.1"
(64.1cm)
Screen
(Diagonal)
Screen
Size
Distance
This graph is for users reference only.
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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theprojectortotheinputsource.
Source
Press“Source”tochooseRGB,Component-p,Component-i,
S-Video,Composite,DVI-D,VideoandHDTVsources.
Menu
Press “Menu” to launch the on screen display (OSD) menu. To exit
OSD,press“Menu”again.
Conrmyourselectionofitems.
Four Directional Select Keys
Use to select items or make adjustments to your
selection.
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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source.
Source
Press“Source”tochooseRGB,Component-p,Component-i,
S-Video,CompositeVideo,DVI-DandHDTV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.
(Auto/4:3/16:9)
Mute
Use this key to close the volume.
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 step for the OSD menu operation.
Mouse/Mouse Right Click /Mouse Left Click
These functions are the same as a mouse of PC or Mac.
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