Acer PD724 User manual

Category
Data projectors
Type
User manual
Manual for
Acer Projector PD724/PD726 series
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high pressure mercury lamp:
Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed
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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 .......................................................................................................
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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 0.7” 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HDMIandDVIconnectionfordigitalsignal
withHDCPfunctionandsupports480p,576p,720p
and1080iformats
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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 with laser pointer
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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,XGAcompressionandVGA,SVGAre-sizing
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SupportHDMIinputwithHDMI1.0compliant
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Supports High bandwidth Digital Content Protection
–HDCP1.1onHDMIinput
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Mac compatible
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Introduction
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.
PowerCord1.8m
VGACable1.8m
CompositeVideoCable
2.0m
Projector
USBCable1.8m S-VideoCable1.8m
Audio Cable Jack /Jack
1.8m
Remote Control with
Laser Pointer
3 RCA Component Cable
1.8m
2 x Battery
Carrying Case
User’s GuideQuick Start Card
Detachable cable holder
DVICable1.8m
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Introduction
Two remote control
receiver provided at
front panel and front-top
cover.
Main Unit
Product Overview
1. FocusRing/ZoomRing
2. ZoomLens
3. ElevatorButton
4. RemoteControlReceiver
5. Lens Cap Switch
6. ElevatorFoot
7. ConnectionPorts
8. Power Socket
9. Control Panel
10. Detachablecableholder
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Control Panel
1. TempIndicatorLED
2. LampIndicatorLED
3. PowerandIndicatorLED(PowerLED)
4. Source
5. Resync
6. EmpoweringKey
7. Menu
8. Back
9. FourDirectionalSelectKeys(Keystone)
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Introduction
Connection Ports
1. USBConnector
2. HDMI Connector
3. DVIInputConnector
4. VGAInputConnector(PCAnalogSignal)
5. ComponentVideoInputConnector
6. S-VideoInputConnector
7. RS232Connector
8. Kensington
TM
Lock Port
9. Power Socket
10. VGAOutputConnector(MonitorLoop-throughOutputConnec
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tor)
11. AudioInputConnector
12. CompositeVideoInputConnectort
Below items are for PD724W/PD726W only:
13. Lan(RJ45Portfor10/100MEthernet)
14. AudioOutputConnector
15. ResetButton
16. StatusIndicator
17. Antenna
For PD724W /
PD726W 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
15. MouseRightClick
Remote Control with Laser Pointer
16. Mouse
17. Volume+/-
18. PageUp/PageDown
19. EmpoweringKey
20. RGB
21. Brightness
22. Contrast
23. Color
24. VGA
25. Component
26. S-Video
27. Video
28. HDMI
29. DVI
30. TransmitIndicatorLight
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Installation
Connecting the Projector
1......................................................................................................................Power Cord
2....................................................................................................................... VGACable
3................................................................................................. CompositeVideoCable
4........................................................................................................................ USB Cable
5............................................................................... HDMI Cable(Optional Accessory)
6.................................................................................................................. S-VideoCable
7................................................... Audio Cable Jack/Jack or Audio Cable Jack/RCA
8.........................................................................................................................DVICable
9...............................................................................................3 RCA Component Cable
10.............................................................................RS232 Cable (Optional Accessory)
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 53.
VideoOutput
DVDPlayer,
SettopBox,
HDTVreceiver
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3
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DVI
RGB
USB
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S-VideoOutput
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1
RS232
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DVDPlayer
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PC
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Installation
1......................................................................................................................Power Cord
2......................................................................................................................... Lan Cable
3...................................................................................................Audio Cable Jack/Jack
4............................................................................................................................Antenna
(for PD724W/PD726W only, need to attach the antenna by user)
Internet
Connecting the Projector
For Wireless function
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Installation
Powering On/Off the Projector
Power
Powering On the Projector
1. Openthelenscap.
2. Ensurethatthepowercordandsignalcablearesecurely
connected.ThePowerLEDwillash
amber
.
3. Turn on the lamp by pressing “Power” button on the control
panel.
AndthePowerLEDwillturn
amber
.
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.
Turn on the pro
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jectorrstandthen
the signal sources.
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The lens cap must
be open then turn
on the projector.
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If the projection lens cap is not opened when a projector is powered
on, users will hear a continuous two-beep sound, and the interval of
each two-beep warning message is about 3 seconds.
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The projector will not be turned on and automatically gone to a stand-
by mode if the lens cap is still closed after two-beep sound keeps
warning for 5 times.
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If the projection lens cap is accidentally closed while the projector
is running, users will hear the same beep and the projector will
automatically go to a stand-by mode if the lens cap is still not opened
after 5 times of warning message.
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Warning Indicator
When the “
LAMP
” indicator lights solid amber, the projector
will automatically shut itself down. Please contact your local
reseller or service center.
When the “
TEMP
” indicator lights solid amber for about
20
seconds, 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
contact your local dealer or our service center.
When the “
TEMP
” indicator ashs amber 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 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30secondsfor
coolingcycleandthePowerLEDwillbequick
amber 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.
5. Close the lens cap to prevent dust if you like.
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Adjusting the Projector Image Height
The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting
the image height.
To raise the image:
1.Presstheelevatorbutton
.
2. Raise the image to the desired height angle
,thenre-
lease the button to lock the elevator feet 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el-
evator feet into position.
3. Use
tone-tunethedisplayangle.
ElevatorFoot
ElevatorButton
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1
Tilt Adjusting Wheel
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Adjusting the Projected Image
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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pro-
jectorwillfocusatdistancesfrom3.94to39.43feet(1.2to12.02
meters).
Adjusting Projection Image Size
Focus Ring
ZoomRing
Max. 29.50"(74.9cm) 73.76"(187.3cm)
Min. 24.63"(62.6cm) 61.57"(156.4cm) 143.66"(364.9cm)
102.62"(260.6cm)
205.23"(521.3cm)
250.38"(636.0cm)
Max.(WxH)
23.60" x 17.70"
(60.0 x 45.0cm)
59.00" x 44.25"
(149.9 x 112.4cm)
Min.(WxH)
19.70" x 14.78"
(50.0 x 37.5cm)
49.26" x 36.94"
(125.1 x 93.8cm)
103.26" x 114.93"
73.76" x 82.09"
(262.3 x 291.9cm)(187.30 x 208.5cm)
164.18" x 123.14"
(417.0 x 312.8cm)
200.31" x 150.23"
(508.8 x 381.6cm)
3.94'(1.2m) 9.84'(3.0m) 32.81'(10.0m)
299.94"(761.9cm)
239.95" x 179.96"
(609.5 x 457.1cm)
40.03'(12.2m)
245.85"(624.5cm)
196.68" x 147.51"
(499.6 x 374.7cm)
172.10"(437.1cm)
137.68" x 103.26"
(349.7 x 114.93cm)
(249.8 x 187.3cm)
22.97'(7.0m)16.40'(5.0m)
122.93"(312.2cm)
98.34" x 73.76"
61.57"
(156.39cm)
102.6"
(260.64cm)
143.7"
(364.9cm)
143.7"
(364.9cm)
250.38"
(635.97cm)
29.5" (74.94cm)
73.8"(187.34cm)
122.9"(312.23cm)
172.1"(437.13cm)
172.1"(437.13cm)
299.9"(761.85cm)
3.94'
40.03'
32.81'
22.97'
16.40'
9.84'
(1.2m)
(12.2m)
(10.0m)
(7.0m)
(5.0m)
(3.0m)
24.63"
(62.55cm)
Screen
(Diagonal)
Screen
Size
Distance
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:
Remote Control and Control Panel.
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.
Menu
Press “Menu” to launch the on screen display (OSD) menu. To exit
OSD,press“Menu”again.
Conrmyourselectionofitems.
Source
Press“Source”tochooseRGB,Component-p,Component-i,
S-Video,Composite,DVI-D/A,Video,HDTVandHDMI sources.
Four Directional Select Keys
Use to select items or make adjustments to your
selection.
Keystone
Adjusts image distortion caused
bytiltingtheprojector(±16
degrees).
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 its
function.
Back
Back to the previous step for the OSD menu operation.
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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
button 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/A,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.
(Auto/4:3/16:9/1:1)
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.These
functions are available only when the projector is connected to
a computer via an USB cable.
Remote Control
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Acer PD724 User manual

Category
Data projectors
Type
User manual

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