Acer PD724 User manual

Manual for

Acer Projector PD724/PD726 series

Disposal instructions

Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To 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 must be recycled or disposed

of according to local, state or federal laws. For more information, contact the

Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specic disposal infor-

mation, check www.lamprecycle.org.

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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

user’s guide to maximize the life of your unit.

Warning-

Do not look into the projector’s 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:

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HDMIandDVIconnectionfordigitalsignal

withHDCPfunctionandsupports480p,576p,720p

and1080iformats

u

 UserfriendlyandpowerfulAcerEmpoweringkey

including:AcereViewManagement,AcereTimer

Management and Acer eOpening Management.

u

Full function remote control with laser pointer

u

Advanced digital keystone correction and high quality

full screen image re-scaling

u

User friendly control panel

u

SXGA,XGAcompressionandVGA,SVGAre-sizing

u

 SupportHDMIinputwithHDMI1.0compliant

u

Supports High bandwidth Digital Content Protection

–HDCP1.1onHDMIinput

u

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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Introduction

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

-

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

4

2

3

6

DVI

RGB

USB

5

S-VideoOutput

8

1

RS232

7

9

7

DVDPlayer

10

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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3

1

2

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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

-

jectorrstandthen

the signal sources.

1



The lens cap must

be open then turn

on the projector.

r

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.

r

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.

r

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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Installation

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

2

1

Tilt Adjusting Wheel

3

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)

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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