Acer PD726 User manual

Manual for

Acer Projector PD726/PD727 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 recycle 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-specific disposal

information, 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 ....................................................................................13

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) ..............................................................................44

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 27)

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

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 openings on the unit provided for

ventilation.



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

which 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+, SXGA 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

Antenna

(for PD726W/PD727W

only)

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Introduction



Two remote control

receivers 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

Connector)

11. Audio Input Connector

12. Composite Video Input Connectort

Below items are for PD726W/PD727W only:

13. Lan (RJ45 Port for 10/100M Ethernet)

14. Audio Output Connector

15. Reset Button

16. Status Indicator

17. Antenna

For PD726W/

PD727W 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

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

Remote Control with Laser Pointer

For PD726W/PD727 Series Only

31. Language

32. Wireless

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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 52.

Video Output

DVD Player,

Settop Box,

HDTV receiver

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2

3

6

DVI

RGB

USB

5

S-Video Output

8

1

RS232

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9

7

DVD Player

10

PC

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1......................................................................................................................Power Cord

2......................................................................................................................... Lan Cable

3...................................................................................................Audio Cable Jack/Jack

4............................................................................................................................Antenna

(for PD726W/PD727W only, need to attach the antenna by user)

Connecting the Projector

For Wireless function

Internet

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Installation

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Power

Powering On/Off the Projector

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

Red

.

3. Turn on the lamp by pressing “Power” button on the control

panel.



And the Power LED will turn

Red

.

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

projector 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 control panel or direct source key on the

remote control to switch between inputs.



Turn on the

projectorrstand

then the signal

sources.



The lens cap must

be open then turn

on the projector.



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.



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.



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 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

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 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 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

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.

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

release 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

elevator feet into position.

3. Use



tone-tunethedisplayangle.

Elevator Foot

2

1

Tilt Adjusting Wheel

3

Adjusting the Projected Image

Elevator Button

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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

projector will focus at distances from 3.94 to 39.37 feet (1.2 to

12.0 meters).

Adjusting Projection Image Size

Focus Ring

Zoom Ring

Max. 29.50"(74.9cm) 73.80"(187.5cm)

Min. 24.60"(62.5cm) 61.50"(156.3cm) 143.50"(364.6cm)

102.50"(260.4cm)

205.10"(520.8cm)

246.10"(625.0cm)

Max.(WxH)

23.62" x 17.72"

(60.0 x 45.0cm)

59.06" x 44.29"

(150.0 x 112.5cm)

Min.(WxH)

19.69" x 14.76"

(50.0 x 37.5cm)

49.21" x 36.91"

(125.0 x 93.8cm)

114.83" x 86.12"

82.02" x 61.52"

(291.7 x 218.8cm)(208.3 x 156.3cm)

164.18" x 123.14"

(417.0 x 312.8cm)

196.85" x 147.64"

(500.0 x 375.0cm)

3.94'(1.2m) 9.84'(3.0m) 32.81'(10.0m)

295.30"(750.0cm)

236.22" x 177.17"

(600.0 x 450.0cm)

39.37'(12.0m)

246.1"(625.0cm)

196.85" x 147.64"

(500.0 x 375.0cm)

172.20"(437.5cm)

137.80" x 103.35"

(350.0 x 143.50cm)

(250.0 x 187.5cm)

22.97'(7.0m)16.40'(5.0m)

123.0"(312.5cm)

98.43" x 73.82"

61.5"

(156.3cm)

102.5"

(260.4cm)

143.5"

(364.6cm)

205.1"

(520.8cm)

246.1"

(625.0cm)

29.5" (75.0cm)

73.8"(187.5cm)

123.0"(312.5cm)

172.2"(437.5cm)

246.1"(625.0cm)

295.3"(750.0cm)

3.94'

39.37'

32.81'

22.97'

16.40'

9.84'

(1.2m)

(12.0m)

(10.0m)

(7.0m)

(5.0m)

(3.0m)

24.6"

(62.5cm)

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, 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, 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.

Remote Control

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