Acer H8550BD, V7500, HV750, V240, HT-820 User Guide

Acer Projector

H8550BD/V7500/HV750/V240/

HT-820/D1P1434 Series

User's Guide

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Acer Projector User's Guide
Original Issue: 05/2015

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Information for your safety and comfort

Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

Turning the product off before cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Caution for plug as disconnecting device

Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to
the external power supply unit:

• Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC
power outlet.

• Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the
projector.

• If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the
system by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies.

Caution for Accessibility

Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible
and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. When you need to
disconnect power to the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the
electrical outlet.

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Warnings!

• Do not use this product near water.

• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product
falls, it could be seriously damaged.

• Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.

This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or
in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into
the product.

• To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage,
do not place the product on a vibrating surface.

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• Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment
which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor
devices, lamp.

Using electrical power

• This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult
your dealer or local power company.

• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this
product where people will walk on the cord.

• If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total
ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not
exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total
rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse
rating.

• Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too
many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch
circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of
the power strip's input rating.

• This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug.
The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet
is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Do not insert
the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for
details.

Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that is
not properly grounded may result in electric shock and/or injury.

Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected
noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with
the performance of this product.

• Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need
to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets
the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, VDE
approved or its equivalent, 4.5 meters (15 feet) maximum length.

Product servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel when:

• the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed

• liquid was spilled into the product

• the product was exposed to rain or water

• the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged

• the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need
for service

• the product does not operate normally after following the operating
instructions

Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to normal condition.

Warning! For safety reasons, do not use non-compliant parts when adding
or changing components. Consult your reseller for purchase options.

Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of
the reach of small children.

Additional safety information

• Do not look into the projector's lens when the lamp is on. The bright may
hurt your eyes.

• Turn on the projector first and then signal sources

• Do not place the product in following environments:

• Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. At least 50cm clearance from walls

and free flow of air around the projector is necessary.

• Locations where temperatures may become excessively high, such as inside of a

car with all windows rolled up.

• Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may contaminate

optical components, shortening the life span and darkening the image.

• Locations near fire alarms.

• Locations with an ambient temperature above 40 ºC/104 ºF.

• Locations where the altitudes are higher than 10000 feet.

• Unplug immediately if there is something wrong with your projector. Do
not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes out of your projector. It
might cause fire or electric shock. In this case, unplug immediately and
contact your dealer.

• Do not keep using this product to break or drop it. In this case contact your
dealer for inspection.

• Do not face the projector lens to the sun. It can lead to fire.

• When switching the projector off, suggest to ensure the projector
completes its cooling cycle before disconnecting power.

• Do not frequently turn off the main power abruptly or unplug the
projector during operation. The best way is to wait for the fan to turn off
before turning main power off.

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• Do not touch air outlet grille and bottom plate which becomes hot.

• Clean the air filter frequently if have. The temperature inside may rise and
cause damage when the filter/ventilation slots clogged with dirt or dust.

• Do not look into the air outlet grille when projector is operating. It may
hurt your eyes.

• Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector is
on.

• Do not block the projector lens with any object when the projector is
under operation as this could cause the object to become heated and
deformed or even cause a fire. To temporarily turn off the lamp, press HIDE
on the remote control.

• The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to
cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for
replacement.

• Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. It could cause it to break
on rare occasions.

• Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the
projector is unplugged.

• The product will detect the life of the lamp itself. Please be sure to change
the lamp when is showing warning message.

• When changing the lamp, please allow unit to cool down, and follow all
changing instructions.

• Reset the "Lamp Hour Reset" function from the Onscreen display
"Management" menu after replacing the lamp module.

• Do not attempt to disassemble this projector. There are dangerous high
voltages inside which may hurt you. The only user serviceable part is the
lamp which has its own removable cover. Refer servicing only to suitable
qualified professional service personnel.

• Do not stand the projector on end vertically. It may cause the projector to
fall over, causing injury or damage.

• This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount
installation. Only use acer ceiling mount kit for mounting the projector
and ensure it is securely installed.

• The projector should be placed in a horizontal way by means of desktop or
ceiling mount mode only, and its tilt angles should not exceed 6 degrees,
otherwise it would cause dramatical decrease of lamp life or severe safety
concern of system malfunction.

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“Lamp(s) contain Mercury,
Dispose Properly.”

RG2

Caution for Listening

To protect your hearing, follow these instructions.

• Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably.

• Do not increase the volume level after your ears have adjusted.

• Do not listen to music at high volumes for extended periods.

• Do not increase the volume to block out noisy surroundings.

• Decrease the volume if you can't hear people speaking near you.

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. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics
Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit
http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm

Mercury advisory

For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display:

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

Do not stare into the beam, RG2

"As with any bright source, do not stare into the direct beam, RG2 IEC 62471­5:2015"

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First things first

Usage Notes

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 field.

• Place In direct sunlight.

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.

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or
moisture.

• Please do not open or disassemble the product as this may cause electric shock.

• When changing the lamp, please allow unit to cool down, and follow all changing
instructions.

• This product will detect the life of the lamp itself. Please be sure to change the lamp
when it shows warning messages.

• Reset the "Lamp Hour Reset" function from the Onscreen display "Management"
menu after replacing the lamp module.

• When switching the projector off, please ensure the projector completes its cooling
cycle before disconnecting power.

• Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources.

• Do not use lens cap when projector is in operation.

• 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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First things first viii

Usage Notes viii

Precautions viii

Introduction 1

Product Features 1

Package Overview 2

Projector Overview 3

Projector Outlook 3
Control Panel 5
Remote Control Layout 6
MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) Control 8

Getting Started 9

Connecting the Projector 9

Turning the Projector On/Off 11

Turning on the Projector 11
Turning the projector off 12

Adjusting the Projected Image 13

Adjusting the Height of Projected Image 13
How to optimize image size and distance 14
How to get a preferred image size by

adjusting distance and zoom 15
How to get a preferred image position by

adjusting lens shift 16

User Controls 18

Installation menu 18

Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus 20

Color 21

Image 23

Setting 25

Management 27

Audio 28

3D 29

Language 29

Contents

Appendices 30

Troubleshooting 30

LED & Alarm Definition Listing 34

How to install cable management 35

Cleaning and replacing the dust filters 37

Replacing the Lamp 38

Ceiling Mount Installation 39

Specifications 42

Compatibility modes 44

Regulations and safety notices 49

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Introduction

Product Features

This product is a single-chip DLP® projector. Outstanding features include:

®

•DLP

• 1920x1080 1080p resolution

• Enables projecting 3D content via DLP Link Technology: Blue-Ray 3D

• Acer ColorBoost technology delivers nature’s true colors for vivid, life-like

• High brightness and contrast ratio

• Acer LumiSense+ technology can intelligently optimizes the brightness and

• Versatile display modes (Bright, Standard, sRGB, Rec. 709, Movie, Dark

• NTSC / PAL / SECAM compatible and HDTV (720p, 1080i, 1080p) supported

• Lower power consumption and economy (ECO) mode extend lamp life

• Acer EcoProjeciton Technology delivers Intelligent power management

• Equipped with HDMI

• Support HDMI CEC function

• Advanced digital keystone and 4-corner correction optimizes presentations

• Smart detection delivers quick, intelligent source detection

• Multi-language onscreen display (OSD) menus

• Manual focus projection lens zooms up to 1.36x

• 2x digital zoom and pan function

• Microsoft

• Support MHL V2.0 signal display

• Support LumiSense+

• Built-in One 10 Watts speaker

• Manual lens vertical shift adjustment

• Cable management

technology

Full/4:3/16:9/L.Box aspect ratio supported

supported and nVidia 3DTV Play Ready

images

color saturation of projected image based on actual ambient light.

Cinema, Game, Sport, ISF Night, ISF Day, User) enable optimum
performance in any situation

approach and physical efficiency improvement

™ & MHL connection supporting HDCP

®

Windows® 2000, XP, Vista®, Windows 7, Windows 8,

®

Macintosh

OS compliant

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Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.

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Package Overview

This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your
unit is complete. Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing.

Projector Power cord VGA cable

HDMI extension cable Security card User’s guide

Quick start guide Carrying case

Remote control 2 x Batteries

Dongle rubber WirelessHD-Kit

(option)

(option)

(option)

Dust filters

(option)

Cable management cover

MHL HDMI

DC 5V IN

WirelessCAST

(option)

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Projector Overview

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Projector Outlook

Front / upper side

# Description # Description

1 Ambient light sensor 7 Power button
2 Remote control receiver 8 Control panel
3 Lens Cap 9 Lamp cover
4 Focus ring 10 Tilt adjusting wheels
5 Lens shift control ring 11 Projection lens
6 Zoom lever

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1/MHL

2

DC 5V OUT

AUDIO IN Pb/Cb

AUDIO OUT Y RS232

VGA IN

DC 12V OUT

USB CTRL

VIDEO Pr/Cr

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Right / Rear side

# Description # Description

1 Composite video input connector 8 Audio out connector
2 5V DC output connector 9 YPbPr/YCbCr input connector
3 12V DC output connector 10 RS232 connector
4 PC analog signal/HDTV/component

video input connector (VGA, VGA IN,
VGA IN 1, VGA IN 2)

5 HDMI/MHL connector (HDMI/MHL,

HDMI 1/MHL)

6 Security bar 13 Power socket
7 Audio in connector 14 Kensington™ lock port

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Mini USB Ctrl connector (for firmware
upgrade)

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HDMI 2 connector

Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.

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Control Panel

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# Icon Function Description
1 POWER Power Indicator LED
2 LAMP Lamp Indicator LED
3 TEMP Temp Indicator LED
4 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector

5 SOURCE Changes the active source.
6 POWER See the contents in "Turning the Projector

7MODE

8 MENU • Press "MENU" to launch the Onscreen

9 Four directional select

10 Keystone Adjusts the image to compensate for

keys

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to the input source.

On/Off" section.

Press "MODE" to select the display mode
from Bright, Standard, Movie, Dark
Cinema, Game, Sport and User.

display (OSD) menu, back to the
previous step for the OSD menu
operation or exit the OSD menu.

• Confirm your selection of items.

Use to select items or make
adjustments to your selection.

distortion caused by tilting the projector.

Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.

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HIDE

RATIO

SOURCE

MODE

MEDIA

SETUP

ZOOM

FREEZE

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HIDE

MEDIA

SETUP

MODE

SOURCE

ZOOM

FREEZE

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Model No:E-26171

MC.JG811.009

E-26110

BONTECH ELECTRONICS(K.S) CO ., LTD .

No. 2018, Zhonghuayuan west road,
Yushan town,Kunshan city, China

LASER MODULE : M-5.2-6.5x10-5.5x5.5

MC.JK211.004

Model No:E-26281

Remote Control Layout

# Icon Function Description

1 Infrared

transmitter

2 POWER Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section.

Sends signals to the projector.

3 3D Press "3D" to select 3D models.

4 SOURCE Changes the active source.

5 MODE Press "MODE" to select the display mode from Bright,

Standard, Movie, Dark Cinema, Game, Sport and User.

6 HIDE Momentarily turns off the video. Press "HIDE" to hide the

image, press again to display the image.

7 MEDIA_SETUP No function.

8 RATIO To choose the desired aspect ratio.

FREEZE

directional
select keys

To pause the screen image.

menu, back to the previous step for the OSD menu
operation or exit the OSD menu.

• Confirm your selection of items.

tilting the projector.

Use up, down, left, right buttons to select items or make
adjustments to your selection.

9 ZOOM Zooms the projector display in or out.

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11 MENU • Press "MENU" to launch the Onscreen display (OSD)

12 KEYSTONE Adjusts the image to compensate for distortion caused by

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# Icon Function Description

14 Pre./Rewind No function.

Enter/ Play/
Pause

Back/Stop No function.

Next/Fast
forward

15 KeyPad 0~9 Press "0~9" to input a password in the "Security" OSD.

16 PgUp/PgDn For computer mode only. Use this button to select the next or

17 COMPONENT Press "COMPONENT" to change source to Component video.

18 VIDEO To change source to COMPOSITE VIDEO.

19 VGA Press "VGA" to change source to the VGA connector. This

20 S-VIDEO No function.

21 SD/USB A No function.

22 USB B For USB control and firmware upgrade.

23 HDMI/DVI To change source to HDMI/MHL. (no DVI function)

24 LAN/WiFi No function.

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Laser pointer Aim the remote at the viewing screen.

Laser button Aim the remote at the viewing screen, press and hold this

No function.

No function.

previous page. This function is only available when USB Ctrl
connector (mini type B) is connected to a computer via a USB
cable.

This connection supports YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/1080i) and
YCbCr (480i/576i).

connector supports analog RGB, YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/
1080i), YCbCr (480i/576i) and RGBsync.

button to activate the laser pointer.
This function is not supported in Japanese market.

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Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.

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HIDE

MEDIA

SETUP

MODE

SOURCE

ZOOM

FREEZE

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MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) Control

# Icon Component Description

1 MODE • Press "MODE" button for one second to activate the

2 SOURCE Press the "SOURCE" button to toggle between Navigation

3 MENU Press to launch the root memu.

4 Direction Keys Use up, down, left, right buttons to select items or make

5 Select To select the file. (only for Navigation mode)

6 Exit To exit the file. (only for Navigation mode)

7 PgUp/PgDn Use the button to select the next or previous

8 KeyPad 0~9 Number buttons. (only for Numeric mode)

MHL Control Mode.

• To exit, press the "MODE" button again.

or Numeric mode.

(only for Navigation mode)

adjustments to your selection.
(only for Navigation mode)

page. (only for Navigation mode)

Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.

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Getting Started

1/MHL

2

DC 5V OUT

AUDIO IN Pb/Cb

AUDIO OUT Y RS232

VGA IN

DC 12V OUT

USB CTRL

VIDEO Pr/Cr

1

RS232

RS232

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RS232

HDTV adapter

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4

RBG

RBG

D-Sub

D-Sub

2

HDMI

HDMI

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HDMI

HDMI

5

USB

USB

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HDMI

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USB

MHL

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Y

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R

W

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R

W

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W

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HDMI

HDMI

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B

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B

Video output

DVD player,
Set-top Box,

HDTV receiever

DVD player

Power Bank

DVD player

DVD player,

Set-top Box,

HDTV receiever

Acer Dongle

Smart Phone

Connecting the Projector

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# Description # Description

1 Power cord 8 12V DC cable

2 VGA cable 9 USB cable for charging device

3 VGA to component/HDTV adapter 10 Composite video cable

4 3 RCA component cable 11 Audio cable Jack/RCA

5 HDMI cable 12 RS232 cable

6 HDMI extension cable (for wireless

dongle)

7 MHL cable (MicroUSB to HDMI)

Note: To ensure the projector works well with your computer,
please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible
with the projector.
Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.
Note: USB cable needs powered extender if the length is over 5 m.
Note: Some smartphones require a converter (supplied by
smartphone maker) to enable the MHL function.
Note: Before connecting the projector, remove the cable
management, refer to "Removing the cable management"
section.
Note: DC 12V out connector support 12V/100mA power for screen
control only.
Note: USB DC 5V out connector support 5V/1.5A power output for
power bank charging only when MHL source is not detected.

13 USB cable

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Turning the Projector On/Off

Power button

Turning on the Projector

1 Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. The

Power indicator LED will flash red.

2 Turn on the projector by pressing "Power" button on the control panel or

remote control, and the Power indicator LED will turn blue.

3 Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player ,etc.). The

projector will detect your source automatically.

• If the screen displays "Lock" and "Source" icons, it means the
projector is locked onto a specific source type and there is no such
type of input signal detected.

• If the screen displays "No Signal", please make sure the signal cables
are securely connected.

• If you connect to multiple sources at the same time, use the "Source"
button on either control panel or the remote control or direct source
key on the remote control to switch between inputs.

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Turning the projector off

1 To turn the projector off, press and hold the power button. This message

appears: "Please press the power button again to complete the shutdown
process." Press the power button again.

2 The LED power indicator will turn RED and blink rapidly after the projector

is turned off, and the fan(s) will continue to operate for about 2 minutes to
ensure that the system cools properly. (only supported under "Instant
Resume" mode)

3 As long as the power cord remains plugged in, you can press the power

button to turn the projector immediately back on anytime during the 2­minute shutdown process. (only supported under "Instant Resume" mode)

4 Once the system has finished cooling, the LED power indicator will stop

blinking and turn solid red to indicate standby mode.

5 It is now safe to unplug the power cord.

Warning indicators:

• "Projector Overheated. Lamp will automatically turn off soon."
This onscreen message indicates that the projector has overheated.
The lamp with automatically turn off, the projector will automatically
shut down, and the LED temp indicator will turn solid red. Contact
your local dealer or service center.

• "Fan failed. Lamp will automatically turn off soon."
This onscreen message indicates that the fan has failed. The lamp will
automatically turn off, the projector will automatically shut down,
and the LED temp indicator will blink. Contact your local dealer or
service center.

Note: Whenever the projector automatically shuts down and the
LED lamp indicator turns solid red, contact your local reseller or
service center.
Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.

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Adjusting the Projected Image

Tilt adjusting wheel

Adjusting the Height of Projected Image

The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the height of image.

To raise/lower the image:

Use Tilt adjusting wheel to fine-tune the display angle.

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127"

93"

93"

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B

Height: 183 cm
from base to top
of image

Height:
135 cm

3 m
Desired Distance

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How to optimize image size and distance

Consult the table below to find the optimal image sizes achievable when the
projector is positioned at a desired distance from the screen.

• 1080p series
If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image
sizes between 93" and 127".

Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 183 cm height is
required when located at 3 m distance.

Desired

Distance

(m)

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1 31 69 x 39 45 42 94 x 53 61

1.3 40 90 x 50 58 55 122 x 68 70

1.5 47 103 x 58 67 63 140 x 79 92

2 62 138 x 78 90 85 187 x 105 122

2.5 78 172 x 97 112 106 234 x 132 153

3 93 207 x 116 135 127 281 x 158 183

3.5 109 241 x 136 157 148 328 x 184 214

4 125 276 x 155 180 169 375 x 211 244

4.5 140 310 x 174 202 190 421 x 237 275

5 156 345 x 194 225 211 468 x 263 305

5.5 171 379 x 213 247 233 515 x 290 336

6 187 414 x 233 270 254 562 x 316 367

6.5 202 448 x 252 292 275 609 x 342 397

7.1 221 489 x 275 319 300 665 x 374 434

Zoom Ratio: 1.36x

Screen size

Diagonal

(inch)

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(Min zoom) (Max zoom)

W (cm) x H

(cm)

From base to

top of image

Top

(cm)

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Screen size

Diagonal

(inch)

<B>

W (cm) x H

(cm)

From base to top

of image (cm)

Top

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How to get a preferred image size by adjusting

Desired Distance

1.9 m

1.4 m

Height: 87 cm

from base to top of
image

60"

Desired
image size

distance and zoom

The table below shows how to achieve a desired image size by adjusting either
the position or the zoom ring.

• 1080p series
To obtain an image size of 60" set the projector at a distance 1.4 m and 1.9 m
from the screen.

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Desired Image Size Distance (m) Top (cm)

Diagonal (inch)

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31 69 x 39 1.0 45

40 89 x 50 0.9 1.3 58

50 111 x 62 1.2 1.6 72

60 133 x 75 1.4 1.9 87

70 155 x 87 1.7 2.2 101

80 177 x 100 1.9 2.6 116

90 199 x 112 2.1 2.9 130

100 221 x 125 2.4 3.2 144

120 266 x 149 2.8 3.9 173

150 332 x 187 3.5 4.8 217

180 398 x 224 4.3 5.8 260

200 443 x 249 4.7 6.4 289

250 553 x 311 5.9 8.0 361

300 664 x 374 7.1 433

Zoom Ratio: 1.36x

W (cm) x H (cm)

Max zoom

<B>

Min zoom

<C>

From base to top of

image

<D>

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Vertical Lens
Shift ring

How to get a preferred image position by adjusting
lens shift

The projector is equipped with lens shift for adjusting the position of projected
image up and down without requiring you to physically move the projector.

Note: The figures shown in this section are for reference only not
approximate value. The figures between units can be different
due to assembly tolerance.

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The vertical image height can be adjusted between -6% and 21% of the image

H

V

V

Offset max=V x 21%

Offset min=V x -6%

height. (The minimum vertical image offset is fixed at 5% of the image height
above the centre of the projector lens.)

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User Controls

Installation menu

The installation menu provides an onscreen display (OSD) for projector
installation and maintenance. Use the OSD only when the message "No signal
input" is displayed on the screen.

The menu options include settings and adjustments for screen size and distance,
focus, keystone correction and more .

1 Turn on the projector by pressing "Power" button on the control pad.

2 Press the "MENU" button on the remote control to launch the OSD for

projector installation and maintenance.

3 The background pattern acts as a guide to adjusting the calibration and

alignment settings, such as screen size and distance, focus and more .

4 The Installation menu includes the following options:

•Projection method

•Projection Mode

•Projection Location

•Auto Keystone settings

•Manual Keystone settings

•H. Keystone

•V. Keystone

•LAN/WiFi

•LAN

•LAN IP/Mask

•Wireless HD dongle settings

•Language settings

•DC 5V Out (Standby)

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•Reset to factory default function

Use the up and down arrow keys to select an option, the left and right
arrow keys to adjust selected option settings, and the right arrow key to
enter a submenu for feature setting. The new settings will be saved
automatically upon exiting the menu.

5 Push the MENU button anytime to exit the menu and return to the Acer

welcome screen.

Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.

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Main menu

Sub menu

Setting

Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus

The projector has multilingual OSD that allow you to make image adjustments
and change a variety of settings.

Using the OSD menus

• To open the OSD menu, press "MENU" on the remote control or control
panel.

• When the OSD is displayed, use the keys to select any item in the

main menu. After selecting the desired main menu item, press to enter
submenu for feature setting.

• Use the keys to select the desired item and adjust the settings by

using the keys.

• Select the next item to be adjusted in the submenu and adjust as described
above.

• Press "MENU" on the remote control or control panel, the screen will
return to the main menu.

• To exit OSD, press "MENU" on the remote control or control panel. The
OSD menu will close and the projector will automatically save the new
settings.

Note: Some of the following OSD settings may not be available. Please refer
to the actual OSD of your projector.
Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.

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Color

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LumiSense

+

Display Mode

Wall color

Brightness

Contrast

Saturation

The light sensor of LumiSense+ technology can intelligently
optimize the brightness and color saturation of projected image
based on actual ambient light. The feature greatly enhances dark
detail visibility and color saturation.

• Off: For normal mode. (ambient light sensor is off)

• Auto Bright: Light sensor is on to automatically detect
ambient light and optimize the brightness and color
saturation of projected image.

• Dynamic Black:automatically optimize the display of dark
movie scenes enabling them to be shown in incredible detail.

There are many factory presets optimized for various types of
images.

• Bright: For brightness optimization.

• Standard: For common environment.

• sRGB: standard RGB color space.

• Game: For game content.

• Movie: For brighter and general movie/video/photo playing.

• Dark Cinema: For dark movie content.

• Sport: For sport picture.

• Rec. 709: standard Rec. 709 color space.

• ISF Day: Calibrate and optimize the projection image based
on bright environment by an ISF Certified technician.

• ISF Night: Calibrate and optimize the projection image based
on dark environment by an ISF Certified technician.

• User: Memorize user's settings.

Use this function to choose a proper color according to the wall.
There are several choices, including white, light yellow, light blue,
pink, dark green. It will compensate the color deviation due to the
wall color to show the correct image tone.

Adjust the brightness of the image.

• Press to darken the image.

• Press to lighten the image.

"Contrast" controls the difference between the lightest and
darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the
amount of black and white in the image.

• Press to decrease the contrast.

• Press to increase the contrast.

Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated
color.

• Press to decrease the amount of color in the image.

• Press to increase the amount of color in the image.

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Tint

Color
Temperature

Gamma

Advanced

Adjusts the color balance of red and green.

• Press to increase the amount of green in the image.

• Press to increase the amount of red in the image.

Mode
Use this function to choose CT1, CT2 (Native), CT3, User mode.

R Gain
Adjusts the red gain for color temperature optimization.

G Gain
Adjusts the green gain for color temperature optimization.

B Gain
Adjusts the blue gain for color temperature optimization.

R Bias
Adjusts the red bias for color temperature optimization.

G Bias
Adjusts the green bias for color temperature optimization.

B Bias
Adjusts the blue bias for color temperature optimization.

Effects the representation of dark scenery. With greater gamma
value, dark scenery looks brighter.

Ind. Color Management
Adjusts the red, green, blue, cyan, yellow and magenta colors.

Ind. Hue
Adjusts the color balance of red and green.

Ind. Saturation
Adjusts the selected color to be less or more saturated color.

Ind. Gain
Adjusts the selected color's contrast.

Brilliant Color
Produces an expanded on-screen color spectrum that delivers
enhanced color saturation for bright, true-to-life images.

White Peaking
Increases the brightness of whites that are near 100%. (video
sources only)

Film Mode
Sets the image optimized to 24-frame True Film mode.

Noise Reduction
Adjusts signal noise reduction."0" means the noise reduction is off,
">0" increase noise reduction.

Black Extension
This ensures optimum black level for each analog source.

ISF

1. The certified ISF technician will calibrate and optimize the

projection image according to your actual environment. The ISF
input password will be kept by technician only.

2. “ISF Day” and “ISF Night” will not be shown in display mode if

projector equipped with ISF function has not been calibrated by
an ISF certified technician. For more information, please go to
ISF official website: https://www.imagingscience.com and
contact the dealer located in your country.

3. The ISF calibration will be charged and guaranteed by ISF

certified calibrator, and thereby Acer is not responsible for the
calibration service.

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Note: "Saturation" and "Tint" functions are not supported under computer
or HDMI mode.
Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.

Image

Projection Mode

• Front: The factory default setting.

• Rear: Reverses the image so you can project from behind a
translucent screen.

Projection Location

• Auto: Automatically adjusts projection location of image.

• Desktop

• Ceiling: Turns the image upside down for ceiling-mounted
projection.

Aspect Ratio Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio.

H./V. Keystone Auto V. Keystone

4 Corner
Correction

• Auto: Keep the image with original width-higth ratio and maxi
mize the image to fit native horizontal or vertical pixels.

• Full: Resize image to fit full screen by width (1280 pixels) and
height (800 pixels).

• 4:3: The image will be scaled to fit the screen and displayed using
a 4:3 ratio.

• 16:9: The image will be scaled to fit the width of the screen and
the height adjusted to display the image using a 16:9 ratio.

• L.Box: Keep original signal aspect ratio and zoom in by 1.333
times.

Automatically adjusts vertical image.

H. Keystone

Press the or button to adjust image distortion horizontally
and makes a squarer image.

V. Keystone

Press the or button to adjust image distortion vertically and
makes a squarer image.

Manually adjusts the shape and size of an image that is unevenly
rectangular on all sides. Press "MODE" repeatedly to select the corner
that you wish to adjust. Press four directional selection keys to adjust
the image shape.

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<Note> The function is unavailable when H./ V. Keystone is adjusted.

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Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image.

• Press to decrease the sharpness.

• Press to increase the sharpness.

H. Position
(Horizontal
position)

V. Position
(Vertical position)

Frequency "Frequency" changes the projector's refresh rate to match the

Tracking Synchronizes the signal timing of the projector with the graphics card.

HDMI Color Range Adjust the color range of the HDMI image data to correct color display

HDMI Scan Info Adjust the overscan ratio of the HDMI image on screen.

• Press to move the image left.

• Press to move the image right.

• Press to move the image down.

• Press to move the image up.

frequency of your computer’s graphics card. If you can see a vertical
flickering bar in the projected image, use this function to make the
necessary adjustments.

If you experience an unstable or flickering image, use this function to
correct it.

error.

• Auto: Automatically adjust by information from player.

• Limited Range: Prosess the input image as limited color range data.

• Full Range: Prosess the input image as full color range data.

• Auto: Automatically adjust by information from player.

• Underscan: Always no overscan on HDMI image.

• Overscan: Always keep overscan on HDMI image.

Note: "H. Position", "V. Position", "Frequency" and "Tracking" functions
are not supported under HDMI or Video mode.
Note: "HDMI Color Range" and "HDMI Scan Info" functions are only
supported under HDMI mode.
Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.

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Setting

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Startup Screen Use this function to select your desired startup screen. If you change

Screen Capture

Source Lock When Source Lock is turned "Off", the projector will search for

Closed Caption

Auto Screen Default is "On", the down/up move of electronic screen will be

DC 5V Out (Standby) Default is "Off". Choose "On" to enable DV 5V OUT connection

HDMI CEC Default is "Off". Select “On” to enable HDMI CEC function.

Reset

the setting, the changes will take effect when you exit the OSD
menu.

• Acer: The default startup screen of your Acer projector.

• User: Use memorize picture from "Screen Capture" function.

Use this function to customize the startup screen. To capture the
image that you want to use as the startup screen, follow the
instructions below.
Notice:
Before proceeding with the following steps, make sure that the
"Keystone" is set to the default value 0 and the aspect ratio is set to
4:3. For details, refer to the "Image" section.

• Change the "Startup Screen" from the default setting "Acer"
to "User".

• Press "Screen Capture" to customize the startup screen.

• A dialog box appears to confirm the action. Choose "Yes" to
use the current image as your customized startup screen. The
capture range is the red rectangular area. Choose "No" to
cancel the screen capture and exit the onscreen display (OSD).

• A message appears, stating that the screen capture is in
progress.

• When the screen capture is finished, the message disappears
and the original display is shown.

• The customized startup screen, as shown below, takes effect
when there is a new input signal or when you restart the
projector.

other signals if the current input signal is lost. When Source Lock is
turned "On", it will "lock" the current source channel unless you
press "Source" button on the remote control for the next channel.

Selects a preferred closed captioning mode from CC1, CC2, CC3,
CC4, (CC1 displays captions in the primary language in your area).
Select "Off" to turn off the captioning feature. This function is only
available when a composite video or S-Video input signal is selected
and its system format is NTSC.
<Note> Set your screen aspect ratio to 4:3. This function is not
available when the aspect ratio is "16:9" or "Auto" .

related with power on/off of the projector.

during standby mode.

• Press the button and choose "Yes" to return the

parameters on all menus to the factory default settings.

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Security Security

This projector provides a useful security function for the
administrator to manage usage of the projector .

Press to change the "Security" setting. If the security function
is enabled, your must enter the "Administrator Password" first

before changing the security settings.

• Select "On" to enable the security function. The user has to

• If "Off" is selected, then the user can turn on the projector

Timeout(Min.)
Once "Security" is activated to "On", the administrator can set

timeout function.

• Press or to select the timeout interval.

• The range is from 10 minute to 990 minutes.

• When the time is up, the projector will prompt the user to

• The factory default setting of "Timeout(Min.)" is "Off".

• Once the security function is enabled, the projector will

User Password

• Press to setup or change the "User Password".

• Press number keys to set your password on the remote control

• Press to delete character.

• Enter the password when you see "Confirm Password"

• The password should be between 4 and 8 characters long.

• If you select "Request password only when plugging the

• If you select "Always request password while projector turns

Administrator Password
The "Administrator Password" can be used in both the "Enter

Administrator Password" and "Enter Password" dialog boxes.

• Press to change the "Administrator Password".

• The factory default of "Administrator Password" is "1234".
If you forgot your administrator password, do the following to

retrieve the administrator password:

• An unique 6-digit "Universal Password" which is printed on

• If losing this security card and number, please contact with an

enter a password to operate the projector. Please refer to the
"User Password" section for details.

without password.

enter the password again.

request user to enter password when switch on the projector .
Both "User Password" and "Administrator Password" can be
accepted for this dialogue.

and press "MENU" to confirm.

displayed.

power cord in.", the projector will prompt the user to enter
the password every time the power cord is plugged.

on.", the user has to enter the password every time when the
projector is turned on.

the Security Card (please check accessory in the box). This
unique password is the number which will be accepted by
projector anytime no matter what the Administrator Password
is.

Acer service center.

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Lock to user startup screen
Default Lock User Startup Screen is "Off". If lock user startup screen

is "On", users cannot change startup screen anymore and avoid
other users change that arbitrarily. Choose "Off" to unlock startup
screen.

Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.

Management

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ECO Mode Choose "On" to dim the projector lamp which will lower power

High Altitude Choose "On" to turn on High Altitude mode. Operate the fans at

Turn Off Mode • Instant Off: Shuts down the projector without fan cooling.

Auto Shutdown The projector will automatically shutdown when there is no signal

AC Power On Choose "On" to power on projector while AC power plug in.

Lamp Hour Elapse Displays the lamp’s elapsed operating time (in hours).

Lamp Reminding Activate this function to display a reminder to change the lamp 30

Lamp Hour Reset

Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.

consumption, extend the lamp life and reduce noise. Choose "Off"
to return normal mode.

full speed continuously to allow for proper high altitude cooling of
the projector.

• Instant Resume: Resumes the system when the Power button is
pressed again within 2 minutes.

input after the allocated time. (default is 15 minutes)

hours before its expected end-of-life.

Press the button and choose "Yes" to turn the lamp hour
counter to 0 hours.

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Audio

Volume

Mute • Choose "On" to mute the volume.

Power On/Off Volume Select this function to adjust the notification volume when

Alarm Volume Select the function to adjust the volume of any warning

Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.

• Press to decrease the volume.

• Press to increase the volume.

• Choose "Off" to restore the volume.

turning the projector on/off.

notifications.

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3D

3D Choose "On" to enable DLP 3D function.

• On: Choose this item while using DLP 3D glasses, 120Hz 3D
capable graphics cards and HQFS format file or DVD with
corresponding SW player.

• Off: Turn off 3D mode.

3D Format If the 3D content is not displayed correctly, you can select a 3D

24P 3D Choose "96Hz" or "144Hz" to compatible with 3D glasses.

3D L/R Invert If you see a discrete or overlapping image while wearing DLP 3D

3D Warning Message Choose "On" to display the 3D warning message.

Note: It needs correct settings on graphic card 3D application program for
correct 3D display.
Note: The SW players, such as Stereoscopic Player and DDD TriDef Media
Player can support 3D format files. You can download these three players
on web page below,

- Stereoscopic Player (Trial):
http://www.3dtv.at/Downloads/Index_en.aspx

- DDD TriDef Media Player (Trial):
http://www.tridef.com/download/TriDef-3-D-Experience-4.0.2.html

Note: "3D L/R Invert" is only available when 3D is enabled.
Note: There has reminder screen if 3D still enable when power on projector.
Please adjust setting depended on your purpose.

format that suits the 3D content you are viewing and obtain the
best result.

glasses, you may need to execute "Invert" to get best match of
left/right image sequence to get the correct image (for DLP 3D).

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Language

Language

Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Use the or key

to select your preferred menu language.

• Press to confirm the selection.

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Appendices

Troubleshooting

If you experience a problem with your Acer projector, refer to the following
troubleshooting guide. If the problem persists, please contact your local reseller
or service center.

Image Problems and Solutions

# Problem Solution

1 No image appears

onscreen

2 Partial, scrolling

or incorrectly
displayed image
(for PC (Windows
2000/XP/Vista/
Windows 7/
Windows 8))

• Connected as described in the "Getting Started"
section.

• Ensure none of the connector pins are bent or
broken.

• Check if the projector lamp has been securely
installed. Please refer to the "Replacing the Lamp"
section.

• Make sure you have removed the lens cap and the
projector is switched on.

• Press "RESYNC" on the control panel.

• For an incorrectly displayed image:

• Open "My Computer", open the "Control

Panel", and then double-click the "Display"
icon.

• Select the "Settings" tab.

• Verify that your display resolution setting is

lower than or equal to WUXGA-RB (1920 x

1200).

• Click the "Advanced Properties" button.

If the problem still appears, change the monitor display
you are using and follow the steps below:

• Verify that the resolution setting is lower than

or equal to WUXGA-RB (1920 x 1200).

• Click the "Change" button under the "Monitor"

tab.

• Click "Show all devices". Next, select "Standard

monitor types" under the SP box, and choose
the resolution mode you need under the
"Models" box.

• Verify that the resolution setting of the monitor

display is lower than or equal to WUXGA-RB
(1920 x 1200).

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3 Partial, scrolling

or incorrectly
displayed image
(For notebooks)

4 The screen of the

notebook
computer is not
displaying your
presentation

5 Image is unstable

or flickering

6 Image has vertical

flickering bar

7 Image is out of

focus

• Press "RESYNC" on the control panel.

• For an incorrectly displayed image:

• Follow the steps for item 2 (above) to adjust the
resolution of your computer.

• Press the toggle output settings. Example:
[Fn]+[F4], Compaq [Fn]+[F4], Dell [Fn]+[F8],
Gateway [Fn]+[F4], IBM [Fn]+[F7], HP [Fn]+[F4],
NEC [Fn]+[F3], Toshiba [Fn]+[F5]

• If you experience difficulty changing resolutions or
your monitor freezes, restart all equipment including
the projector.

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• If you are using a Microsoft
notebook: Some notebook PCs may deactivate their
own screens when a second display device is in use.
Each has a different way to be reactivated. Refer to
your computer's manual for detailed information.

• If you are using an Apple
In System Preferences, open Display and select Video
Mirroring "On".

• Adjust the "Tracking" to correct it. Refer to the
"Image" section for more information.

• Change the display color depth settings on your
computer.

• Use "Frequency" to make an adjustment. Refer to the
"Image" section for more information.

• Check and reconfigure the display mode of your
graphics card to make it compatible with the
projector.

• Make sure the lens cap is removed.

• Adjusts the focus ring on the projector lens.

• Make sure the projection screen is within the
required distance of 3.3 to 23.3 feet (1.0 to 7.1
meters) from the projector. Refer to the "How to get
a preferred image size by adjusting distance and
zoom" section for more information.

Windows® based

®

Mac® OS based notebook:

8 Image is stretched

when displaying a
"widescreen"
DVD title

When you play a DVD encoded in anamorphic or 16:9
aspect ratio you may need to adjust the following settings:

• If you play a 4:3 format DVD title, please change the
format to 4:3 in the projector OSD.

• If the image is still stretched, you will also need to
adjust the aspect ratio. Set up the display format to
16:9 (wide) aspect ratio on your DVD player.

• If you play an Letterbox (LBX) format DVD title,
please change the format to Letterbox (LBX) in the
projector OSD.

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9 Image is too small

or too large

10 Image has slanted

sides

11 Image is reversed • Select "Image --> Projection Mode" on the OSD and

• Adjust the zoom lever on the top of the projector.

• Move the projector closer to or further from the
screen.

• Press "MENU" on the remote control. Go to "Image -­> Aspect Ratio" and try different settings or press
"RATIO" on the remote control to adjust directly.

• If possible, reposition the projector so that it is
centered on the screen.

• Press the "Keystone / " button on the remote
control until the sides are vertical.

• Press "MENU" on the remote control. Go to "Image -­> Auto Keystone" and choose "Off" on the OSD, if
"Keystone" button is not available on the remote
control.

adjust the projection direction.

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OSD Messages

# Condition Message Reminder

1 Message • Fan Fail - the system fan is not working.

• Projector Overheated - the projector has exceeded its
recommended operating temperature and must be allowed
to cool down before it may be used. Please check the
following message.

Please also check the dust filters if they are installed. If the
dust filter is clogged with dust, please clean it. Please refer to
"Cleaning and replacing the dust filters" for details.

• Replace the lamp - the lamp is about to reach its maximum
lifetime. Prepare to replace it soon.

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Problems with the Projector

# Condition Solution

1 The projector stops responding

to all controls

2 Lamp burns out or makes a

popping sound

If possible, turn off the projector, then
unplug the power cord and wait at least 30
seconds before reconnecting power.

When the lamp reaches the end of its useful
life, it will burn out and may make a loud
popping sound. If this happens, the projector
will not turn on until the lamp module has
been replaced. To replace the lamp, follow
the procedures in the "Replacing the Lamp"
section.

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LED & Alarm Definition Listing

LED Messages

Message

Input power plug Flash ON to

Standby -- -- ON --

Power button ON -- -- -- ON

Lamp retry -- -- -- Quick

Power off (Cooling state) -- -- Quick

Power button OFF
(cooling completed;

standby mode)

Error (thermal failure) -- ON -- ON

Error (fan lock) -- Quick

Error (lamp breakdown) ON -- -- ON

Error (color wheel fail) Quick

Lamp_LED Temp_LED Power LED

Red Red Red Blue

OFF 100ms

-- -- ON --

Flashing

Flash ON to

OFF 100ms

Flashing

-- -- ON

Flash ON to

OFF 100ms

Flashing

-- ON

--

Flashing

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How to install cable management

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Cable management

AA BB CC

I. Ceiling Mount Scenario
1 Loosen the screw before removing the cable management cover from

projector. (Illustration #1)
2 Carefully slide the clasp with your finger. (Illustration #2)
3 Pull out the cable management. (Illustration #3)
4 Plug in power cord and other cables you need.
5 If you need to install Acer Dongle

(WirlessHD-Kit/WirelessAndroid-Kit/WirelessCAST), follow the below steps:

(A) Install dongle rubber.

(B) Connect dongle to HDMI extension cable port.

(C) Fasten both side of dongle rubber to the specific position of cable

management cover.

(D) Connect to HDMI 1/MHL port on projector.
6 Assembly the cable management cover firmly to projector, and tighten the

screw. (Illustration #3,2,1)

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2

II. Table Scenario

If you’d like to put projector on the table, you can use scissors to get rid of
highlighted part, so that all the cables can be through from here (Illustration
#1)

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Cleaning and replacing the dust filters

Cleaning the dust filters

Clean the dust filters after every 1000 hours of use. If they are note cleaned
periodically, they can become clogged with dust, preventing proper ventilation.
This can cause overheating and damage the projector.

Follow these steps:
1 Turn the projector off. Wait for the Power LED to stop flashing then

unplug the power cord.
2 Allow the projector at least 30 mins to cool down.
3 Pull out the dust filter. (Illustration #1)
4 To clean the dust filters, use a small vacuum cleaner designed for

computers and other office equipment. (Illustration #2)
5 If the dirt is difficult to remove or the filter is broken, please contact your

local dealer or service center to obtain a new filter.

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2

6

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Replacing the Lamp

Use a screwdriver to remove the screw(s) from the cover, and then pull out the
lamp.

The projector will detect the lamp life. You will be shown a warning message
"Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation.
Replacement suggested!" When you see this message, change the lamp as soon
as possible. Make sure the projector has been cooling down for at least 30
minutes before changing the lamp.

Warning: The lamp compartment is hot! Allow it to cool down
before changing the lamp.

To Change the Lamp
Turn off the projector by pressing the Power button.
Allow the projector at least 30 minutes to cool down.
Disconnect the power cord.
1 Use a screwdriver to remove the screw from the cover. (Illustration #1)

Push up and remove the cover. (Illustration #2)

2 Remove the screw that secure the lamp module. (Illustration #3)

Lift the handle so that it stands up. (Illustration #4)
Pull out the lamp plug. (Illustration #5)

3 Lift the handle so that it stands up. Pull out the lamp module by force.

(Illustration #6)

To replace the lamp module, use a new lamp and reverse the above steps.

Warning: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not drop the
lamp module or touch the lamp bulb. The bulb may shatter and
cause injury if it is dropped.

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Ceiling Mount Installation

Type 1 Type 2 Type 3

If you wish to install the projector using a ceiling mount, please refer to the
steps below:

1 Drill four holes into a solid, structural ceiling member, and secure the

ceiling mount base to the ceiling.

2 Choose the length combination based on actual environment. (CM-01S

doesn’t include Type 2 and Type 3.)

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Type 1:

Type 2: Type 3:

Illustration 1

Illustration 2

3 Type 1:

For the standard size use three bracket screws to mount the projector to
the ceiling mount bracket.
Type 2 and Type 3:
Alternatively, for the larger size, use the sliding extensions for more
supports.

Note: It is recommended that you keep a reasonable space
between the bracket and the projector to allow for proper heat
distribution.

4 Connect the main body connector to the projector bracket (illustration 1),

and then screw up four screws (illustration 2).

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5 Adjust the angle and positioning as necessary.

360°

85.00 mm55.00 mm

82.30 mm 63.81 mm

SCREW SPEC. M4 x 25 mm

Screw Type B Washer Type

Diameter (mm) Length (mm) Large Small

425VV

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Specifications

The specifications listed below are subject to change without notice. For final
specs, please refer to Acer's published marketing specifications.

Projection system

Resolution • 1920x1080 1080p resolution

Computer compatibility IBM PC and compatibles, Apple Macintosh, iMac and

Video compatibility NTSC (3.58/4.43), PAL (B/D/G/H/I/M/N), SECAM (B/D/G/

Aspect ratio Full, 4:3, 16:9, L.Box

Displayable colors 1.07 billion colors

Projection lens F = 2.5 ~ 2.93,

Projection screen size (diagonal) 31" (79cm) ~ 300" (762cm)

Projection distance 3.3' (1.0m) ~ 23.3' (7.1m)

Throw ratio 85"@2m (1.07 ~ 1.45:1)

Horizontal scan rate 15 - 100 kHz

Vertical refresh scan rate 24 - 120 Hz

Lamp type 260 W user-replaceable lamp

Keystone correction ±30 degrees

Audio Internal speaker with 10 W output

Weight 3.1 Kg (6.83 lbs)

Dimensions (W x D x H) 373 mm X 223.4 mm X 100.5 mm (14.7" x 8.8" x 4.0")

Digital Zoom 2X

Power supply AC input 100 - 240 V auto-switching power supply

Power consumption Normal mode: 315W ± 10% @ 110VAC

Operating temperature 0ºC to 40ºC / 32ºF to 104ºF

I/O connectors • Power socket x1

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DLP

• Maximum: UXGA (1600 x 1200), WSXGA+
(1680x1050), 1080p(1920x1080), WUXGA-RB (1920
x 1200)

VESA standards: SXGA, XGA, VGA, SVGA, SXGA+,
WXGA, WXGA+, WSXGA +

K/K1/L), HDTV (720p, 1080i, 1080p), EDTV (480p,
576p), SDTV (480i, 576i)

f = 15.98mm ~ 21.42mm, 1.36x Manual Zoom and
Manual Focus

ECO mode: 260W ± 10% @ 110VAC
Standby mode < 0.5W

• DC Jack x2

• VGA input x1

• Composite input x1

• YPbPr/YCbCr input x1

• HDMI (MHL) x1

•HDMI x1

• RS232 x1

• Mini USB x 1: (for firmware upgrade)

• Audio input x1

• Audio output x 1

• USB DC 5V out x1

• DC 12V out x 1

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Standard package contents • AC power cord x1

• VGA cable x1

• HDMI extension cable x1

• Remote control x1

• Battery x2 (for remote control) (option)

• User's guide (CD-ROM) x1

• Quick start guide x1

• Security card x1

• Cable management cover x1

• Dust filters x1 (option)

• Carrying case x1 (option)

• Dongle rubber x 1

Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

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Compatibility modes

A. VGA Analog

1 VGA Analog - PC Signal

Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz]

VGA 640x480 60 31.5

640x480 72 37.9
640x480 75 37.5
640x480 85 43.3
640x480 120 61.9

SVGA 800x600 56 35.1

800x600 60 37.9
800x600 72 48.1
800x600 75 46.9
800x600 85 53.7
800x600 120 77.4

XGA 1024x768 60 48.4

1024x768 70 56.5
1024x768 75 60.0
1024x768 85 68.7
1024x768 120 99.0

SXGA 1152x864 70 63.8

1152x864 75 67.5

1152x864 85 77.1
1280x1024 60 64.0
1280x1024 72 77.0
1280x1024 75 80.0
1280x1024 85 91.1

QuadVGA 1280x960 60 60.0

1280x960 75 75.2

SXGA+ 1400x1050 60 65.3

UXGA 1600x1200 60 75.0
PowerBook G4 640x480 60 31.4
PowerBook G4 640x480 66.6(67) 34.9
PowerBook G4
PowerBook G4
PowerBook G4 1152x870 75 68.7
PowerBook G4 1280x960 75 75.0

i Mac DV (G3) 1024x768 75 60.0

800x600 60 37.9

1024x768 60 48.4

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2 VGA Analog - Extended Wide timing

Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz]
WXGA 1280x768 60 47.8

1280x768 75 60.3
1280x768 85 68.6
1280x720 60 44.8
1280x720 120 92.9
1280x800 60 49.6

1280x800-RB 119.909 101.6

*1920x1200 60 74

1440x900 60 59.9

WSXGA+ 1680x1050 60 65.3

1920x1080

(1080P)

1366x768 60 47.7

WUXGA 1920x1200-RB 59.94 74.04

60 67.5

3 VGA Analog -Component Signal

Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz]

480i 720x480 (1440x480) 59.94 (29.97) 15.7

576i 720x576 (1440x576) 50 (25) 15.6
480p 720x480 59.94 31.5
576p 720x576 50 31.6
720p 1280x720 60 45.0
720p 1280x720 50 37.5

1080i 1920x1080 60 (30) 33.8

1080i 1920x1080 50 (25) 28.1
1080p 1920x1080 23.97/24 27.0
1080p 1920x1080 60 67.5
1080p 1920x1080 50 56.3

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B. HDMI Digital

1 HDMI - PC Signal

Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz]

VGA 640x480 60 31.5

640x480 72 37.9
640x480 75 37.5
640x480 85 43.3
640x480 120 61.9

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SVGA 800x600 56 35.1

800x600 60 37.9
800x600 72 48.1
800x600 75 46.9
800x600 85 53.7
800x600 120 77.4

XGA 1024x768 60 48.4

1024x768 70 56.5
1024x768 75 60.0
1024x768 85 68.7
1024x768 120 99.0

SXGA 1152x864 70 63.8

1152x864 75 67.5

1152x864 85 77.1
1280x1024 60 64.0
1280x1024 72 77.0
1280x1024 75 80.0
1280x1024 85 91.1

QuadVGA 1280x960 60 60.0

1280x960 75 75.2

SXGA+ 1400x1050 60 65.3

UXGA 1600x1200 60 75.0
PowerBook G4 640x480 60 31.4
PowerBook G4 640x480 66.6(67) 34.9
PowerBook G4
PowerBook G4
PowerBook G4 1152x870 75 68.7
PowerBook G4 1280x960 75 75.0

i Mac DV (G3) 1024x768 75 60.0

800x600 60 37.9

1024x768 60 48.4

2 HDMI - Extended Wide timing

Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz]
WXGA 1280x768 60 47.8

1280x768 75 60.3
1280x768 85 68.6
1280x720 60 44.8
1280x720 120 92.9
1280x800 60 49.6

1280x800-RB 119.909 101.6

1440x900 60 59.9

1920x1200 60 74

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WSXGA+ 1680x1050 60 65.3

1920x1080

(1080P)

1366x768 60 47.7

WUXGA 1920x1200-RB 59.94 74.04

60 67.5

3 HDMI - Video Signal

Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz]

480i 720x480 (1440x480) 59.94 (29.97) 15.7

576i 720x576 (1440x576) 50 (25) 15.6
480p 720x480 59.94 31.5
576p 720x576 50 31.6
720p 1280x720 60 45.0
720p 1280x720 50 37.5

1080i 1920x1080 60 (30) 33.8

1080i 1920x1080 50 (25) 28.1
1080p 1920x1080 23.97/24 27.0
1080p 1920x1080 60 67.5
1080p 1920x1080 50 56.3
1080p 1920x1200 59.94 74.04

4 HDMI - 1.4a 3D Timing

Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz]
720p (Frame Packing) 1280x720 50 37.5
720p (Frame Packing) 1280x720 60 45.0

1080p (Frame Packing ) 1920x1080 24 27.0

720p (Frame Packing) 1280x720 50 37.5
720p (Frame Packing) 1280x720 60 45.0

1080i (Top and Bottom) 1920x1080 50 (25) 28.1

1080i (Top and Bottom) 1920x1080 60 (30) 33.8
1080p (Top and Bottom) 1920x1080 24 27.0
1080p (Top and Bottom) 1920x1080 50 56.3
1080p (Top and Bottom) 1920x1080 60 67.5

720p (Side by Side (Half)) 1280x720 60 45.0
1080i (Side by Side (Half)) 1920x1080 50 (25) 28.1
1080i (Side by Side (Half)) 1920x1080 60 (30) 33.8

1080p (Side by Side (Half)) 1920x1080 50 56.3
1080p (Side by Side (Half)) 1920x1080 60 67.5

Graphic source monitor

range limits

Horizontal scan rate: 15k-100kHz

Vertical scan rate: 24-120 Hz

Max. pixel rate: 165 MHz

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C. MHL Digital

Modes Resolution

VGA 640x480 59.94/60 31.5
480i 720x480 (1440x480) 59.94/60 15.7
576i 720x576 (1440x576) 50(25) 15.6

480p 720x480 59.94/60 31.5

480p_2x 1440x480 59.94/60 31.5

576p 720x576 50 31.3

576p_2x 1440x576 50 31.3

720p 1280x720 59.94/60 45.0

720p 1280x720 50 37.5
1080i 1920x1080 60(30) 33.8
1080i 1920x1080 50(25) 28.1

1080p 1920x1080 23.97/24 27.0
1080p 1920x1080 25 28.1
1080p 1920x1080 29.97/30 33.8

Graphic source

monitor range limits

Horizontal scan rate: 15k-50 kHz

Vertical scan rate: 24-60 Hz

Max. pixel rate: Digital: 75 MHz

V.Frequency

[Hz]

H.Frequency

[KHz]

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Regulations and safety notices

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FCC notice

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the device and receiver.

• Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Notice: Shielded cables

All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables
to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.

Notice: Peripheral devices

Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to
comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation
with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV
reception.

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Caution

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications
Commission, to operate this device.

Operation conditions

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

Notice: Canadian users

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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001

Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.

Declaration of Conformity for EU countries

Acer hereby declares that this projector series is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Compliant with Russian regulatory certification

Radio device regulatory notice

Note: The regulatory information below is for models with
wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only.

General

This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any
country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. Depending on
configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such
as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules).

Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio
communication devices (RSS-247)

a Common information

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.

b Operation in 2.4 GHz band

To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is
intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject
to licensing.

List of applicable countries

This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the
country of use. For further information, please contact the local office in the country of use.
Please see http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/rtte/implem.htm

for the latest country list.

We,

of Conformity

Acer Incorporated

8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan

And,

Acer Italy s.r.l.

Via Lepetit, 40, 20020 Lainate (MI) Italy
Tel: [phone] ,Fax: [phone]
www.acer.it

Product: DLP Projector
Trade Name: Acer
Model Number: D1P1434

H8550BD/V7500/HV750/V240/HT-820

Acer Incorporated

8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi

New TaipeiCity 221, Taiwan

We, Acer Incorporated, hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the product described above is in
conformity with the relevant Union

as below and following

harmonized standards and/or other relevant standards have been applied:

EMC Directive: 2014/30/EU

EN 55032:2012+AC:2013, Class B
EN 55024:2010+A1:2015

R&TTE Directive: 1999/5/EC (until Jun 12, 2017)

RED Directive: 2014/53/EU (From Jun 13, 2017)

EN 300 328 V1.9.1
EN 301 893 V1.7.1
EN 300 440-1 V1.6.1
EN 300 440-2 V1.4.1
EN 302 291-1 V1.1.1
EN 302 291-2 V1.1.1

LVD Directive: 2014/35/EU

EN 60950-1:2006/A11:2009/A1:2010/A12:2011/A2:2013
EN 50332-1:2013 EN 50332-2:2013

RoHS Directive: 2011/65/EU

EN 50581:2012

ErP Directive: 2009/125/EC

Regulation (EU) No. 617/ 2013
Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008; EN 50564:2011

EN 61000-3-2:2014, Class A
EN 61000-3-3:2013

EN 301 511 V9.0.2
EN 301 908-1 V6.2.1
EN 301 908-2 V6.2.1
EN 301 908-13 V6.2.1
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2
EN 301 489-3 V1.6.1

Regulation (EC) No. 278/2009; EN 50563:2011

EN 301 489-7 V1.3.1
EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1
EN 301 489-24 V1.5.1
EN 50360:2001 EN 50566:2013
EN 62479:2010 EN 62311:2008
EN 62209-1:2006 EN 62209-2:2010

Year to begin affixing CE marking 2017.

_______________________________

RU Jan / Sr. Manager Date
Acer Incorporated (Taipei, Taiwan)

Jan. 1, 2017

Acer America Corporation

333 West San Carlos St.,
Suite 1500
San Jose, CA 95110
U. S. A.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

www.acer.com

Federal Communications Commission

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

The following local Manufacturer / Importer is responsible for this declaration:

P

roduct:

DLP

Projector

Model

Number:

D1P1434

Machine Type:

H8550BD/V7500/HV

750/V240/HT-820

Name of Responsible Party:

Acer America Corporation

Address of Responsible Party:

333 West San Carlos St.
Suite 1500
San Jose, CA 95110
U. S. A.

Contact Person:

Acer Representative

Phone No.:

254-298-4000

Fax No.:

254-298-4147