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

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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

13 Four

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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

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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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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

Y

Y

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R

W

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R

W

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R

W

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HDMI

HDMI

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R

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B

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RG

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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