Acer H7532BD User Manual
Acer Projector
H7532BD/E152D/HE-812 Series
User's Guide
Copyright © 2012. Acer Incorporated.
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Acer Projector H7532BD/E152D/HE-812 Series User's Guide
Original Issue: 12/2012
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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.
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• To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage,
do not place the product on a vibrating surface.
• 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.
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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
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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.
• 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.
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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) contain Mercury,
Dispose Properly.”
Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of
according to local, state or federal laws. For more information, contact the
Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal
information, check www.lamprecycle.org
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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".
Information for your safety and comfort iii
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 4
Remote Control Layout 5
MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) Control 7
Getting Started 8
Connecting the Projector 8
Turning the Projector On/Off 9
Turning on the Projector 9
Turning the projector off 10
Adjusting the Projected Image 11
Adjusting the Height of Projected Image 11
How to optimize image size and distance 12
How to get a preferred image size by adjusting
distance and zoom 14
User Controls 16
Installation menu 16
Acer Empowering Technology 17
Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus 18
Color 19
Image 21
Setting 23
Management 25
Audio 25
3D 26
Language 27
Contents
Appendices 28
Troubleshooting 28
LED & Alarm Definition Listing 32
Replacing the Lamp 33
Ceiling Mount Installation 34
Specifications 37
Compatibility modes 39
Regulations and safety notices 44
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Introduction
Product Features
This product is a single-chip DLP® projector. Outstanding
features include:
• DLP® technology
• Native 1920 x 1080 1080p resolution
4:3 / 16:9 / L.Box aspect ratio supported
• Enables projecting 3D content via DLP Link Technology: Blue-Ray 3D
supported and Nvidia 3DTV Play Ready
• Enrich 3D experience for 2D contents via 2D to 3D convert function
• Acer ColorBoost technology delivers nature’s true colors for vivid, life-like
images
• High brightness and contrast ratio
• Versatile display modes (Bright, Standard, Movie, Dark Cinema, Game,
Sports, User) enable optimum performance in any situation
• NTSC / PAL / SECAM compatible and HDTV (720p, 1080i, 1080p) supported
• Lower power consumption and economy (ECO) mode extends lamp life
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• Acer EcoProjeciton Technology delivers Intelligent power management
approach and physical efficiency improvement
• Empowering Key reveals Acer Empowering Technology utilities (Acer
eView, eTimer, ePower, e3D Management) for easy adjustment of settings
• Equipped with HDMI
• Multi-language onscreen display (OSD) menus
• Full-function remote control
• Manual focus projection lens zooms up to 1.2x
• 2x digital zoom and pan move function
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• Microsoft
Windows® 2000, XP, Vista®, Windows® 7, OS compliant
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& MHL connection supporting HDCP
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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 with lens cap Power cord VGA cable
Compostive video cable Security card User's Guide
Remote control Quick start guide 2 x Batteries
Carrying case 3D glasses (Optional) MHL cable (Optional)
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Pr/Cr
S-VIDEO
VGA IN
AUDIO IN
RS232
DC OUT
VIDEO
Projector Overview
Projector Outlook
Front / upper side
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# Description # Description
1 Ventilation (outlet) 6 Control panel
2 Focus ring 7 Zoom lever
3 Zoom lens 8 Ventilation (inlet)
4 Lens cap 9 Speaker
5 Remote control receivers
Rear side
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23 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011
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Pb/Cb
VGA IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
Pr/Cr
AUDIO IN
RS232
DC OUT
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# Description # Description
1 Power socket 7 HDMI 2 connector
2 USB ctrl connector 8 HDMI 1/MHL connector
3 YPbPr/YCbCr input connector 9 Audio input connector
4 Composite video input connector 10 RS232 connector
5 S-Video input connector 11 12V DC output connector
6 PC analog signal/HDTV/component
video input connector
12 Kensington™ lock port
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Control Panel
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# Function Description
1 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector to the
2 MENU • Press "MENU" to launch the Onscreen display
3 LAMP Lamp Indicator LED.
4 POWER Power/Standby/Power Indicator LED.
5 KEYSTONE Adjusts the image to compensate for distortion
6 SOURCE Changes the active source.
7 Four directional select keys
8 TEMP Temp Indicator LED.
9 Empowering key Unique Acer functions: e3D, eView, eTimer,
input source.
(OSD) menu, back to the previous step for the
OSD menu operation or exit the OSD menu.
• Confirm your selection of items.
See the contents in "Turning the Projector On/
Off" section.
caused by tilting the projector (± 40 degrees).
Use to select items or make
adjustments to your selection.
ePower Management.
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Remote Control Layout
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Model No:E-26091
MC.JFZ11.002
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# Icon Function Description
1 Infrared
transmitter
2 POWER Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section.
Sends signals to the projector.
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3D
4 HIDE Momentarily turns off the video. Press "HIDE" to hide the
Press "3D" to select 3D models.
image, press again to display the image.
5 ASPECT RATIO To choose the desired aspect ratio (Auto, 4:3, 16:9, L.Box).
6 SOURCE Changes the active source.
7 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source.
8 MUTE To turn on/off the volume.
9 ZOOM Zooms the projector display in or out.
10 Empowering
key
11 MENU
Unique Acer functions: e3D, eView, eTimer, ePower
Management.
• Press "MENU" to launch the Onscreen display (OSD)
menu, back to the previous step for the OSD menu
operation or exit the OSD menu.
• Confirm your selection of items.
12 KEYSTONE Adjusts the image to compensate for distortion caused by
tilting the projector (± 40 degrees).
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# Icon Function Description
13 Four
14 Pre./ Rewind No function.
15 KeyPad 0~9 Press "0~9" to input a password in the "Security settings".
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 To change source to S-Video.
21 SD/USB A No function.
22 USB B No function.
23 HDMI/DVI To change source to HDMI™ or MHL (HDMI 1/MHL connector
24 LAN/WiFi No function.
directional
select keys
Enter/ Play/
Pause
Back/Stop No function.
Next/Fast
forward
Use up, down, left, right buttons to select items or make
adjustments to your selection.
No function.
No function.
previous page. This function is only available when USB Ctrl
connector(USB type B) is connected to a computer via a USB
cable.
This connection supports YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/1080p) and
YCbCr (480i/576i/1080i).
connector supports analog RGB, YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/
1080i), YCbCr (480i/576i) and RGBsync.
only). (no DVI function)
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MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) Control
MHL Control Mode
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# Icon Component Description
1 Long pressing to trigger the MHL control mode.
2 MUTE To turn on/off the volume.
3 RESYNC Press to select the three MHL control modes. (Navigation/
4 MENU Press to launch the root memu.
5 Volume Down/
Volume Up
6 Direction Keys Use up, down, left, right buttons to select items or make
7 Play/Pause Toggles between playback and pause.
Select To select the file. (only for Navigation mode)
8 Exit To exit the file. (only for Navigation mode)
Multi-Media/Numeric)
(only for Navigation mode)
Decreases/Increases the volume.
(only for Multi-Media mode)
adjustments to your selection.
(only for Navigation mode)
(only for Multi-Media mode)
Next Mode
MHL Control Mode
Next Mode
MHL Control Mode
Next Mode
Navigation
Exit MHL Control
Multi-Media
Exit MHL Control
Numeric
Exit MHL Control
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9 Backward Scans backward during the file playback.
10 Forward Scans forward through the file playback.
11 KeyPad 0~9 Number buttons. (only for Numeric mode)
12 PgUp/PgDn Use the button to select the next or previous
(only for Multi-Media mode)
(only for Multi-Media mode)
page. (only for Navigation mode)
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Pb/CbPb/Cb Pr/CrPr/Cr
Y
S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VGA INVGA IN AUDIO INAUDIO IN RS232RS232 DC OUTDC OUTVIDEOVIDEO
HDTV adapter
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RB
G
RBG
7
R
W
10
HDMI
HDMI
4
D-Sub
D-Sub
3
5
2
USB
USB
Y
Y
9
8
RS232
RS232
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RBG
7
G
B
R
11
1
HDMI
12
USB
MHL
DVD player
DVD player,
Set-top Box,
HDTV receiver
Video Output
S-Video Output
Getting Started
Connecting the Projector
# Description # Description
1Power cord 8S-Video cable
2 USB cable 9 Composite video cable
3 VGA cable 10 Audio cable Jack/RCA
4 HDMI cable 11 12V DC cable
5 Audio cable jack/jack 12 MHL cable (MicroUSB to HDMI)
6 RS232 cable 13 VGA to Component/HDTV adapter
7 3 RCA component cable
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: USB cable needs powered extender if the length is over 5 m.
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