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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Pb/Cb

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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VGA IN

VIDEO

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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

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S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VGA INVGA IN AUDIO INAUDIO IN RS232RS232 DC OUTDC OUTVIDEOVIDEO

HDTV adapter

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RB

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RBG

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W

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HDMI

HDMI

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D-Sub

D-Sub

3

5

2

USB

USB

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Y

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8

RS232

RS232

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RBG

7

G

B

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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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Turning the Projector On/Off

Turning on the Projector

1 Remove the lens cap.(Illustration #1)

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

Power indicator LED will flash red.

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

on the remote control, and the Power indicator LED will turn
blue.(Illustration #2)

4 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.

2

Power button

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Lens cap

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Turning the projector off

1 To turn the projector off, press 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.

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Adjusting the Projected Image

Adjusting the Height of Projected Image

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

To raise the image:

1 Press the elevator foot release. (Illustration #1)

2 Raise the image to the desired height angle (Illustration #2), then release

the button to lock the elevator foot into position.

3 Use Tilt adjusting wheel (Illustration #3) to fine-tune the display angle.

To lower the image:

1 Press the elevator foot release. (Illustration #1)

2 Lower the image to the desired height angle (Illustration #2) , then release

the button to lock the elevator foot into position.

3 Use Tilt adjusting wheel (Illustration #3) to fine-tune the display angle.

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Tilt adjusting wheel

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Elevator foot
release button

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Elevator foot Tilt adjusting wheel

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How to optimize image size and distance

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Consult the table below to find the optimal image sizes achievable when the
projector is positioned at a desired distance from the screen. Example: If the
projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes
between 75" and 90".

Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 131 cm height is
required when located at 3m distance.

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75"

Height: 131 cm
from base to
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Height:
109 cm

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3 m Desired Distance

Figure: Fixed distance with different zoom and screen size.

Diagonal

(inch)

<B>

Screen size

W (cm) x H (cm)

Screen size

Desired

Distance

(m)

Diagonal

<A>

Zoom Ratio: 1.2x

(inch)

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0.5 13 28 x 16 18 15 33 x 19 22

1 25 56 x 31 36 30 67 x 38 44

1.5 38 83 x 47 54 45 100 x 56 65

2 50 111 x 63 73 60 133 x 75 87

2.5 63 139 x 78 91 75 167 x 94 109

3 75 167 x 94 109 90 200 x 113 131

3.5 88 194 x 109 127 105 233 x 131 152

4 100 222 x 125 145 120 267 x 150 174

4.5 113 250 x 141 163 136 300 x 169 196

5 125 278 x 156 181 151 333 x 188 218

5.5 138 306 x 172 199 166 367 x 206 239

6 151 333 x 188 218 181 400 x 225 261

6.5 163 361 x 203 236 196 433 x 244 283

7 176 389 x 219 254 211 467 x 263 305

7.5 188 417 x 234 272 226 500 x 281 326

8 201 444 x 250 290 241 533 x 300 348

8.5 213 472 x 266 308 256 567 x 319 370

9 226 500 x 281 326 271 600 x 338 392

9.5 238 528 x 297 344 286 633 x 356 413

10 251 556 x 313 363 301 667 x 375 435

(Min zoom) (Max zoom)

W (cm) x H (cm)

Top

From base

to top of

image (cm)

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Top

From base to
top of image

(cm)

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How to get a preferred image size by adjusting
distance and zoom

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60"

Desired
image size

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Height: 87 cm
from base to
top of image

2 m

2.4 m

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Desired Distance

The table below shows how to achieve a desired image size by adjusting either
the position or the zoom ring. For example: to obtain an image size of 60" set
the projector at a distance 2.0 m and 2.4 m from the screen and adjust the zoom
level accordingly.

Desired Image Size Distance (m) Top (cm)

Diagonal (inch)

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30 66 x 37 1.0 1.2 43

40 89 x 50 1.3 1.6 58

50 111 x 62 1.7 2.0 72

60 133 x 75 2.0 2.4 87

70 155 x 87 2.3 2.8 101

80 177 x 100 2.7 3.2 116

90 199 x 112 3.0 3.6 130

100 221 x 125 3.3 4.0 144

120 266 x 149 4.0 4.8 173

150 332 x 187 5.0 6.0 217

180 398 x 224 6.0 7.2 260

200 443 x 249 6.6 8.0 289

250 553x 311 8.3 10.0 361

300 664 x 374 10.0 12.0 433

Zoom Ratio: 1.2x

W (cm) x H (cm)

Max zoom

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Min zoom

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From base to top of

image

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User Controls

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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 control pad to launch the OSD for projector

installation and maintenance.

Installation

Installation

Projection Mode

Projection Location
Auto Keystone
Manual Keystone
Language
Reset

Select Adjust Exit

English

Press

Off

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 Mode

•Projection Location

Projection Mode

Projection Location

Auto Keystone

Manual Keystone

Language

Reset

Select

Off

English

Press

Adjust Exit

•Auto Keystone settings

•Manual Keystone settings

•Language settings

•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.

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Acer Empowering Technology

Acer Empowering Key provide four Acer unique functions, they are "Acer
eView Management", "Acer eTimer Management", "Acer ePower
Management" and "Acer e3D Management respectively.

Press " " key to launch the Onscreen display main menu to modify its
function.

When the Empowering Menu is displayed, use the " " key to select the main
menu.

Acer eView Management

Bright

Standard

Movie

Dark Cinema

Game

Sports

User

Acer eTimer Management

Start

Period

Alarm

Display

Location

Press

0 Minutes

Middle

Countdown

"Acer eView Management" is for
display mode selection. Please refer to
Onscreen Display Menus section for
more detail.

"Acer eTimer Management" provides
the reminding function for
presentation time control. Please refer
to Onscreen Display Menus section for
more detail.

English

Acer ePower Management

ECO Mode

High Altitude

Auto Shutdown

Off

Off

Acer e3D Management

3D

3D L/R Invert

2D to 3D

2D to 3D Mode

Off

Invert

On

Movie

"Acer ePower Management" provides
user one shortcut to save the projector
life. Please refer to Onscreen Display
section for more detail.

"Acer e3D Management" provides the
3D functions. Please refer to Onscreen
Display Menus section for more detail.

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Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus

English

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 again.

The OSD menu will close and the projector will automatically save the new
settings.

Color

Main menu

Display Mode

Wall color

Brightness

Contrast

Saturation

Tint

Color Temperature

Dynamic Black

Gamma

Advanced

Standard

Press

Off

Press

Setting

Sub menu

Select

Adjust

Main Menu

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Color

Display Mode

Wall color

Brightness

Contrast

Saturation

Tint

Color

Display Mode

Wall color

Brightness

Contrast

Saturation

Tint

Color Temperature

Dynamic Black

Gamma

Advanced

Select

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

Standard

Press

Off

Press

Adjust

Main Menu

• Bright: For brightness optimization.

• Standard: For common environment.

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

• Dark Cinema: For dark movie content.

• Game: For game content.

• Sports: For sport picture.

• 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 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.

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.

English

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English

Color
Temperature

Color Temperature

Mode

R Gain
G Gain
B Gain
R Bias
G Bias
B Bias

Select

User

Adjust Exit

Dynamic Black

Gamma

Advanced

Advanced

Ind. Color Management

Ind. Hue

Ind. Saturation

Ind. Gain

Brilliant Color

White Peaking

Film ModeNoise Reduction

G Bias

Black Extension

Select

Adjust Ex it

Mode
Use this function to choose CT1 (5500K), CT2 (6500K, Native), CT3
(7500K), 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.

Choose "On" to automatically optimize the display of dark movie
scenes enabling them to be shown in incredible detail.

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.

On

Ind. Saturation

Off

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

Off

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.

Note: "Saturation" and "Tint" functions are not supported under computer
or HDMI mode.

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Image

Image

Projection Mode

Projection Location

Aspect Ratio

Auto Keystone

Manual Keystone

Sharpeness

H. Position

V. Position

Frequency

Tracking

HDMI Color Range

HDMI Scan Info

Select

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.

• Auto: Keep the image with original width-higth ratio and maxi

mize the image to fit native horizontal or vertical 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.

Auto Keystone Automatically adjusts vertical image.

Manual Keystone Adjust image distortion caused by tilting projection. (±40 degrees)

Auto

On

Auto

Auto

Adjust

Main Menu

English

<Note> The Manual Keystone function is unavailable under Auto
Keystone setting to "On".

Sharpeness Adjusts the sharpness of the image.

• Press to decrease the sharpness.

• Press to increase the sharpness.

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English

H. Position
(Horizontal
position)

V. Position
(Vertical position)

• 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 "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

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.

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

• 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.

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Setting

Setting

Closed Caption

Auto Screen

Reset

Security

Select

Closed Caption

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" .

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

Reset

related with power on/off of Projector.

Press the button and choose "Yes" to return the parameters
on all menus to the factory default settings.

Security

Security

Security

Timeout(Min.)

User Password

Administrator Password

** Always request password while projector turns on. **

Select

Adjust

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

Off

Off

Press to change the "Security" setting. If the security function

Change
Change

is enabled, your must enter the "Administrator Password" first
before changing the security settings.

Exit

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

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

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

without password.

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

enter the password again.

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

• Once the security function is enabled, the projector will

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

Off

Off

Press

Press

Adjust

Main Menu

English

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English

Set User Password

New Password

Confirm Password

The password is allowed for 4-8 digit number.

Input

Set User Password

Password setting is completed.

Select you preferred security mode.

Request password only when plugging the power cord in.

Always request password while projector turns on.

Confirm

Select

Set Administrator Passw ord

New Password

Confirm Password

The password is allowed for 4-8 digit number.

Input Exit

User Password

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

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

Exit

and press "MENU" to confirm.

• Press to delete character.

• Enter the password when you see "Confirm Password"

displayed.

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

• If you select "Request password only when plugging the

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

• If you select "Always request password while projector turns

Exit

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

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

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.

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

Acer service center.

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Management

Management

ECO Mode

High Altitude

Turn Off Mode

Auto Shutdown

Lamp Hour Elapse

Lamp Reminding

Lamp Hour Reset

Select

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

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

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

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

Turn Off Mode

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

• Instant Resume: Resumes the system when the Power button

is pressed again within 2 minutes.

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

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

input after the allocated time. (default is 120 minutes)

hours before its expected end-of-life.

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

Off

Off

Instant Off

Yes

Press

Adjust

Main Menu

English

Audio

Volume

Mute

Audio

Volum e

Mute

Power On/Off Volume

Alarm Volume

Select

Off

Middle

Middle

Adjust

Main Menu

• Press to decrease the volume.

• Press to increase the volume.

• Choose "On" to mute the volume.

• Choose "Off" to restore the volume.

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English

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

turning the projector on/off.

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

notifications.

3D

3D

3D

2D to 3D

3D Format

3D L/R Invert

3D Warning Message

Select

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.

2D to 3D 2D to 3D

2D to 3D

2D to 3D

Mode

Convergence

Depth

Select

Adjust Exit

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<Note> "2D to 3D" is only supported under HDMI mode.

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Choose mode of "Photo", "Movie" and "User" as your prefered
3D setting.

Convergence
Choose convergrence effect of "Inward", "Middle" and
"Outword" as your preferred 3D setting in "User" mode.

Depth
Choose depth effect of "Low", "Middle" and "Strong" as your
prefered 3D setting in "User" mode.

<Note> "Frame Packing" is only supported under HDMI mode.

Confirm

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

Off

Press

Press

Invert

On

Adjust

Main Menu

English

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

Note: 3D display is now enabled.

1. Please make sure you have the correct 3D signals and glasses.

2. Remember to turn 3D off if you don’t want to see 3D images.

3. If the 3D display isn’t correct, please try to enable 3D Sync Invert.

4. Display mode options will be disabled while in 3D mode.

Language

Select

Confirm

Main Menu

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.

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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

English

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))

• 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 remote control or 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

• Press "RESYNC" on the remote control or 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.

• 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

notebook: In System Preferences, open Display and
select Video Mirroring "On".

®

Windows® based

®

Mac® OS based

• 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.

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7 Image is out of

focus

8 Image is stretched

when displaying a
"widescreen"
DVD title

• 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 4.9 to 32.7 feet (1.5 to 10.0
meters) from the projector. Refer to the "How to
Get a Preferred Image Size by Adjusting Distance
and Zoom" section for more information.

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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English

9 Image is too small

or too large

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

• Move the projector closer to or further from the

screen.

• Press "MENU" on the remote control or on the

control panel. Go to "Image --> Aspect Ratio" and
try different settings.

10 Image has slanted

sides

• If possible, reposition the projector so that it is

centered on the screen.

• Press the "Keystone / " on the OSD or 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.

11 Image is reversed

• Select "Image --> Projection" on the OSD and adjust

the projection direction.

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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OSD Messages

# Condition Message Reminder

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

Fan Fail.

Lamp will automatically turn off soon.

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

Projector Overheated.

Lamp will automatically turn off soon.

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

Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation.

Replacement suggested!

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LED & Alarm Definition Listing

English

LED Messages

Message

Power Plug Flash ON to

Standby -- -- ON --

Power button ON -- -- -- ON

Lamp retry -- -- -- 0.5 second

Cooling state -- -- 0.5 second

Power button OFF:
Cooling completed;
Standby Mode

Firmware Download ON ON ON --

Thermal Switch error (T ≧
105°C) (Lamp Over
Temperature) OSD shows
“Projector Overheated.”

Thermal sensor error (T ≧
43°C) OSD shows
“Projector Overheated.”

Fan lock error OSD shows
red “Fan Fail, Will
automatically turn off
soon”

Lamp error (Lamp, ballast) ON -- -- ON

Color Wheel fail 0.5 second

Lamp_LED Temp_LED Power_LED

Red Red Red Blue

OFF 100ms

-- -- ON --

-- ON -- ON

-- ON -- ON

-- 0.5 second

H(ON), 0.5

second
L(OFF)

flashing

Flash ON to

OFF 100ms

H(On), 0.5

second L(Off)

flashing

-- -- ON

Flash ON to

OFF 100ms

H(ON), 0.5

second

L(OFF)

flashing

-- ON

H(On), 0.5

second L(Off)

--

flashing

--

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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.

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To Change the Lamp
1 Turn off the projector by pressing the power button.
2 Allow the projector at least 30 mins to cool down.
3 Disconnect the power cord.
4 Use a screwdriver to remove the screw from the cover. (Illustration #1)
5 Push up and remove the cover.
6 Remove the three screws that secure the lamp module (Illustration #2) and

pull up the lamp bar.(Illustration #3)

7 Pull out the lamp module by force. (Illustration #4)

To replace the lamp module, reverse the previous step.

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

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

1 Drill four holes into a solid, structurally sound part of the ceiling, and

secure the mount base.

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8.4

Note: Screws are not included. Please obtain the appropriate
screws for your type of ceiling.

2 Secure the ceiling rod using the appropriate type of four-cylinder screws.

130 mm

Short Rod

Screw Type A

50 mm length / 8 mm diameter -

Ceiling Mount Base

- Attach to ceiling

Long Rod

Extension Rod

Long Cylinder Cap
Allen Key

- For tightening/loosening

Tightening Screw

Medium Rod

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3 Use the appropriate number of screws for the projector size to attach the

projector to the ceiling mount bracket.

Screw Type B

Smaller Washer

Large Washer

upports projector and allows

Projector Bracket

for adjustments

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Spacer

- For heat dissipation

Note: It is recommended that you keep a reasonable space
between the bracket and the projector to allow for proper heat
distribution. Use two washers for extra support, if deemed
necessary.

4 Attach the ceiling bracket to the ceiling rod.

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Screw Type A

50 mm length/
8 mm diameter

Large cylinder cap

Allen Key

- For tightening/loosening

-

Tightening Screw

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5 Adjust the angle and positioning as necessary.

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Tightening Screw

Allen Key

Allen Key

Tightening Screw

Note: The appropriate type of screw and washer for each model is
listed in the table below. 3 mm diameter screws are enclosed in
the screw pack.

Models Screw Type B Washer Type

H7532BD/E152D/
HE-812

Diameter (mm) Length (mm) Large Small

325VV

SCREW SPEC. M3 x 25 mm

150.00 mm

87.35 mm

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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 Native: 1080P (1920 x 1080), Maximum: UXGA (1600 x

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 4:3, 16:9, L.Box

Displayable colors 1.07 Billion colors

Projection lens F = 2.55, f = 22.37 mm ~ 26.73 mm, 1:1.2 manual zoom

Projection screen size (diagonal) 38" (0.96 m) - 300" (7.62 m)

Projection distance 4.9' (1.5 m) - 32.7' (10.0 m)

Throw ratio 60"@2 m (1.50 - 1.80:1)

Horizontal scan rate 15k - 100kHz

Vertical refresh scan rate 24-120Hz

Lamp type 230 W user-replaceable lamp

Keystone correction +/- 40 degrees

Audio Internal speaker with 3 W x 1 output

Weight 3.2 KG (7.05 lbs.)

Dimensions (W x D x H) 294 mm x 229 mm x 95 mm (11.6" x 9.02" x 3.8")

Digital Zoom 2X

Power supply AC input 100 - 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz

Power consumption 300 W ± 10% for normal mode

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

I/O connectors

®

DLP

1200), WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050), 1080P (1920 x 1080),
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)

and manual focus

250 W ± 10% for ECO mode
Standby< 0.5 W

• Power socket x1

• VGA input x1

• Composite video x1

• S-Video x1

• 3 RCA Component video x1

• HDMI x2

• 3.5 mm audio jack input x1

• RS232 3-pin min dim jack x1

• USB x1: for remote computer control

• DC Jack (12 V) x1

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Standard package contents

* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

• AC power cord x1

• VGA cable x1

• Composite video cable x1

• Remote control x1

• Batteries x2 (for remote control)

• User's Guide (CD-ROM) x1

• Quick start guide x1

• Security card x1

• Carrying case x1

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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

640x480 72
640x480 75
640x480 85
640x480 120

SVGA 800x600 56

800x600 60
800x600 72
800x600 75
800x600 85
800x600 120

XGA 1024x768 60

1024x768 70
1024x768 75
1024x768 85
1024x768 120

SXGA 1152x864 70

1152x864 75

1152x864 85 77.1
1280x1024 60
1280x1024 72
1280x1024 75
1280x1024 85 91.1

QuadVGA 1280x960 60

1280x960 75

SXGA+ 1400x1050 60

UXGA 1600x1200 60 75.0
PowerBook G4 640x480 60 34.4
PowerBook G4 640x480 66.6(67) 34.9
PowerBook G4 800x600 60
PowerBook G4 1024x768 60
PowerBook G4 1152x870 75 68.7
PowerBook G4 1280x960 75 75.0

i Mac DV(G3) 1024x768 75

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31.5

37.9

37.5

43.3

61.9

35.1

37.9

48.1

46.9

53.7

77.4

48.4

56.5

60.0

68.7

99.0

63.8

67.5

64.0

77.0

80.0

60.0

75.2

65.3

37.9

48.4

60.0

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2 VGA Analog - Extended Wide timing

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

WXGA 1280x768 60

1280x768 75
1280x768 85
1280x720 60
1280x720 120
1280x800 60
1440x900 60

WSXGA+ 1680x1050 60 65.3

1366x768 60 47.7

1920x1080 60 67.5

3 VGA Analog -Component Signal

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

480i

576i

480p 720x480 59.94 31.5
576p 720x576 50 31.3
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
1080p 1920x1080 60 67.5
1080p 1920x1080 50 56.3

720x480

(1440x480)

720x576

(1440x576)

59.94(29.97) 15.7

50(25) 15.6

47.8

60.3

68.6

44.8

92.9

49.6

55.9

B. HDMI Digital

1 HDMI - PC Signal

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

VGA 640x480 60

640x480 72
640x480 75
640x480 85
640x480 120

SVGA 800x600 56

31.5

37.9

37.5

43.3

61.9

35.1

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800x600 60 37.9
800x600 72
800x600 75
800x600 85
800x600 120

XGA 1024x768 60

1024x768 70
1024x768 75
1024x768 85
1024x768 120

SXGA 1152x864 70

1152x864 75

1152x864 85 77.1
1280x1024 60
1280x1024 72
1280x1024 75
1280x1024 85 91.1

QuadVGA 1280x960 60

1280x960 75

SXGA+ 1400x1050 60

UXGA 1600x1200 60 75.0
PowerBook G4 640x480 60 34.4
PowerBook G4 640x480 66.6(67) 34.9
PowerBook G4 800x600 60
PowerBook G4 1024x768 60
PowerBook G4 1152x870 75 68.7
PowerBook G4 1280x960 75 75.0

i Mac DV(G3) 1024x768 75

2 HDMI - Extended Wide timing

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48.1

46.9

53.7

77.4

48.4

56.5

60.0

68.7

99.0

63.8

67.5

64.0

77.0

80.0

60.0

75.2

65.3

37.9

48.4

60.0

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

WXGA 1280x768 60

1280x768 75
1280x768 85
1280x720 60
1280x720 120
1280x800 60
1440x900 60

WSXGA+ 1680x1050 60 65.3

1366x768 60 47.7

1920x1080 60 67.5

47.8

60.3

68.6

44.8

92.9

49.6

55.9

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3 HDMI - Video Signal

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

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

480p 720x480 59.94 31.5

576i 720x576(1440x576) 50(25) 15.6

576p 720x576 50 31.3

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

1080p 1920x1080 60 67.5

1080p 1920x1080 50 56.3

4 HDMI - 1.4a 3D Timing

Modes Resolution

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

1080p (Frame Packing) 1920x1080 24 27.0
720p (Top and Bottom) 1280x720 50 37.5
720p (Top and Bottom) 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-100 kHz

Vertical scan rate: 24-120 Hz

Max. pixel rate:

V.Frequency

[Hz]

Analog:165 MHz

Digital:165 MHz

H.Frequency

[KHz]

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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

V.Frequency

[Hz]

Horizontal scan rate: 15k-50 kHz

Vertical scan rate: 24-60 Hz
Max. pixel rate:

Digital: 75 MHz

H.Frequency

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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.

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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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).

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Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio
communication devices (RSS-210)

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.

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Acer Incorporated

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

New Taipei City 221, Taiwan

Declaration of Conformity

We,

Acer Incorporated

8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan
Contact Person: Mr. RU Jan, e-mail:[e-mail]

And,

Acer Italy s.r.l

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

Hereby declare that:

Product: Projector
Trade Name: Acer
Model Number: M1P1142
Machine Type: H7532BD/E152D/HE-812 series

Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC
directives, and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that
production units of the same product will continue comply with the requirements.

EMC Directive 2004/108/EC as attested by conformity with the following
harmonized standards:

-. EN55022, AS/NZS CISPR22, Class B

-. EN55024

-. EN61000-3-2 Class A

-. EN61000-3-3

Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC as attested by conformity with the following
harmonized standard:

-. EN60950-1

RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous
Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment

-. The maximum concentration values of the restricted substances by weight in homogenous
material are:

Lead 0.1% Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB’s) 0.1%
Mercury 0.1% Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE’s) 0.1%
Hexavalent Chromium 0.1% Cadmium 0.01%

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Directive 2009/125/EC with regard to establishing a framework for the setting
of ecodesign requirements for energy-related product.

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The standards listed below are applied to the product if built with WLAN
module or wireless keyboard and mouse.

R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the following
harmonized standard:

z Article 3.1(a) Health and Safety

-. EN60950-1

-. EN62311

z Article 3.1(b) EMC

-. EN301 489-1

-. EN301 489-17

z Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages

-. EN300 328

-. EN301 893 (Applicable to 5GHz high performance RLAN).

Acer Incorporated

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

New Taipei City 221, Taiwan

Year to begin affixing CE marking 2012.

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RU Jan/Sr. Manager Date
Regulation Center, Acer Inc.

Dec. 7, 2012

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Acer America Corporation

333 West San Carlos St.,

Suite 1500

San Jose, CA 95110

U. S. A.

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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:

Product: DLP Projector

Model Number: M1P1142

Machine Type: H7532BD/E152D/HE-812 series

Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation

Address of Responsible Party: 333 West San Carlos St.

Contact Person: Acer Representative

Phone No.: 254-298-4000

Fax No.: 254-298-4147

Suite 1500

San Jose, CA 95110

U. S. A.