Acer Projector User's Guide
Original Issue: 11/2014
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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 or 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 (14.76 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 light
may hurt your eyes.
•Turn on the projector first and then signal sources.
•Do not place the product in the following environments:
•Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. At least 50cm clearance from walls
and free flow of air around the projector are 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, shorten the life span and darken 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, please 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 stop
before turning main power off.
•Do not touch the air outlet grille and bottom plate which become hot.
•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 warning messages display.
•When changing the lamp, please allow the projector 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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"Lamp(s) contain Mercury,
Dispose Properly."
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/index.htm
Mercury advisory
For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display:
Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of
according to local, state or federal laws. For more information, contact the
Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal
information, check www.lamprecycle.org
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First Thing 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 projector 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 the projector 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 Comfortiii
First Thing Firstviii
Usage Notes viii
Precautions viii
Introduction1
Product Features 1
Package Overview 2
Projector Overview 3
Projector Outlook 3
Control Panel 4
Remote Control Layout 5
MHL Feature Introduction 7
Getting Started8
Connecting the Projector 8
Turning the Projector On/Off 9
Turning On the Projector 9
Turning Off the Projector 10
Adjusting the Projected Image 11
Adjusting the Height of the 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 Controls16
Installation Menu 16
Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus 17
Color 18
Image 20
Setting 21
Management 25
Audio 25
3D 27
Language 28
Contents
Appendices29
Troubleshooting 29
LED & Alarm Definition Listing 33
Using the inner connector(s) 34
Replacing the Lamp 35
Ceiling Mount Installation 36
Specifications 39
Compatibility Modes 41
Regulations and safety notices45
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Introduction
Product Features
This product is a single-chip DLP® projector, including the following
outstanding features:
•DLP
•Native 1920 x 1080 1080p resolution, Auto/Full/4:3/16:9/L.Box aspect ratio
•Enables projecting 3D content via DLP Link Technology: Blu-Ray 3D
•Enriches 3D experience for 2D contents via 2D to 3D convert function
•One-touch "3D" button on remote control allows quick and easy access to
- Dynamic Black: If turned on, the projector dynamically adjusts the power
consumption of the lamp according to the brightness of the image being
projected. When projecting darker images the power consumption will
be reduced and the contrast of the image will also be enhanced.
- ExtremeEco: The projector will decrease the power consumption of the
lamp by up to 70% when no input signal can be detected for 5 minutes.
approach and physical efficiency improvement
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Windows® 2000, XP, 7, 8, 8.1, Vista®, Macintosh OS compliant
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Package Overview
This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure you
have them all. Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing.
ProjectorPower cordVGA cable
Security cardUser’s guide (CD-ROM)Remote control
Quick start guideBattery x 2WirelessHD dongle kit
Carrying case
(Optional)
(Optional)
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Projector Overview
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Projector Outlook
Front/upper side
#Description#Description
1Control panel5Focus ring and Zoom ring
2Speaker6HDMI (MHL) connector
Micro USB cable
3Elevator button7Projection lens
4Power key and Power indicator LED 8Remote control receiver
Rear side
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#Description#Description
1RS232 connector8Audio input connector
2HDMI (MHL) connector
3HDMI connector9Tilt adjusting wheel
4Mini USB connector10 Power socket
5S-Video input connector
3 KeystoneAdjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection
4RESYNCAutomatically synchronizes the projector to the input
5MENULaunches the Onscreen Display (OSD) menu, returns to
6Power keyRefer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section.
7TEMPTemp Indicator LED.
8SOURCEChooses RGB, component video, S-Video, composite
9Four directional
selection keys
10 MODEChooses a display mode.
Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section.
(±40 degrees).
source.
the previous step for the OSD menu operation or exits
the OSD menu.
video, HDMI (MHL) or HDTV source.
Selects items or makes adjustments to your selection
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Remote Control Layout
#FunctionDescription
1POWERRefer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section.
2MEDIA SETUP(No function)
3ZOOMZooms the projector display in or out.
4MODEChooses a display mode.
5
Keystone
Four
directional
selection
keys
6Keypad 0~9Press "0~9" to input a password in the "Setting" >
7VGATo change source to VGA. This connection supports
8COMPONENTTo change source to Component video. This connector
9S-VIDEOTo change source to S-Video.
10 HDMI™/DVITo change source to HDMI™ (or DVI). (for the model
11 Infrared
transmitter
12 FREEZETo pause the screen image.
Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection
(±40 degrees).
Selects items or makes adjustments to your selection.
"Security" OSD.
analog RGB, YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/1080i/1080p), and
YCbCr (480i/576i).
supports YPbPr/YCbCr.
with HDMI™ or DVI connector)
Sends signals to the projector.
14 HIDEPress "HIDE" to hide screen image; press again to
15 MENULaunches the Onscreen Display (OSD) menu, returns to
16 PgUp/PgDnFor computer mode only. Use this button to select the
17 VIDEOTo change source to composite video.
18 RATIOChooses an aspect ratio.
19 WIRELESS;
LAN/WiFi
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21 SD/USB A(No function)
22 USB B(No function)
23 3DPress to open the 3D menu for adjusting 3D settings.
Rewind
Play/Pause
Stop
Fast-forward
display the image.
the previous step for the OSD menu operation or exits
the OSD menu.
next or previous page. This function is only available
when connected to a computer via a USB cable.
(No function)
(No function)
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MHL Feature Introduction
When your smart device is connected to the projector, you can use some
buttons on the remote control to control your smart device. Press "MODE" for
one second to enter or leave the MHL control mode. After entering the MHL
control mode, press "SOURCE" to switch between the navigation mode
(default), media mode and numeric mode.
Description
#Function
4MODELong press for one second to enter or leave the
13 SOURCEAfter entering the MHL control mode, press to
5Four
directional
select keys
6Keypad 0~9(No function)(No function)Enters 0~9.
15 MENUGoes to the
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Rewind
Play/Pause
Stop
Fast-forward
UpUp(No function)(No function)
down down(No function)(No function)
LeftLeftDecreases the
Right RightIncreases the
Navigation
mode
MHL control mode.
switch between the navigation mode (default),
media mode and numeric mode.