Acer HE-711J, E131D User Manual

Acer Projector

H5370BD/E131D/HE-711J Series

User's Guide

Copyright © 2012. Acer Incorporated.

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Acer Projector H5370BD/E131D/HE-711J 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.

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.

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Product servicing

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

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

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

•liquid was spilled into the product

•the product was exposed to rain or water

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

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

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

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

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

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

Additional safety information

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

•Turn on the projector first and then signal sources

•Do not place the product in following environments:

•Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. At least 50cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector is necessary.

•Locations where temperatures may become excessively high, such as inside of a car with all windows rolled up.

•Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components, shortening the life span and darkening the image.

•Locations near fire alarms.

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

•Locations where the altitudes are higher than 10000 feet.

•Unplug immediately if there is something wrong with your projector. Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes out of your projector. It

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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 First things first

Usage Notes

Precautions

Introduction

Product Features

Package Overview

Projector Overview Projector Outlook Control Panel

Remote Control Layout

MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) Control

Getting Started

Connecting the Projector Turning the Projector On/Off

Turning on the Projector Turning the projector off Adjusting the Projected Image

Adjusting the Height of Projected Image How to optimize image size and distance

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

User Controls

Installation menu

Acer Empowering Technology

Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus Color

Image

Setting Management Audio

3D Language

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Troubleshooting	30
LED & Alarm Definition Listing	35
Cleaning and replacing the dust filters	36
Replacing the Lamp	37
Ceiling Mount Installation	39
Specifications	42
Compatibility modes	44
Regulations and safety notices	49

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Introduction

Product Features

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

•DLP® technology

•1280 x 720 720P 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, Presentation, Standard, Video, Picture, Game, Education, User) enable optimum performance in any situation

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

•Top-loading lamp design allows easy lamp replacement

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

•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™ & MHL connection supporting HDCP

•Advanced digital keystone correction optimizes presentations

•Multi-language onscreen display (OSD) menus

•Full-function remote control

•Manual focus projection lens zooms up to 1.1x

•2x digital zoom and pan function

•Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP, Vista®, Windows 7, Macintosh® OS compliant

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Package Overview

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

Projector

Power cord

VGA cable

Security card

2 x Batteries

Carrying case

E131D/

HE-711J/

H5370BD

Series

P/N:MC.JG511.002

Quick Start Guide

User's Guide (CD-ROM)

Remote control

Dust Filters (Optional)

MHL cable (Optional)

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Projector Overview

Projector Outlook

Front / upper side

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#	Description						#		Description
1	Power button						5	Zoom lens
2	Control panel						6	Remote control receiver
3	Zoom lever						7	Tilt adjusting wheels
4	Focus ring						8	Security bar
Rear side
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
			2	1
		(MHL)			Y	VIDEO	VGA!IN!	RS 232	AUDIO IN
				S.VIDEO
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Note: Connector interface is subject to model's specifications.

#	Description	#	Description
1	USB ctrl connector	7	PC analog signal/HDTV/component
			video input connector
2	HDMI 2/MHL connector	8	RS232 connector
3	HDMI 1 connector	9	Audio input connector
4	S-Video input connector	10	Power socket
5	YPbPr/YCbCr input connector	11	KensingtonTM lock port
6	Composite video input connector	12	Dust filter inlets

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Control Panel

	1	8	2	3
	POWER		LAMP	TEMP
4	RESYNC			SOURCE	5
9			MENU		10
6					7

#	Icon	Function								Description
1		POWER	Power Indicator LED
2		LAMP	Lamp Indicator LED
3		TEMP	Temp Indicator LED
4		RESYNC	Automatically synchronizes the projector
			to the input source.
5		SOURCE	Changes the active source.
6		POWER	See the contents in "Turning the Projector
			On/Off" section.
7		Empowering key	Unique Acer functions: e3D, eView, eTimer,
			ePower Management.
8		MENU	• 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.
9		Four directional select	Use							to select items or make
		keys	adjustments to your selection.
10		Keystone	Adjusts the image to compensate for
			distortion caused by tilting the projector (±
			40 degrees).

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Remote Control Layout

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#	Icon						Function		Description
1							Infrared	Sends signals to the projector.
							transmitter
2							POWER	Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section.
3							3D	Press "3D" to select 3D models.
4							HIDE	Momentarily turns off the video. Press "HIDE" to hide the
								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	Unique Acer functions: e3D, eView, eTimer, ePower
							key	Management.
11							MENU	•	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	Use up, down, left, right buttons to select items or make
					directional	adjustments to your selection.
					select keys
14					Pre./ Rewind	No function.
					Enter/ Play/	No function.
					Pause
					Back/Stop	No function.
					Next/Fast	No function.
					forward
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
						previous page. This function is only available when USB Ctrl
						connector(USB type B) is connected to a computer via a USB
						cable.
17					COMPONENT	Press "COMPONENT" to change source to Component video.
						This connection supports YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/1080p) and
						YCbCr (480i/576i/1080i).
18					VIDEO	To change source to COMPOSITE VIDEO.
19					VGA	Press "VGA" to change source to the VGA connector. This
						connector supports analog RGB, YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/
						1080i), YCbCr (480i/576i) and RGBsync.
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 2/MHL connector
						only). (no DVI function)
24					LAN/WiFi	No function.

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MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) Control

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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/
										Multi-Media/Numeric)
4									MENU	Press to launch the root memu.
										(only for Navigation mode)
5									Volume Down/	Decreases/Increases the volume.
									Volume Up	(only for Multi-Media mode)
6									Direction Keys	Use up, down, left, right buttons to select items or make
										adjustments to your selection.
										(only for Navigation mode)
7									Play/Pause	Toggles between playback and pause.
										(only for Multi-Media mode)
									Select	To select the file. (only for Navigation mode)
8									Exit	To exit the file. (only for Navigation mode)
9									Backward	Scans backward during the file playback.
										(only for Multi-Media mode)
10									Forward	Scans forward through the file playback.
										(only for Multi-Media mode)
11									KeyPad 0~9	Number buttons. (only for Numeric mode)
12									PgUp/PgDn	Use the button to select the next or previous
										page. (only for Navigation mode)

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Getting Started

Connecting the Projector

S-Video Output

USB

MHL

	DVD player			Video Output
	USB
		HDMI			Y	D-Sub
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		HDMI
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	USB
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	(MHL)	Y	VIDEO	VGA!IN!	RS 232	AUDIO IN
		S.VIDEO
		Pb	Pr		8
		G B	R		RS232
				HDTV adapter

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	R B G	R B G
	DVD player,	RS232
	Set-up Box,	R
	HDTV receiver
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1	Power cord	7	Audio cable Jack/Jack
2	USB cable	8	VGA to component/HDTV adapter
3	HDMI cable	9	3 RCA component cable
4	S-Video cable	10	RS232 cable
5	Composite video cable	11	Audio cable Jack/RCA
6	VGA cable	12	MHL cable (MicroUSB to HDMI)

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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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