Acer MR.JLH11.002 User Manual

Acer Projector

K138ST/L224/LK-W16 Series

User's Guide

Acer Projector Series User's Guide Original Issue: 03/2015

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Information for your safety and comfort

Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

Turning the product off before cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Caution for plug as disconnecting device

Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the external power supply unit:

• Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC

power outlet.

• Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the

projector.

• If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the

system by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies.

Caution for Accessibility

Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. When you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

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Warnings!

• Do not use this product near water.

• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product

falls, it could be seriously damaged.

• Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable

operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.

This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as

they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product.

• To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage,

do not place the product on a vibrating surface.

• Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment

which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices.

Using electrical power

• This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the

marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this

product where people will walk on the cord.

• If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total

ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.

• Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too

many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating.

• This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug.

The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Do not insert the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for details.

Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock and/or injury.

Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product.

• Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need

to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.5 meters (15 feet) maximum length.

Product servicing

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

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

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

• liquid was spilled into the product

• the product was exposed to rain or water

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

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

for service

• the product does not operate normally after following the operating

instructions

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

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

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

Additional safety information

• Do not look into the projector's lens when the light is on. The bright may

hurt your eyes.

• Turn on the projector first and then signal sources

• Do not place the product in following environments:

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

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

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

• Locations near fire alarms.

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

• Locations where the altitudes are higher than 10000 feet.

• Unplug immediately if there is something wrong with your projector. Do

not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes out of your projector. It

might cause fire or electric shock. In this case, unplug immediately and contact your dealer.

• Do not keep using this product to break or drop it. In this case contact your

dealer for inspection.

• Do not face the projector lens to the sun. It can lead to fire.

• When switching the projector off, suggest to ensure the projector

completes its cooling cycle before disconnecting power.

• Do not frequently turn off the main power abruptly or unplug the

projector during operation. The best way is to wait for the fan to turn off before turning main power off.

• 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.

• Do not attempt to disassemble this projector. There are dangerous high

voltages inside which may hurt you. 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.

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.

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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

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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 light is on. The bright 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 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.

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First things first viii

Usage Notes viii

Precautions viii

Introduction 1

Product Features 1

Package Overview 2

Projector Overview 3

Projector Outlook 3

Control Panel 4

Remote Control Layout 5

MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) Control 7

Getting Started 9

Connecting the Projector 9

Turning the Projector On/Off 10

Turning on the Projector 10

Turning the projector off 11

Adjusting the Projected Image 12

Adjusting the Height of Projected Image 12

How to optimize image size and distance 13

User Controls 14

Installation menu 14

Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus 15

Color 16

Image 17

Setting 18

Management 19

Audio 19

3D 20

Language 20

Appendices 21

Troubleshooting 21

Contents

LED & Alarm Definition Listing 25

Specifications 26

Compatibility modes 27

Regulations and safety notices 31

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Introduction

Product Features

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

• DLP

• 1280 x 800 WXGA resolution

• Versatile display modes (Bright, Standard, Movie, Picture, Game, User)

• Compact size projector facilitates business purposes and home

• Acer EcoProjeciton Technology delivers Intelligent power management

• Equipped with HDMI™ connection supporting HDCP.

• Advanced digital keystone correction delivers optimum presentations.

• Multi-language on screen display (OSD) menus.

• 1.0x digital zoom and pan move function.

• Environmental light source and longer life by LED solution.

• Microsoft

• Support MHL V2.0 signal display.

• Support LumiSense

• Support BT audio speaker.

• Built-in two 3 Watts speaker with dts™ feature.

technology

4:3/16:9/Full/L.Box aspect ratio supported.

enable optimum performance in any situation.

entertainment.

approach and physical efficiency improvement.

OS compliant.

Windows® XP, Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Macintosh®

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DC 5V IN

MHL HDMI

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 AC to DC power adapter

Remote control Battery (option) User's guide

Quick start guide Carrying case VGA cable

WirelessAndroid-Kit

MHL cable (option) HDMI cable (option) WirelessHD-Kit

(option)

WirelessCAST

(option)

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Projector Overview

DC 5V OUT

VGA IN

32 4 5 7 86

Projector Outlook

Front / upper side

# Description # Description

Projection lens

Tilt adjusting wheel

Focus ring

Rear side

Control panel

Power button

Speakers

# Description # Description

1 Remote control receiver 5 HDMI/ MHL connector

Kensington

PC analog signal/HDTV/component

video input connector (VGA, VGA IN, VGA IN 1, VGA IN 2)

4 Audio input connector 8 DC Input

lock port

6 Audio out connector

7 5V DC output connector

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1 2

4 4

Control Panel

# Icon Function Description 1 TEMP Temp Indicator LED 2 LAMP Lamp Indicator LED 3 POWER See the contents in "Turning the Projector

4 Volume Increases/decreases the volume.

On/Off" section.

5MENU • Press "MENU" to launch the Onscreen

6MODE

7 Keystone Adjusts the image to compensate for

8 SOURCE Changes the active source. 9 Four directional select

keys

10 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector

11 Ambient light sensor 12 Display Key Long press DOWN key will pop up a screen

display (OSD) menu, back to the previous step for the OSD menu operation or exit the OSD menu.

• Confirm your selection of items.

Press "MODE" to select the display mode from Bright, Standard, Movie, Picture, Game and User.

distortion caused by tilting the projector. (±20 degrees)

Use to select items or make adjustments to your selection.

to the input source.

to ask if end user needs to do screen off.

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