Acer P7200I, S5201M User Manual

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Acer Projector Gateway

Introduction

The Acer Projector Gateway (APG) is a smart, integrated system that enhances
presentations via your Acer projector. The APG provides versatile source
connectivity, the latest eProjection Management tools, support for video
playback via the built-in decoder and more.

APG features:

• With high-performance wireless projection via a built-in access point

featuring a lossless CODEC or an RJ-45 port for wired connections.

• Plays any audio content through the projector's built-in speakers for added

effect.

• Visitors can easily launch Acer eProjection Management automatically by

inserting the Acer Plug-and-Show token (featuring the windows autorun
function) into the source's USB port, or by installing the software via your
Internet browser. A driver disk is not required.

• Presents a user-friendly graphic interface for simple setup and operation.

• Allows presenters to connect to the Internet or corporate Intranet to

retrieve interactive content during presentations.

• Supports up to four presentations at the same time under split-screen

projection mode.

• Supports remote control functions for projector operation.

• Makes wireless or wired connections via 802.11b/g, 11b/g/n or an Ethernet

10/100-based network.

• Acer Projector Gateway Web Management enables a web-based control of

Acer projector for both MS Windows and Mac OS.

• Wireless network security (WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK).

• MobiShow technology allows a wireless projection from a WiFi smart

phone.

• Acer Multiple Projectors Control Center is a PC utility which allows one PC

to control all projectors that are connected to LAN.

• Crestron compliant.

• Enjoy media playback via USB type A slot.

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Guide to components

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This table discusses the hardware features of the APG:

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# Component Description
1 WLAN antenna

connector
2 Mini USB Project PC screen via mini USB (USB B).
3 USB Type A Connects to USB disk/stick for multimedia playback.
4 RESET button Restart the APG.
5 POWER indicator Indicates the APG's power status.
6 LAN port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.

Note: The APG provides advanced projector functions when you
enter supervisor mode. Set a supervisor password and enable full
control of system settings with the convenience of remote
control.
Note: Antenna is only required for wireless model.

Connects to a wireless LAN antenna.

Important: Acer recommends setting up the projector name (SSID)
and supervisor password when using the projector for the first
time.

Note: Projector name (SSID) is only required for wireless model.

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System Requirements

• Acer eProjection Management software installed or Acer PnS token ready.

Note: Acer PnS token is the optional accessory.

• Computer CPU - Intel Pentium III-800 MHz (or greater).

• Computer memory - 256 MB of RAM required, 512 MB or more

recommended.

• Hard disk - 10 MB of available hard disk space.

• Display: Super VGA supporting 800 x 600, 16-bit high color or higher-

resolution display recommended (PC and display).

• Ethernet adapter (10/100 Mb/s) for an Ethernet connection.

• Video application - Upgrading to Windows Media Player (WMP) v.10 or

above is recommended.

OS support

• Windows Microsoft Windows 2000 with service pack 4 or later.

• Windows XP Home or Professional Service pack 2 32-bit (recommended).

• Windows Vista 32-bit.

• Windows Vista SP1.

• Macintosh OS V10.5 and above.

• Windows 7

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Browser support

• Windows: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0 (recommended), Firefox

1.5 or 2.0.

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Connect to the projector

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Before you begin projecting, you will need to do the following things:

Turn on and connect to the network

Press the Power button on the bundled remote control or the device to turn on
your Acer projector and enable the WLAN (only for wireless model).
Connecting the projector to the LAN for a wired connection is also
recommended.

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Check the information on the splash screen

Take note of the important information on the splash screen. The splash screen
consists of the following items: Projector ID, Acer logo, network information
and instructions.

Projector ID (displayed only when available)

The 4-digit number will not be displayed on the top left of the splash screen
until this option is enabled by the supervisor in the Configure tab under Acer
eProjection Management. The four digits are given randomly for projector
identification. For more information, please see Projector ID on page 25.

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Projector Name (SSID)

The Projector Name and initial Service Set ID (SSID) can be added by the
supervisor on the Configure tab of Acer eProjection Management. For more
information, please see Network settings on page 26.

Server IP

The Server IP indicates the IP address your projector uses to connect to a wired
or wireless network. It will be 192.168.100.10 for general wireless and wired
connections. The Server IP will be assigned by the wired network with DHCP
enabled. For more information, please see Network settings on page 26.

Security : (None, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK)

Wired Equivalent Privacy or Wireless Encryption Protocol (WEP) is a scheme to
secure wireless networks. It is part of the IEEE 802.11 wireless networking

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standard. WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access - pre-shared key) and WPA2-PSK are
other individual encryption methods with higher level security. The option is
enabled by the supervisor in the Configure tab under Acer eProjection
Management. For more information, please see Security settings on page 27.

Note: Projector name (SSID) and security are only required for
wireless model.
Note: When change LAN/WiFi from off to on one projector OSD,
please change projector source to "LAN/WiFi". You can use
keypad or remote controller to adjust projector source upto "LAN/
WiFi".

Follow the instructions on the splash screen to connect and project

1Check Projector ID, Projector Name (SSID), Server IP and Security option on

the splash screen. Ask your supervisor to set safer key when Security is
enabled.

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2 Enable your WLAN and select the access point labeled AcerProjector or

AcerProjectorXXXX to connect wirelessly. Connect the projector to your
LAN for a wired connection.

Internet

Note: Step 2 is only required for wireless model.

3 Open the Internet browser (see note). Click on Download Acer eProjection

Management on the welcome page, and then click Run to launch the
Welcome to the Acer Projector Gateway Setup Wizard. The installation will
proceed automatically. Make sure the installation is complete.

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Note: If you do not see the welcome page or cannot connect to
the wired network, please enter the Server IP address (the second
item listed under the Acer logo on the splash screen) into your
browser's address bar.

Note: Ensure that you have administrator-level permission on your
computer so that you can install the software.

Note: If you receive any security warnings, click OK to proceed
with the installation procedure.

Note: The Acer eProjection Management shortcut will be created
in desktop when the installation is complete.

Note: You can also insert the optional Acer PnS token featuring
the windows autorun function into the USB port of your system. It
is useful for visitors.

Note: If your PC cannot execute auto-run function of PnS token,
please execute AcerProjectorGatewayW5.exe in PnS token
manually.

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Note: You can make PnS token by yourself via "Make PnS Token"
button from CD.
Acer PnS Token is default accessory for P7200i/P5271i.

Note: If your PC cannot allow auto-run function of PnS token,
please execute AcerProjectorGatewayW5.exe in PnS token
manually.

4 Acer eProjection Management will execute automatically and the window

shown below will pop up to search for your Acer projector.

Note: Make sure your personal firewall does not block the Acer
eProjection Management application.

5 When the search is complete, a login dialog box will pop up to ask you to

enter the User name and Projector ID (if needed) to log in to your acer
Projector.

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6 The UI will look as it does below when your source successfully connects

and begins projecting in 1024 x 768 mode.

Note: For the best projection performance, Acer recommends
adjusting your resolution to 1024 x 768.

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Acer eProjection Management

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Acer eProjection Management helps users connect to, and control Acer
projectors with the integrated APG. By allowing the transmission of high­quality audio and video signals, the APG gives users flexibility and convenience,
allowing them to use an Acer projector in almost any room or setting.

Acer eProjection Management includes the following features:

For first time installation

The utility can be downloaded directly from the projector using a wireless or
wired network connection.

The software will be set up on any PC in just a few minutes, without disks.

Security

Acer eProjection Management supports PIN code security, protecting the Acer
projector from unauthorized access and use.

Wireless communications between the Acer projector and PC are protected
using unique, image-based encryption to prevent eavesdropping or
modification of the video signal.

Simple GUI for one-click projection

The easy-to-use GUI enables one-click usability in finding and connecting to the
wireless projector, changing display settings, and controlling the projector.

It also supports up to four simultaneous presentations.

Onscreen remote

An onscreen remote utility gives any user the ability to control functions of the
projector without the owner worrying about the loss of or damage to the
projector's remote handset or worn-out batteries.

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Compact user interface

The compact user interface (UI) provides a solid look and feel.

• Allows you to change the projection resolution (a).

To change the projection resolution, click on the resolution below the projector
icon to reveal a list of choices.

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• Project to split-screen or full-screen (b).

To project from multiple sources, click a number to display by split screen in
corresponding location.

• Projecting or stop projecting (c)

• Change to video playing (d).

You can also select video clips to display from the compact window by clicking
the arrow on the left of the screen.

Select a video clip, and click the Play icon to load and Stop icon to stop
the playback.

Note: The video formats supported MPEG2/MPEG4/H.264 (option).
Connect via the LAN for better performance if playing video. The
full rate will be 30 fps depending on the video format.
Note: Please install audio driver "VAC_Setup.exe" from CD, and
you can project video clip with audio together.

• Change to full user interface (e).

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Full user interface

You can click the down arrow to reveal the full UI from the compact UI.

The Main tab of the full UI displays Projector ID, Projector IP and User name
information (a), and gives you the option to select a different wireless projector
(b). Change other PCs who connected this projector by Switch presenter (c). You
may also do real installation in hard disk via PnS token by clicking Install (d) or
make another token via Save P&P(Plug & Play) Program to (e). About (f) displays
version information of Acer eProjection Management.

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MobiShow Projection

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MobiShow allows content projection from a WiFi-enabled smart phone or PDA
running Windows Mobile 5 and higher. Any type of screen content or a
PowerPoint slideshow (requires conversion with the included utility) can be
projected.

MobiShow Installation

Obtain the Mobishow installation (CAB) file from the installation CD.

• Click Install MobiShow to download the software installer (in CAB format)
to your mobile device.

• Open your device's Explorer and locate the CAB file.

• Double-click the CAB file to start installation.

• Follow the onscreen instructions to finish installation.

Note: Please make sure mobile with free 10MB flash space at least.

Connect to a wireless projector

Enable WiFi on your mobile device and connect to the wireless projector in the
same way as you would from a PC (see page 5). Refer to the IP address shown
on the projected screen and the SSID displayed onscreen (default SSID is
AcerProjectorGateway).

Note: MobiShow is only supported for wireless projector and
enduser also can use USB WiFi dongle by USB type A host of the
projector.

iPhone Supported

Mobishow also support iPhone, please follow same flow to download
MobiShow installer from Apple Store.

Using MobiShow

•Open Programs on your device and find the MobiShow application.

• Tap the MobiShow icon to launch the client software.

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• MobiShow will turn on Wi-Fi on your phone and list available access points
for you to choose.

• The MobiShow client will automatically search for wireless projectors (SSID
with prefix AcerProjectorGateway) and connect.

• If more than one projector is found, the following list is displayed for you
to select the one to use.

• When a wireless projector is found, it will automatically login and the
following main menu is shown.

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Note: Media function of Mobishow is optional.