Acer P7203B 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 Mini USB Project PC screen via mini USB (USB B).
2 USB Type A Connects to USB disk/stick for multimedia playback.
3 RESET button Restart the APG.
4 POWER indicator Indicates the APG's power status.
5 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 not required if using USB WiFi adapter.
Supports recommended USB WiFi adapter (optional).
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 - Dual Core 1.8 GHz or better (excluding atom processor)
• Computer memory - 256 MB of RAM required, 1024 MB or better
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 XP with Service Pack 2 and above.
• Windows VISTA 32/64 bits and above.
• Windows 7 32/64 bits environments.
• MAC OS V 10.5 and above.
Browser support
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, 7.0 and above.
• Firefox 1.5 2.0 and above.
• Safari 4.0 and above.
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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 or USB WiFi adapter. Connecting the
projector to the LAN for a wired connection is also recommended.
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SOURCE
MENU
APG / AP
RESYNC
RESET
USB A1 USB A2
POWER
USB B
Cable/ADSL
Modem
Internet
DHCP Server
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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 General Settings on page 27.
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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 28.
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 28.
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 29.
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.
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Note: Step 1 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 AcerProjectorGatewayW6.exe in PnS token
manually.
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Note: You can make PnS token by yourself via "Make PnS Token"
button from CD.
Note: If your PC cannot allow auto-run function of PnS token,
please execute AcerProjectorGatewayW6.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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Audio and video supported format list
Container Video
Codecs
MP4, MOV H.263 Baseline
MP4, MOV H.264 BP, MP,
MP4, MOV MPEG-4 SP, ASP Upto
ASF WMV9/
VC-1
Maximum Resolution/frame-rate supported - 720p@30fps
• Bit rate supported on 802.11g (without any re-buffering requirements) -
5Mbps
• Bit rate supported on 802.11n (without any re-buffering requirements) -
6.5Mbps
• LAN (without any re-buffering requirements) - 14Mbps
• Above 14Mbps over LAN - You might see pause and re-buffering.
Profile &
Level
Profile
HP
Level 3.1
Main
Profile
Max
Resolution
FWVGA
(854x480)
Upto
720P30
720P30
Up to
720P30
Audio
codecs
AAC LC 8 Khz- 48Khz
LPCM 8 Khz- 48Khz
AAC LC 8 Khz- 48Khz
MP3 16,22.05,24,32, 44.1
LPCM 8 Khz- 48Khz
AAC LC 8 Khz- 48Khz
MP3 16,22.05,24,32, 44.1
LPCM 8 Khz- 48Khz
WMA Upto 48 Khz
Sample Rate( KHz)
and 48kHz
and 48kHz
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Compact user interface
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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.
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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.
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Note: APG doesn’t support project extended screen.
• 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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