Acer PD323, PD311 User Manual
Manual for
Acer Projector PD323/PD311 series
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .........................................................................................1
Usage Notice ................................................................................................ 2
Precautions ..........................................................................................................2
Introduction .................................................................................................. 4
Product Features ..................................................................................................4
Package Overview ...............................................................................................5
Product Overview ................................................................................................6
Main Unit ........................................................................................................................ 6
Control Panel .................................................................................................................7
Connection Ports ...........................................................................................................8
Remote Control with Laser Pointer ................................................................................9
Installation .................................................................................................. 10
Connecting the Projector ....................................................................................10
Powering On/Off the Projector ............................................................................11
Powering On the Projector ........................................................................................... 11
Powering Off the projector ...........................................................................................12
Warning Indicator ......................................................................................................... 12
Adjusting the Projected Image ...........................................................................13
Adjusting the Projector Image Height ..........................................................................13
Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus .......................................................................... 14
Adjusting Projected Image Size ...................................................................................14
User Controls .............................................................................................15
Control Panel & Remote Control ........................................................................15
On-Screen Display Menus .................................................................................19
How to operate ............................................................................................................19
Color (Computer/Video Mode) ....................................................................................20
Image (Computer/Video Mode) ....................................................................................22
Management (Computer/Video Mode) ........................................................................24
Audio (Computer/Video Mode) ...................................................................................31
Timer (Computer/Video Mode) ....................................................................................32
Language(Computer/Video Mode) ..............................................................................33
Appendices ................................................................................................ 34
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................34
Replacing the lamp .............................................................................................37
Specifications .....................................................................................................39
Compatibility Modes ...........................................................................................40
Regulation & safety notices
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Usage Notice
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.
Warning-
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this product to rain or moisture.
Warning-
Please do not open or disassemble the product as
this may cause electric shock.
Warning-
When changing the lamp, please allow unit to cool
down, and follow all changing instructions.
Warning-
This product will detect the life of the lamp itself.
Please be sure to change the lamp when it shows
warning messages.
Warning-
Reset the “Lamp Hour Reset” function from the On
Screen Display “Management” menu after replacing
the lamp module (refer to page 26)
Warning-
When switching the projector off, please ensure the
projector completes its cooling cycle before
disconnecting power.
Warning-
Turn on the projector first and then the signal
sources.
Warning-
Do not use lens cap when projector is in operation.
Warning-
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”.
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Usage Notice
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.
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Introduction
Product Features
This product is an XGA(PD323)/SVGA(PD311) single
chip 0.55” DLPTM projector. Outstanding features include:
True XGA, 1024 x 768 addressable pixels (PD323)
True SVGA, 800 x 600 addressable pixels (PD311)
Single chip DLPTM technology
NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/PAL/SECAM and HDTV compatible (480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i)
User friendly and powerful Acer Empowering key in-
cluding: Acer eView Management, Acer eTimer Management and Acer eOpening Management.
Full function remote control with laser pointer
Advanced digital keystone correction and high quality
full screen image re-scaling
User friendly control panel
SXGA+, SXGA compression and VGA, SVGA re-sizing
Mac compatible
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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 anything is missing.
Power Cord 1.8m
VGA Cable 1.8m
Composite Video Cable
2.0m
Projector
Remote Control with
Laser Pointer
2 x Battery
Carrying Case
User’s GuideQuick Start Card
USB Cable 1.8m
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Introduction
Two remote control
receiver provided at
front panel and front-top
cover.
Main Unit
Product Overview
1. Zoom Ring
2. Control Panel
3. Remote Control Receiver
4. Elevator Foot
5. Zoom Lens
6. Focus Ring
7. Elevator Button
8. Power Socket
9. Connection Ports
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Control Panel
1. Temp Indicator LED
2. Lamp Indicator LED
3. Power and Indicator LED (Power LED)
4. Source
5. Resync
6. Empowering Key
7. Menu
8. Back
9. Four Directional Select Keys
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Connection Ports
1. USB Connector
2. Audio Input Connector
3. S-Video Input Connector
4. Composite Video Input Connector
5. VGA Input Connector (PC Analog Signal)
6. KensingtonTM Lock Port
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1. Laser Pointer
2. Power
3. Laser Button
4. Source
5. Resync
6. Freeze
7. Hide
8. Mute
9. Aspect Ratio
10. Four Directional Select Keys
11. Keystone
12. Back
13. Digital Zoom
Remote Control with Laser Pointer
14. Menu
15. Mouse Left Click
16. Mouse Right Click
17. Mouse
18. Empowering Key
19. Volume +/-
20. Page Up/Page Down
21. S-Video
22. VGA
23. Component Video
24. Composite Video
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Connecting the Projector
1. ....................................................................................................................Power Cord
2. ..................................................................................................................... VGA Cable
3. .......................................................... Audio Cable Jack/Jack (Optional Accessory)
4. ...................................................................................................................... USB Cable
5. ......................................................... Audio Cable Jack/RCA (Optional Accessory)
6. ..........................................................................S-Video Cable (Optional Accessory)
7. ............................................................................................... Composite Video Cable
8. ................................. VGA to Component/HDTV Adapter (Optional Accessory)
9.. ..................................................... 3 RCA Component Cable (Optional Accessory)
To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please
make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the
projector. Refer to the “Compatibility Modes” section on page 40.
Video Output
DVD Player,
Settop Box,
HDTV receiver
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RGB
USB
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S-Video Output
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Powering On/Off the Projector
Power
Powering On the Projector
1. Open the lens cap.
2. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely
connected. The Power LED will flash
red
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3. Turn on the lamp by pressing “Power” button on the control
panel. And the Power LED will turn
blue
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4. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player
,etc.). The projector will detect your source automatically.
If the screen displays “Lock” & “Source” icons, it means the pro-
jector locks on this source type and there is no such type of input
signal found.
If the screen displays “No Signal”, please make sure the signal
cables are securely connected.
If you connect multiple sources at the same time, using the
“Source” button on the remote control or control panel to switch.
Turn on the projector first and then
the signal sources.
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The lens cap must
be open then turn on
the projector.
Lens Cap
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Warning Indicator
When the “
LAMP
” indicator lights solid amber, the projector
will automatically shut itself down. Please contact your local
reseller or service center.
When the “
TEMP
” indicator lights solid amber for about 20 sec-
onds, it indicates the projector has been overheated. You will see
a message “Projector Overheated. Lamp will automatically turn
off soon.” on the on-screen display. The projector will automatically shut itself down.
Under normal conditions, the projector can be switched on again
after it has cooled down. If the problem persists, you should contact your local dealer or our service center.
When the “
TEMP
” indicator flashes amber for about 30 seconds,
you will see a message “Fan fail. Lamp will automatically turn off
soon.” on the on-screen display. Please contact your local dealer
or our service center.
Powering Off the Projector
1. Press the “Power” button to turn off the projector lamp, you will
see a message “Please press power button again to complete the
shutdown process. Warning: DO NOT unplug while the projector fan is still running.” displayed on the projector’s screen. Press
the “Power” button again to confirm, otherwise the message will
disappear after 5 seconds.
2. The cooling fans continue to operate for about 30 seconds for
cooling cycle and the Power LED will be quick
red flash
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the Power LED becomes slow flashing, the projector has entered
standby mode. If you wish to turn the projector back on, you
must wait until the projector has completed the cooling cycle and
has entered standby mode. Once in standby mode, simply press
“Power” button to restart the projector.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector.
4. Do not turn on the projector immediately following a power off
procedure.
5. Close the lens cap to prevent dust if you like.
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