Acer PD523 User Manual

The impressive PD523 combines

Acer PD523 Projector

DLP Technology – High Quality images

mobility and superior performance,
enabling you to deliver your visions
without compromise. The PD523 has

the right features for Education,
training, meeting and small
conference rooms. The image clarity

and precision is excellent for a projector
that only weights 2.4Kg.
The Acer PD523 projects ultra bright
image, visible on a screen up to 12m
away.

High Contrast Ratio and Brightness

The Acer PD523 projects images with a contrast
ratio of 2000:1 and an impressive brightness of
2400 ANSI lumens, for crisp and clear results.
Delivering superb clarity, the PD523 displays vivid
pictures at a native 1024x768 XGA resolution.

Economic Mode

With this mode, you can increase your lamp life by
up to 50% and reduce the sound levels generated
by your projector by 60% ! Running at an incredible
quiet noise level (27Db), the PD523 provides
theatre style audio enjoyment.

Personal Info on Start Up Screen

Personalise your start up screen, by adding your
company Web site details and image.

State of the art video performance

With P-Scan (Progressive Scan) technology, the
PD523 offers excellent film like video quality. The
PD523 is HDTV compatible, supporting 720p or
1080i and a 16:9 aspect ratio, enhancing your
video pleasure.

Installation Flexibility

Fully compatible with the latest digital equipment
and sophisticated notebooks, this projector can be
installed for either floor-mounted or ceiling­mounted applications.

Powerful remote control with mouse function,
PgUp, PgDn and laser pointer function for easy
coordination in any customized application
environment.

Excellent Connectivity

Supports multiple connectivity options and easy-to­use features for direct connection and projecting
data from multiple digital and video devices.

Peace of Mind

With Acer as your partner, you are assured full
support from the world’s second largest PC
manufacturer and a leader of information
technology patents & copyrights. All Acer projectors
come with a 2 year warranty.
Lifetime technical support is accessible through
Acer’s service hotline from 8am-7pm Mondays to
Fridays to provide complete peace of mind.

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Acer PD523 Projector

DLP Technology – High Quality images

Specifications

Projection
system

Resolution Native: XGA (1,024 x 768) Maximum:

Computer
compatibility

Video
compatibility

Aspect ratio 4:3 (native), 16:9

Acer PD523

DLP

SXGA (1,280 x 1,024)

IBM PC and compatibles, Apple Macintosh,
iMac, and VESAStandards: SXGA, XGA,
VGA (resizing)

NTSC (3.58/4.43), PAL (B/D/G/H/I/M/N),
SECAM (B/D/G/K/K1/L), HDTV (720p,
1080i), EDTV (480p, 576p), SDTV (480i,
576i)

Dimension 277 x 237 x 107 mm (10.9 x 9.33 x 4.21

inches)

Remote
computer
control

Picture in
picture

Power supply AC input 100 to 240 V auto-switching

Power
consumption

Operating
temperature

Remote control with laser pointer

No

power supply

265 W

5oC to 35oC / 41oF to 95oF

Contrast Ratio 2000:1

Displayable
colours

Brightness 2,400 ANSI Lumens

Projection Lens F / 2.4 to 2.65, f = 28.04 to 35.59 mm

Projection
screen size
(Diagonal)

Projection
distance

Throw ratio (at 2
m)

Horizontal scan
rate

Vertical refresh
scan rate

Lamp type (user
replaceable)

Lamp life* 2,000 hours, 3000 hours ECO

Keystone
correction

Audio One internal speaker with 3 W output

Weight 5.3 lbs. (2.4 kg)

16.7 million colours

1:1.2 manual zoom and manual focus

24.6" (0.625 m) to 295.2" (7.5 m)

3.94' (1.2 m) to 39.37' (12 m)

49"

31.5 to 100 kHz

56 to 85 Hz

200 W SHP Lamp

+/-16 degrees

Noise level 31 dB , 27 dB ECO

Uniformity 85%

I/O connectors

Standard
accessories

Computer input:

HDB 15-pin D-sub

(VGA/component/HDTV)

3.5 mm audio mini jack

RS232 connector (used for dealer service
purposes only)
AV input:

HDB 15-pin D-sub
(VGA/component/HDTV, same as above)

Composite video RCA jack

S-video mini DIN

3.5 mm audio mini jack (same as above)

Output:

15-pin D-sub for monitor loop through

1 USB connector for Remote Computer
Control

AC power cord
VGA cable (15-pin D-sub)
Composite video cable (RCA)
S-video cable
VGA (D-Sub) to component/HDTV adapter
USB cable
Audio Cable (Mini to Mini phone Jack)
Remote Control with laser pointer
Battery x 2 for Remote Controller
User’s guide (CD ROM)
Quick Start Card
Lens Cap
Carrying Case

* Depending on usage

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