Acer PL111 User Manual

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FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, detectable by turning the equipment in question off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than

that which the receiver is connected to

• Or consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to following two conditions:

1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2 This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Precautions

Safety Instructions

1 Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the

voltage of your local power supply.

2 Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the

unit and have it checked by the qualified personnel before operating it further.

3 Do not place the projector on an unstable stand or table.

4 Unplug the unit from the wall socket if it is not to be used for

several days.To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

5 The wall socket should be near the unit and easily accessible.

6 Do not place the projector where the cord can be stepped on as

this may result in fraying or damage to the lead or the plug. Be alert to tripping hazards.

7 Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is switched on as

the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on.

8 Do not place your hand or objects near the ventilation holes. The

air coming out is hot.

9 Never open any covers on the projector except the lamp cover.

Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can cause severe injury. Except as specifically directed in this Instruction Manual, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

10 Unplug the projector from the wall socket before cleaning. Use a

damp cloth for cleaning the projector housing. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

11 Keep the plastic packing materials (from the projector, accessories

and optional parts) out of the reach of children as these bags may result in death by suffocation. Be particularly careful around the small children.

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Cautions: The projector is equipped with ventilation holes (intake) and ventilation holes (exhaust). Do not block or place anything near these slots, or internal heat build-up may occur, causing picture degradation or damage to the projector.

Cautions: When you replace the projector lamp, never touch the new bulb with your bare hands. The invisible residue left by the oil on your hands may be shorten the bulb life. Use lintfree gloves or finger cots are recommended.

Preventing Internal Heat Build-Up

After you turn off the power with the Power button, do not disconnect the unit from the wall outlet while the cooling fan is still running.

Repacking

Save the original shipping carton and packing material; they will come in handy if you ever to ship your unit. For maximum protection, repack your unit as it was originally packed at the factory.

Projector features and controls 1

Projector 1

Control panel 2

Remote controller 4

Getting the most out of your projector 6

Remote Controller 6 Auto Off Mode 6 Control Panel 6

Setup 7

Unpacking the Projector 7 Setting Up the Projector 9 Connecting to a Computer 10 Connecting to a Video Source 11 Using the Projector 12 Turning the Audio/Visual (A/V) Equipment On and Off 12 Turning the Projector On and Off 12 Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image 13 Operational Indicator (LED) 14

Projector control menus 15

Changing a Menu Setting 15 Menu Options 16

Input Menu 17 Picture Menu 17 Color Menu 19 Audio Menu 20 MISC Menu 21 Option Menu 22 Language Menu 24 Reset Menu 24

Other Related OSD Menus 25

Video Input Signal 25 Video Menu 25 Other OSD Menus 27 No Input Signal 28

Maintenance 29

Cleaning the Lens 29 Cleaning the Projector Housing 29 Cleaning the Air Filter 29

Replacing the Lamp 30 Technical specifications 32 Appendix A 34

Preset Signals 34

HDTV Preset Signals 35

Contents

Projector features and controls

Projector

# Item # Item

1. Zoom ring 13. Control port

2. Focus ring 14. Computer IN (D-SUB) connector

3. Lens 15. Monitor OUT

4. Ventilation holes (intake) 16. S-Video input

5. Ventilation holes (exhaust) 17. Y connector

6. Adjuster button 18. Cb connector

7. Front IR remote controller sensor

8. Speakers 20. Audio input jacks (L & R)

9. Control Panel including Power button

10. AC power socket 22. Lamp cover

11. Rear IR remote controller sensor

12. Security lock receptacle

19. Cr connector

21. Composite Video input jack

23. Air filter

Control panel

LED

Key Description

POWER Power LED indicator - indicates power to projector.

LAMP Lamp LED indicator - indicates lamp power.

Button Function

Turns the projector and lamp ON and OFF.

INPUT

AUTO

(+)

(-)

Manually selects an input source.

Automatically adjusts frequency and phase.

Displays (or hides) the on-screen control menus.

Increases the volume of the projector's speakers.

Decreases the volume of the projector's speakers.

Button Function

Cursor Controller

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It can be used as a navigation controller to navigate the projector menus.

or confirms a menu selection.

- Scrolls up through the menu choices.

- Scrolls down through the menu choices.

- Increases the value setting on the selected sub-menus,

- Decreases the value setting on the selected sub-menus.

Remote controller

Button Function

Power Turns the projector and lamp ON and OFF.

Menu Displays (or hides) the on-screen display menus.

Scrolls up through the menu choices.

Scrolls down through the menu choices.

Increases the value setting on the selected sub-menus, or confirms a menu selection.

Decreases the value setting on the selected sub-menus.

Auto Automatically adjusts frequency and phase.

Source Manually selects an input source.

Auto Keystone

Volume Adjusts the volume of the projector's speakers.

Zoom Digitally zooms the current image window.

This model doesn't support this function.

Button Function

Keystone Selects vertical trapezoidal distortion.

Mute Cuts off the sound temporarily.

Freeze Freezes the current graphics and video image on the

Blank Cuts off the screen temporarily.

Note: Press the KEYSTONE button to select the trapezoidal distortion. To adjust the trapezoidal distortion of the projection, press the or button.

Cautions: When replacing batteries on the Remote Controller, take the following precautions: Do not recharge used batteries or expose batteries to fire or water. Replace batteries as soon as they run down. If the batteries leak, wipe away the fluid with a soft cloth. If battery fluid gets on your hands, wash them immediately. Remove the batteries if you will not be using the remote controller for a long period of time.

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Getting the most out of your projector

The projector has a full set of features that allow you to control the settings for video, audio, power management, display parameters, and much more. To derive the greatest utility from your projector, read this section for a quick summary of the important features.

Remote Controller

The buttons on the Remote Controller allow direct and immediate control of the most commonly used features including source selection, keystone adjustment, volume control, image freeze-frame, zoom, screen blanking, audio muting and power control. Remote Controller buttons can also be used for advanced functions and to access the projector's menu system.

Auto Off Mode

The auto off mode conserves electricity by automatically turning off the lamp if the projector does not receive input signal for a specified period (30 minutes). In the auto off mode, the lamp is turned off, conserving electricity, cooling the projector and extending the life of the lamp. Use the Power button on either the Remote Controller or the Projector Control Panel to turn the projector on again if it has powered off.

Control Panel

The control panel buttons on the top of projector offer access to advanced functions, such as adjusting the brightness and contrast for computer images.

Setup

This section tells you how to unpack and set up your projector and connect it to other equipment. The projector must be connected to a computer or a video source such as a video tape deck, camcorder, digital camera or laser disk player in order to make a projection. You may want to connect the projector to both your computer and a video source, or set up the projector for providing audio source. The audio source can be the computer, video source, or another device such as a stereo.

Unpacking the Projector

When you unpack the projector, make sure you have all these components:

Projector with Lens Cap

Battery for Remote Controller

VGA Cable S-Video Cable

AV Composite Cable Carrying Case

Quick Start Card User's Guide

Remote Controller

AC Power Cord

The following cables are optional accessories:

Audio Cable VGA (D-SUB) to

Component/HDTV (RCA) Cable

Component Video Cable VGA Cable (For Monitor

Many of the above optional items may not be required for your particular installation. Retain packaging materials in case you need to move or ship the projector in the future. It should always be transported in its original protective packaging.

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