Acer U5300W, U5200, S5201M, S5301WM, S5201B 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:

High-performance wireless projection via a built-in access point featuring a lossless CODEC or an RJ-45 port for wired connections.

Playback of 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 (using the Windows autorun function) into the source’s USB port, or by installing the software via an Internet browser. A driver disc 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, 802.11b/g/n or an Ethernet 10/100-based network.

Acer Projector Gateway Web Management enables a web-based control of Acer projector for both Windows and Mac OS.

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

MobiShow technology allows wireless projection from a Wi-Fi-enabled smartphone.

Acer Multiple Projector Control Center is a PC utility which allows one PC to control all projectors that are connected to a LAN.

Crestron compliance.

Media playback via a USB port.

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Guide to components

This table discusses the hardware features of the APG:

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Mini USB

Project PC screen via mini USB (USB B).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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LAN port

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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: The antenna is only required for wireless models.

Note: The antenna is not required when a USB Wi-Fi dongle (optional) installed.

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 models.

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System Requirements

Acer eProjection Management software installed or Acer PnS token ready.

Note: Acer PnS token is an 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 higherresolution 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 32-bit Service Pack 3 or later.

Windows Vista 32and 64-bit Service Pack 2 or later.

Macintosh OS V10.5 and above.

Windows 7 32and 64-bit.

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

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 models or models a USB Wi-Fi dongle installed). 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 displays the following items: Projector ID (a), Acer logo (b), network information (c) and instructions (d).

Projector ID (displayed only when available)

This 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.

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)

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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 models.

Note: When turning the LAN or Wi-Fi on via the projector OSD, please remember to change the projector source to "LAN/WiFi". Use the keypad or remote control to change the projector source.

Follow the instructions on the splash screen to connect and project

1Make a note of the Projector ID, Projector Name (SSID), Server IP and Security option on the splash screen. A secure key needs to be used when Security is enabled.

2Enable 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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3Open the Internet browser (see note). Click 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.

Note: If you do not see the welcome page or cannot connect to the wired network, please enter the Server IP address (the second

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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: Visitors can also insert the optional Acer PnS token using the Windows autorun function into a USB port of your system.

Note: If your PC cannot perform the autorun function of the PnS token, please execute AcerProjectorGatewayW5.exe from the PnS token manually.

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Note: You can make a PnS token by yourself by clicking the Make PnS Token button from the CD welcome page. The Acer PnS Token is a standard accessory on some projector models.

4Acer eProjection Management will execute automatically and search for your Acer projector.

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

5When the search is complete, a login dialog box will open to ask you to enter the User name and Projector ID (if needed) to log in to your Acer Projector.

6The UI will look as it does below when your source successfully connects and begins projecting in 1024 x 768 mode.

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

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Acer eProjection Management

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

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 needing any discs.

Security

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

Wireless communication 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 Resolution to reveal a list of choices.

Project using split-screen or full-screen (b).

To project from multiple sources, move the cursor over the split screen icon and click to display the content in the location indicated on the split screen.

Start or stop projecting (c)

Switch to video (d).

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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 the Stop icon to stop the playback.

Note: The video formats supported are MPEG2, MPEG4 and H.264 (optional). 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 the CD to display the video clip with audio.

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Note: APG does not support projection to extended screen.

Change to full UI (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). Swap to another connected PC via Switch presenter (c). You may also install Acer eProjection Management via a PnS token by clicking Install (d) or make another token via Save P&P Program to (e). About (f) displays version information of Acer eProjection Management.

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Projecting with MobiShow

MobiShow allows content projection from a Wi-Fi-enabled smartphone 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.

Installing MobiShow

For devices running Windows Mobile, the installation CD contains a MobiShow installation file.

1Click Install MobiShow to download the software installer (in CAB format) to your mobile device.

2Open your device’s file explorer and locate the CAB file.

3Double-click the CAB file to start installation.

4Follow the onscreen instructions to finish installation.

Note: Please make sure your device has at least 10 MB of available space.

Connect to a wireless projector

Enable Wi-Fi on your mobile device and connect to the wireless projector in the same way as you would from a PC. Please refer to Connect to the projector on page 4. Refer to the IP address shown on the projected screen and the SSID displayed onscreen (default SSID is AcerProjectorGateway).

Note: MobiShow only supports wireless projectors. You may also use a USB Wi-Fi dongle plugged into a USB type A host on the projector.

Other support

Mobishow also supports iPhone, please download the MobiShow installer from App Store.

Note: The support of Android smartphone will be available when it’s released to Android Market.

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Using MobiShow

1Open Programs on your device and find the MobiShow application.

2Tap the MobiShow icon to launch the client software.

3MobiShow will turn on your device’s Wi-Fi and display available access points for you to choose.

4The MobiShow client will automatically search for wireless projectors (SSID with prefix AcerProjectorGateway) and connect.

5If more than one projector is found, the following list is displayed for you to select the one to use.

6When a wireless projector is found, it will automatically log in and show the following main menu.

Note: The MobiShow Media function is optional.

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