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
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This table discusses the hardware features of the APG:
# Component Description
1 Mini USB Project PC screen via mini USB (USB B).
2 LAN port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.
3 USB Type A Connects to USB
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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.
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Note: The antenna is not required when a USB Wi-Fi dongle
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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 32- and 64-bit Service Pack 2 or later.
• Macintosh OS V10.5 and above.
• Windows 7 32- and 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
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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 (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.
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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 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
1 Make 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.
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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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3 Open 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.
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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
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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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PnS Token button from the CD welcome page. The Acer PnS
Token is a standard accessory on some projector models.
4 Acer 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.
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5 When 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.
6 The 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.
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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
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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 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
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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.
1 Click Install MobiShow to download the software installer (in CAB format)
to your mobile device.
2 Open your device’s file explorer and locate the CAB file.
3 Double-click the CAB file to start installation.
4 Follow 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).
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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.
2 Tap the MobiShow icon to launch the client software.
3 MobiShow will turn on your device’s Wi-Fi and display available access
points for you to choose.
4 The MobiShow client will automatically search for wireless projectors (SSID
with prefix AcerProjectorGateway) and connect.
5 If more than one projector is found, the following list is displayed for you
to select the one to use.
6 When 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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