Acer PD115- User Manual

Page 2 - Usage Notice; Precautions

2 English ... Usage Notice Precautions Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance asrecommended in this user’s guide to maximize the life ofyour 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...

Page 4 - Product Features; This product is an XGA single chip 0.55” DLP; Outstanding features include:; Introduction

4 English ... Product Features This product is an XGA single chip 0.55” DLP TM projector. Outstanding features include: True XGA, 1024 x 768 addressable pixels Single chip DLP TM technology NTSC 3.58/NTSC 4.43/PAL/SECAM and HDTVcompatible (480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i) High-tech DVI connectio...

Page 5 - Package Overview

5 ... English Power Cord 1.8m VGA Cable 1.8m 2 x Battery Introduction Composite Video Cable 2 . 0 m Projector with lens cap Package Overview This projector comes with all the items shown below. Checkto make sure your unit is complete. Contact your dealerimmediately if anything is missing. Carrying C...

Page 6 - Main Unit; Product Overview

6 English ... Main Unit Product Overview 1. Focus Ring 2. Zoom Ring 3. Zoom Lens 4. Elevator Button 5. Elevator Foot 6. Remote Control Receiver 7. Connection Ports 8. Power Socket 9. Control Panel Introduction 3 4 5 7 1 6 6 7 9 2 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals

Page 7 - Control Panel

7 ... English Control Panel 1. Lamp Indicator LED 2. Temp Indicator LED 3. Power/Standby and Indicator LED (Power LED) 4. Source 5. Re-Sync 6. Four Directional Select Keys 7. Menu /Enter Introduction 6 1 2 3 7 4 5 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals

Page 8 - Connection Ports

8 English ... Introduction Connection Ports 1. DVI-I Input Connector (for Digital singal with HDCP function)(Optional) 2. PC Analog Signal/HDTV/Component Video Input Connector 3. Monitor Loop-through Output Connector 4. USB Connector 5. RS232 Connector 6. S-Video Input Connector 7. Composite Video I...

Page 9 - Remote Control with Laser Pointer

9 ... English Introduction 1. Transmit Indicator Light 2. Power 3. Empowering Key 4. Menu 5. Four Directional Select Keys 6. Laser Button 7. Zoom 8. Keystone + 9. Keystone - 10. Page Up11. Page Down Remote Control with Laser Pointer 12. Re-Sync13. Hide14. Source15. Freeze16. Laser Pointer 1 6 11 2 3...

Page 10 - Connecting the Projector; Installation

10 English ... 1 . .................................................................................................................... Power Cord2 . ...................................................................................................................... VGA Cable3 . .....................

Page 11 - Powering On the Projector; Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely; projector will detect your source automatically.; Powering On/Off the Projector

11 ... English Installation Power/Standby Powering On the Projector 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. The Power LED will flash green. 3. Turn on the lamp by pressing “Power/Standby” button on the control panel. n And the Power LED will tur...

Page 12 - Warning Indicator; Press the “Power/Standby” button to turn off the projector lamp,

12 English ... Installation Warning Indicator When the “LAMP” indicator lights solid red, the projector willautomatically shut itself down. Please contact your local reselleror service center. When the “TEMP” indicator lights solid red for about 20 seconds,it indicates the projector has been ove...

Page 13 - Adjusting the Projected Image; Adjusting the Projector Image Height; Lower the image, then release the button to lock the elevator

13 ... English Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector Image Height Elevator Foot 1 2 3 Elevator Button The projector is equipped with an elevator foot for adjust-ing the image height. To raise the image: 1. Press the elevator button n . 2. Raise the image to the desired height angle o...

Page 14 - Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus

14 English ... Max. 29.5"(75.0cm) 73.8"(187.5cm) 123.0"(312.5cm) 172.2"(437.5cm) 196.9"(500.0cm) 246.1"(625.0cm) Min. 24.6"(62.5cm) 61.5"(156.3cm) 102.5"(260.4cm) 143.5"(364.6cm) 164.0"(416.7cm) 205.1"(520.8cm) Max.(WxH) 23.60" x 17.70" (60.0 x...

Page 15 - User Controls; Remote Control; Control Panel & Remote Control; Using the Control Panel; Source; Four Directional Select Keys

15 ... English User Controls Remote Control Control Panel Control Panel & Remote Control There are two ways for you to control the functions: RemoteControl and Control Panel. Using the Control Panel Power/Standby 4 Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages11-12. Source 4 Press “...

Page 17 - How to operate; On Screen Display Menus

17 ... English The Projector has multilingual On Screen Display menusthat allow you to make image adjustments and change avariety of settings. The projector will automatically detectthe source. How to operate 1. To open the OSD menu, press “Menu” on the Remote Control or press “Menu/Enter”on the Con...

Page 18 - Language

18 English ... Language(Computer / VideoMode) Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu . Use the or key to select your prefered language. Press “Menu” on the Remote Control or press “Menu/Enter”onthe Control Panel to finalize the selection. User Controls Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Ma...

Page 19 - Display Mode

19 ... English User Controls Color(Computer / VideoMode) Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types ofimages. 4 PC : For computer or notebook. 4 Video : For playing video in a bright environment. 4 Theatre : For Home Theatre usage in a dark room. 4 User : Memorize user’s...

Page 20 - White Segment

20 English ... Color(Computer / VideoMode) “Saturation” and “Tint” functions are notsupported undercomputer mode or DVImode. User Controls White Segment Use the white Segment control to set the white peaking level ofDMD chip. 0 stands for minimal segment, and 10 stands formaximum segment. If you p...

Page 21 - Tint

21 ... English User Controls Color(Computer / VideoMode) Tint Adjusts the color balance of red and green. 4 Press the to increase the amount of green in the image. 4 Press the to increase the amount of red in the image. Color R Adjusts the red color. Color G Adjusts the green color. Color B Adjusts ...

Page 22 - K e y s t o n e

22 English ... User Controls K e y s t o n e Adjust image distortion caused by tilting projection. (±16 degrees) Aspect Ratio Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. 4 4:3 : The input source will be scaled to fit the projection screen. 4 16:9 : The input source will be scaled to fit t...

Page 23 - Tracking

23 ... English User Controls Tracking “Tracking” synchronizes the signal timing of the display with thegraphic card. If you experience an unstable or flickering image, usethis function to correct it. Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image. 4 Press the to decrease the sharpness. 4 Press the to ...

Page 24 - Volume

24 English ... User Controls Audio(Computer / VideoMode) Volume 4 Press the to decrease the volume. 4 Press the to increase the volume. M u t e 4 Choose the “On” to turn mute on. 4 Choose the “Off” to turn mute off. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals

Page 26 - Lamp Reminding

26 English ... Source Lock When source lock is turned off, the projector will search for other signals ifthe current input signal is lost. When source lock is turned on, it will“Lock” the current source channel when you press “Source” button onremote control for next channel. Lamp Hour Elapse Displa...

Page 27 - My Start-up Screen is a PC utility for user to; R e s e t

27 ... English User Controls Management (Computer/ Video Mode) Acer My Start-up Screen is a PC utility for user to change the default start-up screen of Acer projectorto their desired image. You can install My Start-upScreen from the bundled CD. Connect the projector toyour PC with the bundled USB c...

Page 28 - Appendices; Troubleshooting

28 English ... Appendices Problem: No image appears on screen. 4 Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly andsecurely connected as described in the “Installation” section. 4 Ensure the pins of connectors are not crooked or broken. 4 Check if the projection lamp has been securely ins...

Page 29 - Problem: Image is unstable or flickering; Problem: Image has vertical flickering bar; Problem: Image is out of focus

29 ... English Appendices 6. Click on “Show all devices”. Then select “Standard monitor types” under the “Manufacturers” box ; choose the resolutionmode you need under the “Models” box. 7. Verify that the resolution setting of the monitor display is less than or equal to 1024 x 768. 4 If you are usi...

Page 30 - Problem: Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound

30 English ... Appendices Problem: The image is outstretched when displaying 16:9DVD. The projector automatically detects 16:9 DVD and adjusts the aspectratio by digitizing to full screen with 4:3 default setting. If the image is still outstretched, you will also need to adjust the aspect ratioby re...

Page 31 - Problem: Message Reminders

31 ... English Appendices Problem: Message Reminders 4 “Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation.Replacement Suggested!” will be shown about 10 seconds when lamp lifeis going to deplete. 4 “Projector Overheated. Lamp will automatically turn off soon.” will beshown when ...

Page 32 - Replacing the lamp; Lamp Changing Procedure:

32 English ... Appendices Replacing the lamp The projector will detect the lamp life itself. It will show you a warningmessage “Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full poweroperation. Replacement Suggested!” When you see this message,changing the lamp as soon as possible. Make sure th...

Page 33 - Specifications

33 ... English Appendices Specifications The specs specified below are subject to change without notice. Regarding the final specs, pleaserefer to Acer accounced marketing specs. Light Valve - Single Chip DLP TM Technology by Texas Instruments Lamp - 200W User Replaceable Lamp Number of Pixels - 102...

Page 34 - Compatibility Modes

34 English ... Appendices VES A V GA 640 x 350 70 31.5 70 31.5 VES A V GA 640 x 350 85 37.9 85 37.9 VES A V GA 640 x 400 85 37.9 -- -- VES A V GA 640 x 480 60 31.5 60 31.5 VES A V GA 640 x 480 72 37.9 72 37.9 VES A V GA 640 x 480 75 37.5 75 37.5 VES A V GA 640 x 480 85 43.3 85 43.3 VES A V GA 720 x ...

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