Acer PW730 - User Manual

English ... Introduction Product Features This product is an WXGA single chip 0.65” DLP ® projector. Outstanding features include: u WXGA, 1280 x 768 addressable pixels u Single chip DLP ® technology u NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/PAL/SECAM and HDTV compatible (480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i) u High-tech HDMI con...

... English Introduction Package Overview This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your unit is complete. Contact your dealer immediately if anything is missing. Power Cord 1.8m VGA Cable 1.8m Composite Video Cable 1.8m Projector USB Cable 1.8m S-Video Cable 1.8m Audio...

English ... Introduction  Two remote control receivers provided at front panel and front-top cover. Main Unit Product Overview 1. Focus Ring/Zoom Ring 2. Zoom Lens 3. Elevator Button 4. Remote Control Receiver 5. Lens Cap Switch 6. Elevator Foot 7. Connection Ports 8. Power Socket 9. Control Panel ...

... English Introduction Control Panel 1. Temp Indicator LED 2. Lamp Indicator LED 3. Power and Indicator LED (Power LED) 4. Source 5. Resync 6. Empowering Key 7. Menu 8. Back 9. Four Directional Select Keys (Keystone) 3 4 2 5 1 7 6 8 9

English ... Introduction Connection Ports 1. USB Connector 2. HDMI Connector 3. DVI Input Connector 4. VGA Input Connector (PC Analog Signal) 5. Component Video Input Connector 6. S-Video Input Connector 7. RS232 Connector 8. Kensington TM Lock Port 9. VGA Output Connector (Monitor Loop-through Outp...

... English Introduction 1. Laser Indicator Light 2. Power 3. Laser Button 4. Source 5. Resync 6. Freeze 7. Hide 8. Mute 9. Aspect Ratio 10. Keystone/Four Directional Select Keys 11. Back 12. Digital Zoom 13. Menu 14. Mouse Left Click 15. Mouse Right Click Remote Control with Laser Pointer 16. Mouse...

0 English ... Installation Connecting the Projector USB HDMI DVI VGA-IN Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO-IN VGA-OUT RS-232  To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the projector. Refer to the “Compatibility Modes” se...

... English Installation Powering On/Off the Projector Power Powering On the Projector 1. Open the lens cap.2. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. The Power LED will flash amber . 3. Turn on the lamp by pressing “Power” button on the control panel  and the Power LED ...

English ... Installation Warning Indicator  When the “ LAMP ” indicator lights solid amber, the projector will automatically shut itself down. Please contact your local reseller or service center.  When the “ TEMP ” indicator lights solid amber, it indicates the projector has been overheated. You ...

... English Installation Adjusting the Projector Image Height The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the image height. To raise the image: 1. Press the elevator button  . 2. Raise the image to the desired height  , then release the button to lock the elevator feet into position...

English ... Installation Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus You may turn the zoom ring to zoom in or out. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The pro - jector will focus at distances from 4.92 to 32.81 feet (1.5 to10.0 meters). Adjusting Projection Image Size Focus ...

... English User Controls Control Panel & Remote Control There are two ways for you to control the functions: Re- mote Control and Control Panel. Control Panel Using the Control Panel Power  Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 12-13. Resync  Automatically synchronizes th...

English ... User Controls Using the Remote Control Power  Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 12-13 Laser Button  Aim the remote control at the viewing screen, press and hold this button to activate the laser pointer. Resync  Automatically synchronizes the projector to the ...

... English User Controls Mouse / Mouse Right Click / Mouse Left Click  These functions are the same as a mouse of PC or Mac.These functions are available only when the projector is connected to a computer via an USB cable. Empowering Key Acer Empowering Key provides three Acer unique functions, th...

English ... User Controls RGB  Press “RGB” for true-color optimization. Brightness  Press “Brightness” to adjust the brightness of the image. Color  Press “Color” to adjust the color temperature of image. Contrast  Press “Contrast” to control the difference between the lightest and darkest parts...

... English User Controls On Screen Display Menus Sub Menu Settings The Projector has multilingual On Screen Display menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. The projector will automatically detect the source. How to operate 1. To open the OSD menu, press “Men...

0 English ... User Controls Color (Computer / Video Mode) Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of im- ages.  Bright : For brightness optimization.  PC : For computer or notebook.  Video : For playing video in a bright environment.  Theater : For Home Theatre us...

English ... User Controls Image (Computer / Video Mode) H. Keystone (Horizontal Keystone)  Press the or button to adjust image distortion horizontally and makes a squarer image. V. Keystone (Vertical Keystone)  Press the or button to adjust image distortion vertically and makes a squarer image. As...

... English User Controls  “H. Position”, “V. Position”, “Frequen - cy” and “ Tracking” functions are not supported under DVI and Video mode.  “Sharpness” func- tions is not supported under DVI and Com - puter mode.  “Signal Type” is only available for Component, Com - posite video, S-Video, HDMI...

English ... User Controls ECO Mode Choose “On” to dim the projector lamp which will lower power consumption, extend the lamp life and reduce noise. Choose ”Off” to return normal mode. Auto Shutdown (Minutes) The projector will auto shutdown while there is no signal input after the setting time. Sour...

... English User Controls Acer eOpening Management is a PC utility for user to change the default startup screen of Acer projector to their desired image. You can install Acer eOpening Management from the bundled CD. Connect the projector to your PC with the bundled USB cable then execute Acer eOpen...

English ... User Controls Lamp Hour Reset Press the button after choosing “Yes ”to reset the lamp hour counter to 0. Security Press to start “Security” setting. If the “Security” function is enabled, your must enter “Administrator Password” first before Security setting. Security This projector prov...

... English User Controls Timeout(Min.) Once “Security” is set to “On”, administrator can set timeout function.  Press or to select timeout duration.  The range is from 10 minutes to 990 minutes.  When time is up, the projector will request user to enter password again.  The factory default sett...

English ... User Controls The projector provides two options of ”Security Mode”.  Select “Request password only after plugging power cord”, the project will request user to input password only for the first time plugging on power cord of the projector.  Select “Always request password while projec...

... English User Controls If administrator forgot “Administrator Password”, do the following to retrieve the “Administrator Password”: 1.Press “MENU” for more than 4 seconds when any of “Enter Password” or “Enter Administrator Password” dialogue is currently displayed. 2.Write down the “Unlock ID” a...

0 English ... User Controls Audio (Computer / Video Mode) Volume  Press the to decrease the volume.  Press the to increase the volume. Mute  Choose the “On” to turn mute on.  Choose the “Off” to turn mute off. Power On/Off Volume  Choose this function to adjust volume when power on/off. Alarm V...

... English User Controls Timer (Computer / Video Mode) Timer Start  Press the to start/stop timer. Timer Period  Press the to adjust timer period. Timer Volume  Choose this function to adjust volume when timer function is enable and time is up. Timer Display  Press the to choose timer display m...

English ... User Controls Language (Computer / Video Mode) Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu . Use the or key to select your preferred language.  Press to confirm the selection

... English Appendices Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the projector, refer to the following information. If the problem persists, please contact your local reseller or service center. Problem: No image appears on screen.  Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and...

English ... Appendices 6. Click on “Show all devices”. Then select “Standard monitor types” under the “Manufacturers” box; choose the resolution mode you need under the “Models” box. 7. Verify that the resolution setting of the monitor display is less than or equal to 1400x1050.  If you are using a...

... English Appendices Problem: Image is reversed.  Select “Image” from the OSD and adjust the projection direction. See page 22, 23. Problem: Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound  When the lamp reaches its end of life, it will burn out and may make a loud popping sound. If this happens, the pr...

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

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

... English Appendices Compatibility Modes Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] A. VGA Analog VGA 640 x 480 60 31.5 640 x 480 72 37.9 640 x 480 75 37.5 720 x 400 70 31.5 SVGA 800 x 600 56 35.2 800 x 600 60 37.9 800 x 600 72 48.1 800 x 600 75 46.9 XGA 1024 x 768 60 48.4 1024 x 768 70 5...

... English Appendices Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices of your Acer Projector. FCC notice This device 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 re...

English ... Appendices Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, in cluding interfer - ence that may cause...

... English Appendices Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference. 1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 2. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a wa...

English ... Appendices Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) a. Common information Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference, including interfer - ence that may ca...