Acer SVGA single chip 0.55" DLP projector- User Manual

English Usage Notice Eye Safety Warnings ▀ ■ Avoid staring directly into the projector’s beam of light at all times. ▀ ■ Minimize standing facing into the beam. Keep your back to the beam as much as possible. ▀ ■ Using a stick or laser pointer is recommended to avoid the need for the presenter to en...

English Introduction Product Features This product is a single chip 0.55” DLP ® projector. Outstanding fea- tures include: u Texas Instruments Single chip DLP ® Technology u Computer Compatibility: Apple Macintosh, iMac, and VESA Standards: UXGA, SXGA+, SXGA, WXGA, WUXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA u Video Comp...

English Package Overview This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your unit is complete. Contact your dealer immedi- ately if anything is missing. L R Page+ Page- Projector with lens cap Zoom Series/Fix Zoom Series IR Remote Control (with 2 x AAA Batteries) Power Cord ...

English Product Overview Main Unit 1. Control Panel 7. Front IR Receiver 2. Zoom (Zoom series only) 8. Rear IR Receiver 3. Focus 9. Kensington™ Lock 4. Lens 10. Tilt-Adjustment Foot 5. Elevator foot 11. Connection Ports 6. Elevator button 12. Power Socket Fo cus Zo om 1 23 4 5 6 7 9 8 10 12 11 Intro...

English 0 Control Panel 1. Keystone + 7. AV-Mute 2. Enter 8. Menu 3. Temp LED 9. Re-Sync 4. Lamp LED 10. Keystone - 5. Power LED 11. Source 6. Power . Keystone + . Keystone - . Source Re-Sync . Enter Menu AV-Mute Power Lamp Temp Power 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 2 Introduction

English Rear View 1. USB Connector (Connect to PC for Remote Mouse function) 2. S-Video Input Connector3. Video Input4. Audio Input Connector (left and right)5. Audio Out6. VGA In/ SCART/ YPbPr Connector7. RS-232 Connector8. Rear IR Receiver9. Kensington ™ Lock Port 10. Power Socket 1 3 2 5 6 7 8 9 ...

English Remote Control L R Page+ Page- 1 3 5 2 78 4 9 1011 12 22 20 19 18 1716 15 13 24 14 23 21 6 1. Button LED2. Power On/Off3. Laser Button4. Page Up5. Mouse Right Click6. Four Directional Select Keys 7. Re-Sync8. Page Down9. Volume +/-10. Zoom11. AV mute12. Video Source13. VGA Source14. Freeze15...

English 1 5 2 4 3 v Due to the difference in applica- tions for each country, some regions may have different accessories. Connecting the Projector Connect to Computer / Notebook 1. Power Cord2. USB Cable3. Audio-in (RCA Type cable)4. VGA Cable5. RS-232 Cable Installation

English Connect to Video Sources 1. Power Cord2. S-Video Cable (optional)3. SCART to RGB & S-Video Adapter (optional)4. RCA Type audio cable (optional) 5. VGA Cable6. Component Cable (optional)7. RGB to Component Adapter (optional)8. Audio-out—RCA Type cable (optional)9. Composite Video Cable (o...

English Powering On / Off the Projector Powering On the Projector 1. Remove the lens cap. u 2. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connect- ed. The Power LED flashes slowly green v . 3. Turn on the lamp by pressing Power either on the top of the projec- tor or on the remote. The...

English Powering Off the Projector 1. Press Power to turn off the projector lamp, a message displays on the projector’s screen. 2. Press Power again to confirm, otherwise the message disappears after 15 seconds. 3. The cooling fans continue to operate for about 10 seconds for cooling cycle. When the...

English Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector’s Height The projector is equipped with elevator foot for adjusting the image height. To raise the image: 1. Press the elevator button u . 2. Raise the image to the desired height angle v , then release the button to lock the elevator foo...

English Adjusting the Zoom / Focus (Zoom Series) 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 projector will focus at distances from 3.28 to 38.7 feet (1 to 11.8 meters). Adjusting Projection Image Size 3.28' (1m) 11.2' (3.4m) ...

English 0 Control Panel & Remote Control Control Panel Using the Control Panel Keystone + Adjust the image Keystone positively. Enter Confirm your item selection. Temp LED Indicate the projector’s temperature status. Lamp LED Indicate the projector’s lamp status. Power LED Indicate the projector...

English Remote Control Using the Remote Control Power Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on page 15. Laser Aim the remote at the viewing screen, press and hold this button to activate the laser pointer. PC / Mouse control The PC/Mouse control can be used to control mouse movement. The...

English On-screen Display Menus 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 Menu on the Remote Control or Projector ...

English Image Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. 4 Presentation: Good color and brightness from PC input. 4 Bright: Maximum brightness from PC input. 4 Movie: For home theater. 4 sRGB: Standardised accurate color. 4 User1: User’s own settings. 4 User2:...

English Image Saturation Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturation color. 4 Press ◄ to decrease the amount of saturation in the image. 4 Press ► to increase the amount of saturation in the image. Tint Adjusts the color balance of red and green. 4 Press ◄ to increase the amount o...

English Image | Color Setting Gain Set RGB gain for the following colors: 4 Red—increase or decrease the gain value for red. 4 Green—increase or decrease the gain value for green. 4 Blue—increase or decrease the gain value for blue. Bias Set RGB bias for the following colors: 4 Red—increase or decre...

English User Controls Image | Advanced White Peaking This adjustable item utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing true, more vibrant colors in picture. The range is from 0 to 10 . If you prefer a stron- ger enhanced image, a...

English User Controls Image | Advanced | Input Source Input Source Enable input sources. Press ◄ or ► into the next menu as below and then use ▲ or ▼ to select. Press Enter to finalize the selection. The projector will not search inputs that are de-selected. v If all sources are deselected, the proj...

English 0 User Controls Display Format Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. 4 4:3: This format is for 4x3 input sources not enhanced for Wide screen TV. 4 16:9 I: This format is for 16x9 input sources, like HDTV and DVD en- hanced for Wide screen TV. 4 16:9 II: The non-standard wid...

English User Controls Display Overscan Overscan function removes the noise in a video image. Overscan the im- age to remove video encoding noise on the edge of video source. Zoom 4 Press ◄ to reduce the size of the image. 4 Press ► to magnify an image on the projected screen. H Image Shift Shifts th...

English Setup Language Enter the Language menu. Select the multilingual OSD menu. See page 34 for more information. Projection Select projection method: 4 Front Desktop The factory default setting. 4 Rear Desktop When you select this function, the projector reverses the image so you can project behi...

English Setup | Signal Frequency Change the display data frequency to match the frequency of your com - puter’s graphic card. If you experience a vertical flickering bar, use this function to make an adjustment. Phase Phase synchronizes the signal timing of the display with the graphic card. If you ...

English Setup | Security Security Timer Enter the Security Timer sub menu. Enter the Months, Days, and hours that the projector can be used without entering the password. Exiting to the Setup menu activates the Security Timer. Once activated, the projector requires a password on the specified dates ...

English Setup | Security Change Password Use this submenu to change the security password for the projector. 1. Select Change Password from the Security submenu. The Confirm Change Password dialog box displays. 2. Select Yes . 3. Enter the default password <1> <2> <3> <4> <...

English User Controls Setup | Security Security Setting Enable or disable the security password. 4 Enabled—the current password is required to power on the projector and access the Security menu. 4 Disabled—no password is required for any function. When security is enabled, the following screen disp...

English User Controls Setup | Advanced Logo Select the screen to display during startup. 4 Optoma—the supplied default startup screen. 4 User—customized screen capture using the Logo Capture function. Logo Capture Capture a displayed screen to use as the startup screen. 1. Display the desired screen...

English 0 User Controls Options Source Lock Lock the current source as the only available source, even if the cable is unplugged. 4 On—only the current source is recognized as an input source. 4 Off—all sources selected in Image | Advanced | Input Source are rec- ognized as an input source. High Alt...

English User Controls Options Keypad Lock Lock the buttons on the projector top panel. 4 On—a warning message displays to confirm keypad lock. Press Enter on the projector for 5 seconds to disable the keypad lock. 4 Off—projector keypad functions as normal. Background Color Select the desired backgr...

English User Controls Options | Advanced Direct Power On Enable or disable Direct Power On. 4 On—the projector powers on automatically when AC power is supplied. 4 Off— the projector must be powered on as normal. Auto Power Off Set the Auto Power Off interval. The projector powers off the lamp after...

English User Controls Options | Lamp Setting Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been active. This item is for display only. Lamp Reminder Enable or disable the lamp life span reminder. 4 On—a warning message displays when remaining lamp life is less than 30 hours. 4 Off—no warning m...

English Options | Lamp Setting Lamp Reset After replacing the lamp, reset the lamp counter to accurately reflect the new lamp’s life span. 1. Select Lamp Reset. A confirmation screen displays. 2. Select Yes to reset the lamp counter to zero. User Controls

English Troubleshooting If you experience a problem with your projector, please refer to the follow- ing information. If a problem persists, please contact your local reseller or service center. Image Problems No image appears on-screen 4 Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and...

English 4 If you are using a Notebook: 1. First, follow the steps above to adjust resolution of the com- puter. 2. Press the toggle output settings. Example: [Fn]+[F4] Acer � [Fn]+[F5] Asus � [Fn]+[F8] Dell � [Fn]+[F8] Gateway � [Fn]+[F4] Mac Apple: System Preference � Display � Arrangement � Mirror...

English The image is stretched when displaying 16:9 DVD title When you play anamorphic DVD or 16:9 DVD, the projector will show the best image in 16:9 format on projector side. If you play 4:3 format DVD title, please change the format as 4:3 in projector OSD. If the image is still stretched, you wi...

English Projector Status Indication Message Power LED Lamp LED Temp LED (Green) (Red) (Red) Over Temp O O Lamp Fail O O Thermal Break Status Error 4 4 O Lamp Door Sensor Detect High 7 O O DMD Error 8 O O Color Wheel Error 9 O O Fan 1 error (Lamp Fan 6 1 O Fan 2 error (Power Fan) 6 2 O Fan 3 error (B...

English Message Reminders 4 Replacing the lamp: 4 Out of range: (see the following for more information) Remote Control Problems If the remote control does not work 4 Check the operating angle for the remote control is approxi- mately ±15°. 4 Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote co...

English 0 Replacing the Lamp The projection lamp should be replaced when it burns out. It should only be replaced with a certified replacement part, which you can order from your local dealer. Important: 4 The lamp contains a certain amount of mercury and should be disposed of according to local ord...

English Cleaning the Projector Cleaning the projector to remove dust and grime will help ensure trouble-free operation. Warning: 4 Be sure to turn off and unplug the projector at least an hour before cleaning. Failure to do so could result in a severe burn. 4 Use only a dampened cloth when cleaning....

English Compatibility Modes Computer Compatibility Signal Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) NTSC - 60 PAL/SECAM - 50 VESA 640 x 350 70.1/ 85.1 640 x 400 70.1 / 85.1 720 x 350 70 720 x 400 70/ 85/ 88 720 x 576 50/ 60 VGA 640 x 480 60/ 67/ 72.8/ 75/ 85 SVGA 800 x 600 56.3/ 60.3/ 75/ 72.2/ 80/ 85.1 832 x 62...

English Signal Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) HDTV 1920 x 1080i 50/ 60 1920 x 1080p 50/ 60 1280 x 720p 50/ 60 SDTV 720 x 576i 50 720 x 576p 50 720 x 480i 60 720 x 480p 60 Apple Mac Compatibility Resolution Macbook Macbook Pro (Intel) Power Mac G5 Power Mac G4 Hz- Analog Analog Analog Analog 800x600 60...

English RS232 Commands RS232 VGA-In Connector Pin No Specification 1 N/A 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 DRT 5 GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 N/A Appendices 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

English RS232 Protocol Function List RS232 Commands Send to Projector Appendices ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 232 ASCII Code HEX Code n o it p ...

English Ceiling Installation To prevent damage to your projector please use the recommended mounting package for installation.To ensure compliance, only use a UL Listed ceiling mount and screws that meet the following specifications: 4 Screw Type: M4 4 Maximum screw length: 10 mm 4 Minimum screw len...

English 0 Optoma Global Offices For service or support please contact your local office. USA 715 Sycamore Drive Tel : 408-383-3700 Milpitas, CA 95035, USA Fax : 408-383-3702 www.optomausa.com Service : [email protected] Canada 5630 Kennedy Road, Mississauga, Tel : 905-361-2582 ON, L4Z 2A9, Canada ...

English Regulation & Safety notices This appendix lists the general notices of your 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 reasonable protection ...

English 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, and2. This device must accept any interference received, including in- terference that may cause undesired operatio...