Acer K10 Dlp Users Guide

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EnglishEnglishHow to Optimize Image Size and Distance
Consult the table below to find the optimal image sizes achievable when the 
projector is positioned at a desired distance from the screen. Example: If the 
projector is 2.4m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes 
60.
Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 93 cm height is 
required when located at 2.4m distance.
Figure: Fixed distance with optimal screen size.
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EnglishDesired
Distance (m)
< A >Screen Size
Diagonal (inch)
< B >W (cm) x H (cm)From base to top of 
image (cm)
< C >
0.6 15 30 x 23 26
1.2 30 61 x 46 49
2 50 102 x 76 79
2.460122 x 9193
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EnglishUser Controls
Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus
The Projector has multilingual OSD that allow you to make image adjustments 
and change a variety of settings. Be sure to connect power and input a signal 
before using the OSD menus.
Using the OSD menus
•To open the OSD menu, press  MENU on the control panel.
•When the OSD is displayed, use the   keys to select any item in the 
main menu. After selecting the desired main menu item, press     to 
enter submenu for feature setting.
•Use the   keys to...

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Color Setting
Display ModeThere are many factory presets optimized for various types of 
images.
•Bright: For brightness optimization.
•Standard: For true-color optimization.
•Video: For playing video in a bright environment.
•Blackboard: Blackboard mode can improve displayed color 
when you project onto darker surfaces.
•User 1: Memorize user’s settings.
•User 2: Memorize user’s settings
BrightnessAdjusts the brightness of the image.
•Press   to darken image.
•Press   to lighten the image....

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Note: Saturation and Tint functions are not supported under computer 
mode.
Image Setting
TintAdjusts the color balance of red and green.
•Press   to increase the amount of green in the image.
•Press   to increase the amount of red in the image.
Projection Front-Desktop
•The factory default setting.
Front-Ceiling
•When you select this function, the projector inverts the image for 
ceiling-mounted projection.
Rear-Desktop
•When you select this function, the projector reverses the image  
so you...

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Note: H. Position, V. Position, Frequency and Tracking functions 
are not supported under Video mode.
Note: Sharpness functions is not supported under Computer mode. Auto Keystone Choose On to enable auto keystone. Choose Off to disable auto 
keystone.
Manual Keystone Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection. (±40 degrees)
H. Position 
(Horizontal 
Position)
•Press   to move the image left.
•Press   to to move the image right.
V. Position 
(Vertical Position)
•Press   to move the...

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EnglishManagement Setting
Language Setting
Menu LocationChoose the Menu location on the display screen
Source Lock When source lock is turned Off,  the projector will search for 
other signals if the current input signal is lost. When source lock is 
turned On, it will “Lock” the current source channel unless you 
press “ SOURCE ” button for next channel.
High Altitude Use this function to allow the fans operates at full speed  continuously to achieve proper  high altitude cooling of the 
projector....

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Appendices
Troubleshooting
If you experience a problem with your Acer projector, refer to the following 
troubleshooting guide. If the problem persists, please contact your local reseller 
or service center.
Image Problems and Solutions
# Problem Solution
1 No image appears 
on screen•Connected as described in the Installation section.
•Ensure none of the connector pins are bent or 
broken.
2 Partial, scrolling 
or incorrectly 
displayed image 
(For PC (Windows 
95/98/2000/XP))
•For an...

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English4 The screen of the 
laptop computer 
is not displaying 
your presentation•If you are using a Microsoft® Windows® based 
laptop: Some laptop PCs may deactivate their own 
screens when a second display device is in use. Each 
has a different way to be reactivated. Refer to your 
computers manual for detailed information.
•If you are using an Apple® Mac® OS based laptop: In 
System Preferences, open Display and select Video 
Mirroring On.
5 Image is unstable 
or flickering
•Use Tracking to...

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Problems with the Projector
OSD Messages
# Condition Solution
1 The projector stops responding 
to all controlsIf possible, turn off the projector, then 
unplug the power cord and wait at least 30 
seconds before reconnecting power.
# Condition Message Reminder
1 Message
Fan Fail - the system fan is not working.
Projector Overheated - the projector has exceeded its 
recommended operating temperature and must be allowed to 
cool down before it may be used.
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