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    Note: H. Position, V. Position, Frequency and Tracking functions 
    are not supported under DVI or Video mode.
    Note: Sharpness functions is not supported under DVI and Computer 
    mode.Rear-Desktop
    •When you select this function, the projector reverses the image so 
    you can project from behind a translucent screen.
    Rear-Ceiling
    •When you select this function, the projector reverses and inverts 
    the image at same time. You can project from behind a 
    translucent screen with ceiling mounted projection.
    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 image down.
    •Press   to move the image up.
    Frequency Frequency changes the projectors refresh rate to match the 
    frequency of your computer’s graphics card. If you can see a vertical 
    flickering bar in the projected image, use this function to make the 
    necessary adjustments.
    Tracking Synchronizes the signal timing of the projector with the graphics card. 
    If you experience an unstable or flickering image, use this function to 
    correct it.
    Sharpeness Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
    •Press   to decrease the sharpness.
    •Press   to increase the sharpness. 
    						
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    Management setting
    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 The projector will automatically shutdown when there is no signal 
    input after the allocated time. (in minutes)
    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 on the remote control for the next channel.
    Menu Location Choose the menu location on the display screen.
    Startup Screen Use this function to select your desired startup screen. If you 
    change the setting, the changes will take effect when you exit the 
    OSD menu.
    • Acer: The default startup screen of your Acer projector.
    • User: Use memorize picture from Screen Capture function.
    Screen Capture Use this function to customize the startup screen. To capture the 
    image that you want to use as the startup screen, follow the 
    instructions below.
    Notice:
    Before proceeding with the following steps, make sure that the 
    Keystone is set to the default value 0 and the aspect ratio is set 
    to 4:3. For details, refer to the Image Setting section.
    • Change the Startup Screen from the default setting Acer 
    to User.
    • Press Screen Capture to customize the startup screen.
    • A dialog box appears to confirm the action. Choose Yes to 
    use the current image as your customized startup screen. The 
    capture range is the red rectangular area. Choose No to 
    cancel the screen capture and exit the onscreen display (OSD).
    • A message appears, stating that the screen capture is in 
    progress.
    • When the screen capture is finished, the message disappears 
    and the original display is shown.
    • The customized startup screen, as shown below, takes effect 
    when there is a new input signal or when you restart the 
    projector.
    Note: This screen capture function is limited by 4:3 aspect ratio only.
    Note: For XGA models, to get best quality for you desired image, suggest 
    end-user set PC resolution to 1024 x 768 before you use this function.
    Note: For SVGA models, to get best quality for you desired image, suggest 
    end-user set PC resolution to 800 x 600 before you use this function. 
    						
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    EnglishLamp Hour Elapse Displays the lamp’s elapsed operating time (in hours).
    Lamp Reminding Activate this function to display a reminder to change the lamp 30 
    hours before its expected end-of-life.
    Lamp Hour Reset
    Press the   button after choosing Yes to turn the lamp hour 
    counter to 0 hours.
    Security Security
    This projector provides a useful security function for the 
    administrator to manage usage of the projector .
    Press   to change the Security setting. If the security function 
    is enabled, your must enter the Administrator Password first 
    before changing the security settings.
    •Select On to enable the security function. The user has to 
    enter a password to operate the projector. Please refer to the 
    User Password section for details.
    •If Off is selected, then the user can turn on the projector 
    without password.
    Timeout(Min.)
    Once Security is activated to On, the administrator can set 
    timeout function.
    •Press   or   to select the timeout interval.
    •The range is from 10 minute to 990 minutes.
    •When the time is up, the projector will prompt the user to 
    enter the password again.
    •The factory default setting of Timeout(Min.) is Off.
    •Once the security function is enabled, the projector will 
    request user to enter password when switch on the projector . 
    Both User Password and Administrator Password can be 
    accepted for this dialogue.
    User password
    •Press   to setup or change the User Password.
    •Press number keys to set your password on the remote control 
    and press MENU to confirm. 
    •Press   to delete character.
    •Enter the password when you see Confirm Password 
    displayed.
    •The password should be between 4 and 8 characters long.
    •If you select Request password only after plugging power 
    cord, the projector will prompt the user to enter the 
    password every time the power cord is plugged.
    •If you select Always request password while projector turns 
    on, the user has to enter the password every time when the 
    projector is turned on. 
    						
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    Audio setting
    Administrator Password
    The Administrator Password can be used in both the Enter 
    Administrator Password and Enter Password dialog boxes.
    •Press   to change the Administrator Password.
    •The factory default of Administrator Password is 1234.
    If you forgot your administrator password, do the following to 
    retrieve the administrator password:
    •An unique 6-digit Universal Password which is printed on 
    the Security Card (please check accessory in the box). This 
    unique password is the number which will be accepted by 
    projector anytime no matter what the Administrator 
    Password is.
    •If losing this security card and number, please contact with an 
    Acer service center.
    Lock User Startup Screen
    •Default Lock User Startup Screen is OFF. If lock user startup 
    screen is ON, users cannot change startup screen anymore 
    and avoid other users change that arbitrarily. Choose OFF 
    to unlock startup screen.
    Reset
    •Press the button after choosing Yes to return the 
    parameters on all menus to the factory default settings.
    Volume
    •Press   to decrease the volume.
    •Press   to increase the volume.
    Mute
    •Choose On to mute the volume. •Choose Off to restore the volume. 
    Power On/Off Volume
    •Select this function to adjust the notification volume when 
    turning the projector on/off.
    Alarm Volume
    •Select this function to adjust the volume of any warning 
    notifications. 
    						
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    EnglishTimer setting
    Language setting
    Timer Start•Press   to start or stop the timer.
    Timer Period
    •Press   or   to adjust the timer period.
    Timer Volume
    •Select this function to adjust the notification volume when 
    the timer function is enabled and time is up.
    Timer Display
    •Press   or   to which timer mode to display on the 
    screen.
    Timer Location
    •Choose the location of the timer on the screen.
    Language
    Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Use the or key 
    to select your preferred menu language.
    •Press  to confirm the selection. 
    						
    							
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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  onscreen•Connected as described in  the Getting Started 
    section.
    •Ensure none of the connector pins are bent or 
    broken.
    •Check if the projector la mp has been securely 
    installed. Please refer to the Replacing the Lamp 
    section.
    •Make sure you have slid on the lens door and the 
    projector is turned on.
    2 Partial, scrolling  or incorrectly 
    displayed 
    image(For PC 
    (Windows 95/98/
    2000/XP))
    •Press RESYNC on the remote control or control panel.
    •For an incorrectly displayed image:•Open My Computer, open the Control 
    Panel, and then double-click the Display 
    icon.
    •Select the Settings tab.•Verify that your display resolution setting is 
    lower than or equal to SXGA (1280 x 1024) 
    (P1165) or SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) (P1265) or 
    UXGA (1600 x 1200) (P5270 series).
    •Click the Advanced Properties button.
    If the problem still appears, change the monitor display 
    you are using and follow the steps below:
    •Verify that the resolution setting is lower than 
    or equal to SXGA (1280 x 1024)(P1165) or  
    SXGA+ (1400 x 1050)(P1265) or UXGA (1600 x 
    1200) (P5270 series).
    •Click the Change button under the 
    Monitor tab.
    •Click Show all devices. Next, select Standard 
    monitor types under th e SP  box, and choose 
    the resolution mode you need under the 
    Models box.
    •Verify that the resolution setting of the 
    monitor display is lower than or equal to SXGA 
    (1280 x 1024)(P1165) or  SXGA+ (1400 x 
    1050)(P1265) or UXGA (1600 x 1200) (P5270 
    series). 
    						
    							
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    English3 Partial, scrolling or incorrectly 
    displayed image
    (For notebooks)•Press RESYNC on the remote control or control 
    panel.
    •For an incorrectly displayed image:•Follow the steps for item 2 (above) to adjust 
    the resolution of your computer.
    •Press the toggle output settings. Example: 
    [Fn]+[F4],  Compaq  [Fn]+[F4],  Dell [Fn]+[F8] , 
    Gateway [Fn]+[F4] , IBM [Fn]+[F7] , HP 
    [Fn]+[F4] , NEC [Fn]+[F3] , Toshiba [Fn]+[F5 ]
    •If you experience difficulty changing resolutions or 
    your monitor freezes, restart all equipment 
    including the projector.
    4 The screen of the  notebook 
    computer is not 
    displaying your 
    presentation
    •If you are using a Microsoft® Windows® based 
    notebook: Some notebook 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 
    notebook: In System Preferences, open Display and 
    select Video Mirroring On.
    5 Image is unstable  or flickering
    •Adjust the Tracking to correct it. Refer to the 
    Image Setting section for more information.
    •Change the display color depth settings on your 
    computer.
    6 Image has vertical  flickering bar
    •Use Frequency to make an adjustment. Refer to 
    the Image Setting section for more information.
    •Check and reconfigure the display mode of your 
    graphics card to make it compatible with the 
    projector.
    7 Image is out of  focus
    •Make sure the lens door is slid on.
    •Adjusts the focus ring on the projector lens.
    •Make sure the projection screen is within the 
    required distance of 3.3 to 39.0 feet (1.0 to 
    11.9meters) from the projector. Refer to the How 
    to Get a Preferred Image Size by Adjusting Distance 
    and Zoom section for more information.
    8 Image is stretched  when displaying a 
    widescreen 
    DVD title When you play a DVD encoded in anamorphic or 16:9 
    aspect ratio you may need to adjust the following 
    settings:
    •If you play an Letterbox(LBX) format DVD title, 
    please change the format to Letterbox(LBX) in the 
    projector OSD.
    •If you play a 4:3 format DVD title, please change the 
    format to 4:3 in the projector OSD.
    •If the image is still stretched, you will also need to 
    adjust the aspect ratio. Set up the display format to 
    16:9 (wide) aspect ratio on your DVD player. 
    						
    							
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    Problems with the Projector
    9 Image is too small or too large•Adjust the zoom lever on the top of the projector.
    •Move the projector closer to or further from the 
    screen.
    •Press MENU on the remote control or on the 
    control panel. Go to Image setting --> Aspect 
    Ratio and try different settings.
    10 Image has slanted  sides
    •If possible, reposition the projector so that it is 
    centered on the screen.
    •Press the Keystone   /    button on the control 
    panel or press the Keystone   /   /   /    on the 
    remote control until the sides are vertical.
    11 Image is reversed
    •Select Image --> Projection on the OSD and adjust 
    the projection direction.
    # Condition Solution
    1 The projector stops responding  to all controls If possible, turn off the projector, then 
    unplug the power cord and wait at least 30 
    seconds before reconnecting power.
    2 Lamp burns out or makes a  popping sound When the lamp reaches the end of its useful 
    life, it will burn ou
    t and may make a loud 
    popping sound. If this happens, the projector 
    will not turn on until the lamp module has 
    been replaced. To replace the lamp, follow 
    the procedures in the Replacing the Lamp 
    section. 
    						
    							
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    # 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.
    Replace the lamp - the lamp is  about to reach its maximum 
    lifetime. Prepare to replace it soon. 
    						
    							
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    LED & Alarm Definition Listing
    LED Messages
    MessageLamp LED Temp LED Power LED
    Red Red Red Blue
    Standby 
    (power cord plugged in) -- -- V --
    Lamp retry -- -- -- Quick  flashing
    Turning off 
    (cooling state) -- -- Quick 
    flashing--
    Turning off 
    (cooling completed) -- -- V --
    Error (thermal failure) -- -- -- V
    Error (fan lock failure) -- Quick  flashing-- V
    Error (lamp breakdown) V -- -- V
    Error (color Wheel fail) Quick  flashing-- -- V 
    						
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