Acer Pd100 Users Guide
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals 21... English Color (Computer / Video Mode) White Segment Use the white Segment control to set the white peaking level of DMD chip. 0 stands for minimal segment, and 10 stands for maxi- mum segment. If you prefer a stronger image, adjust towards the maximum setting. For a smooth and more natural image, adjust towards the minimum setting. Degamma Effects the represent of dark scenery. With greater gamma value, dark scenery will look brighter. Saturation Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. Press the to decrease the amount of color in the image. Press the to increase the amount of color in the image. “Saturation” and “Tint” functions are not supported under computer mode or DVI mode. User Controls Tint Adjusts the color balance of red and green. Press the to increase the amount of green in the image. 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 the blue color.
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals 22English ... User Controls Keystone Adjust image distortion caused by tilting projection. (±16 degrees) Aspect Ratio Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. Auto : Keep the image with original width-higth ratio and maxi mize the image to fit native horizontal or vertical pixels. 4:3 : The input source will be scaled to fit the projection screen. 16:9 : The input source will be scaled to fit the width of the screen. 480p : Provide the best display for a 480p 16:9 signal. 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 before you press “Source” button on remote control for next channel. Projection Front-Desktop The factory default setting. Rear-Desktop When you select this function, the projector reverses the image so you can project behind a translucent screen. Front-Ceiling When you select this function, the projector turns the im- age upside down for ceiling-mounted projection. Image (Computer / Video Mode)
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals 23... English User Controls Rear-Ceiling When you select this function, the projector reverses and turns the image upside down at same time. You can project from behind a translucent screen with ceiling mounted projection. Menu Location Choose the Menu location on the display screen. Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image. Press the to decrease the sharpness. Press the to increase the sharpness. H. Position (Horizontal Position) Press the to move the image left. Press the to move the image right. V. Position (Vertical Position) Press the to move the image down. Press the to move the image up. Frequency “Frequency”changes the display data frequency to match the fre- quency of your computer’s graphic card. If you experience a vertical flickering bar, use this function to make an adjustment. Image (Computer / Video Mode) “Sharpness” functions is not supported under DVI and Computer mode. “H. Position”, “V. Position”, “Frequency” and “ Tracking” func-tions are not supported under DVI and Video mode.
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals 24English ... Image (Computer / Video Mode) User Controls Tracking “Tracking” synchronizes the signal timing of the display with the graphic card. If you experience an unstable or flickering image, use this function to correct it.
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals 25... English 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 Volume Choose this function to adjust volume when there are errors of the projector. Timer Volume Choose this function to adjust volume when timer function is enable and time is up. User Controls
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals 26English ... 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. Timer Start Press the to start/stop timer. Timer Period Press the to adjust timer period. Timer Display Press the to choose timer display mode on the screen. Timer Location Choose the timer location on the screen. Lamp Hour Elapse Displays the lamp’s elapsed operating time (in hours). Lamp Hour Reset Press the button after choosing “Yes ”to turn the lamp hour counter to 0 hours. Management (Computer / Video Mode) User Controls
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals 27... English Lamp Reminding Choose this function to show or to hide warning message when the changing lamp message is displayed. The message will show up 30 hours before end of life. Start-up Screen Use this function to slect your desired start-up screen. If you change the setting from one to another, when you exit the OSD menu, the new setting will take effect. Acer : The default start-up screen of Acer projector. User : The user customized start-up screen, which is down loaded from PC to projector via the USB cable and Acer eOpening Management utility (refer to the description of below section). Management (Computer / Video Mode) User Controls
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals 28English ... Management (Computer / Video Mode) Acer eOpening Management is a PC utility for user to change the default start-up screen of Acer projector to their desired image. You can install Acer eOpening Management from the bundled CD. Con- nect the projector to your PC with the bundled USB cable then execute Acer eOpening Management util- ity to download your desired image from your PC to projector. Before the download starts, the projector must enter “Download Mode” first. Please follow the instruction below to enter “Download Mode”. 1. If the projector was turned on, press power button twice to turn off the projector. 2. Unplug the AC power cord from the projector. 3. Press and hold “Menu” and “ “ buttons simultaneously then plug the AC power cord to the projector. 4. When Temp and Lamp LEDs are turned light, release both but-tons, projector enters download mode. 5. Please make sure the USB cable has been connected to the projec-tor from your PC. Reset Press the button after choosing “Yes” to return the display param- eters on all menus to the factory default settings. User Controls
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals 29... English Problem: No image appears on screen. Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and securely connected as described in the “Installation” section. Ensure the pins of connectors are not crooked or broken. Check if the projection lamp has been securely installed. Please refer to the “Replacing the lamp” section. Make sure you have removed the lens cap and the projector is switched on. Ensure that the “Hide” feature is not enabled. Problem: Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image. Press the “Resync” button on the Remote Control. If you use a PC: If the resolution of your computer is higher than 800 x 600. Follow the steps outlined below to reset the resolution. For Windows 3.x: 1. In the Windows Program Manager, click the “Windows Setup” icon in the Main group. 2. Verify that your display resolution setting is less than or equal to 800 x 600. For Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP: 1. Open “My Computer” icon, the “Control Panel” folder, and then double click on the “Display” icon. 2. Select the “Setting” tab. 3. In the “Desktop Area” you will find the resolution setting. Verify that the resolution setting is less than or equal to 800 x 600 resolution. If the projector is still not projecting the whole image, you will also need to change the monitor display you are using. Refer to the following steps. 4. Follow the above steps 1-2. Click on the “Advanced Properties” button. 5. Select the “Change” button under the “Monitor” tab . 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. Appendices
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals 30English ... 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 800 x 600. If you are using a Notebook PC: 1. You are required to implement the above steps of resolution setting of the computer first. 2. Switch the Notebook PC display to the “external display only” or “CRT only” mode. If you experience difficulty in changing resolutions or your monitor freezes, restart all the equipment and the projector. Problem: The screen of the Notebook or PowerBook computer is not displaying your presentation. If you are using a Notebook PC: Some Notebook PCs may deactivate their screens when a second display device is in use. Refer to your computer’s documentation for information on how to reactivate the monitor display. If you are using an Apple PowerBook: In Control Panels, open the PowerBook Display to select Video Mirroring “On”. Problem: Image is unstable or flickering Use “Tracking” to correct it. Refer to page 24. Change the monitor color setting from your computer. Problem: Image has vertical flickering bar Use “Frequency” to make an adjustment. Refer to page 23. Check and reconfigure the display mode of your graphic card to make it compatible with the product. Refer to page 28. Problem: Image is out of focus Adjusts the Focus Ring on the projector lens. Refer to page 14. Make sure the projection screen is between the required distance 4.9 to 39.4 feet (1.5 to 12.0 meters) from the projector. Appendices