Acer Pd323 Dlp Users Guide

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User Controls

Management 
(Computer / Video 
Mode)
 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” and contact with 
Acer service center. They will give you new Ad-
ministrator Password according to the Unlock ID.
3. Once the new “Administrator Password”...

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User Controls

Management 
(Computer / Video 
Mode)
Reset
Press the  button after choosing “Yes” to return the display pa-rameters on all menus to the factory default settings.
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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 Volume
Choose this function to adjust volume when there are errors of the 
projector.
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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 mode on the screen.
Timer Location
Choose the timer location on the screen.
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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
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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 se-
curely 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...

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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 1024 x 768 (PD323)/800 x 600 (PD311).
 If you are using a Notebook PC:1.  You are required to implement the above steps of resolution set-
ting of the computer first.
2.  Switch the Notebook PC display to the “external display...

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Problem: The image is outstretched when displaying 
16:9 DVD.
The projector automatically detects 16:9 DVD and adjusts the 
aspect ratio by digitizing to full screen with 4:3 default set-
ting.
If the image is still outstretched, you will also need to adjust the 
aspect ratio by referring to the following:
 Please select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your DVD player if you are 
playing a 16:9 DVD.
 If you can’t select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your DVD player, 
please select 4:3...

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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 the projector has been cooled down for at least 30 
minutes before changing the lamp. Warning: Lamp 
compartment is hot!  Allow it to cool down before changing lamp!
Warning: To 
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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 when the system temperature is over heat.
 “Fan fail. Lamp will automatically turn off soon.” will be shown 
when the fan is out of order.
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