Acer Pd520 Dlp Users Guide

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All Image
Aspect Ratio
Selects the desired aspect ratio.
Reset This Menu
Choose “Yes” to return the display parameters on this menu to
their factory default settings.
Computer / Video Mode
User Controls
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User Controls
Computer Image
Auto Image
The projector automatically adjusts frequency, tracking, horizontal
and vertical position. With most signal sources, Auto Image
provides the best results.
Frequency
“Frequency”changes the display data frequency to match the
frequency of your computer’s graphic card. If you experience a
vertical flickering bar, use this function to make an adjustment.
Tracking
“Tracking” to 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.
Horizontal Position
4
Press the  to move the image left.
4Press the  to move the image right.
Vertical Position
4
Press the  to move the image down.
4Press the  to move the image up.
Reset This Menu
Choose “Yes” to return the display parameters on this menu to
their factory default settings.
Computer Mode
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Video Image
Video Mode
Color Saturation
Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated
color.
4Press the  to decrease the amount of color in the image.
4Press the  to increase the amount of color in the image.
Sharpness
Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
4Press the  to decrease the sharpness.
4Press the  to increase the sharpness.
Tint
Adjusts the color balance of red and green.
4Press the  to increase the amount of green in the image.
4Press the  to increase the amount of red  in the image.
Reset This Menu
Choose “Yes” to return the display parameters on this menu to
their factory default settings.
User Controls
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User Controls
Menu Location
Choose the Menu location on the display screen.
Projection Direction
4
Front-Desktop
The factory default setting.
4Rear-Desktop
When you select this function, the projector reverses the image
so you can project behind a translucent screen.
4Front-Ceiling
When you select this function, the projector turns the image
upside down for ceiling-mounted projection.
4Rear-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.
Lamp Hour
Displays the lamp’s elapsed operating time (in hours).
Reset Lamp Hours
Turns the lamp hour counter to 0 hours.
Reset This Menu
Choose “Yes” to return the display parameters on this menu to
their factory default settings.
Computer / Video Mode
Management
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Management
Computer / Video Mode
User Controls
Machine Reset
Choose “Yes” to return the display parameters (except for Lamp
Hours) on all menus to their factory default settings.
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PIP
PIP
Choose “On” to select on the PIP screen.
PIP Location
Choose the PIP screen position on the display screen.
PIP Switch Source
Choose the input source of the projector on the PIP screen.
Reset This Menu
Choose “Yes” to return the display parameters on this menu to
their factory default settings.
Computer Mode
™The OSD does not
include a PIP menu
under Video mode.
User Controls
Picture-In-Picture
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Appendices
Problem: No image appears on screen.
4Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and
securely connected as described in the “Installation” section.
4Ensure the pins of connectors are not crooked or broken.
4Check if the projection lamp has been securely installed. Please
refer to the “Changing the lamp” section.
4Make sure you have removed the lens cap and the projector is
switched on.
Problem: Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image.
4Press the “Auto Image” function in the “Computer Image” menu
of the on screen display.
4If you use a PC:
If the resolution of your computer is higher than 1024 x 768.
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 1024 x 768.
For Windows 95,98,2000,XP:
1.Open “My Computer” icon, the “Control Panel” folder, and
then double click 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 1024 x
768  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.
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.
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Appendices
4.Follow above steps 1-2. Click on the “Advanced Properties”
button.
5.Select the “Change” button under the “Monitor” tab .
6.Click on “Show all devices”. Then select “Standard monitor
types” under the “Manufactures” 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.
4If you are using a Notebook PC:
1.You are required to implement above steps of resolution setting
of computer first.
2.Switch the Notebook PC display to the “external display only”
or “CRT only” mode.
4If 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.
4If you are using 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.
4If you are using an Apple PowerBook:
In Control Panels, open the PowerBook Display to select Video
Mirroring “On”.
Problem: Image is unstable or flickering
4Use “Tracking” to correct it.  Refer to page 22.
4Change the monitor color setting from your computer.
Problem: Image has vertical flickering bar
4Use “Frequency” to make an adjustment.  Refer to page 24.
4Check and reconfigure the display mode of your graphic card to
make it compatible with the product.  Refer to page 27.
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Problem: Image is out of focus
4Adjusts the Focus Ring on the projector lens.  Refer to page 13.
4Make sure the projection screen is between the required distance
3.94 to 32.81 feet (1.20 to 10.00 meters) from the projector.
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 setting.
If the image is still outstretched, you will also need to adjust the
aspect ratio by referring to the following: (See page 20)
4Please select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your DVD player if you are
playing a 16:9 DVD.
4If you can’t select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your DVD player, please
refer to page 20 to choose 4:3 aspect ratio in the on screen menu.
Problem: Image is reversed.
4To select “Management” from the OSD and adjust the projection
direction.  See page 25.
Problem: Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound
4When the lamp reaches its end of life, it will burn out 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 “Changing the Lamp”. See page
30.
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Changing the lamp
The projector will detect the lamp life itself.  It will show you a
warning message “The Lamp has been in use for over 1400
hours.  You should purchase a spare bulb.” When you see this
message, please contact your local reseller or service center to
change the lamp as soon as possible or refer to the following
instructions to replace it yourself.
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!
Lamp Changing Procedure:
1.Turn off the power to the projector by pressing the Power
button.
2.Allow the projector to cool down at least 30 minutes.
3.Disconnect the power cord.
4.Use a screwdriver to remove 2 screws from the cover.n
5.Remove the cover.o
6.Remove the 2 screws from the lamp module.p
7.Pull out the lamp module.q
To replace the lamp module, reverse the previous steps.
Warning: To
reduce the risk of
personal injury, do not
drop the lamp module
or touch the lamp
bulb. The bulb may
shatter and cause
injury if it is dropped.
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