Acer Ph530 Dlp Users Guide

							
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Introduction

1.	 Transmit	Indicator	Light2.	 Power3.	 Resync4.	 Source5.	 Freeze6.	 Hide
7.	 Aspect	Ratio
8.	 Mute
9.	 Keystone/Four	Directional		
	 Select	Keys
10.	 Back11.	 Menu
12.	 Digital	Zoom
13.	 Mouse	Left	Click
14.	 Mouse	Right	Click
Remote Control 
15.	 Empowering	Key16.	 Mouse
17.	 Volume	+/-
18.	 Page	Up/Page	Down
19.	 Brightness20.	 Color21.	 RGB22.	 Contrast23.	 VGA24.	 S-Video25.	 Component26.	 Video27.	 DVI	28.	 HDMI
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	“Mute”,	 “Volume	 +/-”	
a n d	 “ D V I ”	 f u n c t i o n s	
are	 not	 supported	 for	
this	model.
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USBS-VIDEOVIDEOYPB/CBPR/CRVGA  INHDMI

1.........................................................................\
......................................Power	Cord
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....................................... VGA	Cable
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.................Composite	Video	Cable
4.....................................................................S-Video	Cable	(Optional	Accessory)
5.........................................................................\
.. USB	Cable	(Optional	Accessory)
6.................................................3	RCA	Component	Cable	(Optional	Accessory)
7..........................................................................\
.................................... HDMI	Cable	
Connecting the Projector
	To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please 
make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the 
projector.  Refer to the “Compatibility Modes” section on page 35.\
Video Output
DVD Player, Settop Box, HDTV receiver
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S-Video Output
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VGA
USB
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Power
Powering On the Projector
1.	 Remove	the	lens	cap.
2.	 Ensure	that	the	power	cord	and	signal	cable	are	securely	connected.	The	Power	LED	will	flash	
red.
3.	 Turn	on	the	lamp	by	pressing	“Power”	button	on	the	control	 panel	
	and	the	Power	LED	will	turn	solid red.
4.	 Turn	on	your	source	(computer,	notebook,	video	player	 ,etc.).	The	projector	will	detect	your	source	automatically.
	If the screen displays "Lock" & "Source" icons, it means the pro-
jector locks on this source type and there is no such type of input 
signal found
 If the screen displays “No Signal”, please make sure the signal 
cables are securely connected.
 If you connect multiple sources at the same time, using the 
“Source” button on the remote control or control panel to switch.
Powering On/Off the Projector
 Turn	on	the	pro-
jector	first	and	then	
the	signal	sources.
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MENU
PowerSource
Resync
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Warning Indicator
	When the “LAMP” indicator lights solid red, the projector will 
automatically shut itself down. Please contact your local reseller 
or service center.
 When the “TEMP” indicator lights solid red, it indicates the 
projector has been overheated.  You will see a message “Projector 
Overheated. Lamp will automatically turn off soon.” on the on-
screen display. The projector will automatically shut itself down.
  Under normal conditions, the projector can be switched on again 
after it has cooled down.  If the problem persists, you should con-
tact your local dealer or our service center.
 When the “TEMP” indicator flashs red, you will see a message 
“Fan fail. Lamp will automatically turn off soon.” on the on-
screen display. Please contact your local dealer or our service 
center.
Powering Off the Projector
1.	Press 	the 	“Power” 	button 	to 	turn 	off 	the 	projector 	lamp, 	you 	will 	
see 	a 	message 	“Please 	press 	power 	button 	again 	to 	complete 	the 	
shutdown 	process. 	Warning: 	DO 	NOT 	unplug 	while 	the 	projector 	
fan 	is 	still 	running.” 	displayed 	on 	the 	projector’s 	screen. 	Press 	
the 	“Power” 	button 	again 	to 	confirm, 	otherwise 	the 	message 	will 	
disappear 	after 	5 	seconds.
2. 	The 	cooling 	fans 	continue 	to 	operate 	for 	about 	60 	seconds 	for 	
cooling 	cycle 	and 	the 	Power 	LED 	will 	be 	quick 	
red flash.	When 	
the 	Power 	LED 	becomes 	slow 	flashing, 	the 	projector 	has 	entered 	
standby 	mode. 	If 	you 	wish 	to 	turn 	the 	projector 	back 	on, 	you 	
must 	wait 	until 	the 	projector 	has 	completed 	the 	cooling 	cycle 	
and 	has 	entered 	standby 	mode. 	Once 	in 	standby 	mode, 	simply 	
press 	“Power” 	button 	to 	restart 	the 	projector. 	It 	may 	not 	restart 	
successfully 	at 	the 	first 	time, 	the 	projector 	will 	automatically 	
restart 	the 	projector 	till 	success. 	Do 	not 	need 	to 	press 	"Power" 	
button 	to 	turn 	on 	the 	projector 	during 	this 	period.
3. 	Disconnect 	the 	power 	cord 	from 	the 	electrical 	outlet 	and 	the 		
projector. 	
4. 	Do 	not 	turn 	on 	the 	projector 	immediately 	following 	a 	power 	off 	
procedure.
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Adjusting the Projected Image
Adjusting the Projector Image Height
The	projector	is	equipped	with	an	elevator	foot	for	ad-
justing	the	image	height.
To	raise	the	image:
1.	 Press	the	elevator	button	
.
2.	 Raise	the	image	to	the	desired	height	and	angle	,	then	
release	the	button	to	lock	the	elevator	foot	into	position.
3.	 Use	
	to	fine-tune	the	display	angle.
To	lower	the	image:
1.	 Press	the	elevator	button.
2.	 Lower	the	image,	then	release	the	button	to	lock	the	el
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evator	feet	into	position.
3.	 Use	
	to	fine-tune	the	display	angle.
Tilt	Adjusting	Wheel
	3Elevator	Foot
Elevator	Button
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Focus Ring
Zoom	Lever
Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus
You may adjust the zoom lever to zoom in or out. To focus the im-
age, rotate the  focus ring until the image is clear. The projector will 
focus at distances from 4.9	to	39.4	feet (. to.0 meters).
Adjusting Projection Image Size
       69.3(176.1cm)
     115.5(293.4cm)
     161.7(410.8cm)
     231.0(586.9cm)
     277.3(704.2cm)
     38.1(96.6cm)
       76.1(193.3cm)
     126.8(322.2cm)
     177.6(451.0cm)
     253.7(644.3cm)
     304.4(773.2cm)
4.9
39.4
32.8
23.0
16.4
9.8
(1.5m)
(12.0m)
(10.0m)
(7.0m)
(5.0m)
(3.0m)
     34.7(88.0cm)
This graph is for user’s reference only.
Screen(Diagonal)Max.38.1"(96.6cm)76.1"(193.3cm)126.8"(322.2cm)177.6"(451.0cm)253.7"(644.3cm)304.4"(773.2cm)Min.34.7"(88.0cm)69.3"(176.1cm)115.5"(293.4cm)161.7"(410.8cm)231.0"(586.9cm)277.3"(704.2cm)
ScreenSize
Max.(WxH)30.4" × 22.8"(77.3×58.0cm)60.9" × 45.7"(154.6×116.0cm)101.5" × 76.1"(257.7×193.3cm)142.1" × 106.5"(360.8×270.6cm)202.9" × 152.2"(515.5×386.6cm)243.5" × 182.6"(618.6×463.9cm)Min.(WxH)27.7" × 20.8"(70.4×52.8cm)55.5" × 41.6"(140.8×105.6cm)92.4" × 69.3"(234.7×176.1cm)129.4" × 97.0"(328.6×246.5cm)184.8" × 138.6"(469.5×352.1cm)221.8" × 166.4"(563.4×422.5cm)Distance4.9'(1.5m)9.8'(3.0m)16.4'(5.0m)23.0'(7.0m)32.8'(10.0m)39.4'(12.0m)
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User Controls
Control Panel & Remote Control
There	are	two	ways	for	you	to	control	the	functions:	Re-
mote	Control	and	Control	Panel.
MENU
PowerSource
Resync
Temp
Lemp
Remote ControlControl Panel
Using	the	Control	Panel
Resync
 Automatically	synchronizes	the	projector	to	the	input	source.
Source 
Press	“Source”	to	choose	RGB,	Component-p,	Component-i,	
S-Video,	Composite	video	and	HDTV	sources.
Power
 Refer	to	the	“Power	On/Off	the	Projector”	section	on	pages	13-14.
Menu 
Press	“Menu”	to	launch	the	on	screen	display	(OSD)	menu		
or	back	to	previous	level	of	OSD	menu.
Four Directional Select Keys
 Use								to	select	items	or	make	adjustments	to	
your	selection.
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Using	the	Remote	Control
Power 
 Refer	to	the	“Power	On/Off	the	Projector”	section	on	pages	11-12
Resync
	Automatically	synchronizes	the	projector	to	the	input	source.
Source 
	Press	“Source”	to	choose	RGB,	Component-p,	Component-i,	
S-Video,	Composite	video,	HDTV	and	HDMI	sources.
Freeze
	Press	“Freeze”	to	pause	the	screen	image.
Hide
	Momentarily	turns	off	the	video.	Press	“Hide”	to	hide	image,	
press	again	to	restore	display	of	the	image.	
Aspect Ratio
	Use	this	function	to	choose	your	desired	aspect	ratio.	
(Full/4:3/16:9/L.	Box/1:1	)	
Four Directional Select Keys
 Use									to	select	items	or	make	adjustments	to	your	
selection	for	the	O SD	menu	operation.
Keystone    
 Adjusts	image	distortion	caused	by	tilting	the	projector	(±16	
degrees).	
Menu
	Press	“Menu”	to	launch	the	on	screen	display	menu.		To	exit	
OSD,	press	“Me nu”	again.
Zoom
	Digital	Zoom	in/out.
Back
	Back	to	the	previous	level	for	the	OSD	menu	operation.	
Mouse / Mouse Right Click / Mouse Left Click	
	These	functions	are	the	same	as	a	mouse	of	PC	or	Mac. These	
functions	are	available	only	when	the	projector	is	connected	to	
a	computer	via	an	USB	cable.
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Empowering Key 
Acer	Empowering	Key	provides	three	Acer	unique	functions,	
they	are	"Acer	eView	Management",	"Acer	eTimer	Management"	
and	"Acer	eOpening	Management"	respectively.
		Acer eView Management 
Press	"e"	to	launch	“Acer	eView	Management”		
submenu.
“Acer 
eView	Management”	is	for	display	mode	
selection.	Please	refer	to	On	Screen	Display	Menus	
section	for	more	detail.
 Acer eTimer Management 
Press	"e"	 to	launch	“Acer	eTimer	Management”	
submenu.
“Acer 
eTimer	Management”	provides	the	
reminding	function	for	presentation	time	control.	
Please	refer	to	On	Screen	Display	Menus	section	
for	more	detail.
Acer eOpening Management 
Press	"e" 	to	launch	“Acer	eOpening	Management”	
submenu.
“
Acer	eOpening	Management” 	allows	user	to	
change	the	Startup	screen	to	their	personalized	
image.	Please	refer	to	On	Screen	Display	section	
for	details.
Page Up (Computer mode only) 
Use 	this 	button 	to 	page 	up. 	This 	function 	is 	only 	available 	when	
the	projector	is	connected	to	a	computer	via	an	USB	cable.
Page Down (Computer mode only) 
Use	this	button	to	page	down.	This	function	is	only	available	 when	the	projector	is	connected	to	a	computer	via	an	USB	
cable.	
RGB
Press 	“RGB”	for	true-color	optimization.
Brightness
	Press	“Brightness”	to	adjust	the	brightness	of	the	image.
Color
	Press	“Color”	to	adjust	the	color	temperature	of	image.
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Contrast
	Press	“Contrast”	to	control	the	difference	between	the	
lightestand	darkest	parts	of	the	picture.	
VGA
	Press	“VGA”	to	change	source	to	VGA-In	connector.	This	
connector	supports	Analog	RGB.
Component
	 Press	“Component”	to	change	source	to	component	connec	
tor.	This	connector	supports	YPbPr	(480p/576p/720p/1080i)	
and	YCbCr	(480i/576i
)
Video
	Press	“Video”	to	change	source	to	Composite	Video	
source.
S-Video
	Press	“S-Video”	to	change	source	to	S-Video	source.
HDMI
	Press	“HDMI”	to	change	source	to	HDMI.	This	connector	can	 support	to	carry	all	standard	and	high-definition	consumer	
electronics	video	formats
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