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1.	 Transmit	Indicator	Light2.	 Power3.	 Source4.	 Resync5.	 Freeze6.	 Hide7.	 Mute
8.	 Aspect	Ratio
9.	 Keystone/Four	Directional		
	 Select	Keys
10.	 Back
11.	 Digital	Zoom
12.	 Menu
13.	 Mouse	Left	Click
14.	 Mouse	Right	Click
Remote Control 
15.	 Mouse
16.	 Empowering	Key
17.	 Volume	+/-
18.	 Page	Up/Page	Down
19.	 Color20.	 Brightness21.	 RGB22.	 Contrast23.	 S-Video24.	 VGA25.	 Component26.	 Video27.	 HDMI	28.	 DVI
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1.........................................................................\
.............................................Power	Cord2.........................................................................\
.............................................. VGA	Cable3.........................................................................\
........................Composite	Video	Cable4.........................................................................\
............................................... USB	Cable5.........................................................................\
......HDMI	Cable(Optional	Accessory)6.........................................................................\
......................................... S-Video	Cable		7...................................................Audio	Cable	Jack/Jack	or	Audio	Cable	Jack/RCA8.........................................................................\
......... DVI	Cable	(Optional	Accessory)9..........................................................................\
..................... 3	RCA	Component	Cable10.........................................................................\
....RS232	Cable	(Optional	Accessory)
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 36.\
Video	Output
DVD	Player,
	Settop	Box,	
HDTV	receiver
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3
6
DVI
RGBUSB
5
S-Video	Output
8
1
RS232
7
9
7
DVD	Player
10
PC
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Power
Powering On the Projector
1.	 Open	the	lens	cap.
2.	 Ensure	that	the	power	cord	and	signal	cable	are	securely	connected.	The	Power	LED	will	flash	
amber.
3.	 Turn	on	the	lamp	by	pressing	“Power”	button	on	the	control	
panel. And	the	Power	LED	will	turn	solid amber.
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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 The	lens	cap	must
be	open	then	turn
on	the	projector.
r	If the projection lens cap is not opened when a projector is powered on, users will hear a continuous t wo-beep sound, and the interval of each t wo-beep warning message is about 3 seconds. 
r	The projector will not be turned on and automatically gone to a stand-by mode if the lens cap is still closed after t wo-beep sound keeps warning for 5 times.  
r	If the projection lens cap is accidentally closed while the projector is running, users will hear the same beep and the projector will auto-matically go to a stand-by mode if the lens cap is still not opened after 5 times of warning message. 
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Warning Indicator
	When the “LAMP” indicator lights solid amber, the projector 
will automatically shut itself down.  Please contact your local 
reseller or service center.
 When the “TEMP” indicator lights solid amber for about 20 sec-
onds, 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 automati-
cally 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 amber for about 30 seconds, 
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 	projec
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tor 	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 	30 	seconds 	for 	cool
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ing 	cycle 	and 	the 	Power 	LED 	will 	be 	quick 	
amber 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.
3. 	Disconnect 	the 	power 	cord 	from 	the 	electrical 	outlet 	and 	the 		pro
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jector. 	
4. 	Do 	not 	turn 	on 	the 	projector 	immediately 	following 	a 	power 	off 	
procedure.
5. 	Close 	the 	lens 	cap 	to 	prevent 	dust 	if 	you 	like.
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Adjusting the Projected Image
Adjusting the Projector Image Height
The	projector	is	equipped	with	elevator	feet	for	adjusting	
the	image	height.
To	raise	the	image:1.	 Press	the	elevator	button	
.
2.	 Raise	the	image	to	the	desired	height	angle		,	then	re-
lease	the	button	to	lock	the	elevator	feet	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
2
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Max.44"(111cm)87"(221cm)145"(69cm)203"(517cm)232"(590.0cm)291"(738cm)Min.36"(92cm)72"(184cm)121"(307cm)169"(430cm)193"(491cm)242"(614cm)
Max.(WxH)37" x 22"(95 x 57cm)75" x 45"(190 x 114cm)125" x 75"(316 x 190cm)174" x 105"(443 x 266cm)199" x 120"(506 x 304cm)249" x 150"(633 x 380cm)
Min.(WxH)31" x 19"(79 x 47cm)62" x 37"(158 x 95cm)104" x 62"(263 x 158cm)145" x 87"(368 x 221cm)166" x 99"(421 x 253cm)207" x 124"(526 x 316cm)4.92'(1.5m)9.84'(3.0m)16.40'(5.0m)22.97'(7.0m)26.25'(8.0m)32.81'(10.0m)
Focus Ring
Zoom Ring
Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus
You may turn the zoom ring to zoom in or out.  To focus the image, 
rotate the  focus ring until the image is clear. The projector will focus 
at distances from 4.92	to	32.81	feet (.5 to0 meters).
Adjusting Projection Image Size
72"(184cm)
121"(307cm)
169"(430cm)
193"(491cm)
242"(614cm)
44" (111cm)  
87"(221cm)
145"(369cm)
203"(517cm)
232"(590cm)
291"(738cm)
4.92'
32.81'
26.25'
22.97'
16.40'
9.84'
(1.5m)
(10m)
(8.0m)
(7.0m)
(5.0m)
(3.0m)
36"(92cm)
Screen(Diagonal)Screen	
Size
Distance
This graph is for user’s reference only.
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User Controls
Control Panel
Control Panel & Remote Control
There	are	two	ways	for	you	to	control	the	functions:	Re-
mote	Control	and	Control	Panel.
Using	the	Control	Panel
Power
	Refer	to	the	“Power	On/Off	the	Projector”	section	on	pages	11-12.
Resync
	Automatically	synchronizes	the	projector	to	the	input	source.
Menu 
	Press	“Menu”	to	launch	the	on	screen	display	(OSD)	menu.	To	exit	
OSD,	press	“Menu”	again.
	Confirm	your	selection	of	items.
Source 
	Press	“Source”	to	choose	RGB,	Component-p,	Component-i,	
S-Video,	Composite,	DVI-D/A,	Video,	HDTV	and	 HDMI	sources.
Four Directional Select Keys 
	Use									to	select	items	or	make	adjustments	to	your	selection.
Keystone    
 Adjusts image distortion caused 
by	tilting	the	projector	(±16	
degrees).	
	
Empowering  Key 
Acer	Empowering	Key	provides	three	Acer	unique	functions,	they	
are	"Acer	eView	Management",	"Acer	eTimer	Management"	and	
"Acer	eOpening	Management"	respectively.	Press	"e"	key	for	more	
than	one	second	to	launch	the	on	screen	display	main	menu	to	
modify	its	function.
Back
Back	to	the	previous	step	for	the	OSD	menu	operation.
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Remote Control
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	,	DVI-D/A	,	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	)	
Mute
	Use	this	key	to	close	the	volume.
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	step	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.	Press	"e"	key	for	
more	than	one	second	to	launch	the	on	screen	display	main	menu	
to	modify	its	function.
		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.
Volume  
Increase/decrease	the	volume.
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.
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Brightness
	 Press	“Brightness”	to	adjust	the	brightness	of	the	image.
Color
	 Press	“Color”	to	adjust	the	color	temperature	of	image.
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,	YPbPr	(480p/576p/720p/	
1080i),	YCbCr	(480i/576i)	and	RGBsync.
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.
DVI
	 Press	“DVI”	to	change	source	to	DVI	connector.	This	connector	
supports	Digital	RGB,	Analog	RGB,	YPbPr	(480p/576p/720p/
1080i),	YCbCr	(480i/576i)	and	HDCP	signal.
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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