Acer Projector K137 User Manual

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English3 Partial, scrolling 
or incorrectly 
displayed image 
(for notebooks)•For an incorrectly displayed image:•Follow the steps for item 2 (above) to adjust 
the resolution of your computer.
•Press the toggle output settings. Example: 
[Fn]+[F4], Compaq [Fn]+[F4], Dell [Fn]+[F8], 
Gateway [Fn]+[F4], IBM [Fn]+[F7], HP [Fn]+[F4], 
NEC [Fn]+[F3], Toshiba [Fn]+[F5]
•If you experience difficulty changing resolutions or 
your monitor freezes, restart all equipment 
including the projector.
4 The screen of the 
notebook 
computer is not 
displaying your 
presentation
•If you are using a Microsoft® Windows® based 
notebook: Some notebook PCs may deactivate their 
own screens when a second display device is in use. 
Each has a different way to be reactivated. Refer to 
your computers manual for detailed information.
•If you are using an Apple® Mac® OS based 
notebook: In System Preferences, open Display and 
select Video Mirroring On.
5 Image is unstable 
or flickering
•Adjust the Tracking to correct it. Refer to the 
Image section for more information.
•Change the display color depth settings on your 
computer.
6 Image has vertical 
flickering bar
•Use Frequency to make an adjustment. Refer to 
the Image section for more information.
•Check and reconfigure the display mode of your 
graphics card to make it compatible with the 
projector.
7 Image is out of 
focus
•Adjust the focus ring on the projector lens.
•Make sure the projection screen is within the 
required distance of 1.8~10.6 feet (0.6~3.2 meters) 
from the projector. Refer to the How to Get a 
Preferred Image Size by Adjusting Distance and 
Zoom section for more information.
8 Image is stretched 
when displaying a 
widescreen 
DVD titleWhen you play a DVD encoded in anamorphic or 16:9 
aspect ratio you may need to adjust the following 
settings:
•If you play a 4:3 format DVD title, please change the 
format to 4:3 in the projector OSD.
•If the image is still stretched, you will also need to 
adjust the aspect ratio. Set up the display format to 
16:9 (wide) aspect ratio on your DVD player.
•If you play an Letterbox(LBX) format DVD title, 
please change the format to Letterbox(LBX) in the 
projector OSD.
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Problems with the Projector
9 Image is too small 
or too large•Adjust the zoom ring on the top of the projector.
•Move the projector closer to or further from the 
screen.
•Press MENU on the remote control or on the 
control panel. Go to Image --> Aspect Ratio and 
try different settings.
10 Image has slanted 
sides
•If possible, reposition the projector so that it is 
centered on the screen.
•Press the Keystone on the OSD until the sides are 
vertical.
11 Image is reversed
•Select Image --> Projection Mode on the OSD and 
adjust the projection direction.
# Condition Solution
1 The projector stops responding 
to all controlsIf possible, turn off the projector, then 
unplug the power cord and wait at least 30 
seconds before reconnecting power.
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EnglishOSD Messages
# Condition Message Reminder
1 Message Fan Fail - the system fan is not working.
Projector Overheated - the projector has exceeded its 
recommended operating temperature and must be allowed to 
cool down before it may be used.
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LED & Alarm Definition Listing
LED Messages
Note: When power on, click any key, Menu/Up/Down/Left/Right 
key LED will all be trigger.
MessageMenu Lamp
(UP/Down 
LED)Temp
(Left/Right 
LED)Power LED Power LED 
BLUE BLUE BLUE RED BLUE
Input Power Plug --- Flash On 
to OFF 
100msFlash On 
to OFF 
100msFlash On 
to OFF 
100ms---
Standy by --- --- --- ON ---
Power buttom on ON 1sec 
then offON 1sec 
then offON 1sec 
then off--- ON
Lamp retry --- --- --- --- Quick 
Flashing 
Power button 
OFF (Cooling 
completed; 
Standby mode)--- --- --- ON ---
Error (Thermal 
fail)--- --- ON --- ON
Error (Fan Lock) --- --- Quick 
Flashing--- ON
Error (LED Break 
down)--- ON --- --- ON
Error (Color 
wheel fail) --- Quick 
Flashing--- --- ON
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EnglishSpecifications
The specifications listed below are subject to change without notice. For final 
specs, please refer to Acers published marketing specifications.
* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Projection system
DLP®
Resolution WXGA (1280 x 800)
Computer compatibility IBM PC and compatibles, Apple Macintosh, iMac and 
VESA standards: SXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA, WXGA
Aspect ratio Full, 4:3, 16:9, L.Box
Displayable colors 16.7 million colors
Projection lens F = 2.0, f = 14.95mm , 1:1.0 manual zoom and manual 
focus
Projection screen size (diagonal) 17 (43cm) ~ 100 (254cm)
Projection distance 1.8 (0.6m) ~ 10.6 (3.2m)
Throw ratio 62@2 m (1.50 ~ 1.50:1)
Horizontal scan rate 30 k - 100 kHz
Vertical refresh scan rate 50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction +/- 40 degrees
Weight 0.52kg (1.15 lbs)
Dimensions (W x D x H) 189 mm x 116 mm x 41 mm (7.44 x 4.57 x 1.61)
Power supply AC 100 – 240 V, 50-60 Hz
Power consumption Normal mode: 75 W +/- 10 % @ 110Vac (Bright mode 
@ full power)
ECO mode: 50W +/-10 % @ 110Vac (Movie mode @ 
eco power)
Standby < 0.5 W
Operating temperature 5 ºC to 40 ºC / 41 ºF to 104 ºF
I/O connectors
•DC input x1
•USB x 1
•Audio In x1
•HDMI (MHL) x1
•Universal input x1
•Micro SD x1
Standard package contents
•Power cord x1
•Remote control x1
•Battery x1 (for remote control) (option)
•Users guide (CD-ROM) x1
•Users guide (CD-ROM) x1 (for multi-media and 
wireless functions)
•Quick start guide x1
•Quick start guide x1 (for multi-media and 
wireless functions)
•Carrying case x1
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Compatibility modes
A. VGA Analog 
1 VGA Analog - PC Signal
ModesResolutionV.Frequency [Hz]H.Frequency [KHz]
VGA640x4806031.5
640x4807237.9
640x4807537.5
640x4808543.3
640x48012061.9
SVGA800x6005635.1
800x6006037.9
800x6007248.1
800x6007546.9
800x6008553.7
800x60012077.4
XGA1024x7686048.4
1024x7687056.5
1024x7687560.0
1024x7688568.7
1024x76812099.0
SXGA1152x8647063.8
1152x8647567.5
1152x8648577.1
1280x10246064.0
1280x10247277.0
1280x10247580.0
QuadVGA1280x9606060.0
1280x9607575.2
SXGA+1400x10506065.3
PowerBook G4 640x480 60 31.4
PowerBook G4
640x48066.6 (67)34.9
PowerBook G4
800x6006037.9
PowerBook G4 1024x768 60 48.4
PowerBook G4 1152x870 75 68.7
PowerBook G4 1280x960 75 75.0
i Mac DV (G3) 1024x768 75 60.0
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English2 VGA Analog - Extended Wide timing
3 VGA Analog - Component Signal
B. HDMI Digital 
1 HDMI - PC Signal
ModesResolutionV.Frequency [Hz]H.Frequency [KHz]
WXGA1280x7686047.8
1280x7687560.3
1280x7688568.6
1280x7206044.8
1280x8006049.6
1440x9006059.9
WSXGA+1680x10506065.31920x1080 
(Reduced 
Blanking Timing)
6066.6
1366x7686047.7
ModesResolutionV.Frequency [Hz]H.Frequency [KHz]
480i720x48059.94(29.97)15.7
576i720x57650(25)15.6
480p720x48059.9431.5
576p720x5765031.3
720p1280x7206045.0
720p1280x7205037.5
1080i1920x108060 (30)33.8
1080i1920x108050 (25)28.1
1080p1920x10806067.5
1080p1920x10805056.3
ModesResolutionV.Frequency [Hz]H.Frequency [KHz]
VGA640x4806031.5
640x4807237.9
640x4807537.5
640x4808543.3
640x48012061.9
SVGA800x6005635.1
800x6006037.9
800x6007248.1
800x6007546.9
800x6008553.7
800x60012077.4
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2 HDMI - Extended Wide timing
XGA1024x7686048.4
1024x7687056.5
1024x7687560.0
1024x7688568.7
1024x76812099.0
SXGA1152x8647063.8
1152x8647567.5
1152x8648577.1
1280x10246064.0
1280x10247277.0
1280x10247580.0
QuadVGA1280x9606060.0
1280x9607575.2
SXGA+1400x10506065.3
PowerBook G4 640x480 60 31.4
PowerBook G4
640x48066.6 (67)34.9
PowerBook G4
800x6006037.9
PowerBook G4
1024x7686048.4
PowerBook G4
1152x8707568.7
PowerBook G4
1280x9607575.0
i Mac DV (G3)
1024x7687560.0
ModesResolutionV.Frequency [Hz]H.Frequency [KHz]
WXGA1280x7686047.8
1280x7687560.3
1280x7688568.6
1280x7206044.8
1280x8006049.6
1440x9006059.9
WSXGA+1680x10506065.3
1920x1080 
(Reduced Blanking 
Timing) 
6066.6
1366x7686047.7
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English3 HDMI - Video Signal
ModesResolutionV.Frequency [Hz]H.Frequency [KHz]
480i 720x480(1440x480) 59.94 (29.97) 15.7
576i 720x576(1440x576) 50 (25) 15.6
480p 720x480 59.94 31.5
576p 720x576 50 31.3
720p 1280x720 60 45.0
720p 1280x720 50 37.5
1080i 1920x1080 60 (30) 33.8
1080i 1920x1080 50 (25) 28.1
1080p 1920x1080 60 67.5
1080p 1920x1080 50 56.3
Graphic source 
monitor range 
limitsHorizontal scan rate: 30k~100kHz
Vertical scan rate: 50~120Hz
Max. pixel rate 150MHz
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Regulations and safety notices
FCC notice
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the  FCC rules. These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against  harmful interference in a residential 
installation. This device generates, uses , and can radiate radio frequency energy 
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause 
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 
installation. If this device does cause ha rmful interference to radio or television 
reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user 
is encouraged to try to correct the inte rference by one or more of the following 
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the device and receiver.
• Connect the device into an outlet on a  circuit different from that to which 
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Notice: Shielded cables
All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables 
to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.
Notice: Peripheral devices
Only peripherals (input/output devices,  terminals, printers, etc.) certified to 
comply with the Class B limits may be at tached to this equipment. Operation 
with non-certified peripherals is likely to  result in interference to radio and TV 
reception.
Caution
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could 
void the users authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications 
Commission, to operate this device.
Operation conditions
This device complies with Part 15 of the  FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) this device  may not cause harmful interference, 
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference 
that may cause undesired operation.
Notice: Canadian users
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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