Acer Projector Pd113p User Manual

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Image
(Computer Mode)
User Controls
Keystone
Adjust image distortion caused by tilting projection. ( 15 degrees)
Aspect Ratio
Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio.
4:3 : The input source will be scaled to fit the projection screen.
16:9 : The input source will be scaled to fit the width of the screen.
Auto : Keep the image with original width-higth ratio and
maximize the image to fit native horizontal or vertical pixels.
16:9 Image Postion
Press the   to choose the image position showed on top,
center, or bottom.
H.Position (Horizontal Position)
Press the   to move the image left.
Press the  to move the image right.
V. Position (Vertical Position)
Press the   to move the image down.
Press the  to move the image up.
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” synchronizes the signal timing of the display with the
graphic card. If you experience an unstable or flickering image, use
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Image
(Video Mode)
User Controls
Keystone
Adjust image distortion caused by tilting projection. ( 15 degrees)
Aspect Ratio
Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio.
4:3 : The input source will be scaled to fit the projection screen.
16:9 : The input source will be scaled to fit the width of the screen.
Auto : Keep the image with original width-higth ratio and
maximize the image to fit nativer horizontal or vertical pixels.
16:9 Image Postion
Press the   to choose the image position showed on top,
center, or bottom.
Sharpness
Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
Press the  to decrease the sharpness.
Press the  to increase the sharpness. 
						

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Audio
(Computer / Video
Mode)
User Controls
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. 
						

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Management
(Computer / Video
Mode)
User Controls
ECO Mode
Choose “On” to dim the projector lamp which will lower power
consumption, extend the lamp life and reduce noise. Choose “Off”
to return normal mode.
Menu Location
Choose the Menu location on the display screen.
Projection
Front-Desktop
The factory default setting.
Rear-Desktop
When you select this function, the projector reverses the image so
you can project behind a translucent screen.
Front-Ceiling
When you select this function, the projector turns the image upside
down for ceiling-mounted projection.
Rear-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. 
						

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Management
(Computer / Video
Mode)
User Controls
Source Lock
When source lock is turned off, the projector will search for other
signals if the current input signal is lost. When source lock is turned
on, it will “Lock” the current source channel before you press “Source”
button on remote control for next channel.
Lamp Hour Elapse
Displays Hour the lamp’s elapsed operating time (in hours).
Lamp Hour Reset
Press the  button and then choose “Yes“ to turn the lamp hour
counter to 0 hours.
Lamp Reminding
Choose this function to show or to hide warning message when the
changing lamp message is displayed. The message will show up 30
hours before end of life.
OSD Transparency
Adjusts the OSD’s transparency. 
						

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Management
(Computer / Video
Mode)
Start-up Screen
Use this function to select your desired start-up screen. If you change
the setting from one to another, when you exit the OSD menu, the
new setting will take effect immediately.
Acer: The default start-up screen of Acer projector.
User: The user customized start-up screen, which is downloaded
from PC to projector via the USB cable and My Start-up Screen
utility (refer to the description of below section).
My Start-up Screen
User Controls 
						

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Acer  My Start-up Screen  is a PC utility for user to change the default
start-up screen of Acer projector to their desired image. You can instal\
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My Start-up Screen  from the bundled CD. Connect the projector to
your PC with the bundled USB cable then execute  My Start-up Screen
utility to download your desired image from your PC to projector.
Before the download starts, the projector must enter “Download
Mode” first. Please follow the instruction below to enter “Downloa\
d
Mode”.
1. If the AC power cord of the projector was unplugged, plug the AC power.
2. If the projector was turned on, press power button twice to turn off the projector.
3. Make sure all the fan of projector was shut down and the Power LED is blinking.
4. Press and hold Menu/Enter button then press  
  button.
5. When Temp and Lamp LEDs turn on again, release both buttons, projector enters download mode.
6. Please make sure the USB cable has been plugged and connected to  your projector.
Management
(Computer / Video
Mode)
Reset
Press the  button and then choose “Yes” to return the display
parameters on all menus to the factory default settings.
User Controls 
						

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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
securely 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 the “Replacing the lamp” section.
Make sure you have removed the lens cap and the projector is
switched on.
Ensure that the “Hide” feature is not enabled.
Problem: Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image.
Press the “Re-Sync” button on the Remote Control.
If you use a PC:
If the resolution of your computer is higher than 800 x 600.
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 800 x 600.
For Windows 95,98,2000,XP:
1. Open “My Computer” icon, the “Control Panel” folder, and
then double click on 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 800 x
600 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.
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4. Follow the above steps 1-2. Click on the “Advanced Properties”
button.
5. Select the “Change” button under the “Monitor” tab . than or
equal to 800 x 600.
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 800 x 600.
If you are using a Notebook PC:
1. You are required to implement the above steps of resolution
setting of the computer first.
2. Switch the Notebook PC display to the “external display only”
or “CRT only” mode.
If 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.
If you are using a 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.
If you are using an Apple PowerBook:
In Control Panels, open the PowerBook Display to select Video
Mirroring “On”.
Problem: Image is unstable or flickering
Use “Tracking” to correct it. Refer to page 21.
Change the monitor color setting from your computer.
Problem: Image has vertical flickering bar
Use “Frequency” to make an adjustment. Refer to page 21.
Check and reconfigure the display mode of your graphic card to
make it compatible with the product. Refer to page 21.
Problem: Image is out of focus
Adjusts the Focus Ring on the projector lens. Refer to page 14.
Make sure the projection screen is between the required distance
3.9 to 32.8 feet (1.2 to 10.0 meters) from the projector.
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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:
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 aspect ratio on screen menu.
Problem: Image is reversed.
Select “Management” from the OSD and adjust the projection
direction. See page 24.
Problem: Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound
When 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 “Replacing the Lamp”.
See page 32.
Problem: LED lighting message
Appendices
Message
Standby State
  
(Input power cord)
Lamp lighting    
Power on    
Power off (Cooling)  
Error (Lamp fail)
Error (Thermal fail)  
Error (Fan lock fail)
Error (Over Temp.)  
Error
Temp LED
Flashing
Lamp LED
(Lamp Breakdown)
 =>Light On =>Light Off
Power LED
Blue
Flashing
Flashing
Flashing
Flashing
Flashing