Acer Projector Pd115 User Manual

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User Controls
Color
(Computer / Video
Mode)
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.
Color R
Adjusts the red color.
Color G
Adjusts the green color.
Color B
Adjusts the blue color.     
						

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User Controls
Keystone
Adjust image distortion caused by tilting projection. (±16 degrees)
Aspect Ratio
Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio.
44:3 : The input source will be scaled to fit the projection screen.
416:9 : The input source will be scaled to fit the width of the screen.
4Auto : Keep the image with original width-higth ratio and maximize the
image to fit native horizontal or vertical pixels.
H.Position (Horizontal Position)
4
Press the  to move the image left.
4Press the  to move the image right.
V. Position (Vertical Position)
4
Press the  to move the image down.
4Press 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.
Image
(Computer / Video
Mode)     
						

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User Controls
Tracking
“Tracking” 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.
Sharpness
Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
4Press the  to decrease the sharpness.
4Press the  to increase the sharpness.
Image
(Computer / Video
Mode)
™“Sharpness” functions
is not supported under
DVI mode.       
						

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User Controls
Audio
(Computer / Video
Mode)
Volume
4
Press the  to decrease the volume.
4Press the  to increase the volume.
Mute
4
Choose the “On” to turn mute on.
4Choose the “Off” to turn mute off.     
						

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Lamp Mode
4
ECO : Selecting “ECO” mode to dim the projector Lamp, which lower power consumption, will extend the lamp life and reduce noise.
4Standard : Apply “ Standard “ mode to reurn normal operation.
4Enhanced : Choosing “Enhanced ” mode will brighten the projector Lamp to get a brighter screen.
Menu Location
Choose the Menu location on the display screen.
Projection
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.
User Controls
Management (Computer
/ Video Mode)             
						

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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 when you press “Source” button on
remote control for next channel.
Lamp Hour Elapse
Displays the lamp’s elapsed operating time (in hours).
Lamp Hour Reset
Press the  button after choosing “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.
Start-up Screen
Use this function to slect 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.
4Acer : The default start-up screen of Acer projector.
4User : The user customized start-up scren, which is down loaded
from PC to projector via the USB cable and My Start-up Screen utility
(refer to  the description of below section).
User Controls
Management (Computer
/ Video Mode)       
						

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User Controls
Management (Computer
/ Video Mode)
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 install  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 “Down-
load 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” L\
ED 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.
Reset
Press the  button after choosing Yes to return the display parameters on all
menus to the factory default settings.         
						

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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 “Replacing the lamp” section.
4Make sure you have removed the lens cap and the projector is
switched on.
4Ensure that the “Hide” feature is not enabled.
Problem: Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image.
4Press the “Re-Sync” button on the Remote Control.
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 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 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.
4.Follow the above steps 1-2. Click on the “Advanced Properties”
button.
5.Select the “Change” button under the “Monitor” tab .
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
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 1024 x 768.
4If 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.
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 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.
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 23.
4Change the monitor color setting from your computer.
Problem: Image has vertical flickering bar
4Use “Frequency” to make an adjustment.  Refer to page 22.
4Check and reconfigure the display mode of your graphic card to
make it compatible with the product.  Refer to page 28.
Problem: Image is out of focus
4Adjusts the Focus Ring on the projector lens.  Refer to page 14.
4Make 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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Appendices
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:
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
select 4:3 aspect ratio in the on screen menu.
Problem: Image is reversed.
4
Select “Management” from the OSD and adjust the projection
direction.  See page 25.
Problem: Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound
4
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
thelamp, follow the procedures in the “Replacing the Lamp”. See
page 32.
Problem: LED lighting message
MessagePower LED
Temp LED Lamp LED
Green
Standby State
Flashing   (Input power cord)
Lamp lighting
  
Power on  
Power off (Cooling)  
Error (Lamp fail)   
Error (Thermal fail) 
Error (Fan lock fail)  Flashing  
Error (Over Temp.)   
Error
  (Lamp Breakdown)
 =>Light On  =>Light Off