Acer Projector Pd116 User Manual

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Brightness
Adjust the brightness of the image.
4Press the  to darken image.
4Press the  to lighten the image.
Contrast
The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest
and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes
the amount of black and white in the image.
4Press the  to decrease the contrast.
4Press the  to increase the contrast.
Sharpness
Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
4Press the  to decrease the sharpness.
4Press the  to increase the...

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Image
(Computer / Video
Mode)
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...

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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.
User Controls     

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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
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...

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Management
 (Computer / Video Mode)
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 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...

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My Start-up Screen
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 instruc-
tion below to enter “Download...

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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...

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5. Select the “Change” button under the “Monitor” tab .
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.
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...

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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...

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Appendices
Problem: Message Reminders
4“Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power
operation. Replacement Suggested!” will be shown about 10
seconds when lamp life is going to deplete.
4“Projector Overheated. Lamp will automatically turn off soon.”
will be shown when the system temperature is over heat.
4“Fan fail. Lamp will automatically turn off soon.” will be shown
when the fan is out of order.