Acer Projector Pd310 User Manual

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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
“Changing the lamp” section.
4Make sure you have removed the lens cap and the projector is switched on.
Problem: Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image.
4Press the “Resync”button on the Remote Control.
4If you are using 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:
1. Open “My Computer” icon, the “Control Panel” folder, and then double click
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 need to also change
the monitor display you are using. Refer to the following steps.
Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing trouble with the projector, refer to the following.  If
the problem persists, please contact your local dealer or our service center.
Appendices 
						

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4If you are using a Notebook PC:
1. You are required to implement above steps of resolution setting of computer
first.
2. Switch the Notebook PC display to the “external display only” or “CRT only”
mode.
4If you are experiencing difficulty in changing resolutions or your monitor freezes,
restart all the equipment and the projection display.
Problem: The screen of the Notebook or PowerBook computer is not
displaying your presentation.
4If you are using Notebook PC:
    Some Notebook PCs may deactivate their own computers’ screens when a
    second display device is in use. Each of them has different way to be reactivated.
    Refer to your computer’s documentation for detailed information.
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.
4Change the monitor color setting from your computer.
Problem: Image has vertical flickering bar
4Use “Frequency” to make an adjustment.
4Check and reconfigure the display mode of your graphic card to make it compat-
ible with the product.
Problem: Image is out of focus
4Adjust the Focus Ring on the projector lens.
4Make sure the projection screen is between the required distance 3.3ft.(1m)~
39.4ft. (12m) from the projector. 4. Follow above steps 1~2. Click on the “Advanced Properties ” button.
5. Select the “Change” button under the “Monitor” tab .
6. Click on “ Show all devices ”. Then select “ Standard monitor types ”
under the “ Manufactures ” 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
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Problem : The screen is outstretched when displaying 16:9 DVD.
The projector itself will automatically detect 16:9 DVD and adjust the aspect ratio by
digitization to full screen with 4:3 default setting.
If the projector 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 not select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your DVD player, please select 4:3 On
Screen-Display(OSD) function of the projector for your display.
Problem: Image is reverse.
4To open “Menu” then selects “Management” to adjust the projection.
Problem: Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound
4When the lamp reaches its end of life, it will burn out and may make a loud pop-
ping sound. If this happens, the projector will not turn back on until the lamp
module has been replaced. To replace the lamp, follow the procedures in the
“Changing the Lamp”. 
						

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Changing the lamp
The projector will detect the lamp life itself.  It will show you a warning
message “ Lamp is running out of standard lifetime. Be sure to replace the
lamp as soon as possible.”  When you see this message, change the lamp
as soon as possible.
Make sure the projector has been cooled down for at least 30 minutes
before changing the lamp.
Warning: Lamp compartment is hot!  Allow it to cool down before changing
lamps!
4Lamp Changing Procedure:
1. Turn off the power to the projector
by pressing the Power/Standby
button.
2. Allow the projector to cool down at
least 30 minutes.
3. Disconnect the power cord.
4. Use screwdriver to remove the
screw from the cover.


5. Remove the cover.
6. Remove the 5 screws from the
lamp module.

7. Pull out the lamp module.
To replace the lamp module,
reverse the previous steps.
Warning: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not drop the lamp module or touch
the lamp bulb. The bulb may shatter and cause injury if it is dropped. 
						

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Specifications
Light Valve -Single Chip DLPTM Technology
Lamp - 130W User Replaceable P-VIP Lamp
Number of Pixels- 800 pixels(H) X 600 lines(V)
Displayable Color - 16.7M colors
Projection Lens -F2.2~2.4  f=28.51~34.21mm with 1.2 x zoom & focus
Projection Screen Size -20”~300” Diagonal
Projection Distance -3.3~39.4 ft (1m~12m)
Video Compatibility -NTSC/NTSC 4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM
and HDTV (720P,480i/P) compatible
- Composite video & S-Video capability
H. Frequency -15kHz~100kHz horizontal scan
V. Frequency -43Hz~120Hz vertical refresh
Multimedia Audio -One internal speaker with 2 watts output
Power Supply -Universal 100~240V AC 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption - 180 watts at normal operation
I/O Connectors -Power: AC Power Input Socket
- Computer Input:
One 15-pin D-Sub for analog/component and HDTV signal
- Video Input:
One Composite Video RCA Input
One S-Video Input
- Audio Input: One Phone Jack for Audio Input
Weight -3.3 lbs. / 1.5 kgs
Dimensions (W x H x D) - 2.0 x 6.9 x 8.9 inches / 52 x 176 x 225 mm
Environmental- Operating Temperature: 10
oC~ 40oC/50oF~104oF
Humidity: 80% maximum
- Storage Temperature: -20
oC~60oC/ -4oF~140oF
Humidity: 80% maximum
Safety Regulation- FCC,CE,VCCI,UL,CUL,TÜV 
						

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Compatibility Modes
ModeResolutionV.Frequency
(Hz)H.Frequency
(kHz)
* compression computer image.
(ANALOG)