Acer Projector Pd321 User Manual

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents....................................................................................... 1
Usage Notice.............................................................................................. 2
Precautions......................................................................................................... 2
Introduction................................................................................................ 4
Product Features................................................................................................ 4
Package Overview............................................................................................. 5
Product Overview ................................................................................................ 6
Main Unit........................................................................................................................ 6
Panel Control................................................................................................................ 7
Connection Ports.......................................................................................................... 7
Remote Control............................................................................................................. 8
Installation................................................................................................. 9
Connecting the Projector.................................................................................... 9
Powering On/Off the Projector .......................................................................... 1 0
Powering On the Projector......................................................................................... 10
Powering off the projector ........................................................................................... 11
Warning Indicator....................................................................................................... 11
Adjusting the Projected Image......................................................................... 1 2
Adjusting the Projector Height................................................................................... 12
Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus....................................................................... 13
Adjusting Projection Image Size................................................................................ 13
User Controls............................................................................................ 14
Panel Control & Remote Control..................................................................... 1 4
On-Screen Display Menus............................................................................... 1 6
How to operate............................................................................................................ 16
Language..................................................................................................................... 17
User’s Info................................................................................................................... 18
All Images.................................................................................................................... 20
Computer Image.......................................................................................................... 22
Video Image................................................................................................................ 23
Management................................................................................................................ 24
PIP ............................................................................................................................... 26
Appendices.............................................................................................. 27
Troubleshooting............................................................................................... 2 7
Changing the lamp........................................................................................... 3 0
Specifications................................................................................................... 3 1
Compatibility Modes........................................................................................ 3 2 
						

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Usage Notice
Precautions
Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recom-
mended in this user’s guide to maximize the life of your unit.
Warning-Do not look into the projector’s lens when the lamp is
on.  The bright light may hurt your eyes.
Warning-To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this product to rain or moisture.
Warning-Please do not open or disassemble the product as this
may cause electric shock.
Warning-When changing the lamp, please allow unit to cool
down, and follow all changing instructions.
Warning-This product will detect the life of the lamp itself.
Please be sure to change the lamp when it shows
warning messages.
Warning-Reset the “Reset Lamp Hours” function from the On
Screen Display “Management” menu after replacing
the lamp module (refer to page 24).
Warning-When switching the projector off, please ensure the
projector completes its cooling cycle before
disconnecting power.
Warning-Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources.
Warning-When the lamp reaches the end of its life, it will burn
out and may make a loud popping 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 listed under “Changing
the Lamp”. 
						

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Do:
™Turn off the product before cleaning.
™Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the
display housing.
™Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not
being used for a long period of time.
Don’t:
™Block the slots and openings on the unit provided for
ventilation.
™Use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents to clean the unit.
™Use under the following conditions:
- Extremely hot, cold or humid environment.
- In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
- Near any appliance generating a strong magnetic field.
- Place in direct sunlight.
Usage Notice 
						

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Product Features
This product is an XGA single chip 0.7” DLPTM projector.
Outstanding features include:
‹True XGA, 1024 x 768 addressable pixels
‹2.1 lbs (1 kg) compact design
‹Single chip DLP
TM technology
‹NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM and
HDTV compatible
‹Full function remote control
‹User friendly multilingual on screen display menu
‹Advanced electronic keystone correction and high
       quality full screen image re-scaling
‹User friendly control panel
‹SXGA compression and VGA, SVGA re-sizing
‹120 watt user replaceable P-VIP lamp
‹Mac compatible
Introduction 
						

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Power Cord
S-Video CableVGA Cable
Remote ControlBattery User’s Guide
Introduction
Composite Video Cable Projector with lens cap
Package Overview
This projector comes with all the items shown below.  Check
to make sure your unit is complete.  Contact your dealer
immediately if anything is missing.
Carrying Case
Quick Start CardWarranty Card             
						

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Introduction
Main Unit
Product Overview
1. Focus Ring
2. Zoom Ring
3. Elevator Button
4. Zoom Lens
5. Remote Control Receiver
6. Connection Ports
7. Power Connector
8. Panel Control
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Panel Control
Introduction
1. Power/Standby Indicator
2. Warning Indicator
3. Power
4. Source
5. Directional Select and Enter Keys
6. Keystone Correction
7. Menu (On/Off)
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Connection Ports
1. Power Connector
2 PC Analog Signal/HDTV/Component Video Connector
3. Composite Video Input Connector
4. S-Video Input Connector
5. Remote Control Receiver
6. Keysington
TM Lock Port
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Remote Control
Introduction
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1. Transmit Indicator Light
2. Power
3. Source
4. Keystone Correction
5. Zoom In/Zoom Out
6. Four Directional  Select Keys
7. Menu Key
8. Picture-In-Picture
9. Hide
10. Freeze 
						

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1 . Power Cord
2 . VGA Cable
3 . S-Video Cable
4 . Composite Video Cable
Connecting the Projector
™To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please
set the display mode of your graphic card than or equal to
      1024 X 768 resolution. Make sure timing of the display mode is
compatible with the projector.  Refer to the “Compatibility
      Modes” section on page 32.
S-Video Output
Video Output
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Installation 
						

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Installation
Power 1
Powering On the Projector
1.Remove the lens cap.
2.Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely
connected.
3.Turn on the lamp by pressing “Power” button on the control
panel. X
The startup screen will display for 20 seconds and the
Power/Standby indicator will flash green.
When the startup screen disappears, the Power/Standby
indicator will turn green.
4.Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player ,etc.).
The projector will detect your source automatically.
™If the screen displays “Searching...”,  please make sure the signal
cables are securely connected.
™If you connect multiple sources at the same time, use the “Source”
button on the remote control or control panel to switch.
Powering On/Off the Projector
™Turn on the
projector first and then
the computer.