Acer Projector Pd525p User Manual

							
Manual for
   
Acer Projector PD523P/PD525P/PD527 series 
						

							
Disposal instructions
Do  not  throw  this  electronic  device  into  the  trash  when  discarding.  To  minimize 
p o l l u t i o n  a n d  e n s u r e  u t m o s t  p r o t e c t i o n  o f  t h e  g l o b a l  e n v i r o n m e n t ,  p l e a s e  r e-cycle it.
USA  
For  electronic  products  containing  an  LCD/CRT  monitor  or  display,  or  a  super 
high pressure mercury lamp: 
Lamp(s)  inside  this  product  contain  mercury  and  must  be  recycled  or  disposed 
o f  acco r d in g  to  lo cal,  s tate  o r  f ed er al  law s .  F o r  mo r e  in f o r matio n ,  co n tact  th e 
Electronic  Industries  Alliance  at  www.eiae.org.  For  lamp-specific  disposal  infor
-mation, check  www.lamprecycle.org. 
						

							
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................1
Usage Notice ..............................................................................................................3
Precautions .........................................................................................................................3
Introduction  ...............................................................................................................5
Product Features  .................................................................................................................5
Package Overview  ..............................................................................................................6
Product Overview  .............................................................................................................7
Main Unit ......................................................................................................................................7
Control Panel ................................................................................................................................8
Connection Ports  ..........................................................................................................................9
Remote Control with Laser Pointer  ............................................................................................10
Installation ............................................................................................................... 11
Connecting the Projector .................................................................................................. 11
Powering On/Off the Projector  ........................................................................................
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Powering On the Projector .........................................................................................................13
Powering Off the projector  .........................................................................................................
14
Warning Indicator  .......................................................................................................................
14
Adjusting the Projected Image  .........................................................................................15
Adjusting the Projector Image Height  ........................................................................................15
Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus  ........................................................................................16
Adjusting Projected Image Size .................................................................................................16
User Controls ...........................................................................................................17
Control Panel & Remote Control  .....................................................................................17
On-Screen Display Menus ...............................................................................................21
How to operate  ..........................................................................................................................21
Color (Computer/Video Mode)  .................................................................................................
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Image (Computer/Video Mode) ..................................................................................................
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Management (Computer/Video Mode)  ......................................................................................
26
Audio (Computer/Video Mode)  .................................................................................................
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Timer (Computer/Video Mode) ..................................................................................................
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Language(Computer/Video Mode)  ............................................................................................
31
Wireless Projection  ..................................................................................................32
Introduction ......................................................................................................................32
System Requirements   ................................................................................................................32
I/O Interface  ...............................................................................................................................32
Setting up your WPG .......................................................................................................33 
						

							
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Connecting to the WPG for the first time  ........................................................................33
Downloading the software   ........................................................................................................34
Connecting to a projector .................................................................................................36
Using the audio function ..................................................................................................37
Configuring your Acer WPG ............................................................................................
39
Projector ID  ...............................................................................................................................39
Configuration password setup  ...................................................................................................39
Upgrade firmware  ......................................................................................................................41
Network settings   .......................................................................................................................41
Projection controls  ...........................................................................................................42
Hide  ...........................................................................................................................................42
Freeze   .......................................................................................................................................42
Projector remote control  .............................................................................................................42
Hotkey explanation .....................................................................................................................42
Appendices ..............................................................................................................43
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................43
Replacing the lamp  ...........................................................................................................46
Specifications ...................................................................................................................
48
Compatibility Modes .......................................................................................................49
Regulation & safety notices ...................................................................................50
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Usage Notice
Precautions 
Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended 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 “Lamp Hour Reset” function from the On  
Screen Display “Management” menu after replacing 
the lamp module (refer to page 46)
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-   Do not use lens cap when projector is in operation.
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 “Replacing the 
Lamp”. 
						

							
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Usage Notice
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:
   -  In extremely hot, cold or humid environments.
    -  In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
    -  Near any appliance that generates a strong magnetic field.
    -  Place in direct sunlight. 
						

							
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Introduction
Product Features
 
This product is an XGA single chip DLPTM projector. Outstand-
ing features include:
  True XGA, 1024 x 768 addressable pixels
  Single chip DLPTM technology
  NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/PAL/SECAM and HDTV  
    compatible (480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i)
  High-tech DVI connection for  digital signal with HDCP 
    function and supports 480p, 576p, 720p and 1080i   
    (Optional)
  Full function remote control with laser pointer
  User friendly multilingual on screen display menu 
  Advanced digital keystone correction and high    
    quality full screen image re-scaling
  User friendly control panel
  SXGA+, SXGA compression and VGA, SVGA re-sizing 
  Mac compatible 
						

							
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Introduction

Power Cord 1.8mVGA Cable 1.8m
2 x Battery
Composite Video Cable 2.0m
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
USB Cable 1.8m
User’s Guide
S-Video Cable 1.8m
Audio Cable Jack /Jack 1.8m
VGA to Component/HDTV Adapter
Quick Start Card
Remote Control withLaser Pointer
Antenna (for PD525PW/PD527W only) 
						

							
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Introduction

Main Unit
Product Overview
1.  Focus Ring
2.  Zoom Ring
3.  Zoom Lens
4.  Remote Control Receiver
5.  Elevator Button
6.  Elevator Foot 
7.  Connection Ports
8.  Power  Socket
9.  Control Panel
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Control Panel
1.  Temp Indicator LED
2.  Lamp Indicator LED
3.  Power and Indicator LED (Power LED)
4.  Source
5.  Resync
6.  Four Directional  Select Keys
7.  Menu 
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