Acer Projector Pd724 User Manual

							
Manual for
Acer Projector PD724/PD726 series 
						

							
Disposal instructions
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ........................................................................\
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Usage Notice  ........................................................................\
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Precautions........................................................................\
...................................3
Introduction........................................................................\
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Product Features  ........................................................................\
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Package Overview........................................................................\
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Product Overview   ........................................................................\
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Main Unit  ........................................................................\
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Control Panel  ........................................................................\
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Connection Ports  ........................................................................\
...................................9
Remote Control with Laser Pointer  ........................................................................\
......10
Installation  ........................................................................\
..........................11
Connecting the Projector  ........................................................................\
............11
Powering On/Off the Projector  ........................................................................\
....13
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  ........................................................................\
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Control Panel & Remote Control  ........................................................................\
17
On-Screen Display Menus........................................................................\
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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)   ........................................................................\
...........32
Timer (Computer/Video Mode)   ........................................................................\
............33
Language(Computer/Video Mode)   ........................................................................\
......34
Wireless Projection........................................................................\
.............35
Introduction  ........................................................................\
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System Requirements   ........................................................................\
.........................35
I/O Interface   ........................................................................\
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Setting up your WPG  ........................................................................\
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Connecting to the WPG for the first time ............................................................36
Downloading the software    ........................................................................\
..................37
Connecting to a projector  ........................................................................\
...........39
Using the audio function  ........................................................................\
.............40
Configuring your Acer WPG  ........................................................................\
.......42
Projector ID   ........................................................................\
.........................................42
Configuration password setup   ........................................................................\
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42
Upgrade firmware   ........................................................................\
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44
Network settings    ........................................................................\
................................44
Projection controls  ........................................................................\
......................45
Hide   ........................................................................\
.....................................................45
Freeze    ........................................................................\
................................................45
Projector remote control  ........................................................................\
.......................45
Hotkey explanation  ........................................................................\
..............................45
Appendices........................................................................\
.........................46
Troubleshooting  ........................................................................\
..........................46
Replacing the lamp  ........................................................................\
.....................49
Specifications  ........................................................................\
.............................51
Compatibility Modes  ........................................................................\
...................52
Regulation & safety notices ........................................................................\
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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	28)
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	dis-
play	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	ventila-
tion.
	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 0.7” DLPTM projector. Out-
standing features include:
u	True	XGA,	1024	x	768	addressable	pixels
u	 Single	chip	DLPTM	technology
u	 NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/PAL/SECAM	and	HDTV		
compatible	(480i/p,	576i/p,	720p,	1080i)
u	 High-tech	HDMI	and	DVI	connection	for	digital	signal	 with	HDCP	function	and	supports	480p,	576p,	720p	
and	1080i	formats
u	 User	friendly	and	powerful	Acer	Empowering	key	including:	Acer	eView	Management,	Acer	eTimer	
Management	and	Acer	eOpening	Management.
u	 Full	function	remote	control	with	laser	pointer
u	 Advanced	digital	keystone	correction	and	high	quality	full	screen	image	re-scaling
u	 User	friendly	control	panel
u	SXGA,	XGA	compression	and	VGA,	SVGA	re-sizing
u	 Support	HDMI	input	with	HDMI	1.0	compliant
u	 Supports	High	bandwidth	Digital	Content	Protection	–		HDCP	1.1	on	HDMI	input	
u	Mac	compatible 
						

							
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 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.
Power	Cord	1.8mVGA	Cable	1.8m
Composite	Video	Cable	2.0m
Projector
USB	Cable	1.8mS-Video	Cable	1.8m
Audio	Cable	Jack	/Jack	1.8m
Remote	Control	withLaser	Pointer3	RCA	Component	Cable1.8m
2	x	BatteryCarrying	Case
User’s	GuideQuick	Start	Card
Detachable	cable	holder 
						

							
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Two	remote	control	
receiver	provided	at	
front	panel	and	front-top	
cover.
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Main Unit
Product Overview
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1.	 Focus	Ring/Zoom	Ring
2.	 Zoom	Lens
3.	 Elevator	Button
4.	 Remote	Control	Receiver
5.	 Lens	Cap	Switch	
6.	 Elevator	Foot	
7.	 Connection	Ports
8.	 Power		Socket
9.	 Control	Panel
10.	 Detachable	cable	holder
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Control Panel
1.	 Temp	Indicator	LED
2.	 Lamp	Indicator	LED
3.	 Power	and	Indicator	LED	(Power	LED)
4.	 Source5.	 Resync
6.	 Empowering	Key
7.	 Menu8.	 Back
9.	 Four	Directional		Select	Keys	(Keystone)
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