Acer Projector Pd725p User Manual

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Installation
Power/Standby
Powering On the Projector
1.Remove the lens cap.
2.Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely
connected.  The Power LED will turn red.
3.Turn on the lamp by pressing “Power/Standby” button on
the control panel. n
The startup screen will display for 30 seconds and the
Power LED will flash green.
When the startup screen disappears, the Power LED will
turn green.
4.Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player, etc.).
The projector will detect...

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Installation
Warning Indicator
™When the “TEMP” indicator turns red, it indicates the projector
has overheated. The projector will automatically shut itself down.
See page 32.
™When the “LAMP” indicator flashes red (0.5 second intervals),
it indicates a problem with the lamp.  Turn off the projector and
disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet, then contact
your local dealer or our service center. See page 32.
™When the “LAMP” indicator flashes red (1 second intervals), it...

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Adjusting the Projected Image
Adjusting the Projector Image Height
Elevator Foot
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The projector is equipped with an elevator foot for adjust-
ing the image height.
To raise the image:
1.Press the elevator button 
n.
2.Raise the image to the desired height angle o, then
release the button to lock the elevator foot into position.
3.Use 
p to fine-tune the display angle.
To lower the image:
1.Press the elevator button.
2.Lower the image, then release the button to lock the
elevator foot...

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Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus
You may turn the zoom ring to zoom in or out.  To focus the
image, rotate the  focus ring until the image is clear. The projector
will focus at distances from 3.9 to 39.4 feet (1.2 to 12.0 meters).
Adjusting Projection Image Size
Installation
Max.29.5(75.0cm)73.8(187.5cm)123.0(312.5cm)196.9(500.0cm)246.1(625.0cm)295.3(750.0cm)
Min. 24.6(62.5cm) 61.5(156.3cm) 102.5(260.4cm) 164.0(416.7cm) 205.1(520.8cm) 246.1(625.0cm)
Max.(WxH)23.60 x 17.70
(60.0 x...

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User Controls
Control Panel & Remote Control
There are two ways for you to control the functions: Remote
Control and Control Panel.
Using the Control Panel
Power/Standby
4Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages
11-12.
Source
4Press “Source” to choose RGB, Component-p, Component-i,
S-Video, Composite Video and HDTV sources.
Menu
4Press “Menu” to launch the on screen display (OSD)
menu. To exit OSD, press “Menu” again.
Keystone    /  
4Adjusts image distortion caused by...

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User Controls
Using the Remote Control
Power 
4 Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 11-
12.
Sync
4 Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source.
Keystone +  / -
4 Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector (±16
degrees).
Display Format
4Display the “Display Format” section of the onscreen display
menu to select the desired aspect ratio.
Laser Button  
4Aim the remote at the viewing screen, press and hold this
button to activate the laser...

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OK  
4Confirm your selection of items.
Source Lock
4Select auto detection all connector ports or lock current
connector port.
Menu
4Press “Menu” to launch the on screen display menu.  To exit
OSD, press “Menu” again.
VGA
4Press “VGA” to change source to VGA-In connector.  This
connector supports Analog RGB, YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/
1080i), YCbCr (480i/576i) and RGBsync.
DVI
4Press “DVI” to change source to DVI connector.  This
connector supports Digital RGB, Analog RGB, YPbPr (480p/...

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The Projector has multilingual On Screen Display menus that allow
you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. The
projector will automatically detect the source.
How to operate
1.To open the OSD menu, press “Menu” on the Remote
Control or Control Panel.
2.When OSD is displayed, use     keys to select any item in
the main menu. After selecting the desired main menu item,
press 
 to enter sub menu for feature setting.
3.Use    keys to select the desired item and adjust the...

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Color
Display Mode
There are many factory presets optimized for various types of
images.
4PC : For computer or notebook.
4Movie : For home theater.
4sRGB : For PC standard color.
4User : Memorize user’s settings.
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...

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Color
™“Saturation” and
“Tint” functions are
not supported under
computer mode or
DVI mode.
White Segment
Use the white Segment control to set the white peaking level of
DMD chip. 0 stands for minimal segment, and 10 stands for
maximum segment.  If you prefer a stronger image, adjust
towards the maximum setting.  For a smooth and more natural
image, adjust towards the minimum setting.
Degamma
Effects the represent of dark scenery.  With greater gamma
value, dark scenery will look brighter....