Acer Projector Pd726 User Manual

							
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Introduction

 Connection Ports
1.	 USB	Connector
2.	 HDMI	Connector
3.	 DVI	Input	Connector	
4.	 VGA	Input	Connector	(PC	Analog	Signal)
5.	 Component	Video	Input	Connector
6.	 S-Video	Input	Connector
7.	 RS232	Connector
8.	 KensingtonTM	Lock	Port
9.	 Power	Socket
10.	 VGA	Output	Connector	(Monitor	Loop-through	Output	Connec-
tor)	
11.	 Audio	Input	Connector
12.	 Composite	Video	Input	Connectort
Below items are for PD724W/PD726W only:
13.	 Lan	(RJ45	Port	for	10/100M	Ethernet)
14.	 Audio	Output	Connector
15.	 Reset	Button
16.	 Status	Indicator
17.	 Antenna	
For  PD724W  /PD726W only
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1.	 Laser	Pointer2.	 Power
3.	 Laser	Button
4.	 Source5.	 Resync6.	 Freeze7.	 Hide8.	 Mute
9.	 Aspect	Ratio
10.	 Keystone/Four	Directional		
	 Select	Keys
11.	 Back
12.	 Digital	Zoom
13.	 Menu
14.	 Mouse	Left	Click
15.	 Mouse	Right	Click
Remote Control with Laser Pointer
16.	 Mouse
17.	 Volume	+/-
18.	 Page	Up/Page	Down
19.	 Empowering	Key
20.	 RGB21.	 Brightness22.	 Contrast23.	 Color24.	 VGA25.	 Component26.	 S-Video27.	 Video
28.	 HDMI29.	 DVI
30.	 Transmit	Indicator	Light
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Installation
Connecting the Projector
1.........................................................................\
.............................................Power	Cord2.........................................................................\
.............................................. VGA	Cable3.........................................................................\
........................Composite	Video	Cable4.........................................................................\
............................................... USB	Cable5.........................................................................\
......HDMI	Cable(Optional	Accessory)6.........................................................................\
......................................... S-Video	Cable		7...................................................Audio	Cable	Jack/Jack	or	Audio	Cable	Jack/RCA8.........................................................................\
......... DVI	Cable	(Optional	Accessory)9..........................................................................\
..................... 3	RCA	Component	Cable10.........................................................................\
....RS232	Cable	(Optional	Accessory)
	To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please 
make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the 
projector.  Refer to the “Compatibility Modes” section on page 53.
Video	Output
DVD	Player,
	Settop	Box,	
HDTV	receiver
42
3
6
DVI
RGB
USB
5
S-Video	Output
8
1
RS232
7
9
7
DVD	Player
10
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1.........................................................................\
.............................................Power	Cord2.........................................................................\
................................................Lan	Cable3.........................................................................\
..........................Audio	Cable	Jack/Jack4.........................................................................\
...................................................Antenna(for PD724W/PD726W only, need to attach the antenna by user)
Internet
 Connecting the Projector
For Wireless function
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3
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Installation

Powering On/Off the Projector
Power
Powering On the Projector
1.	 Open	the	lens	cap.
2.	 Ensure	that	the	power	cord	and	signal	cable	are	securely	connected.	The	Power	LED	will	flash	
amber.
3.	 Turn	on	the	lamp	by	pressing	“Power”	button	on	the	control	
panel. And	the	Power	LED	will	turn	amber.
4.	 Turn	on	your	source	(computer,	notebook,	video	player	 ,etc.).		The	projector	will	detect	your	source	automatically.
	If the screen displays "Lock" & "Source" icons, it means the pro-
jector locks on this source type and there is no such type of input 
signal found.
 If the screen displays “No Signal”,  please make sure the signal 
cables are securely connected.
 If you connect multiple sources at the same time, using the 
“Source” button on the remote control or control panel to switch. \
 Turn	on	the	pro-
jector	first	and	then	
the	signal	sources.
1
 The	lens	cap	must
be	open	then	turn
on	the	projector.
r	If the projection lens cap is not opened when a projector is powered on, users will hear a continuous t wo-beep sound, and the interval of each t wo-beep warning message is about 3 seconds. 
r	The projector will not be turned on and automatically gone to a stand-by mode if the lens cap is still closed after t wo-beep sound keeps warning for 5 times.  
r	If the projection lens cap is accidentally closed while the projector is running, users will hear the same beep and the projector will automatically go to a stand-by mode if the lens cap is still not opened after 5 times of warning message.  
						

							
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Warning Indicator
	When the “LAMP” indicator lights solid amber, the projector 
will automatically shut itself down.  Please contact your local 
reseller or service center.
 When the “TEMP” indicator lights solid amber for about 20 sec-
onds, it indicates the projector has been overheated.  You will see 
a message “Projector Overheated. Lamp will automatically turn 
off soon.” on the on-screen display.  The projector will automati-
cally shut itself down.
  Under normal conditions, the projector can be switched on again 
after it has cooled down.  If the problem persists, you should con-
tact your local dealer or our service center.
 When the “TEMP” indicator flashs amber for about 30 seconds, 
you will see a message “Fan fail. Lamp will automatically turn off 
soon.” on the on-screen display.  Please contact your local dealer 
or our service center.
Powering Off the Projector
1.	Press 	the 	“Power” 	button 	to 	turn 	off 	the 	projector 	lamp, 	you 	will 	
see 	a 	message 	“Please 	press 	power 	button 	again 	to 	complete 	the 	
shutdown 	process. 	Warning: 	DO 	NOT 	unplug 	while 	the 	projector 	
fan 	is 	still 	running.” 	displayed 	on 	the 	projector’s 	screen. 	Press 	
the 	“Power” 	button 	again 	to 	confirm, 	otherwise 	the 	message 	will 	
disappear 	after 	5 	seconds.
2. 	The 	cooling 	fans 	continue 	to 	operate 	for 	about 	30 	seconds 	for 	
cooling 	cycle 	and 	the 	Power 	LED 	will 	be 	quick 	
amber flash.	
When 	the 	Power 	LED 	becomes 	slow 	flashing, 	the 	projector 	has 	
entered 	standby 	mode. 	If 	you 	wish 	to 	turn 	the 	projector 	back 	on, 	
you 	must 	wait 	until 	the 	projector 	has 	completed 	the 	cooling 	cycle 	
and 	has 	entered 	standby 	mode. 	Once 	in 	standby 	mode, 	simply 	
press 	“Power” 	button 	to 	restart 	the 	projector.
3. 	Disconnect 	the 	power 	cord 	from 	the 	electrical 	outlet 	and 	the 		
projector. 	
4. 	Do 	not 	turn 	on 	the 	projector 	immediately 	following 	a 	power 	off 	
procedure.
5. 	Close 	the 	lens 	cap 	to 	prevent 	dust 	if 	you 	like. 
						

							
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Adjusting the Projector Image Height
The	projector	is	equipped	with	elevator	feet	for	adjusting	
the	image	height.
To	raise	the	image:1.	 Press	the	elevator	button	
.
2.	 Raise	the	image	to	the	desired	height	angle		,	then	re-
lease	the	button	to	lock	the	elevator	feet	into	position.
3.	 Use	
	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	el
-
evator	feet	into	position.
3.	 Use	
	to	fine-tune	the	display	angle.
Elevator	Foot
Elevator	Button
2
	1
Tilt	Adjusting	Wheel	3
Adjusting the Projected Image 
						

							
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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	pro
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jector	will	focus	at	distances	from	3.94	to	39.43	feet	(1.2	to12.02	
meters).
Adjusting Projection Image Size
Focus	Ring Zoom	Ring
Max.29.50"(74.9cm)73.76"(187.3cm)Min.24.63"(62.6cm)61.57"(156.4cm)143.66"(364.9cm)102.62"(260.6cm)205.23"(521.3cm)250.38"(636.0cm)
Max.(WxH)23.60" x 17.70"(60.0 x 45.0cm)59.00" x 44.25"(149.9 x 112.4cm)
Min.(WxH)19.70" x 14.78"(50.0 x 37.5cm)49.26" x 36.94"(125.1 x 93.8cm)103.26" x 114.93"73.76" x 82.09"(262.3 x 291.9cm)(187.30 x 208.5cm)164.18" x 123.14"(417.0 x 312.8cm)200.31" x 150.23"(508.8 x 381.6cm)3.94'(1.2m)9.84'(3.0m)32.81'(10.0m)
299.94"(761.9cm)
239.95" x 179.96"(609.5 x 457.1cm)
40.03'(12.2m)
245.85"(624.5cm)
196.68" x 147.51"(499.6 x 374.7cm)
172.10"(437.1cm)
137.68" x 103.26"(349.7 x 114.93cm)(249.8 x 187.3cm)
22.97'(7.0m)16.40'(5.0m)
122.93"(312.2cm)
98.34" x 73.76"
61.57"(156.39cm)
102.6"(260.64cm)
143.7"(364.9cm)
143.7"(364.9cm)
250.38"(635.97cm)
29.5" (74.94cm)  
73.8"(187.34cm)
122.9"(312.23cm)
172.1"(437.13cm)
172.1"(437.13cm)
299.9"(761.85cm)
3.94'
40.03'
32.81'
22.97'
16.40'
9.84'
(1.2m)
(12.2m)
(10.0m)
(7.0m)
(5.0m)
(3.0m)
24.63"(62.55cm)
Screen(Diagonal)
Screen	
Size
Distance
 This	graph	is	for	user’s	reference	only. 
						

							
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User Controls
Control Panel & Remote Control
There are two ways for you to control the functions: Re-
mote Control and Control Panel.
Control Panel
 Using the Control Panel
Power
 Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 13-14.
Resync
 Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source.
Menu 
 Press “Menu” to launch the on screen display (OSD) menu. To exit\
 OSD, press “Menu” again.
 Confirm your selection of items.
Source 
 Press “Source” to choose RGB, Component-p, Component-i, S-Video, Composite, DVI-D/A, Video, HDTV and HDMI sources.
Four Directional Select Keys 
 Use        to select items or make adjustments to your selection.
Keystone    
 Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector (±16 
degrees).  
Empowering  Key 
Acer Empowering Key provides three Acer unique functions, they are "Acer eView Management", "Acer eTimer Management" and "Acer eOpening Management" respectively. Press "e" key for more than one second to launch the on screen display main menu to modify its 
function.
Back
Back to the previous step for the OSD menu operation. 
						

							
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Using	the	Remote	Control
Power 
 Refer	to	the	“Power	On/Off	the	Projector”	section	on	pages	13-14
Laser Button 	
 Aim	the	remote	at	the	viewing	screen,	press	and	hold	this	
button	to	activate	the	laser	pointer.
Resync
	Automatically	synchronizes	the	projector	to	the	input	source.
Source 
	Press	“Source”	to	choose	RGB,	Component-p,	Component-i,	
S-Video,	Composite	Video	,	DVI-D/A	,	HDTV	and	HDMI	
sources.
Freeze
	Press	“Freeze”	to	pause	the	screen	image.
Hide
	Momentarily	turns	off	the	video.	Press	“Hide”	to	hide	image,	
press	again	to	restore	display	of	the	image.
Aspect Ratio
	Use	this	function	to	choose	your	desired	aspect	ratio.	
(Auto/4:3/16:9/1:1	)	
Mute
	Use	this	key	to	close	the	volume.
Four Directional Select Keys 
 Use									to	select	items	or	make	adjustments	to	your	
selection	for	the	O SD	menu	operation.
Keystone    
 Adjusts	image	distortion	caused	by	tilting	the	projector	(±16	
degrees).	
Menu
	Press	“Menu”	to	launch	the	on	screen	display	menu.		To	exit	
OSD,	press	“Me nu”	again.
Zoom
	Digital	Zoom	in/out.
Back
	Back	to	the	previous	step	for	the	OSD	menu	operation.
Mouse / Mouse Right Click / Mouse Left Click	
		These	functions	are	the	same	as	a	mouse	of	PC	or	Mac.These	
functions	are	available	only	when	the	projector	is	connected	to	
a	computer	via	an	USB	cable.
Remote Control