Acer Projector Ph530 User Manual
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... English Appendices Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the projector, refer to the following information. If the problem persists, please contact your local reseller or service center. Problem: No image appears on screen. Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and securely connected as described in the “Installation” section. Ensure the pins of connectors are not crooked or broken. Check if the projection lamp has been securely installed. Please refer to the “Replacing the lamp” section. Make sure you have removed the lens cap and the projector is switched on. Ensure that the “Hide” feature is not enabled. Problem: Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image. Press the “Resync” button on the Remote Control. If you use a PC: If the resolution of your computer is higher than 1400 X 1050. Fol- low the steps outlined below to reset the resolution. For Windows 3.x: 1. In the Windows Program Manager, click the “Windows Setup” icon in the Main group. 2. Verify that your display resolution setting is less than or equal to 1400 X 1050. For Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP: 1. Open “My Computer” icon, the “Control Panel” folder, and then double click on the “Display” icon. 2. Select the “Setting” tab. 3. In the “Desktop Area” you will find the resolution setting. Verify that the resolution setting is less than or equal to 1400 X 1050 resolution. If the projector is still not projecting the whole image, you will also need to change the monitor display you are using. Refer to the following steps. 4. Follow the above steps 1-2. Click on the “Advanced Properties” button. 5. Select the “Change” button under the “Monitor” tab .
0English ... Appendices 6. Click on “Show all devices”. Then select “Standard monitor types” under the “Manufacturers” box ; choose the resolution mode you need under the “Models” box. 7. Verify that the resolution setting of the monitor display is less than or equal to 1400 X 1050. If you are using a Notebook PC:1. You are required to implement the above steps of resolution setting of the computer first. 2. Switch the Notebook PC display to the “external display only” or “CRT only” mode. If you experience difficulty in changing resolutions or your monitor freezes, restart all the equipment and the projector. Problem: The screen of the Notebook or PowerBook com- puter is not displaying your presentation. If you are using a Notebook PC: Some Notebook PCs may deactivate their screens when a second display device is in use. Refer to your computer’s documentation for information on how to reactivate the monitor display. If you are using an Apple PowerBook: In Control Panels, open the PowerBook Display to select Video Mirroring “On”. Problem: Image is unstable or flickering Use “Tracking” to correct it. Refer to page 23. Change the monitor color setting from your computer. Problem: Image has vertical flickering bar Use “Frequency” to make an ad adjustment. Refer to page 23. Check and reconfigure the display mode of your graphic card to make it compatible with the product. Refer to page 25. Problem: Image is out of focus Adjusts the Focus Ring on the projector lens. Refer to page 14. Make sure the projection screen is between the required distance 4.9 to 39.4 feet (. to.0 meters) from the projector.
... English Appendices Problem: The image is outstretched when displaying 16:9 DVD. The projector automatically detects 16:9 DVD and adjusts the aspect ratio by digitizing to full screen with 4:3 default setting. If the image is still outstretched, you will also need to adjust the as- pect ratio by referring to the following: Please select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your DVD player if you are playing a 16:9 DVD. If you can’t select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your DVD player, please select 4:3 aspect ratio in the on screen menu. Problem: Image is reversed. Select “Image” from the OSD and adjust the projection direction. See page 22, 23. Problem: Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound When the lamp reaches its end of life, it will burn out and may make a loud popping sound. If this happens, the projector will not turn on until the lamp module has been replaced. To replace the lamp, follow the procedures in the “Replacing the Lamp”. See page 32. Problem: LED lighting message Message Power LEDTemp LEDLamp LED Red Standby State (Input power cord) Slow Flashing Lamp lighting Power on Power off (Cooling) Quick Flashing Error (Lamp fail) Error (Lamp over temp.) Error (Fan lock fail) Flashing Error (Projector over temp.) Error (Lamp breakdown) =>Light On =>Light Off
English ... Appendices Replacing the lamp The projector will detect the lamp life itself. It will show you a warning message “Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation. Replacement Suggested!” When you see this message, changing the lamp as soon as possible. Make sure the projector has been cooled down for at least 30 minutes before changing the lamp. Warning: Lamp compartment is hot! Allow it to cool down before changing lamp! Warning: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not drop the lamp module or touch the lamp bulb. The bulb may shatter and cause injury if it is dropped. 13 4 2 Lamp Changing Procedure: 1. Turn the power off the projector by pressing the Power button. 2. Allow the projector to cool down at least 30 minutes. 3. Disconnect the power cord. 4. Remove the cover. 5. Push up and remove the cover. 6. Remove the 3 screws from the lamp module. 7. Pull out the lamp module. To replace the lamp module, reverse the previous steps.
... English Appendices Problem: Message Reminders “Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power opera- tion. Replacement Suggested!” will be shown about 10 seconds when lamp life is going to deplete. “Projector Overheated. Lamp will automatically turn off soon.” will be shown when the system temperature is over heat. “Fan fail. Lamp will automatically turn off soon.” will be shown when the fan is out of order.
English ... Appendices Specifications The specs specified below are subject to change without notice. Regarding the final specs, please refer to Acer accounced marketing specs.Light Valve - Single Chip DLP ® Technology by Texas Instruments Lamp - 200W User Replaceable Lamp Number of Pixels - 1280 pixels(H) X 720 lines(V) Displayable Color - 16.7M colors Contrast Ratio - 2500:1 (Full On/Full Off) Uniformity - 90% Noise Level - 31dB(A)(standard mode/28dB(A)(ECO mode) Projection Lens - F/2.5~2.8 f=22.29~26.72mm with 1.2X Manual zoom lens Projection Screen Size (Diag.) - 28.7 to 300 inches Diagonal Projection Distance - 3.94 to 34.28 feet (. to0. meters) Video Compatibility - NTSC 3.58/NTSC 4.43/PAL/SECAM and HDTV compatible - Composite video & S-Video capability H. Frequency - 31.5kHz~100kHz horizontal scan V. Frequency - 56Hz~85Hz vertical refresh Power Supply - Universal AC input 100-240V; Input Frequency 50/60Hz I/O Connectors - Power: AC power input socket - One 15-pin D-sub for VGA - One HDMI input for digital video input - Video Input: One Composite video RCA input One S-Video input One set (3 RCA) of component input - USB:One USB connector Weight - 6.0bs (2.7kg) Dimensions (W x H x D) - 11.1 x 4.1 x 10.1 inches (283 x 104 x 256 mm) Environmental - Operating Temperature: 41~95oF (5~ 35oC) Humidity: 80% maximum (Non-condensing) - Storage Temperature: -4~140 oF (-20~60oC) Humidity: 80% maximum (Non-condensing) Safety Regulation - FCC Class B, CE Class B, VCCI-II, UL, cUL, TUV-GS, C-tick, PSB, PSE, CB Report, CCC
... English Appendices Compatibility Modes ModesResolutionV.Frequency [Hz]H.Frequency [KHz] A. VGA Analog - PC Signal VGA640x4806031.50 640x4807237.90 640x4807537.50 720x4007031.50 SVGA800x6005635.20 800x6006037.90 800x6007248.10 800x6007546.90 XGA1024x7686048.40 1024x7687056.50 1024x7687560.00 1024x7688568.70 SXGA1152x8647063.80 1280x10246063.98 1280x10247579.98 QuadVGA1280x9606059.70 SXGA+1400x10506063.98 MAC1152x87075.0668.68 MAC G4 640x4806031.35 i Mac DV 1024x7687560.00 B. VGA Analog - Extended Wide timing 1280 x 720 6045.00 1280 x 768 6048.36 1280 x 800 6049.702 1360 x 768 6047.72 1440 x 900 6055.935 C. HDMI Digital - PC Signal VGA640x4806031.50 720x4007031.50 SVGA 800 x 6005635.20 800 x 600 6037.90 800 x 600 7248.10 800 x 600 7546.90
English ... Appendices ModesResolutionV.Frequency [Hz]H.Frequency [KHz] XGA1024 x 7686048.40 1024 x 768 7056.50 1024 x 768 7560.00 SVGA(Compressed) 1152 x 8647063.80 1280 x 1024 6063.98 1280 x 1024 7579.98 QuadVGA 1280 x 9606059.70 SXGA+(Compressed) 1400 x 10506063.98 D. HDMI Digital - Extended Wide timing 1280 x 768 6048.36 1280 x 800 6049.702 1440 x 900 6055.935 E. HDMI Digital -Video Signal 480i 704 x 48059.94(29.97)15.73 480p 704 x 48059.9431.47 576i720 x 57650(25)15.63 576p 720 x 5765031.25 720p1280 x 7206045.00 720p1280 x 7205037.50 1080i1920 x 108060(30)33.75 F. Component - Analog 480i 704 x 48059.94(29.97)15.73 480p 704 x 48059.9431.47 576i720 x 57650(25)15.63 576p 720 x 5765031.25 720p1280 x 7206045.00 720p1280 x 7205037.50 1080i1920 x 108060(30)33.75
... English Appendices Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices of your Acer Projector. FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency en - ergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or televi - sion reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the fol - lowing measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the device and receiver. • Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer.
English ... Appendices Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, in cluding interfer - ence that may cause undesired operation. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this Acer projector is in compliance with the essen- tial requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. (Please visit http:// global.acer.com.) Compliant with Russian regulatory certification Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference. 1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 2. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a water-moistened cloth for cleaning. 3. Do not use this product near water.