Acer Projector Pl111 User Manual

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FCC Notice
This equipment 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 residential installation. This equipment generates, uses 
and can radiate radio frequency energy 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 equipment 
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, 
detectable by turning the equipment in question off and on, the user is 
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than 
that which the receiver is connected to
Or consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for 
help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject 
to following two conditions:
1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2 This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired 
operation. 
						

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Precautions
Safety Instructions
1 Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the 
voltage of your local power supply.
2 Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the 
unit and have it checked by the qualified personnel before 
operating it further.
3 Do not place the projector on an unstable stand or table.
4 Unplug the unit from the wall socket if it is not to be used for 
several days.To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never 
pull the cord itself.
5 The wall socket should be near the unit and easily accessible.
6 Do not place the projector where the cord can be stepped on as 
this may result in fraying or damage to the lead or the plug. Be 
alert to tripping hazards.
7 Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is switched on as 
the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into 
the lens when it is on.
8 Do not place your hand or objects near the ventilation holes. The 
air coming out is hot.
9 Never open any covers on the projector except the lamp cover. 
Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can cause severe 
injury. Except as specifically directed in this Instruction Manual, do 
not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to 
qualified service personnel.
10 Unplug the projector from the wall socket before cleaning. Use a 
damp cloth for cleaning the projector housing. Do not use liquid 
or aerosol cleaners.
11 Keep the plastic packing materials (from the projector, accessories 
and optional parts) out of the reach of children as these bags may 
result in death by suffocation. Be particularly careful around the 
small children. 
						

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Cautions: The projector is equipped with ventilation holes 
(intake) and ventilation holes (exhaust). Do not block or place 
anything near these slots, or internal heat build-up may occur, 
causing picture degradation or damage to the projector.
Cautions: When you replace the projector lamp, never touch the 
new bulb with your bare hands. The invisible residue left by the oil 
on your hands may be shorten the bulb life. Use lintfree gloves or 
finger cots are recommended.
Preventing Internal Heat Build-Up
After you turn off the power with the Power button, do not disconnect 
the unit from the wall outlet while the cooling fan is still running.
Repacking
Save the original shipping carton and packing material; they will come 
in handy if you ever to ship your unit. For maximum protection, repack 
your unit as it was originally packed at the factory. 
						

							Contents
Projector features and controls 1
Projector 1
Control panel 2
Remote controller 4
Getting the most out of your projector 6
Remote Controller 6
Auto Off Mode 6
Control Panel 6
Setup 7
Unpacking the Projector 7
Setting Up the Projector 9
Connecting to a Computer 10
Connecting to a Video Source 11
Using the Projector 12
Turning the Audio/Visual (A/V) Equipment On and Off 12
Turning the Projector On and Off 12
Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image 13
Operational Indicator (LED) 14
Projector control menus 15
Changing a Menu Setting 15
Menu Options 16
Input Menu 17
Picture Menu 17
Color Menu 19
Audio Menu 20
MISC Menu 21
Option Menu 22
Language Menu 24
Reset Menu 24
Other Related OSD Menus 25
Video Input Signal 25
Video Menu 25
Other OSD Menus 27
No Input Signal 28
Maintenance 29
Cleaning the Lens 29
Cleaning the Projector Housing 29
Cleaning the Air Filter 29
Replacing the Lamp 30
Technical specifications 32
Appendix A 34
Preset Signals 34
HDTV Preset Signals 35 
						

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Projector features and controls
Projector
#Item#Item
1. Zoom ring 13. Control port
2. Focus ring 14. Computer IN (D-SUB) connector
3. Lens 15. Monitor OUT
4. Ventilation holes (intake) 16. S-Video input
5. Ventilation holes (exhaust) 17. Y connector
6. Adjuster button 18. Cb connector
7. Front IR remote controller 
sensor19. Cr connector
8. Speakers 20. Audio input jacks (L & R)
9. Control Panel including 
Power button21. Composite Video input jack
10. AC power socket 22. Lamp cover
11. Rear IR remote controller 
sensor23. Air filter
12. Security lock receptacle 
						

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Control panel
LED
Button Function
KeyDescription
POWER Power LED indicator - indicates power to projector.
LAMP Lamp LED indicator - indicates lamp power.
ButtonFunction
Turns the projector and lamp ON and OFF.
 INPUTManually selects an input source.
 AUTOAutomatically adjusts frequency and phase.
 MENUDisplays (or hides) the on-screen control menus.
(+)Increases the volume of the projectors speakers.
 (-)Decreases the volume of the projectors speakers. 
						

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Cursor Controller
()It can be used as a navigation controller to navigate the 
projector menus.
- Scrolls up through the menu choices.
- Scrolls down through the menu choices.
- Increases the value setting on the selected sub-menus, 
or confirms a menu selection.
- Decreases the value setting on the selected sub-menus.
ButtonFunction 
						

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Remote controller
ButtonFunction
 Power Turns the projector and lamp ON and OFF.
Menu Displays (or hides) the on-screen display menus.
Scrolls up through the menu choices.
Scrolls down through the menu choices.
Increases the value setting on the selected sub-menus, or 
confirms a menu selection.
Decreases the value setting on the selected sub-menus.
Auto Automatically adjusts frequency and phase.
Source Manually selects an input source.
Auto 
KeystoneThis model doesnt support this function.
Volume Adjusts the volume of the projectors speakers.
Zoom Digitally zooms the current image window. 
						

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Note: Press the KEYSTONE button to select the trapezoidal 
distortion. To adjust the trapezoidal distortion of the projection, 
press the   or   button.
Cautions: When replacing batteries on the Remote Controller, 
take the following precautions:
Do not recharge used batteries or expose batteries to fire or 
water.
Replace batteries as soon as they run down. If the batteries leak, 
wipe away the fluid with a soft cloth. If battery fluid gets on your 
hands, wash them immediately. Remove the batteries if you will 
not be using the remote controller for a long period of time. Keystone Selects vertical trapezoidal distortion.
Mute Cuts off the sound temporarily.
Freeze Freezes the current graphics and video image on the 
screen.
Blank Cuts off the screen temporarily.
ButtonFunction