Acer Projector Pw730 User Manual

							
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User Controls

If administrator forgot “Administrator Password”, do the following to retrieve the “Administrator Password”:
 
1.Press	“MENU”	for	more	than	4	seconds	when	any	of	“Enter	Password”	or	“Enter	Administrator	
Password” dialogue is currently displayed. 
2.Write down the “Unlock ID” and contact with Acer service center. They will give you new Administrator Password according to the Unlock 
ID.
3.Once the new “Administrator Password” retrieved from	Acer	has	been	logged	into	the	projector,	old	
“Administrator Password” will be replaced by the 
new password.
Reset
Press the  button after choosing “Yes” to return the display 
parameters on all menus to the factory default settings.
Management 
(Computer / Video 
Mode) 
						

							
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Audio
(Computer / Video 
Mode)
Volume
 Press the  to decrease the volume.
 Press the  to increase the volume.
Mute
 Choose the “On” to turn mute on.
 Choose the “Off” to turn mute off. 
Power On/Off Volume
Choose	this	function	to	adjust	volume	when	power	on/off.
Alarm Volume
Choose this function to adjust volume when there are errors of 
the projector. 
						

							
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Timer
(Computer / Video 
Mode)
Timer Start
Press the 	to	start/stop	timer.
Timer Period
Press the  to adjust timer period.
Timer Volume
Choose this function to adjust volume when timer function is 
enable and time is up.
Timer Display
Press the  to choose timer display mode on the screen.
Timer Location
Choose the timer location on the screen. 
						

							
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Language
(Computer / Video 
Mode)
Language
Choose the multilingual OSD menu . Use the  or  key to select 
your preferred language. 
Press  to confirm the selection 
						

							
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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	se-
curely 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	1400x1050.	Follow	
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	
1400x1050.
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	1400x1050	reso
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lution.
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 . 
						

							
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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	1400x1050.
 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 computer 
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  
4.92 	to	32.81	feet (. to0.0 meters) from the projector. 
						

							
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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 36.
Problem: LED lighting message
Message  
Power LEDTemp LEDLamp LEDAmber  
Standby State
(Input power cord)Slow Flashing  
Lamp lighting   
Power on  
Power off (Cooling)Quick Flashing  
Error	(Lamp	fail)  
Error	(Thermal	fail)  Flashing 
Error	(Fan	lock	fail) FlashingQuick Flashing 
Error	(Over	Temp.)Flashing  
Error	(Lamp	Breakdown)  
 =>Light On    =>Light Off 
						

							
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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.
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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.
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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 to restore. 
						

							
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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. 
						

							
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SpecificationsSpecifications
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-300W	User	Replaceable	Lamp
Number of Pixels-1280	pixels(H)	X	768	lines(V)
Displayable Color-16.7M	colors
Contrast Ratio-2500:1	(Full	On/Full	Off)
Uniformity-85%
Noise Level-30dB(A)(standard	mode)	/	28dB(A)(ECO	mode)
Projection Lens-F/2.5~2.8	f=22.5~26.69	mm	with	1.2X	manual	zoom	lens
Projection Screen Size (Diag.)-35	to	300	inches	Diagonal
Projection Distance-3.94	to	34.07	feet	(1.2	to	10.38	meters)
Video	Compatibility
- NTSC	 3.58/NTSC	 4.43/PAL/SECAM	 and	HDTV	 compat-ible  
-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	DVI	connector
-One	15-pin	D-sub	for	VGA,	component	and	HDTV	signal
-One HDMI input for digital video input
-RS232: For projector remote control
-VGA	Output:	One	15-pin	D-sub
-Video	Input:	
 One composite video RCA input
	 One	S-Video	input
 One set (3 RCA) of component input
-USB:One USB connector
-Audio Input: One phone jack for audio input
Weight- 7.6	lbs	(3.5kg)
Dimensions (W x H x D)-13.9	x	11.10	x	4.68	inches (350	x	282	x	119	mm)
Environmental-Operating	Temperature:	41~95oF	(5~	35oC)
Humidity:	80%	maximum	(Non-condensing)
- Storage	Temperature:	-4~140oF	(-20~60oC)
Humidity:	80%	maximum	(Non-condensing)
Safety Regulation- FCC	 Class	 B,	CE	 Class	 B,	VCCI-II,ETL,	 cETL,	ETL-GS,	
C-tick,	PSB,	PSE,	CB	Report,	CCC