Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PD117D series Acer
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Manual for Acer Projector P D 117D/PD126D series.
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... English 1 Table of Contents T a ble of Contents .............................................................................................................. 1 Usage Notice .........................................................................
English... 2 Precautions Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this user’s guide to maximize the life of your unit. Warning- Do not look into the projector’s lens when the lamp is on. The bright light may hurt your eyes.
... English 3 Do: Turn off the product before cleaning. Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the display housing. Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not being used for a long period of time. Don’t: Block the slots and openings on the unit provided for ventilation.
English... 4 Product Features This product is an SVGA (PD117D) /XGA (PD126D) single chip 0.55” DLP ® projector. Outstanding features include: True SVGA, 800x600 addressable pixels (for PD117D serie.
... English 5 Package Overview This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your unit is complete. Contact your dealer immediately if anything is missing.
English... 6 1 6 5 4 3 2 7 8 9 Product Overview Main Unit Introduction 1. Control Panel 2. Zoom Ring 3. Focus Ring 4. Zoom Lens 5. Elevator Button 6. Elevator Foot 7.
... English 7 Control Panel Introduction 1. Menu 2. Temp Indicator LED 3. Lamp Indicator LED 4. Source 5. Resync 6. Power and Indicator LED (Power LED) 7.
English... 8 Connection Ports Introduction 1. USB Input Connector 2. DVI Input Connector 3. VGA Connector (PC Analog Signal/HDTV/Component Video Input) 4. S-Video Input Connector 5. Composite Video Input Connector 6. VGA Output Connector (Monitor Loop-through Output Connector) 7.
... English 9 Remote Control Introduction 1 2 5 4 6 7 14 11 9 8 13 15 16 17 24 25 23 22 20 19 18 10 21 12 3 For PD126D 1. Power 2. Transmit Indicator Light 3. Laser Pointer 4. Laser button 5. Source 6. Hide 7. Mute 8. Menu 9 . Zoom 1 0 . Keystone/Four Directional Select Keys 1 1 .
English... 10 1 2 3 4 5 11 9 7 6 10 12 13 14 20 21 19 18 17 16 15 8 Installation For PD117D 1. Power 2. Transmit Indicator Light 3. Source 4. Hide 5. Mute 6. Back 7 . Zoom 8 . Keystone/Four Directional Select Keys 9. Page Up/Page Down 1 0 . Empowering Key 11.
... English 11 1 Video Output DVD Player, Settop Box, HDTV receiver DVI S-Video Output 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 9 RS232 USB 10 Connecting the Projector Installation 1................................................................................................
English... 12 Powering On/Off the Projector 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 flash red . 3. Turn on the lamp by pressing “ ” button on the control panel 1 and the Power LED will turn blue .
... English 13 Powering Off the Projector 1. Press the “ ” 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.
English... 14 Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector Image Height The projector is equipped with an elevator foot for adjusting the image height. To raise the image: 1. Press the elevator button 1 . 2. Raise the image to the desired height angle 2 , then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position.
... English 15 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 3.94 to 32.8 feet (1.2 to 10 meters). This graph is for user’s reference only.
English... 16 Control Panel & Remote Control There are two ways for you to control the functions: Remote Control and Control Panel. Control Panel Remote Control User Controls Using the Control Panel Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 12-13.
... English 17 User Controls Using the Remote Control Power Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 12-13. Empowering Key Acer Empowering Key provides three Acer unique functions, they are “Acer eView Management”, “Acer eTimer Management” and “Acer eOpening Management” respectively.
English... 18 Zoom Digital Zoom in/out. Keystone + / - Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector ( 15 degrees). Page Up (Computer mode only) Use this button to page up. This function is only available when the projector is connected to a computer via an USB cable.
... English 19 User Controls Setting Main Menu Sub Menu On-Screen Display Menus 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.
English... 20 User Controls Color (Computer / Video Mode) Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. Bright: For brightness optimization. PC: For computer or notebook. Video: For playing video in a bright environment.
... English 21 User Controls Color (Computer / Video Mode) Degamma Effects the represent of dark scenery. With greater gamma value, dark scenery will look brighter. Color R Adjusts the red color. Color G Adjusts the green color. Color B Adjusts the blue color.
English... 22 User Controls Image (Computer Mode) Keystone Adjust image distortion caused by tilting projection. ( 15 degrees) Aspect Ratio Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. Auto : Keep the image with original width-height ratio and maximize the image to fit native horizontal or vertical pixels.
... English 23 User Controls H.Position (Horizontal Position) Press the to move the image left. Press the to move the image right. V. Position (Vertical Position) Press the to move the image down. Press the to move the image up. Frequency “Frequency”changes the display data frequency to match the frequency of your computer’s graphic card.
English... 24 User Controls Image (Video Mode) Keystone Adjust image distortion caused by tilting projection. ( 15 degrees) Aspect Ratio Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. Auto : Keep the image with original width-height ratio and maximize the image to fit native horizontal or vertical pixels.
... English 25 User Controls Management (Computer / Video Mode) ECO Mode Choose “On” to dim the projector lamp which will lower power consumption, extend the lamp life and reduce noise. Choose ”Off” to return normal mode. Auto Shutdown The projector will auto shutdown while there is no signal input after the setting time.
English... 26 User Controls Management (Computer / Video Mode) Startup Screen Use this function to select your desired start-up screen. If you change the setting from one to another, when you exit the OSD menu, the new setting will take effect immediately.
... English 27 User Controls Acer eOpening Management is a PC utility for user to change the default start-up screen of Acer projector to their desired image.
English... 28 User Controls Management (Computer / Video Mode) Lamp Hour Elapse Displays Hour the lamp’s elapsed operating time (in hours). Lamp Reminding Choose this function to show or to hide warning message when the changing lamp message is displayed.
... English 29 Timeout(Min.) Once “Security” is set to “On”, administrator can set timeout function. Press or to select timeout duration. The range is from 10 minute to 990 minutes. When time is up, the projector will request user to enter password again.
English... 30 The projector provide two options of "Security Mode". Select “Request password only after plugging power cord”, the project will request user to input password only for the first time plugging on power cord of the projector.
... English 31 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.
English... 32 User Controls 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.
... English 33 Timer Start Press the to start/stop timer. Timer Period Press the or 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 or to choose timer display mode on the screen.
English... 34 Language (Computer / Video Mode) Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu . Use the or key to select your prefered language. Press to confirm the selection.
... English 35 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.
English... 36 4 . Follow the above steps 1-2. Click on the “Advanced Properties” button. 5. Select the “Change” button under the “Monitor” tab. 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.
... English 37 Problem: The image is outstretched when displaying DVD. Select appropriate aspect ratio in both DVD player and projector OSD menu to get the correct width-height ratio of the image.
English... 38 Appendices Problem: Message Reminders. ”Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation. Replacement Suggested!” will be shown about 10 seconds when lamp life is going to deplete. “Projector Overheated. Lamp will automatically turn off soon.
... English 39 Lamp Changing Procedure: 1. Turn the power off the projector by pressing the “ ” button. 2. Allow the projector to cool down at least 30 minutes. 3. Disconnect the power cord. 4. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw from the cover.
English... 40 Specifications The specs specified below are subject to change without notice. Regarding the final specs, please refer to Acer accounced marketing specs.
... English 41 Appendices Mode Reso lution V er tical Frequency (Hz) Ho rizontal Frequency (k Hz) 60 Hz 31.5 kHz 72 Hz 37.7 kHz 75 Hz 37.5 kHz VGA 640 x 480 85 Hz 43.3 kHz 56 Hz 35.1 kHz 60 Hz 37.9 kHz 72 Hz 48.1 kHz 75 Hz 46.9 kHz SVGA 800 x 600 85 Hz 53.
English... 42 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.
... English 43 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 interference that may cause undesired operation.
English... 44 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.
... English 45 Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) a. Common information Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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