Acer GD711 User manual

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Acer Projector User's Guide
Original Issue: 10/2021
Acer Projector
GD711/ D4K2106
User's Guide

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Information for your safety and
comfort
Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
Turning the product off before cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Caution for plug as disconnecting device
Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to
the external power supply unit:
•Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC
power outlet.
•Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the
projector.
•If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the
system by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies.
Caution for Accessibility
Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible
and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. When you need to
disconnect power to the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the
electrical outlet.
Warnings!
•Do not use this product near water.
•Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product
falls, it could be seriously damaged.
•Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
•This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat
register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
•Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into
the product.
•To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage,
do not place the product on a vibrating surface.

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•Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment
which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor
devices, lamp.
Using electrical power
•This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult
your dealer or local power company.
•Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this
product where people will walk on the cord.
•If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total
ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not
exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total
rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse
rating.
•Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too
many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch
circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of
the power strip's input rating.
•This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug.
The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet
is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Do not insert
the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for
details.
Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that is
not properly grounded may result in electric shock and/or injury.
Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected
noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with
the performance of this product.
•Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need
to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets
the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, VDE
approved or its equivalent, 4.5 meters (15 feet) maximum length.
Product servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
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•the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed
•liquid was spilled into the product
•the product was exposed to rain or water
•the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged
•the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need
for service
•the product does not operate normally after following the operating
instructions
Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to normal condition.
Warning! For safety reasons, do not use non-compliant parts when adding
or changing components. Consult your reseller for purchase options.
Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of
the reach of small children.
Additional safety information
•Do not look into the projector's lens when the lamp is on. The bright may
hurt your eyes.
•Turn on the projector first and then signal sources
•Do not place the product in following environments:
• Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. At least 50cm clearance from walls
and free flow of air around the projector is necessary.
• Locations where temperatures may become excessively high, such as inside of a
car with all windows rolled up.
• Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may contaminate
optical components, shortening the life span and darkening the image.
• Locations near fire alarms.
• Locations with an ambient temperature above 40 ºC/104 ºF.
• Locations where the altitudes are higher than 10000 feet.
•Unplug immediately if there is something wrong with your projector. Do
not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes out of your projector. It
might cause fire or electric shock. In this case, unplug immediately and
contact your dealer.
•Do not keep using this product to break or drop it. In this case contact your
dealer for inspection.
•Do not face the projector lens to the sun. It can lead to fire.
•When switching the projector off, suggest to ensure the projector
completes its cooling cycle before disconnecting power.
•Do not frequently turn off the main power abruptly or unplug the
projector during operation. The best way is to wait for the fan to turn off
before turning main power off.

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•Do not touch air outlet grille and bottom plate which becomes hot.
•Do not look into the air outlet grille when projector is operating. It may
hurt your eyes.
•Always open the lens cap when the projector is on.
•Do not block the projector lens with any object when the projector is
under operation as this could cause the object to become heated and
deformed or even cause a fire.
•Do not attempt to disassemble this projector. There are dangerous high
voltages inside which may hurt you. The only user serviceable part is the
lamp which has its own removable cover. Refer servicing only to suitable
qualified professional service personnel.
•Do not stand the projector on end vertically. It may cause the projector to
fall over, causing injury or damage.
•This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount
installation. Only use acer ceiling mount kit for mounting the projector
and ensure it is securely installed.
•360° projection capability Images can be projected over a full 360° range
along the vertical axis, including reproduction on a ceiling or floor.

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Caution for Listening
To protect your hearing, follow these instructions.
•Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably.
•Do not increase the volume level after your ears have adjusted.
•Do not listen to music at high volumes for extended periods.
•Do not increase the volume to block out noisy surroundings.
•Decrease the volume if you can't hear people speaking near you.
Disposal instructions
Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize
pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please
recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics
Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit
http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm
Do not stare into the beam, RG2
"As with any bright source, do not stare into the direct beam, RG2 IEC 62471-
5:2015"
RG2

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First things first
Usage Notes
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.
•Please plug in the UWA5 wireless dongle in the Wireless Kit port before
opening the projector for the first time.
•If user open the projector first, then plug in the UWA5 wireless dongle,
please re-start your projector.
Don't:
•Block the slots and openings on the unit provided for ventilation.
•Use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents to clean the unit.
•Use under the following conditions:
•In extremely hot, cold or humid environments.
•In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
•Near any appliance that generates a strong magnetic field.
•Place In direct sunlight.
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.
•To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or
moisture.
•Please do not open or disassemble the product as this may cause electric shock.
•When switching the projector off, please ensure the projector completes its cooling
cycle before disconnecting power.
•Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources.
•Do not use lens cap when projector is in operation.

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Cleaning the lens
•Before cleaning the lens, be sure to turn off the projector and unplug the power cord
to allow the projector to cool down for at least 30 minutes.
•Use a compressed air tank to remove the dust.
•Use a special cloth for cleaning lens and gently wipe the lens. Do not touch the lens
with your fingers.
•Do not use alkaline/acid detergents or volatile solvents such as alcohol for cleaning
lens. If the lens is damaged due to the cleaning process, it is not covered by the
warranty.

Information for your safety and comfort iii
First things first viii
Usage Notes viii
Precautions viii
Cleaning the lens ix
Introduction 1
Product Features 1
Package Overview 2
Projector Overview 3
Projector Outlook 3
Control Panel 5
Remote Control Layout 6
Getting Started 7
Connecting the Projector 7
Turning the Projector On/Off 9
Turning on the Projector 9
Turning the projector off 10
Adjusting the Projected Image 11
Adjusting the Height of Projected Image 11
How to get a preferred image size by adjusting
distance 12
User Controls 13
Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus 13
Color 14
Image 17
Setting 20
Management 21
Audio 22
Appendices 23
Troubleshooting 23
LED & Alarm Definition Listing 27
Ceiling Mount Installation 28
Contents

Specifications 31
Compatibility modes 33
Regulations and safety notices 36

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Introduction
Product Features
This product is a single-chip DLP®projector. Outstanding features include:
•DLP®technology
•Native 3840x2160 resolution
Full/4:3/16:9/L.Box/Anamorphic 2.35:1 aspect ratio supported
•High brightness and contrast ratio
•Versatile display modes enable optimum performance in any situation
•HDTV (480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i/p, 2160p) supported
•Lower power consumption and economy (ECO) mode extend LED life
•Equipped with HDMI™connection supporting HDCP
•Smart detection delivers quick, intelligent source detection
•Multi-language onscreen display (OSD) menus
•Manual focus projection lens
•Support HDR format
•Support 1080P/120Hz and 1080P/240Hz
•Support Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) 1080P 48~144Hz. HDMI ports for AMD
FreeSync and NVIDIA G-sync compatible
•Support High Frame Rate 1080P max. 240Hz
•Microsoft®Windows®2000, XP, Vista®, Windows 7, Windows 8.1,
Windows 10, Macintosh®OS compliant, ChromeOS Compliant
•Auto image re-sizing to 4K Addressable Pixels full screen
•Built-in One 10 Watts speakers
•Smart projector: please find more details in Smart source User Manuel and
CollaVision (WPS) Wireless Projection Support app User Manuel.
Note: (*) Functions vary depending on model definition.

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Package Overview
This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your
unit is complete. Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing.
Note 1: The User's guide is e-file on website.
Note 2: When projecting a 4K2K/60Hz signal, use an HDMI
Premium certified 4K2K/60Hz cable supporting 18Gbps
bandwidth.
Trust the cable with the label
Projector Power cord HDMI cable
Quick start guide Carrying case
(option)
Remote control
AAA battery x2 Wireless dongle
Quick Start Guide
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English
Projector Overview
Projector Outlook
Front / upper side
#Description #Description
1 Focus ring 5 Air outlet
2 Control panel 6 Air inlet
3 Power button 7 Lens cap
4 Remote control receiver 8 Tilt adjusting wheels
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Right / Rear side
Note 1: Functions vary depending on model definition.
Note 2: wifi dongle no support hot plug
#Description #Description
1 Power socket 6 USB A connector for 5V DC output
(Service) connector
2 USB A for Wireless dongle 7 Audio out connector
3 HDMI 1 connector 8 Kensington™ lock port
4 HDMI 2 connector 9 Security bar
5 USB A connector for keyboard/ mouse
and memory stick in Smart source
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Control Panel
Note 1: Functions vary depending on model definition.
Note 2: Long press left(Source) key to change another source
when Smart source.
Note 3: Long press Menu key to launch the OSD menu when Smart
source.
#Icon Function Description
1 POWER POWER Power Indicator LED
2 LAMP LAMP Light source Indicator LED
3 TEMP TEMP Temp Indicator LED
4POWER See the contents in "Turning the Projector
On/Off" section.
5 INFO INFO Source Information
6Four directional select
keys
: select OSD items under OSD main
menu. When adjust image to compensate
for distortion for manual vertical keystone
under no OSD menu.
: select OSD item under OSD main menu
7 SOURCE Changes the active source.
8Re-Sync Resync source (only for HDMI1/ HDMI2
source)
9 ENTER ENTER Confirm your selection of items.
10 MENU MENU
In HDMI1/2 source: Press "MENU" to launch
the Onscreen display (OSD) menu or exit
the OSD menu
In Smart source: Press "MENU" to return to
the previous operation.
11 IR Receiver Remote control receiver
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Remote Control Layout
Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.
#Icon Function Description
1Infrared
transmitter Sends signals to the projector.
2 POWER Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section.
3 Select/Enter Confirm your selection of items.
4
Four
directional
select keys
Use up, down, left, right buttons to select items or make
adjustments to your selection.
5HOME
Smart : Back to home page.
Others : Switch to Smart mode.
6 BACK Returns to the previous operation.
7 Volume+/- Volume Up / Volume Down.
8MENU
Short press MENU to launch the Onscreen display (OSD)
menu or exit the OSD menu.
Long press MENU to changes the active source.
9MOUSE Mode/
SWIPE Mode
Short press the key to set four directional select keys into
Mouse mode in Smart source and short press again to
return original mode.
Long press the key to set four directional select keys into
Swipe mode in Smart source and short press again to
return original mode.
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Getting Started
Connecting the Projector
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HDMI
HDMI
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Internet
Audio output
DVD player,
Set-top Box,
HDTV receieve

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Note 1: To ensure the projector works well with your computer,
please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible
with the projector.
Note 2: Functions vary depending on model definition.
Note 3:
USB cable needs powered extender if the length is over 5 m.
Note 4: USB DC 5V out (Service) connector support 5V/1.5A power
output.
#Description #Description
1 Wireless dongle 4 USB power for HDMI media dongle
2 HDMI cable 5 USB keyboard/ mouse and USB memory
stick
3 HDMI media dongle 6 Audio out cable

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Turning the Projector On/Off
Turning on the Projector
1 Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. The
Power indicator LED will solid red.
2 Turn on the projector by pressing "Power" button on the control panel or
remote control, and the Power indicator LED will turn blue.
3 Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player ,etc.). The
projector will detect your source automatically.
• If the screen displays "No Signal", please make sure the signal cables
are securely connected or press source direct key.
• If you connect to multiple sources at the same time, use the "Source"
button on either control panel or the remote control.