Acer P7505 Series User manual

Acer Projector
P7505/F155/PF-807/P7605/F165/PF-
WU07/H9505BD/E255D/HE-822J/
P7305W/F125/PF-W07 Series
User's Guide

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Acer Projector User's Guide
Original Issue: 11/2013
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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
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•To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage,
do not place the product on a vibrating surface.
•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.

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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
personnel when:
•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

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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.
•Do not touch air outlet grille and bottom plate which becomes hot.
•Clean the air filter frequently if have. The temperature inside may rise and
cause damage when the filter/ventilation slots clogged with dirt or dust.
•Do not look into the air outlet grille when projector is operating. It may
hurt your eyes.
•Always open the lens shutter or remove 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. To temporarily turn off the lamp, press HIDE
on the remote control.
•The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to
cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for
replacement.
•Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. It could cause it to break
on rare occasions.
•Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the
projector is unplugged.
•The product will detect the life of the lamp itself. Please be sure to change
the lamp when is showing warning message.
•When changing the lamp, please allow unit to cool down, and follow all
changing instructions.
•Reset the "Lamp Hour Reset" function from the Onscreen display
"Management" menu after replacing the lamp module.
•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
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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/index.htm
Mercury advisory
For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display:
Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of
according to local, state or federal laws. For more information, contact the
Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal
information, check www.lamprecycle.org
“Lamp(s) contain Mercury,
Dispose Properly.”

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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.
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 changing the lamp, please allow unit to cool down, and follow all changing
instructions.
•This product will detect the life of the lamp itself. Please be sure to change the lamp
when it shows warning messages.
•Reset the "Lamp Hour Reset" function from the Onscreen display "Management"
menu after replacing the lamp module.
•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.
•When the lamp reaches the end of its life, it will burn out and may make a loud
popping sound. If this happens, the projector will not turn back on until the lamp
module has been replaced. To replace the lamp, follow the procedures listed under
"Replacing the Lamp".

Information for your safety and comfort iii
First things first viii
Usage Notes viii
Precautions viii
Introduction 1
Product Features 1
Package Overview 3
Projector Overview 4
Projector Outlook 4
Control Panel 6
Remote Control Layout 7
Getting Started 9
Connecting the Projector 9
Turning the Projector On/Off 11
Turning on the Projector 11
Turning the projector off 12
Adjusting the Projected Image 13
Adjusting the Height of Projected Image 13
How to optimize image size and distance 14
How to get a preferred image size by adjusting
distance and zoom 17
How to get a preferred image position by
adjusting lens shift 20
User Controls 23
Installation menu 23
Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus 25
Color 26
Image 28
Setting 30
Management 33
Audio 34
3D 35
Language 36
Contents

Appendices 37
Troubleshooting 37
LED & Alarm Definition Listing 41
Cleaning and replacing the dust filters 42
Replacing the Lamp 43
Ceiling Mount Installation 44
Specifications 47
Compatibility modes 50
Regulations and safety notices 54

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Introduction
Product Features
This product is a single-chip DLP®projector. Outstanding features include:
•DLP®technology
•P7305W/F125/PF-W07 series: True 1280x800 WXGA resolution
P7505/F155/PF-807/H9505BD/E255D/HE-822J series: True 1920x1080 1080p
resolution
P7605/F165/PF-WU07 series: True 1920x1200 WUXGA resolution
Full/4:3/16:9/L.Box aspect ratio supported
•Acer ColorBoost technology delivers nature’s true colors for vivid, life-like
images
•Acer ColorSafe II technology ensures consistent color rendition over time
•Enables projecting 3D content via DLP Link Technology: Blue-Ray 3D
supported and Nvidia 3DTV Play Ready
•Enrichs 3D experience for 2D contents via 2D to 3D convert function
•High brightness and contrast ratio
•Versatile display modes (Bright, Presentation, Standard, Video, Movie,
Dark Cinema, Game, Sports, User) enable optimum performance in any
situation
•NTSC / PAL / SECAM compatible and HDTV (720p, 1080i, 1080p) supported
•Side-sliding lamp design allows easy lamp replacement
•Lower power consumption and economy (ECO) mode extends lamp life
•Acer EcoProjeciton Technology delivers Intelligent power management
approach and physical efficiency improvement
•Equipped with HDMI™ connection supporting HDCP
•Advanced digital keystone correction optimizes presentations
•Smart detection delivers quick, intelligent source detection
•Multi-language on screen display (OSD) menus
•Full-function remote control
•Manual focus projection lens zooms up to 1.5x
•2x digital zoom and pan move function

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•Microsoft®Windows®2000, XP, Vista®, Windows®7, Windows®8, OS
compliant
•Manual lens shift adjustment
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.
Projector with lens cap Power cord VGA cable
Composite video cable Security card User’s guide
Remote control
(option)
Quick start guide 2 x Batteries
(option)
Carrying case USB WiFi adapter
(option)
Dust filter
(option)
User's guide
(for multi-media and
wireless functions)
Quick start guide
(for multi-media and
wireless functions)
LAMP TEMP
MENU
ENTER
SOURCE
BACK
ZOOM
SETUP
MEDIA
3D
HOME
3D
MEDIA
SETUP
INFO

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Projector Overview
Projector Outlook
Front / upper side
#Description #Description
1Lens cap 6 Elevator feet
2Zoom lever 7 Tilt adjusting wheels
3Zoom Lens 8 Control panel
4Focus ring 9 Power button
5Remote control receivers 10 Lens shift control rings
LAMPTEMP
MENU
ENTER
SOURCE
BACK
ZOOM
3
4
89
10
7
5
2
1
6
5

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Rear side
Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.
#Description #Description
1 Power socket 11 Composite video input connector
2 LAN (RJ45 Port for 10/100M Ethernet) 12 Audio input 1 connector (VGA IN 1/VGA
IN 2)
3Mini USB Ctrl connector (for firmware
upgrade and USB display) 13 Audio output connector
4 USB A1 connector 14 12V DC output connector
5USB A2 connector (supports USB
wireless adapter) 15 PC analog input connector (VGA IN 2)
6 HDMI 3 connector 16 RS232 connector
7HDMI 1/HDMI 2 connector (supports
2D to 3D feature) 17 YPbPr/YCbCr input connector
8PC analog signal/HDTV/SCART/compo-
nent video input connector (VGA IN 1)
18 Audio input 2 connector (Component/
Composite/S-Video)
9Monitor loop-through output connec-
tor (for VGA IN 1 only)
19 Wired IR remote input connector
10 S-Video input connector 20 Kensington™ lock port
FOR WIRELESS ADAPTER
USB A1 USB A2
HDMI 1
VGA IN 1
VGA IN 2
VGA OUT
RS232
S-VIDEO
AUDIO IN 1 AUDIO OUT
WIRED REMOTE
DC
Pb/Cb Pr/Cr
AUDIO IN 2
VIDEO
Y
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
2 3 6 8
17
11 12 13 14
1 2015 16
4 5 7 109
18 19

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Control Panel
#Icon Function Description
1 LAMP Lamp Indicator LED
2KEYSTONE Adjusts the image to compensate for distortion
caused by tilting the projector.
3 Back/Stop Press "Back/Stop" to stop playing media file or go
back to upper data folder.
4 MENU
• Press "MENU" to launch the Onscreen display
(OSD) menu, back to the previous step for the
OSD menu operation or exit the OSD menu.
• Confirm your selection of items.
5POWER See the contents in "Turning the Projector On/
Off" section.
6SOURCE
Press "SOURCE" to choose RGB, Component, S-
Video, Composite, SCART, HDTV and HDMI™
sources.
7 TEMP Temp Indicator LED
8 Four directional select keys Use to select items or make
adjustments to your selection.
9 Enter/Play/Pause Press "Enter/Play/Pause" to play/pause media file.
10 IR Recevier Remote control receiver.
SOURCE
BACK ENTER
28
7
4
39
6
1
2
5
10

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Remote Control Layout
#Icon Function Description
1 Infrared
transmitter
Sends signals to the projector.
2Laser pointer Aim the remote at the viewing screen.
3 POWER Please see "Turning the Projector On/Off" section.
4 HIDE Temporarily turns off the video. Press "HIDE" to hide the
image, press again to display the image.
5FREEZE Pause the screen image.
6 MEDIA_SETUP Press "MEDIA SETUP"/"SETUP" to enter media OSD setting.
7 SOURCE Changes the active source.
8 3D Press "3D" to select 3D models.
9 ZOOM Zooms the projector display in or out.
10 Back Press "BACK" to go back one menu step.
11 Laser button Aim the remote at the viewing screen, press and hold this
button to activate the laser pointer.
This function is not supported in Japanese market.
12 Enter Press "ENTER" to play media file.
13 Four directional
select keys
Use up, down, left, right buttons to select items or make
adjustments to your selection.
14 KEYSTONE Adjusts the image to compensate for distortion caused by
tilting the projector (± 40 degrees).
SETUP
MEDIA
3D
HOME
3D
MEDIA
SETUP
INFO
2
4
7
11
23
24
6
9
26
30
28
13
1
3
10
8
12
14
19
31
5
20
18
22
25
29
27
16
15
17
21
8
7
23
32
33
34 6
17

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Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.
15 MENU •Press "MENU" to launch the Onscreen display (OSD)
menu, back to the previous step for the OSD menu
operation or exit the OSD menu.
•Confirm your selection of items.
16 MOUSE_Left/
Right Click
Left-/right-click buttons are on the left and right,
respectively; the center button works as a multidirectional
pointer stick. To enable this function, an USB cable must be
connected to projector from your PC.
17 MOUSE_Four
directional select
keys
18 MODE Press "MODE" to select the display mode.
19 VOLUME +/- Increases/decreases the volume.
20 PAGE For computer mode only. Use this button to select the next
or previous page. This function is only available when
connected to a computer via a USB cable.
21 Prev Press "Prev" to go to previous index or page in file list view.
Next Press "Next" to go to next index or page in file list view.
Play/Pause Press "Play/Pause" to play/pause media file.
Stop Press "Stop" to stop playing media file.
22 VGA Press "VGA" to change source to the VGA connector. This
connector supports analog RGB, YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/
1080i), YCbCr (480i/576i) and RGBsync.
23 S-VIDEO To change source to S-Video.
24 INFO Press "INFO" to display media information.
25 COMPONENT Press "COMPONENT" to change source to Component
video. This connection supports YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/
1080i) and YCbCr (480i/576i).
26 VIDEO To change source to COMPOSITE VIDEO.
27 SD/USB A Press "SD/USB A" to change source to USB A. (no SD
function)
28 USB B Press "USB B" to change source to USB B.
29 HDMI™/DVI Press "HDMI™/DVI" to change source to HDMI™ (no DVI
function).
30 LAN/WiFi Press "LAN/WiFi" to display the image which is wire or
wirelessly transmitted from the PC to the projector via the
"Acer LAN webpage management" utility. (Acer Projector
Multimedia CD)
31 KeyPad 0~9 Press "0~9" to input a password in the "Security".
32 ASPECT RATIO Choose the desired aspect ratio.
33 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input
source.
34 MEDIA_HOME Press "HOME" to return to the home page of media mode.
#Icon Function Description

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Getting Started
Connecting the Projector
#Description #Description
1 Power cord 9 Audio cable Jack/RCA
2 LAN cable 10 VGA to component/HDTV adapter
3 USB cable 11 3 RCA component cable
4 HDMI cable 12 RS232 cable
5 VGA cable 13 Audio cable jack for wired remote
6 S-Video cable 14 12V DC cable
7 Composite video cable 15 Mouse
8 Audio cable jack/jack 16(*) USB disk/stick
USB WiFi adapter ( for USB A2 only)
USB A1 USB A2
HDMI 1
VGA IN 1
VGA IN 2
VGA OUT
RS232
S-VIDEO
AUDIOIN 1 AUDIO OUT
WIRED REMOTE
DC
Pb/Cb Pr/Cr
AUDIOIN 2
VIDEO
Y
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
FORWIRELESS ADAPTER
USB
15 16
14
13
SETUP
MEDIA
3D
HOME
RS232
RS232
12
RS232
RBG
11
RBG
10
RBG
RBG
HDTV adapter
11
9
R
W
9
R
W
8
Y
Y
7
6
D-Sub
D-Sub
5
D-Sub
D-Sub
5
HDMI
HDMI
4
USB
3
USB
2
1
DVD player,
Set-top Box,
HDTV receiver
DVD player
S-Video Output
Video Output
Internet

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Note: To ensure the projector works well with your computer,
please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible
with the projector.
Note: "*" USB drive limitation, do not support power
consumption over 500mA. Please have external power for USB
device.
Note: To enable wireless function, the USB wireless adapter must
be plugged into the USB A2 port.
Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.