Acer PD100 User manual

PD100 / PD120
Service Guide
PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Service guide files and updates are available
on the AIPG/CSD web; for more information,
please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw

II
Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on PD100 / PD120 service guide.
Date Chapter Updates

III
Copyright
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IV
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
Screen messages Denotes actual messages that appear
on screen.
NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional
information related to the current
topic.
WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might
result from doing or not doing specific
actions.
CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to
avoid possible hardware or software
problems.
IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions
relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.

V
Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.
1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION
decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product
competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g.
add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered
in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible
personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.
2. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information
available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will
not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer
office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service
Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and
service of customer machines.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1System Introduction 1
Technical Specification 1
ProductOverview 2
System Block Diagram 6
Chapter 2Firware Upgrade 7
Equipment Needed 7
InstallationProcedure 8
Firmware Upgrade Procedure 12
EDIDUpgrade 15
Equipment Needed 15
Setup Procedure 16
EDID Key-in Procedure 16
Chapter 3Mechanical Disassembly and Reassembly 19
Equipment Needed 19
GeneralInformation 19
Mechanical Disassembly Procedure 20
Mechanical Reassembly Procedure 33
Chapter 4Troubleshooting 46
Equipment Needed 46
LED Lighting Message 46
Main Procedure 47
Function Test and Alignment Procedure 49
Product / Test Equipment / Test Condition 49
InspectionProcecdure 50
Guide to Entering Service Mode and Factory Reset (PD100) 53
Chapter 5Exploded Overview 54
Exploded Overview 54
Appendix Serial Number Definition System 80
I. Serial Number System Definition 80
II. PCBA Code Definition 81
III. The Different Parts between PD100 and PD120 82

1Chapter1
System Introduction
Technical Specification
Item Description
Dimensions (WxHxD) 230 x 122.8 x 238 mm
Weight Approx. 4.85 lbs (2.2 Kg)
Tilt Angle 7 degree with elevator mechanism
Keystone correction +/-16 degree (32 degree) (Horizontal)
Lamp Door Projection Lamp power supply shut off automatically when door open
Power Supply
Universal AC 100-240V ~ 50-60Hz with PFC input
200W for Philips UHP Lamp @ normal operation
Variance FAN speed control
(Depends on temperature variant)
Projection Lens F#2.7~3.0, f=21.83mm~23.81mm, 1.10X Mechanical Zoom Lens
Throw Distance 1.5m - 10m (Optical Performance)
1.5m - 12m (Mechanical Travel)
Brightness 1700 ANSI Lumens (Typical; Full Power Mode) 1170 ANSI Lumens (Typical; Eco Mode)
1300 ANSI Lumens (Engineering Minimum; Full Power Mode)
Contrast 1000 : 1 Full White and Black (Minimum; Full Power Mode)
1800 : 1 Full White and Black (Typical; Full Power Mode)
Uniformity 65% Japan standard (Minimum; Full Power Mode)
80% Japan standard (Typical; Full Power Mode)
Temperature Opterating : 5~35oC
Storage : -20~60oC
Maximum Humidity Operating : -5~35oC, 80%RH (Max.), non-condensing
Storage : -20~60oC, 80%RH (Max.), non-condensing
Acoustic noise level
38 dB(A) (Typical, Under 23 +/- 20C; Full Power Mode without DVD/wireless)
30 dB(A) (Typical, Under 23 +/- 20C; Eco Mode without DVD/wireless)
Noise measurement follows ISO7779, A-weighted sound pressure level
measurement, 7200 rpm color wheel rotational speed
Lamp Life 1500 hours min, 50% survival rate (Full Power Mode)
2000 hours min, 50% survival rate (Eco Mode)
Altitude
Operating : 0~2,500 ft for 5 oC~35oC
2,500~5,000 ft for 5 oC~30oC
5,000~10,000 ft for 5 oC~25oC
Storage : 40,000 ft (Max.)
MTBF Operating more than 12,000 hours (90% Confidence Level)
Chapter1

Chapter1 2
Product Overview
Main Unit
Item Description
1Focus Ring
2Zoom Ring
3Zoom Lens
4Elevator Button
5Elevator Foot
6Remote Control Receiver
7Connection Ports
8Power Socket
9Control Panel

3Chapter1
Control Panel
Item Description
1Lamp Indicator LED
2Temp Indicator LED
3Power / Standby and Indicator LED (Power LED)
4Source
5Resync
6Four Directional Select Keys
7Menu

Chapter1 4
Connection Ports
Item Description
1DVI Input Connector (for Digital signal with HDCP function)
(Optional)
2PC Analog Signal / HDTV / Component Video Input Connector
3Audio Input Connector
4S-Video Input Connector
5Monitor Loop-through Output Connector
6USB Connector
7Remote Control IR Receiver
8Composite Video Input Connector
9KensingtonTM Lock Port
10 5V DC Output Jack (dfor attached dongle device) (for PD100 only) (for PD120 only)

5Chapter1
Item Description
1Power Cord
2VGA Cable
3Composite Video Cable
4USB Cable
5VGA to Component / HDTV Adapter
6S-Video Cable
7Audio Cable Jack / Jack
8DVI Cable (Optional Accessory)
95V DC Output Jack for attached Dongle Device (for PD100 only) (for PD120 only)
Connecting the Projector

A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
E
E
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
PWM
FET
Rear IR
GPI Expander
RDRAM
R/L
2
/
2
/
RIR DAT
2
/
I2C Bus
5
/
Vol ADJ
+3.3V/1.3A (1.5A Max)
VGA RS-232
2
/
HV Out
Front IR
SDRAM
(Optioin)
2
/
2
/
DVDIR_EN#
LEDs 8
/
DVD S-Video
VGA HVSync
FLASH
ROM
24
/
/
1
2
/
FIR DAT
BEEP
AMP
RGB
Audio Out R/L
DVD KEY
4
/
PWM
FET
PMDAT
I2C Bus
24
/
8
/
2
/
DMD
CHIP
(DDR)
UART1
PC
RS-232
VGA
IN
DVD CVBS
WS HVSync
3
/
Power Sense
+
2
/
2
/
D656EN#
BEEP
2
/
VGA RS-232
+5.0V/3.2A (3.5A Max)
DVD S-Video
RGB
FAN 1
System
4
/
2
/
2
/
PMDAT
USB D+/D-
2
/
PWM1
Motor
Driver
Audio
OUT
Digital UV
DVI EDID
Rear IR Data
Reset IC
FAN 2
Blower
DVD CVBS
3
/
VGA
OUT
2
/
2
/
VGA EDID
NVRAM
VGA RGB
CW
Motor
HV 2
/
DVI
IN
2
/
1
/
2
/
VGA RGB
Digital Y
ALF HV
+13.0V/0.4A (1.0A Max)
Front IR Data
Photo
Sensor
16
/
WS RS-232
3
/
+
S-Video
IN
9
/
DVI HDCP
SiI169 /
SiI1169
2
/
3
/
PWM2
H
Ctrl/CLK
+385V/0.62A (0.65A Max)
Digital RGB
Thermal
Switch
LPF
CVBS
IN
/ 24
8
/
Ctrl & Reset
PMADR
PWM3
3
/DVD YPbPr
CCIR656
Thermal
Sensor
S-Video
DVI RS-232
16 Bits
CWINDEX
AMP
USB
IN
3
/
1
/
64
/
1
/
DDC I2C
GPI
Expander
Video
Decoder
SAA7117A
16
/
GPI Expander
Lamp
Driver
TMDS IN
Audio
IN
23
/
8
/
1
/
2
/
WS RS-232
DVD Audio R/L
LVPS
GPO
Expander
Sync
VGA HV
21
/
LAMP
Data
EDID R/W I2C
SPK
OUT
8
/
DDR Data
THER_ERRIR_DVD
1
/
DDC I2C
16
/
16 Bits
CVBS
Clock
RGB Out
Image Processor
DDP2000
DVD
or
Wireless
1
/
2
/
DRCG
2
/
2
/
2
/
DVI RS-232
DAD1000
SCART Sync
KEYPAD
ADC
9883A
PD120D MB SCHEMATIC D
BLOCK DIAGRAM
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Coretronic Corporation
Title
Size Document Number Rev
Date: Sheet of
Chapter1 6
System Block Diagram

7Chapter2
Chapter2
Firmware Upgrade
Item Photo Item Photo
Projector
(PD100) Projector (PD120)
Power Cord PC or Laptop
USB Cable
Equipment Needed
Software : (DDP 2000- USB)
- DLP Composer
- Firmware (PD100 / PD120)
Hardware :

Chapter28
Installation Procedure
DLP Composer Lite Setup Procedure
No Step Procedure Photo
1Execute FW
program Choose "DLP Composer Lite v3.6 Setup" program.
2Next Click "Next" button.
3Next 1. Reading the "License
Agreement" rules.
2. Choose "I accept and
agree to be bound by all
the terms and conditions
of this License
Agreement" icon,
3. Click "Next" button.
4Next Click ""Next"" button.

9Chapter2
No Step Procedure Photo
5Next 1. Choose "All" icon
2. Click "Next" button.
6Next Click "Next" button.
7Processing The program is executing
"Initializing" status.

Chapter210
USB Driver Upgrade Procedure
No Step Procedure Photo
1Set-up 1. Plug in USB Cable into
the Projector.
2. Hold on "Menu" button
and then plug in Power
Cord.
3. Wait for about 5
seconds.
(Note: The system fan will
not function. The light will
not function as well.)
2Execute
Program Execute the C:\Program files\DLP
Composer\usbupdata.cmd.
(Note: The "DLP
Composer" program
must be closed first.)
3Type any key to
continue Type any key to continue. Then, wait for about 1
minute.

11 Chapter2
No Step Procedure Photo
4Update
Successfully Click "OK". The USB driver is updated successfully.
5Device
Manager 1. Right click "My computer" on the desktop.
2. Select "Properties" on
the popup menu to launch
the "System Properties"
window.
3. Choose "Hardware" and
then click "Device
Manager".
6Ensure
"DDP2000" &
"WinDriver" are
properly
installed
Click "Jungo" to ensure
"DDP2000" and
"Windriver" are properly
installed. If not, repeart
Step 1~5.
DeviceManager

Chapter212
Firmware Upgrade Procedure
No Step Procedure Photo
1Set-up Link PC COM1 and
projector
2Execute the "DLP
ComposeTM" file..
3Click "Edit" and
"Preferences".
41. Click "Library".
2. The library path located
in the default installation
directory is:
C:\Program Files\DLP
Composer.
If not, press "Browse" to
select the right path.
51. Select
"Edit\Preferences\
Communications" and
choose "USB".
2. Click "OK".
1
2
1
2
USB
OK
Vendor:Ux451
Product: Ox2000

13 Chapter2
No Step Procedure Photo
61. Choose "Flash Loader"
2. Click "Browse" to search
the firmware file. (PD100
/ PD120)
3. Select the item "Skip
Boot Loader Area (load
all but the first 16KB)."
4. Click "Reset Bus" to
erase the flash memory.
(Note: If the error message
"cannot open USB driver -
No projectors found"
appears, please unplug the
USB Cable and replug,
then re-do 4. Click "Reset
Bus" to erase the flash
memory.)
71. If the firmware is ready,
click "Start Download" to
process the firmware
upgrade.
2. Click "Yes" to erase the
flash memory.
Note:
1
4
32
1
2

Chapter214
No Step Procedure Photo
8Proceeding Proceeding Picture
91. When Firmware Upgrade
Process is finished, the
LED power
2. Unplug USB Cable and
Power Cord. Re-plug in
Power Cable after 3 mins.
10 Check
Firmware Restart the unit and enter the Service Mode to check
the Firmware Version.
(For entering Service
Mode, please refer to
Chapter 4 Function Test
and Alignment Procedure.)