Acer Pd112 User manual

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ....................................................................................... 1

Usage Notice .............................................................................................. 2

Precautions ......................................................................................................... 2

Introduction ................................................................................................ 4

Product Features ................................................................................................ 4

Package Overview ............................................................................................. 5

Product Overview ................................................................................................ 6

Main Unit ........................................................................................................................ 6

Panel Control ................................................................................................................ 7

Connection Ports .......................................................................................................... 7

Remote Control ............................................................................................................. 8

Installation ................................................................................................. 9

Connecting the Projector .................................................................................... 9

Powering On/Off the Projector .......................................................................... 10

Powering On the Projector ......................................................................................... 10

Powering off the projector ........................................................................................... 11

Warning Indicator ....................................................................................................... 11

Adjusting the Projected Image ......................................................................... 12

Adjusting the Projector Height ................................................................................... 12

Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus ....................................................................... 13

Adjusting Projection Image Size ................................................................................ 13

User Controls ............................................................................................ 14

Panel Control & Remote Control ..................................................................... 14

On-Screen Display Menus ............................................................................... 16

How to operate ............................................................................................................ 16

Language ..................................................................................................................... 17

Image-I ......................................................................................................................... 18

Image-II (Computer Mode) ......................................................................................... 19

Image-II (Video Mode) ................................................................................................ 21

Audio ............................................................................................................................ 23

Management ................................................................................................................ 24

Appendices .............................................................................................. 26

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 26

Changing the lamp ........................................................................................... 29

Specifications ................................................................................................... 30

Compatibility Modes ........................................................................................ 31

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Usage Notice

Precautions

Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recom-

mended 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.

Warning- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not

expose this product to rain or moisture.

Warning- Please do not open or disassemble the product as this

may cause electric shock.

Warning- When changing the lamp, please allow unit to cool

down, and follow all changing instructions.

Warning- This product will detect the life of the lamp itself.

Please be sure to change the lamp when it shows

warning messages.

Warning- Reset the “Lamp Reset” function from the On Screen

Display “Management” menu after replacing the lamp

module (refer to page 24).

Warning- When switching the projector off, please ensure the

projector completes its cooling cycle before

disconnecting power.

Warning- Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources.

Warning- Do not use lens cap when projector is in operation.

Warning- 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 “Changing

the Lamp”.

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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:

- Extremely hot, cold or humid environment.

- In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.

- Near any appliance generating a strong magnetic field.

- Place in direct sunlight.

Usage Notice

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Product Features

This product is an SVGA single chip 0.55” DLPTM

projector. Outstanding features include:

True SVGA, 800 x 600 addressable pixels

4.9 lbs (2.22 kgs) compact design

Single chip DLPTM technology

NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM and

HDTV compatible

Full function remote control

User friendly multilingual on screen display menu

Advanced electronic keystone correction and high

quality full screen image re-scaling

User friendly control panel

SXGA, XGA compression and VGA, SVGA re-sizing

200 watt user replaceable lamp

Mac compatible

Introduction

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Power Cord 1.8m VGA Cable 1.8m

Remote Control 2 x Battery

Introduction

Composite Video Cable

1.8m

Projector with lens cap

Package Overview

This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to

make sure your unit is complete. Contact your dealer immedi-

ately if anything is missing.

Carrying Case

VGA to Component/

HDTV Adapter

S-Video Cable 1.8m

User’s Guide Quick Start Card

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Main Unit

Product Overview

1. Focus Ring

2. Zoom Ring

3. Elevator Button

4. Zoom Lens

5. Remote Control Receiver

6. Connection Ports

7. Power Connector

8. Panel Control

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1. Temp Indicator LED

2. Lamp Indicator LED

3. Power/Standby

4. Source

5. Four Directional Select Keys

6. Enter

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7. Keystone Correction

8. Menu (On/Off)

9. Re-sync

Panel Control

Connection Ports

1. Remote Control Receiver

2 PC Analog Signal/HDTV/

Component Video Input

Connector

3. Monitor Loop-through Output

Connector

4. Audio Input Connector

5. KensingtonTM Lock Port

6. Composite Video Input

Connector

7. S-Video Input Connector

8. USB Connector

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Remote Control

Introduction

1. Transmit Indicator Light

2. Power

3. Re-Sync

4. Volume ( + / - )

5. Reset

6. Mute

7. Freeze

8. Page Up / Page Down

9. Keystone Correction

10. Menu

11. Four Directional Select Keys

12. Enter

13. VGA Source

14. S-Video Source

15. Composite Video Source

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1. Power Cord

2. VGA Cable

3. Composite Video Cable

4. Audio Cable Jack/RCA

(optional)

5. S-Video Cable

6. VGA to Component/HDTV

Adapter

7. USB Cable (optional)

Connecting the Projector

To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please

set the display mode of your graphic card less than or equal to

800 X 600 resolution. Make sure timing of the display mode is

compatible with the projector. Refer to the “Compatibility Modes”

section on page 31.

S-Video Output

Video Output

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Installation

Digital Tuner Output

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Installation

Power/

Standby

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Powering On the Projector

1. Remove the lens cap.n

2. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely

connected. The “Power/Standby” button will flash green.

3. Turn on the lamp by pressing “Power/Standby” button on

the control panel. And the “Power/Standby” button will turn

green.o

The startup screen will display for 30 seconds.

4. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player ,etc.).

The projector will detect your source automatically.

If the screen displays “Searching...”, please make sure the signal

cables are securely connected.

If you connect multiple sources at the same time, use the “Source”

button on the remote control or control panel to switch.

Powering On/Off the Projector

Turn on the

projector first and then

the signal sources.

Lens cap

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Powering Off the Projector

1. Press the “Power/Standby” button to turn off the projector

lamp, you will see a message “Power off the lamp?” on the

on-screen display.

2. Press the “Power/Standby” button again to confirm.

Otherwise the message will disappear after 5 seconds.

3. The cooling fans continue to operate for about 60 seconds for

cooling cycle and the “Power/standby” button will turn

orange. When the green light begins flashing, the projector

has entered standby mode.

If you wish to turn the projector back on, you must wait until

the projector has completed the cooling cycle and has entered

standby mode. Once in standby mode, simply press “Power/

Standby” button to restart the projector.

4. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the

projector.

5. Do not turn on the projector immediately following a

power off procedure.

Warning Indicator

When the “LAMP” indicator lights solid orange for about 2

minutes. The projector will automatically shut itself down. Please

contact your local reseller or service center.

When the “TEMP” indicator lights solid orange, it indicates the

projector has been overheated. You will see a message “Projector

Overheated. ” on the on-screen display. The projector will auto-

matically shut itself down.

Under normal conditions, the projector can be switched on again for

your presentation. If the problem persists, you should contact your

local dealer or our service center.

When the “TEMP” indicator flashs orange for about 10 seconds,

you will see a message “Fan Fail. Lamp will automatically turn off

soon.” on the on-screen display. Please contact your local dealer or

our service center.

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Adjusting the Projected Image

Adjusting the Projector Height

Tilt Adjusted wheel

Elevator Foot

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Elevator Button

The projector is equipped with an elevator foot for adjusting the

projector height.

To raise the projector:

1. Press the elevator button n.

2. Raise the projector to the desired display angle o, then

release the button to lock the elevator foot into position.

3. Use pto fine-tune the display angle.

To lower the projector:

1. Press the elevator button.

2. Lower the projector, then release the button to lock the

elevator foot into position.

3. Use pto fine-tune the display angle.

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Max. 39.4"(100.0cm) 84.4"(214.3cm) 140.6"(357.1cm) 225.0"(571.4cm) 281.2"(714.3cm) 337.5"(857.1cm)

Min. 32.5"(82.5cm) 69.6"(176.9cm) 116.1"(294.8cm) 185.7"(471.7cm) 232.1"(589.6cm) 278.6"(707.5cm)

Max.(WxH) 31.52" x 23.64"

(80.0 x 60.0cm)

67.52" x 50.64"

(171.4 x 128.6cm)

112.48" x 84.36"

(285.7 x 214.3cm)

180.00" x 135.00"

(457.1 x 342.8cm)

224.96" x 168.72"

(571.4 x 428.6cm)

270.00" x 202.50"

(685.7 x 514.3cm)

Min.(WxH) 26.00" x 19.50"

(66.0 x 49.5cm)

55.68" x 41.76"

(141.5 x 106.1cm)

92.88" x 69.66"

(235.8 x 176.9cm)

148.56" x 111.42"

(377.4 x 283.0cm)

185.68" x 139.26"

(471.7 x 353.8cm)

222.88" x 167.16"

(566.0 x 424.5cm)

4.59'(1.4m) 9.84'(3.0m) 16.4'(5.0m) 26.25'(8.0m) 32.81'(10.m) 39.37'(12.0m)

Focus Ring

Zoom Ring

Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus

You may adjust 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 4.6 to 39.4 feet (1.4 to 12.0 meters).

Adjusting Projection Image Size

32.5"

(82.5cm)

69.6"

(176.9cm)

116.1"

(294.8cm)

185.7"

(471.7cm)

232.1"

(589.6cm)

278.6"

(707.5cm)

39.4" (100.0cm)

84.4"(214.3cm)

140.6"(357.1cm)

225.0"(571.4cm)

281.2"(714.3cm)

337.5"(857.1cm)

4.59'

39.37'

32.81'

26.25'

16.40'

9.84'

(1.4m)

(12.0m)

(10.0m)

(8.0m)

(5.0m)

(3.0m)

Screen

(Diagonal)

Screen

Size

Distance

This graph is for user’s reference only.

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User Controls

Remote ControlPanel Control

Panel Control & Remote Control

There are two ways for you to control the functions: Remote

Control and Panel Control.

Using the Panel Control

Power/Standby

Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages

10-11.

Source

Press “Source” to choose RGB, Component-p, Component-i,

S-Video, Composite Video and HDTV sources.

Menu

Press “Menu” to launch the on screen display (OSD) menu.

To exit OSD, press “Menu” again.

Keystone

Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector (±16

degrees).

Four Directional Select Keys

Use to select items or make adjustments to

your selection.

Enter

Confirm your selection of items.

Re-Sync

Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source.

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Using the Remote Control

Power/Stadnby

Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages

10-11.

Re-Sync

Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source.

Volume + / -

Increases/decreases speaker volume.

Reset

Changes the adjustments and settings to the factory default

value.

Mute

Momentarily turns off the audio and video.

Keystone /

Adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector (±16

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.

Page Down (Computer mode only)

Use this button to page down. This function is only available

when the projector is connected to a computer via an USB cable.

Freeze

Press “Freeze” to pause the screen image.

Four Directional Select Keys

Use to select items or make adjustments to

your selection.

Menu

Press “Menu” to launch the on screen display menu. To exit

OSD, press “Menu” again.

Enter

Confirm your selection of items.

VGA

Press “VGA” to choose Analog RGB, component and HDTV

source.

S-Video

Press “S-Video” to choose S-Video source.

Composite

Press “composite” to choose Composite video source.

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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.

How to operate

1. To open the OSD menu, press “Menu” on the Remote Control or

Panel Control.

2. When OSD is displayed, use keys to select the main menu.

While making a selection on a particular page, press “Enter ”

key to enter sub menu.

3. Use keys to select the desired item and adjust the

settings by key.

4. Select the next item to be adjusted in the sub menu and adjust as

described above.

5. Press “Menu” to confirm, and the screen will return to the main

menu.

6. To exit, press “Menu”again. The OSD menu will close and the

projector will automatically save the new settings.

On Screen Display Menus

Main Menu

Sub Menu Setting

User Controls

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Language

You can display the multilingual OSD menu . Use the or

key to select your prefered language.

Press “Enter” to finalize the selection.

Computer / Video Mode

User Controls

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Image-I

Brightness

Adjusting the brightness of the image.

Press the to darken image.

Press the to lighten the image.

Contrast

The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest

and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes

the amount of black and white in the image.

Press the to decrease the contrast.

Press the to increase the contrast.

Color Temp.

Adjust the color temperature. At higher temperature, the screen

looks colder; at lower temperature, the screen looks warmer.

Color

Adjust the red, green and blue color.

Keystone (Keystone Correction)

Adjust image distortion caused by tilting projection. (±16 degrees)

White Segment

Use the white segment control to set the white peaking level of

DMD chip. 0 stands for minimal peaking, and 10 stands for

maximum peaking. If you prefer a stronger image, adjust toward

the maximum setting. For a smooth and more natural image,

adjust toward the minimum setting.

Computer / Video Mode

User Controls

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Image-II

(Computer Mode)

Frequency

“Frequency”changes the display data frequency to match the

frequency of your computer’s graphic card. If you experience a

vertical flickering bar, use this function to make an adjustment.

Tracking

“Tracking” to synchronizes the signal timing of the display with the

graphic card. If you experience an unstable or flickering image, use

this function to correct it.

Horizontal Position

Press the to move the image left.

Press the to move the image right.

Vertical Position

Press the to move the image down.

Press the to move the image up.

Degamma

Effects the represent of dark scenery. With greater gamma value,

dark scenery will look brighter.

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You can use this function to fit your desired aspect ratio type.

1:1 : Original image pixel.

4:3 : The input source will be scaled to fit the projection screen.

16:9 : The input source will be scaled to fit the width of the

projected screen.

Computer Mode

User Controls

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Reset

Choose “Yes” to return the display parameters (except for Lamp

Hour) on all menus to their factory default settings.

Image-II

(Computer Mode)

Computer Mode

User Controls

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