Acer PD310 User manual

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Usage Notice
Precautions ........................................................................................... 2
Introduction
Product Features ................................................................................... 3
Package Overview ................................................................................ 4
Product Overview ................................................................................. 5
Installation
Connecting the Projector ...................................................................... 7
Powering On/Off the Projector .............................................................. 8
Adjusting the Projected Image............................................................... 10
User Controls
Panel Control & Remote Control ........................................................... 12
On-Screen Display Menus ..................................................................... 14
Appendices
Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 21
Changing the Lamp ............................................................................... 24
Specifications ........................................................................................ 25
Compatibility Modes.............................................................................. 26
Table of Contents

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Precautions
Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this
user’s manual to maximize the life of your unit.
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 for your cleaning.
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
Warning-Do not look into the lens. 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-After changing a new lamp, please reset the lamp life from
OSD menu.
Warning-Before switching off the product, please keep the cooling fan
running for a few minutes.
Warning-When connecting the projector to computer, please turn on
the projector first.
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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Product Features
This product is a SVGA single chip 0.7” DLP Projector. The outstanding
features of it are listed as follows:
True SVGA, 800 x 600 addressable pixels
3.3 lbs. (1.5 kgs) lightweight compact design
Single chip DLPtechnology
XGA compression and VGA, SVGA re-sizing
130 Watts user replaceable P-VIP lamp
Mac/NEC PC-98/FM Towns compatible
NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM and HDTV (720P,480i/P)
compatible
Full function remote control
High definition TV compatibility
User friendly Multilingual on-screen display menu
Advanced electronic keystone correction
User friendly control panel with backlight
Luxurious carrying case included
Introduction

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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 anything is
missing.
Projector Power Cord
S-Video Cable Audio Cable
VGA Signal Cable
Remote ControlCarrying Case
Composite Video Cable
RCA to D-Sub Cable
Quick Start Card
Battery x 2 User’s Guide

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Product Overview
Speaker
Focus Ring
Remote Control
Receiver
Zoom Ring
Zoom Lens
Power Connector
Elevator Button
Connection Ports
HDTV/Component
Video & Computer
Input Connector
S-video Input
Connector
Audio Input
Connector
Composite Video
Input Connector
Panel Control
Power On / StandbyMenu
(On/Off)
Enter /
Resync
Source
Four Directional
Select Keys
MuteVolume
Lamp
Warning LED
Main Unit
Panel Control
Temperature
Warning LED

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Remote Control
Source
Resync
Reset
Freeze
Keystone Correction
Power / Standby
Volume ( + / - )
Mute
Four Directional
Select Keys
Enter
Menu
Zoom In / Zoom Out

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Connecting the Projector
Installation
To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please configure the
display mode of your graphic card to make it less than or equal to 800 X 600
resolution. Make sure timimg of the display mode is compatible with the
projector. Refer to the“Compatibility Modes”section on page 26.
Power Cord
S-Video Output
S-Video
Cable
Video Output
Audio Output
VGA Signal Cable
RGB Port
RGBPort
RCA to D-Sub Cable
Composite Video Cable
RCA Audio Cable
VGA Signal Cable
Digital Tuner Output
Antenna

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Powering On the Projector
1. Remove the lens cap.
2. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected.
3. The “Power/Standby” indicator will flash.And press the “Power/Standby”
button again to start on your projector. The startup screen will display and
count down for 20 seconds and the Power/ Standby indicator will light solid
amber.
4. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, or video player ,etc.). The projec-
tor will detect your source automatically.
* If the screen displays “No Signal” , 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 Panel Control to switch.
* Turn on the projector first and then the computer.
Power On/Off the Projector
Lens cap
Power /
Standby

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Powering Off the Projector
1. Press the “Power/Standby” button to turn off the projector lamp.
2. After pressing the “Power/Standby” button, you will see a message “Power off
the lamp?” on the on-screen display. Press the “Power/Standby” button again to
confirm. Otherwise the message will disappear after 5 seconds.
3. “Power/Standby” LED indicator will flash amber for about 30 seconds.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector.
* When the “LAMP” indicator lights solid orange; please change the lamp
module immediately.
* When the “TEMP” indicator lights solid orange, it indicates the projector
has been overheated. The display will automatically shut itself down.
Under normal conditions, the display can be switched on again for your
presentation. If the problem persists, you should contact your local dealer or
our service center.
* No matter the video source is input or not, if you press“Power/Standby” by
accident, a “Power off the lamp ?” sign will display in screen. You can clear
the turn-off message by pressing any function key. Or you can just ignore
this message without pressing any function key; the message will disappear
after 5 seconds and restore to previous status.

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Adjusting the Projected Image
Adjusting the Projector Height
The projector is equipped with an elevator foot for adjusting the projector height.
To raise the projector:
1. Press the elevator button .
2. Raise the projector to the desired display angle , then release the button to
lock the elevator foot into position.
3. Use to fine-tune height adjustment.
To lower the projector:
1. Press the elevator button.
2. Lower down the projector, then release the button to lock the elevator foot into
position.
3. Use to fine-tune height adjustment.
Elevator
Button
Elevator Foot

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You may adjust zoom ring to zoom in / out. Rotate the zoom ring counter-clockwise
to zoom in and clockwise to zoom out. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring
until the image is clear. The projector will focus at distances from 3.3 feet to 39.4
feet (1m to 12m).
Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus
Adjusting Projection Image Size
Focus Ring
Zoom Ring
*This graph is for user’s reference only.
Screen
(Diagonal)
Distance
Screen
Size

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Panel Control & Remote Control
There are two ways for you to control the function: Remote Control and
Panel Control.
User Controls
Power / Standby
4Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on page 8~9.
Source
4Press “Source” to choose RGB, Digital RGB, S-Video and Composite sources.
Reset
4When you press the “Reset” button, the OSD menus displays a message “Reset All Yes/NO
? ”. Select “Yes” to confirm or select “ No” to cancel.This function will reset all user
adjustable parameters to factory default settings.
Resync
Use the Remote Control
4Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source.
Remote Control
Panel Control

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Use the Panel Control
4Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source, when you press this button
while the OSD isn’t displayed.
Four Directional Select Keys
4Use or to select items. Use or to make adjustments for your selection.
Menu
4Press “Menu” to open the on-screen display (OSD) menus and press key to
select main menu . To exit OSD, press the “ Menu” button again. The projector will save
any changes you made automatically.
Freeze
4Press the “Freeze” button to still the screen image.
Mute
4Use to mute sound.
Volume
4To increase the volume, press
4To decrease the volume, press
Keystone +/-
4Adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (±16 degrees)
Zoom In (Computer mode only)
4Magnifies an image up to a factor of 32 times on the projection screen.
Zoom Out (Computer mode only)
4Diminishes the zoom in image.
Enter
Use the Remote Control
4Press “Enter” to confirm your selection.
Use the Panel Control
4Confirm your selection of items, when you press this button while the OSD is displayed.

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4The Projector has a multilingual On-Screen Display(OSD) menus that allow you
to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. In computer
source, the OSD will be the “Computer OSD”. In video source, the OSD will
be the “ Video OSD”. The projector will detect the source automatically.
4To open the OSD menu, press the “Menu” button on the Remote Control or Panel
Control.
4When OSD is displayed, press key to select main menu.
E.g.:Image-IImage-IIAudioLanguageManagementImage-I...
While making selection on a particular page, press “Enter” key to go into
sub-menu.
4Press key to select the required item and adjust the settings by
key. When a specified item is selected, the color of the item will change from
yellowish brown to blue.
E.g.:BrightnessContrastColor Temp.ZoomKeystoneBrightness...
4While using key to adjust the parameter or required function in the items
of the submenu, confirm all the functions of the main menu by pushing “Enter”
button after all/part of the items have been modified. Press “Enter” button to
confirm, and the screen will be back to the main menu at once. Only
key is enabled now.
4To exit the OSD, press the “Menu” button again.
On-Screen Display Menus
How to operate

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4Brightness
Adjusting the brightness of the image.
Press the to darken the image.
Press the to lighten the image.
4Contrast
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.
4Color Temperature
Adjust the color temperature. The range is from 6500K to 9000K . The factory default is
7750K . With the higher temperature, the screen looks colder; with the lower temperature,
the screen looks warmer.
4Zoom
Press the to Magnify an image up to a factor of 32 times on the projection screen.
Press the to Diminish the zoom in image.
4Keystone (Keystone Correction)
Adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (±16 degrees)
Image-I (Computer mode)
AudioImage-I Image-II
Language Management
Brightness
Contrast
Color Temp.
Zoom
Keystone
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4Brightness
Adjusting the brightness of the image.
Press the to darken the image.
Press the to lighten the image.
4Contrast
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.
4Color
The color setting adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color.
Press the to decrease the amount of color in the image.
Press the to increase the amount of color in the image.
4Tint
The tint adjusts the color balance of red and green.
Press the to increase the amount of green in the image.
Press the to increase the amount of red in the image.
4Sharpness
Adjusting the sharpness of the image.
Press the to decrease the sharpness.
Press the to increase the sharpness.
Video mode
AudioImage-I Image-II
Language Management
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
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4Frequency
“Frequency” is for changing the display data frequency to match the frequency of your
computer’s graphic card. When you experience a vertical flickering bar, use this function to
make an adjustment.
Tracking
Choose “ Tracking” item to synchronize the signal timing of the display with that of the
graphic card. When you experience an unstable or flickering image, use this function to
correct it.
16 : 9 / 4 : 3
You can select this function to fit your desired aspect ratio type.
4Horizontal Position
Press the to move the image left.
Press the to move the image right.
4Vertical Position
Press the to move the image up.
Press the to move the image down.
4Reset
Choose “ Yes” to return the display parameters of the current mode to its factory default
settings.
*Reset items include both Image-I and Image-II settings.
Image-II (Computer mode)
AudioImage-I Image-II
Language Management
Frequency
Tracking
16:9 / 4:3
H. Position
V. Position
Reset
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AudioImage-I Image-II
Language Management
Keystone
16:9 / 4:3
Color Temp.
Reset
Yes No
Video mode
Image-II (Video mode)
4Keystone Correction
Adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (±16 degrees)
16 : 9 / 4 : 3
You can select this function to fit your desired aspect ratio type.
Color Temperature
Adjust the color temperature. The range is from 6500K to 9000K . The factory default is
7750K . With the higher temperature, the screen looks colder; with the lower temperature,
the screen looks warmer.
Reset
Choose “ Yes” to return the display parameters of the current mode to its factory default
settings.
*Reset items include both Image-I and Image-II settings.

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4Volume
Press the to decrease the volume.
Press the to increase the volume.
4Treble
The treble setting controls the higher frequencies of your audio source.
Press the to decrease the treble.
Press the to increase the treble.
4Bass
The Bass setting controls the lower frequencies of your audio source.
Press the to decrease the bass.
Press the to increase the bass.
4Stereo / Mono
Mono : Mono sound effect.
Stereo : Stereo sound effect.
4Mute
Choose the left icon to make the volume function ineffective.
Choose the right icon to make the volume function effective.
Audio
Language
4Language
You can display the multilingual OSD menu . Use the and key to select the
language you prefer.
Computer / Video mode
AudioImage-I Image-II
Language Management
Volume
Treble
Bass
Stereo / Mono
Mute
Computer / Video mode
AudioImage-I Image-II
Language Management

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4Menu Location
Choose the Menu location on the display screen.
4Projection
Front-Desktop
The factory default setting.
Rear-Desktop
When you select this function, the projector reverses the image so you can project behind a
translucent screen.
Front-Ceiling
When you select this function, the projector turns the image upside down for ceiling-
mounted projection.
Rear-Ceiling
When you select this function, the projector reverses and turns the image upside down at
same time. You can project from behind a translucent screen with ceiling mounted
projection.
4Signal Type
Select signal type between RGB, HDTV and Component video sources.
4Lamp Reminding
Choose this function to show or hide the warning message when the changing lamp message
is displayed. The message will show up 30 hours before end of life.
4Lamp Reset
Reset the lamp setting only when the new lamp is replaced.
Management
Computer / Video mode
AudioImage-I Image-II
Language Management
Menu Location
Projection
Signal Type
Lamp Reminding
Lamp Reset
RGB HDTVComponent