Acer PD320 User manual

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Usage Notice
Precautions .......................................................................................... 2
Introduction
Product Features ................................................................................. 3
Package Overview ............................................................................... 4
Product Overview................................................................................ 5
Installation
Connecting the Projector ................................................................... 8
Powering On/Off the Projector .......................................................... 9
djusting the Projected Image .......................................................... 11
User Controls
Panel Control & Remote Control ....................................................... 13
On-Screen Display Menus ................................................................... 15
Appendices
Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 22
Changing the Lamp ............................................................................ 25
Specifications....................................................................................... 26
Compatibility Modes........................................................................... 27
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:
q Turn off the product before cleaning.
q Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the display housing.
q Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not being used for a
long period of time.
Dont:
q Block the slots and openings on the unit provided for ventilation.
q Use abrasive cleaners, wa es or solvents for your cleaning.
q Use under the following conditions:
- E tr emely hot, cold or humid environment.
- In areas susceptible to e cessive dust and dirt.
- Near any appliance generating a str ong 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 fir e or electric shock, do not expose this
product to rain or moistur e.
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
O D menu.
Warning- Before switching of f 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- To reduce the risk of injury to the eyes, do not look directly
into the laser light on the remote control and do not point the
laser light into anyones eyes. This remote control is equipped
with a Class II laser that emits radiation.
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 projec
tor will not turn back on until the lamp module has been
replaced. To replace the lamp, follow the procedur es listed
under Changing the Lamp.
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Product Features
This product is an GA single chip 0.7 DLP ä Projector. The outstanding
features of it are listed as follows:
q True XGA, 1024 x 768 addressable pixels
q 3.3 lbs (1.5 kgs) lightweight compact design
q ingle chip DLP ä technology
q XGA compression and VGA, VGA re-sizing
q 130 Watts user replaceable P-VIP lamp
q Mac/NEC PC-98/FM Towns compatible
q NT C/NT C4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/ ECAM and HDTV (1080i,720P,480i/P)
compatible
q Full function remote with mouse control and laser pointer
q High-tech DVI Connection for digital and analog video connectivity
q High definition TV compatibility
q User friendly Multilingual on-screen display menu
q Advanced electronic keystone correction
q User friendly control panel with backlight
q 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 RCA Audio Cable
D-Sub RGB to DVI Cable
Remote Control with Mouse
Function Laser Pointer
Carrying Case
DVI to DVI Cable
Composite Video Cable
DVI Signal Cable for
HDTV/Component
Quick Start Card
Remote Mouse Y Cable
Battery x 2 Users Guide
D-sub to D-sub Cable
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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
Remote Mouse
Input Connector
Monitor Loop-
through 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 with Mouse Function & Laser Pointer
Source
Resync
Freeze
Keystone Correction
Power / Standby
Volume ( + / - )
Mute
Multi-Directional
Menu
Laser Pointer
Zoom In / Zoom Out
Page Up
Page Down
LED Point
Caution: To reduce the risk of injury to the eyes, do not look directly
into the laser light on the remote control and do not point the laser light into
anyones eyes. This remote contr ol is equipped with a Class II laser that
emits radiation.
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Enter Key
Laser Pointer Caution
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Connecting the Projector
Installation
v 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 1024 768
resolution. Make sure timimg of the display mode is compatible with the
projecor. Refer to theCompatibility Modessection on page 27.
Power Cord
S-Video Output
Monitor Cable
S-Video Cable
Video Output
Audio Output
Remote Mouse Y Cable
D-Sub RGB to DVI Cable
D-Sub RGB to
DVI Cable
RGB Port
Digital Port
RGB Port
Digital Port
DVI Signal Cable for
DTV/Component
Composite Video Cable
RCA Audio Cable
RS232
USB
DVI Signal Cable for DVI
DVI Signal Cable for DVI
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u Powering On the Projector
1. Remove the lens cap. 
2. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected.
3. The Power/ tandby indicator will flash.  And press the Power/ tandby
button again to start on your projector.
The startup screen will display and count down for 20 seconds and the
Power/ tandby indicator will light solid amber.
4. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, or 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.
* 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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u Powering Off the Projector
1. Press the Power/ tandby button to turn off the pr ojector lamp.
2. After pressing the Power/ tandby button, you will see a message Power off the
lamp? on the on-screen display. Press the Power/ tandby button again to
confirm. Otherwise the message will disappear after 5 seconds.
3. Power/ tandby 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
u Adjusting the Projector Height
The projector is equipped with an elevator foot for adjusting the pr ojector 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 pr ojector will focus at distances fr om 3.3 feet to 39.4 feet
(1m to 12m).
u Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus
u 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
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Refer to the Power On/Off the Projector section on page 9~10.
Source
4
Press Source to choose RGB, Digital RGB, S-Video and Composite sources.
Resync
Use the Remote Control
4
Automatically synchr onizes the projector to the input source, when you press this button
while the remote control cover is opened.
4
If the remote control cover is closed, the Mouse/Resync button functions like the Right
mouse button.
Use the Panel Control
4
Automatically synchr onizes the projector to the input source, when you press this button
while the OSD isnt displayed.
Remote Control
Panel Control
Enter ey
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Four Directional Select Keys
4
When you close the cover of remote control, this key can be used as a mouse to control
direction.
* The above function is only enabled with the connection between computer and
projector by remote mouse Y cable.
4
When the cover of remote control is open, this key can be used for the
operation for OSD display.
Page Up (Computer mode only)
4
Use this button to page up. *Under remote mouse connected status only.
Page Down (Computer mode only)
4
Use this button to page down. *Under r emote mouse connected status only.
Laser
4
Aim the remote at the riewing screen, press and hold this button to activate the laser
pointer.
Menu
4
Press Menu to open the on-screen display (OSD) menus and pr ess key to
select main menu . To e it OSD, press the  Menu button again. The projector will save
any changes you made automatically.
Freeze
4
Press the Freeze button to still the screen image.
Mute
4
Use to mute sound.
Volume / -
4
Increases/decreases speaker volume.
Keystone / -
4
Adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (±16 degrees)
Zoom In / Out (Computer mode only)
4
Magnifies an image up to a factor of 32 times on the projection screen.
4
Diminishes the zoom in image.
Enter
Use the Remote Control
4
Confirm your selection of items, when you open the front cover of remote control.
4
If the remote control cover is closed, the Enter button functions like the Left mouse button.
Use the Panel Control
4
Confirm your selection of items, when you press this button while the O D is
displayed.
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The 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.
4
To open the OSD menu, press the Menu button on the Remote Control or Panel
Control.
4
When OSD is displayed, press key to select main menu.
E.g.:Image-I
g
Image-II
g
Audio
g
Language
g
Management
g
Image-I...
While making selection on a particular page, press Enter key to go into sub-
menu.
4
Press 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 yel
lowish brown to blue.
E.g.:Brightness
g
Color Temp.
g
Zoom
g
Contrast
g
Keystone
g
Brightness...
4
While 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.
4
To exit the OSD, press the Menu button again.
On-Screen Display Menus
How to operate
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Brightness
Adjusting the brightness of the image.
l Press the to darken the image.
l Press the to lighten the image.
4
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.
l Press the to decrease the contrast.
l Press the to increase the contrast.
4
Color Temperature
Adjust the color temperature. The range is from 6500K to 9000K . The factory default is
7050K . With the higher temperatur e, the screen looks colder; with the lower temperature,
the screen looks warmer.
4
Zoom
l Press the to Magnify an image up to a factor of 32 times on the projection screen.
l Press the to Diminish the zoom in image.
4
Keystone (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
Computer mode
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4
Brightness
Adjusting the brightness of the image.
l Press the to darken the image.
l Press the to lighten the image.
4
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.
l Press the to decrease the contrast.
l Press the to increase the contrast.
4
Color
The color setting adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color.
l Press the to decrease the amount of color in the image.
l Press the to increase the amount of color in the image.
4
Tint
The tint adjusts the color balance of red and green.
l Press the to increase the amount of green in the image.
l Press the to increase the amount of red in the image.
4
Sharpness
Adjusting the sharpness of the image.
l Press the to decrease the sharpness.
l Press the to increase the sharpness.
Video mode
AudioImage-I Image-II
Language Management
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Image-I (Video mode)
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Frequency
Frequency is for changing the display data frequency to match the frequency of your
computers graphic card. When you e perience a vertical flickering bar, use this function to
make an adjustment.
4
Tracking
Choose  Tracking item to synchronize the signal timing of the display with that of the
graphic card. When you e perience an unstable or flickering image, use this function to
correct it.
4
16 : / 4 : 3
You can select this function to fit your desired aspect ratio type.
4
Horizontal Position
l Press the to move the image left.
l Press the to mov e the image right.
4
Vertical Position
l Press the to move the image up.
l Press the to move the image down.
4
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.
Image-II (Computer mode)
AudioImage-I Image-II
Language Management
Frequency
Tracking
16:9 4:3
H. Position
V. Position
Reset
Yes No
Computer mode
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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)
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Keystone Correction
Adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (±16 degrees)
4
16 : / 4 : 3
You can select this function to fit your desired aspect ratio type.
4
Color Temperature
Adjust the color temperature. The range is from 6500K to 9000K . The factory default is
7050K . With the higher temperatur e, the screen looks colder; with the lower temperature,
the screen looks warmer.
4
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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Volume
l Press the to decrease the volume.
l Press the to increase the volume.
4
Treble
The treble setting controls the higher frequencies of your audio source.
l Press the to decrease the tr eble.
l Press the to increase the treble.
4
Bass
The Bass setting controls the lower frequencies of your audio source.
l Press the to decrease the bass.
l Press the to increase the bass.
4
Stereo / Mono
l Mono : Mono sound effect.
l Stereo : Stereo sound effect.
4
Mute
l Choose the left icon to make the volume function ineffective.
l Choose the right icon to make the volume function effective.
Audio
Language
4
Language
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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