Acer PD523P series User manual

Manual for
Acer Projector PD523P/PD525P/PD527 series

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 re-
cycle it.
USA
For electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display, or a super
high pressure mercury lamp:
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 infor-
mation, check www.lamprecycle.org.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................1
Usage Notice ..............................................................................................................3
Precautions .........................................................................................................................3
Introduction ...............................................................................................................5
Product Features .................................................................................................................5
Package Overview ..............................................................................................................6
Product Overview .............................................................................................................7
Main Unit ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Control Panel ................................................................................................................................8
Connection Ports ..........................................................................................................................9
Remote Control with Laser Pointer ............................................................................................ 10
Installation ...............................................................................................................11
Connecting the Projector .................................................................................................. 11
Powering On/Off the Projector ........................................................................................13
Powering On the Projector .........................................................................................................13
Powering Off the projector ......................................................................................................... 14
Warning Indicator ....................................................................................................................... 14
Adjusting the Projected Image .........................................................................................15
Adjusting the Projector Image Height ........................................................................................ 15
Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus ........................................................................................ 16
Adjusting Projected Image Size .................................................................................................16
User Controls ...........................................................................................................17
Control Panel & Remote Control .....................................................................................17
On-Screen Display Menus ...............................................................................................21
How to operate ..........................................................................................................................21
Color (Computer/Video Mode) .................................................................................................22
Image (Computer/Video Mode) ..................................................................................................24
Management (Computer/Video Mode) ......................................................................................26
Audio (Computer/Video Mode) .................................................................................................29
Timer (Computer/Video Mode) ..................................................................................................30
Language(Computer/Video Mode) ............................................................................................ 31
Wireless Projection ..................................................................................................32
Introduction ......................................................................................................................32
System Requirements ................................................................................................................32
I/O Interface ............................................................................................................................... 32
Setting up your WPG .......................................................................................................33

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Connecting to the WPG for the first time ........................................................................33
Downloading the software ........................................................................................................ 34
Connecting to a projector .................................................................................................36
Using the audio function ..................................................................................................37
Configuring your Acer WPG ............................................................................................39
Projector ID ............................................................................................................................... 39
Configuration password setup ...................................................................................................39
Upgrade firmware ...................................................................................................................... 41
Network settings ....................................................................................................................... 41
Projection controls ...........................................................................................................42
Hide ...........................................................................................................................................42
Freeze .......................................................................................................................................42
Projector remote control .............................................................................................................42
Hotkey explanation ..................................................................................................................... 42
Appendices ..............................................................................................................43
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................43
Replacing the lamp ...........................................................................................................46
Specifications ...................................................................................................................48
Compatibility Modes .......................................................................................................49
Regulation & safety notices ...................................................................................50
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Usage Notice
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.
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 Hour Reset” function from the On
Screen Display “Management” menu after replacing
the lamp module (refer to page 46)
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 “Replacing the
Lamp”.

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Usage Notice
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.

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Introduction
Product Features
This product is an XGA single chip DLPTM projector. Outstand-
ing features include:
 True XGA, 1024 x 768 addressable pixels
 Single chip DLPTM technology
 NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/PAL/SECAM and HDTV
compatible (480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i)
 High-tech DVI connection for digital signal with HDCP
function and supports 480p, 576p, 720p and 1080i
(Optional)
 Full function remote control with laser pointer
 User friendly multilingual on screen display menu
 Advanced digital keystone correction and high
quality full screen image re-scaling
 User friendly control panel
 SXGA+, SXGA compression and VGA, SVGA re-sizing
 Mac compatible

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Introduction
Power Cord 1.8m VGA Cable 1.8m
2 x Battery
Composite Video Cable
2.0m
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 immediately if anything is missing.
Carrying Case
USB Cable 1.8m
User’s Guide
S-Video Cable 1.8m
Audio Cable Jack /Jack
1.8m
VGA to Component/
HDTV Adapter
Quick Start Card
Remote Control with
Laser Pointer
Antenna (for PD525PW/
PD527W only)

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Introduction
Main Unit
Product Overview
1. Focus Ring
2. Zoom Ring
3. Zoom Lens
4. Remote Control Receiver
5. Elevator Button
6. Elevator Foot
7. Connection Ports
8. Power Socket
9. Control Panel
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Control Panel
1. Temp Indicator LED
2. Lamp Indicator LED
3. Power and Indicator LED (Power LED)
4. Source
5. Resync
6. Four Directional Select Keys
7. Menu
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