Acer PD523P series User manual

Manual for
Acer Projector PD523P/PD525P/PD527 series

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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
Table of Contents

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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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Introduction
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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Introduction
Connection Ports
1. RS232 Connector
2. USB Connector
3. Monitor Loop-through Output Connector (VGA-Out)
4. Audio Input Connector
5. Composite Video Input Connector
6. S-Video Input Connector
7. PC Analog Signal/HDTV/Component Video Input Connector
8. DVI Input Connector (for Digital signal with HDCP function) (Op-
tional)
9. KensingtonTM Lock Port
Below items are for PD525PW/PD527W only:
10. Lan (RJ45 Port for 10/100M Ethernet)
11. Audio Output Connector
12. Reset Button
13. Status Indicator
14. Antenna
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For PD525PW/
PD527W only
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Introduction
1. Laser Pointer
2. Power
3. Laser Button
4. Source
5. Resync
6. Freeze
7. Hide
8. Mute
9. Aspect Ratio
10. Keystone/Four Directional
Select Keys
11. Back
12. Digital Zoom
13. Menu
14. Mouse Left Click
Remote Control with Laser Pointer
15. Mouse Right Click
16. Mouse
17. Empowering Key
18. Volume +
19. Volume -
20. Page Up
21. Page Down
22. VGA
23. S-Video
24. Video
25. Component
26. DVI
27. Wireless or Language
28. Transmit Indicator Light
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Installation
1. ....................................................................................................................Power Cord
2. .....................................................................................................................VGA Cable
3. ............................................................................................... Composite Video Cable
4. ...................................................................................................................... USB Cable
5. ........................................................................VGA to Component/HDTV Adapter
6. ................................................................................................................S-Video Cable
7. .................................................................................................Audio Cable Jack/Jack
8. ................................................................................ DVI Cable (Optional Accessory)
Connecting the Projector
 To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please
make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the
projector. Refer to the “Compatibility Modes” section on page 49.
Video Output DVD Player, Settop Box,
HDTV receiver
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2
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7
DVI
RGB
USB
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S-Video Output
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1. ....................................................................................................................Power Cord
2. ....................................................................................................................... Lan Cable
3. ............................................................................................... Audio Cable Jack/RCA
4. ..........................................................................................................................Antenna
(for PD525PW/PD527W only, need to attach the antenna by user)
Internet
Connecting the Projector
For Wireless function
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Installation
Power/Standby
Powering On the Projector
1. Remove the lens cap.
2. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely
connected. The Power LED will flash red.
3. Turn on the lamp by pressing “Power/Standby” button on
the control panel.And the Power LED will turn blue.
4. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player
,etc.). The projector will detect your source automatically.

If the screen displays "Lock" & "Source" icons, it means the pro-
jector locks on this source type and there is no such type of input
signal found
 If the screen displays “No Signal”, please make sure the signal
cables are securely connected.
 If you connect multiple sources at the same time, using 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.
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Warning Indicator
 When the “LAMP” indicator lights solid red, the projector will
automatically shut itself down. Please contact your local reseller
or service center.
 When the “TEMP” indicator lights solid red for about 20 sec-
onds, it indicates the projector has been overheated. You will see
a message “Projector Overheated. Lamp will automatically turn
off soon.” on the on-screen display. The projector will automati-
cally shut itself down.
Under normal conditions, the projector can be switched on again
after it has cooled down. If the problem persists, you should con-
tact your local dealer or our service center.
 When the “TEMP” indicator flashs red for about 30 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.
Powering Off the Projector
1. Press the “Power/Standby” button to turn off the projector lamp,
you will see a message “Please press power button again to com-
plete the shutdown process. Warning: DO NOT unplug while the
projector fan is still running.” displayed on the projector’s screen.
Press the “Power/Standby” button again to confirm, otherwise
the message will disappear after 5 seconds.
2. The cooling fans continue to operate for about 30 seconds for
cooling cycle and the Power LED will be quick red flash. When
the Power LED becomes slow 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.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the pro-
jector.
4. Do not turn on the projector immediately following a power off
procedure.

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Adjusting the Projected Image
Adjusting the Projector Image Height
Elevator Foot
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Elevator Button
The projector is equipped with an elevator foot for adjusting
the image height.
To raise the image:
1. Press the elevator button .
2. Raise the image to the desired height angle  , then release
the button to lock the elevator foot into position.
To lower the image:
1. Press the elevator button.
2. Lower the image, then release the button to lock the elevator
foot into position.

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Focus Ring
Zoom Ring
Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus
You may turn the 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 5 to 40 feet (1.5 to12.2 meters)
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User Controls
Remote ControlControl Panel
Control Panel & Remote Control
There are two ways for you to control the functions: Re-
mote Control and Control Panel.
Using the Control Panel
Power
 Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages
13-14.
Resync
 Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source.
Source
 Press “Source” to choose RGB, Component-p, Component-i,
S-Video, Composite, DVI-D (Optional), Video and HDTV
sources.
Menu
 Press “Menu” to launch the on screen display (OSD) menu. To exit
OSD, press “Menu” again.
 Confirm your selection of items.
Four Directional Select Keys
 Use to select items or make adjustments to
your selection.

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Using the Remote Control
Power
 Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages
13-14
Laser Button
 Aim the remote at the viewing screen, press and hold this
button to activate the laser pointer.
Resync
 Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source.
Source
 Press “Source” to choose RGB, Component-p, Component-i,
S-Video, Composite Video , DVI-D (Optional)and HDTV
sources.
Freeze
 Press “Freeze” to pause the screen image.
Hide
 Momentarily turns off the video. Press “Hide” to hide image,
press again to restore display of the image.
Aspect Ratio
 Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio.(4:3/16:9/
Auto )
Mute
 Use this key to close the volume.
Four Directional Select Keys
 Use to select items or make adjustments to
your selection for the OSD menu operation.
Keystone
 Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector (±16
degrees).
Menu
 Press “Menu” to launch the on screen display menu. To exit
OSD, press “Menu” again.
Zoom
 Digital Zoom in/out.
Back
Back to the previous step for the OSD menu operation.