Acer PD527D Series User manual

PD527D& PD523PD
Service Guide
PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Service guide files and updates are available
on the AIPG/CSD web; for more information,
please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw

II
Revision History
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Date Chapter Updates

III
Copyright
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IV
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
Screen messages Denotes actual messages that appear
on screen.
NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional
information related to the current
topic.
WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might
result from doing or not doing specific
actions.
CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to
avoid possible hardware or software
problems.
IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions
relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.

V
Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.
1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION
decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product
competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g.
add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered
in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible
personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.
2. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information
available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will
not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer
office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service
Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and
service of customer machines.

1 Chapter 1
System Introduction (PD527D)
Technical Specifi cation
Item Description
Dimensions (LxWxH) 256 x 283 x 104 mm
Weight Approx. 6.0 lbs (2.7 Kg)
Tilt Angle 7 degree with elevator mechanism
Keystone correction +/-16 degree (32 degree) (Horizontal)
Lamp Door Projection Lamp power supply shut off automatically when door open
Power Supply
- Universal AC 100-240V ~ 50-60Hz with PFC input
- 230W for OSRAM Lamp @ normal operation
- Variance FAN speed control (Depends on temperature variant)
Throw Distance 1.5m - 12m (Mechanical Travel)
Brightness
- 2550 ANSI Lumens (Typical; Full Power Mode)
- 2040 ANSI Lumens (Typical; Eco Mode)
- 1600 ANSI Lumens (Engineering Minimum; Full Power Mode)
Contrast - 1000 : 1 Full White and Black (Minimum; Full Power Mode)
- 1500 : 1 Full White and Black (Typical; Full Power Mode)
Uniformity - 70% Japan standard (Minimum; Full Power Mode)
- 85% Japan standard (Typical; Full Power Mode)
Temperature Opterating : 5~35oC Storage : -20~60oC
Maximum Humidity Operating : 5~35oC, 80%RH (Max.), non-condensing
Storage : -20~60oC, 80%RH (Max.), non-condensing
Acoustic noise level 36 dB(A) (Typical, Under 23 +/- 20C; Full Power Mode)
33 dB(A) (Typical, Under 23 +/- 20C; Eco Mode)
Lamp Life 2000 hours min, 50% survival rate (Full Power Mode)
2500 hours min, 50% survival rate (Eco Mode)
Altitude
Operating : 0~2,500 ft for 5 oC~35oC
2,500~5,000 ft for 5 oC~30oC
5,000~10,000 ft for 5 oC~25oC
Storage : 40,000 ft (Max.)
MTBF Operating more than 12,000 hours (90% Confi dence Level)
XGA / Compression
1024(H) x 768(V)
Color Wheel
- Four segments (W110/R92/G83/B75)
- 7200 rpm
DMD Chip
- 0.7” 12
o
DDR XGA Digital Mirror Device
Chapter 1

Chapter 1 2
System Introduction (PD523PD)
Technical Specifi cation
Item Description
Dimensions (LxWxH) 256 x 283 x 104 mm
Weight Approx. 6.0 lbs (2.7 Kg)
Tilt Angle 7 degree with elevator mechanism
Keystone correction +/-16 degree (32 degree) (Horizontal)
Lamp Door Projection Lamp power supply shut off automatically when door open
Power Supply
- Universal AC 100-240V ~ 50-60Hz with PFC input
- 230W for OSRAM Lamp @ normal operation
- Variance FAN speed control (Depends on temperature variant)
Throw Distance 1.5m - 12m (Mechanical Travel)
Brightness - 1564 Lumens (Engineering Minimum; Full Power Mode)
Contrast - 1000 : 1 Full White and Black (Minimum; Full Power Mode)
Uniformity - 70% Japan standard (Minimum; Full Power Mode)
Temperature Opterating : 5~35oC Storage : -20~60oC
Maximum Humidity Operating : 5~35oC, 80%RH (Max.), non-condensing
Storage : -20~60oC, 80%RH (Max.), non-condensing
Acoustic noise level 36 dB(A) (Typical, Under 23 +/- 20C; Full Power Mode)
33 dB(A) (Typical, Under 23 +/- 20C; Eco Mode)
Lamp Life 2000 hours min, 50% survival rate (Full Power Mode)
2500 hours min, 50% survival rate (Eco Mode)
Altitude
Operating : 0~2,500 ft for 5 oC~35oC
2,500~5,000 ft for 5 oC~30oC
5,000~10,000 ft for 5 oC~25oC
Storage : 40,000 ft (Max.)
MTBF Operating more than 12,000 hours (90% Confi dence Level)
XGA / Compression
1024(H) x 768(V)
Color Wheel
- Four segments (W110/R92/G83/B75)
- 7200 rpm
DMD Chip - 0.55” 12o DDR XGA Digital Mirror Device

3 Chapter 1
Product Overview
Main Unit
Item Description
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
1
2
3
6
7
9
9
8
4
5
4

Chapter 1 4
Control Panel
Item Description
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

5 Chapter 1
Connection Ports
Item Description
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
7PC Analog Signal / HDTV / Component Video Input Connector
8DVI Input Connector (for Digital signal with HDCP function) (Optional)
9 KensingtonTM Lock Port
1
6
2
5
3
4
7
9
8

Chapter 1 6
Item Description
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
Video Output DVD Player, Settop Box,
HDTV receiver
4
2
3
6
7
DVI
RGB
USB
5
S-Video Output
8
1
RS232

5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
D D
C C
B B
A A
R/L
8
/
I2C Bus
LPF
2
/
FLASH
ROM
VGA RGB 3
/
LPF
USB D+/D-
WS RS-232
2
/
LAMP
VGA EDID
SCART Sync
2
/
DAD1000
1
/
3
/
2
/
ALF HV
Reset IC
TMDS IN
Front IR Data
2
/
Ctrl & Reset
3
/
2
/
DDR Data
2
/
DVI HDCP
SiI169 /
SiI1169
HV Out
GPO
Expander
USB
IN
Power Sense
21
/
EDID R/W I2C
Rear IR
2
/
UART1
VGA HV
PC
RS-232
+385V/0.62A (0.65A Max)
LPF
3
/
2
/
23
/
Digital UV
Thermal
Switch
/ 24
I2C Bus
PMDAT
24
/
Front IR
2
/
CW
Motor
Image Processor
DDP2000
16
/
16
/
CVBS
GPI
Expander
RGB Out
RDRAM
UART0
DRCG
+3.3V/1.3A (1.5A Max)
+13.0V/0.4A (1.0A Max)
THER_ERR
VGA RS-232
UART1
2
/
SDRAM
(Optioin)
PWM0
+5.0V/3.2A (3.5A Max)
ADC
9883A
WS HVSync
RIR DAT
2
/
Photo
Sensor
16
/
Video
Decoder
SAA7117A
LVPS
3
/
I2C Bus
Ctrl/CLK
Wireless
Thermal
Sensor Lamp
Driver
RGB
LAMP RS-232
FAN 2
Blower
3
/
4
/
Sync
TOP IR
HV
KEYPAD
GPI Expander
CWINDEX
24
/
VGA HVSync
2
/
16 Bits
PMADR
S-Video
IN
LEDs
DDC I2C
VGA
OUT
DVI RS-232
VGA RS-232
2
/
4
/
SPKout
WS RS-232
Rear IR Data
H
DMD
CHIP
(DDR)
VOL_PWM
Audio
IN
TOP IR Data
VGA RGB
FAN 4
Blower
LAMP RS-232
FIR DAT
2
/
DVI
IN
Motor
Driver
Digital RGB
DVI EDID
Digital Y
AMP
2
/
DAC
1
/
2
/
PWM1
FAN 3
System
8
/
FAN 1
System
VGA
IN
NVRAM
RGB
PWM3
S-Video
8
/
2
/
2
/
16 Bits
BEEP
WS RGB
8
/
DDC I2C
64
/
PMDAT
DVI RS-232
CVBS
IN
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Chapter2 8
Chapter 2
Firmware Upgrade
Item Photo Item Photo
Projector USB Cable
Power Cord PC or Lap-
top
Equipment Needed
Software : (DDP 2000- USB)
- DLP Composer
- Firmware Files (PD527D or PD523PD)
Hardware :

9 Chapter 2
No Step Procedure Photo
1 Execute
FW pro-
gram
Choose
“DLP Composer Lite
v3.6 Setup” program.
2 Next Click “Next” button.
3 Next 1. Reading the “License
Agreement” rules.
2. Choose “I accept and
agree to be bound by
all the terms and
conditions of this
License Agreement”
icon.
3. Click “Next” button.
4 Next Click “Next” button.
Installation Procedure
DLP Composer Lite Setup Procedure

Chapter2 10
No Step Procedure Photo
5 Next 1. Choose “All” icon.
2. Click “Next” button.
6 Next Click “Next” button.
7 Process-
ing
The program is execut-
ing “Initializing” status.

11 Chapter 2
No Step Procedure Photo
1 Set-up 1. Hold on “Menu” button
and plug in Power
Cord while holding on
“Menu”.
2. Wait for about 5 secs.
3. Once Power, Lamp,
Temp LED lights up,
plug in USB Cable
into the Projector.
(Note: The system fan
will not function. The
light will not function as
well.)
2 Execute
Program
Execute the C:\Program
files\DLP Composer\us-
bupdata.cmd
(Note: The “DLP Com-
poser” program must be
closed first.)
3 Type any
key to
continue
Press any key to contin-
ue. Then, wait for about
1 minute.
USB Driver Upgrade Procedure

Chapter2 12
No Step Procedure Photo
4 Update
Success-
fully
Click “OK”. The USB
driver is updated suc-
cessfully.
5 Device
Manager
1. Right click “My
computer” on the
desktop.
2. Select “Properties”
on the popup menu
to launch the “System
Properties” window.
3. Choose “Hardware”
and then click “Device
Manager”.
6Ensure
“DDP2000”
& “Win-
Driver” are
properly
installed
Click “Jungo” to ensure
“DDP2000” and “Win-
driver” are properly
installed. If not, repeart
Step 1~5.
Device Manager

13 Chapter 2
No Step Procedure Photo
1 Set-up 1. Hold on “Menu” button and
plug in Power Cord while
holding on “Menu”.
2. Wait for about 5 secs.
3. Once Power, Lamp, Temp
LED lights up, plug in USB
Cable into the Projector.
(Note: The system fan will not
function. The light will not
function as well.)
2 Set-up Link PC USB and pro-
jector
3 Execute the “DLP Com-
poseTM” file..
4Click “Edit” and “Prefer-
ences”.
51. Click “Library”.
2. The library path
located in the default
installation directory
is C:\Program Files\
DLP Composer.
If not, press “Browse” to
select the right path.
61. Select “Edit\Prefer
ences\Communi
cations” and choose
“USB”.
2. Click “OK”.
Firmware Upgrade Procedure
1
2
1
2
USB
OK
Vendor: 0x451
Product: 0x2000

Chapter2 14
No Step Procedure Photo
71. Choose “Flash
Loader”
2. Click “Browse” to
search the firmware
file. (PD527D or
PD523PD)
3. Select the item “Skip
Boot Loader Area
(load all but the first
16KB).”
4. Click “Reset Bus” to
erase the flash
memory.
(Note: If the error mes-
sage “cannot open USB
driver - No projectors
found” appears, please
unplug the USB Cable &
Driver and replug, then
re-do 4. Click “Reset
Bus” to erase the flash
memory.)
81. If the firmware is
ready, click “Start
Download” to process
the firmware upgrade.
2. Click “Yes” to erase
the flash memory.
Note:
1
2
1
3
2
4

15 Chapter 2
No Step Procedure Photo
9 Proceed-
ing
Proceeding Picture
10 1. When Firmware
Upgrade Process is
finished, the LED
power flashs.
2. Unplug USB Cable
and Power Cord.
Re-plug in Power
Cable.
11 Check
Firmware
Restart the unit and
enter the Service Mode
to check the Firmware
Version.
(For entering Service
Mode, please refer to
Chapter 4 Function Test
and Alignment Proce-
dure.)
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