Acer PD726W User manual

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Introduction
Product Features
This product is an XGA single chip 0.7” DLPTM projector. Out-
standing features include:
u
TrueXGA,1024x768addressablepixels
uSingle chip DLPTM technology
u NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/PAL/SECAMandHDTV
compatible(480i/p,576i/p,720p,1080i)
uDual resolution support:
-15:9(1280x768)
-16:9(1280x720)
u UserfriendlyandpowerfulAcerEmpoweringkey
including:AcereViewManagement,AcereTimer
Management and Acer eOpening Management.
uFull function remote control with laser pointer
uAdvanced digital keystone correction and high quality
full screen image re-scaling
uUser friendly control panel
uSXGA,XGAcompressionandVGA,SVGAre-sizing
u SupportHDMIinputwithHDMI1.0compliant
uSupports High bandwidth Digital Content Protection
–HDCP1.1onHDMIinput
u
Mac compatible

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Introduction
Connection Ports
1. USBConnector
2. HDMIConnector
3. DVIInputConnector
4. VGAInputConnector(PCAnalogSignal)
5. ComponentVideoInputConnector
6. S-VideoInputConnector
7. RS232Connector
8. KensingtonTM Lock Port
9. PowerSocket
10. VGAOutputConnector(MonitorLoop-throughOutputConnec-
tor)
11. AudioInputConnector
12. CompositeVideoInputConnectort
Below items are for PD726W only:
13. Lan(RJ45Portfor10/100MEthernet)
14. AudioOutputConnector
15. ResetButton
16. StatusIndicator
17. Antenna
For PD726W
only
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Installation
1......................................................................................................................Power Cord
2......................................................................................................................... Lan Cable
3...................................................................................................AudioCableJack/Jack
4............................................................................................................................Antenna
(for PD726W only, need to attach the antenna by user)
Internet
Connecting the Projector
For Wireless function
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User Controls
Color
Press “Color” to adjust the color temperature of image.
Contrast
Press “Contrast” to control the difference between the
lightestand darkest parts of the picture.
VGA
Press“VGA”tochangesourcetoVGA-Inconnector.Thiscon-
nectorsupportsAnalogRGB,YPbPr(480p/576p/720p/1080i),
YCbCr(480i/576i)andRGBsync.
Component
Press “Component” to change source to component connec
tor.ThisconnectorsupportsYPbPr(480p/576p/720p/1080i)
andYCbCr(480i/576i)
Video
Press“Video”tochangesourcetoCompositeVideo
source.
S-Video
Press“S-Video”to change source toS-Videosource.
DVI
Press“DVI”tochangesourcetoDVIconnector.This
connector
supportsDigitalRGB,AnalogRGB,YPbPr(480p/576p/720p/
1080i),YCbCr(480i/576i)andHDCPsignal.
HDMI
Press “HDMI” to change source to HDMI. This connector can
support to carry all standard and high-definition consumer
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User Controls
Image
(Computer / Video
Mode)
H. Keystone (Horizontal Keystone)
Press the or buttontoadjustimagedistortionhorizontally
and makes a squarer image.
V. Keystone (Vertical Keystone)
Press the or button to adjust image distortion vertically
and makes a squarer image.
Aspect Ratio
Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio.
Full:Resizeimagetofitfullscreen.
16:9:Theinputsourcewillbescaledtofitthewidthofthescreen
and narrowed the height to make the displayed image
becomes16:9ratio.
4:3:Theinputsourcewillbescaledtofittheprojectionscreen
andbecomes4:3ratio.
1:1:Keepimageatthecenterofscreenwithitsoriginalpixel
resolution without scaling.
Projection
Front-Desktop
The factory default setting.
Front-Ceiling
Whenyouselectthisfunction,theprojectorturnsthe
image upside down for ceiling-mounted projection.
Rear-Desktop
Whenyouselectthisfunction,theprojectorreversesthe
image so you can project behind a translucent screen.
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
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User Controls
H. Position (Horizontal Position)
Press the to move the image left.
Press the to move the image right.
V. Position (Vertical Position)
Press the to move the image down.
Press the to move the image up.
Frequency
“Frequency”changes the display data frequency to match the
frequency of your computer’s graphic card. If you experience a
verticalflickeringbar,usethisfunctiontomakeanadjustment.
Tracking
“Tracking”synchronizesthesignaltimingofthedisplaywiththe
graphiccard.Ifyouexperienceanunstableorflickeringimage,use
this function to correct it.
Sharpness
Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
Press the to decrease the sharpness.
Press the to increase the sharpness.
Signal Type
Press the or buttontochangesourcetoRGB,
YPbProrYCbCr.
“H.Position”,“V.
Position”,“Frequency”
and “ Tracking” func-
tions are not supported
underDVIandVideo
mode.
“Sharpness” functions
is not supported under
DVIandComputer
mode.
“Signal Type” is only
available for Com-
ponent,HDMIand
SCART signal sources.
Image
(Computer / Video
Mode)

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Lamp Reminding
Choose this function to show or to hide warning message when the
changing lamp message is displayed. The message will show up 30
hours before end of life.
Security
Press to start “Security” setting. If the “Security” function is
enabled,yourmustenter“AdministratorPassword”firstbefore
Security setting.
Security
This projector provides an excellent security function
for the administrator to manage the usage of the
projector.
Select “On” to enable the security function. User
have to enter password depending on the " Security
Mode" . Please refer to "User Password" section for
details.
Select “Off” then user can switch on the projector
without password.
Oncethesecurityfunctionisenabled,theprojector
will request user to enter password when switch on
the projector or enter security setting. Both “User
Password” and “Administrator Password” can be
accepted for this dialogue.
Management
(Computer / Video
Mode)

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User Controls
The projector provide two options of "Security Mode".
Select “Request password only after plugging
powercord”,theprojectwillrequestusertoinput
password only for the first time plugging on power
cord of the projector.
Select “Always request password while projector
turnson”,userhavetoinputpasswordeverytime
when switching on the projector.
Administrator Password
“Administrator Password” can be accepted by
both“EnterAdministratorPassword”and“Enter
Password” dialogues.
Press to change “Administrator Password”.
Projector will request “Administrator Password”
before changing password.
The factory default of “Administrator Password” is
“1234”.
Management
(Computer / Video
Mode)

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User Controls
If user or administrator forgot “User Password” or
even “Administrator Password”, do the following to
retrieve the “Administrator Password”:
1.Press“MENU”formorethan4secondswhen
anyof“EnterPassword”or“EnterAdministrator
Password” dialogue is currently displayed.
2.Write down the “Unlock ID” and contact with
Acer service center. They will give you new
Administrator Password according to the Unlock
ID.
3.Once the new “Administrator Password” retrieved
fromAcerhasbeenloggedintotheprojector,old
“Administrator Password” will be replaced by the
new password.
Reset
Pressthebuttonafterchoosing“Yes”toreturnthedisplay
parameters on all menus to the factory default settings.
Management
(Computer / Video
Mode)

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Wireless projection
Introduction
This section will introduce wireless projection function for this projector. The
wireless projection function is only available for the model which is equipped
with integrated Acer Wireless Presentation Gateway (WPG) module. Acer WPG
enables multiple users to connect to an Acer projector wirelessly. This eliminates
theneedtoplugandunplugcables,enablingmoreefcientuseofmeetingtime,
especially when there is more than one presenter in a meeting.
To perform wireless projection, you have to change the input source type to
"Wireless" by pressing the "Wireless" button on the remote control or the
"Source" button on the control panel or remote control.
System Requirements:
-Operatingsystem:Windows®2000orWindows®XP
-CPU:Intel®Pentium®IIIat750MHzorequivalentwith128MBofRAM
-WirelessLAN:IEEE802.11b/genabled
-InternetBrowser:InternetExplorer5.0orabove
I/O Interface:
No. Item Description
1 Antenna connector For attaching the external antenna.
2 StatusLED Indicates the WPG’s status.
3 Reset button
A quick press on the the Reset button will reset
the WPG without changing any user's settings.
PressandholdResetbuttonformorethan4
seconds to reset the WPG to its factory default
settings.
4 Audio-out jack For outputting audio signals received
wirelessly from the PC.
5 RJ-45Ethernetjack For connecting the WPG to the Internet via a
LAN.
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Appendices
SpecicationsSpecications
Thespecsspeciedbelowaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Regardingthenalspecs,
please refer to Acer accounced marketing specs.
LightValve - SingleChipDLPTM Technology by Texas Instruments
Lamp - 300W User Replaceable Lamp
NumberofPixels - 1280pixels(H)X768lines(V)
DisplayableColor - 16.7Mcolors
ContrastRatio - 2300:1(FullOn/FullOff)
Uniformity - 90%
NoiseLevel - 30dB(A)(standardmode/28dB(A)(ECOmode)
ProjectionLens - F/2.4~2.6f=28.0~33.6mmwith1.2XManualzoom
lens
ProjectionScreenSize(Diag.) - 36to300inchesDiagonal
ProjectionDistance - 3.94to40.03feet(1.2to12.2meters)
VideoCompatibility - NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/PAL/SECAMandHDTV
compatible
- Compositevideo&S-Videocapability
H.Frequency - 31.5kHz~100kHzhorizontalscan
V.Frequency - 56Hz~85Hzverticalrefresh
PowerSupply - UniversalACinput100-240V;InputFrequency
50/60Hz
I/OConnectors - Power:ACpowerinputsocket
- OneDVIconnector
- One15-pinD-subforVGA,componentandHDTV
signal
- OneHDMIinputforDigitalVideoinput
- RS232:Forprojectorremotecontrol
- VGAOutput:One15-pinD-sub
- VideoInput:
One Composite video RCA input
 OneS-Videoinput

One set (3 RCA) of component input
- USB:One USB connector
- Audio Input: One phone jack for audio input
- Audio Output: One phone jack for wireless audio
output (forPD726W only)
- LanOutput:OneLanport(RJ45connectorfor
10/100MEthernet)(forPD726W only)
Weight - 7.6lbs(3.5kg)
Dimensions (W x H x D) - 13.9x11.10x4.68inches (350x282x119mm)
Environmental - OperatingTemperature:41~95oF(5~35oC)
Humidity:80%maximum(Non-condensing)
- StorageTemperature:-4~140oF(-20~60oC)
Humidity:80%maximum(Non-condensing)
SafetyRegulation - FCCClassB,CEClassB,VCCI-II,UL,cUL,ETL-GS,
C-tick,PSB,PSE,CBReport,CCC

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4. Donotplacethisproductonanunstablecart,standortable.Ifthe
productfalls,itcouldbeseriouslydamaged.
5. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on
themarkinglabel.Ifyouarenotsureofthetypeofpoweravailable,
consult your dealer or local power company.
6. Donotallowanythingtorestonthepowercord.Donotlocatethis
product where people will walk on the cord.
7. Neverpushobjectsofanykindintothisproductthroughcabinetslots
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that
couldresultinareorelectricshock.Neverspillliquidofanykind
onto or into the product.
8. Donotattempttoservicethisproductyourself,asopeningorremov-
ing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks.
Referallservicingtoqualiedservicepersonnel.
9. Unplugthisproductfromthewalloutletandreferservicingtoquali-
edservicepersonnelunderthefollowingconditions:
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally when the operating in-
structions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are cov-
eredbytheoperatinginstructions,sinceimproperadjustment
of other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensiveworkbyaqualiedtechniciantorestoretheproduct
to normal condition.
e. If the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged. If
theproductexhibitsadistinctchangeinperformance,indicating
a needfor service.
10.Toavoidhazardofunexpectedelectricalshock,usetheACadapter
only when the wall socket is properly grounded.