Acer PH530 series User manual

Manual for
Acer Projector PH530 series

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ......................................................................................... 1
Usage Notice................................................................................................ 2
Precautions...........................................................................................................2
Introduction................................................................................................... 4
Product Features..................................................................................................4
Package Overview................................................................................................5
Product Overview ................................................................................................6
Main Unit........................................................................................................................6
Control Panel .................................................................................................................7
Connection Ports ...........................................................................................................8
Remote Control .............................................................................................................9
Installation .................................................................................................. 10
Connecting the Projector....................................................................................10
Powering On/Off the Projector............................................................................11
Powering On the Projector........................................................................................... 11
Powering Off the projector ...........................................................................................12
Warning Indicator.........................................................................................................12
Adjusting the Projected Image............................................................................13
Adjusting the Projector Image Height ..........................................................................13
Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus..........................................................................14
Adjusting Projected Image Size ...................................................................................14
User Controls ............................................................................................. 15
Control Panel & Remote Control ........................................................................15
On-Screen Display Menus..................................................................................19
How to operate ............................................................................................................19
Color (Computer/Video Mode) ....................................................................................20
Image (Computer/Video Mode)....................................................................................22
Management (Computer/Video Mode) ........................................................................24
Timer(Computer/Video Mode) .....................................................................................27
Language(Computer/Video Mode) ..............................................................................28
Appendices................................................................................................. 29
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................29
Replacing the lamp.............................................................................................32
Specications .....................................................................................................34
Compatibility Modes ...........................................................................................35
Regulation & safety notices................................................................................37

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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re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 26)
Warning- Whenswitchingtheprojectoroff,pleaseensurethe
projector completes its cooling cycle before
disconnecting power.
Warning- Turnontheprojectorrst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 ventila-
tion.
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eld.
- Place in direct sunlight.

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Introduction
Product Features
This product is a 720P single chip 0.62” DLP ®projector. Out-
standing features include:
uTrue720P,1280x720addressablepixels
uSingle chip DLP®technology
u NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/PAL/SECAMandHDTV
compatible(480p,576p,720p,1080i)
u UserfriendlyandpowerfulAcerEmpoweringkey
including:AcereViewManagement,AcereTimer
Management and Acer eOpening Management.
uFull function remote control.
uAdvanced digital keystone correction and high qual-
ity full screen image re-scaling
uUser friendly control panel
uSXGA+,SXGAcompressionandXGA,VGA,SVGA
re-sizing
uHDMI connector supports with HDCP compliant
u SupportsHDMIinputwithHDMI1.0compliant
uSupports High bandwidth Digital Content Protection
–HDCP1.1onHDMIinput
u Mac compatible
u Digital zoom in and out

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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
HDMICable1.8m
User’s Guide
Quick Start Card
Remote Control

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Introduction
Main Unit
Product Overview
1. ZoomLever
2. Focus Ring
3. ZoomLens
4. ElevatorButton
5. ElevatorFoot
6. Remote Control Receivers
7. Control Panel
8. ConnectionPorts
9. Power Socket
Two remote control
receivers provided at
front panel and front-top
cover.
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Introduction
MENU
Power
Source
Resync
Temp
Lemp
Control Panel
1. Menu
2. TempIndicatorLED
3. LampIndicatorLED
4. PowerandIndicatorLED(PowerLED)
5. Source
6. Resync
7. Four Directional Select Keys
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Connection Ports
1. KensingtonTM Lock Port
2. USB Connector
3. S-VideoInputConnector
4. CompositeVideoInputConnector
5. ComponentVideoInputConnector
6. VGAInputConnector(PCAnalogSignal)
7. HDMI Connector
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USB S-VIDEO VIDEO YPB/CB PR/CR VGA IN HDMI
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Introduction
1. TransmitIndicatorLight
2. Power
3. Resync
4. Source
5. Freeze
6. Hide
7. Aspect Ratio
8. Mute
9. Keystone/FourDirectional
Select Keys
10. Back
11. Menu
12. DigitalZoom
13. MouseLeftClick
14. MouseRightClick
Remote Control
15. EmpoweringKey
16. Mouse
17. Volume+/-
18. PageUp/PageDown
19. Brightness
20. Color
21. RGB
22. Contrast
23. VGA
24. S-Video
25. Component
26. Video
27. DVI
28. HDMI
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“Mute”,“Volume+/-”
and“DVI”functions
are not supported for
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USB S-VIDEO VIDEO YPB/CB PR/CR VGA IN HDMI
1...............................................................................................................Power Cord
2................................................................................................................ VGACable
3.......................................................................................... CompositeVideoCable
4.....................................................................S-VideoCable(OptionalAccessory)
5........................................................................... USB Cable (Optional Accessory)
6................................................. 3 RCA Component Cable (Optional Accessory)
7..............................................................................................................HDMI Cable
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 35.
Video Output
DVD Player,
Settop Box,
HDTV receiver
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S-Video Output
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VGA
USB

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Introduction
Power
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ashred.
3. Turn on the lamp by pressing “Power” button on the control
panel andthePowerLEDwillturnsolid red.
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 pro-
jectorrstandthen
the signal sources.
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MENU
Power
Source
Resync
Temp
Lemp

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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, 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 automatically 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 ashs red, 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”buttontoturnofftheprojectorlamp,youwill
see a message “Please press power button again to complete the
shutdown process. Warning: DO NOT unplug while the projector
fan is still running.” displayed on the projector’s screen. Press
the“Power”buttonagaintoconfirm,otherwisethemessagewill
disappear after 5 seconds.
2. The cooling fans continue to operate for about 60 seconds for
coolingcycleandthePowerLEDwillbequickred ash. 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” button to restart the projector. It may not restart
successfullyatthefirsttime,theprojectorwillautomatically
restart the projector till success. Do not need to press "Power"
button to turn on the projector during this period.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the
projector.
4.Donotturnontheprojectorimmediatelyfollowingapoweroff
procedure.

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Introduction
Adjusting the Projected Image
Adjusting the Projector Image Height
The projector is equipped with an elevator foot for ad-
justing the image height.
To raise the image:
1.Presstheelevatorbutton.
2. Raise the image to the desired height and angle ,then
release the button to lock the elevator foot into position.
3. Use tone-tunethedisplayangle.
To lower the image:
1.Presstheelevatorbutton.
2.Lowertheimage,thenreleasethebuttontolocktheel-
evator feet into position.
3. Use tone-tunethedisplayangle.
Tilt Adjusting Wheel
3
ElevatorFoot
ElevatorButton
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Focus Ring
ZoomLever
Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus
You may adjust the zoom lever to zoom in or out. To focus the im-
age, rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector will
focus at distances from 4.9to39.4feet (1.5 to12.0 meters).
Adjusting Projection Image Size
69.3"
(176.1cm)
115.5"
(293.4cm)
161.7"
(410.8cm)
231.0"
(586.9cm)
277.3"
(704.2cm)
38.1"
(96.6cm)
76.1"
(193.3cm)
126.8"
(322.2cm)
177.6"
(451.0cm)
253.7"
(644.3cm)
304.4"
(773.2cm)
4.9'
39.4'
32.8'
23.0'
16.4'
9.8'
(1.5m)
(12.0m)
(10.0m)
(7.0m)
(5.0m)
(3.0m)
34.7"
(88.0cm)
This graph is for user’s reference only.
Screen
(Diagonal)
Max. 38.1"(96.6cm) 76.1"(193.3cm) 126.8"(322.2cm) 177.6"(451.0cm) 253.7"(644.3cm) 304.4"(773.2cm)
Min. 34.7"(88.0cm) 69.3"(176.1cm) 115.5"(293.4cm) 161.7"(410.8cm) 231.0"(586.9cm) 277.3"(704.2cm)
Screen
Size
Max.
(WxH)
30.4" × 22.8"
(77.3×58.0cm)
60.9" × 45.7"
(154.6×116.0cm)
101.5" × 76.1"
(257.7×193.3cm)
142.1" × 106.5"
(360.8×270.6cm)
202.9" × 152.2"
(515.5×386.6cm)
243.5" × 182.6"
(618.6×463.9cm)
Min.
(WxH)
27.7" × 20.8"
(70.4×52.8cm)
55.5" × 41.6"
(140.8×105.6cm)
92.4" × 69.3"
(234.7×176.1cm)
129.4" × 97.0"
(328.6×246.5cm)
184.8" × 138.6"
(469.5×352.1cm)
221.8" × 166.4"
(563.4×422.5cm)
Distance 4.9'(1.5m) 9.8'(3.0m) 16.4'(5.0m) 23.0'(7.0m) 32.8'(10.0m) 39.4'(12.0m)

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User Controls
Control Panel & Remote Control
There are two ways for you to control the functions: Re-
mote Control and Control Panel.
MENU
Power
Source
Resync
Temp
Lemp
Remote ControlControl Panel
Using the Control Panel
Resync
Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input
source.
Source
Press“Source”tochooseRGB,Component-p,Component-i,
S-Video,CompositevideoandHDTVsources.
Power
Refertothe“PowerOn/OfftheProjector”sectiononpages
13-14.
Menu
Press “Menu” to launch the on screen display (OSD) menu
or back to previous level of OSD menu.
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
11-12
Resync
Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source.
Source
Press“Source”tochooseRGB,Component-p,Component-i,
S-Video,Compositevideo,HDTVandHDMI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.
(Full/4:3/16:9/L.Box/1:1)
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 level for the OSD menu operation.
Mouse / Mouse Right Click / Mouse Left Click
These functions are the same as a mouse of PC or Mac.These
functions are available only when the projector is connected to
a computer via an USB cable.

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User Controls
Empowering Key
AcerEmpoweringKeyprovidesthreeAceruniquefunctions,
theyare"AcereViewManagement","AcereTimerManagement"
and "Acer eOpening Management" respectively.
Acer eView Management
Press "e" tolaunch“AcereViewManagement”
submenu.
“Acer eViewManagement”isfordisplaymode
selection. Please refer to On Screen Display Menus
section for more detail.
Acer eTimer Management
Press "e" to launch “Acer eTimer Management”
submenu.
“Acer eTimer Management” provides the
reminding function for presentation time control.
Please refer to On Screen Display Menus section
for more detail.
Acer eOpening Management
Press "e" to launch “Acer eOpening Management”
submenu.
“Acer eOpening Management” allows user to
change the Startup screen to their personalized
image. Please refer to On Screen Display section
for details.
Page Up (Computer mode only)
Use this button to page up. This function is only available when
the projector is connected to a computer via an USB cable.
Page Down (Computer mode only)
Use this button to page down. This function is only available
when the projector is connected to a computer via an USB
cable.
RGB
Press “RGB” for true-color optimization.
Brightness
Press “Brightness” to adjust the brightness of the image.
Color
Press “Color” to adjust the color temperature of image.

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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
connector supports Analog RGB.
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.
HDMI
Press “HDMI” to change source to HDMI. This connector can
support to carry all standard and high-definition consumer
electronics video formats.