Acer PH730 series User manual

Manual for
Acer Projector PH730 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
Audio (Computer/Video Mode) ...................................................................................27
Timer(Computer/Video Mode) .....................................................................................28
Language(Computer/Video Mode) ..............................................................................29
Appendices................................................................................................. 30
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................30
Replacing the lamp.............................................................................................33
Specications .....................................................................................................35
Compatibility Modes ...........................................................................................36
Regulation & safety notices................................................................................38

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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
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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eld.
- Place in direct sunlight.

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Introduction
Product Features
This product is an WXGA single chip 0.65” DLPTM projector.
Outstanding features include:
uTrueWXGA,1280x768addressablepixels
uSingle chip DLPTM technology
u NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/PAL/SECAMandHDTV
compatible(480p,576p,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 qual-
ity full screen image re-scaling
uUser friendly control panel
uSXGA+,SXGAcompressionandXGA,VGA,SVGA
re-sizing
uHDMIandDVIconnectorssupportwithHDCPcom-
pliant
u Support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
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
Quick Start Card
Remote Control
3 RCA Component Cable
1.8m
Detachable cable holder

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Main Unit
Product Overview
1. FocusRing/ZoomRing
2. ZoomLens
3. ElevatorButton
4. RemoteControlReceiver
5. Lens Cap Switch
6. ElevatorFoot
7. ConnectionPorts
8. PowerSocket
9. ControlPanel
10. Detachablecableholder
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Two remote control
receiver provided at
front panel and front-top
cover.
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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. EmpoweringKey
7. Menu
8. Back
9. FourDirectionalSelectKeys(Keystone)
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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Connector
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1. TransmitIndicatorLight
2. Power
3. Source
4. Resync
5. Freeze
6. Hide
7. Mute
8. AspectRatio
9. Keystone/FourDirectional
 SelectKeys
10. Back
11. DigitalZoom
12. Menu
13. MouseLeftClick
14. MouseRightClick
Remote Control
15. Mouse
16. EmpoweringKey
17. Volume+/-
18. PageUp/PageDown
19. Color
20. Brightness
21. RGB
22. Contrast
23. S-Video
24. VGA
25. Component
26. Video
27. HDMI
28. DVI
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1......................................................................................................................Power Cord
2....................................................................................................................... VGACable
3................................................................................................. CompositeVideoCable
4........................................................................................................................ USB Cable
5............................................................................... HDMI Cable(Optional Accessory)
6.................................................................................................................. S-VideoCable
7................................................... AudioCableJack/JackorAudioCableJack/RCA
8.................................................................................. DVICable(OptionalAccessory)
9...............................................................................................3 RCA Component Cable
10.............................................................................RS232 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 36.
VideoOutput
DVDPlayer,
SettopBox,
HDTVreceiver
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DVI
RGB
USB
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S-VideoOutput
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RS232
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DVDPlayer
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Introduction
Power
Powering On the Projector
1. Openthelenscap.
2. Ensurethatthepowercordandsignalcablearesecurely
connected.ThePowerLEDwillashamber.
3. Turn on the lamp by pressing “Power” button on the control
panel.AndthePowerLEDwillturnsolid amber.
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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The lens cap must
be open then turn
on the projector.
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If the projection lens cap is not opened when a projector is powered
on, users will hear a continuous two-beep sound, and the interval of
each two-beep warning message is about 3 seconds.
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The projector will not be turned on and automatically gone to a stand-
by mode if the lens cap is still closed after two-beep sound keeps
warning for 5 times.
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If the projection lens cap is accidentally closed while the projector is
running, users will hear the same beep and the projector will auto-
matically go to a stand-by mode if the lens cap is still not opened after
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Warning Indicator
When the “LAMP” indicator lights solid amber, the projector
will automatically shut itself down. Please contact your local
reseller or service center.
When the “TEMP” indicator lights solid amber 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 ashs amber 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”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 projec-
tor 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30secondsforcool-
ingcycleandthePowerLEDwillbequickamber 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.
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.
5. Close the lens cap to prevent dust if you like.

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Introduction
Adjusting the Projected Image
Adjusting the Projector Image Height
The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting
the image height.
To raise the image:
1.Presstheelevatorbutton.
2. Raise the image to the desired height angle ,thenre-
lease the button to lock the elevator feet 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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Max. 44"(111cm) 87"(221cm) 145"(69cm) 203"(517cm) 232"(590.0cm) 291"(738cm)
Min. 36"(92cm) 72"(184cm) 121"(307cm) 169"(430cm) 193"(491cm) 242"(614cm)
Max.(WxH) 37" x 22"
(95 x 57cm)
75" x 45"
(190 x 114cm)
125" x 75"
(316 x 190cm)
174" x 105"
(443 x 266cm)
199" x 120"
(506 x 304cm)
249" x 150"
(633 x 380cm)
Min.(WxH) 31" x 19"
(79 x 47cm)
62" x 37"
(158 x 95cm)
104" x 62"
(263 x 158cm)
145" x 87"
(368 x 221cm)
166" x 99"
(421 x 253cm)
207" x 124"
(526 x 316cm)
4.92'(1.5m) 9.84'(3.0m) 16.40'(5.0m) 22.97'(7.0m) 26.25'(8.0m) 32.81'(10.0m)
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 4.92to32.81feet (1.5 to10 meters).
Adjusting Projection Image Size
72"
(184cm)
121"
(307cm)
169"
(430cm)
193"
(491cm)
242"
(614cm)
44" (111cm)
87"(221cm)
145"(369cm)
203"(517cm)
232"(590cm)
291"(738cm)
4.92'
32.81'
26.25'
22.97'
16.40'
9.84'
(1.5m)
(10m)
(8.0m)
(7.0m)
(5.0m)
(3.0m)
36"
(92cm)
Screen
(Diagonal)
Screen
Size
Distance
This graph is for user’s reference only.

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User Controls
Control 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11-12.
Resync
Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source.
Menu
Press “Menu” to launch the on screen display (OSD) menu. To exit
OSD,press“Menu”again.
Conrmyourselectionofitems.
Source
Press“Source”tochooseRGB,Component-p,Component-i,
S-Video,Composite,DVI-D/A,Video,HDTVandHDMI sources.
Four Directional Select Keys
Use to select items or make adjustments to your
selection.
Keystone
Adjusts image distortion caused bytiltingtheprojector(±16
degrees).
Empowering Key
AcerEmpoweringKeyprovidesthreeAceruniquefunctions,they
are"AcereViewManagement","AcereTimerManagement"and
"Acer eOpening Management" respectively. Press "e" key for more
than one second to launch the on screen display main menu to
modify its function.
Back
Back to the previous step for the OSD menu operation.

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Remote Control
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,DVI-D/A,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)
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.
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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Empowering Key
AcerEmpoweringKeyprovidesthreeAceruniquefunctions,
theyare"AcereViewManagement","AcereTimerManagement"
and "Acer eOpening Management" respectively. Press "e" key for
more than one second to launch the on screen display main menu
to modify its function.
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.
Volume
Increase/decreasethevolume.
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.

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Brightness
Press “Brightness” to adjust the brightness of the image.
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
connector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
electronics video formats.