Acer PH730 series User manual

Manual for
Acer Projector PH730 series

Disposal instructions
Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize
pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please re-
cycle it.
USA
For electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display, or a super
high pressure mercury lamp:
Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed
of according to local, state or federal laws. For more information, contact the
Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specic disposal infor-
mation, check www.lamprecycle.org.

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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
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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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Introduction
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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receiver provided at
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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. EmpoweringKey
7. Menu
8. Back
9. FourDirectionalSelectKeys(Keystone)
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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Connector
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