Acer PL111 User manual

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FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
detectable by turning the equipment in question off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
•Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver
•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than
that which the receiver is connected to
•Or consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to following two conditions:
1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2 This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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Precautions
Safety Instructions
1 Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the
voltage of your local power supply.
2 Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the
unit and have it checked by the qualified personnel before
operating it further.
3 Do not place the projector on an unstable stand or table.
4 Unplug the unit from the wall socket if it is not to be used for
several days.To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never
pull the cord itself.
5 The wall socket should be near the unit and easily accessible.
6 Do not place the projector where the cord can be stepped on as
this may result in fraying or damage to the lead or the plug. Be
alert to tripping hazards.
7 Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is switched on as
the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into
the lens when it is on.
8 Do not place your hand or objects near the ventilation holes. The
air coming out is hot.
9 Never open any covers on the projector except the lamp cover.
Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can cause severe
injury. Except as specifically directed in this Instruction Manual, do
not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
10 Unplug the projector from the wall socket before cleaning. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning the projector housing. Do not use liquid
or aerosol cleaners.
11 Keep the plastic packing materials (from the projector, accessories
and optional parts) out of the reach of children as these bags may
result in death by suffocation. Be particularly careful around the
small children.
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Cautions: The projector is equipped with ventilation holes
(intake) and ventilation holes (exhaust). Do not block or place
anything near these slots, or internal heat build-up may occur,
causing picture degradation or damage to the projector.
Cautions: When you replace the projector lamp, never touch the
new bulb with your bare hands. The invisible residue left by the oil
on your hands may be shorten the bulb life. Use lintfree gloves or
finger cots are recommended.
Preventing Internal Heat Build-Up
After you turn off the power with the Power button, do not disconnect
the unit from the wall outlet while the cooling fan is still running.
Repacking
Save the original shipping carton and packing material; they will come
in handy if you ever to ship your unit. For maximum protection, repack
your unit as it was originally packed at the factory.
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Contents
Projector features and controls 1
Projector 1
Control panel 2
Remote controller 4
Getting the most out of your projector 6
Remote Controller 6
Auto Off Mode 6
Control Panel 6
Setup 7
Unpacking the Projector 7
Setting Up the Projector 9
Connecting to a Computer 10
Connecting to a Video Source 11
Using the Projector 12
Turning the Audio/Visual (A/V) Equipment On and Off 12
Turning the Projector On and Off 12
Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image 13
Operational Indicator (LED) 14
Projector control menus 15
Changing a Menu Setting 15
Menu Options 16
Input Menu 17
Picture Menu 17
Color Menu 19
Audio Menu 20
MISC Menu 21
Option Menu 22
Language Menu 24
Reset Menu 24
Other Related OSD Menus 25
Video Input Signal 25
Video Menu 25
Other OSD Menus 27
No Input Signal 28
Maintenance 29
Cleaning the Lens 29
Cleaning the Projector Housing 29
Cleaning the Air Filter 29
Replacing the Lamp 30
Technical specifications 32
Appendix A 34
Preset Signals 34
HDTV Preset Signals 35
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Projector features and controls
Projector
#Item #Item
1. Zoom ring 13. Control port
2. Focus ring 14. Computer IN (D-SUB) connector
3. Lens 15. Monitor OUT
4. Ventilation holes (intake) 16. S-Video input
5. Ventilation holes (exhaust) 17. Y connector
6. Adjuster button 18. Cb connector
7. Front IR remote controller
sensor
19. Cr connector
8. Speakers 20. Audio input jacks (L & R)
9. Control Panel including
Power button
21. Composite Video input jack
10. AC power socket 22. Lamp cover
11. Rear IR remote controller
sensor
23. Air filter
12. Security lock receptacle
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Control panel
LED
Button Function
Key Description
POWER Power LED indicator - indicates power to projector.
LAMP Lamp LED indicator - indicates lamp power.
Button Function
Turns the projector and lamp ON and OFF.
INPUT Manually selects an input source.
AUTO Automatically adjusts frequency and phase.
MENU Displays (or hides) the on-screen control menus.
(+) Increases the volume of the projector's speakers.
(-) Decreases the volume of the projector's speakers.
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Cursor Controller
()
It can be used as a navigation controller to navigate the
projector menus.
- Scrolls up through the menu choices.
- Scrolls down through the menu choices.
- Increases the value setting on the selected sub-menus,
or confirms a menu selection.
- Decreases the value setting on the selected sub-menus.
Button Function
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Remote controller
Button Function
Power Turns the projector and lamp ON and OFF.
Menu Displays (or hides) the on-screen display menus.
Scrolls up through the menu choices.
Scrolls down through the menu choices.
Increases the value setting on the selected sub-menus, or
confirms a menu selection.
Decreases the value setting on the selected sub-menus.
Auto Automatically adjusts frequency and phase.
Source Manually selects an input source.
Auto
Keystone
This model doesn't support this function.
Volume Adjusts the volume of the projector's speakers.
Zoom Digitally zooms the current image window.
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Note: Press the KEYSTONE button to select the trapezoidal
distortion. To adjust the trapezoidal distortion of the projection,
press the or button.
Cautions: When replacing batteries on the Remote Controller,
take the following precautions:
Do not recharge used batteries or expose batteries to fire or
water.
Replace batteries as soon as they run down. If the batteries leak,
wipe away the fluid with a soft cloth. If battery fluid gets on your
hands, wash them immediately. Remove the batteries if you will
not be using the remote controller for a long period of time.
Keystone Selects vertical trapezoidal distortion.
Mute Cuts off the sound temporarily.
Freeze Freezes the current graphics and video image on the
screen.
Blank Cuts off the screen temporarily.
Button Function
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Getting the most out of your
projector
The projector has a full set of features that allow you to control the
settings for video, audio, power management, display parameters, and
much more. To derive the greatest utility from your projector, read this
section for a quick summary of the important features.
Remote Controller
The buttons on the Remote Controller allow direct and immediate
control of the most commonly used features including source selection,
keystone adjustment, volume control, image freeze-frame, zoom,
screen blanking, audio muting and power control. Remote Controller
buttons can also be used for advanced functions and to access the
projector's menu system.
Auto Off Mode
The auto off mode conserves electricity by automatically turning off
the lamp if the projector does not receive input signal for a specified
period (30 minutes). In the auto off mode, the lamp is turned off,
conserving electricity, cooling the projector and extending the life of
the lamp. Use the Power button on either the Remote Controller or the
Projector Control Panel to turn the projector on again if it has powered
off.
Control Panel
The control panel buttons on the top of projector offer access to
advanced functions, such as adjusting the brightness and contrast for
computer images.
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Setup
This section tells you how to unpack and set up your projector and
connect it to other equipment. The projector must be connected to a
computer or a video source such as a video tape deck, camcorder,
digital camera or laser disk player in order to make a projection. You
may want to connect the projector to both your computer and a video
source, or set up the projector for providing audio source. The audio
source can be the computer, video source, or another device such as a
stereo.
Unpacking the Projector
When you unpack the projector, make sure you have all these
components:
Projector with Lens
Cap
Remote Controller
Battery for Remote
Controller
AC Power Cord
VGA Cable S-Video Cable
AV Composite Cable Carrying Case
Quick Start Card User's Guide
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The following cables are optional accessories:
Many of the above optional items may not be required for your particular
installation. Retain packaging materials in case you need to move or ship the
projector in the future. It should always be transported in its original protective
packaging.
Audio Cable VGA (D-SUB) to
Component/HDTV (RCA)
Cable
Component Video Cable VGA Cable (For Monitor
OUT)
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Setting Up the Projector
1 Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface within five feet of the
computer or video source.
Caution: Do not hold the projector by the lens. This can damage
the lens.
2 Place the projector the correct distance from the screen. The
distance between the projector and the screen determines the
actual image size. Use the general guidelines below to determine
the correct distance.
Projector
Distance
Projection
Size(Diagonal)
1
Meter
2
Meters
2.5
Meters
4
Meters
5
Meters
8
Meters
10
Meters
WIDE 34.3" 68.8" 83.8" 137.2" 167.6" 274.4" 331.4"
TELE 25.9" 51.8" 63.5" 103.6" 125.6" 207.2" 251.2"
Distance between the screen and the center of the lens
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Connecting to a Computer
The projector will always project at SVGA (800 x 600) resolution. (SVGA
is the native resolution of the projector.) However, you can connect the
projector to a computer source capable of displaying VGA (640 x 480),
SVGA (800 x 600), XGA (1024 x 768) or SXGA (1280 x 1024) resolutions.
The projector will resize VGA, XGA, and SXGA inputs for SVGA
projection. The types of computers supported by this projector include
IBM, Macintosh and Apple compatible laptop or desktop PCs (PC
compatibles).
Note: If the input source is Computer, it can produce MONITOR
OUT function.
Audio Cable
Computer
OUT
VGA OUT
Projector
IN
VGA Cable
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Connecting to a Video Source
You can connect the projector to almost any common video source-
VHS player, DVD player, camcorder, laser disc player or any other
compatible video image source. The projector can accept composite,
component, or S-Video signals:
•Composite video is characterized by a single-pin "RCA-type" video
jack, usually colored yellow.
•Component video (YCbCr) is less common and features three
"RCA-type" video jacks, typically colored green, blue and red.
•S-Video is readily identified by a single connector with four small
pins.
•Component video (YPbPr) is characterized by D-SUB plug to " RCA-
type" video jacks, typically colored green blue and red.
You can connect the projector simultaneously to composite,
component, S-Video and YPbPr/HDTV sources. You can select which
video source to project using the control panel or remote controller. If
the Auto Search feature is ON (see later sections of this manual), the
projector will automatically detect and select a source. The projector
supports NTSC, PAL and SECAM video formats. The projector will
automatically detect and identify the video format. Note, however,
whereas the projector can accept multiple simultaneous sources it can
only accept one video format at a time.
DVD Player or VCR AV Composite Cable
W/R Y
S-Video Cable
DVD Player
YPbPr (HDTV to D-SUB Cable)
YCbCr (Component Video Cable)
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Note: The projector is not compatible with a cable TV-style coaxial
"F" connector.
Using the Projector
This section describes projector operations:
•Turning the projector and A/V equipment on and off
•Adjusting the projected image
•Projector controls
•Checking the projector status
Turning the Audio/Visual (A/V) Equipment On
and Off
Always turn on the projector and related A/V equipment in the
following order.
1Projector
2Computer
3 Video source
4 Audio source
Turning the Projector On and Off
1 Connect the power cord to the projector.
2 Insert the power plug into a wall outlet.
3 Remove the projector lens cap.
4 Press the Power button (on either the Remote Controller or the
Projector Control Panel) to turn on the projector. When the lamp
LED indicator lights in green, the projecting image gets full
illumination.
Warning: Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This
can damage your eyes. It is especially important that
children are not allowed to look into the lens.
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5 To turn off the projector, press the Power button. A message will
appear on the screen for about 10 seconds:
6 Press the Power button once again (to turn off the power) while
the message is stillshowing on the screen.
Note: Please wait until the fan motor and the Lamp LED turn off
before removing the power cord from the projector.
Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image
After an image appears on the screen, check
to see if it is in focus and whether it fits
properly on the screen.
•To adjust the focus of the image, rotate
the focus ring.
•To adjust the size of the image, rotate
the zoom ring. Zooming in to make the
image larger or zooming out make it
smaller on the screen.
Zoom Ring
Focus Ring
Adjuster Button
Note: Push the adjuster button to adjust the projected image
position. Hold down the adjuster button to pull the height
adjustment. Release the adjuster button and the height
adjustment position will be locked.
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Operational Indicator (LED)
There are two LEDs on the top of the projector, the Power LED and the
Lamp LED. They provide valuable information about the projector.
LED TYPE COLOR STATUS MEANING
Power LED Green Solid The projector is powered and ready.
Power LED Red Solid The projector system has some
problems with its fan, so the projector
cannot start up.
Lamp LED Green Solid The lamp is in good condition and is
projecting at maximum brightness.
Lamp LED Red Solid The lamp has reached its end of life
and must be changed soon. The lamp
will continue to operate until it fails.
Change the lamp and reset the lamp
time counter. If the lamp is off, then
the ballast will become malfunction.
Lamp LED Amber Flashing The projector is shutting down. The
fan motor is cooling the lamp for
shutdown. Do not unplug the power
cable or turn the power switch off
before the Lamp LED turns off. The fan
motor will turn off when the lamp has
cooled.
Lamp LED Red Flashing Temperature is too high. The lamp will
turn off.
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Projector control menus
This section describes how to make various adjustments and settings
using the menus.
Changing a Menu Setting
The projector menus can be accessed using either the Projector Control
Panel or the Remote Controller.
1 Changing the menu display:
Press the MENU button either on the Remote Controller or the
Projector Control Panel. Each press of the MENU button switches
the display format as follows:
2 Selecting the desired menu or sub-menu (to scroll through the
menu choices):
On the Projector Control Panel: press the or button.
On the Remote Controller: press the or button.
Note:
To scroll up: press the button.
To scroll down: press the button.
3 Adjusting the value setting:
On the Projector Control Panel: press the or button.
On the Remote Controller: press the or button.
Note:
To increase value: press the button.
To decrease value: press the button.
To confirm the selection on the INPUT, LANGUAGE and RESET
Menus, press the button.
OSD OSD Menu OFF
(OSD menu is inactive)
Sub Menu
OSD
Main Menu
OSD
Main Menu
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