Acer PW730 Series User manual

Manual for
Acer Projector PW730 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 with Laser Pointer ................................................................................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 ............................................................................................................29
Color (Computer/Video Mode) ....................................................................................20
Image (Computer/Video Mode)....................................................................................22
Management (Computer/Video Mode) ........................................................................24
Audio (Computer/Video Mode) ...................................................................................30
Timer (Computer/Video Mode) ....................................................................................30
Language(Computer/Video Mode) ..............................................................................32
Appendices................................................................................................. 33
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................33
Replacing the lamp.............................................................................................36
Specications .....................................................................................................38
Compatibility Modes ...........................................................................................39
Regulation & safety notices ........................................................................41

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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 dis-
play 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 an WXGA single chip 0.65” DLP®projector.
Outstanding features include:
u
WXGA,1280x768addressablepixels
uSingle chip DLP®technology
u NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/PAL/SECAMandHDTV
compatible(480i/p,576i/p,720p,1080i)
uHigh-tech HDMI connection for digital signal supports
480i/p,576i/p,720pand1080iformats
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,SXGA+compressionandXGA,SVGA,VGA
re-sizing
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
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.
PowerCord1.8m VGACable1.8m
CompositeVideoCable
1.8m
Projector
USBCable1.8m S-VideoCable1.8m
AudioCableJack/Jack
2.0m
Remote Control with
Laser Pointer
3 RCA Component Cable
1.8m
Carrying Case
User’s GuideQuick Start Card
Detachable cable holder
2 x Battery
DVICable1.8m

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Introduction
Two remote control
receivers provided at
front panel and front-top
cover.
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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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. VGAOutputConnector(MonitorLoop-throughOutputConnec-
tor)
10. PowerSocket
11. AudioInputConnector
12. CompositeVideoInputConnectort
USB HDMI DVI VGA-IN Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y S-VIDEO
VIDEOAUDIO-INVGA-OUTRS-232
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Introduction
1. LaserIndicatorLight
2. Power
3. Laser Button
4. Source
5. Resync
6. Freeze
7. Hide
8. Mute
9. Aspect Ratio
10. Keystone/FourDirectional
 SelectKeys
11. Back
12. DigitalZoom
13. Menu
14. MouseLeftClick
15. MouseRightClick
Remote Control with Laser Pointer
16. Mouse
17. Volume+/-
18. PageUp/PageDown
19. EmpoweringKey
20. RGB
21. Brightness
22. Contrast
23. Color
24. VGA
25. Component
26. S-Video
27. Video
28. HDMI
29. DVI
30. TransmitIndicatorLight
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Connecting the Projector
USB HDMI DVI VGA-IN Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y S-VIDEO
VIDEOAUDIO-INVGA-OUTRS-232
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 39.
VideoOutput
DVDPlayer,
SettopBox,
HDTVreceiver
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2
3
6
DVI
VGA
USB
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S-VideoOutput
9
1
RS232
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5
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DVDPlayer
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PC
1.....................................................................................................................Power Cord
2......................................................................................................................VGACable
3................................................................................................ CompositeVideoCable
4....................................................................................................................... USB Cable
5............................................................................................. 3 RCA Component Cable
6.................................................................................................................S-VideoCable
7........................................................... AudioCableJack/RCA(OptionalAccessory)
8..............................................................................RS232 Cable (Optional Accessory)
9........................................................................................................................DVICable
10........................................................................... HDMI Cable (Optional Accessory)
11................................................................................................AudioCableJack/Jack

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Installation
Powering On/Off the Projector
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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.
Turn on the
projectorrstand
then the signal
sources.
The lens cap must
be opened then
turn on the projec-
tor.
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If the projection lens cap is not opened when a projector is powered
on, users will hear a continuous beep sound, and the interval of each
beep warning message is about 3 seconds.
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The projector will not be turned on and automatically go to stand-by
mode if the lens cap is still closed after 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 sound and the projector will
automatically go to stand-by mode if the lens cap is still not opened
after 5 times of warning sound.
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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, 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 amber, you will see a mes-
sage “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120secondsfor
cooling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. It may not restart
successfullyatthefirsttime,theprojectorwillautomatically
restart 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.
5. Close the lens cap to prevent dust if you like.

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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 ,thenrelease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.
ElevatorFoot
ElevatorButton
2Tilt Adjusting Wheel
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Adjusting the Projected Image
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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pro-
jectorwillfocusatdistancesfrom4.92to32.81feet(1.5to10.0
meters).
Adjusting Projection Image Size
Focus Ring
ZoomRing
Screen
(Diagonal)
Screen Size
Distance
This graph is for user’s reference only.
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)
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)

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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.
Control Panel
Using the Control Panel
Power
Refertothe“PowerOn/OfftheProjector”sectiononpages12-13.
Resync
Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source.
Menu
Press “Menu” to launch the on screen display (OSD) menu or exit
the OSD menu.
Source
Press“Source”tochooseRGB,Component-p,Component-i,
S-Video,Compositevideo,DVI-D/A,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
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Using the Remote Control
Power
Refertothe“PowerOn/OfftheProjector”sectiononpages
12-13
Laser Button
Aimtheremotecontrolattheviewingscreen,pressandhold
this button to activate the laser pointer.
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.
(Auto/4:3/16:9/1:1/L.Box)
Mute
Use this key to turn off 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 level for the OSD menu operation.
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User Controls
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.
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 detail.
Acer eTimer Management
Press ”e” to launch “Acer eTimer Management”
submenu.
“Acer eTimer Management” provides the remind-
ing function for presentation time control. Please
refer to On Screen Display Menus section for 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 Menus
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.

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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.
Contrast
Press “Contrast” to control the difference between the lightest
and darkest parts of the picture.
VGA
Press“VGA”tochangesourcetoVGA-Inconnector.Thiscon-
nector 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.
DVI
Press“DVI”tochangesourcetoDVIconnector.This
connector
supportsDigitalRGB,AnalogRGB.
HDMI
Press “HDMI” to change source to HDMI. This connector can
support to carry all standard and high-definition consumer
electronics video formats.