Acer SL 700X User manual

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Remote Control Description
Remote Control Features
The remote control sensors are located in the front/ back of the projector. The
distance between the sensor and the remote control should not excede 6 meters.
Power Source Auto
Zoom In
Zoom Out
Freeze
Return
Volume
Mute
Blank
Keystone
Exit
Menu

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FREEZE
The image can be frozen when FREEZE is pressed. A “Pause”icon will appear in
the lower right corner of the screen for three seconds. To release the freeze
function, press the FREEZE button, RETURN button or SOURCE button (when the
input source is switched over during display). A “Play”icon will appear in the lower
right corner of the screen for three seconds when the freeze function is released. .
ZOOM IN/OUT
By pressing ZOOM IN +, the center of the picture can be magnified. When the +
button is pressed again, the picture is further magnified, up to four times the original
size. By pressing ZOOM OUT -, the sizeof the image is reduced.When the -button
is pressed again, the picture is further reduced until it is restored to its original size.
To return to the normal display mode, press theRETURN button. (This function can
be used in combination with FREEZE. )

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Installing or Replacing Batteries
•Push and slide the battery compartment lid in the direction shown.
•Install CR2025 as indicated by the diagram inside the compartment.
•Position the lid over the compartment and snap it back into place.
Caution
Avoid excessive heat and humidity. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Screen Size
Place the projector at the required distance from the screen according to the
desired picture size (see the table below).
Connecting to Various Equipment
It only takes a few seconds to connect your SL700 Series projector to your
computer/notebook, VCR or other systems. However, a Mac adapter (an optional
accessory) is needed for connection for Macintosh users.
1 1.5 2
2.5 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Computer
VHS
Audio
S-Video RCA

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Start Up
1. Plug the power cord into a wall socket.
2. Press POWER for 1 second.
•The back-lit POWER key blinks green and stays green when the power is
turned on.
(When the power is turned off, there is a 60-second cooling period before the
projector can be re-started.)
3. Switch on all connected equipment.

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Digital Keystone Correction
Keystoning is when the projected image is noticeably wider on either the top or
bottom. To correct this, press KEYSTONE +/- (hot key) on the control panel of the
projector or on the remote control, then adjust the sliding bar labeled Keystone, as
needed. Press + to correct keystoning at the top of the image. Press -to correct
keystoning at the bottom of the image.
Auto Adjustment
In some cases, you may have to optimize the picture quality manually. To do this,
press the AUTO key on the control panel of the projector or on the remote control.
Within 3 seconds, the built-in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function of the Acer
SL700X/S Series will present you the best picture quality.
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Source Selection
When several input sources are available, press the SOURCE key to make a
selection from the control panel of the projector or the remote control.
Menu System
Press Menu for the main menu and press  or  to select a sub-menu. Press
Menu again to select items in the sub-menu.
Projector
Remote control
Source
Auto Source
Blank Mute
Menu Bar
Sub-menu Display Image Control Source
PC input
without AV
Input
Keystone
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Balance
Auto resize
Phase
Frequency
H-position
V-position
Language
Mirror
Auto off
Reset
Source
Volume
Tremble
Bass
Mute
Video Input Keystone
Brightness
Contrast
Sharpness
Image Ratio
System
Color
Tint
Language
Mirror
Auto off
Reset
Source
Volume
Tremble
Bass
Mute

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1. Display Menu
Keystone
Brightness

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Contrast
Color Balance
2. Image Menu
Auto resize
Press On and the Auto Resize function will automatically adjust the image to fit on
the screen.

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Phase (Auto Resize OFF)
Frequency (Auto Resize OFF)
H-position
V-position

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3. Sub-menu image with AV Input
This menu is only available when the input signal is from Video or S-Video.
Image Ratio
4:3 (Normal) 16:9 (Video)
System
Auto PAL-M PAL-N SECAM
Color
Less More
Tint
Red Green

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4. Control Menu
Language
English (En), French (Fr), German (De), Italian (It), Spanish (Es), Portuguese (Po),
Traditional Chinese (TC)
Mirror
Normal V-Inv (Vertically Inverted), H-Inv (Horizontally Inverted), H/V-Inv
(Horizontally and Vertically Inverted) will invert the image for proper display
according to the desired projector position.

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Auto off
This will turn off the power after 60 minutes.
Reset
This will restore the projector to its factory default settings.
1. Default
3. Rear-screen projection 2. Ceiling-mounted projection 4. Ceiling-mounted and Rear screen
projection

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5. Source Menu
Source
Volume Treble
Bass Mute
PC Video
S-Video
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Shutdown
1. Press POWER and the lamp will shut down.
2. The fan will continue to run for approximately 60 seconds.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket.
Caution
Please do not unplug the power cord before POWER is shut down or during the
cooling process for 60 seconds.
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Lamp Information
Use and Replacement of Lamp
The projector lamp lifetime normally is approximately 1200 to 1500 hours. During
the normal lamp life, pictures and colors are projected brightly and crisply. Past the
normal lamp life, colors and pictures may look faint.
An old lamp could cause a malfunction to the projector and may explode. When the
Lamp Indicator lights up red or a message displays to suggest the time of lamp
replacement, please change a new lamp or consult your dealer.
LED Status Indicators
Caution
The LAMP indicator will light if the lamp becomes too hot. Turn off the power and let
the projector cool for 45 minutes. If the LAMP indicator is still red when turning the
power on, please contact your dealer.
Lamp Life Indicators When this LED shows red continuously, it is
warning you that the lamp life has exceeded
1500 hours. Replace the projection lamp
with a new one immediately.
CHANGE THE LAMP, AND RESET
THE LAMP TIMER The lamp has been in operation for 1200
hours. Change a new lamp for optimal
performance.
CHANGE THE LAMP. THE POWER
WILL TURN OFF AFTER 20
HOURS
The lamp has been in operation for 1479
hours, and the power will turn off after 20
hours.
CHANGE THE LAMP! The lamp has been in operation for over
1500 hours, and the power will turn off
automatically in 10 minutes.
All of these messages will not display for
more than 3 minutes, but each message will
be displayed whenever you turn on the
projector.
Lamp is not properly attached LED blinks rapidly.
Temperature is too high When the projector’s internal temperature is
too hot to operate safely, the LED blinks
slowly for one minute and the lamp turns off
automatically.
If the LED light is off, the projector’s lamp
and temperature are operating under
normal conditions.

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Lamp Replacement
Caution
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn off the projector and disconnect
the power cord before changing the lamp.
1. Press the POWER button to switch off the projector and disconnect the power
cord from the outlet.
2. Loosen the screw and remove the lamp cover. If the lamp is hot, avoid burns by
waiting 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled.
3. Loosen the 3screws indicated by the arrows above. (It is strongly
recommended you use a magnetic-headed screwdriver, if possible. Pull the
handle to remove the lamp housing. If the screws are not loosened completely,
they could injure your fingers. Do not insert your hand into the box after the
lamp is removed. If you touch the optical parts inside, this could cause color
unevenness, etc.
4. Replace the lamp with the new one. Insert it in the projector, and tighten the
screws firmly. Loose screws may cause a bad connection, which may result in a
malfunction.
5. Re-install the lamp cover and tighten the screw. Do not turn on the power with
the lamp cover removed. Whenever the lamp is replaced, reset the total lamp
operation time. Do not reset if the lamp is not replaced as this could cause
breakage.

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Caution
To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes
before replacing the lamp.
To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components, use
caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces.
To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and/or decreasing image quality by touching
the lens, do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the lamp is removed.
This lamp contains mercury. Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dis-
pose of this lamp in a proper manner.
Resetting Lamp Hours
If you replace the lamp after 1500 hours of operation, please proceed as follows
within 10 minutes of powering on.
OSD FUNCTION
Press the Exit button on the projector
for 3 seconds to display the total used
lamp time.
Press the MENU button on the
projector during the lamp hour
message. An adjustment message will
appear.
•Press W or X to select the setting.
To select the default setting, select
“Reset”(or “Cancel”to return to the
default setting).
•Press EXIT to leave.

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Service Information
Accessories (Included in standard package)
Description of Part Number (Not Included in Standard Packet)
Ordering Parts or Getting Information
For product information, product assistance, service information, or to order
accessories, please contact Acer Communications & Multimedia Inc. at http://
www.acerCM.com.
Description Part Number
Power cord (EU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.01218.191
Power cord (US) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.01118.131
Power cord (UK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.02718.201
Signal cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.J0508.502
RCA cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.J1303.501
S-Video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.72920.011
PC - PC Audio cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.T4405.501
Audio - PC Audio cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.J0705.501
Soft carrying case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98.J1302.001
Lens cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42.J1345.001
Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98.J1301.001
3-2 converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22.91007.001
Skin case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98.J1904.001
Description of parts Part number
Deluxe carry case (for projector and notebook). . . . . . . . . . . . . .90.J0528.006
Mac Adapter (switchable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20.20118.A15
120W Lamp module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.J1322.001

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Common Problems & Solutions
PROBLEMS TRY THESE SOLUTIONS
NO POWER •Plug the power cord into the AC inlet.
•Plug the power cord into the power inlet.
•Wait two minutes after the projector is turned off before
turning the projector back on.
NO PICTURE •Check for the proper input source.
•Ensure all cables are connected properly.
•Adjust the brightness and contrast.
•Remove the lens cap.
TRAPEZOID IMAGE ON
THE SCREEN •Reposition the unit to improve its angle on the screen.
•Use the Keystone correction key on the control panel of
the projector or the remote control unit.
POOR COLOR •Select the correct video system.
•Adjust brightness, contrast, or saturation.
BLURRED IMAGE •Press Auto on the control panel of the projector or the
remote control unit to get better picture quality.
•Adjust the focus.
•Reposition the unit to improve its screen angle.
•Ensure the distance between the unit and screen is
within the adjustment range of the lens.
REMOTE CONTROL
DOES NOT WORK •Replace the battery with a new one.
•Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote
control and the unit.
•Stand within 4 meters (13 feet) of the unit.
•Make sure nothing blocks the receiver on the control
pad.