Acer P1387W manual

Acer Projector P1287/M416/PE-X45 P1387W/M426/PE-W45 P5515/N156/PN-805 H6517BD/E145D/HE-801J H6517ST/E145S/HE-801ST Series User's Guide[...]

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iii Information for your safety and comfort Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instruct ions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liq uid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dam p cloth for [...]

iv • To avoid damage of internal componen ts and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product o n a vibrating surface. • Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will probably cause unexpected sho rt current or damage rotor devices, lamp. Using electrical power • This product should be operated from [...]

v Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening o r removing covers may expose you to dangerous vo ltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is dam aged, [...]

vi might cause fire or electric shock. In this case, unplug immediately and contact your dealer. • Do not keep using this product to break or drop it. In this case contact your dealer for inspection. • Do not face the projector lens to the sun. It can lead to fire. • When switching the projector off, suggest to ensure the projector completes [...]

vii Caution for Listening To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably. • Do not increase the volume level af ter your ears have adjusted. • Do not listen to music at high volumes f or extended pe riods. • Do not increase the volu me to block out noisy s urrou[...]

viii First things first Usage Notes 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 open ings on the unit prov ided for ventilatio[...]

Information for your safety and comfort iii First things first viii Usage Notes viii Precautions viii Introduction 1 Product Features 1 Package Overview 2 Projector Overview 3 Projector Outlook 3 Control Panel 5 Remote Control Layout 6 MHL (Mobile High-Defin ition Link) Control 8 Getting Started 9 Connecting the Projec tor 9 Turning the Proj ector [...]

How to login in 36 Home 37 Control Panel 37 Network Setting 38 Alert Setting 38 Logout 39 Appendices 40 Troubleshooting 40 LED & Alarm Definition Listing 44 Cleaning a nd replaci ng the d ust filters 45 Replacing th e Lamp 46 Ceiling Mount Install ation 47 Specification s 50 Compatibility modes 53 Regulations and safety notices 58[...]

1 English Introduction Product Features This product is a single-chip D LP ® projector. Outstanding features inclu de: • DLP ® technology • P1287/M416/PE-X45 series: Native 1024 x 768 XGA resolution P1387W/M426/PE-W45 s eries: Native 1 280 x 800 WXGA r esolution P5515/N156/PN-8 05/H6517BD/E145D/ HE-801J/H6517ST/E145S/ HE-801ST series: 1920x10[...]

2 English Package Overview This projector comes with all the i tems shown below. Check to make sure your unit is complete. Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing. Projector Power cord VGA cable 2 x Batteries (option) Security ca rd User’s guide Quick start guide Carrying case (option) Dust filters (option) Remote control[...]

3 English Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side # Description # Description 1 Remote control receiver 5 Zoom lever 2 Power button 6 Focus ring 3 Control panel 7 Projection lens 4 Lamp cover 8 Tilt adju sting wheels 5 4 6 3 2 7 8 1[...]

4 English Right / Rear side Note: Functions vary depending on mod el definition. # Description # Description 1 Composite video input connector 10 RS232 connector 2 S-Video input connector 11 Mini USB connector 3 Monitor loop-through output connector (for VGA IN 2 only) 12 HDMI/MHL connector (HDMI/MHL, HDMI 1/MHL) 4 PC analog signal/HDTV/component v[...]

5 English Control Panel Note: Functions vary depending on mod el definition. # Icon Function Description 1 POWER Power Indicator LED 2 LAMP Lamp Indica tor LED 3 TEMP Temp Indicator LED 4 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the proje ctor to the input source. 5 SOURCE Changes the active source. 6 POWER See the contents in "Turning the Projector [...]

6 English Remote Control Layout # Icon Function Description 1 Infrared transmitte r Sends signals to the projecto r. 2 POWER Refer to the " Turning the Projector On/Off " section. 3 3D Press "3D" to selec t 3D models. 4 SOURCE Changes the active s ource. 5 MODE Press "MODE" to select the display mode from Bright, Prese[...]

7 English Note: Functions vary depending on mod el definition. 14 Pre./Rewind No function. Enter/ Play/ Pause No function. Back/Stop No function. Next/Fast forward No function. 15 KeyPad 0~9 Press " 0~9 " to input a password in the "Securi ty" OSD. 16 PgUp/PgDn For computer mode only. Use this button to select the next or previo[...]

8 English MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) Control Note: Functions vary depending on mod el definition. # Icon Component Description 1M O D E • Press "MODE" button for one second to activate the MHL Control Mode. • To exit, press t he "MODE" button again. 2 SOURCE Press the "SOURCE" button to t oggle between Navig[...]

9 English Getting Started Connecting the Projector 1 D-Sub D-Sub 2 RS232 RS232 9 RS232 HDTV adapter 4 5 RB G RBG D-Sub D-Sub 2 USB USB 10 HDMI HDMI 11 HDMI 12 USB MHL 6 Y Y 7 R W 8 R W 8 R W 8 3 / MHL S-VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT VGA OUT VGA IN 2 VGA IN 1 USB CTRL RS232 VIDEO USB CTRL VGA OUT RS 232 VGA IN LAN AUDIO IN 2 AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN 1[...]

10 English Note: To ensure the projector work s well with your computer, please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the projector. Note: Functions vary depending on mod el definition. Note: USB cable needs powered extender if the length is over 5 m. Note: VGA OUT loops through for VGA IN 2 only. Note: Some smartphones requir[...]

11 English Turning the Projector On/Off Turning on the Projector 1 Ensure that the power cord and sign al cable are securely connected. The Power indicator LED will flash red. 2 Turn on the p rojector by pressing " Power " button on the control panel or remote control, and the Power indicator LED will turn blu e. 3 Turn on your sou rce (c[...]

12 English Turning the projector off 1 To turn the projector off, press and hold the power button. This message appears: "Please press the power button ag ain to complete the shutdown process." Press the power button again. 2 The LED power indicator will turn RED and b link rapidly after the projector is turned off, and the fan(s) will co[...]

13 English Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Height of Projected Image The projector is equipped with ele vator feet for adjusting the height of image. To raise/lower the image: Use Tilt adjusting wheel to fine-tune the display angle. Tilt adjusting wheel[...]

14 English How to optimize image size and distance Consult the table below to find the optimal im age sizes achievable when the projector is positioned at a desired distance from the screen. • XGA series If the projector is 2.0 m from the screen, good im age quality is possible for image sizes between 51" and 62". Note: Remind as below [...]

15 English • WXGA series If the projector is 2.0 m from the sc reen, good image qua lity is possible for image sizes between 60" and 73". Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 110 cm height is required when located at 2.0 m distance. Desired Distance (m) <A> Screen si ze Top Screen size Top (Min zoom) (Max zoom) Diagonal (inc[...]

16 English • 1080p series (P5515/N156/PN-805) If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 93" and 127". Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 183 cm height is required when located at 3 m distance. Desired Distance (m) <A> Screen size Top Screen size Top (Min zoom) (Max zoom[...]

17 English • 1080p series (H6517BD/E145D/HE-801J) If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 84" and 92". Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 132 cm height is required when located at 3 m distance. Desired Distance (m) <A> Screen size Top Screen size Top (Min zoom) (Max z[...]

18 English • 1080p series (H6517ST/E145S/HE-801ST) If the projector is 1.5 m from the screen, good im age quality is possible for image sizes 136". Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 196 cm height is required when located at 1.50 m distan ce. Desired Distance (m) <A> Screen s ize Top (zoom) Diagonal (inch) <B> W (cm) x H [...]

19 English How to get a preferred im age size by adjusting distance and zoom The table below shows how to ach ieve a desired image size by adjustin g either the position or the zoom ring. • XGA series To obtain an image size of 50" set the projector at a distance 1.6 m and 2.0 m from the screen. Desired Image Size Distance (m) Top (cm) Diago[...]

20 English • WXGA series To obtain an image size of 60" set the projector at a distance 1.7 m and 2.0 m from the screen. Desired Image Size Distance (m) Top (cm) Diagonal (inch) <A> W (cm) x H (cm) Max zoom <B> Min zoom <C> From base to top of image <D> 45 97 x 61 1.2 1.5 68 50 108 x 67 1.4 1.7 76 55 118 x 74 1.5 1.8 [...]

21 English • 1080p series (P5515/N156/PN-805) To obtain an image size of 60" set the projector at a distance 1.4 m and 1.9 m from the screen. Desired Image Size Distance (m) Top (cm) Diagonal (inch) <A> W (cm) x H (cm) Max zoom <B> Min zoom <C> From base to top of image <D> 40 89 x 50 0.9 1.3 58 50 111 x 62 1.2 1.6 72[...]

22 English • 1080p series (H6517BD/E145D/HE-801J) To obtain an image size of 50" set the projector at a distance 1.6 m and 1.8 m from the screen. Desired Image Size Distance (m) Top (cm) Diagonal (inch) <A> W (cm) x H (cm) Max zoom <B> Min zoom <C> From base to top of image <D> 41.8 93 x 52 1.4 1.5 60 50 111 x 62 1.6 [...]

23 English User Controls Installation menu The installation menu provides an on screen display (OSD) for projector installation and maintenance. Use the OSD o nly when the message "No signal input" is displayed on the screen. The menu options include settings and adju stments for screen size and distance, focus, keystone correction and mo[...]

24 English •Reset to factory default function Use the up and down arrow keys to select an option, the left and right arrow keys to adjust select ed option settings, and the right arrow key to enter a submenu for feature setting. The n ew settings will be saved automatically upon exiting the menu. 5 Push the MENU button anytime to exit the menu an[...]

25 English Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus The projector has multilingual OSD that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. Using the OSD menus • To open the OSD menu, press "MENU" on the remote control or control panel. • When the OSD is displayed, use the ke ys to select any item in the main menu. After sel[...]

26 English Color Display Mode There are many factory pr esets optimized for various types of images. • Bright: For brig htness optimizati on. • Presentation: For meeting presentation. • Standard: For common environment. • Video: For playing vid eo in a bright environm ent. • Game: For game content. • Education: For education environment[...]

27 English Note: "Saturation" a nd "Tint" functions ar e not supported under compu ter or HDMI mode. Note: Functions vary depend ing on model defin ition. Color Temperature Mode Use this function to choose CT1, CT2 (Native), CT3, User mode. R Gain Adjusts the re d gain for color temper ature optim ization. G Gain Adjusts the gre[...]

28 English Image Projection • Front-Desktop: The factory default setting. • Rear-Desktop: When you s elect this function, th e projector reverses the ima ge so you ca n project from be hind a trans lucent screen. • Rear-Ceiling: Wh en you select this fun ction, the projecto r reverses and i nverts the image at same time . You can project from[...]

29 English H./V. Keystone Auto V. Keys tone Automatically adjusts vertica l image. H. Keystone Press the or button to adjust image distortion ho rizontally and makes a squarer image. V. Keystone Press the or button to adjust image distortion vert ically and makes a square r image. 4 Corner Correction Manually adjusts the shape and size of an image [...]

30 English Note: "H. Position", "V. Position", "Frequency" and "Tracking" functions are not supported under HDMI or Video mode. Note: "HDMI Color Range" and "HDMI Scan I nfo" functions are onl y supported under HDMI mode. Note: Functions vary depend ing on model defin ition.[...]

31 English Setting Startup Scree n Use this functio n to sel ect your desired startup screen. If you change the setting, the changes will take effect when you exit the OSD menu. • Acer: The default startup screen of your Acer projector. • User: Use memorize picture f rom "Screen Capture" function. Screen Capture Use this func tion to [...]

32 English Timeout(Min.) Once "Security " is activated to "On", the adm inistrator can se t timeout function . • Press or to select the ti meout interv al. • The range is from 10 minute to 990 minutes. • When the time is up, t he projecto r will promp t the user to enter the password agai n. • The factory default setting[...]

33 English Note: Functions vary depend ing on model defin ition. Management Note: Functions vary depend ing on model defin ition. ECO Mode Choose "On" to dim the projector lamp which will lower power consumption, extend the lamp li fe and reduce noise. Choose "Off" to return n ormal mode. High Altitude Choose "On" to t[...]

34 English Audio Note: Functions vary depend ing on model defin ition. Volume • Press to decrease the volume. • Press to increase the volume. Mute • Choose "On" to mute the volume. • Choose "Off" to restore the volume. Power On/Of f Volume Select this f unction to adjus t the notifica tion volume w hen turning the projec[...]

35 English 3D Note : It needs correct se ttings on graphic card 3D appl ication pro gram for correct 3D display. Note: The SW players, such as Stereosc opic Player and DDD TriDef Media Player can support 3D format files. You can download these three players on web page below, - Stereo scopic Pl ayer (T rial): http://www.3dtv.at/Downloads/Index_en.a[...]

36 English Acer LAN webpage management How to login in Open browser and enter the Server IP address by 192.168.1 00.10 to find below homepage of acer LAN web page management. A password is n eeded to login in before using. Select a user. Administrator is with hig h authority that can process more operations such as network setting and alert setting[...]

37 English Home Home page shows conn ection status and you can find three main functions listed, Control Panel , Networking Setting and Alert Setting . Note: Control Panel and Networking Se tting are only for Ad ministrator account. Control Panel Enduser can c ontrol and ad just projec tor sett ing value via this page.[...]

38 English Network Setting Enduser can set IP address, group name and password as wish. After change network co nfigurati ons or password , proj ector will reboot automatically after press "Apply". Note: Group Name and project or Name must be less then 32 characters. Alert Setting Enduser can send mail with error message right away if pro[...]

39 English Logout After tap Logout, you will return to login page within 5 sec onds. Note: Functions vary depend ing on model defin ition.[...]

40 English Appendices Troubleshooting If you experience a problem with your Acer projector, refer to the follo wing troubleshooting guide. If the problem pe rsists, please contact your local reseller or service center. Image Problems and Solu tions # Problem Solution 1 No image appears onscreen • Connected as described in th e "Getting Start[...]

41 English 3 Pa rtial, sc rolling or incorrectly displayed image (For notebooks) • Press "RES YNC" on the re mote control . • For an incorrectly displaye d image: • Follow the steps for item 2 (above) to adjust the resolution of your computer. • Press the toggle output settings. Example: [Fn]+[F4], Compaq [Fn]+[F4], Dell [Fn]+[F8][...]

42 English 8 Image is stretched when displaying a "widescreen" DVD title When you play a DVD encoded in anamorphic or 16:9 aspect ratio you may need to adjust the following settings: • If you pl ay a 4: 3 format DVD t itle, ple ase cha nge the format to 4 :3 in the proj ector OSD. • If the image is still str etched , you will a lso ne[...]

43 English OSD Messages Problems with the Projector # C ondition Message Rem inder 1 Message • Fan Fa il - the system fan is not work ing. • Projector Overheated - the projector has exceeded its recommended operating temperature and must be allowed to cool down before it may be used. Pleas e check the followin g message. Please also check the d[...]

44 English LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages Message Lamp_LED Temp_ LED Power LED Red Red Red Blue Input power plug Flash ON to OFF 100ms Flash ON t o OFF 100ms Flash ON to OFF 100ms -- Standby -- -- ON -- Power button ON -- -- -- ON Lamp retry -- -- -- Quick Flashing Power off (Cooling state ) -- -- Quick Flashing -- Power button OFF[...]

45 English Cleaning and replacing the dust filte rs Cleaning the dust filters Clean the dust filters after every 1000 hours of use. If they are note cleaned periodically, they can beco me clogged with dust, prev enting proper ventilation . This can cause overheating and da mage the projector. Follow these steps: 1 Turn the projector off. Wait for t[...]

46 English Replacing the Lamp Use a screwdriver to remove the screw(s) from the cover, and then pull out the lamp. The projector will detect the lamp life. You will be shown a warning message " Lamp is approach ing the end of its useful life in full po wer operation. Replacement suggested! " When you see this message, change the lamp as s[...]

47 English Ceiling Mount Installation If you wish to install the projector using a ce iling mount, please refer to the steps below: 1 Drill four holes into a solid, structurally sound part of the ceiling, and secure the mount base. Note: Screws are not included. Please obtain the appr opriate screws for your type of ceiling. 2 Secure the ceiling ro[...]

48 English 3 Use the appropriate number of screws for the projector size to attach the projector to the ceiling mount bracket. Note: It is recommended that you keep a reasonable space between the bracket and the projector to allow fo r proper heat distribution. Use two washers for extra support, if deemed necessary. 4 Attach the ceiling bracket to [...]

49 English 5 Adjust the angle and po sitioning as necessary. Note: The appropriate type of screw and washer for each model is listed in the table below. 4 mm diameter screws are encl osed in the screw pack. Screw Type B Washer Type Diameter (mm) Length (mm) Large Small 42 5 V V Tightening Screw Allen Key Tightening Screw Allen Key 85.00 mm 55.00 mm[...]

50 English Specifications The specifications listed below are subjec t to change without notice. For final specs, please refer to Acer's published marketing specifications. Projection syst em DLP ® Resolution • P1287/M416/PE-X 45 series: Nat ive 1024 x 76 8 XGA resoluti on • P1387W/M426/P E-W45 series : Native 1280 x 800 WXGA resolution ?[...]

51 English Projection distance • P1287/M416/PE-X 45 series: 4.9' (1.5 m) ~ 32.0' (9.8 m) • P1387W/M426/P E-W45 series : 4.9' (1.5m) ~ 27.1' (8. 3m) • H6517ST/E145S/HE-801ST ser ies: 1.6' (0.5m) ~ 10.9' (3. 3m) • H6517BD/E145D/HE-801J series: 4.9' (1.5m) ~ 32.2' (9. 8m) • P5515/N156/PN-805 series: 4.[...]

52 English Note: Design and specifications are subje ct to change without notice. Operating temperature 0ºC to 40ºC / 32ºF to 104ºF Standard package contents • AC power cord x1 • VGA cable x1 • Remote control x1 • Battery x2 (for remote control) (option) • User's guide (CD-ROM) x1 • Quick start guide x1 • Security ca rd x1 ?[...]

53 English Compatibility modes A. VGA Analog 1 VGA Analog - PC Signal Modes Resolution V.Freq uency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] VGA 640x480 60 31.5 640x480 72 37.9 640x480 75 37.5 640x480 85 43.3 640x480 120 61.9 SVGA 80 0x600 56 35.1 800x600 60 37.9 800x600 72 48.1 800x600 75 46.9 800x600 85 53.7 800x600 120 77.4 XGA 102 4x768 60 48.4 1024x768 70 56.5 [...]

54 English 2 VGA Analog - Extended Wide timing 3 VGA Analog -Component Signal B. HDMI Digital 1 HDMI - PC Signal Modes Resolution V.Freq uency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] WXGA 1280x768 60 47.8 1280x768 75 60.3 1280x768 85 68.6 1280x720 60 44.8 1280x720 120 92.9 1280x800 60 49.6 1280x800-RB 119.909 101.6 *1920x1200 60 74 1440x900 60 59.9 WSXGA+ 1680x105 [...]

55 English 2 HDMI - Extended Wide timi ng 640x480 85 43.3 640x480 120 61.9 SVGA 80 0x600 56 35.1 800x600 60 37.9 800x600 72 48.1 800x600 75 46.9 800x600 85 53.7 800x600 120 77.4 XGA 102 4x768 60 48.4 1024x768 70 56.5 1024x768 75 60.0 1024x768 85 68.7 1024x768 120 99.0 SXGA 1152x864 70 63.8 1152x864 75 67.5 1152x864 85 77.1 1280x1024 60 64.0 1280x10[...]

56 English 3 HDMI - Vide o Signal 4 HDMI - 1.4a 3D Timi ng 1440x900 60 59.9 *1920x1200 60 74 WSXGA+ 1680x105 0 60 65.3 1920x1080 (1080P) 60 67.5 1366x768 60 47.7 WUXGA 1920x1200-RB 59.94 74.04 Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] 480i 720x480(1440x480) 59.94 (29.97) 15.7 576i 720x576(1440x576) 50(25) 15.6 480p 720x480 59.94 31.5 576p[...]

57 English C. MHL Digital Note: * Functions vary depending on model definition. 1080p (Side by Side (Half)) 1920 x1080 60 67.5 Graphic source monitor range limits Horizontal scan rate: 15k-100kHz Vertical scan rate: 24-120 Hz Max. pixel rate: 165 MHz Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] VGA 640x4 80 59.94/60 31.5 480i 720x480 (1440x4[...]

58 English Regulations and safety notices FCC notice This device has been tested and fo und 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 a residential installation. This device generates, uses , and can radiate [...]

59 English English Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Declaration of Confor mity for EU countries Acer hereby declares that this projector series is in complianc e with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of D irective 1999/5/[...]

Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, S ec. 1, X intai 5 th Rd., X izhi New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. RU Jan, e-mail: ru.jan@ acer.com And, Acer Italy s.r.l Via Lepetit, 40, 20020 Lainate (MI) Ital y Tel: +39-02-939-921 ,Fax: +39[...]

Acer America Corporation 333 West San Ca rlos St., Suite 1500 San Jose, CA 95110 U. S. A. Tel: 254-298- 4000 Fax: 254-298- 4147 www.ace r.com Federal Communica tions Commi ssion Declaration of Conformity This device complies w ith Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) thi s device may not cause har mfu[...]