Acer P7500 manual

Acer Projector P7500 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 Getting Started 8 Connecting the Projec tor 8 Turning the Proj ector On/Off 9 Turning on the Proj ector 9 Turning [...]

Language 29 Appendices 30 Troubleshooting 30 LED & Alarm Definition Listing 34 Cleaning a nd replaci ng the d ust filters 35 Replacing th e Lamp 36 Ceiling Mount Install ation 37 Specification s 40 Compatibility modes 42 Regulations and safety notices 46[...]

1 English Introduction Product Features This product is a single-chip D LP ® projector. Outstanding features inclu de: • DLP ® technology • Native 1920 x 1080 1080p resolution 4:3 / 16:9 / L.Box aspect ratio supported • Acer ColorBoost technology delivers nature’s true colors for vivid, life- like images • High brightness and contrast r[...]

2 English Package Overview This projector comes with all the items sho wn below. Check to make sure your unit is complete. Contact your dealer i mmediately if any thing is missing. Projector with lens cap Power cord VGA cable S-Video cable Composite video cable DVI-D cable 3RCA conponent cable Security card User's guide Remote control Quick st[...]

3 English Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side # Description # Description 1 Lens cap 6 Elevator fee t 2 Zoom lever 7 Tilt adjusting wheels 3 Zoom Lens 8 Control panel 4 Focus ring 9 Power button 5 Remote control receivers 10 Lens shift control rings LAM P TEMP SOURCE RESYNC MENU ZOOM 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 7 6 5[...]

4 English Rear side # Description # Description 1 Power socket 14 12V DC output connector 2 USB ctrl connector 15 Mini USB 3 HDMI 1 connector 16 USB A1 4 HDMI 2 connector 17 Reset button 5 DVI input connector (for di gital signal with HDCP function) 18 USB A2 6 Monitor loop-through output connec- tor (VGA-Out) 19 Power LED for wireless 7 PC analog [...]

5 English Control Panel # Function Description 1 LAMP Lamp Indicator LED 2K E Y S T O N E Adjusts the im age to compens ate for distor tion caused by tilting the p rojector. 3R E S Y N C Automati cally sync hronize s the projec tor to the input source. 4 MENU • Press " MENU " to la unch the Onsc reen display (OSD) menu, back to the prev[...]

6 English Remote Control Layout # Icon Function Description 1 Infrared transmi tter Sends signals to the pro jector. 2 (#) Laser pointer Aim the remote at t he viewing scr een. 3 POWER Refer to the " Turning the Projector On/Off " sect ion. 4 HIDE Momentarily tur ns off the v ideo. Press "HIDE" to hide the image, press again to [...]

7 English Note: "#" Japan area is not suppo rted. 11 (#) Laser button Aim the remot e at the viewi ng screen, pr ess and hold t his button to activate the la ser pointer. This function is not s upported in Japanese market. 12 En ter Press " ENTER " to play medi a file. 13 Four directional select ke ys Use up, down, left, right b[...]

8 English Getting Started Connecting the Projector Note: To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please make sure the timi ng of the display mode i s compatible with the projector. Note: "*" USB drive limitatio n, do not support power co nsumption over 500mA. Ple ase have ex ternal power fo r USB devic e. # Description # De[...]

9 English Turning the Projector On/Off Turning on the Projector 1 Remove the lens cap.(Illustration #1) 2 Ensure that the power cord and sign al cable are securely connected. The Power indicator LED will flash red. 3 Turn on the p rojector by pressing " Power " button on the control panel, and the Power indicator LED will turn blue.(Illus[...]

10 English Turning the projector off 1 To turn the projector off, press the power button. This me ssage appears: "Please press the power button again 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 cont inue t[...]

11 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: 1 Raise the image to the desired heigh t angle (Illustration #1), then pull ou t the stand feet into position. 2 Use Tilt adjusting wheel (Illustration #2) to fin[...]

12 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 de sired di stance from the screen. Example: If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 59" and 91". Note: Remind as below figure,[...]

13 English Desired Distance (m) <A> Screen s ize Top Screen s ize Top (Min zoom) (Max zoom) Diagonal (inch) <B> W (cm) x H (cm) From base to top of image (cm) <C> Diagonal (inch) <B> W (cm) x H (cm) From base to top of image (cm) <C> 1.5 30 66 x 37 48 45 100 x 56 73 2 40 8 8 x 49 64 60 134 x 75 98 2.5 50 110 x 62 80 76[...]

14 English How to get a preferred image size by adjusting distance and zoom The table below shows how to ach ieve a desired image size b y adjusting either the position or the zoom ring. For example: to obtain an image size of 50" set the projector at a distance 1.7 m and 2.5 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly. Height Form[...]

15 English Screen 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> 30 66 X 37 1.0 1.5 49 40 89 X 50 1.3 2.0 65 50 111 X 62 1.7 2.5 81 60 133 X 75 2.0 3.0 97 70 155 X 87 2.3 3.5 113 80 177 X 100 2.6 4.0 130 90 199 X 112 3.0 4.5 146 100 221 X 1 25 3.3 5.0 16[...]

16 English How to get a preferred im age position by adjusting lens shift The projector is equipped wi th lens shi ft for adjusting the po sition of projected image right and left or up and do wn wi thout requiring you to physically move the projector. Note: The figures shown in this secti on are for reference only not approximate value. The figure[...]

17 English Adjusting the horizontal or vertical image position The vertical image height can be ad justed between 5% and 30% of the image height. (The minimum vertical image offset is fixed at 5% of the image height above the cent re of the proj ector lens.) With the lens in the centre position the horizontal image position can b e adjusted to the [...]

18 English Note: The maxi mum shift of vertical (horizon tal) image a djustment ca n be limited by horizontal (vert ical) image position. Please refer below diagram. LAMP TEMP SOURCE RESYNC MENU ZOOM H H x 15% V H x 15% V V x 25% H x 5% H x 5% 130%(V), 0%(H) -15%(H) 15%(H) 105%(V) 117.5%(V) -7.5%(H) 7.5%(H) Offset max= V x 30% Offset min= V x 5%[...]

19 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[...]

20 English Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Key Acer Empoweri ng Key provides fo ur Acer unique functions, they are "Acer eView Management", "Acer eTimer Management" and " Acer ePower Management" respectively. Press " " key for more than on e second to launch the Onscreen display main menu to modify its [...]

21 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 keys to select any item in the main menu. After sele[...]

22 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 with higher brightness. • Standard: For common environment. • Movie: For brighter and general movie/video/photo playi ng. • Dark Cinema: For dark movie conte[...]

23 English Note: "Saturation", "Tint" and "Noise Reduction" functions are not supported under comput er mode or HDMI mode. Advanced Noise Reduction Adjusts signal noise reduction. "0" means the noise reduction is off, ">0" increase noise reduction. Sharpeness Adjusts the sharpness of the image. ?[...]

24 English Image Projection Front-Desktop • The factory d efault setting. Front-Ceiling • When you s elect this func tion, the projector invert s the image for ceiling-mounted projection. Rear-Desktop • When you sele ct this functio n, the projecto r reverses the i mage so you can project from behind a t ranslucent screen. Rear-Ceiling • Wh[...]

25 English Note: "H. Position", "V. Position", "Frequency" and "Tracking" functions are not supported under HDMI, DVI or Video mode. Management Frequency "Frequ ency" chang es the proj ector's refr esh rate to match the frequency of your computer’s graphi cs card. If you can see a vertical fl[...]

26 English Setting Menu Location Choose the menu location on the dis play screen. Source Lock When source lock is turned "off", the projector will search for other signals if the current input signal is lost. When source lock i s turned "on", it will "lock" the current source channel unless you press "Sourc e"[...]

27 English Timeout(Min.) Once "Security " is activated to "On", the administrator can se t timeout function . • Press or to se lect the timeout interval . • 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 again. • The factory default setting o[...]

28 English Note: When PIP function is activated, zoom and keysto ne function is unavailable. Audio HDMI Scan Info Adjust the overscan ratio of the HDMI image on screen. • Auto: Automatically adjust by information from pla yer. • Underscan: A lways no oversc an on HDMI im age. • Overscan: Always keep overscan on HDMI image. PIP • Choose &quo[...]

29 English Timer Language Timer Loca tion • Choose the location of t he timer on the screen. Timer Start • Press to start or stop the timer. Timer Period • Press or to adjust the timer period. Timer Volu me • Select this f unction to adjus t the notificat ion volume wh en the timer function i s enabled and time is up. Timer Display • Pres[...]

30 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[...]

31 English 3 Partial, s crolling or incorrectly displayed image (for notebooks) • Press "RES YNC" on the re mote control or control panel. • 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],[...]

32 English Problems with the Projector 9 Image is too sma ll or too large • Adjust the zoom ri ng on the top of the pr ojector. • Move the projector closer to or further from the screen. • Press "MENU" on the remote control or on the control panel. Go to "Im age --> Aspect Ratio" and try different se ttings. 10 Image ha[...]

33 English OSD Messages # Condition Message Rem inder 1 Message Fan Fail - the system fan is not working. Projector Overheated - the projector has exceeded its recommended operating temperature and must be allowed to cool down before it may be used. Please also check the dust filters if they are i nstalled. If the du st filter is clogged with dust,[...]

34 English LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages Message Lamp LED Temp LED Power LED Red Red Red Blue Standby (power cord plugged in) -- -- V -- Power button ON -- -- -- V Lamp retry -- -- -- Quick flashing Turning off (cooling state) -- -- Quick flashing -- Turning off (cooling completed) -- -- V -- Error (thermal failure) -- V -- V Erro[...]

35 English Cleaning and replacing the dust filters Cleaning the dust filters Clean the dust filters after every 1000 hours of use. If they are note cleaned periodically, they can become clogged with dust, preventing proper ventilatio n. This can cause overheating and da mage the projector. Follow these steps: 1 Turn the projector off. Wait for th e[...]

36 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 Sugg ested! " When you see this message, chang e the lamp as[...]

37 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[...]

38 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 [...]

39 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. 3 mm diameter screws are encl osed in the screw pack. Models Screw Type B Washer Type Diameter (mm) Length (mm) Large Small P7500 3 20 V V Tightening Screw Allen Key Allen Key Tightening Screw ʳ 1[...]

40 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 Native: 1080P (1920 x 1080), Maximum: UXGA (1600 x 1200),WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050), 1080p (1920 x 1080) Computer compatibilit y IBM PC and c[...]

41 English * Design and specifications are subject to chan ge without notice. I/O connectors • Power socket x1 • VGA input x2 • Composite input x1 • S-Video x1 • VGA output x1 • HDMI x2 • DVI-D x1: with HDCP support • RS232 3-pin min dim jack x1 • USB ×4 • 3.5 mm audio jack input x2 • 3.5 mm audio jack output x1 • SPDIF RCA[...]

42 English Compatibility modes A. VGA Analog 1 VGA Analog - PC Signal 2 VGA Analog - Extend ed Wide timing Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] VGA 640x480 60 31.5 640x480 72 37.9 640x480 75 37.5 640x480 85 43.3 SVGA 800x600 56 35.1 800x600 60 37.9 800x600 72 48.1 800x600 75 46.9 800x600 85 53.7 XGA 102 4x768 60 48.4 1024x768 70 56.5[...]

43 English 3 VGA Analog - Component Si gnal B. HDMI Digital 1 HDMI - PC Signal 1280x768 75 60.3 1280x768 85 68.6 1280x720 60 44.8 1280x800 60 49.6 1440x900 60 59.9 WSXGA+ 1680x1050 60 65.3 1920x1080 (1080p) 60 67.5 1366x768 60 47.7 Modes Resolution V.Frequen cy [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] 480i 720x480 59.94 (29.97) 15.7 576i 720x576 50 (25) 15.6 480p 72[...]

44 English 2 DVI - Extended Wide timing 1024x768 75 60.0 1024x768 85 68.7 SXGA 1152x864 70 63 .8 1152x864 75 67.5 1152x864 85 77.1 1280x1024 60 64.0 1280x1024 72 77.0 1280x1024 75 80.0 1280x1024 85 91.1 QuadVGA 1280x960 60 60.0 1280x960 75 75.2 SXGA+ 1400x1050 60 65.3 UXGA 1600x1200 60 75.0 PowerBook G4 640x480 60 31.4 640x480 66.6(67) 34.9 800x600[...]

45 English 3 HDMI - Video Signal 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 720x576 50 31.3 720p 1280x720 60 45.0 720p 1280x720 50 37.5 1080i 1920x1080 60(30) 33.8 1080i 1920x1080 50(25) 28.1 1080p 1920x1080 23.97/24 27.0 1080p 1920x108[...]

46 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 [...]

47 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, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai, e-mail:easy_lai@acer.com.tw And, Acer Europe SA Via Cantonale, Centro Galleria 2 6928 Manno Switzerland Hereby declare th[...]

Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan The standards listed below are applied to the product if built with WLAN module or wireless keyboard and mouse. R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard: z Article 3.1(a) Health and Safety -. EN60950-1 -. EN62311[...]

Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., San Jose CA 95110, U. S. A. Tel : 254-298-4000 Fax : 254-298-4147 www.acer.com Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and[...]