Acer PW730 manual

Manual f or Acer Projector PW730 Series[...]

Dispos al ins tr uctions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. T o minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please re- cycle it. USA For electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display , or a super high pressure mercury lamp: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and[...]

1 ... English Table of Contents T able of Contents ......................................................................................... 1 Usage Notice ................................................................................................ 2 Precautions....................................................................................[...]

2 English ... Usage Notice P recau t i ons Follow all warnings, pr ecautions and maintenance as r ecommended in this user ’ s guide to maximize the life of your unit. W a r n in g- Do not look i nto the p roje ctor ’ s le ns when t he l amp i s on. T he br ight l ight m ay h u rt your e yes. W a r n in g-  T or educether i skof?[...]

3 ... English 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[...]

4 English ... Intr oduction Product Features This pr oduct is an WXGA single chip 0.65” DLP ® pr ojector . Outstanding featur es include: u  WXGA,1280x768addressablepixels u Single chip DLP ® technology u  NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/PAL/SECAMandHDTV compatible(480i/p,576i/p,720p,1080i) u High-tech HDMI c onnecti[...]

5 ... English 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?[...]

6 English ... Intr oduction  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 [...]

7 ... English Introduction 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) 3 4 2 5 1 7 6 8 9[...]

8 English ... Intr oduction 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. Kensington TM Lock Port 9. VGAOutputConnector(MonitorL[...]

9 ... English 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[...]

10 English ... Installation Connecting the Projector USB HDMI DVI VGA-IN Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO-IN VGA-OUT RS-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Play[...]

1 1 ... English 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t[...]

12 English ... Installation 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 Ove[...]

13 ... English Installation 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?[...]

14 English ... Installation 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 Foc[...]

15 ... English 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 [...]

16 English ... User Controls 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 [...]

17 ... English 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?[...]

18 English ... User Controls 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 ?[...]

19 ... English User Controls On Screen Display Menus Sub Menu Settings The Pr ojector has multilingual On Screen Display menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. The pr ojector will automatically detect the source. How to operate 1.  ToopentheOSDmenu,press“Menu”ontheRemote[...]

20 English ... User Controls Color (Computer / Video Mode) Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of im- ages.  Bright : For brightness optimization.  PC : For computer or notebook.  Video:Forplayingvideoinabrightenvironment.  Theater : For Home Theatre usage in a dark room.  s[...]

21 ... English User Controls White Segment Use the white Segment control to set the white peaking level of DMDchip.0standsforminimalsegment,and10standsformaxi - mumsegment.Ifyoupreferastrongerimage,adjusttowardsthe maximumsetting.Forasmoothandmorenaturalimage,[...]

22 English ... User Controls Image (Computer / Video Mode) H. Keystone (Horizontal Keystone)  Press the or button to adjust image distortion horizontally and makes a squarer image. V. Keystone (Vertical Keystone)  Press the or button to adjust image distortion vertically and makes a squarer image. Aspect Ratio Use this function to choose your[...]

23 ... English User Controls  “H.Position”,“V. Position”,“Frequen - cy” and “ Tracking” functions are not supportedunderDVI andVideomode.  “Sharpness” func- tions is not supported underDVIandCom - puter mode.  “Signal Type” is only available for Component,Com - positevideo,?[...]

24 English ... User Controls ECO Mode Choose “On” to dim the projector lamp which will lower power consumption,extendthelamplifeandreducenoise.Choose”Off” to return normal mode. Auto Shutdown (Minutes) The projector will auto shutdown while there is no signal input after the setting time. Source Lock Whensou[...]

25 ... English User Controls Acer eOpening Management is a PC utility for user to change the default startup screen of Acer projector to their desired image. You can install Acer eOpening Management from the bundled CD. Connect the projector to your PC with the bundled USB cable then execute Acer eOpening Management utility to download your desired[...]

26 English ... User Controls Lamp Hour Reset Press the button after choosing “Yes ”to reset the lamp hour  counterto0. Security Press to start “Security” setting. If the “Security” function is enabled,yourmustenter“AdministratorPassword”firstbefore Security setting. Security This projector provides a[...]

27 ... English User Controls Timeout(Min.) Once“Security”issetto“On”,administratorcanset timeout function.  Press or to select timeout duration.  Therangeisfrom10minutesto990minutes.  Whentimeisup,theprojectorwillrequestuserto enter password again. [...]

28 English ... User Controls The projector provides two options of ”Security Mode”.  Select “Request password only after plugging powercord”,theprojectwillrequestusertoinput password only for the first time plugging on power cord of the projector.  Select “Always request password while projector turnson[...]

29 ... English User Controls If administrator forgot “Administrator Password”, do the following to retrieve the “Administrator Password”: 1.Press“MENU”formorethan4secondswhen anyof“EnterPassword”or“EnterAdministrator Password” dialogue is currently displayed. 2.Write down the “Unloc[...]

30 English ... User Controls Audio (Computer / Video Mode) Volume  Press the to decrease the volume.  Press the to increase the volume. Mute  Choose the “On” to turn mute on.  Choose the “Off” to turn mute off. Power On/Off Volume  Choosethisfunctiontoadjustvolumewhenpoweron/off. Alarm Volume  Choos[...]

31 ... English User Controls Timer (Computer / Video Mode) Timer Start  Press the tostart/stoptimer. Timer Period  Press the to adjust timer period. Timer Volume  Choose this function to adjust volume when timer function is enable and time is up. Timer Display  Press the to choose timer display mode on the screen. Timer Locatio[...]

32 English ... User Controls Language (Computer / Video Mode) Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu . Use the or key to select your preferred language.  Press to confirm the selection[...]

33 ... English Appendices Troubleshooting Ifyouexperiencetroublewiththeprojector,refertothe followinginformation.Iftheproblempersists,please contact your local reseller or service center. Problem: No image appears on screen.  Ensureallthecablesandpowerconnectionsarecor[...]

34 English ... Appendices 6. Click on “Show all devices”. Then select “Standard monitor types” under the “Manufacturers” box; choose the resolution mode you need under the “Models” box. 7. Verifythattheresolutionsettingofthemonitordisplayisless thanorequalto1400x1050.  If you are us[...]

35 ... English Appendices Problem: Image is reversed.  Select “Image” from the OSD and adjust the projection direction. Seepage22,23. Problem: Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound   Whenthelampreachesitsendoflife,itwillburnoutandmay makealoudpoppingsound.Ifthish[...]

36 English ... Appendices Replacing the lamp The projector will detect the lamp life itself. It will show you a warning message “Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation. Replacement Suggested!” When youseethismessage,changingthelampassoonaspossible. Makesuretheprojector[...]

37 ... English Appendices Problem: Message Reminders  “Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power opera- tion.ReplacementSuggested!”willbeshownabout10seconds when lamp life is going to deplete.  “Projector Overheated. Lamp will automatically turn o ff soon.” will be shown when the system te[...]

38 English ... Appendices Specications Specications Thespecsspeciedbelowaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Regardingthenalspecs, please refer to Acer accounced marketing specs. LightValve - Single Chip DLP ® Technology by Texas Instruments Lamp - 300WUserReplaceableLamp Number of Pi[...]

39 ... English Appendices Compatibility Modes Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] A. VGA Analog VGA 640x480 60 31.5 640x480 72 37.9 640x480 75 37.5 720x400 70 31.5 SVGA 800x600 56 35.2 800x600 60 37.9 800x600 72 48.1 800x600 75 46.9 XGA 1[...]

40 English ... Appendices Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] DVI Digital - Extended Wide Timing 1280x768 60 48.36 1280x800 60 49.702 1360x768 60 47.72 1440x900 60 55.935 HDMI Digital (1) PC Signal. *SupportaboveDVIdigitaltimingformat. (2) Video Signal. 480i 704x480 59.94(29.97) 15.[...]

41 ... English Appendices Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices of your Acer Projector. FCC notice This device 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 reasona[...]

42 English ... Appendices Operation conditions 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 2. this device must accept any interference received,  in cludi[...]

43 ... English Appendices Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference. 1. Followallwarningsandinstructionsmarkedontheproduct. 2. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a water-moistened cloth fo[...]

44 English ... Appendices Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) a. Common information Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.Thisdevicemaynotcauseinterference,and 2. This device must accept any interference, including interfer - ence that may cause [...]