Acer E131D series, User Manual

Page 1: ...Acer Projector H5370BD E131D HE 711J Series User s Guide ...

Page 2: ... purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronically mechanically by photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Model number __________________________________ Serial number ___________________________________ Date of purchase _______________________...

Page 3: ...wer outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible When you need to disconnect power to the equipment be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet Warnings Do not use this product near water Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table If the product falls it could be seriously damaged Slots and ope...

Page 4: ... outlet strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices The overall system load must not exceed 80 of the branch circuit rating If power strips are used the load should not exceed 80 of the power strip s input rating This product s AC adapter is equipped with a three wire grounded plug The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet Make sure the power outlet is properly grounded before insertin...

Page 5: ...safety reasons do not use non compliant parts when adding or changing components Consult your reseller for purchase options Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts Keep them out of the reach of small children Additional safety information Do not look into the projector s lens when the lamp is on The bright may hurt your eyes Turn on the projector first and then signal sources Do n...

Page 6: ...use a fire To temporarily turn off the lamp press HIDE on the remote control The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life It could cause it to break on rare occasions Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the p...

Page 7: ...n discarding To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment please recycle For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment WEEE regulations visit http www acer group com public Sustainability sustainability01 htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD CRT monitor or display Lamp s inside this product contai...

Page 8: ...ht light may hurt your eyes To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture Please do not open or disassemble the product as this may cause electric shock When changing the lamp please allow unit to cool down and follow all changing instructions This product will detect the life of the lamp itself Please be sure to change the lamp when it shows warning m...

Page 9: ...tarted 8 Connecting the Projector 8 Turning the Projector On Off 10 Turning on the Projector 10 Turning the projector off 11 Adjusting the Projected Image 12 Adjusting the Height of Projected Image 12 How to optimize image size and distance 13 How to get a preferred image size by adjusting distance and zoom 15 User Controls 17 Installation menu 17 Acer Empowering Technology 18 Onscreen Display OSD...

Page 10: ...oubleshooting 30 LED Alarm Definition Listing 35 Cleaning and replacing the dust filters 36 Replacing the Lamp 37 Ceiling Mount Installation 39 Specifications 42 Compatibility modes 44 Regulations and safety notices 49 ...

Page 11: ...mum performance in any situation NTSC PAL SECAM compatible and HDTV 720p 1080i 1080p supported Top loading lamp design allows easy lamp replacement Lower power consumption and economy ECO mode extends lamp life Acer EcoProjeciton Technology delivers Intelligent power management approach and physical efficiency improvement Empowering Key reveals Acer Empowering Technology utilities Acer eView eTime...

Page 12: ...s complete Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing Projector Power cord VGA cable Security card 2 x Batteries Carrying case Quick Start Guide User s Guide CD ROM Remote control Dust Filters Optional MHL cable Optional MENU POWER LAMP TEMP SYNC SOURC P N MC JG511 002 E131D HE 711J H5370BD Series ...

Page 13: ...curity bar Description Description 1 USB ctrl connector 7 PC analog signal HDTV component video input connector 2 HDMI 2 MHL connector 8 RS232 connector 3 HDMI 1 connector 9 Audio input connector 4 S Video input connector 10 Power socket 5 YPbPr YCbCr input connector 11 KensingtonTM lock port 6 Composite video input connector 12 Dust filter inlets MEN U POW ER LAM P TEMP SYN C SOU RC 5 3 2 1 4 7 6...

Page 14: ... section 7 Empowering key Unique Acer functions e3D eView eTimer ePower Management 8 MENU Press MENU to launch the Onscreen display OSD menu back to the previous step for the OSD menu operation or exit the OSD menu Confirm your selection of items 9 Four directional select keys Use to select items or make adjustments to your selection 10 Keystone Adjusts the image to compensate for distortion cause...

Page 15: ...hanges the active source 7 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source 8 MUTE To turn on off the volume 9 ZOOM Zooms the projector display in or out 10 Empowering key Unique Acer functions e3D eView eTimer ePower Management 11 MENU Press MENU to launch the Onscreen display OSD menu back to the previous step for the OSD menu operation or exit the OSD menu Confirm your select...

Page 16: ...n USB Ctrl connector USB type B is connected to a computer via a USB cable 17 COMPONENT Press COMPONENT to change source to Component video This connection supports YPbPr 480p 576p 720p 1080p and YCbCr 480i 576i 1080i 18 VIDEO To change source to COMPOSITE VIDEO 19 VGA Press VGA to change source to the VGA connector This connector supports analog RGB YPbPr 480p 576p 720p 1080i YCbCr 480i 576i and ...

Page 17: ...Use up down left right buttons to select items or make adjustments to your selection only for Navigation mode 7 Play Pause Toggles between playback and pause only for Multi Media mode Select To select the file only for Navigation mode 8 Exit To exit the file only for Navigation mode 9 Backward Scans backward during the file playback only for Multi Media mode 10 Forward Scans forward through the fi...

Page 18: ...able 4 S Video cable 10 RS232 cable 5 Composite video cable 11 Audio cable Jack RCA 6 VGA cable 12 MHL cable MicroUSB to HDMI MHL 2 1 S VIDEO Y Pb Pr VIDEO VGA IN RS 232 AUDIO IN HDMI HDMI 3 RS232 RS232 10 RS232 D Sub D Sub 6 7 R B G 9 G B R HDTV adapter 8 9 R B G R B G R W 11 Y Y 5 4 1 2 USB U S B HDMI 12 USB MHL Video Output S Video Output DVD player DVD player Set up Box HDTV receiver ...

Page 19: ...ish Note To ensure the projector works well with your computer please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the projector Note USB cable needs powered extender if the length is over 5 m ...

Page 20: ...tc The projector will detect your source automatically If the screen displays Lock and Source icons it means the projector is locked onto a specific source type and there is no such type of input signal detected If the screen displays No Signal please make sure the signal cables are securely connected If you connect to multiple sources at the same time use the Source button on either control panel...

Page 21: ...finished cooling the LED power indicator will stop blinking and turn solid red to indicate standby mode 5 It is now safe to unplug the power cord Warning indicators Projector Overheated Lamp will automatically turn off soon This onscreen message indicates that the projector has overheated The lamp with automatically turn off the projector will automatically shut down and the LED temp indicator wil...

Page 22: ... Image Adjusting the Height of Projected Image The projector is equipped with tilt adjusting wheels for adjusting the height of image To raise lower the image Use Tilt adjusting wheels to fine tune the display angle Tilt adjusting wheel ...

Page 23: ...Example If the projector is 3 m from the screen good image quality is possible for image sizes between 80 and 87 Note Remind as below figure the space of 122 cm height is required when located at 3 m distance Figure Fixed distance with different zoom and screen size 87 80 80 0 A C B Height 122 cm from base to top of image Height 112 cm 3 m Desired Distance Max screen size Min screen size ...

Page 24: ...129 x 73 82 2 5 66 147 x 83 93 73 161 x 91 102 3 80 176 x 99 112 87 194 x 109 122 3 5 93 206 x 116 130 102 226 x 127 143 4 106 235 x 132 149 117 258 x 145 163 4 5 120 265 x 149 167 131 290 x 163 184 5 133 294 x 165 186 146 323 x 181 204 6 159 353 x 199 223 175 387 x 218 245 7 186 412 x 232 260 204 452 x 254 286 8 213 471 x 265 298 233 516 x 290 326 9 239 529 x 298 335 262 581 x 327 367 10 266 588 ...

Page 25: ...ve a desired image size by adjusting either the position or the zoom ring Example to obtain an image size of 50 set the projector at a distance 1 7 m and 1 9 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly A C D B 60 Desired image size Height 70 cm from base to top of image Desired Distance 1 7 m 1 9 m ...

Page 26: ...1 1 42 40 89 x 50 1 4 1 5 56 50 111 x 62 1 7 1 9 70 60 133 x 75 2 1 2 3 84 70 155 x 87 2 4 2 6 98 80 177 x 100 2 7 3 0 112 90 199 x 112 3 1 3 4 126 100 221 x 125 3 4 3 8 140 120 266 x 149 4 1 4 5 168 150 332 x 187 5 1 5 6 210 180 398 x 224 6 2 6 8 252 200 443 x 249 6 9 7 5 280 250 553 x 311 8 6 9 4 350 300 664 x 374 10 3 420 Zoom Ratio 1 1x ...

Page 27: ...tion and maintenance 3 The background pattern acts as a guide to adjusting the calibration and alignment settings such as screen size and distance focus and more 4 The Installation menu includes the following options Projection Mode Projection Location Auto Keystone settings Manual Keystone settings Language settings Reset to factory default function Use the up and down arrow keys to select an opt...

Page 28: ...ent Acer eView Management is for display mode selection Please refer to Onscreen Display Menus section for more detail Acer eTimer Management Acer eTimer Management provides the reminding function for presentation time control Please refer to Onscreen Display Menus section for more detail Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management provides user one shortcut to save the projector life Please ref...

Page 29: ...fter selecting the desired main menu item press to enter submenu for feature setting Use the keys to select the desired item and adjust the settings by using the keys Select the next item to be adjusted in the submenu and adjust as described above Press MENU on the remote control or control panel the screen will return to the main menu To exit OSD press MENU on the remote control or control panel ...

Page 30: ...or deviation due to the wall color to show the correct image tone Brightness Adjust the brightness of the image Press to darken image Press to lighten the image Contrast Contrast controls the difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image Press to decrease the contrast Press to increase the contrast Saturat...

Page 31: ...g them to be shown in incredible detail Gamma Effects the representation of dark scenery With greater gamma value dark scenery looks brighter Advanced Ind Color Management Adjusts the red green blue cyan yellow and magenta colors Ind Hue Adjusts the color balance of red and green Ind Saturation Adjusts the selected color to be less or more saturated color Ind Gain Adjusts the selected color s cont...

Page 32: ... 3 The image will be scaled to fit the screen and displayed using a 4 3 ratio 16 9 The image will be scaled to fit the width of the screen and the height adjusted to display the image using a 16 9 ratio L Box Keep original signal aspect ratio and zoom in by 1 333 times Auto Keystone Automatically adjusts vertical image Manual Keystone Adjust image distortion caused by tilting projection 40 degrees...

Page 33: ...n to make the necessary adjustments Tracking Synchronizes the signal timing of the projector with the graphics card If you experience an unstable or flickering image use this function to correct it HDMI Color Range Adjust the color range of the HDMI image data to correct color display error Auto Automatically adjust by information from player Limited Range Prosess the input image as limited color ...

Page 34: ...e Yes to use the current image as your customized startup screen The capture range is the red rectangular area Choose No to cancel the screen capture and exit the onscreen display OSD A message appears stating that the screen capture is in progress When the screen capture is finished the message disappears and the original display is shown The customized startup screen as shown below takes effect ...

Page 35: ...time is up the projector will prompt the user to enter the password again The factory default setting of Timeout Min is Off Once the security function is enabled the projector will request user to enter password when switch on the projector Both User Password and Administrator Password can be accepted for this dialogue User Password Press to setup or change the User Password Press number keys to s...

Page 36: ...e startup screen anymore and avoid other users change that arbitrarily Choose OFF to unlock startup screen 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 High Altitude Choose On to turn on High Altitude mode Operate the fans at full speed continuously to allow for proper high altitude cooling of...

Page 37: ...me Select this function to adjust the notification volume when turning the projector on off Alarm Volume Select this function to adjust the volume of any warning notifications 3D Choose On to enable DLP 3D function On Choose this item while using DLP 3D glasses 120Hz 3D capable graphics cards and HQFS format file or DVD with corresponding SW player Off Turn off 3D mode ...

Page 38: ...he 2D contents Choose On to enable 2D to 3D function supported by DLP 3D technology Please use DLP 3D glasses to have correct performance Note 2D to 3D is only supported under HDMI mode Mode Choose mode of Photo Movie and User as your prefered 3D setting Convergence Choose convergrence effect of Inward Middle and Outword as your preferred 3D setting in User mode Depth Choose depth effect of Low Mi...

Page 39: ...29 English Language Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu Use the or key to select your preferred menu language Press to confirm the selection ...

Page 40: ...mage for PC Windows 2000 XP Vista Windows 7 Press RESYNC on the remote control or control panel For an incorrectly displayed image Open My Computer open the Control Panel and then double click the Display icon Select the Settings tab Verify that your display resolution setting is lower than or equal to 1080p 1920 x 1080 Click the Advanced Properties button If the problem still appears change the m...

Page 41: ...ct it Refer to the Image section for more information Change the display color depth settings on your computer 6 Image has vertical flickering bar Use Frequency to make an adjustment Refer to the Image section for more information Check and reconfigure the display mode of your graphics card to make it compatible with the projector 7 Image is out of focus Make sure the lens cap is removed Adjusts t...

Page 42: ...io on the remote control to adjust directly 10 Image has slanted sides If possible reposition the projector so that it is centered on the screen Press the Keystone button on the remote control until the sides are vertical Press MENU on the remote control Go to Image Auto Keystone and choose Off on the OSD if Keystone button is not available on the remote control 11 Image is reversed Select Image P...

Page 43: ...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 Replace the lamp the lamp is about to reach its maximum lifetime Prepare to replace it soon ...

Page 44: ... cord and wait at least 30 seconds before reconnecting power 2 Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound When the lamp reaches the end of its useful life it will burn out and may make a loud popping sound If this happens the projector will not turn on until the lamp module has been replaced To replace the lamp follow the procedures in the Replacing the Lamp section ...

Page 45: ... 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 Error fan lock failure Quick flashing V Error lamp breakdown V V Error color Wheel fail Quick flashing V ...

Page 46: ...ector off Wait for the Power LED to stop flashing then unplug the power cord 2 Allow the projector at least 30 mins to cool down 3 Pull out the dust filter Illustration 1 2 4 To clean the dust filters use a small vacuum cleaner designed for computers and other office equipment 5 If the dirt is difficult to remove or the filter is broken please contact your local dealer or service center to obtain ...

Page 47: ...Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation Replacement Suggested When you see this message change the lamp as soon as possible Make sure the projector has been cooling down for at least 30 minutes before changing the lamp Warning The lamp compartment is hot Allow it to cool down before changing the lamp 6 7 5 4 RE SY NC ME NU SO UR C TEM P LAM P PO WE R 1 2 3 ...

Page 48: ...e right side of the projector Illustration 2 6 Push and slide the top cover Illustration 3 and then open the top cover Illustration 4 7 Loosen two screws on the lamp module Illustration 5 and pull up the lamp bar Illustration 6 8 Pull out the lamp module by force Illustration 7 To replace the lamp module reverse the previous step Warning To reduce the risk of personal injury do not drop the lamp m...

Page 49: ...the mount base Note Screws are not included Please obtain the appropriate screws for your type of ceiling 2 Secure the ceiling rod using the appropriate type of four cylinder screws 2 0 m m 1 3 m m 8 4 mm 130 mm 4 9 9 m m Short Rod Ceiling Mount Base Attach to ceiling Screw Type A 50 mm length 8 mm diameter Long Rod Extension Rod Long Cylinder Cap Tightening Screw Medium Rod Allen Key For tighteni...

Page 50: ...t and the projector to allow for proper heat distribution Use two washers for extra support if deemed necessary 4 Attach the ceiling bracket to the ceiling rod Smaller Washer Projector Bracket Large Washer Supports projector and allows for adjustments Screw Type B Spacer For heat dissipation Screw Type A 50 mm length 8mmdiameter Large cylinder cap Allen Key Tightening Screw For tightening loosenin...

Page 51: ... for each model is listed in the table below 3 mm diameter screws are enclosed in the screw pack Models Screw Type B Washer Type Diameter mm Length mm Large Small H5370BD E131D HE 711J 3 20 V V Tightening Screw Allen Key Tightening Screw Allen Key 55 00 mm 55 00 mm 82 30 mm 75 28 mm SCREW SPEC M3 x 20 mm ...

Page 52: ...7 Billion colors Projection lens F 2 5 2 67 f 21 86 mm 24 00 mm 1 1X manual zoom lens Projection screen size diagonal 27 0 69m 300 7 62 m Projection distance 3 3 1 0 m 33 8 10 3 m Throw ratio 58 2m 1 55 1 70 1 Horizontal scan rate 30k 100 kHz Vertical refresh scan rate 24 120Hz Lamp type 190 W user replaceable lamp Keystone correction 40 degrees Audio Internal speaker with 2 W output Weight 2 4 Kg...

Page 53: ...43 English Standard package contents AC power cord x1 VGA cable x1 Remote control x1 Batteries x 2 for remote control User s Guide CD ROM x1 Quick start guide x1 Security card x 1 Carrying case x1 ...

Page 54: ...800x600 119 85 77 20 XGA 1024x768 60 48 36 1024x768 70 56 48 1024x768 75 60 02 1024x768 85 68 67 1024x768 119 804 98 80 SXGA 1152x864 70 63 80 1152x864 75 67 50 1152x864 85 77 10 1280X1024 60 63 98 1280X1024 72 77 90 1280X1024 75 79 98 1280X1024 85 91 15 QuadVGA 1280x960 60 60 00 1280x960 75 75 00 SXGA 1400x1050 60 65 32 UXGA 1600x1200 60 75 00 Power Mac G4 640x480 60 31 50 640x480 66 6 67 35 00 8...

Page 55: ... EIA 60 67 50 1920x1200 RB 59 95 74 04 WSXGA 1680x1050 60 65 30 WSVGA 1024x600 60 37 30 Modes Resolution V Frequency Hz H Frequency KHz 480i 720x480 59 94 29 97 27 00 480p 720x480 59 94 31 47 576i 720x576 50 25 27 00 576p 720x576 50 31 25 720p 1280x720 60 45 00 720p 1280x720 50 37 50 1080i 1920x1080 60 30 33 75 1080i 1920x1080 50 25 33 75 1080p 1920x1080 60 67 50 1080p 1920x1080 50 56 25 Modes Res...

Page 56: ...280x1024 85 91 15 QuadVGA 1280x960 60 60 00 1280x960 75 75 00 SXGA 1400x1050 60 65 32 UXGA 1600x1200 60 75 00 PowerBook G4 640x480 60 31 50 640x480 66 6 67 35 00 800x600 60 37 88 1024x768 60 48 36 1152x870 75 68 68 1280x960 75 75 20 i Mac DV G3 1024x768 75 60 30 Modes Resolution V Frequency Hz H Frequency KHz WXGA 1280x768 60 47 78 1280x768 75 60 29 1280x768 85 68 63 1280x720 60 44 80 1280x720 119...

Page 57: ...720 50 75 720p Frame Packing 1280x720 60 90 1080p Frame Packing 1920x1080 24 54 720p Top and Bottom 1280x720 50 37 5 720p Top and Bottom 1280x720 60 45 1080i Top and Bottom 1920x1080 50 25 28 1 1080i Top and Bottom 1920x1080 60 30 33 8 1080p Top and Bottom 1920x1080 24 27 1080p Top and Bottom 1920x1080 50 56 3 1080p Top and Bottom 1920x1080 60 67 5 720p Side by Side Half 1280x720 60 45 1080i Side ...

Page 58: ...1 47 480p_2x 1440x480 59 94 60 31 5 576p 720x576 50 31 25 576p_2x 1440x576 50 31 25 720p 1280x720 59 94 60 45 720p 1280x720 50 37 5 1080i 1920x1080 60 30 33 75 1080i 1920x1080 50 25 28 13 1080p 1920x1080 23 97 24 27 1080p 1920x1080 25 28 13 1080p 1920x1080 29 97 30 33 75 Graphic source monitor range limits Horizontal scan rate 15 50 kHz Vertical scan rate 24 60 Hz Max pixel rate Digital 75 MHz ...

Page 59: ...evice into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations Notice Peripheral devices Only peripherals input output devices terminals printers etc certi...

Page 60: ... this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices such as wireless LAN and or Bluetooth modules 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 interference that may cause undesired operation of the...

Page 61: ...refers conforms to the relevant standard or other standardizing documents x EN 55022 2006 A1 2007 Class B EN 55024 2010 x EN 61000 3 2 2006 A1 2009 A2 2009 Class A EN61000 3 3 2008 x EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 2011 x EN 50581 2012 We hereby declare above product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Low Voltage Directi...

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