Acer PD726 Series, Manual

Page 1: ...Manual for Acer Projector PD726 PD727 Series ...

Page 2: ...cle 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 must be recycled or disposed of according to local state or federal laws For more information contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org For lamp specific disposal information check www lamprecycle org ...

Page 3: ...projector 14 Warning Indicator 14 Adjusting the Projected Image 15 Adjusting the Projector Image Height 15 Adjusting the Projector Zoom Focus 16 Adjusting Projected Image Size 16 User Controls 17 Control Panel Remote Control 17 On Screen Display Menus 21 How to operate 21 Color Computer Video Mode 22 Image Computer Video Mode 24 Management Computer Video Mode 26 Audio Computer Video Mode 32 Timer ...

Page 4: ...o function 40 Configuring your Acer WPG 42 Projector ID 42 Configuration password setup 42 Upgrade firmware 44 Network settings 44 Projection controls 45 Hide 45 Freeze 45 Projector remote control 45 Hotkey explanation 45 Appendices 46 Troubleshooting 46 Replacing the lamp 49 Specifications 51 Compatibility Modes 52 Regulation safety notices 55 ...

Page 5: ...duct will detect the life of the lamp itself Please be sure to change the lamp when it shows warning messages Warning Reset the Lamp Hour Reset function from the On Screen Display Management menu after replacing the lamp module refer to page 27 Warning When switching the projector off please ensure the projector completes its cooling cycle before disconnecting power Warning Turn on the projector f...

Page 6: ...oduct is not being used for a long period of time Don t Block the slots and openings on the unit provided for ventilation Use abrasive cleaners waxes or solvents to clean the unit Use under the following conditions In extremely hot cold or humid environments In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt Near any appliance that generates a strong magnetic field Place in direct sunlight ...

Page 7: ...h supports 480p 576p 720p and 1080i formats u User friendly and powerful Acer Empowering key including Acer eView Management Acer eTimer Management and Acer eOpening Management u Full function remote control with laser pointer u Advanced digital keystone correction and high quality full screen image re scaling u User friendly control panel u SXGA SXGA compression and VGA SVGA re sizing u Support H...

Page 8: ...r immediately if anything is missing Power Cord 1 8m VGA Cable 1 8m Composite Video Cable 2 0m Projector USB Cable 1 8m S Video Cable 1 8m Audio Cable Jack Jack 1 8m Remote Control with Laser Pointer 3 RCA Component Cable 1 8m 2 x Battery Carrying Case User s Guide Quick Start Card Detachable cable holder DVI Cable 1 8m Antenna for PD726W PD727W only ...

Page 9: ...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 10 Detachable cable holder 4 9 3 1 2 6 5 4 6 7 8 10 3 9 ...

Page 10: ...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 6 1 2 4 5 7 8 9 3 ...

Page 11: ...7 RS232 Connector 8 KensingtonTM Lock Port 9 Power Socket 10 VGA Output Connector Monitor Loop through Output Connector 11 Audio Input Connector 12 Composite Video Input Connectort Below items are for PD726W PD727W only 13 Lan RJ45 Port for 10 100M Ethernet 14 Audio Output Connector 15 Reset Button 16 Status Indicator 17 Antenna For PD726W PD727W only 6 5 1 2 3 4 11 12 10 9 8 7 15 14 13 16 17 ...

Page 12: ... Mouse Left Click 15 Mouse Right Click 16 Mouse 17 Volume 18 Page Up Page Down 19 Empowering Key 20 RGB 21 Brightness 22 Contrast 23 Color 24 VGA 25 Component 26 S Video 27 Video 28 HDMI 29 DVI 30 Transmit Indicator Light Remote Control with Laser Pointer For PD726W PD727 Series Only 31 Language 32 Wireless 2 5 9 13 17 20 24 10 6 14 21 28 8 4 12 16 11 7 18 26 22 15 23 29 1 3 30 19 25 27 31 32 ...

Page 13: ...Cable Jack RCA 8 DVI Cable 9 3 RCA Component Cable 10 RS232 Cable Optional Accessory v 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 52 Video Output DVD Player Settop Box HDTV receiver 4 2 3 6 DVI RGB USB 5 S Video Output 8 1 RS232 7 9 7 DVD Player 10 PC ...

Page 14: ... English Installation 1 Power Cord 2 Lan Cable 3 Audio Cable Jack Jack 4 Antenna for PD726W PD727W only need to attach the antenna by user Connecting the Projector For Wireless function Internet 4 3 1 2 ...

Page 15: ...u connect multiple sources at the same time using the Source button on the control panel or direct source key on the remote control to switch between inputs Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources The lens cap must be open then turn on the projector If the projection lens cap is not opened when a projector is powered on users will hear a continuous two beep sound and the interval o...

Page 16: ...l dealer or our service center Powering off the projector 1 Press the Power button to turn off the projector lamp you will see a message Please press power button again to complete the shutdown process Warning DO NOT unplug while the projector fan is still running displayed on the projector s screen Press the Power button again to confirm otherwise the message will disappear after 5 seconds 2 The ...

Page 17: ... the image to the desired height angle then release the button to lock the elevator feet into position 3 Use to fine tune the display angle To lower the image 1 Press the elevator button 2 Lower the image then release the button to lock the elevator feet into position 3 Use to fine tune the display angle Elevator Foot 2 1 Tilt Adjusting Wheel 3 Adjusting the Projected Image Elevator Button ...

Page 18: ... x 37 5cm 49 21 x 36 91 125 0 x 93 8cm 114 83 x 86 12 82 02 x 61 52 291 7 x 218 8cm 208 3 x 156 3cm 164 18 x 123 14 417 0 x 312 8cm 196 85 x 147 64 500 0 x 375 0cm 3 94 1 2m 9 84 3 0m 32 81 10 0m 295 30 750 0cm 236 22 x 177 17 600 0 x 450 0cm 39 37 12 0m 246 1 625 0cm 196 85 x 147 64 500 0 x 375 0cm 172 20 437 5cm 137 80 x 103 35 350 0 x 143 50cm 250 0 x 187 5cm 22 97 7 0m 16 40 5 0m 123 0 312 5cm...

Page 19: ...ection of items Source Press Source to choose RGB Component p Component i S Video Composite DVI D Video HDTV and HDMI sources Four Directional Select Keys Use to select items or make adjustments to your selection Keystone Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector 16 degrees Empowering Key Acer Empowering Key provides three Acer unique functions they are Acer eView Management Acer eT...

Page 20: ...to pause the screen image Hide Momentarily turns off the video Press Hide to hide image press again to restore display of the image Aspect Ratio Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio Auto 4 3 16 9 1 1 Mute Use this key to close the volume Four Directional Select Keys Use to select items or make adjustments to your selection for the OSD menu operation Keystone Adjusts image distorti...

Page 21: ... Screen Display Menus section for more detail Acer eTimer Management Press e to launch Acer eTimer Management submenu Acer eTimer Management provides the reminding function for presentation time control Please refer to On Screen Display Menus section for more detail Acer eOpening Management Press e to launch Acer eOpening Management submenu Acer eOpening Management allows user to change the Startu...

Page 22: ...tor This connector supports YPbPr 480p 576p 720p 1080i and YCbCr 480i 576i Video 4 Press Video to change source to Composite Video source S Video 4 Press S Video to change source to S Video source DVI 4 Press DVI to change source to DVI connector This connector supports Digital RGB YPbPr 480p 576p 720p 1080i YCbCr 480i 576i HDMI 4 Press HDMI to change source to HDMI This connector can support to c...

Page 23: ...hen OSD is displayed use keys to select any item in the main menu After selecting the desired main menu item press to enter sub menu for feature setting 3 Use keys to select the desired item and adjust the settings by key 4 Select the next item to be adjusted in the sub menu and adjust as described above 5 Press Back on the Remote Control or Control Panel the screen will return to the main menu 6 ...

Page 24: ...User Memorize user s settings Brightness Adjust the brightness of the image Press the to darken image Press the to lighten the image Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image Press the to decrease the contrast Press the to increase the contrast Color Tempera...

Page 25: ...lue dark scenery will look brighter Color R Adjusts the red color Color G Adjusts the green color Color B Adjusts the blue color Saturation Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color 4Press the to decrease the amount of color in the image 4Press the to increase the amount of color in the image Tint Adjusts the color balance of red and green Press the to increase the amount...

Page 26: ...izontal or vertical pixels 16 9 The input source will be scaled to fit the width of the screen and narrowed the height to make the displayed image becomes 16 9 ratio 4 3 The input source will be scaled to fit the projection screen and becomes 4 3 ratio 1 1 Keep image at the center of screen with its original pixel resolution without scaling Projection 4 Front Desktop The factory default setting 4 ...

Page 27: ...phic card If you experience a vertical flickering bar use this function to make an adjustment Tracking Tracking synchronizes the signal timing of the display with the graphic card If you experience an unstable or flickering image use this function to correct it Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image Press the to decrease the sharpness Press the to increase the sharpness Signal Type Press the...

Page 28: ...ck is turned on it will On the current source channel before you press Off button on remote control for next channel Menu Location Choose the Menu location on the display screen Startup Screen Use this function to select your desired startup screen If you change the setting from one to another when you exit the OSD menu the new setting will take effect 4Acer The default startup screen of Acer proj...

Page 29: ...nter Download Mode first Please follow the instruction below to enter Download Mode 1 If the AC power cord of the projector was unplugged plug the AC power 2 Powering On the Projector 3 Please make sure the USB cable has been plugged and connected to your projector Lamp Hour Elapse Displays the lamp s elapsed operating time in hours Lamp Reminding Choose this function to show or to hide warning me...

Page 30: ...sage of the projector Select On to enable the security function User have to enter password depending on the Security Mode Please refer to User Password section for details Select Off then user can switch on the projector without password request Once the security function is enabled the projector will request user to enter password when switch on the projector Both User Password and Administrator...

Page 31: ...quest user to enter password again The factory default setting of Timeout Min is Off User Password Press to set up or change User Password Use or to select the character and press MENU to confirm Press to delete character after the selected character confirmed Press MENU to complete the setting of password Input password again at Confirm Password The password is allowed for 4 8 characters Manageme...

Page 32: ... of the projector Select Always request password while projector turns on user have to input password every time when switching on the projector Administrator Password Administrator Password can be accepted by both Enter Administrator Password and Enter Password dialogues Press to change Administrator Password The factory default of Administrator Password is 1234 Management Computer Video Mode Man...

Page 33: ...ontact with Acer service center They will give you new Administrator Password according to the Unlock ID 3 Once the new Administrator Password retrieved from Acer has been logged into the projector old Administrator Password will be replaced by the new password Reset Press the button after choosing Yes to return the display parameters on all menus to the factory default settings Wireless Press or ...

Page 34: ...se 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 Choose this function to adjust volume when there are errors of the projector ...

Page 35: ...tart 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 Location Choose the timer location on the screen ...

Page 36: ...34 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 ...

Page 37: ...ss button on the remote control or the Source button on the control panel or remote control System Requirements Operating system Windows 2000 or Windows XP CPU Intel Pentium III at 750 MHz or equivalent with 128 MB of RAM Wireless LAN IEEE 802 11b g enabled Internet Browser Internet Explorer 5 0 or above I O Interface 3 4 5 1 2 No Item Description 1 Antenna connector For attaching the external ant...

Page 38: ... available Connecting to the WPG for the first time If this is the first time you ve connected to the WPG you will need to download and install the driver from the WPG The software is stored on the WPG so there is no need for an installation CD Ensure that you have administrator level permission on your computer so that you can install the software To download the software you must ensure that you...

Page 39: ... list of available APs Connect to this AP If there is more than one WPG listed determine which one is the one you want to connect to from the SSID listed in the upper left hand corner of the screen 4 If you receive any security warnings select Connect Anyway 5 Once the connection is established open your Internet browser You will automatically be taken to the Acer WPG welcome page where you will b...

Page 40: ...ad and install the driver If you receive any security warnings click OK to proceed with the installation procedure During the driver installation your screen may flicker 7 Once the installation is complete the Acer Wireless Projection Gateway software will open ...

Page 41: ...of the room in which the projector is installed refer to Configuration later in this guide If there are multiple WPGs within the range of your notebook s receiver they may be in different rooms and the feature is enabled refer to Configuration later in this guide you will be able to identify the correct one by the Projector ID indicated in the top left hand corner of the projected screen The Proje...

Page 42: ...ck for better audio quality Your audio driver may have different terminology for some of the settings required below If you wish to use the WPG s audio features please ensure that none of the audio settings is muted To set up the audio you must perform the following steps 1 Open the Windows audio controls by double clicking on the speaker icon in the task tray 2 Select Options Properties 3 Select ...

Page 43: ...41 English Wireless projection 4 Ensure that Mono Mix Stereo Mix and or Wave out Mix are checked 5 Click OK to open the Recording Mix window Ensure that Mono Mix Stereo Mix or Wave out Mix is selected ...

Page 44: ...nable projector identification If this option is enabled a 4 digit number will be displayed when the projector is started up or when the projector is not receiving any input Configuration password setup Use this to set a password to restrict access to the configuration menus This is useful when the WPG is used by a number of people and you do not wish unauthorized persons to make any changes to th...

Page 45: ...on Click on Set a new password to set a password Enter the password it can be up to 16 characters in length Once the password has been set it needs to be entered before any changes can be made to the configuration of your Acer WPG ...

Page 46: ...ll need to be connected to a network with an open Internet connection to do this Network settings Click on this link to change the network settings Here you can set a customized SSID to identify the Acer WPG You can also change the IP address either set it to automatically obtain an IP address or manually set a static IP address If necessary you can set the RF channel used to connect with notebook...

Page 47: ...is feature freezes the projected image so that you can make changes to a document or refer to confidential information as needed without your audience being able to see it Projector remote control Through the WPG you are able to carry out many of the same functions that the remote control allows you to perform directly from your notebook Hotkey explanation Click this button for a quick reminder of...

Page 48: ... the remote control or on control panel If you use a PC If the resolution of your computer is higher than 1400 x 1050 Follow the steps outlined below to reset the resolution For Windows 3 x 1 In the Windows Program Manager click the Windows Setup icon in the Main group 2 Verify that your display resolution setting is less than or equal to 1400 x 1050 For Windows 95 98 2000 XP 1 Open My Computer ic...

Page 49: ...ntation If you are using a Notebook PC Some Notebook PCs may deactivate their screens when a second display device is in use Refer to your computer s documentation for information on how to reactivate the monitor display If you are using an Apple PowerBook In Control Panels open the PowerBook Display to select Video Mirroring On Problem Image is unstable or flickering Use Tracking to correct it Re...

Page 50: ...oblem Image is reversed Select Image from the OSD and adjust the projection direction See page 24 25 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 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 See pag...

Page 51: ...rning Lamp compartment is hot Allow it to cool down before changing lamp Warning To reduce the risk of personal injury do not drop the lamp module or touch the lamp bulb The bulb may shatter and cause injury if it is dropped Lamp Changing Procedure 1 Turn the power off the projector by pressing the Power button 2 Allow the projector to cool down at least 30 minutes 3 Disconnect the power cord 4 Re...

Page 52: ...ower operation Replacement Suggested will be shown about 10 seconds when lamp life is going to deplete Projector Overheated Lamp will automatically turn off soon will be shown when the system temperature is over heat Fan fail Lamp will automatically turn off soon will be shown when the fan is out of order ...

Page 53: ... scan V Frequency 56Hz 85Hz vertical refresh Power Supply Universal AC input 100 240V Input Frequency 50 60Hz I O Connectors Power AC power input socket One DVI connector One 15 pin D sub for VGA component and HDTV signal One HDMI input for Digital Video input RS232 For projector remote control VGA Output One 15 pin D sub Video Input One Composite video RCA input One S Video input One set 3 RCA of...

Page 54: ...0 1024x768 70 56 50 1024x768 75 60 00 1024x768 85 68 70 SXGA 1152x864 70 63 80 1152x864 75 67 50 1152x864 85 77 10 1280x1024 60 63 98 1280x1024 72 76 97 1280x1024 75 79 98 QuadVGA 1280x960 60 59 70 1280x960 75 75 23 SXGA 1400x1050 60 63 98 Power Mac G4 640x480 66 6 67 34 93 800x600 60 37 90 1024x768 60 48 40 1152x870 75 68 68 1280x960 75 75 00 1280x1024 60 63 98 PowerBook G4 640x480 60 31 35 640x4...

Page 55: ...50 640x480 85 43 30 720x400 70 31 50 720x400 85 37 90 SVGA 800x600 56 35 20 800x600 60 37 90 800x600 72 48 10 800x600 75 46 90 800x600 85 53 70 832x624 75 49 725 XGA 1024x768 60 48 40 1024x768 70 56 50 1024x768 75 60 00 1024x768 85 68 70 SVGA 1152x864 70 63 80 1152x864 75 67 50 1152x864 85 77 10 1280x1024 60 63 98 1280x1024 75 79 98 1280x1024 85 91 10 QuadVGA 1280x960 60 59 70 SVGA 1400x1050 60 63...

Page 56: ...0 60 45 00 720p 1280x720 50 37 50 1080i 1920x1080 60 30 33 75 HDMI Digital 1 HDMI PC Signal Support above DVI digital timing format 2 HDMI Extended Wide timing Support above DVI digital timing format 3 HDMI Video Signal 480i 720x480 1440x480 60 30 15 63 480p 720x480 60 31 50 576i 720x576 1440x576 50 25 15 63 576p 720x576 50 31 25 720p 1280x720 60 45 00 720p 1280x720 50 37 50 1080i 1920x1080 60 30 ...

Page 57: ...n If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from t...

Page 58: ...ed operation Notice Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Remarque à l intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby Acer declares that this Acer projector is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of D...

Page 59: ...or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product 8 Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 9 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the p...

Page 60: ...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 device b Operation in 2 4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and installed outdoors is subject to licensing ...