Acer PH530 series, Manual

Page 1: ...Manual for Acer Projector PH530 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 infor mation check www lamprecycle org ...

Page 3: ...or 12 Warning Indicator 12 Adjusting the Projected Image 13 Adjusting the Projector Image Height 13 Adjusting the Projector Zoom Focus 14 Adjusting Projected Image Size 14 User Controls 15 Control Panel Remote Control 15 On Screen Display Menus 19 How to operate 19 Color Computer Video Mode 20 Image Computer Video Mode 22 Management Computer Video Mode 24 Timer Computer Video Mode 27 Language Comp...

Page 4: ...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 26 Warning When switching the projector off please ensure the projector completes its cooling cycle before disconnecting power Warning Turn on the projector f...

Page 5: ...oduct 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 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 6: ...owering key including Acer eView Management Acer eTimer Management and Acer eOpening Management u Full function remote control u Advanced digital keystone correction and high qual ity full screen image re scaling u User friendly control panel u SXGA SXGA compression and XGA VGA SVGA re sizing u HDMI connector supports with HDCP compliant u Supports HDMI input with HDMI 1 0 compliant u Supports Hig...

Page 7: ...deo Cable 2 0m Projector with lens cap 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 Carrying Case HDMI Cable 1 8m User s Guide Quick Start Card Remote Control ...

Page 8: ...ew 1 Zoom Lever 2 Focus Ring 3 Zoom Lens 4 Elevator Button 5 Elevator Foot 6 Remote Control Receivers 7 Control Panel 8 Connection Ports 9 Power Socket Two remote control receivers provided at front panel and front top cover 7 2 3 5 4 1 8 9 6 7 6 6 ...

Page 9: ...oduction MENU Power S o u r c e Resync T e m p Lem p Control Panel 1 Menu 2 Temp Indicator LED 3 Lamp Indicator LED 4 Power and Indicator LED Power LED 5 Source 6 Resync 7 Four Directional Select Keys 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 10: ...nsingtonTM Lock Port 2 USB Connector 3 S Video Input Connector 4 Composite Video Input Connector 5 Component Video Input Connector 6 VGA Input Connector PC Analog Signal 7 HDMI Connector 1 USB S VIDEO VIDEO Y PB CB PR CR VGA IN HDMI 7 6 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 11: ...nu 12 Digital Zoom 13 Mouse Left Click 14 Mouse Right Click Remote Control 15 Empowering Key 16 Mouse 17 Volume 18 Page Up Page Down 19 Brightness 20 Color 21 RGB 22 Contrast 23 VGA 24 S Video 25 Component 26 Video 27 DVI 28 HDMI 6 8 10 4 2 5 7 9 3 11 12 14 16 18 20 24 28 22 26 27 25 21 19 23 17 15 13 1 Mute Volume and DVI functions are not supported for this model ...

Page 12: ...onal Accessory 6 3 RCA Component Cable Optional Accessory 7 HDMI Cable Connecting the Projector 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 35 Video Output DVD Player Settop Box HDTV receiver 5 2 3 4 7 S Video Output 1 6 VGA USB ...

Page 13: ...e projector will detect your source automatically v If the screen displays Lock Source icons it means the pro jector locks on this source type and there is no such type of input signal found v If the screen displays No Signal please make sure the signal cables are securely connected v If you connect multiple sources at the same time using the Source button on the remote control or control panel to...

Page 14: ... 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 cooling fans continue to operate for about 60 seconds for cooling cycle and the Power LED will...

Page 15: ...ss the elevator button 2 Raise the image to the desired height and angle then release the button to lock the elevator foot 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 el evator feet into position 3 Use to fine tune the display angle Tilt Adjusting Wheel 3 Elevator Foot Elevator Button 2 1 ...

Page 16: ... 0 16 4 9 8 1 5m 12 0m 10 0m 7 0m 5 0m 3 0m 34 7 88 0cm This graph is for user s reference only Screen Diagonal Max 38 1 96 6cm 76 1 193 3cm 126 8 322 2cm 177 6 451 0cm 253 7 644 3cm 304 4 773 2cm Min 34 7 88 0cm 69 3 176 1cm 115 5 293 4cm 161 7 410 8cm 231 0 586 9cm 277 3 704 2cm Screen Size Max WxH 30 4 22 8 77 3 58 0cm 60 9 45 7 154 6 116 0cm 101 5 76 1 257 7 193 3cm 142 1 106 5 360 8 270 6cm 2...

Page 17: ...trol Panel Resync Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source Source Press Source to choose RGB Component p Component i S Video Composite video and HDTV sources Power Refer to the Power On Off the Projector section on pages 13 14 Menu Press Menu to launch the on screen display OSD menu or back to previous level of OSD menu Four Directional Select Keys Use to select items or make a...

Page 18: ...ge Aspect Ratio Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio Full 4 3 16 9 L Box 1 1 Four Directional Select Keys Use to select items or make adjustments to your selection for the OSD menu operation Keystone Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector 16 degrees Menu Press Menu to launch the on screen display menu To exit OSD press Menu again Zoom Digital Zoom in out Back Bac...

Page 19: ...r 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 Startup screen to their personalized image Please refer to On Screen Display section for details Page Up Computer mode only Use this button to page up This function is only available when the projector is connected to a ...

Page 20: ...g RGB Component 4 Press Component to change source to component connec 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 HDMI 4 Press HDMI to change source to HDMI This connector can support to carry all standard and high definition consumer electronics...

Page 21: ...ny 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 Menu or Back on the Remote Control or Control Panel the screen will return to the main menu 6 To exit OSD press Menu or Back on...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...ark scenery With greater gamma value 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...

Page 24: ...becomes 16 9 ratio 4 3 The input source will be scaled to fit the projection screen and becomes 4 3 ratio L Box Resize image keep original source ratio to fit 1280 pixels width then either 1 CUT the top bottom portion of the resized image or 2 FILL BLACK BARS to the top bottom of the resized image to fit 720P height 1 1 Keep image at the center of screen with its original pixel resolution without ...

Page 25: ... the frequency of your computer s graphic 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 increas...

Page 26: ...ock is turned on it will Lock the current source channel before you press Source 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 Ace...

Page 27: ...dled USB cable then execute Acer eOpening Management utility to download your desired image from your PC to projector Before the download starts the projector must enter 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 a...

Page 28: ...ng message when the changing lamp message is displayed The message will show up at 30 hours before end of life Lamp Hour Reset Press the button after choosing Yes to reset the lamp hour counter to 0 hours Reset Press the button after choosing Yes to return the display pa rameters on all menus to the factory default settings Management Computer Video Mode ...

Page 29: ...r Computer Video Mode Timer Start Press the to start stop timer Timer Period Press the to adjust timer period Timer Display Press the to choose timer display mode on the screen Timer Location Choose the timer location on the screen ...

Page 30: ...28 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 31: ...esync button on the Remote Control If you use a PC If the resolution of your computer is higher than 1400 X 1050 Fol low 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 icon t...

Page 32: ... 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 Refer to ...

Page 33: ...n menu 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 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 Lam...

Page 34: ...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 1 3 4 2 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 c...

Page 35: ...wer opera tion 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 36: ...meters Video Compatibility NTSC 3 58 NTSC 4 43 PAL SECAM and HDTV compatible Composite video S Video capability H Frequency 31 5kHz 100kHz horizontal 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 15 pin D sub for VGA One HDMI input for digital video input Video Input One Composite video RC...

Page 37: ...024x768 75 60 00 1024x768 85 68 70 SXGA 1152x864 70 63 80 1280x1024 60 63 98 1280x1024 75 79 98 QuadVGA 1280x960 60 59 70 SXGA 1400x1050 60 63 98 MAC 1152x870 75 06 68 68 MAC G4 640x480 60 31 35 i Mac DV 1024x768 75 60 00 B VGA Analog Extended Wide timing 1280 x 720 60 45 00 1280 x 768 60 48 36 1280 x 800 60 49 702 1360 x 768 60 47 72 1440 x 900 60 55 935 C HDMI Digital PC Signal VGA 640x480 60 31...

Page 38: ...Wide timing 1280 x 768 60 48 36 1280 x 800 60 49 702 1440 x 900 60 55 935 E HDMI Digital Video Signal 480i 704 x 480 59 94 29 97 15 73 480p 704 x 480 59 94 31 47 576i 720 x 576 50 25 15 63 576p 720 x 576 50 31 25 720p 1280 x 720 60 45 00 720p 1280 x 720 50 37 50 1080i 1920 x 1080 60 30 33 75 F Component Analog 480i 704 x 480 59 94 29 97 15 73 480p 704 x 480 59 94 31 47 576i 720 x 576 50 25 15 63 5...

Page 39: ...n If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or televi sion 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 fol lowing 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...

Page 40: ... 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 essen tial requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Please visit http global acer com Compliant with Russian regulatory certification Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Save...

Page 41: ... 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 quali fied service personnel under the following conditions a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b If liquid has been spilled into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate ...