Acer Projector H7530/H7530D Series User's Guide
Copyright © 2009. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer Projector H7530/H7530D Series User's Guide Original Issue: 07/2009 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications.
iii Information for your safety and comfort Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
iv • • To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, lamp. Using electrical power • • • • • This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.
v Product servicing 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.
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 its cooling cycle before disconnecting power. Do not turn off the main power abruptly or unplug the projector during operation.
vii Operating environment for using wireless function (Optional) Warning! For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your machine under the following conditions. These devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch off your device when its use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.
viii Hearing aids. Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service provider. Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid (antilock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems, and air bag systems.
ix Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when 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) contain Mercury, Dispose Properly.
x 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 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.
First things first iii x Usage Notes x Precautions x Introduction 1 Product Features 1 Package Overview 2 Projector Overview 3 Projector Outlook 3 Control Panel 4 Remote Control Layout 5 Getting Started 7 Connecting the Projector 7 Turning the Projector On/Off 8 Turning on the Projector 8 Turning the projector off 9 Adjusting the Projected Image 10 Adjusting the Height of Projected Image 10 How to optimize image size and distance 11 How to get a preferred image size by ad
Troubleshooting 27 LED & Alarm Definition Listing 31 Replacing the Lamp 32 Ceiling Mount Installation 33 Specifications 36 Compatibility modes 38 Regulations and safety notices 42
1 Product Features This product is a single-chip DLP® projector. Outstanding features include: • DLP® technology • Native 1920 x 1080 1080p resolution 4:3 / 16:9 / L.
English 2 Package Overview This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your unit is complete. Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing.
3 English Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side 1 5 6 7 2 8 5 9 3 4 # 1 2 Description # Description Ventilation (outlet) 6 Control panel Focus ring 7 Zoom lever 3 Zoom lens 8 Ventilation (inlet) 4 Lens cap 9 Speaker 5 Remote control receiver Rear side 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 1 # 6 Description # Description 1 Power socket 6 S-Video input connector 2 USB connector 7 Composite video input connector 3 YPbPr/YCbCr input connector 8 Audio input connec
English 4 Control Panel 5 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 # Function Description Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source. 1 RESYNC 2 MENU 3 LAMP Lamp Indicator LED. 4 POWER Power/Standby/Power Indicator LED. See the contents in "Turning the Projector On/ Off" section. 5 KEYSTONE Adjusts the image to compensate for distortion caused by tilting the projector (± 15 degrees). 6 SOURCE Changes the active source.
5 1 POWER 2 3 4 5 6 FREEZE HIDE RESYNC SOURCE 7 ASPECT RATIO 8 9 ZOOM 26 10 11 RGB 13 14 17 18 21 22 BRIGHTNESS COLOR CONTRAST PgUp PgDn VGA COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO DVI HDMI WIRELESS MUTE 12 15 16 19 20 23 24 25 # 1 Icon Function Description 2 3 Infrared transmitter FREEZE HIDE Sends signals to the projector. 4 5 6 RESYNC SOURCE POWER 7 8 9 ASPECT RATIO To choose the desired aspect ratio (Auto/4:3/16:9/L.Box) ZOOM Zooms the projector display in or out.
English 6 # 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Icon Function Description COLOR VGA Press "COLOR" to adjust the color temperature of image. Press "VGA" to change source to the VGA connector. This connector supports analog RGB, YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/ 1080i), YCbCr (480i/576i) and RGBsync. COMPONENT Press "COMPONENT" to change source to Component video. This connection supports YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/1080p) and YCbCr (480i/576i/1080i). S-VIDEO To change source to S-Video.
7 English Getting Started Connecting the Projector VGA RS232 DVD player USB D-Sub 6 2 3 USB HDMI D-Sub R B 5 4 HDMI G Y 7 8 9 R B Video Output 10 Y R W 1 G S-Video Output DVD player, Set-top Box, HDTV receiver # Description # Description 1 Power cord 6 RS232 cable 2 USB cable 7 3 RCA component cable 3 VGA cable 8 S-Video cable 4 HDMI cable 9 Composite video cable 5 Audio cable jack/jack 10 Audio cable Jack/RCA Note: To ensure the projector works well with your comput
English 8 Turning the Projector On/Off Turning on the Projector 1 Remove the lens cap.(Illustration #1) 2 Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. The Power indicator LED will flash red. 3 Turn on the projector by pressing "Power" button on the control panel, and the Power indicator LED will turn blue.(Illustration #2) 4 Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player ,etc.). The projector will detect your source automatically.
9 1 To turn the projector off, press the power button. This message 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 blink rapidly after the projector is turned off, and the fan(s) will continue to operate for about 2 minutes to ensure that the system cools properly.
English 10 Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Height of Projected Image The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the height of image. To raise the image: 1 Press the elevator foot release. (Illustration #1) 2 Raise the image to the desired height angle (Illustration #2), then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. 3 Use Tilt adjusting wheel (Illustration #3) to fine-tune the display angle. To lower the image: 1 Press the elevator foot release.
11 Consult the table below to find the optimal image sizes achievable when the projector is positioned at a desired distance from the screen. Example: If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 74" and 90". Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 130 cm height is required when located at 3m distance.
English 12 Screen size Top Screen size Top Desired (Min zoom) (Max zoom) Distance From base From base to (m) Diagonal Diagonal to top of top of image (inch) W (cm) x H (cm) (inch) W (cm) x H (cm) image (cm) (cm) 1.5 37 82 x 46 53 45 99 x 56 65 2 49 109 x 61 71 60 132 x 75 86 2.5 62 137 x 77 89 75 166 x 93 108 3 74 164 x 92 107 90 199 x 112 130 3.5 86 191 x 108 125 105 232 x 130 151 4 99 219 x 123 143 120 265 x 149 173 4.
13 A 60" Desired image size D Height: 87cm Form base to top of image 2m 2.4 m C B Desired Distance The table below shows how to achieve a desired image size by adjusting either the position or the zoom ring. For example: to obtain an image size of 60" set the projector at a distance 2.0 m and 2.4 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly.
English 14 Desired Image Size Distance (m) Top (cm) Diagonal (inch) W (cm) x H (cm) Max zoom Min zoom From base to top of image 30 66 x 37 1.0 1.2 43 40 89 x 50 1.3 1.6 58 50 111 x 62 1.7 2.0 72 60 133 x 75 2.0 2.4 87 70 155 x 87 2.3 2.8 101 80 177 x 100 2.7 3.2 116 90 199 x 112 3.0 3.6 130 100 221 x 125 3.3 4.1 144 120 266 x 149 4.0 4.9 173 150 332 x 187 5.0 6.1 217 180 398 x 224 6.0 7.3 260 200 443 x 249 6.7 8.
15 Installation menu The installation menu provides an onscreen display (OSD) for projector installation and maintenance. Use the OSD only when the message "No signal input" is displayed on the screen. The menu options include settings and adjustments for screen size and distance, focus, keystone correction and more. 1 Turn on the projector by pressing "Power" button on the control pad. 2 Press the "MENU" button on the control pad to launch the OSD for projector installation and maintenance.
English 16 Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Key Acer eView Management Acer Empowering Key provide three Acer unique functions, they are "Acer eView Management", "Acer eTimer Management" and "Acer ePower Management" respectively. Press " " key for more than one second to launch the Onscreen display main menu to modify its function. Press " " to launch "Acer eView Management" submenu. "Acer eView Management" is for display mode selection.
17 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 selecting the desired main menu item, press submenu for feature setting. • Use the using the to enter keys to select the desired item and adjust the settings by keys.
English 18 Color Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. • • Bright: For brightness optimization. • • • • • • Standard: For common environment. Presentation: For meeting presentation with higher brightness. Movie: For brighter and general movie/video/photo playing. Dark Cinema: For dark movie content. Game: For game content. Sports: For sport picture. User: Memorize user’s settings.
19 Noise Reduction Adjusts signal noise reduction."0" means the noise reduction is off, ">0" increase noise reduction. Sharpeness Adjusts the sharpness of the image. • Press to decrease the sharpness. • Press to increase the sharpness. Brilliant Color Produces an expanded on-screen color spectrum that delivers enhanced color saturation for bright, true-to-life images. This feature is "On" by default.
English 20 Image Projection mode • Front: The factory default setting. • Rear: Reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen. • Auto: Automatically adjusts projection location of image. • Desktop: Select this function when the projector is placed on the desk. • Ceiling: Turns the image upside down for ceiling-mounted projection. Projection Location Aspect Ratio Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio.
21 • Press to move the image left. • Press to to move the image right. V. Position (Vertical position) • Press to move the image down. • Press to move the image up. Frequency "Frequency" changes the projector's refresh rate to match the frequency of your computer’s graphics card. If you can see a vertical flickering bar in the projected image, use this function to make the necessary adjustments. Tracking Synchronizes the signal timing of the projector with the graphics card.
English 22 Management 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 the projector. Auto Shutdown The projector will automatically shutdown when there is no signal input after the allocated time.
23 Selects a preferred closed captioning mode from CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, (CC1 displays captions in the primary language in your area). Select "Off" to turn off the captioning feature. This function is only available when a composite video or S-Video input signal is selected and its system format is NTSC. Set your screen aspect ratio to 4:3. This function is not available when the aspect ratio is "16:9" or "Auto" .
24 English User password • • Press • Press • Enter the password when you see "Confirm Password" displayed. • • The password should be between 4 and 8 characters long. • If you select "Always request password while projector turns on", the user has to enter the password every time when the projector is turned on. to setup or change the "User Password". Press number keys to set your password on the remote control and press "MENU" to confirm. to delete character.
25 Volume English Audio • Press to decrease the volume. • Press to increase the volume. Choose "On" to mute the volume. Choose "Off" to restore the volume. Power On/Off Volume • • • Alarm Volume • Select this function to adjust the volume of any warning notifications. Timer Location • Choose the location of the timer on the screen. Timer Start • Press to start or stop the timer.
English 26 Language Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Use the to select your preferred menu language. • Press to confirm the selection.
27 English Appendices Troubleshooting If you experience a problem with your Acer projector, refer to the following troubleshooting guide. If the problem persists, please contact your local reseller or service center. Image Problems and Solutions # 1 2 Problem No image appears onscreen Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image(For PC (Windows 95/98/ 2000/XP)) Solution • Connected as described in the "Getting Started" section. • Ensure none of the connector pins are bent or broken.
English 28 3 4 5 6 7 8 Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image (For notebooks) The screen of the notebook computer is not displaying your presentation Image is unstable or flickering Image has vertical flickering bar Image is out of focus Image is stretched when displaying a "widescreen" DVD title • Press "RESYNC" on the remote control or control panel. • For an incorrectly displayed image: • Follow the steps for item 2 (above) to adjust the resolution of your computer.
29 10 11 Image is too small or too large Image has slanted sides Image is reversed • • Adjust the zoom ring on the top of the projector. • Press "MENU" on the remote control or on the control panel. Go to "Image --> Aspect Ratio" and try different settings. • If possible, reposition the projector so that it is centered on the screen. • Press the "Keystone / " on the OSD or the remote control until the sides are vertical.
English 30 OSD Messages # 1 Condition Message Message Reminder 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 installed. If the dust filter is clogged with dust, please clean it. Please refer to "Cleaning and replacing the dust filter" for details. Replace the lamp - the lamp is about to reach its maximum lifetime.
31 English LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages 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 Error (fan lock failure) -- Quick flashing -- V Error (lamp breakdown) V -- -- V Error (color Wheel fail) Quick flashing -- --
English 32 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 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.
33 English Ceiling Mount Installation If you wish to install the projector using a ceiling mount, please refer to the steps below: Drill four holes into a solid, structurally sound part of the ceiling, and secure the mount base. m m m 13 m 20 1 .9 49mm mm 8.4 130 mm 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.
English 34 3 Use the appropriate number of screws for the projector size to attach the projector to the ceiling mount bracket. Screw Type B Smaller Washer Large Washer Projector Bracket Supports projector and allows for adjustments Spacer - For heat dissipation Note: It is recommended that you keep a reasonable space between the bracket 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.
35 Adjust the angle and positioning as necessary. English 5 Tightening Screw Allen Key 30° Allen Key Tightening Screw Note: The appropriate type of screw and washer for each model is listed in the table below. 3 mm diameter screws are enclosed in the screw pack. Models Washer Type Length (mm) Large Small 3 25 V V SCREW SPEC. M3 x 25 mm 87.35 mm H7530/H7530D Screw Type B Diameter (mm) 150.
English 36 Specifications The specifications listed below are subject to change without notice. For final specs, please refer to Acer's published marketing specifications. Projection system DLP® Resolution Native: 1080P (1920 x 1080), Maximum: UXGA (1600 x 1200), WSXGA+ (1680x1050) Computer compatibility IBM PC and compatibles, Apple Macintosh, iMac and VESA standards: SXGA, XGA, VGA, SVGA, SXGA+, WXGA, WXGA+, WSXGA+ Video compatibility NTSC (3.58/4.
37 • • • • • • • • • AC power cord x1 VGA cable x1 Composite video cable x1 Remote control x1 Batteries x2 (for remote control) User's Guide (CD-ROM) x1 Quick start guide x1 Security card x1 Carrying case x1 * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
English 38 Compatibility modes A. VGA Analog 1 VGA Analog - PC Signal Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] VGA 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1152x864 1152x864 1152x864 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x960 1280x960 1400x1050 1600x1200 640x480 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1152x870 1280x960 1024x768 60 72 75 85 56 60 72 75 85 60 70 75 85 70 75 85 60 72 75 85 60 75 60 60 60 66.6(67) 60 60 75 75 75 31.
39 VGA Analog - Extended Wide timing Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] WXGA 1280x768 1280x768 1280x768 1280x720 1280x800 1440x900 1680x1050 1366x768 1920x1080 1024x600 60 75 85 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 47.8 60.3 68.6 44.8 49.6 55.9 65.3 47.7 67.50 37.3 WSXGA+ 3 VGA Analog -Component Signal Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.
40 English XGA SXGA QuadVGA SXGA+ UXGA PowerBook G4 PowerBook G4 PowerBook G4 PowerBook G4 PowerBook G4 PowerBook G4 i Mac DV(G3) 2 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1152x864 1152x864 1152x864 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x960 1280x960 1400x1050 1600x1200 640x480 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1152x870 1280x960 1024x768 60 70 75 85 70 75 85 60 72 75 85 60 75 60 60 60 66.6(67) 60 60 75 75 75 48.4 56.5 60.0 68.7 63.8 67.5 77.1 64.0 77.0 80.0 91.1 60.0 75.2 65.3 75.00 31.5 34.9 37.9 48.4 68.
41 HDMI - Video Signal Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] 15.7 480i 720x480(1440x480) 59.94(29.97) 480p 720x480 59.94 31.5 576i 720x576(1440x576) 50(25) 15.6 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 60 67.5 1080p 1920x1080 50 56.3 Graphic source Horizontal scan monitor range rate: limits Vertical scan rate: Max.
English 42 Regulations and safety notices 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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 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 device. b Operation in 2.
English 44 European Union (EU) R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard: • • • Article 3.1(a) Health and Safety • EN60950-1:2001 + A11:2004 • EN50371:2002 Article 3.1(b) EMC • EN301 489-1 V1.6.1 • EN301 489-3 V1.4.1 (Applicable to non-bluetooth wireless keyboard mouse set) • EN301 489-17 V1.2.1 Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages • EN300 440-2 V1.1.2 (Applicable to non-bluetooth wireless keyboard mouse set) • EN300 328 V1.7.1 • EN301 893 V1.4.
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 (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3120 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.
