Acer Projector X152H/D452D/EV-833H/F1P1405/ V31F/AF312 Series User's Guide
Copyright © 2015. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer Projector User's Guide Original Issue: 01/2015 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.
vii Caution for Listening To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • • • • • Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably. Do not increase the volume level after your ears have adjusted. Do not listen to music at high volumes for extended periods. Do not increase the volume to block out noisy surroundings. Decrease the volume if you can't hear people speaking near you. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding.
viii 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 viii Usage Notes viii Precautions viii Introduction 1 Product Features 1 Package Overview 2 Projector Overview 3 Projector Outlook 3 Control Panel 4 Remote Control Layout 5 MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) Control 7 Getting Started 8 Connecting the Projector 8 Turning the Projector On/Off 9 Turning on the Projector 9 Turning the projector off 10 Adjusting the Projected Image 11 Adjusting the Height of Projected Image 11 How to optimize image size a
Troubleshooting 23 LED & Alarm Definition Listing 26 Cleaning and replacing the dust filters 27 Replacing the Lamp 28 Ceiling Mount Installation 29 Specifications 32 Compatibility modes 34 Regulations and safety notices 37
1 Product Features This product is a single-chip DLP® projector.
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 4 2 5 6 3 7 8 # 1 2 3 4 Description # Control panel Power/Source button Lamp cover Zoom lever 5 6 7 8 Description Focus ring Projection lens Remote control receiver Tilt adjusting wheels Rear / Left side 1 23 4 56 8 7 # 1 2 3 4 Description RS232 connector Mini USB connector Audio out connector HDMI-1 connector # 5 6 7 8 Description DC 5V output HDMI-2/MHL connector Power socket Security bar
English 4 Control Panel 2 7(03 3 4 32:(5 /$03 1 # 1 Icon Function Description POWER Power Indicator LED See the contents in "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. Source Changes the active source, short press the button.
5 English Remote Control Layout 1 2 14 3 15 4 16 5 18 6 19 7 20 17 8 9 # Icon 10 21 11 22 23 12 13 24 25 Function Description 1 Infrared transmitter Sends signals to the projector. 2 POWER Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. 3 ZOOM Zooms the projector display in or out. 4 Four directional select keys Use up, down, left, right buttons to select items or make adjustments to your selection. 5 RATIO To choose the desired aspect ratio.
English 6 # Icon Function Description 10 VGA Press "VGA" to change source to the VGA connector. This connector supports analog RGB, YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/ 1080i), YCbCr (480i/576i) and RGBsync. 11 SD/USB A No function. 12 LAN/WiFi No function. 13 HDMI/DVI To change source to HDMI/MHL. (no DVI function) 14 SOURCE Changes the active source. 15 HIDE Momentarily turns off the video. Press "HIDE" to hide the image, press again to display the image.
7 MHL Control Mode 2 Navigation Exit MHL Control Next Mode MHL Control Mode 4 Numeric 3 Next Mode Exit MHL Control 1 6 8 5 7 # Icon Function Description • Press "MODE" button for one second to activate the MHL Control Mode. • To exit, press the "MODE" button again. 1 MODE 2 SOURCE Press the "SOURCE" button to toggle between Navigation or Numeric mode. 3 MENU Press to launch the root memu.
Getting Started Connecting the Projector DVD player RS232 HDMI 4 5 RS232 6 HDMI USB MHL HDMI USB English 8 7 USB 3 Smart Phone 2 1 R W # Description # Description 1 Power cord 5 HDMI cable 2 Audio cable jack/RCA 6 MHL cable (MicroUSB to HDMI) 3 USB cable 7 USB cable for charging device 4 RS232 cable Note: To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the projector.
9 Turning on the Projector 1 Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. The Power indicator LED will flash red. 2 Turn on the projector by pressing "Power" button on the control panel or remote control, and the Power indicator LED will turn blue. 3 Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player ,etc.). The projector will detect your source automatically.
English 10 Turning the projector off 1 To turn the projector off, press and hold 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.
11 Adjusting the Height of Projected Image The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the height of image. To raise/lower the image: Use Tilt adjusting wheel to fine-tune the display angle.
English 12 How to optimize image size and distance Consult the table below to find the optimal image sizes achievable when the projector is positioned at a desired distance from the screen. If the projector is 2.0 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 52" and 62". Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 108 cm height is required when located at 2.0 m distance.
13 The table below shows how to achieve a desired image size by adjusting either the position or the zoom ring. To obtain an image size of 60" set the projector at a distance 2.0 m and 2.4 m from the screen. A 60" Desired image size D Height: 100 cm from base to top of image 2.0 m 2.4 m C Desired Image Size B Desired Distance Distance (m) Top (cm) From base to top of image 50 Diagonal (inch) W (cm) x H (cm) Max zoom Min zoom 30 66 x 37 1.0 1.2 40 89 x 50 1.3 1.
English 14 User Controls 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 to launch the OSD for projector installation and maintenance.
15 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. • 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 16 Color Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. • • • • • • • Bright: For brightness optimization. Presentation: For meeting presentation. Standard: For common environment. Video: For playing video in a bright environment. Game: For game content. Education: For education environment. User: Memorize user's settings. Wall color Use this function to choose a proper color according to the wall.
17 English Image Projection • Front-Desktop: The factory default setting. • Rear-Desktop: When you select this function, the projector reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen. • Rear-Ceiling: When you select this function, the projector reverses and inverts the image at same time. You can project from behind a translucent screen with ceiling mounted projection.
English 18 Setting DC 5V OUT (Standby) • • Select "On" to enable 5V/1A power supply function. Reset • Press the button and choose "Yes" to return the parameters on all menus to the factory default settings. Security Security This projector provides a useful security function for the administrator to manage usage of the projector . Select "Off" to turn off 5V/1A power supply function Press to change the "Security" setting.
19 • • Press to change the "Administrator Password". The factory default of "Administrator Password" is "1234". If you forgot your administrator password, do the following to retrieve the administrator password: • An unique 6-digit "Universal Password" which is printed on the Security Card (please check accessory in the box). This unique password is the number which will be accepted by projector anytime no matter what the Administrator Password is.
English 20 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. Turn Off Mode • • Instant Off: Shuts down the projector without fan cooling.
21 Volume Mute • Press to decrease the volume. • Press to increase the volume. • • Choose "On" to mute the volume. Choose "Off" to restore the volume. Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.
English 22 3D 3D Choose "On" to enable DLP 3D function. 3D Format • 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. If the 3D content is not displayed correctly, you can select a 3D format that suits the 3D content you are viewing and obtain the best result.
23 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 2000/XP/Vista/ Windows 7/ Windows 8)) Solution • Connected as described in the "Getting Started" section.
English 24 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image (For notebooks) The screen of the notebook computer is not displaying your presentation Image is out of focus Image is stretched when displaying a "widescreen" DVD title Image is too small or too large Image has slanted sides Image is reversed • For an incorrectly displayed image: • Follow the steps for item 2 (above) to adjust the resolution of your computer. • Press the toggle output settings.
25 # 1 Condition Message Message Reminder Fan Fail - the system fan is not working. Fan Fail. Lamp will automatically turn off soon. Projector Overheated - the projector has exceeded its recommended operating temperature and must be allowed to cool down before it may be used. Projector Overheated. Lamp will automatically turn off soon. Replace the lamp - the lamp is about to reach its maximum lifetime. Prepare to replace it soon. Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation.
English 26 LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages Lamp_LED Temp_LED Power LED Red Red Red Blue Standby -- -- ON -- Power button ON -- -- -- ON Lamp retry -- -- -- Quick Flashing Power off (Cooling state) -- -- Quick Flashing -- Power button OFF (cooling completed; standby mode) -- -- ON -- Firmware download ON ON ON -- Error (thermal failure) -- ON -- ON Error (fan lock) -- Quick Flashing -- ON ON -- -- ON Quick Flashing -- -- ON Message Error (
27 Cleaning the dust filters Clean the dust filters after every 1000 hours of use. If they are note cleaned periodically, they can become clogged with dust, preventing proper ventilation. This can cause overheating and damage the projector. 2 1 Follow these steps: 1 2 3 4 5 Turn the projector off. Wait for the Power LED to stop flashing then unplug the power cord. Allow the projector at least 30 mins to cool down. Pull out the dust filter.
English 28 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.
29 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. 2 m 13 m m 0 m 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 30 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.
31 Adjust the angle and positioning as necessary. English Tightening Screw Allen Key Allen Key Tightening Screw Note: The appropriate type of screw and washer for each model is listed in the table below. 4 mm diameter screws are enclosed in the screw pack. Screw Type B Washer Type Diameter (mm) Length (mm) Large Small 4 25 V V SCREW SPEC. M4 x 25 mm 154.5 21.5 37 76.5 68.8 28.8 112 84.9 84.4 5 66.9 207.6 13.
English 32 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 1920x1080 1080p resolution 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.
33 English Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
English 34 Compatibility modes HDMI Digital 1 HDMI - PC Signal Modes VGA SVGA XGA SXGA QuadVGA SXGA+ UXGA PowerBook G4 PowerBook G4 PowerBook G4 PowerBook G4 PowerBook G4 PowerBook G4 i Mac DV (G3) Resolution 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1152x864 1152x864 1152x864 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x960 1280x960 1400x1050 1600x1200 640x480 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1152x870 1280x960 1024x7
35 HDMI - Extended Wide timing Modes WXGA WSXGA+ WUXGA 3 4 Resolution 1280x768 1280x768 1280x768 1280x720 1280x720 1280x800 *1280x800-RB 1440x900 1680x1050 1920x1080 (1080P) 1366x768 1920x1200-RB V.Frequency [Hz] 60 75 85 60 120 60 119.909 60 60 H.Frequency [KHz] 47.8 60.3 68.6 44.8 92.9 49.6 101.6 59.9 65.3 60 67.5 60 59.94 47.7 74.04 HDMI - Video Signal Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.
English 36 1080p (Top and Bottom) 720p (Side by Side (Half)) 1080i (Side by Side (Half)) 1080i (Side by Side (Half)) 1080p (Side by Side (Half)) 1080p (Side by Side (Half)) Graphic source monitor range limits 1920x1080 60 1280x720 60 1920x1080 50 (25) 1920x1080 60 (30) 1920x1080 50 1920x1080 60 Horizontal scan rate: Vertical scan rate: Max. pixel rate: Note: * Functions vary depending on model definition. 67.5 45.0 28.1 33.8 56.3 67.
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.
English 38 Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Acer hereby declares that this projector series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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