Acer Projector P7213/F213/PF-X14/P7215/ F217/PF-X16 Series User's Guide
Copyright © 2012. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer Projector P7213/F213/PF-X14/P7215/F217/PF-X16 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 04/2012 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. Do not use the product if it has been dropped or the case is broken. Return it to a dealer for inspection. Do not face the projector lens to the sun. It can lead to fire. Do not disconnect the power while the projector is operation. Wait until the fan has stopped running before turning the main power off. The ventilation area and bottom plate will become hot during use. Do not touch them.
vii Caution when listening to audio 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.
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 5 Remote Control Layout 6 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 and distance 12 How to get a preferred image
Troubleshooting 28 LED & Alarm Definition Listing 32 Cleaning and replacing the dust filters 33 Replacing the Lamp 34 Ceiling Mount Installation 36 Specifications 39 Compatibility modes 41 Regulations and safety notices 45
1 Product Features This product is a single-chip DLP® projector.
Package Overview RCE SOU 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. TEMP MENU YNC RES LAMP English 2 Projector with lens cap Power cord VGA cable Acer Projector Security Card P7215/F217/PF-X16/ P7213/F213/PF-X14 Series P/N:MC.JEJ11.
3 English Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side 6 5 8 SO U R C E 4 2 TEMP R ES Y N 2 U 3 7 MEN 8 C LAMP 1 # Description 9 # Description 1 Lens cap 6 Control panel 2 Remote control receivers 7 Power button 3 Zoom Lens 8 Screw cover 4 Focus ring 9 Tilt adjusting wheels 5 Zoom lever
English 4 Rear side 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 13 # Description 14 15 16 17 18 19 # Description 1 Dust filter 11 Mini USB 2 LAN (RJ45 Port for 10/100M Ethernet) 12 Audio output connector 3 DVI input connector (for digital signal 13 with HDCP function) Power socket 4 HDMI connector 14 RS232 connector 5 PC analog signal/component video input connector (VGA IN 1) 15 Composite video input connector 6 PC analog signal/component video input connector (VGA IN 2) 16 Audio i
5 6 1 LAMP TEMP 2 RESYNC 8 MENU SOURCE 3 7 9 2 10 4 # Function 5 Description 1 LAMP Lamp Indicator LED 2 KEYSTONE Adjusts the image to compensate for distortion caused by tilting the projector. 3 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source. 4 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.
English 6 Remote Control Layout 1 2 3 4 6 7 9 5 8 11 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 # Icon 18 19 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 21 23 25 27 29 31 Function Description 1 Infrared transmitter Sends signals to the projector. 2(#) 3 Laser pointer POWER Aim the remote at the viewing screen. Please see "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. 4 HIDE Temporarily turns off the video. Press "HIDE" to hide the image, press again to display the image.
7 12 13 Icon Function Description Laser button Aim the remote at the viewing screen, press and hold this button to activate the laser pointer. This function is not supported in Japanese market. Enter No function. Four directional Use up, down, left, right buttons to select items or make select keys adjustments to your selection. 14 KEYSTONE Adjusts the image to compensate for distortion caused by tilting the projector (± 40 degrees).
Getting Started Connecting the Projector USB S-Video Output DVD player D-Sub DVI-D G B R Intrnet HDMI DVD player, Settop Box, HDTV receiver D-Sub R W English 8 7 4 3 8 5 2 6 5 9 DVI-D HDMI D-Sub G D-Sub B Screen R 10 USB RS232 HDTV adapter Y 12 13 8 11 14 R B G R W 8 7 RS232 1 Y # R B G DVD player, Set-top Box, HDTV receiver R W Video Output RS232 Description # 8 Description 1 Power cord Audio cable Jack/RCA 2 LAN cable 9 12V DC cable 3 DVI cable 1
9 English 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.
English 10 Turning the projector off 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.
11 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: 1 Use Tilt adjusting wheels 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. Example: If the projector is 2.5 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 51" and 62". Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 113 cm height is required when located at 2.5 m distance.
13 Top Screen size Top 1.5 31 63 x 47 56 37 75 x 56 68 2 41 83 x 63 75 49 100 x 75 90 2.5 51 104 x 78 94 62 125 x 94 113 3 62 125 x 94 113 74 150 x 113 135 3.5 72 146 x 109 131 86 175 x 131 158 4 82 167 x 125 150 98 200 x 150 180 4.5 92 188 x 141 169 111 225 x 169 203 5 103 208 x 156 188 123 250 x 188 225 6 123 250 x 188 225 Zoom Ratio: 1.
English 14 How to get a preferred image size by adjusting distance and zoom 60" Desired image size Height For base to top of image 2.44 m 2.93 m 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 2.44 m and 2.93 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly.
15 Distance (m) Top (cm) Diagonal (inch) W (cm) x H (cm) Max zoom Min zoom From base to top of image 30 61 X 46 1.22 1.46 55 40 81 X 61 1.63 1.95 73 50 102 X 76 2.03 2.44 91 60 122 X 91 2.44 2.93 110 70 142 X 107 2.84 3.41 128 80 163 X 122 3.25 3.90 146 90 183 X 137 3.66 4.39 165 100 203 X 152 4.06 4.88 183 120 244 X 183 4.88 5.85 219 Zoom Ratio: 1.
English 16 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.
17 Acer Empowering Key provide four Acer unique functions, they are "Acer eView Management", "Acer eTimer Management", "Acer ePower Management" and "Acer e3D Management respectively. Press " " key to launch the Onscreen display main menu to modify its function. When the Empowering Menu is displayed, use the " menu. " key to select the main Acer eView Management "Acer eView Management" is for display mode selection. Please refer to Onscreen Display Menus section for more detail.
English 18 Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus 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.
19 Display Mode English Color 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. User: Memorize user's settings. Wall color Use this function to choose a proper color according to the wall. There are several choices, including white, light yellow, light blue, pink, dark green.
English 20 Color Temperature Mode Use this function to choose CT1 (6500K), CT2 (Native CT), CT3 (7500K), User mode. R Gain Adjusts the red gain for color temperature optimization. G Gain Adjusts the green gain for color temperature optimization. B Gain Adjusts the blue gain for color temperature optimization. R Bias Adjusts the red bias for color temperature optimization. G Bias Adjusts the green bias for color temperature optimization. B Bias Adjusts the blue bias for color temperature optimization.
21 Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. Auto: Keep the image with original width-higth ratio and maxi mize the image to fit native horizontal or vertical pixels. • 4:3: 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. • Keystone Adjust image distortion caused by tilting projection.
English 22 Setting Startup Screen Use this function to select your desired startup screen. If you change the setting, the changes will take effect when you exit the OSD menu. • Acer: The default startup screen of your Acer projector. • User: Use memorize picture from "Screen Capture" function. Screen Capture Use this function to customize the startup screen. To capture the image that you want to use as the startup screen, follow the instructions below.
23 Security This projector provides a useful security function for the administrator to manage usage of the projector . Press to change the "Security" setting. If the security function is enabled, your must enter the "Administrator Password" first before changing the security settings. • Select "On" to enable the security function. The user has to enter a password to operate the projector. Please refer to the "User Password" section for details.
24 English Administrator Password The "Administrator Password" can be used in both the "Enter Administrator Password" and "Enter Password" dialog boxes. • • 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).
25 English 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 Resume: Resumes the system when the Power button is pressed again within 2 minutes.
English 26 3D 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. 3D Sync Invert If you see a discrete or overlapping image while wearing DLP 3D glasses, you may need to execute "Invert" to get best match of left/right image sequence to get the correct image (for DLP 3D). 3D Warning Message Choose "On" to display the 3D warning message.
27 Language English Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Use the to select your preferred menu language. • Press to confirm the selection.
English 28 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)) Solution • Connected as described in the "Getting Started" section. • Ensure none of the connector pins are bent or broken.
29 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.
English 30 9 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 control panel or on the remote control until the sides are vertical.
31 # 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.
English 32 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 Quick flashing -- -- V Message Error (color
33 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. 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.
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.
35 To replace the lamp module, reverse the previous step. 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. English To Change the Lamp 1 Turn off the projector by pressing the power button. 2 Allow the projector at least 30 mins to cool down. 3 Disconnect the power cord. 4 Open the screw covers on both sides of the projector.
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 130 mm mm 8.4 English 36 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.
37 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 allowsfor 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.
5 Adjust the angle and positioning as necessary. 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. 3 mm diameter screws are enclosed in the screw pack. Models P7213/F213/PF-X14/ P7215/F217/PF-X16 Screw Type B Washer Type Diameter (mm) Length (mm) Large Small 3 25 V V 83.00 mm 20.00 mm 20.00 mm 119.00 mm 161.00 mm 83.00 mm English 38 SCREW SPEC. M3 x 25 mm 111.50 mm 153.
39 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: XGA (1024 x 768), Maximum: UXGA (1600 x 1200),WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050), 1080p (1920 x 1080) 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.
English 40 I/O connectors Standard package contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Power socket x1 • • • • • • • • • • AC power cord x1 VGA input x2 Composite input x1 S-Video x1 VGA output x1 HDMI x1 DVI-D x1: with HDCP support RS232 x1 USB ×1 3.5 mm audio jack input x3 3.
41 English Compatibility modes A. VGA Analog 1 VGA Analog - PC Signal Modes VGA SVGA XGA SXGA QuadVGA SXGA+ UXGA Power Mac 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 1024x768 V.
English 42 2 VGA Analog - Extended Wide timing Modes WXGA WSXGA+ 3 Resolution 1280x768 1280x768 1280x768 1280x720 1280x800 1440x900 1680x1050 1920x1080 (Reduced Blanking Timing) 1366x768 V.Frequency [Hz] 60 75 85 60 60 60 60 H.Frequency [KHz] 47.8 60.3 68.6 44.8 49.6 59.9 65.3 60 66.6 60 47.7 Resolution 720x480 (1440x480) 720x576 (1440x576) 720x480 720x576 1280x720 1280x720 1920x1080 1920x1080 1920x1080 1920x1080 V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] 59.94(29.97) 15.7 50(25) 15.6 59.
43 SXGA QuadVGA SXGA+ UXGA PowerBook G4 i Mac DV (G3) 2 72 75 85 120 60 70 75 85 120 70 75 85 60 72 75 85 60 75 60 60 60 66.6(67) 60 60 75 75 75 48.1 46.9 53.7 77.4 48.4 56.5 60.0 68.7 99.0 63.8 67.5 77.1 64.0 77.0 80.0 91.1 60.0 75.2 65.3 75.0 31.4 34.9 37.9 48.4 68.7 75.0 60.0 V.Frequency [Hz] 60 75 85 60 60 60 60 H.Frequency [KHz] 47.8 60.3 68.6 44.8 49.6 59.9 65.3 60 66.6 60 47.
English 44 3 HDMI - Video Signal Modes V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] 480i Resolution 720x480 (1440x480) 720x576 576i (1440x576) 480p 720x480 576p 720x576 720p 1280x720 720p 1280x720 1080i 1920x1080 1080i 1920x1080 1080p 1920x1080 1080p 1920x1080 Horizontal scan Graphic source rate: monitor range limits Vertical scan rate: Max. pixel rate 59.94(29.97) 15.7 50(25) 15.6 59.94 50 60 50 60(30) 50(25) 60 50 31.5 31.3 45.0 37.5 33.8 28.1 67.5 56.
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 46 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. Compliant with Russian regulatory certification Radio device regulatory notice Note: The regulatory information below is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only.
Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. RU Jan, e-mail:ru_jan@acer.com.tw And, Acer Italy s.r.l Via Lepetit, 40, 20020 Lainate (MI) Italy Tel: +39-02-939-921, Fax: +39-02 9399-2913, www.acer.
Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan The standards listed below are applied to the product if built with WLAN module or wireless keyboard and mouse. R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard: z Article 3.1(a) Health and Safety -. EN60950-1 -. EN62311 z Article 3.1(b) EMC -. EN301 489-1 -. EN301 489-17 z Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages -. EN300 328 -. EN301 893 (Applicable to 5GHz high performance RLAN).
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.
