Acer Projector H9500 Series User's Guide
Copyright © 2011. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer Projector H9500 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 01/2011 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 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
Appendices Troubleshooting 29 29 LED & Alarm Definition Listing 33 Replacing and cleaning the dust filters 34 Replacing the Lamp 35 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. Outstanding features include: • DLP® technology • Native 1920 x 1080 1080p resolution 4:3 / 16:9 / L.Box aspect ratio supported • Acer ColorBoost technology delivers nature’s true colors for vivid, life-like images • Acer Color Safe technology ensures consistent color rendition over time.
Package Overview RCE MENU 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 RES YNC LAMP ZOOM English 2 Projector with lens cap Power cord VGA cable HDMI cable Composite video cable Security card Acer Projector 1 201 ight copyr rI Ace nc. s ht Rig All rv se Re ed .h Quick Start Guide ttp ://w ww .ac e r.
3 English Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side 8 5 SO U R C E 3 9 U TEMP MEN Y N C 5 R ES LAMP 4 10 7 ZO OM 1 # Description 2 6 # Description 1 Lens cap 6 Elevator feet 2 Zoom lever 7 Tilt adjusting wheels 3 Zoom Lens 8 Control panel 4 Focus ring 9 Power button 5 Remote control receivers 10 Lens shift control rings
English 4 Rear side 2 3 4 5 6 1 # 7 8 12 13 Description # 9 10 11 14 Description 1 Power socket 8 Composite video input connector 2 USB ctrl connector 9 S-Video input connector 3 HDMI 1 connector 10 RS232 connector 4 HDMI 2 connector 11 12V DC output connector 12 PC analog input connector (VGA IN 2) 13 YPbPr/YCbCr input connector 14 Kensington™ lock port 5 6 7 DVI input connector (for digital signal with HDCP function) Monitor loop-through output connector (VGA-Out)
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 Backlight LED 3 5 6 8 2 4 7 10 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 # 1 17 18 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 20 22 24 26 28 30 Icon Function Description Sends signals to the projector. 2 Infrared transmitter POWER 3 HIDE Momentarily turns off the video. Press "HIDE" to hide the image, press again to display the image. 4 5 6 FREEZE ASPECT RATIO SOURCE 7 RESYNC 8 9 ZOOM Back To pause the screen image. To choose the desired aspect ratio (Auto/4:3/16:9/L.
7 Icon Function Backlight Description Press " • • 11 12 Enter " to trigger backlight mode Continue to light 3 sec then disappear if no action. Continue to light if action and keep 3 sec finally. Press "ENTER" to play media file. Four directional Use up, down, left, right buttons to select items or make select keys adjustments to your selection. 13 KEYSTONE Adjusts the image to compensate for distortion caused by tilting the projector (± 40 degrees).
English 8 Getting Started Connecting the Projector DVD player, Set-top Box, HDTV receiver DVD player HDMI R B G DVI-D Video Output S-Video Output D-Sub USB 7 3 2 5 4 Y 8 R B G 9 10 RS232 6 USB HDMI DVI-D D-Sub HDTV adapter Y RS232 D-Sub 5 B R 11 G 7 D-Sub 1 R B G DVD player, Set-top Box, HDTV receiver # Description 1 Power cord # Description 7 3 RCA component cable 2 USB cable 8 S-video cable 3 HDMI cable 9 Composite video cable 4 DVI cable 10 RS232 cable 5 VGA
9 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 elevator feet for adjusting the height of image. To raise/lower the image: 1 Raise the image to the desired height angle (Illustration #1), then pull out the stand feet into position. 2 Use Tilt adjusting wheel (Illustration #2) to fine-tune the display angle. 3 Use Lens shift control rings to move the image to the ideal position.
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 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 59" and 91". Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 147 cm height is required when located at 3m distance.
13 Top Screen size Top 1.5 30 66 x 37 48 45 100 x 56 73 2 40 88 x 49 64 60 134 x 75 98 2.5 50 110 x 62 80 76 167 x 94 122 3 59 132 x 74 96 91 201 x 113 147 3.5 69 154 x 86 112 106 234 x 132 171 4 79 176 x 99 128 121 268 x 151 196 4.
English 14 How to get a preferred image size by adjusting distance and zoom 50" Ge w bee enst ldf orm a at Height Form base to top of image 1.7 m 2.5 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 50" set the projector at a distance 1.7 m and 2.5 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly.
15 Top (cm) Distance (m) Diagonal (inch) W (cm) x H (cm) Max zoom Min zoom From base to top of image 30 66 X 37 1.0 1.5 49 40 89 X 50 1.3 2.0 65 50 111 X 62 1.7 2.5 81 60 133 X 75 2.0 3.0 97 70 155 X 87 2.3 3.5 113 80 177 X 100 2.6 4.0 130 90 199 X 112 3.0 4.5 146 100 221 X 125 3.3 5.0 162 120 266 X 149 4.0 6.1 194 150 332 X 187 5.0 7.6 243 180 398 X 224 6.0 9.1 291 200 443 X 249 6.6 10.1 324 250 553 X 311 8.3 12.
English 16 How to get a preferred image position by adjusting lens shift The projector is equipped with lens shift for adjusting the position of projected image right and left or up and down without requiring you to physically move the projector. Vertical Lens Shift ring Horizontal Lens Shift ring Note: The figures shown in this section are for reference only not approximate value. The figures between units can be different due to assembly tolerance.
17 The vertical image height can be adjusted between 5% and 30% of the image height. (The minimum vertical image offset is fixed at 5% of the image height above the centre of the projector lens.) With the lens in the centre position the horizontal image position can be adjusted to the left or right by up to a maximum of 15% of the image width.
Note: The maximum shift of vertical (horizontal) image adjustment can be limited by horizontal (vertical) image position. Please refer below diagram. 130%(V), 0%(H) -7.5%(H) 117.5%(V) 7.
19 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 20 Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Key Acer eView Management Acer Empowering Key provides four 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.
21 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 22 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.
23 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. Dynamic Black This feature enables the projector to automatically optimize the display of dark movie scenes enabling them to be shown in incredible detail. Color Management Color R Adjusts the red color.
English 24 Image Projection Front-Desktop • The factory default setting. Front-Ceiling • When you select this function, the projector inverts the image for ceiling-mounted projection. 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.
25 "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. If you experience an unstable or flickering image, use this function to correct it. HDMI Scan Info Adjust the overscan ratio of the HDMI image on screen.
English 26 Setting Menu Location Choose the menu location on the display screen. Closed Caption 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.
27 • • Press • • Press • • • 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. Enter the password when you see "Confirm Password" displayed. The password should be between 4 and 8 characters long. If you select "Request password only after plugging power cord", the projector will prompt the user to enter the password every time the power cord is plugged.
English 28 Timer Timer Location • Choose the location of the timer on the screen. Timer Start • Press to start or stop the timer. Timer Period • Press or to adjust the timer period. Timer Display • Press or to which timer mode to display on the screen. Language Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Use the to select your preferred menu language. • Press to confirm the selection.
29 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)) Solution • Connected as described in the "Getting Started" section.
English 30 3 4 5 Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image (for notebooks) The screen of the notebook computer is not displaying your presentation Image is unstable or flickering • 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. • Press the toggle output settings.
31 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.
English 32 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.
33 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 -- --
Replacing and cleaning the dust filters Replacing the dust filters (Illustration #1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Turn the projector off then unplug the power cord. Unplug the corner (Illustration #o) Pull out the dust filter (Illustration #o) Clean or replace the dust filter. To put the dust filters back, reverse the previous step. When dust filters are implemented, please set the system to be high altitude mode.
35 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. Warning: The lamp compartment is hot! Allow it to cool down before changing the lamp.
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 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.
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 H9500 Screw Type B Washer Type Diameter (mm) Length (mm) Large Small 3 20 V V SCREW SPEC. M3 x 20mm 82.52mm English 38 140.
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: 1080P (1920 x 1080), 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 Standard package contents • • • • • • • • • • • AC power cord x1 VGA cable x1 HDMI cable x1 Composite video cable x1 Remote control x1 Battery x 2 (for remote control) User's Guide (CD-ROM) x1 Quick start guide x1 Security card x1 Carrying case x1 Dust filter x1 * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
41 English Compatibility modes A. VGA Analog 1 VGA Analog - PC Signal Modes VGA SVGA XGA SXGA QuadVGA SXGA+ UXGA PowerBook G4 i Mac DV (G3) 2 Resolution 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 V.
English 42 WSXGA+ 3 1280x768 75 60.3 1280x768 85 68.6 1280x720 60 44.8 1280x800 60 49.6 1440x900 60 59.9 1680x1050 60 65.3 1920x1080 (1080p) 60 67.5 1366x768 60 47.7 VGA Analog - Component Signal Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] 480i 720x480 59.94 (29.97) 15.7 576i 720x576 50 (25) 15.6 480p 720x480 59.94 31.5 576p 720x576 50 31.3 720p 1280x720 60 45.0 720p 1280x720 50 37.5 1080i 1920x1080 60 (30) 33.
43 QuadVGA SXGA+ UXGA PowerBook G4 i Mac DV (G3) 2 75 85 70 75 85 60 72 75 85 60 75 60 60 60 66.6(67) 60 60 75 75 75 60.0 68.7 63.8 67.5 77.1 64.0 77.0 80.0 91.1 60.0 75.2 65.3 75.0 31.4 34.9 37.9 48.4 68.7 75.0 60.0 V.Frequency [Hz] 60 75 85 60 60 60 60 60 60 H.Frequency [KHz] 47.8 60.3 68.6 44.8 49.6 59.9 65.3 67.5 47.
English 44 3 HDMI - Video Signal Modes Resolution 480i 720x480(1440x480) 576i 720x576(1440x576) 480p 720x480 576p 720x576 720p 1280x720 720p 1280x720 1080i 1920x1080 1080i 1920x1080 1080p 1920x1080 1080p 1920x1080 1080p 1920x1080 Graphic source Horizontal scan rate: monitor range Vertical scan rate: limits Max. pixel rate V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] 59.94(29.97) 15.7 50(25) 15.6 59.94 31.5 50 31.3 60 45.0 50 37.5 60(30) 33.8 50(25) 28.1 23.97/24 27.0 60 67.5 50 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, 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, e-mail:easy_lai@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, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 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.
