Acer Projector K10 User's Guide
Copyright © 2008. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer Projector K10 User's Guide Original Issue: 12/2008 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 • • the product. 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.
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 projector if it is broken or you have dropped 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, please ensure the projector completes its cooling cycle before disconnecting power. Do not touch air outlet grille and bottom plate which becomes hot.
vii Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including wireless phones, may interfere with the functionality of inadequately protected medical devices. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy or if you have any questions. Switch off your device in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.
viii atmospheres include areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Switch off the device at refueling points such as near gas pumps at service stations. Observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, storage, and distribution areas; chemical plants; or where blasting operations are in progress.
ix First things first Usage Notes Do: • Turn off the product before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the projector 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.
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iii First things first ix Usage Notes ix Precautions ix Introduction 1 Product Features 1 Contents 2 Projector Overview 3 Getting Started 5 Connecting the Projector 5 Turning the Projector On/Off 6 Adjusting the Projected Image User Controls 8 11 Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus 11 Color Setting 12 Image Setting 13 Management Setting 15 Language Setting 15 Appendices 16 Troubleshooting 16 LED & Alarm Definition Listing 19 Specifications 20 Compatibility Modes 21 Regula
1 Product Features This product is a single-chip DLP® projector. Outstanding features include: • DLP® technology • 858 x 600 SVGA resolution 4:3 / 16:9 aspect ratio supported • NTSC/PAL/SECAM compatible and HDTV (480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i) supported • Compact size projector facilitates business purposes and home entertainment.
English 2 Contents 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.
3 English Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side 1 2 3 4 # Description # Description 1 Control panel 3 Projection lens 2 Focus ring 4 Elevator foot Rear side 1 2 3 4 5 # Description # Description 1 DC IN connector 4 Kensington lock port 2 Composite video input connector 5 Tripod socket 3 PC analog signal/HDTV/Component video input connector
English 4 Control Panel 2 1 3 4 6 # 5 Function Description 1 TEMP Temp Indicator LED 2 LAMP Lamp Indicator LED 3 Four directional select keys Use to select items or make adjustments to your selection. 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. 5 SOURCE Press "SOURCE" to choose RGB, Component, S-Video, Composite, DVI, HDTV and HDMI sources.
5 English Getting Started Connecting the Projector DVD player, Set-top Box HDTV receiver VGA, DVI R B G D-Sub Video Output Y 2 3 1 R B G HDTV adapter D-Sub Y # Description 1 Composite video cable 2 VGA to component/HDTV adapter 3 VGA 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.
English 6 Turning the Projector On/Off Turning On the Projector 1 Ensure that the AC adapter, power cord and signal cable are securely connected. The Power LED will flash red. 2 Turn on the lamp by pressing "Power" button on the control panel, and the Power LED will turn blue. 3 Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player ,etc.). The projector will detect your source automatically.
7 1 To turn off the projector press the "Power" button twice. The message below will display onscreen for 5 seconds. "Please press power button again to complete the shutdown process." 2 Immediately after powering off, the Power indicator LED will flash RED rapidly and the fan(s) will continue to operate for about 20 seconds. This is to ensure that the system cools correctly.
English 8 Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Height of Projected Image The projector is equipped with an elevator foot for adjusting the height of image. To raise the image: 1 Turn the elevator foot to lengthen the foot. 2 Raise the image to the desired height angle. To lower the image: 1 Turn the elevator foot to shorten the foot. 2 Lower the image to the desired height angle.
9 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 2.4m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes 60". Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 93 cm height is required when located at 2.4m distance. Figure: Fixed distance with optimal screen size.
English 10 Screen Size Desired Distance (m) Diagonal (inch) W (cm) x H (cm) From base to top of image (cm) 0.6 15 30 x 23 26 1.2 30 61 x 46 49 2 50 102 x 76 79 2.
11 English User Controls Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus The Projector has multilingual OSD that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. Be sure to connect power and input a signal before using the OSD menus. Using the OSD menus • To open the OSD menu, press "MENU" on the 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 enter submenu for feature setting.
English 12 Color Setting Display Mode Brightness Contrast There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. • • • • Bright: For brightness optimization. • • User 1: Memorize user’s settings. Standard: For true-color optimization. Video: For playing video in a bright environment. Blackboard: Blackboard mode can improve displayed color when you project onto darker surfaces. User 2: Memorize user’s settings Adjusts the brightness of the image. • Press to darken image.
13 Adjusts the color balance of red and green. • Press to increase the amount of green in the image. • Press to increase the amount of red in the image. Note: "Saturation" and "Tint" functions are not supported under computer mode. Image Setting Projection Front-Desktop • The factory default setting. Front-Ceiling • When you select this function, the projector inverts the image for ceiling-mounted projection.
English 14 Auto Keystone Choose "On" to enable auto keystone. Choose "Off" to disable auto keystone. Manual Keystone Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection. (±40 degrees) H. Position (Horizontal Position) • 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.
15 English Management Setting Menu Location Choose the Menu location on the display screen Source Lock When source lock is turned "Off", the projector will search for other signals if the current input signal is lost. When source lock is turned "On", it will “Lock” the current source channel unless you press “SOURCE” button for next channel. High Altitude Use this function to allow the fans operates at full speed continuously to achieve proper high altitude cooling of the projector.
English 16 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.
17 5 6 7 8 9 10 The screen of the laptop computer is not displaying your presentation • If you are using a Microsoft® Windows® based laptop: Some laptop PCs may deactivate their own screens when a second display device is in use. Each has a different way to be reactivated. Refer to your computer's manual for detailed information. • If you are using an Apple® Mac® OS based laptop: In System Preferences, open Display and select Video Mirroring "On". • Use "Tracking" to correct it.
English 18 Problems with the Projector # 1 Condition The projector stops responding to all controls Solution If possible, turn off the projector, then unplug the power cord and wait at least 30 seconds before reconnecting power. 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.
19 English LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages Message Lamp LED Temp LED Power LED Red Red Red Blue Standby (AC adapter and power cord plugged in) -- -- V -- Turning on -- -- -- V Turning off (cooling state) -- -- Quick flashing -- Turning off (cooling completed) -- -- V -- Firmware download V V V -- Error (thermal switch or thermal sensor failure) -- V -- V Error (fan lock failure) -- Quick flashing -- V
English 20 Specifications The specifications below are subject to change without notice. For final specs, please refer to Acer's marketing documentation. Projection system DLP™ Resolution SVGA (858 x 600) Computer compatibility IBM PC and compatibles, Apple Macintosh, iMac and VESA standards: SXGA, SVGA, VGA (resizing) Video compatibility NTSC (M/4.43), PAL (B/D/G/H/I/M/N), SECAM, HDTV (480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i) Aspect ratio 4:3 (native), 16:9 Displayable colors 16.
21 English Compatibility Modes A. VGA Analog 1 VGA Analog - PC Signal Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] VGA 640x480 59.9 31.5 640x480 72.8 37.9 640x480 75 37.5 640x480 85 43.3 800x600 56.3 35.2 800x600 60.3 37.9 800x600 72.2 48.1 800x600 75 46.9 800x600 85.1 53.7 1024x768 60 48.4 1024x768 70.1 56.5 1024x768 75 60 1024x768 85 68.7 1152x864 75 67.5 1280x960 60 60 1280x1024 60 64 1280x800 84.9 71.6 1280x800 74.9 62.8 1280x800 59.
English 22 2 VGA Analog - HDTV Signal Signal V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] 480i 60 15.8 480p 60 31.5 576i 50 15.6 576p 50 31.3 720p 60 45 720p 50 37.5 1080i 60 33.8 1080i 50 28.
23 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 24 Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens 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.
25 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.
English 26 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.
27 English 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.
