Acer Projector K520/H112/PH-X01 Series User's Guide
Copyright © 2012. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer Projector K520/H112/PH-X01 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 03/2012 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. 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 frequently turn off the main power abruptly or unplug the projector during operation.
vii 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.
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 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 s
Troubleshooting 28 LED & Alarm Definition Listing 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 • 1024 x 768 XGA resolution 4:3/16:9 aspect ratio supported • Versatile display modes (Bright, Presentation, Standard,Video, Picture, Game, Education, User) enable optimum performance in any situation • NTSC/PAL/SECAM compatible and HDTV (480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i/p) supported • Compact size projector facilitates business purposes and home entertainment.
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. Projector with lens cap Power cord Composite video cable Quick start guide VGA cable Remote control K520/H112/PH-X01 Series P/N:MC.JES11.
3 English Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side 6 7 8 3 4 5 2 1 # Description # Description 1 Lens cap 5 Zoom lever 2 Tilt adjusting wheels 6 Remote control receivers 3 Zoom Lens 7 Control panel 4 Focus ring 8 Power button Rear side 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 RS232 VIDEO S-VIDEO VGA IN HDMI USB Ctrl AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT 10 # 9 8 Description # 6 Description 1 RS232 connector USB ctrl connector 2 Composite video input connector 7 Audio input connector
English 4 Control Panel 9 2 8 3 4 5 10 7 1 # Icon 6 9 Function Description 1 POWER Power button and Power Indicator LED. See the contents in "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. 2 LAMP Lamp Indicator LED 3 TEMP Temp Indicator LED 4 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source. 5 SOURCE Changes the active source. 6 MENU • 7 Empowering key Unique Acer functions: eView, eTimer, e3D and ePower Management.
5 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.
English 6 # 10 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. No function. 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).
7 English Getting Started Connecting the Projector S-Video Output VGA D-Sub Video Output 4 Y USB RS232 3 5 Y D-Sub 6 7 2 RS232 VIDEO S-VIDEO USB RS232 VGA IN HDMI HDTV adapter HDMI USB Ctrl AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT 8 R B G 10 1 11 9 R # Description HDMI # W R B G DVD player, Set-top Box, HDTV receiver Audio Output Description 1 Power cord 7 Audio cable jack/jack 2 RS232 cable 8 VGA to component/HDTV adapter 3 Composite video cable 9 3 RCA component cable 4 S-Video c
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 It is now safe to unplug the power cord. Warning indicators: • "Projector Overheated. Will automatically turn off soon." This onscreen message indicates that the projector has overheated. The projector will automatically shut down. Contact your local dealer or service center. • "Fan failed.
English 10 Adjusting the Projected Image 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: Use Tilt adjusting wheels to fine-tune the display angle.
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 2.5 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 57" and 63". Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 111 cm height is required when located at 2.5 m distance. Max scree n size Min s creen size B 63" 57" Height: 111 cm Form base to top of image Height: 100cm C A 2.
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 23 47 x 35 40 25 51 x 38 44 2 46 93 x 70 80 50 103 x 77 88 2.5 57 116 x 87 100 63 128 x 96 111 3 69 140 x 105 120 76 154 x 115 133 3.5 80 163 x 122 140 88 179 x 135 155 4 92 186 x 140 160 101 205 x 154 177 4.
13 A 60" Desir e imag d es ize D Height Form base to top of image 2.4 m 2.6 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 2.4 m and 2.6 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly.
English 14 Screen size Top (cm) Distance (m) Diagonal (inch) W (cm) x H (cm) Max zoom Min zoom From base to top of image 30 61 X 46 1.2 1.3 53 40 81 X 61 1.6 1.7 70 50 102 X 76 2.0 2.2 88 60 122 x 91 2.4 2.6 105 70 142 X 107 2.8 3.1 123 80 163 X 122 3.2 3.5 140 90 183 X 137 3.6 3.9 158 100 203 X 152 4.0 4.4 175 120 244 X 183 4.8 5.2 210 150 305 X 229 5.9 6.6 263 180 366 X 274 7.1 7.9 315 200 406 X 305 7.9 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 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.
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. Presentation: For meeting presentation. Standard: For common environment. Video: For playing video in a bright environment. Picture: For graphic picture. 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.
19 Choose "On" to automatically optimize the display of dark movie scenes enabling them to be shown in incredible detail. 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. Gamma Gamma Effects the representation of dark scenery.
English 20 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.
21 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. Sharpeness Adjusts the sharpness of the image. • Press to decrease the sharpness. • Press to increase the sharpness. HDMI Color Range Adjust the color range of the HDMI image data to correct color display error. • Auto: Automatically adjust by information from player.
English 22 Setting Menu Location Choose the menu location on the display screen. 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.
23 Security Press the button and choose "Yes" to return the parameters on all menus to the factory default settings. 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.
English 24 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. Auto Shutdown The projector will automatically shutdown when there is no signal input after the allocated time.
English 26 3D 3D Choose "On" to enable DLP 3D function. • On: Choose this item while using DLP 3D glasses, 3D 120 Hz capable (NVIDIA/ATI...) graphic card 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).
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 95/98/2000/XP/ Vista/Win7)) Solution • Connected as described in the "Getting Started" section.
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 OSD or 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.
English 32 LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages Message Lamp_LED Temp_LED Power_LED Power_LED Red Red Red Blue Flash ON to OFF 100ms Flash ON to OFF 100ms Flash ON to OFF 100ms -- Standby -- -- ON -- Power button ON -- -- -- ON Lamp retry -- -- -- 0.5 second H(On), 0.5 second L(Off) flashing Cooling state -- -- 0.5 second H(ON), 0.
33 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 mm 130 mm 8.4 .9 49mm 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 3 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 K520/H112/PH-X01 Screw Type B Washer Type Diameter (mm) Length (mm) Large Small 3 25 V V 70.45 mm 82.30 mm 110.00 mm SCREW SPEC. M3 x 25 mm 55.
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 XGA (1024 x 768) Computer compatibility IBM PC and compatibles, Apple Macintosh, iMac and VESA standards: SXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA, WXGA Video compatibility NTSC (3.58/4.
37 • • • • • • AC power cord x1 • • Quick start guide x1 VGA cable x1 Composite video cable x1 Remote control x1 Battery x 2 (for remote control) User's Guide (CD-ROM) x1 (for projector function) 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 VGA SVGA XGA SXGA QuadVGA 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 1600x1200 640x480 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1152x870 1280x960 1024x768 V.
39 VGA Analog - Extended Wide timing Modes WXGA WSXGA+ 3 Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] 1280x768 60 1280x768 75 1280x768 85 1280x720 60 1280x800 60 1440x900 60 1680x1050 60 1366x768 60 1920x1080-RB 60 1920x1080-EIA 60 1024x600 60 1920x1080 (Reduced Blanking Timing) 60 1366x768 60 H.Frequency [KHz] 47.8 60.3 68.6 44.8 49.6 59.9 65.3 47.7 66.60 66.60 37.3 66.6 47.7 VGA Analog - Component Signal Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] 480i 720x480 59.94(29.97) 15.
40 English SVGA XGA SXGA QuadVGA PowerBook G4 PowerBook G4 PowerBook G4 PowerBook G4 PowerBook G4 PowerBook G4 i Mac DV (G3) 2 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1152x864 1152x864 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x960 640x480 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1152x870 1280x960 1024x768 56 60 72 75 85 119.85 60 70 75 119.804 75 85 60 72 75 85 75 60 66.6 (67) 60 60 75 75 75 35.1 37.9 48.1 46.9 53.7 77.20 48.4 56.5 60.0 98.80 67.5 77.1 64.0 77.0 80.
41 HDMI - Video Signal Modes 480i 576i 480p 576p 720p 720p 1080i 1080i 1080p Graphic source monitor range limits Resolution 720x480(1440x480) 720x576(1440x576) 720x480 720x576 1280x720 1280x720 1920x1080 1920x1080 1920x1080 Horizontal scan rate: Vertical scan rate: Max. pixel rate V.Frequency [Hz] 59.94 (29.97) 50 (25) 59.94 50 60 50 60 (30) 50 (25) 23.97/24 30k~100kHz 50~120Hz 165MHz H.Frequency [KHz] 15.7 15.6 31.5 31.3 45.0 37.5 33.8 28.1 27.
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. 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.
English 44 Laser regulation Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007. IEC 60825-1:2007 Important ! Laser Precautions • This projector is a Class 1 laser device that conforms with IEC 60825-1:2007. • This projector has built-in laser module. Disassembly or modification is very dangerous and should never be attempted.
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.
