Acer Projector P7203B/P7205B Series User's Guide
Copyright © 2011. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer Projector P7203B/P7205B Series User's Guide Original Issue: 06/2011 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. 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 Connecting the Projector Turning the Projector On/Off 8 8 10 Turning on the Projector 10 Turning the projector off 11 Adjusting the Projected Image 12 Adjusting the Height of Projected Image 12 How to optimize image size and distance 13 How to get a preferred image si
Language Appendices Troubleshooting 30 31 31 LED & Alarm Definition Listing 35 Cleaning and replacing the dust filters 36 Replacing the Lamp 37 Ceiling Mount Installation 38 Specifications 41 Compatibility modes 43 Regulations and safety notices 47
1 Product Features This product is a single-chip DLP® projector.
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 Composite video cable DVI-D Cable 3RCA conponent cable Acer Projector Security Card Acer Projector P7203B/P7205B Series This CD contains t 6TFS T NBOVBM t 2VJDL 4UBSU (VJEF t "DSPCBU® 3FBEFS® XXX BDFS DPN P/N:MU.JCU00.
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 20 21 1 22 23 24 25 # 7 8 15 16 Description 9 10 11 12 13 14 17 # 18 19 Description 1 Power socket 14 12V DC output connector 2 USB ctrl connector 15 3 HDMI 1 connector 16 PC analog input connector (VGA IN 2) Audio input 2 connector (VGA IN 2/ DVI) 4 HDMI 2 connector 17 YPbPr/YCbCr input connector 18 Wired IR remote input connector 19 Kensington™ lock port 20 USB B 21 USB A1 5 6 7 8 9 DVI input connector (for digital signal with HDCP
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 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. 14 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 Video Output S-Video Output DVD player R B G Y DVI-D HDMI 11 7 RS232 D-Sub RS232 USB USB 9 3 12 R B G 2 5 4 2 8 13 10 R W 6 USB HDMI DVI-D D-Sub HDTV adapter B B Y USB G D-Sub B R 16 15 1 14 USB 7 5 8 DVD player, Set-top Box, HDTV receiver D-Sub 17 # 18 R B G Intrnet Description 1 Power cord # Description 10 Composite video cable 2 USB cable 11 RS232 cable 3
9 English Note: To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the projector. Note: "*" USB drive limitation, do not support power consumption over 500mA. Please have external power for USB device.
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.
11 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.
English 12 Adjusting the Projected Image 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.
13 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 65" and 99". Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 167 cm height is required when located at 3m distance.
English 14 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) 1.5 31 64 x 48 55 48 97 x 73 84 2 42 85 x 64 73 64 129 x 97 111 2.5 52 106 x 79 91 79 161 x 121 139 3 63 127 x 95 110 95 194 x 145 167 3.5 73 148 x 111 128 111 226 x 170 195 4 83 169 x 127 146 127 258 x 194 223 4.
15 A 50" Desir e imag d es ize D Height Form base to top of image 1.6 m 2.4 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 50" set the projector at a distance 1.6 m and 2.4 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly.
English 16 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 0.9 1.4 53 40 81 X 61 1.3 1.9 70 50 102 X 76 1.6 2.4 88 60 122 X 91 1.9 2.9 105 70 142 X 107 2.2 3.4 123 80 163 X 122 2.5 3.8 140 90 183 X 137 2.8 4.3 158 100 203 X 152 3.1 4.8 175 120 244 X 183 3.8 5.8 210 150 305 X 229 4.7 7.2 263 180 366 X 274 5.7 8.6 315 200 406 X 305 6.3 9.
17 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.
Adjusting the horizontal or vertical image position The vertical image height can be adjusted between -5% and 20% 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.
19 115%(V), 0%(H) -7.5%(H) -15%(H) 105%(V) 15%(H) 95%(V) H x 15% 7.5%(H) H x 15% H V x 20% V V Offset max= V x 15% Offset min= V x 5% ZOOM TEMP MENU SOURCE RESYNC LAMP English Note: The maximum shift of vertical (horizontal) image adjustment can be limited by horizontal (vertical) image position. Please refer below diagram.
English 20 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.
21 Empowering Key Acer eView Management Acer Empowering Key provides four Acer unique functions, they are "Acer eView Management", "Acer eTimer Management", "Acer eOpening 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. Please refer to Onscreen Display Menus section for more detail.
English 22 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.
23 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 24 Tint 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 or HDMI mode. Image Projection Front-Desktop • The factory default setting. Front-Ceiling • When you select this function, the projector inverts the image for ceiling-mounted projection.
25 Adjust image distortion caused by tilting projection. (±40 degrees) H Keystone Press the or to adjust image distortion horizontal and makes a squarer image. V Keystone Press the or to adjust image distortion vertical and makes a squarer image. H. Position (Horizontal position) • Press to move the image left. • Press to move the image right. V. Position (Vertical position) • Press to move the image down. • Press to move the image up.
English 26 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.
27 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.
28 English Timeout(Min.) Once "Security" is activated to "On", the administrator can set timeout function. • Press • • The range is from 10 minute to 990 minutes. • • The factory default setting of "Timeout(Min.)" is "Off". or to select the timeout interval. When the time is up, the projector will prompt the user to enter the password again. Once the security function is enabled, the projector will request user to enter password when switch on the projector .
29 • Default is "Off". Choose "On" to enable Wireless / LAN connection. LAN IP/Mask • • • • • Identify IP and Mask address. LAN Reset WiFi/LAN IP/Mask WiFi/LAN Reset Auto Screen Reset LAN function. Identify Wireless / LAN IP and Mask address. Reset LAN or Wireless function. Default is On, the down/up move of electronic screen will be related with power on/off of Projector Audio Volume • Press to decrease the volume. • Press to increase the volume. Choose "On" to mute the volume.
English 30 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 Timer Volume • Select this function to adjust the notification volume when the timer function is enabled and time is up. Timer Display • Press or to adjust the timer period. to which timer mode to display on the screen. Language Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Use the to select your preferred menu language.
31 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. • Ensure none of the connector pins are bent or broken.
English 32 3 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.
33 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 34 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.
35 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 -- --
Cleaning and replacing the dust filters Cleaning the dust filters TEM P 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. LAM P ME NU SOUR CE RESY NC English 36 2 1 Follow these steps: 1 2 3 4 5 6 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.
37 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 38 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.
39 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 P7203B/P7205B Screw Type B Washer Type Diameter (mm) Length (mm) Large Small 3 20 V V SCREW SPEC. M3 Þ 20mm 82.52mm English 40 140.
41 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 42 I/O connectors Standard package contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Power socket x1 • • RJ45 x1 • • • • • • • • • • • • AC power cord x1 VGA input x2 Composite input x1 S-Video x1 VGA output x1 HDMI x2 DVI-D x1: with HDCP support RS232 3-pin min dim jack x1 USB ×4 3.5 mm audio jack input x2 3.5 mm audio jack output x1 SPDIF RCA jack output x1 3 RCA Component video x1 3.
43 English Compatibility modes A. VGA Analog 1 VGA Analog - PC Signal Modes VGA SVGA XGA SXGA QuadVGA SXGA+ UXGA Power Mac G4 PowerBook G4 Resolution 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 720x400 720x400 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 832x624 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1152x864 1152x864 1152x864 1280X1024 1280X1024 1280X1024 1280X1024 1280x960 1280x960 1400x1050 1600x1200 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1152x870 1280x960 640x480 640x480 800x600 1024x768 V.
English 44 i Mac DV (G3) 2 1152x870 1280x960 1024x768 75 75 75 68.68 75.00 60.00 Resolution 1280x768 1280x768 1280x768 1280x720 1280x800 1440x900 1680x1050 V.Frequency [Hz] 60 75 85 60 60 60 60 H.Frequency [KHz] 47.8 60.3 68.6 44.772 49.643 59.9 65.290 Resolution 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 720x400 720x400 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 832x624 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1152x864 1152x864 1152x864 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x1024 V.
45 SXGA+ UXGA Power Mac G4 PowerBook G4 i Mac DV (G3) 2 1280x960 1280x960 1400x1050 1600x1200 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1152x870 1280x960 640x480 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1152x870 1280x960 1024x768 60 75 60 60 66.6(67) 60 60 75 75 60 66.6(67) 60 60 75 75 75 60.0 75.23 65.3 75.00 34.93 37.90 48.40 68.68 75.00 31.35 34.93 37.90 48.40 68.68 75.00 60.00 V.Frequency [Hz] 60 75 85 60 60 60 60 H.Frequency [KHz] 47.8 60.3 68.6 44.772 49.643 59.9 65.
English 46 3 DVI - Video Signal Modes Resolution For TWN/USA SKU 480i (NTSC) 720x480(1440x480) 480p (NTSC) 720x480 720p (NTSC) 1280x720 1080i (NTSC) 1920x1080 1080p (NTSC) 1920x1080 For EMEA SKU 576i (PAL) 720x576(1440x576) 576p (PAL) 720x576 720p (PAL) 1280x720 1080i (PAL) 1920x1080 1080p (PAL) 1920x1080 V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] 59.94(29.97) 59.94 60 60(30) 60 15.734 31.469 44.955 33.716 67.432 50(25) 50 50 50 50 15.625 31.25 37.5 28.125 56.25 C.
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 48 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, R.O.C. Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New Taipei City 221,Taiwan, R.O.C. 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, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New Taipei City 221,Taiwan, R.O.C. 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.
