Manual for Acer Projector PD117D/PD126D series
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Table of Contents Table of Contents .............................................................................................................. 1 Usage Notice ......................................................................................................... 2 Precautions ......................................................................................................... 2 Introduction ...........................................................................................................
Usage Notice Precautions Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this user’s guide to maximize the life of your unit. English...2 Warning- Do not look into the projector’s lens when the lamp is on. The bright light may hurt your eyes. Warning- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Warning- Please do not open or disassemble the product as this may cause electric shock.
Usage Notice 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. - In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
Introduction Product Features This product is an SVGA (PD117D) /XGA (PD126D) single chip 0.55” DLP® projector.
Introduction Package Overview 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. Projector with lens cap DVI cable Power Cord Composite Video Cable USB Cable VGA to Component / HDTV VGA Cable (For PD126D) (For PD117D) S-Video Cable Audio Cable Remote Control 117D/PD126D 2 x Battery User’s Guide Carrying Case Quick Start Card 5 ...
Introduction Product Overview Main Unit 1 2 3 4 9 5 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. English...
Introduction Control Panel 1 2 3 4 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 6 5 Menu Temp Indicator LED Lamp Indicator LED Source Resync Power and Indicator LED (Power LED) Four Directional Select Keys 7 ...
Introduction Connection Ports 1 3 2 4 5 9 8 7 6 1. USB Input Connector 2. DVI Input Connector 3. VGA Connector (PC Analog Signal/HDTV/Component Video Input) 4. S-Video Input Connector 5. Composite Video Input Connector 6. VGA Output Connector (Monitor Loop-through Output Connector) 7. RS232 Input Connector 8. Audio Input Connector 9. Power Socket English...
Introduction Remote Control For PD126D 1 2 3 4 25 5 24 6 23 7 8 9 22 10 21 11 20 12 19 13 18 14 15 17 16 1. Power 2. Transmit Indicator Light 3. Laser Pointer 4. Laser button 5. Source 6. Hide 7. Mute 8. Menu 9. Zoom 10. Keystone/Four Directional Select Keys 11. Mouse Right Click 12. Page Up/Page Down 13. E m p o w e r i n g Key 14. S-Video 15. Video 16. Wireless (Not Supported) 17. DVI 18. VGA 19. Component 20. Volume +/21. Mouse Left Click 22. Back 23. Aspect Ratio 24. Freeze 25.
Installation For PD117D 1 2 21 3 20 4 19 5 6 18 7 8 17 9 16 10 15 11 12 14 13 English...10 1. Power 2. Transmit Indicator Light 3. Source 4. Hide 5. Mute 6. Back 7. Zoom 8. Keystone/Four Directional Select Keys 9. Page Up/Page Down 10. E m p o w e r i n g Key 11. S-Video 12. Video 13. Language 14. DVI 15. VGA 16. Component 17. Volume +/18. Menu 19. Aspect Ratio 20. Freeze 21.
Installation Connecting the Projector 1 DVD Player, Settop Box, HDTV receiver RS232 USB S-Video Output DVI 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 8 Video Output 1..................................................................................................Power cord 2................................................................RS232 cable (optional accessory) 3......................................................................................................USB cable 4....................................
Installation Powering On/Off the Projector Powering On the Projector 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. The Power LED will flash red. 3. Turn on the lamp by pressing “ ” button on the control panel and the Power LED will turn blue. 4. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player ,etc.). The projector will detect your source automatically.
Installation Powering Off the Projector 1. Press the “ ” button to turn off the projector lamp, you will see a message “Please press power button again to complete the shutdown process. Warning: DO NOT unplug while the projector fan is still running.” displayed on the projector’s screen. Press the “ ” button again to confirm, otherwise the message will disappear after 5 seconds 2. The cooling fans continue to operate for about 30 seconds for cooling cycle and the Power LED will be quick red flash.
Installation Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector Image Height The projector is equipped with an elevator foot for adjusting the image height. To raise the image: 1. Press the elevator button 1 . 2. Raise the image to the desired height angle 2 , then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. To lower the image: 1. Press the elevator button. 2. Lower the image, then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. 1 Elevator Button 2 English...
Installation Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus You may turn the zoom ring to zoom in or out. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector will focus at distances from 3.94 to 32.8 feet (1.2 to 10 meters). Adjusting Projection Image Size 275.00 192.50 137.5 82.50 229.17 160.42 33.00 114.58 68.75 27.50 3.94’ (1.2m) 9.84’ (3.0m) 16.40’ (5.0m) 22.97’ (7.0m) 32.81’ (10.0m) For PD117D PROJECTION DISTANCE 1.2 1.5 2 2.
User Controls Control Panel & Remote Control There are two ways for you to control the functions: Remote Control and Control Panel. Control Panel Remote Control For PD126D For PD117D Using the Control Panel Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 12-13. Source Press “Source” to search for RGB, Component-p, Component-i, S-Video, Composite Video, DVI-D and HDTV sources. Menu Press “Menu” to launch the on screen display (OSD) menu. To exit OSD, press “Menu” again.
User Controls Using the Remote Control Power Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 12-13. Empowering Key Acer Empowering Key provides three Acer unique functions, they are “Acer eView Management”, “Acer eTimer Management” and “Acer eOpening Management” respectively. Press “e” key for more than one second to launch the on screen display main menu to modify its function. Acer eView Management Press “e” to launch “Acer eView Management” submenu.
User Controls Zoom Digital Zoom in/out. Keystone + / Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector ( 15 degrees). Page Up (Computer mode only) Use this button to page up. This function is only available when the projector is connected to a computer via an USB cable. Page Down (Computer mode only) Use this button to page down. This function is only available when the projector is connected to a computer via an USB cable. Resync Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source.
User Controls On-Screen Display Menus The Projector has multilingual On Screen Display menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. The projector will automatically detect the source. How to operate 1. To open the OSD menu, press “Menu” on the Remote Control or press “Menu”on the Control Panel. 2. When OSD is displayed, use keys to select any item in the main menu. After selecting the desired main menu item, press to enter sub menu for feature setting. 3.
User Controls Color (Computer / Video Mode) Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. Bright:For brightness optimization. PC: For computer or notebook. Video: For playing video in a bright environment. Theater: For Home Theater usage in a dark room. sRGB: For true-color optimization. User: Memorize user's settings. Brightness Adjust the brightness of the image. Press the to darken image. Press the to lighten the image.
User Controls Color (Computer / Video Mode) Degamma Effects the represent of dark scenery. With greater gamma value, dark scenery will look brighter. Color R Adjusts the red color. Color G Adjusts the green color. Color B Adjusts the blue color. Saturation Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. Press the to decrease the amount of color in the image. Press the to increase the amount of color in the image.
User Controls Image (Computer Mode) Keystone Adjust image distortion caused by tilting projection. ( 15 degrees) Aspect Ratio Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. Auto : Keep the image with original width-height ratio and maximize the image to fit native horizontal or vertical pixels. 16:9 : The input source will be scaled to fit the width of the screen. 4:3 : The input source will be scaled to fit the projection screen.
User Controls H.Position (Horizontal Position) Press the to move the image left. Press the to move the image right. V. Position (Vertical Position) Press the to move the image down. Press the to move the image up. Frequency “Frequency”changes the display data frequency to match the frequency of your computer’s graphic card. If you experience a vertical flickering bar, use this function to make an adjustment. Tracking “Tracking” synchronizes the signal timing of the display with the graphic card.
User Controls Image (Video Mode) Keystone Adjust image distortion caused by tilting projection. ( 15 degrees) Aspect Ratio Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. Auto : Keep the image with original width-height ratio and maximize the image to fit native horizontal or vertical pixels. 16:9 : The input source will be scaled to fit the width of the screen. 4:3 : The input source will be scaled to fit the projection screen.
User Controls Management (Computer / Video Mode) 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. Auto Shutdown The projector will auto shutdown while there is no signal input after the setting time. Source Lock When source lock is turned off, the projector will search for other signals if the current input signal is lost.
User Controls Management (Computer / Video Mode) Startup Screen Use this function to select your desired start-up screen. If you change the setting from one to another, when you exit the OSD menu, the new setting will take effect immediately. Acer: The default start-up screen of Acer projector. User: The user customized start-up screen, which is downloaded from PC to projector via the USB cable and Acer eOpening Management utility (refer to the description of below section).
User Controls Management (Computer / Video Mode) Acer eOpening Management is a PC utility for user to change the default start-up screen of Acer projector to their desired image. You can install Acer eOpening Management from the bundled CD. Connect the projector to your PC with the bundled USB cable then execute Acer eOpening Management utility to download your desired image from your PC to projector. Before the download starts, the projector must enter “Download Mode” first.
User Controls Management (Computer / Video Mode) Lamp Hour Elapse Displays Hour the lamp’s elapsed operating time (in hours). Lamp Reminding Choose this function to show or to hide warning message when the changing lamp message is displayed. The message will show up 30 hours before end of life. Lamp Hour Reset Press the and then choose “Yes“ to turn the lamp hour counter to 0 hours. Security Press to start “Security” setting.
User Controls Management (Computer / Video Mode) Timeout(Min.) Once “Security” is set to “On”, administrator can set timeout function. Press or to select timeout duration. The range is from 10 minute to 990 minutes. When time is up, the projector will request user to enter password again. The factory default setting of “Timeout(Min.)” is “Off”. User Password Press Use to set up or change “User Password”. , , or to select the character and press “Menu” to confirm.
User Controls Management (Computer / Video Mode) The projector provide two options of "Security Mode". Select “Request password only after plugging power cord”, the project will request user to input password only for the first time plugging on power cord of the projector. Select “Always request password while projector turns on”, user have to input password every time when switching on the projector.
User Controls Management (Computer / Video Mode) If administrator forgot “Administrator Password”, do the following to retrieve the “Administrator Password”: 1. Press “Menu” for more than 4 seconds when any of “Enter Password” or “Enter Administrator Password” dialogue is currently displayed. 2. Write down the “Unlock ID” and contact with Acer service center. They will give you new Administrator Password according to the Unlock ID.
User Controls Audio (Computer / Video Mode) Volume Press the to decrease the volume. Press the to increase the volume. Mute Choose the “On” to turn mute on. Choose the “Off” to turn mute off. Power On/Off Volume Choose this function to adjust volume when power on/off. Alarm Volume Choose this function to adjust volume when there are errors of the projector. English...
User Controls Timer (Computer / Video Mode) Timer Start Press the to start/stop timer. Timer Period Press the or to adjust timer period. Timer Volume Choose this function to adjust volume when timer function is enable and time is up. Timer Display Press the or to choose timer display mode on the screen. Timer Location Choose the timer location on the screen. 33 ...
User Controls Language (Computer / Video Mode) Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu . Use the your prefered language. Press English...34 to confirm the selection.
Appendices Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the projector, refer to the following information. If the problem persists, please contact your local reseller or service center. Problem: No image appears on screen. Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and securely connected as described in the “Installation” section. Ensure the pins of connectors are not crooked or broken. Check if the projection lamp has been securely installed.
Appendices 4. Follow the above steps 1-2. Click on the “Advanced Properties” button. 5. Select the “Change” button under the “Monitor” tab. 6. Click on “Show all devices”. Then select “Standard monitor types” under the “Manufacturers” box ; choose the resolution mode you need under the “Models” box. 7. Verify that the resolution setting of the monitor display is less than or equal to 800 x 600 (PD117D) / 1024 x 768 (PD126D). If you are using a Notebook PC: 1.
Appendices Problem: The image is outstretched when displaying DVD. Select appropriate aspect ratio in both DVD player and projector OSD menu to get the correct width-height ratio of the image. If the image is still outstretched, you will also need to adjust the aspect ratio by referring to the following: Please select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your DVD player if you are playing a 16:9 DVD. If you can’t select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your DVD player, please select 4:3 aspect ratio on screen menu.
Appendices Problem: Message Reminders. ”Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation. Replacement Suggested!” will be shown about 10 seconds when lamp life is going to deplete. “Projector Overheated. Lamp will automatically turn off soon.” will be shown when the system temperature is over heat. “Fan fail. Lamp will automatically turn off soon.” will be shown when the fan is out of order. Problem: Projector automatically turns to standby state.
Appendices Replacing the lamp The projector will detect the lamp life itself. It will show you a warning message “Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation. Replacement Suggested!” When you see this message, changing the lamp as soon as possible. Make sure the projector has been cooled down for at least 30 minutes before changing the lamp.
Appendices Specifications The specs specified below are subject to change without notice. Regarding the final specs, please refer to Acer accounced marketing specs. - Single Chip DLP® Technology by Texas Instruments - 230W User Replaceable Lamp - 800 pixels(H) X 600 lines(V) (for PD117D series only) - 1024 pixels(H) X 768 lines(V) (for PD126D series only) Displayable Color - 16.
Appendices Compatibility Modes Mode Note : “*” means compressed. 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 85 Hz 56 Hz 60 Hz 31.5 kHz 37.7 kHz 37.5 kHz 43.3 kHz 35.1 kHz 37.9 kHz VGA 640 x 480 SVGA 800 x 600 72 Hz 75 Hz 85 Hz 48.1 kHz 46.9 kHz 53.7 kHz SXGA * 1280 x 1024 60 Hz 64.0 kHz 640x480 66.66 Hz 34.98 kHz 640x480 66.68 Hz 35 kHz 832x624 74.55 Hz 49.
Appendices Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices of your Acer Projector. 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 t o p r o v i d e reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Appendices Operation conditions 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, in cluding interference that may cause undesired operation. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Appendices Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference. 1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 2. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a water-moistened cloth for cleaning. 3. Do not use this product near water. 4. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged. 5.
Appendices 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 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and installed outdoors is subject to licensing. 45 ...
