Acer Projector K650i/L450R/LK-820F/Q1P1503 Series User's Guide
Copyright © 2016. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer Projector User's Guide Original Issue: 01/2016 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 or 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 • • • • • • • • • • • • • Locations where the altitudes are higher than 10000 feet. Unplug immediately if there is something wrong with your projector. Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes out of your projector. It 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.
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/index.
viii First Thing 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 projector 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 Thing 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 MHL Feature Introduction 6 Getting Started 7 Connecting the Projector 7 Turning the Projector On/Off 9 Turning On the Projector 9 Turning Off the Projector 10 Adjusting the Projected Image 11 Adjusting the Height of the Projected Image 11 How to Optimize Image Size and Distance 1
LED & Alarm Definition Listing 29 Using the inner connector(s) 30 Specifications 31 Compatibility Modes 33 Regulations and safety notices 37
1 Product Features This product is a single-chip DLP® projector, including the following outstanding features: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DLP® technology Native 1920 x 1080 full HD resolution, Auto/Full/4:3/16:9/L.
English 2 Package Overview This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure you have them all. Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing.
3 English Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front/upper side 4 5 67 8 4 1 2 3 # Description # Description 1 Remote control receiver 5 Focus ring 2 Tilt adjusting wheel 6 Ambient light sensor 3 Projection lens 7 Control panel 4 Speakers 8 Power button Rear side 1 # 2 3 4 5 Description 6 7 8 9 # 7 10 Description 1 Power socket 2 Audio output connector LAN (RJ45 port for 10/100M Ethernet) 3 Audio input connector 8 USB-A (DC 5V output) 4 HDMI (MHL) connector
English 4 Control Panel 1 2 7 3 8 9 4 10 4 5 11 6 # 8 Function Description 1 TEMP Temp Indicator LED. 2 LAMP Lamp Indicator LED. 3 POWER indicator LED Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. Power key 4 Volume Increases/decreases the volume. 5 ENTER Confirms your selection. 6 BACK Cancels your selection, or goes back to previous page. 7 Ambient light sensor 8 Keystone Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection.
5 English Remote Control Layout 1 2 3 4 9 13 5 9 14 10 6 7 8 11 12 # Function Description 1 Infrared transmitter Sends signals to the projector. 2 POWER Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. 3 4 Favorite ENTER Press to open the LumiSense+, DTS Sound and Resync menus. Confirms your selection. Selects items or makes adjustments to your selection. Four directional selection keys 5 6 BACK Cancels your selection, or goes back to previous page.
English 6 # Function 12 ZOOM Description / to select Press to display the zoom window. Use your desired zoom ratio and press "BACK". Use / / / to navigate. When done, press "ZOOM" to go back to zoom window. 13 Volume UP Increases the volume. 14 Volume Down Decreases the volume. MHL Feature Introduction When your smart device is connected to the projector, you can use some buttons on the remote control to control your smart device. Press "MODE" for one second to enter or leave the MHL control mode.
7 English Getting Started Connecting the Projector VGA 4 RS232 DVD player, Set-top box, HDTV receiver Speakers Smart device 8 4 4 6 5 7 3 SD card HDTV adapter 11 9 12 10 5 12 11 # Description # 7 Description 1 Power cord 3 RCA component cable 2 VGA cable 8 RJ45 cable 3 VGA to component video/HDTV adapter 9 SD card 4 Audio cable 10 USB flash drive 5 RS232 cable 11 WirelessHD dongle 6 HDMI (MHL) cable 12 Wireless dongle Note: To ensure the projector works well wi
English 8 please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the projector. Note: Some smart devices require a converter (supplied by the smart device maker) to enable the MHL function. Note: Compatible HDMI/MHL dongles: WirelessHD (MWIHD1), MWA3, Android (MWND1), ChromecastTM.
9 Turning On the Projector 1 Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. The Power LED will light red. 2 Turn on the projector by pressing (POWER) on the control panel or remote control, and the Power indicator LED will turn blue. 3 Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player, etc.). The projector will detect your source automatically (when the Source Lock function is disabled).
English 10 Turning Off the Projector 1 To turn the projector off, press the power button. This message appears: "Please press power button again to complete the shutdown process" Press the power button again. 2 The LED Power indicator will turn solid red to indicate standby mode. 3 It is now safe to unplug the power cord. Warning indicators: • "Projector Overheated. LED lamp will automatically turn off soon." This onscreen message indicates that the projector has overheated.
11 Adjusting the Height of the Projected Image The projector is equipped with two elevator feet for adjusting the image height. To raise the image: 1 Use the front Tilt adjusting wheel to raise the image to the desired height and angle. 2 Use the rear Tilt adjusting wheel to fine-tune the display angle. To lower the image: 1 Use the front Tilt adjusting wheel to lower the image to the desired height angle. 2 Use the rear Tilt adjusting wheel to fine-tune the display angle.
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. If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes around 122". Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 152 cm height is required when located at 3 m distance.
13 The table below shows how to achieve a desired image size by adjusting either the position or the zoom ring. To obtain an image size of 70" set the projector at a distance 1.7 m from the screen. 70" Desired image size Height: 87 cm From base to top of image 1.7 m Desired distance Desired Image Size Distance (m) Top (cm) Max zoom Min zoom From base to top of image < D > 0.7 37 89 x 50 1.0 1.0 50 50 111 x 62 1.2 1.2 62 60 133 x 75 1.5 1.5 75 70 155 x 87 1.7 1.
English 14 User Controls Home screen The home screen provides a variety of settings such as selecting an input signal, playing multi-media files from different kinds of storage devices, and projecting contents from your smart devices. Basic home screen operations 1 After turning on the projector, the home screen displays. 2 Use 3 After selecting the desired home screen item, press "ENTER" to enact it or enter a submenu.
15 The projector has multilingual Onscreen Display (OSD) menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. Using the OSD menus • To open the OSD menu, press "SETTING" on the control panel or remote control. • When the OSD is displayed, use / to select an item in the main menu. After selecting the desired main menu item, press "ENTER" to enter a submenu for feature setting.
English 16 Color The light sensor of LumiSense+ technology can intelligently optimizes the brightness and color saturation of projected image based on actual ambient light. The feature greatly enhances dark detail visibility and color saturation. LumiSense+ • Off: For normal mode. (ambient light sensor is off) • On: Light sensor is on to automatically detect ambient light and optimize the brightness and color saturation of projected image.
17 CT1/CT2/CT3: At higher color temperatures, the screen looks colder; at lower color temperatures, the screen looks warmer. Color Temperature • User: Adjusts the red, green, blue, cyan, yellow and magenta colors. - Ind. Gain: Adjusts the color balance at or near the white point. - Ind. Bias: Adjusts the color balance at or near the black point. Gamma Effects the representation of dark scenery. With greater gamma value, dark scenery will look brighter. Adjusts the color balance of red and green.
English 18 Image Projection Mode Projection Location • Front: The factory default setting. • Rear: Reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen. • Auto: Automatically adjusts projection location of image. • • Desktop Ceiling: Turns the image upside down for ceilingmounted projection. Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. • Auto: Keeps the image with original width-height ratio and maximizes the image to fit native horizontal or vertical pixels.
19 4 Corner Correction Please adjust 4-corner correction separately for each aspect ratio, and its memory is allowed to save 4 sets of settings only. 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. Frequency Changes the projector’s refresh rate to match the frequency of your computer’s graphics card.
English 20 Reset Choosing "Yes" returns the display parameters on this menu to the factory default settings. Note: "H. Position", "V. Position", "Frequency" and "Tracking" functions are not supported under video mode. Note: "HDMI Color Range" and "HDMI Scan Info" are only available when the input signal is HDMI.
21 Language Sets a language for the OSD menus. Use your preferred language. Auto Shutdown (Minutes) The projector will automatically shut down while there is no signal input detected after the time you set. ECO Mode Choose "On" to dim the projector lamp, which will also lower the power consumption, reduce noise, and extend the lamp life. Choose "Off" to return to the normal mode. USB 5V (Standby) / to select Selecting "On" enables the function.
22 English • USB: a Download new media FW files by one compressed file from acer global website. b Copy all uncompressed files in USB flash drive (Acer_K650i_USB.bin), and plug in projector. c Press "ENTER" after selecting "USB" and the projector will automatically search for the latest firmware version available. d Select YES when the projector pops out a message to remind you that there is a new firmware version for you.
23 WiFi The default value is "On". Choose "On" to enable the WiFi connection. LAN IP Displays the LAN IP assigned by the wired network. If a RJ-45 cable is not connected, the LAN IP will be 0.0.0.0. WiFi IP Display the WiFi IP of this projector. Reset Choosing "Yes" returns the display parameters on this menu to the factory default settings. Audio Volume • Press to decrease the volume. • Press to increase the volume. DTS Sound Selecting "On" enables the function.
English 24 3D L/R 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). Choose "On" to display the 3D warning message. 3D Warning Message Reset Choosing "Yes" returns the display parameters on this menu to the factory default settings.
25 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 95/98/2000/XP/ Win7/Vista)) Solution • Make sure all the cables are correctly connected as described in the "Getting Started" section.
English 26 3 Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image (For notebooks) • Press on the remote control and select "RESYNC". • For an incorrectly displayed image: • • 4 5 6 7 8 Follow the steps for item 2 (above) to adjust the resolution of your computer. Press the toggle output settings.
27 10 11 Image is too small or too large Image has slanted sides Image is reversed • • Adjust the zoom lever on the top of the projector. • Press "SETTING" on the control panel or remote control. Go to "Image" > "Aspect Ratio" and try different settings. • If possible, reposition the projector so that it is centered on the screen and below the bottom of the screen. • Press the Keystone correction keys on the control panel or remote control until the image becomes square.
English 28 OSD Messages # 1 Condition Message Message Reminder Fan Fail - the system fan is not working. Fan Fail. Lamp will automatically turn off soon. Projector Overheated - the projector has exceeded its recommended operating temperature and must be allowed to cool down before it is used. Please also check the dust filters if they are installed. If the dust filter is clogged with dust, please clean it. Projector Overheated. Lamp will automatically turn off soon.
29 English LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages Message Power LED LAMP LED TEMP LED Red Blue Red Red Standby (Power cord plugged in) V -- -- -- Power on -- V -- -- Lamp retry -- Quick flashing -- -- Turning off (Cooling state) Quick flashing -- -- -- Turning off (Cooling completed) V -- -- -- Firmware download V -- V V Error (Thermal failure) -- V -- V Error (Fan lock failure) -- V -- Quick flashing Error (Lamp breakdown) -- V V -- Error (Color w
English 30 Using the inner connector(s) Turn the projector off by pressing (POWER). Allow the projector at least 45 minutes to cool down. Disconnect the power cord. 1 Turn the projector upside down to locate the inner connector cover. (Illustration #1) 2 Use a screwdriver to remove the screw(s) from the cover. (Illustration #2) 3 Push up and remove the cover. (Illustration #3) 4 Locate the HDMI (MHL) connector beside the focus/zoom ring.
31 The specifications below are subject to change without notice. For final specs, please refer to Acer's marketing documentation. Projection system LED Resolution 1080p Computer compatibility Refer to the "Compatibility Modes" section for more information. Aspect ratio Auto, 4:3, 16:9, Full, L.Box Displayable colors 1.07 billion colors Projection lens F = 1.5, f = 11.62 mm, 1:1.
English 32 Standard package contents • • • • • • • • • AC power cord x 1 VGA cable x 1 Acer Projector Multi-media (CD-ROM) x 1 Remote control x 1 Battery x 1 (for the remote control) User's guide (CD-ROM) x 1 Quick start guide x 1 Built-in Wifi dongle x 1 Carrying case x 1 * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
33 1 English Compatibility Modes VGA Analog - PC Signal Mode VGA SVGA XGA Resolution 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 SXGA 1280 x 1024 V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] 60 31.47 72 37.86 75 37.50 85 43.27 120 61.91 56 35.20 60 37.88 72 48.08 75 46.88 85 53.67 120 77.43 60 48.36 70 56.48 75 60.02 85 68.68 120 98.96 70 63.85 75 67.50 85 77.10 60 63.98 72 76.97 75 79.98 85 91.15 1280 x 960 60 60.00 1280 x 960 75 75.
34 60 47.78 1280 x 768 75 60.29 1280 x 768 85 68.63 1280 x 720 60 45.00 1280 x 800 60 49.70 1280 x 800 - RB 120 101.6 1440 x 900 60 55.94 1680 x 1050 60 65.29 47.71 English 1280 x 768 WXGA 2 1366 x 768 60 1920 x 1080-RB 60 66.60 1920 x 1080-EIA 60 67.50 1024 x 600 60 37.50 1920 x 1200-RB 59.95 74.04 HDMI - PC Signal V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] VGA_60 59.94 31.469 VGA_72 72.809 37.861 Mode VGA_75 Resolution 75 37.5 VGA_85 85.008 43.
35 1400 x 1050 59.978 UXGA_60 1600 x 1200 60 75 Mac G4 640 x 480@60Hz 59.94 31.469 MAC13 640 x 480@67Hz 66.667 35 Mac G4 800 x 600@60Hz 60.317 37.879 Mac G4 1024 x 768@60Hz 60.004 48.363 MAC19 1024 x 768@75Hz 75.02 60.241 MAC21 1152 x 870@75Hz 75.061 68.681 59.87 47.776 1280 x 768 74.893 60.289 84.837 68.633 WXGA_60 WXGA_75 WXGA_85 3 65.317 WXGA_60 1280 x 720 60 45 WXGA_60 1280 x 800 59.81 49.702 WXGA_120-RB 1280 x 800 119.909 101.563 55.
English 36 4 MHL - Video Signal Mode Resolution 720 x 480 (1440 x 480) V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] 60 15.73 480p 720 x 480 60 31.47 576i 720 x 576 (1440 x 576) 50 15.63 576p 720 x 576 50 31.25 720p 1280 x 720 60 45.00 720p 1280 x 720 50 37.50 1080i 1920 x 1080 60 33.75 1080i 1920 x 1080 50 28.13 1080p 1920 x 1080 24 27.00 1080p 1920 x 1080 23.98 26.97 1080p 1920 x 1080 30 33.75 1080p 1920 x 1080 50 56.26 1080p 1920 x1080 60 67.
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 38 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.
This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use. For further information, please contact a local office in the country of use. Please see http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/rtte/implem.htm for the latest country list.
English 40 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.
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.
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.
This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use. For further information, please contact a local office in the country of use. Please see http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/rtte/implem.htm for the latest country list. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement 1 This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
