Page 2
Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________ Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies.
Page 3
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.
Page 4
• 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.
Page 5
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. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: •...
Page 6
Do not stand the projector on end vertically. It may cause the projector to fall over, causing injury or damage. • This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation. Only use acer ceiling mount kit for mounting the projector and ensure it is securely installed.
Page 7
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.htm...
viii First things first Usage Notes • 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.
Turning on the Projector Turning the projector off Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Height of Projected Image How to optimize image size and distance User Controls Installation menu Acer Empowering Technology Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus Color Image Setting Management Audio...
Page 10
LED & Alarm Definition Listing Specifications Compatibility modes Regulations and safety notices...
Projector with lens cap 3.5 mm jack A/V cable 3.5 mm jack A/V to RCA Remote control User's Guide x2 Power cord AC adapter VGA cable cable XXXXXX Battery Carrying case Acer Projector Quick Start Guide Quick start guide Adapter for iPod/iPhone (Optional)
Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side Description Lens cap Tilt adjusting wheel Zoom Lens Focus ring Rear side Description DC IN connector Audio/Video In (3.5mm Mini Jack, for audio/ composite source, iphone/ipod support) PC analog signal/HDTV/component video input connector HDMI connector Description Remote control receivers...
Control Panel Function POWER SOURCE MENU Four directional select keys Description Power button and Power Indicator LED. See the contents in "Turning the Projector On/ Off" section. Press "SOURCE" to choose RGB, Component, S- Video, Composite, HDTV and HDMI™ sources. •...
Remote Control Layout Model No.: .:IR28012AC1 Model No IR28012AC1 Parex Electronics & Computer CO., LTD Parex Electronics & Computer CO., LTD Icon Function Infrared Sends signals to the projector. transmitter FREEZE To pause the screen image. POWER Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. HIDE Momentarily turns off the video.
Page 16
Icon Function Empowering key Unique Acer functions: eOpening, eView, eTimer, ePower Management. Press " be shown for user's adjustment. VOLUME Decreases/increases the volume. Four directional Use up, down, left, right buttons to select items or make select keys adjustments to your selection.
Getting Started Connecting the Projector HDTV adapter iPod/iPhone Description 1 Power cord 2 AC adapter 3 VGA cable 4 VGA to component/HDTV adapter 5 3 RCA component cable 6 HDMI 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.
Turning the Projector On/Off Turning on the Projector Remove the lens cap.(Illustration #1) Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. The Power indicator LED will flash red. Turn on the projector by pressing "Power" button on the control panel, and the Power indicator LED will turn blue.(Illustration #2) Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player ,etc.).
Turning the projector off 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. 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.
Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Height of Projected Image The projector is equipped with tilt adjusting wheel for adjusting the height of image. To raise/lower the image: Use Tilt adjusting wheel to fine-tune the display angle. Tilt adjusting wheel...
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. Example: If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes 71".
Page 22
Screen size Desired Distance (m) <A> Diagonal (inch) W (cm) x H (cm) <B> 0.64 Zoom Ratio: 1.0x (Min zoom) From base to top of image (cm) <C> 31 x 22 59 x 41 98 x 69 118 x 82 125 x 87 147 x 103 167 x 117...
The new settings will be saved automatically upon exiting the menu. Push the menu button anytime to exit the menu and return to the Acer welcome screen.
Acer eView Management Acer eTimer Management Acer ePower Management Acer Empowering Key provide three Acer unique functions, they are "Acer eView Management", "Acer eTimer Management" and "Acer ePower Management" respectively. Press " key for more than one second to launch the Onscreen display main menu to modify its function.
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. • When the OSD is displayed, use the main menu.
Color Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. • Bright: For brightness optimization. • Standard: For common environment. • Video: For playing video in a bright environment. • Picture: For graphic picture. • Game: For game content. •...
Tint Adjusts the color balance of red and green. • Press • Press Note: "Saturation" and "Tint" functions are not supported under computer mode or HDMI mode. Image Projection mode • Front: The factory default setting. • Rear: Reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen.
Page 28
Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. Aspect Ratio • Auto: Keep the image with original width-higth ratio and maxi mize the image to fit native horizontal or vertical pixels. • 4:3: The image will be scaled to fit the screen and displayed using a 4:3 ratio.
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"...
Audio Volume • Press • Press • Mute Choose "On" to mute the volume. • Choose "Off" to restore the volume. • Power On/Off Volume Select this function to adjust the notification volume when turning the projector on/off. • Alarm Volume Select this function to adjust the volume of any warning notifications.
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 Problem No image appears • onscreen •...
Page 33
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 •...
Image is too small • or too large • • Image has slanted • sides • Image is reversed • Problems with the Projector Condition The projector stops responding to all controls Adjust the zoom ring on the top of the projector. Move the projector closer to or further from the screen.
OSD Messages Condition Message Reminder Message 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.
LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages Message Input Power Plug Flash ON to OFF 100ms Standby Power button ON Lamp retry Power off (Cooling state) Power button OFF: Cooling completed; Standby Mode Error (Thermal Failure) Error (Fan lock) Error (Lamp breakdown) Error (Color Wheel fail) Power LED Quick Flashing...
Specifications The specifications listed below are subject to change without notice. For final specs, please refer to Acer's published marketing specifications. Projection system Resolution Computer compatibility Video compatibility Aspect ratio Displayable colors Projection lens Projection screen size (diagonal) Projection distance...
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.
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...
Page 44
List of applicable countries This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use. For further information, please contact the local office in the country of use. Please see http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/rtte/implem.htm for the latest country list.
Declaration of Conformity Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai, e-mail:easy_lai@acer.com.tw And, Acer Europe SA Via Cantonale, Centro Galleria 2 6928 Manno Switzerland Hereby declare that: Product:...
Page 46
-. EN301 893 (Applicable to 5GHz high performance RLAN). Year to begin affixing CE marking 2010. _______________________________ Easy Lai /Manager Regulation Center, Acer Inc. Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Mar. 22, 2010...
Page 47
Model Number: Machine Type: Name of Responsible Party: Address of Responsible Party: Contact Person: Phone No.: Fax No.: Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., San Jose DLP Projector DSV0920 K11 series Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the K11 Series and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers