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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.
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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.
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liquid was spilled into the product • the product was exposed to rain or water • the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need • for service the product does not operate normally after following the operating •...
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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. The projector should be placed in a horizontal way by means of desktop or •...
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For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: “Lamp(s) contain Mercury, Dispose Properly.”...
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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.
Introduction Package Overview Unpack and inspect the box contents to ensure all parts listed below are in the box. If something is missing, please contact Acer customer service. Standard Accessories Power Switch Freeze Enter Page- Laser Page+ Keystone Volume Menu...
Introduction Product Overview Main Unit Do not block projector in/out air vents. 1. Lamp Cover 6. Lens 2. Control Panel 7. Power Socket 3. Focus Switch 8. Speaker 9. IR Camera (Only for 4. IR Receiver interactive version) 5. Input/Output Connections English...
Introduction Control Panel 1. ON/STANDBY LED 2. Enter 3. TEMP LED 4. LAMP LED 5. Menu 6. Input 7. Four Directional Select Keys 8. Power/Standby button 9. IR Receiver English...
Introduction Input/Output Connections 15 16 SERVICE HDMI 2 HDMI 1 AUDIO IN 2 MICROPHONE AUDIO OUT VGA IN 2 / VGA OUT VGA IN 1 VIDEO R-AUDIO IN 1-L AC POWER DC 12V OUT RS-232 3D SYNC 1. Power Socket 2.
Introduction Remote Control Some keys may have no function for models which do not support these features. 1. Power on / off Power Switch 2. Freeze 3. Display blank / audio mute Freeze 4. Mouse left click 5. Enter 6.
Installation Connecting to the Projector Connecting a Computer/Notebook MOLEX Microphone input SERVICE HDMI 2 HDMI 1 AUDIO IN 2 MICROPHONE AUDIO OUT VGA IN 2 / VGA OUT A OUT A OUT VGA IN 1 VIDEO R-AUDIO IN 1-L AC POWER RS-232 3D SYNC Due to the...
Installation Connecting a Video source DVD player, Blu-ray player, Set-top box, HDTV receiver, Games console SERVICE HDMI 2 HDMI 1 AUDIO IN 2 MICROPHONE AUDIO OUT VGA IN 2 / VGA OUT VGA IN 1 VIDEO R-AUDIO IN 1-L AC POWER DC 12V OUT RS-232 3D SYNC...
Installation Connect to 3D Video Devices Once you have connected your devices together with HDMI cables, as shown in the diagram, you are ready to begin. Power ON your 3D video source and your 3D projector. The 3D video source device ®...
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Installation 3D Broadcast 3D Blu-ray™ Disc 3D Console Games SKY+HD, cable/satellite 3D Blu-ray™ Player PlayStation ® 3D DLP Link™ Glasses ® Full 3D 1080p DLP Projector ® 3D RF Glasses 3D Emitter English...
Installation Using the 3D glasses 1. To turn ON 3D glasses. For more 2. Verify that 3D content is being sent to the projector and detailed signal is compatible with projector specifications. information, 3. Turn on the “3D Mode” (Off/ DLP-Link/ VESA 3D - please refer depending on which type of glasses you are using) of the to 3D glasses...
Installation Powering On/Off the Projector Powering On the Projector 1. Securely connect the power cord and signal cable. When connected, the On/Standby LED will turn Red. 2. Turn on the lamp by pressing “ ” button either on the top of the projector or on the remote.
Installation Powering Off the Projector 1. Press the “ ” button on the remote control or on the Control Panel to turn off the projector. The following message will be displayed on the screen. Power Off? Press Power again Press the “ ” button again to confirm otherwise the message will disappear after 15 seconds.
Installation Warning Indicator When the warning indicators (see below) come on, the projector will automatically shutdown: Contact the “LAMP” LED indicator is lit red and if “On/Standby” indicator nearest service flashes red. center if the projector displays “TEMP” LED indicator is lit red and if “On/Standby” ...
Installation Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector’s Height The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the image height. 1. Locate the adjustable foot you wish to modify on the underside of the projector. 2. Rotate the adjustable ring clockwise to raise the projector or counter clockwise to lower it.
Installation Adjusting the Projector’s Focus To focus the image, slide the focus switch until the image is clear. Standard throw series (XGA): The projector will focus at distances from 1.55 to 2.21 feet (0.47 to 0.68 meters) counted from the center of lens. Standard throw series (WXGA): The projector will focus ...
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Installation Variables: “a”: Image Offset (m) from the center of the lens to the top of the vertical image. “b”: Distance from the center of the lens to the bottom of the projector. “c”: Distance between the wall (projection surface) to the back of the projector. “d”: Image Diagonal.
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Installation Standard throw XGA (4:3) Distance between Image Offset Distance between Distance between Width of Image Height of Image the center from the center Distance from center the wall(projection Distance from the wall (projection Image Diagonal Size Size of lens and of the lens to the of lens to the bottom surface) and the...
User Controls Control Panel & Remote Control Control Panel Using the Control Panel Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” POWER section on pages 12-13. Enter Confirm your item selection. INPUT Press “INPUT“ to select an input source. Press “MENU“ to launch the on-screen display MENU (OSD) menu.
User Controls Remote Control Using the Remote Control Power Switch Power Press to turn on / off the projector. Switch Press to switch the USB mouse on / off. Freeze Display Press to hide / unhide the screen picture blank/ audio and turn off / on audio.
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User Controls Using the Remote Control Power Switch `Press to choose HDMI source. HDMI / 4 `Use as numeric keypad number “4”. Freeze `Press to choose VGA source. VGA / 5 `Use as numeric keypad number “5”. `Press to choose composite video source. Video / 6 Enter `Use as numeric keypad number “6”.
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User Controls Installing Batteries Two size AAA batteries are supplied for Remote Control. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. CAUTION Improper use of batteries can result in chemical leakage or explosion. Be sure to follow the instructions below. Do not mix batteries of different types.
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 Control Panel.
User Controls IMAGE DIsplay Mode Presentation IMAGE Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Tint Advanced DIsplay Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. Presentation: This mode is suitable for showing in front of public in connection to the PC. Bright: Maximum brightness from PC input.
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User Controls Presentation Bright Movie User Blackboard DICOM SIM. Standard Mode User Brightness Adjust the brightness of the image. Press the to darken image. Press the to lighten the image. Brightness Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture.
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User Controls Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the image. Press the to decrease the sharpness. Press the to increase the sharpness. Sharpness Color Adjust a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. Press the to decrease the amount of saturation in the image.
User Controls IMAGE Advanced IMAGE | Advanced Noise Reduction Gamma Film Brilliant Color RGB Gain/Bias Color Temp. Cool Color Matching Color Space Auto Exit Noise Reduction Selects a filter sensitivity to noise. A higher value may improve noisy sources, but it will soften the image. Press the to decrease the noise in the image.
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User Controls Brilliant Color™ This adjustable item utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing true, more vibrant colors in picture. Press the to stronger enhance the image. Press the to less enhance the image. Brilliant Color RGB Gain/Bias This settings allows to configure the brightness (gain) and contrast...
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User Controls Color Matching Press the into the next menu and then use to select the item. Color Matching Cyan Green Magenta Blue Yellow White Reset Exit Red: Press the to select Hue, Saturation and Gain Colors. Then press the to decrease or increase the value respectively.
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User Controls Green: Press the to select Hue, Saturation and Gain Colors. Then press the to decrease or increase the value respectively. Green Saturation Gain Exit Magenta: Press the to select Hue, Saturation and Gain Colors. Then press the to decrease or increase the value respectively.
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User Controls White: Press the to select Hue, Saturation and Gain Colors. Then press the to decrease or increase the value respectively. White Green Blue Exit Reset: Choose “ Reset” to return the factory default settings for color adjustments. Color Space Press the select an appropriate color matrix type from the following:...
User Controls DISPLAY Format DISPLAY Zoom Edge Mask Image Shift V. Keystone Exit Format Press the to choose your desired aspect ratio between 4:3, 16:9/16:10 (WXGA), LBX, Native, and Auto. Format 4:3: This format is for 4:3 input sources. 16:9: This format is for 16:9 input sources, like HDTV and DVD enhanced for Wide screen TV.
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User Controls WXGA 4:3: This format is for 4:3 input sources. 16:9: This format is for 16:9 input sources, like HDTV and DVD enhanced for Wide screen TV. 16:10: This format is for 16:10 input sources, like widescreen laptops. LBX: This format is for non-16x9, letterbox source and for users who use external 16x9 lens to display 2.35:1 aspect ratio using full resolution.
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User Controls 16:10 Screen 480i/p 576i/p 1080i/p 720p Scale to 1066 x 800 16:10 Scale to 1280 x 800 Scale to 1280 x 960, in order to get the central 1280 x 800 image displayed on the screen. 1:1 mapping mapping 1280 x 720 1:1 mapping...
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User Controls Zoom Press the to reduce the size of an image. Press the to magnify an image on the projection screen. Zoom Edge Mask Edge mask the image to remove video encoding noise on the edge of video source. Press the to decrease the edge mask in image.
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User Controls V. Keystone Press the to adjust image distortion vertically and make a squarer image. V. Keystone Exit Choose “Exit” to exit the menu. English...
User Controls DISPLAY DISPLAY | 3D DLP-Link 3D Mode 3D->2D Frame Sequential 3D Format 3D Sync. Invert Exit 3D Mode Off: Select “Off” to turn off 3D mode. Press the to select the 3D mode. 3D Mode DLP-Link 3D Format is only ...
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User Controls 3D Format Press the to select 3D format. 3D Format Frame Sequential Auto: When a 3D identification signal is detected, the 3D format is selected automatically. SBS: Display 3D signal in “Side-by-Side” format. Top and Bottom: Display 3D signal in “Top and Bottom” format. Frame Sequential: Display 3D signal in “Frame Sequential”...
User Controls SETUP Language English SETUP Projection Menu Location Audio Settings Sceen Type Security Signal (RGB) Advanced Network Exit Signal (Video) Advanced Network Exit English...
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User Controls Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Press into the sub menu and then press the key to select your preferred language. Press “Enter” to finalize the selection. Language Exit Projection Press the key to select the preferred projection. Projection Rear-Desktop and ...
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User Controls Menu Location Press the key to select the preferred menu location. Menu Location Exit Screen Type Press the choose the screen type from16:10* or 16:9. Screen Type *This screen type applies to WXGA only. Exit Choose “Exit” to exit the menu. English...
User Controls SETUP Audio Settings SETUP | Internal Speaker Mute Audio Settings Volume Audio Input Default Exit Internal Speaker Choose the “On” or “Off” to turn on or off the internal speaker. “Mute” function Internal Speaker affects both internal and external speaker Mute volume.
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User Controls Audio Input The default audio settings are on the back panel of the projector. Use this option to reassign any of the Audio Inputs (1 or 2) to the current image source. Each Audio input can be assigned to more than one video source.
User Controls SETUP Security SETUP | Security Security Security Timer Change Password Exit Security On: Choose “On” to use security verification when the turning on the projector. Off: Choose “Off” to be able to switch on the projector without password verification. Security Security Timer Can be select the time (Month/Day/Hour) function to set the...
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User Controls Change Password First time: 1. Press “Enter” key to set the password. Pass-code default 2. The password has to be 4 digits. value is “1234” (first 3. Use number button on the remote or on-screen numeric time). keypad to enter your new password and then press “Enter”...
User Controls SETUP Network SETUP | Network LAN Settings Control Settings Exit LAN Settings Loading network configuration Please wait... For more information on LAN Settings, refer to page 47-48, and 51-58. Control Settings For more information on Control Settings, refer to page 49-58.
User Controls SETUP Network: LAN Settings SETUP | Network Status Connected MAC Address Network| LAN DHCP Settings IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Apply Exit Network Status Display the network connection status (read-only). MAC Address Display the MAC address (read-only). DHCP DHCP On: Projector will obtain an IP address automatically from your network.
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User Controls Subnet Mask Subnet Mask Display subnet mask number. Gateway Gateway Display the default gateway of the network connected to the projector. Display DNS number. Apply Press and then choose “Yes” to apply the selection. Apply Exit Choose “Exit” to exit the menu. English...
User Controls SETUP Network: Control Settings SETUP | Crestron Extron Network| Control PJ Link Settings AMX Device Discovery Telnet Exit Crestron Crestron Use this function to select the network function (port: 41794). For more information, please visit http://www.crestron.com and www.crestron.com/getroomview. On: The Crestron function is active.
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User Controls AMX Device Discovery AMX Device Discovery Use this function to select the network function (port: 1023). On: The AMX Discovery function is active. Off: The AMX Discovery function is inactive. Telnet Telnet Use this function to select the network function (port: 23). On: Telnet is enabled.
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User Controls LAN_RJ45 Function For simplicity and ease of operation, the projector provides diverse networking and remote management features. The LAN/RJ45 function of the projector through a network, such as remotely manage: Power On/Off, Brightness and Contrast Use Ethernet settings.
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User Controls This projector supports all commands of PJLink Class1 (Version 1.00). http://pjlink.jbmia.or.jp/english/ For more detailed information about the various types of external devices which can be connected to the LAN/RJ45 port and remote/control the project, as well as the supported commands for these external devices, please contact the Support-Service directly.
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User Controls 3. Right-click on the Local Area Connection, and select Property. 4. In the Properties window, select the General tab, and select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 5. Click “Properties”. English...
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User Controls 6. Type in the IP address and Subnet mask, then press “OK”. 7. Press the “Menu” button on the projector. 8. Use keys to select SETUP > Network > LAN Settings. 9. After getting into LAN Settings, input the following connection parameters: DHCP: Off IP Address: 10.10.10.10...
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User Controls 13. Press “Enter”. The projector is setup for remote management. The LAN/RJ45 function displays as follows: Main Page Information Page English...
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User Controls Tool Page Contact IT Helpdesk RS232 by Telnet Function There is alternative RS232 command control way, in projector so called “RS232 by TELNET” for LAN/RJ45 interface. English...
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User Controls Quick Start-Guide for “RS232 by Telnet” Check and get the IP address on OSD of the projector. Make sure that the PC/laptop can access the web-page of the projector. Make sure that "Windows FIrewall" setting is set disabled in case of "TELNET"...
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User Controls Specification for “RS232 by TELENT”: 1. Telnet: TCP. 2. Telnet port: 23 (for more detail, kindly please get contact with In Windows XP the service agent or team). built-in “TELNET. 3. Telnet utility: Windows “TELNET.exe” (console mode). exe”...
User Controls SETUP Signal (RGB) SETUP | Automatic Disable Phase Signal (RGB) Frequency H. Position V. Position Exit Automatic “Signal” is only supported in Analog SETUP VGA (RGB) signal. Signal (RGB) If “Signal” is Automatic automatic, the Enable phase, frequency Exit items are grayed...
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User Controls Frequency Frequency Change the display data frequency to match the frequency of your computer’s graphic card. Use this function only if the image appears to flicker vertically. Press the to decrease the frequency. Press the to increase the frequency. H.
User Controls SETUP Signal (Video) SETUP | White Level Black Level Signal (Video) Exit White Level White Level Adjust the overall white level of the projected image by applying a gain to the input image. Press the to decrease the white level. Press the to increase the white level.
Use this function to set the desired startup screen. If changes are made they will take effect the next time the projector is powered Neutral: Logo is not displayed on startup screen. Acer: Acer logo is displayed on startup screen. Closed Captioning Closed Captioning Closed Captioning is a text version of the program sound or other information displayed on the screen.
User Controls OPTIONS Input Source OPTIONS Source Lock High Attitude Information Hide Keypad Lock Test Pattern None 12V Trigger Input Source Use this option to enable/disable input sources. Press ► to enter the sub menu and select which sources you require. Press “Enter” to finalize the selection.
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User Controls Information Hide On: Choose “On” to hide the info message. Off: Choose “Off” to show the “searching” message. Information Hide Keypad Lock When the keypad lock function is “On”, the Keypad will be locked however, the projector can be operated by the remote control. By selecting “Off”, you will be able to unlock the Keypad.
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User Controls OPTIONS Background Color Black OPTIONS VGA2 Switch Lamp Settings Advanced Filter Settings Reset Exit Background Color Use this feature to display a “Black”, “Red”, “Blue”, “Green” or “White”, screen when no signal is available. Background Color White VGA2 Switch When the “VGA2 Switch”...
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User Controls Reset Current: Choose “Yes” to return the display parameters on this menu to the factory default settings. All: Choose “Yes” to return the display parameters on all menus to the factory default settings. Reset ? Reset Processing... Exit Choose “Exit”...
User Controls OPTIONS Lamp Settings OPTIONS | Lamp Hour Lamp Reminder Lamp Settings Dynamic Brightness Mode Lamp Reset Exit Lamp Hour Display the projection time. Lamp Reminder Choose this function to show or to hide the warning message When ambient ...
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User Controls Lamp Reset Resets the lamp hour counter after replacing the lamp. Lamp Reset Lamp Reset ? Exit Choose “Exit” to exit the menu. Lamp Behavior in different mode and function: Brightness Mode Bright Eco. Dynamic Eco+ White Pattern 100% 100% Dimming range...
User Controls OPTIONS Advanced OPTIONS | Direct Power On Signal Power On Advanced Auto Power Off (min) Sleep Timer (min)) Quick Resume Eco. Power Mode (Standby) Remote Settings Exit Exit Direct Power On Choose “On” to activate Direct Power mode. The projector will automatically power on when AC power is supplied, without pressing the “...
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User Controls Auto Power Off (min) Sets the countdown timer interval. The countdown timer will start, when there is no signal being sent to the projector. The projector The value of will automatically power off when the countdown has finished (in sleep timer will minutes).
User Controls OPTIONS Remote Settings OPTIONS | Remote USER 1 USER 2 Settings USER 3 Test Pattern Exit USER 1 The default value is HDMI 2. USER 1 HDMI 2 Press the into the next menu and then press the select HDMI 2/ VGA 2/ Test Pattern/ LAN/ Brightness/ Contrast/ Sleep Timer/ Color Matching/ Color Temp./ Gamma/ Source Lock / Projection/ Lamp Settings/ Zoom/ Freeze.
User Controls OPTIONS Filter Settings OPTIONS | Filter Filter Usage Hours Filter Reminder 500 hrs Settings Filter Reset Exit Filter Usage Hours Display the filter time. Filter Reminder “Filter Usage Hours/ Filter Choose this function to show or hide the warning message when Reminder/ Filter the changing filter message is displayed.
Appendices Troubleshooting If you experience a problem with your projector, please refer to the following information. If a problem persists, please contact your local reseller or service center. Image Problems No image appears on-screen ` Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and securely connected as described in the “Installation”...
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Appendices Image has slanted sides: ` If possible, reposition the projector so that it is centered on the screen and below the bottom of the screen. ` Use “DISPLAY-->V. Keystone” from the OSD to make an adjustment. Image is reversed ` Select “SETUP-->Projection”...
Appendices Other Problems The projector stops responding to all controls ` If possible, turn off the projector, then unplug the power cord and wait at least 20 seconds before reconnecting power. Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound ` When the lamp reaches its end of life, it will burn out and may make a loud popping sound.
Appendices LED Lighting Messages On/Standby LED Message Temp-LED Lamp-LED (Red/Green/Blue) (Red) (Red) Standby state (Input power cord) Power on Flashing Blue (Warming) Lamp lighting Blue Flashing Blue. Power off (Cooling) Red (cooling fan has turned off) Steady light No light ...
Appendices On Screen Messages Power off: Power Off? Press Power Key again Lamp warning: Lamp Warning Lamp life exceeded. Temperature warning: Warning TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH Please 1. Make sure air in and outlets are not blocked. 2. Make sure the environment temperature is under 40 degree C. If the problem persists in spite of the above.
Appendices Replacing the Lamp The projector automatically detects the lamp life. When the lamp life is nearing the end of use, you will receive a warning message. Lamp Warning Lamp life exceeded. When you see this message, please contact your local reseller or service center to change the lamp as soon as possible.
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Appendices The screw on the lamp cover and the lamp cannot be removed. The projector cannot be turned on if the lamp cover has not been placed back on the projector. Do not touch the glass area of the lamp. Hand oil can cause the lamp to shatter. Use a dry cloth to clean the lamp module if it was accidentally touched. Lamp Replacement Procedure: 1. Switch off the power to the projector by pressing the “ ” button on the remote control or on the Control Panel of the projector. 2. Allow the projector to cool down for at least 30 minutes. 3. Disconnect the power cord. 4. Press the release button to disengage the lamp cover from the main unit. 1 5. Use your fingernail to pry the lamp cover loose and then remove it. 2 6. Unscrew the two screws on the lamp module. 3 7.
Appendices Installing and Cleaning the Dust Filter We recommend you clean the dust filter every 500 hours of operation, or more often if you are using the projector in a Dust filters are dusty environment. only required/ supplied in When the warning message appears on the screen, do the selected regions following to clean the air filter:...
Appendices Ceiling Mount Installation If you wish to use a third party ceiling mount kit, please ensure the screws used to attach a mount to the projector meet the following specifications: Screw type: M4*4 Maximum screw length: 11mm Minimum screw length: 8mm ...
Appendices Regulations and safety notices Compliant with Russian/ Ukraine regulatory certification Radio device regulatory notice ------------------------------------------- Note: The regulatory information below is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use.
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Model Number: D1P1801/DWX1802/DNX1803 Marketing name: U5530/U5330W/U5230/R350/R320/R310/PU-F20/PU-W20/PU-X20/ SP150/SP130/SP110/FU-420/FU-320/FU-120 We, Acer Incorporated, hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the product described above is in conformity with the relevant Union as below and following harmonized standards and/or other relevant standards have been applied:...
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