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Acer DLP Projector 

PD1325WG/LK-W325G/

EW325G/K725WG/FD-

225WG/P/

PD1325W/LK-W325/EW325/

K725W/FD-225W/

/AWX2113/

HD5385G/E235DG/HE-

725G/GM325G/FD-225G/

VD1325G/VD5325G/

HD5385G/HD5385BD/

E235D/HE-725/GM325/FD-

225/VD1325/VD5325/

HD5385/A7P2114 Series 

User's Guide

Copyright © 2022. Acer Incorporated.

All Rights Reserved.

Acer Projector User's Guide

Original Issue: 01/2022

Summary of Contents for A7P2114 Series

Page 1: ... EW325 K725W FD 225W PD1325W AWX2113 HD5385G E235DG HE 725G GM325G FD 225G VD1325G VD5325G HD5385G HD5385BD E235D HE 725 GM325 FD 225 VD1325 VD5325 HD5385 A7P2114 Series User s Guide Copyright 2022 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved Acer Projector User s Guide Original Issue 01 2022 ...

Page 2: ...pect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Record the model number serial number purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your projector All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial ...

Page 3: ...wer outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible When you need to disconnect power to the equipment be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet Warnings Do not use this product near water Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table If the product falls it could be seriously damaged Slots and ope...

Page 4: ...let strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices The overall system load must not exceed 80 of the branch circuit rating If power strips are used the load should not exceed 80 of the power strip s input rating This product s AC adapter is equipped with a three wire grounded plug The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet Make sure the power outlet is properly grounded before inserting th...

Page 5: ...alified technician to restore the product to normal condition Warning For safety reasons do not use non compliant parts when adding or changing components Consult your reseller for purchase options Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts Keep them out of the reach of small children Additional safety information Do not look into the projector s lens when the light source is on The ...

Page 6: ... damage when the filter ventilation slots are clogged with dirt or dust Do not look into the air outlet grille when projector is operating It may hurt your eyes Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector is on Do not block the projector lens with any object when the projector is under operation as this could cause the object to become heated and deformed or even cause a...

Page 7: ...periods Do not increase the volume to block out noisy surroundings Decrease the volume if you can t hear people speaking near you 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 regulati...

Page 8: ... Near any appliance that generates a strong magnetic field Place in direct sunlight Precautions Follow all warnings precautions and maintenance as recommended in this user s guide to maximize the life of your unit Warning Do not look into the projector s lens when the projector is on The bright light may hurt your eyes To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this product to rain...

Page 9: ...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 Get a Preferred Image Size by Adjusting Distance and Zoom 12 User Controls 14 Installation Menu 14 Onscreen Display OSD Menus 15 Color 16 Image 19 Setting 21 Management 24 Audio 25 3D 26 Language 27 Acer Splash...

Page 10: ...Appendices 31 Troubleshooting 31 LED Alarm Definition Listing 35 Ceiling Mount Installation 36 Specifications 39 Compatibility Modes 42 Regulations and safety notices 45 ...

Page 11: ...mum performance in any situation HDTV 720p 1080i 1080p supported Lower power consumption and economy ECO mode extends projector life Acer EcoProjection Technology delivers Intelligent power management approach and physical efficiency improvement Advanced keystone correction delivers optimum presentations Multi language Onscreen Display OSD menus Manual focus zoom projection lens 0 8 2X digital zoo...

Page 12: ...m all Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing Note The package content may differ by regions and models Projector Power cord VGA cable Optional HDMI cable Optional Security card Optional Remote control Quick start guide AAA Battery x 2 Carrying case Optional WirelessHD dongle kit MWIHD1 Optional ...

Page 13: ... control receiver Description Description 1 Audio input connector Audio output connector 6 RS232 connector 2 HDMI connector 7 Kensington lock port 3 USB A connector DC 5V output 8 Power socket 4 Analog RGB signal HDTV component video input connector 9 Tilt adjusting wheel 5 Monitor loop through output connector 1 2 4 5 3 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 8 9 1 2 3 6 7 7 Note Connector interface is subject to model ...

Page 14: ...Off section 5 ENTER Confirms your selection of items 6 BACK Cancels your selection or goes back to previous page 7 TEMP Temperature indicator LED 8 SOURCE Changes the active source 9 Four directional selection keys Selects items or makes adjustments to your selection 10 MENU Launches the Onscreen Display OSD menu returns to the previous step for the OSD menu operation or exits the OSD menu 1 7 8 3...

Page 15: ... sold in Japan China 4 Keystone Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection Four directional selection keys Selects items or makes adjustments to your selection ENTER Confirms your selection of items Play Pause 5 BACK Cancels your selection or goes back to previous page Stop 6 FREEZE To pause the screen image 1 5 2 6 3 4 7 8 9 8 10 11 12 13 17 16 19 18 20 21 18 14 15 1 5 2 6 22 4 7 8 9 8...

Page 16: ...jector 12 3D Press to open the 3D menu for adjusting 3D settings 13 SOURCE Changes the active source 14 MODE Chooses a display mode 15 MENU Launches the Onscreen Display OSD menu or exits the OSD menu 16 HIDE Press HIDE to hide screen image press again to display the image 17 HDMI MHL To change source to HDMI or MHL for the model with HDMI or MHL connector 18 ZOOM IN ZOOM OUT Zooms the projector d...

Page 17: ...g Started Connecting the Projector 1 HDTV adapter RCA 4 6 2 2 10 3 3 3 11 13 14 5 5 9 7 2 16 15 R L 12 8 Video Output Display Speakers Smart devices Note Connector interface is subject to model s specifications Screen ...

Page 18: ...maker to enable the MHL function Note Compatible HDMI MHL dongles WirelessHD MWIHD1 MWA3 HWA1 ChromecastTM Description Description 1 Power cord 9 RS232 cable 2 Audio cable 10 WirelessHD dongle 3 HDMI MHL cable 11 HDMI dongle 4 VGA to component video HDTV adapter 12 Wireless dongle 5 VGA cable 13 Wired remote control 6 3 RCA component cable 14 RJ45 cable 7 Composite video cable 15 USB cable 8 S Vid...

Page 19: ... turn blue 3 Turn on your source computer notebook video player etc The projector will detect your source automatically when it is the first time you turn on the projector or the Source Selection function is Auto If the screen displays No Signal please make sure the signal cables are securely connected If you connect to multiple sources at the same time use SOURCE on the control panel or remote co...

Page 20: ...icates that the projector has overheated The lamp will automatically turn off the projector will automatically shut down and the LED Temp indicator will turn solid red Contact your local dealer or service center Fan failed Light source will automatically turn off soon This onscreen message indicates that the fan has failed The lamp will automatically turn off the projector will automatically shut ...

Page 21: ...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 and angle 2 Use the rear Tilt adjusting wheel to fine tune the display angle Tilt adjusting wheel Tilt adjusting wheel ...

Page 22: ...he zoom level accordingly Desired Image Size Distance m Top cm Diagonal inch A W cm x H cm Max zoom B Min zoom C From base to top of image D 30 65 x 40 1 0 1 1 40 40 86 x 54 1 3 1 5 54 50 108 x 67 1 7 1 8 67 60 129 x 81 2 0 2 2 81 70 151 x 94 2 3 2 6 94 80 172 x 108 2 7 2 9 108 90 194 x 121 3 0 3 3 121 100 215 x 135 3 3 3 7 135 120 258 x 162 4 0 4 4 162 150 323 x 202 5 0 5 5 202 180 388 x 242 6 0 ...

Page 23: ...h A W cm x H cm Max zoom B Min zoom C From base to top of image D 30 66 x 37 1 0 1 1 37 40 89 x 50 1 4 1 5 50 50 111 x 62 1 7 1 9 62 60 133 x 75 2 1 2 3 75 70 155 x 87 2 4 2 6 87 80 177 x 100 2 7 3 0 100 90 199 x 112 3 1 3 4 112 100 221 x 125 3 4 3 8 125 120 266 x 149 4 1 4 5 149 150 332 x 187 5 1 5 6 187 180 398 x 224 6 2 6 8 224 200 443 x 249 6 9 7 5 249 250 553 x 311 8 6 9 4 311 300 664 x 374 1...

Page 24: ... installation and maintenance 3 The background pattern acts as a guide to adjusting the calibration and alignment settings such as screen size and distance focus and more Note The OSD screenshot is for reference only and may differ from the actual design 4 The Installation menu includes several options Use the up and down arrow keys to select an option the left and right arrow keys to adjust selec...

Page 25: ...em press to enter a submenu for feature setting Use to select the desired item and adjust the settings by using Select the next item to be adjusted in the submenu and adjust as described above Press MENU on the control panel or remote control the screen will return to the main menu To exit the OSD menu press MENU on the control panel or remote control again It will close and the projector will aut...

Page 26: ...This function is unavailable when 3D is set to On Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images Bright For brightness optimization Presentation For meeting presentation with higher brightness Standard For common environment Rec 709 For Rec 709 standard Movie For brighter and general movie video photo playing Dark Cinema For dark movie content Game For game conte...

Page 27: ...es the amount of black and white in the image Press to decrease the contrast Press to increase the contrast Saturation Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated colors Press to decrease the amount of color in the image Press to increase the amount of color in the image Hue Adjusts the color balance of red and green Press to increase the amount of green in the image Press to inc...

Page 28: ...re ISF This menu is password protected and only accessible by authorized calibrators The ISF Imaging Science Foundation has developed carefully crafted industry recognized standards for optimal video performance and has implemented a training program for technicians and installers to use these standards to obtain optimal picture quality ISF certified display devices Accordingly we recommend that s...

Page 29: ...splayed using a 4 3 ratio 16 9 The image will be scaled to fit the screen and displayed using a 16 9 ratio L Box for WXGA 1080p models Keeps the original signal aspect ratio and zooms in by 1 333 times Auto Keystone Automatically adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection 40 degrees Manual Keystone Manually adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection 40 degrees This function i...

Page 30: ...the projector s refresh rate to match the frequency of your computer s graphics card If you experience a vertical flickering bar in the projected image use this function to correct it Tracking Synchronizes the signal timing of the display with the graphics card If you experience an unstable or flickering image use this function to correct it HDMI Color Range Adjusts the color range of the HDMI ima...

Page 31: ...jector can output 5V power when the projector is turned on or in standby mode Only MHL port s will provide power output when MHL port s and USB A port are both plugged HDMI CEC Selecting On allows synchronized power ON OFF operation between the projector and a CEC compatible device connected to the HDMI MHL port of the projector This function is only available for the HDMI MHL port Low Input Lag T...

Page 32: ...pending on the Security Mode Please refer to User Password section for details If Off is selected you can switch on the projector without password Timeout Min Once Security is set to On you can set timeout function Press to select timeout duration The range is from 10 to 990 minutes When time is up the projector will request you to enter the password again The factory default setting of Timeout Mi...

Page 33: ...n request the projector will shut down automatically Administrator Password You can enter Administrator Password when the Enter Administrator Password or Enter Password dialogue box displays Press to change Administrator Password The factory default of Administrator Password is 1234 If you forget your administrator password do the following to retrieve the administrator password Enter the unique 6...

Page 34: ...wn Minutes The projector will automatically shut down while there is no signal input detected after the time you set Menu Display Time Seconds 5 15 30 Chooses the length of time the OSD menu will remain active after your last key press Manual The OSD menu remains active The only way to launch or exit the OSD menu is by pressing BACK Auto Power On AC Power On Selecting On enables the function The p...

Page 35: ...e it is turned on To disable Full Lock function press and hold POWER on the control panel for 7 seconds and the Control Panel Lock will be set to Off When the projector is in standby mode press and hold POWER on the control panel for 7 seconds to turn the projector on and the Control Panel Lock will be set to Off Information Displays current status of this projector Volume Press to decrease the vo...

Page 36: ...re viewing and obtain the best result 24P 3D Choose 96Hz or 144Hz for 24p 3D 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 3D Warning Message Choose On to display the 3D warning message Signal source type Supported timing Video S Video Component ...

Page 37: ...27 English Language Language Sets a language for the OSD menus Use to select your preferred language ...

Page 38: ...ng the Acer Splash Downloader 1 Entering download mode Long press the POWER and MENU buttons on the control panel simultaneously while plugging in the power cord until the LED indicator lights up red Maximum image size 6 Mbytes Maximum image resolution 1920 x 1200 Recommended Native resolution Minimum image resolution 800 x 600 Maximum color bits 24 bits Image format BMP JPG PNG Supported operatio...

Page 39: ... to the computer below message will be displayed If the projector successfully connects the computer below message will be displayed Press Logo Replace to proceed 4 Loading the image First select the native resolution for the projector by adjusting PJ Native Resolution and decide if you want the image to be displayed full screen or in its original aspect ratio Press LoadImage and choose an image f...

Page 40: ...atus when the image is too large and Load Image fail will be displayed when the image format is not supported 5 Downloading the image to the projector Press Download to start downloading the image to the projector Note If Unknown is shown in the Manufacture or Device ID field the projector is not in a status suitable for download Go back to step 1 and try again After the image is downloaded succes...

Page 41: ...C For an incorrectly displayed image Open My Computer Control Panel and then double click the Display icon Select the Settings tab Verify that your display resolution setting is lower than or equal to 1600 x 1200 or 1920 x 1080 Click the Advanced Properties button If the problem still appears change the monitor display you are using and follow the steps below Verify that the resolution setting is ...

Page 42: ...s unstable or flickering Use Tracking to correct it Refer to the Image section for more information Change the display color setting on your computer 6 Image has vertical flickering bar Use Frequency to make an adjustment Refer to the Image section for more information Check and reconfigure the display mode of your graphics card to make it compatible with the projector 7 Image is out of focus Adju...

Page 43: ...ents 11 Image is reversed Select Image Projection Mode Image Projection Location on the OSD and adjust the projection direction 12 The image abnormal Ensure the video source cable is connected properly and that the video source is turned on If the above does not work check that the air intake or exhaust is not blocked Condition Solution 1 The projector stops responding to all controls If possible ...

Page 44: ...em fan is not working Projector Overheated the projector has exceeded its recommended operating temperature and must be allowed to cool down before it is used Fan Fail Light source will automatically turn off soon Projector Overheated Light source will automatically turn off soon ...

Page 45: ...ower 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 Acer splash download V V V Error Thermal failure V V Error Fan lock failure V Quick flashing Error Lamp breakdown V V Error Color wheel failure V Quick flashing ...

Page 46: ...w 1 Drill four holes into a solid structurally sound part of the ceiling and secure the mount base 2 Choose the length combination based on actual environment CM 01S doesn t include Type 2 and Type 3 3 Type 1 For the standard size use three bracket screws to mount the projector to the ceiling mount bracket Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 ...

Page 47: ... that you keep a reasonable space between the bracket and the projector to allow for proper heat distribution 4 Connect the main body connector to the projector bracket illustration 1 and then screw up four screws illustration 2 5 Adjust the angle and positioning as necessary Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Illustration 1 Illustration 2 360 ...

Page 48: ...38 English Screw Type A Washer Type Diameter mm Length mm Large Small 4 25 V 58 85 16 85 42 148 15 165 207 107 54 69 50 38 04 92 7 299 5 105 1 91 6 44 58 Unit mm ...

Page 49: ... Digital zoom 0 8 2 X Weight Approximate 2 6 kg 5 73 lbs Dimensions W x D x H 299 4 x 223 8 x 91 6 mm 11 8 x 8 8 x 3 6 299 4 x 223 8 x 107 5 mm 11 8 x 8 8 x 4 2 with tilt adjusting wheels Power supply Universal AC input 100 240 V input frequency 50 60 Hz Operating temperature 0ºC to 40ºC 32ºF to 104ºF Standard package contents AC power cord x 1 Remote control x 1 Battery x 2 for the remote control...

Page 50: ...n rate 15 100 KHz Vertical refresh scan rate 24 120 Hz Keystone correction 40 Degrees Vertical Manual Audio 10W speaker x 1 Power consumption Standard mode 140 W 100 VAC ECO mode 83 W 100 VAC Standby mode 0 5 W Resolution Native 720p 1280 x 720 Maximum UXGA 1600 x 1200 1080p 1920 x 1080 WUXGA 1920 x 1200 supports reduce blanking only Aspect ratio Auto 4 3 16 9 Full L Box Projection lens F 2 56 2 6...

Page 51: ...V VGA IN V V VGA OUT V V RS232 V V V V AUDIO IN V V V V AUDIO OUT V V V V HDMI V V V V I O connectors PD1325WG LK W325G EW325G K725WG FD 225WG PD1325WG PD1325W LK W325 EW325 K725W FD 225W PD1325W HD5385G E235DG HE 725G GM325G FD 225G VD1325G VD5325G HD5385G HD5385BD E235D HE 725 GM325 FD 225 VD1325 VD5325 HD5385 ...

Page 52: ...88 85 53 67 120 77 43 XGA 1024 x 768 60 48 36 70 56 48 75 60 02 85 68 68 120 98 96 SXGA 1152 x 864 70 63 85 75 67 50 85 77 10 1280 x 1024 60 63 98 72 76 97 75 79 98 85 91 15 QuadVGA 1280 x 960 60 60 00 1280 x 960 75 75 00 SXGA 1400 x 1050 60 65 32 UXGA 1600 x 1200 60 75 00 PowerBook G4 640 x 480 60 31 50 640 x 480 66 6 67 35 00 800 x 600 60 37 88 1024 x 768 60 48 36 1024 x 768 75 60 241 1152 x 870...

Page 53: ...de Resolution V Frequency Hz H Frequency KHz VGA_60 640 x 480 59 94 31 469 VGA_72 72 809 37 861 VGA_75 75 37 5 VGA_85 85 008 43 269 VGA_120 119 518 61 91 SVGA_56 800 x 600 56 25 35 156 SVGA_60 60 317 37 879 SVGA_72 72 188 48 077 SVGA_75 75 46 875 SVGA_85 85 061 53 674 SVGA_120 119 854 77 425 XGA_60 1024 x 768 60 004 48 363 XGA_70 70 069 56 476 XGA_75 75 029 60 023 XGA_120 119 804 98 958 SXGA_75 11...

Page 54: ...40 x 900 59 887 55 935 1680 x 1050_60 1680 x 1050 59 954 65 29 acer_16 9 1366 x 768 59 79 47 712 1920 x 1080_RB 1920 x1080 60 66 587 1920 x 1080_EIA 1920 x1080 60 67 5 1920 x 1080_120 1920 x1080 119 982 137 26 acer_timing 1024 x 600 60 37 5 1920 x 1200 RB 1920 x 1200 59 95 74 038 Mode Resolution V Frequency Hz H Frequency KHz 480i 720 x 480 1440 x 480 60 15 73 480p 720 x 480 60 31 47 576i 720 x 57...

Page 55: ...evice into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations Notice Peripheral devices Only peripherals input output devices terminals printers etc certi...

Page 56: ... or Bluetooth modules Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 247 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 se...

Page 57: ... 2014 EN 55035 2017 A11 2020 LVD Directive 2014 35 EU EN 62368 1 2014 A11 RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU EN 50581 2012 ErP Directive 2009 125 EC Regulation EU No 617 2013 Regulation EC No 1275 2008 EN 50564 2011 Regulation EU No 2019 1782 EN 50563 2011 We Acer Incorporated hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the product described above is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonizatio...

Page 58: ...ing interference that may cause undesired operation The following local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration Product DLP Projector Model Number AWX2113 A7P2114 SKU Number PD1325WG LK W325G EW325G K725WG FD 225WG PD1325WG PD1325W LK W325 EW325 K725W FD 225W PD1325W HD5385G E235DG HE 725G GM325G FD 225G VD1325G VD5325G HD5385G HD5385BD E235D HE 725 GM325 FD 225 VD1325 VD5325 HD5...

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