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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. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Caution for plug as disconnecting device

Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to 
the external power supply unit:

Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC 
power outlet

.

Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the 
projector.

If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the 
system by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies.

Caution for Accessibility

Be sure that the power 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 openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable 
operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These 
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be 
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.

This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or 
in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as 
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could 
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into 
the product.

Summary of Contents for G210 Series

Page 1: ...Acer Projector P3151 P3251 G210 PK X01 Series User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...rchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronically mechanically by photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Model number __________________________________ Serial number ___________________________________ Date of purchase __________________________...

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: ... outlet 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 insertin...

Page 5: ...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 lamp is on The bright may hurt your eyes Turn on the projector first and then signal sources Do n...

Page 6: ...ted and deformed or even cause a fire To temporarily turn off the lamp press HIDE on the remote control The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life It could cause it to break on rare occasions Never replace the lamp assembly or any electro...

Page 7: ...n 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 Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD CRT monitor or display Lamp s inside this product contai...

Page 8: ...ht light may hurt your eyes To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture Please do not open or disassemble the product as this may cause electric shock When changing the lamp please allow unit to cool down and follow all changing instructions This product will detect the life of the lamp itself Please be sure to change the lamp when it shows warning m...

Page 9: ...ector 7 Turning the Projector On Off 8 Turning on the Projector 8 Turning the projector off 9 Adjusting the Projected Image 10 Adjusting the Height of Projected Image 10 How to optimize image size and distance 11 How to get a preferred image size by adjusting distance and zoom 13 User Controls 15 Installation menu 15 Acer Empowering Technology 16 Onscreen Display OSD Menus 17 Color 18 Image 19 Set...

Page 10: ...Troubleshooting 27 LED Alarm Definition Listing 31 Replacing the Lamp 32 Specifications 33 Compatibility modes 35 Regulations and safety notices 39 ...

Page 11: ... power consumption and economy ECO mode extends lamp life Acer EcoProjeciton Technology delivers Intelligent power management approach and physical efficiency improvement Empowering Key reveals Acer Empowering Technology utilities Acer eView eTimer eOpening ePower Management for easy adjustment of settings Equipped with HDMITM connection supporting HDCP Portable multimedia projection with SD card ...

Page 12: ...heck to make sure your unit is complete Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing Projector with lens cap Power cord VGA cable Composite video cable Batteries Security card User s guide x2 Remote control Quick start guide Carrying case Acer Projector Quick Start Guide ...

Page 13: ...te control receivers 4 Elevator foot 8 Control panel Description Description 1 SD Card reader 6 S Video input connector 2 USB A connector 7 Audio input connector 3 PC analog signal HDTV component video input connector 8 USB control connector 4 HDMI connector 9 Power socket 5 Composite video input connector 10 KensingtonTM lock port 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 1 7 3 4 5 6 9 10 7 8 1 2 ...

Page 14: ...for back function as well under multimedia sources 6 POWER Power Standby Power Indicator LED See the contents in Turning the Projector On Off section 7 MENU Press MENU to launch the Onscreen display OSD menu back to the previous step for the OSD menu operation or exit the OSD menu Confirm your selection of items 8 Keystone Adjusts the image to compensate for distortion caused by tilting the projec...

Page 15: ...Off section 8 ASPECT RATIO To choose the desired aspect ratio Auto 4 3 16 9 9 ZOOM Zooms the projector display in or out 10 Laser button Aim the remote at the viewing screen press and hold this button to activate the laser pointer This function is not supported in Japanese market 11 Empowering key Unique Acer functions eOpening eView eTimer ePower Management 12 KEYSTONE Adjusts the image to compen...

Page 16: ...dia file or go back to upper data folder 19 VGA Press VGA to change source to the VGA connector This connector supports analog RGB YPbPr 480p 576p 720p 1080i YCbCr 480i 576i and RGBsync 20 COMPONENT No COMPONENT function 21 S VIDEO Press S VIDEO to change source to S Video 22 VIDEO Press VIDEO to change source to composite video 23 SD USB A Press SD USB A to toggle between SD and USB A sources Thi...

Page 17: ...tion do not support power consumption over 500mA Please have external power for USB device Description Description 1 Power cord 6 HDMI cable 2 VGA cable 7 S Video cable 3 Composite video cable 8 Audio cable Jack RCA 4 Audio cable Jack Jack 9 SD card 5 USB cable 10 USB disk stick D Sub D Sub 2 Y Y 3 4 4 1 HDMI HDMI 6 7 R W 8 SD CARD USB USB 5 9 10 Video Output DVD player Set top Box HDTV receiver S...

Page 18: ...rce computer notebook video player etc The projector will detect your source automatically If the screen displays Lock and Source icons it means the projector is locked onto a specific source type and there is no such type of input signal detected 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 the S...

Page 19: ...will stop blinking and turn solid red to indicate standby mode 5 It is now safe to unplug the power cord Warning indicators Projector Overheated Lamp will automatically turn off soon This onscreen message indicates that the projector has overheated The lamp with automatically turn off the projector will automatically shut down and the LED temp indicator will turn solid red Contact your local deale...

Page 20: ...or foot into position 3 Use Tilt adjusting wheel Illustration 3 to fine tune the display angle To lower the image 1 Press the elevator foot release Illustration 1 2 Lower the image to the desired height angle Illustration 2 then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position 3 Use Tilt adjusting wheel Illustration 3 to fine tune the display angle Tilt adjusting wheel 3 Elevator foot re...

Page 21: ...een Example If the projector is 3 m from the screen good image quality is possible for image sizes between 69 and 76 Note Remind as below figure the space of 133 cm height is required when located at 3m distance Figure Fixed distance with different zoom and screen size Max screen size 76 Min screen size 69 9 A C B 3m Desired Distance Height 133cm Form base to top of image Height 120cm ...

Page 22: ... 128 x 96 111 3 69 140 x 105 120 76 154 x 115 133 3 5 80 163 x 122 140 88 179 x 135 155 4 92 186 x 140 160 101 205 x 154 177 4 5 103 209 x 157 181 114 231 x 173 199 5 114 233 x 174 201 126 256 x 192 221 6 137 279 x 209 241 151 308 x 231 265 7 160 326 x 244 281 177 359 x 269 310 8 183 372 x 279 321 202 410 x 308 354 9 206 419 x 314 361 227 462 x 346 398 10 229 465 x 349 401 252 513 x 385 442 11 252...

Page 23: ...achieve a desired image size by adjusting either the position or the zoom ring Example to obtain an image size of 50 set the projector at a distance 2 m and 2 2 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly Desired Distance Height Form base to top of image 2 m 2 2 m 50 Desired image size A C D B ...

Page 24: ...3 53 40 81 x 61 1 6 1 7 70 50 102 x 76 2 0 2 2 88 60 122 x 91 2 4 2 6 105 70 142 x 107 2 8 3 1 123 80 163 x 122 3 2 3 5 140 90 183 x 137 3 6 3 9 158 100 203 x 152 4 0 4 4 175 120 244 x 183 4 8 5 2 210 150 305 x 229 5 9 6 6 263 180 366 x 274 7 1 7 9 315 200 406 x 305 7 9 8 7 351 250 508 x 381 9 9 10 9 438 300 610 x 457 11 9 526 Zoom Ratio 1 1x ...

Page 25: ...nstallation 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 4 The Installation menu includes the following options Projection method Projection location Menu location Keystone settings Language settings Reset to factory default function Use the up and down arrow keys to select an option the...

Page 26: ...Display Menus section for more detail Acer eTimer Management Press to launch Acer eTimer Management submenu Acer eTimer Management provides the reminding function for presentation time control Please refer to Onscreen Display Menus section for more detail Acer eOpening Management Press to launch Acer eOpening Management Acer eOpening Management allows user to change the Startup screen to their per...

Page 27: ...in menu After selecting the desired main menu item press to enter submenu for feature setting Use the keys to select the desired item and adjust the settings by using the keys Select the next item to be adjusted in the submenu and adjust as described above Press MENU on the remote control the screen will return to the main menu To exit OSD press MENU on the remote control again The OSD menu will c...

Page 28: ...mage Press to lighten the image Contrast Contrast controls the difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image Press to decrease the contrast Press to increase the contrast Color Temperature Adjust the color temperature At higher color temperatures the screen looks colder at lower color temperatures the scre...

Page 29: ...rease the amount of green in the image Press to increase the amount of red in the image Projection mode Front The factory default setting Rear Reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen Projection Location Auto Automatically adjusts projection location of image Desktop Ceiling Turns the image upside down for ceiling mounted projection ...

Page 30: ...l Keystone funcion is unavailable under Auto Keystone setting to On H Position Horizontal position Press to move the image left Press to to move the image right V Position Vertical position Press to move the image down Press to move the image up Frequency Frequency changes the projector s refresh rate to match the frequency of your computer s graphics card If you can see a vertical flickering bar ...

Page 31: ...oscopic 3D Video Player http www nvidia com object 3D_Drivers_Downloads html Stereoscopic Player http www 3dtv at Downloads Index_en aspx DDD TriDef Media Player http www tridef com download TriDef 3 D Experience 4 0 2 html Note 3D Sync L R is only available when DLP 3D is enabled Note There has reminder screen if 3D still enable when power on projector Please adjust setting depended on your purpo...

Page 32: ...o is set to 4 3 For details refer to the Image section Change the Startup Screen from the default setting Acer to User Press Screen Capture to customize the startup screen A dialog box appears to confirm the action Choose Yes to use the current image as your customized startup screen The capture range is the red rectangular area Choose No to cancel the screen capture and exit the onscreen display ...

Page 33: ...of Timeout Min is Off Once the security function is enabled the projector will request user to enter password when switch on the projector Both User Password and Administrator Password can be accepted for this dialogue Note This screen capture function is limited by 4 3 aspect ratio only Note For XGA models to get best quality for you desired image suggest end user set PC resolution to 1024 x 768 ...

Page 34: ... screen is ON users cannot change startup screen anymore and avoid other users change that arbitrarily Choose OFF to unlock startup screen Reset Press the button and choose Yes to return the parameters on all menus to the factory default settings 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 Hi...

Page 35: ...he projector on off Alarm Volume Select this function to adjust the volume of any warning notifications Timer Location Choose the location of the timer on the screen Timer Start Press to start or stop the timer Timer Period Press or to adjust the timer period Timer Volume Select this function to adjust the notification volume when the timer function is enabled and time is up Timer Display Press or...

Page 36: ...26 English Language Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu Use the or key to select your preferred menu language Press to confirm the selection ...

Page 37: ...ayed image For PC Windows 95 98 2000 XP Press RESYNC on the remote control or control panel For an incorrectly displayed image Open My Computer open the 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 UXGA 1600 x 1200 Click the Advanced Properties button If the problem still appears change the monito...

Page 38: ... is unstable or flickering Adjust the Tracking to correct it Refer to the Image section for more information Change the display color depth settings 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 o...

Page 39: ...ntrol Go to Image Auto Keystone and choose Off on the OSD if Keystone button is not available on the remote control 11 Image is reversed Select Image Projection on the OSD and adjust the projection direction Condition Solution 1 The projector stops responding to all controls If possible turn off the projector then unplug the power cord and wait at least 30 seconds before reconnecting power 2 Lamp ...

Page 40: ...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 Replace the lamp the lamp is about to reach its maximum lifetime Prepare to replace it soon ...

Page 41: ... Red Red Blue Standby power cord plugged in V Power button ON V Lamp retry Quick flashing Turning off cooling state Quick flashing Turning off cooling completed V Error thermal failure V V Error fan lock failure Quick flashing V Error lamp breakdown V V Error color Wheel fail Quick flashing V ...

Page 42: ...t Allow it to cool down before changing the lamp To Change the Lamp 1 Turn off the projector by pressing the power button 2 Allow the projector at least 30 mins to cool down 3 Disconnect the power cord 4 Use a screwdriver to remove the screw from the cover Illustration 1 5 Push up and remove the cover 6 Remove the two screws that secure the lamp module Illustration 2 and pull up the lamp bar Illus...

Page 43: ...s Projection lens F 2 41 2 55 f 21 79 23 99 1 1x manual zoom lens Projection screen size diagonal 23 0 58m 303 7 7m Projection distance 3 3 1 0 39 4 12 0 Throw ratio 50 2m 1 95 2 15 1 Horizontal scan rate 30 k 100 kHz Vertical refresh scan rate 50 120 Hz Lamp type 165W Keystone correction 40 degrees Audio Internal speaker with 1 W x 1 output Weight 1 24kg 2 7Ibs Dimensions W x D x H 209mm x 64mm x...

Page 44: ...e subject to change without notice Standard package contents AC power cord x1 VGA cable x1 Composite video cable x1 Remote control x1 Battery x 2 for remote control User s Guide CD ROM x 2 Quick start guide Security card x 1 Carrying case x1 ...

Page 45: ...24x768 60 48 4 1024x768 70 56 5 1024x768 75 60 0 1024x768 85 68 7 1024x768 120 99 0 SXGA 1152x864 70 63 8 1152x864 75 67 5 1152x864 85 77 1 1280x1024 60 64 0 1280x1024 72 77 0 1280x1024 75 80 0 1280x1024 85 91 1 QuadVGA 1280x960 60 60 0 1280x960 75 75 2 SXGA 1400x1050 60 65 3 UXGA 1600x1200 60 75 0 PowerBook G4 640x480 60 31 4 PowerBook G4 640x480 66 6 67 34 9 PowerBook G4 800x600 60 37 9 PowerBoo...

Page 46: ...1366x768 60 47 7 Modes Resolution V Frequency Hz H Frequency KHz 480i 720x480 1440x480 59 94 29 97 15 7 576i 720x576 1440x576 50 25 15 6 480p 720x480 59 94 31 5 576p 720x576 50 31 3 720p 1280x720 60 45 0 720p 1280x720 50 37 5 1080i 1920x1080 60 30 33 8 1080i 1920x1080 50 25 28 1 1080p 1920x1080 60 67 5 1080p 1920x1080 50 56 3 Modes Resolution V Frequency Hz H Frequency KHz VGA 640x480 60 31 5 640x...

Page 47: ... 0 1280x960 75 75 2 SXGA 1400x1050 60 65 3 UXGA 1600x1200 60 75 0 PowerBook G4 640x480 60 31 4 PowerBook G4 640x480 66 6 67 34 9 PowerBook G4 800x600 60 37 9 PowerBook G4 1024x768 60 48 4 PowerBook G4 1152x870 75 68 7 PowerBook G4 1280x960 75 75 0 i Mac DV G3 1024x768 75 60 0 Modes Resolution V Frequency Hz H Frequency KHz WXGA 1280x768 60 47 8 1280x768 75 60 3 1280x768 85 68 6 1280x720 60 44 8 12...

Page 48: ...6 1440x576 50 25 15 6 480p 720x480 59 94 31 5 576p 720x576 50 31 3 720p 1280x720 60 45 0 720p 1280x720 50 37 5 1080i 1920x1080 60 30 33 8 1080i 1920x1080 50 25 28 1 1080p 1920x1080 60 67 5 1080p 1920x1080 50 56 3 Graphic source monitor range limits Horizontal scan rate 30k 100kHz Vertical scan rate 50 120Hz Max pixel rate 165MHz ...

Page 49: ...e 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 certified...

Page 50: ...ions this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices such as wireless LAN and or Bluetooth modules 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...

Page 51: ...ion units of the same product will continue comply with the requirements EMC Directive 2004 108 EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards EN55022 AS NZS CISPR22 Class B EN55024 EN61000 3 2 Class A EN61000 3 3 Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard EN60950 1 RoHS Directive 2002 95 EC on the Restriction of the Use ...

Page 52: ...ctive 1999 5 EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard z Article 3 1 a Health and Safety EN60950 1 EN62311 z Article 3 1 b EMC EN301 489 1 EN301 489 17 z Article 3 2 Spectrum Usages EN300 328 EN301 893 Applicable to 5GHz high performance RLAN Year to begin affixing CE marking 2010 _______________________________ Mar 1 2010 Easy Lai Manager Date Regulation Center Acer Inc ...

Page 53: ... harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration Product DLP Projector Model Number DSV0914 DNX0915 Machine Type P3151 P3251 G210 PK X01 series Name of Responsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party 333 West Sa...

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