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Acer Projector User's Guide

Original Issue: 04/2020

Acer Projector

M511/DF608a/V65Fa/AF620a/

DX527a/M1528Z/H6546BDa/M1528/

M1528i/M511i/M1528/D1P2104

M311/DW608a/V65Wa/AW620a/

DX427a/M1328WZ/M1328W/

M1328Wi/M311i/M1328/DWX2103

 User's Guide

Summary of Contents for M511

Page 1: ... Reserved Acer Projector User s Guide Original Issue 04 2020 Acer Projector M511 DF608a V65Fa AF620a DX527a M1528Z H6546BDa M1528 M1528i M511i M1528 D1P2104 M311 DW608a V65Wa AW620a DX427a M1328WZ M1328W M1328Wi M311i M1328 DWX2103 User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...r All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase 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 _________________________________ ...

Page 3: ...e 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 opera...

Page 4: ...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 the AC adapter plug Do not insert the plug into a non grounded power outlet Contact your electrician for details Warning The grounding pin is a safety feature Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric...

Page 5: ... Space that is poorly ventilated or confined At least 50cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector is necessary Locations where temperatures may become excessively high such as inside of a car with all windows rolled up Locations where excessive humidity dust or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components shortening the life span and darkening the image Locations near...

Page 6: ...projector is unplugged The product will detect the life of the lamp itself Please be sure to change the lamp when is showing warning message When changing the lamp please allow unit to cool down and follow all changing instructions Reset the Lamp Hour Reset function from the Onscreen display Management menu after replacing the lamp module Do not attempt to disassemble this projector There are dang...

Page 7: ...ction 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 contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to...

Page 8: ...enerates 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 lamp 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 or moisture Please do not open...

Page 9: ... at least 30 minutes Use a compressed air tank to remove the dust Use a special cloth for cleaning lens and gently wipe the lens Do not touch the lens with your fingers Do not use alkaline acid detergents or volatile solvents such as alcohol for cleaning lens If the lens is damaged due to the cleaning process it is not covered by the warranty Warning Do not use a spray containing flammable gases t...

Page 10: ...yout 6 Getting Started 8 Connecting the Projector 8 Turning the Projector On Off 10 Turning on the Projector 10 Turning the projector off 10 Adjusting the Projected Image 12 Adjusting the Height of Projected Image 12 How to get a preferred image size by adjusting distance and zoom 13 User Controls 15 Installation menu 15 Onscreen Display OSD Menus 16 Color 17 Image 19 3D 21 Setting 22 Management 2...

Page 11: ...LED Alarm Definition Listing 30 Replacing the Lamp For service personnel only 31 Ceiling Mount Installation 32 Specifications 35 Compatibility modes 38 Regulations and safety notices 43 ...

Page 12: ...uation Versatile display modes enable optimum performance in any situation NTSC PAL SECAM compatible and HDTV 480i p 576i p 720p 1080i p supported Lower power consumption and economy ECO mode extend lamp life Acer EcoProjeciton Technology delivers Intelligent power management approach and physical efficiency improvement Equipped with HDMI connection supporting HDCP Multi language onscreen display ...

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Page 14: ...look Front upper side Description Description 1 Lamp cover 7 Focus ring 2 Air outlet 8 Remote control receiver 3 Control panel 9 Projection lens 4 Power button 10 Lens cap 5 Zoom ring 11 Tilt adjusting wheels 6 Air inlet 11 2 3 1 9 10 8 7 5 6 4 ...

Page 15: ...cket 7 Composite video connector 2 HDMI connector 8 Audio in connector 3 5V DC output connector firmware upgrade functions 9 Audio out connector 4 USB connector 10 RS232 connector 5 Kensington lock port 11 USB connector for wifi dongle 6 PC analog signal HDTV component video input connector 1 6 7 2 9 10 11 3 4 5 8 Remove WIRELESS KIT port label ...

Page 16: ... See the contents in Turning the Projector On Off section 5 Four directional select keys select OSD items under OSD main menu and adjust image to compensate for distortion under no OSD menu select OSD item under OSD main menu 6 BACK BACK Returns to the previous operation 7 SOURCE SOURCE Changes the active source 8 ENTER ENTER Confirm your selection of items 9 MENU MENU Press MENU to launch the Ons...

Page 17: ...4 SOURCE Changes the active source 5 Select Enter Confirm your selection of items 6 Four directional select keys Use up down left right buttons to select items or make adjustments to your selection 7 Volume Up 8 Volume Down 9 MENU Press MENU to launch the Onscreen display OSD menu or exit the OSD menu 10 KEYSTONE Adjusts the image to compensate for distortion caused by tilting the projector 1 6 5 ...

Page 18: ... Others Forbidden funtion 16 PgDn Smart Forbidden function Others Select the next page under VGA or HDMI source 17 MEDIA Smart Swipe down to select items Others Forbiddeb function 18 HOME Smart Back to home page Others Switch to Smart mode 19 HDMI MHL Smart Forbidden function Others Switch to HDMI source 20 HIDE Smart Forbidden function Other Momentarily turns off the video Press HIDE to hide the ...

Page 19: ...cord 7 USB cable 2 Audio cable 8 RS232 cable 3 HDMI cable 9 USB mouse Keyboard 4 VGA to component HDTV adapter 10 USB Dongle 5 VGA cable 11 Video cable 6 3 RCA component cable R L HDTV adapter RCA 4 6 2 10 3 3 5 8 2 2 1 MOLEX M O L E X 7 MOLEX M O L E X 9 USB A WIRELESS KIT 11 Display ...

Page 20: ...ease make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the projector Note 2 Functions vary depending on model definition Note 3 USB cable needs powered extender if the length is over 5 m Note 4 USB DC 5V out connector support 5V power output for power bank charging ...

Page 21: ... use the Source button on either control panel or the remote control or direct source key on the remote control to switch between inputs Turning the projector off 1 To turn the projector off press and hold the power button This message appears Power Off Press power key again Press the power button again 2 The LED power indicator will turn RED and blink rapidly after the projector is turned off and...

Page 22: ...reen message indicates that the fan has failed The lamp will automatically turn off the projector will automatically shut down and the LED temp indicator will blink Contact your local dealer or service center Note 1 Whenever the projector automatically shuts down and the LED lamp indicator turns solid red contact your local reseller or service center Note 2 Functions vary depending on model defini...

Page 23: ...cted Image Adjusting the Height of Projected Image The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the height of image To raise lower the image Use Tilt adjusting wheel to fine tune the display angle Tilt adjusting wheel ...

Page 24: ... 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 45 40 86 x 54 1 3 1 5 61 50 108 x 67 1 7 1 9 76 60 129 x 81 2 0 2 2 91 70 151 x 94 2 3 2 6 106 80 172 x 108 2 7 3 0 121 90 194 x 121 3 0 3 3 136 100 215 x 135 3 3 3 7 151 150 323 x 202 5 0 5 6 227 180 388 x 242 6 0 6 7 272 200 431 x 269 6 7 7 4 303 250 538 x 337 8 3 9 3 378 300 646 x 404 10 0...

Page 25: ...of image D 27 60 x 34 0 9 1 0 39 50 111 x 62 1 7 1 8 72 60 133 x 75 2 0 2 2 87 70 155 x 87 2 3 2 6 101 80 177 x 100 2 7 2 9 116 90 199 x 112 3 0 3 3 130 100 221 x 125 3 3 3 7 144 120 266 x 149 4 0 4 4 173 150 332 x 187 5 0 5 5 217 200 443 x 249 6 6 7 3 289 250 553 x 311 8 3 9 2 361 300 664 x 374 9 96 11 0 433 Zoom Ratio 1 1x A C D B Desired Distance 2 1 m 1 6 m Height 87 cm from base to top of ima...

Page 26: ...ontrol to launch the OSD for projector 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 4 The Installation menu includes the several options Use the up and down arrow keys to select an option the left and right arrow keys to adjust selected option settings and the ENTER to enter...

Page 27: ... 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 BACK on the remote control or control panel the screen will return to the main menu To exit OSD press BACK on the remote control or control panel The OSD menu will close and the projector will automatically save the new se...

Page 28: ...ht yellow light blue pink dark green It will compensate the color deviation due to the wall color to show the correct image tone Brightness Adjust the brightness of the image Press to darken the image 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 Pr...

Page 29: ...is off 0 increase noise reduction Black Extension This ensures optimum black level for each analog source Wall color Use this function to choose a proper color according to the wall There are several choices including white light yellow light blue pink dark green It will compensate the color deviation due to the wall color to show the correct image tone ISF 1 The certified ISF technician will cali...

Page 30: ...height 2160 pixels 4 3 The image will be scaled to fit the screen and displayed using a 4 3 ratio 16 9 The image will be scaled to fit the width of the screen and the height adjusted to display the image using a 16 9 ratio LBX Keep original signal aspect ratio and zoom in by 1 333 times Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image Press to decrease the sharpness Press to increase the sharpness Key...

Page 31: ...is function to make the necessary adjustments Tracking Synchronizes the signal timing of the projector with the graphics card If you experience an unstable or flickering image use this function to correct it HDMI HDMI Color Range Adjust the color range of the HDMI image data to correct color display error Auto Automatically adjust by information from player Limited Range Prosess the input image as...

Page 32: ...oad TriDef 3 D Experience 4 0 2 html Note 3 3D L R Invert is only available when 3D is enabled Note 4 There has reminder screen if 3D still enable when power on projector Please adjust setting depended on your purpose 3D Choose On to enable DLP 3D function On Choose this item while using DLP 3D glasses 120Hz 3D capable graphics cards and HQFS format file or DVD with corresponding SW player Off Tur...

Page 33: ...rmation Display the projector information for Model Name Input Source Signal Type Display Mode Serial No Software Version and QR code on the screen Scan QR code linking to Acer projector portal via mobile Reset Reset OSD Press the ENTER button and choose Yes to return the parameters on all menus to the factory default settings Reset SMART Press the ENTER button and choose Yes to reset SMART source...

Page 34: ... 15 seconds Select to turn off main menu one direct key menu manually by user Auto Power On AC Power On Choose On to power on projector while AC power plug in HDMI Power On Choose On to power on projector while HDMI power plug in VGA Power On Choose On to power on projector while VGA power plug in Power Mode Standby Active enable support power on the projector via Smart source Eco disable support ...

Page 35: ...n Note 2 Volume of SPIDF can not be adjusted Volume Press to decrease the volume Press to increase the volume Internal Speaker Choose On to enable internal speaker Choose Off to disable internal speaker Mute Choose On to mute the volume Choose Off to restore the volume ...

Page 36: ...ing or incorrectly displayed image for PC Windows 2000 XP Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 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 WUXGA RB 1920 x 1200 Click the Advanced Properties button If the problem still appears change the monitor di...

Page 37: ...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 out of focus Make sure the lens cap is removed Adjusts the foc...

Page 38: ...t directly 10 Image has slanted sides If possible reposition the projector so that it is centered on the screen Press the Keystone button on the remote control until the sides are vertical 11 Image is reversed Select Image Projection Mode on the OSD and adjust the projection direction 12 LAN WiFi USB Display source show No signal Power off peojector and power on again 13 Image hangs up when displa...

Page 39: ...exceeded its recommended operating temperature and must be allowed to cool down before it may be used Please check the following message Please also check the dust filters if they are installed If the dust filter is clogged with dust please clean it Replace the lamp the lamp is about to reach its maximum lifetime Prepare to replace it soon ...

Page 40: ... Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound When the lamp reaches the end of its useful life it will burn out and may make a loud popping sound If this happens the projector will not turn on until the lamp module has been replaced To replace the lamp follow the procedures in the Replacing the Lamp For service personnel only section 3 Wifi or Bluetooth cannot be detected normally Plug in wifi dongle a...

Page 41: ...Red Red Red Blue Standby ON Power button ON ON Lamp retry Quick Flashing Power off Cooling state Quick Flashing Power button OFF cooling completed standby mode ON Error thermal failure ON ON Error fan lock Quick Flashing ON Error lamp breakdown ON ON Error color wheel fail Quick Flashing ON ...

Page 42: ... sure the projector has been cooling down for at least 45 minutes before changing the lamp Warning The lamp compartment is hot Allow it to cool down before changing the lamp Warning To reduce the risk of personal injury do not drop the lamp module or touch the lamp bulb The bulb may shatter and cause injury if it is dropped Warning Do not attempt to replace the lamp yourself Contact the qualified ...

Page 43: ...ng a ceiling mount please refer to the steps below 1 Drill four holes into a solid structural ceiling member and secure the ceiling mount base to the ceiling 2 Choose the length combination based on actual environment CM 01S doesn t include Type 2 and Type 3 Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 ...

Page 44: ... larger size use the sliding extensions for more supports Note It is recommended 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 Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Illustration 1 Illustration 2 ...

Page 45: ...gle and positioning as necessary Screw Type B Washer Type Diameter mm Length mm Large Small 4 25 V V 360 55 00mm 55 00mm 313 50mm 8 00mm 107 00mm 113 68mm 100 18mm 48 19mm 254 10mm 169 80mm 82 30mm 255 25mm SCREW SPEC M4 x 25 mm ...

Page 46: ... SXGA XGA VGA SVGA SXGA WXGA WXGA WSXGA Video compatibility NTSC 3 58 4 43 PAL B D G H I M N SECAM B D G K K1 L HDTV 720p 1080i 1080p EDTV 480p 576p SDTV 480i 576i Displayable colors 1 07 billion colors Horizontal scan rate 15 100 kHz Vertical refresh scan rate 24 120 Hz Digital zoom 0 8x 2 0x Power supply AC input 100 240 V auto switching power supply Operating temperature 0ºC to 40ºC 32ºF to 104...

Page 47: ...jection lens F 2 41 2 53 f 21 85mm 24 00mm Manual Zoom Focus Projection screen size diagonal 27 300 69cm 762cm Projection distance 1 0m 10m 3 3 32 7 Lamp type 220 W user replaceable lamp Audio Internal speaker with 10W x 1 output Weight 2 7kg 5 95lb Dimensions W x D x H with feet 313mm x 255 25mm x 113 7mm 12 3 x 10 0 x 4 5 Power consumption Normal mode 265W 10 110VAC ECO mode 205W 10 110VAC Stand...

Page 48: ...rojection lens F 1 98 2 03 f 15 84mm 17 42mm Manual Zoom Focus Projection screen size diagonal 27 301 69cm 765cm Projection distance 1 0m 10m 3 3 32 7 Lamp type 245W user replaceable lamp Audio Internal speaker with 10W x 1 output Weight 3 0kg 6 61lb Dimensions W x D x H with feet 313mm x 255 25mm x 113 7mm 12 3 x 10 0 x 4 5 Power consumption Normal mode 295W 10 110VAC ECO mode 215W 10 110VAC Stan...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...080P 60 67 5 1366x768 60 47 7 WUXGA 1920x1200 RB 59 94 74 04 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 23 97 24 27 0 1080p 1920x1080 60 67 5 1080p 1920x1080 50 56 ...

Page 51: ... 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 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 6...

Page 52: ... 1080i 1920x1080 60 30 33 8 1080i 1920x1080 50 25 28 1 1080p 1920x1080 23 97 24 27 0 1080p 1920x1080 25 28 1 1080p 1920x1080 29 97 30 33 8 1080p 1920x1080 60 67 5 1080p 1920x1080 50 56 3 1080p 1920x1200 RB 59 94 74 04 4K 3840x2160 60 135 3840x2160 24 54 3840x2160 25 56 25 3840x2160 30 67 5 3840x2160 50 112 5 4096x2160 60 140 4096x2160 24 60 4096x2160 25 61 5 4096x2160 30 75 5 4096x2160 50 119 Mode...

Page 53: ... 1080p Top and Bottom 1920 x1080 24 27 0 1080p Top and Bottom 1920 x1080 50 56 3 1080p Top and Bottom 1920 x1080 60 67 5 720p Side by Side Half 1280 x 720 60 45 0 1080i Side by Side Half 1920 x1080 50 25 28 1 1080i Side by Side Half 1920 x1080 60 30 33 8 1080p Side by Side Half 1920 x1080 50 56 3 1080p Side by Side Half 1920 x1080 60 67 5 Graphic source monitor range limits Horizontal scan rate 15...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...luetooth 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 service...

Page 56: ...EN 55032 2015 AC 2016 07 Class B EN61000 3 2 2014Class D EN 61000 3 3 2013 EN55024 2010 A1 2015 EN55035 2017 EN 301 489 1 V2 1 1 EN 301 489 3 V2 1 1 EN 301 489 3 V1 6 1 EN 301 489 7 V1 3 1 EN 301 489 17 V3 1 1 EN 301 489 24 V1 5 1 Radio frequency spectrum usage EN 300 328 V2 2 2 EN 300 440 1 V1 6 1 EN 300 440 2 V1 4 1 EN 302 291 1 V1 1 1 EN 302 291 2 V1 1 1 EN 301 511 V9 0 2 EN 301 893 V2 1 1 EN 3...

Page 57: ...ble for this declaration Product Model Number Machine Type Name of Responsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party 333 West San Carlos St Suite 1500 San Jose CA 95110 U S A Contact Person Acer Representative Phone No 254 298 4000 Fax No 254 298 4147 Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St Suite 1500 San Jose CA 95110 U S A Tel 254 298 4000 Fax 254 298 4147 www acer ...

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