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Acer Projector PW730 Series

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Page 1: ...Manual for Acer Projector PW730 Series ...

Page 2: ...cle it USA For electronic products containing an LCD CRT monitor or display or a super high pressure mercury lamp Lamp s inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local state or federal laws For more information contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org For lamp specific disposal infor mation check www lamprecycle org ...

Page 3: ... Warning Indicator 12 Adjusting the Projected Image 13 Adjusting the Projector Image Height 13 Adjusting the Projector Zoom Focus 14 Adjusting Projected Image Size 14 User Controls 15 Control Panel Remote Control 15 On Screen Display Menus 19 How to operate 29 Color Computer Video Mode 20 Image Computer Video Mode 22 Management Computer Video Mode 24 Audio Computer Video Mode 30 Timer Computer Vid...

Page 4: ...duct will detect the life of the lamp itself Please be sure to change the lamp when it shows warning messages Warning Reset the Lamp Hour Reset function from the On Screen Display Management menu after replacing the lamp module refer to page 26 Warning When switching the projector off please ensure the projector completes its cooling cycle before disconnecting power Warning Turn on the projector f...

Page 5: ...oduct is not being used for a long period of time Don t Block the slots and openings on the unit provided for ventila tion Use abrasive cleaners waxes or solvents to clean the unit Use under the following conditions In extremely hot cold or humid environments In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt Near any appliance that generates a strong magnetic field Place in direct sunlight ...

Page 6: ...720p and 1080i formats u User friendly and powerful Acer Empowering key including Acer eView Management Acer eTimer Management and Acer eOpening Management u Full function remote control with laser pointer u Advanced digital keystone correction and high quality full screen image re scaling u User friendly control panel u SXGA SXGA compression and XGA SVGA VGA re sizing u Supports HDMI input with H...

Page 7: ...tact your dealer immediately if anything is missing Power Cord 1 8m VGA Cable 1 8m Composite Video Cable 1 8m Projector USB Cable 1 8m S Video Cable 1 8m Audio Cable Jack Jack 2 0m Remote Control with Laser Pointer 3 RCA Component Cable 1 8m Carrying Case User s Guide Quick Start Card Detachable cable holder 2 x Battery DVI Cable 1 8m ...

Page 8: ...panel and front top cover Main Unit Product Overview 1 Focus Ring Zoom Ring 2 Zoom Lens 3 Elevator Button 4 Remote Control Receiver 5 Lens Cap Switch 6 Elevator Foot 7 Connection Ports 8 Power Socket 9 Control Panel 10 Detachable Cable Holder 8 6 6 4 5 4 9 1 2 3 10 3 9 7 ...

Page 9: ...Introduction Control Panel 1 Temp Indicator LED 2 Lamp Indicator LED 3 Power and Indicator LED Power LED 4 Source 5 Resync 6 Empowering Key 7 Menu 8 Back 9 Four Directional Select Keys Keystone 3 4 2 5 1 7 6 8 9 ...

Page 10: ...omponent Video Input Connector 6 S Video Input Connector 7 RS232 Connector 8 KensingtonTM Lock Port 9 VGA Output Connector Monitor Loop through Output Connec tor 10 Power Socket 11 Audio Input Connector 12 Composite Video Input Connectort USB HDMI DVI VGA IN Pr Cr Pb Cb Y S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN VGA OUT RS 232 5 6 4 3 2 1 7 8 10 9 11 12 ...

Page 11: ...1 Back 12 Digital Zoom 13 Menu 14 Mouse Left Click 15 Mouse Right Click Remote Control with Laser Pointer 16 Mouse 17 Volume 18 Page Up Page Down 19 Empowering Key 20 RGB 21 Brightness 22 Contrast 23 Color 24 VGA 25 Component 26 S Video 27 Video 28 HDMI 29 DVI 30 Transmit Indicator Light 30 2 5 9 13 17 20 24 10 6 29 14 21 25 8 4 12 16 28 11 7 18 26 22 15 23 27 19 3 1 ...

Page 12: ...e with the projector Refer to the Compatibility Modes section on page 39 Video Output DVD Player Settop Box HDTV receiver 4 2 3 6 DVI VGA USB 10 S Video Output 9 1 RS232 7 5 11 DVD Player 8 PC 1 Power Cord 2 VGA Cable 3 Composite Video Cable 4 USB Cable 5 3 RCA Component Cable 6 S Video Cable 7 Audio Cable Jack RCA Optional Accessory 8 RS232 Cable Optional Accessory 9 DVI Cable 10 HDMI Cable Optio...

Page 13: ... securely connected v If you connect multiple sources at the same time using the Source button on the remote control or control panel to switch Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources The lens cap must be opened then turn on the projec tor r If the projection lens cap is not opened when a projector is powered on users will hear a continuous beep sound and the interval of each beep ...

Page 14: ...lamp you will see a message Please press power button again to complete the shutdown process Warning DO NOT unplug while the projector fan is still running displayed on the projector s screen Press the Power button again to confirm otherwise the message will disappear after 5 seconds 2 The cooling fans continue to operate for about 120 seconds for cooling cycle and the Power LED will be quick ambe...

Page 15: ...ise the image to the desired height then release the button to lock the elevator feet into position 3 Use to fine tune the display angle To lower the image 1 Press the elevator button 2 Lower the image then release the button to lock the el evator feet into position 3 Use to fine tune the display angle Elevator Foot Elevator Button 2 Tilt Adjusting Wheel 3 Adjusting the Projected Image 1 ...

Page 16: ...430cm 193 491cm 242 614cm 44 111cm 87 221cm 145 369cm 203 517cm 232 590cm 291 738cm 4 92 32 81 26 25 22 97 16 40 9 84 1 5m 10m 8 0m 7 0m 5 0m 3 0m 36 92cm Max 44 111cm 87 221cm 145 69cm 203 517cm 232 590 0cm 291 738cm Min 36 92cm 72 184cm 121 307cm 169 430cm 193 491cm 242 614cm Max WxH 37 x 22 95 x 57cm 75 x 45 190 x 114cm 125 x 75 316 x 190cm 174 x 105 443 x 266cm 199 x 120 506 x 304cm 249 x 150 ...

Page 17: ...e Press Source to choose RGB Component p Component i S Video Composite video DVI D A HDTV and HDMI sources Four Directional Select Keys Use to select items or make adjustments to your selection Keystone Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector 16 degrees Empowering Key Acer Empowering Key provides three Acer unique functions they are Acer eView Management Acer eTimer Management and...

Page 18: ...to pause the screen image Hide Momentarily turns off the video Press Hide to hide image press again to restore display of the image Aspect Ratio Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio Auto 4 3 16 9 1 1 L Box Mute Use this key to turn off the volume Four Directional Select Keys Use to select items or make adjustments to your selection for the OSD menu operation Keystone Adjusts image...

Page 19: ...mer Management Press e to launch Acer eTimer Management submenu Acer eTimer Management provides the remind ing function for presentation time control Please refer to On Screen Display Menus section for detail Acer eOpening Management Press e to launch Acer eOpening Management submenu Acer eOpening Management allows user to change the Startup screen to their personalized image Please refer to On Sc...

Page 20: ...onnector This con nector supports Analog RGB Component 4 Press Component to change source to component connec tor This connector supports YPbPr 480p 576p 720p 1080i and YCbCr 480i 576i Video 4 Press Video to change source to Composite Video source S Video 4 Press S Video to change source to S Video source DVI 4 Press DVI to change source to DVI connector This connector supports Digital RGB Analog ...

Page 21: ... the main menu After selecting the desired main menu item press to enter sub menu for feature setting 3 Use keys to select the desired item and adjust the settings by key 4 Select the next item to be adjusted in the sub menu and adjust as described above 5 Press Back on the Remote Control or Control Panel the screen will return to the main menu 6 To exit OSD press Menu on the Remote Control or Con...

Page 22: ... User Memorize user s settings Brightness Adjust the brightness of the image Press the to darken image Press the to lighten the image Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image Press the to decrease the contrast Press the to increase the contrast Color Temper...

Page 23: ...lue dark scenery will look brighter Color R Adjusts the red color Color G Adjusts the green color Color B Adjusts the blue color Saturation Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color 4Press the to decrease the amount of color in the image 4Press the to increase the amount of color in the image Tint Adjusts the color balance of red and green Press the to increase the amount...

Page 24: ...omes 16 9 ratio 4 3 The input source will be scaled to fit the projection screen and becomes 4 3 ratio L Box Resize image keep original source ratio to fit 1280 pixels width then either 1 CUT the top bottom portion of the resized image or 2 FILL BLACK BARS to the top bottom of the resized image to fit 768 pixels height 1 1 Keep image at the center of screen with its original pixel resolution witho...

Page 25: ...izontal Position Press the to move the image left Press the to move the image right V Position Vertical Position Press the to move the image down Press the to move the image up Frequency Frequency changes the display data frequency to match the frequency of your computer s graphic card If you experience a vertical flickering bar use this function to make an adjustment Tracking Tracking synchronize...

Page 26: ...ock is turned on it will Lock the current source channel before you press Source button on remote control for next channel Menu Location Choose the Menu location on the display screen Startup Screen Use this function to select your desired startup screen If you change the setting from one to another when you exit the OSD menu the new setting will take effect 4Acer The default startup screen of Ace...

Page 27: ...fore the download starts the projector must enter Download Mode first Please follow the instruction below to enter Download Mode 1 If the AC power cord of the projector was unplugged plug the AC power 2 Powering On the Projector 3 Please make sure the USB cable has been plugged and connected to your projector Lamp Hour Elapse Displays the lamp s elapsed operating time in hours Lamp Reminding Choos...

Page 28: ...y function for the administrator to manage the usage of the projector Select On to enable the security function User have to enter password depending on the Security Mode Please refer to User Password section for details Select Off then user can switch on the projector without password Once the security function is enabled the projector will request user to enter password when switch on the projec...

Page 29: ...quest user to enter password again The factory default setting of Timeout Min is Off User Password Press to set up or change User Password Use or to select the character and press MENU to confirm Press to delete character after the selected character confirmed Press MENU to complete the setting of password Input password again at Confirm Password The password is allowed for 4 8 characters Manageme...

Page 30: ...ng on power cord of the projector Select Always request password while projector turns on user has to input password every time when switching on the projector Administrator Password Administrator Password can be accepted by both Enter Administrator Password and Enter Password dialogues Press to change Administrator Password The factory default of Administrator Password is 1234 Management Computer...

Page 31: ...played 2 Write down the Unlock ID and contact with Acer service center They will give you new Administrator Password according to the Unlock ID 3 Once the new Administrator Password retrieved from Acer has been logged into the projector old Administrator Password will be replaced by the new password Reset Press the button after choosing Yes to return the display parameters on all menus to the fact...

Page 32: ...se the volume Press the to increase the volume Mute Choose the On to turn mute on Choose the Off to turn mute off Power On Off Volume Choose this function to adjust volume when power on off Alarm Volume Choose this function to adjust volume when there are errors of the projector ...

Page 33: ...tart stop timer Timer Period Press the to adjust timer period Timer Volume Choose this function to adjust volume when timer function is enable and time is up Timer Display Press the to choose timer display mode on the screen Timer Location Choose the timer location on the screen ...

Page 34: ...32 English User Controls Language Computer Video Mode Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu Use the or key to select your preferred language Press to confirm the selection ...

Page 35: ...e Resync button on the Remote Control If you use a PC If the resolution of your computer is higher than 1400x1050 Follow the steps outlined below to reset the resolution For Windows 3 x 1 In the Windows Program Manager click the Windows Setup icon in the Main group 2 Verify that your display resolution setting is less than or equal to 1400x1050 For Windows 95 98 2000 XP 1 Open My Computer icon the...

Page 36: ...f you are using a Notebook PC Some Notebook PCs may deactivate their screens when a second display device is in use Refer to your computer s documentation for information on how to reactivate the monitor display If you are using an Apple PowerBook In Control Panels open the PowerBook Display to select Video Mirroring On Problem Image is unstable or flickering Use Tracking to correct it Refer to pa...

Page 37: ...s 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 See page 36 Problem LED lighting message Message Power LED Temp LED Lamp LED Amber Standby State Input power cord Slow Flashing Lamp lighting Power on Power off Cooling Quick Flashing Error Lamp fail Error Thermal fail Flashing Error Fan lock fail Flashing Qu...

Page 38: ... Lamp compartment is hot Allow it to cool down before changing 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 1 3 4 2 Lamp Changing Procedure 1 Turn the power off the projector by pressing the Power button 2 Allow the projector to cool down at least 30 minutes 3 Disconnect the power cord 4...

Page 39: ...wer opera tion Replacement Suggested will be shown about 10 seconds when lamp life is going to deplete Projector Overheated Lamp will automatically turn off soon will be shown when the system temperature is over heat Fan fail Lamp will automatically turn off soon will be shown when the fan is out of order ...

Page 40: ... ible Composite video S Video capability H Frequency 31 5kHz 100kHz horizontal scan V Frequency 56Hz 85Hz vertical refresh Power Supply Universal AC input 100 240V Input Frequency 50 60Hz I O Connectors Power AC power input socket One DVI connector One 15 pin D sub for VGA component and HDTV signal One HDMI input for digital video input RS232 For projector remote control VGA Output One 15 pin D su...

Page 41: ...4 75 79 98 QuadVGA 1280 x 960 60 59 7 SXGA 1400 x 1050 60 63 98 MAC 1152 x 870 75 06 68 68 MAC G4 640 x 480 60 31 35 i Mac DV 1024 x 768 75 60 0 B VGA Analog Extended Wide Timing 1280 x 720 60 45 0 1280 x 768 60 48 36 1280 x 800 60 49 702 1360 x 768 60 47 72 1440 x 900 60 55 935 C DVI Digital VGA 640 x 480 60 31 5 720 x 400 70 31 5 SVGA 800 x 600 56 35 2 800 x 600 60 37 9 800 x 600 72 48 1 800 x 6...

Page 42: ...igital timing format 2 Video Signal 480i 704 x 480 59 94 29 97 15 73 480p 704 x 480 59 94 31 47 576i 720 x 576 50 25 15 63 576p 720 x 576 50 31 25 720p 1280 x 720 60 45 00 720p 1280 x 720 50 37 5 1080i 1920 x 1080 60 30 33 75 F YPbPr Analog 480i 704 x 480 59 94 29 97 15 73 480p 704 x 480 59 94 31 47 576i 720 x 576 50 25 15 63 576p 720 x 576 50 31 25 720p 1280 x 720 60 45 00 720p 1280 x 720 50 37 5...

Page 43: ...n If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or televi sion reception which can be determined by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the fol lowing measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from...

Page 44: ...ed operation Notice Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Remarque à l intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby Acer declares that this Acer projector is in compliance with the essen tial requirements and other relevant provisions of ...

Page 45: ... electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product 8 Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or remov ing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 9 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to quali fied service personnel under the following conditions a When the p...

Page 46: ...wo conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation of the device b Operation in 2 4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated in doors and installed outdoors is subject to licensing ...

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