Acer P7290 User's Guide

Acer ProjectorP7270/P7270i/P7280/P7280i/P7290 SeriesUser's Guide

xFirst things firstUsage NotesDo:• Turn off the product before cleaning.• Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the display housing.

Information for your safety and comfort iiiFirst things first xUsage Notes xPrecautions xIntroduction 1Product Features 1Package Overview 2Projector O

Language setting 28Appendices 29Troubleshooting 29LED & Alarm Definition Listing 33Cleaning and replacing the dust filters 34Replacing the Lamp 35

1EnglishIntroductionProduct FeaturesThis product is a single-chip DLP® projector. Outstanding features include:• DLP® technology• Native 1024 x 768 XG

2EnglishPackage OverviewThis projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your unit is complete. Contact your dealer immediately

3EnglishProjector OverviewProjector OutlookFront / upper sideRear side# Description # Description1Control panel6Remote control receiver2Zoom ring7Tilt

4EnglishNote: "*" Only for P7270i/P7280i series.Control Panel7 Horn 19 Wired IR remote input connector8 YPbPr/YCbCr input connector 20(*)An

5EnglishRemote Control Layout# Icon Function Description1Infrared transmitterSends signals to the projector.2(#)Laser pointer Aim the remote at the vi

6EnglishNote: "*" Only for P7270i/P7280i series."#" Japan area is not supported.14 MENU• Press "MENU" to launch the Ons

7EnglishNote:(For P7270i/P7280i only)112

Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such cha

8EnglishGetting StartedConnecting the ProjectorNote: To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please make sure the timing of the display

9EnglishInstalling the dust filter of the projectorThis projector support dust proof function.Follow these steps:1 Take two dust filters from the acce

10EnglishConnecting the Projector for Wireless FunctionNote: For P7270i/P7280i only# Description1Power cord2 Audio cable jack3Lan cable4 AntennaSpeake

11EnglishTurning the Projector On/OffTurning on the Projector1 Remove the lens cap.(Illustration #1)2 Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are

12EnglishTurning off the Projector1 To turn off the projector, press the "Power" button twice. The message below will display onscreen for 1

13EnglishAdjusting the Projected ImageAdjusting the Height of Projected ImageThe projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the height of

14EnglishHow to optimize image size and distanceConsult the table below to find the optimal image sizes achievable when the projector is positioned at

15EnglishDesiredDistance (m)<A>Screen sizeTopScreen sizeTop(Min zoom) (Max zoom)Diagonal (inch)<B>W (cm) x H (cm) From base to top of imag

16EnglishHow to get a preferred image size by adjusting distance and zoomThe table below shows how to achieve a desired image size by adjusting either

17EnglishDesired 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 &l

iiiInformation for your safety and comfortRead these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instruct

18EnglishUser ControlsInstallation menuThe installation menu provides an onscreen display (OSD) for projector installation and maintenance. Use the OS

19EnglishAcer Empowering TechnologyEmpowering KeyAcer Empowering Key provides four Acer unique functions, they are "Acer eView Management"

20EnglishOnscreen Display (OSD) MenusThe projector has multilingual OSD that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings.Usin

21EnglishColor settingDisplay ModeThere are many factory presets optimized for various types of images.• Bright: For brightness optimization.• Standar

22EnglishNote: "Saturation" and "Tint" functions are not supported under computer mode or DVI mode.Image settingTintAdjusts the co

23EnglishNote: "H. Position", "V. Position", "Frequency" and "Tracking" functions are not supported under DVI

24EnglishManagement settingECO Mode Choose "On" to dim the projector lamp which will lower power consumption, extend the lamp life and reduc

25EnglishLamp Hour Elapse Displays the lamp’s elapsed operating time (in hours).Lamp Reminding Activate this function to display a reminder to change

26EnglishAudio settingAdministrator PasswordThe "Administrator Password" can be used in both the "Enter Administrator Password" an

27EnglishTimer settingPIP settingTimer Start• Press to start or stop the timer.Timer Period• Press or to adjust the timer period.Timer Volume• S

iv• To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface.• Never use it under sporti

28EnglishLanguage settingLanguageChoose the multilingual OSD menu. Use the or key to select your preferred menu language.• Press to confirm the sele

29EnglishAppendicesTroubleshootingIf you experience a problem with your Acer projector, refer to the following troubleshooting guide. If the problem p

30English3 Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image(For notebooks)• Press "RESYNC" on the remote control or control panel.• For an

31EnglishProblems with the Projector9 Image is too small or too large• Adjust the zoom lever on the top of the projector.• Move the projector closer t

32EnglishOSD Messages# Condition Message Reminder1 Message Fan Fail - the system fan is not working.Projector Overheated - the projector has exceeded

33EnglishLED & Alarm Definition ListingLED MessagesMessageLamp LED Temp LED Power LEDRed Red Red BlueStandby (power cord plugged in)-- -- V --Powe

34EnglishCleaning and replacing the dust filtersCleaning the dust filtersClean the dust filters after every 1000 hours of use. If they are note cleane

35EnglishReplacing the LampUse a screwdriver to remove the screw(s) from the cover, and then pull out the lamp.The projector will detect the lamp life

36EnglishCeiling Mount InstallationIf you wish to install the projector using a ceiling mount, please refer to the steps below:1 Drill four holes into

37English3 Use the appropriate number of screws for the projector size to attach the projector to the ceiling mount bracket.Note: It is recommended th

vProduct servicingDo not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other r

38English5 Adjust the angle and positioning as necessary.Note: The appropriate type of screw and washer for each model is listed in the table below.

39EnglishSpecificationsThe specifications listed below are subject to change without notice. For final specs, please refer to Acer's published ma

40English* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.I/O connectors• Power socket x1• VGA input x2• Composite video x1• 3 RCA Com

41EnglishCompatibility modesA. VGA Analog 1 VGA Analog - PC SignalModes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz]VGA 640x480 60 31.50 640x480 72 3

42English2 VGA Analog - Extended Wide timingB. DVI Digital1 DVI - PC Signal1152x870 75 68.68 1280x960 75 75.00i Mac DV (G3) 1024x768 75 60.00Modes Res

43English2 DVI - Extended Wide timingQuadVGA 1280x960 60 60.01280x960 75 75.23SXGA+ 1400x1050 60 65.3UXGA 1600x1200 60 75.00 Power Mac G4 640x480 66.6

44English3 DVI - Video SignalModes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] For TWN/USA SKU480i (NTSC) 720x480(1440x480) 59.94(29.97) 15.734480

45EnglishC. HDMI -Digital1 HDMI - PC Signal and Extended Wide timing: Support above DVI digital timing format.2 HDMI - Video SignalModes Resolution V.

46EnglishRegulations and safety noticesFCC noticeThis device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant

47EnglishEnglishRemarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiensCet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

vimight cause fire or electric shock. In this case, unplug immediately and contact your dealer.• Do not keep using this product to break or drop it. I

48EnglishEuropean Union (EU)R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard: • Article 3.1(a) Health an

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viiOperating environment for using wireless function (Optional)Warning! For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when u

viiiHearing aids. Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service provider.VehiclesRF

ixDisposal instructionsDo not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the g