Acer K10 User Manual

Acer K10 User Manual

Acer projector user's guide
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  • Page 1 Acer Projector K10 User's Guide...
  • Page 2 Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________ Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, lamp.
  • Page 5 Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: •...
  • Page 6 might cause fire or electric shock. In this case, unplug immediately and contact your dealer. • Do not keep using this projector if it is broken or you have dropped it. In this case, contact your dealer for inspection. • Do not face the projector lens to the sun.
  • Page 7 Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including wireless phones, may interfere with the functionality of inadequately protected medical devices. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy or if you have any questions.
  • Page 8 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) regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/ Sustainability/sustainability01.htm.
  • Page 9: Precautions

    First things first Usage Notes • Turn off the product before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the projector housing. • Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not being used for a long period of time.
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Information for your safety and comfort First things first Usage Notes Precautions Introduction Product Features Contents Projector Overview Getting Started Connecting the Projector Turning the Projector On/Off Adjusting the Projected Image User Controls Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus Color Setting Image Setting Management Setting Language Setting Appendices...
  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction Product Features This product is a single-chip DLP • ® technology • 858 x 600 SVGA resolution 4:3 / 16:9 aspect ratio supported • NTSC/PAL/SECAM compatible and HDTV (480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i) supported • Compact size projector facilitates business purposes and home entertainment.
  • Page 14: Contents

    This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your unit is complete. Contact your dealer immediately if anything is missing. Projector Composite video cable Acer Projector Quick Start Guide Quick start guide Power cord VGA cable...
  • Page 15: Projector Overview

    Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side Description Control panel Focus ring Rear side Description DC IN connector Composite video input connector PC analog signal/HDTV/Component video input connector Description Projection lens Elevator foot Description Kensington lock port Tripod socket...
  • Page 16: Control Panel

    Control Panel Function TEMP LAMP Four directional select keys MENU SOURCE POWER Description Temp Indicator LED Lamp Indicator LED to select items or make adjustments to your selection. • Press "MENU" to launch the onscreen display (OSD) menu, back to the previous step for the OSD menu operation or exit the OSD menu.
  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Getting Started Connecting the Projector DVD player, Set-top Box Video Output Composite video cable VGA to component/HDTV adapter VGA cable Note: To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the projector.
  • Page 18: Turning The Projector On/Off

    Turning the Projector On/Off Turning On the Projector Ensure that the AC adapter, power cord and signal cable are securely connected. The Power LED will flash red. Turn on the lamp by pressing "Power" button on the control panel, and the Power LED will turn blue.
  • Page 19: Turning Off The Projector

    Turning Off the Projector To turn off the projector press the "Power" button twice. The message below will display onscreen for 5 seconds. "Please press power button again to complete the shutdown process." Immediately after powering off, the Power indicator LED will flash RED rapidly and the fan(s) will continue to operate for about 20 seconds.
  • Page 20: Adjusting The Projected Image

    Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Height of Projected Image The projector is equipped with an elevator foot for adjusting the height of image. To raise the image: Turn the elevator foot to lengthen the foot. Raise the image to the desired height angle. To lower the image: Turn the elevator foot to shorten the foot.
  • Page 21: How To Optimize Image Size And Distance

    How to Optimize Image Size and Distance Consult the table below to find the optimal image sizes achievable when the projector is positioned at a desired distance from the screen. Example: If the projector is 2.4m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes 60".
  • Page 22 Desired Distance (m) Diagonal (inch) < A > < B > Screen Size W (cm) x H (cm) 30 x 23 61 x 46 102 x 76 122 x 91 From base to top of image (cm) < C >...
  • Page 23: User Controls

    User Controls Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus The Projector has multilingual OSD that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. Be sure to connect power and input a signal before using the OSD menus. Using the OSD menus •...
  • Page 24: Color Setting

    Color Setting Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. • Bright: For brightness optimization. • Standard: For true-color optimization. • Video: For playing video in a bright environment. • Blackboard: Blackboard mode can improve displayed color •...
  • Page 25: Image Setting

    Tint Adjusts the color balance of red and green. • Press • Press Note: "Saturation" and "Tint" functions are not supported under computer mode. Image Setting Projection Front-Desktop • The factory default setting. Front-Ceiling • When you select this function, the projector inverts the image for ceiling-mounted projection.
  • Page 26 Auto Keystone Choose "On" to enable auto keystone. Choose "Off" to disable auto keystone. Manual Keystone Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection. (±40 degrees) H. Position • Press (Horizontal Position) • Press V. Position • Press (Vertical Position) • Press Frequency "Frequency"changes the projector’s refresh rate to match the...
  • Page 27: Management Setting

    Management Setting Menu Location Choose the Menu location on the display screen Source Lock When source lock is turned "Off", the projector will search for other signals if the current input signal is lost. When source lock is turned "On", it will “Lock” the current source channel unless you press “SOURCE”...
  • Page 28: Appendices

    Appendices Troubleshooting If you experience a problem with your Acer projector, refer to the following troubleshooting guide. If the problem persists, please contact your local reseller or service center. Image Problems and Solutions Problem No image appears • on screen •...
  • Page 29 The screen of the • laptop computer is not displaying your presentation • Image is unstable • or flickering • Image has vertical • flickering bar • Image is out of • focus • Image is stretched When you play a DVD encoded in anamorphic or 16:9 when displaying a aspect ratio you may need to adjust the following "widescreen"...
  • Page 30: Problems With The Projector

    Problems with the Projector Condition The projector stops responding to all controls OSD Messages Condition Message Fan 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.
  • Page 31: Led & Alarm Definition Listing

    LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages Message Lamp LED Standby (AC adapter and power cord plugged in) Turning on Turning off (cooling state) Turning off (cooling completed) Firmware download Error (thermal switch or thermal sensor failure) Error (fan lock failure) Temp LED Quick flashing...
  • Page 32: Specifications

    Specifications The specifications below are subject to change without notice. For final specs, please refer to Acer's marketing documentation. Projection system Resolution Computer compatibility Video compatibility Aspect ratio Displayable colors Projection lens Projection screen size (diagonal) Projection distance Throw ratio...
  • Page 33: Compatibility Modes

    Compatibility Modes A. VGA Analog VGA Analog - PC Signal Modes Resolution 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 SVGA 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 SXGA 1152x864 1280x960 1280x1024 1280x800 1280x800 1280x800 V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] 59.9 31.5 72.8 37.9 37.5 43.3...
  • Page 34 VGA Analog - HDTV Signal Signal V.Frequency [Hz] 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 720p 1080i 1080i H.Frequency [KHz] 15.8 31.5 15.6 31.3 37.5 33.8 28.1...
  • Page 35: Regulations And Safety Notices

    Regulations and Safety Notices FCC Notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 36: Declaration Of Conformity For Eu Countries

    Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Acer hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Compliant with Russian regulatory certification...
  • Page 37 European Union (EU) R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard: Article 3.1(a) Health and Safety • EN60950-1:2001+ A11:2004 • EN50371:2002 • • Article 3.1(b) EMC EN301 489-1 V1.6.1 • EN301 489-3 V1.4.1 (Applicable to non-bluetooth wireless •...
  • Page 38: Declaration Of Conformity

    Model Number: Machine Type: Name of Responsible Party: Address of Responsible Party: Contact Person: Phone No.: Fax No.: Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., San Jose CA 95110, U. S. A. Tel : 254-298-4000 Fax : 254-298-4147 www.acer.com...
  • Page 39 -. EN301 893 V1.4.1 (Applicable to 5GHz high performance RLAN). Year to begin affixing CE marking 2009. _______________________________ Easy Lai /Manager Regulation Center, Acer Inc. Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Jan.

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