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Acer Projector
K137/K137i/L223/
LK-W15
User's Guide

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  • Page 1 Acer Projector K137/K137i/L223/ LK-W15 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 • 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.
  • 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 product to break or drop it. In this case contact your dealer for inspection. • Do not face the projector lens to the sun. It can lead to fire. •...
  • Page 7 Disposal instructions 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 8: Precautions

    viii First things first Usage Notes • Turn off the product before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the display housing. • Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not being used for a long period of time.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Information for your safety and comfort First things first viii Usage Notes viii Precautions viii Introduction Product Features Package Overview Projector Overview Projector Outlook Control Panel Remote Control Layout MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) Control Getting Started Connecting the Projector Turning the Projector On/Off Turning on the Projector Turning the projector off Adjusting the Projected Image...
  • Page 10 LED & Alarm Definition Listing Specifications Compatibility modes Regulations and safety notices...
  • Page 11: Introduction

    • Compact size projector facilitates business purposes and home entertainment. • Acer EcoProjeciton Technology delivers Intelligent power management approach and physical efficiency improvement. • Equipped with HDMI™ connection supporting HDCP. • Advanced digital keystone correction delivers optimum presentations.
  • Page 12: Package Overview

    Package Overview This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your unit is complete. Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing. Projector Power cord AC to DC power adapter POWER ZOOM HIDE RATIO MODE SOURCE MEDIA...
  • Page 13: Projector Overview

    Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side Description Description Projection lens Control panel Tilt adjusting wheel Remote control receiver Focus ring Speakers Power button Rear side Description Description Remote control receiver HDMI/ MHL connector Kensington lock Audio input connector connector Universal connector for VGA in/ Audio DC Input out connector...
  • Page 14: Control Panel

    Control Panel Icon Function Description POWER Power button and Power Indicator LED. See the contents in "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. 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.
  • Page 15: Remote Control Layout

    Remote Control Layout POWER ZOOM HIDE RATIO MODE SOURCE MEDIA MEDIA HOME SETUP MENU BACK ENTER M1822 MC.40911.001 Icon Function Description Infrared Sends signals to the projector. transmitter Zoom Zooms the projector display in or out. ZOOM Power Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. POWER Hide Momentarily turns off the video.
  • Page 16 Icon Function Description Previous Press to previous the media file. Display Press "Off" to hide the image, press "On" to display the image. Next Press to the next media file.
  • Page 17: Mhl (Mobile High-Definition Link) Control

    MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) Control POWER ZOOM HIDE RATIO MODE SOURCE MEDIA MEDIA HOME SETUP MENU BACK ENTER Icon Component Description MODE • Press "MODE" button for one second to activate the MHL MODE Control Mode. • To exit, press the "MODE" button again. SOURCE Press the "SOURCE"...
  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Getting Started Connecting the Projector iPod/iPhone/iPad battery charging iPod/iPhone/iPad HDMI HDMI DVD player Description Description 1 AC to DC power adapter 7 MHL Cable (MicroUSB to HDMI) 2 Power cord 8 HDMI cable 3 USB cable 9 Universal to D-sub cable USB disk/stick 10 Universal to Audio out adapter USB WiFi adapter...
  • Page 19: Turning The Projector On/Off

    Turning the Projector On/Off Turning on the Projector Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. The Power indicator LED will flash red. Turn on the projector by pressing "Power" button on the control panel or the remote control, and the Power indicator LED will turn blue.(Illustration Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player ,etc.).
  • Page 20: Turning The Projector Off

    Turning the projector off To turn the projector off, press the power button. This message appears: "Please press the power button again to complete the shutdown process." Press the power button again. The LED power indicator will stop blinking and turn solid red to indicate standby mode after the projector is turned off.
  • Page 21: Adjusting The Projected Image

    Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Height of Projected Image The projector is equipped with tilt adjusting wheel 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 22: 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 1.50 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes 46.4".
  • Page 23: User Controls

    The new settings will be saved automatically upon exiting the menu. Press the "MENU" anytime to exit the menu and return to the Acer welcome screen.
  • Page 24: Onscreen Display (Osd) Menus

    Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus The projector has multilingual OSD that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. Using the OSD menus • To open the OSD menu, press "MENU" on the remote control. • When the OSD is displayed, use the keys to select any item in the main menu.
  • Page 25: Color

    Color Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. • Bright: For brightness optimization. • Standard: For common environment. • Movie: For brighter and general movie/video/photo playing. • Picture: For graphic picture. • Game: For game content. •...
  • Page 26: Image

    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 27: Setting

    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 limited color range data. • Full Range: Prosess the input image as full color range data. HDMI Scan Info Adjust the overscan ratio of the HDMI image on screen.
  • Page 28: Audio

    Volume Boost Choose "On" to increase volume for low volume content. • Choose "On" to enable SRS Wow HD. • Choose "Off" to disable SRS Wow HD. Treble Adjust tones of high frequency. Bass Adjust tones of low frequency. • Mute Choose "On"...
  • Page 29: Language

    Language Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Use the key to select your preferred menu language. • Press to confirm the selection.
  • Page 30: 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 Solution • No image appears Connected as described in the "Getting Started"...
  • Page 31 • Partial, scrolling For an incorrectly displayed image: or incorrectly • Follow the steps for item 2 (above) to adjust displayed image the resolution of your computer. (for notebooks) • Press the toggle output settings. Example: [Fn]+[F4], Compaq [Fn]+[F4], Dell [Fn]+[F8], Gateway [Fn]+[F4], IBM [Fn]+[F7], HP [Fn]+[F4], NEC [Fn]+[F3], Toshiba [Fn]+[F5] •...
  • Page 32 • Image is too small Adjust the zoom ring on the top of the projector. or too large • Move the projector closer to or further from the screen. • Press "MENU" on the remote control or on the control panel. Go to "Image --> Aspect Ratio" and try different settings.
  • Page 33 OSD Messages Condition Message Reminder 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 34 LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages Menu Lamp Temp Power LED Power LED (UP/Down (Left/Right LED) LED) Message BLUE BLUE BLUE BLUE Input Power Plug Flash On Flash On Flash On to OFF to OFF to OFF 100ms 100ms 100ms Standy by Power buttom on...
  • Page 35 Specifications The specifications listed below are subject to change without notice. For final specs, please refer to Acer's published marketing specifications. Projection system ® Resolution WXGA (1280 x 800) Computer compatibility IBM PC and compatibles, Apple Macintosh, iMac and VESA standards: SXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA, WXGA Aspect ratio Full, 4:3, 16:9, L.Box...
  • Page 36 Compatibility modes A. VGA Analog VGA Analog - PC Signal Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] 640x480 31.5 640x480 37.9 640x480 37.5 640x480 61.9 SVGA 800x600 35.1 800x600 37.9 800x600 48.1 800x600 46.9 800x600 77.4 1024x768 48.4 1024x768 56.5 1024x768 60.0 1024x768 99.0...
  • Page 37 VGA Analog - Extended Wide timing Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] WXGA 1280x768 47.8 1280x768 60.3 1280x720 44.8 1280x800 49.6 1440x900 59.9 WSXGA+ 1680x1050 65.3 1920x1080 (Reduced Blanking Timing) 66.6 1366x768 47.7 VGA Analog - Component Signal Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] 480i...
  • Page 38 1024x768 99.0 SXGA 1152x864 63.8 1152x864 67.5 1280x1024 64.0 1280x1024 77.0 1280x1024 80.0 QuadVGA 1280x960 60.0 1280x960 75.2 SXGA+ 1400x1050 65.3 PowerBook G4 640x480 31.4 PowerBook G4 640x480 66.6 (67) 34.9 PowerBook G4 800x600 37.9 PowerBook G4 1024x768 48.4 PowerBook G4 1152x870 68.7 PowerBook G4...
  • Page 39 HDMI - Video Signal 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 31.3 720p 1280x720 45.0 720p 1280x720 37.5 1080i 1920x1080 60 (30) 33.8 1080i 1920x1080 50 (25) 28.1 1080p...
  • Page 40 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 41 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Acer hereby declares that this projector series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Compliant with Russian regulatory certification...
  • Page 42 Industry Canada statement: This device complies with ISED's licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 43 Trade Name: Acer Model Number: CWX1138 K137/L223/LK-W15 We, Acer Incorporated, hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the product described above is in conformity with the relevant Union as below and following harmonized standards and/or other relevant standards have been applied:...
  • Page 44 Trade Name: Acer Model Number: CWX1138 K137i/L223R/LK-W15F We, Acer Incorporated, hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the product described above is in conformity with the relevant Union as below and following harmonized standards and/or other relevant standards have been applied:...
  • Page 45 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.com Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...

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