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Acer Projector H8550BD/V7500/HV750/V240/ HT-820/D1P1434 Series User's Guide...
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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.
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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.
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• 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.
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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: •...
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Do not stand the projector on end vertically. It may cause the projector to fall over, causing injury or damage. • This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation. Only use acer ceiling mount kit for mounting the projector and ensure it is securely installed.
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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) contain Mercury, Dispose Properly.”...
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.
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...
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Language Appendices Troubleshooting LED & Alarm Definition Listing How to install cable management Cleaning and replacing the dust filters Replacing the Lamp Ceiling Mount Installation Specifications Compatibility modes Regulations and safety notices...
Full/4:3/16:9/L.Box aspect ratio supported • Enables projecting 3D content via DLP Link Technology: Blue-Ray 3D supported and nVidia 3DTV Play Ready • Acer ColorBoost technology delivers nature’s true colors for vivid, life-like images • High brightness and contrast ratio •...
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Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.
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 VGA cable HDMI extension cable Security card User’s guide Quick start guide Carrying case Dust filters...
Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side Description Description Ambient light sensor Power button Remote control receiver Control panel Lens Cap Lamp cover Focus ring 10 Tilt adjusting wheels Lens shift control ring 11 Projection lens Zoom lever...
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Right / Rear side DC 5V OUT DC 12V OUT 1/MHL VGA IN VIDEO Pr/Cr USB CTRL AUDIO IN Pb/Cb AUDIO OUT RS232 11 12 Description Description Composite video input connector Audio out connector 5V DC output connector YPbPr/YCbCr input connector 12V DC output connector RS232 connector PC analog signal/HDTV/component...
Control Panel Icon Function Description POWER Power Indicator LED LAMP Lamp Indicator LED TEMP Temp Indicator LED RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source. SOURCE Changes the active source. POWER See the contents in "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. MODE Press "MODE"...
Remote Control Layout SOURCE SOURCE MEDIA MEDIA SETUP MODE HIDE SETUP MODE HIDE ZOOM RATIO FREEZE ZOOM FREEZE Model No:E-26281 Model No:E-26171 E-26110 LASER MODULE : M-5.2-6.5x10-5.5x5.5 BONTECH ELECTRONICS(K.S) CO ., LTD . No. 2018, Zhonghuayuan west road, Yushan town,Kunshan city, China MC.JG811.009 MC.JK211.004 Icon...
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Icon Function Description Pre./Rewind No function. Enter/ Play/ No function. Pause Back/Stop No function. Next/Fast No function. forward KeyPad 0~9 Press "0~9" to input a password in the "Security" OSD. PgUp/PgDn For computer mode only. Use this button to select the next or previous page.
MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) Control SOURCE MEDIA SETUP MODE HIDE FREEZE ZOOM Icon Component Description • MODE Press "MODE" button for one second to activate the MHL Control Mode. • To exit, press the "MODE" button again. SOURCE Press the "SOURCE" button to toggle between Navigation or Numeric mode.
Getting Started Connecting the Projector DVD player, Set-top Box, HDTV receiever R B G DVD player D-Sub Smart Phone Power Bank Acer Dongle R B G Video output HDTV adapter D-Sub HDMI HDMI HDMI DC 5V OUT DC 12V OUT...
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Description Description Power cord 12V DC cable VGA cable USB cable for charging device VGA to component/HDTV adapter Composite video cable 3 RCA component cable Audio cable Jack/RCA HDMI cable RS232 cable HDMI extension cable (for wireless USB cable dongle) MHL cable (MicroUSB to HDMI) Note: To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible...
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 remote control, and the Power indicator LED will turn blue. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player ,etc.).
Turning the projector off To turn the projector off, press and hold 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 turn RED and blink rapidly after the projector is turned off, and the fan(s) will continue to operate for about 2 minutes to ensure that the system cools properly.
Adjusting the Projected 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...
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. • 1080p series If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 93"...
How to get a preferred image size by adjusting distance and zoom The table below shows how to achieve a desired image size by adjusting either the position or the zoom ring. • 1080p series To obtain an image size of 60" set the projector at a distance 1.4 m and 1.9 m from the screen.
How to get a preferred image position by adjusting lens shift The projector is equipped with lens shift for adjusting the position of projected image up and down without requiring you to physically move the projector. Vertical Lens Shift ring Note: The figures shown in this section are for reference only not approximate value.
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The vertical image height can be adjusted between -6% and 21% of the image height. (The minimum vertical image offset is fixed at 5% of the image height above the centre of the projector lens.) Offset max=V x 21% Offset min=V x -6%...
User Controls Installation menu The installation menu provides an onscreen display (OSD) for projector installation and maintenance. Use the OSD only when the message "No signal input" is displayed on the screen. The menu options include settings and adjustments for screen size and distance, focus, keystone correction and more .
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The new settings will be saved automatically upon exiting the menu. Push the MENU button anytime to exit the menu and return to the Acer welcome screen. Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.
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 or control panel.
Color The light sensor of LumiSense+ technology can intelligently LumiSense optimize the brightness and color saturation of projected image based on actual ambient light. The feature greatly enhances dark detail visibility and color saturation. • Off: For normal mode. (ambient light sensor is off) •...
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ISF certified technician. For more information, please go to ISF official website: https://www.imagingscience.com and contact the dealer located in your country. 3. The ISF calibration will be charged and guaranteed by ISF certified calibrator, and thereby Acer is not responsible for the calibration service.
Note: "Saturation" and "Tint" functions are not supported under computer or HDMI mode. Note: Functions vary depending on model definition. Image Projection Mode • Front: The factory default setting. • Rear: Reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen.
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4 Corner Manually adjusts the shape and size of an image that is unevenly Correction rectangular on all sides. Press "MODE" repeatedly to select the corner that you wish to adjust. Press four directional selection keys to adjust the image shape. <Note>...
OSD menu. • Acer: The default startup screen of your Acer projector. • User: Use memorize picture from "Screen Capture" function. Use this function to customize the startup screen. To capture the...
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Security Card (please check accessory in the box). This unique password is the number which will be accepted by projector anytime no matter what the Administrator Password is. • If losing this security card and number, please contact with an Acer service center.
Lock to user startup screen Default Lock User Startup Screen is "Off". If lock user startup screen is "On", users cannot change startup screen anymore and avoid other users change that arbitrarily. Choose "Off" to unlock startup screen. Note: Functions vary depending on model definition. Management ECO Mode Choose "On"...
Audio Volume • Press to decrease the volume. • Press to increase the volume. • Mute Choose "On" to mute the volume. • Choose "Off" to restore the volume. Power On/Off Volume Select this function to adjust the notification volume when turning the projector on/off.
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: Turn off 3D mode. 3D Format If the 3D content is not displayed correctly, you can select a 3D format that suits the 3D content you are viewing and obtain the best result.
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"...
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Partial, scrolling • Press "RESYNC" on the control panel. or incorrectly • For an incorrectly displayed image: displayed image • Follow the steps for item 2 (above) to adjust (For notebooks) the resolution of your computer. • 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]...
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Image is too small • Adjust the zoom lever 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. Go to "Image - ->...
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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. Please check the following message.
LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages Lamp_LED Temp_LED Power LED Message Blue Input power plug Flash ON to Flash ON to Flash ON to OFF 100ms OFF 100ms OFF 100ms Standby Power button ON Lamp retry Quick Flashing Power off (Cooling state) Quick Flashing Power button OFF...
Carefully slide the clasp with your finger. (Illustration #2) Pull out the cable management. (Illustration #3) Plug in power cord and other cables you need. If you need to install Acer Dongle (WirlessHD-Kit/WirelessAndroid-Kit/WirelessCAST), follow the below steps: (A) Install dongle rubber.
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II. Table Scenario If you’d like to put projector on the table, you can use scissors to get rid of highlighted part, so that all the cables can be through from here (Illustration...
Cleaning and replacing the dust filters Cleaning the dust filters Clean the dust filters after every 1000 hours of use. If they are note cleaned periodically, they can become clogged with dust, preventing proper ventilation. This can cause overheating and damage the projector. Follow these steps: Turn the projector off.
Replacing the Lamp Use a screwdriver to remove the screw(s) from the cover, and then pull out the lamp. The projector will detect the lamp life. You will be shown a warning message "Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation. Replacement suggested!"...
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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.
Ceiling Mount Installation If you wish to install the projector using a ceiling mount, please refer to the steps below: Drill four holes into a solid, structural ceiling member, and secure the ceiling mount base to the ceiling. Choose the length combination based on actual environment. (CM-01S doesn’t include Type 2 and Type 3.) Type 1 Type 2...
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Type 1: For the standard size use three bracket screws to mount the projector to the ceiling mount bracket. Type 2 and Type 3: Alternatively, for the larger size, use the sliding extensions for more supports. Type 1: Type 2: Type 3: Note: It is recommended that you keep a reasonable space between the bracket and the projector to allow for proper heat...
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Adjust the angle and positioning as necessary. 360° Screw Type B Washer Type Diameter (mm) Length (mm) Large Small SCREW SPEC. M4 x 25 mm 55.00 mm 85.00 mm...
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 • 1920x1080 1080p resolution • Maximum: UXGA (1600 x 1200), WSXGA+ (1680x1050), 1080p(1920x1080), WUXGA-RB (1920...
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I/O connectors • Power socket x1 • DC Jack x2 • VGA input x1 • Composite input x1 • YPbPr/YCbCr input x1 • HDMI (MHL) x1 • HDMI x1 • RS232 x1 • Mini USB x 1: (for firmware upgrade) •...
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.
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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...
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New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Declaration of Conformity Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. RU Jan, e-mail: ru.jan@acer.com And, Acer Italy s.r.l Via Lepetit, 40, 20020 Lainate (MI) Italy Tel: +39-02-939-921 ,Fax: +39-02 9399-2913 www.acer.it...
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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...