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Acer Projector
K138ST/L224/LK-W16 Series
User's Guide

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  • Page 1 Acer Projector K138ST/L224/LK-W16 Series 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 XXXXXX Remote control Battery User's guide Quick start guide Carrying case...
  • Page 13: Projector Overview

    Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side Description Description Projection lens Control panel Tilt adjusting wheel Power button Focus ring Speakers Rear side VGA IN DC 5V OUT Description Description Remote control receiver HDMI/ MHL connector Audio out connector Kensington lock port PC analog signal/HDTV/component...
  • Page 14: Control Panel

    Control Panel Icon Function Description TEMP Temp Indicator LED LAMP Lamp Indicator LED POWER See the contents in "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. Volume Increases/decreases the volume. 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 Icon Function Description Infrared Sends signals to the projector. transmitter POWER Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. SOURCE Changes the active source. 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 16 Icon Function Description Volume Down Decreases the volume. Note: Functions vary depending on model definition. Note: Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the transparent insulation tape in the bottom of remote control.
  • Page 17: Mhl (Mobile High-Definition Link) Control

    MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) Control MHL Control Mode Navigation Exit MHL Control Next Mode MHL Control Mode Multi-Media Next Mode Exit MHL Control Icon Component Description SOURCE Press the "SOURCE" button to toggle between Navigation or Multi-Media mode. MENU Press to launch the root memu. (only for Navigation mode) Four Use up, down, left, right buttons to select items or make...
  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Getting Started Connecting the Projector iPod/iPhone/iPad battery charging VGA IN DC 5V OUT D-Sub HDMI HDMI iPod/iPhone/iPad DVD player Description Description 1 AC to DC power adapter 5 VGA cable 2 Power cord 6 HDMI cable 3 USB cable for charging device 7 MHL Cable (MicroUSB to HDMI) 4 Audio cable Jack/Jack 8 Audio cable Jack/RCA...
  • 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 87.1".
  • 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: Using The 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 The light sensor of LumiSense+ technology can intelligently LumiSense optimizes 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) •...
  • Page 26: Image

    Advanced Color Temperature Use this function to choose CT1, CT2, CT3. Degamma Effects the representation of dark scenery. With greater gamma value, dark scenery will look brighter. Note: "Saturation" and "Tint" functions are not supported under computer mode or HDMI mode. Image Projection Mode •...
  • Page 27: Setting

    H. Position • Press to move the image left. • Press to move the image right. V. Position • Press to move the image down. • Press to move the image up. Frequency "Frequency" changes the projector's refresh rate to match the frequency of your computer’s graphics card.
  • Page 28: Management

    Management ECO Mode Choose "On" to dim the projector LED brightness which will lower power consumption, extend the LED life and reduce noise. Choose "Off" to return normal mode. High Altitude Choose "On" to turn on High Altitude mode. Operate the fans at full speed continuously to allow for proper high altitude cooling of the projector.
  • Page 29: Language

    Choose "On" to enable DLP 3D function. • On: Choose this item while using DLP 3D glasses, quad buffer (NVIDIA/ATI...) graphic card and HQFS format file or DVD with corresponding SW player. • Off: Turn off 3D mode. 3D L/R Invert If you see a discrete or overlapping image while wearing DLP 3D glasses, you may need to execute "Invert"...
  • 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: Problems With The Projector

    • 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

    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 & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages POWER LED LAMP TEMP Message Blue Standy by Power on Over Heat Fan Fail Flash (2s interval) LED Fail Note: When power on, click any key, Menu/Up/Down/Left/Right key LED will all be trigger.
  • Page 35: Specifications

    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

    Compatibility modes A. VGA Analog VGA Analog - PC Signal Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] 640x480 31.5 640x480 37.5 SVGA 800x600 35.1 800x600 37.9 800x600 46.9 800x600 77.4 1024x768 48.4 1024x768 56.5 1024x768 60.0 1024x768 99.0 SXGA 1152x864 67.5 1280x1024 64.0 1280x1024...
  • 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 1280x800 101.5 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]...
  • Page 38 1024x768 99.0 SXGA 1152x864 63.8 1152x864 67.5 1280x1024 64.0 1280x1024 80.0 QuadVGA 1280x960 60.0 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 i Mac DV (G3) 1024x768 60.0 HDMI - Extended Wide timing...
  • 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

    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: Declaration Of Conformity For Eu Countries

    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: Declaration Of Conformity

    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...
  • Page 43 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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