Acer PD520 User Manual

Acer PD520 User Manual

Xga single chip 0.7” dlp projector
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Precautions ......................................................................................................... 2
Product Features ................................................................................................. 4
Package Overview ............................................................................................... 5
Product Overview ................................................................................................ 6
Main Unit ...................................................................................................... 6
Panel Control ................................................................................................ 7
Connection Ports .......................................................................................... 7
Remote Control with Mouse Function & Laser Pointer ................................... 8
Connecting the Projector .................................................................................... 9
Powering On/Off the Projector ............................................................................ 10
Powering On the Projector ............................................................................ 10
Powering Off the Projector ............................................................................ 11
Adjusting the Projected Image ............................................................................ 12
Adjusting the Projector Height ...................................................................... 12
Adjusting the Projector Zoom/Focus .............................................................. 13
Adjusting Projection Image Size .................................................................... 13
On-Screen Display Menus .................................................................................. 17
How to Operate ............................................................................................. 17
Image-I (Computer mode) ............................................................................. 18
Image-I (Video mode) .................................................................................... 19
Image-II (Computer mode) ............................................................................ 21
Image-II (Video mode) ................................................................................... 22
Audio ............................................................................................................ 23
Language ...................................................................................................... 24
Management ................................................................................................ 25
PIP (Computer mode) .................................................................................... 26
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 27
Changing the Lamp ............................................................................................ 30
Specifications ...................................................................................................... 31
Compatibility Modes .......................................................................................... 32

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Usage Notice Precautions ... 2 Introduction Product Features ... 4 Package Overview ... 5 Product Overview ... 6 Main Unit ... 6 Panel Control ... 7 Connection Ports ... 7 Remote Control with Mouse Function & Laser Pointer ... 8 Installation Connecting the Projector ...
  • Page 2: Usage Notice

    nglish Usage Notice Precautions Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this user’s guide to maximize the life of your unit. Warning- Do not look into the lens. The bright light may hurt Warning- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose Warning- Please do not open or disassemble the product as this Warning- When changing the lamp, please allow unit to cool Warning- This product will detect the life of the lamp itself.
  • Page 3 Usage Notice 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. Don’t: Block the slots and openings on the unit provided for ventilation.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    nglish Introduction Product Features This product is an XGA single chip 0.7” DLP The outstanding features of it are listed as follows: True XGA, 1024 x 768 addressable pixels 3.8 lbs (1.7 kgs) compact design Single chip DLP PureProgressive materials. HDTV compatible (480i,480P,720P,1080i) NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM and HDTV compatible...
  • Page 5: Package Overview

    Introduction Package Overview 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 with lens cap RS232 Cable S-Video Cable Audio Cable M1-A to VGA and USB Battery x 2 cable User’s Guide...
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    nglish Introduction Product Overview Main Unit 1. Panel Control 2. Power Connector 3. Connection Ports 4. Focus Ring 5. Zoom Lens 6. Zoom Ring 7. Speaker 8. Remote Control Receiver 9. Elevator Button 10. Elevator Foot...
  • Page 7: Panel Control

    Introduction Panel Control 1. Lamp Warning LED 2. Temperature Warning LED 3. Power Indicator Light 4. Power / Standby 5. Menu (On/Off) 6. Four Directional Select Keys 7. Enter 8. Re-sync 9. Source Connection Ports 1. Kensington Lock Hole 2. Monitor Loop-Through Connector 3.
  • Page 8: Remote Control With Mouse Function & Laser Pointer

    nglish Introduction Remote Control with Mouse Function & Laser Pointer Power / Standby Page Down Laser Pointer Volume ( + / - ) Freeze Close the cover of the remote control when you want to use the remote mouse. Caution : To reduce the risk of injury to the eyes, do not look directly into the laser...
  • Page 9: Installation

    Connecting the Projector Antenna Digital Tuner Output RS232 Video Output 1. RS232 Cable 2. Power Cord 3. S-Video Cable 4. Audio Cable 5. Composite Video Cable 6. M1-A to VGA and USB Cable 7. M1-A to HDTV and USB Cable (optional) 8.
  • Page 10: Powering On/Off The Projector

    nglish Installation Powering On/Off the Projector Powering On the Projector 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. 3. Turn on the lamp by pressing “Power/Standby” button on the control panel. The startup screen will be displayed for 20 seconds and the Power/Standby indicator will light solid green.
  • Page 11: Powering Off The Projector

    Powering Off the Projector 1. Press the “Power/Standby” button to turn off the projector lamp. 2. After pressing the “Power/Standby” button, you will see a message “Power off the lamp?” on the on-screen display. Press the “Power/Standby” button again to confirm. Other wise the message will disappear after 5 seconds.
  • Page 12: Adjusting The Projected Image

    nglish Installation Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector Height The projector is equipped with an elevator foot for adjust- ing the projector height. To raise the projector: 1. Press the elevator button 2. Raise the projector to the desired display angle the button to lock the elevator foot into position.
  • Page 13: Adjusting The Projector Zoom/Focus

    Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus You may adjust zoom ring to zoom in / out. Rotate the zoom ring counter-clockwise to zoom in and clockwise to zoom out. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector will focus at distances from 3.74 feet to 39.37 feet (1.14m to 12m) Zoom Ring...
  • Page 14: User Controls

    nglish User Controls Panel Control & Remote Control There are two ways for you to control the functions: Remote Control and Panel Control. Panel Control Use the Remote Control Power / Standby Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on page 10~11.
  • Page 15 Multi-Directional Selector When you close the cover of remote control, this key can be used as a mouse to control direction. The above function is only enabled with the connection between computer and projector by RS232 cable. When the cover of remote control is opened, this key can be used for the Page Up (Computer mode only) Page Up / Page...
  • Page 16 nglish User Controls Enter Confirm your selection of items, when you open the front cover of remote control. If the remote control cover is closed, the Enter button functions like the left mouse button. Use the Panel Control Power/Standby Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on page 10~11. Source Press “Source”...
  • Page 17: On-Screen Display Menus

    User Controls On-Screen Display Menus How to operate The Projector has multilingual On-Screen Display(OSD) menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. In computer source, the OSD will be the “Computer OSD”. In video source, the OSD will be the “ Video OSD”. The projector will detect the source automatically.
  • Page 18: Image-I (Computer Mode)

    nglish User Controls Computer mode Language Management Image-I Image-II Brightness Zoom Contrast Keystone Color Temp. White Segment High Brightness Adjusting the brightness of the image. Press the Press the Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture.
  • Page 19: Image-I (Video Mode)

    Video mode Language Management Image-I Image-II Audio Brightness Tint Contrast Sharpness Color White Segment Adjusting the brightness of the image. Press the to darken the image. Press the to lighten the image. The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture.
  • Page 20 nglish User Controls Video mode Language Management Image-I Image-II Brightness Tine Contrast Sharpness Color White Segment White Segment Use the white segment control to set the white peaking level of DMD chip. 0 stands for minimal peaking, and 10 stands for maximum peaking.
  • Page 21: Image-Ii (Computer Mode)

    Computer mode Language Management Image-I Image-II Audio Frequency H. Position Tracking V. Position 16:9 / 4:3 Reset Frequency “Frequency” is for changing the display data frequency to match the frequency of your computer’s graphic card. When you experience a vertical flickering bar, use this function to make an adjustment. Tracking Choose “Tracking”...
  • Page 22: Image-Ii (Video Mode)

    nglish User Controls Video mode Language Management Image-II Image-I Color Temp. Keystone Reset 16:9 / 4:3 Keystone Correction Adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (±16 degrees) 16 : 9 / 4 : 3 You can use this function to fit your desired aspect ratio type. Color Temperature Adjust the color temperature.
  • Page 23: Audio

    Computer / Video mode Language Management Image-I Image-II Audio Volume Stereo / Mono Treble Mute Bass Press the Press the Treble The treble setting controls the higher frequencies of your audio source. Press the Press the The OSD does not Bass include a PIP menu The Bass setting controls the lower frequencies of your audio...
  • Page 24: Language

    nglish User Controls Computer / Video mode Image-I Image-II Language Management You can display the multilingual OSD menu . Use the key to select your prefered language. The OSD does not include a PIP menu under Video mode. Audio Language...
  • Page 25: Management

    Computer / Video mode Image-I Image-II Audio Language Management Menu Location Lamp Reminding Lamp Reset Projection Signal Type Component HDTV Menu Location Choose the Menu location on the display screen. Projection Front-Desktop The factory default setting. Rear-Desktop When you select this function, the projector reverses the image The OSD does not so you can project behind a translucent screen.
  • Page 26: Pip (Computer Mode)

    nglish User Controls Computer mode Image-I Image-II Language Management Size H. Position Position V. Position Source auto Choose the PIP screen size. If you choose “Off” to turn off the PIP screen. Choose the PIP screen position on the display screen. Choose the input source of the projector.
  • Page 27: Appendices

    Troubleshooting f you are experiencing trouble with the projector, refer to the following. If the problem persists, please contact your local reseller or service center. Problem : No image appears on screen. Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and securely connected as described in the “Installation”...
  • Page 28 nglish Appendices 4 . Follow above steps 1~2. Click on the “Advanced Properties” button. 5 . Select the “Change” button under the “Monitor” tab . 6 . Click on “Show all devices”. Then select “Standard monitor types” under the “Manufactures” box ; choose the resolution mode you need under the “Models”...
  • Page 29 Problem : Image is out of focus Adjust the Focus Ring on the projector lens. Make sure the projection screen is between the required distance 3.74ft.(1.14m)~ 39.37ft.(12m) from the projector. Problem : The screen is outstretched when display- ing 16:9 DVD. The projector itself will automatically detect 16:9 DVD and adjust the aspect ratio by digitization to full screen with 4:3 default setting.
  • Page 30: Changing The Lamp

    nglish Appendices Changing the lamp The projector will detect the lamp life itself. It will show you a warning message “Lamp may fail soon ! Replacement Suggested ! ” When you see this message, change the lamp as soon as possible.
  • Page 31: Specifications

    Specifications Light Valve - Single Chip DLP Lamp - 150W User Replaceable P-VIP Lamp Number of Pixels - 1024 pixels(H) X 768 lines(V) Displayable Color - 16.7M colors Projection Lens - F/2.44~2.69 f=28.8~34.5mm with 1.2 x zoom & focus Projection Screen Size - 23.4”~295.3”...
  • Page 32: Compatibility Modes

    nglish Appendices Compatibility Modes " " " " Remark : “ ” compression computer image. (ANALOG) (DIGITAL) Resolution V.Frequency H.Frequency V.Frequency (Hz) (kHz) (Hz) H.Frequency (kHz)

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