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Acer Projector P3151/P3251/G210/PK-X01 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.
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.
• 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.
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.
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) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org.
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.
Adjusting the Height of Projected Image How to optimize image size and distance How to get a preferred image size by adjusting distance and zoom User Controls Installation menu Acer Empowering Technology Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus Color Image Setting Management...
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Troubleshooting LED & Alarm Definition Listing Replacing the Lamp Specifications Compatibility modes Regulations and safety notices...
Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing. Projector with lens cap Power cord VGA cable Composite video cable Batteries Security card Acer Projector Quick Start Guide User’s guide x2 Remote control Quick start guide Carrying case...
Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side Description Zoom Lever Focus ring Zoom lens Elevator foot Rear side Description SD Card reader USB A connector PC analog signal/HDTV/component video input connector HDMI connector Composite video input connector Description Lens cap Elevator button Remote control receivers Control panel...
Description Lamp Indicator LED Temp Indicator LED Press "SOURCE" to choose RGB, S-Video, Composite and HDMI™ sources. Unique Acer functions: eOpening, eView, eTimer, ePower. Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source. Press RESYNC for back function as well under multimedia sources.
Aim the remote at the viewing screen, press and hold this button to activate the laser pointer. This function is not supported in Japanese market. Empowering key Unique Acer functions: eOpening, eView, eTimer, ePower Management. KEYSTONE Adjusts the image to compensate for distortion caused by tilting the projector (±...
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Icon Function PAGE For computer mode only. Use this button to select the next or previous page. This function is only available when connected to a computer via a USB cable. Pre./Rewind Press "Pre./Rewind" to go to previous index or press continuously to rewind the playing media file.
Getting Started Connecting the Projector SD CARD DVD player, Set-top Box, HDTV receiver Description Power cord VGA cable Composite video cable Audio cable Jack/Jack USB 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.
Turning the Projector On/Off Turning on the Projector Remove the lens cap.(Illustration #1) 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, and the Power indicator LED will turn blue.
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 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 To raise the image: Press the elevator foot release. (Illustration #1) Raise the image to the desired height angle (Illustration #2), then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. Use Tilt adjusting wheel (Illustration #3) to fine-tune the display angle.
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 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 69"...
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Screen size Desired (Min zoom) Distance Diagonal W (cm) x <A> (inch) H (cm) <B> 70 x 52 93 x 70 116 x 87 140 x 105 163 x 122 186 x 140 209 x 157 233 x 174 279 x 209 326 x 244 372 x 279 419 x 314...
How to get a preferred image size by adjusting distance and zoom 2.2 m The table below shows how to achieve a desired image size by adjusting either the position or the zoom ring. Example: to obtain an image size of 50" set the projector at a distance 2 m and 2.2 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly.
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Desired Image Size Diagonal (inch) W (cm) x H (cm) <A> 61 x 46 81 x 61 102 x 76 122 x 91 142 x 107 163 x 122 183 x 137 203 x 152 244 x 183 305 x 229 366 x 274 406 x 305 508 x 381...
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.
Acer eView Management Acer eTimer Management Acer eOpening Management Acer ePower Management Acer Empowering Key provides four Acer unique functions, they are "Acer eView Management", "Acer eTimer Management", "Acer eOpening Management" and "Acer ePower Management" respectively. Press " key for more than one second to launch the Onscreen display main menu to modify its function.
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 main menu.
Color Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. • Bright: For brightness optimization. • Presentation: For meeting presentation. • Standard: For common environment. • Video: For playing video in a bright environment. • User: Memorize user's settings. Wall color Use this function to choose a proper color according to the wall.
Tint Adjusts the color balance of red and green. • Press • Press Note: "Saturation" and "Tint" functions are not supported under computer mode or HDMI mode. 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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Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. Aspect Ratio • Auto: Keep the image with original width-higth ratio and maxi mize the image to fit native horizontal or vertical pixels. • 4:3: The image will be scaled to fit the screen and displayed using a 4:3 ratio.
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correct 3D display. Note: The SW players, such as Stereoscopic Player and DDD TriDef Media Player can support 3D format files. You can download these tree players on web page below: • NVIDIA Stereoscopic 3D Video Player: http://www.nvidia.com/object/3D_Drivers_Downloads.html • Stereoscopic Player: http://www.3dtv.at/Downloads/Index_en.aspx •...
Use this function to select your desired startup screen. If you change the setting, the changes will take effect when you exit the OSD menu. • Acer: The default startup screen of your Acer projector. • User: Use memorize picture from "Screen Capture" function. Screen Capture Use this function to customize the startup screen.
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Security Security This projector provides a useful security function for the administrator to manage usage of the projector . Press to change the "Security" setting. If the security function is enabled, your must enter the "Administrator Password" first before changing the security settings. •...
Administrator Password is. • If losing this security card and number, please contact with an Acer service center. Lock User Startup Screen • Default Lock User Startup Screen is "OFF". If lock user startup screen is "ON", users cannot change startup screen anymore...
Audio Volume • Press • Press • 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. • Alarm Volume Select this function to adjust the volume of any warning notifications.
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 • onscreen •...
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Partial, scrolling • or incorrectly displayed image • (for notebooks) • The screen of the • notebook computer is not displaying your presentation • Image is unstable • or flickering • Image has vertical • flickering bar • Image is out of •...
Image is too small • or too large • • Image has slanted • sides • • Image is reversed • Problems with the Projector Condition The projector stops responding to all controls Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound Adjust the zoom ring on the top of the projector.
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. Replace the lamp - the lamp is about to reach its maximum lifetime.
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!"...
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 Computer compatibility Video compatibility Aspect ratio Displayable colors Projection lens Projection screen size (diagonal) Projection distance...
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Standard package contents * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • AC power cord x1 • VGA cable x1 • Composite video cable x1 • Remote control x1 • Battery x 2 (for remote control) • User's Guide (CD-ROM) x 2 •...
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.
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...
Declaration of Conformity Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai, e-mail:easy_lai@acer.com.tw And, Acer Europe SA Via Cantonale, Centro Galleria 2 6928 Manno Switzerland Hereby declare that: Product:...
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-. EN301 893 (Applicable to 5GHz high performance RLAN). Year to begin affixing CE marking 2010. _______________________________ Easy Lai /Manager Regulation Center, Acer Inc. Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Mar. 1, 2010...
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 DLP Projector DSV0914/DNX0915 P3151/P3251/G210/PK-X01 series Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St.
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