Acer M459i Series User Manual
Acer M459i Series User Manual

Acer M459i Series User Manual

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P1557i/M459i/PE-F52i/
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427i/A1P2108/H6543BDZi/
E357Di/HE-807i/GM527i/
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M469i/PE-U52i/PR627i/MF-
527i
Series User's Guide
Copyright © 2021. Acer Incorporated.
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Acer Projector User's Guide
Original Issue: 08/2021

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  • Page 1 Acer DLP Projector P1557i/M459i/PE-F52i/ N349i/AF630i/PR527i/MF- 427i/A1P2108/H6543BDZi/ E357Di/HE-807i/GM527i/ H6542BDi+/VH-427i/ H6543BDi/H6543Zi/HF130/ E600/AF700/M550/P1657i/ M469i/PE-U52i/PR627i/MF- 527i Series User's Guide Copyright © 2021. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer Projector User's Guide Original Issue: 08/2021...
  • 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 or lamp.
  • 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 Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. It could cause it to break on rare occasions. • Contact your local dealer or Acer service center when you need to change the lamp. • The product will detect the life of the lamp itself. Please contact your local dealer or Acer service center for changing the lamp, when lamp warning message displays.
  • Page 7 For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/index.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: "Lamp(s) contain Mercury, Dispose Properly."...
  • Page 8: Precautions

    When the lamp reaches the end of its life, it will burn out and may make a loud popping sound. If this happens, the projector will not turn back on until the lamp module has been replaced. To replace the lamp, contact your local dealer or Acer service center.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Adjusting the Height of the Projected Image How to Get a Preferred Image Size by Adjusting Distance and Zoom User Controls Installation Menu Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus Color Image Setting Management Audio Language Acer Splash Downloader Introduction Using the Acer Splash Downloader...
  • Page 10 Appendices Troubleshooting LED & Alarm Definition Listing Ceiling Mount Installation Specifications Compatibility Modes Regulations and safety notices...
  • Page 11: Introduction

    • One-touch "3D" button on remote control allows quick and easy access to the 3D functions • Acer ColorBoost technology delivers vivid, life-like images • High brightness and contrast ratio • Versatile display modes enable optimum performance in any situation •...
  • Page 12: Package Overview

    Package Overview This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure you have them all. Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing. Projector Power cord VGA cable HDMI cable (Optional) (Optional) Security card User’s guide (CD- Remote control Quick start guide (Optional)
  • Page 13: Projector Overview

    Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front/upper side Description Description Control panel Projection lens Power key and Power indicator LED 5 IR remote sensor Zoom ring and Focus ring Rear side Note: Connector interface is subject to model's specifications. Description Description Audio input connector RS232 connector Audio output connector HDMI connector...
  • Page 14: Control Panel

    Control Panel Function Description LAMP Lamp indicator LED. POWER Power indicator LED Keystone Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection. Power key Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. ENTER Confirms your selection of items. BACK Cancels your selection, or goes back to previous page. TEMP Temperature indicator LED.
  • Page 15: Remote Control Layout

    Remote Control Layout Model No:T-2501 Model No:T-2502 Model No:J-25030 Model No:J-25010 Model No:J-25041 Model No:J-25021 MC.JPQ11.003 MC.JMV11.005 MC.JMV11.006 MC.JPQ11.004 MC.JMV11.007 MC.JMV11.008 Function Description POWER Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. RATIO Chooses an aspect ratio. Laser Emits visible laser pointer light for presentation purposes.
  • Page 16 Function Description PgUp/PgDn 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 mini USB cable. COMPONENT (No function) 10 MEDIA Opens MEDIA SETUP page. (for LAN/wireless compatible models) 11 Infrared Sends signals to the projector.
  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Getting Started Connecting the Projector Smart devices Display Video Output Speakers Screen Note: Connector interface is subject to model's specifications.
  • Page 18 Description Description Power cord WirelessHD dongle Audio cable 10 HDMI dongle HDMI (MHL) cable 11 Wireless dongle VGA to component video/HDTV adapter 12 Wired remote control VGA cable 13 RJ45 cable 3 RCA component cable 14 USB cable Composite video cable 15 12V DC cable RS232 cable Note: To ensure the projector works well with your computer,...
  • 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 LED will light red. Turn on the projector by pressing (POWER) on the control panel or remote control, and the Power indicator LED will turn blue. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player, etc.).
  • Page 20: Turning Off The Projector

    Turning Off the Projector To turn the projector off, press the power button. This message appears: "Please press power button again to complete the shutdown process" Press the power button again. The LED Power indicator will turn solid red to indicate standby mode. It is now safe to unplug the power cord.
  • Page 21: Adjusting The Projected Image

    Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Height of the Projected Image The projector is equipped with two elevator feet for adjusting the image height. To raise the image: Use the front Tilt adjusting wheel to raise the image to the desired height and angle.
  • Page 22: How To Get A Preferred Image Size By Adjusting Distance And Zoom

    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. To obtain an image size of 70" set the projector at a distance between 1.7 m and 2.2 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly.
  • Page 23: User Controls

    The new settings will be saved automatically upon exiting the menu. Press "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 Onscreen Display (OSD) menus 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 control panel or remote control.
  • Page 25: Color

    Color This function protects your eyes from over-exposure to blue light. The options are Off, Low, Medium, and High. Choose a preferred setting to reduce the level of blue light and get a comfortable viewing experience. BluelightShield When this function is enabled, LumiSense will be automatically set to "Off".
  • Page 26 There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. • Bright: For brightness optimization. • Presentation: For meeting presentation with higher brightness. • Standard: For common environment. • Display Mode Video: For playing video in a bright environment. •...
  • Page 27 Adjusts the color balance of red and green. • Press to increase the amount of green in the Tint image. • Press to increase the amount of red in the image. Adjusts the color temperature. At higher color Color temperatures, the screen looks colder; at lower color Temperature temperatures, the screen looks warmer.
  • Page 28: Image

    Image • Front: The factory default setting. Projection • Mode Rear: Reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen. • Auto: Automatically adjusts projection location of image. Projection • Desktop Location • Ceiling: Turns the image upside down for ceiling- mounted projection.
  • Page 29 Shifts the projected image by pressing . When Native Image Shift Resolution is WUXGA, this functions is only available when the setting of Digital Zoom Out (Install) is less than 1.0. Adjusts the sharpness of the image. • Press to decrease the sharpness. Sharpness •...
  • Page 30: Setting

    Use this function to select your desired startup screen. If you change the setting, it will take effect when you exit the OSD menu. • Acer: The default startup screen of your Acer projector. Startup Screen • User: Use the picture you transfer to the projector. See "Acer Splash Downloader"...
  • Page 31 This function is especially suitable for gaming environment. It reduces input to output latency and helps create a seamless experience. Low Input Lag This function is only available for certain input timings. After turned on, performing Auto Keystone or adjusting the following settings will deactivate this function: Aspect ratio, Keystone, H.
  • Page 32 This unique password will be accepted by the projector no matter what the administrator password is. • If the Security Card is lost, please contact your local Acer service center. Lock User Startup Screen This function is set to "OFF" by default. If set to "ON", the startup screen is locked and cannot be changed by the "Startup Screen"...
  • Page 33: Management

    Management Choose "ECO" or "EcoPro" to dim the projector lamp, which will also lower the power consumption, reduce noise, and extend the lamp life. ("EcoPro" makes the lamp last longer.) Choose "Off" to return to the normal mode. ECO Mode When "off"...
  • Page 34: Audio

    • Off: Allows all keys on the control panel to operate normally. • Child Lock: Disables the Power key on the control panel when the projector is in standby mode to prevent it from being accidentally turned on. To turn the projector on, press and hold the Power key for 3 seconds.
  • Page 35 Selects "On" to enable the 3D function supported by DLP 3D technology. • On: Select this item while using DLP 3D glasses, quad buffer (NVIDIA/ATI...) graphics card and HQFS format file or DVD with corresponding SW player. • Off: Turns off the 3D mode. If the 3D content is not displayed correctly, you can select a 3D Format 3D format that suits the 3D content you are viewing and...
  • Page 36: Language

    Language Sets a language for the OSD menus. Use Language select your preferred language.
  • Page 37: Acer Splash Downloader

    Acer Splash Downloader Introduction Acer Splash Downloader allows you to upload your desired picture onto an Acer projector. You can select the picture as the startup screen via the projector’s OSD menu. System Requirements Maximum image size 6 Mbytes Maximum image resolution 1920 x 1200...
  • Page 38 2. Connecting the computer to the projector Use an USB cable to connect the computer and the projector. 3. Executing the Acer Splash Downloader tool on the computer If the projector is not properly connecting to the computer, below message will be displayed.
  • Page 39 If the image is loaded successfully, the tool status will display "Load Image successfully". "Setting changed!! Please load image again." will be displayed in the tool status when PJ Native Resolution or aspect ratio is adjusted after the image is loaded successfully.
  • Page 40: 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 • Make sure all the cables are correctly connected as onscreen described in the "Getting Started"...
  • Page 41 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 42 If this happens, the projector will not turn on until the lamp module has been replaced. To replace the lamp, contact your local dealer or Acer service center.
  • Page 43 OSD Messages Condition Message Reminder Message Fan Fail - the system fan is not working. Fan Fail. Lamp will automatically turn off soon. Projector Overheated - the projector has exceeded its recommended operating temperature and must be allowed to cool down before it is used. Projector Overheated.
  • Page 44: Led & Alarm Definition Listing

    (Power cord plugged in) Power on Lamp retry Quick flashing Turning off (Cooling Quick flashing state) Turning off (Cooling completed) Firmware download Acer splash download Error (Thermal failure) Error (Fan lock failure) Quick flashing Error (Lamp breakdown) Error (Color wheel Quick flashing failure)
  • Page 45: Ceiling Mount Installation

    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, structurally sound part of the ceiling, and secure the mount base. Choose the length combination based on actual environment. (CM-01S doesn’t include Type 2 and Type 3.) Type 3 Type 1...
  • Page 46 Type 2 and Type 3: Alternatively, for the larger size, use the sliding extensions for more supports. Type 3 Type 1 Type 2 Note: It is recommended that you keep a reasonable space between the bracket and the projector to allow for proper heat distribution.
  • Page 47 Screw Type B Washer Type Diameter (mm) Length (mm) Large Small 173.55 113.54 65.89 322.18 96.9 Unit: mm...
  • Page 48: Specifications

    Specifications The specifications below are subject to change without notice. For final specs, please refer to Acer's marketing documentation. Projection system ™ Computer compatibility Refer to the "Compatibility Modes" section for more information. Video compatibility NTSC (3.58/4.43), PAL (M/N), PAL 60, SECAM, HDTV...
  • Page 49 P1557i/M459i/PE-F52i/N349i/AF630i/PR527i/MF-427i/H6543BDZi/ E357Di/HE-807i/GM527i/H6542BDi+/VH-427i/H6543BDi/H6543Zi/ HF130/E600/AF700/M550 Resolution Native: 1920 x 1080 Maximum: WUXGA (1920 x 1200) (supports reduce blanking only) Aspect ratio Auto, 4:3, 16:9, Full, L.Box Projection lens F = 1.94 – 2.12, f = 11.9 mm – 15.5 mm, 1:1.3 Manual Zoom and Manual Focus Projection screen size (diagonal) 50"...
  • Page 50: Compatibility Modes

    I/O connectors P1557i/M459i/PE-F52i/N349i/AF630i/PR527i/MF-427i/H6543BDZi/ E357Di/HE-807i/GM527i/H6542BDi+/VH-427i/H6543BDi/H6543Zi/ HF130/E600/AF700/M550/P1657i/M469i/PE-U52i/PR627i/MF-527i Power socket DC 5V OUT VGA IN VGA OUT RS232 AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT HDMI 1 HDMI 2 VIDEO WIRELESS DONGLE * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 51 Compatibility Modes VGA Analog - PC Signal H.Frequency Mode Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] [KHz] 31.47 37.86 640 x 480 37.50 43.27 61.91 35.20 37.88 48.08 SVGA 800 x 600 46.88 53.67 77.43 48.36 56.48 1024 x 768 60.02 68.68 98.96 63.85 1152 x 864 67.50 77.10...
  • Page 52 1280 x 768 47.78 1280 x 768 60.29 1280 x 768 68.63 WXGA 1280 x 720 45.00 1280 x 800 49.70 1280 x 800 - RB 101.6 1440 x 900 55.94 WSXGA+ 1680 x 1050 65.29 acer_16:9 1366 x 768 47.71 1920 x 1080-RB 66.60...
  • Page 53 SXGA+_60 1400 x 1050 59.978 65.317 UXGA_60 1600 x 1200 Mac G4 640 x 480@60Hz 59.94 31.469 MAC13 640 x 480@67Hz 66.667 Mac G4 800 x 600@60Hz 60.317 37.879 Mac G4 1024 x 768@60Hz 60.004 48.363 MAC19 1024 x 768@75Hz 75.02 60.241 MAC21...
  • Page 54: Regulations And Safety Notices

    YPbPr Signal Mode Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] 720 x 480 480i 59.94 15.73 720 x 480 480p 59.94 31.47 720 x 576 576i 50.00 15.63 720 x 576 576p 50.00 31.25 1280 x 720 720p 60.00 45.00 1280 x 720 720p 50.00 37.50...
  • Page 55 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 56 Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Compliant with Russian/Ukraine/Belarus/Morocco regulatory certification Radio device regulatory notice Note: The regulatory information below is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use.
  • Page 57 PR527i/MF-427i/H6543BDZi/E357Di/HE-807i/GM527i/ H6542BDi+/VH-427i/H6543BDi/H6543Zi/HF130/E600/ AF700/M550/P1657i/M469i/PE-U52i/PR627i/MF-527i We, Acer Incorporated, hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the product described above is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonization legislations as below Directive and following harmonized standards and/or other relevant standards have been applied:...

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