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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 or 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 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.
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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/index.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: "Lamp(s) contain Mercury, Dispose Properly."...
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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.
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Information for Your Safety and Comfort First Thing First viii Usage Notes viii Precautions viii Introduction Product Features Package Overview Projector Overview Projector Outlook Control Panel Remote Control Layout Getting Started Connecting the Projector Turning the Projector On/Off Turning On the Projector Turning Off the Projector Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Height of the Projected Image...
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LED & Alarm Definition Listing Ceiling Mount Installation Specifications Compatibility Modes Regulations and safety notices...
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• 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 •...
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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 Remote control Quick start guide AAA Battery x 2 (Optional)
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Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front/upper side Description Description Control panel Zoom ring and Focus ring Lens cap Projection lens Power key and Power indicator LED 6 Remote control receiver Rear side Note: Connector interface is subject to model's specifications. Description Description Audio input connector Monitor loop-through output...
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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.
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Remote Control Layout Model No:J-25030 Model No:T-2501 MC.JMV11.007 MC.JPQ11.003 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. This function is not available for the projectors sold in Japan/China.
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Function Description To change source to VGA. This connection supports analog RGB, and YPbPr (480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/ 1080p). 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...
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Getting Started Connecting the Projector Speakers Smart devices Display Video Output Screen Note: Connector interface is subject to model's specifications.
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Description Description Power cord WirelessHD dongle Audio cable 10 HDMI dongle HDMI 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,...
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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.).
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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.
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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.
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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. • SVGA series with a zoom ratio of 1.1x and a throw ratio of 1.96 – 2.15 To obtain an image size of 70", set the projector at a distance between 2.8 m and 3.1 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly.
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• XGA series with a zoom ratio of 1.1x and a throw ratio of 1.96 – 2.15 To obtain an image size of 70", set the projector at a distance between 2.8 m and 3.1 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly. 70"...
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• WXGA series with a zoom ratio of 1.1x and a throw ratio of 1.55 – 1.7 To obtain an image size of 70" set the projector at a distance between 2.3 m and 2.6 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly. 70"...
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• 1080p series with a zoom ratio of 1.1x and a throw ratio of 1.49 – 1.64 To obtain an image size of 70" set the projector at a distance between 2.3 m and 2.5 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly. 70"...
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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.
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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.
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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".
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Available when User 1/User 2/User 3 is selected in the Display Mode menu. You can use one of the display modes Color Profile as a starting point and customize the settings. The below OSD items can be adjusted and saved. Use this function to choose a proper color according to the wall.
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• Ind. Color Management: Adjusts the red, green, blue, cyan, yellow and magenta colors. • - Ind. Hue: Changes the hue of the color selected. • - Ind. Saturation: Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. •...
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Image • Front: The factory default setting. • Ceiling: When you select this function, the projector inverts the image for ceiling-mounted projection. • Rear: When you select this function, the projector Projection reverses the image so that you can project behind a translucent screen.
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Keystone Manually adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection (±40 degrees). Manual Keystone This function is unavailable when Auto Keystone is set to "On". Sets the default size of the projected image. You can further zooms in or out the image by pressing .
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Use this function to select your desired startup screen. If you change the setting, it will take effect when you exit the OSD menu. Startup Screen • Acer: The default startup screen of your Acer projector. • User: Use the memorized picture from the "Screen Capture" function. •...
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Selecting "On" enables the function. The projector can output a VGA signal when it is in standby mode and the VGA IN (or VGA IN 1) and VGA OUT sockets are correctly VGA OUT connected to the devices. (Standby) Enabling this function increases the standby power consumption.
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Security This projector provides a useful security function for the administrator to manage the projector. Press to change the "Security" setting. If the security function is enabled, your must enter "Administrator Password" first before changing the security setting. The factory default of "Administrator Password" is "1234".
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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"...
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Management Choose "ECO" or "EcoPro" to dim the projector lamp, which will also lower the power consumption, reduce ECO Mode noise, and extend the lamp life. When "EcoPro" is selected, the Display Mode will be changed "Eco Pro". Choose "Off" to return to the normal mode. Choose "On"...
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• 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. •...
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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...
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Language Sets a language for the OSD menus. Use Language select your preferred language.
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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"...
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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] •...
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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.
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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.
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LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages Message Power LED LAMP LED TEMP LED Blue Standby (Power cord plugged in) Power on Lamp retry Quick flashing Turning off (Cooling Quick flashing state) Turning off (Cooling completed) Firmware download Error (Thermal failure) Error (Fan lock failure) Quick flashing...
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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...
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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.
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Screw Type B Washer Type Diameter (mm) Length (mm) Large Small 148.15 58.85 16.85 299.5 92.7 Unit: mm...
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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...
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X1129/MS530/Q59S/ES570/EV-S82H/BS-022/DX122/KS332/X1123/ D801D/Q56S/ES551/EV-S80/BS-020H/DX120H/KS330H/ASV1904 Resolution Native: SVGA (800 x 600) Maximum: UXGA (1600 x 1200), 1080p (1920 x 1080), WUXGA (1920 x 1200) (supports reduce blanking only) Aspect ratio Auto, 4:3 (native), 16:9 Projection lens F = 2.56 – 2.68, f = 22.0 mm – 24.1 mm, 1:1.1 Manual Zoom and Manual Focus Projection screen size (diagonal) 54"...
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X1329/MW530/Q59W/EW570/EV-W82H/BS-322/DX422/KW332/ AWX1902 Resolution Native: WXGA (1280 x 800) Maximum: UXGA (1600 x 1200), 1080p (1920 x 1080), WUXGA (1920 x 1200) (supports reduce blanking only) Aspect ratio Auto, 4:3, 16:9, Full, L.Box Projection lens F = 2.56 – 2.68, f = 22.0 mm – 24.1 mm, 1:1.1 Manual Zoom and Manual Focus Projection screen size (diagonal) 55"...
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X1129/MS530/ X1229/MX530/ X1329/MW530/ H6542/E355DP/HE-805P/ connectors Q59S/ES570/EV- Q59X/EX570/ Q59W/EW570/ GM525P/H6542BDP/VH- S82H/BS-022/ EV-X82H/BS- EV-W82H/BS- 425P/H6542+/H6542P/ DX122/KS332/ 122/DX222/ 322/DX422/ H6531P/VH-425+/X1526/ X1123/D801D/ KX332/ KW332/ D656F/V59F/AF609/EV- Q56S/ES551/EV- ANX1903 AWX1902 F58P/M456P/BS-425P/ S80/BS-020H/ DX525P/KW320P/ DX120H/ H6542P KS330H/ ASV1904 Power socket DC 5V OUT VGA IN VGA OUT RS232 AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Please see http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/rtte/implem.htm for the latest country list. Recycling Information for the United States of America Acer encourages information technology (IT) equipment owners to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. Acer offers programs and services to assist equipment owners with this process.
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For more information on recycling IT equipment, please go to: https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/recycling...
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