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Acer Projector H5370BD/E131D/HE-711J 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.
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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, 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 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.
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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 Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: “Lamp(s) contain Mercury,...
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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Appendices Troubleshooting LED & Alarm Definition Listing Cleaning and replacing the dust filters Replacing the Lamp Ceiling Mount Installation Specifications Compatibility modes Regulations and safety notices...
Enables projecting 3D content via DLP Link Technology: Blue-Ray 3D supported and Nvidia 3DTV Play Ready • Enrich 3D experience for 2D contents via 2D to 3D convert function • Acer ColorBoost technology delivers nature’s true colors for vivid, life-like images • High brightness and contrast ratio •...
Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing. Projector Power cord VGA cable Security card 2 x Batteries Carrying case E131D/ HE-711J/ H5370BD Series P/N:MC.JG511.002 Quick Start Guide User's Guide (CD-ROM) Remote control Dust Filters (Optional) MHL cable (Optional)
Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side Description Description Power button Zoom lens Control panel Remote control receiver Zoom lever Tilt adjusting wheels Focus ring Security bar Rear side (MHL) VIDEO VGA IN RS 232 AUDIO IN S VIDEO Note: Connector interface is subject to model's specifications.
SOURCE Changes the active source. POWER See the contents in "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. Empowering key Unique Acer functions: e3D, eView, eTimer, ePower Management. • 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.
MUTE To turn on/off the volume. ZOOM Zooms the projector display in or out. Empowering Unique Acer functions: e3D, eView, eTimer, ePower Management. • 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.
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Icon Function Description Four Use up, down, left, right buttons to select items or make directional adjustments to your selection. select keys Pre./ Rewind No function. Enter/ Play/ No function. Pause Back/Stop No function. Next/Fast No function. forward KeyPad 0~9 Press "0~9"...
MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) Control Icon Component Description Long pressing to trigger the MHL control mode. MUTE To turn on/off the volume. RESYNC Press to select the three MHL control modes. (Navigation/ Multi-Media/Numeric) MENU Press to launch the root memu. (only for Navigation mode) Volume Down/ Decreases/Increases the volume.
Getting Started Connecting the Projector S-Video Output DVD player Video Output HDMI D-Sub HDMI D-Sub HDMI (MHL) VIDEO VGA IN RS 232 AUDIO IN S VIDEO HDTV adapter R B G RS232 R B G R B G RS232 DVD player, Set-up Box, HDTV receiver Description...
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Note: To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the projector. Note: USB cable needs powered extender if the length is over 5 m.
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, and the Power indicator LED will turn blue. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player ,etc.).
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 The projector is equipped with tilt adjusting wheels for adjusting the height of image. To raise/lower the image: Use Tilt adjusting wheels to fine-tune the display angle. Tilt adjusting wheel...
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 80"...
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Screen size Screen size Desired (Min zoom) (Max zoom) Distance From base to From base to top Diagonal Diagonal W (cm) x W (cm) x <A> top of image (inch) (inch) of image (cm) H (cm) H (cm) <B> <B> (cm) <C>...
How to get a preferred image size by adjusting distance and zoom 60" Desired image size Height: 70 cm from base to top of image 1.7 m 1.9 m Desired Distance The table below shows how to achieve a desired image size by adjusting either the position or the zoom ring.
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Desired Image Size Distance (m) Top (cm) From base to top of Diagonal (inch) Max zoom Min zoom W (cm) x H (cm) image <A> <B> <C> <D> 66 x 37 89 x 50 111 x 62 133 x 75 155 x 87 177 x 100 199 x 112...
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 Empowering Technology Acer Empowering Key provide four Acer unique functions, they are "Acer eView Management", "Acer eTimer Management", "Acer ePower Management" and "Acer e3D Management respectively. Press " " key 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 or control panel.
Color Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. • Bright: For brightness optimization. • Standard: For common environment. • Movie: For brighter and general movie/video/photo playing. • Dark Cinema: For dark movie content. • Game: For game content.
Color Mode Use this function to choose CT1 (5500K), CT2 (6500K, Native), CT3 Temperature (7500K), User mode. R Gain Adjusts the red gain for color temperature optimization. G Gain Adjusts the green gain for color temperature optimization. B Gain Adjusts the blue gain for color temperature optimization. R Bias Adjusts the red bias for color temperature optimization.
Image Projection Mode • Front: The factory default setting. • Rear: Reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen. Projection Location • Auto: Automatically adjusts projection location of image. • Desktop • Ceiling: Turns the image upside down for ceiling-mounted projection.
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V. Position • Press to move the image down. (Vertical position) • Press to move the image up. Frequency "Frequency" changes the projector's refresh rate to match the frequency of your computer’s graphics card. If you can see a vertical flickering bar in the projected image, use this function to make the necessary adjustments.
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. •...
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 and avoid other users change that arbitrarily.
Audio Volume • Press to decrease the volume. • Press to increase the volume. • 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.
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2D to 3D 2D to 3D Support most of the 2D contents. Choose "On" to enable 2D to 3D function supported by DLP 3D technology. Please use DLP 3D glasses to have correct performance. <Note> "2D to 3D" is only supported under HDMI mode. Mode Choose mode of "Photo", "Movie"...
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"...
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Partial, scrolling • Press "RESYNC" on the remote control or control or incorrectly panel. displayed image • For an incorrectly displayed image: (For notebooks) • Follow the steps for item 2 (above) to adjust the resolution of your computer. • Press the toggle output settings.
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Image is too small • Adjust the zoom lever 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. Go to "Image - ->...
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.
Problems with the Projector Condition Solution The projector stops responding If possible, turn off the projector, then to all controls unplug the power cord and wait at least 30 seconds before reconnecting power. Lamp burns out or makes a When the lamp reaches the end of its useful popping sound life, it will burn out and may make a loud popping sound.
LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages Lamp LED Temp LED Power LED Message Blue Standby (power cord plugged in) Power button ON Lamp retry Quick flashing Turning off Quick (cooling state) flashing Turning off (cooling completed) Error (thermal failure) Error (fan lock failure) Quick flashing...
Cleaning and replacing the dust filters Cleaning the dust filters Clean the dust filters after every 1000 hours of use. If they are note cleaned periodically, they can become clogged with dust, preventing proper ventilation. This can cause overheating and damage the projector. Follow these steps: Turn the projector off.
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!"...
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To Change the Lamp Turn off the projector by pressing the power button. Allow the projector at least 30 mins to cool down. Disconnect the power cord. Open the screw cover on the right side of the projector. (Illustration #1) Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw on the right side of the projector.
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. Note: Screws are not included. Please obtain the appropriate screws for your type of ceiling.
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Use the appropriate number of screws for the projector size to attach the projector to the ceiling mount bracket. Screw Type B Smaller Washer Large Washer Projector Bracket Supports projector and allows for adjustments Spacer - For heat dissipation 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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Note: The appropriate type of screw and washer for each model is listed in the table below. 3 mm diameter screws are enclosed in the screw pack. Models Screw Type B Washer Type Diameter (mm) Length (mm) Large Small H5370BD/E131D/HE-711J 55.00 mm 55.00 mm SCREW SPEC. M3 x 20 mm...
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 Native: 720P (1280 x 720) , Maximum: UXGA (1600 x 1200), WSXGA+ (1680x1050), 1080p(1920x1080), WUXGA-RB (1920 x 1200, RB)
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Standard package contents • AC power cord x1 • VGA cable x1 • Remote control x1 • Batteries x 2 (for remote control) • User's Guide (CD-ROM) x1 • Quick start guide x1 • Security card x 1 • Carrying case x1...
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...