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Acer Projector K335/L320/LK-W20 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.
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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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might cause fire or electric shock. In this case, unplug immediately and contact your dealer. • Do not keep using this product to break or drop it. In this case contact your dealer for inspection. • Do not face the projector lens to the sun. It can lead to fire. •...
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Disposal instructions 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...
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.
Information for your safety and comfort First things first viii Usage Notes viii Precautions viii Introduction Product Features Package Overview Projector Overview Projector Outlook Control Panel Remote Control Layout MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) Control Getting Started Connecting the Projector Turning the Projector On/Off Turning on the Projector Turning the projector off Adjusting the Projected Image...
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LED & Alarm Definition Listing Ceiling Mount Installation Specifications Compatibility modes Regulations and safety notices...
SOURCE MENU MEDIA BACK HOME SETUP ENTER PgUp PgDn 2 x Batteries VGA cable Remote control K335/ L320/ LK-W20 Series P/N:MC.JG711.003 Carrying case User's guide Quick start guide P/N:MC.JG711.005 Mutimedia Quick Start Guide USB WiFi adapter Quick start guide User's guide...
Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side Description Description Zoom Lens Focus ring Tilt adjusting wheel Power button Remote control receivers Control panel Rear side USB A USB B (MHL) VGA IN VIDEO AUDIO Description Description SD Card reader Composite video input connector USB A connector (for multimedia) Audio output connector...
Control Panel BACK ENTER Icon Function Description POWER Power button and Power Indicator LED. See the contents in "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. LAMP Lamp Indicator LED. TEMP Temp Indicator LED. Back/Stop Stop playing media file or go back to upper BACK data folder.
Remote Control Layout HIDE INFO RATIO ZOOM MODE SOURCE MENU MEDIA BACK HOME SETUP ENTER Model No:E-26131 PgUp PgDn MC.JG711.001 Icon Function Description Infrared Sends signals to the projector. transmitter HIDE Momentarily turns off the video. Press "HIDE" to hide the image, press again to display the image.
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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 VOLUME Decreases / Increases the volume. HOME Press to return to the Home page of Media mode. SETUP Press to enter media OSD setting.
MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) Control HIDE INFO RATIO ZOOM MHL Control Mode Navigation MODE SOURCE MHL Control Mode Exit MHL Control MHL Control Mode Multi-Media MHL Control Mode Exit MHL Control MENU MEDIA BACK HOME SETUP ENTER PgUp PgDn Icon Component Description MODE...
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Icon Component Description PgUp/PgDn Use the button to select the next or previous page. (only PgUp PgDn for Navigation mode) Stop Discontinues playback. (only for Multi-Media mode)
Getting Started Connecting the Projector Video Output D-Sub SD CARD D-Sub USB A USB B (MHL) VGA IN VIDEO AUDIO HDTV adapter HDMI R B G DVD player, Set-top Box, HDMI HDTV receiver DVD player Description Description 1 Power cord 6 SD card USB disk/stick 2 VGA cable...
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.(Illustration #2) 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 30 sec to ensure that the system cools properly.
Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Height of Projected Image The projector is equipped with tilt adjusting wheel for adjusting the height of image. To raise/lower the image: Use Tilt adjusting wheel 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 1.5 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes 49.7".
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Screen size (Min zoom) Desired Distance (m) From base <A> Diagonal (inch) to top of W (cm) x H (cm) <B> image (cm) <C> 0.91 30.0 64 x 40 1.00 33.2 71 x 45 1.25 41.5 89 x 56 1.50 49.7 107 x 67 2.00...
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.
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 keys to select any item in the main menu.
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.
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Dynamic Black Choose "On" to automatically optimize the display of dark movie scenes enabling them to be shown in incredible detail. Gamma Effects the representation of dark scenery. With greater gamma value, dark scenery looks brighter. Advanced Brilliant Color Produces an expanded on-screen color spectrum that delivers enhanced color saturation for bright, true-to-life images.
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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H. Position • Press to move the image left. (Horizontal • position) Press to move the image right. 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.
Setting Closed Caption Selects a preferred closed captioning mode from CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, (CC1 displays captions in the primary language in your area). Select "Off" to turn off the captioning feature. This function is only available when a composite video or S-Video input signal is selected and its system format is NTSC.
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.
3D Warning Message Choose "On" to display the 3D warning message. Note: It needs correct settings on graphic card 3D application program for 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 three players on web page below, - Stereoscopic Player (Trial): http://www.3dtv.at/Downloads/Index_en.aspx - DDD TriDef Media Player (Trial):...
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 incorrectly • For an incorrectly displayed image: displayed image • Follow the steps for item 2 (above) to adjust (for notebooks) the resolution of your computer. • 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 ]...
Image is too small • Adjust the zoom ring 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 or on the control panel. Go to "Image --> Aspect Ratio" and try different settings.
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.
LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages Lamp_LED Temp_LED Power_LED Power_LED Message Blue Input Power Plug Flash ON to Flash ON to Flash ON to OFF 100ms OFF 100ms OFF 100ms Standby Power button ON Lamp retry Quick Flashing Power off (Cooling Quick state) Flashing...
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 K335/L320/LK-W20 49 mm 62 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 WXGA (1280 x 800) Computer compatibility IBM PC and compatibles, Apple Macintosh, iMac and VESA standards: SXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA, WXGA Video compatibility NTSC (3.58/4.43), PAL (B/D/G/H/I/M/N), SECAM (B/D/G/...
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Standard package contents • AC power cord x1 • VGA cable x1 • Composite video x1 • Remote control x1 • Battery x 2 (for remote control) • User's guide (CD-ROM) x1 (for projector function) • User's guide (CD-ROM) x1 (for multi-media and wireless functions) •...
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...
New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Declaration of Conformity Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. RU Jan, e-mail:ru.jan@acer.com And, Acer Italy s.r.l Via Lepetit, 40, 20020 Lainate (MI) Italy Tel: +39-02-939-921 ,Fax: +39-02 9399-2913 www.acer.it...
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Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., Suite 1500 San Jose, CA 95110 U. S. A. Tel: 254-298-4000 Fax: 254-298-4147 www.acer.com Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...