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... 1 Technical Specification 1 Product Overview 2 Chapter 2 Firware Upgrade 7 Equipment Needed 7 Installation Procedure 8 USB Driver Upgrade Procedure 10 Firmware Upgrade Procedure 12 EDID Upgrade 15 Equipment Needed 15 Setup Procedure 16 EDID Key-in Procedure 16 Chapter 3 Mechanical Disassembly and Reassembly 19 Equipment Needed 19 General Information 19 Mechanical Disassembly Procedure 20 Mechanical Reassembly Procedure 33 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 46 Equipment Needed 46 LED Lighting Message 46...
... 1 Technical Specification 1 Product Overview 2 Chapter 2 Firware Upgrade 7 Equipment Needed 7 Installation Procedure 8 USB Driver Upgrade Procedure 10 Firmware Upgrade Procedure 12 EDID Upgrade 15 Equipment Needed 15 Setup Procedure 16 EDID Key-in Procedure 16 Chapter 3 Mechanical Disassembly and Reassembly 19 Equipment Needed 19 General Information 19 Mechanical Disassembly Procedure 20 Mechanical Reassembly Procedure 33 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 46 Equipment Needed 46 LED Lighting Message 46...
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continue Then, wait for about 1 minute. Chapter2 10 Wait for about 5 seconds. (Note: The system fan will not function as well.) 2 Execute Program Execute the C:\Program files\DLP Composer\usbupdata.cmd. (Note: The "DLP Composer" program must be closed first.) Photo 3 Type any key to Press any key to continue. The light will not function. Hold on "Menu" button and then plug in USB Cable into the Projector. 2. USB Driver Upgrade Procedure No Step 1 Set-up Procedure 1. Plug in Power Cord. 3.
continue Then, wait for about 1 minute. Chapter2 10 Wait for about 5 seconds. (Note: The system fan will not function as well.) 2 Execute Program Execute the C:\Program files\DLP Composer\usbupdata.cmd. (Note: The "DLP Composer" program must be closed first.) Photo 3 Type any key to Press any key to continue. The light will not function. Hold on "Menu" button and then plug in USB Cable into the Projector. 2. USB Driver Upgrade Procedure No Step 1 Set-up Procedure 1. Plug in Power Cord. 3.
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..." file. . 4 Click "Edit" and "Preferences". 1 Photo 2 5 1. Click "Library". 2. Chapter2 1 USB Vendor: 0x451 Product: 0x2000 2 OK 12 If not, press "Browse" to select the right path. 6 1. The library path located in Power Cord. 3. Select "Edit\Preferences\ Communications" and choose "USB". 2. Hold on "Menu" button and then plug in the default installation directory is: C:\Program Files\DLP Composer. Plug in USB Cable into the Projector. 2.
..." file. . 4 Click "Edit" and "Preferences". 1 Photo 2 5 1. Click "Library". 2. Chapter2 1 USB Vendor: 0x451 Product: 0x2000 2 OK 12 If not, press "Browse" to select the right path. 6 1. The library path located in Power Cord. 3. Select "Edit\Preferences\ Communications" and choose "USB". 2. Hold on "Menu" button and then plug in the default installation directory is: C:\Program Files\DLP Composer. Plug in USB Cable into the Projector. 2.
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... the first 16KB)." 4. If the firmware is ready, click "Start Download" to search the firmware file. (PD100 / PD120) 3. Choose "Flash Loader" 2. Click "Browse" to process the firmware upgrade. 2. Click "Reset Bus" to erase the flash memory.) Photo 2 3 4 Note: 8 1. Click "Reset Bus" to erase the flash memory. (Note: If the error message "cannot open USB driver No projectors found" appears, please unplug the USB Cable and replug, then re-do...
... the first 16KB)." 4. If the firmware is ready, click "Start Download" to search the firmware file. (PD100 / PD120) 3. Choose "Flash Loader" 2. Click "Browse" to process the firmware upgrade. 2. Click "Reset Bus" to erase the flash memory.) Photo 2 3 4 Note: 8 1. Click "Reset Bus" to erase the flash memory. (Note: If the error message "cannot open USB driver No projectors found" appears, please unplug the USB Cable and replug, then re-do...
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...- Check Lamp - Check Main Board b. No Power - Check Engine Module - Check DC-DC - Check Color Wheel - Sometimes it's because of the OSD Menu - Ensure the Signal Cable and Source work as well - Check DMD Board - Adjust Color Wheel Index - Check DMD Board - Check Lamp Cover and Interrupt Switch - Temp LED Light - Ensure the Signal Cable and Source work as well (If you connect multiple sources at the same time, use the "Source" button on the control panel to "No Power" troubleshooting - Check DMD Board - Check DMD Chip - Check Fan Module - Do "Reset" of the DMD Chip and...
...- Check Lamp - Check Main Board b. No Power - Check Engine Module - Check DC-DC - Check Color Wheel - Sometimes it's because of the OSD Menu - Ensure the Signal Cable and Source work as well - Check DMD Board - Adjust Color Wheel Index - Check DMD Board - Check Lamp Cover and Interrupt Switch - Temp LED Light - Ensure the Signal Cable and Source work as well (If you connect multiple sources at the same time, use the "Source" button on the control panel to "No Power" troubleshooting - Check DMD Board - Check DMD Chip - Check Fan Module - Do "Reset" of the DMD Chip and...
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... Full Screen Mode. 2. Calibration Pattern should be in Service Mode. Gray level should be distinguishable and without color abnormal issue - Please check and see if the light leaks. - Test Signal : 720x480@75Hz (PD100) - Test Pattern : Master - Choose "Exit" to Bottom) - Test Signal : 800x600@75Hz (PD100) - PC Calibration - No Step 7 Light Leak Specification Procedure The unit can't accept the leakage is changed, firmware upgrade, Video Calibration...
... Full Screen Mode. 2. Calibration Pattern should be in Service Mode. Gray level should be distinguishable and without color abnormal issue - Please check and see if the light leaks. - Test Signal : 720x480@75Hz (PD100) - Test Pattern : Master - Choose "Exit" to Bottom) - Test Signal : 800x600@75Hz (PD100) - PC Calibration - No Step 7 Light Leak Specification Procedure The unit can't accept the leakage is changed, firmware upgrade, Video Calibration...
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... Connection Ports...8 Remote Control with Laser Pointer 9 Installation 10 Connecting the Projector 10 Powering On/Off the Projector 11 Powering On the Projector 11 Powering Off the projector 12 Warning Indicator...12 Adjusting the Projected Image 13 Adjusting the Projector Image Height 13 Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus 14 Adjusting Projected Image Size 14 User Controls 15 Control Panel & Remote Control 15 On-Screen Display Menus 19 How to operate ...19 Color (Computer/Video Mode 20 Image (Computer/Video Mode 22 Management (Computer/Video Mode 24 Audio (Computer/Video Mode...
... Connection Ports...8 Remote Control with Laser Pointer 9 Installation 10 Connecting the Projector 10 Powering On/Off the Projector 11 Powering On the Projector 11 Powering Off the projector 12 Warning Indicator...12 Adjusting the Projected Image 13 Adjusting the Projector Image Height 13 Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus 14 Adjusting Projected Image Size 14 User Controls 15 Control Panel & Remote Control 15 On-Screen Display Menus 19 How to operate ...19 Color (Computer/Video Mode 20 Image (Computer/Video Mode 22 Management (Computer/Video Mode 24 Audio (Computer/Video Mode...
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... the signal sources. Usage Notice Precautions Follow all changing instructions. WarningWarningWarning- When changing the lamp, please allow unit to cool down, and follow the procedures listed under "Replacing the Lamp". Do not use lens cap when projector is on. Turn on until the lamp module has been replaced. English ... The bright light may cause electric shock. Reset the "Lamp Hour Reset" function from the On Screen Display "Management" menu after replacing the lamp module...
... the signal sources. Usage Notice Precautions Follow all changing instructions. WarningWarningWarning- When changing the lamp, please allow unit to cool down, and follow the procedures listed under "Replacing the Lamp". Do not use lens cap when projector is on. Turn on until the lamp module has been replaced. English ... The bright light may cause electric shock. Reset the "Lamp Hour Reset" function from the On Screen Display "Management" menu after replacing the lamp module...
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... -screen display. Please contact your local dealer or our service center. When the "TEMP" indicator flashs red for about 30 seconds for cooling cycle and the Power LED will disappear after it indicates the projector has been overheated. Warning Indicator When the "LAMP" indicator lights solid red, the projector will automatically turn on , you should contact your local dealer or our service center. Installation English ... 12 Powering off the projector 1. The cooling fans...
... -screen display. Please contact your local dealer or our service center. When the "TEMP" indicator flashs red for about 30 seconds for cooling cycle and the Power LED will disappear after it indicates the projector has been overheated. Warning Indicator When the "LAMP" indicator lights solid red, the projector will automatically turn on , you should contact your local dealer or our service center. Installation English ... 12 Powering off the projector 1. The cooling fans...
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... the to lighten the image. at lower temperature, the screen looks warmer. Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in a dark room. sRGB : For true-color optimization. User : Memorize user's settings. User Controls Color (Computer / Video Mode) English ... 20 Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various...
... the to lighten the image. at lower temperature, the screen looks warmer. Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in a dark room. sRGB : For true-color optimization. User : Memorize user's settings. User Controls Color (Computer / Video Mode) English ... 20 Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various...
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... ... Color R Adjusts the red color. "Saturation" and "Tint" functions are not supported under computer mode or DVI mode. Saturation Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. 4Press the 4Press the to set the white peaking level of DMD chip. 0 stands for minimal segment, and 10 stands for maximum segment. Color G Adjusts the green color. With greater gamma value, dark scenery will look brighter. User Controls Color (Computer / Video Mode) White Segment Use...
... ... Color R Adjusts the red color. "Saturation" and "Tint" functions are not supported under computer mode or DVI mode. Saturation Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. 4Press the 4Press the to set the white peaking level of DMD chip. 0 stands for minimal segment, and 10 stands for maximum segment. Color G Adjusts the green color. With greater gamma value, dark scenery will look brighter. User Controls Color (Computer / Video Mode) White Segment Use...
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... your desired startup screen. Menu Location Choose the Menu location on , it will "Lock" the current source channel before you exit the OSD menu, the new setting will take effect. 4 Acer : The default startup screen of Acer projector. 4 User : The user customized startup screen, which will auto shutdown while there is turned on the display screen. Auto Shutdown(Minutes) The projector will lower power consumption, extend the lamp life and reduce noise. When source lock is no signal input after the setting time.
... your desired startup screen. Menu Location Choose the Menu location on , it will "Lock" the current source channel before you exit the OSD menu, the new setting will take effect. 4 Acer : The default startup screen of Acer projector. 4 User : The user customized startup screen, which will auto shutdown while there is turned on the display screen. Auto Shutdown(Minutes) The projector will lower power consumption, extend the lamp life and reduce noise. When source lock is no signal input after the setting time.
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... 30 hours before end of Acer projector to their desired image. The message will show or to hide warning message when the changing lamp message is a PC utility for user to change the default startup screen of life. 25 ... Please make sure the USB cable has been connected to the projector from your PC. If the projector was turned on, press power button twice to turn off the projector. 2. Before the download starts, the projector must enter "Download Mode" first. User Controls...
... 30 hours before end of Acer projector to their desired image. The message will show or to hide warning message when the changing lamp message is a PC utility for user to change the default startup screen of life. 25 ... Please make sure the USB cable has been connected to the projector from your PC. If the projector was turned on, press power button twice to turn off the projector. 2. Before the download starts, the projector must enter "Download Mode" first. User Controls...
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... the "Security" function is enabled, the projector will request user to start "Security" setting. Security This projector provides an excellent security function for this dialogue. User Controls Management (Computer / Video Mode) Lamp Hour Reset Press the button after choosing "Yes "to turn the lamp hour counter to manage the usage of the projector. Shealveectto"Oennt"ertopeanssawbloerdthde espeecunrdiitnygfuonnctthioen". Please refer to "User Password" section for details. Sweiltehcotu"tOpfaf"sstwheonrdu...
... the "Security" function is enabled, the projector will request user to start "Security" setting. Security This projector provides an excellent security function for this dialogue. User Controls Management (Computer / Video Mode) Lamp Hour Reset Press the button after choosing "Yes "to turn the lamp hour counter to manage the usage of the projector. Shealveectto"Oennt"ertopeanssawbloerdthde espeecunrdiitnygfuonnctthioen". Please refer to "User Password" section for details. Sweiltehcotu"tOpfaf"sstwheonrdu...
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... range is from 10 minute to 990 minutes. When time is up or change "User Password". Use , , or to select the character and press "MENU" to confirm. Press to delete character after the selected character confirmed. Press "MENU" to enter password again. The factory default setting of password. Input password again at "Confirm Password". The password is "Off". English
... range is from 10 minute to 990 minutes. When time is up or change "User Password". Use , , or to select the character and press "MENU" to confirm. Press to delete character after the selected character confirmed. Press "MENU" to enter password again. The factory default setting of password. Input password again at "Confirm Password". The password is "Off". English
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User Controls Management (Computer / Video Mode) English ... 28 The projector provide two options of "Security Mode". Select "Request password only after plugging power cord", the project will request user to input password only for the first time plugging on power cord of the projector. Select "Always request password while projector turns on", user have to change "Administrator Password". The factory default of "Administrator Password" is "1234". Administrator Password "Administrator Password" can be accepted by both "Enter...
User Controls Management (Computer / Video Mode) English ... 28 The projector provide two options of "Security Mode". Select "Request password only after plugging power cord", the project will request user to input password only for the first time plugging on power cord of the projector. Select "Always request password while projector turns on", user have to change "Administrator Password". The factory default of "Administrator Password" is "1234". Administrator Password "Administrator Password" can be accepted by both "Enter...
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... projector, old "Administrator Password" will give you new Administrator Password according to retrieve the "Administrator Password": 1. English User Controls Management (Computer / Video Mode) If administrator forgot "Administrator Password", do the following to the Unlock ID. 3. Write down the "Unlock ID" and contact with Acer service center. Reset Press the button after choosing "Yes" to return the display parameters on all menus to the factory default settings. 29 ... Press "MENU...
... projector, old "Administrator Password" will give you new Administrator Password according to retrieve the "Administrator Password": 1. English User Controls Management (Computer / Video Mode) If administrator forgot "Administrator Password", do the following to the Unlock ID. 3. Write down the "Unlock ID" and contact with Acer service center. Reset Press the button after choosing "Yes" to return the display parameters on all menus to the factory default settings. 29 ... Press "MENU...
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... removed the lens cap and the projector is less than or equal to the following steps. 33 ... English Problem: No image appears on . Ensure that the resolution setting is switched on screen. Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and securely connected as described in the Main group. 2. For Windows 3.x: 1. Verify that your display resolution setting is not enabled. Problem: Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image...
... removed the lens cap and the projector is less than or equal to the following steps. 33 ... English Problem: No image appears on . Ensure that the resolution setting is switched on screen. Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and securely connected as described in the Main group. 2. For Windows 3.x: 1. Verify that your display resolution setting is not enabled. Problem: Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image...
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...Problem: The image is reversed. Select "Image" from the OSD and adjust the projection direction. Problem: LED lighting message Message Standby State (Input power cord) Lamp lighting Power on until the lamp module has been replaced. Problem: Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound When the lamp reaches its end of life, it will not turn on Power off (Cooling) Error (Lamp fail) Error (Thermal fail) Error (Fan lock fail) Error (Over Temp.) Error (Lamp Breakdown) Power LED Red Slow Flashing Blue Quick Flashing Temp LED Lamp LED Flashing =>Light On =>Light...
...Problem: The image is reversed. Select "Image" from the OSD and adjust the projection direction. Problem: LED lighting message Message Standby State (Input power cord) Lamp lighting Power on until the lamp module has been replaced. Problem: Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound When the lamp reaches its end of life, it will not turn on Power off (Cooling) Error (Lamp fail) Error (Thermal fail) Error (Fan lock fail) Error (Over Temp.) Error (Lamp Breakdown) Power LED Red Slow Flashing Blue Quick Flashing Temp LED Lamp LED Flashing =>Light On =>Light...
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will be shown when the fan is out of its useful life in full power opera- will be shown when the system temperature is over heat. "Fan fail. tion. English ... 36 Lamp will automatically turn off soon." Lamp will automatically turn off soon." will be shown about 10 seconds when lamp life is going to deplete. "Projector Overheated. Appendices Problem: Message Reminders "Lamp is approaching the end of order. Replacement Suggested!"
will be shown when the fan is out of its useful life in full power opera- will be shown when the system temperature is over heat. "Fan fail. tion. English ... 36 Lamp will automatically turn off soon." Lamp will automatically turn off soon." will be shown about 10 seconds when lamp life is going to deplete. "Projector Overheated. Appendices Problem: Message Reminders "Lamp is approaching the end of order. Replacement Suggested!"