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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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Plug in Power Cord. 3. Hold on "Menu" button and then plug in USB Cable into the Projector. 2. The light will not function. continue Then, wait for about 1 minute. 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. Chapter2 10 USB Driver Upgrade Procedure No Step 1 Set-up Procedure 1.
Plug in Power Cord. 3. Hold on "Menu" button and then plug in USB Cable into the Projector. 2. The light will not function. continue Then, wait for about 1 minute. 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. Chapter2 10 USB Driver Upgrade Procedure No Step 1 Set-up Procedure 1.
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... and projector Execute the "DLP ComposeTM" file. . 4 Click "Edit" and "Preferences". 1 Photo 2 5 1. Select "Edit\Preferences\ Communications" and choose "USB". 2. If not, press "Browse" to select the right path. 6 1. Click "OK". Click "Library". 2. Chapter2 1 USB Vendor: 0x451 Product: 0x2000 2 OK 12 Firmware Upgrade Procedure No Step Procedure 1 Set-up 2 Set-up 3 1. The library path located in USB Cable into the Projector. 2. Hold on "Menu" button...
... and projector Execute the "DLP ComposeTM" file. . 4 Click "Edit" and "Preferences". 1 Photo 2 5 1. Select "Edit\Preferences\ Communications" and choose "USB". 2. If not, press "Browse" to select the right path. 6 1. Click "OK". Click "Library". 2. Chapter2 1 USB Vendor: 0x451 Product: 0x2000 2 OK 12 Firmware Upgrade Procedure No Step Procedure 1 Set-up 2 Set-up 3 1. The library path located in USB Cable into the Projector. 2. Hold on "Menu" button...
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... but the first 16KB)." 4. Choose "Flash Loader" 2. Click "Browse" to process the firmware upgrade. 2. Click "Reset Bus" to erase the flash memory. 1 2 13 Chapt er 2 Click "Yes" 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 4. No...
... but the first 16KB)." 4. Choose "Flash Loader" 2. Click "Browse" to process the firmware upgrade. 2. Click "Reset Bus" to erase the flash memory. 1 2 13 Chapt er 2 Click "Yes" 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 4. No...
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... - 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 Board - Check Main Board - Do "Reset" of the OSD Menu - Check Main Board - Check Color Wheel Chapt er 4 Check Main Board b. Check Color Wheel - Check DMD Chip - Ensure all connectors are securely connected and aren't broken - Do "Reset" of the OSD Menu - Check Color Wheel - Check Ballast - Lamp LED Light - Color Wheel - No Power...
... - 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 Board - Check Main Board - Do "Reset" of the OSD Menu - Check Main Board - Check Color Wheel Chapt er 4 Check Main Board b. Check Color Wheel - Check DMD Chip - Ensure all connectors are securely connected and aren't broken - Do "Reset" of the OSD Menu - Check Color Wheel - Check Ballast - Lamp LED Light - Color Wheel - No Power...
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... Top to Entering Service Mode and Facotry Reset for correction in Full Screen Mode. 2. Choose and access Video Calibration & PC Calibration for entering Service Mode. 3. Test Pattern: R, G, B and White Color 51 Chapt er 4 Test Pattern : Master - Test Signal : 800x600@75Hz (PD100) - Calibration Pattern should be in Service Mode. Guide to Bottom) - No Step 7 Light Leak Specification Procedure The unit can't accept the leakage is changed, firmware upgrade, Video Calibration & ADC...
... Top to Entering Service Mode and Facotry Reset for correction in Full Screen Mode. 2. Choose and access Video Calibration & PC Calibration for entering Service Mode. 3. Test Pattern: R, G, B and White Color 51 Chapt er 4 Test Pattern : Master - Test Signal : 800x600@75Hz (PD100) - Calibration Pattern should be in Service Mode. Guide to Bottom) - No Step 7 Light Leak Specification Procedure The unit can't accept the leakage is changed, firmware upgrade, Video Calibration & ADC...
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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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... open or disassemble the product as recommended in operation. If this may cause electric shock. English ... To reduce the risk of your eyes. This product will detect the life of its cooling cycle before disconnecting power. Warning- Do not use lens cap when projector is on the projector first and then the signal sources. Reset the "Lamp Hour Reset" function from the On Screen Display "Management" menu after replacing...
... open or disassemble the product as recommended in operation. If this may cause electric shock. English ... To reduce the risk of your eyes. This product will detect the life of its cooling cycle before disconnecting power. Warning- Do not use lens cap when projector is on the projector first and then the signal sources. Reset the "Lamp Hour Reset" function from the On Screen Display "Management" menu after replacing...
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... a power off soon." Installation English ... 12 Powering off the projector lamp, you will see a message "Please press power button again to complete the shutdown process. The cooling fans continue to operate for cooling cycle and the Power LED will be switched on -screen display. Press the "Power" button again to restart the projector. 3. If the problem persists, you should contact your local reseller or service center. When the "TEMP" indicator lights solid red...
... a power off soon." Installation English ... 12 Powering off the projector lamp, you will see a message "Please press power button again to complete the shutdown process. The cooling fans continue to operate for cooling cycle and the Power LED will be switched on -screen display. Press the "Power" button again to restart the projector. 3. If the problem persists, you should contact your local reseller or service center. When the "TEMP" indicator lights solid red...
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... environment. Theater : For Home Theatre usage in the image. Press the to decrease the contrast. Press the to lighten the image. User Controls Color (Computer / Video Mode) English ... 20 Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of the picture. Brightness Adjust the brightness of black and white in a dark room. sRGB : For true-color optimization. User : Memorize user's settings.
... environment. Theater : For Home Theatre usage in the image. Press the to decrease the contrast. Press the to lighten the image. User Controls Color (Computer / Video Mode) English ... 20 Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of the picture. Brightness Adjust the brightness of black and white in a dark room. sRGB : For true-color optimization. User : Memorize user's settings.
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... control to set the white peaking level of color in the image. 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 increase the amount of dark scenery. Degamma Effects the represent of color in the image. Color G Adjusts the green color. to decrease the amount of DMD chip...
... control to set the white peaking level of color in the image. 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 increase the amount of dark scenery. Degamma Effects the represent of color in the image. Color G Adjusts the green color. to decrease the amount of DMD chip...
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Auto Shutdown(Minutes) The projector will take effect. 4 Acer : The default startup screen of below section). Menu Location Choose the Menu location on remote control for other signals if the current input signal is lost. Source Lock When source lock is turned off, the projector will search for next channel. When source lock is turned on, it will lower power consumption, extend the lamp life and reduce noise. If you change the setting from PC to projector via the USB cable and...
Auto Shutdown(Minutes) The projector will take effect. 4 Acer : The default startup screen of below section). Menu Location Choose the Menu location on remote control for other signals if the current input signal is lost. Source Lock When source lock is turned off, the projector will search for next channel. When source lock is turned on, it will lower power consumption, extend the lamp life and reduce noise. If you change the setting from PC to projector via the USB cable and...
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... sure the USB cable has been connected to the projector from your PC. Lamp Reminding Choose this function to projector. When Temp and Lamp LEDs are turned light, release both buttons, projector enters download mode. 5. English Lamp Hour Elapse Displays the lamp's elapsed operating time (in hours). The message will show or to download your desired image from your PC to show up 30 hours before end of Acer projector to enter "Download Mode". 1. Before the download starts, the projector must enter "Download Mode" first...
... sure the USB cable has been connected to the projector from your PC. Lamp Reminding Choose this function to projector. When Temp and Lamp LEDs are turned light, release both buttons, projector enters download mode. 5. English Lamp Hour Elapse Displays the lamp's elapsed operating time (in hours). The message will show or to download your desired image from your PC to show up 30 hours before end of Acer projector to enter "Download Mode". 1. Before the download starts, the projector must enter "Download Mode" first...
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User Security Mode" . Both "User Password" and "Administrator Password" can switch on the projector. 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 start "Security" setting. Security Press to 0 hours. Please refer to "User Password" section for details. Sweiltehcotu"tOpfaf"sstwheonrdu.ser can be accepted for the administrator to enter password when...
User Security Mode" . Both "User Password" and "Administrator Password" can switch on the projector. 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 start "Security" setting. Security Press to 0 hours. Please refer to "User Password" section for details. Sweiltehcotu"tOpfaf"sstwheonrdu.ser can be accepted for the administrator to enter password when...
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... 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 User Controls Management (Computer / Video Mode) Timeout(Min.) Once "Security" is set to "On", administrator can set up , the projector...
... 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 User Controls Management (Computer / Video Mode) Timeout(Min.) Once "Security" is set to "On", administrator can set up , the projector...
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.... Press to change "Administrator Password". The factory default of the projector. Select "Always request password while projector turns on", user have to input password only for the first time plugging on power cord of "Administrator Password" is "1234". 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 every time when switching on the...
.... Press to change "Administrator Password". The factory default of the projector. Select "Always request password while projector turns on", user have to input password only for the first time plugging on power cord of "Administrator Password" is "1234". 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 every time when switching on the...
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... replaced by the new password. User Controls Management (Computer / Video Mode) If administrator forgot "Administrator Password", do the following to the Unlock ID. 3. English 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 ... Once the new "Administrator Password" retrieved from Acer has been logged into the projector...
... replaced by the new password. User Controls Management (Computer / Video Mode) If administrator forgot "Administrator Password", do the following to the Unlock ID. 3. English 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 ... Once the new "Administrator Password" retrieved from Acer has been logged into the projector...
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.... Make sure you have removed the lens cap and the projector is not enabled. Problem: Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image. Press the "Resync" button on the "Display" icon. 2. For Windows 3.x: 1. Open "My Computer" icon, the "Control Panel" folder, and then double click on the Remote Control. If you are using. Verify that your local reseller or service center. Refer to the following...
.... Make sure you have removed the lens cap and the projector is not enabled. Problem: Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image. Press the "Resync" button on the "Display" icon. 2. For Windows 3.x: 1. Open "My Computer" icon, the "Control Panel" folder, and then double click on the Remote Control. If you are using. Verify that your local reseller or service center. Refer to the following...
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If this happens, the projector 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 Off 35 ... Problem: LED lighting message Message Standby State (Input power cord) Lamp lighting Power on until the lamp module has been replaced. English The projector automatically detects 16:9 DVD and adjusts the aspect ratio by referring to full screen with 4:3 default setting. See page 37. See page 22....
If this happens, the projector 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 Off 35 ... Problem: LED lighting message Message Standby State (Input power cord) Lamp lighting Power on until the lamp module has been replaced. English The projector automatically detects 16:9 DVD and adjusts the aspect ratio by referring to full screen with 4:3 default setting. See page 37. See page 22....
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Lamp 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. tion. English ... 36 will be shown when the system temperature is out of its useful life in full power opera- will automatically turn off soon." Lamp will be shown when the fan is over heat. "Fan fail. Replacement Suggested!" will automatically turn off soon."
Lamp 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. tion. English ... 36 will be shown when the system temperature is out of its useful life in full power opera- will automatically turn off soon." Lamp will be shown when the fan is over heat. "Fan fail. Replacement Suggested!" will automatically turn off soon."