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Acer Projector
P7270/P7270i/P7280/P7280i Series
User's Guide
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Copyright © 2007. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer Projector P7270/P7270i/P7280/P7280i Series User's Guide Original Issue: 10/2007 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the
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iii 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. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Caution for plug as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the external power sup
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iv • 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. Using electrical power • This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. • Do not
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v 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: • the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed • liquid was spilled into the product • the product was exposed to rain or water • the product has been dropped or the case has been damag
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vi 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. • When switching the projector off, sugges to ensure the projector completes its cooling cycle before disconnecting power. • Do not turn off the main power abruptly or unplug the projector during operation. It can lead to lamp bre
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vii Operating environment for using wireless function (Optional) Warning! For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your machine under the following conditions. These devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch off your device when its use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. Use the device only in its n
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viii Hearing aids. Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service provider. Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid (antilock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems, and air bag systems. For more information, check with the manufacturer, or its representative, of your vehicle or
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ix 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://global.acer.com/about/ sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recyc
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x First things first Usage Notes Do: • 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. Don't: • Block the slots and openings on the unit provided for ventilation. • Use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents to clean the unit. • Use under the following conditions: • In extremely hot, cold or humid environments. • In areas susc
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Information for your safety and comfort iii First things first x Usage Notes x Precautions x Introduction 1 Product Features 1 Package Overview 2 Projector Overview 3 Projector Outlook 3 Control Panel 4 Remote Control Layout 5 Getting Started 8 Connecting the Projector 8 Installing the dust filter of the projector 9 Connecting the Projector for Wireless Function 10 Turning the Projector On/Off 11 Turning on the Projector 11 Turning off the Projector 12 Adjusting the Projected Image 13 Adjusting
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Troubleshooting 28 LED & Alarm Definition Listing 32 Cleaning and replacing the dust filters 33 Replacing the Lamp 34 Ceiling Mount Installation 35 Specifications 38 Compatibility modes 40 Regulations and safety notices 45
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English 1 Introduction Product Features ® This product is a single-chip DLP projector. Outstanding features include: ® • DLP technology • Native 1024 x 768 XGA resolution 4:3 / 16:9 aspect ratio supported • Acer ColorBoost technology delivers nature’s true colors for vivid, life-like images • High brightness and contrast ratio • Versatile display modes (Bright, Standard, Video, Blackboard, User 1, User 2) enable optimum performance in any situation • NTSC / PAL / SECAM compatible and HDTV (720
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2 Package Overview This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your unit is complete. Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing. Projector with lens cap Power cord VGA cable Compostive video cable DVI-D cable 3 RCA component cable S-Video cable Carrying case Security card Acer Projector Quick Start Guide 2 x User's Guide (Wireless CD Remote control 2 x Quick start guide for P7270i/P7280i Series) (Wireless Quick Start Guide for P7270i/P7280i Series )
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English 3 Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side 1 6 2 3 4 7 8 5 9 6 # Description # Description 1 6 Control panel Remote control receiver 2 7 Zoom ring Tilt adjusting wheel 3 8 Focus ring Elevator button 4 9 Zoom lens Elevator foot 5 Lens cap Rear side 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 17 19 # Description # Description PC analog signal/HDTV/component Audio input connector (VGA IN 1/DVI- 1 13 video input connector (VGA IN 2) D/HDMI signal) PC analog signal
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4 # Description # Description (#) 7Horn 19 Wired IR remote input connector (#) 8 YPbPr/YCbCr input connector 20 Antenna Monitor loop-through output (#) 9 21 Lan (RJ45 Port for 10/100M Ethernet) connector (VGA-Out) (#) 10 S-Video input connector 22 Audio output connector for wireless (#) 11 Composite video input connector 23 Reset button Audio input connector (VGA IN 2/ (#) 12 24 Power LED for wireless Component/S-video/Composite signal) Note: "*" Only for P7270i/P7280i series. Control Panel 5
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English 5 Remote Control Layout 1 2 3 10 411 512 623 14 15 716 8 917 18 25 19 26 20 27 21 28 22 29 13 30 24 31 # Icon Function Description Infrared 1 Sends signals to the projector. transmitter (#) 2 Laser pointer Aim the remote at the viewing screen. 3 POWER Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" sec 4 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source. 5 FREEZE To pause the screen image. 6 ASPECT RATIO To choose the desired aspect ratio (Auto/4:3/16:9). 7 ZOOM Zooms the
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6 # Icon Function Description • Press "MENU" to launch the Onscreen display (OSD) menu, back to the previous step for the OSD menu operation or 14 MENU exit the OSD menu. • Confirm your selection of items. Four directional Use up, down, left, right buttons to select items or make select keys adjustments to your selection. 15 Adjusts the image to compensate for distortion caused by KEYSTONE tilting the projector. 16 LOCATION Choose the menu location on the display screen. For computer mode on
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English 7 Note:
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USB Y 8 Getting Started Connecting the Projector Wired Remote VGA, DVI DVD player, Set-top Box, DVD player HDTV receiver D-Sub DVI-D HDMI D-Sub RB G HDTV adapter D-Sub RB G HDMI D-Sub DVI-D Y B B W R S-Video Output RS232 Video Output USB RS232 # Description # Description 1Power cord 8DVI cable 2 VGA cable 9 HDMI cable 3 Composite video cable 10 3 RCA component cable 4 USB cable 11 RS232 cable 5 VGA to component/HDTV adapter 12 Audio cable Jack/RCA 6 S-Video cable 13 SPDIF cable 7 Audio
