Acer P7203B Operation & User’s Manual

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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 supply unit: • Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. • Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the projector. • If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies. Caution for Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. When you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Warnings! • Do not use this product near water. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. • Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product.

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 allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord. • If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. • Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating. • This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Do not insert the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for details. Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock and/or injury. Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length.

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 damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Warning! For safety reasons, do not use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. Consult your reseller for purchase options. Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children. Additional safety information • Do not look into the projector's lens when the lamp is on. The bright may hurt your eyes. • Turn on the projector first and then signal sources. • Do not place the product in following environments: • Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. At least 50cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector is necessary. • Locations where temperatures may become excessively high, such as inside of a car with all windows rolled up. • Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components, shortening the life span and darkening the image. • Locations near fire alarms. • Locations with an ambient temperature above 40 ºC/104 ºF. • Locations where the altitudes are higher than 10,000 feet. • Unplug immediately if there is something wrong with your projector. Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes out of your projector. It

• Do not use the product if it has been dropped or the case is broken. Return it to a dealer for inspection. • Do not face the projector lens to the sun. It can lead to fire. • Do not disconnect the power while the projector is operation. Wait until the fan has stopped running before turning the main power off. • The ventilation area and bottom plate will become hot during use. Do not touch them. • If a dust filter is fitted, clean it regularly to ensure adequate cooling. Clogged filters may lead to high temperatures that will damage the device. • Do not look into the ventilation slots while the lamp is on. The bright light may hurt your eyes. • Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector is on. • Do not place items in front of the projector when it is turned on, as the heat from the lamp may damage items or cause a fire. If you wish to turn off the lamp temporarily, press HIDE on the remote control. • The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement. • Do not operate the lamp for longer than its indicated lifespan. Doing so may lead to the lamp failing. • Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged. • The projector will warn you when the lamp life is over. Replace the lamp as soon as possible after the warning is displayed. • When changing the lamp, allow the unit to cool down, and follow the instructions included with the replacement lamp. • Reset the lamp timer from Management > Lamp Hour Reset in the OSD after replacing the lamp module. • Do not attempt to disassemble the projector. There are high-voltage components inside which may cause injury. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. • Do not stand the projector on its sides. It may fall over causing injury and damaging the projector. • This projector may be mounted from the ceiling. Use only an Acer mounting kit and ensure it is securely installed.

To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably. • Do not increase the volume level after your ears have adjusted. • Do not listen to music at high volumes for extended periods. • Do not increase the volume to block out noisy surroundings. • Decrease the volume if you can't hear people speaking near you. 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 Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org “Lamp(s) contain Mercury, Dispose Properly.”

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 susceptible to excessive dust and dirt. • Near any appliance that generates a strong magnetic field. • Place In direct sunlight. Precautions Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this user's guide to maximize the life of your unit. Warning: • Do not look into the projector's lens when the lamp is on. The bright light may hurt your eyes. • To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. • Please do not open or disassemble the product as this may cause electric shock. • When changing the lamp, please allow unit to cool down, and follow all changing instructions. • This product will detect the life of the lamp itself. Please be sure to change the lamp when it shows warning messages. • Reset the "Lamp Hour Reset" function from the Onscreen display "Management" menu after replacing the lamp module. • When switching the projector off, please ensure the projector completes its cooling cycle before disconnecting power. • Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources. • Do not use lens cap when projector is in operation. • When the lamp reaches the end of its life, it will burn out and may make a loud popping sound. If this happens, the projector will not turn back on until the lamp module has been replaced. To replace the lamp, follow the procedures listed under "Replacing the Lamp".

iii First things first viii Usage Notes viii Precautions viii Introduction 1 Product Features 1 Package Overview 2 Projector Overview 3 Projector Outlook 3 Control Panel 5 Remote Control Layout 6 Getting Started 8 Connecting the Projector 8 Turning the Projector On/Off 10 Turning on the Projector 10 Turning the projector off 11 Adjusting the Projected Image 12 Adjusting the Height of Projected Image 12 How to optimize image size and distance 13 How to get a preferred image size by adjusting distance and zoom 15 How to get a preferred image position by adjusting lens shift 17 User Controls 20 Installation menu 20 Acer Empowering Technology 21 Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus 22 Color 23 Image 24 Management 26 Setting 26 Audio 29 Timer 30 Contents

35 Cleaning and replacing the dust filters 36 Replacing the Lamp 37 Ceiling Mount Installation 38 Specifications 41 Compatibility modes 43 Regulations and safety notices 47

• DLP® technology • True 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 • Acer ColorSafe II technology ensures consistent color rendition over time • High brightness and contrast ratio • Versatile display modes (Bright, Presentation, Standard, Video, User) enable optimum performance in any situation • NTSC / PAL / SECAM compatible and HDTV (720p, 1080i, 1080p) supported • Side-sliding lamp design allows easy lamp replacement • Lower power consumption and economy (ECO) mode extends lamp life • Acer EcoProjeciton Technology delivers Intelligent power management approach and physical efficiency improvement • Empowering Key reveals Acer Empowering Technology utilities (Acer eView, eTimer, eOpening, ePower Management) for easy adjustment of settings • Equipped with HDMITM connection supporting HDCP • Advanced digital keystone correction optimizes presentations • Smart detection delivers quick, intelligent source detection • Multi-language on screen display (OSD) menus • Full-function remote control • Manual focus projection lens zooms up to 1.5x • 8x digital zoom and pan move function • Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP, Vista®, Windows® 7, OS compliant • Manual lens shift adjustment

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# Description # Description 1 Lens cap 6 Elevator feet 2 Zoom lever 7 Tilt adjusting wheels 3 Zoom Lens 8 Control panel 4 Focus ring 9 Power button 5 Remote control receivers 10 Lens shift control rings LAMP TEMP SOURCE RESYNC MENU ZOOM 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 7 6 5

2 USB ctrl connector 15 PC analog input connector (VGA IN 2) 3 HDMI 1 connector 16 Audio input 2 connector (VGA IN 2/ DVI) 4 HDMI 2 connector 17 YPbPr/YCbCr input connector 5 DVI input connector (for digital signal with HDCP function) 18 Wired IR remote input connector 6 Monitor loop-through output connec- tor (VGA-Out) 19 Kensington™ lock port 7 PC analog signal/HDTV/SCART/compo- nent video input connector (VGA IN 1) 20 USB B 8 Audio input 1 connector (VGA IN 1/ Component/Composite/S-Video/HDMI) 21 USB A1 9 S-Video input connector 22 Reset button 10 Composite video input connector 23 USB A2 11 RS232 connector 24 Power LED for wireless 12 SPDIF output connector 25 LAN (RJ45 Port for 10/100M Ethernet) 13 Audio output connector 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 17 10 11 12 13 14 20 21 22 23 24 25 1 18 19 15 16 4

2 KEYSTONE Adjusts the image to compensate for distortion caused by tilting the projector. 3 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source. 4 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. • Confirm your selection of items. 5 POWER See the contents in "Turning the Projector On/ Off" section. 6 Empowering key Unique Acer functions: eOpening, eView, eTimer, ePower Management. 7 TEMP Temp Indicator LED 8 Four directional select keys Use to select items or make adjustments to your selection. 9 SOURCE Press "SOURCE" to choose RGB, Component, S- Video, Composite, SCART, HDTV and HDMI™ sources. 10 IR Recevier Remote control receiver. LAMP TEMP SOURCE RESYNC MENU 2 8 7 4 3 9 6 1 2 5 10

# Icon Function Description 1 Infrared transmitter Sends signals to the projector. 2(#) Laser pointer Aim the remote at the viewing screen. 3 POWER Please see "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. 4 HIDE Temporarily turns off the video. Press "HIDE" to hide the image, press again to display the image. 5 FREEZE Pause the screen image. 6 ASPECT RATIO Choose the desired aspect ratio (Auto/4:3/16:9) 7 SOURCE Press "SOURCE" to choose from RGB, Component, S-Video, Composite, SCART, HDTV and HDMI™ sources. 8 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source. 9 ZOOM Zooms the projector display in or out. 10 Back Press "BACK" to go back one menu step. 2 4 7 11 15 23 25 6 9 21 27 31 29 13 1 3 10 8 12 14 18 32 5 19 17 22 24 20 26 30 28 16

11(#) Laser button Aim the remote at the viewing screen, press and hold this button to activate the laser pointer. This function is not supported in Japanese market. 12 Enter Press "ENTER" to play media file. 13 Four directional select keys Use up, down, left, right buttons to select items or make adjustments to your selection. 14 KEYSTONE Adjusts the image to compensate for distortion caused by tilting the projector (± 40 degrees). 15 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. • Confirm your selection of items. 16 MOUSE Left/ Right Click Left-/right-click buttons are on the left and right, respectively; the center button works as a multidirectional pointer stick. To enable this function, an USB cable must be connected to projector from your PC. 17 Empowering key Unique Acer functions: eOpening, eView, eTimer, ePower Management. 18 VOLUME Increases/decreases the volume. 19 PAGE For computer mode only. Use this button to select the next or previous page. This function is only available when connected to a computer via a USB cable. 20 Prev Press "Prev" to go to previous index or page in file list view. 21 Next Press "Next" to go to next index or page in file list view. 22 Play/Pause Press "Play/Pause" to play/pause media file. 23 Stop Press "Stop" to stop playing media file. 24 VGA Press "VGA" to change source to the VGA connector. This connector supports analog RGB, YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/ 1080i), YCbCr (480i/576i) and RGBsync. 25 S-VIDEO To change source to S-Video. 26 COMPONENT Press "COMPONENT" to change source to Component video. This connection supports YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/ 1080i) and YCbCr (480i/576i). 27 VIDEO To change source to COMPOSITE VIDEO. 28 SD/USB A Press "SD/USB A" to change source to USB A. (no SD function) 29 USB B Press "USB B" to change source to USB B. 30 HDMI™/DVI Press "HDMI™/DVI" to change source to HDMI™/DVI. 31 LAN/WiFi Press "LAN/WiFi" to display the image which is wire or wirelessly transmitted from the PC to the projector via the "Acer eProjection Management" utility. 32 KeyPad 0~9 Press "0~9" to input a password in the "Security". # Icon Function Description

# Description # Description 1 Power cord 10 Composite video cable 2 USB cable 11 RS232 cable 3 HDMI cable 12 SPDIF cable 4 DVI cable 13 Audio cable Jack/RCA 5 VGA cable 14 LAN cable 6 VGA to component/HDTV adapter 15 Audio cable jack for wired remote 7 3 RCA component cable 16 12V DC cable 8 Audio cable jack/jack 17 Mouse 9 S-Video cable 18(*) USB disk/stick USB WiFi adapter 1 USB 17 14 16 DVI-D DVI-D 4 2 USB USB RS232 RS232 11 D-Sub D-Sub 5 Y Y 10 8 R B G HDTV adapter R B G 6 7 13 R W 9 R B G 7 R B G D-Sub D-Sub 5 8 B B 12 HDMI HDMI 3 USB 2 USB 18 15 DVD player, Set-top Box, HDTV receiver DVD player S-Video Output Video Output Intrnet DVD player, Set-top Box, HDTV receiver

please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the projector. Note: "*" USB drive limitation, do not support power consumption over 500mA. Please have external power for USB device.

Turning on the Projector 1 Remove the lens cap.(Illustration #1) 2 Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. The Power indicator LED will flash red. 3 Turn on the projector by pressing "Power" button on the control panel, and the Power indicator LED will turn blue.(Illustration #2) 4 Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player ,etc.). The projector will detect your source automatically. • If the screen displays "Lock" and "Source" icons, it means the projector is locked onto a specific source type and there is no such type of input signal detected. • If the screen displays "No Signal", please make sure the signal cables are securely connected. • If you connect to multiple sources at the same time, use the "Source" button on either control panel or the remote control or direct source key on the remote control to switch between inputs. LAMP TEMP SOURCE RESYNC MENU ZOOM 2 1 Power button Lens cap

1 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. 2 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. 3 As long as the power cord remains plugged in, you can press the power button to turn the projector immediately back on anytime during the 2- minute shutdown process. 4 Once the system has finished cooling, the LED power indicator will stop blinking and turn solid red to indicate standby mode. 5 It is now safe to unplug the power cord. Warning indicators: • "Projector Overheated. Lamp will automatically turn off soon." This onscreen message indicates that the projector has overheated. The lamp with automatically turn off, the projector will automatically shut down, and the LED temp indicator will turn solid red. Contact your local dealer or service center. • "Fan failed. Lamp will automatically turn off soon." This onscreen message indicates that the fan has failed. The lamp will automatically turn off, the projector will automatically shut down, and the LED temp indicator will blink. Contact your local dealer or service center. Note: Whenever the projector automatically shuts down and the LED lamp indicator turns solid red, contact your local reseller or service center.

Adjusting the Height of Projected Image The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the height of image. To raise/lower the image: 1 Raise the image to the desired height angle (Illustration #1), then pull out the stand feet into position. 2 Use Tilt adjusting wheel (Illustration #2) to fine-tune the display angle. 3 Use Lens shift control rings to move the image to the ideal position. (refer to page 17) 1 2 Elevator feet Tilt adjusting wheels

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 65" and 99". Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 167 cm height is required when located at 3m distance. Figure: Fixed distance with different zoom and screen size. Max screen size 99" Min screen size 65" Min screen size 65"5 A C B 3m Desired Distance Height: 167cm Form base to top of image Height: 110cm

From base to top of image (cm) Diagonal (inch) W (cm) x H (cm) From base to top of image (cm) 1.5 31 64 x 48 55 48 97 x 73 84 2 42 85 x 64 73 64 129 x 97 111 2.5 52 106 x 79 91 79 161 x 121 139 3 63 127 x 95 110 95 194 x 145 167 3.5 73 148 x 111 128 111 226 x 170 195 4 83 169 x 127 146 127 258 x 194 223 4.5 94 191 x 143 164 143 291 x 218 251 5 104 212 x 159 183 159 323 x 242 279 6 125 254 x 191 219 191 388 x 291 334 7 146 296 x 222 256 223 452 x 339 390 8 167 339 x 254 292 254 517 x 388 446 9 188 381 x 286 329 286 581 x 436 501 10 208 424 x 318 365 318 646 x 484 557 11 229 466 x 349 402 350 711 x 533 613 12 250 508 x 381 438 381 775 x 581 669 Zoom Ratio: 1.5x