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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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• 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.
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• 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 •...
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• This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation. Only use acer ceiling mount kit for mounting the projector and ensure it is securely installed. • The projector should be placed in a horizontal way by means of desktop or...
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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) contain Mercury, Dispose Properly.”...
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.
Adjusting the Height of Projected Image How to optimize image size and distance How to get a preferred image size by adjusting distance and zoom User Controls Installation menu Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus Color Image Setting Management Audio Language Acer LAN webpage management...
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How to login in Home Control Panel Network Setting Alert Setting Logout Appendices Troubleshooting LED & Alarm Definition Listing Replacing the Lamp Ceiling Mount Installation Specifications Compatibility modes Regulations and safety notices...
• Full/4:3/16:9/L.Box aspect ratio supported • Enables projecting 3D content via DLP Link Technology: Blue-Ray 3D supported • Acer ColorBoost technology delivers nature’s true colors for vivid, life-like images • High brightness and contrast ratio • Acer LumiSense technology can intelligently optimizes the brightness and color saturation of projected image based on actual ambient light •...
Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side Description Description Air outlet Lamp cover Focus ring Lens cap Zoom ring Projection lens Remote control receiver 10 Tilt adjusting wheels Power button 11 Air inlet Control panel 12 Ambient light sensor...
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Note: Functions vary depending on model definition. How to Install Acer Wireless Projection Kit (UWA3/UWA4 ) If you had purchased Acer Wireless Projection Kit (UWA3/UWA4 ), please follow the below installation steps: Use a screwdriver to remove the screw from the cover. (Illustration #a) Push the cover toward the rear side of projector.
Control Panel Icon Function Description POWER POWER Power Indicator LED LAMP LAMP Lamp Indicator LED TEMP TEMP Temp Indicator LED See the contents in "Turning the Projector POWER On/Off" section. Four directional select to select items or make keys adjustments to your selection. BACK BACK Returns to the previous operation.
Remote Control Layout Model No:J-25021 Model No:J-25050 MC.JMV11.006 MC.JMV11.009 Icon Function Description Infrared Sends signals to the projector. transmitter POWER Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. MUTE To turn on/off the volume. RATIO To choose the desired aspect ratio. Select/Enter Confirm your selection of items.
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Press "LAN/WiFi" to display the image which is wire or LAN/WiFi wirelessly transmitted from the PC to the projector via the "Acer LAN webpage management" utility. Laser pointer Aim the remote at the viewing screen. Aim the remote at the viewing screen, press and hold Laser button this button to activate the laser pointer.
MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) Control MHL Control Mode Navigation Exit MHL Control Next Mode MHL Control Mode Numeric Next Mode Exit MHL Control MHL Control Mode Multi-Media Exit MHL Control Next Mode Icon Function Description Press the "SOURCE" button to toggle between SOURCE Navigation, Numeric and Multi-Media mode.
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Icon Function Description Press "MEDIA" to return to the home page of media MEDIA mode. Use the button to select the next or previous page. (only PgUp/PgDn for Navigation mode) KeyPad 0~9 Number buttons. (only for Numeric mode) Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.
Getting Started Connecting the Projector DVD player, Set-top Box, HDTV receiever Smart Phone DVD player Video output R B G Internet D-Sub HDMI HDMI R B G HDTV adapter D-Sub RS232 D-Sub RS232 Power Bank Audio output Description Description Power cord VGA to component/HDTV adapter USB cable for charging device 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 or remote control, and the Power indicator LED will turn blue. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player ,etc.).
Turning the projector off To turn the projector off, press and hold 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 2 minutes to ensure that the system cools properly.
Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Height of Projected Image The projector is equipped with elevator feet 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. • XGA series If the projector is 2.0 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 51"...
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• WXGA series If the projector is 2 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 60" and 78". Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 118 cm height is required when located at 2 m distance. Height: 118 cm from base to top of image...
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• 1080p series If the projector is 2 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 61" and 80". Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 115 cm height is required when located at 2 m distance. Height: 115 cm from base to top of image...
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• WUXGA series If the projector is 2 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 63" and 82". Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 115 cm height is required when located at 2 m distance. Height: 115 cm from base to top of image...
How to get a preferred image size by adjusting distance and zoom The table below shows how to achieve a desired image size by adjusting either the position or the zoom ring. • XGA series To obtain an image size of 60" set the projector at a distance 1.8 m and 2.4 m from the screen.
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• WXGA series To obtain an image size of 60" set the projector at a distance 1.5 m and 2.0 m from the screen. 60" Desired image size Height: 91 cm from base to top of image 1.5 m 2.0 m Desired Distance Desired Image Size Distance (m)
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• 1080p series To obtain an image size of 60" set the projector at a distance 1.5 m and 2.0 m from the screen. 60" Desired image size Height: 87 cm from base to top of image 1.5 m 2.0 m Desired Distance Desired Image Size Distance (m)
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• WUXGA series To obtain an image size of 60" set the projector at a distance 1.5 m and 1.9 m from the screen. 60" Desired image size Height: 84 cm from base to top of image 1.5 m 1.9 m Desired Distance Desired Image Size Distance (m)
The new settings will be saved automatically upon exiting the menu. Push the "MENU" or "BACK" button anytime to exit the menu and return to the Acer welcome screen. Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.
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 or control panel.
Color LumiSense The light sensor of LumiSense technology can intelligently optimize the brightness and color saturation of projected image based on actual ambient light. The feature greatly enhances dark detail visibility and color saturation. • Off: For normal mode. (ambient light sensor is off) •...
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Color Mode Use this function to choose CT1, CT2, CT3, User mode. Temperature R Gain Adjusts the red gain for color temperature optimization. G Gain Adjusts the green gain for color temperature optimization. B Gain Adjusts the blue gain for color temperature optimization. Gamma Effects the representation of dark scenery.
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.
Use this function to select your desired startup screen. If you change the setting, the changes will take effect when you exit the OSD menu. • Acer: The default startup screen of your Acer projector. • User: Use memorize picture from "Screen Capture" function. Screen Capture Use this function to customize the startup screen.
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Security Card (please check accessory in the box). This unique password is the number which will be accepted by projector anytime no matter what the Administrator Password • If losing this security card and number, please contact with an Acer service center.
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Display the projector information for Model Name, Input Source, Signal Type, Display Mode, Serial No., Software Version and QR code on the screen. Scan QR code linking to Acer projector portal via mobile. Reset Press the "ENTER" button and choose "Yes" to return the parameters on all menus to the factory default settings.
Management ECO Mode Choose "On" to dim the projector lamp which will lower power consumption, extend the lamp life and reduce noise. Choose "Off" to return normal mode. <Note> Gray out ECO mode item while either Lumisense or BluelightShield item is "On". High Altitude Choose "On"...
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.
Choose "On" to enable DLP 3D function. • On: Choose this item while using DLP 3D glasses, 120Hz 3D capable graphics cards and HQFS format file or DVD with corresponding SW player. • Off: Turn off 3D mode. 3D Format If the 3D content is not displayed correctly, you can select a 3D format that suits the 3D content you are viewing and obtain the best result.
How to login in Open browser and enter the Server IP address by 192.168.100.10 to find below homepage of acer LAN webpage management. A password is needed to login in before using. Select a user. Administrator is with high authority that can process more operations such as network setting and alert setting.
Home Home page shows connection status and you can find three main functions listed, Control Panel, Network Setting and Alert Setting. Note: Control Panel and Network Setting are only for Administrator account. Control Panel Enduser can control and adjust projector setting value via this page.
Network Setting Enduser can set IP address, group name and password as wish. After change network configurations or password, projector will reboot automatically after press "Apply". Note: Group Name and projector Name must be less then 32 characters. Alert Setting Enduser can send mail with error message right away if projector has problem.
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 • For an incorrectly displayed image: or incorrectly • Follow the steps for item 2 (above) to adjust the displayed image resolution of your computer. (For notebooks) • 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] •...
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Image is too small • Adjust the zoom ring on the projector. or too large • Move the projector closer to or further from the screen. • Press "MENU" on the remote control. Go to "Image - -> Aspect Ratio" and try different settings or press "RATIO"...
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OSD Messages Condition Message Reminder Message • Fan Fail - the system fan is not working. Fan Fail. Lamp will automatically turn off soon. • 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 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 state) Quick Flashing Power button OFF...
Replacing the Lamp Use a screwdriver to remove the screw(s) from the cover, and then pull out the lamp. The projector will detect the lamp life. You will be shown a warning message "Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation. Replacement suggested!"...
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, structural ceiling member, and secure the ceiling mount base to the ceiling. Choose the length combination based on actual environment. (CM-01S doesn’t include Type 2 and Type 3.) Type 1 Type 2...
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Type 1: For the standard size use three bracket screws to mount the projector to the ceiling mount bracket. Type 2 and Type 3: Alternatively, for the larger size, use the sliding extensions for more supports. Type 1: Type 2: Type 3: Note: It is recommended that you keep a reasonable space between the bracket and the projector to allow for proper heat...
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Adjust the angle and positioning as necessary. 360° Screw Type B Washer Type Diameter (mm) Length (mm) Large Small SCREW SPEC. M4 x 25 mm 55.00 mm 55.00 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 • P5230/N318/PN-X17/PR242/MF-142/P5230i/DNX1706 series: 1024x768 XGA resolution • P5330W/N328/PN-W17/PR442/MF-342/P5330Wi/ DWX1705 series: 1280x800 WXGA resolution • P5530B/P5530/P5535/N359/N358E/N358/PN-817K/PN-...
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HDMI 1 HDMI 2/MHL RS232 3.5 mm audio jack input 3.5 mm audio jack output RJ45 LAN input Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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.
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Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Compliant with Russian regulatory certification Radio device regulatory notice Note: The regulatory information below is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use.
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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...