Acer Projector P5205/S5200 Series User's Guide
Copyright © 2009. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer Projector P5205/S5200 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 11/2009 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.
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.
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.
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.
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, please ensure the projector completes its cooling cycle before disconnecting power. Do not turn off the main power abruptly or unplug the projector during operation.
vii Caution for Listening 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.
viii First Thing 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 projector 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.
First Thing First iii viii Usage Notes viii Precautions viii Introduction 1 Product Features 1 Package Overview 2 Projector Overview 3 Projector Outlook 3 Control Panel 4 Remote Control Layout 5 Getting Started Connecting the Projector Turning the Projector On/Off 7 7 8 Turning On the Projector 8 Turning Off the Projector 9 Adjusting the Projected Image 10 Adjusting the Height of the Projected Image 10 How to Optimize Image Size and Distance 11 How to Get a Preferred Image Si
Troubleshooting 29 LED & Alarm Definition Listing 33 Replacing the Lamp 34 Ceiling Mount Installation 35 Specifications 38 Compatibility Modes 40 Regulations and safety notices 44
1 Product Features This product is a single-chip DLP® projector, including the following outstanding features: • DLP® technology • Native 1024 x 768 XGA resolution 4:3 / 16:9 aspect ratio supported • Acer ColorBoost technology delivers vivid, life-like images • High brightness and contrast ratio • Versatile display modes (Bright, Standard, Video, Picture, Game, User) enable optimum performance in any situation • NTSC/PAL/SECAM compatible and HDTV (720p, 1080i) supported • Lower power consumpt
English 2 Package Overview This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure you have them all. Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing.
3 English Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side (P5205) 1 5 (S5200) 1 5 6 7 2 3 8 4 7 2 3 8 4 # Description # Description 1 Power key and Power indicator LED 5 Control panel 2 Projection lens 6 Zoom ring 3 Elevator button 7 Focus ring 4 Lens cap 8 Remote control receiver Rear side 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 # Description 1 Remote control receiver 2 LAN (RJ45 port for 10/100M Ethernet) 3 4 # 11 Description 7 S-Video input connector/ Composi
English 4 Control Panel 1 2 3 7 8 4 9 5 10 6 4 # Function Description 1 LAMP 2 POWER Power indicator LED 3 Power key Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/ Off" section. 4 Keystone Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection (±40 degrees). 5 MENU • Launches the Onscreen Display (OSD) menu, returns to the previous step for the OSD menu operation or exits the OSD menu. • Confirms your selection of items.
5 # Function English Remote Control Layout 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Description 1 POWER 2 ASPECT RATIO To choose the desired aspect ratio (Auto/4:3/16:9). 3 ZOOM Zooms the projector display in or out. When a USB cable is connected, it performs the same function as the left mouse button. 4 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source. 5 Keystone Four directional select keys Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section.
English 6 # 9 Function S-VIDEO Description To change source to S-Video. 10 HDMITM To change source to HDMI™ (for the model with HDMI™ connector). 11 Infrared transmitter Sends signals to the projector. 12 Empowering key Enables unique Acer functions: eView, eTimer, ePower Management. 13 FREEZE To pause the screen image. 14 HIDE Press "HIDE" to hide screen image; press again to display the image. 15 SOURCE Chooses RGB, component video, S-Video, composite video, HDMI™, or HDTV source.
7 English Getting Started Connecting the Projector VGA 5 DVD player, Set-top box, HDTV receiver RS232 Display D-Sub 10 R B G 2 9 RS232 R B G D-Sub 8 7 L R L R 6 3 5 2 10 1 S-Video Output 5 Video Output D-Sub RS232 HDTV adapter D-Sub L R Y 4 Y # Description # 6 Description 1 Power cord S-Video cable 2 VGA cable 7 RS232 cable 3 VGA to component video/HDTV adapter 8 HDMI cable 4 Composite video cable 9 3 RCA component cable 5 Audio cable 10 RJ45 cable Note: T
English 8 Turning the Projector On/Off Turning On the Projector 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. The Power LED will light red. 3 Turn on the projector by pressing (POWER) on the control panel or remote control, and the Power indicator LED will turn blue. 4 Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player, etc.). The projector will detect your source automatically.
9 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.
English 10 Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Height of the Projected Image The projector is equipped with an elevator foot for adjusting the image height. To raise the image: 1 Press the elevator button. 2 Raise the image to the desired height angle, then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. 3 Use Tilt adjusting wheel to fine-tune the display angle. To lower the image: 1 Press the elevator button.
11 Consult the table below to find the optimal image sizes achievable when the projector is positioned at a desired distance from the screen. P5205 If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 75" and 98". • Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 161 cm height is required when the projector is located at 3 m distance.
English 12 S5200 If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes around 242". • Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 424 cm height is required when located at 3 m distance. 242" B Height: 424 cm From base to top of image 3m Desired distance A Minimum Screen Size (Min zoom) Desired From base to Distance Diagonal top of image (m) (inch) W (cm) x H (cm) (cm) 0.5 40 82 x 61 71 1 81 164 x 123 141 1.
13 The table below shows how to achieve a desired image size by adjusting either the position or the zoom ring. P5205 To obtain an image size of 50" set the projector at a distance between 1.5 m and 2.0 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly. • A D 50" Desired image size 1.5 m 2.0 m Height: 82 cm From base to top of image B Desired distance C Desired Image Size Distance (m) Top (cm) Max zoom Min zoom From base to top of image < D > 1.2 49 81 x 61 1.2 1.
English 14 S5200 To obtain an image size of 50" set the projector at a distance 0.6 m from the screen. • A 50" Desired image size D Height: 88 cm From base to top of image B& C 0.6 m Desired distance Desired Image Size Diagonal (inch) Distance (m) Top (cm) W (cm) x H (cm) Max zoom Min zoom From base to top of image < D > 30 61 x 46 0.4 0.4 53 40 81 x 61 0.5 0.5 70 50 102 x 76 0.6 0.6 88 60 122 x 91 0.7 0.7 105 70 142 x 107 0.9 0.9 123 80 163 x 122 1.0 1.
15 English User Controls Installation Menu The installation menu provides an onscreen display (OSD) for projector installation and maintenance. Use the OSD only when the message "No signal input" is displayed on the screen. 1 Turn on the projector by pressing remote control. 2 Press "MENU" on the control panel or remote control to launch the OSD for projector installation and maintenance.
English 16 Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Key Acer Empowering Key provides three Acer unique functions: "Acer eView Management", "Acer eTimer Management", and "Acer ePower Management". Press " " for more than one second to launch the Onscreen Display main menu to modify its function. Acer eView Management Press " " to launch "Acer eView Management". "Acer eView Management" is for display mode selection. Please refer to the "Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus" section for more details.
17 The projector has multilingual Onscreen Display (OSD) menus 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 control panel or remote control. • When the OSD is displayed, use to select an item in the main menu. After selecting the desired main menu item, press for feature setting. • Use to enter a submenu to select the desired item and adjust the settings by using .
English 18 Color There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. Display Mode Wall Color • Bright: For brightness optimization. • Standard: For common environment. • Video: For playing video in a bright environment. • Picture: For graphic picture. • Game: For game content. • User: Memorize user’s settings. Use this function to choose a proper color according to the wall. There are several choices, including white, light yellow, light blue, pink, dark green.
19 Adjusts the green color. Color B Adjusts the blue color. Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated colors. Saturation • Press image. to decrease the amount of color in the • Press image. to increase the amount of color in the Adjusts the color balance of red and green. Tint • Press image. to increase the amount of green in the • Press to increase the amount of red in the image.
20 English • Rear-Ceiling: When you select this function, the projector reverses and inverts the image at same time. You can project from behind a translucent screen with ceiling mounted projection. Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. Aspect Ratio Keystone • Auto: Keeps the image with original width-height ratio and maximizes the image to fit native horizontal or vertical pixels. • 4:3: The image will be scaled to fit the screen and displayed using a 4:3 ratio.
21 Note: "H. Position", "V. Position", "Frequency" and "Tracking" functions are not supported under video mode. Note: "Sharpness" function is not supported under computer mode. Note: The 3D function is supported by VGA source only. Please see the timing table for detailed 3D timings. It needs correct settings on graphics card 3D application program for correct 3D display. The SW players, such as Stereoscopic Player and DDD TriDef Media Player can support 3D format files.
English 22 Setting Menu Location Chooses the OSD menu location on the display screen. Source Lock When this function is turned off, the projector will search for other signals if the current input signal is lost. When this function is turned on, it will lock the current source channel before you press "SOURCE" on the control panel or remote control for next channel.
23 • Press to select timeout duration. • The range is from 10 to 990 minutes. • When time is up, the projector will request you to enter the password again. • The factory default setting of "Timeout (Min.)" is "Off". • Once the security function is enabled, the projector will request you to enter password when switching on the projector. Both "User Password" and "Administrator Password" can be accepted for this dialogue. User Password • Press to set up or change "User Password".
24 English Administrator Password You can enter "Administrator Password" when the "Enter Administrator Password" or "Enter Password" dialogue box displays. • Press to change "Administrator Password". The factory default of "Administrator Password" is "1234". If you forget your administrator password, do the following to retrieve the administrator password: • VGA OUT • Enter the unique 6-digit "Universal Password" which is printed on the Security Card that came with your projector.
25 1 Take a RJ45 cable and connect one end to the LAN input jack of the projector and the other end to the RJ45 port. 2 Select LAN in this menu and press 3 Make sure DHCP is on, and press press . to select "On". 4 Re-enter the menu and note down the IP address displayed in the row of Projector IP Address.
26 English Note 2 : An overview of the Tools page You can enter the projector information. You can adjust the Lan control settings. You can set the user password/ administrator password to prevent unauthorized use of the remote network operation/ Tools page. Note 3: The Info page shows the projector information and status. Management ECO Mode Choose "On" to dim the projector lamp, which will also lower the power consumption, reduce noise, and extend the lamp life.
27 Auto Shutdown (Minutes) The projector will automatically shut down while there is no signal input detected after the setting time. Lamp Hour Elapse Displays the lamp’s elapsed operating time (in hours). Lamp Reminding Lamp Hour Reset Choose this function to show or hide warning message when the changing lamp message is displayed. The message will show up 30 hours before end of life. Press after choosing "Yes" to turn the lamp hour counter to 0 hours.
English 28 Timer Timer Location Sets the location of the timer on the screen. Timer Start (or Stop) Press Timer Period (Minutes) Press Timer Volume Select this function to adjust the notification volume when the timer function is enabled and time is up. Timer Display Press to start or stop the timer. to adjust the timer period. to choose a timer display mode. Language Language Sets a language for the OSD menus. Use select your preferred language. • Press to confirm the selection.
29 English 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 # 1 2 Problem No image appears onscreen Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image (For PC (Windows 95/98/2000/XP)) Solution • Make sure all the cables are correctly connected as described in the "Getting Started" section.
English 30 3 4 5 6 7 8 Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image (For notebooks) The screen of the notebook computer is not displaying your presentation Image is unstable or flickering Image has vertical flickering bar Image is out of focus Image is stretched when displaying a "widescreen" DVD title • Press "RESYNC" on the control panel or remote control. • For an incorrectly displayed image: • Follow the steps for item 2 (above) to adjust the resolution of your computer.
31 10 11 Image is too small or too large Image has slanted sides Image is reversed • • Adjust the zoom lever on the top of the projector. • Press "MENU" on the control panel or remote control. Go to "Image > Aspect Ratio" and try different settings. • If possible, reposition the projector so that it is centered on the screen and below the bottom of the screen. • Press the Keystone correction keys on the control panel or remote control until the image becomes square.
English 32 OSD Messages # 1 Condition Message Message Reminder 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 is used. Please also check the dust filters if they are installed. If the dust filter is clogged with dust, please clean it. Projector Overheated. Lamp will automatically turn off soon.
33 English LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages Message Power LED Lamp LED Temp LED Red Blue Red Red Standby (Power cord plugged in) V -- -- -- Power on -- V -- -- Lamp retry -- Quick flashing -- -- Turning off (Cooling state) Quick flashing -- -- -- Turning off (Cooling completed) V -- -- -- Error (Thermal failure) -- V -- V Error (Fan lock failure) -- V -- Quick flashing Error (Lamp breakdown) -- V V -- Error (Color wheel failure) -- V Quick flas
English 34 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 itself. It will show you a warning message "Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation. Replacement Suggested!" When you see this message, change the lamp as soon as possible. Make sure the projector has been cooled down for at least 30 minutes before changing the lamp.
35 If you wish to install the projector using a ceiling mount, please refer to the steps below: Drill four holes into a solid, structurally sound part of the ceiling, and secure the mount base. m m m 13 m 20 1 .9 49mm mm 8.4 130 mm Note: Screws are not included. Please obtain the appropriate screws for your type of ceiling. 2 Secure the ceiling rod using the appropriate type of cylinder screws.
English 36 3 Use the appropriate number of screws for the projector size to attach the projector to the ceiling mount bracket. Screw Type B Screw Type C Sliding Extension Large Washer Projector Bracket Supports projector and allows for adjustments Smaller Washer Spacer - For heat dissipation Note: It is recommended that you keep a reasonable space between the bracket and the projector to allow for proper heat distribution. Use two washers for extra support, if deemed necessary.
37 Adjust the angle and positioning as necessary. English 5 Tightening Screw Allen Key 30 Allen Key Tightening Screw Note: The appropriate type of screw and washer for each model is listed in the table below. 3 mm diameter screws are enclosed in the screw pack. Models Screw Type B Length (mm) Large Small 3 25 V V 149.5 mm P5205/S5200 Washer Type Diameter (mm) Screw M3 Depth 9.5 mm 242.
English 38 Specifications The specifications below are subject to change without notice. For final specs, please refer to Acer's marketing documentation.
39 • • Operating temperature 0ºC to 35ºC / 32ºF to 95ºF I/O connectors • • • • • • • • • • • Power socket x 1 • • • • • • • • • AC power cord x 1 Standard package contents P5205: 425 W S5200: 315 W RS232 x 1 VGA input x 2 Composite video x 1 S-Video x 1 3.5 mm audio jack input x 1 3.
English 40 Compatibility Modes 1 VGA Analog - PC Signal Mode Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] VGA_60 640 x 480 59.940 31.469 VGA_72 72.809 37.861 VGA_75 75.000 37.500 VGA_85 85.008 43.269 VGA_70 720 x 400 H.Frequency [KHz] 70.087 31.469 85.039 37.927 56.250 35.156 SVGA_60 60.317 37.879 SVGA_72 72.188 48.077 SVGA_75 75.000 46.875 SVGA_85 85.061 53.674 VGA_85 SVGA_56 XGA_60 800 x 600 60.004 48.363 XGA_70 1024 x 768 70.069 56.476 XGA_75 75.029 60.023 XGA_85 84.
41 1024 x 768@75Hz 75.020 60.241 MAC21 WXGA_60 1152 x 870@75Hz 75.061 68.681 1280 x 768 59.870 47.776 WXGA_75 74.893 60.289 WXGA_85 84.837 68.633 1280 x 720 60.000 45.000 WXGA_60 2 WXGA_60 1280 x 800 59.810 49.702 WXGA+_60 1440 x 900 59.887 55.935 1680 x 1050_60 1680 x 1050 59.954 65.290 1920 x 1080_RB 1920 x1080 60.000 66.587 1920 x 1080_EIA 1920 x1080 60.000 67.500 acer_16:9 1366 x 768 59.790 47.712 acer_timing 1024 x 600 60.000 37.
English 42 SXGA_85 1152 x 864 SXGA_60 1280 x 1024 84.990 77.094 60.020 63.981 SXGA_72 72.000 76.970 SXGA_75 75.025 79.976 SXGA_85 85.024 91.146 1280 x 960 60.000 60.000 75.000 75.000 1400 x 1050 59.978 65.317 QuadVGA_60 QuadVGA_75 SXGA+_60 UXGA_60 1600 x 1200 60.000 75.000 Mac G4 640 x 480@60Hz 59.940 31.469 MAC13 640 x 480@67Hz 66.667 35.000 Mac G4 800 x 600@60Hz 60.317 37.879 MAC16 832 x 624@75Hz 74.546 49.722 Mac G4 1024 x 768@60Hz 60.004 48.
43 3 4 50 28.13 1080p 60 67.5 1080P 50 56.26 Component Signal Mode Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] 480i 720 x 480 59.94 15.73 480p 720 x 480 59.94 31.47 576i 720 x 576 50.00 15.63 576p 720 x 576 50.00 31.25 720p 1280 x 720 60.00 45.00 720p 1280 x 720 50.00 37.50 1080i 1920 x 1080 60.00 33.75 1080i 1920 x 1080 50.00 28.13 1080p 1920 x 1080 60.00 67.5 1080p 1920 x 1080 50.00 56.26 Video, S-Video Signal Video mode NTSC V.Frequency [Hz] H.
English 44 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. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Acer hereby, declares that this projector series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Compliant with Russian regulatory certification Radio device regulatory notice Note: The regulatory information below is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only.
English 46 List of applicable countries EU member states as of July 2009 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Cyprus, Malta, Bulgaria, and Romania. Usage allowed in the countries of European Union, as well as Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai, e-mail:easy_lai@acer.com.
English 48 R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard: • Article 3.1(a) Health and Safety -. EN60950-1 -. EN62311 • Article 3.1(b) EMC -. EN301 489-1 -. EN301 489-17 • Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages -. EN300 328 -. EN301 893 (Applicable to 5GHz high performance RLAN). Year to begin affixing CE marking 2009. Easy Lai /Manager Regulation Center, Acer Inc. Aug.
www.acer.com Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
