Digital Multimedia Projector Model name PalmPro 7763PS OPERATING GUIDE Thank you very much for purchasing this Acer DLP™ Technology Projector. Please read this operating guide to ensure correct use of the device. After reading this manual, keep it for future reference. Outline This DLP™ Technology Projector can display various computer signals and NTSC/PAL/SECAM video signals.
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5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. 6. The Standard Remote Control contains a low-power laser that acts as a pointing device during presentations. The light beam may cause injury if pointed directly into a person’s eyes. 7. This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount configurations. Please use suitable equipment for mounting the unit and make sure it is securely installed. 8.
Table of Contents Introduction ..................................................................... 1 Projector Features .......................................................... 1 Description .................................................................. 2 A FRONT (figure) ......................................................... 2 B REAR (figure) .......................................................... 2 C BOTTOM (figure) ........................................................ 3 Installation ....
Introduction 1 Projector Features A Image Resolution Fully compatible with true SVGA(63PS) and supports XGA using advanced intelligent compression technology. The advanced intelligent compression technology enables it to present clear compression SVGA/XGA images without line omission. B Brightness Provides superior brightness of 800 ANSI lumens using TI’s Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) and our own optical design, with a geometric effect that increases light usage efficiency.
G Ceiling Mount and Rear Screen Projection The projector is equipped with a full mirror scan conversion function (vertical/horizontal mirror), which allows the image to be reversed for ceiling mounting as well as for rear projection applications. H AV box An AV box is optional, and users can attach one or two to the projector. Additionally, our AV box video standard is compatible with NTSC U.S. and Canada standard PAL Western Europe standard SECAM France and Europe standard Eastern NTSC4.
Figure 2 Rear view of 7763PS C BOTTOM (figure) Figure 3 Bottom view of 7763PS Installation A. Positioning • • • This projector is basically designed to project on a flat projection surface. This projector can be focused from 1.5m–10m. Refer to the figure below to adjust the screen size.
Screen Size Distance 47" 1.5 62" 2 77.2" 2.5 92.4" 3 107.5" 122.7" 137.9" 153" 183.4" 213.7" 244.1" 3.5 4 4.5 5 6 7 8 274.4" 9 304.8" 10 Figure 4 Positioning of 7763PS B. Adjustable Feet Picture tilt and projection angle can be adjusted by twisting Adjustable Feet. Projection angle can be adjusted 2° to 8.5° degrees by rotating Adjustable Feet. Figure 5 Adjustable feet Moving the Projector Use the carrying handle when moving the projector.
Figure 6 Moving the projector Accessories Please check and make sure your box contains everything listed below. If any pieces are missing, contact your dealer. Please save the original box and packing materials in case you ever need to ship the unit.
Projection Lens M u an al Remote Control User's manual Batteries + 15pin D-sub connector PS/2 Mouse adapter Figure 7 Accessories of 7763PS English 6
Connection 2 A Connecting the Projector to Computer/Notebook Figure 8 Connection to PC Figure 9 Connection to notebook English 7
Operation 3 Turn On/Off Procedure A Power on Press the Standby/On key to turn on the lamp. The LED will blink green during warm up and then light solid green.
MAIN UNIT FUNCTION Standby/On To call the OSD menu. To enter sub pages. To select items. To navigate through sub pages or to increase the scale bar number. To navigate through sub pages or to decrease the scale bar number. To exit from the current page or OSD menu, and save setting changes. To turn the projection lamp on and off. Standby/On indicator Functions as an indicator showing the standby status. Menu 4 3 Exit Lamp status Lights or blinks when the lamp does not light.
B Remote Control Exit Power Zoom In Power Zoom In Exit Zoom Out Keystone Keystone Zoom Out Freeze Freeze Menu Return Return Menu Volume Source Source 1 2 3 Ch up 4 5 Channel Up/Down 6 Ch down 7 8 9 Reverse Reverse Scan 0 100 Add/Erase Scan Add/Erase Figure 11 Remote control The remote control allows you to operate the function keys on the projector and to emulate mouse function when the projector is connected to a computer.
To select items. Source Selects the input source. Volume Adjusts volume. The sound gets louder or quieter by pressing the "+" or "-" button. Exit To leave current OSD Pages. 34 To move Left/Right among OSD items. Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control Be sure to follow instructions in placing batteries into the remote control units. • Push and slide the lid in the direction of the arrow. • Install batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment. • Replace the lid and snap into place.
Figure 13 Range Usage and Replacement of Lamp The light source lamp has a limited service life. The picture will become dark or the color will fade after the lamp has been used for a long time. In such cases, continued use of the lamp could cause a malfunction. Replace the lamp with a new one. A Lamp/temperature Status LED Indicator 1. Lamp in excess of service hours When the LED light is a continuous red, it means the lamp has exceeded (*1500) service hours.
2. Lamp is not well attached If the LED blinks attached properly. rapidly, it indicates that the lamp is not 3. Temperature is too high If the projector’s internal temperature is too hot to operate safely, the LED will blink slowly for one minute and then the lamp will turn off automatically. 4. Normal status If the LED light is off, it means the lamp and temperature inside the projector are normal. Caution: The lamp indicator will light when the lamp becomes too hot.
B Replacing the Lamp Replacing the lamp When replacing the lamp, turn off the projector and unplug the AC cord. Wait 45 minutes so that the lamp can cool. High-pressure lamp when hit, may explode if improperly handled. Caution: i. ii. iii. iv. v. • Dispose of used lamps in accordance with local authorities. • As the lamp is made of glass, do not apply shocks to it or scratch it. • Also, do not use an old lamp, as this could cause the lamp to explode.
Lamp Replacement Procedure Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Figure 17 Lamp replacement: Step 1, Step 2, Step 3 English 15
Resetting Lamp Timer If replacing the lamp after 1500 hours of operation, please carry out the following operation within 10 minutes of powering on. OSD FUNCTION Press the MENU button into OSD menu, and use “4” (KEYSTONE+) or “3” (KEYSTONE-) to select the Control page. Then press the Menu button again to highlight the Lamp item. Press “4” (KEYSTONE+) or “3” (KEYSTONE-) buttons, the lamp usage time will display on the bottom of the screen and can be adjusted.
Subpage Display Display Display Image Image Image Control Control Control Source Source A Display Page When a PC is the input source, there will be only four items on this page: Keystone, Brightness, Contrast, and Color Balance (Fig. 21). On the other hand, when the input source are video, S-video, TV or CATV, there will be other 4 items on this page: Keystone, Brightness, Contrast, and Sharpness(Fig.22).
Brightne ss Contrast Color Balance (Dark) (Bright) (Lower) (Red) (Higher) (Blue) Sharpnes s (Soft) (Sharp) English 18 Source is Video
B Image Page Select the Image sub-page and the first item, “Auto Resize” will be highlighted. There are five items on this page: Auto Resize, H. Phase, H. Size, H. Position, and V. Position (Fig. 23). If AV box is attached and the input is from Video other instead of PC, another different IMAGE sub-page including Image Ratio, System ,Color and Tint will come out as figure 24. Figure 23 Image sub-page…. Only available when the input signal is PC Auto Resize H. Phase H. Size H.
Position item. Position adjustments are saved when the projector is power off. V. Positio n (move the image down) (move the image up) Position adjustments are saved when the projector is power off. Image Ratio 4:3 (Normal) 16:9 (Wide) To select the input video system standard. When an AV System box or turner box is attached, the projector will automatically detect the video system. Users also can select desired video systems.
Language Mirror Blank Auto Off To select the OSD menu language. Eight languages are supported: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish and Dutch. (See Figure 25). To select Normal projection, H-Invert projection, VInvert projection, or H/V Invert projection. To select the background color when the image/sound is blanked. To set the time to turn the power off after the start up screen is displayed and no signal is detected or sync is out of range. To select, use “3” or “4” to set the time.
Other Correspondent Remote Functions and Messages OSD FUNCTION The selected source will be displayed at the bottom right of the screen for 3 seconds after selecting the source. (PC, VIDEO, S-VIDEO). Source Freeze Volume Magnify English 22 The image will be frozen when the “Freeze” button is pressed. A “ ∥ ” mark appears at the lower right of the screen for 3 seconds during the freeze function. Furthermore, a “4” mark appears at the lower right of the screen for 3 seconds when freeze is released.
Maintenanceand Troubleshooting A Lamp Replacement 4 Refer to Page 11 B Cleaning the Lens Follow these steps to clean the projection lens: 1. Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cleaning cloth (abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the lens). 2. Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner. 3. Lightly wipe the clean cloth over the lens. 4. Affix the lens cover whenever the projector is not in use.
NO SOUND English 24 the control pad. Check audio cable connection from audio input source. Adjust audio source. Press “Volume” (+) button. Press “Mute” button.
Specifications 5 A Optical DMD TM Lens 1-chip 0.7” DMDTM (Digital Micromirror Device) Fixed zoom ,manual focus (F=2.7 f=23) Lamp mercury lamp 150W Image size 45” to 300” Projection Distance 1.5 to 10 M Contrast Ratio 450:1 B Electrical Inputs RGB(H:31.47 to 68.70 kHz V:56.25 to 85.00 Hz) Video (NTSC/PAL/SECAM/NTSC 4.43) Color Reproduction Full color, 16.7 million colors simultaneously. Power Requirement 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz C Mechanical Dimensions Net Weight 24.3 cm (L)× 6.2 cm (H)× 19.
D Preset Display Resolution Table Resolution 640x350 640x400 720x400 720x400 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 832x624 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 English 26 H Sync (kHz) 31.5 37.9 31.5 37.9 31.5 37.9 35 43.3 35.2 37.9 46.9 48.1 53.7 49.7 48.4 56.5 60.0 68.7 V Sync (kHz) 70.1 85.1 70.0 85.1 60.0 72.8 66.7 85.0 56.3 60.3 75.0 72.2 85.1 74.5 60.0 70.1 75.0 85.
Appendix Guideline to Acer 7763PS AV box 1. Features and Connection AV Connection Port This box is compatible with RCA input, S-Video input, audio output . Figure 27 Connection of AV box Speaker RCA Jack S Video Port Phone Jack For Video and Audio Input from VHS or V8 For S-Video Input For Video input/Output *AV box is sold separately and is not included in the standard configuration of accessories in the unit. Please contact the dealer nearest you need the box or visit the Acer Peripherals, Inc.
Connecting the Box Please follow the instruction here to place the AV box: Figure 29 Side View of Figure 28 Bottom View of AV box AV box To attach the AV box to the unit： 1. Precisely place the two chocks at the lower surface of the AV box into the lower slots in the correspondent position in the projector. 2. Slowly push the box to fit the unit and, meanwhile, insert the box plug into the A/V connector closely. 3. Plug in the correct cord into the correspondent jack or port to perform A/V function. 4.
