Introduction The Acer Projector Gateway (APG) is a smart, integrated system that enhances presentations via your Acer projector. The APG provides versatile source connectivity, the latest eProjection Management tools, support for video playback via the built-in decoder and more. APG features: • High-performance wireless projection via a built-in access point featuring a lossless CODEC or an RJ-45 port for wired connections.
English 2 Guide to components This table discusses the hardware features of the APG: 1 2 3 # Component Description 1 Mini USB Project PC screen via mini USB (USB B). 2 LAN port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 3 USB Type A Connects to USB IODVK GULYH for multimedia playback. 2U FRQQHFWV WR D 86% :L )L GRQJOH RSWLRQDO Note: The APG provides advanced projector functions when you enter supervisor mode.
• Acer eProjection Management software installed or Acer PnS token ready. Note: Acer PnS token is an optional accessory. • Computer CPU - Intel Pentium III-800 MHz (or greater). • Computer memory - 256 MB of RAM required, 512 MB or more recommended. • Hard disk - 10 MB of available hard disk space. • Display - Super VGA supporting 800 x 600, 16-bit high color or higherresolution display recommended (PC and display). • Ethernet adapter (10/100 Mb/s) for an Ethernet connection.
Connect to the projector Before you begin projecting, you will need to do the following things: Turn on and connect to the network Press the Power button on the bundled remote control or the device to turn on your Acer projector and enable the WLAN (only for wireless models or models a USB Wi-Fi dongle installed). Connecting the projector to the LAN for a wired connection is also recommended.
Take note of the important information on the splash screen. The splash screen displays the following items: Projector ID (a), Acer logo (b), network information (c) and instructions (d). Projector ID (displayed only when available) This 4-digit number will not be displayed on the top left of the splash screen until this option is enabled by the supervisor in the Configure tab under Acer eProjection Management. The four digits are given randomly for projector identification.
English 6 standard. WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access - pre-shared key) and WPA2-PSK are other individual encryption methods with higher level security. The option is enabled by the supervisor in the Configure tab under Acer eProjection Management. For more information, please see Security Settings on page 29. Note: Projector name (SSID) and security are only required for wireless models.
Enable your WLAN and select the access point labeled AcerProjector or AcerProjectorXXXX to connect wirelessly. Connect the projector to your LAN for a wired connection. Internet 3 Open the Internet browser (see note). Click Download Acer eProjection Management on the welcome page, and then click Run to launch the Welcome to the Acer Projector Gateway Setup Wizard. The installation will proceed automatically. Make sure the installation is complete.
English 8 item listed under the Acer logo on the splash screen) into your browser’s address bar. Note: Ensure that you have administrator-level permission on your computer so that you can install the software. Note: If you receive any security warnings, click OK to proceed with the installation procedure. Note: The Acer eProjection Management shortcut will be created in desktop when the installation is complete.
4 Acer eProjection Management will execute automatically and search for your Acer projector. Note: Make sure your personal firewall does not block the Acer eProjection Management application. 5 When the search is complete, a login dialog box will open to ask you to enter the User name and Projector ID (if needed) to log in to your Acer Projector. 6 The UI will look as it does below when your source successfully connects and begins projecting in 1024 x 768 mode.
English 10 Note: For the best projection performance, Acer recommends adjusting your resolution to 1024 x 768.
Acer eProjection Management helps you connect to, and control Acer projectors with the integrated APG. By allowing the transmission of highquality audio and video signals, the APG offers added flexibility and convenience, allowing you to use an Acer projector in almost any room or setting. For first time installation The utility can be downloaded directly from the projector using a wireless or wired network connection.
English 12 Compact user interface The compact user interface (UI) provides a solid look and feel. • Allows you to change the projection resolution (a). To change the projection resolution, click Resolution to reveal a list of choices. • Project using split-screen or full-screen (b). To project from multiple sources, move the cursor over the split screen icon and click to display the content in the location indicated on the split screen. • Start or stop projecting (c) • Switch to video (d).
Select a video clip, and click the Play icon stop the playback. to load, and the Stop icon English You can also select video clips to display from the compact window by clicking the arrow on the left of the screen. to Note: The video formats supported are MPEG2, MPEG4 and H.264 (optional). Connect via the LAN for better performance if playing video. The full rate will be 30 fps depending on the video format. Note: Please install audio driver VAC_Setup.
English 14 Full user interface You can click the down arrow to reveal the full UI from the compact UI. The Main tab of the full UI displays Projector ID, Projector IP and User name information (a), and gives you the option to select a different wireless projector (b). Swap to another connected PC via Switch presenter (c). You may also install Acer eProjection Management via a PnS token by clicking Install (d) or make another token via Save P&P Program to (e).
MobiShow allows content projection from a Wi-Fi-enabled smartphone or PDA running Windows Mobile 5 and higher. Any type of screen content or a PowerPoint slideshow (requires conversion with the included utility) can be projected. Installing MobiShow For devices running Windows Mobile, the installation CD contains a MobiShow installation file. 1 Click Install MobiShow to download the software installer (in CAB format) to your mobile device. 2 Open your device’s file explorer and locate the CAB file.
English 16 Using MobiShow 1 Open Programs on your device and find the MobiShow application. 2 Tap the MobiShow icon to launch the client software. 3 MobiShow will turn on your device’s Wi-Fi and display available access points for you to choose. 4 The MobiShow client will automatically search for wireless projectors (SSID with prefix AcerProjectorGateway) and connect. 5 If more than one projector is found, the following list is displayed for you to select the one to use.
Project the device’s screen MobiShow will project anything displayed on your screen. You may launch another application (such as PowerPoint Viewer) or open any file (such as a Word document or JPG image) and it will be displayed via the projector. Control the projection using the following commands: Icon / Item Description Stop Tap to stop projecting. Pause Tap to pause projecting; tap again to resume.
English 18 Wireless PtG Install the PtG converter from the installation CD on your PC; this will enable you to convert PowerPoint files to PtG format. When you select PtG, the MobiShow client will automatically open Explorer for you to select a PtG file. Select the file to open for your presentation. When the file is open, the PtG slides will be projected while you will be shown controls on your device screen.
When you select the Photo function, MobiShow will automatically open Explorer for you to select a photo folder. Open a file (JPG format) and controls show on your device's screen. Icon Item Description Prev / Next Tap to go to the previous or next photo. Play Tap to restart projecting. Open Tap to select another file.
English 20 Media When you select the Media function, MobiShow will automatically open Explorer for you to select a media file. Select a file (videos in mpeg2, mpeg4 or H.264 format, or MP3 music files) to play. When the file is open, the media will be projected and controls shown on your device’s screen. Icon Item Description Rewind / Tap to seek backward or forward. Fast Forward Vol- / Vol+ Tap to adjust playback volume. Stop Tap to stop playing the file.
Tap Menu to select Help to find MobiShow information. Using the PtG converter To use the Presentation-to-Go feature, you need to install the PtG Converter on your PC from the CD. Put the CD into your CD-ROM and follow the onscreen instructions to install the PtG Converter. Open Programs > PtG Utility > PtG Converter from the Start menu. The following control panel is displayed on your desktop. Click Convert to select a PowerPoint file and start conversion.
English 22 Acer Projector Gateway Web Management Open the Internet browser, you will be redirected to the Acer Projector Gateway Web Management main page. If you aren’t redirected, you can enter the Server IP address. Please refer to Connect to the projector on page 4. The default IP address is 192.168.100.10 for general wireless connections. Download the client software You can download and install the program for different platforms. 1 Acer eProjection Management application for Windows.
Conference projecting You can initiate conference projecting from the Web Management webpage. Clicking on Initiate Conference gives you control over who is projecting at any time, and prevents the current presenter from being disconnected inadvertently. Once a conference has been initiated, all the persons connected to the projector are displayed in a list.
English 24 user icon and a triangular icon . Inactive users are indicated by a square icon. To activate a user, click on the play this user icon next to the user’s name. Click End Conference to end the conference. Note: Please remember to log out if you want to end the conference. Note: Up to 32 users in the same conference room may connect.
The default login for the advanced settings page is admin with the password 123456. Console The Console page gives you access to a variety of status and control features to adjust the projection settings.
English 26 adjust brightness, contrast and aspect ratio; change the source; and adjust some advanced settings. You can also turn off the projector directly from this page.
The Configure page allows you to change a variety of settings. General Settings You can check Enter the projector ID to start projecting to ensure that only people in the room are able to access the projector. You can also select who can connect to the Internet via the projector’s WLAN router - either all the meeting attendees, or only the person currently projecting. Note: The APG needs to reboot to apply changes made in Configure mode.
English 28 Network Settings Click Network settings to adjust other network settings. Note: The default Projector Name (SSID) is AcerProjector. This leaves 11 characters available for you to customize the name. Note: Projector name (SSID) is only required for wireless models.
If you are projecting sensitive information, you may want to set up a WEP or WPA-PSK key by clicking Security Settings. The WEP key can support from 64- up to 128-bit encryption for wireless connections. This feature can be set and enabled by the supervisor. You must enter 5 or 13 ASCII characters, or 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. The WPAPSK/WPA2-PSK encryption key should be entered as 8 to 63 ASCII characters. This feature can be set and enabled by the supervisor.
English 30 Admin Password Setup Change the password to log in to the Advance page by clicking Admin Password Setup. The default supervisor password is 123456. Firmware Upgrade Ensure the projector is connected to the LAN and the Internet, then click on Firmware upgrade and click the Upgrade… button. The projector will access the Internet to automatically download and install any available upgrades.
Logout Click Logout to return to the download page.
English 32 Note: If you are using Internet Explorer 8, please adjust the Compatibility view settings to make ensure correct display.
When you open your Internet browser, you will find a Crestron link on the Acer Projector Gateway Web Management main page. Tap the link to open an interactive Flash-based webpage. Main page You can control the projector from the easy-to-use interface, adjusting the volume; changing the source; and projector settings. For more information, please visit www.crestron.com and www.crestron.com/getroomview.
English 34 Tools You can view projector IP information here, modify networking settings and set up a password if desired. Info You can find projector information easily on this page and add information to help you manage each projector.
1 You can project a Mac screen via WPS-Pro. 2 Obtain the installation program from the CD or download from the main webpage. Please refer to page 7. 3 Make sure your personal firewall allows the WPS-Pro software to pass through. A WPS-Pro shortcut will be created on your desktop.
English 36 4 Enter the login code from the splash screen, please refer to Check the information on the splash screen on page 5, if required and click OK to start projecting. 5 The UI shown below will appear when you have connected to the projector and are projecting at 1024 x 768 resolution.
Presentation mode Icon Description Project desktop screen to full-screen or split-screen. Full-screen projection. Project to Split #1. Project to Split #2. Project to Split #3. Project to Split #4. Pause projecting. Stop projecting. Zoom. Projector login code. While projecting, this icon blinks. Video mode Icon Description Start playing video.
English 38 Stop playing video. Open video file. Adjust volume. Volume level indicator. Video time bar. While playing video, this icon blinks. About Icon Description Click to open the function menu and select Web Admin to open the management web page. Please refer to Acer Projector Gateway Web Management on page 22.
If you encounter any problems, you can use this message window in the upperright corner of the page to communicate in real time with the Helpdesk.
English 40 Multimedia Introduction The Acer multimedia support offers easier projection without a PC or multimedia player connected. Through USB type A slot, you can easily access PtG (please refer to PtG on page 42) and JPG photo files. This function is supported through the projector source USB A. Use the keypad or remote control to select the source. Multimedia Features • Fancy and stylish user interface for better experience. • Supports USB memory stick via USB type A slot.
Icon Component Description RESYNC Back or stop function in multimedia controls. SOURCE Enter or play under certain control conditions. Back Up one data folder level. Enter Confirms item selection. MENU Goes back or stops in multimedia controls. Direction Keys Press or to select items or control volume while playing media. Press for Enter or play function in most multimedia controls. Press to go back in most multimedia controls. Pre.
English 42 Presentation to Go If you sent the projector source to USB A, you will see the screen as shown below. PtG Click to access PtG files. You can use PtG converter (please refer to Using the PtG converter on page 21) to convert files from PowerPoint format to PtG format, which allows you to project from a variety of devices while retaining all the effects of the PowerPoint file. Photo Click to display JPG files. You can use the navigation keys to choose files from thumbnails or file listing.
Setup Adjust display settings. English Note: The photo file size must be smaller than 10 MB, and the resolution under 8192 x 6144 pixels. Supports playback of JPG images with EXIF information.
English 44 Remote Desktop Introduction Remote Desktop is a handy remote access feature which allows you to seamlessly control your computer from an Acer Projector when in the meeting room. You can operate your computer via the projector using the remote control via a standard USB keyboard and mouse. Plug-and-play, supports all standard USB keyboards and mouses It's easy to use a standard wireless or wired USB keyboard and mouse to fully control your computer from in front of the projector.
Introduction Display over USB (DoUSB) projection is an easy-to-use function to project a computer’s screen using a single USB cable (USB type A to mini USB) without needing any drivers. If you unplug the USB cable, the projector will stop projecting and revert to standby status. How to start DoUSB 1 Set the projector source to USB B. The screen below will be shown. 2 Connect the USB cable to the projector and computer: Plug the mini USB into the projector and type A USB into the computer.
English 46 the same optimum projection resolution will be implemented. • If the current resolution setting of the NB/PC is larger than the current projector resolution, APG will change the PC's resolution to match the projector for better performance. Operating system compatibility The DoUSB function is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 and above, Windows Vista 32- and 64-bit, and Windows 7 32- and 64-bit.
Model name English Feature table S5201M/S5201B/S5301WM/ S5301WB WiFi LAN/WiFi I/O U5200/U5300W -- RJ45 Ethernet Jack V V Audio Out (Mini Jack) -- -- USB Type A X2 X2 USB Type B X1 X1 SD Card Slot -- -- Reset Button -- -- Status LED -- -- Antenna Jack -- -- V V Yes (By USB WiFi dongle) Yes (By USB WiFi dongle) V V Application (Network, PC & Mac) (1) DoLAN : Ethernet projection (2) DoWiFi : WiFi projection (3) Quad-View (4-split screen) Features (4) HD video playback
English MobiShow (Network) (1) Win Mobile V5 & above supported Yes (By USB WiFi dongle) Yes (By USB WiFi dongle) (2) Screen projection Yes (By USB WiFi dongle) Yes (By USB WiFi dongle) (3) Quad-View (4-split screen) Yes (By USB WiFi dongle) Yes (By USB WiFi dongle) (4) PtG function Yes (By USB WiFi dongle) Yes (By USB WiFi dongle) (5) Media sender -- -- (6) Photo viewer V V (7) iPhone supported Yes (By USB WiFi dongle) Yes (By USB WiFi dongle) (8) Android supported V V (1) RoomV
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. Problems and Solution # Problem Solution 1 The projector stops responding to all controls If possible, turn off the projector, then unplug the power cord and wait at least 30 seconds before reconnecting power.
English 50 Frequently asked questions • How do I configure the network? Auto-Configuration Network Setup: The default setting of the APG is as a DHCP client. When the APG is connected to a LAN that already has a DHCP server present, the APG takes the IP address assigned to it by the server. When the APG is connected to a LAN that does not have a DHCP server, the APG becomes the DHCP server in the network.
Due to your network or firewall settings, the client application may not be able to connect to the projector server. Please make sure the settings allow the application to be able to communicate with the server. To enable wireless projection, your personal firewall needs to allow the APG application to pass through. Due to your firewall settings, the client application may not be able to establish a connection for video streaming.
English 52 All Allow allows guest users to access the wireless office LAN. Internet Only allows guest users to use the Internet wirelessly, while restricting access to the Intranet. • Can I use wireless and wired connections simultaneously? If you have a wired Internet connection connected to the APG, it will obtain an IP address automatically and allow wireless connectivity simultaneously. You have to configure the Gatekeeper setting to All Pass or Internet Only.
