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Acer Projector
P5205/S5200 Series
User's Guide
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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. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents here
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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. Caution for plug as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the external power sup
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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. Do not
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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. 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 damag
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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. It can lead to lamp breaka
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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.
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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. In are
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Information for Your Safety and Comfort iii First Thing First 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 7 Connecting the Projector 7 Turning the Projector On/Off 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
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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
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English 1 Introduction 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
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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. Projector with lens cap Power cord VGA cable Composite video cable Security card User’s guide (CD-ROM) Acer Projector 123 456 789 0 Quick Start Guide Remote control Quick start guide Battery x 2 Carrying case English
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English 3 Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side 5 5 1 1 (P5205) (S5200) 6 7 7 2 2 3 3 8 8 4 4 # Description # Description 1 Power key and Power indicator 5 Control panel LED 2 Projection lens 6 Zoom ring 3 Elevator button 7 Focus ring 4 Lens cap 8 Remote control receiver Rear side 17 2354689 10 1112 11 # Description # Description 1 Remote control receiver 7 S-Video input connector/ Composite video input connector 2 LAN (RJ45 port for 10/100M Ethernet) 3 RS232 connector 8 Audio
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4 Control Panel 1 7 2 3 8 4 9 5 6 10 4 # Function Description 1 LAMP Lamp indicator LED 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). 5MENU 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. 6 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input sourc
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English 5 Remote Control Layout 123 456 789 0 # Function Description 1 POWER Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. 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 Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection (±40 degrees). Four Selects ite
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6 # Function Description 9 S-VIDEO To change source to S-Video. TM 10 To change source to HDMI™ (for the model with HDMI HDMI™ connector). 11 Infrared Sends signals to the projector. transmitter 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. When a USB cabl
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English 7 Getting Started Connecting the Projector VGA DVD player, Set-top box, HDTV receiver RS232 Display D-Sub S-Video Output RB G 9 LL R R RS232 RB G D-Sub 6 3 7 Video Output HDTV adapter D-Sub RS232 D-Sub L R 4 # Description # Description 1Power cord 6S-Video cable 2 VGA cable 7 RS232 cable 3 VGA to component video/HDTV 8 HDMI cable adapter 4 Composite video cable 9 3 RCA component cable 5 Audio cable 10 RJ45 cable Note: To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please
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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. • If the screen displays "Lock" & "Source" icons, it means the projecto
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English 9 Turning Off the Projector 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 t
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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. 2 Lower the image to the desired height angle, then release the button t
