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Acer Projector P7203B/P7205B Series User's Guide Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________ Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies.
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Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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Locations where the altitudes are higher than 10,000 feet. • Unplug immediately if there is something wrong with your projector. Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes out of your projector. It Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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Do not stand the projector on its sides. It may fall over causing injury and damaging the projector. • This projector may be mounted from the ceiling. Use only an Acer mounting kit and ensure it is securely installed. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
When the lamp reaches the end of its life, it will burn out and may make a loud popping sound. If this happens, the projector will not turn back on until the lamp module has been replaced. To replace the lamp, follow the procedures listed under "Replacing the Lamp". Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
How to get a preferred image size by adjusting distance and zoom How to get a preferred image position by adjusting lens shift User Controls Installation menu Acer Empowering Technology Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus Color Image Management Setting Audio Timer Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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Language Appendices Troubleshooting LED & Alarm Definition Listing Cleaning and replacing the dust filters Replacing the Lamp Ceiling Mount Installation Specifications Compatibility modes Regulations and safety notices Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
• True 1024 x 768 XGA resolution 4:3 / 16:9 aspect ratio supported • Acer ColorBoost technology delivers nature’s true colors for vivid, life-like images • Acer ColorSafe II technology ensures consistent color rendition over time • High brightness and contrast ratio •...
Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side Description Description Elevator feet Lens cap Tilt adjusting wheels Zoom lever Control panel Zoom Lens Power button Focus ring 10 Lens shift control rings Remote control receivers Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
USB A1 Component/Composite/S-Video/HDMI) S-Video input connector Reset button 10 Composite video input connector USB A2 Power LED for wireless 11 RS232 connector 12 SPDIF output connector LAN (RJ45 Port for 10/100M Ethernet) 13 Audio output connector Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
OSD menu operation or exit the OSD menu. • Confirm your selection of items. See the contents in "Turning the Projector On/ POWER Off" section. Unique Acer functions: eOpening, eView, eTimer, Empowering key ePower Management. TEMP Temp Indicator LED Use to...
Press "SOURCE" to choose from RGB, Component, S-Video, Composite, SCART, HDTV and HDMI™ sources. RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source. ZOOM Zooms the projector display in or out. Back Press "BACK" to go back one menu step. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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Right Click respectively; the center button works as a multidirectional pointer stick. To enable this function, an USB cable must be connected to projector from your PC. Empowering key Unique Acer functions: eOpening, eView, eTimer, ePower Management. VOLUME Increases/decreases the volume.
5 VGA cable LAN cable 6 VGA to component/HDTV adapter Audio cable jack for wired remote 7 3 RCA component cable 12V DC cable 8 Audio cable jack/jack Mouse USB disk/stick 9 S-Video cable USB WiFi adapter Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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Note: To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the projector. Note: "*" USB drive limitation, do not support power consumption over 500mA. Please have external power for USB device. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
If you connect to multiple sources at the same time, use the "Source" button on either control panel or the remote control or direct source key on the remote control to switch between inputs. Power button Lens cap Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
LED temp indicator will blink. Contact your local dealer or service center. Note: Whenever the projector automatically shuts down and the LED lamp indicator turns solid red, contact your local reseller or service center. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
Use Tilt adjusting wheel (Illustration #2) to fine-tune the display angle. Use Lens shift control rings to move the image to the ideal position. (refer to page 17) Elevator feet Tilt adjusting wheels Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 167 cm height is required when located at 3m distance. Height: 167cm Form base to top of image Height: 110cm Desired Distance Figure: Fixed distance with different zoom and screen size. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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452 x 339 339 x 254 517 x 388 381 x 286 581 x 436 424 x 318 646 x 484 466 x 349 711 x 533 508 x 381 775 x 581 Zoom Ratio: 1.5x Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
For example: to obtain an image size of 50" set the projector at a distance 1.6 m and 2.4 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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122 X 91 142 X 107 163 X 122 183 X 137 203 X 152 244 X 183 305 X 229 366 X 274 406 X 305 508 X 381 12.0 610 X 457 Zoom Ratio: 1.5x Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
Vertical Lens Shift ring Horizontal Lens Shift ring Note: The figures shown in this section are for reference only not approximate value. The figures between units can be different due to assembly tolerance. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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15% of the image width. Screen Maximum Shift Distance (L) Right Side (15%W) Screen Width (100%W) Left Side (15%W) ZOOM LAMP TEMP MENU Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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(vertical) image position. Please refer below diagram. 115%(V), 0%(H) 7.5%(H) -7.5%(H) 105%(V) 95%(V) 15%(H) -15%(H) H x 15% H x 15% V x 20% Offset max= V x 15% Offset min= V x 5% ZOOM LAMP TEMP MENU Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
The new settings will be saved automatically upon exiting the menu. Push the menu button anytime to exit the menu and return to the Acer welcome screen. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
Acer Empowering Technology Acer Empowering Key provides four Empowering Acer unique functions, they are "Acer eView Management", "Acer eTimer Management", "Acer eOpening Management" and "Acer ePower Management" respectively. Press " " key for more than one second to launch the Onscreen display main menu to modify its function.
• To exit OSD, press "MENU" on the remote control or control panel again. The OSD menu will close and the projector will automatically save the new settings. Main menu Setting Sub menu Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
Saturation Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. • Press to decrease the amount of color in the image. • Press to increase the amount of color in the image. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
4:3: The image will be scaled to fit the screen and displayed using a 4:3 ratio. • 16:9: The image will be scaled to fit the width of the screen and the height adjusted to display the image using a 16:9 ratio. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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HDMI, DVI or Video mode. Note: "Sharpness" function is not supported under HDMI, DVI or computer mode. Note: PIP, PIP source, PIP Location and PIP Size are not supported under Video mode. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
When source lock is turned "on", it will "lock" the current source channel unless you press "Source" button on the remote control for the next channel. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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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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• VGA OUT (Standby) Default is "Off". Choose "On" to enable VGA OUT connection. Reset • Press the button and choose "Yes" to return the parameters on all menus to the factory default settings. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
Choose "Off" to restore the volume. • Power On/Off Volume Select this function to adjust the notification volume when turning the projector on/off. • Alarm Volume Select this function to adjust the volume of any warning notifications. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
Timer Display • Press to which timer mode to display on the screen. Language Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Use the to select your preferred menu language. • Press to confirm the selection. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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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4:3 in the projector OSD. • If the image is still stretched, you will also need to adjust the aspect ratio. Set up the display format to 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio on your DVD player. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
If this happens, the projector will not turn on until the lamp module has been replaced. To replace the lamp, follow the procedures in the "Replacing the Lamp" section. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
If the dust filter is clogged with dust, please clean it. Please refer to "Cleaning and replacing the dust filter" for details. Replace the lamp - the lamp is about to reach its maximum lifetime. Prepare to replace it soon. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
To clean the dust filters, use a small vacuum cleaner designed for computers and other office equipment. If the dirt is difficult to remove or the filter is broken, please contact your local dealer or service center to obtain a new filter. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
To replace the lamp module, reverse the previous step. Warning: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not drop the lamp module or touch the lamp bulb. The bulb may shatter and cause injury if it is dropped. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
Ceiling Mount Base - Attach to ceiling Short Rod Long Rod Extension Rod Long Cylinder Cap Allen Key Screw Type A - For tightening/loosening 50 mm length / 8 mm diameter - Tightening Screw Medium Rod Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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Use two washers for extra support, if deemed necessary. Attach the ceiling bracket to the ceiling rod. Large cylinder cap Allen Key - For tightening/loosening Screw Type A Tightening Screw 50 mm length - 8 mm diameter Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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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 Washer Type Diameter (mm) Length (mm) Large Small P7203B/P7205B SCREW SPEC. M3 Þ 20mm 140.00mm Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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 Native: XGA (1024 x 768), Maximum: UXGA (1600 x 1200),WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050), 1080p (1920 x 1080)
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Battery x 2 (for remote control) • User's Guide (CD-ROM) x1 • Quick start guide x1 • Security card x1 • Carrying case x1 • Dust filter x1 * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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...
New Taipei City 221,Taiwan, R.O.C. Declaration of Conformity Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New Taipei City 221,Taiwan, R.O.C. Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai, e-mail:easy_lai@acer.com.tw And, Acer Italy s.r.l Via Lepetit, 40, 20020 Lainate (MI) Italy Tel: +39-02-939-921, Fax: +39-02 9399-2913, www.acer.it...
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Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages -. EN300 328 -. EN301 893 (Applicable to 5GHz high performance RLAN). Year to begin affixing CE marking 2010. _______________________________ Jun. 1, 2011 Easy Lai /Manager Date Regulation Center, Acer Inc. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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Machine Type: P7203B/F113/PF-X04/P7205B/M117/PF-X06 Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party: 333 West San Carlos St. San Jose, CA 95110 U. S. A. Contact Person: Acer Representative Phone No.: 254-298-4000 Fax No.: 254-298-4147 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...