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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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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.
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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.
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liquid was spilled into the product • the product was exposed to rain or water • the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need • for service the product does not operate normally after following the operating •...
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This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount • installation. Only use acer ceiling mount kit for mounting the projector and ensure it is securely installed. The projector should be placed in a horizontal way by means of desktop or •...
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For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: “Lamp(s) contain Mercury, Dispose Properly.”...
viii First things first Usage Notes • 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.
Cleaning the lens • Before cleaning the lens, be sure to turn off the projector and unplug the power cord to allow the projector to cool down for at least 30 minutes. • Use a compressed air tank to remove the dust. •...
Information for your safety and comfort First things first viii Usage Notes viii Precautions viii Cleaning the lens Introduction Product Features Package Overview Projector Overview Projector Outlook Control Panel Remote Control Layout MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) Control Getting Started Connecting the Projector Turning the Projector On/Off Turning on the Projector Turning the projector off...
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Troubleshooting LED & Alarm Definition Listing Replacing the Lamp (For service personnel only) Ceiling Mount Installation Specifications Compatibility modes Regulations and safety notices...
• technology • Enables projecting 3D content via DLP Link Technology: Blue-Ray 3D supported Acer ColorBoost technology delivers nature’s true colors for vivid, life-like • images High brightness and contrast ratio • Acer LumiSense technology can intelligently optimize the projection •...
Package Overview This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your unit is complete. Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing. Projector Power cord HDMI cable (option) Quick Start Guide Panduan ringkas Ghid de pornire rapidă Stručná...
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Note: When projecting a 4K2K/60Hz signal, use an HDMI Premium certified 4K2K/60Hz cable supporting 18Gbps bandwidth. Trust the cable with the label...
Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side Description Description Lamp cover Focus ring Air outlet Remote control receiver Control panel Projection lens Power button 10 Lens cap Zoom ring 11 Tilt adjusting wheels Air inlet...
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Rear side (Option) (Option) (Option) (Option) Description Description Power socket Kensington™ lock port HDMI connector Composite video input connector HDMI (MHL) connector Audio in connector DC 5V output (service) Audio out connector PC analog signal/HDTV/component RS232 connector video input connector Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.
Control Panel Icon Function Description POWER POWER Power Indicator LED LAMP LAMP Lamp Indicator LED TEMP TEMP Temp Indicator LED See the contents in "Turning the Projector POWER On/Off" section. Four directional select to select items or make keys adjustments to your selection. BACK BACK Returns to the previous operation.
Remote Control Layout Model No:T-2501 MC.JPQ11.003 Model No:J-25091 Model No:T-2502 MC.JQ011.004 MC.JPQ11.004 Model No:J-25021 Model No:J-25050 MC.JMV11.006 MC.JMV11.009 Icon Function Description Infrared Sends signals to the projector. transmitter POWER Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section.
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Icon Function Description MUTE To turn on/off the volume. RATIO To choose the desired aspect ratio. Select/Enter Confirm your selection of items. Play/Pause Press to begin/pause playback. Four Use up, down, left, right buttons to select items or make directional adjustments to your selection.
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Icon Function Description ZOOM IN Zooms the projector display in. VIDEO To change source to COMPOSITE VIDEO. ZOOM OUT Zooms the projector display out. LAN/WiFi No function. Backlight Remote backlight. Laser pointer Aim the remote at the viewing screen. Aim the remote at the viewing screen, press and hold Laser button this button to activate the laser pointer.
MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) Control Icon Function Description Press the "SOURCE" button to toggle between SOURCE Navigation, Numeric and Multi-Media mode. Press "MODE" button for one second to activate • the MHL Control Mode. MODE • To exit, press the "MODE" button again. ...
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Icon Function Description Press "BACK" to go back one menu step. • Back/Exit To exit the file. • (only for Navigation mode) Stop Discontinues playback. (only for Multi-Media mode) Use the button to select the next or previous page. (only PgUp/PgDn for Navigation mode) KeyPad 0~9...
Getting Started Connecting the Projector Smart devices Display Video output Speakers Screen 3D IR emitter...
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Description Description Power cord RS232 cable Audio cable WirelessHD dongle HDMI (MHL) cable Wireless dongle VGA to component/HDTV adapter Wired remote control VGA cable LAN cable 3 RCA component cable 12V DC cable Composite video cable 3D SYNC cable Note 1: To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the projector.
Turning the Projector On/Off Turning on the Projector Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. The Power indicator LED will flash red. Turn on the projector by pressing "Power" button on the control panel or remote control, and the Power indicator LED will turn blue. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player ,etc.).
Turning the projector off To turn the projector off, press and hold the power button. This message appears: "Please press the power button again to complete the shutdown process." Press the power button again. 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.
Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Height of Projected Image The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the height of image. To raise/lower the image: Use Tilt adjusting wheel to fine-tune the display angle. Tilt adjusting wheel...
How to get a preferred image size by adjusting distance and zoom The table below shows how to achieve a desired image size by adjusting either the position or the zoom ring. 1080p series with a zoom ratio of 1.1x and a throw ratio of 1.47~1.62:1 •...
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1080p series with a zoom ratio of 1.0x and a throw ratio of 0.5:1 • To obtain an image size of 60" set the projector at a distance 0.7 m from the screen. 60" Desired image size Height: 87 cm from base to top of image 0.7 m...
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1080p series with a zoom ratio of 1.1x and a throw ratio of 1.5~1.66:1 • To obtain an image size of 60" set the projector at a distance 2.0 m and 2.2 m from the screen. 60" Desired image size Height: 87 cm from base to top of image...
The new settings will be saved automatically upon exiting the menu. Push the "MENU" or "BACK" button anytime to exit the menu and return to the Acer welcome screen. Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.
Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus The projector has multilingual OSD 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 remote control or control panel.
Color LumiSense Acer LumiSense technology can intelligently optimize the projection images to the most comfortable visual lumens automatically based on display content. The feature greatly enhances dark detail visibility and color saturation. • Off: Default setting. • Normal: Select "Normal" to meet the visual effect of dark detail enhancement.
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Color Profile User can choose all the display mode setting as reference setting of the current "User 1", "User 2" or "User 3" except itself. When User choose the display mode "User 1", "User 2" and "User 3", then OSD will showup the "color profile"...
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3. The ISF calibration will be charged and guaranteed by ISF certified calibrator, and thereby Acer is not responsible for the calibration service. Low Input Lag Use this function to make the projected screen smoothly without any lag.
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Rename 1. When User choose the display mode "User 1", "User 2" or "User 3", then OSD will showup the "color profile" and "rename" 2. Timely saved when user change the name. 3. Only English is supported. When user changes any kind of system languages, show the English characters which user renamed.
Image Projection • Front: The factory default setting. • Rear: Reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen. • 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.
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H./V. Keystone H. Keystone Press the button to adjust image distortion horizontally and makes a squarer image. V. Keystone Press the button to adjust image distortion vertically and makes a squarer image. 4 Corner Manually adjusts the shape and size of an image that is unevenly Correction rectangular on all sides.
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HDMI Scan Info Adjust the overscan ratio of the HDMI image on screen. • Auto: Automatically adjust by information from player. • Underscan: Always no overscan on HDMI image. • Overscan: Always keep overscan on HDMI image. Note 1: "H. Position", "V. Position", "Frequency" and "Tracking" functions are not supported under HDMI or Video mode.
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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Security Card (please check accessory in the box). This unique password is the number which will be accepted by projector anytime no matter what the Administrator Password is. • If losing this security card and number, please contact with an Acer service center.
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Lock User Startup Screen Default Lock User Startup Screen is "Off". If lock user startup screen is "On", users cannot change startup screen anymore and avoid other users change that arbitrarily. Choose "Off" to unlock startup screen. Network LAN IP/Mask Identify IP and Mask address.
Management ECO Mode Choose "ECO" or "EcoPro" to dim the projector lamp, which will also lower the power consumption, reduce noise, and extend the lamp life. ("EcoPro" makes the lamp last longer.) Choose "Off" to return to the normal mode. <Note>...
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Information Display the projector information for Input Source, Signal Type, Display Mode, Serial No., Software Version and QR code on the screen. Scan QR code linking to Acer projector portal via mobile. Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.
Audio Volume • Press to decrease the volume. • Press to increase the volume. • Mute Choose "On" to mute the volume. • Choose "Off" to restore the volume. Power On/Off Volume Select this function to adjust the notification volume when turning the projector on/off.
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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Partial, scrolling • For an incorrectly displayed image: or incorrectly • Follow the steps for item 2 (above) to adjust displayed image the resolution of your computer. (For notebooks) • Press the toggle output settings. Example: [Fn]+[F4], Compaq [Fn]+[F4], Dell [Fn]+[F8], Gateway [Fn]+[F4], IBM [Fn]+[F7], HP [Fn]+[F4], NEC [Fn]+[F3], Toshiba [Fn]+[F5] •...
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Image is too small • Adjust the zoom ring on the projector. or too large • Move the projector closer to or further from the screen. • Press "MENU" on the remote control. Go to "Image - -> Aspect Ratio" and try different settings or press "RATIO"...
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OSD Messages Condition Message Reminder Message • Fan Fail - the system fan is not working. • Projector Overheated - the projector has exceeded its recommended operating temperature and must be allowed to cool down before it may be used. Please check the following message.
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LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages Lamp_LED Temp_LED Power LED Message Blue Input power plug Flash ON to Flash ON to Flash ON to OFF 100ms OFF 100ms OFF 100ms Standby Power button ON Lamp retry Quick Flashing Power off (Cooling state) Quick Flashing Power button OFF...
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Replacing the Lamp (For service personnel only) The projector will detect the lamp life. You will be shown 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.
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Ceiling Mount Installation If you wish to install the projector using a ceiling mount, please refer to the steps below: Drill four holes into a solid, structural ceiling member, and secure the ceiling mount base to the ceiling. Choose the length combination based on actual environment. (CM-01S doesn’t include Type 2 and Type 3.) Type 1 Type 2...
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Type 1: For the standard size use three bracket screws to mount the projector to the ceiling mount bracket. Type 2 and Type 3: Alternatively, for the larger size, use the sliding extensions for more supports. Type 1: Type 2: Type 3: Note: It is recommended that you keep a reasonable space between the bracket and the projector to allow for proper heat...
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Adjust the angle and positioning as necessary. 360° Screw Type B Washer Type Diameter (mm) Length (mm) Large Small SCREW SPEC. M4 x 25 mm 55.00mm 55.00mm 8.00mm 313.50mm 107.00mm...
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Specifications The specifications listed below are subject to change without notice. For final specs, please refer to Acer's published marketing specifications. Projection system ® Computer compatibility IBM PC and compatibles, Apple Macintosh, iMac and VESA standards: SXGA, XGA, VGA, SVGA, SXGA+,...
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H6522BD/V6510/E145F+/V150/HE-801K+/HT-800/H6517ABD+/HV520/GM513/ TH-420/VH-413/H6522ABD/D1P1845/D1P1849 Resolution 1920x1080 1080p resolution • Maximum: UXGA (1600 x 1200), WSXGA+ (1680x1050), 1080p(1920x1080), WUXGA-RB (1920 x 1200) Aspect ratio Auto, Full, 4:3, 16:9, L.Box Optical zoom ratio 1.1X Throw ratio 1.47 ~ 1.62 (61"@2m) Projection lens F = 2.1 ~ 2.31, f = 15.59 ~ 17.14mm, Manual Zoom & Focus Projection screen size (diagonal) 28"...
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H6518ST/E146S/E145S+/HE-802ST/HE-801ST+/H6517ST+/GM513S/VH-413S/ D1P1848 Resolution 1920x1080 1080p resolution • Maximum: UXGA (1600 x 1200), WSXGA+ (1680x1050), 1080p(1920x1080), WUXGA-RB (1920 x 1200) Aspect ratio Auto, Full, 4:3, 16:9, L.Box Optical zoom ratio 1.0X Throw ratio 0.499 (100"@1.1m) Projection lens F = 2.8, f = 7.42mm, Manual Focus Projection screen size (diagonal) 45"...
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X1527H/D656F/M457/AF610/HE-810/EV-F57/BS-425/DX525/KF320/H6541BD/ H6541BD+/X158HP/D1P1915/M457/AF610/H6536BD/X1527HK/H6541BDK Resolution 1920x1080 1080p resolution • Maximum: UXGA (1600 x 1200), WSXGA+ (1680x1050), 1080p(1920x1080), WUXGA-RB (1920 x 1200) Aspect ratio Auto, 4:3, 16:9, L.Box Optical zoom ratio 1.1X Throw ratio 1.50 ~ 1.66 (60"@2m) Projection lens F = 1.98 ~ 2.03, f = 15.84mm ~ 17.44mm, Manual Zoom &...
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H6523BD/E147/HE-803/GM514/VH-415/H6522BD/H6522ABD/X158H/H6523ABD/ D1P2001/H6523BDK/H6523BDX Resolution 1920x1080 1080p resolution • Maximum: UXGA (1600 x 1200), WSXGA+ (1680x1050), 1080p(1920x1080), WUXGA-RB (1920 x 1200) Aspect ratio Auto, 4:3, 16:9, L.Box Optical zoom ratio 1.1X Throw ratio 1.47 ~ 1.62 (61"@2m) Projection lens F = 2.1 ~ 2.31, f = 15.59 ~ 17.14mm, Manual Zoom & Focus Projection screen size (diagonal) 28"...
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Compatibility modes A. VGA Analog VGA Analog - PC Signal Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] 640x480 31.5 640x480 37.9 640x480 37.5 640x480 43.3 640x480 61.9 SVGA 800x600 35.1 800x600 37.9 800x600 48.1 800x600 46.9 800x600 53.7 800x600 77.4 1024x768 48.4 1024x768 56.5...
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720p (Side by Side (Half)) 1280 x 720 45.0 1080i (Side by Side (Half)) 1920 x1080 50 (25) 28.1 1080i (Side by Side (Half)) 1920 x1080 60 (30) 33.8 1080p (Side by Side (Half)) 1920 x1080 56.3 1080p (Side by Side (Half)) 1920 x1080 67.5 15k-100kHz Horizontal scan rate:...
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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.
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Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Compliant with Russian/ Ukraine regulatory certification Radio device regulatory notice Note: The regulatory information below is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only.