Quick Start Guide
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... power cord into the AC power socket on the projector first and then the computer. 3. Remove the lens cap. 2. Turn on the projector; RS232 Cable 12. C onnect one end of the VGA cable to the "VGA IN" connector on the computer and tighten the screws. 3. connect the other end to the VGA connector on the projector; connect the other end to an electrical outlet. Adjust the position, focus and zoom. 4. VGA...
... power cord into the AC power socket on the projector first and then the computer. 3. Remove the lens cap. 2. Turn on the projector; RS232 Cable 12. C onnect one end of the VGA cable to the "VGA IN" connector on the computer and tighten the screws. 3. connect the other end to the VGA connector on the projector; connect the other end to an electrical outlet. Adjust the position, focus and zoom. 4. VGA...
User Manual
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... then signal sources • Do not place the product in performance, indicating a need for purchase options. It For safety reasons, do not use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. v Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from walls and free flow of air around the projector is necessary. • Locations where temperatures may become excessively high, such as opening or removing covers may...
... then signal sources • Do not place the product in performance, indicating a need for purchase options. It For safety reasons, do not use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. v Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from walls and free flow of air around the projector is necessary. • Locations where temperatures may become excessively high, such as opening or removing covers may...
User Manual
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... object when the projector is securely installed. The only user serviceable part is unplugged. • The product will detect the life of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation. In this case, unplug immediately and contact your eyes. • Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector is operating. In this projector. Only use acer ceiling mount kit for the fan to the sun. There are dangerous high voltages inside...
... object when the projector is securely installed. The only user serviceable part is unplugged. • The product will detect the life of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation. In this case, unplug immediately and contact your eyes. • Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector is operating. In this projector. Only use acer ceiling mount kit for the fan to the sun. There are dangerous high voltages inside...
User Manual
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... the device to the network. Switch off your device in health care facilities when any radio transmitting equipment, including wireless phones, may be using equipment that the above separation distance instructions are adequately shielded from external RF energy or if you suspect interference, switch off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using wireless function (Optional) Warning! Persons with the hearing...
... the device to the network. Switch off your device in health care facilities when any radio transmitting equipment, including wireless phones, may be using equipment that the above separation distance instructions are adequately shielded from external RF energy or if you suspect interference, switch off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using wireless function (Optional) Warning! Persons with the hearing...
User Manual
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..." menu after replacing the lamp module. • When switching the projector off the product before disconnecting power. • Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources. • Do not use lens cap when projector is in operation. • When the lamp reaches the end of its cooling cycle before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to change the lamp when it shows warning messages. • Reset the "Lamp Hour Reset...
..." menu after replacing the lamp module. • When switching the projector off the product before disconnecting power. • Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources. • Do not use lens cap when projector is in operation. • When the lamp reaches the end of its cooling cycle before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to change the lamp when it shows warning messages. • Reset the "Lamp Hour Reset...
User Manual
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... 3 Control Panel 5 Remote Control Layout 6 Getting Started 9 Connecting the Projector 9 Connecting the Projector for Wireless Function 10 Turning the Projector On/Off 11 Turning on the Projector 11 Turning the projector off 12 Adjusting the Projected Image 13 Adjusting the Height of Projected Image 13 How to optimize image size and distance 14 How to get a preferred image size by adjusting distance and zoom 18 How to get a preferred image position by adjusting lens shift 22 User Controls 27 Installation menu 27 Acer Empowering Technology 28 Onscreen Display...
... 3 Control Panel 5 Remote Control Layout 6 Getting Started 9 Connecting the Projector 9 Connecting the Projector for Wireless Function 10 Turning the Projector On/Off 11 Turning on the Projector 11 Turning the projector off 12 Adjusting the Projected Image 13 Adjusting the Height of Projected Image 13 How to optimize image size and distance 14 How to get a preferred image size by adjusting distance and zoom 18 How to get a preferred image position by adjusting lens shift 22 User Controls 27 Installation menu 27 Acer Empowering Technology 28 Onscreen Display...
User Manual
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...-chip DLP® projector. Outstanding features include: • DLP® technology • P5271/P5271i/P5271n/P5290: Native 1024 x 768 XGA resolution P5390W: Native 1280 x 800 WXGA resolution 4:3 / 16:9 aspect ratio supported (P5271/P5271i/P5271n/P5290) Full/4:3/16:9/L.Box aspect ratio supported (P5390W) • Manual lens shift adjustment • Acer ColorBoost technology delivers nature's true colors for vivid, life-like images • High brightness and contrast ratio • Versatile display modes (Bright...
...-chip DLP® projector. Outstanding features include: • DLP® technology • P5271/P5271i/P5271n/P5290: Native 1024 x 768 XGA resolution P5390W: Native 1280 x 800 WXGA resolution 4:3 / 16:9 aspect ratio supported (P5271/P5271i/P5271n/P5290) Full/4:3/16:9/L.Box aspect ratio supported (P5390W) • Manual lens shift adjustment • Acer ColorBoost technology delivers nature's true colors for vivid, life-like images • High brightness and contrast ratio • Versatile display modes (Bright...
User Manual
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... unit is missing. http://www.acer.com 2 x User's Guide (Wireless CD for P5271i) Remote control (#B for P5271i) Quick Start Guide 2 x Quick start guide (Wireless Quick Start Guide for P5271i) 2 x Battery 2 x Wireless antenna (P5271i) Carrying case Battery Pack with all the items shown below. English 2 Package Overview This projector comes with USB PnS handy drive (P5271i) LENS SHIFT PROJECTOR OPEN Lens Shift Control Projector with lens cap Power cord VGA cable Composite video cable DVI-D Cable #A #B Security card Acer Projector copyright 2009 Acer Inc.
... unit is missing. http://www.acer.com 2 x User's Guide (Wireless CD for P5271i) Remote control (#B for P5271i) Quick Start Guide 2 x Quick start guide (Wireless Quick Start Guide for P5271i) 2 x Battery 2 x Wireless antenna (P5271i) Carrying case Battery Pack with all the items shown below. English 2 Package Overview This projector comes with USB PnS handy drive (P5271i) LENS SHIFT PROJECTOR OPEN Lens Shift Control Projector with lens cap Power cord VGA cable Composite video cable DVI-D Cable #A #B Security card Acer Projector copyright 2009 Acer Inc.
User Manual
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..., HDTV and HDMI™ sources. Unique Acer functions: eOpening, eView, eTimer, ePower Management. Temp Indicator LED Press "SOURCE" to your selection of items. See the contents in "Turning the Projector On/ Off" section. Adjusts the image to compensate for the OSD menu operation or exit the OSD menu. • Confirm your selection. English 5 Control Panel 1 LAMP 2 RESYNC 6 TEMP SOURCE 7 3 8 MENU 4 3 5 9 # 1 LAMP 2 RESYNC Function 3 KEYSTONE 4 MENU 5 POWER 6 TEMP 7 SOURCE 8 Four directional select keys 9 Empowering key Description Lamp Indicator LED Automatically...
..., HDTV and HDMI™ sources. Unique Acer functions: eOpening, eView, eTimer, ePower Management. Temp Indicator LED Press "SOURCE" to your selection of items. See the contents in "Turning the Projector On/ Off" section. Adjusts the image to compensate for the OSD menu operation or exit the OSD menu. • Confirm your selection. English 5 Control Panel 1 LAMP 2 RESYNC 6 TEMP SOURCE 7 3 8 MENU 4 3 5 9 # 1 LAMP 2 RESYNC Function 3 KEYSTONE 4 MENU 5 POWER 6 TEMP 7 SOURCE 8 Four directional select keys 9 Empowering key Description Lamp Indicator LED Automatically...
User Manual
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... the projector. VIDEO To change source to HDMI™. (for wireless model) KeyPad 0~9 Press "0~9" to the projector via a USB cable. HDMI™ To change source to display the image which is wirelessly transmitted from RGB, Component, S-Video, Composite, SCART, HDTV and HDMI™ sources. 7 English # Icon Function 1 Infrared transmitter 2(#) Laser pointer 3 FREEZE 4 HIDE 5 RESYNC 6 SOURCE 7 POWER Description Sends signals to control the difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. Empowering key Unique Acer...
... the projector. VIDEO To change source to HDMI™. (for wireless model) KeyPad 0~9 Press "0~9" to the projector via a USB cable. HDMI™ To change source to display the image which is wirelessly transmitted from RGB, Component, S-Video, Composite, SCART, HDTV and HDMI™ sources. 7 English # Icon Function 1 Infrared transmitter 2(#) Laser pointer 3 FREEZE 4 HIDE 5 RESYNC 6 SOURCE 7 POWER Description Sends signals to control the difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. Empowering key Unique Acer...
User Manual
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... 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. 2 Power button LENS SHIFT PROJECTOR 1 Lens cap OPEN Lens Shift Control The projector will turn blue.(Illustration #2) 4 Turn on the control panel, and the Power indicator LED will detect your source (computer, notebook, video player ,etc.). The Power indicator LED will flash red. 3 Turn on the projector by pressing "Power" button on your source automatically. • If the screen displays "Lock" and "Source" icons, it means...
... 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. 2 Power button LENS SHIFT PROJECTOR 1 Lens cap OPEN Lens Shift Control The projector will turn blue.(Illustration #2) 4 Turn on the control panel, and the Power indicator LED will detect your source (computer, notebook, video player ,etc.). The Power indicator LED will flash red. 3 Turn on the projector by pressing "Power" button on your source automatically. • If the screen displays "Lock" and "Source" icons, it means...
User Manual
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... the menu button on the screen. Use the OSD only when the message "No signal input" is displayed on the control pad to launch the OSD for projector installation and maintenance. 3 The background pattern acts as a guide to adjusting the calibration and alignment settings, such as screen size and distance, focus and more . 4 The Installation menu includes the following options: •Projection method •Menu location •Keystone settings •Language settings •Reset to factory default function Use the...
... the menu button on the screen. Use the OSD only when the message "No signal input" is displayed on the control pad to launch the OSD for projector installation and maintenance. 3 The background pattern acts as a guide to adjusting the calibration and alignment settings, such as screen size and distance, focus and more . 4 The Installation menu includes the following options: •Projection method •Menu location •Keystone settings •Language settings •Reset to factory default function Use the...
User Manual
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... screen and displayed using a 16:9 ratio. • L.Box: Keep original signal aspect ratio and zoom in the image. Image Projection Front-Desktop • The factory default setting. Rear-Ceiling • When you select this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. • Auto: Keep the image with ceiling mounted projection. Note: "Saturation" and "Tint" functions are not supported under computer or HDMI mode. You can project from behind a translucent screen. English Tint 31 Adjusts the color...
... screen and displayed using a 16:9 ratio. • L.Box: Keep original signal aspect ratio and zoom in the image. Image Projection Front-Desktop • The factory default setting. Rear-Ceiling • When you select this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. • Auto: Keep the image with ceiling mounted projection. Note: "Saturation" and "Tint" functions are not supported under computer or HDMI mode. You can project from behind a translucent screen. English Tint 31 Adjusts the color...
User Manual
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... no signal input after the allocated time. (in minutes) Displays the lamp's elapsed operating time (in hours). When source lock is turned "on High Altitude mode. The projector will "lock" the current source channel unless you press "Source" button on the display screen. 34 Management English ECO Mode High Altitude Auto Shutdown Lamp Hour Elapse Lamp Reminding Lamp Hour Reset Choose "On" to dim the projector lamp which will search for other signals if the current input signal is lost. Setting Menu Location Source Lock Choose the menu location on the remote control...
... no signal input after the allocated time. (in minutes) Displays the lamp's elapsed operating time (in hours). When source lock is turned "on High Altitude mode. The projector will "lock" the current source channel unless you press "Source" button on the display screen. 34 Management English ECO Mode High Altitude Auto Shutdown Lamp Hour Elapse Lamp Reminding Lamp Hour Reset Choose "On" to dim the projector lamp which will search for other signals if the current input signal is lost. Setting Menu Location Source Lock Choose the menu location on the remote control...
User Manual
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... and the original display is shown. • The customized startup screen, as your desired startup screen. Select "Off" to turn on the projector without password. 35 English Startup Screen Screen Capture Closed Caption Security Use this function to customize the startup screen. For details, refer to the "Image" section. • Change the "Startup Screen" from the default setting "Acer" to "User". • Press "Screen Capture" to customize the...
... and the original display is shown. • The customized startup screen, as your desired startup screen. Select "Off" to turn on the projector without password. 35 English Startup Screen Screen Capture Closed Caption Security Use this function to customize the startup screen. For details, refer to the "Image" section. • Change the "Startup Screen" from the default setting "Acer" to "User". • Press "Screen Capture" to customize the...
User Manual
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... resolution to enter the password every time when the projector is limited by projector anytime no matter what the Administrator Password is. • If losing this security card and number, please contact with an Acer service center. Note: For WXGA models, to get best quality for you desired image, suggest end-user set PC resolution to enter password when switch on . Note: This screen capture function is turned...
... resolution to enter the password every time when the projector is limited by projector anytime no matter what the Administrator Password is. • If losing this security card and number, please contact with an Acer service center. Note: For WXGA models, to get best quality for you desired image, suggest end-user set PC resolution to enter password when switch on . Note: This screen capture function is turned...
User Manual
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... your display resolution setting is lower than or equal to the following troubleshooting guide. Next, select "Standard monitor types" under the SP box, and choose the resolution mode you have removed the lens cap and the projector is switched on. 2 Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image(For PC • Press "RESYNC" on the remote control or control panel. • For an incorrectly displayed image: • Open "My Computer," open the "Control (Windows 95...
... your display resolution setting is lower than or equal to the following troubleshooting guide. Next, select "Standard monitor types" under the SP box, and choose the resolution mode you have removed the lens cap and the projector is switched on. 2 Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image(For PC • Press "RESYNC" on the remote control or control panel. • For an incorrectly displayed image: • Open "My Computer," open the "Control (Windows 95...
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... changing resolutions or your monitor freezes, restart all equipment including the projector. 4 The screen of the • If you are using an Apple® Mac® OS based notebook: In System Preferences, open Display and select Video Mirroring "On". 5 Image is unstable • Adjust the "Tracking" to correct it compatible with the projector. 7 Image is out of focus • Make sure the lens cap is removed...
... changing resolutions or your monitor freezes, restart all equipment including the projector. 4 The screen of the • If you are using an Apple® Mac® OS based notebook: In System Preferences, open Display and select Video Mirroring "On". 5 Image is unstable • Adjust the "Tracking" to correct it compatible with the projector. 7 Image is out of focus • Make sure the lens cap is removed...
User Manual
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... sound When the lamp reaches the end of the projector. Problems with the Projector # Condition Solution 1 The projector stops responding If possible, turn on until the sides are vertical. 11 Image is too small • Adjust the zoom ring on the top of its useful life, it is sides centered on the screen. • Press the "Keystone / " on the OSD or the remote control until the lamp...
... sound When the lamp reaches the end of the projector. Problems with the Projector # Condition Solution 1 The projector stops responding If possible, turn on until the sides are vertical. 11 Image is too small • Adjust the zoom ring on the top of its useful life, it is sides centered on the screen. • Press the "Keystone / " on the OSD or the remote control until the lamp...
User Manual
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Projection system Resolution Computer compatibility Video compatibility Aspect ratio Displayable colors Projection lens Projection screen size (diagonal) Projection distance Throw ratio Horizontal scan rate Vertical refresh scan rate Lamp type Keystone correction Audio Weight Dimensions (W x D x H) Remote control Digital Zoom Power supply Power consumption Operating temperature DLP® P5271/P5271i/P5271n/P5290: Native: XGA (1024 x768), Maximum: UXGA (1600 x 1200), WSXGA+ (1680x1050) P5390W:Native: WXGA (1280 x 800), Maximum: UXGA (1600 x 1200), WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050) IBM PC and compatibles, ...
Projection system Resolution Computer compatibility Video compatibility Aspect ratio Displayable colors Projection lens Projection screen size (diagonal) Projection distance Throw ratio Horizontal scan rate Vertical refresh scan rate Lamp type Keystone correction Audio Weight Dimensions (W x D x H) Remote control Digital Zoom Power supply Power consumption Operating temperature DLP® P5271/P5271i/P5271n/P5290: Native: XGA (1024 x768), Maximum: UXGA (1600 x 1200), WSXGA+ (1680x1050) P5390W:Native: WXGA (1280 x 800), Maximum: UXGA (1600 x 1200), WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050) IBM PC and compatibles, ...