Acer S1286HN User Manual (Media)

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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 eDisplayPro Management tools for networking display,
supports for media contents playback via the built-in decoder and more.
Networking APG features
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With high-performance wireless projection via an acer USB WiFi adapter or
an RJ-45 port for wired connections (only for the models with RJ-45 port).
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The projector can act as an access point (AP) or work in WiFi con-current
mode when doing networking display.
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Users can easily launch the Acer eDisplayPro Management to do Full
screen, L/R, 4-split screen projection and enable high quality video
streaming.
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Powerful wireless display features ready for devices with different OS (MS
Windows, Mac OS, Android, iOS)
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Supports wireless network security (WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK).
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Acer Projector Gateway Web Management enables a web-based control of
Acer projector for Windows NB/PC (only when the projector is in AP mode).
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Supports firmware upgrade via USB flash drive.
Multi-media features
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Fancy and stylish user interface for better experience.
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You can enjoy media & documents playback via USB flash drive.
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Supports high resolution JPEG and BMP picture formats, slideshow and
various slideshow effects for the best viewing experience.
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Supports MP3, PCM and WMA...audio formats, music spectrum and
random play function for your pleasing.
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Supports office documents playback (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF).
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Easy control for all media functions by the remote control.
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You can mirror or extend your screen via the source USB Connection.
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Acer Projector Gateway
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Get Started
Connecting multi-media device to the projector
Type A Type B
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Smart devices
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Component
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WirelessProjection- For Acer WirelessProjection-Kit (optional) only.
Kit (optional)
Before the projector is turned on, you need to insert
the wireless projection-kit (optional).
Description
NOTE: Acer WirelessProjection-Kit
(optional) is only allowed to be
installed while projector is off;
forbidden to plug out or installed
while projector is active.
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USB Type A
Connects to USB flash drive for multimedia playback.
NOTE: To enable wireless function, the
USB Wireless Adaptor must be plugged
into the Acer WirelessProjection-Kit
(optional) port.
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LAN port
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.
To switch between different inputs,
press SOURCE on the projector or
remote control to open the Source
menu that allows you to select an input
signal source.
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documents and publications.
This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or
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Copyright © 2017. Acer Incorporated.
All Rights Reserved.
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Control Panel and Remote Control
Control Panel
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Function
Description
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BACK
Cancels your selection, or goes back to previous page.
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SOURCE
Press to open the Source
menu that allows you to
select an input signal
source.
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ENTER
Confirms your selection of items.
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Four directional
selection keys
Selects the media files or features in four directions.
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MENU
Launches the projector Onscreen Display (OSD) menu.
Remote Control
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Function
Description
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ENTER
Confirms your selection of items.
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BACK
Cancels your selection, or goes back to previous page.
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MEDIA
Goes to MEDIA HOME page.
Selects the media files or features in four directions.
Four
directional
select pad
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SOURCE
Press to open the Source
menu that allows you to
select an input signal
source.
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MENU
Launches the projector Onscreen Display (OSD) menu.
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Enter Media mode by selecting source to “Media” and you will see Media home
page as below. This mode allows you to browse data files stored in USB flash
drive after connecting to projector.
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Media Mode
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Photo
When viewing photos, you can press
to access.
/
/
/
to select file and press ENTER
Note 1: Support BMP and JPEG photo format only.
Note 2: Not-supported photo would show forbidden icon when
preview.
When playing photos, you can press
/
to select a feature and press
"ENTER" to execute it. For details, see "Feature Function".
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Feature Function (Photo)
Function Description
Rotate photo by 90 degrees
Zoom in / Zoom out
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Pan move when zoom in.
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Execute previous / next page when tool
bar disappears ( Not supported when
zoom in)
Resume photo size to default by 1x
Slide show
Photo information
PgUp / PgDn (on remote
controller)
Execute previous / next page after tool bar
disappears
Supported photo formats
Image Type
Sub type
Color Space
Max pixels
YUV400
YUV420
Baseline
YUV422
8000 x 6000
YUV440
YUV444
JPEG
YUV400
YUV420
Progressive
YUV422
1600 x 1200
YUV440
YUV444
BMP
1600 x 1200
NOTE: BMP resolution supports up to 2790x1960; JPEG progressive
resolution support up to 1600x1200.
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Document
When browsing document files, you can press
/ / /
to select file and
press ENTER to access. Remote controller or keypad button behavior is different
when browsing different types of documents.
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Function Description
Zoom in / Zoom out (The default
magnification is by system at first)
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Pan move when zoom in.
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Execute previous / next page when tool
bar disappears ( Not supported when
zoom in)
Fit to height / Fit to width / Fit to screen
Present page / Total pages
PgUp / PgDn (on remote
controller)
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Execute previous / next page after tool
bar disappears (For ppt, word, pdf)
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Switch worksheet (For excel)
Supported Document Formats
File Format
Support Version
Pages/Lines
Limitation
Size
Limitation
PDF 1.0
PDF 1.1
Adobe PDF
PDF 1.2
PDF 1.3
Up to 1000
pages (One
File)
Up to 75MB
PDF 1.4
Microsoft
Word
British Word 95.
Word 97, 2000,2002, 2003.
Word 2007(.docx), 2010(.docx)
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Up to 100MB
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Feature Function (Document)
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Microsoft
Excel
British Excel 5, 95.
Row Limit: up
to 595
Excel 97, 2000, 2002, 2003.
Column Limit:
up to 256
Excel 2007(.xlsx),2010(.xlsx).
Sheet: up to
100
Office XP Excel.
Row Limit: up
to 595
Column Limit:
up to 256
Sheet: up to
100
Up to 15MB
British PowerPoint 97.
PowerPoint 2000, 2002, 2003.
PowerPoint 2007(.pptx).
Microsoft
PowerPoint
PowerPoint 2010(.pptx).
Office XP PowerPoint.
PowerPoint presentation-2003 and earlier(.pps)
Up to 1000
pages (One
File)
Up to 19MB
PowerPoint presentation-2007 and 2010(.ppsx)
NOTE 1: Decoding may take a while for large files with complex
contents.
Note 2: Objects embedded in files cannot be activated or viewed.
Note 3: For Microsoft Word
(1) No support for advanced settings, such as drawing plug-in or
table background settings.
(2) Contents outside the defined borders in Microsoft Word will
not be displayed.
(3) Not support Bold Text in Simple Chinese front
Note 4: For Microsoft PowerPoint
(1) Slide effects not supported.
(2) Password-protected sheets are not protected.
Note 5: For Microsoft Excel
(1) Worksheets are displayed individually and sequentially when
the workbook has multiple worksheets.
(2) Page layout and numbering may be changed during decoding.
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Setting
Menu Item
Options
Photo Display Ratio
Original, Full Screen
Slideshow Duration
3 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec
Software Upgrade
Network, USB Drive
Software Upgrade Instruction
There are 2 ways to do this:
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Via USB flash drive
(1)
Download new firmware by one compressed file from acer global website.
(2)
Copy the uncompressed file in USB flash drive and plug in projector.
<Note: file name is by Model Name_USB_6 digits.bin (Ex:
P5230_USB_000000.bin)
(3)
Select source to "Media".
(4)
Go for: Setting ' Software Upgrade' Select "USB Drive" and press Enter to start.
(5)
Projector will shut down when upgrade finishes.
Via Network
(1)
Connect a Acer WirelessPrejection-Kit dongle (optional) or a RJ45 cable to the
projector.
(Make sure it connects to the internet.)
(2)
Select source to "Media".
(3)
Go for: Setting ' Software Upgrade' Select "Network" and press Enter to start.
(4)
Projector will shut down when upgrade finishes.
NOTE 1: Do not turn off projector while the firmware upgrade is
processing.
NOTE 2: When upgrading the firmware, remove all cables and
other USB devices.
NOTE 3: External USB HDD is probably not supported if
connection lacks of USB power (recommend to use Y-cable) since
USB power is not enough.
NOTE 4: The disk with partition is not supported.
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Acer eDisplayPro Management
Acer eDisplayPro Management helps users connect and control Acer projector.
The utility could be downloaded directly from projector or acer official website.
Installation and Connecting Instruction
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Step 1, Make sure your projector with network and select source by "LAN/
WiFi"
- Install Acer WirelessPrejection-Kit dongle (optional) to projector or
connect LAN cable to projector. Power on projector and switch source by
"LAN/WiFi".
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Step 2, Download and install the software/APP for your device
- Mobile can download Acer eDisplayPro APP from Google play (Android)
or Apple Store (iOS).
- NB/PC can download Acer eDisplayPro installer form Acer global website.
Or, you could open browser and enter server IP address by
192.168.100.10 (required to connect to projector to your device via LAN
& set DHCP Off) to access acer webpage management to download
installer. Passwords are required to login in before using (Default User
ID: Administrator / Password: admin).
(The steps in this section is based on Windows 10 operating system)
1. Turn “Off” the DHCP option on the projector.
2. Configure the IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS on projector.
3. Open Network and Sharing Center page on your PC, and assign the
identical network parameters to your PC as set on projector. Click “OK”
to save the parameters.
- On the PC (Laptop), select Start > Control Panel > Network Connections>
Local Area Connection, and select Property. In the Properties window,
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The last port number of address cannot be 0, 10 or 255.
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Open browser and enter the Server IP address by 192.168.100.10 to find
below homepage of acer webpage management
Step 3, Connect your device to projector
- Before starting the APP, user opens the WiFi settings on NB / PC /
Smartphone / Tablet and find the projector name (Projector ID) which is
AcerProjector_XXXXXXXX and connect it.
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Step 4, Display
- Open the eDisplayPro APP and choose the device whose name is the
same as Projector ID, then enter password shown on splash screen and
enjoy display.
Note 1: If you receive any security warnings, click OK to proceed
with the installation procedure.
Note 2: The Acer eDisplayPro shortcut will be created in desktop
when the installation is completed.
System Requirements:
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Windows OS
CPU
Dual Core Intel Core i 2.4Ghz
Memory
DDR 4GB and above
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select the General tab, and select Internet Protocol (TCP/ IPv4). Type in
the IP address (IP address set between 192.168.100.1 ~ 192.168.100.254)
and Subnet mask, then press “OK”
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Graphic card
256MB VRAM or above
Operating System
Win7 / 8.0 / 8.1/ Win10 or above.
Note 1: ATOM and Celeron are not supported.
Note 2: OS with starter version is not supported.
Note 3: Extension mode may not be able to support some PC with
Win 10 OS.
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Mac OS
CPU
Dual Core Intel Core i 1.4 GHz or higher
(PowerPC not supported)
Graphic card
Intel, nVIDIA or ATI graphic card with 64MB VRAM or
above
Operating System
Mac OS X 10.11 or above.
(Please make your OS is update-to-date)
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iOS
iOS
iOS 10 or above
Device
All iPhone™ models after iPhone 5
All iPad™ models after iPad mini 2
Storage
At least 40MB free space needed
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Android
Phone/Pad
Android 5.0 or above with 1GB RAM
Resolution
WVGA ~1080p
CPU
Quad Core or above
Storage
At least 40MB free space needed
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Function and Features
Function
Description
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Display
Extension and mirror screen by On/
Off.
- Default by Mirror Screen Off.
<Note 1> Extension mode may not be
able to support some PC with Win 10
OS.
<Note 2> Mirroring display is mainly
for static document presentation and
does not support iOS.
<Note 3> The resolution of video
mirroring depends on system scaling
and voice is made from your device.
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Image
Quality
Default by High Image Quality.
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Acer eDisplayPro Management
Interface (Windows/Mac)
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SplitScreen
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Check if current APP version is the
latest version. If not, process
update.
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One click on "Setting" and jump to
setting page including Conference
Control, Network setting, and LAN
Control.
Only host can use setting feature,
and the "Setting" icon will be gray
out in guest mode.
Update
Setting
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Preference
Allow max. 4 users to display on
screen together, but only host can
decide the position
By Full, L/R, and 4-Split mirror
projection.
Default by Full mirror projection.
The Spilt Screen not support audio
and streaming.
With the permission from the host,
the projection sequence is upper
left, upper right, lower left and
lower right.
"Preference" will remember your
device ID and the app will link to it
directly next time.
Setting
One click on "Setting" and jump to setting page including Conference Control,
Network Setting, and LAN Control.
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The host control ensures the right of projection for the main presenter. The user
is divided into two levels. The highest privilege is assigned to Level 1 and the
lowest one is assigned to Level 2.
Level 1
Host
For the first user using eDisplayPro to make the
connection, all guests are allowed for projection only
with the permission from the host. The conference
control can only be controlled by the host to assign the
permission and position of projection to the guest.
Level 2
Guest
The user who is not the first one using eDisplayPro may
conduct the projection only with the permission from the
host.
LAN Control
Press the "LAN Control" item will link to the Login in page of Acer Projector
Gateway Webpage. A password is needed to login in before using. For more
details, see "Acer Projector Gateway Webpage."
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Conference Control
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Note: For LAN control function, please make sure your LAN cable
is connected to projector.
Network Setting
Network Setting includes WiFi, WiFi Password Change, and Software Upgrade.
(1)
WiFi
To set available network for your projector's access.
(2)
WiFi Password Change
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Remark: It is required to re-connect to projector after changing the WiFi
password.
(3)
Software Upgrade
Press the "Softeare Upgrade" item will pop up a message which will
show the below three situations:
A. Found there's a new sofeware version and request upgrade.
B. Found current software is the latest version.
C. Found the internet has not been connected yet.
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Press the "WiFi password" item will pop up a window showing the
current password, and enter the new password and press "Confirm"
to change the password.
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Acer eDisplayPro Management
Interface (iOS/Android)
Acer eDisplayPro features functions such as Photo, Live cam, Office viewer, and
Split Screen. Once executing this app, you can project the small screen from
your device to a bigger one via projector.
(APP Shortcut)
(Before login)
(After login)
Function and Features
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Mirroring
- Mirroring mobile screen.
- Required 3.5mm phone jack or speaker to line out the mobile content
voice.
- Support Android OS v5.0 or above. Suggest CPU with Quad Core or
above.
Note 1: Mirroring display is mainly for static document
presentation and does not support iOS.
Note 2: Video mirroring may cause voice and image lag.
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Photo
- In Photo viewer, you can select photo and it will be displayed on
projector.
- It is required to allow eDisplaPro to share your camera roll and enable
the location service before using Photo function in iOS.
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Live Camera
- Live camera is a real object camera which allows you to stream the image
from mobile device's camera, and take a snap shot to edit.
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Document
- The document viewer can support Microsoft office and PDF documents.
- For APPLE devices, before you start to cast, please remember to sync the
document files to your iOS device through iTunes.
- Some documents may not be displayed as same as shown on PC.
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Split Screen
- LAN/WiFi source will allow max. 4 users to display on screen together,
but only Host can decide the position he wants, other guest's screens will
be placed automatically after the request is allowed.
- The Spilt Screen not support audio and streaming.
- With the permission from the host, the projection sequence is upper left,
upper right, lower left and lower right.
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Preference
- "Preference" will remember your device ID. You can save the current
hardware to preferred device, and the app will find the preferred device
and link to it directly next time.
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Setting
One click on "Setting" and jump to setting page including Conference Control,
Network Setting, and LAN Control.
For more details on setting function, you could refer to the introduction of
"Setting" part in Acer eDisplayPro Interface (Windows/Mac OS).
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- You can adjust image quality and switch from Front/Rear camera. You
can enable Sketch and save the current image to album.
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Acer Projector Webpage Gateway
Management
How to Login in
Make sure you projector connected LAN cable to your device and set DHCP by
off in Network. Open browser and enter the Server IP address by 192.168.100.10
to find below homepage of acer webpage management. A password is required
to login in before using.
Select a user and enter correct password:
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Administrator is with high authority that can process more operations such
as network setting and alert setting. Default password of administrator is
"admin".
User is with normal authority with default password by "user".
After login, main function pages will appear, i.e. Home, Control Panel, Network
Setting, Alert Setting, and Logout.
Note 1: Home page is automatically selected after login.
Note 2: If projector with Acer projection-Kit (optional), user could
open WiFi setting on PC and connect Projector ID (showed by
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Home
This is Home page which shows basic information of connected projector and
provides Acer eDisplayPro installer download for Windows & Mac PC. There is
no control on this page. Information on this page will be updated once this
page shows up.
Note 1: Control Panel and Networking Setting are only for
Administrator account.
Note 2: Ensure that you have administrator-level permission on
your NB/PC so that you can install the software.
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AcerProjector_XXXXXXXX) first. Then, open browser and enter by
192.168.168.1 to go for webpage interface.
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Control Panel
Control and adjust projector setting value via this page.
Network Setting
End user can set IP address, group name and password as wish. After change
network configurations or password, projector will reboot automatically after
press "Apply".
Note 1: Group Name and projector Name must be less than 32
characters.
Note 2: After Network configurations are changed, LAN module
may reboot.
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End user can send mail with error message right away if projector has problem.
Log Out
After tap Logout, you will return to login page within 5 seconds.
Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.
Wake-On-LAN (Standby)
User could power on projector under power standby mode via Wake On LAN
(WOL) application on PC/Mobile
Instructions:
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Step 1: Download and install Wake On LAN (WOL) application. (Mobile:
Search on Google store / Apple APP store. NB/PC: Search for a free tool on
internet. Keywords by Wake On LAN or WOL download)
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Step 2: Make sure Wake-On-LAN (Standby) item in projector's OSD is set to
On.
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Alert Setting
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Step 3: Execute Wake On LAN (WOL) application. Input "Mac Address"
show in Network OSD page or Installation menu, IP address by
"255.255.255.255" and port value entered by 9. Save once done.
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Step 4: Tape the saved item and tap it to power on projector.
Note 1: Make sure your projector is being plugged power cord
and power LED shows solid red in advance.
Note 2: Make sure LAN cable is connected to projector and
internet is workable.
Note 3: If input IP by "255.255.255.255" cannot work, try to input
numbers followed by first 3 sections of your router IP address and
the last section by 255 =>"XXX.XXX.XXX.255"
Ex: If your router IP address is "123.456.789.111", the input IP
address on app is "123.456.789.255".
Mobile USB Display
User could connect Android mobile to projector's USB port via mobile USB cable
to do mobile USB display.
Instructions:
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Step 1, Select source by "Mobile USB Display".
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Step 2, Download and install Acer eDisplayPro APP for mobile.
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Step 3, Connect mobile to projector's USB A 2 via mobile USB cable.
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Step 4, Enable "USB Tethering" or USB network connection. (Location is
normally by Setting ' More ' USB Tethering ' Enable)
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Step 5, Open Acer eDisplayPro APP and tap "eDisplayPro" icon to do
mobile display.
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Note 1: Support Android OS v5.0 or above and suggest CPU with
Quad Core or above.
Note 2: Required 3.5mm phone jack or speaker to line out the
mobile content voice.
Note 3: The location of USB tethering varies depending on
different Android mobiles.
Note 4: Does not support apps with DRM (Digital Rights
Management).
Note 5: Please use your default cable accessory when using USB
Display function.
Note 6: Mobiles with type C may not able to support USB display
function which is USB 2.0 interface.
Note 7: After connecting mobile to projector’s USB A 2 via mobile
USB cable, please turn on USB tethering or USB network
connection which is normally in Setting/More/USB Tethering. And
then, activate eDisplayPro app to enjoy USB display.
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PC USB Display
User could connect PC to projector’s USB port via USB cable (type A to type A) to
do PC USB display
Instructions:
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Step 1: Select source by “PC USB Display".
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Step 2: Connect PC to projector’s USB A 2 via USB cable.
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Step 3: Download and install Acer eDisplayPro. Make sure your projector
connected USB cable to your PC. Open the browser and enter the Server IP
address by file form 192.168.203.1 to find below homepage of acer
webpage management. A password is required to login in before using.
Default password of administrator is "admin".
Important Notice:
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3.
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Support Mircosoft win7 to win 10 and Mac OS 10.12 to 10.13.
Suggest use USB2.0 and they have potential compatibility issues with
USB3.0 and type C.
Suggest the cable length should be within 1.2m and data exchange
capability.
Do not use the cable of questionable origin.

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