acer C250i Portable LED Projector User Guide

acer C250i Portable LED Projector

Specifications

• Product Name : Hizli Balama Kilavuzu
• Model Number : 2VJDL4UBSU(VJEF
• Power: DC 12V
• Projection Mode : Landscape and Portrait
• Language Options : Android, iOS, MacOS, Windows
• Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, HDMI, TYPE-C

About Your Projector

The projector is a high-intensity light source that should not be stared at directly during operation to avoid eye damage. It has a keypad with various functions:

• POWER / ENTER / + / – : Long press to turn on/off the projector. Short press for different actions depending on the current screen or menu.
• Landscape mode: Recommended for projection.
• Portrait mode: Suitable for specific projection needs.

About Your Remote Controller

The remote controller is used to control the projector and has the following functions:

• Power key: Turns the projector on/off.
• Bluetooth music mode key : Enters Bluetooth music mode.
• Confirmation key: Confirms selections.
• Direction keys: Navigate menus and options.
• Back key : Returns to previous screens or menus.
• Home menu key : Quickly accesses the home menu.
• Quick menu key : Opens a quick menu for easy access to functions.
• Volume up/down keys : Adjusts the volume.

Important notes:

• Batteries are not included with the remote controller.
• Wi-Fi settings and advanced settings can only be controlled using the remote controller.
• The projector can be powered on via the remote controller when the adaptor is plugged in.

Precautions

How to use the device properly:

• Do not turn the lens toward human eyes when in operation, to avoid damaging the eyes caused by the high-intensity light source.
• Do not block the device ventilation to avoid damage to the internal electronic devices due to overheating.
• Do not use chemicals, cleaning agents or clean water to clean the device, and prevent rainwater, moisture and mineral-containing liquids from corroding circuit boards.
• Please keep the device and its parts and accessories out of reach of children.
• Please ensure that the device is operated in a dry and ventilated environment.
• Do not store the device in extreme hot or cold conditions. High and low temperatures may shorten the lifespan of electronic devices. The normal operating environment is between 5℃~35℃.
• Do not put the device into any drying equipment (such as a dryer, microwave oven, etc.).
• Do not squeeze or place heavy objects over the device to avoid damage to the device.
• Do not throw, knock or shake the device violently, which may damage the internal circuit boards.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the device without permission. If there is any problem, please contact customer support.
• Do not repair any product by yourself. If the device or any part does not work properly, you should consult customer support or return the device for repair.

As the device is a high-intensity light source, do not stare or look directly at the lens during operation, which may damage your eyes. This warning applies to children as  well.

About Your Projector

POWER /

| (1) Long press: turn on / turn off projector

(2) Short press: (when projector is on )

– At Home Page (1st level): Equal to Enter Key.

– 2nd level of user interface: Equal to Back Key.

– At Setting menu: Equal to Back Key

ENTER /

| (1) Long press: Enter Bluetooth music mode.

(2) Short press: Do confirmation.

+ / –

| (1) +: Left Key at Home page / Volume Up during video playback or streaming

(2) – : Right Key at Home page / Down key at Setting menu /

Volume Down during video playback or streaming

Remark:

1. Batteries are not included.

2. Wi-Fi setting and advanced settings can be controlled by remote controller only.

3. Powering on projector via remote controller is available while adaptor is plugged in.

Operating Instructions

Preparation at 1st time usage

1. Insert Acer WirelessProjection-Kit (UWA5 Wi-Fi dongle) into the WIRELESS KIT port on the projector. (See picture 1)
   (Remark: The Wi-Fi dongle cannot be removed after plugging in)

2. Plug the power adaptor into your projector depending on landscape mode or portrait mode. Charge your projector by 3 hours at 1st-time usage. (See picture 2)

3. To turn on the projector, press the power button of the projector for 3 seconds or press the power key on the remote controller directly.

4. Adjust the focus ring until the projection image is clear and focused.

5. Select your preferred start-up language.

6. Use a remote control to set up a Wi-Fi connection.

7. After starting up, enter the below home menu and select the functions by arrow keys on the projector or remote control: Android, iOS, MacOS, Windows, Bluetooth, EZCast, Media, HDMI, TYPE-C, and Setting.

8. To turn off the projector, press the power button of the projector for 3 seconds or press the power key on the remote controller directly.

About “Setting”
Use your remote controller to select “Setting” on the home menu of the projector, and press “ENTER” to confirm.

1. Wi-Fi setting: Select the “Wi-Fi setting” menu and enter the Wi-Fi setting interface, select the “Internet”, press “ENTER” key to confirm, and select the router from AP list and enter the password.

2. Language menu: press the left and right arrow keys to select and switch the language.

3. Firmware upgrade menu: you could upgrade firmware via the Internet or USB drive. To upgrade via the Internet, make sure the projector is connected to your Wi-Fi router first; to upgrade via USB drive, please download latest firmware from Acer official website and rename it as
   “ACTUPGRADE” before starting your firmware upgrade.

4. Color setting: It offers the basic colour setting for your colour preference fine-tuned.

5. Reset all: The projector will be restored to the factory settings, and the data adjusted by the user will not be saved.

About “Media”
Use your remote controller to select “Media” on the home menu of the projector, and press “ENTER” to confirm.

1. Insert a USB flash drive into the USB port or insert a MicroSD Card into the MicroSD slot on the projector.
2. Select “Media” >> “USB Disk” or “MicroSD Card” >> “Video”, “Music” or “Photo” to enter the file folder.
3. Select the file to play with the up and down arrow keys, and press “ENTER” to confirm. When playing media, press “ENTER” to see the menu, and select item by the left and right keys.
4. Supported format:
   Projector / Mobile| Mobile – landscape mode| Mobile – portrait mode
   ---|---|---
   Projector – landscape mode| ❶| ❷
   Projector – portrait mode| ❸| ❹

How to user your projector as a power bank to charge your mobile

1. Under battery mode (without power adaptor), short press (<1s) the power button to turn on or turn off the power bank to supply 5V/0.5A (via Type A) or 5V/1A (via Type C).
2. With an adaptor, USB power is always available without pressing any buttons.
3. Be noted that power charge is either offered via Type A or Type C only.

Other Important notice:
Battery life varies depending on product settings, usage, and other factors.

How to Connect Your Device to play music via Bluetooth

1. Turn on the projector, and select Bluetooth on the home menu of the projector to enter the Bluetooth connecting standby page. (Or, long press the ENTER key on the projector to Enter Bluetooth music mode after powering on the projector.)
2. Turn on Bluetooth on your mobile and search SSID shown on the standby page.
3. When connecting successfully, you will hear the system sounds. Then, the optical engine turns off automatically and enters Bluetooth music mode. You can start to play your music.
4. Press the “Power” key on the projector or the “BACK” key on the remote controller to exit Bluetooth music mode.

About Auto Portrait Mode

1. For mobile, it supports auto portrait mode and displays full-screen projection automatically via wireless projection and USB plug-and-play (via USB cable) when both of mobile and projector are displayed by portrait mode.

2. If both of mobile and projector are displayed by landscape mode, we suggest you to use landscape mode to get full-screen projection.
   Projector / Mobile| Mobile – landscape mode| Mobile – portrait mode
   ---|---|---
   Projector – landscape mode| ❶| ❷
   Projector – portrait mode| ❸| ❹

3. For HDMI or Type-C, it doesn’t support portrait Mode.

How to Do Plug and Play (via USB Cable)

Android

1. Select the Android on the main menu of the projector, and then select the Plug and Play menu by pressing the “ENTER” key.
2. Download and install the EZCast app from the Google Play Store or scan the QR code shown on the screen.
3. Connect your mobile to the projector via a mobile USB charging cable, and then enable “USB Tethering” in the Setting of your mobile.
4. Enable the EZCast app and select “Beam-XXXX” to enjoy your projection.

iOS

1. Select the iOS on the main menu of the projector, and then select the Plug and Play menu by pressing the “ENTER” key.
2. Download and install the EZCast app from the App Store or scan the QR code shown on the screen.
3. Connect your mobile to the projector via a mobile USB charging cable, and then choose “Trust This Computer” to start your projection.

Windows 10

1. Select Windows on the main menu of the projector, and then select the Plug and Play menu by pressing the “ENTER” key.
2. Install EZCast app on your PC. Please visit https://www.ezcast.com/app to download the EZCast app.
3. Connect your PC to the projector via a USB A-to-A cable.
4. Enable the EZcast app on your PC and select “Beam-XXXX” to enjoy your projection.

MacOS

1. Select MacOS on the main menu of the projector, and then select the Plug and Play menu by pressing the “ENTER” key.
2. Install EZCast app on your PC. Please visit https://www.ezcast.com/app to download the EZCast app.
3. Connect your PC to the projector via a USB A-to-A cable.
4. Enable the EZcast app on your PC and select “Beam-XXXX” to enjoy your projection.

How to Do Wireless Display

Android

1. Select Android on the main menu of the projector, and then select the Wireless menu by pressing the “ENTER” key.
2. Select mirroring function in the setting of your phone and find the” Beam-XXXX” device shown on the device list to start your mirroring.

• Note 1 : The naming of the mirroring function varies for different brands. Visit https://www.ezcast.com/usage/android/ezmirror for demos.
• Note 2: Compatibility: Android 5.0 or above.

iOS

1. Select iOS on the main menu of the projector, and then select the Wireless menu by pressing the “ENTER” key.
2. Make sure both your projector and mobile are connected to the same WiFi router.
3. Go for Screen Mirroring on your mobile and select the ”Beam-XXXX” shown on the list to start projection.

Windows 10

1. Select Windows 10 on the main menu of the projector, and then select the Wireless menu by pressing the “ENTER” key.
2. Make sure both of your projector and computer are connected to the same WiFi router.
3. Click the quick key by on the computer, and connect to the device named by “Beam XXXX” to start your projection.

Note: Please upgrade your Windows 10’s operation system to the latest version.

MacOS

1. Select MacOS on the main menu of the projector, and then select the Wireless menu by pressing the “ENTER” key.
2. Make sure both of your projector and computer are connected to the same WiFi router.
3. Click on the Screen Mirroring icon on your computer and select the ”Beam-XXXX” shown on the list to start your project.

Google Home Screen Mirroring (Android Only)

1. Select Android on main menu of projector, and then select Google Home menu by pressing “ENTER” key
2. Make sure both of your projector and mobile are connected to the same WiFi router
3. Download and install Google Home app from Google Play Store.
4. Enable Google Home app and go to Account >> Mirror Device >> select the ”Beam-XXXX” shown on the list to start your projection.

EZCast

1. Select EZCast on main menu of projector and Make sure both of your projector and mobile are connected to the same WiFi router
2. Install EZCast app on your device. Please download the app from application market for your mobiles or visit https://www.ezcast.com/app to download EZCast app for PC.
3. Enable EZCast app on your device, and then click icon and select the ”Beam-XXXX” shown on the list to start your projection.

FAQ

2. Long press the power button for 3 seconds, then release the button and wait for the projector to start up.

3. For the 1st time usage, please plug in the power adapter to activate the battery and recharge the battery for 3 hours.

Unable to screen mirroring| 1. Refer to the Quick Guide to make sure you are using the correct wireless connecting entrance for your device and operating system.

2. If the screen stutters or lags, the distance between your device and the projector is too far. The suggested distance is within 2m.

3. Make sure the device is connected to the correct SSID of the projector.

Unable to do a software upgrade via internet| Check your projector is well- connected to your Wi-Fi router. Go for: Setting >> Wi-Fi Setting.
Cannot focus on image| 1. The best projection distance is 0.8m~2.7m. Make sure if your projection distance is appropriate.

2. Check the lens is clean.

Remote controller cannot work| 1. Replace the batteries of the remote control.

2. The best control distance is 1m.

3. The IR is at the front side of the projector. Try to point at it when using the remote controller.

Unable to shutdown| 1. Long press the power button on the projector for 10 seconds to force the projector to shut.

2. Use a reed needle to press the reset key for 10 seconds until pops up a processing message. After resetting, plug in the power adaptor to the projector and turn on it.

The resolution of the display image is a bit lower| ****

1. Check if the content in your device is FHD.

2. It may lower the resolution under Auto Portrait Mode.

3. It may lower the resolution when Keystone is enabled.

Unable to use as power bank| 1. Under battery mode, short press the power button before connecting your phone.

2. It cannot support to charge mobiles via both of type A and type C at the same time.

3. Be noted it doesn’t support to charge notebook or non-mobile device.

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The wireless projection or Bluetooth music mode cannot work| 1. Make sure the Acer WirelessProjection-Kit (UWA5 Wi-Fi dongle) is being plugged in projector.

2. Check your projector is well-connected to your Wi-Fi router. Go for: Setting >> Wi-Fi Setting.

Cannot display via HDMI, Type C, or media via USB drive under portrait mode| Portrait mode is designed for mobile with live-streaming display, especially via wireless display and plug-and-play (via mobile USB cable). For HDMI, Type C, or media display via USB drive, we suggest to display content under landscape mode.
Function in setting or list cannot be selected by keypad on projector| Use remote controller to complete more advanced setting directly.

APPENDIX-1 : LED Indicator

Battery mode:

The projector will enter ECO mode automatically when battery capacity is lower 5%.

References

• Download EZCast app for all OS - EZCast
• Universal wireless screen mirroring solution - EZCast
• Download EZCast app for all OS - EZCast
• Guides to using Miracast with EZCast

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