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PD525 Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the AIPG/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 2
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on PD525 service guide. Date Chapter Updates II - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 3
, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 4
additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures. IV - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 5
available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 6
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1 System Introduction Technical Specification Item Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight Tilt Angle Keystone correction Lamp Door Projection Power Supply Power Consumption Projection Lens Throw Distance Brightness Contrast Uniformity Temperature Maximum Humidity Acoustic noise level Lamp Life Altitude MTBF - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 8
Product Overview Main Unit 8 Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Description Focus Ring Zoom Ring Zoom Lens Elevator Button Elevator Foot Remote Control Receiver Connection Ports Power Socket Control Panel Chapter 1 2 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 9
Panel Control Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description Lamp Indicator LED Temp Indicator LED Power / Standby and Indicator LED (Power LED) Source Re-Sync Four Directional Select Keys Menu / Enter 3 Chapter 1 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 10
Input Connector Monitor Loop-through Output Connector USB Connector RS232 Connector S-Video Input Connector Composite Video Input Connector Audio Input Connector Remote Control Receiver KensingtonTM Lock Port DVI-D Input Connector (for Digital signal with HDCP function) (Optional) Chapter 1 4 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 11
Remote Control Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Description Transmit Indicator Light Power Empowering Key Menu Four Directional Select Keys Laser Button Mute Keystone + Keystone Page Up Page Down Re-Sync Hide Source Freeze Laser Pointer 5 Chapter 1 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 12
Connecting the Projector Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Description Power Cord VGA Cable Composite Video Cable USB Cable VGA to Component / HDTV Adapter S-Video Cable Audio Cable Jack / RCA (Optional Accessory) DVI to DVI Cable (Optional Accessory) RS232 Cable (Optional Accessory) Chapter 1 6 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 13
System Block Diagram 7 Chapter 1 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 14
chapter provides the equipment needed, setup and upgrading procedure for Firmware upgrade. Equipment Needed Item Software Hardware Description DLP Composer PD525 Firmware Power Cord USB Cable (P/N : 42.86006.001) PC or Laptop PD525 Projector Setup Procedure 1. Connect USB of PC and USB port of - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 15
Installation Procedure A. DLP Composer Installation Procedure 1. Execute the "DLP Composer Lite V3.x Setup" program. 2. Click "Next" icon. 9 Chapter 2 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 16
3. Select "I accept and agree to be bound by all the terms and conditions of this License Agreement", then Click "Next" icon. 1 2 4. Select "All" and then click "Next" icon. 1 2 Chapter 2 10 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 17
5. Click "Finish" to complete the installation. 6. Click "Yes" to restart the computer. 11 Chapter 2 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 18
Procedure B. USB Driver Upgrade Procedure 1. After linking the PC and PD525 projector with a USB cable, press and hold the menu button, then push the power button to turn on the projector. Note : The "Temp" LED and "Lamp" LED should be full on. 2. Execute the C:\Program files\DLP Composer\usbupdata - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 19
4. Click "OK". The USB driver updated successfully. 5. Right click "My Computer" on the desktop. Select "Properties" on the popup menu to launch the "System Properties" window. Choose "Hardware" and then click "Device Manager." My Computer System Properties Hardware Device Manager 13 Chapter 2 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 20
6. Click "Jungo" to assure "DDP2000" and "WinDriver" are properly installed. If not, repeat Step 1 ~ 6. Device Manager Chapter 2 14 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 21
Firmware Upgrade Procedure 1. Execute the "DLP ComposerTM" file. 2. Click "Edit" and "Preferences". 1 2 15 Chapter 2 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 22
3. Click "Library". The library path located to the default installation directory is : C:\Program Files\DLP Composer. If not then press "Browse" to select the right path. 1 2 4. Select "Edit\Preferences\Communications", choose "USB", and then click "OK". 1 2 Chapter 2 16 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 23
5. Choose "Flash Loader" and click "Browse" to search the "PD525.ing" file. Then click this button to maximize the window size. 1 2 PD525.ing PD525 PD525.ing 6. Click "Reset Bus" to erase the flash memory. PD525.ing 17 Chapter 2 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 24
" to process the firmware upgrade. 8. Click "Yes" to erase the flash memory. 10. After file was download. Please to restart the unit and enter the service mode to check the F/W version of PD525. Note Note : Press the "Power" and "Left" and "Left" and "Menu" button to enter - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 25
to DVI Cable (P/N : 42.81702.001) RS-232 Cable (P/N : 42.55708.001) VGA Cable (P/N : 42.53001.051) Power Adapter (P/N : 47.53402.001) PC Power Cord PD525 Projector DDC Driver 19 Chapter 2 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 26
COM1 of PC/Laptop by RS232 cable. Step3. Connect P2 or P4 of the fixture with VGA in port of PD525 cable. Step4. Plug Power Adapter to the fixture and connect the PD525 Power Cord. *Notice : Confirm JP3 is "Close" status. P1 Power Adapter P2 P4 marked as “Generic” JP3 Chapter 2 VGA - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 27
DDC Key-in Procedure Step 1. Execute "EDID" program. Step 2. Check the Com port is "COM1", then click the "Model" item and choose the source file "ACER_PD525_EDID_A.ini" and then open it. 1 2 21 Chapter 2 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 28
Step 4. Key in the Serial Number into the blank space, then click "Program" button. 1 2 Step 5. "Please connect to VGA" message is shown on the screen, then click "OK" button. Notice : "RUN" message will appear on the screen. Chapter 2 22 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 29
Step 6. When the PD525 EDID program is finish, the "OK" message will appear on the screen. Step 7. Check EDID Informations will show the result and EDID Values will show - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 30
Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This section provides disassembly procedures for PD525 Micro Portable XGA DMD Projector. Before you begin any of these procedures, be sure to turn off the power, computer system, and other attached devices; then disconnect the power cable - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 31
Removing Lamp Cover,Lamp Module and Left Cover 1. Turn over the unit, and then loosen 2 screws to remove Lamp Cover. 2. Loosen 2 screws to remove Lamp Module. 1 2 3. Unscrew 6 hex screws and 4 screws to remove Back Cover. 3 Chapter 3 26 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 32
Removing Top Cover, Keypad Board and Keypad 1. Unscrew one screw on the Bottom Cover (near the Lamp cover position), then turn over the unit and press the Top Cover. 2. Unplug one FPC cable to remove Top Cover. 3. Unscrew 4 screws to remove Keypad - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 33
Removing Main Board 1. Unplug two FPC cables and 9 wires, and then unscrews 5 screws to remove Main Board. Chapter 3 28 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 34
Removing Front Cover Insert, Front Cover and Fan Module 1. Pull out Front Cover Insert and Front Cover. 2. Unscrew 2 screws to remove Fan Module. 1 2 29 Chapter 3 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 35
Removing Lamp Driver 1. Unplug one wire of Lamp Driver and unscrew 2 screws to remove Lamp Cable. 2. Separate the wedge from the Fan Module, and then remove 2 screws and 2 hex screws to remove the Lamp Driver. 1 2 Chapter 3 30 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 36
Bracket, LVPS, Lamp Housing and Main Board Support 1. Under the Lamp Driver, unscrews 7 screws to remove LVPS Plate. (One is grounding screw). Grounding Screw 1 2. Unscrew 2 hex screws from LVPS Holder and unplug 3 wires to remove LVPS. 3. Unscrew one screw to remove Lamp Housing 2 3 4. Unscrew - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 37
Removing Engine Module 1. Unscrew 6 screws to remove Engine Module. Engine Module Chapter 3 32 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 38
* Disassemble Engine Module and DMD Module Step 1. Unscrew one screw to remove Light Cut. Step 2. Unscrew 4 screws to remove Heat Sink. Heat Sink Light Cut Step 3. Unscrews 4 hex screws to remove DMD Board DMD Board Step 4. After removing DMD Board, and then take off DMD Holder, DMD Chip - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 39
Step 5. Take off Ring Zoom. Ring Zoom Step 6. Unscrew one screw to remove Color Wheel Module (Color Wheel+Photo Sensor Board). Step 6. Unscrew one screw to separate Color Wheel and Photo Sensor Board. Chapter 3 34 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 40
Removing Blower Fan, Interrupter Switch, Thermal Sensor Board and Speaker 1. Unscrew 3 screws to remove Blower Fan from Bottom Cover. 2. Unscrew 2 screws to remove Interrupter Switch from Bottom Cover. 3. Unscrew one screw to remove Light Cut. 35 Chapter 3 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 41
4. Unscrew one screw to remove Thermal Sensor Board. 5. Take off Speaker and Speaker Holder. Speaker Holder 6. Unscrew 3 screws to remove Elevator Module. Speaker a. d. e. Elevator Module b. f. c. g. h. Chapter 3 a. ELEVATOR LEVEL PC+ABS b. ELEVATOR GEAR BAR NORYL c. ELEVATOR - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 42
Removing Bottom Cover 1. Unscrew one screw to remove Lens Support. 2. Unscrew all long and short screws from Bottom Cover Module, and Bottom Cover Module, and then unscrew 2 screws to remove Elevator Foot. 1 Lens Support Bottom Cover Bottom Cover Module 2 Elevator Foot 3 37 AC Bracket Chapter 3 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 43
Machine Assembly Procedure Assemble Top Cover Module 1. Fasten 4 screws to assemble Keypad, Keypad Board and FPC cable from the Top Cover Module. Chapter 3 38 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 44
Assemble Bottom Cover Module 1. Fix the Elevator Gear Bar with Elevator Spring (L : 65mm) Elevator Spring E levator Gear Bar 2. Assemble Elevator Base Holder and Elevator Spring (L : 8.3mm) Elevator Base Holder 3. Taking Elevator Level, fix with Elevator Spring (L : 12mm) and assemble on - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 45
5. Fasten 1 screws to assemble Lens Support. Lens Support 6. Fasten 2 screws to assemble Interrupter Switch. Interrupter Switch 7. Fasten one screw to assemble Thermal Sensor Board. Fasten 3 screws to assemble Blower Fan. Thermal Sensor Board Blower Fan Chapter 3 40 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 46
, LVPS and Lamp Driver 1. Fasten 6 screws to assemble Engine Module. Engine Module 2. Fasten 7 screws to assemble LVPS. AC Bracket Grounding Screw 3. Plug one wire of Lamp Driver and screw 2 screws to assemble the Lamp Cable. Put the wedge from the Fan Module, then assemble the Lamp Driver. 41 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 47
Assemble Fan Module, Front Cover and Front Cover Insert 1. Screw 2 screws to assemble Fan Module. 1 2. Pull in Front Cover Insert and Front Cover. 2 Chapter 3 42 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 48
Assemble Main Board 1. Plug two FPC cables and 9 wires, and then screws 5 screws to assemble Main Board. 2. FPC cable of Top Cover connect to Main Board. 1 2 43 Chapter 3 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 49
Assemble Left Cover, Lamp Module and Lamp Cover 1. Screw 6 hex screws and 4 screws to assemble Back Cover. 1 2. Turn over the unit, and then screw 2 screws to assemble Lamp Module. 3. Screw 2screws to assemble Lamp Cover. 2 3 Chapter 3 44 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 50
on the following precedures: 1. Power Troubleshooting 2. Performance Troubleshooting (Computer Signal) 3. Performance Troubleshooting (Video Signal) 4. Function Troubleshooting 5. Audio Troubleshooting 6. Remote Control Troubleshooting Equipment Needed Item PD525 Projector VESA VGA Cable/VESA DVI to - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 51
Main Procedure Power Troubleshooting A. Is LED Indicator OK? - Check the Power cord and board. - Check the Main board. - Check the Fan. C. Is Lamp Lit? - Check the Lamp cover assembly OK or not. - Check thay have the sound of Lamp ignitor output from Unit or not. - Check the Cable of Limit switch. - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 52
Performance Troubleshooting (Computer Signal) A. Have Image? - Ensure the Signal cable and within spec. (Replace the Lamp if the Brightnedd is less than spec.) - Check the Optical engine. D. Is Color OK? - Ensure the Signal cable works as well. - Check the "Color wheel index" in the service mode - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 53
board if the noise also appear on the OSD Menu.) *Note : The procedure to enter service mode is.. Press "Power", "Left", "Left", "Menu" button when the Unit under search status. Performance Troubleshooting (Video Signal) A. Have Image? - Ensure the signal cable and source work as well. - Check that - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 54
main board if the setting of color temperature is under default) - Check the color setting of OSD menu. (Check the main board if the setting of color is under default) - Check ) - Do the "Factory Reset" of the service mode. (Check the Main board if the image still display with noise.) 49 Chapter 4 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 55
Check the Keypad board and Keypad cable if the Remote control works as well) - Check the Main board. Audio Troubleshooting A. No Sound Output. - Ensure the Signal cable and Source are work fine. - Use the new Speaker for the Sound output test. (Replace the Speaker if the new Speaker works fine with - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 56
Remote Control Troubleshooting A. Remote Control No Function. - Check the Laser function of Remote control. (Replace the battery if there is no Laser output from the Remote control.) - Use a known Remote control for the function test. (Replace the Remote control if the new Remote control works fine - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 57
. Before function test and alignment, each PD525 should be warmed up for 5 minutes. 1.) In room temperature 2.) With cycled display colors (R,G,B,White) *Note Test Display Mode & Pattern Function Test and Alignment Procedure * Note : a. Please enter "Service Mode" to select burn-in function. (For - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 58
Test Display Modes and Patterns Compatible Modes Analog : Compatibility VGA VGA VGA VGA VGA VGA VGA VGA VGA SVGA SVGA SVGA SVGA SVGA XGA XGA XGA XGA SXGA SXGA SXGA SXGA SXGA SXGA+ MAC LC 13" MAC II 13" MAC 16" MAC 19" MAC MAC G4 i Mac DV i Mac DV i Mac DV Resolution 640 x 350 640 x 350 640 x 400 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 59
Digital : Compatibility VGA VGA VGA VGA VGA VGA VGA VGA SVGA SVGA SVGA SVGA SVGA XGA XGA XGA XGA SXGA Resolution 640 x 350 640 x 350 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 720 x 400 720 x 400 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 60
Test Content Pattern Specification Remark 1 Frequency & Tracking Fine Line Moire Eliminate visual wavy noise by Rsync, Frequency or Tracking selection. Figure 1 2 Contrast/Brightness 16 Gray Scale / 64 RGBW scale Gray level should be distinguishable and without color abnormal. Figure - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 61
Figure 1. Fine Line Moire Figure 2. Gray Scale Pattern Figure 3. 64 RGBW Scale Figure 4. Red Pattern Figure 5. Green Pattern Chapter 4 Figure 6. Blue Pattern 56 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 62
Figure 7. Full White Figure 8. Full Black Figure 10. Blue 60 Pattern 57 Chapter 4 - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 63
Video & Audio Signal Item Test Content Specification 1 Composite Video The input signal has to display without color abnormal. 2 S-Video The input signal has to display without color abnormal 3 Component Video The input signal has to display without color abnormal. 4 HDTV The input signal - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 64
Inspection Procedure No. Item Keypad Function 1 (Including Remote Control) 2 Factory Reset 3 R, G, B and white color contrast 4 Screen Uniformity 5 Dead Pixel (Bright pixel) 6 Dead Pixel (Dark pixel) Description - Please check and ensure the control function of keypad is work as well. - If - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 65
Reset All Chapter 4 Description Test Signal : 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz Test Pattern : Full black and Gray 16 patterns - Please check and ensure the unit is under the spec under the spec. (The the spec. color abnormal without color abnormal Reset" function of "Service Mode" to ensure the function is work - Acer PD525 | PD525 Service Guide - Page 66
information available on your regional web or channel. For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed