Acer X1240 manual

Acer Projector X111/X1140/X1140A/X1240/ X1340W/P1340W/H6510BD Series User's Guide[...]

Copyright © 2012. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer Projector X111/X 1140/X1140A/X1240/ X1340W/P1340W/H6510BD Series User's Guide Original Issue: 10/ 2012 Acer Projector X111/X 1140/X1140A/X1240/ X1340W/P1340W/H6510BD Series Acer and the Acer logo are re gi stered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other compani es' product name[...]

iii Information for Your Safety and Comfort Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instruct ions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liq uid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dam p cloth for [...]

iv • To avoid damage of internal componen ts and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product o n a vibrating surface. • Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will probably cause unexpected sho rt current or damage rotor devices or lamp. Using electrical power • This product should be operated fro[...]

v Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening o r removing covers may expose you to dangerous vo ltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is dam aged, [...]

vi might cause fire or electric shock. In this case, unplug immediately and contact your dealer. • Do not keep using this product to break or drop it. In this case contact your dealer for inspection. • Do not face the projector lens to the sun. It can lead to fire. • When switching the projector off, pl ease ensure the projector completes its[...]

vii Caution for Listening To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably. • Do not increase the volume level af ter your ears have adjusted. • Do not listen to music at high volumes f or extended periods. • Do not increase the volu me to block out noisy s urroun[...]

viii First Thing First Usage Notes Do : • 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. Don't : • Block the slots and openin gs on the projec tor provided for v en[...]

Information for Your Safety and Comfort iii First Thing First viii Usage Notes viii Precautions viii Introduction 1 Product Features 1 Package Overview 2 Projector Overview 3 Projector Outlook 3 Control Panel 4 Remote Control Layout 5 Getting Started 7 Connecting the Projector 7 Turning the Proj ector On/Off 10 Turning On the Projector 10 Turning O[...]

Appendices 39 Troubleshooting 39 LED & Alarm Definition Listing 43 Replacing th e Lamp 44 Ceiling Mount Install ation 45 Specification s 48 Compatibility Modes 51 Regulations and safety notices 55[...]

1 English Introduction Product Features This product is a single-chip D LP ® projector, including the followin g outstanding features: • DLP ® technology • X111/X1140/X1140A: Native 800 x 600 SVGA resolution, Auto/4:3/16:9 aspect ratio supported X1240: Native 1024 x 768 XGA resolution, Auto/4 :3/16:9 aspect ratio supported X1340W/P1340W: Nati[...]

2 English Package Overview This projector comes with all the i tems shown below. Check to make sure you have them all. Contact your dealer imm ediately if any thing is missing. Projector Power cord VGA cable Security card User’s guide (CD -ROM) Remote control Quick start guide Battery x 2 Carrying case (Optional) Dust filter (Optional)[...]

3 English Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front/upper side Rear side # Description # Description 1 Control panel 5 Zoom ring 2 Projection lens 6 Focus ring 3 Tilt adjusting wheel 7 Remote control receiver 4 Power key and Power indicator LED # Description # Description 1 Mini USB connector 7 HDMI connector 2 Monitor loop-throu gh output co nnec[...]

4 English Control Panel # Function Description 1 LAMP Lamp Indicato r LED. 2P O W E R i n d i c a t o r LED Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. 3 Keystone Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection (±40 de grees). 4 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes th e projector to the input source. 5 MENU Launches the Onscr[...]

5 English Remote Control Layout # Function Description 1 POWER Refer to the "Turning th e Projector On/Off" section. 2 ASPECT RATIO To choose the desired aspect ratio. 3 ZOOM Zooms the projector display in or out. 4 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source. 5 Keystone Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting p[...]

6 English 12 Empowering key Ena bles unique Acer functions: eView, eTimer, ePowe r Management, e3D. 13 FREEZE To pause the screen image. 14 HIDE Press "HIDE" to hide screen image; press again to display the image. 15 SOURCE • Chooses RG B, component vide o, S-Video, composite video, HDMI or HDTV source. (X111/ X1140/X1140A/X1240/X1340W/[...]

7 English Getting Started Connecting the Projector # Description # Descri ption 1P o w e r c o r d 6S - V i d e o c a b l e 2 VGA cable 7 RS232 cabl e 3 VGA to component video/HDTV adapter 8 USB cable 4 Composite video cable 9 3 RCA component cable 5 Audio cable RS232 RS232 RB G RB G HDTV adapter D-Sub D-Sub 7 8 D-Sub D-Sub 2 5 6 4 2 USB USB 1 R W [...]

8 English # D escription # Description 1 Power c ord 6 S-Vid eo cable 2 VGA cable 7 RS232 cabl e 3 VGA to component video/HDTV adapter 8 USB cable 4 Composite video cable 9 3 RCA component cable 5 Audio cable 10 HDMI cable RB G D-Sub HDTV adapter D-Sub D-Sub 8 D-Sub 2 6 4 USB 1 R W 9 Y Y 5 5 USB 3 7 RS232 RS232 2 10 RB G R W 5 DVD player, Set-top b[...]

9 English Note: To ensure the projector works well with your comp uter, please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the projector. # D escription # Description 1 Power c ord 7 RS2 32 cable 2 VGA cable 8 USB cable 4 Composite video cable 9 3 RCA component video cable 5 Audio cable 10 HDMI cable 6S - V i d e o c a b l e DVD pla[...]

10 English Turning the Projector On/Off Turning On the Projector 1 Ensure that the power co rd and sig nal cable ar e securely connected. The Power LED will ligh t red. 2 Turn on the projector by pressing (POWER) on the control p anel or remote control, and the Power indicator LED will turn blue. 3 Turn on your source (computer, noteb ook, video pl[...]

11 English Turning Off the Projector 1 To turn the projector off, press the power button. This message appears: "Please press power button again to complete the shutdown process" Press the power button again. 2 The LED Power indicator will turn solid red to indicate standby mode. 3 It is now safe to un plug the power cord. When Instant Re[...]

12 English Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Height of the Projected Image The projector is equipped with two elevator feet for adjusting the image height. To raise the imag e: 1 Use the front Tilt adju sting wheel to raise th e image to the desired height and angle . 2 Use the rear Tilt adju sting wheel to fine-tu ne the display angle. T[...]

13 English How to Optimize Image Size and Distance Consult the table below to find the optimal im age sizes achievable when the projector is positioned at a desired distance from the screen. • X111/X1140/X1140A/X1240 If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 72" and 79". Note: Remind[...]

14 English • X1340W/P1340W If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 84" and 93". Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 142 cm height is required when the projector is located at 3 m distance. Desired Distance (m) < A > Minimum Screen Size (Min zoom) Maxi mum Screen Size ([...]

15 English • H6510BD If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 91" and 118". Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 189 cm height is required when the projector is located at 3 m distance. Desired Distance (m) < A > Minimum Screen Size (Min zoom) Maximum Screen Size (Max zo[...]

16 English How to Get a Preferred Image Size by Adjusting Distance and Zoom The table below shows how to ach ieve a desired image size b y adjusting either the position or the zoom ring. • X111/X1140/X1140A/X1240 To obtain an image size of 70", set the projector at a distance b etween 2.6 m and 2.9 m from the screen and adjust the zoo m leve[...]

17 English • X1340W/P1340W To obtain an image size of 70" set the projector at a distance b etween 2.3 m and 2.5 m from the screen and adjust the zoo m level accordingly. Desired Image Size Dist ance (m) Top (cm) Diagonal (inch) < A > W (cm) x H (cm) Max zoom < B > Min zoom < C > From base to top of image < D > 30 65 [...]

18 English • H6510BD To obtain an image size of 70" set the projector at a distance b etween 1.8 m and 2.3 m from the screen and adjust the zoo m level accordingly. Desired Image Size Dist ance (m) Top (cm) Diagonal (inch) < A > W (cm) x H (cm) Max zoom < B > Min zoom < C > From base to top of image < D > 30 66 x 37 1[...]

19 English User Controls Installation Menu The Installation menu provides an On screen Display (O SD) for projector installation a nd ma inte nance. Use the OSD on ly when the message "No signal" is displayed on the screen. 1 Turn on the pro jector by pressing (POWER) on the control panel or remote control. 2 Press "MENU" on the[...]

20 English Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Key Acer Empowering Key provides four Acer unique functions: "Acer eView Management", "Acer eTimer Management", "Acer ePower Management" and "Acer e3D Management". Press " " repeatedly to cycle through these functions. Acer eView Management Press &quo[...]

21 English Acer eTimer Management Press " " to launch "Acer eTimer Management". "Acer eTimer Management" provides the reminding function for presentation time control. Please refer to the "Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus" section for more details. Acer ePower Management Press " " to launch "Acer e[...]

22 English Acer e3D Mana gement Press " " to launch "Acer e3D Management". "Acer e3D Management" pro vides you one shortcut to adjust 3D settings. Please refer to the "Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus" section for more details. (X111/X1140/X11 40A/ X1240/X1340W/P1340 W) (H6510BD)[...]

23 English Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus The projector has multilin gual Onscreen Display (OSD) menus th at allow you to make i mage adjustments an d change a variety of settings. Using the OSD menus • To open the OSD menu, press "MENU" on the control p anel or remote control. • When the OSD is displayed, use to select an item in the m[...]

24 English Color Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. • Bright: For br ightness optimization . • Presentation (X111/X1140/X1140A/X1240/X1340W/ P1340W): For meeting presentation with higher brightness . • Standard: For common envir onment. • Movie (H6510BD): For brighter and general movie/ video/[...]

25 English • Game: For game content. • Education (X111/X1140/X1140A/X1240/X1340W/ P1340W): For education environm ent. • Sport (H6510BD): For sport picture. • User: Memorize user’s settings. Wall Color Use this function to choose a proper co lor ac cording to the wall. There are several choices, including White, Light Yellow, Light Blue, [...]

26 English Note: "Saturation", "Tint" and "Advan ced" f unctions are not suppo rted under computer mode. Advanced (H6510BD) • Ind. Color Manageme nt: Adjusts the red, green, blu e, cyan, yellow and magenta colors. • - Ind. Hue: Changes the hue of the color selected. • - Ind. Saturation: Adjusts a video image from[...]

27 English Image Projection (X111/X1140/ H6510BD) • Front-Desktop: The factory default setting. • Front-Ceiling: When you select this function , the projector inverts the image for ceiling-m ounted projection . • Rear-Desktop: When you select this function, the projector reverses the image so that you can project behind a translucent screen. [...]

28 English Projection Location (X1140A/X1240/ X1340W/ P1340W) • Auto: Automatically adjusts projection location of image. • Desktop • Ceiling: Turns the image upside down for ceiling- mounted proj ection. Aspect Ratio Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. • Auto: Keeps the image with original width -height ratio and maximiz[...]

29 English Note: "H. Position", "V. Position", "Frequency" and " Tracking" functions are not supported under vi deo mode. Note: "Sharpness" function is not supported under com puter mode. Note: "HDMI Color Range" and "HDMI Scan Info" are only available when the input signal is HD[...]

30 English Setting Startup Screen (P1340W/ H6510BD) Use this function to select your desired startup screen. If you change the setting, it will take effect when you exit the OSD menu. • Acer: The default startup screen of your Acer projector. • User: Use the memorized picture from the "Screen Capture" function. (X1140A/X1240/X1340W) ([...]

31 English Screen Capture (P1340W/ H6510BD) Use this function to customize the startup screen. To capture the image that you want to us e as the startup screen, follow the instructions below. Notice Before proceeding with the fo llowing steps, make sure that the "Keystone" is set to the default value "0", and the "Aspect Ra[...]

32 English Security Security This projector provides a usef ul sec urity function for the administrator to manage the projector. Press to change the "Security" setting. If the security function is enabled, your must enter "Administrator Password" first before changing the security setting. The factory default of "Admini str[...]

33 English Administrator Password You can enter "Administrator Password" when the "Enter Administrator Password" or "Enter Password" dialogue box displays. • Press to change "Administrator Password". • The factory default of "Administrator Password" is "1234". If you forget your admini[...]

34 English Management ECO Mode Choose "On" to dim the pro jector lamp, which will also lower the power consum ption, reduce noise, and extend the lamp life. Choose "Off" to return to the normal mode. High Altitude Choose "On" to turn on th e High Altitude mod e. When this function is turned on, the projector fans opera[...]

35 English Audio (X1140A/X1240/X1340W/P1340W/ H6510BD) Volume • Press to decrease the volume. • Press to increase the volume. Mute • Choose "On" to turn mute on. • Choose "Off" to turn mute off. Power On/Off Volume (H6510BD) Select this function to adju st the notifica tion volume when turning the projector on/off. Alarm[...]

36 English 3D 3D Selects "On" to enable the 3D function supported by DLP 3D technology. • On: Select this item while using DLP 3D glasses, quad buffer (NVIDIA/ATI...) graphics ca rd and HQFS format file or DVD with correspondin g SW player. • Off: Turns off the 3D mode. (X111/X1140) (P1340W) (H6510BD) (X1140A/X1240/X1340W)[...]

37 English Note: Supported 3D signal timings: It needs correct settings on grap hics card 3D application program for correct 3D display. 2D to 3D (H6510BD) • 2D to 3D: Converts 2D contents to 3D. Note that DLP 3D glasses are required to obtain the best 3D effect. • Mode: Provides several preset 2D to 3D conversion modes for your selection. You [...]

38 English The SW players, such as Stereo scopic Player and DDD TriDef Media Player can support 3D format files. Yo u can download these players on the web page below. - Stereoscopic Player (Trial): http ://www.3 dtv.at/Downloads/Index_en.aspx - DDD TriDef Media Player (Trial): http://www.trid ef.com/download/TriDef- 3-D-Experience-4.0.2.html Note:[...]

39 English Appendices Troubleshooting If you experience a problem with your Acer projector, refer to the follo wing troubleshooting guide. If the problem pe rsists, please contact your local reseller or service center. Image Problems and Solu tions # Problem Solution 1 No image appears onscreen • Make sure all the cables are correctly connected a[...]

40 English 3 Partial , scrollin g or incorrectly displayed image (For notebooks) • Press "RESYNC" on the contr ol panel or remote control. • For an incorrectly displaye d image: • Follow the steps for item 2 (above) to adjust the resolution of your computer. • Press the toggle output settings. Example: [Fn]+[F4], Compaq [Fn]+[F4],[...]

41 English Problems with the Projector 9 Image is too sma ll or too large • Adjust the zoom lever on the top of the proj ector. • Move the projector closer to or further from the screen. • Press "MENU" on the control panel or remote control. Go to "Image" > "Aspect Ratio" and try different settings. 10 Image h[...]

42 English OSD Messages # Condition Message Rem inder 1 Message Fan Fail - the system f an is not working. Projector Overheated - the projector has exceeded its recommended operating temperature and must be allowed to cool down before it is used. P lease also check the dust filters if they are installed. If the dust filter is clogged wit h dust, pl[...]

43 English LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages Message Power LED LAMP LED TEMP LED Red Blue Red Red Standby (Power cord plugged in) V- - - - - - Power on -- V -- -- Lamp retry -- Qui ck flashing -- -- Turning off (Cooling state) Quick flashing -- -- -- Turning off (Cooling completed) V- - - - - - Error (Thermal fail ure) -- V -- V Error[...]

44 English Replacing the Lamp Use a screwdriver to remove the screw(s) from the cover, an d then pull out the lamp. The projector will detect the lamp life itself. It will show you a warning message "Lamp is approach ing the end of its useful life in full powe r operation. Replacement Suggested!" When you see this message, change the lamp[...]

45 English Ceiling Mount Installation If you wish to install the projector using a ce iling mount, please refer to the steps below: 1 Drill four holes into a solid, structur ally sound part of the ceiling, and secure the mount base. Note: Screws are not included. Please obtain the appr opriate screws for your type of ceiling. 2 Secure the ceiling r[...]

46 English 3 Use the appropriate number of screws for the projector size to attach the projector to the ceiling mount bracket. Note: It is recommended that you keep a reasonable space between the bracket and the projector to allow fo r proper heat distribution. Use two washers for extra support, if deemed necessary. 4 Attach the ceilin g bracket to[...]

47 English 5 Adjust the an gle and po sitioning as necessary. Note: The appropriate type of screw and washer for each model is listed in the table below. 3 mm diameter screws are encl osed in the screw pack. Models Screw Type B Washer Type Diameter (mm) Length (mm) Large Small X111/X1140/X1 140A/ X1240/X 1340W/P1 340W/ H6510BD 32 5 V V 30 Allen Key[...]

48 English Specifications The specifications below are subject to change without notice. For final specs, please refer to Acer's marketing documentation. Projection syst em DLP ™ Resolution • X111/X1140/X1140 A: Native: SVGA (800 x 600) Maximum: UXGA (1600 x 1200), 1080p (1920 x 1080) • X1240: Native: XGA (1024 x 768) Maximum: UXGA (1600[...]

49 English Vertical refresh scan rate 23 - 120 Hz Keystone correction +/-40 Degrees (Vertica l), Manual & Auto Digital zoom 2 X Audio X1140A/X1240/X1340W/P13 40W/H6510BD: 2W x 1 Weight Approximate 2.0 kg (4. 41 lbs.) Dimensions (W x D x H) 264 x 220 x 78.4 mm (10.4" x 8.7" x 3.1") Power supply Universal AC input 100 - 240 V, inpu[...]

50 English * Design and specifications are subject to chan ge without notice. H6510BD: • Power socket x 1 • USB x 1 (Type mini B) • VGA input x 1 • Composite video x 1 • S-Video x 1 • RS232 x 1 • 3.5 mm audio jack input x 1 • 3.5 mm audio jack output x 1 • VGA output x 1 • HDMI v1.4 input x 2 • Component video input x 1 Standa[...]

51 English Compatibility Modes 1 VGA Analog - PC Signal Mode Resolut ion V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] VGA 640 x 480 60 31.47 72 37.86 75 37.50 85 43.27 120 61.91 SVGA 800 x 600 56 35.20 60 37.88 72 48.08 75 46.88 85 53.67 120 77.43 XGA 1024 x 768 60 48.36 70 56.48 75 60.02 85 68.68 120 98.96 SXGA 1152 x 864 70 63.85 75 67.50 85 77.10 1280 x 1[...]

52 English 2 HDMI - PC Signal (For P1340W/H6510BD) WXGA 1280 x 768 60 47.78 1280 x 768 75 60.29 1280 x 768 85 68.63 1280 x 720 60 45.00 1280 x 800 60 49.70 1280 x 800 - RB 120 101.6 1440 x 900 60 55.94 1680 x 1050 60 65.29 1366 x 768 60 47.71 1920 x 1080-RB 60 66.60 1920 x 1080-EIA 60 67.50 1024 x 600 60 37.50 1920 x 1200-RB 59.95 74.04 Mode Resolu[...]

53 English 3 HDMI - Video Signal (For P1340W/H6510BD) SXGA+_60 1400 x 1050 59.978 65.317 UXGA_60 1600 x 1200 60 75 Mac G4 640 x 480@60Hz 59.94 31.469 MAC13 640 x 480@67Hz 66.667 35 Mac G4 800 x 600@60Hz 60.317 37 .879 Mac G4 1024 x 768@60Hz 60 .004 48.363 MAC19 1024 x 768@75Hz 75.02 60 .241 MAC21 1152 x 870@75Hz 75.061 68 .681 WXGA_60 1280 x 768 59[...]

54 English 4 YPbPr Signal 5 Video, S-Video Signal Mode Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] 480i 720 x 480 59.94 15.73 480p 720 x 480 59.94 31.47 576i 720 x 576 50.00 15.63 576p 720 x 576 50.00 31.25 720p 1280 x 720 60.00 45.00 720p 1280 x 720 50.00 37.50 1080i 1920 x 1080 60.00 33.75 1080i 1920 x 1080 50.00 28.13 1080p 1920 x 1080 60.00 6[...]

55 English English Regulations and safety notices FCC notice This device has been tested and fo und 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. This device generates, uses , and can [...]

56 English Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Declaration of Confor mity for EU countries Acer hereby, declares that this projector series is in complianc e with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Comp[...]

57 English English List of applicable countries This device must be used in strict accorda nce with the regulations and constrai nts in the country of use. For f urther information , please contact a local offi ce in the country of u se. Please see ht tp://ec.euro pa.eu/enterp rise/rtte/ implem.htm f or the lates t country li st.[...]

58 English Acer Incorporated 8F , 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi New T ai pei City 221, T ai wan Declaration of Conformity We , Acer Incorporated 8F , 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd ., Xizhi, New T aipei City 2 21, T aiwan Contact Person: Mr. RU Jan, e-mail:ru_jan@acer .com.tw And, Acer Italy s.r .l V ia Lepetit, 40, 20 020 Lainate (MI) Italy T el: +[...]

59 English English Acer America Corporation 333 W est San Carlos St., Suite 1500 San Jose, CA 95110 U. S. A. T el: 254-298-40 00 Fax: 254-298-4147 www .acer.com Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is su bject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may no[...]