Acer P1200 manuale d’uso

Acer Projector P1100/P1200/P1203/P1206/ P1303W Series User's Guide[...]

Changes may be made peri odically to the infor mation in this publication without obligation to notify any person o f such revisions o r change s. Su ch chan ges will b e incorp orated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publ ications. This company makes no representations or warra nties, either expre ssed or implied, with[...]

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, lamp. Using electrical power • This product should be operated from [...]

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, suggest to ensure the projector completes[...]

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 pe riods. • Do not increase the volu me to block out noisy s urrou[...]

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 open ings on the unit prov ided for ventilati[...]

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 6 Getting Started 8 Connecting the Projec tor 8 Turning the Proj ector On/Off 9 Turning on the Proj ector 9 Turning o[...]

Troubleshooting 32 LED & Alarm Definition Listing 37 Replacing th e Lamp 38 Ceiling Mount Install ation 39 Specification s 42 Compatibility modes 44 Regulations and safety notices 48[...]

1 English Introduction Product Features This product is a single-chip D LP ® projector. Outstandin g features include: • DLP ® technology • P1100: Native 800 x 600 SVGA reso lution P1200/P1203/P120 6 series : Native 1024 x 768 XGA reso lution P1303W: Native 1280 x 800 WXGA resolution 4:3 / 16:9 aspect ratio supported (P1100/P1200/P1203/P120 6[...]

2 English Package Overview This projector comes wi th all the items shown below. Check to make sure your unit is complete. Contact your deale r immediately if any thin g is missing. Projector with lens cap Power cord VGA cable Compostive video cable 2 x Batteries Carrying case Security card User's Guide Remote control Quick start guide PgUp Pg[...]

3 English Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side Rear side # Description # Description 1 Control panel 6 Zoom lever 2 Ventilation (inlet) 7 Remote control receiver 3 Ventilation (outle t) 8 Focus ring 4 Elevator button 9 Zoom lens 5 Elevator foot 10 Lens cap 6 2 5 4 8 1 9 10 7 3 24 5 7 8 11 0 6 12* 13* 3 9 11* P1100/P1200/ P1203/P1[...]

4 English Control Panel # Description # Description 1 Power socket 8 Audio input connector 2 USB connector 9 RS232 connector 3 HDMI connector 10 Kensington TM lock port 4 Monitor loop-through output connector (VGA-Out) Below items are for P1203/P1206/P13 03W only: 5 PC analog signal/HDTV/compon ent video input connector (VGA IN/VGA IN 1) 11 * 12V D[...]

5 English 7 Four directional select keys Use to select items or make adjustments to your selection. 8 SOURCE Changes the active source. 9 Empowering key Unique Acer fu nctions: e Opening, e View, eTimer, ePower Management. # Icon Function Description[...]

6 English Remote Control Layout # Icon Function Description 1 Infrared transmitte r Sends signals to the projector. 2 Laser pointer Aim the remote at the viewing scr een. 3 FREEZE To pause the screen image. 4 HIDE Momentarily turns off the video. Press "HIDE" to hide the image, press again to display t he image. 5 RESYNC Automatically syn[...]

7 English Note: 12 Four directional select keys Use up, down, left, right buttons to select it ems or make adjustments to your selection. 13 MENU • Press "MENU" to launch the Onscreen displa y (OSD) menu, back to the previous step for the OSD menu operation or exit the OSD menu. • Confirm your selecti on of items. 14 PgUp/PgDn For com[...]

8 English Getting Started Connecting the Projector Note: To ensure the projector work s well with your computer, please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the projector. # Description # Description 1 Power cord 7 Composite video cable 2 USB cable 8 S-Video cable 3 HDMI cable 9 Audio cable jack /jack 4 VGA cable 10 RS232 cab[...]

9 English Turning the Projector On/Off Turning on the Projector 1 Remove the lens cap. (Illustration #1) 2 Ensure that the power cord and signal cab le are securely connected. The Power indicator LED will flash red. 3 Turn on t he projecto r by pressi ng " Power " button on the control panel, and the Power indicator LED will turn blue. (I[...]

10 English Turning the projector off 1 To turn the projector off, press the power button. This message appears: "Please press the power button again to complete the shutdown process." Press the power button again. 2 The LED power indicator will turn RED and blink rap idly after the projector is turned off, and the fan(s) will cont inue to[...]

11 English Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Height of Projected Image The projector is equipped with ele vator feet for adjusting the height of image. To raise the i mage: 1 Press the elevator foot release. (Illustration #1) 2 Raise the image to the desired height angle (Illu stration #2), then release the button to lock the elevator foo[...]

12 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. ¥ • P1100/P1200/P1203/P1206 series Example: If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 69" and 76&[...]

13 English P1100/P1200 /P1203/P120 6 series Desired Distance (m) <A> Screen s ize To p Screen s ize Top (Min zoom) (Max zoom) Diagonal (inch) <B> W (cm) x H ( cm) From base to top of image (cm) <C> Diagonal (inch) <B> W (cm) x H (cm) From base to top of image (cm) <C> 1.5 34 70 x 52 60 38 77 x 58 66 2 46 93 x 70 80 50 [...]

14 English • P1303W series Example: If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 82 " and 90". P1303W series Note: Remind as below figu re, the space of 135 cm height is required when located at 3m distance. Figure: Fixed distance with different zoom and screen size. 90" 82" M[...]

15 English P1303W series Desired Distance (m) <A> Screen s ize Top Screen s ize Top (Min zoom) (Max zoom) Diagonal (inch) <B> W (cm) x H ( cm) From base to top of image (cm) <C> Diagonal (inch) <B> W (cm) x H (cm) From base to top of image (cm) <C> 1.5 41 88 x 55 62 45 97 x 60 68 2 55 118 x 74 82 60 129 x 81 90 2.5 68 [...]

16 English How to get a preferred image size by adjusting distance and zoom P1100/P1200 /P1203/P120 6 series The table below shows how to ach ieve a desired image size b y adjusting either the position or the zoom ring. For example: to obtain an image size of 50" set the projector at a distance 2 m and 2.2 m from the screen and adjust the zoom[...]

17 English P1100/P1200 /P1203/P120 6 series Desired Image Size Distance (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 61 x 46 1.2 1.3 53 40 81 x 61 1.6 1.7 70 50 102 x 76 2.0 2.2 88 60 122 x 91 2.4 2.6 105 70 142 x 107 2.8 3.1 123 80 163 x 122 3.2 3.5 140 90 183 x[...]

18 English P1303W series The table below shows how to ach ieve a desired image size b y adjusting either the position or the zoom ring. For example: to obtain an image size of 50" set the projector at a distance 1.7 m and 1.8 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly. Desired Distance Height Form base to top of image 1.8m 1.7m 50[...]

19 English P1303W series Desired Image Size Distance (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 x 40 1.0 1.1 45 40 86 x 54 1.3 1.5 60 50 108 x 67 1.7 1.8 76 60 129 x 81 2.0 2.2 91 70 151 x 94 2.3 2.6 106 80 172 x 108 2.7 2.9 121 90 194 x 121 3.0 3.3 136 100 [...]

20 English User Controls Installation menu The installation menu provides an on screen display (OSD) for projector installation and maintenance. Use the OSD only when the message "No signal input" is displayed on the screen. The menu options include settings and adju stments for screen size and distance, focus, keystone correction and mor[...]

21 English Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Key Acer Empowering Key provides four Acer unique functions, they are "Acer eView Management", "Acer eTimer Management" and "Acer eOpe ning Management" and "Acer ePower Management" respectively. Press " " key for more than on e second to launch the On[...]

22 English Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus The projector has multilingual OSD that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. Using the OSD menus • To open the OSD menu, press "MENU" on the remote control or control panel. • When the OSD is displayed, use the keys to select any item in the main menu. After sele[...]

23 English Color Display Mode There are many fac tory presets optimized for various types of images. • Bright: For brig htness optimizati on. • Presentation: For meeting presentation with higher brightness. • Standard: For common environment. • Video: For playing vi deo in a bright environm ent. • Education: For education environment. •[...]

24 English Note: "Saturation" a nd "Tint" functions ar e not supported under compu ter mode or DVI mode. Image Tint Adjusts the color balance of red and green. • Press to increase the am ount of green in the image. • Press to inc rease the amount of r ed in the image. Projection mode • Front: The factory default setting. ?[...]

25 English Note: "H. Position", "V. Position", "Frequency" and "Tracking" functions are not supported under HDMI or Video mode. Note: "Sharpness" functions is not supported under HDMI an d Computer mode. Note : 3D function is suppor ted by VGA source only. Please see timing table for detai l 3D timi[...]

26 English correct 3D display. Note: The SW players, such as Stereosc opic Player and DDD TriDef Media Player can support 3D format files. You can download these three players on web page below, - NVIDIA Stereoscopic 3D Video Player: http://www.nvidia.com/object/3 D_Drivers_Downloads.html - Stereoscopic Player (Trial): http ://www.3dtv.at/Downloads[...]

27 English Management Setting ECO Mode Choose "On" to dim the projector lamp which will lower power consumption, extend the lam p life and reduce noise. Cho ose "Off" to return n ormal mode. High Altitude Choose "On" to turn on High Altitude mode. Operate the fans at full speed continuously to allow for proper high alt[...]

28 English Screen Capture Use this functio n to customi ze the startup s creen. To cap ture the image that yo u want to use a s the startup sc reen, follow the instructions bel ow. Notice: Before proceeding with the fo llowing steps, m ake sure that the "Keystone" i s set to t he default va lue 0 and t he aspect r atio is set to 4:3. For [...]

29 English Note: This screen capture function is l imited by 4:3 as pect ratio only. Note: For XGA models, t o ge t best quality for you desired image, suggest end-user set PC resolution to 1024 x 768 before you use this function. Note: For SVGA models, to get best qua lit y for you desired image, suggest end-user set PC resolution to 800 x 600 bef[...]

30 English Audio Timer Volume • Press to decrease the volume. • Press to increase the vol ume. Mute • Choose "On" to mute the volume. • Choose "Off" to restore the volume. Power On/Off Volume • Select this function to adjust the notification volu me when turning the projector on/off. Alarm Volume • Select this functi[...]

31 English Language Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Use the or key to select your preferred menu l anguage. • Press to confirm th e selection.[...]

32 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 • Connected as described in the "Gettin g Start[...]

33 English 3 Partial, sc rolling or incorrectly displayed image (For notebooks) • Press "RES YNC" on the re mote control or control panel. • 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],[...]

34 English 8 Image is st retched when displaying a "widescreen" DVD title When you play a DVD encoded in anamorphic or 16:9 aspect ratio you may need to adjust the following settings: • If you play an Letterbox(LBX) format DVD title, please change the format to Le tterbox(LBX) in th e projector OSD. • If you pl ay a 4: 3 format DVD t [...]

35 English OSD Messages # Condition Message Reminder 1 Message Fan Fail - the system fan is not working. Projector Overheated - the projector has exceeded its recommended operating temperature and must be allowed to cool down before it may be used. Replace the lamp - the lamp is about to reach its maximum lifetime. Prepa re to replace it soo n.[...]

36 English Problems with the Projector # Condition Solution 1 The projector sto ps responding to all controls If possible, tu rn off the proj ector, then unplug the power cord and wait at l east 30 seconds before reconnecting power. 2 Lamp burn s out or makes a popping sound When the lamp reaches the end of its useful life, it will burn out and may[...]

37 English LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages Message Lamp LED Temp LED Power LED Red Red Red Blue Standby (power cord plugged in) -- -- V -- Power button ON -- -- -- V Lamp retry -- -- -- Quick flashing Turning off (cooling state) -- -- Quick flashing -- Turning off (cooling completed) -- -- V -- Error (thermal failure) -- V -- V Erro[...]

38 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. You will be shown a warning message " Lamp is approach ing the end of its us eful life in full po wer operation. Replacement Sugg ested! " When you see this message, chang e the lamp [...]

39 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, structurally sound part of the ceiling, and secure the mount base. Note: Screws are not included. Please obtain th e appropriate screws for your type of ceiling. 2 Secure the ceiling ro[...]

40 English 3 Use the appropriate number of screws for the projector size to attach the projector to the ceiling mount bracket. Note: It is recommende d 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 ceiling bracket to[...]

41 English 5 Adjust the angle and po sitioning as necessary. Note: The app ropriate 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 P1100/P1200/ P1203/P1206/ P1303W 32 5 V V 3 Tightening S c rew A llen K [...]

42 English Specifications The specifications listed below are subjec t to change without notice. For final specs, please refer to Acer's published marketing specifications. Projection syst em DLP ® Resolution P1100: Native: SVGA (800 x 600) , Maximum: UXGA (1600 x 1200), 1080p(1920x10 80) P1200/P1203/P1206 : Native: XGA (1024 x 768), Maximum:[...]

43 English * Design and specifications are subject to chan ge without notice. I/O connectors • Power socket x1 • VGA input x1 • Composite video x1 • S-Video x1 • VGA output x1 • HDMI x 1 • 3.5 mm audio jack input x1 • RS232 x1 • USB x1: for remote com puter control Below items are for P1203/ P1206/P1303W series only: • VGA input[...]

44 English Compatibility modes A. VGA Analog 1 VGA Analog - PC Signal Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] VGA 640x480 60 31.47 640x480 72 37.86 640x480 75 37.50 640x480 85 43.27 640x480 119.51 61.60 SVGA 800x600 56 35.20 800x600 60 37.88 800x600 72 48.08 800x600 75 46.88 800x600 85 53.67 800x600 119.85 77.20 XGA 1024x768 60 48.36 10[...]

45 English 2 VGA Analog - Extend ed Wide timing 3 VGA Analog -Componen t Signal B. HDMI Digital 1 HDMI - PC Signal Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] WXGA 1280x768 60 47.78 1280x768 75 60.29 1280x768 85 68.63 1280x720 60 44.80 1280x800 60 49.60 1440x900 60 55.90 1680x1050 60 65.30 1366x768 60 47.71 Only support 1080P@60Hz (with red[...]

46 English 2 HDMI - Extended Wide timing (same as DVI ) 800x600 75 46.88 800x600 85 53.67 800x600 119.85 77.20 XGA 1024x768 60 48.36 1024x768 70 56.48 1024x768 75 60.02 1024x768 119.804 98.80 1152x864 75 67.50 1152x864 85 77.10 1280x1024 60 64.00 1280x1024 72 77.90 1280x1024 75 79.98 1280x1024 85 91.15 1280x960 75 75.00 PowerBook G4 640x480 60 31.5[...]

47 English 3 HDMI - Video Signal Modes Resolution V.Frequency [ Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] 480i 720x480(1440x480) 59.94(29.97) 27.00 480p 720x480 59.94 31.47 576i 720x576(1440x576) 50(25) 27.00 576p 720x576 50 31.25 720p 1280x720 60 45.00 720p 1280x720 50 37.50 1080i 1920x1080 60(30) 33.75 1080i 1920x1080 50(25) 33.75 1080p 1920x1080 60 67.50 1080p 1920[...]

48 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 radiate [...]

49 English 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 D irective 1999/5[...]

List of applicable countries EU member states as of July 2009 ar e: Belgium, Denmark , Germany, Greece, Spai n, France, Ireland, Italy, Lu xembourg, the Nethe rlands, Austria, Po rtugal, Finland, Swed en, United Kingdom, Estonia, L atvia, Lithuania, Pola nd, Hungary, Czech Republi c, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Cyprus, Malta, Bulgari a and Romania. [...]

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Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., San Jose CA 95110, U. S. A. Tel : 254-298-4000 Fax : 254-298-4147 www.a cer.com Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device c omplies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operati on is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, [...]