Acer X1160 manual

Acer Projector X1160/X1260 Series User's Guide[...]

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

vii Operating environment for using wireless function (Optional) Warning! Fo r safety r easons, turn off all wi reless or radio tran smitting devices when using your machine under the following cond itions. These devices may in clude, but are not limited to: w ireless LAN (WL AN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. Remember to follow any special regulation s in [...]

viii Hearing aids. Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service provider. Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadeq uately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electr onic fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid (antilock) braking systems, e[...]

ix Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protectio n of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on th e Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http ://global.acer.com /about/ sustainability.htm Mercury [...]

x 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 ventilation.[...]

Information for your safety and comfort iii First thing first x Usage Notes x Precautions x Introduction 1 Product Features 1 Package Overview 2 Projector Overview 3 Projector Outlook 3 Remote Co ntrol and C ontrol Pane l Layout 4 Getting Started 6 Connecting the Projec tor 6 Turning the Proj ector On/Off 7 Turning on the Proj ector 7 Turning of f [...]

Ceiling Mount Install ation 29 Specification s 32 Compatibility modes 34 Regulations and safety notices 36[...]

1 English Introduction Product Features This product is a single-chip D LP ® projector. Outstanding features inclu de: • DLP ® technology • X1160 series: Native 800 x 600 SVGA resolution X1260 series : Native 1024 x 768 XGA resolution 4:3 / 16:9 aspect ratio supported • ColorBoost technology comes with excellent color performance • Better[...]

2 English Package Overview This projector comes with all the i tems shown below. Check to make sure your unit is complete. Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing. Projector with lens cap Power cord VGA cable Composite video cable Battery Security card User’s guide Remote contro l Quick start guide CR2025 3V Acer Projector Quick S[...]

3 English Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side Rear side # Description # Description 1 Zoom ring (X1260 series) 5 Power button and Power Indicator LED 2 Focus ring 6 Remote control 3 Zoom lens 7 Remote control receiver 4 Lens cap # Description # Description 1 PC analog signal/HDTV/component video input connector 6 Kensington TM l[...]

4 English Remote Control and C ontrol Panel Layout # Icon Function Description 1 Infrared transmitter Sends signals to the projecto r. 2 Power/Power LED Power button and Power Indicator LED. 3 POWER Refer to the " Turning the Projector On/Off " section. 4 MENU • Press "MENU" to launch the Onscreen displa y (OSD) menu, back to [...]

5 English Note: Remote Control Placement Please refer to the illustra tion to attach the remote control to the proje ctor. 12 HIDE Momentarily turns off the vi deo. Press "HIDE" t o hide the image, press again to display t he image. 13 Empowering key Unique Acer functions: eView, eTimer Manageme nt. 14 FREEZE To pause the screen i mage. #[...]

6 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 5 S-Video cable 2 VGA cable 6 Audio cable jack/j ack 3 Composite video cable 7 RS232 cable 4 USB cable S-Video Out[...]

7 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 " Powe r " button on the control panel, and the Power indicator LED will turn blue. (I[...]

8 English Turning off the Projector 1 To turn off the projector, press the " Power " button twice. The message below will display onscreen for 5 seconds. "Please press power button again to complete the shutdown process." 2 Immediately after powering off, the Power indicator LED will flash RED rapidly and the fan(s) will continu[...]

9 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/lower the image: 1 Use Tilt adjusting wheel (Illustration #1) to fine-tune the display angle. T ilt adjusting wheel 1[...]

10 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. • X1160 series Example: If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good im age quality is possible for 76" image sizes . • X1260 series Example: If the [...]

11 English X1260 series X1160 series Desired Distance (m) <A> Screen size Top Screen size 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 50 103 x 77 88[...]

12 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. • X1160 series Example: to obtain an image size of 50" set the projector at 2 m distance from the screen. • X1260 series Example: to obtain an image size [...]

13 English X1260 series X1160 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 137 3.[...]

14 English User Controls Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Key Acer Emp owering Key provides three Acer unique functions, they are "Acer eView Management"and "Acer eTimer Management" respectively. Press " " key for more than on e second to launch the Onscreen display main menu to modify its function. Acer eView Man[...]

15 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. • When the OSD is displayed, use the k eys to select any item in the main menu. After selecting the desire[...]

16 English Color setting Display Mode There are many factory pres ets optimized for various types of images. • Standard: For common environment. • Video: For playing vi deo in a bright environm ent. • Bright: For brig htness optimizati on. • Blackboard: Blackboard mode can improve displayed color when you project onto darker surface s. • [...]

17 English Note: "Saturation" a nd "Tint" functions ar e not supported under compu ter mode or DVI mode. Image setting Tint Adjusts the color balance of red and green. • Press to increas e the amount of green in the image. • Press to increase the a mount of red in the image. Keystone Adjust image distor tion caused by tiltin[...]

18 English Note: "H. Position", "V. Position", "Frequency" and "Tracking" functions are not supported under DVI or Video mode. Note: "Sharpness" functions is not supported under DVI and Computer mode. Rear-Desktop • When you sele ct this functio n, the projecto r reverses the i mage so you can pro[...]

19 English Management setting Auto Shutdown The projector wil l automatically shutdown when th ere is no signal input after the allocated time. (in minutes) Source Lock When source lock is turn ed "off", the projector will search for other signals if the current input signal is lost. When source lock i s turned "on", it will &qu[...]

20 English User password • Press to setup or change the "User Pa ssword". • Press number keys to set your pass word on the remote control and press "MENU" to c onfirm. • Press to delete charact er. • Enter the password when you see "Confirm Password" displayed. • The password should be between 4 and 8 charact[...]

21 English Audio setting Note: Audio menu is for X1260 series. Volume • Press to decrea se the volume. • Press to incr ease the volume. Mute • Choose "On" to mute the volume. • Choose "Off" to restore the volume.[...]

22 English Timer setting Language setting Timer Start • Press to start or stop the timer. Timer Period • Press or to adjust the timer period. Timer Display • Press or to which timer mode to dis play on the screen. Timer Loca tion • Choose the location of the timer on the screen. Language Choose th e multilingua l OSD menu. Us e the or key t[...]

23 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[...]

24 English 3 Partial, scrol ling or incorrectly displayed image (For notebooks) • Press "RES YNC" on the re mote 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], Dell [Fn]+[F8] [...]

25 English Problems with the Projector 9 Im age is too small or too large • Adjust the zoom lever on the front of the projector. (X1260 series) • Move the projector closer to or further from the screen. • Press "MENU" on the remote control. Go to "Image setting --> Aspect Ratio" and try different settings or press"[...]

26 English OSD Messages # Condition Message Reminder 1 Message Fan Fail - the system fan is not worki ng. 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.[...]

27 English LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages Message Power LED Red Blue Input Power Plug Flash ON to OFF 100ms -- Standby V -- Power button ON -- V Lamp retry -- Quick Flashing Power off (Cooling state ) Qu ick Flashing -- Power button OFF: Cooling completed; Standby Mode V- - Error (Thermal Failure) Quick Flashing RED and Steady BLUE[...]

28 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 [...]

29 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 the appr opriate screws for your type of ceiling. 2 Secure the ceiling ro[...]

30 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 ceiling bracket to [...]

31 English 5 Adjust the angle and po sitioning as necessary. Note: The appropriate type of screw and washer for each mo del 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 X1160/X 1260 3 20 V V Tightening Screw Allen Key Allen Key Tightening Sc[...]

32 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 X1160: Native: SVGA (800 x 600) , Maxim um: SXGA (1280 x 1024), WXGA+ (1440 x 900) X1260: Native: XGA (1024 x 768), Maximum: SXGA+ (140[...]

33 English * Design and specifications are subject to change with out notice. I/O connectors • Power socket x1 • VGA input x1 • Composite video x1 • S-Video x1 • USB x1: for remote computer control Below items are for X 1260 series only: • RS232 x 1 • VGA output x 1 • 3.5 mm audio jack input x 1 Standard package contents • AC powe[...]

34 English Compatibility modes A. VGA Analog 1 VGA Analog - PC Signal Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] VGA 640x480 60 31.50 640x480 72 37.90 640x480 75 37.50 640x480 85 43.30 720x400 70 31.50 720x400 85 37.90 SVGA 800x600 56 35.20 800x600 60 37.90 800x600 72 48.10 800x600 75 46.90 800x600 85 53.70 832x624 75 49.725 XGA 1024x768 6[...]

35 English 2 VGA Analog - Extend ed Wide Timing 1024x768 60 48.40 1152x870 75 68.68 *1280x960 75 75.00 i Mac DV (G3) 1024x768 75 60.00 Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] WXGA 1280x768 60 48.36 1280x768 75 57.60 *1280x768 85 68.630 1280x720 60 45.00 1280x800 60 49.702 1440x900 60 55.935 Note: "*" X1260 series[...]

36 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 [...]

37 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. Canada — Low-power lic ense-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) a Common information Operation is subject to the following two c onditions: 1. This device may not cause interference,[...]

38 English European Union (EU) R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the follo wing harmonized standard : • Article 3.1(a) Health an d Safety • EN60950-1:2001 • EN50371:2002 • Article 3.1(b) EMC • EN301 489-1 V1.4 .1:2002 • EN301 489-17 V1.2.1 :2002 • Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages • EN300 328 V1.5.1:2004 List of[...]

39 English English Acer America Corporation 333 West San Ca rlos 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 complies with Part 15 o f the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not c ause[...]

40 English Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Computer (Shanghai) Li mited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Contact Person: M r. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886- 2-8691-3000 E-ma il: easy_la i@acer.com .tw Hereb[...]