Acer Projector X1161P/X1161PA/X110P/H110P/ X1161N/X1261P Series User's Guide Downloaded From projector-manual.
Copyright © 2010. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer Projector X1161P/X1161PA/X110P/H110P/X1161N/X1261P Series User's Guide Original Issue: 10/2010 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications.
iii Information for your safety and comfort Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
iv • • To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, lamp. Using electrical power • • • • • This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.
v Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
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 its cooling cycle before disconnecting power.
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 after your ears have adjusted. Do not listen to music at high volumes for extended periods. Do not increase the volume to block out noisy surroundings. Decrease the volume if you can't hear people speaking near you. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding.
viii First things 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 openings on the unit provided for ventilation. • Use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents to clean the unit. • Use under the following conditions: • • • • In extremely hot, cold or humid environments.
First things first iii viii Usage Notes viii Precautions viii Introduction 1 Product Features 1 Package Overview 2 Projector Overview 3 Projector Outlook 3 Remote Control and Control Panel Layout 5 Getting Started 7 Connecting the Projector 7 Turning the Projector On/Off 8 Turning on the Projector 8 Turning the projector off 9 Adjusting the Projected Image 10 Adjusting the Height of Projected Image 10 How to optimize image size and distance 11 How to get a preferred image s
LED & Alarm Definition Listing 30 Replacing and cleaning the dust filters 31 Replacing the Lamp 32 Ceiling Mount Installation 33 Specifications 36 Compatibility modes 38 Regulations and safety notices Downloaded From projector-manual.
1 Product Features This product is a single-chip DLP® projector. Outstanding features include: • DLP® technology • X1161P/X1161PA/X110P/H110P/X1161N series: Native 800 x 600 SVGA resolution X1261P series : Native 1024 x 768 XGA resolution 4:3 / 16:9 aspect ratio supported • Acer ColorBoost technology delivers nature's true colors for vivid, life-like images • Acer Spectra Boost technology increases color range by 30%, delivering vivid colors like never before.
English 2 Package Overview This projector comes with all the items 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 XXXXXX 3V Composite video cable (X1161P/X1261P series) Battery Security card Acer Projector Quick Start Guide User’s guide Remote control Carrying case (Optional) Dust filters (Optional) Downloaded From projector-manual.
3 English Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side 1 7 8 3 2 9 3 1 4 10 5 6 # 1 2 3 4 5 Description # Ventilation (inlet) Ventilation (outlet) Remote control receivers Focus ring Zoom lens 6 7 8 9 10 Description Lens cap Power button Remote control Zoom lever Horn Rear side 7* 10 6* 1 3 4 5 7 10* Downloaded From projector-manual.
English 4 # Description X1161N Series: 1 Power socket 2 KensingtonTM lock port 3 # Description X1261P Series: 1 Power socket 2 KensingtonTM lock port 4 PC analog signal/HDTV/component video input connector (VGA IN 1 or VGA IN) S-Video input connector X1161P/X1161PA/X110P/H110P only: 5 Composite video input connector 1 6* PC analog signal/HDTV/component video input connector (VGA IN 2) 10 2 3 4 5 7* 10 PC analog signal input connector (VGA 3 In 1 or VGA In) USB connector Power socket TM Ke
5 2 1 8 3 9 15 14 4 # Icon 8 5 6 16 10 11 7 12 2 13 Function Description 1 Remote control receiver Receives signals from remote control. 2 POWER Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. 3 MENU • Press "MENU" to launch the Onscreen display (OSD) menu, back to the previous step for the OSD menu operation or exit the OSD menu. • Confirm your selection of items. 4 KeyPad 0~9 Press "0~9" to input a password in the "Security".
English 6 # Icon Function Description 13 Empowering key Unique Acer functions: eView, eTimer, ePower Management. 14 VGA Press "VGA" to change source to the VGA connector. This connector supports analog RGB, YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/ 1080i), YCbCr (480i/576i) and RGBsync. 15 VIDEO Press "VIDEO" to change source to composite video. 16 S-VIDEO Press "S-VIDEO" to change source to S-Video.
7 English Getting Started Connecting the Projector VGA RS232 RS232 USB USB D-Sub 8 D-Sub 8 USB USB 4 2 X1161 series 2 4 D-Sub 6 D-Sub Y 1 3 7 5 Y R W S-Video output Video output # Description # Description X1161N series: X1261P series: 1 Power cord 1 2 VGA cable 2 VGA cable 8 USB cable 3 Composite video cable X1161P/X1161PA/X110P/H110P series: 4 RS232 cable 1 Power cord 5 S-Video cable 2 VGA cable 6* Audio cable jack/jack 3 Composite video cable 7* Audi
English 8 Turning the Projector On/Off Turning on the Projector 1 Remove the lens cap.(Illustration #1) 2 Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. The Power indicator LED will flash red. 3 Turn on the projector by pressing "Power" button on the control panel, and the Power indicator LED will turn blue. (Illustration #2) 4 Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player ,etc.). The projector will detect your source automatically.
9 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 rapidly after the projector is turned off, and the fan(s) will continue to operate for about 2 minutes to ensure that the system cools properly.
English 10 Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Height of Projected Image The projector is equipped with elevator 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. 1 Tilt adjusting wheel Downloaded From projector-manual.
11 Consult the table below to find the optimal image sizes achievable when the projector is positioned at a desired distance from the screen. Example: If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 69" and 76". Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 133 cm height is required when located at 3m distance.
English 12 Top Screen size Desired Distance (m) Diagonal (inch) (Min zoom) W (cm) x H (cm) Top Screen size (Max zoom) From base to Diagonal top of image (inch) (cm) W (cm) x H (cm) From base to top of image (cm) 1.5 34 70 x 52 60 38 77 x 58 66 2 46 93 x 70 80 50 103 x 77 88 2.5 57 116 x 87 100 63 128 x 96 111 3 69 140 x 105 120 76 154 x 115 133 3.5 80 163 x 122 140 88 179 x 135 155 4 92 186 x 140 160 101 205 x 154 177 4.
13 A 50" Desir e imag d es ize D Height Form base to top of image 2m 2.2 m C B Desired Distance The table below shows how to achieve a desired image size by adjusting either the position or the zoom ring. 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 level accordingly. Downloaded From projector-manual.
English 14 Desired Image Size Distance (m) Top (cm) From base to top of image 53 Diagonal (inch) W (cm) x H (cm) Max zoom Min zoom 30 61 x 46 1.2 1.3 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 3.6 3.9 158 100 203 x 152 4.0 4.4 175 120 244 x 183 4.8 5.2 210 150 305 x 229 5.9 6.6 263 180 366 x 274 7.1 7.9 315 200 406 x 305 7.9 8.
15 Installation menu The installation menu provides an onscreen 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 adjustments for screen size and distance, focus, keystone correction and more . 1 Turn on the projector by pressing "Power" button on the control pad. 2 Press the "MENU" button on the control pad to launch the OSD for projector installation and maintenance.
English 16 Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Key Acer Empowering Key provide three Acer unique functions, they are "Acer eView Management", "Acer eTimer Management" and "Acer ePower Management" respectively. Press " " key for more than one second to launch the Onscreen display main menu to modify its function. Acer eView Management Press " " to launch "Acer eView Management" submenu. "Acer eView Management" is for display mode selection.
17 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 keys to select any item in the main menu. After selecting the desired main menu item, press submenu for feature setting. • Use the using the to enter keys to select the desired item and adjust the settings by keys.
English 18 Color Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. • • Bright: For brightness optimization. • • • • • • Standard: For common environment. Presentation: For meeting presentation with higher brightness. Video: For playing video in a bright environment. Picture: For graphic picture. Game: For game content. Education: For education environment. User: Memorize user’s settings. Wall color Use this function to choose a proper color according to the wall.
19 Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. Tint • Press to decrease the amount of color in the image. • Press to increase the amount of color in the image. Adjusts the color balance of red and green. • Press to increase the amount of green in the image. • Press to increase the amount of red in the image. Note: "Saturation" and "Tint" functions are not supported under computer mode or DVI mode. Image Projection mode • Front: The factory default setting.
English 20 Aspect Ratio Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. Auto: Keep the image with original width-higth ratio and maxi mize the image to fit native horizontal or vertical pixels. • 4:3: The image will be scaled to fit the screen and displayed using a 4:3 ratio. • 16:9: The image will be scaled to fit the width of the screen and the height adjusted to display the image using a 16:9 ratio. • Auto Keystone Automatically adjusts vertical image.
21 Note: "Projection Location--> " functions is not supported in X1161PA/ X110P/H110P/X1161N. Note: 3D function is supported by VGA source only. Please see timing table for detail 3D timings. Note: While using NVIDIA 3D Vision, please download and install latest NVIDIA 3D VISION driver from NVIDIA web site for your graphic card to support this projector. Note: It needs correct settings on graphic card 3D application program for correct 3D display.
English 22 Setting Menu Location Choose the menu location on the display screen. Closed Caption Selects a preferred closed captioning mode from CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, (CC1 displays captions in the primary language in your area). Select "Off" to turn off the captioning feature. This function is only available when a composite video or S-Video input signal is selected and its system format is NTSC.
23 • • Press • Press • Enter the password when you see "Confirm Password" displayed. • • The password should be between 4 and 8 characters long. • If you select "Always request password while projector turns on", the user has to enter the password every time when the projector is turned on. to setup or change the "User Password". Press number keys to set your password on the remote control and press "MENU" to confirm. to delete character.
English 24 Management ECO Mode Choose "On" to dim the projector lamp which will lower power consumption, extend the lamp life and reduce noise. Choose "Off" to return normal mode. High Altitutde Choose "On" to turn on High Altitude mode. Operate the fans at full speed continuously to allow for proper high altitude cooling of the projector. Auto Shutdown The projector will automatically shutdown when there is no signal input after the allocated time.
25 English Timer Timer Location • Choose the location of the timer on the screen. 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 display on the screen. Language Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Use the to select your preferred menu language. • Press to confirm the selection. Downloaded From projector-manual.
English 26 Appendices Troubleshooting If you experience a problem with your Acer projector, refer to the following troubleshooting guide. If the problem persists, please contact your local reseller or service center. Image Problems and Solutions # 1 2 Problem No image appears onscreen Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image(For PC (Windows 95/98/ 2000/XP)) Solution • Connected as described in the "Getting Started" section. • Ensure none of the connector pins are bent or broken.
27 4 5 6 7 8 Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image (For notebooks) The screen of the notebook computer is not displaying your presentation Image is unstable or flickering Image has vertical flickering bar Image is out of focus Image is stretched when displaying a "widescreen" DVD title • • Press "RESYNC" on the remote control. • If you experience difficulty changing resolutions or your monitor freezes, restart all equipment including the projector.
English 28 9 10 11 Image is too small or too large Image has slanted sides Image is reversed • • Adjust the zoom lever on the front of the projector. • Press "MENU" on the remote control. Go to "Image --> Aspect Ratio" and try different settings or press"Aspect Ratio" on the remote control to adjust directly. • If possible, reposition the projector so that it is centered on the screen. • Press the "Keystone / " button on the remote control until the sides are vertical.
29 # 1 Condition Message Message Reminder 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. Prepare to replace it soon. Downloaded From projector-manual.
English 30 LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages Power LED Message Red Blue Flash ON to OFF 100ms -- Standby V -- Power button ON -- V Lamp retry -- Quick Flashing Quick Flashing -- V -- Input Power Plug Power off (Cooling state) Power button OFF: Cooling completed; Standby Mode Error (Thermal Failure) Quick Flashing RED and Steady BLUE by returns Error (Fan lock) Quick Flashing RED and Steady BLUE by returns Error (Lamp breakdown) Quick Flashing BLUE and Steady RED by returns
31 Replacing the dust filters 1 2 3 4 Turn the projector off then unplug the power cord. Pull the both sides dust filters out. (Illustration #1) Clean or replace the dust filter. To put the dust filters back, reverse the previous step. (Illustration #1) Cleaning the dust filters Clean the dust filters after every 1000 hours of use. If they are not cleaned periodically, they can become clogged with dust, preventing proper ventilation. This can cause overheating and damage the projector.
English 32 Replacing the Lamp Use a screwdriver to remove the screw(s) from the cover, and then pull out the lamp. The projector will detect the lamp life. You will be shown a warning message "Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation. Replacement Suggested!" When you see this message, change the lamp as soon as possible. Make sure the projector has been cooling down for at least 30 minutes before changing the lamp.
33 English Ceiling Mount Installation If you wish to install the projector using a ceiling mount, please refer to the steps below: Drill four holes into a solid, structurally sound part of the ceiling, and secure the mount base. 2 m 13 m m 0 m 1 .9 49mm mm 8.4 130 mm Note: Screws are not included. Please obtain the appropriate screws for your type of ceiling. 2 Secure the ceiling rod using the appropriate type of four-cylinder screws.
English 34 3 Use the appropriate number of screws for the projector size to attach the projector to the ceiling mount bracket. Screw Type B Smaller Washer Large Washer Projector Bracket Supports projector and allows for adjustments Spacer - For heat dissipation Note: It is recommended that you keep a reasonable space between the bracket and the projector to allow for proper heat distribution. Use two washers for extra support, if deemed necessary. 4 Attach the ceiling bracket to the ceiling rod.
35 Adjust the angle and positioning as necessary. English 5 Tightening Screw Allen Key 30° Allen Key Tightening Screw Note: The appropriate type of screw and washer for each model is listed in the table below. 3 mm diameter screws are enclosed in the screw pack. Models X1161P/X1161PA/ X110P/H110P/ X1161N/X1261P Screw Type B Washer Type Diameter (mm) Length (mm) Large Small 3 25 V V 82.30 mm SCREW SPEC. M3 x 25 mm 95.00 mm Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals 15.
English 36 Specifications The specifications listed below are subject to change without notice. For final specs, please refer to Acer's published marketing specifications.
37 X1161N series: • Power socket x1 • VGA input x1 • USB x1: for remote computer control X1161P/X1161PA/X110P/H110P series: • Power socket x1 • VGA input x1 • USB x1: for remote computer control • Composite video x1 • S-Video x1 X1261P series: • Power socket x1 • VGA input x1 • RS232 x1 • Composite video x1 • S-Video x1 • VGA output x1 • 3.
English 38 Compatibility modes A. VGA Analog 1 VGA Analog - PC Signal Modes VGA SVGA XGA SXGA QuadVGA SXGA+ UXGA PowerBook G4 i Mac DV (G3) Resolution 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1152x864 1152x864 1152x864 1280X1024 1280X1024 1280X1024 1280X1024 1280x960 1280x960 1400x1050 1600x1200 640x480 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1152x870 1280x960 1024x768 V.Frequency [Hz] 60 72 75 85 119.
39 VGA Analog - Extended Wide Timing Modes WXGA 3 Resolution 1280x768 1280x768 1280x768 1280x720 1280x800 1440x900 1680x1050 1366x768 1920x1080-RB 1024x600 V.Frequency [Hz] 60 75 85 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 H.Frequency [KHz] 47.78 60.29 68.63 44.80 49.60 55.90 65.30 47.71 66.60 37.
English 40 Regulations and safety notices FCC notice This device has been tested and found 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 radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Acer hereby declares that this projector series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Compliant with Russian regulatory certification Radio device regulatory notice Note: The regulatory information below is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only.
Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai, e-mail:easy_lai@acer.com.tw And, Acer Italy s.r.l Via Lepetit, 40, 20020 Lainate (MI) Italy Tel: +39-02-939-921, Fax: +39-02 9399-2913, www.acer.
Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan The standards listed below are applied to the product if built with WLAN module or wireless keyboard and mouse. R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard: z Article 3.1(a) Health and Safety -. EN60950-1 -. EN62311 z Article 3.1(b) EMC -. EN301 489-1 -. EN301 489-17 z Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages -. EN300 328 -. EN301 893 (Applicable to 5GHz high performance RLAN).
Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., San Jose CA 95110, U. S. A. Tel : 254-298-4000 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 subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
