Acer Projector P1165/P1265/P5270 Series User's Guide
Copyright © 2007. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer Projector P1165/P1265/P5270 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 6/2007 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, sugges to ensure the projector completes its cooling cycle before disconnecting power. Do not turn off the main power abruptly or unplug the projector during operation.
vii Operating environment for using wireless function (Optional) Warning! For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your machine under the following conditions. These devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch off your device when its use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.
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 inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid (antilock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems, and air bag systems.
ix Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/ sustainability.
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 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.
iii First thing first x Usage Notes x Precautions x Introduction Product Features 1 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 Projector On/Off 8 Turning on the Projector 8 Turning off the Projector 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 size by adju
Ceiling Mount Installation 30 Specifications 33 Compatibility modes 35 Regulations and safety notices 40
1 Product Features This product is a single-chip DLP® projector.
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.
3 English Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side 3 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # Description # 5 Description 1 Zoom ring Lens cap 2 Focus ring 6 Elevator button 3 Remote control receiver 7 Elevator foot 4 Zoom lens 8 Control panel Rear side 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 9 # Description 13 8 11 10 # Description 1 Audio input connector (1) 8 DVI input connector (for digital signal with HDCP function) 2 RS232 connector 9 KensingtonTM lock port 3 USB connector 10 Power so
English 4 Control Panel 1 2 3 9 4 8 5 7 4 6 # Function Description 1 LAMP Lamp Indicator LED 2 Empowering key Unique Acer functions: eOpening, eView, eTimer. 3 TEMP Temp Indicator LED 4 Keystone Adjusts the image to compensate for distortion caused by tilting the projector (± 40 degrees). 5 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source. 6 POWER See the contents in "Turning the Projector On/Off" section.
5 1 2 POWER 3 4 5 6 7 FREEZE HIDE RESYNC SOURCE 8 ASPECT RATIO 9 11 ZOOM 10 12 13 RGB 15 16 19 20 23 24 BRIGHTNESS COLOR CONTRAST PgUp PgDn VGA COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO DVI HDMI WIRELESS MUTE 14 17 18 21 22 25 26 27 # Icon Function Description 1 Infrared transmitter Sends signals to the projector. 2 Laser pointer Aim the remote at the viewing screen. 3 FREEZE To pause the screen image. 4 HIDE Momentarily turns off the video.
English 6 # Icon Function Description 12 Four directional Use up, down, left, right buttons to select items or make select keys adjustments to your selection. 13 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. 14 PAGE For computer mode only. Use this button to select the next or previous page. This function is only available when connected to a computer via a USB cable.
7 English Getting Started Connecting the Projector DVD player, Set-top Box HDTV receiver VGA, DVI DVD player R B G USB RS232 D-Sub D-Sub DVI-D HDMI 2 8 9 R B G RS232 7 4 5 USB HDTV adapter R W HDMI DVI-D Y S-Video Output D-Sub D-Sub 1 D-Sub 3 6 D-Sub Y Video Output # Description # 6 Description 1 Power cord S-Video cable 2 VGA cable 7 Audio cable jack/jack 3 Composite video cable 8 DVI cable 4 USB cable 9 HDMI cable (P5270 series) 5 VGA to component/HDTV ada
English 8 Turning the Projector On/Off Turning on the Projector 1 Slide on the lens door. 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. 4 Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player ,etc.). The projector will detect your source automatically.
9 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 continue to operate for about 120 seconds. This is to ensure that the system cools correctly.
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 the image: 1 Press the elevator foot release. (Illustration #1) 2 Raise the image to the desired height angle (Illustration #2), then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. 3 Use Tilt adjusting wheel (Illustration #3) to fine-tune the display angle. To lower the image: 1 Press the elevator foot release.
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 Screen size Top Screen size Top Desired (Min zoom) (Max zoom) Distance From base From base to (m) Diagonal Diagonal to top of top of image (inch) W (cm) x H (cm) (inch) W (cm) x H (cm) image (cm) (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. 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 level accordingly.
English 14 Desired Image Size Distance (m) Top (cm) Diagonal (inch) W (cm) x H (cm) Max zoom Min zoom From base to top of image 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 3.6 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 Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Key Acer Empowering Key provides three Acer unique functions, they are "Acer eView Management", "Acer eTimer Management" and "Acer eOpening 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. Please refer to Onscreen Display Menus section for more detail.
English 16 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 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.
17 Display Mode Brightness Contrast English Color setting There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. • • • • PC: For computer or notebook. • • User 1: Memorize user’s settings. Video: For playing video in a bright environment. sRGB: For true-color optimization. Blackboard: Blackboard mode can improve displayed color when you project onto darker surfaces. User 2: Memorize user’s settings. Adjust the brightness of the image. • Press to darken image.
English 18 Tint 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 setting Keystone Adjust image distortion caused by tilting projection. (±40 degrees) Aspect Ratio Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio.
19 When you select this function, the projector reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen. Rear-Ceiling • When you select this function, the projector reverses and inverts the image at same time. You can project from behind a translucent screen with ceiling mounted projection. H. Position (Horizontal position) • Press to move the image left. • Press to to move the image right. V. Position (Vertical position) • Press to move the image down.
English 20 Management setting 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. Auto Shutdown The projector will automatically shutdown when there is no signal input after the allocated time. (in minutes) Source Lock When source lock is turned "off", the projector will search for other signals if the current input signal is lost.
21 Displays the lamp’s elapsed operating time (in hours). Lamp Reminding Activate this function to display a reminder to change the lamp 30 hours before its expected end-of-life. Lamp Hour Reset Security Press the button after choosing "Yes" to turn the lamp hour counter to 0 hours. Security This projector provides a useful security function for the administrator to manage usage of the projector . Press to change the "Security" setting.
22 English Administrator Password The "Administrator Password" can be used in both the "Enter Administrator Password" and "Enter Password" dialog boxes. • • Press to change the "Administrator Password". The factory default of "Administrator Password" is "1234". If you forgot your administrator password, do the following to retrieve the administrator password: • An unique 6-digit "Universal Password" which is printed on the Security Card (please check accessory in the box).
23 English Timer setting Timer Start • Press to start or stop the timer. Timer Period • Press or Timer Volume • Select this function to adjust the notification volume when the timer function is enabled and time is up. Timer Display • Press or to adjust the timer period. to which timer mode to display on the screen. Timer Location • Choose the location of the timer on the screen. Language setting Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu.
English 24 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.
25 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 or control panel. • For an incorrectly displayed image: • Follow the steps for item 2 (above) to adjust the resolution of your computer.
English 26 9 10 11 Image is too small or too large Image has slanted sides Image is reversed • • Adjust the zoom lever on the top of the projector. • Press "MENU" on the remote control or on the control panel. Go to "Image setting --> Aspect Ratio" and try different settings. • If possible, reposition the projector so that it is centered on the screen. • Press the "Keystone / " button on the control panel or press the "Keystone / / / " on the remote control until the sides are vertical.
27 # 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.
English 28 LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages Lamp LED Temp LED Power LED Red Red Red Blue Standby (power cord plugged in) -- -- V -- Lamp retry -- -- -- Quick flashing Turning off (cooling state) -- -- Quick flashing -- Turning off (cooling completed) -- -- V -- Error (thermal failure) -- -- -- V Error (fan lock failure) -- Quick flashing -- V Error (lamp breakdown) V -- -- V Error (color Wheel fail) Quick flashing -- -- V Message
29 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. Warning: The lamp compartment is hot! Allow it to cool down before changing the lamp.
English 30 Ceiling Mount Installation If you wish to install the projector using a ceiling 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 appropriate screws for your type of ceiling. 2 Secure the ceiling rod using the appropriate type of four-cylinder screws.
31 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.
English 32 5 Adjust the angle and positioning as necessary. Tightening Screw Allen Key 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.
33 The specifications listed below are subject to change without notice. For final specs, please refer to Acer's published marketing specifications.
English 34 I/O connectors • • • • • • • • • Power socket x1 • 3.5 mm audio jack input x2 • • • • • • • • • • AC power cord x1 VGA input x1 Composite video x1 S-Video x1 VGA output x1 DVI-D x1: with HDCP support 3.
35 English Compatibility modes A. VGA Analog 1 VGA Analog - PC Signal Modes VGA SVGA XGA SXGA QuadVGA SXGA+ UXGA Power Mac G4 Resolution 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 720x400 720x400 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 832x624 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1152x864 1152x864 *1152x864 1280X1024 *1280X1024 *1280X1024 *1280X1024 1280x960 *1280x960 *1400x1050 *1600x1200 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1152x870 *1280x960 V.
English 36 PowerBook G4 i Mac DV (G3) 2 1280x1024 640x480 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1152x870 *1280x960 1280x1024 1024x768 60 60 66.6(67) 60 60 75 75 60 75 63.98 31.35 34.93 37.90 48.40 68.68 75.00 63.98 60.00 VGA Analog - Extended Wide timing Modes WXGA Resolution 1280x768 1280x768 *1280x768 1280x720 1280x800 1360x768 1440x900 V.Frequency [Hz] 60 75 85 60 60 60 60 H.Frequency [KHz] 48.36 57.60 68.630 45.00 49.702 47.72 55.
37 QuadVGA SXGA+ UXGA Power Mac G4 PowerBook G4 i Mac DV (G3) 2 70 75 85 70 75 85 60 72 75 85 60 75 60 60 66.6(67) 60 60 75 75 60 60 66.6(67) 60 60 75 75 60 75 56.50 60.00 68.70 63.80 67.50 77.10 63.98 76.97 79.98 91.10 59.70 75.23 63.98 75.00 34.93 37.90 48.40 68.68 75.00 63.98 31.35 34.93 37.90 48.40 68.68 75.00 63.98 60.00 V.Frequency [Hz] 60 75 85 60 60 60 60 60 H.Frequency [KHz] 48.36 57.60 68.630 45.00 49.702 47.72 55.935 65.
English 38 3 DVI - Video Signal Modes 480i (NTSC) 480p (NTSC) 576i (PAL) 576p (PAL) 720p (NTSC) 720p (PAL) 1080i (NTSC) 1080i (PAL) 1080p (NTSC) 1080p (PAL) Resolution 720x480(1440x480) 720x480 720x576(1440x576) 720x576 1280x720 1280x720 1920x1080 1920x1080 *1920x1080 *1920x1080 V.Frequency [Hz] 59.94(29.97) 59.94 50(25) 50 60 50 60(30) 50(25) 60 50 Note: "*" Only for P5270 series "" Only for P1265 series H.Frequency [KHz] 27.00 31.47 27.00 31.25 45.00 37.50 28.13 33.75 67.50 56.
39 1 HDMI - PC Signal and Extended Wide timing: Support above DVI digital timing format. 2 HDMI - Video Signal Modes Resolution 480i (NTSC) 720x480(1440x480) 480p (NTSC) 720x480 576i (PAL) 720x576(1440x576) 576p (PAL) 720x576 720p (NTSC) 1280x720 720p (PAL) 1280x720 1080i (NTSC) 1920x1080 1080i (PAL) 1920x1080 1080p (NTSC) 1920x1080 1080p (PAL) 1920x1080 Horizontal scan rate: Vertical scan rate: V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] 59.94(29.97) 27.00 59.94 31.47 50(25) 27.00 50 31.25 60 45.00 50 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. Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) a Common information Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. b Operation in 2.
English 42 European Union (EU) R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard: • • • Article 3.1(a) Health and 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.
English English 43 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.
English 44 Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.
