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Acer Projector
X1160/X1260 Series
User's Guide
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Copyright © 2007. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer Projector X1160/X1260 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 8/2007 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. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereo
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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 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. Caution for plug as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the external power sup
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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. • Do not
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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. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed • liquid was spilled into the product • the product was exposed to rain or water • the product has been dropped or the case has been damag
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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. It can lead to lamp bre
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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. Use the device only in its n
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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. For more information, check with the manufacturer, or its representative, of your vehicle or
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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.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recyc
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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. • In areas susce
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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 Control and Control Panel Layout 4 Getting Started 6 Connecting the Projector 6 Turning the Projector On/Off 7 Turning on the Projector 7 Turning off the Projector 8 Adjusting the Projected Image 9 Adjusting the Height of Projected Image 9 How to optimize image size and distance 10 How to get a preferred i
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Ceiling Mount Installation 29 Specifications 32 Compatibility modes 34 Regulations and safety notices 36
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English 1 Introduction Product Features ® This product is a single-chip DLP projector. Outstanding features include: ® • 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 Lumens brightness and a 2000:1 contrast ratio • Versatile display modes (Standard, Video, Bright, Blackboard, User 1, User 2) for optimum performance in any sit
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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 CR2025 3V Composite video cable Battery Security card Acer Projector Quick Start Guide User’s guide Remote control Quick start guide English
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English 3 Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 # 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 Rear side 1237 4 8 9 5 6 # Description # Description TM 1 PC analog signal/HDTV/component 6 Kensington lock port video input connector 2 S-Video input connector Below items are for X1260 series only: 3 Composite video input connector 7 RS232 conn
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4 Remote Control and Control Panel Layout 1 2 9 3 10 4 5 9 6 11 7 12 13 8 14 # Icon Function Description 1 Infrared Sends signals to the projector. transmitter 2 Power/Power Power button and Power Indicator LED. LED 3 POWER Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. 4 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. 5 Four directional Use up, down, left, right b
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English 5 # Icon Function Description 12 HIDE Momentarily turns off the video. Press "HIDE" to hide the image, press again to display the image. 13 Empowering Unique Acer functions: eView, eTimer Management. key 14 FREEZE To pause the screen image. Note: Remote Control Placement Please refer to the illustration to attach the remote control to the projector.
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USB Y D-Sub D-Sub 6 Getting Started Connecting the Projector VGA RS232 RS232 D-Sub D-Sub Y Video Output S-Video Output # Description # Description 1 Power cord 5 S-Video cable 2 VGA cable 6 Audio cable jack/jack 3 Composite video cable 7 RS232 cable 4 USB cable Note: To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the projector. 2 4 6 7 2 1 3 5 English R W USB
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English 7 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. • If the screen displays "Loc
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8 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 continue to operate for about 120 seconds. This is to ensure that the system cools correctly. 3 Once the system has finished cooling, the Power indicator LED will turn solid RED whi
