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Acer DLP Projector
X1123HP/D800D+/Q55S/
ES550/EV-S80HP/BS-020P/
DX120P/KS330P/ASV1904/
X1223HP/D810D+/Q55X/
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ANX1909/P1355W/M327/PE-
W46/PR321/MF-220/AWX1908
Series User's Guide
Copyright © 2020. Acer Incorporated.
All Rights Reserved.
Acer Projector User's Guide
Original Issue: 01/2020
Acer Projector
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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 supply unit:
• Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC
power outlet.
• Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the
projector.
• If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the
system by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies.
Caution for Accessibility
Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible
and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. When you need to
disconnect power to the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the
electrical outlet.
Warnings!
• Do not use this product near water.
• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product
falls, it could be seriously damaged.
• Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or
in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
• Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into
the product.
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• 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 or 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 allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this
product where people will walk on the cord.
• If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total
ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not
exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total
rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse
rating.
• Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too
many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch
circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of
the power strip's input rating.
• This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug.
The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet
is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Do not insert
the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for
details.
Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that is
not properly grounded may result in electric shock and/or injury.
Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected
noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with
the performance of this product.
• Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need
to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets
the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, VDE
approved or its equivalent, 4.5 meters (14.76 feet) maximum length.
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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 damaged
• the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need
for service
• the product does not operate normally after following the operating
instructions
Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to normal condition.
Warning! For safety reasons, do not use non-compliant parts when adding
or changing components. Consult your reseller for purchase options.
Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of
the reach of small children.
Additional safety information
• Do not look into the projector's lens when the lamp is on. The bright light
may hurt your eyes.
• Turn on the projector first and then signal sources.
• Do not place the product in the following environments:
• Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. At least 50cm clearance from walls
and free flow of air around the projector are necessary.
• Locations where temperatures may become excessively high, such as inside of a
car with all windows rolled up.
• Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may contaminate
optical components, shorten the life span and darken the image.
• Locations near fire alarms.
• Locations with an ambient temperature above 40 ºC/104 ºF. Such environment
RG2 IEC 62471-5:2015
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may cause the fan(s) to operate in standby mode.
• Locations where the altitudes are higher than 10000 feet.
• Unplug immediately if there is something wrong with your projector. Do
not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes out of your projector. It
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, please ensure the projector completes
its cooling cycle before disconnecting power.
• Do not frequently turn off the main power abruptly or unplug the
projector during operation. The best way is to wait for the fan to stop
before turning main power off.
• Do not touch the air outlet grille and bottom plate which become hot.
• Clean the air filter frequently. The temperature inside may rise and cause
damage when the filter/ventilation slots are clogged with dirt or dust.
• Do not look into the air outlet grille when projector is operating. It may
hurt your eyes.
• Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector is
on.
• Do not block the projector lens with any object when the projector is
under operation as this could cause the object to become heated and
deformed or even cause a fire. To temporarily turn off the lamp, press HIDE
on the remote control.
• Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. It could cause it to break
on rare occasions.
• Contact your local dealer or Acer service center when you need to change
the lamp.
• The product will detect the life of the lamp itself. Please contact your local
dealer or Acer service center for changing the lamp, when lamp warning
message displays.
• Do not attempt to disassemble this projector. There are dangerous high
voltages inside which may hurt you.
• Do not stand the projector on end vertically. It may cause the projector to
fall over, causing injury or damage.
• This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount
installation. Only use acer ceiling mount kit for mounting the projector
and ensure it is securely installed.
• The projector should be placed in a horizontal way by means of desktop or
ceiling mount mode only, and its tilt angles should not exceed 6 degrees,
otherwise it would cause dramatical decrease of lamp life or severe safety
concern of system malfunction.
6°
6°
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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. 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://www.acer-group.com/public/
Sustainability/index.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 recycled or disposed of
according to local, state or federal laws. For more information, contact the
Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal
information, check www.lamprecycle.org
"Lamp(s) contain Mercury,
Dispose Properly."
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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 projector 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 susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
• Near any appliance that generates a strong magnetic field.
• Place in direct sunlight.
Precautions
Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this
user's guide to maximize the life of your unit.
Warning:
• Do not look into the projector's lens when the lamp is on. The bright light may hurt
your eyes.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or
moisture.
• Please do not open or disassemble the product as this may cause electric shock.
• The product will detect the life of the lamp itself. Please contact your local dealer or
Acer service center for changing the lamp, when lamp warning message displays.
• When switching the projector off, please ensure the projector completes its cooling
cycle before disconnecting power.
• Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources.
• Do not use lens cap when projector is in operation.
• When the lamp reaches the end of its life, it will burn out and may make a loud
popping sound. If this happens, the projector will not turn back on until the lamp
module has been replaced. To replace the lamp, contact your local dealer or Acer
service center.
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 5
MHL Feature Introduction 7
Getting Started 8
Connecting the Projector 8
Turning the Projector On/Off 10
Turning On the Projector 10
Turning Off the Projector 11
Adjusting the Projected Image 12
Adjusting the Height of the Projected Image 12
How to Get a Preferred Image Size by Adjusting
Distance and Zoom 13
User Controls 17
Installation Menu 17
Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus 18
Color 19
Image 21
Setting 23
Management 28
Audio 29
3D 30
Language 31
Appendices 32
Troubleshooting 32
Contents
LED & Alarm Definition Listing 36
Ceiling Mount Installation 37
Specifications 40
Compatibility Modes 45
Regulations and safety notices 49
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English
Introduction
Product Features
This product is a single-chip DLP
®
projector, including the following
outstanding features:
• DLP
®
technology
• Enables projecting 3D content via DLP Link Technology: Blu-Ray 3D
supported
• One-touch "3D" button on remote control allows quick and easy access to
the 3D functions
• Acer ColorBoost technology delivers vivid, life-like images
• High brightness and contrast ratio
• Versatile display modes enable optimum performance in any situation
• NTSC/PAL/SECAM compatible and HDTV (720p, 1080i, 1080p) supported
• Lower power consumption and economy (ECO) mode extends lamp life
• Dynamic Black / ExtremeEco functions help decrease lamp power
consumption and further extend lamp life.
- Dynamic Black: If turned on, the projector dynamically adjusts the power
consumption of the lamp according to the brightness of the image being
projected. When projecting darker images the power consumption will
be reduced and the contrast of the image will also be enhanced.
- ExtremeEco: The projector will decrease the power consumption of the
lamp by up to 70% when no input signal can be detected for 15 minutes.
• Acer EcoProjection Technology delivers Intelligent power management
approach and physical efficiency improvement
• Advanced keystone correction delivers optimum presentations
• Multi-language Onscreen Display (OSD) menus
• Manual focus/zoom projection lens
• 0.8 ~ 2X digital zoom and pan move function
• Microsoft
®
Windows
®
2000, XP, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, Vista
®
, Macintosh OS, Chrome
OS compliant
• LAN settings enable remote management of projectors via a web browser
• Crestron compliant
• CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) function supported
• LumiSense supported
• BluelightShield function supported
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Package Overview
This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure you
have them all. Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing.
Note: The package content may differ by regions.
Projector Power cord VGA cable
(Optional)
HDMI cable
(Optional)
Security card
(Optional)
User’s guide (CD-
ROM) (Optional)
Remote control Quick start guide
AAA Battery x 2 Carrying case
(Optional)
WirelessHD dongle kit (MWIHD1)
(Optional)
Acer Projector Multi-media (CD-ROM)
(Optional)
Acer Projector Multi-media quick start
guide (Optional)
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Projector Overview
Projector Outlook
Front/upper side
Rear side
# Description # Description
1 Control panel 4 Zoom ring and Focus ring
2 Lens cap 5 Projection lens
3 Power key and Power indicator LED 6 Remote control receiver
# Description # Description
1 Audio input connector
Audio output connector
7 Mini USB connector
2 HDMI connector 8 Composite video input connector
3 HDMI (MHL) connector 9 USB A connector (DC 5V output)
4 Analog RGB signal/HDTV/
component video input connector
10 Kensington™ lock port
5 Monitor loop-through output
connector (from VGA IN 1 only)
11 Power socket
6 RS232 connector 12 Tilt adjusting wheel
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Control Panel
# Function Description
1 LAMP Lamp indicator LED.
2 POWER Power indicator LED
3 Keystone Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection.
4 Power key Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section.
5 ENTER Confirms your selection of items.
6 BACK Cancels your selection, or goes back to previous page.
7 TEMP Temperature indicator LED.
8 SOURCE Changes the active source.
9 Four directional
selection keys
Selects items or makes adjustments to your selection
10 MENU Launches the Onscreen Display (OSD) menu, returns to
the previous step for the OSD menu operation or exits
the OSD menu.
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Remote Control Layout
# Function Description
1 POWER Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section.
2 RATIO Chooses an aspect ratio.
3 Laser Emits visible laser pointer light for presentation
purposes. This function is not available for the
projectors sold in Japan/China.
4
Keystone
Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection.
Four
directional
selection
keys
Selects items or makes adjustments to your selection.
ENTER Confirms your selection of items.
Play/Pause
5 BACK Cancels your selection, or goes back to previous page.
Stop
6 FREEZE To pause the screen image.
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Model No:T-2501
MC.JPQ11.003
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Model No:J-25030
MC.JMV11.007
or
or
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English
7 VGA To change source to VGA. This connection supports
analog RGB, and YPbPr (480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/
1080p).
8 PgUp/PgDn 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 mini USB cable.
9 COMPONENT (No function)
10 MEDIA Opens MEDIA SETUP page. (for LAN/wireless
compatible models)
11 Infrared
transmitter
Sends signals to the projector.
12 3D Press to open the 3D menu for adjusting 3D settings.
13 SOURCE Changes the active source.
14 MODE Chooses a display mode.
15 MENU Launches the Onscreen Display (OSD) menu or exits the
OSD menu.
16 HIDE Press "HIDE" to hide screen image; press again to
display the image.
17 HDMI/MHL To change source to HDMI™ (or MHL). (for the model
with HDMI™ or MHL connector)
18 ZOOM IN/ZOOM
OUT
Zooms the projector display in or out.
19 VIDEO To change source to composite video.
20 LAN/WiFi To change source to LAN/WiFi. (for LAN/wireless
compatible models)
21 Keypad 0~9 Press "0~9" to input a password in the "Setting" >
"Security" OSD.
22 MUTE Mutes or unmutes the projector’s volume.
# Function Description
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English
MHL Feature Introduction
When your smart device is connected to the projector, you can use some
buttons on the remote control to control your smart device. Press "MODE" for
one second to enter or leave the MHL control mode. After entering the MHL
control mode, press "SOURCE" to switch between the navigation mode
(default), media mode and numeric mode.
# Function
Description
Navigation
mode
Media mode Numeric mode
14 MODE Long press for one second to enter or leave the
MHL control mode.
13 SOURCE After entering the MHL control mode, press to
switch between the navigation mode (default),
media mode and numeric mode.
4Four
directional
select keys
Up Up (No function) (No function)
down down (No function) (No function)
Left Left (No function) (No function)
Right Right (No function) (No function)
21 Keypad 0~9 (No function) (No function) Enters 0~9.
15 MENU Goes to the
root menu.
(No function) (No function)
4 ENTER Selects or
enters items.
Plays/Pauses/
Stops the
playing of
media files.
(No function)
Play/Pause
5 BACK Exits current
page.
(No function)
Stop
8 PgUp/PgDn Use this button to select the
next or previous page.
(No function)
22 MUTE Mutes or unmutes the
projector’s volume.
(No function)
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English
Getting Started
Connecting the Projector
1
HDTV adapter
RCA
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R
L
Video Output
Display
Speakers
Smart devices
Note: Connector interface is subject to model's
specifications.
Screen
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English
Note: To ensure the projector works well with your computer,
please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible
with the projector.
Note: Some smart devices require a converter (supplied by the
smart device maker) to enable the MHL function.
Note: Compatible HDMI/MHL dongles: WirelessHD (MWIHD1),
MWA3, Chromecast
TM
.
# Description # Description
1 Power cord 8 RS232 cable
2 Audio cable 9 WirelessHD dongle
3 HDMI (MHL) cable 10 Wireless dongle
4 VGA to component video/HDTV adapter 11 Wired remote control
5 VGA cable 12 RJ45 cable
6 3 RCA component cable 13 12V DC cable
7 Composite video cable
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Turning the Projector On/Off
Turning On the Projector
1 Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected.
The Power LED will light red.
2 Turn on the projector by pressing (POWER) on the control panel or
remote control, and the Power indicator LED will turn blue.
3 Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player, etc.). The
projector will detect your source automatically (when it is the first
time you turn on the projector or the Source Selection function is
"Auto").
• If the screen displays "No Signal", please make sure the signal cables
are securely connected.
• If you connect to multiple sources at the same time, use "SOURCE" on
the control panel or remote control, or the direct source key on the
remote control to switch between inputs.
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Turning Off the Projector
1 To turn the projector off, press the power button. This message
appears:
"Please press power button again to complete the shutdown process"
Press the power button again.
2 The LED Power indicator will turn solid red to indicate standby mode.
3 It is now safe to unplug the power cord.
When Instant Resume is selected:
1 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.
2 As long as the power cord remains plugged in, you can press the
power button to turn the projector immediately back on anytime
during the 2-minute shutdown process.
3 Once the system has finished cooling, the LED Power indicator will
stop blinking and turn solid red to indicate standby mode.
4 It is now safe to unplug the power cord.
Warning indicators:
• "Projector Overheated. Lamp will automatically turn off soon."
This onscreen message indicates that the projector has overheated.
The lamp will automatically turn off, the projector will automatically
shut down, and the LED Temp indicator will turn solid red. Contact
your local dealer or service center.
• "Fan failed. Lamp will automatically turn off soon."
This onscreen message indicates that the fan has failed. The lamp will
automatically turn off, the projector will automatically shut down,
and the LED Temp indicator will blink. Contact your local dealer or
service center.
Note: Whenever the projector automatically shuts down and
the
LED Temp indicator turns solid red, contact your local
reseller or service center
.
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English
Adjusting the Projected Image
Adjusting the Height of the Projected Image
The projector is equipped with two elevator feet for adjusting the image
height.
To raise the image:
1 Use the front Tilt adjusting wheel to raise the image to the desired
height and angle.
2 Use the rear Tilt adjusting wheel to fine-tune the display angle.
To lower the image:
1 Use the front Tilt adjusting wheel to lower the image to the desired
height and angle.
2 Use the rear Tilt adjusting wheel to fine-tune the display angle.
Tilt adjusting wheel
Tilt adjusting wheel
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English
How to Get a Preferred Image Size by Adjusting
Distance and Zoom
The table below shows how to achieve a desired image size by adjusting either
the position or the zoom ring.
• SVGA/XGA series with a zoom ratio of 1.1x and a throw ratio of 1.96 – 2.15
To obtain an image size of 70", set the projector at a distance between 2.8 m
and 3.1 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly.
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 1.3 50
40 81 x 61 1.6 1.7 67
50 102 x 76 2.0 2.2 84
60 122 x 91 2.4 2.6 101
70 142 x 107 2.8 3.1 117
80 163 x 122 3.2 3.5 134
90 183 x 137 3.6 3.9 151
100 203 x 152 4.0 4.4 168
120 244 x 183 4.8 5.2 201
150 305 x 229 6.0 6.6 251
180 366 x 274 7.2 7.9 302
200 406 x 305 8.0 8.7 335
250 508 x 381 10.0 10.9 419
300 610 x 457 11.9 503
Zoom Ratio: 1.1 x
Desired distance
Height:
117 cm
From base
to top of
image
70"
Desired
image size
2.8 m
3.1 m
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• XGA series with a zoom ratio of 1.3x and a throw ratio of 1.51 – 1.97
To obtain an image size of 70", set the projector at a distance between 2.1 m
and 2.8 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly.
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
49
40 81 x 61 1.2 1.6
66
50 102 x 76 1.5 2.0
82
60 122 x 91 1.8 2.4
98
70 142 x 107 2.1 2.8 115
80 163 x 122 2.5 3.2
131
90 183 x 137 2.8 3.6
147
100 203 x 152 3.1 4.0
164
120 244 x 183 3.7 4.8
197
150 305 x 229 4.6 6.0
246
180 366 x 274 5.5 7.2
295
200 406 x 305 6.1 8.0
328
250 508 x 381 7.7 10.0
410
300 610 x 457 9.2
491
Zoom Ratio: 1.3 x
Desired distance
Height:
115 cm
From base
to top of
image
70"
Desired
image size
2.1 m
2.8 m
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• WXGA series with a zoom ratio of 1.3x and a throw ratio of 1.21 – 1.57
To obtain an image size of 70" set the projector at a distance between 1.8 m
and 2.4 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly.
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
44
40 86 x 54 1.0 1.4
59
50 108 x 67 1.3 1.7
74
60 129 x 81 1.6 2.0
89
70 151 x 94 1.8 2.4 104
80 172 x 108 2.1 2.7
118
90 194 x 121 2.3 3.0
133
100 215 x 135 2.6 3.4
148
120 258 x 162 3.1 4.1
178
150 323 x 202 3.9 5.1
222
180 388 x 242 4.7 6.1
267
200 431 x 269 5.2 6.8
296
250 538 x 337 6.5 8.5
370
300 646 x 404 7.8
444
Zoom Ratio: 1.3 x
Desired distance
Height:
104 cm
From base
to top of
image
70"
Desired
image size
1.8 m
2.4 m
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• WXGA series with a zoom ratio of 1.1x and a throw ratio of 1.55 – 1.7
To obtain an image size of 70" set the projector at a distance between 2.3 m
and 2.6 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly.
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 1.1 40
40 86 x 54 1.3 1.5 54
50 108 x 67 1.7 1.8 67
60 129 x 81 2.0 2.2 81
70 151 x 94 2.3 2.6 94
80 172 x 108 2.7 2.9 108
90 194 x 121 3.0 3.3 121
100 215 x 135 3.3 3.7 135
120 258 x 162 4.0 4.4 162
150 323 x 202 5.0 5.5 202
180 388 x 242 6.0 6.6 242
200 431 x 269 6.7 7.3 269
250 538 x 337 8.3 9.2 337
300 646 x 404 10.0 404
Zoom Ratio: 1.1 x
Desired distance
Height:
94 cm
From base
to top of
image
70"
Desired
image size
2.3 m
2.6 m
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User Controls
Installation Menu
The Installation menu provides an Onscreen Display (OSD) for projector
installation and maintenance. Use the OSD only when the message "No
signal" is displayed on the screen or when the projector searches for input
signal.
1 Turn on the projector by pressing (POWER) on the control panel or
remote control.
2 Press "MENU" on the control panel or remote control to launch the
OSD for projector installation and maintenance.
3 The background pattern acts as a guide to adjusting the calibration
and alignment settings, such as screen size and distance, focus and
more.
Note: The OSD screenshot is for reference only and may differ from the
actual design.
4 The Installation menu includes several options.
Use the up and down arrow keys to select an option, the left and right arrow keys to
adjust selected option settings, and the right arrow key to enter a submenu for
feature setting. The new settings will be saved automatically upon exiting the menu.
5 Press "MENU" anytime to exit the menu and return to the Acer
welcome screen.
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Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus
The projector has multilingual Onscreen Display (OSD) menus 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 control panel or remote
control.
• When the OSD is displayed, use to select an item in the main menu.
After selecting the desired main menu item, press to enter a submenu
for feature setting.
• Use to select the desired item and adjust the settings by using
.
• Select the next item to be adjusted in the submenu and adjust as described
above.
• Press "MENU" on the control panel or remote control, the screen will
return to the main menu.
• To exit the OSD menu, press "MENU" on the control panel or remote
control again. It will close and the projector will automatically save the
new settings.
Note: Some of the following OSD settings may not be available. Please refer
to the actual OSD of your projector.
Main menu
Submenu
Setting
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Color
BluelightShield
This function protects your eyes from over-exposure to
blue light. The options are Off, Low, Medium, and High.
Choose a preferred setting to reduce the level of blue light
and get a comfortable viewing experience.
When this function is enabled, LumiSense will be
automatically set to "Off".
LumiSense
The projector can intelligently optimizes the brightness
and color saturation of projected image. The feature
greatly enhances dark detail visibility and color saturation.
• Off: For normal mode.
• Normal: For enhancing the details in the dark area.
• Boost: For boosting brightness of the projected image.
• Dynamic Black: automatically optimizes the display of
dark movie scenes enabling them to be shown in
incredible detail.
When this function is enabled, BluelightShield will
be automatically set to "Off".
LumiSense function is unavailable when 3D is set to
"On"
Display Mode
There are many factory presets optimized for various types
of images.
• Bright: For brightness optimization.
• Presentation: For meeting presentation with higher
brightness.
• Standard: For common environment.
• Video: For playing video in a bright environment.
• Game: For game content.
• Education: For education environment.
• User 1/User 2: Memorize user’s settings.
Color Profile
Available when User 1/User 2 is selected in the Display
Mode menu. You can use one of the display modes as a
starting point and customize the settings. The below OSD
items can be adjusted and saved.
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Note: "Saturation" and "Tint" functions are not supported under computer
mode.
Wall Color
Use this function to choose a proper color according to the
wall. There are several choices, including White, Light
Yellow, Light Blue, Pink and Dark Green. It will compensate
for the color deviation due to the wall color to show the
correct image tone.
Brightness
Adjusts the brightness of the image.
• Press to darken the image.
• Press to lighten the image.
Contrast
Controls the degree of difference between the lightest and
darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes
the amount of black and white in the image.
• Press to decrease the contrast.
• Press to increase the contrast.
Saturation
Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully
saturated colors.
• Press to decrease the amount of color in the
image.
• Press to increase the amount of color in the
image.
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.
Color
Temperature
Adjusts the color temperature. At higher color
temperatures, the screen looks colder; at lower color
temperatures, the screen looks warmer.
Gamma
Effects the representation of dark scenery. With greater
gamma value, dark scenery will look brighter.
Rename
Available when User 1/User 2 is selected in the Display
Mode menu. You can change User 1/User 2 to your
preferred mode name in English letters.
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Image
Projection
Mode
• Front: The factory default setting.
• Rear: Reverses the image so you can project from
behind a translucent screen.
Projection
Location
• Auto: Automatically adjusts projection location of
image.
• Desktop
• Ceiling: Turns the image upside down for ceiling-
mounted projection.
Aspect Ratio
Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio.
• Auto: Keeps the image with original width-height ratio
and maximizes the image to fit native horizontal or
vertical pixels.
• Full (for WXGA/1080p models): The image will be
displayed making full use of the horizontal and 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 screen and
displayed using a 16:9 ratio.
• L.Box (for WXGA/1080p models): Keeps the original
signal aspect ratio and zooms in by 1.333 times.
H/V Keystone
Auto V. Keystone
Automatically adjusts image distortion caused by tilting
projection.
V. Keystone
Manually adjusts image distortion caused by tilting
projection (±30 degrees).
H. Keystone
Manually adjusts image distortion caused by tilting
projection (±20 degrees).
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Auto Keystone
Automatically adjusts image distortion caused by tilting
projection (±40 degrees).
Manual
Keystone
Manually adjusts image distortion caused by tilting
projection (±40 degrees).
This function is unavailable when Auto Keystone is set
to "On".
4 Corner
Correction
Manually adjusts the shape and size of an image that is
unevenly rectangular on all sides. Press "MODE" repeatedly
to select the corner that you wish to adjust. Press four
directional selection keys to adjust the image shape.
Please adjust 4-corner correction separately for each
aspect ratio, and its memory is allowed to save 4 sets of
settings only.
Digital Zoom
Out
Sets the default size of the projected image. You can further
zooms in or out the image by pressing . Using the
functions of Digital Zoom Out and Image Shift together helps
you fit the projected image full screen without adjusting the
existing ceiling mount settings.
Image Shift
Shifts the projected image by pressing . When Native
Resolution is WUXGA, this functions is only available when
the setting of Digital Zoom Out (Install) is less than 1.0.
Sharpness
Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
• Press to decrease the sharpness.
• Press to increase the sharpness.
H. Position
(Horizontal
Position)
• Press to move the image left.
• Press to move the image right.
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Note: "H. Position", "V. Position", "Frequency" and "Tracking" functions
are not supported under video or HDMI mode.
Note: "HDMI Color Range" and "HDMI Scan Info" are only available when
the input signal is HDMI.
Setting
V. Position
(Vertical
Position)
• Press to move the image down.
• Press to move the image up.
Frequency
Changes the projector’s refresh rate to match the frequency
of your computer’s graphics card. If you experience a vertical
flickering bar in the projected image, use this function to
correct it.
Tracking
Synchronizes the signal timing of the display with the
graphics card. If you experience an unstable or flickering
image, use this function to correct it.
HDMI Color
Range
Adjusts the color range of the HDMI image data to prevent
color display error.
• Auto: Automatically adjusts the color range by
information from the player.
• Limited Range: Processes the input image as limited
color range data.
• Full Range: Processes the input image as full color range
data.
HDMI Scan Info
Adjusts the overscan ratio of the HDMI image on screen.
• Auto: Automatically adjusts the overscan ratio by
information from the player.
• Underscan: Always no overscan on the HDMI image.
• Overscan: Always keep overscan on the HDMI image.
Startup Screen
Use this function to select your desired startup screen. If you
change the setting, it will take effect when you exit the OSD
menu.
• Acer: The default startup screen of your Acer projector.
• User: Use the memorized picture from the "Screen
Capture" function.
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Screen Capture
Use this function to customize the startup screen. To capture
the image that you want to use as the startup screen, follow
the instructions below.
Notice
Before proceeding with the following steps, make sure that
the "Keystone" is set to the default value "0" and the
projector is in its native resolution.
• Select "Screen Capture" to customize the startup screen.
• A dialog box appears to confirm the action. Choose
"Yes" to use the current image as your customized
startup screen. Choose "No" to cancel the screen capture
and exist the Onscreen Display (OSD).
• A message appears stating that the screen capture is in
progress.
• When the screen capture is finished, the message
disappears and the original display is shown.
Source Selection
• Manual: When switching input signals, you need to press
"SOURCE" on the control panel or remote control, or
the direct source key on the remote control.
• Auto: The projector will detect your source
automatically.
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.
DC 5V Out
Selecting "On" enables the function. The MHL port(s) and the
DC 5V out port/USB A port (if available) on the projector can
output 5V power when the projector is turned on.
Only MHL port(s) will provide power output when
MHL port(s) and USB A port are both plugged.
USB 5V
(Standby)
Selecting "On" enables the function. The MHL port(s) and the
DC 5V out port/USB A port (if available) on the projector can
output 5V power when the projector is turned on or in
standby mode.
Only MHL port(s) will provide power output when
MHL port(s) and USB A port are both plugged.
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VGA OUT
(Standby)
Selecting "On" enables the function. The projector can
output a VGA signal when it is in standby mode and the VGA
IN (or VGA IN 1) and VGA OUT sockets are correctly
connected to the devices.
Enabling this function increases the standby power
consumption.
HDMI CEC
Selecting "On" allows synchronized power ON/OFF operation
between the projector and a CEC-compatible device
connected to the HDMI/MHL port of the projector.
This function is only available for the HDMI/MHL port.
Security
Security
This projector provides a useful security function for the
administrator to manage the projector.
Press to change the "Security" setting. If the security
function is enabled, your must enter "Administrator
Password" first before changing the security setting.
The factory default of "Administrator Password" is
"1234".
• Select "On" to enable the security function. You have to
enter password depending on the "Security Mode".
Please refer to "User Password" section for details.
• If "Off" is selected, you can switch on the projector
without password.
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Security
Timeout (Min.)
Once "Security" is set to "On", you can set timeout function.
• Press to select timeout duration.
• The range is from 10 to 990 minutes.
• When time is up, the projector will request you to enter
the password again.
• The factory default setting of "Timeout (Min.)" is "Off".
• Once the security function is enabled, the projector will
request you to enter password when switching on the
projector. Both "User Password" and "Administrator
Password" can be accepted for this dialogue.
User Password
• Press to set up or change "User Password".
• Use the numerical keys on the remote control to set the
password and press "ENTER" to confirm.
• To delete the digits, Press .
• Enter the password again when you see "Confirm
Password" displayed.
• The password should be 4~8 digits in length.
• If you select "Request password only after plugging
power cord", you are requested to input the password
every time the power cord is plugged. If you fail to enter
the correct password within 20 minutes upon request,
the projector will shut down automatically.
• If you select "Always request password while projector
turns on", you are requested to input the password
every time the projector is turned on. If you fail to enter
the correct password within 20 minutes upon request,
the projector will shut down automatically.
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Security
Administrator Password
You can enter "Administrator Password" when the "Enter
Administrator Password" or "Enter Password" dialogue box
displays.
• Press to change "Administrator Password".
• The factory default of "Administrator Password" is
"1234".
If you forget your administrator password, do the following
to retrieve the administrator password:
• Enter the unique 6-digit "Universal Password" which is
printed on the Security Card that came with your
projector. This unique password will be accepted by the
projector no matter what the administrator password is.
• If the Security Card is lost, please contact your local Acer
service center.
Lock User Startup Screen
This function is set to "OFF" by default. If set to "ON", the
startup screen is locked and cannot be changed by the
"Startup Screen" and "Screen Capture" functions.
Reset
Press "ENTER" after choosing "Yes" to return the display
parameters on all menus to the factory default settings.
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Management
ECO Mode
Choose "On" to dim the projector lamp, which will also
lower the power consumption, reduce noise, and extend
the lamp life. Choose "Off" to return to the normal mode.
High Altitude
Choose "On" to turn on the High Altitude mode. When
this function is turned on, the projector fans operate at full
speed continuously to cool down the projector’s
temperature.
Turn Off Mode
• Standard: Enables you to turn off the projector with
fan cooling process by pressing the power button
twice.
• Instant Resume: Enables you to restart the projector
immediately within 2 minutes after turning it off.
Auto Shutdown
(Minutes)
The projector will automatically shut down while there is
no signal input detected after the time you set.
Menu Display
Time (Seconds)
• 5/15/30: Chooses the length of time the OSD menu
will remain active after your last key press.
• Manual: The OSD menu remains active. The only way
to launch or exit the OSD menu is by pressing
"MENU".
AC Power On
Selecting "On" enables the function. The projector will
automatically turn on when power is supplied via the
power cord.
Control Panel
Lock
• Off: Allows all keys on the control panel to operate
normally.
• Child Lock: Disables the Power key on the control
panel when the projector is in standby mode to
prevent it from being accidentally turned on. To turn
the projector on, press and hold the Power key for 3
seconds.
• Full Lock: Disables all keys on the control panel. If you
turn off the projector without disabling the Full Lock
function, the projector will still be in locked status the
next time it is turned on. To disable Full Lock function,
press and hold "POWER" on the control panel for 7
seconds and the Control Panel Lock will be set to
"Off". When the projector is in standby mode, press
and hold "POWER" on the control panel for 7 seconds
to turn the projector on and the Control Panel Lock
will be set to "Off".
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Audio
Lamp
• Lamp Hour Elapse: Displays the lamp’s elapsed
operating time (in hours).
• Lamp Reminding: Choose this function to show or
hide warning message when the changing lamp
message is displayed. The message will show up 30
hours before end of life.
• Lamp Hour Reset: Press "ENTER" after choosing "Yes"
to reset the lamp hour counter to 0 hours.
Information Displays current status of this projector.
Volume
• Press to decrease the volume.
• Press to increase the volume.
Mute
• Choose "On" to turn mute on.
• Choose "Off" to turn mute off.
Power On/Off
Volume
Select this function to adjust the notification volume
when turning the projector on/off.
Alarm Volume
Select this function to adjust the volume of any
warning notifications.
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3D
Note: Supported 3D signal timings:
It needs correct settings on graphics card 3D application program for correct
3D display.
The SW players, such as Stereoscopic Player and DDD TriDef Media Player
can support 3D format files. You can download these players on the web
page below.
3D
Selects "On" to enable the 3D function supported by DLP 3D
technology.
• On: Select this item while using DLP 3D glasses, quad
buffer (NVIDIA/ATI...) graphics card and HQFS format file
or DVD with corresponding SW player.
• Off: Turns off the 3D mode.
3D Format
If the 3D content is not displayed correctly, you can select a
3D format that suits the 3D content you are viewing and
obtain the best result.
24P 3D Choose 96Hz or 144Hz for 24p 3D.
3D L/R Invert
If you see a discrete or overlapping image while wearing DLP
3D glasses, you may need to execute "Invert" to get best
match of left/right image sequence to get the correct image
(for DLP 3D).
3D Warning
Message
Choose "On" to display the 3D warning message.
Signal source type Supported timing
Video/S-Video/Component
video
HQFS 3D (480i@60Hz), 576i@50Hz
VGA/HDMI (PC mode) 640 x 480@50/60/100/120Hz
800 x 600@50/60/100/120Hz
1024 x 768@50/60/100/120Hz
1280 x 800@50/60/100/120Hz (RB)
HDMI (Video mode) HQFS 3D (480i@60Hz), 576i@50Hz,
Frame Packing (1080p@23.98/24Hz,
720p@50/60Hz)
Side-by-Side Horizontal (1080i@50/60Hz,
1080p@50/60Hz)
Top-and-Bottom (720p@50/60Hz,
1080p@23.97/24Hz, 1080p@50/60Hz)
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- Stereoscopic Player (Trial): http://www.3dtv.at/Downloads/Index_en.aspx
- DDD TriDef Media Player (Trial): http://www.tridef.com/download/TriDef-
3-D-Experience-4.0.2.html
Note: "3D L/R Invert" and "3D Format" are only available when "3D" is
enabled.
Language
Language
Sets a language for the OSD menus. Use to
select your preferred language.
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