Acer Projector User's Guide
Original Issue: 12/2014
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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.
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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, 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 (15 feet) maximum length.
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.
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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 may
hurt your eyes.
•Turn on the projector first and then signal sources
•Do not place the product in following environments:
•Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. At least 50cm clearance from walls
and free flow of air around the projector is 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, shortening the life span and darkening the image.
•Locations near fire alarms.
•Locations with an ambient temperature above 40 ºC/104 ºF.
•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
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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.
•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 turn off
before turning main power off.
•Do not touch air outlet grille and bottom plate which becomes hot.
•Clean the air filter frequently if have. The temperature inside may rise and
cause damage when the filter/ventilation slots 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.
•The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to
cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for
replacement.
•Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. It could cause it to break
on rare occasions.
•Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the
projector is unplugged.
•The product will detect the life of the lamp itself. Please be sure to change
the lamp when is showing warning message.
•When changing the lamp, please allow unit to cool down, and follow all
changing instructions.
•Reset the "Lamp Hour Reset" function from the Onscreen display
"Management" menu after replacing the lamp module.
•Do not attempt to disassemble this projector. There are dangerous high
voltages inside which may hurt you. The only user serviceable part is the
lamp which has its own removable cover. Refer servicing only to suitable
qualified professional service personnel.
•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.
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“Lamp(s) contain Mercury,
Dispose Properly.”
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/sustainability01.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
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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.
•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.
•When changing the lamp, please allow unit to cool down, and follow all changing
instructions.
•This product will detect the life of the lamp itself. Please be sure to change the lamp
when it shows warning messages.
•Reset the "Lamp Hour Reset" function from the Onscreen display "Management"
menu after replacing the lamp module.
•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, follow the procedures listed under
"Replacing the Lamp".
Information for your safety and comfortiii
First things firstviii
Usage Notesviii
Precautionsviii
Introduction1
Product Features1
Package Overview2
Projector Overview3
Projector Outlook3
Control Panel5
Remote Control Layout6
MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) Control8
Getting Started9
Connecting the Projector9
Turning the Projector On/Off11
Turning on the Projector11
Turning the projector off12
Adjusting the Projected Image13
Adjusting the Height of Projected Image13
How to optimize image size and distance14
How to get a preferred image size by adjusting
distance and zoom19
User Controls23
Installation menu23
Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus25
Color26
Image28
Setting31
Management33
Audio34
3D35
Language35
Acer LAN webpage management36
Contents
How to login in36
Home37
Control Panel37
Network Setting38
Alert Setting38
Logout39
Appendices40
Troubleshooting40
LED & Alarm Definition Listing44
Cleaning and replacing the dust filters45
Replacing the Lamp46
Ceiling Mount Installation47
Specifications50
Compatibility modes53
Regulations and safety notices58
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Introduction
Product Features
This product is a single-chip DLP® projector. Outstanding features include:
•DLP
•P1287/M416/PE-X45 series: Native 1024 x 768 XGA resolution
•Enables projecting 3D content via DLP Link Technology (Nvidia 3DTV Play
•Acer ColorBoost technology delivers nature’s true colors for vivid, life-like
•Manual focus projection lens zooms up to 1.0x / 1.1x / 1.2x / 1.36x
•2x digital zoom and pan function
•Microsoft
®
technology
P1387W/M426/PE-W45 series: Native 1280 x 800 WXGA resolution
P5515/N156/PN-805/H6517BD/E145D/HE-801J/H6517ST/E145S/HE-801ST
series: 1920x1080 1080p resolution
Full/4:3/16:9/L.Box aspect ratio supported
Ready only on H6517BD/E145D/HE-801J/H6517ST/E145S/HE-801ST series)
images
Education, Movie, Dark Cinema, Sports, User) enable optimum
performance in any situation
approach and physical efficiency improvement
®
Windows® 2000, XP, Vista®, Windows 7, Windows 8,
®
Macintosh
OS compliant
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Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.
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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.
ProjectorPower cordVGA cable
2 x Batteries
(option)
Quick start guideCarrying case
Remote control
Security cardUser’s guide
(option)
Dust filters
(option)
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Projector Overview
Projector Outlook
Front / upper side
3 2
5
4
#Description#Description
1Remote control receiver5Zoom lever
2Power button6Focus ring
3Control panel7Projection lens
4Lamp cover8Tilt adjusting wheels
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1
7
8
3
4
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<Rear side>
<Right side>
Right / Rear side
4
10 1187
12
56
2133
1
9
DC 5V OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO IN 1
AUDIO OUT
VGA OUT
LAN
AUDIO IN 2
VGA IN
RS 232
USB CTRL
16
3
17
4
12
1
1
15
11
6
7
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#Description#Description
1Composite video input connector10 RS232 connector
2S-Video input connector11 Mini USB connector
Monitor loop-through output
3
connector (for VGA IN 2 only)
4PC analog signal/HDTV/component
video input connector (VGA, VGA IN,
VGA IN 1, VGA IN 2)
Audio input connector ( for S-Video,
Composite, VGA)
17 5V DC output connector
14
4
12
MHL
1/
11
15
2
10
Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.
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Control Panel
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#IconFunctionDescription
1POWERPower Indicator LED
2LAMPLamp Indicator LED
3TEMPTemp Indicator LED
4RESYNCAutomatically synchronizes the projector
5SOURCE Changes the active source.
6POWERSee the contents in "Turning the Projector
7MODE
8MENU
9Four directional select
10KeystoneAdjusts the image to compensate for
keys
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to the input source.
On/Off" section.
Press "MODE" to select the display mode
from Bright, Presentation, Standard, Video,
Game, Education and User.
•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.
Use to select items or make
adjustments to your selection.
distortion caused by tilting the projector.
Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.
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HIDE
RATIO
SOURCE
MODE
MEDIA
SETUP
ZOOM
FREEZE
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8
10
12
16
14
20
22
24
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1
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19
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23
2
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HIDE
MEDIA
SETUP
MODE
SOURCE
ZOOM
FREEZE
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Model No:E-26171
MC.JG811.009
E-26110
BONTECH ELECTRONICS(K.S) CO ., LTD .
No. 2018, Zhonghuayuan west road,
Yushan town,Kunshan city, China
LASER MODULE : M-5.2-6.5x10-5.5x5.5
MC.JK211.004
Model No:E-26281
Remote Control Layout
#IconFunctionDescription
1Infrared
transmitter
2POWERRefer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section.
Sends signals to the projector.
33DPress "3D" to select 3D models.
4SOURCEChanges the active source.
5MODEPress "MODE" to select the display mode from Bright,
Presentation, Standard, Video, Game, Education and User.
6HIDEMomentarily turns off the video. Press "HIDE" to hide the
image, press again to display the image.
7MEDIA_SETUP No function.
8RATIOTo choose the desired aspect ratio.
FREEZE
directional
select keys
To pause the screen image.
•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.
tilting the projector.
Use up, down, left, right buttons to select items or make
adjustments to your selection.
9ZOOMZooms the projector display in or out.
10
11MENU
12KEYSTONEAdjusts the image to compensate for distortion caused by
13Four
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#IconFunctionDescription
14Pre./RewindNo function.
Enter/ Play/
Pause
Back/StopNo function.
Next/Fast
forward
15KeyPad 0~9Press "0~9" to input a password in the "Security" OSD.
16PgUp/PgDnFor computer mode only. Use this button to select the next or
17COMPONENT No function.
18VIDEOTo change source to COMPOSITE VIDEO.
19VGAPress "VGA" to change source to the VGA connector. This
20S-VIDEOTo change source to S-Video.
21SD/USB ANo function.
22USB BFor USB control and firmware upgrade.
23HDMI/DVITo change source to HDMI/MHL. (no DVI function)
24LAN/WiFiPress "LAN/WiFi" to display the image which is wire or
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Laser pointerAim the remote at the viewing screen.
Laser buttonAim the remote at the viewing screen, press and hold this
No function.
No function.
previous page. This function is only available when USB Ctrl
connector (mini type B) is connected to a computer via a USB
cable.
connector supports analog RGB, YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/
1080i), YCbCr (480i/576i) and RGBsync.
wirelessly transmitted from the PC to the projector via the
"Acer LAN webpage management" utility.
button to activate the laser pointer.
This function is not supported in Japanese market.
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Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.
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English
HIDE
MEDIA
SETUP
MODE
SOURCE
ZOOM
FREEZE
7
8
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4
3
2
1
MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) Control
#IconComponentDescription
1MODE
2SOURCEPress the "SOURCE" button to toggle between Navigation
3MENUPress to launch the root memu.
4Direction Keys Use up, down, left, right buttons to select items or make
5SelectTo select the file. (only for Navigation mode)
6ExitTo exit the file. (only for Navigation mode)
7PgUp/PgDnUse the button to select the next or previous
8KeyPad 0~9Number buttons. (only for Numeric mode)
•Press "MODE" button for one second to activate the
MHL Control Mode.
•To exit, press the "MODE" button again.
or Numeric mode.
(only for Navigation mode)
adjustments to your selection.
(only for Navigation mode)
page. (only for Navigation mode)
Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.
English
1
D-Sub
D-Sub
2
RS232
RS232
9
RS232
HDTV adapter
4
5
RBG
RBG
D-Sub
D-Sub
2
USB
USB
10
HDMI
HDMI
11
HDMI
12
USB
MHL
6
Y
Y
7
R
W
8
R
W
8
R
W
8
3
/ MHL
S-VIDEO
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
VGA OUT
VGA IN 2
VGA IN 1
USB CTRL
RS232
VIDEO
USB CTRL
VGA OUT
RS 232
VGA IN
LAN
AUDIO IN 2
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN 1
VIDEO
DC 5V OUT
1/
MHL
2
13
14
S-Video output
Video output
DVD player,
Set-top Box,
HDTV receiever
DVD player
<Type 1>
Internet
Smart Phone
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Getting Started
Connecting the Projector
10
English
<Type 2>
Video output
DVD player, Set-
top Box, HDTV
receiever
DVD player
RBG
4
HDTV adapter
5
RBG
HDMI
11
MHL
USB
12
HDMI
HDMI
1
USB
10
USB
D-Sub
Y
7
2
D-Sub
Y
3
#Description#Description
1Power cord8Audio cable jack/RCA
2VGA cable9RS232 cable
3Audio cable jack/jack10 USB cable
4VGA to component/HDTV adapter11 HDMI cable
53 RCA component cable12 MHL cable (MicroUSB to HDMI)
6S-Video cable13 RJ45 cable
7Composite video cable14 USB cable for charging device
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: Functions vary depending on model definition.
Note: USB cable needs powered extender if the length is over 5 m.
Note: VGA OUT loops through for VGA IN 2 only.
Note: Some smartphones require a converter (supplied by
smartphone maker) to enable the MHL function.
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Turning the Projector On/Off
Power button
Turning on the Projector
1Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. The
Power indicator LED will flash red.
2Turn on the projector by pressing "Power" button on the control panel or
remote control, and the Power indicator LED will turn blue.
3Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player ,etc.). The
projector will detect your source automatically.
•If the screen displays "Lock" and "Source" icons, it means the
projector is locked onto a specific source type and there is no such
type of input signal detected.
•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 the "Source"
button on either control panel or the remote control or direct source
key on the remote control to switch between inputs.
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Turning the projector off
1To turn the projector off, press and hold the power button. This message
appears: "Please press the power button again to complete the shutdown
process." Press the power button again.
2The 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. (only supported under "Instant
Resume" mode)
3As long as the power cord remains plugged in, you can press the power
button to turn the projector immediately back on anytime during the 2minute shutdown process. (only supported under "Instant Resume" mode)
4Once the system has finished cooling, the LED power indicator will stop
blinking and turn solid red to indicate standby mode.
5It 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 with 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 lamp indicator turns solid red, contact your local reseller or
service center.
Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.
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