Acer Projector Series User's Guide
Original Issue: 10/2013
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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.
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 light 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
might cause fire or electric shock. In this case, unplug immediately and
contact your dealer.
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•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.
•Do not attempt to disassemble this projector. There are dangerous high
voltages inside which may hurt you. 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.
•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.
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
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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 light is on. The bright 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 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.
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First things firstviii
Usage Notesviii
Precautionsviii
Introduction1
Product Features1
Package Overview2
Projector Overview3
Projector Outlook3
Control Panel4
Remote Control Layout5
MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) Control7
Getting Started8
Connecting the Projector8
Turning the Projector On/Off9
Turning on the Projector9
Turning the projector off10
Adjusting the Projected Image11
Adjusting the Height of Projected Image11
How to optimize image size and distance12
User Controls13
Installation menu13
Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus14
Color15
Image16
Setting18
Management18
Audio18
3D19
Language19
Appendices20
Troubleshooting20
Contents
LED & Alarm Definition Listing24
Specifications25
Compatibility modes26
Regulations and safety notices30
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Introduction
Product Features
This product is a single-chip DLP® projector. Outstanding features include:
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 cordAC to DC power adapter
POWER
ZOOM
HIDE
RATIO
MODE
SOURCE
MEDIA
MEDIA
SETUP
HOME
MENU
BACKENTER
Remote controlBattery (option)User's guide
Quick start guideCarrying case MHL cable (option)
HDMI cable (option)User's guide
(for multi-media and
wireless functions)
Universal to Audio out
adapter (option)
Universal to D-sub cable
(option)
Quick start guide
(for multi-media and
wireless functions)
USB WiFi adapter
(option)
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Projector Overview
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Projector Outlook
Front / upper side
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Projection lens
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Tilt adjusting wheel
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Focus ring
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Power button
Rear side
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Control panel
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Remote control receiver
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Speakers
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1Remote control receiver5HDMI/ MHL connector
2Kensington lock6Audio input connector connector
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Universal connector for VGA in/ Audio
out connector
7DC Input
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Control Panel
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1POWERPower button and Power Indicator LED.
2MENUPress "
3SOURCE Changes the active source.
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Volume down
See the contents in "
On/Off" section.
MENU" to launch the Onscreen
display (OSD) menu, back to the previous
step for the OSD menu operation or exit
the OSD menu.
Press "On" hide the image, press "Off" to
display the image.
Decreases the volume.
Turning the Projector
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7Four directional select
8LAMPLamp Indicator LED
9TEMPTemp Indicator LED
Volume up
keys
Increases the volume.
Use the keys to select items or make
adjustments to your selection.
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Remote Control Layout
# IconFunctionDescription
1Infrared
transmitter
2ZoomZooms the projector display in or out.
3PowerRefer to the "
4HideMomentarily turns off the video. Press "
5ModePress "MODE" to select the display mode from Bright,
6SourceChanges the active source.
7Aspect ratioChoose the desired aspect ratio (Auto, Full, 4:3, 16:9, L.Box)
8Four directional
9Media homePress to return to the Home page of Media mode.
select keys
10Media setupPress to enter media OSD setting.
11MenuPress "
MENU
12Volume downPress to decreases the volume.
13Volume upPress to increase the volume.
14Back/StopPress "Back/Stop" to stop playing media file or go back to
15Enter/Play/Pause Press "Enter/ Play/ Pause" to enter/ play/ pause media file.
Sends signals to the projector.
Turning the Projector On/Off" section.
image and volume, press again to display the image and
volume.
HIDE" to hide the
Standard, Movie, Picture, Game and User.
Use up, down, left, right buttons to select items or make
adjustments to your selection.
MENU" to launch the Onscreen display (OSD) menu,
back to the previous step for the OSD menu operation or exit
the OSD menu.
upper data folder.
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# IconFunctionDescription
16PreviousPress to previous the media file.
17DisplayPress "Off" to hide the image, press "On" to display the
18NextPress to the next media file.
image.
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MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) Control
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SOURCE
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RATIO
MEDIA
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1MODE• Press "MODE" button for one second to activate the MHL
2SOURCEPress the "SOURCE" button to toggle between Navigation or
3Direction KeysUse up, down, left, right buttons to select items or make
4MENUPress to launch the root memu.
MENU
5Volume DownPress to decreases the volume.
6Volume UpPress to increase the volume.
7ExitTo exit the file. (only for
8Select/EnterTo select the file. (only for Navigation mode)
8BackwardScans backward during the file playback.
9ForwardScans forward through the file playback.
StopTo stop the file. (only for Multi-Media mode)
Play/PauseToggles between playback and pause.
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• To exit, press the "MODE" button again.
Multi-Media mode.
adjustments to your selection.
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(only for
Navigation mode)
Navigation mode)
Multi-Media mode)
Multi-Media mode)
Navigation mode)
Multi-Media mode)
Multi-Media mode)
Multi-Media mode)
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D-Sub
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MHL
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DVD player
iPod/iPhone/iPad
iPod/iPhone/iPad battery charging
Getting Started
Connecting the Projector
#Description#Description
1 AC to DC power adapter7 MHL Cable (MicroUSB to HDMI)
2 Power cord8 HDMI cable
3 USB cable9 Universal to D-sub cable
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5 Micro SD card11 Audio cable Jack/RCA
6 Audio cable Jack/Jack
USB disk/stick
USB WiFi adapter
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: USB cable needs powered extender if the length is over 5 m.
10 Universal to Audio out adapter
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Turning the Projector On/Off
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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 "
the remote control, and the Power indicator LED will turn blue.(Illustration
#1)
3Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player ,etc.). The
projector will detect your source automatically.
•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.
Power" button on the control panel or
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Turning the projector off
1To turn the projector off, press the power button. This message appears:
"Please press the power button again to complete the shutdown process."
Press the power button again.
2The LED power indicator will stop blinking and turn solid red to indicate
standby mode after the projector is turned off.
3It is now safe to unplug the power cord.
Warning indicators:
•"Projector Overheated. Will automatically turn off soon."
This onscreen message indicates that the projector has overheated.
The projector will automatically shut down. Contact your local dealer
or service center.
•"Fan failed. Will automatically turn off soon."
This onscreen message indicates that the fan has failed. The projector
will automatically shut down. Contact your local dealer or service
center.
Note: Whenever the projector automatically shuts down, contact
your local reseller or service center.
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Adjusting the Projected Image
Tilt adjusting wheel
Adjusting the Height of Projected Image
The projector is equipped with tilt adjusting wheel for adjusting the height of
image.
To raise/lower the image:
•Use Tilt adjusting wheel to fine-tune the display angle.
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46.4"
46.4"
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1.50 m
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How to optimize image size and distance
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 1.50 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image
sizes 46.4".
Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 63 cm height is
required when located at 1.50 m distance.
Screen size
Desired
Distance (m)
Zoom Ratio: 1.0x
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0.9730.065 x 4040
1.2037.180 x 5050
1.5046.4100 x 6363
1.7554.2117 x 7373
2.0061.9133 x 8383
2.5980.0172 x 108108
Diagonal (inch)
<B>
(Min zoom)
W (cm) x H (cm)
Top
From base to top of
image (cm)
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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
input" is displayed on the screen.
The menu options include settings and adjustments for screen size and distance,
focus, keystone correction and more .
1 Turn on the projector by pressing "Power" button on the control pad.
2 Press the "
projector installation and maintenance.
MENU" button on the control pad to launch the OSD for
3 The background pattern acts as a guide to adjusting the calibration and
alignment settings, such as screen size and distance, focus and more.
4 The Installation menu includes the following 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 the "MENU" anytime to exit the menu and return to the Acer
welcome screen.
Note: The OSD screenshot is for reference only and may differ from the
actual design.
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Setting
Main menu
Sub menu
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.
•When the OSD is displayed, use the keys to select any item in the
main menu. After selecting the desired main menu item, press to enter
submenu for feature setting.
•Use the keys to select the desired item and adjust the settings by
using the keys.
•Select the next item to be adjusted in the submenu and adjust as described
above.
•Press "MENU" on the remote control, the screen will return to the main
menu.
•To exit OSD, press "MENU" on the remote control again. The OSD menu
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.
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Color
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Display Mode
There are many factory presets optimized for various types of
images.
•Bright: For brightness optimization.
•Standard: For common environment.
•Movie: For brighter and general movie/video/photo playing.
•Picture: For graphic picture.
•Game: For game content.
•User: Memorize user’s settings.
Wall color
Brightness
Use this function to choose a proper color according to the wall.
There are several choices, including white, light yellow, light blue,
pink, dark green. It will compensate the color deviation due to the
wall color to show the correct image tone.
Adjust the brightness of the image.
•Press to darken image.
•Press to lighten the image.
Contrast
"Contrast" controls the 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
Adjust a video image from black and white to fully saturated color.
•Press to decrease the amount of color in the image.
•Press to increase the amount of color in the image.
Tint
Adjust 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.
AdvancedColor Temperature
Adjust the color temperature. At higher color temperatures, the screen
looks colder; at lower color temperatures, the screen looks warmer.
Degamma
Effects the representation of dark scenery. With greater gamma
value, dark scenery will look brighter.
Dynamic Black
Choose "On" to automatically optimize the display of dark movie
scenes enabling them to be shown in incredible detail.
Note: "Saturation" and "Tint" functions are not supported under computer
mode or HDMI mode.
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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
Auto KeystoneAutomatically adjusts vertical image.
Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio.
•Auto: Keep the image with original width-higth ratio and maxi
mize the image to fit native horizontal or vertical pixels.
•4:3: The image will be scaled to fit the screen and displayed using
a 4:3 ratio.
•16:9: The image will be scaled to fit the width of the screen and
the height adjusted to display the image using a 16:9 ratio.
•Full: Resize image to fit full screen by width (1280 pixels) and
height (800 pixels).
•L.Box: Keep original signal aspect ratio and zoom in by 1.333
times.
<Note> The Manual Keystone function is unavailable under Auto
Keystone setting to "On".
SharpnessAdjust the sharpness of the image.
•Press to decrease the sharpness.
•Press to increase the sharpness.
H. Position
•Press to move the image left.
•Press to move the image right.
V. Position
•Press to move the image down.
•Press to move the image up.
Frequency"Frequency" changes the projector's refresh rate to match the
TrackingSynchronizes the signal timing of the projector with the graphics card.
frequency of your computer’s graphics card. If you can see a vertical
flickering bar in the projected image, use this function to make the
necessary adjustments.
If you experience an unstable or flickering image, use this function to
correct it.
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HDMI Color Range Adjust the color range of the HDMI image data to correct color display
error.
•Auto: Automatically adjust by information from player.
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Limited Range: Prosess the input image as limited color range data.
•Full Range: Prosess the input image as full color range data.
HDMI Scan InfoAdjust the overscan ratio of the HDMI image on screen.
•Auto: Automatically adjust by information from player.
•Underscan: Always no overscan on HDMI image.
•Overscan: Always keep overscan on HDMI image.
Note: "H. Position", "V. Position", "Frequency" and "Tracking" functions
are not supported under HDMI, DVI or Video mode.
Note: "Sharpness" functions is not supported under HDMI (RGB) or
Computer mode.
Note: "HDMI Color Range" and "HDMI Scan Info" functions are only
supported under HDMI mode.
Setting
Reset
Press the button and choose "Yes" to return the parameters
on all menus to the factory default settings.
Management
ECO ModeChoose "On" to dim the projector LED brightness which will lower
High AltitudeChoose "On" to turn on High Altitude mode. Operate the fans at
Turn Off Mode
Auto ShutdownThe projector will automatically shutdown when there is no signal
LED Calibration
power consumption, extend the LED life and reduce noise. Choose
"Off" to return normal mode.
full speed continuously to allow for proper high altitude cooling of
the projector.
•Instant Off: Shuts down the projector without fan cooling.
•Instant Resume: Resumes the system when the Power button
is pressed again within 2 minutes.
input after the allocated time. (default is 120 minutes)
Press after choosing "Yes", please wait for 10 seconds to finish
the white color fine tune process. It helps to adjust LED color
performance.
Audio
Volume
•Press to decrease the volume.
•Press to increase the volume.
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Volume BoostChoose "On" to increase volume for low volume content.
SRS
•Choose "On" to enable SRS Wow HD.
•Choose "Off" to disable SRS Wow HD.
TrebleAdjust tones of high frequency.
BassAdjust tones of low frequency.
Mute
•Choose "On" to mute the volume.
•Choose "Off" to restore the volume.
Alarm VolumeSelect this function to adjust the volume of any warning
Audio Out
notifications.
•Choose "Speaker" to play sound through the projector's
speaker. (internal)
•Choose "Audio Jack" to play sound from your headphone
or audio amplifier. (external)
3D
3DChoose "On" to enable DLP 3D function.
•On: Choose this item while using DLP 3D glasses, quad
buffer (NVIDIA/ATI...) graphic card and HQFS format file or
DVD with corresponding SW player.
•Off: Turn off 3D mode.
3D Sync InvertIf you see a discrete or overlapping image while wearing DLP 3D
3D Warning Message Choose "On" to display the 3D warning message.
glasses, you may need to execute "Invert" to get best match of
left/right image sequence to get the correct image (for DLP 3D).
Note: It needs correct settings on graphic card 3D application program for
correct 3D display.
Note: The SW players, such as Stereoscopic Player and DDD TriDef Media
Player can support 3D format files. You can download these three players
on web page below,
- 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 Sync Invert" is only available when 3D is enabled.
Note: There has reminder screen if 3D still enable when power on projector.
Please adjust setting depended on your purpose.
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Language
Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Use the or key to
select your preferred menu language.
•Press to confirm the selection.
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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
#ProblemSolution
1No image appears
onscreen
2Partial, scrolling
or incorrectly
displayed image
(For PC (Windows
95/98/2000/XP/
Vista/Win7/Win
8))
•Connected as described in the "Getting Started"
section.
•Ensure none of the connector pins are bent or
broken.
•Make sure the projector is switched on.
•For an incorrectly displayed image:
•Open "My Computer," open the "Control
Panel," and then double-click the "Display"
icon.
•Select the "Settings" tab.
•Verify that your display resolution setting is
lower than or equal to 1080P-EIA.
•Click the "Advanced Properties" button.
If the problem still appears, change the monitor display
you are using and follow the steps below:
•Verify that the resolution setting is lower than
or equal to 1080P-EIA.
•Click the "Change" button under the
"Monitor" tab.
•Click "Show all devices". Next, select "Standard
monitor types" under the SP box, and choose
the resolution mode you need under the
"Models" box.
•Verify that the resolution setting of the
monitor display is lower than or equal to
1080P-EIA.
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3Partial, scrolling
or incorrectly
displayed image
(for notebooks)
4The screen of the
notebook
computer is not
displaying your
presentation
5Image is unstable
or flickering
6Image has vertical
flickering bar
7Image is out of
focus
•For an incorrectly displayed image:
•Follow the steps for item 2 (above) to adjust
the resolution of your computer.
•Press the toggle output settings. Example:
[Fn]+[F4], Compaq [Fn]+[F4], Dell [Fn]+[F8],
Gateway [Fn]+[F4], IBM [Fn]+[F7], HP [Fn]+[F4],
NEC [Fn]+[F3], Toshiba [Fn]+[F5]
•If you experience difficulty changing resolutions or
your monitor freezes, restart all equipment
including the projector.
•If you are using a Microsoft
notebook: Some notebook PCs may deactivate their
own screens when a second display device is in use.
Each has a different way to be reactivated. Refer to
your computer's manual for detailed information.
•If you are using an Apple
notebook: In System Preferences, open Display and
select Video Mirroring "On".
®
Windows® based
®
Mac® OS based
•Adjust the "Tracking" to correct it. Refer to the
"Image" section for more information.
•Change the display color depth settings on your
computer.
•Use "Frequency" to make an adjustment. Refer to
the "Image" section for more information.
•Check and reconfigure the display mode of your
graphics card to make it compatible with the
projector.
•Adjust the focus ring on the projector lens.
•Make sure the projection screen is within the
required distance of 1.8~10.6 feet (0.6~3.2 meters)
from the projector. Refer to the "How to Get a
Preferred Image Size by Adjusting Distance and
Zoom" section for more information.
8Image is stretched
when displaying a
"widescreen"
DVD title
When you play a DVD encoded in anamorphic or 16:9
aspect ratio you may need to adjust the following
settings:
•If you play a 4:3 format DVD title, please change the
format to 4:3 in the projector OSD.
•If the image is still stretched, you will also need to
adjust the aspect ratio. Set up the display format to
16:9 (wide) aspect ratio on your DVD player.
•If you play an Letterbox(LBX) format DVD title,
please change the format to Letterbox(LBX) in the
projector OSD.
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9Image is too small
or too large
•Adjust the zoom ring on the top of the projector.
•Move the projector closer to or further from the
screen.
•Press "MENU" on the remote control or on the
control panel. Go to "Image --> Aspect Ratio" and
try different settings.
10Image has slanted
sides
•If possible, reposition the projector so that it is
centered on the screen.
•Press the "Keystone" on the OSD until the sides are
vertical.
11Image is reversed
•Select "Image --> Projection Mode" on the OSD and
adjust the projection direction.
Problems with the Projector
#ConditionSolution
1The projector stops responding
to all controls
If possible, turn off the projector, then
unplug the power cord and wait at least 30
seconds before reconnecting power.
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OSD Messages
#ConditionMessage Reminder
1MessageFan 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.
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LED & Alarm Definition Listing
LED Messages
MenuLamp
Message
BLUEBLUEBLUEREDBLUE
Input Power Plug---Flash On
Standy by---------ON---
Power buttom onON 1sec
Lamp retry------------Quick
Power button
OFF (Cooling
completed;
Standby mode)
Error (Thermal
fail)
Error (Fan Lock)------Quick
Error (LED Break
down)
Error (Color
wheel fail)
then off
---------ON---
------ON---ON
---ON------ON
---Quick
(UP/Down
LED)
to OFF
100ms
ON 1sec
then off
Flashing
Temp
(Left/Right
LED)
Flash On
to OFF
100ms
ON 1sec
then off
Flashing
------ON
Power LEDPower LED
Flash On
to OFF
100ms
---ON
---ON
---
Flashing
Note: When power on, click any key, Menu/Up/Down/Left/Right
key LED will all be trigger.
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Specifications
The specifications listed below are subject to change without notice. For final
specs, please refer to Acer's published marketing specifications.
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Projection system
ResolutionWXGA (1280 x 800)
Computer compatibilityIBM PC and compatibles, Apple Macintosh, iMac and
Aspect ratioFull, 4:3, 16:9, L.Box
Displayable colors16.7 million colors
Projection lensF = 2.0, f = 14.95mm , 1:1.0 manual zoom and manual
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.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the device and receiver.
•Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Notice: Shielded cables
All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables
to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.
Notice: Peripheral devices
Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to
comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation
with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV
reception.
Caution
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications
Commission, to operate this device.
Operation conditions
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.
Notice: Canadian users
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Declaration of Conformity for EU countries
Acer hereby declares that this projector series is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Compliant with Russian regulatory certification
001
Radio device regulatory notice
Note: The regulatory information below is for models with
wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only.
General
This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any
country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. Depending on
configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such
as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules).
English
Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio
communication devices (RSS-2)
aCommon 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.
bOperation in 2.4 GHz band
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is
intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject
to licensing.
List of applicable countries
This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the
country of use. For further information, please contact the local office in the country of use.
Please see http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/rtte/implem.htm
for the latest country list.
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Industry Canada statement:
This device complies with ISED's licence-exempt RSSs. 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.
FOR MOBILE DEVICE USAGE (>20cm/low power)
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance
20cm between the radiator & your body.
Acer Incorporated
8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi
New TaipeiCity 221, Taiwan
of Conformity
We,
Acer Incorporated
8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan
Product: DLP Projector
Trade Name: Acer
Model Number: CWX1138
We, Acer Incorporated, hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the product described above is in
conformity with the relevant Union
harmonized standards and/or other relevant standards have been applied:
EMC Directive: 2014/30/EU
EN 55032:2012+AC:2013, Class B
EN 55024:2010+A1:2015
R&TTE Directive: 1999/5/EC (until Jun 12, 2017)
RED Directive: 2014/53/EU (From Jun 13, 2017)
EN 300 328 V1.9.1
EN 301 893 V1.7.1
EN 300 440-1 V1.6.1
EN 300 440-2 V1.4.1
EN 302 291-1 V1.1.1
EN 302 291-2 V1.1.1
LVD Directive: 2014/35/EU
EN 60950-1:2006/A11:2009/A1:2010/A12:2011/A2:2013
EN 50332-1:2013 EN 50332-2:2013
Product: DLP Projector
Trade Name: Acer
Model Number: CWX1138
We, Acer Incorporated, hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the product described above is in
conformity with the relevant Union
harmonized standards and/or other relevant standards have been applied:
EMC Directive: 2014/30/EU
EN 55032:2012+AC:2013, Class B
EN 55024:2010+A1:2015
R&TTE Directive: 1999/5/EC (until Jun 12, 2017)
RED Directive: 2014/53/EU (From Jun 13, 2017)
EN 300 328 V1.9.1
EN 301 893 V1.7.1
EN 300 440-1 V1.6.1
EN 300 440-2 V1.4.1
EN 302 291-1 V1.1.1
EN 302 291-2 V1.1.1
LVD Directive: 2014/35/EU
EN 60950-1:2006/A11:2009/A1:2010/A12:2011/A2:2013
EN 50332-1:2013 EN 50332-2:2013
EN 301 511 V9.0.2
EN 301 908-1 V6.2.1
EN 301 908-2 V6.2.1
EN 301 908-13 V6.2.1
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2
EN 301 489-3 V1.6.1
Regulation (EC) No. 278/2009; EN 50563:2011
as below and following
EN 301 489-7 V1.3.1
EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1
EN 301 489-24 V1.5.1
EN 50360:2001 EN 50566:2013
EN 62479:2010 EN 62311:2008
EN 62209-1:2006 EN 62209-2:2010
Year to begin affixing CE marking 2017.
_______________________________ Jan. 01, 2017
RU Jan / Sr. Manager Date
Acer Incorporated (Taipei, Taiwan)
Acer America Corporation
333 West San Carlos St.,
Suite 1500
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.
The following local Manufacturer / Importer is responsible for this declaration:
Product:DLP Projector
Model Number:CWX1138
Name of Responsible Party:Acer America Corporation
Address of Responsible Party: 333 West San Carlos St.
Suite 1500
San Jose, CA 95110
U. S. A.
Contact Person:Acer Representative
Phone No.:254-298-4000
Fax No.:254-298-4147
Machine Type:K137/K137i/L223/L223R/LK-W15/LK-W15F
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