Acer PE-X44, PE-W44, PE-S44, P1386W, P1286 User Manual
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Acer Projector
P1386W/M325/PE-W44/F14W/AW328
P1286/M315/PE-X44/F14X/AX328
P1186/M305/PE-S44/F14S/AS328 Series
User's Guide
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Acer Projector User's Guide
Original Issue: 01/2016
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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.”
RG2
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
Do not stare into the beam, RG2
"As with any bright source, do not stare into the direct beam, RG2 IEC 624715:2015"
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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 comfort iii
First things first viii
Usage Notes viii
Precautions viii
Introduction 1
Product Features 1
Package Overview 2
Projector Overview 3
Projector Outlook 3
Control Panel 5
Remote Control Layout 6
MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) Control 8
Getting Started 10
Connecting the Projector 10
Turning the Projector On/Off 12
Turning on the Projector 12
Turning the projector off 13
Adjusting the Projected Image 14
Adjusting the Height of Projected Image 14
How to optimize image size and distance 15
How to get a preferred image size by adjusting
distance and zoom 17
User Controls 19
Installation menu 19
Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus 20
Color 21
Image 22
Setting 24
Management 26
Audio 27
3D 28
Language 28
Contents
Appendices 29
Troubleshooting 29
LED & Alarm Definition Listing 33
Cleaning and replacing the dust filters (Option) 34
Replacing the Lamp 35
Ceiling Mount Installation 36
Specifications 39
Compatibility modes 41
Regulations and safety notices 46
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Introduction
Product Features
This product is a single-chip DLP® projector. Outstanding features include:
• DLP
• P1186/M305/PE-S44/F14S/AS328 series: True 800x600 SVGA resolution
• Enables projecting 3D content via DLP Link Technology: Blue-Ray 3D
• Acer ColorBoost technology delivers nature’s true colors for vivid, life-like
• High brightness and contrast ratio
• Versatile display modes (Bright, Presentation, Standard, Video, User)
• NTSC / PAL / SECAM compatible and HDTV (480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i/p)
• Lower power consumption and economy (ECO) mode extend lamp life
• Acer EcoProjeciton Technology delivers Intelligent power management
• Equipped with HDMI™ & MHL connection supporting HDCP
• Advanced digital keystone correction optimizes presentations
• Smart detection delivers quick, intelligent source detection
• Multi-language onscreen display (OSD) menus
• Manual focus projection lens zooms up to 1.11x
• 2x digital zoom and pan function
• Microsoft
• Support MHL V2.1 signal display
• Built-in One 3 Watts speaker
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technology
P1286/M315/PE-X44/F14X/AX328 series: Native 1024x768 XGA resolution
P1386W/M325/PE-W44/F14W/AW328 series: True 1280x800 WXGA
resolution
Full/4:3/16:9/L.Box aspect ratio supported
supported and nVidia 3DTV Play Ready
images
enable optimum performance in any situation
supported
approach and physical efficiency improvement
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Windows® 2000, XP, Vista®, Windows 7, Windows 8.1,
Windows 10, Macintosh
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OS compliant
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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.
Projector Power cord VGA cable
Security card User’s guide Quick start guide
Carrying case
(option)
2 x Batteries
(option)
Dust filters
(option)
Remote control
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Projector Overview
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Projector Outlook
Front / upper side
# Description # Description
1 Air outlet 7 Lamp cover
2 Focus ring 8 Lens cap
3 Zoom ring 9 Projection lens
4 Remote control receiver 10 Tilt adjusting wheels
5 Power button 11 Air inlet
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Right / Rear side
# Description # Description
1 Power socket 6 RS232 connector
2 HDMI 1 connector 7 Composite video input connector
3 HDMI 2/MHL connector 8 Audio in connector
4 5V DC output connector (device charge
& support mouse page up/down
function)
5 PC analog signal/HDTV/component
video input connector
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Audio out connector
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Kensington™ lock port
Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.
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Control Panel
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# Icon Function Description
1 POWER POWER Power Indicator LED
2 LAMP LAMP Lamp Indicator LED
3 TEMP TEMP Temp Indicator LED
4POWER
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6 BACK BACK Returns to the previous operation.
7 SOURCE SOURCE Changes the active source.
8 ENTER ENTER Confirm your selection of items.
9 Keystone
10 MENU MENU
Four directional select
keys
See the contents in "Turning the Projector
On/Off" section.
Use to select items or make
adjustments to your selection.
Adjusts the image to compensate for
distortion caused by tilting the projector.
Press "MENU" to launch the Onscreen
display (OSD) menu, back to the previous
step for the OSD menu operation or exit
the OSD menu.
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Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.
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Remote Control Layout
# Icon Function Description
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2 POWER Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section.
Infrared
transmitter
Sends signals to the projector.
3 MUTE To turn on/off the volume.
4 RATIO To choose the desired aspect ratio.
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7 3D Press "3D" to select 3D models.
8 SOURCE Changes the active source.
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10 KEYSTONE
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12 VGA
Select/Enter Confirm your selection of items.
Play/Pause Press to begin/pause playback.
Four
directional
select keys
Use up, down, left, right buttons to select items or make
adjustments to your selection.
Press "MODE" to select the display mode from Bright,
Presentation, Standard, Video and User.
Adjusts the image to compensate for distortion caused
by tilting the projector.
BACK Returns to the previous operation.
STOP Press to stop playback.
Press "VGA" to change source to the VGA connector. This
connector supports analog RGB, YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/
1080i), YCbCr (480i/576i) and RGBsync.
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# Icon Function Description
13 FREEZE To pause the screen image.
For computer mode only. Use this button to select the
14 PgUp
15 COMPONENT No function.
16 PgDn
17 MEDIA No function.
18 KeyPad 0~9 Press "0~9" to input a password in the "Security" OSD.
previous page. This function is only available when USB
Ctrl connector (mini type B) is connected to a computer
via a USB cable.
For computer mode only. Use this button to select the
next page. This function is only available when USB Ctrl
connector (mini type B) is connected to a computer via a
USB cable.
• Press "MENU" to launch the Onscreen display (OSD)
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menu, back to the previous step for the OSD menu
operation or exit the OSD menu.
• Confirm your selection of items.
20 HDMI™/MHL To change source to HDMI/MHL.
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21 HIDE
22 ZOOM IN Zooms the projector display in.
23 VIDEO To change source to COMPOSITE VIDEO.
24 ZOOM OUT Zooms the projector display out.
25 LAN/WiFi
26 Laser pointer Aim the remote at the viewing screen.
27 Laser button
Momentarily turns off the video. Press "HIDE" to hide
the image, press again to display the image.
Press “LAN/WiFi” to change source to “WiFi.” Only
available while Acer WirelessCAST (MWA3) is plgged in
projector and see “WiFi” in source list.
Aim the remote at the viewing screen, press and hold
this button to activate the laser pointer.
Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.
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MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) Control
# Icon Function Description
1 SOURCE
2MODE
3MUTE
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Volume UP Increases the volume. (only for Multi-Media mode)
Volume Down Decreases the volume. (only for Multi-Media mode)
Select/Enter Press to select/enter the file. (only for Navigation mode)
Play/Pause
Four
directional
select keys
Back/Exit
Stop Discontinues playback. (only for Multi-Media mode)
Press the "SOURCE" button to toggle between
Navigation, Numeric and Multi-Media mode.
• Press "MODE" button for one second to activate
the MHL Control Mode.
• To exit, press the "MODE" button again.
To turn on/off the volume. (only for Navigation or MultiMedia mode)
Toggles between playback and pause. (only for MultiMedia mode)
Press to launch the root memu.
(only for Navigation mode)
Use up, down, left, right buttons to select items or make
adjustments to your selection.
(only for Navigation mode)
• Press "BACK" to go back one menu step.
• To exit the file.
(only for Navigation mode)
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