Acer P1185, P1285, X1385WH User Manual

Acer Projector

X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/

S1285/P1185/P1285/P1385W/

X1385WH/H6518BD

Series User's Guide

Copyright © 2015. Acer Incorporated.

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Acer Projector User's Guide

Original Issue: 01/2015

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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.

•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, 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.

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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) contain Mercury, Dispose Properly."

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 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 First Thing First

Usage Notes

Precautions

Introduction

Product Features

Package Overview

Projector Overview Projector Outlook Control Panel

Remote Control Layout MHL Feature Introduction

Getting Started

Connecting the Projector Turning the Projector On/Off

Turning On the Projector

Turning Off the Projector Adjusting the Projected Image

Adjusting the Height of the Projected Image How to Optimize Image Size and Distance

How to Get a Preferred Image Size by Adjusting Distance and Zoom

User Controls

Installation Menu

Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus Color

Image

Setting Management Audio

3D Language

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Troubleshooting	40
LED & Alarm Definition Listing	44
Using the inner connector(s)	45
Ceiling Mount Installation	46
Specifications	49
Compatibility Modes	53
Regulations and safety notices	57

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Introduction

Product Features

This product is a single-chip DLP® projector, including the following outstanding features:

•DLP® technology

•X1185/X1185N/P1185: Native 800 x 600 SVGA resolution, Auto/4:3/16:9 aspect ratio supported

X1285/X1285N/S1285/P1285: Native 1024 x 768 XGA resolution, Auto/4:3/ 16:9 aspect ratio supported

P1385W/X1385WH: Native 1280 x 800 WXGA resolution, Auto/Full/4:3/16:9/ L.Box aspect ratio supported

H6518BD: Native 1920 x 1080 1080p resolution, Auto/Full/4:3/16:9/L.Box aspect ratio supported

•Enables projecting 3D content via DLP Link Technology: Blu-Ray 3D supported (P1185/P1285/P1385W/X1385WH/H6518BD)

•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 5 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

•2X digital zoom and pan move function

•Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP, 7, 8, 8.1, Vista®, Macintosh OS, Chrome OS compliant

•CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) function supported (H6518BD)

•LumiSense+ supported (H6518BD)

•TCO certified (P1285/X1285/P1385W/X1385WH)

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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.

	X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/
S1285	P1185/X1385WH	P1285/P1385W/H6518BD

Projector

Power cord	VGA cable	Security card

User’s guide (CD-ROM)	Remote control	Quick start guide

Battery x 2	Carrying case	Dust filter
	(Optional)	(Optional)

WirelessHD dongle kit (MWIHD1) (Optional)

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Projector Overview

Projector Outlook

Front/upper side

S1285

X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/

P1285/P1385W/H6518BD

P1185/X1385WH

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Description

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Description

1 Control panel

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HDMI (MHL) connector

Micro USB cable

2 Power key and Power indicator LED

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Projection lens

3 Zoom ring and Focus ring

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Remote control receiver

Focus ring

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Lens cap

Rear side

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3 4

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S-VIDEO

VGA IN -2

VGA IN -1

VGA-OUT

RS232

S-VIDEO DC 5V OUT

HDMI / MHL

VGA IN -2

VGA IN -1

VGA-OUT

RS232

AUDIO IN -1

USB

AUDIO IN -1

USB

MINI-B

MINI-B

AUDIO IN -2

AUDIO IN -2

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

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S-VIDEO

DC 5V OUT

HDMI / MHL

VGA IN -1

VGA-OUT

RS232

S-VIDEO

VGA IN -2

VGA IN -1

VGA-OUT

RS232

AUDIO IN -1

USB

AUDIO IN -1

USB

MINI-B

MINI-B

AUDIO IN -2

AUDIO IN -2

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

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#	Description	#	Description
1	Audio input connector	7	Analog RGB signal/HDTV/
	Audio output connector		component video input connector
2	S-Video input connector	8	Monitor loop-through output
	Composite video input connector		connector
3	DC 5V output	9	RS232 connector
4	Mini USB connector	10	Kensington™ lock port
5	HDMI (MHL) connector	11	Power socket
6	Component video input connector	12	Tilt adjusting wheel

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Control Panel

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		3								8
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		5											10
		6
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#	Function									Description
1	LAMP	Lamp Indicator LED.
2	POWER indicator	Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section.
	LED
3	Keystone	Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection
		(±40 degrees).
4	Power key	Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section.
5	MENU	Launches the Onscreen Display (OSD) menu, returns to
		the previous step for the OSD menu operation or exits
		the OSD menu.
6	MODE	Chooses a display mode.
7	TEMP	Temp Indicator LED.
8	SOURCE	Chooses RGB, component video, S-Video, composite
		video, HDMI (MHL) or HDTV source.
9	Four directional	Selects items or makes adjustments to your selection
	selection keys
10	RESYNC	Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input
		source.

Remote Control Layout

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Function

Description

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POWER

Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section.

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MEDIA SETUP

(No function)

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ZOOM

Zooms the projector display in or out.

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MODE

Chooses a display mode.

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Keystone

Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection

(±40 degrees).

Four

Selects items or makes adjustments to your selection.

directional

selection

keys

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Keypad 0~9

Press "0~9" to input a password in the "Setting" >

"Security" OSD.

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VGA

To change source to VGA. This connection supports

analog RGB, YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/1080i/1080p), and

YCbCr (480i/576i).

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COMPONENT

To change source to Component video. This connector

supports YPbPr/YCbCr.

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S-VIDEO

To change source to S-Video.

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HDMI™/DVI

To change source to HDMI™ (or DVI). (for the model

with HDMI™ or DVI connector)

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Infrared

Sends signals to the projector.

transmitter

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#							Function	Description
12	FREEZE							To pause the screen image.
13	SOURCE							Chooses RGB, component video, S-Video, composite
								video, HDMI (MHL) or HDTV source.
14	HIDE							Press "HIDE" to hide screen image; press again to
								display the image.
15	MENU							Launches the Onscreen Display (OSD) menu, returns to
								the previous step for the OSD menu operation or exits
								the OSD menu.
16	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 USB cable.
17	VIDEO							To change source to composite video.
18	RATIO							Chooses an aspect ratio.
19	WIRELESS;							(No function)
	LAN/WiFi
20							Rewind	(No function)
							Play/Pause
							Stop
							Fast-forward
21	SD/USB A							(No function)
22	USB B							(No function)
23	3D							Press to open the 3D menu for adjusting 3D settings.
24	Laser							Emits visible laser pointer light for presentation
								purposes. This function is not available for the
								projectors sold in the Japanese market.

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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.

									Description
#						Function		Navigation	Media mode	Numeric mode
								mode
4	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.
5						Four	Up	Up	(No function)	(No function)
						directional
							down	down	(No function)	(No function)
						select keys
							Left	Left	Decreases the	(No function)
									volume.
							Right	Right	Increases the	(No function)
									volume.
6	Keypad 0~9							(No function)	(No function)	Enters 0~9.
15	MENU							Goes to the	(No function)	(No function)
								root menu.
20						Rewind		(No function)	Rewinds/Plays/	Enters 1.
									Pauses/Stops/
						Play/Pause		Selects or		Enters 2.
									Fast-forwards
								enters items.
									the playing of
						Stop		Exits current		Enters 3.
									media files.
								page.
						Fast-forward		(No function)		(No function)

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Getting Started

Connecting the Projector

•X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/S1285

	VGA
Video/S-Video	Display	RS232
Output	DVD player,
	Set-top box,
	HDTV receiver
	R B G
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	R B G
Speakers	3

HDTV adapter

S-VIDEO	VGA IN -2	VGA IN -1	RS232
AUDIO IN -1	USB

MINI-B

AUDIO IN -2

VIDEO

#	Description	#	Description
1	Power cord	6	S-Video cable
2	VGA cable	7	RS232 cable
3	VGA to component video/HDTV adapter	8	USB cable
4	Composite video cable	9	3 RCA component cable
5	Audio cable

Note: To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the projector.

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•P1185/P1285/P1385W/X1385WH

		VGA
Speakers
Video/S-Video	DVD player,	RS232
Output	Set-top box,	Display
	HDTV receiver
Smartphone/
tablet

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HDTV adapter

	S-VIDEO DC 5V OUT	HDMI / MHL	VGA IN -2	VGA IN -1	VGA-OUT	RS232
AUDIO IN -1		USB
		MINI-B
AUDIO IN -2
AUDIO OUT	VIDEO

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#	Description	#	Description
1	Power cord	7	RS232 cable
2	VGA cable	8	USB cable
3	VGA to component video/HDTV adapter	9	3 RCA component cable
4	Composite video cable	10	HDMI (MHL) cable
5	Audio cable	11	WirelessHD dongle
6	S-Video cable	12	Wireless dongle

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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, Android (MWND1), ChromecastTM.

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•H6518BD

Speakers

Video/S-Video

Output

Smartphone/

tablet

VGA

RS232

DVD player,	Display
Set-top box,
HDTV receiver

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	S-VIDEODC 5V OUT	HDMI / MHL	VGA IN -1	VGA-OUT	RS232
AUDIO IN -1		USB
		MINI-B
AUDIO IN -2
AUDIO OUT	VIDEO

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1	Power cord	8	USB cable
2	VGA cable	9	3 RCA component cable
4	Composite video cable	10	HDMI (MHL) cable
5	Audio cable	11	WirelessHD dongle
6	S-Video cable	12	Wireless dongle
7	RS232 cable

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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, Android (MWND1), ChromecastTM.