Acer Projector P1100/P1100A/P1100C/P1200/P1200A/P1200B/P1200C/P1200n/P1200i/P1203/
P1206/P1300WB/P1303W Series User's Guide
Original Issue: 04/2010
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P1206/P1300WB/P1303W Series
Model number: __________________________________
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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, 4.6 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 turn off the main power abruptly or unplug the projector during
operation. It can lead to lamp breakage, fire, electric shock or other
trouble. 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 projector or remote controller.
•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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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) 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 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 thing firstviii
Usage notesviii
Precautionsviii
Introduction1
Product Features1
Package Overview2
Projector Overview3
Projector Outlook3
Control Panel6
Remote Control Layout (P1100/P1200/P1203/
P1206/P1303W)7
Remote Control Layout (P1100A/P1100C/P1200A/
P1200B/P1200C/P1200i/P1200n/P1300WB)9
Getting Started11
Connecting the Projector (P1100/P1200/P1203/
P1206/P1303W)11
Connecting the Projector (P1100A/P1100C/P1200A/
P1200B/P1200C/P1200i/P1200n/P1300WB)12
Turning the Projector On/Off14
Turning on the Projector14
Turning the projector off15
Adjusting the Projected Image16
Adjusting the Height of Projected Image16
How to optimize image size and distance17
How to get a preferred image size by adjusting
distance and zoom21
Contents
User Controls25
Installation menu25
Acer Empowering Technology26
Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus28
Color29
Image30
Management33
Setting34
Audio37
Timer38
Language38
Acer LAN webpage management39
How to login in39
Home40
Control Panel40
Network Setting41
Alert Setting41
Logout42
Appendices43
Troubleshooting43
LED & Alarm Definition Listing48
Replacing and cleaning the dust filters49
Replacing the Lamp50
Ceiling Mount Installation51
Specifications54
Compatibility modes57
Regulations and safety notices61
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Introduction
Product Features
This product is a single-chip DLP® projector. Outstanding features include:
•DLP
•P1100/P1100A/P1100C: Native 800 x 600 SVGA resolution
•Acer ColorBoost technology delivers nature’s true colors for vivid, life-like
P1200/P1200A/P1200B/P1200C/P1200n/P1200i/P1203/P1206 series : Native
1024 x 768 XGA resolution
P1300WB/P1303W: Native 1280 x 800 WXGA resolution
4:3 / 16:9 aspect ratio supported (P1100/P1100A/P1100C/P1200/P1200A/
P1200B/P1200C/P1200n/P1200i/P1203/P1206)
Full/4:3/16:9/L.Box aspect ratio supported (P1300WB/P1303W)
images
User) enable optimum performance in any situation
approach and physical efficiency improvement.
eView, eTimer, ePower, eOpening Management) for easy adjustment of
settings
Equipped with HDMI™ connections supporting HDCP
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•Advanced digital keystone correction optimizes presentations
•Multi-language onscreen display (OSD) menus
•Full-function remote control
•Manual focus projection lens zooms up to 1.1x
•2x digital zoom and pan function
•Microsoft
compliant
®
Windows® 2000, XP, Vista®, Windows 7, Macintosh® OS
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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 with lens capPower cordVGA cable
Security card2 x BatteriesCarrying case
Acer Projector
Quick Start Guide
(#A)(#B)
3J8S
3J'Q
2 x Quick Start Guide
(Wireless Quick Start Guide
for P1100A/P1100C/P1200A/
P1200B/P1200C/P1200i/
P1300WB)
1 x Wireless antenna
(P1200i)
2 x User's Guide (Wireless CD
for P1100A/P1100C/P1200A/
P1200B/P1200C/P1200i/
P1300WB)
Dust Filters (Option)
Remote control
(#A for P1100/P1200/P1203/
P1206/P1303W)
(#B for P1100A/P1100C/
P1200A/P1200B/P1200C/
P1200n/P1200i/P1300WB)
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Projector Overview
Projector Outlook
Front / upper side
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6
7
2
3
4
5
#Description#Description
1Control panel6Zoom lever
2Ventilation (inlet)7Remote control receiver
3Ventilation (outlet)8Focus ring
4Elevator button9Zoom lens
5Elevator foot10 Lens cap
Rear side (P1100/P1200/P1203/P1206/P1303W Series)
P1100/P1200/
P1203/P1206/
P1303W
3
24578
6
8
9
10
911*
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P1203/P1303W/
P1206
P1100/P1200
110
12*13*
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#Description#Description
1Power socket8Audio input connector
2USB connector 9RS232 connector
3HDMI connector10
4Monitor loop-through output connector
(VGA-Out)
5PC analog signal/HDTV/component video
input connector (VGA IN/VGA IN 1)
6Composite video input connector
7S-Video input connector
Kensington
Below items are for P1203/P1206/P1303W
only:
*
11
12V DC output connector
*
PC analog signal/HDTV/component
12
video input connector (VGA IN 2)
*
Audio output connector
13
TM
lock port
Rear side (P1100A/P1100C/P1200A/P1200B/P1200C/P1200n/
P1200i/P1300WB series)
12KEYSTONEAdjusts the image to compensate for distortion caused by
Laser buttonAim the remote at the viewing screen, press and hold this
button to activate the laser pointer.
This function is not supported in Japanese market.
Management.
tilting the projector (± 40 degrees).
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# IconFunctionDescription
13MENU
•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.
14PAGE For computer mode only. Use this button to select the next or
15Pre./RewindPress "Pre./Rewind" to go to previous index or press
16Enter/Play/Pause Press "Enter/Play/Pause" to play/pause media file.
17Next/Fast-
forward
18Back/StopPress "Back/Stop" to stop playing media file or go back to
previous page. This function is only available when connected
to a computer via a USB cable.
continuously to rewind the playing media file.
Press "Next/Fast-forward" once to go to next index or press
continuously to fast-forward the playing media file.
upper data folder.
19VGAPress "VGA" to change source to the VGA connector. This
20COMPONENTNo COMPONENT function.
21S-VIDEOPress "S-VIDEO" to change source to S-Video.
22VIDEOPress "VIDEO" to change source to composite video.
23SD/USB APress "SD/USB A" to toggle between SD and USB A sources.
(*)
24
25USB BPress "USB B" to change source to USB mini B.
26
27KeyPad 0~9Press "0~9" to input a password in the "Security".
28Four directional
HDMI™/DVIPress "HDMI™/DVI" to change source to HDMI™.
LAN/WiFiPress "LAN/WiFi" to change source to LAN/WiFi.
select keys
connector supports analog RGB, YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/
1080i), YCbCr (480i/576i) and RGBsync.
This projector supports various file formats of photo/audio/
video.
Use up, down, left, right buttons to select items or make
adjustments to your selection.
Note: "#"Japan area is not supported.
"*" No DVI function
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Getting Started
Connecting the Projector (P1100/P1200/
P1203/P1206/P1303W)
DVD player,
Monitor
DVD player
1
RBG
6
RBG
5
Set-up Box,
HDTV receiver
Y
7
8
9
10
VGA
D-Sub
D-Sub
D-Sub
4
HDTV adapter
D-Sub
HDMI
3
USB
2
USB
HDMI
Video Output
Y
S-Video Output
VGA
RS232
12
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RS232
W
11
R
Audio Output
#Description#Description
1Power cord7Composite video cable
2USB cable8S-Video cable
3HDMI cable9 Audio cable jack/jack
4VGA cable10 RS232 cable
5VGA to component/HDTV adapter11 Audio cable jack/RCA
63 RCA component cable12 12V DC cable
Screen
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Connecting the Projector (P1100A/P1100C/
P1200A/P1200B/P1200C/P1200i/P1200n/
P1300WB)
S-Video Output
DVD player
USB
Video Output
HDMI
3
4
2
USB
HDMI
Y
D-Sub
5
6
D-Sub
Y
D-Sub
RBG
7
HDTV adapter
D-Sub
VGA
DVD player,
Set-up Box,
HDTV receiver
RBG
10
VGA
9
RS232
8
RS232
1
USB
Keyboard
13
USB
USB
USB
14
11
12
Audio Output
W
R
Internet
#Description#Description
1Power cord8RS232 cable
2USB cable9Audio cable jack/jack
3HDMI cable103 RCA component cable
4S-Video cable11Audio cable Jack/RCA
5Composite video cable12LAN Cable
(*)
6VGA cable
13
USB disk/stick
7VGA to component/HDTV adapter14USB cable (Type A to mini USB)
Note: To ensure the projector works well with your computer,
please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible
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with the projector.
Note: "*" USB drive limitation, do not support power
consumption over 500mA. Please have external power for USB
device.
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