Acer P1100 Series, P1200 Series, P1203 Series, P1206 Series, P1303W Series User Guide

Acer Projector

P1100/P1200/P1203/P1206/

P1303W Series

User's Guide

Acer Projector P1100/P1200/P1203/P1206/P1303W Series User's Guide Original Issue: 12/2009

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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.

• 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.

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

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".

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First thing first viii

Usage notes viii

Precautions viii

Introduction 1

Product Features 1

Package Overview 2

Projector Overview 3

Projector Outlook 3

Control Panel 4

Remote Control Layout 6

Getting Started 8

Connecting the Projector 8

Turning the Projector On/Off 9

Turning on the Projector 9

Turning off the Projector 10

Adjusting the Projected Image 11

Adjusting the Height of Projected Image 11

How to optimize image size and distance 12

How to get a preferred image size by adjusting distance and zoom 16

User Controls 20

Installation menu 20

Acer Empowering Technology 21

Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus 22

Color 23

Image 24

Management 27

Setting 27

Audio 30

Timer 30

Language 31

Appendices 32

Troubleshooting 32

LED & Alarm Definition Listing 37

Replacing the Lamp 38

Ceiling Mount Installation 39

Specifications 42

Compatibility modes 44

Regulations and safety notices 48

Introduction

Product Features

This product is a single-chip DLP® projector. Outstanding features include:

• DLP

• P1100: Native 800 x 600 SVGA resolution

• Acer ColorBoost technology delivers nature’s true colors for vivid, life-like

• High brightness and contrast ratio

• Versatile display modes (Bright, Presentation, Standard, Video, Education,

• NTSC / PAL / SECAM compatible and HDTV (720p, 1080i, 1080p) supported

• Top-loading lamp design allows easy lamp replacement

• Lower power consumption and economy (ECO) mode extends lamp life

• Acer EcoProjeciton Technology delivers Intelligent power management

• Empowering Key reveals Acer Empowering Technology utilities (Acer

• P1100/P1200/P1203/P1206/P1303W series:

technology

P1200/P1203/P1206 series : Native 1024 x 768 XGA resolution P1303W: Native 1280 x 800 WXGA resolution 4:3 / 16:9 aspect ratio supported (P1100/P1200/P1203/P1206) Full/4:3/16:9/L.Box aspect ratio supported (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 cap Power cord VGA cable

Compostive video cable 2 x Batteries Carrying case

PgUp

PgDn

Security card User's Guide Remote control

Acer Projector

Quick Start Guide

Quick start guide

Projector Overview

Projector Outlook

Front / upper side

# Description # Description

1 Control panel 6 Zoom lever

2 Ventilation (inlet) 7 Remote control receiver

3 Ventilation (outlet) 8 Focus ring

4 Elevator button 9 Zoom lens

5 Elevator foot 10 Lens cap

Rear side

P1100/P1200/ P1203/P1206/ P1303W

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9 11*

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P1100/P1200

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12* 13*

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# Description # Description

1 Power socket 8 Audio input connector

2 USB connector 9 RS232 connector

3 HDMI connector 10

4 Monitor loop-through output connector

(VGA-Out)

5 PC analog signal/HDTV/component video

input connector (VGA IN/VGA IN 1)

6 Composite video input connector

7 S-Video input connector

Kensington

Below items are for P1203/P1206/P1303W only:

12V DC output connector

PC analog signal/HDTV/component

video input connector (VGA IN 2)

Audio output connector

lock port

Control Panel

# Icon Function Description 1 LAMP Lamp Indicator LED 2 Keystone Adjusts the image to compensate for

distortion caused by tilting the projector (± 40 degrees).

3 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector

4MENU

5 POWER See the contents in "Turning the Projector

6 TEMP Temp Indicator LED

to the input source.

• 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.

On/Off" section.

# Icon Function Description

7 Four directional select

keys

8 SOURCE Changes the active source. 9 Empowering key

Use to select items or make adjustments to your selection.

Unique Acer functions: eOpening, eView, eTimer, ePower Management.

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Remote Control Layout

4 5

19 20 23

17 18

21 22

# Icon Function Description

1 Infrared

4 HIDE Momentarily turns off the video. Press "HIDE" to hide the

5 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source.

6 SOURCE Changes the active source.

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

transmitter

Laser pointer Aim the remote at the viewing screen.

FREEZE To pause the screen image.

Sends signals to the projector.

image, press again to display the image.

8 ASPECT RATIO To choose the desired aspect ratio (Auto/4:3/16:9).

9 ZOOM Zooms the projector display in or out.

10 Laser button Aim the remote at the viewing screen, press and hold this

11 Empowering

key

12 KEYSTONE Adjusts the image to compensate for distortion caused by

button to activate the laser pointer. This function is not supported in Japanese market.

Unique Acer functions: eOpening, eView, eTimer, ePower Management.

tilting the projector (± 40 degrees).

# Icon Function Description

12 Four

13 MENU

directional select keys

Use up, down, left, right buttons to select items or make adjustments to your selection.

• 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.

14 PgUp/PgDn For computer mode only. Use this button to select the next or

15 RGB Press "RGB" for true-color optimization.

16 BRIGHTNESS Press "BRIGHTNESS" to adjust the brightness of the image.

17 CONTRAST Use the "CONTRAST" option to control the difference

18 COLOR Press "COLOR" to adjust the color temperature of image.

19 VGA Press "VGA" to change source to the VGA connector. This

20 COMPONENT No function.

21 S-VIDEO To change source to S-Video.

22 VIDEO To change source to COMPOSITE VIDEO.

23 DVI No function.

24 HDMI™ To change source to HDMI™. (for the model if with HDMI™

26 WIRELESS No function.

27 KeyPad 0~9 Press "0~9" to input a password in the "Security settings".

MUTE To turn on/off the volume.

previous page. This function is only available when connected to a computer via a USB cable.

between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture.

connector supports analog RGB, YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/ 1080i), YCbCr (480i/576i) and RGBsync.

connector)

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Note:

Getting Started

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Connecting the Projector

Monitor

DVD player

VGA

RBG

D-Sub

RBG

HDTV adapter

D-Sub

HDMI

USB

HDMI

D-Sub

DVD player,

Set-up Box,

HDTV receiver

Video Output

S-Video Output

VGA

RS232

ScreenAudio Output

RS232

# Description # Description

1 Power cord 7 Composite video cable

2 USB cable 8 S-Video cable

3 HDMI cable 9 Audio cable jack/jack

4 VGA cable 10 RS232 cable

5 VGA to component/HDTV adapter 11 Audio cable jack/RCA

6 3 RCA component cable 12 12V DC 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.

Turning the Projector On/Off

Turning on the Projector

1 Remove the lens cap. (Illustration #1)

2 Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. The

Power indicator LED will flash red.

3 Turn on the projector by pressing "Power" button on the control panel,

and the Power indicator LED will turn blue. (Illustration #2)

4 Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player ,etc.). The

projector will detect your source automatically.

• If the screen displays "Lock" and "Source" icons, it means the projector is locked onto a specific source type and there is no such type of input signal detected.

• If the screen displays "No Signal", please make sure the signal cables are securely connected.

• If you connect to multiple sources at the same time, use the "Source" button on either control panel or the remote control or direct source key on the remote control to switch between inputs.

Power button

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Lens cap

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Acer P1100 Series, P1200 Series, P1203 Series, P1206 Series, P1303W Series User Guide

Acer Projector

Information for your safety and comfort

First thing first

Usage notes

Precautions

Contents

Introduction

Product Features

Package Overview

Projector Overview

Getting Started

Connecting the Projector

Turning the Projector On/Off