Acer PE-X44, PE-W44, PE-S44, P1386W, P1286 User Manual

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
6 Control panel

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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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MC.JMV11.005

Model No:J-25021

MC.JMV11.006

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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7MENU

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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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# Icon Function Description

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10 PgUp/PgDn

11 KeyPad 0~9 Number buttons. (only for Numeric mode)

Use the button to select the next or previous page. (only
for Navigation mode)

Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.

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RS232

RS232

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RS232

HDTV adapter

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RBG

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BG

D-Sub

D-Sub

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HDMI

HDMI

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HDMI

HDMI

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HDMI

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USB

MHL

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Video output

DVD player

Audio Output

Power Bank

DVD player,
Set-top Box,

HDTV receiever

Smart Phone

Getting Started

Connecting the Projector

# Description # Description

1 Power cord 7 Audio cable Jack/RCA

2 HDMI cable 8 Audio cable Jack/Jack

3 MHL cable (MicroUSB to HDMI) 9 Composite video cable

4 VGA cable 10 RS232 cable

5 VGA to component/HDTV adapter 11 USB cable for charging device

6 3 RCA component cable

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Note 1: To ensure the projector works well with your computer,
please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible
with the projector.
Note 2: Functions vary depending on model definition.
Note 3:

USB cable needs powered extender if the length is over 5 m.
Note 4: Some smartphones require a converter (supplied by
smartphone maker) to enable the MHL function.
Note 5: USB DC 5V out connector support 5V/1.0A power output
for power bank charging only when MHL source is not detected.

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Power button

Turning the Projector On/Off

Turning on the Projector

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

Power indicator LED will flash red.

2 Turn on the projector by pressing "Power" button on the control panel or

remote control, and the Power indicator LED will turn blue.

3 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 or press source direct key.

• 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.

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Turning the projector off

1 To turn the projector off, press and hold the power button. This message

appears: "Please press the power button again to complete the shutdown
process." Press the power button again.

2 The LED power indicator will turn RED and blink rapidly after the projector

is turned off, and the fan(s) will continue to operate for about 2 minutes to
ensure that the system cools properly. (only supported under "Instant
Resume" mode)

3 As long as the power cord remains plugged in, you can press the power

button to turn the projector immediately back on anytime during the 2­minute shutdown process. (only supported under "Instant Resume" mode)

4 Once the system has finished cooling, the LED power indicator will stop

blinking and turn solid red to indicate standby mode.

5 It is now safe to unplug the power cord.

Warning indicators:

• "Projector Overheated. Lamp will automatically turn off soon."
This onscreen message indicates that the projector has overheated.
The lamp with automatically turn off, the projector will automatically
shut down, and the LED temp indicator will turn solid red. Contact
your local dealer or service center.

• "Fan failed. Lamp will automatically turn off soon."
This onscreen message indicates that the fan has failed. The lamp will
automatically turn off, the projector will automatically shut down,
and the LED temp indicator will blink. Contact your local dealer or
service center.

Note 1: Whenever the projector automatically shuts down and the
LED lamp indicator turns solid red, contact your local reseller or
service center.
Note 2: Functions vary depending on model definition.
Attention! The projector will enter a two minute cool down
period to ensure continued optimal lamp operation.

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Tilt adjusting wheel

Adjusting the Projected Image

Adjusting the Height of Projected Image

The projector is equipped with elevator feet 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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How to optimize image size and distance

51"

46"

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Height: 89 cm
from base to top
of image

Height:
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2.0 m
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Consult the table below to find the optimal image sizes achievable when the
projector is positioned at a desired distance from the screen.

• SVGA/XGA series

If the projector is 2.0 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for
image sizes between 46" and 51".

Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 89 cm height is
required when located at 2 m distance.

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Desired

Distance

(m)

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1.2 27.34 56 x 42 48 30 62 x 46 53

1.5 34 69 x 52 60 38 77 x 58 67

2 46 93 x 69 80 51 103 x 77 89

3 68 139 x 104 120 76 155 x 116 133

4 91 185 x 139 160 101 206 x 155 178

5 114 231 x 174 200 127 258 x 193 222

6 137 278 x 208 240 152 309 x 232 267

7 159 324 x 243 280 178 361 x 271 311

8 182 370 x 278 319 203 412 x 309 356

9 205 417 x 313 359 228 464 x 348 400

10 228 463 x 347 399 254 515 x 387 445

11 251 509 x 382 439 279 567 x 425 489

11.8 269 546 x 410 471 299.3 608 x 456 525

Zoom Ratio: 1.11x

Screen size

Diagonal

(inch)

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(Min zoom) (Max zoom)

W (cm) x H

(cm)

From base to

top of image

Top

(cm)

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Screen size

Diagonal

(inch)

<B>

W (cm) x H

(cm)

From base to top

of image (cm)

Top

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Height: 91 cm
from base to
top of image

Height:
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2.0 m
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• WXGA series

If the projector is 2.0 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for
image sizes between 54" and 60".

Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 91 cm height is
required when located at 2.0 m distance.

Desired

Distance

(m)

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1.1 29.7 64 x 40 45 33 71 x 45 50

1.5 40 87 x 55 61 45 97 x 61 68

2 54 116 x 73 82 60 130 x 81 91

3 81 174 x 109 123 90 194 x 121 136

4 108 233 x 145 163 120 259 x 162 182

5 135 291 x 182 204 150 324 x 202 227

6 162 349 x 218 245 180 389 x 243 273

7 189 407 x 254 286 210 453 x 283 318

8 216 465 x 291 327 241 518 x 324 364

9 243 523 x 327 368 271 583 x 364 409

10 270 581 x 363 408 300.7 648 x 405 455

Zoom Ratio: 1.11x

Screen size Top Screen size Top

Diagonal

(inch)

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W (cm) x H (cm)

(Min zoom) (Max zoom)

From base

to top of

image (cm)

<C>

Diagonal

(inch)

<B>

W (cm) x H (cm)

From base to
top of image

(cm)
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How to get a preferred image size by adjusting

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Desired Distance

2.2 m

2.0 m

Height: 88 cm

from base to top
of image

50"

Desired image
size

distance and zoom

The table below shows how to achieve a desired image size by adjusting either
the position or the zoom ring.

• SVGA/XGA series

To obtain an image size of 50" set the projector at a distance 2.0 m and 2.2 m
from the screen.

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Desired Image Size Distance (m) Top (cm)

Diagonal (inch)

<A>

30 61 x 46 1.2 1.3 53
40 81 x 61 1.6 1.8 70
50 102 x 76 2.0 2.2 88
60 122 x 91 2.37 2.6 105
70 142 x 107 2.8 3.1 123
80 163 x 122 3.2 3.5 140

90 183 x 137 3.5 4.0 158
100 203 x 152 3.9 4.4 175
150 305 x 229 5.9 6.6 263
180 366 x 274 7.1 7.9 315
200 406 x 305 7.9 8.8 351
250 508 x 381 9.9 11.0 438
300 610 x 457 11.8 526

Zoom Ratio: 1.11x

W (cm) x H (cm)

Max zoom

<B>

Min zoom

<C>

From base to top of

image

<D>

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C

D

B

Desired Distance

2.2 m

2.0 m

Height: 91 cm

from base to top
of image

60"

Desired
image size

• WXGA series

To obtain an image size of 60" set the projector at a distance 2.0 m and 2.2 m

from the screen.

Desired Image Size Distance (m) Top (cm)

Diagonal (inch)

<A>

30 65 x 40 1.0 1.1 45

40 86 x 54 1.3 1.5 61

50 108 x 67 1.7 1.9 76

60 129 x 81 2.0 2.2 91

70 151 x 94 2.3 2.6 106

80 172 x 108 2.7 3.0 121

90 194 x 121 3.0 3.3 136

100 215 x 135 3.3 3.7 151

150 323 x 202 5.0 5.6 227

180 388 x 242 6.0 6.7 272

200 431 x 269 6.7 7.4 303

250 538 x 337 8.3 9.3 378

300 646 x 404 10.0 454

Zoom Ratio: 1.11x

W (cm) x H (cm)

Max zoom

<B>

Min zoom

<C>

From base to top of

image

<D>

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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 "MENU" button on the remote control to launch the OSD for

projector installation and maintenance.

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:

5 Push the "MENU" or "BACK" button anytime to exit the menu and return

to the Acer welcome screen.

•Projection Mode

•Projection Location

•Auto Keystone settings

•Manual Keystone settings

•WirelessHD Dongle Pairing

•Language settings

•Reset to factory default function

Use the up and down arrow keys to select an option, the left and right
arrow keys to adjust selected option settings, and the "ENTER" to enter a
submenu for feature setting. The new settings will be saved automatically
upon exiting the menu.

Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.

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Main menu

Sub menu

Setting

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 or control

panel.

• When the OSD is displayed, use the keys to select any item in the

main menu. After selecting the desired main menu item, press "ENTER" 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 "BACK" on the remote control or control panel, the screen will return

to the main menu.

• To exit OSD, press "BACK" on the remote control or control panel. The

OSD menu will close and the projector will automatically save the new
settings.

Note 1: Some of the following OSD settings may not be available. Please
refer to the actual OSD of your projector.
Note 2: Functions vary depending on model definition.

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Color

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Display Mode

Wall color

Brightness

Contrast

Saturation

Tint

Color
Temperature

Gamma

There are many factory presets optimized for various types of
images.

• Bright: For brightness optimization.

• Presentation: For meeting presentation.

• Standard: For common environment.

• Video: For playing video in a bright environment.

• User: Memorize user's settings.

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 the image.

• Press to lighten the image.

"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.

Adjusts 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.

Adjusts 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.

Mode
Use this function to choose CT1, CT2 (Native), CT3, User mode.

R Gain
Adjusts the red gain for color temperature optimization.

G Gain
Adjusts the green gain for color temperature optimization.

B Gain
Adjusts the blue gain for color temperature optimization.

Effects the representation of dark scenery. With greater gamma
value, dark scenery looks brighter.

Note 1: "Saturation" and "Tint" functions are not supported under
computer or HDMI mode.
Note 2: Functions vary depending on model definition.

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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 Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio.

Auto Keystone Automatically adjusts vertical image.

Manual Keystone Adjust image distortion caused by tilting projection.

• Auto: Keep the image with original width-higth ratio and maxi

mize the image to fit native horizontal or vertical pixels.

• Full: Resize image to fit full screen by width (1280 pixels) and

height (800 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.

• 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".

Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image.

• Press to decrease the sharpness.

• Press to increase the sharpness.

H. Position
(Horizontal
position)

V. Position
(Vertical position)

• Press to move the image left.

• Press to move the image right.

• Press to move the image down.

• Press to move the image up.

Frequency "Frequency" changes the projector's refresh rate to match the

Tracking Synchronizes 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.

•

Limited Range: Prosess the input image as limited color range data.

• Full Range: Prosess the input image as full color range data.

HDMI Scan Info Adjust 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 1: "H. Position", "V. Position", "Frequency" and "Tracking" functions
are not supported under HDMI or Video mode.
Note 2: "HDMI Color Range" and "HDMI Scan Info" functions are only
supported under HDMI mode.
Note 3: Functions vary depending on model definition.

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Setting

Source Lock When Source Lock is turned "Off", the projector will search for

Closed Caption

DC 5V Out Default is "On". Choose "Off" to Disable DC 5V OUT connection.

Reset Press the "ENTER" button and choose "Yes" to return the

Security Security

other signals if the current input signal is lost. When Source Lock is
turned "On", it will "lock" the current source channel unless you
press "Source" button on the remote control for the next channel.

Selects a preferred closed captioning mode from CC1, CC2, CC3,
CC4, (CC1 displays captions in the primary language in your area).
Select "Off" to turn off the captioning feature. This function is only
available when a composite video or S-Video input signal is
selected and its system format is NTSC.
<Note> Set your screen aspect ratio to 4:3. This function is not
available when the aspect ratio is "16:9" or "Auto" .

<Note>

1. If users want to use the "PgUp" or "PgDn" buttons, change "DC
5V Out" from "On" to "Off".

2. 5V/1A power output if MHL source is not detected.
Warning! The DC 5V Out may happen power conflict if connecting
to PC and result in electric shock and/or injury.

parameters on all menus to the factory default settings.

This projector provides a useful security function for the
administrator to manage usage of the projector .
Press "ENTER" to change the "Security" setting. If the security
function is enabled, your must enter the "Administrator Password"
first before changing the security settings.

• Select "On" to enable the security function. The user has to

enter a password to operate the projector. Please refer to the
"User Password" section for details.

• If "Off" is selected, then the user can turn on the projector

without password.

Timeout(Min.)
Once "Security" is activated to "On", the administrator can set

timeout function.

• Press or to select the timeout interval.

• The range is from 10 minute to 990 minutes.

• When the time is up, the projector will prompt the user to

enter the password again.

• The factory default setting of "Timeout(Min.)" is "Off".

• Once the security function is enabled, the projector will

request user to enter password when switch on the projector .
Both "User Password" and "Administrator Password" can be
accepted for this dialogue.

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User Password

• Press "ENTER" to setup or change the "User Password".

• Press number keys to set your password on the remote control

and press "ENTER" to confirm.

• Press to delete character.

• Enter the password when you see "Confirm Password"

displayed.

• The password should be between 4 and 8 characters long.

• If you select "Request password only when plugging the

power cord in.", the projector will prompt the user to enter
the password every time the power cord is plugged.

• If you select "Always request password while projector turns

on.", the user has to enter the password every time when the
projector is turned on.

Administrator Password
The "Administrator Password" can be used in both the "Enter

Administrator Password" and "Enter Password" dialog boxes.

• Press "ENTER" to change the "Administrator Password".

• The factory default of "Administrator Password" is "1234".

If you forgot your administrator password, do the following to
retrieve the administrator password:

• An unique 6-digit "Universal Password" which is printed on

the Security Card (please check accessory in the box). This
unique password is the number which will be accepted by
projector anytime no matter what the Administrator
Password is.

• If losing this security card and number, please contact with an

Acer service center.

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Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.

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Management

ECO Mode Choose "On" to dim the projector lamp which will lower power

High Altitude Choose "On" to turn on High Altitude mode. Operate the fans at

Turn Off Mode

consumption, extend the lamp 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.

Auto Shutdown The projector will automatically shutdown when there is no signal

Menu Display Time
(Seconds)

AC Power On Choose "On" to power on projector while AC power plug in.

Lamp Hour Elapse Displays the lamp’s elapsed operating time (in hours).

Lamp Reminding Activate this function to display a reminder to change the lamp 30

Lamp Hour Reset Press the "ENTER" button and choose "Yes" to turn the lamp hour

Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.

input after the allocated time. (default is 20 minutes)

Choose the OSD menu display time. (Default is 15 seconds). Select
“Manual” to turn off main menu/one direct-key menu manually by
user.

hours before its expected end-of-life.

counter to 0 hours.

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Audio

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Volume

Mute

• Press to decrease the volume.

• Press to increase the volume.

• Choose "On" to mute the volume.

• Choose "Off" to restore the volume.

Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.

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3D

3D Choose "On" to enable DLP 3D function.

• On: Choose this item while using DLP 3D glasses, 120Hz 3D

capable graphics cards and HQFS format file or DVD with
corresponding SW player.

• Off: Turn off 3D mode.

3D Format If the 3D content is not displayed correctly, you can select a 3D

24P 3D Choose "96Hz" or "144Hz" to compatible with 3D glasses.

3D L/R Invert If you see a discrete or overlapping image while wearing DLP 3D

3D Warning Message Choose "On" to display the 3D warning message.

Note 1: It needs correct settings on graphic card 3D application program for
correct 3D display.
Note 2: 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 3: "3D L/R Invert" is only available when 3D is enabled.
Note 4: There has reminder screen if 3D still enable when power on projector.
Please adjust setting depended on your purpose.
Note 5: WUXGA model 24P 3D cannot be scaling due to TI ASIC buffer
memory limitation, and once detect 24P 3D (96Hz or 144Hz) inputs, Aspect
Ratio / HDMI Scan Info will be gray out, also HIDE will be not supported.

format that suits the 3D content you are viewing and obtain the
best result.

glasses, you may need to execute "Invert" to get best match of
left/right image sequence to get the correct image (for DLP 3D).

Language

Language

Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Use the

key to select your preferred menu language.

• Press "ENTER" 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

# Problem Solution

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1 No image appears

onscreen

2 Partial, scrolling

or incorrectly
displayed image
(for PC (Windows
2000/XP/Vista/
Windows 7/
Windows 8))

• Connected as described in the "Getting Started"

section.

• Ensure none of the connector pins are bent or

broken.

• Check if the projector lamp has been securely

installed. Please refer to the "Replacing the Lamp"
section.

• Make sure you have removed the lens cap and 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 WUXGA-RB (1920 x

1200).

• 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 WUXGA-RB (1920 x 1200).

• 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
WUXGA-RB (1920 x 1200).

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3 Partial, scrolling

or incorrectly
displayed image
(For notebooks)

4 The screen of the

notebook
computer is not
displaying your
presentation

5 Image is unstable

or flickering

6 Image has vertical

flickering bar

7 Image 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".

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Windows® based

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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.

• Make sure the lens cap is removed.

• Adjusts the focus ring on the projector lens.

• Make sure the projection screen is within the

required distance of 3.9 to 38.8 feet (1.2 to 11.8
meters) (SVGA/XGA series) / 3.6 to 32.9 feet (1.1 to

10.0 meters) (WXGA series) from the projector. Refer
to the "How to get a preferred image size by
adjusting distance and zoom" section for more
information.

8 Image 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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9 Image is too small

or too large

10 Image has slanted

sides

11 Image is reversed

• Adjust the zoom lever on the top of the projector.

• Move the projector closer to or further from the

screen.

• Press "MENU" on the remote control. Go to "Image -

-> Aspect Ratio" and try different settings or press
"ASPECT RATIO" on the remote control to adjust
directly.

• If possible, reposition the projector so that it is

centered on the screen.

• Press the "Keystone / " button on the remote

control until the sides are vertical.

• Select "Image --> Projection Mode" on the OSD and

adjust the projection direction.

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OSD Messages

# Condition Message Reminder

1 Message

• Fan 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. Please check the
following message.

Please also check the dust filters if they are installed. If the
dust filter is clogged with dust, please clean it. Please refer to
"Cleaning and replacing the dust filters (Option)" for details.

• Replace the lamp - the lamp is about to reach its maximum

lifetime. Prepare to replace it soon.

Problems with the Projector

# Condition Solution

1 The 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.

2 Lamp burns out or makes a

popping sound

When the lamp reaches the end of its useful
life, it will burn out and may make a loud
popping sound. If this happens, the projector
will not turn on until the lamp module has
been replaced. To replace the lamp, follow
the procedures in the "Replacing the Lamp"
section.

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LED & Alarm Definition Listing

LED Messages

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Message

Input power plug Flash ON to

Standby -- -- ON --

Power button ON -- -- -- ON

Lamp retry -- -- -- Quick

Power off (Cooling state) -- -- Quick

Power button OFF
(cooling completed;
standby mode)

Error (thermal failure) -- ON -- ON

Error (fan lock) -- Quick

Error (lamp breakdown) ON -- -- ON

Error (color wheel fail) Quick

Lamp_LED Temp_LED Power LED

Red Red Red Blue

OFF 100ms

-- -- ON --

Flashing

Flash ON to

OFF 100ms

Flashing

-- -- ON

Flash ON to

OFF 100ms

Flashing

-- ON

--

Flashing

--

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1

Cleaning and replacing the dust filters (Option)

Cleaning the dust filters

Clean the dust filters after every 1000 hours of use. If they are note cleaned
periodically, they can become clogged with dust, preventing proper ventilation.
This can cause overheating and damage the projector.

Follow these steps:
1 Turn the projector off. Wait for the Power LED to stop flashing then

unplug the power cord.
2 Allow the projector at least 30 mins to cool down.
3 Pull out the dust filter. (Illustration #1)
4 To clean the dust filters, use a small vacuum cleaner designed for

computers and other office equipment. (Illustration #2)
5 If the dirt is difficult to remove or the filter is broken, please contact your

local dealer or service center to obtain a new filter.

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6

5

Replacing the Lamp

Use a screwdriver to remove the screw(s) from the cover, and then pull out the
lamp.

The projector will detect the lamp life. You will be shown a warning message
"Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation.
Replacement suggested!" When you see this message, change the lamp as soon
as possible. Make sure the projector has been cooling down for at least 30
minutes before changing the lamp.

Warning: The lamp compartment is hot! Allow it to cool down
before changing the lamp.

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1

2

7

To Change the Lamp
Turn off the projector by pressing the Power button.
Allow the projector at least 30 minutes to cool down.
Disconnect the power cord.
1 Use a screwdriver to remove the screw from the cover. (Illustration #1)

Push to the direction of the arrow. (Illustration #2)
Push up the cover. (Illustration #3)

2 Remove the screw that secure the lamp module. (Illustration #4)

Pull out the lamp plug. (Illustration #5)
Lift the handle so that it stands up. (Illustration #6)

3 Lift the handle so that it stands up. Pull out the lamp module by force.

(Illustration #7)

To replace the lamp module, use a new lamp and reverse the above steps.

Warning: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not drop the
lamp module or touch the lamp bulb. The bulb may shatter and
cause injury if it is dropped.

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Type 1 Type 2 Type 3

Ceiling Mount Installation

If you wish to install the projector using a ceiling mount, please refer to the
steps below:

1 Drill four holes into a solid, structural ceiling member, and secure the

ceiling mount base to the ceiling.

2 Choose the length combination based on actual environment. (CM-01S

doesn’t include Type 2 and Type 3.)

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3 Type 1:

Type 1:

Type 2: Type 3:

Illustration 1

Illustration 2

For the standard size use three bracket screws to mount the projector to
the ceiling mount bracket.
Type 2 and Type 3:
Alternatively, for the larger size, use the sliding extensions for more
supports.

Note: It is recommended that you keep a reasonable space
between the bracket and the projector to allow for proper heat
distribution.

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4 Connect the main body connector to the projector bracket (illustration 1),

and then screw up four screws (illustration 2).

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360°

55.00 mm

55.00 mm

82.30 mm

83.84 mm

SCREW SPEC. M4 x 25 mm

5 Adjust the angle and positioning as necessary.

Screw Type B Washer Type

Diameter (mm) Length (mm) Large Small

425VV

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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

Resolution

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DLP

• P1186/M305/PE-S44/F14S/AS328 series: 800x600

SVGA resolution

• P1286/M315/PE-X44/F14X/AX328 series: 1024x768

XGA resolution

• P1386W/M325/PE-W44/F14W/AW328 series:

1280x800 WXGA resolution

• Maximum: UXGA (1600 x 1200), WSXGA+

(1680x1050), 1080p(1920x1080), WUXGA-RB
(1920 x 1200)

Computer compatibility IBM PC and compatibles, Apple Macintosh, iMac and

Video compatibility NTSC (3.58/4.43), PAL (B/D/G/H/I/M/N), SECAM (B/D/G/

Aspect ratio Auto, Full, 4:3, 16:9, L.Box

Displayable colors 1.07 billion colors

Projection lens

VESA standards: SXGA, XGA, VGA, SVGA, SXGA+,
WXGA, WXGA+, WSXGA +

K/K1/L), HDTV (720p, 1080i, 1080p), EDTV (480p,
576p), SDTV (480i, 576i)

• P1186/M305/PE-S44/F14S/AS328/P1286/M315/

PE-X44/F14X/AX328 series:
F = 2.41 ~ 2.53, f = 21.85mm~24.01mm, 1:1.11
Manual Zoom and Manual Focus

• P1386W/M325/PE-W44/F14W/AW328 series:

F = 2.41 ~ 2.53, f = 21.85mm ~ 24mm, 1:1.11
Manual Zoom and Manual Focus

Projection screen size (diagonal)

• P1186/M305/PE-S44/F14S/AS328/P1286/M315/

PE-X44/F14X/AX328 series:
27" (70cm) ~ 300" (762cm)

• P1386W/M325/PE-W44/F14W/AW328 series:

30" (75cm) ~ 300" (762cm)

Projection distance

• P1186/M305/PE-S44/F14S/AS328/P1286/M315/

PE-X44/F14X/AX328 series:

3.9' (1.2m) ~ 38.8' (11.8m)

• P1386W/M325/PE-W44/F14W/AW328 series:

3.6' (1.1m) ~ 32.9' (10.0m)

Throw ratio

• P1186/M305/PE-S44/F14S/AS328/P1286/M315/

PE-X44/F14X/AX328 series: 51"@2m (1.94 ~ 2.16:1)

• P1386W/M325/PE-W44/F14W/AW328 series:

60"@2m (1.544 ~ 1.72:1)

Horizontal scan rate 15 - 100 kHz

Vertical refresh scan rate 24 - 120 Hz

Lamp type 195 W user-replaceable lamp

Keystone correction ±40 degrees

Audio Internal speaker with 3 W x 1 output

Weight 3.1 Kg (6.83 lbs)

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Dimensions (W x D x H) 315 mm X 214 mm X 97.6 mm (12.4" x 8.4" x 3.8")

Digital Zoom 2X

Power supply AC input 100 - 240 V auto-switching power supply

Power consumption Normal mode: 250W ± 10% @ 110VAC

Operating temperature 5ºC to 40ºC / 41ºF to 104ºF

I/O connectors

Standard package contents

ECO mode: 200W ± 10% @ 110VAC
Standby mode < 0.5W

• Power socket x1

• VGA input x1

• Composite input x1

• HDMI (MHL) x1

• HDMI x1

• RS232 x1

• Audio input x1

• Audio output x 1

• USB DC 5V out x1

• AC power cord x1

• VGA cable x1

• Remote control x1

• Battery x2 (for remote control)

• User's guide (CD-ROM) x1

• Quick start guide x1

• Security card x1

• Dust filters x1 (option)

• Carrying case x1 (option)

Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

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Compatibility modes

A. VGA Analog

1 VGA Analog - PC Signal

Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz]

VGA 640x480 60 31.5

640x480 72 37.9
640x480 75 37.5
640x480 85 43.3
640x480 120 61.9

SVGA 800x600 56 35.1

800x600 60 37.9
800x600 72 48.1
800x600 75 46.9
800x600 85 53.7
800x600 120 77.4

XGA 1024x768 60 48.4

1024x768 70 56.5
1024x768 75 60.0
1024x768 85 68.7
1024x768 120 99.0

SXGA 1152x864 70 63.8

1152x864 75 67.5

1152x864 85 77.1
1280x1024 60 64.0
1280x1024 72 77.0
1280x1024 75 80.0
1280x1024 85 91.1

QuadVGA 1280x960 60 60.0

1280x960 75 75.2

SXGA+ 1400x1050 60 65.3

UXGA 1600x1200 60 75.0
PowerBook G4 640x480 60 31.4
PowerBook G4 640x480 66.6(67) 34.9
PowerBook G4
PowerBook G4
PowerBook G4 1152x870 75 68.7
PowerBook G4 1280x960 75 75.0

i Mac DV (G3) 1024x768 75 60.0

800x600 60 37.9

1024x768 60 48.4

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2 VGA Analog - Extended Wide timing

Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz]

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WXGA 1280x768 60 47.8

1280x768 75 60.3
1280x768 85 68.6
1280x720 60 44.8
1280x720 120 92.9
1280x800 60 49.6
1280x800 119.909 101.6

1920x1200 60 74

1440x900 60 59.9

WSXGA+ 1680x1050 60 65.3

1920x1080

(1080P)

1366x768 60 47.7

WUXGA 1920x1200-RB 59.94 74.04

60 67.5

3 VGA Analog -Component Signal

Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz]

480i 720x480(1440x480) 59.94 (29.97) 15.7

576i 720x576(1440x576) 50(25) 15.6

480p 720x480 59.94 31.5
576p 720x576 50 31.6
720p 1280x720 60 45.0

720p 1280x720 50 37.5
1080i 1920x1080 60(30) 33.8
1080i 1920x1080 50(25) 28.1

1080p 1920x1080 23.97/24 27.0
1080p 1920x1080 60 67.5
1080p 1920x1080 50 56.3

B. HDMI Digital

1 HDMI - PC Signal

Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz]

VGA 640x480 60 31.5

640x480 72 37.9
640x480 75 37.5
640x480 85 43.3
640x480 120 61.9

SVGA 800x600 56 35.1

800x600 60 37.9

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800x600 72 48.1
800x600 75 46.9
800x600 85 53.7
800x600 120 77.4

XGA 1024x768 60 48.4

1024x768 70 56.5
1024x768 75 60.0
1024x768 85 68.7
1024x768 120 99.0

SXGA 1152x864 70 63.8

1152x864 75 67.5

1152x864 85 77.1
1280x1024 60 64.0
1280x1024 72 77.0
1280x1024 75 80.0
1280x1024 85 91.1

QuadVGA 1280x960 60 60.0

1280x960 75 75.2

SXGA+ 1400x1050 60 65.3

UXGA 1600x1200 60 75.0
PowerBook G4 640x480 60 31.4
PowerBook G4 640x480 66.6(67) 34.9
PowerBook G4
PowerBook G4
PowerBook G4 1152x870 75 68.7
PowerBook G4 1280x960 75 75.0

i Mac DV (G3) 1024x768 75 60.0

800x600 60 37.9

1024x768 60 48.4

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2 HDMI - Extended Wide timing

Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz]
WXGA 1280x768 60 47.8

1280x768 75 60.3
1280x768 85 68.6
1280x720 60 44.8
1280x720 120 92.9
1280x800 60 49.6

1280x800-RB 119.909 101.6

1440x900 60 59.9

1920x1200 60 74

WSXGA+ 1680x1050 60 65.3

1920x1080

(1080P)

1366x768 60 47.7

60 67.5

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WUXGA 1920x1200-RB 59.94 74.04

3 HDMI - Video Signal

Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz]

480i 720x480(1440x480) 59.94 (29.97) 15.7

576i 720x576(1440x576) 50(25) 15.6
480p 720x480 59.94 31.5
576p 720x576 50 31.6
720p 1280x720 60 45.0
720p 1280x720 50 37.5

1080i 1920x1080 60(30) 33.8

1080i 1920x1080 50(25) 28.1
1080p 1920x1080 23.97/24 27.0
1080p 1920x1080 60 67.5
1080p 1920x1080 50 56.3
1080p 1920x1200 59.94 74.04

4 HDMI - 1.4a 3D Timing

Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz]

720p (Frame Packing) 1280 x 720 50 37.5
720p (Frame Packing) 1280 x 720 60 45.0

1080p (Frame Packing ) 1920 x1080 24 27.0

720p (Frame Packing) 1280 x 720 50 37.5

720p (Frame Packing) 1280 x 720 60 45.0
1080i (Top and Bottom) 1920 x1080 50 (25) 28.1
1080i (Top and Bottom) 1920 x1080 60 (30) 33.8

1080p (Top and Bottom) 1920 x1080 24 27.0
1080p (Top and Bottom) 1920 x1080 50 56.3
1080p (Top and Bottom) 1920 x1080 60 67.5

720p (Side by Side (Half)) 1280 x 720 60 45.0
1080i (Side by Side (Half)) 1920 x1080 50 (25) 28.1
1080i (Side by Side (Half)) 1920 x1080 60 (30) 33.8

1080p (Side by Side (Half)) 1920 x1080 50 56.3
1080p (Side by Side (Half)) 1920 x1080 60 67.5

Graphic source monitor

range limits

Horizontal scan rate:

Vertical scan rate:

Max. pixel rate:

15k-100kHz

24-120 Hz

165 MHz

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C. MHL Digital

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Modes Resolution

VGA 640x480 59.94/60 31.5

480i 720x480 (1440x480) 59.94/60 15.7
576i 720x576 (1440x576) 50(25) 15.6

480p 720x480 59.94/60 31.5

480p_2x 1440x480 59.94/60 31.5

576p 720x576 50 31.3

576p_2x 1440x576 50 31.3

720p 1280x720 59.94/60 45.0
720p 1280x720 50 37.5
1080i 1920x1080 60(30) 33.8

1080i 1920x1080 50(25) 28.1
1080p 1920x1080 23.97/24 27.0
1080p 1920x1080 25 28.1
1080p 1920x1080 29.97/30 33.8

Graphic source monitor

range limits

Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.

Horizontal scan rate: 15k-50 kHz

Vertical scan rate: 24-60 Hz
Max. pixel rate:

V.Frequency

[Hz]

Digital: 75 MHz

H.Frequency

[KHz]

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Regulations and safety notices

FCC notice

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

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).

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Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio

communication devices (RSS-2)

a Common 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.

b Operation 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.

We,

of Conformity

Acer Incorporated

8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan

And,

Acer Italy s.r.l.

Via Lepetit, 40, 20020 Lainate (MI) Italy
Tel: [phone] ,Fax: [phone]
www.acer.it

Product: DLP Projector
Trade Name: Acer
Model Number: DWX1524/DNX1525/DSV1526

P1386W/M325/PE-W44/F14W/AW328/
P1286/M315/PE-X44/F14X/AX328/
P1186/M305/PE-S44/F14S/AS328

Acer Incorporated

8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi

New TaipeiCity 221, Taiwan

We, Acer Incorporated, hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the product described above is in
conformity with the relevant Union

as below and following

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

RoHS Directive: 2011/65/EU

EN 50581:2012

ErP Directive: 2009/125/EC

Regulation (EU) No. 617/ 2013
Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008; EN 50564:2011

EN 61000-3-2:2014, Class A
EN 61000-3-3:2013

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

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.

_______________________________

RU Jan / Sr. Manager Date
Acer Incorporated (Taipei, Taiwan)

Jan. 1, 2017

Acer America Corporation

333 West San Carlos St.,

Suite 1500

San Jose, CA 95110

U. S. A.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

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

Machine Type: P1386W/M325/PE-W44/F14W/AW328

P1286/M315/PE-X44/F14X/AX328
P1186/M305/PE-S44/F14S/AS328

Suite 1500
San Jose, CA 95110
U. S. A.

Model Number: DWX1524/DNX1525/DSV1526

Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation

Address of Responsible Party: 333 West San Carlos St.

Contact Person: Acer Representative

Phone No.: 254-298-4000

Fax No.: 254-298-4147