Acer X1120H, X1320WH User Manual

Acer Projector

X1120H/X1220H/X1320WH Series

User's Manual

Acer Projector X1120H/X1220H/X1320WH Series

Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________

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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.

Before cleaning

• Turn the product off and unplug it from the wall outlet before cleaning.

• Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Location precautions

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.

• 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 circuits and may damage rotor devices or the lamp.

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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.

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Product servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when:

• The power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed.

• Liquid was spilled into the product.

• The product was exposed to rain or water.

• The product has been dropped or the case has been damaged.

• The product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for

service.

• The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions.

Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.

Warning! For safety reasons, do not use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. Consult your reseller for purchase options.

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Warning! This 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 light may hurt your eyes.

• Turn on the projector first and then signal sources

• Do not place the product in following environments:

• Locations that are confined or poorly ventilated. The projector must have

at least 50 cm clearance from walls and have free flowing air around it.

• 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.

• Locations near fire alarms.

• Locations with an ambient temperature above 40º C/104º F.

• Locations where the altitudes are higher than 10,000 feet.

• Do not operate if smoke, a strange noise, or an odor are coming out of the

projector. In this case, immediately unplug the projector and contact your dealer.

• Do not keep using the projector if it has been dropped or damaged. In this case, contact your dealer for inspection.

• Do not face the projector lens to the sun. It can lead to fire.

• Do not frequently turn off the main power abruptly or unplug the projector

during operation. It is best to wait for the fan to turn off before turning off the projector's power.

• Do not touch the air outlet grille or bottom plate because they may be hot.

• If the projector has an air filter, clean it regularly. If left uncleaned, the

temperature inside might rise and cause damage.

• Do not look into the air outlet grille when projector is operating. It may hurt your eyes.

• 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.

• 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.

• Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the

projector is unplugged.

• The product will detect the life of the lamp itself. Change the lamp when the warning message is displayed.

• Reset the Lamp Hour Reset function from the onscreen display Management menu after replacing the lamp module.

• Do not attempt to disassemble the projector, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

• Do not stand the projector on its end vertically. The projector may fall over, causing injury or damage.

• This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling-mounted installation. Only use an Acer ceiling mount kit and ensure it is securely installed.

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Protect your hearing

To protect your hearing, follow these instructions.

• Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably.

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• 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

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.”

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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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Introduction 1

Product features 1

Package contents 1

Projector overview 3

Front / top 3

Rear 3

Control panel 4

Remote control layout 5

Getting started 8

Connecting the projector 8

Turning the projector on/off 9

Turning the projector on 9

Turning the projector off 10

Adjusting the projected image 10

Adjusting the height of the projected image 10

Optimizing image size and distance 12

Adjusting distance and zoom to optimize image size 16

User controls 19

Installation menu 19

Acer Empowering Technology 20

Onscreen Display Menus 22

Color 23

Image 24

Setting 27

Management 31

Audio 31

3D 32

Language 33

3D projection 34

Using DLP 3D technology 34

Setting up a 3D environment 34

Using the stereoscopic player 36

Using 3D glasses (optional) 37

Watching 3D DVD content 37

Appendices 39

Troubleshooting 39

LED and alarm definitions 42

Replacing and cleaning the dust filter 43

Replacing the lamp 44

Ceiling mount installation 45

Specifications 48

Compatibility modes 50

Regulations and safety notices 54

Introduction

Product features

This product is a single-chip DLP projector, feautring:

• DLP technology.

• X1120H series: Native 800 x 600 SVGA resolution.

• X1220H series : Native 1024 x 768 XGA resolution.

• X1320WH: Native 1280 X 800 resolution.

• Acer ColorSafe II technology ensures consistent color rendition over time.

• Smart detection delivers quick, intelligent source detection.

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

Picture, Game, User) for optimum performance in any situation.

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

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

• Acer EcoProjeciton Technology delivers Intelligent power management

approach and physical efficiency improvement.

• Empowering Key reveals Acer Empowering Technology utilities (Acer eView, eTimer, ePower Management, e3D Management) for easy adjustment of settings.

• Equipped with HDMI connection supporting HDCP.

• Advanced digital keystone correction optimizes presentations.

• Multi-language onscreen display.

• 0.8 to 1.85X digital zoom and pan move function.

• Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7, and Macintosh OS compliant

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Package contents

This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your unit is complete. Contact your dealer immediately if anything is missing.

Projector Power cord VGA cable

Remote control Batteries User’s Manual CD

acer Projector

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Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide Carrying case Screw pack

Dust filter

(optional)

Projector overview

Front / top

# Description # Description

1 Lamp cover 5 Remote control receivers 2 Zoom ring 6 Zoom lens 3 Focus ring 7 Control panel 4 Ventilation 8 Ventilation (inlet)

Rear

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

HDMI

VGA1-IN

VIDEO

VGA2-IN

MINI USB

RS-232

VGA-OUT

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# Description # Description

1 Audio input connector 7 Kensington lock port 2 HDMI input connector 8 Monitor loop-through output

connector (VGA-OUT) 3 S-Video input connector 9 Composite video input connector 4 PC analog signal/HDTV/component

10 Power socket video input connector (VGA 1-IN or VGA 2-IN)

5 RS-232 connector 11 Audio output connector 6 Mini USB connector

Control panel

# Icon Function Description

1 SOURCE Changes the active source.

2 KEYSTONE Adjusts the image to compensate for distortion

caused by tilting the projector (± 40 degrees).

3 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector to the

input source.

4POWERPower indicator LED

5LAMP/

Lamp/Temp Indicator LED

TEMP

6MENU• 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.

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7Four

directional

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

select keys

8POWERRefer to "Turning the projector on/off" on page 9.

Remote control layout

8 9

# Icon Function Description

13 14 15 16

19 20

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1 Remote

Sends signals to the projector. control transmitter

2 FREEZE Pauses the screen image.

3POWERRefer to "Turning the projector on/off" on page 9.

4 ASPECT

To choose the desired aspect ratio. RATIO

5 ZOOM Zooms the projector display in or out.

6Four

directional

Use up, down, left, right buttons to select items

or make adjustments to your selection. select keys

# Icon Function Description

7 KeyPad 0 to 9 Press 0 to 9 to enter a password when required.

8 VIDEO Press VIDEO to change source to composite

video.

9 VGA Press VGA to change source to the VGA1-IN/

VGA2-IN connector. This connector supports

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

YCbCr (480i/576i) and RGBsync.

10 COMPONENT Press COMPONENT to change source to the

VGA1-IN/VGA2-IN connector. This connector

supports analog RGB, YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/

1080i), YCbCr (480i/576i) and RGBsync.

11 HDMI/DVI Press HDMI/DVI to change source to HDMI/

DVI.

12 HIDE Momentarily turns off the video. Press HIDE to

hide the image, press again to display the

image.

13 SOURCE Changes the active source.

14 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector to the

input source.

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15 Empowering

Key

16 MUTE Turns the sound on/off.

17 KEYSTONE Adjusts the image to compensate for distortion

18 MENU • Press MENU to launch the onscreen

Launches Acer functions: eView, eTimer,

ePower, e3D Management.

caused by tilting the projector (± 40 degrees).

display (OSD) menu, back to the previous step for the OSD menu operation or exit the OSD menu.

• Confirm your selection of items.

# Icon Function Description

20 S-VIDEO Press S-VIDEO to change source to S-Video.

Page For computer mode only. Use this button to

select the next or previous page. This function is

only available when connected to a computer

via a USB cable.

This function is only available when a USB cable

is not connected to a computer.

Note: Buttons marked with * are not operational on this projector.

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Getting started

Connecting the projector

HDMI

AUDIO IN

HDMI

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

HDMI

VGA

HDMI

D-Sub

VGA1-IN

VGA2-IN

Video output

USB

RS232

D-Sub

USB

MINI USB

RS-232

VGA-OUT

S-Video output

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D-Sub

# Description # Description

1* Audio cable 5* USB cable

2* HDMI cable 6* S-Video cable

3 VGA cable 7* Composite video cable

4* RS-232 cable 8 Power cord

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

Turning the projector on/off

Turning the projector on

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

power indicator LED will light blue.

2 Turn on the projector by pressing the POWER button on the control panel. The

power indicator LED will flash and then turn blue.

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

will detect your source automatically.

• If the screen displays the Lock and Source icons, it means the projector is locked onto a specific source type and that input signal type is not 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 the remote control to switch between inputs.

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Power button

Turning the projector off

1 To turn the projector off, press the power button. This message appears:

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

2 Immediately after powering off, the temp indicator LED and lamp indicator LED

will light and the fan(s) will continue to operate for about 45 seconds to ensure that the system cools properly.

3 Once the system has finished cooling, the power indicator LED will light blue.

4 It is now safe to unplug the power cord.

Warning messages!

• 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 blink. Contact your local dealer or service center.

• Fan Fail. 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 turn solid blue. Contact your local dealer or service center.

Note: Whenever the projector automatically shuts down and the LED power, temp and lamp indicators blink, contact your local reseller or service center.

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Adjusting the projected image

Adjusting the height of the projected image

The projector is equipped with an elevator foot for adjusting the image height.

To raise/lower the image:

1 Use the elevator foot raise/lower the image to the desired height.

Elevator foot

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Min screen size 68"

Optimizing image size and distance

X1120H/X1220H Series:

Consult the table below to find the optimal image sizes achievable when the projector is positioned at a desired distance from the screen. Example: If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 68" and 75".

Note: The image will be 148 cm high when the projector is 3 m from the screen.

Max screen size

Min screen size

3 m Desired distance

68"

75"

Height: 135 cm

Height: 148 cm From base to top of image

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Acer X1120H, X1320WH User Manual

Acer Projector

Information for your safety and comfort

Contents

Introduction

Product features

Package contents

Projector overview

Getting started

Connecting the projector

Turning the projector on/off

Adjusting the projected image