Acer Projector P1100/P1200/P1203/P1206/ P1303W Series User's Guide
Copyright © 2009. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer Projector P1100/P1200/P1203/P1206/P1303W Series User's Guide Original Issue: 12/2009 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications.
iii 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.
iv • • 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.
v 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.
vi • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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.
vii 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.
viii 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.
iii 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
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
1 Product Features This product is a single-chip DLP® projector. Outstanding features include: • DLP® technology • P1100: Native 800 x 600 SVGA resolution 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.
English 2 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.
3 English Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side 1 6 7 8 2 9 3 10 4 5 # Description # 6 Description 1 Control panel 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 2 3 1 P1203/P1303W/ P1206 P1100/P1200 4 5 12* 6 7 8 13* 9 11* 10
English 4 # Description # Description 1 Power socket 8 Audio input connector 2 USB connector 9 RS232 connector 3 HDMI connector 10 KensingtonTM lock port 4 Monitor loop-through output connector Below items are for P1203/P1206/P1303W (VGA-Out) only: 5 PC analog signal/HDTV/component video 11* 12V DC output connector input connector (VGA IN/VGA IN 1) 6 Composite video input connector 12* PC analog signal/HDTV/component video input connector (VGA IN 2) 7 S-Video input connector 13* Au
5 Icon Function Description Four directional select Use to select items or make keys adjustments to your selection. 8 SOURCE Changes the active source. 9 Empowering key Unique Acer functions: eOpening, eView, eTimer, ePower Management.
English 6 Remote Control Layout 1 2 8 3 4 5 6 9 11 7 10 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 23 24 17 18 21 22 25 26 27 # Icon Function Description 1 Infrared transmitter Sends signals to the projector. 2 Laser pointer Aim the remote at the viewing screen. 3 FREEZE To pause the screen image. 4 HIDE Momentarily turns off the video. Press "HIDE" to hide the image, press again to display the image. 5 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source.
7 Icon Function Description Four directional select keys Use up, down, left, right buttons to select items or make adjustments to your selection. 13 MENU • 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 previous page. This function is only available when connected to a computer via a USB cable.
Getting Started Connecting the Projector DVD player, Set-up Box, HDTV receiver VGA D-Sub R B G 7 Video Output Y Monitor D-Sub S-Video Output 4 6 8 DVD player VGA HDM I English 8 R B G 9 3 5 USB 2 D-Sub USB HDM I D-Sub 10 HDTV adapt er RS232 RS232 Y 12 1 W R 11 Audio Output # Description Screen # 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/H
9 English 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.
English 10 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 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.
11 Adjusting the Height of Projected Image The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the height of image. To raise the image: 1 Press the elevator foot release. (Illustration #1) 2 Raise the image to the desired height angle (Illustration #2), then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. 3 Use Tilt adjusting wheel (Illustration #3) to fine-tune the display angle. To lower the image: 1 Press the elevator foot release.
English 12 How to optimize image size and distance Consult the table below to find the optimal image sizes achievable when the projector is positioned at a desired distance from the screen. • ¥ P1100/P1200/P1203/P1206 series Example: If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 69" and 76". P1100/P1200/P1203/P1206 series Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 133 cm height is required when located at 3m distance.
13 Screen size Top Screen size Top Desired (Min zoom) (Max zoom) Distance From base From base to (m) Diagonal Diagonal to top of top of image (inch) W (cm) x H (cm) (inch) W (cm) x H (cm) image (cm) (cm) 1.5 34 70 x 52 60 38 77 x 58 66 2 46 93 x 70 80 50 103 x 77 88 2.5 57 116 x 87 100 63 128 x 96 111 3 69 140 x 105 120 76 154 x 115 133 3.5 80 163 x 122 140 88 179 x 135 155 4 92 186 x 140 160 101 205 x 154 177 4.
English 14 • P1303W series Example: If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 82" and 90". P1303W series Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 135 cm height is required when located at 3m distance. Max scree n size Min s creen size B 90" 82" Height: 135cm Form base to top of image Height: 124cm C A 3m Desired Distance Figure: Fixed distance with different zoom and screen size.
15 Screen size Top Screen size Top Desired (Min zoom) (Max zoom) Distance From base From base to (m) Diagonal Diagonal to top of top of image (inch) W (cm) x H (cm) (inch) W (cm) x H (cm) image (cm) (cm) 1.5 41 88 x 55 62 45 97 x 60 68 2 55 118 x 74 82 60 129 x 81 90 2.5 68 147 x 92 103 75 161 x 101 113 3 82 176 x 110 124 90 194 x 121 135 3.5 96 206 x 129 144 105 226 x 141 158 4 109 235 x 147 165 120 258 x 161 181 4.
English 16 How to get a preferred image size by adjusting distance and zoom P1100/P1200/P1203/P1206 series A 50" Desir e imag d es ize D Height Form base to top of image 2m 2.2 m C B Desired Distance The table below shows how to achieve a desired image size by adjusting either the position or the zoom ring. For example: to obtain an image size of 50" set the projector at a distance 2 m and 2.2 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly.
17 Desired Image Size Distance (m) Top (cm) Diagonal (inch) W (cm) x H (cm) Max zoom Min zoom From base to top of image 30 61 x 46 1.2 1.3 53 40 81 x 61 1.6 1.7 70 50 102 x 76 2.0 2.2 88 60 122 x 91 2.4 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 3.6 3.9 158 100 203 x 152 4.0 4.4 175 120 244 x 183 4.8 5.2 210 150 305 x 229 5.9 6.6 263 180 366 x 274 7.1 7.9 315 200 406 x 305 7.9 8.
English 18 P1303W series A 50" Desir e imag d es ize D Height Form base to top of image 1.7m 1.8m C B Desired Distance The table below shows how to achieve a desired image size by adjusting either the position or the zoom ring. For example: to obtain an image size of 50" set the projector at a distance 1.7 m and 1.8 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly.
19 Desired Image Size Distance (m) Top (cm) Diagonal (inch) W (cm) x H (cm) Max zoom Min zoom From base to top of image 30 65 x 40 1.0 1.1 45 40 86 x 54 1.3 1.5 60 50 108 x 67 1.7 1.8 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 2.9 121 90 194 x 121 3.0 3.3 136 100 215 x 135 3.3 3.7 151 120 258 x 162 4.0 4.4 181 150 323 x 202 5.0 5.5 226 180 388 x 242 6.0 6.6 271 200 431 x 269 6.7 7.
English 20 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.
21 Empowering Key Acer Empowering Key provides four Acer unique functions, they are "Acer eView Management", "Acer eTimer Management" and "Acer eOpening Management" and "Acer ePower Management" respectively. Press " " key for more than one second to launch the Onscreen display main menu to modify its function. Acer eView Management Press " " to launch "Acer eView Management" submenu. "Acer eView Management" is for display mode selection. Please refer to Onscreen Display Menus section for more detail.
English 22 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 submenu for feature setting. • Use the using the to enter keys to select the desired item and adjust the settings by keys.
23 Display Mode English Color There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. • • Bright: For brightness optimization. • • • • Standard: For common environment. Presentation: For meeting presentation with higher brightness. Video: For playing video in a bright environment. Education: For education environment. User: Memorize user’s settings. Wall color Use this function to choose a proper color according to the wall.
English 24 Tint 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. Note: "Saturation" and "Tint" functions are not supported under computer mode or DVI mode. Image Projection mode • Front: The factory default setting. • Rear: Reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen. • Auto: Automatically adjusts projection location of image.
25 Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. 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.
English 26 correct 3D display. Note: 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, - NVIDIA Stereoscopic 3D Video Player: http://www.nvidia.com/object/3D_Drivers_Downloads.html - 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.
27 ECO Mode Choose "On" to dim the projector lamp which will lower power consumption, extend the lamp life and reduce noise. Choose "Off" to return normal mode. High Altitude Choose "On" to turn on High Altitude mode. Operate the fans at full speed continuously to allow for proper high altitude cooling of the projector. Auto Shutdown The projector will automatically shutdown when there is no signal input after the allocated time.
English 28 Screen Capture Use this function to customize the startup screen. To capture the image that you want to use as the startup screen, follow the instructions below. Notice: Before proceeding with the following steps, make sure that the "Keystone" is set to the default value 0 and the aspect ratio is set to 4:3. For details, refer to the "Image" section. • Change the "Startup Screen" from the default setting "Acer" to "User". • Press "Screen Capture" to customize the startup screen.
29 User password • • Press • • Press • • The password should be between 4 and 8 characters long. • 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. to setup or change the "User Password". Press number keys to set your password on the remote control and press "MENU" to confirm. to delete character. Enter the password when you see "Confirm Password" displayed.
English 30 Audio Volume Press to decrease the volume. Press to increase the volume. Power On/Off Volume • • • • • Alarm Volume • Select this function to adjust the volume of any warning notifications. Timer Location • Choose the location of the timer on the screen. Timer Start • Press to start or stop the timer. Timer Period Press or Timer Volume • • Timer Display • Press or screen. Mute Choose "On" to mute the volume. Choose "Off" to restore the volume.
31 Language English Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Use the select your preferred menu language. • Press to confirm the selection.
English 32 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 # 1 2 Problem No image appears onscreen Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image(For PC (Windows 95/98/ 2000/XP)) Solution • Connected as described in the "Getting Started" section. • Ensure none of the connector pins are bent or broken.
33 4 5 6 7 Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image (For notebooks) The screen of the notebook computer is not displaying your presentation Image is unstable or flickering Image has vertical flickering bar Image is out of focus • Press "RESYNC" on the remote control or control panel. • For an incorrectly displayed image: • Follow the steps for item 2 (above) to adjust the resolution of your computer. • Press the toggle output settings.
English 34 8 9 10 11 Image is stretched when displaying a "widescreen" DVD title Image is too small or too large Image has slanted sides Image is reversed When you play a DVD encoded in anamorphic or 16:9 aspect ratio you may need to adjust the following settings: • If you play an Letterbox(LBX) format DVD title, please change the format to Letterbox(LBX) in the projector OSD. • If you play a 4:3 format DVD title, please change the format to 4:3 in the projector OSD.
35 # 1 Condition Message Message Reminder 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. Replace the lamp - the lamp is about to reach its maximum lifetime. Prepare to replace it soon.
English 36 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.
37 English LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages Lamp LED Temp LED Power LED Red Red Red Blue Standby (power cord plugged in) -- -- V -- Power button ON -- -- -- V Lamp retry -- -- -- Quick flashing Turning off (cooling state) -- -- Quick flashing -- Turning off (cooling completed) -- -- V -- Error (thermal failure) -- V -- V Error (fan lock failure) -- Quick flashing -- V Error (lamp breakdown) V -- -- V Error (color Wheel fail) Quick flashing -- --
English 38 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.
39 If you wish to install the projector using a ceiling mount, please refer to the steps below: Drill four holes into a solid, structurally sound part of the ceiling, and secure the mount base. m m m 13 m 20 1 .9 49mm mm 8.4 130 mm Note: Screws are not included. Please obtain the appropriate screws for your type of ceiling. 2 Secure the ceiling rod using the appropriate type of four-cylinder screws.
English 40 3 Use the appropriate number of screws for the projector size to attach the projector to the ceiling mount bracket. Smaller Washer Screw Type B Large Washer Projector Bracket Supports projector and allows for adjustments Spacer - For heat dissipation Note: It is recommended that you keep a reasonable space between the bracket and the projector to allow for proper heat distribution. Use two washers for extra support, if deemed necessary. 4 Attach the ceiling bracket to the ceiling rod.
41 Adjust the angle and positioning as necessary. English 5 Tightening Screw A llen K ey 3 A llen K ey Tightening Screw Note: The appropriate type of screw and washer for each model is listed in the table below. 3 mm diameter screws are enclosed in the screw pack. Models Washer Type Length (mm) Large Small 3 25 V V SCREW SPEC. M3 x 10 mm 60.0 mm P1100/P1200/ P1203/P1206/ P1303W Screw Type B Diameter (mm) 160.
English 42 Specifications The specifications listed below are subject to change without notice. For final specs, please refer to Acer's published marketing specifications.
43 • • • • • • • • • Power socket x1 • • 3.5 mm audio jack output x1 • • • • • • • • • AC power cord x1 VGA input x1 Composite video x1 S-Video x1 VGA output x1 HDMI x 1 3.
English 44 Compatibility modes A. VGA Analog 1 VGA Analog - PC Signal Modes VGA SVGA XGA SXGA QuadVGA SXGA+ UXGA Power Mac G4 i Mac DV (G3) Resolution 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1152x864 1152x864 1152x864 1280X1024 1280X1024 1280X1024 1280X1024 1280x960 1280x960 1400x1050 1600x1200 640x480 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1152x870 1280x960 1024x768 V.Frequency [Hz] 60 72 75 85 119.
45 VGA Analog - Extended Wide timing Modes WXGA Only support 1080P@60Hz (with reduced blanking timing) 3 Resolution 1280x768 1280x768 1280x768 1280x720 1280x800 1440x900 1680x1050 1366x768 V.Frequency [Hz] 60 75 85 60 60 60 60 60 H.Frequency [KHz] 47.78 60.29 68.63 44.80 49.60 55.90 65.30 47.71 1920x1080-RB 60 66.60 1024x600 60 37.30 VGA Analog -Component Signal Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.
English 46 XGA PowerBook G4 i Mac DV (G3) 2 800x600 800x600 800x600 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1152x864 1152x864 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x960 640x480 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1152x870 1280x960 1024x768 75 85 119.85 60 70 75 119.804 75 85 60 72 75 85 75 60 66.6(67) 60 60 75 75 75 46.88 53.67 77.20 48.36 56.48 60.02 98.80 67.50 77.10 64.00 77.90 79.98 91.15 75.00 31.50 35.00 37.88 48.36 68.68 75.20 60.
47 HDMI - Video Signal Modes Resolution 480i 720x480(1440x480) 480p 720x480 576i 720x576(1440x576) 576p 720x576 720p 1280x720 720p 1280x720 1080i 1920x1080 1080i 1920x1080 1080p 1920x1080 1080p 1920x1080 Horizontal scan rate: Vertical scan rate: V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] 59.94(29.97) 27.00 59.94 31.47 50(25) 27.00 50 31.25 60 45.00 50 37.50 60(30) 33.75 50(25) 33.75 60 67.50 50 56.26 31.
English 48 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.
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: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only.
List of applicable countries EU member states as of July 2009 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Cyprus, Malta, Bulgaria and Romania. Usage allowed in the countries of European Union, as well as Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai, e-mail:easy_lai@acer.com.
Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan The standards listed below are applied to the product if built with WLAN module or wireless keyboard and mouse. R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard: z Article 3.1(a) Health and Safety -. EN60950-1 -. EN62311 z Article 3.1(b) EMC -. EN301 489-1 -. EN301 489-17 z Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages -. EN300 328 -. EN301 893 (Applicable to 5GHz high performance RLAN).
Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., San Jose CA 95110, U. S. A. Tel : 254-298-4000 Fax : 254-298-4147 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.
