Acer Projector P1166/P1266/P1266i/P1270 Series User's Guide
Copyright © 2008. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer Projector P1166/P1266/P1266i/P1270 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 06/2008 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, sugges 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 Operating environment for using wireless function (Optional) Warning! For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your machine under the following conditions. These devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch off your device when its use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.
viii Hearing aids. Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service provider. Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid (antilock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems, and air bag systems.
ix 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://global.acer.com/about/ sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: “Lamp(s) contain Mercury, Dispose Properly.
x 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.
First things first iii x Usage Notes x Precautions x Introduction Product Features 1 1 Package Overview 2 Projector Overview 3 Projector Outlook 3 Control Panel 4 Remote Control Layout 5 Getting Started 7 Connecting the Projector 7 Connecting the Projector for Wireless Function 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 dis
Appendices 27 Troubleshooting 27 LED & Alarm Definition Listing 31 Replacing the Lamp 32 Ceiling Mount Installation 33 Specifications 36 Compatibility modes 38 Regulations and safety notices 42
1 Product Features This product is a single-chip DLP® projector.
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 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 # 1 2 Description # Description Power button 5 Zoom Lens Zoom ring 6 Elevator button 3 Focus ring 7 Control panel 4 Remote control receiver 8 Lens cap Rear side 1 2 3 4 5 9 12 13 14 15 # 6 7 8 11 10 Description # Description 1 USB connector 9 Power socket 2 HDMI connector 10 KensingtonTM lock port 3 PC analog signal/HDTV/component video input connector (VGA IN ) Below items are fo
English 4 Control Panel 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 2 # Function Description 1 LAMP Lamp Indicator LED 2 KEYSTONE Adjusts the image to compensate for distortion caused by tilting the projector. 3 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source. 4 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.
5 # Icon Function English Remote Control Layout Description 1 Infrared transmitter 2(#) 3 Laser pointer Aim the remote at the viewing screen. 4 FREEZE HIDE 5 6 RESYNC SOURCE 7 POWER To pause the screen image. Momentarily turns off the video. Press "HIDE" to hide the image, press again to display the image. Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source. Press "SOURCE" to choose from RGB, Component-p, Component-i, S-Video, Composite, Video and HDTV sources.
English 6 # Icon Function 13 MENU 14 PAGE 15 16 17 RGB BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST 18 19 COLOR VGA 20 COMPONENT 21 22 23 24 S-VIDEO VIDEO DVI HDMI™ 25 26(*) MUTE WIRELESS 27 KeyPad 0~9 Description • 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. For computer mode only. Use this button to select the next or previous page.
7 English Getting Started Connecting the Projector DVD player, Set-top Box, HDTV receiver Video Output S-Video Output Y VGA R B G USB DVD player 3 10 D-Sub VGA D-Sub HDMI 6 R B G 2 4 5 9 8 D-Sub RS232 HDTV adapter HDMI D-Sub Y RS232 USB 7 1 # Description # Description 1 Power cord 6 S-Video cable 2 VGA cable 7 Audio cable jack/jack 3 Composite video cable 8 RS232 cable 4 USB cable 9 HDMI cable 5 VGA to component/HDTV adapter 10 3 RCA component cable Note: To ensure t
English 8 Connecting the Projector for Wireless Function Internet 3 2 Speaker 1 Power # Description 1 Power cord 2 Audio cable jack 3 Lan cable 4 Antenna Note: For P1266i only WLAN 4
9 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 off the Projector 1 To turn off the projector, press the "Power" button twice. The message below will display onscreen for 10 seconds. "Please press power button again to complete the shutdown process." 2 Immediately after powering off, the Power indicator LED will flash RED rapidly and the fan(s) will continue to operate for about 120 seconds. This is to ensure that the system cools correctly.
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. Example: If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 77" and 92". Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 162 cm height is required when located at 3m distance.
13 Top Screen size Top 1 26 52 x 39 45 31 63 x 47 54 2 51 104 x 78 90 62 125 x 94 108 2.5 64 130 x 98 112 77 156 x 117 135 3 77 156 x 117 135 92 188 x 141 162 3.5 90 182 x 137 157 108 219 x 164 189 4 103 208 x 156 180 123 250 x 188 216 4.
English 14 How to get a preferred image size by adjusting distance and zoom A 50" Desir e imag d es ize D Height Form base to top of image 1.6m 2.0m 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 1.6 m and 2.0 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly.
15 Distance (m) Top (cm) Diagonal (inch) W (cm) x H (cm) Max zoom Min zoom From base to top of image 26 53 X 40 *** 1.0 46 30 61 X 46 1.0 1.2 53 40 81 x 61 1.3 1.6 70 50 102 x 76 1.6 2.0 88 60 122 x 91 2.0 2.3 105 70 142 x 107 2.3 2.7 123 80 163 x 122 2.6 3.1 140 90 183 x 137 2.9 3.5 158 100 203 x 152 3.3 3.9 175 120 244 x 183 3.9 4.7 210 150 305 x 229 4.9 5.9 263 180 366 x 274 5.9 7.0 315 200 406 x 305 6.5 7.
English 16 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.
17 Empowering Key Acer eView Management Acer Empowering Key provides four Acer unique functions, they are "Acer eView Management", "Acer eTimer Management", "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. 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 18 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.
19 Display Mode Brightness Contrast English Color There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. • • • • Bright: For brightness optimization. • • User 1: Memorize user’s settings. Standard: For common environment. Video: For playing video in a bright environment. Blackboard: Blackboard mode can improve displayed color when you project onto darker surfaces. User 2: Memorize user’s settings. Adjust the brightness of the image. • Press to darken image.
English 20 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 HDMI mode. Image Projection Front-Desktop • The factory default setting. Front-Ceiling • When you select this function, the projector inverts the image for ceiling-mounted projection.
21 • Press to move the image left. • Press to to move the image right. V. Position (Vertical position) • Press to move the image down. • Press to move the image up. Frequency "Frequency" changes the projector's refresh rate to match the 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. Tracking Synchronizes the signal timing of the projector with the graphics card.
English 22 Management 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.
23 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.
24 English User password • • Press • Press • Enter the password when you see "Confirm Password" displayed. • • 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.
25 Volume English Audio • Press to decrease the volume. • Press to increase the volume. Choose "On" to mute the volume. Choose "Off" to restore 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.
English 26 Language Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Use the to select your preferred menu language. • Press to confirm the selection.
27 English 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.
English 28 3 4 5 6 7 8 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 Image is stretched when displaying a "widescreen" DVD title • 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.
29 10 11 Image is too small or too large Image has slanted sides Image is reversed • • Adjust the zoom lever on the top of the projector. • Press "MENU" on the remote control or on the control panel. Go to "Image --> Aspect Ratio" and try different settings. • If possible, reposition the projector so that it is centered on the screen. • Press the "Keystone / / / " on the OSD or the remote control until the sides are vertical.
English 30 OSD Messages # 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. 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 filter" for details. Replace the lamp - the lamp is about to reach its maximum lifetime.
31 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 32 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.
33 If you wish to install the projector using a ceiling mount, please refer to the steps below: 1 Drill four holes into a solid, structurally sound part of the ceiling, and secure the mount base. 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 34 3 Use the appropriate number of screws for the projector size to attach the projector to the ceiling mount bracket. Screw Type B Smaller Washer 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.
35 Adjust the angle and positioning as necessary. English 5 Tightening Screw Allen Key Allen Key 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.
English 36 Specifications The specifications listed below are subject to change without notice. For final specs, please refer to Acer's published marketing specifications.
37 • • • • • • • • • Power socket x1 • 3.5 mm jack output x1 for wireless audio output • • • • • • AC power cord x1 • Quick start guide x2 (Wireless Quick Start Guide for P1266i Series ) • • • Security card x 1 VGA input x1 Composite video x1 S-Video x1 VGA output x1 HDMI x1 3.
English 38 Compatibility modes A. VGA Analog 1 VGA Analog - PC Signal Modes VGA SVGA XGA SXGA QuadVGA SXGA+ UXGA Power Mac G4 PowerBook G4 Resolution 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 720x400 720x400 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 832x624 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1152x864 1152x864 1152x864 1280X1024 1280X1024 1280X1024 1280X1024 1280x960 1280x960 1400x1050 1600x1200 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1152x870 1280x960 1280x1024 640x480 640x480 800x600 1024x768 V.
39 2 75 75 60 75 68.68 75.00 63.98 60.00 Resolution 1280x768 1280x768 1280x768 1280x720 1280x800 1360x768 1440x900 1680x1050 V.Frequency [Hz] 60 75 85 60 60 60 60 60 H.Frequency [KHz] 48.36 57.6 68.63 45.00 49.702 47.72 55.935 65.290 Resolution 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 720x400 720x400 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 832x624 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1152x864 1152x864 1152x864 1280x1024 1280x1024 V.
English 40 QuadVGA SXGA+ UXGA Power Mac G4 PowerBook G4 i Mac DV (G3) 2 75 85 60 75 60 60 66.6(67) 60 60 75 75 60 60 66.6(67) 60 60 75 75 60 75 79.98 91.10 59.7 75.23 65.32 75.00 34.93 37.90 48.40 68.68 75.00 63.98 31.35 34.93 37.90 48.40 68.68 75.00 63.98 60.00 V.Frequency [Hz] 60 75 85 60 60 60 60 60 H.Frequency [KHz] 48.36 57.60 68.630 45.00 49.702 47.72 55.935 65.290 V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] 59.94(29.97) 59.94 60 60(30) 60 15.734 31.47 45.00 33.75 67.50 50(25) 50 15.625 31.
41 1280x720 1920x1080 1920x1080 Horizontal scan rate: Vertical scan rate: 50 50(25) 50 37.5 28.13 56.
English 42 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. Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 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.
English 44 European Union (EU) R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard: • • • Article 3.1(a) Health and Safety • EN60950-1:2001 • EN50371:2002 (SAR, general FR device) Article 3.1(b) EMC • EN301 489-1 V1.4.1 (common technical requirement) • EN301 489-3 V1.4.1 (for short range device) • EN301 489-17 V1.2.1 (for widerband data and HIPETLAN equipment) Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages • EN300 220-1 V1.3.
English English 45 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.
English 46 Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.
