Acer Projector X1160/Z/ZC/P/PZ/PZC, X1260/Z/ZC/P/PZ/PZC/K/KC Series User's Guide Downloaded From projector-manual.
Copyright © 2008. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer Projector X1160/Z/ZC/P/PZ/PZC, X1260/Z/ZC/P/PZ/PZC/K/KC Series User's Guide Original Issue: 10/2008 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 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 x Usage Notes x Precautions x Introduction Product Features 1 1 Package Overview 2 Projector Overview 3 Projector Outlook 3 Remote Control and Control Panel Layout 4 Getting Started 6 Connecting the Projector 6 Turning the Projector On/Off 7 Turning on the Projector 7 Turning off the Projector 8 Adjusting the Projected Image 9 Adjusting the Height of Projected Image 9 How to optimize image size and distance 10 How to get a preferred image size by adjust
LED & Alarm Definition Listing 28 Replacing the Lamp 29 Ceiling Mount Installation 30 Specifications 33 Compatibility modes 35 Regulations and safety notices Downloaded From projector-manual.
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. Projector with lens cap Power cord VGA cable Composite video cable Battery Security card Acer Projector Quick Start Guide User’s guide Remote control Carrying case (X1160Z/ZC/PZ/PZC, X1260/Z/ZC/P/PZ/PZC/K/KC) Downloaded From projector-manual.
3 English Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side 5 1 6 7 7 2 3 4 # 1 Description # Zoom ring (X1160Z/ZC/PZ/PZC, X1260/Z/ 5 ZC/P/PZ/PZC/K/KC series) Description Power button and Power Indicator LED 2 Focus ring 6 Remote control 3 Zoom lens 7 Remote control receivers 4 Lens cap Rear side 1 2 3 7 4 8 6 5 # Description 9 # Description 1 PC analog signal/HDTV/component video input connector 6 2 S-Video input connector Below items are for X1260/Z/ZC/P/PZ/PZ
English 4 Remote Control and Control Panel Layout 1 2 9 3 4 10 5 6 9 11 7 12 8 13 14 # Icon Function Description 1 Infrared transmitter Sends signals to the projector. 2 Power/Power LED Power button and Power Indicator LED. 3 POWER Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. 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 Description HIDE Momentarily turns off the video. Press "HIDE" to hide the image, press again to display the image. 13 Empowering key Unique Acer functions: eView, eTimer, ePower Management. 14 FREEZE To pause the screen image. Note: Remote Control Placement Please refer to the illustration to attach the remote control to the projector. Downloaded From projector-manual.
English 6 Getting Started Connecting the Projector VGA D-Sub USB 2 RS232 4 D-Sub USB RS232 D-Sub 6 7 2 D-Sub Y 1 3 Video Output Y R W 5 S-Video Output # 1 Description # Description Power cord 5 S-Video cable 2 VGA cable 6 Audio cable jack/jack 3 Composite video cable 7 RS232 cable 4 USB cable Note: To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the projector. Downloaded From projector-manual.
7 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 8 Turning off the Projector 1 To turn off the projector, press the "Power" button twice. The message below will display onscreen for 5 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.
9 Adjusting the Height of Projected Image The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the height of image. To raise/lower the image: 1 Use Tilt adjusting wheel (Illustration #1) to fine-tune the display angle. 1 Tilt adjusting wheel Downloaded From projector-manual.
English 10 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. • X1160/P series Example: If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for 76" image sizes . • X1160Z/ZC/PZ/PZC, X1260/Z/ZC/P/PZ/PZC/K/KC series Example: If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 69" and 76".
11 Top Screen size Desired Distance (m) Diagonal (inch) (Min zoom) W (cm) x H (cm) Top Screen size (Max zoom) From base to Diagonal top of image (inch) (cm) W (cm) x H (cm) From base to top of image (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 12 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 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. • X1160/P series Example: to obtain an image size of 50" set the projector at 2m distance from the screen.
13 Desired Image Size Distance (m) Top (cm) From base to top of image 53 Diagonal (inch) W (cm) x H (cm) Max zoom Min zoom 30 61 x 46 1.2 1.3 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 14 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.
15 Empowering Key Acer Empowering Key provide three Acer unique functions, they are "Acer eView Management", "Acer eTimer 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 16 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. • 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.
17 Display Mode Brightness Contrast English Color There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. • • • • • • Standard: For common environment. • • User 1: Memorize user’s settings. Video: For playing video in a bright environment. Bright: For brightness optimization. Picture: For graphic picture. Game: For game content. Blackboard: Blackboard mode can improve displayed color when you project onto darker surfaces. User 2: Memorize user’s settings.
English 18 Saturation Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. Tint • 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. Note: "Saturation" and "Tint" functions are not supported under computer mode or DVI mode.
19 Adjust image distortion caused by tilting projection. (±40 degrees) H. Position (Horizontal position) • 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.
English 20 Setting Menu Location Choose the menu location on the display screen. Source Lock When source lock is turned "off", the projector will search for 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. Security Security This projector provides a useful security function for the administrator to manage usage of the projector .
21 • • 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.
English 22 Management High Altitutde 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. (in minutes) 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 hours before its expected end-of-life.
23 English Timer Timer Location • Choose the location of the timer on the screen. Timer Start • Press to start or stop the timer. Timer Period • Press or to adjust the timer period. Timer Display • Press or to which timer mode to display on the screen. Language Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Use the to select your preferred menu language. • Press to confirm the selection. Downloaded From projector-manual.
English 24 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.
25 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. • If you experience difficulty changing resolutions or your monitor freezes, restart all equipment including the projector.
English 26 9 10 11 Image is too small or too large Image has slanted sides Image is reversed • Adjust the zoom lever on the front of the projector. (X1160Z/ZC/PZ/PZC, X1260/Z/ZC/P/PZ/PZC/K/KC series) • 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.
27 # 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. Downloaded From projector-manual.
English 28 LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages Power LED Message Red Blue Flash ON to OFF 100ms -- Standby V -- Power button ON -- V Lamp retry -- Quick Flashing Quick Flashing -- V -- Input Power Plug Power off (Cooling state) Power button OFF: Cooling completed; Standby Mode Error (Thermal Failure) Quick Flashing RED and Steady BLUE by returns Error (Fan lock) Quick Flashing RED and Steady BLUE by returns Error (Lamp breakdown) Quick Flashing BLUE and Steady RED by returns
29 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.
English 30 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, 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.
31 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.
English 32 5 Adjust the angle and positioning as necessary. 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. Models X1160/Z/ZC/P/PZ/ PZC, X1260/Z/ZC/P/ PZ/PZC/K/KC Screw Type B Washer Type Diameter (mm) Length (mm) Large Small 3 20 V V 82.30 mm SCREW SPEC. M3 x 20 mm 110.00 mm Downloaded From projector-manual.
33 The specifications listed below are subject to change without notice. For final specs, please refer to Acer's published marketing specifications.
English 34 I/O connectors • • • • • Power socket x1 • 3.
35 English Compatibility modes A. VGA Analog 1 VGA Analog - PC Signal Modes VGA SVGA XGA SXGA QuadVGA SXGA+ 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 1280x960 *1280x960 *1400x1050 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1152x870 *1280x960 640x480 640x480 800x600 V.
English 36 i Mac DV (G3) 2 1024x768 1152x870 *1280x960 1024x768 60 75 75 75 48.4 68.7 75.0 60.0 V.Frequency [Hz] 60 75 85 60 60 60 H.Frequency [KHz] 47.8 60.3 68.6 44.8 49.6 59.9 VGA Analog - Extended Wide Timing Modes WXGA Resolution 1280x768 1280x768 *1280x768 1280x720 1280x800 1440x900 Note: "*" X1260/Z/ZC/P/PZ/PZC/K/KC series Downloaded From projector-manual.
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.
English 38 Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens 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.
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 V1.3.1 (for short range device, 25~1000MHz, part 1) • EN300 220-2 V2.1.
English 40 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.
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 Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3120 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.
