Acer Projector X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ S1285
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1. Mode Resolution V Frequency Hz TURIS USD KHz 60 31 47 72 37 86 VGA 640 x 480 75 37 50 85 43 27 120 61 91 56 35 20 60 37 88 SVGA 800 x 600 19 09 75 46 88 85 53 67 120 77 43 60 48 36 70 56 48 XGA 1024 x 768 75 60 02 85 68 68 120 98 96 70 63 85 1152 x 864 75 67 50 85 77 10 SXGA 60 63 98 1280 x 1024 2 75 79 98 85 91 15 QuadVGA 1280 x 960 60 60 00 1280 x 960 75 75 00 SXGA 1400 x 1050 60 65 32 UXGA 1600 x 1200 60 75 00 640 x 480 60 31 50 640 x 480 66 6 67 35 00 TUNE 800 x 600 60 37 88 1024 x 768 60 48 36 1024 x 768 75 60 241 1152 x 870 75 68 681 54 WXGA 1280 x 768 60 47 78 1280 x 768 75 60 29 1280 x 768 85 68 63 1280 x 720 60 45 00 1280 x 800 60 49 70 1280 x 800 RB 120 101 6 1440 x 900 60 55 94 1680 x 1050 60 65 29 1366 x 768 60 47 71 1920 x 1080 RB 60 66 60 1920 x 1080 EIA 60 67 50 1024 x 600 60 37 50 1920 x 1200 RB 59 95 74 04 2 HDMI PC Signal H F Mode Resolution V Frequency Hz E t KHz VGA 60 59 94 31 469 VGA 72 72 809 37 861 VGA 75 640 x 480 75 37 5 VGA 85 85 008 43 269 VGA 120 119 518 61 91 SVGA 56 56 25 35 156 SVGA 60 60 317 37 879 SVGA 72 72 188 48 077 800 x 600 SVGA 75 75 46 875 SVGA 85 85 061 53 674 SVGA 120 119 854 77 425 XGA 60 60 004 48 363 XGA 70 70 062. Desired Minimum Screen Size Min zoom Maximum Screen Size Max zoom Distance Diagonal From base to Diagonal From base to m inch W cm x cm top ae inch IW cm x H cm top a lt A gt lt B gt lt B gt lt C gt lt C gt 1 30 67 x 38 39 39 87 x 49 51 1 5 45 100 x 56 59 59 130 x 73 77 2 60 133 75 79 79 174 98 103 2 5 75 167 x 94 98 98 217 x 122 128 5 90 200 x 113 118 118 261 x 147 154 3 5 105 233 x 131 138 137 304 x 171 180 4 120 267 x 150 158 157 348 x 196 205 4 5 136 300 x 169 177 177 391 x 220 231 5 151 333 x 188 197 196 435 x 245 257 6 181 400 x 225 236 236 522 x 293 308 7 211 467 x 263 276 275 609 x 342 360 8 241 533 x 300 315 314 696 x 391 411 9 271 600 x 338 354 354 783 x 440 462 10 301 667 x 375 394 393 870 x 489 514 11 331 733x413 433 432 957 x 538 565 12 361 800 x 450 473 471 1043 x 587 616 Zoom Ratio 1 3 x 21 How to Get a Preferred Image Size by Adjusting Distance and Zoom The table below shows how to achieve a desired image size by adjusting either the position or the zoom ring e SVGA To obtain an image size of 70 set the projector at a distance between 2 2 m and 2 4 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly Height 117 From base to top of image Desired Image Size Distance m Top cm Diagonal inch W cm x H cm Max zoom Min zoom From base to top of A lt B gt
3. 9 inch W cm x cm P 9 lt gt lt gt lt gt C C 1 29 59 x 44 49 32 65 x 48 53 1 5 43 88 x 66 73 48 97 x73 80 2 58 118 x 88 97 64 129 x 97 106 2 5 72 147x110 121 79 161 x 121 133 3 87 176 x 132 146 95 194 x 145 160 3 5 101 206 x 154 170 111 226 x 169 186 4 116 235 x 176 194 127 258 x 194 213 4 5 130 265 x 199 218 143 290 x 218 240 5 145 294 x 221 243 159 323 x 242 266 6 174 353 x 265 291 191 387 x 290 319 7 203 412 x 309 340 222 452 x 339 373 8 232 471 x 353 388 254 516 x 387 426 9 261 529 x 397 437 286 581 x 435 479 10 289 588 x 441 485 318 645 x 484 532 11 318 647 x 485 534 349 710 x 532 585 12 347 706 x 529 582 381 774 x 581 639 Zoom Ratio 1 1 x 17 XGA If the projector is 3 m from the screen good image quality is possible for image sizes between 72 and 79 Note Remind as below figure the space of 133 cm height is required when the projector is located at 3 m distance Height 133 From base to top of image Desired Minimum Screen Size Min zoom Maximum Screen Size Max zoom Distance Diagonal rom se agonal a m inch W cm x H 9 inch W cm x H cm 9 A B cm B cm C C 1 24 49 x 37 40 26 54x40 44 1 5 36 74x55 61 40 81x60 67 2 48 98 x 74 81 53 108 x 81 89 2 5 60 123 x 92 101 66 134 x 101 111 B 72 147 x 1
4. 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 58 Remarque l intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil num rique 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 FAL o 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 Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 a 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
5. USB cable 11 1 2 VGA cable 9 3 RCA component cable 4 Composite video cable 10 HDMI MHL cable 5 Audio cable 11 WirelessHD dongle 6 S Video cable 12 Wireless dongle 7 RS232 cable 12 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 Some smart devices require a converter supplied by the smart device maker to enable the MHL function Note Compatible HDMI MHL dongles WirelessHD MWIHD 1 MWAS Android MWND 1 Chromecast 13 Turning the Projector On Off Turning On the Projector 1 Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected The Power LED will light red 2 Turnon the projector by pressing 5 POWER 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 when the Source Lock function is disabled e Ifthe screen displays No Signal please make sure the signal cables are securely connected e Ifyou connect to multiple sources at the same time use SOURCE on the control panel or remote control or the direct source key on the remote control to switch between inputs 1285 X1185 X1185N X1285 X1285N P1285 P1385W H6518BD P1185 X1385WH 14 Turning Off the Projector 1 Toturn the p
6. lt C gt image lt D gt 30 61 x 46 1 0 50 40 81x 61 1 3 1 4 67 50 102 x 76 1 6 1 7 84 60 122x 91 1 9 2 1 101 70 142 x 107 2 2 2 4 117 80 163 x 122 2 5 2 8 134 90 183 x 137 2 8 3 1 151 100 203 x 152 3 1 3 5 168 120 244 x 183 3 8 4 1 201 150 305 x 229 4 7 5 2 251 180 366 x 274 5 7 6 2 302 200 406 x 305 6 3 6 9 335 250 508 x 381 7 9 8 6 419 300 610 x 457 9 4 503 Zoom Ratio 1 1 x 22 XGA To obtain an image size of 70 set the projector at a distance between 2 6 m and 2 9 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly Height 117 From base to top of image Desired distance Desired Image Size Distance m Top cm Sagona neh W cm x H cm Max Em zoom joa of 30 61x46 1 2 50 40 81x61 1 5 1 7 67 50 102 x 76 1 9 2 1 84 60 122x 91 2 3 2 5 101 70 142 x 107 2 6 2 9 117 80 163 122 3 0 3 3 134 90 183 x 137 3 4 3 7 151 100 203 x 152 3 8 4 1 168 120 244 x 183 4 5 5 0 201 150 305 x 229 5 7 6 2 251 180 366 x 274 6 8 7 5 302 200 406 x 305 7 6 8 3 335 250 508 x 381 9 4 10 4 419 300 610 x 457 11 3 503 Zoom Ratio 1 1 x 23 e XGA fixed zoom models To obtain an image size of 70 set the projector at a distance 0 9 m from the screen Height 123 cm From base to top of image 0 9 Desired distance Desire
7. Congratulations This product is TCO Certified for Sustainable IT TCO Certified is an international third party sustainability certification for IT products TCO Certified ensures that the manufacture use and recycling of IT products reflect environmental social and economic responsibility Every TCO Certified product model is verified by an accredited independent test laboratory This product has been verified to meet all the criteria in TCO Certified including Corporate Social Responsibility Socially responsible production working conditions and labor law in manufacturing country Energy Efficiency Energy efficiency of product and power supply Energy Star compliant where applicable Environmental Management System Manufacturer must be certified according to either ISO 14001 or EMAS Minimization of Hazardous Substances Limits on cadmium mercury lead amp hexavalent chromium including requirements for mercury free products halogenated substances and hazardous flame retardants Design for Recycling Coding of plastics for easy recycling Limit on the number of different plastics used Product Lifetime Product Take Back Minimum one year product warranty Minimum three year availability of spare parts Product takeback Packaging Limits on hazardous substances in product packaging Packaging prepared for recycling Ergonomic User centered design Visual ergonomics in products with a display Adjustability for user comfo
8. Rear Reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen Auto Automatically adjusts projection location of image Projection Location Desktop PNI Ceiling Turns the image upside down for ceiling mounted projection Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio e Auto Keeps the image with original width height ratio and maximizes the image to fit native horizontal or vertical pixels Full for WXGA 1080p models The image will be displayed making full use of the horizontal and vertical Aspect Ratio pixels e 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 screen and displayed using a 16 9 ratio L Box for WXGA 1080p models Keeps the original signal aspect ratio and zooms in by 1 333 times Automatically adjusts image distortion caused by tilting Auto Keystone projection 40 degrees 32 Keystone Manually adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection 40 degrees Manual Keystone usuras ER ee ce ce NE This function is unavailable when Auto Keystone is set to Adjusts the sharpness of the image Sharpness Press to decrease the sharpness Press gt to increase the sharpness H Position Press to move the image left Horizontal Position Press to move the image right Position Press 4
9. flashing Error Lamp breakdown V V Error Color wheel V Quick failure flashing 45 Using the inner connector s Turn the projector off by pressing 1 POWER Allow the projector at least 45 minutes to cool down Disconnect the power cord 1 Use a screwdriver to remove the screw s from the cover Illustration 1 2 Push up and remove the cover Illustration 2 3 Locate the HDMI MHL connector beside the focus zoom ring 4 Insert the WirelessHD dongle MWIHD1 or other HDMI MHL dongle into the HDMI MHL connector Illustration 3 5 A micro USB cable is also available if you need to power the HDMI MHL dongle 6 Replace the cover and tighten the screw s Illustration 4 5 46 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 ww QEL 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 cylinder screws Short Rod s 4 Ceiling Mount Base Attach to ceiling Long Rod Extension Rod Large Cylinder Cap Allen Key For tighten loosen Screw Type A 50 mm length 8 mm diameter Tightening Screw Medium Rod 3 47 Use the appropriate number of screws for the
10. 1200 1080p 1920 x 1080 WUXGA 1920 x 1200 supports reduce blanking only P1385W X1385WH Native WXGA 1280 x 800 Maximum UXGA 1600 x 1200 1080p 1920 x 1080 WUXGA 1920 x 1200 supports reduce blanking only H6518BD Native 1080p 1920 x 1080 Maximum WUXGA 1920 x 1200 supports reduce blanking only Computer compatibility Refer to the Compatibility Modes section for more information Video compatibility NTSC 3 58 4 43 PAL M N PAL 60 SECAM HDTV 720p 1080i 1080p EDTV 480p 576p SDTV 480i 576i Aspect ratio s X1185 X1185N P1185 X1285 X1285N S1285 P1285 Auto 4 3 native 16 9 P1385W X1385WH H6518BD Auto 4 3 16 9 Full L Box Displayable colors 1 07 billion colors Projection lens X1185 X1185N P1185 F 2 56 2 68 f 22 04 mm 24 14 mm 1 1 1 Manual Zoom and Manual Focus X1285 X1285N P1285 F 2 56 2 8 f 21 00 mm 23 10 mm 1 1 1 Manual Zoom and Manual Focus 51285 F 2 6 6 9 mm 1 1 0 Manual Zoom and Manual Focus P1385W X1385WH F 2 56 2 8 f 21 00 mm 23 10 mm 1 1 1 Manual Zoom and Manual Focus H6518BD F 2 59 2 87 f 16 88 mm 21 88 mm 1 1 3 Manual Zoom and Manual Focus 50 Projection screen size diagonal with clear focus X1185 X1185N P1185 54 138 cm 300 762 cm X1285 X1285N P1285 55 138 cm 300 762 cm 51285 60 152 cm 300 762 cm P1385W X1385WH 55
11. 139 cm 300 762 cm H6518BD 45 115 cm 300 762 cm Projection distance with clear focus 1185 1185 1185 7 8 2 4 m 39 2 11 9 m X1285 X1285N P1285 7 4 2 3 m 37 2 11 3 m 5 51285 2 4 0 7 m 12 2 3 7 m 5 P1385W X1385WH 6 4 1 9 m 31 8 9 7 m E H6518BD 4 9 1 5 m 25 1 7 6 m Throw ratio C X1185 X1185N P1185 X1285 X1285N P1285 78 3 Q 3 1 m 1 96 2 15 51285 78 3 0 96 m 0 61 P1385W X1385WH 87 3 Q 2 9 m 1 55 1 7 H6518BD 95 3 2 42 m 1 15 1 5 Horizontal scan rate 31 99 KHz Vertical refresh scan rate 23 120Hz Keystone correction P1185 P1285 P1385W X1385WH H6518BD 40 Degrees Vertical Manual amp Auto X1185 X1185N X1285 X1285N S1285 40 Degrees Vertical Manual Digital zoom 2X Audio 1185 1185 1285 1285 51285 1185 1385 3Wx1 P1285 P1385W H6518BD 10W x 1 Weight Approximate 3 3 kg 7 26 Ibs Dimensions W x D x H 415 x 320 x 180 mm 13 6 x 10 5 x 5 9 Power supply Universal AC input 100 240 V input frequency 50 60 Hz 51 Power consumption typical X1185 X1185N P1185 X1285 X1285N S1285 P1285 P1385W X1385WH 190 W 2 H6518BD 210W Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 10 connectors X1185 X1185N X1285 X1285N S1285 Power socket x 1 USB Type mini B x 1 VGA input x 2 VGA outpu
12. ROM Quick start guide Battery x 2 Carrying case Dust filter Optional Optional WirelessHD dongle kit MWIHD1 Optional Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front upper side 1285 X1185 X1185N X1285 X1285N P1285 P1385W H6518BD P1185 X1385WH 1 anu 1 Control panel 4 HDMI MHL connector Micro USB cable 2 Power key and Power indicator LED 5 Projection lens 3 Zoom ring and Focus ring 6 Remote control receiver Focus ring 7 Lens cap Rear side 1 5 e 1 2345 6 7 8 9 miter tale 55 2 2 EH H6518BD UJ 10 11 12 1 Audio input connector 7 Analog RGB signal HDTV Audio output connector component video input connector 2 S Video input connector 8 Monitor loop through output Composite video input connector connector 3 DC5V output 9 RS232 connector 4 Mini USB connector 10 Kensington lock port 5 HDMI MHL connector 11 Power socket 6 Component video input connector 12 Tilt adjusting wheel Control Panel 1 LAMP Lamp Indicator LED 2 POWERindicator Refer to the Turning the Projector On Off section LED 3 Keystone Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection 40 degrees 4 Power key Refer to the Turning the Projector On Off section 5 MENU Launches the Ons
13. 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 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 light may hurt your eyes Turn on the projector first and then signal sources Do not place the product in the following environments Space that is poorly ventilated or confined At least 50cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector are necessary Locations where temperatures may become excessively high such as inside
14. 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 59 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 a local office in the country of use Please see http ec europa eu enterprise rtte implem htm for the latest country list 60 acer Acer Incorporated 8F 88 Sec 1 Xintai 5th Rd Xizhi New Taipei City 221 Taiwan Declaration of Conformity We Acer Incorporated 8F 88 Sec 1 Xintai 5th Rd Xizhi New Taipei City 221 Taiwan Contact Person Mr RU Jan e mail ru_jan acer com tw And Acer Italy s r l Via Lepetit 40 20020 Lainate MI Italy Tel 39 02 939 921 Fax 39 02 9399 2913 www acet it Declare under our own responsibility that the product Product DLP Projector Trade Name Acer Model Number X1185 X1285 S1285 P1185 P1285 P1385W X1385WH H6518BD series To which this declaration refers conforms to the relevant standard or other standardizing documents EN55022 2010 Class B EN 55024 2010 EN61000 3 2 2006 A 1 2009 A2 2009 Class A EN61000 3 3 2008 EN 60950 1 2006 11 2009 1 2010 12 2011 Regulation No 1275 2008 EN 62301 2005 50581 2012 We hereby declare
15. of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image Contrast e Press 4 to decrease the contrast to increase the contrast Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated colors saturation Press 4 to decrease the amount of color in the image Press gt to increase the amount of color in the image Adjusts the color balance of red and green Tint e Press 4 to increase the amount of green in the image Press gt to increase the amount of red in the image Adjusts the color temperature At higher color Color temperatures the screen looks colder at lower color Temperature temperatures the screen looks warmer Dynamic Black If turned on the projector dynamically adjusts the power consumption of the lamp according to the brightness of the image being projected When projecting darker images the power consumption will be reduced and the contrast of the image will also be enhanced Gamma Effects the representation of dark scenery With greater gamma value dark scenery will look brighter 30 Ind Color Management Adjusts the red green blue cyan yellow and magenta colors Ind Hue Changes the hue of the color selected Ind Saturation Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color Ind Gain Adjusts the
16. 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 index htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD CRT monitor or display A Lamp s contain Mercury Dispose Properly 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 viii First Thing First Usage Notes Do e 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 projector 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
17. 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 current or damage rotor devices or 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
18. 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 8096 of the branch circuit rating If power strips are used the load should not exceed 8096 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 14 76 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
19. timing of the display mode is compatible with the projector P1185 P1285 P1385W X1385WH Speakers Video S Video Output DVD player Set top box aS HDTV receiver RS232 IIT 15 fel M Smartphone tablet N Auvo our 1 Power cord RS232 cable 2 VGA cable 8 USB cable 3 VGA to component video HDTV adapter 9 3 RCA component cable 4 Composite video cable 10 HDMI MHL cable 5 Audio cable 11 WirelessHD dongle 6 S Video cable 12 Wireless dongle 10 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 Some smart devices require a converter supplied by the smart device maker to enable the MHL function Note Compatible HDMI MHL dongles WirelessHD MWIHD 1 MWAS Android MWND 1 Chromecast H6518BD Speakers Video S Video Smartphone tablet Power cord DVD player Output Set top box HDTV receiver
20. 10 121 79 161 x 121 133 3 5 84 172x 129 142 93 188 x 141 155 4 96 196 x 147 162 106 215 x 161 177 4 5 109 221 165 182 119 242 181 200 5 121 245 184 202 132 269 202 222 6 145 294 221 243 159 323 x 242 266 7 169 343 x 257 283 185 376 x 282 310 8 193 392 x 294 324 212 430 x 323 355 9 217 441 x 331 364 238 484 x 363 399 10 241 490 x 368 404 265 538 x 403 444 11 265 539 x 404 445 291 591 x 444 488 12 289 588 x 441 485 318 645 x 484 532 Zoom Ratio 1 1 x 18 XGA fixed zoom models If the projector is 3 m from the screen good image quality is possible for image sizes around 242 Note Remind as below figure the space of 424 cm height is required when located at 3 m distance Height 42 cm lt gt We Desired Screen Size Distance Diagonal From base to m inch W cm x cm top of image lt A gt lt B gt cm lt C gt 1 81 164 x 123 141 1 5 121 246 x 184 212 2 161 328 x 246 283 2 5 202 410 x 307 353 3 242 492 x 369 424 3 5 282 574 x 430 495 4 323 656 x 492 566 4 5 363 738 x 553 636 5 403 820 x 615 707 6 484 984 x 738 848 7 565 1148 x 861 990 8 645 1311 x 984 1131 9 726 1475 x 1107 1273 10 807 1639 x 1230 1414 11 887 1803 x 1352 1555 12 968 1967 x 1475 1697 Zoom Ratio 1 0 x 19 WXGA If the projector is 3 m from the screen good image quality is possible f
21. 7 56 4 MHL Video Signal Mode Resolution V Frequency Hz H Frequency KHz 720 x 480 480i 1440 x 480 60 15 73 480p 720 x 480 60 31 47 576i 50 15 63 576 720 x 576 50 31 25 720p 1280 x 720 60 45 00 720p 1280 x 720 50 37 50 1080i 1920 x 1080 60 33 75 1080i 1920 x 1080 50 28 13 1080p 1920 x 1080 24 27 00 1080p 1920 x 1080 23 98 26 97 1080p 1920 x 1080 30 33 75 5 YPbPr Signal Mode Resolution V Frequency Hz H Frequency KHz 480i 720 x 480 59 94 15 73 480p 720 x 480 59 94 31 47 576i 720 x 576 50 00 15 63 576p 720 x 576 50 00 31 25 720p 1280 x 720 60 00 45 00 720p 1280 x 720 50 00 37 50 1080i 1920 x 1080 60 00 33 75 1080i 1920 x 1080 50 00 28 13 1080p 1920 x 1080 60 00 67 5 1080p 1920 x 1080 50 00 56 26 1080p 1920 x 1080 24 00 27 00 1080p 1920 x 1080 23 98 26 97 6 Video S Video Signal Mode V Frequency Hz H Frequency KHz fsc MHz NTSC 15 73 60 3 58 PAL 15 63 50 4 43 SECAM 15 63 50 4 25 or 4 41 PAL M 15 73 60 3 58 PAL N 15 63 50 3 58 PAL 60 15 73 60 4 43 NTSC4 43 15 73 60 4 43 57 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 installati
22. 9 56 476 1024 x 768 XGA 75 75 029 60 023 XGA 120 119 804 98 958 SXGA 75 75 67 5 1152 x 864 SXGA 85 84 99 77 094 SXGA 60 60 02 63 981 SXGA 72 72 76 97 1280 x 1024 SXGA 75 75 025 79 976 SXGA 85 85 024 91 146 QuadVGA 75 1280 x 960 75 75 55 SXGA _60 1400 x 1050 59 978 65 317 UXGA_60 1600 x 1200 60 75 Mac G4 640 x 480 60Hz 59 94 31 469 MAC13 640 x 480 67Hz 66 667 35 Mac G4 800 x 600 60Hz 60 317 37 879 Mac G4 1024 x 768 60Hz 60 004 48 363 MAC19 1024 x 768 75Hz 75 02 60 241 MAC21 1152 x 870 75Hz 75 061 68 681 WXGA_60 59 87 47 776 WXGA_75 1280 x 768 74 893 60 289 WXGA_85 84 837 68 633 WXGA_60 1280 x 720 60 45 WXGA_60 1280 x 800 59 81 49 702 WXGA_120 RB 1280 x 800 119 909 101 563 WXGA _60 1440 x 900 59 887 55 935 1680x1050_60 1680 x 1050 59 954 65 29 acer_16 9 1366 x 768 59 79 47 712 1920 x 1080_RB 1920 x1080 60 66 587 1920 x 1080 1920 1080 60 67 5 acer timing 1024 x 600 60 37 5 1920 x 1200 RB 1920 x 1200 59 95 74 038 HDMI Video Signal Mode Resolution V Frequency Hz H Frequency KHz 480i 202 60 15 73 480 720 480 60 31 47 576i MAD gel 50 15 63 576p 720 x 576 50 31 25 720p 1280 x 720 60 45 00 720p 1280 x 720 50 37 50 1080i 1920 x 1080 60 33 75 1080i 1920 x 1080 50 28 13 1080p 1920 x 1080 60 67 50 1080p 1920 x 1080 50 56 26 1080p 1920 x 1080 24 27 00 1080p 1920 x 1080 23 98 26 9
23. Acer Projector X1185 X1185N X1285 X1285N 1285 P1185 P1285 P1385W X1385WH H6518BD Series User s Guide Copyright 2015 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved Acer Projector User s Guide Original Issue 01 2015 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 This company makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Record the model number serial number purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your projector All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronically mechanically by photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Acer Projector Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated Other companies product n
24. HDMI PC mode 640 x 480 50 60 100 120Hz 800 x 600 50 60 100 120Hz 1024 x 768 50 60 100 120Hz 1280 x 800 50 60 100 120Hz RB HDMI Video mode HQFS 3D 480i 60Hz 576i 50Hz Frame Packing 1080p 23 98 24Hz 720p 50 60Hz Side by Side Horizontal 1080i 50 60Hz 1080p 50 60Hz Top and Bottom 720p 50 60Hz 1080p 23 97 24Hz 1080p 50 60Hz It needs correct settings on graphics card 3D application program for correct 3D display The SW players such as Stereoscopic Player and DDD TriDef Media Player can support 3D format files You can download these players on the web page below Stereoscopic Player Trial http Awww 3dtv at Downloads Index_en aspx DDD TriDef Media Player Trial http Awww tridef com download TriDef 3 D Experience 4 0 2 html Note 3D Sync Invert and 3D Format are only available when 3D is enabled Language Language Sets a language for the OSD menus Use 4 v to select your preferred language 40 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 1 No image appears Make sure all the cables are correctly connected as onscreen described in the Getting Started section Ensure none of the connector pins are bent broken Mak
25. Whenever the projector automatically shuts down and the LED Temp indicator turns solid red contact your local reseller or service center 15 Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Height of the Projected Image The projector is equipped with two elevator feet for adjusting the image height To raise the image 1 Usethe front Tilt adjusting wheel to raise the image to the desired height and angle 2 Usethe rear Tilt adjusting wheel to fine tune the display angle To lower the image 1 Usethe front Tilt adjusting wheel to lower the image to the desired height angle 2 Usethe rear Tilt adjusting wheel to fine tune the display angle Tilt adjusting wheel Tilt adjusting wheel 16 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 e SVGA If the projector is 3 m from the screen good image quality is possible for image sizes between 87 and 95 Note Remind as below figure the space of 160 cm height is required when the projector is located at 3 m distance lt lt mE 3m E Desired distance Desir d Minimum Screen Size Min zoom Maximum Screen Size Max zoom esire Distance Diagonal Frm pareto agonal En m inch W cm x H cm
26. above product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC and RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU and Directive 2009 125 EC with regard to establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy related product Year to begin affixing CE marking 2015 2 4 24 9 Jan 26 2015 RU Jan Sr Manager Date Regulation Center Acer Inc 61 acer Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St Suite 1500 San Jose CA 95110 U S A Tel 254 298 4000 Fax 254 298 4147 www acer com C 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 Model Number QSV1407 QSV1502 0NX1408 1501 1419 5 1410 QNX1411 QWX1413 QWX1409 HIP1418 series Name of Responsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party 333 West San Carlos St Suite 1500 San Jose CA 95110 U S A Contact Person Acer Representative Phone No 254 298 4000 Fax No 254 298 4147 DEVELOPMENT
27. ames or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC 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 Warnings Do not use this product near water Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table If the
28. ator Password You can enter Administrator Password when the Enter Administrator Password or Enter Password dialogue box displays Press to change Administrator Password e The factory default of Administrator Password 15 1234 If you forget your administrator password do the following to retrieve the administrator password Enter the unique 6 digit Universal Password which is printed on the Security Card that came with your projector This unique password will be accepted by the projector no matter what the administrator password is If the Security Card is lost please contact your local Acer service center Lock User Startup Screen This function is set to OFF by default If set to ON the startup screen is locked and cannot be changed by the Startup Screen and Screen Capture functions 37 Management Choose On to dim the projector lamp which will also ECO Mode lower the power consumption reduce noise and extend the lamp life Choose Off to return to the normal mode Choose On to turn on the High Altitude mode When High Altitude this function is turned on the projector fans operate at full speed continuously to cool down the projector s temperature Turn Off Mode Instant Off Enables you to turn off the projector immediately without fan cooling process by pressing the power button twice Instant Resume Enables you to restart the projector imm
29. contrast levels Brilliant Color Produces an expanded on screen color spectrum that delivers enhanced color saturation for bright true to life images This feature is On by default Advanced e White Peaking Increases the brightness of whites that are near 100 Video sources only Film Mode Sets the image optimized to 24 frame True Film mode for more realistic cadence of film playback during motion sequences Noise Reduction Adjusts the level of noise reduction that helps to eliminate unwanted noise in the picture Black Extension Analyzes the current input image and calculates an offset value which is then added to the analog to digital converter black level value This ensures optimum black level for each analog source Note Saturation and Tint functions are not supported under computer mode 31 Image Front Desktop The factory default setting Front Ceiling When you select this function the projector inverts the image for ceiling mounted projection Projection Rear Desktop When you select this function the J projector reverses the image so that you can project behind a translucent screen Rear Ceiling When you select this function the projector reverses and inverts the image at same time You can project from behind a translucent screen with ceiling mounted projection 5 i Front The factory default setting Projection Mode
30. creen Display OSD menu returns to the previous step for the OSD menu operation or exits the OSD menu 6 MODE Chooses a display mode 7 TEMP Temp Indicator LED 8 SOURCE Chooses RGB component video S Video composite video HDMI MHL or HDTV source 9 Four directional Selects items or makes adjustments to your selection selection keys 10 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source Remote Control Layout X1185 X1185N X1285 X1285N 1285 P 1185 X1385WH H6518BD P1285 P1385W Modol No RC ISE25 190 Model No RC JSE28 190 MC JK211 007 MC JK211 004 1 POWER Refer to the Turning the Projector On Off section 2 MEDIA SETUP No function 3 ZOOM Zooms the projector display in or out 4 Chooses a display mode 51123 Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection UV Keystone 40 degrees A Four Selects items or makes adjustments to your selection directional selection keys 6 Keypad 0 9 Press 0 9 to input a password in the Setting Security OSD 7 VGA To change source to VGA This connection supports analog RGB YPbPr 480 576 720 10801 1080 and YCbCr 4801 5761 8 COMPONENT To change source to Component video This connector supports YPbPr YCbCr 9 S VIDEO To change source to S Video 10 HDMI DVI To change source to HDMI or DVI for the model with HDMI or DVI con
31. d Image Size Distance m Top cm Diagonal inch W cm x H cm Max zoom Min zoom From base to top of A lt B gt lt C gt image lt D gt 30 61 x 46 0 4 53 40 81x61 0 5 0 5 70 50 102 x 76 0 6 0 6 88 60 122x 91 0 7 0 7 105 70 142 x 107 0 9 0 9 123 80 163 x 122 1 0 1 0 140 90 183 x 137 1 1 1 1 158 100 203 x 152 1 2 1 2 175 120 244 x 183 1 5 1 5 210 150 305 x 229 1 9 1 9 263 180 366 x 274 2 2 2 2 315 200 406 x 305 2 5 2 5 351 250 508 x 381 3 1 3 1 438 300 610 x 457 3 7 526 Zoom Ratio 1 0 x 24 WXGA To obtain an image size of 70 set the projector at a distance between 2 3 m and 2 5 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly Height 94 cm From base to top of image Desired Image Size Distance m Top cm W cm x H cm Max ae Min zoom g pn of 30 65 x 40 1 1 40 40 86x54 1 3 1 4 54 50 108 67 1 6 1 8 67 60 129 x 81 1 9 2 1 81 70 151x94 23 2 5 94 80 172 x 108 2 6 2 8 108 90 194 x 121 2 9 3 2 121 100 215 x 135 3 2 3 6 135 120 258 x 162 3 9 4 3 162 150 323 x 202 48 5 3 202 180 388 x 242 5 8 6 4 242 200 431 x 269 6 5 7 1 269 250 538 x 337 8 1 8 9 337 300 646 x 404 9 7 404 Zoom Ratio 1 1 x 1080p 25 To obtain an image size of 70 set the projector at a distance between 1 8 m and 2 3 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly Height 92 c
32. de page pp Fast forward No function media files 4 MODE Long press for one second to enter or leave the MHL control mode 13 SOURCE After entering the MHL control mode press to switch between the navigation mode default media mode and numeric mode 5 A Four Up Up No function No function directional down down No function No function select keys Left Decreases the No function volume Right Right Increases the function volume 6 0 9 No function No function Enters 0 9 15 MENU Goes to the No function No function root menu 20 Rewind No function Rewinds Plays Enters 1 Play Pause Selects or Pauses Stops Enters 2 enters items Fast forwards m Stop Exits current th playing Enters 3 No function Getting Started Connecting the Projector X1185 X1185N X1285 X1285N S1285 VGA DVD player Set top box HDTV receiver 1 Power cord 6 S Video cable 2 VGA cable 7 RS232 cable 3 VGA to component video HDTV adapter 8 USB cable 4 Composite video cable 9 3 RCA component cable 5 Audio cable Note To ensure the projector works well with your computer please make sure the
33. e reconnecting power 2 Lamp burns out or makes a When the lamp reaches the end of its useful popping sound 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 contact your local dealer or Acer service center OSD Messages 43 Condition Message Reminder 1 Message Fan Fail the system fan is not working Fan Fail Lamp will automatically turn off soon Projector Overheated the projector has exceeded its recommended operating temperature and must be allowed to cool down before it is used Please also check the dust filters if they are installed If the dust filter is clogged with dust please clean it Projector Overheated Lamp will automatically turn off soon Replace the lamp the lamp is about to reach its maximum lifetime Prepare to replace it soon Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation Replacement suggested 44 LED amp Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages Message Power LED LAMP LED TEMP LED Red Blue Red Red Standby V Power cord plugged in Power on V Lamp Quick flashing Turning off Cooling Quick state flashing Turning off Cooling V completed Error Thermal failure V V Error Fan lock failure V Quick
34. e sure the projector is switched on 2 Partial scrolling Press RESYNC on the control panel or remote or incorrectly control displayed image 1 For PC Windows For an incorrectly displayed image 95 98 2000 XP n Win7 Vista Open My Computer 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 1600 x 1200 or 1920 x 1080 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 1600 x 1200 or 1920 x 1080 Click the Change button under the Monitor tab Click Show all devices 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 1600 x 1200 or 1920 x 1080 41 Partial scrolling or incorrectly displayed image For notebooks Press RESYNC on the control panel or remote control 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 diff
35. ed When you play a DVD encoded in anamorphic or 16 9 when displaying a aspect ratio you may need to adjust the following widescreen settings DVD title 4 If you play a 4 3 format DVD title please change the format to 4 3 with 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 9 Image is too small Adjust the zoom lever on the top of the projector or too large Move the projector closer to or further from the screen Press MENU on the control panel or remote control Go to Image Aspect Ratio and try different settings 10 Imagehasslanted If possible reposition the projector so that it is sides centered on the screen and below the bottom of the screen Press the Keystone correction keys on the control panel or remote control until the image becomes square Press MENU on the control panel or remote control to open the OSD menu Go to Image Auto Keystone or Image Keystone to make adjustments 11 Image is reversed Select Image Projection Mode Image Projection Location on the OSD and adjust the projection direction Problems with the Projector Condition Solution 1 The projector stops responding If possible turn off the projector then to all controls unplug the power cord and wait at least 30 seconds befor
36. ediately within 2 minutes after turning it off Auto Shutdown The projector will automatically shut down while there is Minutes no signal input detected after the time you set Selecting On enables the function The projector will AC Power On automatically turn on when power is supplied via the power cord Lamp Hour Elapse Displays the lamp s elapsed operating time in hours Lamp Reminding Choose this function to show or hide warning message when the changing lamp message is displayed The message will show up 30 hours before end of life Lamp Hour Reset Press gt after choosing Yes to reset the lamp hour counter to 0 hours Audio Press to decrease the volume Volume Press to increase the volume Bluetooth Selecting On enables the function Bluetooth Search Press to search for available BT Speaker 5 C devices Select a device in the list of found devices The projector will automatically try to connect to the last connected device the next time you enable the Bluetooth function Choose On to turn mute on Mute Choose Off to turn mute off Power On Off Select this function to adjust the notification volume Volume when turning the projector on off 38 Alarm Volume Select this function to adjust the volume of any warning notifications 3D 3D Selects On to enable t
37. feature setting The new settings will be saved automatically upon exiting the menu 5 Press MENU anytime to exit the menu and return to the Acer welcome screen 27 Onscreen Display OSD Menus The projector has multilingual Onscreen Display OSD menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings Using the OSD menus e Toopen the OSD menu press MENU the control panel or remote control e When the OSD is displayed use av to select an item in the main menu After selecting the desired main menu item press gt to enter a submenu for feature setting Use a to select the desired item and adjust the settings by using OO Select the next item to be adjusted in the submenu and adjust as described above Press MENU on the control panel or remote control the screen will return to the main menu e Toexit the OSD menu press MENU on the control panel or remote control again It will close and the projector will automatically save the new settings acer Color Main menu Display Mode Wall Color Brightness 3 Setting Contrast Saturation Submenu Tint Color Temperature Dynamic Black Gamma Advanced AY Select gt Enter 4 Note Some of the following OSD settings may not be available Please refer to the actual OSD of your projector 28 Color The light sensor of LumiSense technology can intelligently optimizes the brightness a
38. he 3D function supported by DLP 3D technology On Select this item while using DLP 3D glasses quad buffer NVIDIA ATI graphics card and HQFS format file or DVD with corresponding SW player Off Turns off the 3D mode 2D to 3D 2D to 3D Converts 2D contents to 3D Note that DLP 3D glasses are required to obtain the best 3D effect Mode Provides several preset 2D to 3D conversion modes for your selection You can also select User and use the Convergence and Depth functions described below to setup your customized conversion mode Convergence Changes the convergence effect that is used when converting 2D contents to 3D Depth Adjusts the image depth of 3D objects Depth and Convergence are only available when Mode is set to User 3D Format If the 3D content is not displayed correctly you can select a 3D format that suits the 3D content you are viewing and obtain the best result 3D Sync Invert If you see a discrete or overlapping image while wearing DLP 3D glasses you may need to execute Invert to get best match of left right image sequence to get the correct image for DLP 3D 24P 3D Choose 96Hz or 144Hz for 24p 3D 3D Warning Message Choose On to display the 3D warning message 39 Note Supported 3D signal timings Signal source type Supported timing Video S Video Component HQFS 3D 480i 60Hz 576i 50Hz video VGA
39. iculty changing resolutions or your monitor freezes restart all equipment including the projector The screen of the notebook computer is not displaying your presentation If you are using a Microsoft Windows based 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 Mac OS based notebook In System Preferences open Display and select Video Mirroring On Image is unstable or flickering Use Tracking to correct it Refer to the Image section for more information Change the display color setting on your computer Image has vertical flickering bar 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 Image is out of focus Adjust the focus ring on the projector lens Make sure the projection screen is within the required distance X1185 X1185N P1185 X1285 X1285N P1285 P1385W X1385WH 4 6 to 24 9 feet 1 4 to 7 6 meters 51285 4 9 to 24 9 feet 1 5 to 7 6 meters H6518BD 3 8 to 24 9 feet 1 15 to 7 6 meters Refer to the How to Get a Preferred Image Size by Adjusting Distance and Zoom section for more information 42 8 Image is stretch
40. 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 The product will detect the life of the lamp itself Please contact your local dealer or Acer service center for changing the lamp when lamp warning message displays 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 contact your local dealer or Acer service center Information for Your Safety and Comfort First Thing First Usage Notes Precautions Introduction Product Features Package Overview Projector Overview Projector Outlook Control Panel Remote Control Layout MHL Feature Introduction Getting Started Connecting the Projector Turning the Projector On Off Turning On the Projector Turning Off the Projector Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Height of the Projected Image How to Optimize Image Size and Distance How to Get a Preferred Image Size by Adjusting Distance and Zo
41. m From base to top of image Desired Image Size Distance m Top cm Diagonal W cm x H cm EM zw pid of 30 66 x 37 1 0 39 40 89 x50 1 0 1 3 52 50 111x62 1 3 1 7 65 60 133 75 1 5 2 0 78 70 155 87 1 8 2 3 92 80 177 x 100 2 0 2 7 105 90 199 x 112 2 3 3 0 118 100 221 125 25 3 3 131 120 266 149 3 1 4 0 157 150 332 x 187 3 8 5 0 196 180 398 x 224 4 6 6 0 235 200 443 x 249 5 1 6 6 262 250 553 x 311 6 4 8 3 327 300 664 x 374 7 6 392 Zoom Ratio 1 3 x 26 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 is displayed on the screen 1 Turn on the projector by pressing POWER on the control panel or remote control 2 Press MENU on the control panel or 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 Note The OSD screenshot is for reference only and may differ from the actual design 4 Thelnstallation menu includes several options Use the up and down arrow keys to select an option the left and right arrow keys to adjust selected option settings and the right arrow key to enter a submenu for
42. nd color saturation of projected image based on actual ambient light The feature greatly enhances dark detail visibility and color saturation Off For normal mode ambient light sensor is off LumiSense e Auto Bright Light sensor is on to automatically detect ambient light and optimize the brightness and color saturation of projected image Dynamic Black automatically optimize the display of dark movie scenes enabling them to be shown in incredible detail There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images Bright For brightness optimization Presentation For meeting presentation with higher brightness Standard For common environment Movie For brighter and general movie video photo laying Display Mode Payna Dark Cinema For dark movie content e Video For playing video in a bright environment Picture For graphic picture Game For game content Education For education environment Sport For sport picture User Memorize user s settings Use this function to choose a proper color according to the wall There are several choices including White Light Wall Color Yellow Light Blue Pink and Dark Green It will compensate for the color deviation due to the wall color to show the correct image tone Adjusts the brightness of the image Brightness e Press to darken the image Press gt to lighten the image 29 Controls the degree
43. nector 11 Infrared Sends signals to the projector transmitter 12 FREEZE To pause the screen image 13 SOURCE Chooses RGB component video S Video composite video HDMI MHL or HDTV source 14 HIDE Press HIDE to hide screen image press again to display the image 15 MENU Launches the Onscreen Display OSD menu returns to the previous step for the OSD menu operation or exits the OSD menu 16 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 17 VIDEO To change source to composite video 18 RATIO Chooses an aspect ratio 19 WIRELESS No function LAN WiFi 20 aa Rewind No function ii Play Pause m Stop p gt Fast forward 21 SD USBA No function 22 USBB No function 23 3D Press to open the 3D menu for adjusting 3D settings 24 Laser Emits visible laser pointer light for presentation purposes This function is not available for the projectors sold in the Japanese market MHL Feature Introduction When your smart device is connected to the projector you can use some buttons on the remote control to control your smart device Press MODE for one second to enter or leave the MHL control mode After entering the MHL control mode press SOURCE to switch between the navigation mode default media mode and numeric mo
44. of Administrator Password is 1234 Select On to enable the security function You have to enter password depending on the Security Mode Please refer to User Password section for details If Off is selected you can switch on the projector without password 35 Security Timeout Min Once Security is set to On you can set timeout function Press OA to select timeout duration The range is from 10 to 990 minutes When time is up the projector will request you to enter the password again The factory default setting of Timeout Min is Off Once the security function is enabled the projector will request you to enter password when switching on the projector Both User Password and Administrator Password can be accepted for this dialogue User Password Press to set up or change User Password Use the numerical keys on the remote control to set the password and press MENU to confirm To delete the digits Press 4 Enter the password again when you see Confirm Password displayed The password should be 4 8 digits in length If you select Request password only after plugging power cord you are requested to input the password every time the power cord is plugged If you select Always request password while projector turns on you are requested to input the password every time the projector is turned on 36 Security Administr
45. of a car with all windows rolled up Locations where excessive humidity dust or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components shorten the life span and darken the image Locations near fire alarms Locations with an ambient temperature above 40 C 104 F 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 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 please 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 stop before turning main power off Do not touch the air outlet grille and bottom plate which become hot Clean the air filter frequently The temperature inside may rise and cause damage when the filter ventilation slots are 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 objec
46. om User Controls Installation Menu Onscreen Display OSD Menus Color Image Setting Management Audio 3D Language Appendices iii viii viii viii 09 N Contents 13 14 15 15 16 21 26 26 27 28 31 33 37 37 38 39 40 Troubleshooting LED amp Alarm Definition Listing Using the inner connector s Ceiling Mount Installation Specifications Compatibility Modes Regulations and safety notices 40 44 45 46 49 53 57 Introduction Product Features This product is a single chip DLP projector including the following outstanding features DLP technology X1185 X1185N P1185 Native 800 x 600 SVGA resolution Auto 4 3 16 9 aspect ratio supported X1285 X1285N S1285 P1285 Native 1024 x 768 XGA resolution Auto 4 3 16 9 aspect ratio supported P1385W X1385WH Native 1280 x 800 WXGA resolution Auto Full 4 3 16 9 L Box aspect ratio supported H6518BD Native 1920 x 1080 1080p resolution Auto Full 4 3 16 9 L Box aspect ratio supported Enables projecting 3D content via DLP Link Technology Blu Ray 3D supported P1185 P1285 P1385W X1385WH H6518BD One touch 3D button on remote control allows quick and easy access to the 3D functions Acer ColorBoost technology delivers vivid life like images High brightness and contrast ratio Versatile display modes enable optimum performance in any situation NTSC PAL SECAM compatible and HDTV 720p 1080i 1080
47. on 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
48. or image sizes between 84 and 93 Note Remind as below figure the space of 125 cm height is required when the projector is located at 3 m distance Height 125 cm From base to top of image Desired Minimum Screen Size Min zoom Maximum Screen Size Max zoom Distance Diagonal agonal prr m inch W cm x H cm 9 inch W cm x H cm 9 lt A gt lt B gt cm lt B gt cm lt C gt lt C gt 1 28 61 x 38 38 31 67 x 42 42 1 5 42 91x57 57 46 100 x 63 63 2 56 121 x 76 76 62 133x 83 83 2 5 70 152x 95 95 77 167 x 104 104 B 84 182x 114 114 93 200 x 125 125 3 5 98 212x 133 133 108 233 x 146 146 4 113 242 x 152 152 124 267 x 167 167 4 5 127 273 x 170 170 139 300 x 188 188 5 141 303 x 189 189 155 333 x 208 208 6 169 364 x 227 227 186 400 x 250 250 7 197 424 x 265 265 217 467 x 292 292 8 225 485 x 303 303 248 533 x 333 333 9 253 545 x 341 341 279 600 x 375 375 10 281 606 x 379 379 310 667 x 417 417 11 310 667 x 417 417 340 733x458 458 12 338 727 x 455 455 371 800 x 500 500 Zoom Ratio 1 1 x 20 1080 If the projector is 3 m from the screen good image quality is possible for image sizes between 90 and 118 Note Remind as below figure the space of 154 cm height is required when the projector is located at 3 m distance
49. p supported Lower power consumption and economy ECO mode extends lamp life Dynamic Black ExtremeEco functions help decrease lamp power consumption and further extend lamp life Dynamic Black If turned on the projector dynamically adjusts the power consumption of the lamp according to the brightness of the image being projected When projecting darker images the power consumption will be reduced and the contrast of the image will also be enhanced ExtremeEco The projector will decrease the power consumption of the lamp by up to 70 when no input signal can be detected for 5 minutes Acer EcoProjection Technology delivers Intelligent power management approach and physical efficiency improvement Advanced keystone correction delivers optimum presentations Multi language Onscreen Display OSD menus Manual focus zoom projection lens 2X digital zoom and pan move function Microsoft Windows 2000 XP 7 8 8 1 Vista Macintosh OS Chrome OS compliant CEC Consumer Electronics Control function supported H6518BD LumiSense supported H6518BD TCO certified P1285 X1285 P1385W X1385WH Package Overview This projector comes with all the items shown below Check to make sure you have them all Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing X1185 X1185N X1285 X1285N 1285 P1185 X1385WH P1285 P1385W H6518BD Acer Projector Security Card S 2 Power cord Security card User s guide CD
50. projector size to attach the projector to the ceiling mount bracket Screw Type B Large Washer Smaller 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 Attach the ceiling bracket to the ceiling rod Tightening Screw Large Cylinder Cap Allen Key For tighten loosen Screw Type A 50 mm length 8 mm diameter 48 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 4 mm diameter screws are enclosed in the screw pack Screw Type B Washer Type Diameter mm Length mm Large Small 4 25 V V 48 39 mm 121 61 mm E E m N E 89 40 mm 49 Specifications The specifications below are subject to change without notice For final specs please refer to Acer s marketing documentation Projection system DLP Resolution X1185 X1185N P1185 Native SVGA 800 x 600 Maximum UXGA 1600 x 1200 1080p 1920 x 1080 WUXGA 1920 x 1200 supports reduce blanking only X1285 X1285N S1285 P1285 Native XGA 1024 x 768 Maximum UXGA 1600 x
51. r The default startup screen of your Acer projector User Use the memorized picture from the Screen Capture function 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 Select Screen Capture to customize the startup screen Adialog box appears to confirm the action Choose Yes to use the current image as your customized startup screen Choose No to cancel the screen capture and exist the Onscreen Display OSD A message appears stating that the screen capture is in progress e When the screen capture is finished the message disappears and the original display is shown Source Lock Selecting On enables the function and when switching input signals you need to press SOURCE on the control panel or remote control or the direct source key on the remote control When this function is disabled the projector will detect your source automatically Closed Caption Selects a preferred closed captioning mode from CC1 CC2 CC4 CC1 displays captions in the primary language in your area Select Off to
52. rojector off press the power button This message appears Please press power button again to complete the shutdown process Press the power button again 2 The LED Power indicator will turn solid red to indicate standby mode 3 It is now safe to unplug the power cord When Instant Resume is selected 1 TheLED 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 2 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 2 minute shutdown process 3 Once the system has finished cooling the LED Power indicator will stop blinking and turn solid red to indicate standby mode 4 Itis now safe to unplug the power cord Warning indicators e Projector Overheated Lamp will automatically turn off soon This onscreen message indicates that the projector has overheated The lamp will 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 e 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
53. rt displays headsets Acoustic performance protection against sound spikes headsets and fan noise projectors computers Ergonomically designed keyboard notebooks Electrical Safety minimal electro magnetic Emissions Third Party Testing All certified product models have been tested in an independent accredited laboratory A detailed criteria set is available for download at www tcodevelopment com where you can also find a searchable database of all TCO Certified IT products TCO Development the organization behind TCO Certified has been an international driver in the field of Sustainable IT for 20 years Criteria in TCO Certified are developed in collaboration with scientists experts users and manufacturers Organizations around the world rely on TCO Certified as a tool to help them reach their sustainable IT goals We are owned by TCO a non profit organization representing office workers TCO Development is headquartered in Stockholm Sweden with regional presence in North America and Asia For more information please visit www tcodevelopment com Only P1285 X1285 P1385W X1385WH is TCO Certified
54. t 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 Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life It could cause it to break on rare occasions Contact your local dealer or Acer service center when you need to change the lamp The product will detect the life of the lamp itself Please contact your local dealer or Acer service center for changing the lamp when lamp warning message displays Do not attempt to disassemble this projector There are dangerous high voltages inside which may hurt you 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 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 To minimize
55. t x 1 RS232 x 1 Composite video x 1 S Video x 1 3 5 mm audio jack input x 2 3 5 mm audio jack output x 1 P1185 X1385WH Power socket x 1 USB Type mini B x 1 VGA input x 2 VGA output x 1 RS232x 1 Composite video x 1 S Video x 1 HDMI MHL 1 USB Type A DC 5V OUT 1 3 5 mm audio jack input x 2 3 5 mm audio jack output x 1 52 P1285 P1385W Power socket x 1 USB Type mini B x 1 VGA input x 2 VGA output x 1 RS232x 1 Composite video x 1 S Video x 1 HDMI MHL x 2 USB Type A DC 5V OUT x 1 3 5 mm audio jack input x 2 3 5 mm audio jack output x 1 Micro USB cable x 1 H6518BD Power socket x 1 USB Type mini B x 1 VGA input x 1 VGA output x 1 Component video input x 1 RS232x 1 Composite video x 1 S Video x 1 HDMI MHL x 2 USB Type A DC 5V OUT x 1 3 5 mm audio jack input x 2 3 5 mm audio jack output x 1 Micro USB cable x 1 Standard package contents power cord x 1 VGA cable x 1 Remote control x 1 Battery x 2 for the remote control User s guide CD ROM x 1 Quick start guide x 1 Security card x 1 Accessory optional Composite video cable x 1 Carrying case x 1 Dust filter x 1 WirelessHD dongle kit MWIHD1 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 53 Compatibility Modes 1 VGA Analog PC Signal
56. to move the image down Vertical Position e Press gt to move the image Changes the projector s refresh rate to match the frequency f ter hi d If i tical Frequency of your computer s graphics car you experience a vertica flickering bar in the projected image use this function to correct it Synchronizes the signal timing of the display with the Tracking graphics card If you experience an unstable or flickering image use this function to correct it Adjusts the color range of the HDMI image data to prevent color display error e Auto Automatically adjusts the color range by HDMI Color information from the player Range Limited Range Processes the input image as limited color range data Full Range Processes the input image as full color range data Adjusts the overscan ratio of the HDMI image on screen e Auto Automatically adjusts the overscan ratio by HDMI Scan Info information from the player Underscan Always no overscan on the HDMI image Overscan Always keep overscan on the HDMI image Note H Position V Position Frequency and Tracking functions are not supported under video mode 33 Note HDMI Color Range and HDMI Scan Info are only available when the input signal is HDMI Setting Startup Screen Use this function to select your desired startup screen If you change the setting it will take effect when you exit the OSD menu e Ace
57. 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 34 VGA OUT Standby Selecting On enables the function The projector can output a VGA signal when it is in standby mode and the VGA IN or VGA IN 1 and VGA OUT sockets are correctly connected to the devices Enabling this function slightly increases the standby power consumption DC 5V Out Standby Selecting On enables the function Both micro USB cable inside the projector and the DC 5V out port USB A port if available on the back of the projector can output 5V power when it is in standby mode Enabling this function slightly increases the standby power consumption HDMI CEC Internal Selecting On allows synchronized power ON OFF operation between the projector and a CEC compatible device connected to the HDMI MHL port of the projector This function is only available for the internal HDMI MHL port Reset Press after choosing Yes to return the display parameters on all menus to the factory default settings Security Security This projector provides a useful security function for the administrator to manage the projector Press to change the Security setting If the security function is enabled your must enter Administrator Password first before changing the security setting The factory default
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