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... power cord before cleaning. Warnings! • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. The openings should never be placed near water. • Do not place this document for Your Safety and Comfort Read these instructions carefully. If the product falls, it from the wall outlet before removing the power supply unit from the projector. • If the system has multiple sources...
... power cord before cleaning. Warnings! • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. The openings should never be placed near water. • Do not place this document for Your Safety and Comfort Read these instructions carefully. If the product falls, it from the wall outlet before removing the power supply unit from the projector. • If the system has multiple sources...
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... windows rolled up. • Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may hurt your projector. It v Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from walls and free flow of air around the projector are necessary. • Locations where temperatures may become excessively high, such as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other controls may contain small parts...
... windows rolled up. • Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may hurt your projector. It v Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from walls and free flow of air around the projector are necessary. • Locations where temperatures may become excessively high, such as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other controls may contain small parts...
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... injury or damage. • This product is to wait for the fan to change the lamp. • The product will detect the life of displaying inverted images for changing the lamp, when lamp warning message displays. • Do not attempt to fire. • When switching the projector off, please ensure the projector completes its cooling cycle before turning main power off the main power abruptly or unplug the projector during operation.
... injury or damage. • This product is to wait for the fan to change the lamp. • The product will detect the life of displaying inverted images for changing the lamp, when lamp warning message displays. • Do not attempt to fire. • When switching the projector off, please ensure the projector completes its cooling cycle before turning main power off the main power abruptly or unplug the projector during operation.
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... to clean the display housing. • Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not being used for changing the lamp, when lamp warning message displays. • When switching the projector off the product before disconnecting power. • Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources. • Do not use lens cap when projector is on until the lamp module has been replaced. Precautions Follow all warnings, precautions...
... to clean the display housing. • Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not being used for changing the lamp, when lamp warning message displays. • When switching the projector off the product before disconnecting power. • Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources. • Do not use lens cap when projector is on until the lamp module has been replaced. Precautions Follow all warnings, precautions...
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... 3D supported (P1185/P1285/P1385W/H5381BD/X1385WH/H6518BD/P1525) • One-touch "3D" button on , the projector dynamically adjusts the power consumption of the image will also 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...
... 3D supported (P1185/P1285/P1385W/H5381BD/X1385WH/H6518BD/P1525) • One-touch "3D" button on , the projector dynamically adjusts the power consumption of the image will also 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...
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...P1285/P1385W/H5381BD/ H6518BD/P1525 2 3 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 7 6 7 5 7 5 6 6 # Description # Description 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 Focus ring 6 Remote control receiver 7 Lens cap Rear side 1 24 7 89 AUDIO IN -1 AUDIO IN -2 S-VIDEO USB MINI-B VGA IN -2 VGA IN -1 VGA-OUT RS232 AUDIO OUT VIDEO X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/S1285 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 AUDIO IN -1 AUDIO IN -2 S-VIDEO DC 5V OUT HDMI / MHL USB MINI-B AUDIO OUT VIDEO H6518BD VGA IN -1 VGA-OUT...
...P1285/P1385W/H5381BD/ H6518BD/P1525 2 3 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 7 6 7 5 7 5 6 6 # Description # Description 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 Focus ring 6 Remote control receiver 7 Lens cap Rear side 1 24 7 89 AUDIO IN -1 AUDIO IN -2 S-VIDEO USB MINI-B VGA IN -2 VGA IN -1 VGA-OUT RS232 AUDIO OUT VIDEO X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/S1285 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 AUDIO IN -1 AUDIO IN -2 S-VIDEO DC 5V OUT HDMI / MHL USB MINI-B AUDIO OUT VIDEO H6518BD VGA IN -1 VGA-OUT...
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... Sends signals to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. (No function) Zooms the projector display in the "Setting" > "Security" OSD. 7 VGA 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 VGA. Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection (±40 degrees). English 5 Remote Control Layout X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/S1285/ P1185/X1385WH/H5381BD/H6518BD P1285/P1385W/P1525 # Function 1 POWER 2 MEDIA SETUP 3 ZOOM 4 MODE 5 Keystone...
... Sends signals to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. (No function) Zooms the projector display in the "Setting" > "Security" OSD. 7 VGA 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 VGA. Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection (±40 degrees). English 5 Remote Control Layout X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/S1285/ P1185/X1385WH/H5381BD/H6518BD P1285/P1385W/P1525 # Function 1 POWER 2 MEDIA SETUP 3 ZOOM 4 MODE 5 Keystone...
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... switch between inputs. 1 & 2 S1285 X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ P1185/X1385WH P1285/P1385W/H5381BD/H6518BD P1525 The projector will turn blue. 3 Turn on the control panel or remote control, and the Power indicator LED will detect your source (computer, notebook, video player, etc.). The Power LED will light red. 2 Turn on the projector by pressing (POWER) on your source automatically (when the Source Lock function is disabled). • If the screen displays "No Signal", please make sure the signal cables are securely connected...
... switch between inputs. 1 & 2 S1285 X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ P1185/X1385WH P1285/P1385W/H5381BD/H6518BD P1525 The projector will turn blue. 3 Turn on the control panel or remote control, and the Power indicator LED will detect your source (computer, notebook, video player, etc.). The Power LED will light red. 2 Turn on the projector by pressing (POWER) on your source automatically (when the Source Lock function is disabled). • If the screen displays "No Signal", please make sure the signal cables are securely connected...
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English 18 • XGA (fixed-zoom models) If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is required when located at 3 m distance. 242" 3 m Desired distance Screen Size Desired Distance (m) < A > Diagonal (inch) < B > From base to W (cm) x H (cm) top of image (cm) < C > 1 81 164 x 123 141 1.5 121 246 x 184 212 2 161 328 x 246 283 ... x 1230 1414 11 887 1803 x 1352 1555 12 968 1967 x 1475 1697 Zoom Ratio: 1.0 x Height: 424 cm From base to top of 424 cm height is possible for image sizes around 242". Note: Remind as below figure, the space of...
English 18 • XGA (fixed-zoom models) If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is required when located at 3 m distance. 242" 3 m Desired distance Screen Size Desired Distance (m) < A > Diagonal (inch) < B > From base to W (cm) x H (cm) top of image (cm) < C > 1 81 164 x 123 141 1.5 121 246 x 184 212 2 161 328 x 246 283 ... x 1230 1414 11 887 1803 x 1352 1555 12 968 1967 x 1475 1697 Zoom Ratio: 1.0 x Height: 424 cm From base to top of 424 cm height is possible for image sizes around 242". Note: Remind as below figure, the space of...
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... to adjusting the calibration and alignment settings, such as screen size and distance, focus and more. 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. English 28 User Controls Installation Menu The Installation menu provides an Onscreen Display (OSD) for feature setting. Note: The OSD screenshot is displayed on the screen. 1 Turn on the projector by pressing remote control. (POWER) on the control panel...
... to adjusting the calibration and alignment settings, such as screen size and distance, focus and more. 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. English 28 User Controls Installation Menu The Installation menu provides an Onscreen Display (OSD) for feature setting. Note: The OSD screenshot is displayed on the screen. 1 Turn on the projector by pressing remote control. (POWER) on the control panel...
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... amount of the picture. at lower color temperatures, the screen looks warmer. When projecting darker images the power consumption will be enhanced. With greater gamma value, dark scenery will also be reduced and the contrast of the image being projected. If turned on, the projector dynamically adjusts the power consumption of the lamp according to increase the contrast. Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated...
... amount of the picture. at lower color temperatures, the screen looks warmer. When projecting darker images the power consumption will be enhanced. With greater gamma value, dark scenery will also be reduced and the contrast of the image being projected. If turned on, the projector dynamically adjusts the power consumption of the lamp according to increase the contrast. Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated...
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.../1080p models): The image will be displayed making full use of image. • Desktop • Ceiling: Turns the image upside down for WXGA/1080p models): Keeps the original signal aspect ratio and zooms in by tilting projection (±40 degrees). Projection Location Aspect Ratio Auto Keystone • Auto: Automatically adjusts projection location of the horizontal and vertical pixels. • 4:3: The image will be scaled to fit the screen and displayed using a 4:3 ratio. • 16:9: The image will...
.../1080p models): The image will be displayed making full use of image. • Desktop • Ceiling: Turns the image upside down for WXGA/1080p models): Keeps the original signal aspect ratio and zooms in by tilting projection (±40 degrees). Projection Location Aspect Ratio Auto Keystone • Auto: Automatically adjusts projection location of the horizontal and vertical pixels. • 4:3: The image will be scaled to fit the screen and displayed using a 4:3 ratio. • 16:9: The image will...
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..., change the setting, it will detect your source automatically. If you change the resolution of your Acer projector. • User: Use the memorized picture from the default setting "Acer" to "User". • Select "Screen Capture" to customize the startup screen. • A dialog box appears to the "Image" section. • Change the "Startup Screen" from the "Screen Capture" function. English 35 Note: "HDMI Color Range" and "HDMI Scan Info" are only available when the input signal...
..., change the setting, it will detect your source automatically. If you change the resolution of your Acer projector. • User: Use the memorized picture from the default setting "Acer" to "User". • Select "Screen Capture" to customize the startup screen. • A dialog box appears to the "Image" section. • Change the "Startup Screen" from the "Screen Capture" function. English 35 Note: "HDMI Color Range" and "HDMI Scan Info" are only available when the input signal...
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... operation between the projector and a CEC-compatible device connected to manage the projector. Security This projector provides a useful security function for the administrator to the HDMI/MHL port of the projector can output a VGA signal when it is enabled, your area). The projector can output 5V power when it is in your must enter "Administrator Password" first before changing the security setting. Both micro USB cable inside the projector...
... operation between the projector and a CEC-compatible device connected to manage the projector. Security This projector provides a useful security function for the administrator to the HDMI/MHL port of the projector can output a VGA signal when it is enabled, your area). The projector can output 5V power when it is in your must enter "Administrator Password" first before changing the security setting. Both micro USB cable inside the projector...
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... request password while projector turns on", you are requested to input the password every time the projector is enabled, the projector will request you see "Confirm Password" displayed. • The password should be accepted for this dialogue. English Both "User Password" and "Administrator Password" can set the password and press "MENU" to enter password when switching on . User Password • Press to set up or change "User Password". • Use the numerical keys on the remote control to set...
... request password while projector turns on", you are requested to input the password every time the projector is enabled, the projector will request you see "Confirm Password" displayed. • The password should be accepted for this dialogue. English Both "User Password" and "Administrator Password" can set the password and press "MENU" to enter password when switching on . User Password • Press to set up or change "User Password". • Use the numerical keys on the remote control to set...
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... password, do the following to change "Administrator Password". • The factory default of "Administrator Password" is "1234". English 38 Security Administrator Password You can enter "Administrator Password" when the "Enter Administrator Password" or "Enter Password" dialogue box displays. • Press to retrieve the administrator password: • Enter the unique 6-digit "Universal Password" which is printed on the Security Card that came with your projector. Lock User Startup Screen...
... password, do the following to change "Administrator Password". • The factory default of "Administrator Password" is "1234". English 38 Security Administrator Password You can enter "Administrator Password" when the "Enter Administrator Password" or "Enter Password" dialogue box displays. • Press to retrieve the administrator password: • Enter the unique 6-digit "Universal Password" which is printed on the Security Card that came with your projector. Lock User Startup Screen...
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..." enables the function. Lamp Hour Reset Press after choosing "Yes" to reset the lamp hour counter to dim the projector lamp, which will show or hide warning message Lamp Reminding when the changing lamp message is turned on the High Altitude mode. English 39 Management ECO Mode High Altitude Turn Off Mode Choose "On" to 0 hours. Choose "On" to restart the projector immediately within 2 minutes after the time you to turn on , the projector fans operate at full speed...
..." enables the function. Lamp Hour Reset Press after choosing "Yes" to reset the lamp hour counter to dim the projector lamp, which will show or hide warning message Lamp Reminding when the changing lamp message is turned on the High Altitude mode. English 39 Management ECO Mode High Altitude Turn Off Mode Choose "On" to 0 hours. Choose "On" to restart the projector immediately within 2 minutes after the time you to turn on , the projector fans operate at full speed...
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... the control panel or remote or incorrectly displayed image (For notebooks) control. • For an incorrectly displayed image: • Follow the steps for detailed information. • If you are using an Apple® Mac® OS based notebook: In System Preferences, open Display and select Video Mirroring "On." 5 Image is unstable • Use "Tracking" to correct it compatible with the projector. 7 Image is out of focus • Adjust the focus...
... the control panel or remote or incorrectly displayed image (For notebooks) control. • For an incorrectly displayed image: • Follow the steps for detailed information. • If you are using an Apple® Mac® OS based notebook: In System Preferences, open Display and select Video Mirroring "On." 5 Image is unstable • Use "Tracking" to correct it compatible with the projector. 7 Image is out of focus • Adjust the focus...
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... sound When the lamp reaches the end of the projector. or too large • Move the projector closer to open the OSD menu. Problems with the projector OSD. • If the image is still stretched, you may make adjustments. 11 Image 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...
... sound When the lamp reaches the end of the projector. or too large • Move the projector closer to open the OSD menu. Problems with the projector OSD. • If the image is still stretched, you may make adjustments. 11 Image 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...
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Error (Lamp breakdown) -- Error (Color wheel -- failure) V V V Quick flashing TEMP LED Red -- --- -- -- Quick flashing V V Quick flashing -- -- -- 46 LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages English Message Standby (Power cord plugged in) Power on Lamp retry Turning off (Cooling state) Turning off (Cooling completed) Error (Thermal failure) Error (Fan lock failure) Power LED Red Blue V -- --- V Quick flashing --- V -- V LAMP LED Red -- ---- -- ---
Error (Lamp breakdown) -- Error (Color wheel -- failure) V V V Quick flashing TEMP LED Red -- --- -- -- Quick flashing V V Quick flashing -- -- -- 46 LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages English Message Standby (Power cord plugged in) Power on Lamp retry Turning off (Cooling state) Turning off (Cooling completed) Error (Thermal failure) Error (Fan lock failure) Power LED Red Blue V -- --- V Quick flashing --- V -- V LAMP LED Red -- ---- -- ---