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... 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 equipment, be blocked by unplugging all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Caution for Accessibility Be sure that could be blocked or covered. Do not use this product near or over a radiator or...
... 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 equipment, be blocked by unplugging all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Caution for Accessibility Be sure that could be blocked or covered. Do not use this product near or over a radiator or...
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... condition. 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 result in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks.
... condition. 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 result in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks.
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... become hot. • Clean the air filter frequently. Please be sure to change the lamp when warning messages display. • When changing the lamp, please allow the projector to cool down, and follow all changing instructions. • Reset the "Lamp Hour Reset" function from the Onscreen Display "Management" menu after replacing the lamp module. • Do not attempt to removing the lamp assembly for replacement. • Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. In this case...
... become hot. • Clean the air filter frequently. Please be sure to change the lamp when warning messages display. • When changing the lamp, please allow the projector to cool down, and follow all changing instructions. • Reset the "Lamp Hour Reset" function from the Onscreen Display "Management" menu after replacing the lamp module. • Do not attempt to removing the lamp assembly for replacement. • Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. In this case...
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... susceptible to clean the display housing. • Disconnect the power plug from the Onscreen Display "Management" menu after replacing the lamp module. • 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 in operation. • When the lamp reaches the end of its life, it shows warning messages. • Reset the "Lamp Hour Reset" function...
... susceptible to clean the display housing. • Disconnect the power plug from the Onscreen Display "Management" menu after replacing the lamp module. • 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 in operation. • When the lamp reaches the end of its life, it shows warning messages. • Reset the "Lamp Hour Reset" function...
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...2 Projector Overview 3 Projector Outlook 3 Control Panel 4 Remote Control Layout 5 MHL Feature Introduction 7 Getting Started 8 Connecting the Projector 8 Turning the Projector On/Off 9 Turning On the Projector 9 Turning Off the Projector 10 Adjusting the Projected Image 11 Adjusting the Height of the Projected Image 11 How to Optimize Image Size and Distance 12 How to Get a Preferred Image Size by Adjusting Distance and Zoom 14 User Controls 16 Installation Menu 16 Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus 17 Color 18 Image 20 Setting 22 Management 25 Audio 25...
...2 Projector Overview 3 Projector Outlook 3 Control Panel 4 Remote Control Layout 5 MHL Feature Introduction 7 Getting Started 8 Connecting the Projector 8 Turning the Projector On/Off 9 Turning On the Projector 9 Turning Off the Projector 10 Adjusting the Projected Image 11 Adjusting the Height of the Projected Image 11 How to Optimize Image Size and Distance 12 How to Get a Preferred Image Size by Adjusting Distance and Zoom 14 User Controls 16 Installation Menu 16 Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus 17 Color 18 Image 20 Setting 22 Management 25 Audio 25...
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... WXGA resolution,Auto/Full/4:3 / 16:9/L.Box aspect ratio supported • Enables projecting 3D content via DLP Link Technology: Blu-Ray 3D supported (P1173/X1173H/X1273H/X1373WH) • One-touch "3D" button on , the projector dynamically adjusts the power consumption of the lamp according to the brightness of the lamp by up to the 3D functions • Acer ColorBoost technology delivers vivid, life-like images • High brightness...
... WXGA resolution,Auto/Full/4:3 / 16:9/L.Box aspect ratio supported • Enables projecting 3D content via DLP Link Technology: Blu-Ray 3D supported (P1173/X1173H/X1273H/X1373WH) • One-touch "3D" button on , the projector dynamically adjusts the power consumption of the lamp according to the brightness of the lamp by up to the 3D functions • Acer ColorBoost technology delivers vivid, life-like images • High brightness...
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...) 11 Infrared transmitter Sends signals to Component video. This connector supports YPbPr. 9 S-VIDEO To change source to S-Video. 10 HDMI™/DVI To change source to the projector. 12 FREEZE To pause the screen image. Opens MEDIA SETUP page. Chooses a display mode. English 5 Remote Control Layout Model No:E-26171 (X1171/X1173N/ X1173H/X1273/ X1273N/X1273H) MC.JG811.009 (P1173/X1173/ X1173A/X1373W/ X1373WH) # Function 1 POWER 2 MEDIA SETUP 3 ZOOM 4 MODE 5 Keystone Description Refer to input a password in or out...
...) 11 Infrared transmitter Sends signals to Component video. This connector supports YPbPr. 9 S-VIDEO To change source to S-Video. 10 HDMI™/DVI To change source to the projector. 12 FREEZE To pause the screen image. Opens MEDIA SETUP page. Chooses a display mode. English 5 Remote Control Layout Model No:E-26171 (X1171/X1173N/ X1173H/X1273/ X1273N/X1273H) MC.JG811.009 (P1173/X1173/ X1173A/X1373W/ X1373WH) # Function 1 POWER 2 MEDIA SETUP 3 ZOOM 4 MODE 5 Keystone Description Refer to input a password in or out...
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The Power LED will light red. 2 Turn on the projector by pressing (POWER) on the remote control to multiple sources at the same time, use "SOURCE" on the control panel or remote control, or the direct source key on the control panel or remote control, and the Power indicator LED will detect your source (computer, notebook, video player, etc.). The projector will turn blue. 3 Turn on your source automatically (when the Source Lock function is disabled). • If the screen displays "No Signal", please make sure the signal cables are...
The Power LED will light red. 2 Turn on the projector by pressing (POWER) on the remote control to multiple sources at the same time, use "SOURCE" on the control panel or remote control, or the direct source key on the control panel or remote control, and the Power indicator LED will detect your source (computer, notebook, video player, etc.). The projector will turn blue. 3 Turn on your source automatically (when the Source Lock function is disabled). • If the screen displays "No Signal", please make sure the signal cables are...
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... upon exiting the menu. 5 Press "MENU" anytime to exit the menu and return to enter a submenu for projector installation and maintenance. Use the OSD only when the message "No signal" is 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. English 16 User Controls Installation Menu The Installation menu provides an Onscreen Display (OSD) for feature...
... upon exiting the menu. 5 Press "MENU" anytime to exit the menu and return to enter a submenu for projector installation and maintenance. Use the OSD only when the message "No signal" is 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. English 16 User Controls Installation Menu The Installation menu provides an Onscreen Display (OSD) for feature...
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... playing video in the image. • Press to decrease the contrast. • Press to increase the contrast. Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of the picture. There are many factory presets optimized for the color deviation due to the wall color to lighten the image. English 18 Color Display Mode Wall Color Brightness Contrast Saturation There are several choices, including White, Light Yellow, Light Blue, Pink and Dark Green.
... playing video in the image. • Press to decrease the contrast. • Press to increase the contrast. Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of the picture. There are many factory presets optimized for the color deviation due to the wall color to lighten the image. English 18 Color Display Mode Wall Color Brightness Contrast Saturation There are several choices, including White, Light Yellow, Light Blue, Pink and Dark Green.
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... turned on, the projector dynamically adjusts the power consumption of the lamp according to increase the amount of red in the image. • Press to the brightness of the image being projected. Adjusts the color temperature. With greater gamma value, dark scenery will also be enhanced. at lower color temperatures, the screen looks warmer. At higher color temperatures, the screen looks colder; English 19 Tint Color Temperature Dynamic Black Gamma Adjusts...
... turned on, the projector dynamically adjusts the power consumption of the lamp according to increase the amount of red in the image. • Press to the brightness of the image being projected. Adjusts the color temperature. With greater gamma value, dark scenery will also be enhanced. at lower color temperatures, the screen looks warmer. At higher color temperatures, the screen looks colder; English 19 Tint Color Temperature Dynamic Black Gamma Adjusts...
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.... • Full (for WXGA models): The image will be displayed making full use of image. • Desktop • Ceiling: Turns the image upside down for ceiling- 20 English Image • Front-Desktop: The factory default setting. • Front-Ceiling: When you select this function, the projector inverts the image for WXGA models): Keeps the original signal aspect ratio and zooms in by tilting projection (±40 degrees). Projection Mode • Front: The factory default setting. • Rear: Reverses...
.... • Full (for WXGA models): The image will be displayed making full use of image. • Desktop • Ceiling: Turns the image upside down for ceiling- 20 English Image • Front-Desktop: The factory default setting. • Front-Ceiling: When you select this function, the projector inverts the image for WXGA models): Keeps the original signal aspect ratio and zooms in by tilting projection (±40 degrees). Projection Mode • Front: The factory default setting. • Rear: Reverses...
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Note: "HDMI Color Range" and "HDMI Scan Info" are not supported under computer mode. Setting Startup Screen Screen Capture Source Lock Closed Caption Use this function to customize the startup screen. 22 English Note: "H. Position", "V. Selecting "On" enables the function and when switching input signals, you exit the OSD menu. • Acer: The default startup screen of your Acer projector. • User: Use the memorized picture from the default setting "Acer" to "User". • Select "Screen Capture" to customize the...
Note: "HDMI Color Range" and "HDMI Scan Info" are not supported under computer mode. Setting Startup Screen Screen Capture Source Lock Closed Caption Use this function to customize the startup screen. 22 English Note: "H. Position", "V. Selecting "On" enables the function and when switching input signals, you exit the OSD menu. • Acer: The default startup screen of your Acer projector. • User: Use the memorized picture from the default setting "Acer" to "User". • Select "Screen Capture" to customize the...
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... factory default setting of "Administrator Password" is enabled, your must enter "Administrator Password" first before changing the security setting. English The factory default of "Timeout (Min.)" is "Off". • Once the security function is enabled, the projector will request you can be accepted for this function slightly increases the standby power consumption. Both "User Password" and "Administrator Password" can switch on the projector. The projector can output a VGA signal when...
... factory default setting of "Administrator Password" is enabled, your must enter "Administrator Password" first before changing the security setting. English The factory default of "Timeout (Min.)" is "Off". • Once the security function is enabled, the projector will request you can be accepted for this function slightly increases the standby power consumption. Both "User Password" and "Administrator Password" can switch on the projector. The projector can output a VGA signal when...
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... local Acer service center. 24 English User Password • Press to set up or change "Administrator Password". • The factory default of "Administrator Password" is "1234". Lock User Startup Screen This function is set to 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 . • Enter the password again when you see "Confirm Password" displayed. • The password should be 4~8 digits...
... local Acer service center. 24 English User Password • Press to set up or change "Administrator Password". • The factory default of "Administrator Password" is "1234". Lock User Startup Screen This function is set to 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 . • Enter the password again when you see "Confirm Password" displayed. • The password should be 4~8 digits...
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... pressing the power button twice. • Instant Resume: Enables you set. Lamp Hour Reset Press after turning it off. Select this function to cool down while there is displayed. The message will show or hide warning message Lamp Reminding when the changing lamp message is (Minutes) no signal input detected after the time you to restart the projector immediately within 2 minutes after choosing "Yes" to reset the lamp hour counter to adjust the notification...
... pressing the power button twice. • Instant Resume: Enables you set. Lamp Hour Reset Press after turning it off. Select this function to cool down while there is displayed. The message will show or hide warning message Lamp Reminding when the changing lamp message is (Minutes) no signal input detected after the time you to restart the projector immediately within 2 minutes after choosing "Yes" to reset the lamp hour counter to adjust the notification...
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... resolution setting is switched on. 2 Partial, scrolling • Press "RESYNC" on the control panel or remote or incorrectly displayed image (For PC (Windows • control. Please refer to 1600 x 1200 or 1920 x 1080. If the problem persists, please contact your display resolution setting is lower than or equal to the "Replacing the Lamp" section. • Make sure the projector is lower than or equal to the following troubleshooting guide...
... resolution setting is switched on. 2 Partial, scrolling • Press "RESYNC" on the control panel or remote or incorrectly displayed image (For PC (Windows • control. Please refer to 1600 x 1200 or 1920 x 1080. If the problem persists, please contact your display resolution setting is lower than or equal to the "Replacing the Lamp" section. • Make sure the projector is lower than or equal to the following troubleshooting guide...
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... the screen. • Press the Keystone correction keys on the control panel or remote control. 30 English 9 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 on 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 all controls unplug the power cord...
... the screen. • Press the Keystone correction keys on the control panel or remote control. 30 English 9 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 on 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 all controls unplug the power cord...
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.... Projector Overheated - the lamp is approaching the end of its maximum lifetime. 31 English OSD Messages # Condition 1 Message Message Reminder Fan Fail - the system fan is used. Replacement suggested! If the dust filter is clogged with dust, please clean it is not working. Please also check the dust filters if they are installed. Lamp will automatically turn off soon. Prepare to reach its useful life in full power operation. Lamp will automatically turn off...
.... Projector Overheated - the lamp is approaching the end of its maximum lifetime. 31 English OSD Messages # Condition 1 Message Message Reminder Fan Fail - the system fan is used. Replacement suggested! If the dust filter is clogged with dust, please clean it is not working. Please also check the dust filters if they are installed. Lamp will automatically turn off soon. Prepare to reach its useful life in full power operation. Lamp will automatically turn off...
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V LAMP LED Red -- ---- -- --- V Quick flashing --- failure) V V V Quick flashing TEMP LED Red -- --- -- -- Quick flashing V V Quick flashing -- -- -- V -- 32 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 -- --- Error (Lamp breakdown) -- Error (Color wheel --
V LAMP LED Red -- ---- -- --- V Quick flashing --- failure) V V V Quick flashing TEMP LED Red -- --- -- -- Quick flashing V V Quick flashing -- -- -- V -- 32 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 -- --- Error (Lamp breakdown) -- Error (Color wheel --
