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...label affixed to your unit should include the serial number, model number and purchase information. Acer Projector Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of purchase ... number, serial number, purchase date and place of HDMI Licensing LLC." All correspondence concerning your projector. No part of such revisions or changes. Copyright © 2013. Acer Projector User's Guide Original Issue: 11/2013 Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system,...
...label affixed to your unit should include the serial number, model number and purchase information. Acer Projector Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of purchase ... number, serial number, purchase date and place of HDMI Licensing LLC." All correspondence concerning your projector. No part of such revisions or changes. Copyright © 2013. Acer Projector User's Guide Original Issue: 11/2013 Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system,...
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...: • Install the power supply unit before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for Your Safety and Comfort Read these instructions carefully. Keep this product from the projector. • If the system has multiple sources of any kind into is provided. • Never push objects of the product and to the AC power...
...: • Install the power supply unit before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for Your Safety and Comfort Read these instructions carefully. Keep this product from the projector. • If the system has multiple sources of any kind into is provided. • Never push objects of the product and to the AC power...
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... controls that is poorly ventilated or confined. Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes out 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 hurt your projector. Your device and its enhancements may contaminate optical components, shorten the life span and darken the image. • Locations near fire alarms...
... controls that is poorly ventilated or confined. Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes out 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 hurt your projector. Your device and its enhancements may contaminate optical components, shorten the life span and darken the image. • Locations near fire alarms...
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... on rare occasions. • Never replace the lamp assembly or any object when the projector is securely installed. Only use acer ceiling mount kit for inspection. • Do not face the projector lens to fall over, causing injury or damage. • This product is capable of the lamp itself. It... may cause the projector to the sun. Please be sure to change the lamp when warning ...
... on rare occasions. • Never replace the lamp assembly or any object when the projector is securely installed. Only use acer ceiling mount kit for inspection. • Do not face the projector lens to fall over, causing injury or damage. • This product is capable of the lamp itself. It... may cause the projector to the sun. Please be sure to change the lamp when warning ...
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For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/ Sustainability/sustainability01.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: "Lamp(s) contain Mercury, Dispose Properly." vii Caution for extended periods. • Do not increase the ...
For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/ Sustainability/sustainability01.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: "Lamp(s) contain Mercury, Dispose Properly." vii Caution for extended periods. • Do not increase the ...
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... • Use under "Replacing the Lamp". Precautions Follow all changing instructions. • This product will not turn back on the projector provided for a long period of time. To replace the lamp, follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in direct sunlight... "Lamp Hour Reset" function from the Onscreen Display "Management" menu after replacing the lamp module. • When switching the projector off, please ensure the projector completes its cooling cycle before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the display housing. ...
... • Use under "Replacing the Lamp". Precautions Follow all changing instructions. • This product will not turn back on the projector provided for a long period of time. To replace the lamp, follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in direct sunlight... "Lamp Hour Reset" function from the Onscreen Display "Management" menu after replacing the lamp module. • When switching the projector off, please ensure the projector completes its cooling cycle before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the display housing. ...
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... Thing First viii Usage Notes viii Precautions viii Introduction 1 Product Features 1 Package Overview 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...
... Thing First viii Usage Notes viii Precautions viii Introduction 1 Product Features 1 Package Overview 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...
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... can be enhanced. - Dynamic Black: If turned 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... extend lamp life. - English 1 Introduction Product Features This product is a single-chip DLP® projector, including the following outstanding features: • DLP® technology • P1173/X1171/X1173/X1173A/X1173N/X1173H: Native 800 x 600 SVGA resolution, Auto/4:3/16:9 aspect ratio supported X1273...
... can be enhanced. - Dynamic Black: If turned 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... extend lamp life. - English 1 Introduction Product Features This product is a single-chip DLP® projector, including the following outstanding features: • DLP® technology • P1173/X1171/X1173/X1173A/X1173N/X1173H: Native 800 x 600 SVGA resolution, Auto/4:3/16:9 aspect ratio supported X1273...
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Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing. 2 Package Overview This projector comes with all . English Projector Power cord VGA cable Security card User's guide (CD-ROM) Remote control Quick start guide Battery x 2 Carrying case (Optional) Dust filter (Optional) Check to make sure you have them all the items shown below.
Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing. 2 Package Overview This projector comes with all . English Projector Power cord VGA cable Security card User's guide (CD-ROM) Remote control Quick start guide Battery x 2 Carrying case (Optional) Dust filter (Optional) Check to make sure you have them all the items shown below.
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English Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front/upper side 1 3 4 5 6 2 7 3 # Description # Description 1 Control panel 5 Zoom ring 2 Projection lens 6 Focus ring 3 Tilt adjusting wheel 7 Remote control receiver 4 Power key and Power indicator LED Rear side (P1173/X1173H/ X1273H/X1373WH) (X1173A/X1273/ X1373W) -1 -2 (X1173N/X1273N) (X1171/X1173) -1 -2 # Description # Description 1 RS232 connector 7 Audio input connector 2 Mini USB connector Audio...
English Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front/upper side 1 3 4 5 6 2 7 3 # Description # Description 1 Control panel 5 Zoom ring 2 Projection lens 6 Focus ring 3 Tilt adjusting wheel 7 Remote control receiver 4 Power key and Power indicator LED Rear side (P1173/X1173H/ X1273H/X1373WH) (X1173A/X1273/ X1373W) -1 -2 (X1173N/X1273N) (X1171/X1173) -1 -2 # Description # Description 1 RS232 connector 7 Audio input connector 2 Mini USB connector Audio...
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... 10 MODE Chooses a display mode. LED 3 Keystone Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection (±40 degrees). 4 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source. 5 MENU Launches the Onscreen Display (OSD) menu, returns to the previous step for the OSD menu operation or exits... the OSD menu. 6 Power key Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. 7 TEMP Temp Indicator LED. 8 SOURCE Chooses RGB, component video, S-Video, composite video, HDMI or HDTV source. 9 Four...
... 10 MODE Chooses a display mode. LED 3 Keystone Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection (±40 degrees). 4 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source. 5 MENU Launches the Onscreen Display (OSD) menu, returns to the previous step for the OSD menu operation or exits... the OSD menu. 6 Power key Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. 7 TEMP Temp Indicator LED. 8 SOURCE Chooses RGB, component video, S-Video, composite video, HDMI or HDTV source. 9 Four...
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... or DVI connector) 11 Infrared transmitter Sends signals to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. 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 the projector. 12 FREEZE To pause the screen image. This connector supports YPbPr. 9 S-VIDEO...
... or DVI connector) 11 Infrared transmitter Sends signals to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. 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 the projector. 12 FREEZE To pause the screen image. This connector supports YPbPr. 9 S-VIDEO...
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... Goes to control your smartphone. Enters 3. Fast-forward (No function) media files. (No function) 7 English MHL Feature Introduction When your smartphone is connected to the projector, you can use some buttons on the remote control to the root menu. (No function) (No function) 20 Rewind (No function) Rewinds/Plays/ Enters 1.
... Goes to control your smartphone. Enters 3. Fast-forward (No function) media files. (No function) 7 English MHL Feature Introduction When your smartphone is connected to the projector, you can use some buttons on the remote control to the root menu. (No function) (No function) 20 Rewind (No function) Rewinds/Plays/ Enters 1.
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English 8 Getting Started Connecting the Projector VGA Display RS232 DVD player, Set-top box, Video/S-Video Output HDTV receiver RB G 9 RB G 3 Speakers D-Sub HDTV adapter -1 -2 # Description # Description 1 Power cord 6 S-Video cable 2 ... smartphone maker) to component video/HDTV adapter 8 USB cable 4 Composite video cable 9 3 RCA component cable 5 Audio cable 10 HDMI (MHL) cable Note: To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the...
English 8 Getting Started Connecting the Projector VGA Display RS232 DVD player, Set-top box, Video/S-Video Output HDTV receiver RB G 9 RB G 3 Speakers D-Sub HDTV adapter -1 -2 # Description # Description 1 Power cord 6 S-Video cable 2 ... smartphone maker) to component video/HDTV adapter 8 USB cable 4 Composite video cable 9 3 RCA component cable 5 Audio cable 10 HDMI (MHL) cable Note: To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the...
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...disabled). • If the screen displays "No Signal", please make sure the signal cables are securely connected. English 9 Turning the Projector On/Off Turning On the Projector 1 Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. • If you connect to multiple sources at the same time...or the direct source key on the remote control to switch between inputs. 1 & 2 The Power LED will light red. 2 Turn on the projector by pressing (POWER) on the control panel or remote control, and the Power indicator LED will detect your source (computer, notebook, video player, etc.)....
...disabled). • If the screen displays "No Signal", please make sure the signal cables are securely connected. English 9 Turning the Projector On/Off Turning On the Projector 1 Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. • If you connect to multiple sources at the same time...or the direct source key on the remote control to switch between inputs. 1 & 2 The Power LED will light red. 2 Turn on the projector by pressing (POWER) on the control panel or remote control, and the Power indicator LED will detect your source (computer, notebook, video player, etc.)....
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... 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 blink. Warning indicators:...The LED Power indicator will turn solid red to indicate standby mode. 4 It is now safe to unplug the power cord. Note: Whenever the projector automatically shuts down , and the LED Temp indicator will automatically turn solid red. This message appears: "Please press power button again to complete the...
... 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 blink. Warning indicators:...The LED Power indicator will turn solid red to indicate standby mode. 4 It is now safe to unplug the power cord. Note: Whenever the projector automatically shuts down , and the LED Temp indicator will automatically turn solid red. This message appears: "Please press power button again to complete the...
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To raise the image: 1 Use the front Tilt adjusting wheel to raise the image to the desired height and angle. 2 Use the rear Tilt adjusting wheel to fine-tune the display angle. 2 Tilt adjusting wheel 1 Tilt adjusting wheel English 11 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 lower the image: 1 Use the front Tilt adjusting wheel to lower the image to the desired height angle. 2 Use the rear Tilt adjusting wheel to fine-tune the display angle.
To raise the image: 1 Use the front Tilt adjusting wheel to raise the image to the desired height and angle. 2 Use the rear Tilt adjusting wheel to fine-tune the display angle. 2 Tilt adjusting wheel 1 Tilt adjusting wheel English 11 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 lower the image: 1 Use the front Tilt adjusting wheel to lower the image to the desired height angle. 2 Use the rear Tilt adjusting wheel to fine-tune the display angle.
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... (cm) < C > Maximum Screen Size (Max zoom) Diagonal (inch) < B > W (cm) x H (cm) From base to find the optimal image sizes achievable when the projector is possible for image sizes between 72" and 79". English 12 How to Optimize Image Size and Distance Consult the table below figure, the space... of 133 cm height is required when the projector is located at a desired distance from the screen. • SVGA/XGA If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is positioned at 3 m distance. Note: Remind as...
... (cm) < C > Maximum Screen Size (Max zoom) Diagonal (inch) < B > W (cm) x H (cm) From base to find the optimal image sizes achievable when the projector is possible for image sizes between 72" and 79". English 12 How to Optimize Image Size and Distance Consult the table below figure, the space... of 133 cm height is required when the projector is located at a desired distance from the screen. • SVGA/XGA If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is positioned at 3 m distance. Note: Remind as...
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... top of image (cm) < C > Maximum Screen Size (Max zoom) Diagonal (inch) < B > W (cm) x H (cm) From base to top of 125 cm height is required when the projector is possible for image sizes between 84" and 93". English Note: Remind as below figure, the space of image (cm) < C > 1 28 61 x 38 38 31... 11 310 667 x 417 417 340 733 x 458 458 12 338 727 x 455 455 371 800 x 500 500 Zoom Ratio: 1.1 x 13 • WXGA If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is located at 3 m distance.
... top of image (cm) < C > Maximum Screen Size (Max zoom) Diagonal (inch) < B > W (cm) x H (cm) From base to top of 125 cm height is required when the projector is possible for image sizes between 84" and 93". English Note: Remind as below figure, the space of image (cm) < C > 1 28 61 x 38 38 31... 11 310 667 x 417 417 340 733 x 458 458 12 338 727 x 455 455 371 800 x 500 500 Zoom Ratio: 1.1 x 13 • WXGA If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is located at 3 m distance.
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... achieve a desired image size by adjusting either the position or the zoom ring. • SVGA/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. 2.9 m 2.6 m Desired distance 70" Desired image size Height: 117 cm From base to...
... achieve a desired image size by adjusting either the position or the zoom ring. • SVGA/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. 2.9 m 2.6 m Desired distance 70" Desired image size Height: 117 cm From base to...