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Acer Projector X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ S1285/P1185/P1285/P1385W/ X1385WH/H6518BD Series User's Guide
Acer Projector X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ S1285/P1185/P1285/P1385W/ X1385WH/H6518BD Series User's Guide
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... provided below. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of Acer Incorporated. Acer Projector Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. "HDMITM, the ...system, or transmitted, in this publication without obligation to your unit should include the serial number, model number and purchase information. Acer Projector User's Guide Original Issue: 01/2015 Changes may be made periodically to the information in any form or by photocopy, recording...
... provided below. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of Acer Incorporated. Acer Projector Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. "HDMITM, the ...system, or transmitted, in this publication without obligation to your unit should include the serial number, model number and purchase information. Acer Projector User's Guide Original Issue: 01/2015 Changes may be made periodically to the information in any form or by photocopy, recording...
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... before removing the power supply unit from the system by placing the product on the product. Never spill liquid of power, disconnect power from the projector. • If the system has multiple sources of any kind into this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. Do not use this product...
... before removing the power supply unit from the system by placing the product on the product. Never spill liquid of power, disconnect power from the projector. • If the system has multiple sources of any kind into this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. Do not use this product...
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... your eyes. • Turn on . 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... do not use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes out of your projector. At least 50cm clearance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to rain or water • the product has been dropped or the case...
... your eyes. • Turn on . 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... do not use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes out of your projector. At least 50cm clearance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to rain or water • the product has been dropped or the case...
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... may rise and cause damage when the filter/ventilation slots are clogged with any object when the projector is capable of the lamp itself. Only use acer ceiling mount kit for mounting the projector and ensure it to the sun. It may hurt you need to stop before disconnecting power. ... warning message displays. • Do not attempt to disassemble this case contact your local dealer or Acer service center when you . • Do not stand the projector on end vertically. In this projector. vi might cause fire or electric shock. It can lead to fire. • When switching the...
... may rise and cause damage when the filter/ventilation slots are clogged with any object when the projector is capable of the lamp itself. Only use acer ceiling mount kit for mounting the projector and ensure it to the sun. It may hurt you need to stop before disconnecting power. ... warning message displays. • Do not attempt to disassemble this case contact your local dealer or Acer service center when you . • Do not stand the projector on end vertically. In this projector. vi might cause fire or electric shock. It can lead to fire. • When switching the...
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... music at www.eiae.org. 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: "Lamp(s) contain Mercury, Dispose Properly." For lamp-specific disposal information...
... music at www.eiae.org. 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: "Lamp(s) contain Mercury, Dispose Properly." For lamp-specific disposal information...
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...replaced. The bright light may hurt your local dealer or Acer service center for changing the lamp, when lamp warning message displays. • When switching the projector off the product before disconnecting power. • Turn on the projector provided for ventilation. • Use abrasive cleaners, waxes or...'t: • Block the slots and openings 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 your local dealer or Acer service center. viii First Thing First Usage Notes Do...
...replaced. The bright light may hurt your local dealer or Acer service center for changing the lamp, when lamp warning message displays. • When switching the projector off the product before disconnecting power. • Turn on the projector provided for ventilation. • Use abrasive cleaners, waxes or...'t: • Block the slots and openings 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 your local dealer or Acer service center. viii First Thing First Usage Notes Do...
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... 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 13 Turning On the Projector 13 Turning Off the Projector 14 Adjusting the Projected Image 15 Adjusting the Height of the Projected...
... 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 13 Turning On the Projector 13 Turning Off the Projector 14 Adjusting the Projected Image 15 Adjusting the Height of the Projected...
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... ratio supported • Enables projecting 3D content via DLP Link Technology: Blu-Ray 3D supported (P1185/P1285/P1385W/X1385WH/H6518BD) • One-touch "3D" button on , the projector dynamically adjusts the power consumption of the lamp according to the brightness of the image will also...) When projecting darker images the power consumption will decrease the power consumption of the lamp by up to the 3D functions • Acer ColorBoost technology delivers vivid, life-like images • High brightness and contrast ratio • Versatile display modes enable optimum performance in ...
... ratio supported • Enables projecting 3D content via DLP Link Technology: Blu-Ray 3D supported (P1185/P1285/P1385W/X1385WH/H6518BD) • One-touch "3D" button on , the projector dynamically adjusts the power consumption of the lamp according to the brightness of the image will also...) When projecting darker images the power consumption will decrease the power consumption of the lamp by up to the 3D functions • Acer ColorBoost technology delivers vivid, life-like images • High brightness and contrast ratio • Versatile display modes enable optimum performance in ...
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Check to make sure you have them all the items shown below. Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing. S1285 X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ P1185/X1385WH P1285/P1385W/H6518BD Projector Power cord VGA cable Security card User's guide (CD-ROM) Remote control Quick start guide Battery x 2 Carrying case (Optional) WirelessHD dongle kit (MWIHD1) (Optional) Dust filter (Optional) English 2 Package Overview This projector comes with all .
Check to make sure you have them all the items shown below. Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing. S1285 X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ P1185/X1385WH P1285/P1385W/H6518BD Projector Power cord VGA cable Security card User's guide (CD-ROM) Remote control Quick start guide Battery x 2 Carrying case (Optional) WirelessHD dongle kit (MWIHD1) (Optional) Dust filter (Optional) English 2 Package Overview This projector comes with all .
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3 Projector Overview English Projector Outlook Front/upper side S1285 1 X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ P1185/X1385WH P1285/P1385W/H6518BD 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 ... 89 AUDIO IN -1 AUDIO IN -2 S-VIDEO DC 5V OUT HDMI / MHL USB MINI-B AUDIO OUT VIDEO VGA IN -2 VGA IN -1 VGA-OUT RS232 P1185/P1285/P1385W/X1385WH AUDIO IN -1 AUDIO IN -2 AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO USB MINI-B VGA IN -2 VIDEO VGA IN -1 VGA-OUT RS232 10 11 12 # Description...
3 Projector Overview English Projector Outlook Front/upper side S1285 1 X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ P1185/X1385WH P1285/P1385W/H6518BD 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 ... 89 AUDIO IN -1 AUDIO IN -2 S-VIDEO DC 5V OUT HDMI / MHL USB MINI-B AUDIO OUT VIDEO VGA IN -2 VGA IN -1 VGA-OUT RS232 P1185/P1285/P1385W/X1385WH AUDIO IN -1 AUDIO IN -2 AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO USB MINI-B VGA IN -2 VIDEO VGA IN -1 VGA-OUT RS232 10 11 12 # Description...
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... 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 Onscreen Display (OSD) menu, returns to the previous step for the OSD ..., 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 "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. 4 English Control Panel 1 7 2 3 8 4 9 5 6 10 3 # Function Description 1 LAMP Lamp Indicator LED. 2...
... 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 Onscreen Display (OSD) menu, returns to the previous step for the OSD ..., 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 "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. 4 English Control Panel 1 7 2 3 8 4 9 5 6 10 3 # Function Description 1 LAMP Lamp Indicator LED. 2...
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... source to Component video. English 5 Remote Control Layout X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ S1285/P1185/X1385WH/H6518BD P1285/P1385W # Function 1 POWER 2 MEDIA SETUP 3 ZOOM 4 MODE 5 Keystone Description Refer 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 HDMI™...
... source to Component video. English 5 Remote Control Layout X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ S1285/P1185/X1385WH/H6518BD P1285/P1385W # Function 1 POWER 2 MEDIA SETUP 3 ZOOM 4 MODE 5 Keystone Description Refer 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 HDMI™...
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... presentation purposes. This function is only available when connected to a computer via a USB cable. 17 VIDEO To change source to the previous step for the projectors sold in the Japanese market. press again to display the image. 15 MENU Launches the Onscreen Display (OSD) menu, returns to composite video. 18 RATIO...
... presentation purposes. This function is only available when connected to a computer via a USB cable. 17 VIDEO To change source to the previous step for the projectors sold in the Japanese market. press again to display the image. 15 MENU Launches the Onscreen Display (OSD) menu, returns to composite video. 18 RATIO...
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Press "MODE" for one second to control your smart device is connected to the projector, you can use some buttons on the remote control to enter or leave the MHL control mode. Fast-forward (No function) (No function) After entering ...
Press "MODE" for one second to control your smart device is connected to the projector, you can use some buttons on the remote control to enter or leave the MHL control mode. Fast-forward (No function) (No function) After entering ...
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English 8 Getting Started Connecting the Projector • X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/S1285 VGA Video/S-Video Output Display DVD player, Set-top box, HDTV receiver RS232 Speakers RB G 9 RB G 3 HDTV adapter AUDIO ... 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 timing of the display mode is compatible with the...
English 8 Getting Started Connecting the Projector • X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/S1285 VGA Video/S-Video Output Display DVD player, Set-top box, HDTV receiver RS232 Speakers RB G 9 RB G 3 HDTV adapter AUDIO ... 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 timing of the display mode is compatible with the...
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English 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 (MWIHD1), MWA3, Android (MWND1), ChromecastTM.
English 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 (MWIHD1), MWA3, Android (MWND1), ChromecastTM.
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Note: Compatible HDMI/MHL dongles: WirelessHD (MWIHD1), MWA3, Android (MWND1), ChromecastTM. Note: Some smart devices require a converter (supplied by the smart device maker) to enable the MHL function. English 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: Compatible HDMI/MHL dongles: WirelessHD (MWIHD1), MWA3, Android (MWND1), ChromecastTM. Note: Some smart devices require a converter (supplied by the smart device maker) to enable the MHL function. English 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.
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... turn blue. 3 Turn on the remote control to switch between inputs. 1 & 2 S1285 X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ P1185/X1385WH P1285/P1385W/H6518BD English 13 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...
... turn blue. 3 Turn on the remote control to switch between inputs. 1 & 2 S1285 X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ P1185/X1385WH P1285/P1385W/H6518BD English 13 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...
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...and turn solid red to indicate standby mode. 4 It is now safe to unplug the power cord. Warning indicators: • "Projector Overheated. Note: Whenever the projector automatically shuts down and the LED Temp indicator turns solid red, contact your local dealer or service center. • "Fan failed... 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 automatically turn...
...and turn solid red to indicate standby mode. 4 It is now safe to unplug the power cord. Warning indicators: • "Projector Overheated. Note: Whenever the projector automatically shuts down and the LED Temp indicator turns solid red, contact your local dealer or service center. • "Fan failed... 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 automatically turn...