Quick Start Guide
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...; INSTALLATION 1. VGA to a Computer 1. Audio Cable Jack/Jack 8. C onnect one end of the power cord into the AC power socket on the computer and tighten the screws. 3. Powering On the Projector 1. Adjust the position, focus and zoom. 4. HDMI Cable 10. 3 RCA Component Cable 11. Powering Off the Projector 1. VGA Cable 3. C onnect one end of the VGA cable to the VGA connector on the projector; Remove the lens cap. 2. Turn on the projector; Power Cord 2. LAN Cable Note: Connector interface is subject to model's specifications...
...; INSTALLATION 1. VGA to a Computer 1. Audio Cable Jack/Jack 8. C onnect one end of the power cord into the AC power socket on the computer and tighten the screws. 3. Powering On the Projector 1. Adjust the position, focus and zoom. 4. HDMI Cable 10. 3 RCA Component Cable 11. Powering Off the Projector 1. VGA Cable 3. C onnect one end of the VGA cable to the VGA connector on the projector; Remove the lens cap. 2. Turn on the projector; Power Cord 2. LAN Cable Note: Connector interface is subject to model's specifications...
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.... Warnings! • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. These openings must not be blocked by unplugging all warnings and instructions marked on an unstable cart, stand or table. iii Information for cleaning. Follow all power cords from overheating. 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...
.... Warnings! • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. These openings must not be blocked by unplugging all warnings and instructions marked on an unstable cart, stand or table. iii Information for cleaning. Follow all power cords from overheating. 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...
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... and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed • liquid was spilled into the projector's lens when the lamp is necessary. • Locations where temperatures may become excessively high, such as opening or removing covers may result in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may expose...
... and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed • liquid was spilled into the projector's lens when the lamp is necessary. • Locations where temperatures may become excessively high, such as opening or removing covers may result in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may expose...
User Manual
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... changing instructions. • Reset the "Lamp Hour Reset" function from the Onscreen display "Management" menu after replacing the lamp module. • Do not attempt to disassemble this case, unplug immediately and contact your dealer for the fan to fall over, causing injury or damage. • This product is unplugged. • The product will detect the life of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation. To temporarily turn off the lamp...
... changing instructions. • Reset the "Lamp Hour Reset" function from the Onscreen display "Management" menu after replacing the lamp module. • Do not attempt to disassemble this case, unplug immediately and contact your dealer for the fan to fall over, causing injury or damage. • This product is unplugged. • The product will detect the life of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation. To temporarily turn off the lamp...
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.... To successfully transmit data files or messages, this device requires a good quality connection to avoid potential interference with hearing aids should position the device the abovestated distance from your body. In some cases, transmission of any area, and always switch off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your device when its use is available. These devices...
.... To successfully transmit data files or messages, this device requires a good quality connection to avoid potential interference with hearing aids should position the device the abovestated distance from your body. In some cases, transmission of any area, and always switch off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your device when its use is available. These devices...
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...: • Turn off , please ensure the projector completes its life, it shows warning messages. • Reset the "Lamp Hour Reset" function from the Onscreen display "Management" menu after replacing the lamp module. • When switching the projector off the product before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to maximize the life of the lamp itself. The bright light may cause electric shock. • When changing the lamp, please allow...
...: • Turn off , please ensure the projector completes its life, it shows warning messages. • Reset the "Lamp Hour Reset" function from the Onscreen display "Management" menu after replacing the lamp module. • When switching the projector off the product before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to maximize the life of the lamp itself. The bright light may cause electric shock. • When changing the lamp, please allow...
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...3 Control Panel 4 Remote Control Layout 5 Getting Started 7 Connecting the Projector 7 Connecting the Projector for Wireless Function 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 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 Acer Empowering Technology 17 Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus 18 Color 19 Image 20 Management 22 Setting 22 Audio...
...3 Control Panel 4 Remote Control Layout 5 Getting Started 7 Connecting the Projector 7 Connecting the Projector for Wireless Function 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 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 Acer Empowering Technology 17 Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus 18 Color 19 Image 20 Management 22 Setting 22 Audio...
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... (ECO) mode extends lamp life • Acer EcoProjeciton Technology delivers Intelligent power management approach and physical efficiency improvement • Empowering Key reveals Acer Empowering Technology utilities (Acer eView, eTimer, eOpening, ePower Management) for easy adjustment of settings • Equipped with HDMITM connection supporting HDCP • Advanced digital keystone correction optimizes presentations • Multi-language onscreen display (OSD) menus • Full-function remote control • Manual focus projection lens zooms up to...
... (ECO) mode extends lamp life • Acer EcoProjeciton Technology delivers Intelligent power management approach and physical efficiency improvement • Empowering Key reveals Acer Empowering Technology utilities (Acer eView, eTimer, eOpening, ePower Management) for easy adjustment of settings • Equipped with HDMITM connection supporting HDCP • Advanced digital keystone correction optimizes presentations • Multi-language onscreen display (OSD) menus • Full-function remote control • Manual focus projection lens zooms up to...
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Check to make sure your dealer immediately if any thing is complete. Contact your unit is missing. Projector with all the items shown below. English 2 Package Overview This projector comes with lens cap Power cord VGA cable Compostive video cable Security card Acer Projector 2 x User's Guide (Wireless CD for P1266i Series) Remote control Quick Start Guide 2 x Quick start guide (Wireless Quick Start Guide for P1266i Series ) 2 x Batteries Wireless antenna (P1266i series) Carrying case
Check to make sure your dealer immediately if any thing is complete. Contact your unit is missing. Projector with all the items shown below. English 2 Package Overview This projector comes with lens cap Power cord VGA cable Compostive video cable Security card Acer Projector 2 x User's Guide (Wireless CD for P1266i Series) Remote control Quick Start Guide 2 x Quick start guide (Wireless Quick Start Guide for P1266i Series ) 2 x Batteries Wireless antenna (P1266i series) Carrying case
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... the input source. • Press "MENU" to launch the Onscreen display (OSD) menu, back to the previous step for distortion caused by tilting the projector. Temp Indicator LED Use to select items or make adjustments to choose RGB, Component, SVideo, Composite, HDTV and HDMI™ sources. Press "SOURCE" to your selection of items. See the contents in "Turning the Projector On/ Off" section. English 4 Control Panel 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 2 # 1 LAMP Function 2 KEYSTONE 3 RESYNC 4 MENU 5 POWER 6 TEMP...
... the input source. • Press "MENU" to launch the Onscreen display (OSD) menu, back to the previous step for distortion caused by tilting the projector. Temp Indicator LED Use to select items or make adjustments to choose RGB, Component, SVideo, Composite, HDTV and HDMI™ sources. Press "SOURCE" to your selection of items. See the contents in "Turning the Projector On/ Off" section. English 4 Control Panel 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 2 # 1 LAMP Function 2 KEYSTONE 3 RESYNC 4 MENU 5 POWER 6 TEMP...
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..., Video and HDTV sources. Press "SOURCE" to display the image. KEYSTONE Adjusts the image to the projector. 5 Remote Control Layout English # Icon Function 1 Infrared transmitter 2(#) Laser pointer 3 FREEZE 4 HIDE 5 RESYNC 6 SOURCE 7 POWER Description Sends signals to compensate for distortion caused by tilting the projector (± 40 degrees). This function is not supported in or out. Momentarily turns off the video. Laser button Aim the remote at the viewing screen. Empowering key Unique Acer...
..., Video and HDTV sources. Press "SOURCE" to display the image. KEYSTONE Adjusts the image to the projector. 5 Remote Control Layout English # Icon Function 1 Infrared transmitter 2(#) Laser pointer 3 FREEZE 4 HIDE 5 RESYNC 6 SOURCE 7 POWER Description Sends signals to compensate for distortion caused by tilting the projector (± 40 degrees). This function is not supported in or out. Momentarily turns off the video. Laser button Aim the remote at the viewing screen. Empowering key Unique Acer...
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... wireless model) Press "0~9" to input a password in the "Security". "#" Japan area is only available when connected to S-Video. Press "COMPONENT" to change source to COMPOSITE VIDEO. To change source to a computer via the "Acer eProjection Management" utility. (for P1266i series. No function. Press "BRIGHTNESS" to adjust the brightness of image. To change source to Component video. Press "WIRELESS" to display the image which is wirelessly transmitted from the PC to the projector via a USB cable...
... wireless model) Press "0~9" to input a password in the "Security". "#" Japan area is only available when connected to S-Video. Press "COMPONENT" to change source to COMPOSITE VIDEO. To change source to a computer via the "Acer eProjection Management" utility. (for P1266i series. No function. Press "BRIGHTNESS" to adjust the brightness of image. To change source to Component video. Press "WIRELESS" to display the image which is wirelessly transmitted from the PC to the projector via a USB cable...
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... turn blue.(Illustration #2) 4 Turn on the remote control to multiple sources at the same time, use the "Source" button on either control panel or the remote control or direct source key on your source automatically. • If the screen displays "Lock" and "Source" icons, it means the projector is locked onto a specific source type and there is no such type of input signal detected. • If the screen displays "No Signal", please make sure the signal cables are securely connected. The Power indicator LED will flash red. 3 Turn...
... turn blue.(Illustration #2) 4 Turn on the remote control to multiple sources at the same time, use the "Source" button on either control panel or the remote control or direct source key on your source automatically. • If the screen displays "Lock" and "Source" icons, it means the projector is locked onto a specific source type and there is no such type of input signal detected. • If the screen displays "No Signal", please make sure the signal cables are securely connected. The Power indicator LED will flash red. 3 Turn...
User Manual
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... the menu button on the screen. Use the OSD only when the message "No signal input" is displayed on the control pad 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 . 4 The Installation menu includes the following options: •Projection method •Menu location •Keystone settings •Language settings •Reset to factory default function Use the...
... the menu button on the screen. Use the OSD only when the message "No signal input" is displayed on the control pad 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 . 4 The Installation menu includes the following options: •Projection method •Menu location •Keystone settings •Language settings •Reset to factory default function Use the...
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Setting Menu Location Source Lock Startup Screen Choose the menu location on High Altitude mode. Press the button after the allocated time. (in minutes) Displays the lamp's elapsed operating time (in hours). Use this function to display a reminder to change the setting, the changes will take effect when you exit the OSD menu. • Acer: The default startup screen of your desired startup screen. 22 Management English ECO Mode High Altitude Auto Shutdown Lamp Hour Elapse Lamp Reminding Lamp Hour Reset Choose "On" to dim the projector lamp which...
Setting Menu Location Source Lock Startup Screen Choose the menu location on High Altitude mode. Press the button after the allocated time. (in minutes) Displays the lamp's elapsed operating time (in hours). Use this function to display a reminder to change the setting, the changes will take effect when you exit the OSD menu. • Acer: The default startup screen of your desired startup screen. 22 Management English ECO Mode High Altitude Auto Shutdown Lamp Hour Elapse Lamp Reminding Lamp Hour Reset Choose "On" to dim the projector lamp which...
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... the security function is a new input signal or when you want to enter password when switch on the projector without password. Note: For SVGA models, to get best quality for you desired image, suggest end-user set PC resolution to the "User Password" section for you use as shown below . Security This projector provides a useful security function for this function to operate the projector. Please refer to 1024 x 768...
... the security function is a new input signal or when you want to enter password when switch on the projector without password. Note: For SVGA models, to get best quality for you desired image, suggest end-user set PC resolution to the "User Password" section for you use as shown below . Security This projector provides a useful security function for this function to operate the projector. Please refer to 1024 x 768...
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... Acer service center. Choose "off" to unlock startup screen. • Press the button after plugging power cord", the projector will be used in the box). English 24 Reset Wireless LAN LAN IP/Mask User password • Press to setup or change the "User Password". • Press number keys to set your administrator password, do the following to retrieve the administrator password: • An unique 6-digit "Universal Password" which will prompt the user to enter the password...
... Acer service center. Choose "off" to unlock startup screen. • Press the button after plugging power cord", the projector will be used in the box). English 24 Reset Wireless LAN LAN IP/Mask User password • Press to setup or change the "User Password". • Press number keys to set your administrator password, do the following to retrieve the administrator password: • An unique 6-digit "Universal Password" which will prompt the user to enter the password...
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... problem still appears, change the monitor display you have removed the lens cap and the projector is switched on. 2 Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image(For PC • Press "RESYNC" on the remote control or control panel. • For an incorrectly displayed image: • Open "My Computer," open the "Control (Windows 95/98/ 2000/XP)) Panel," and then double-click the "Display" icon. • Select the "Settings" tab. • Verify that your display resolution setting...
... problem still appears, change the monitor display you have removed the lens cap and the projector is switched on. 2 Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image(For PC • Press "RESYNC" on the remote control or control panel. • For an incorrectly displayed image: • Open "My Computer," open the "Control (Windows 95/98/ 2000/XP)) Panel," and then double-click the "Display" icon. • Select the "Settings" tab. • Verify that your display resolution setting...
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... remote control or control or incorrectly displayed image (For notebooks) panel. • For an incorrectly displayed image: • Follow the steps for item 2 (above) to correct it compatible with the projector. 7 Image is out of focus • Make sure the lens cap is removed. • Adjusts the focus ring on the projector lens. • Make sure the projection screen is in use. Refer to the "How to Get a Preferred Image Size by Adjusting Distance...
... remote control or control or incorrectly displayed image (For notebooks) panel. • For an incorrectly displayed image: • Follow the steps for item 2 (above) to correct it compatible with the projector. 7 Image is out of focus • Make sure the lens cap is removed. • Adjusts the focus ring on the projector lens. • Make sure the projection screen is in use. Refer to the "How to Get a Preferred Image Size by Adjusting Distance...
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Projection system Resolution Computer compatibility Video compatibility Aspect ratio Displayable colors Projection lens Projection screen size (diagonal) Projection distance Throw ratio Horizontal scan rate Vertical refresh scan rate Lamp type Keystone correction Audio Weight Dimensions (W x D x H) Remote control Digital Zoom Power supply Power consumption Operating temperature DLP® P1266/P1266P/P1266n/P1266i/P1270 series :Native: XGA (1024 x768), Maximum: UXGA (1600 x 1200), WSXGA+ (1680x1050) P1166/P1166P: Native: SVGA (800 x 600), Maximum: UXGA (1600 x 1200), WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050) IBM ...
Projection system Resolution Computer compatibility Video compatibility Aspect ratio Displayable colors Projection lens Projection screen size (diagonal) Projection distance Throw ratio Horizontal scan rate Vertical refresh scan rate Lamp type Keystone correction Audio Weight Dimensions (W x D x H) Remote control Digital Zoom Power supply Power consumption Operating temperature DLP® P1266/P1266P/P1266n/P1266i/P1270 series :Native: XGA (1024 x768), Maximum: UXGA (1600 x 1200), WSXGA+ (1680x1050) P1166/P1166P: Native: SVGA (800 x 600), Maximum: UXGA (1600 x 1200), WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050) IBM ...