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...the serial number, model number and purchase information. All correspondence concerning your projector. "HDMITM, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are recorded on the ... of purchase information in this publication without the prior written permission 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 this manual or supplementary documents and...
...the serial number, model number and purchase information. All correspondence concerning your projector. "HDMITM, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are recorded on the ... of purchase information in this publication without the prior written permission 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 this manual or supplementary documents and...
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... openings should never be placed near water. • Do not place this product from the wall outlet before removing the power supply unit from the projector. • If the system has multiple sources of any kind onto or into this document for ventilation to the equipment operator as possible.
... openings should never be placed near water. • Do not place this product from the wall outlet before removing the power supply unit from the projector. • If the system has multiple sources of any kind onto or into this document for ventilation to the equipment operator as possible.
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...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 poorly ventilated or confined. Your device and its enhancements may expose you to normal condition. Warning! Additional safety ... service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that is on the projector first and then signal sources. • Do not place the product in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating ...
...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 poorly ventilated or confined. Your device and its enhancements may expose you to normal condition. Warning! Additional safety ... service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that is on the projector first and then signal sources. • Do not place the product in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating ...
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...may hurt you need to stop before disconnecting power. • Do not frequently turn off the main power abruptly or unplug the projector during operation. Only use acer ceiling mount kit for the fan to change the lamp. • The product will detect the life of your.... • Contact your local dealer or Acer service center when you . • Do not stand the projector on . • Do not block the projector lens with any object when the projector is operating. vi • Locations where the altitudes are clogged with your projector. Do not operate if smoke, strange noise...
...may hurt you need to stop before disconnecting power. • Do not frequently turn off the main power abruptly or unplug the projector during operation. Only use acer ceiling mount kit for the fan to change the lamp. • The product will detect the life of your.... • Contact your local dealer or Acer service center when you . • Do not stand the projector on . • Do not block the projector lens with any object when the projector is operating. vi • Locations where the altitudes are clogged with your projector. Do not operate if smoke, strange noise...
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... local, state or federal laws. 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." Disposal instructions Do not throw...
... local, state or federal laws. 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." Disposal instructions Do not throw...
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Warning: • Do not look into the projector's lens when the lamp is not being used for a long period of time. Please contact your local dealer or Acer service center for ventilation. • Use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents to clean the unit. • Use under the following conditions: • In ... the lamp itself. If this may make a loud popping sound. viii First Thing First Usage Notes Do: • Turn off , please ensure the projector completes its life, it will burn out and may cause electric shock. • The product will not turn back on until the lamp module has...
Warning: • Do not look into the projector's lens when the lamp is not being used for a long period of time. Please contact your local dealer or Acer service center for ventilation. • Use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents to clean the unit. • Use under the following conditions: • In ... the lamp itself. If this may make a loud popping sound. viii First Thing First Usage Notes Do: • Turn off , please ensure the projector completes its life, it will burn out and may cause electric shock. • The product will not turn back on until the lamp module has...
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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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... / ExtremeEco functions help decrease lamp power consumption and further extend lamp life. - ExtremeEco: The projector will also be detected for 5 minutes. • Acer EcoProjection Technology delivers Intelligent power management approach and physical efficiency improvement • Advanced keystone correction delivers ...174; technology • X1185/X1185N/P1185: Native 800 x 600 SVGA resolution, Auto/4:3/16:9 aspect ratio supported X1285/X1285N/S1285/S1285N/P1285: Native 1024 x 768 XGA resolution, Auto/4:3/16:9 aspect ratio supported P1385W/X1385WH: Native 1280 x 800 WXGA resolution, Auto...
... / ExtremeEco functions help decrease lamp power consumption and further extend lamp life. - ExtremeEco: The projector will also be detected for 5 minutes. • Acer EcoProjection Technology delivers Intelligent power management approach and physical efficiency improvement • Advanced keystone correction delivers ...174; technology • X1185/X1185N/P1185: Native 800 x 600 SVGA resolution, Auto/4:3/16:9 aspect ratio supported X1285/X1285N/S1285/S1285N/P1285: Native 1024 x 768 XGA resolution, Auto/4:3/16:9 aspect ratio supported P1385W/X1385WH: Native 1280 x 800 WXGA resolution, Auto...
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English 2 Package Overview This projector comes with all . S1285/S1285N X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ P1185/X1385WH P1285/P1385W/H5381BD/H6518BD/ P1525 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) WirelessHD dongle kit (MWIHD1) (Optional) Chromecast (Optional) Check to make sure you have them all the items shown below. Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing.
English 2 Package Overview This projector comes with all . S1285/S1285N X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ P1185/X1385WH P1285/P1385W/H5381BD/H6518BD/ P1525 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) WirelessHD dongle kit (MWIHD1) (Optional) Chromecast (Optional) Check to make sure you have them all the items shown below. Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing.
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3 Projector Overview English Projector Outlook Front/upper side S1285/S1285N 1 X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ P1185/X1385WH 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 ...3 Zoom ring and Focus ring Focus ring 6 Remote control receiver 7 Lens cap Rear side 47 USB MINI-B VGA IN -2 VGA IN -1 8 VGA-OUT 9 RS232 S1285N 14 7 89 AUDIO IN -1 AUDIO IN -2 AUDIO OUT USB MINI-B VGA IN -2 VGA IN -1 VGA-OUT RS232 X1185N/X1285N 1 24 7 89 AUDIO IN -1...
3 Projector Overview English Projector Outlook Front/upper side S1285/S1285N 1 X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ P1185/X1385WH 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 ...3 Zoom ring and Focus ring Focus ring 6 Remote control receiver 7 Lens cap Rear side 47 USB MINI-B VGA IN -2 VGA IN -1 8 VGA-OUT 9 RS232 S1285N 14 7 89 AUDIO IN -1 AUDIO IN -2 AUDIO OUT USB MINI-B VGA IN -2 VGA IN -1 VGA-OUT RS232 X1185N/X1285N 1 24 7 89 AUDIO IN -1...
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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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... RGB, YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/1080i/1080p), and YCbCr (480i/576i). 8 COMPONENT To change source 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™ (or DVI). (for the... model with HDMI™ or DVI connector) 11 Infrared transmitter Sends signals to VGA. English 5 Remote Control Layout X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/S1285/ S1285N/P1185/X1385WH/H5381BD...
... RGB, YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/1080i/1080p), and YCbCr (480i/576i). 8 COMPONENT To change source 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™ (or DVI). (for the... model with HDMI™ or DVI connector) 11 Infrared transmitter Sends signals to VGA. English 5 Remote Control Layout X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/S1285/ S1285N/P1185/X1385WH/H5381BD...
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Use this button to composite video. 18 RATIO Chooses an aspect ratio. 19 WIRELESS; This function is not available for the projectors sold in the Japanese market. This function is only available when connected to a computer via a USB cable. 17 VIDEO To change source to select the ...
Use this button to composite video. 18 RATIO Chooses an aspect ratio. 19 WIRELESS; This function is not available for the projectors sold in the Japanese market. This function is only available when connected to a computer via a USB cable. 17 VIDEO To change source to select the ...
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...) Right Right Increases the (No function) volume. 6 Keypad 0~9 (No function) (No function) Enters 0~9. 15 MENU Goes to control your smart device is connected to the projector, you can use some buttons on the remote control to the root menu. (No function) (No function) 20 Rewind Play/Pause Stop (No function) Selects...
...) Right Right Increases the (No function) volume. 6 Keypad 0~9 (No function) (No function) Enters 0~9. 15 MENU Goes to control your smart device is connected to the projector, you can use some buttons on the remote control to the root menu. (No function) (No function) 20 Rewind Play/Pause Stop (No function) Selects...
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English 8 Getting Started Connecting the Projector • X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/S1285/S1285N VGA Video/S-Video Output Display DVD player, Set-top box, HDTV receiver RS232 Speakers RB G 9 RB G 3 HDTV adapter AUDIO IN -1 AUDIO IN -2 AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO ... 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/S1285N VGA Video/S-Video Output Display DVD player, Set-top box, HDTV receiver RS232 Speakers RB G 9 RB G 3 HDTV adapter AUDIO IN -1 AUDIO IN -2 AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO ... 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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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 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: 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 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.
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Note: Compatible HDMI/MHL dongles: WirelessHD (MWIHD1), MWA3, Android (MWND1), ChromecastTM. 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: 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 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: Some smart devices require a converter (supplied by the smart device maker) to enable the MHL function.
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...blue. 3 Turn on the remote control to switch between inputs. 1 & 2 S1285/S1285N X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ P1185/X1385WH P1285/P1385W/H5381BD/H6518BD/ P1525 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.). 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 ...
...blue. 3 Turn on the remote control to switch between inputs. 1 & 2 S1285/S1285N X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ P1185/X1385WH P1285/P1385W/H5381BD/H6518BD/ P1525 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.). 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 ...
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...will automatically shut down and the LED Temp indicator turns solid red, contact your local reseller or service center. Warning indicators: • "Projector Overheated. Contact your local dealer or service center. This message appears: "Please press power button again to ensure that the fan has ...failed. Note: Whenever the projector automatically shuts down , and the LED Temp indicator will continue to operate for about 2 minutes to complete the shutdown process" Press the...
...will automatically shut down and the LED Temp indicator turns solid red, contact your local reseller or service center. Warning indicators: • "Projector Overheated. Contact your local dealer or service center. This message appears: "Please press power button again to ensure that the fan has ...failed. Note: Whenever the projector automatically shuts down , and the LED Temp indicator will continue to operate for about 2 minutes to complete the shutdown process" Press the...
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English 15 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. 1 Tilt adjusting wheel 2 Tilt adjusting wheel
English 15 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. 1 Tilt adjusting wheel 2 Tilt adjusting wheel