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... number, purchase date and place of such revisions or changes. All Rights Reserved. Acer Projector X1160/X1260 Series Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to notify any means, electronically, mechanically, ...by photocopy, recording or otherwise, without obligation to your unit should include the serial number, model number and purchase information. Acer Projector X1160/X1260 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 8/2007 Changes may be incorporated in any form or by any person of purchase information...
... number, purchase date and place of such revisions or changes. All Rights Reserved. Acer Projector X1160/X1260 Series Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to notify any means, electronically, mechanically, ...by photocopy, recording or otherwise, without obligation to your unit should include the serial number, model number and purchase information. Acer Projector X1160/X1260 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 8/2007 Changes may be incorporated in any form or by any person of purchase information...
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... ventilation is provided. • Never push objects of any kind into this product from the wall outlet before removing the power supply unit from the projector. • If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by placing the product on an unstable cart, stand or table...
... ventilation is provided. • Never push objects of any kind into this product from the wall outlet before removing the power supply unit from the projector. • If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by placing the product on an unstable cart, stand or table...
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...contaminate optical components, shortening the life span and darkening the image. • Locations near fire alarms. • Locations with your projector. At least 50cm clearance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or ... operate normally after following environments: • Space that are higher than 10000 feet. • Unplug immediately if there is on the projector first and then signal sources • Do not place the product in performance, indicating a need for purchase options. Additional safety information ...
...contaminate optical components, shortening the life span and darkening the image. • Locations near fire alarms. • Locations with your projector. At least 50cm clearance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or ... operate normally after following environments: • Space that are higher than 10000 feet. • Unplug immediately if there is on the projector first and then signal sources • Do not place the product in performance, indicating a need for purchase options. Additional safety information ...
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... could cause it to fall over, causing injury or damage. • This product is operating. The temperature inside which may cause the projector to break on the remote control. • The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. To temporarily turn off before disconnecting power. •... only user serviceable part is unplugged. • The product will detect the life of displaying inverted images for mounting the projector and ensure it . Only use acer ceiling mount kit for ceiling mount installation. It can lead to turn off . • Do not touch air outlet ...
... could cause it to fall over, causing injury or damage. • This product is operating. The temperature inside which may cause the projector to break on the remote control. • The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. To temporarily turn off before disconnecting power. •... only user serviceable part is unplugged. • The product will detect the life of displaying inverted images for mounting the projector and ensure it . Only use acer ceiling mount kit for ceiling mount installation. It can lead to turn off . • Do not touch air outlet ...
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... local, state or federal laws. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/ sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. ix Disposal...
... local, state or federal laws. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/ sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. ix Disposal...
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...and dirt. • Near any appliance that generates a strong magnetic field. • Place In direct sunlight. Warning: • Do not look into the projector's lens when the lamp is on until the lamp module has been replaced. x First thing first Usage Notes Do: • Turn off , please ensure ...the projector completes its cooling cycle before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the display housing. • Disconnect the power ...
...and dirt. • Near any appliance that generates a strong magnetic field. • Place In direct sunlight. Warning: • Do not look into the projector's lens when the lamp is on until the lamp module has been replaced. x First thing first Usage Notes Do: • Turn off , please ensure ...the projector completes its cooling cycle before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the display housing. • Disconnect the power ...
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... Started 6 Connecting the Projector 6 Turning the Projector On/Off 7 Turning on the Projector 7 Turning off the Projector 8 Adjusting the Projected Image 9 Adjusting the Height of Projected Image 9 How to optimize image size and distance 10 How to get a preferred image size by adjusting distance and zoom 12 User Controls 14 Acer Empowering Technology 14 Onscreen...
... Started 6 Connecting the Projector 6 Turning the Projector On/Off 7 Turning on the Projector 7 Turning off the Projector 8 Adjusting the Projected Image 9 Adjusting the Height of Projected Image 9 How to optimize image size and distance 10 How to get a preferred image size by adjusting distance and zoom 12 User Controls 14 Acer Empowering Technology 14 Onscreen...
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English 1 Introduction Product Features This product is a single-chip DLP® projector. Outstanding features include: • DLP® technology • X1160 series: Native 800 x 600 SVGA resolution X1260 series : Native 1024 x 768 XGA resolution 4:3 / 16:9 aspect ratio supported ...performance in any situation • NTSC / PAL / SECAM compatible and HDTV (720p, 1080i) supported • The eCaring button reveals Acer Empowering functions (eView, eTimer) for easy adjustment of settings • Advanced digital keystone correction delivers optimum presentations • Multi-language ...
English 1 Introduction Product Features This product is a single-chip DLP® projector. Outstanding features include: • DLP® technology • X1160 series: Native 800 x 600 SVGA resolution X1260 series : Native 1024 x 768 XGA resolution 4:3 / 16:9 aspect ratio supported ...performance in any situation • NTSC / PAL / SECAM compatible and HDTV (720p, 1080i) supported • The eCaring button reveals Acer Empowering functions (eView, eTimer) for easy adjustment of settings • Advanced digital keystone correction delivers optimum presentations • Multi-language ...
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English 2 Package Overview This projector comes with lens cap Power cord CR2025 3V Composite video cable Battery User's guide Remote control VGA cable Security card Acer Projector Quick Start Guide Quick start guide Projector with all the items shown below. Contact your unit is missing. Check to make sure your dealer immediately if any thing is complete.
English 2 Package Overview This projector comes with lens cap Power cord CR2025 3V Composite video cable Battery User's guide Remote control VGA cable Security card Acer Projector Quick Start Guide Quick start guide Projector with all the items shown below. Contact your unit is missing. Check to make sure your dealer immediately if any thing is complete.
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English 3 Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side 1 2 3 4 # Description 1 Zoom ring (X1260 series) 2 Focus ring 3 Zoom lens 4 Lens cap Rear side 5 6 7 # Description 5 Power button and Power Indicator LED 6 Remote ...
English 3 Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side 1 2 3 4 # Description 1 Zoom ring (X1260 series) 2 Focus ring 3 Zoom lens 4 Lens cap Rear side 5 6 7 # Description 5 Power button and Power Indicator LED 6 Remote ...
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...5 Four directional Use up, down, left, right buttons to select items or make select keys adjustments to your selection. 6 ZOOM Zooms the projector display in or out. 7 ASPECT RATIO To choose the desired aspect ratio (Auto/4:3/16:9). 8 KeyPad 0~9 Press "0~9" to input a password... in the "Security settings". 9 KEYSTONE Adjusts the image to compensate for distortion caused by tilting the projector (± 40 degrees). 10 RESYNC 11 SOURCE Automatically synchronizes the projector to choose RGB, Component, S-Video, Composite and HDTV sources. Power button and Power Indicator LED. ...
...5 Four directional Use up, down, left, right buttons to select items or make select keys adjustments to your selection. 6 ZOOM Zooms the projector display in or out. 7 ASPECT RATIO To choose the desired aspect ratio (Auto/4:3/16:9). 8 KeyPad 0~9 Press "0~9" to input a password... in the "Security settings". 9 KEYSTONE Adjusts the image to compensate for distortion caused by tilting the projector (± 40 degrees). 10 RESYNC 11 SOURCE Automatically synchronizes the projector to choose RGB, Component, S-Video, Composite and HDTV sources. Power button and Power Indicator LED. ...
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Note: Remote Control Placement Please refer to the illustration to attach the remote control to display the image. Press "HIDE" to hide the image, press again to the projector. Unique Acer functions: eView, eTimer Management. To pause the screen image. English 5 # Icon Function 12 HIDE 13 Empowering key 14 FREEZE Description Momentarily turns off the video.
Note: Remote Control Placement Please refer to the illustration to attach the remote control to display the image. Press "HIDE" to hide the image, press again to the projector. Unique Acer functions: eView, eTimer Management. To pause the screen image. English 5 # Icon Function 12 HIDE 13 Empowering key 14 FREEZE Description Momentarily turns off the video.
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English RW USB 6 Getting Started Connecting the Projector VGA 2 RS232 RS232 4 7 D-Sub 6 2 D-Sub D-Sub USB Y D-Sub Y 1 3 Video Output 5 S-Video Output # Description 1 Power cord 2 VGA cable 3 Composite video cable 4 USB cable # Description 5 S-Video cable 6 Audio cable jack/jack 7 RS232 cable Note: To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the projector.
English RW USB 6 Getting Started Connecting the Projector VGA 2 RS232 RS232 4 7 D-Sub 6 2 D-Sub D-Sub USB Y D-Sub Y 1 3 Video Output 5 S-Video Output # Description 1 Power cord 2 VGA cable 3 Composite video cable 4 USB cable # Description 5 S-Video cable 6 Audio cable jack/jack 7 RS232 cable 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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... blue. (Illustration #2) 4 Turn 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. English 7 Turning the Projector On/Off Turning on the Projector 1 Remove the lens cap.(Illustration #1) 2 Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. • If you connect to...
... blue. (Illustration #2) 4 Turn 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. English 7 Turning the Projector On/Off Turning on the Projector 1 Remove the lens cap.(Illustration #1) 2 Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. • If you connect to...
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...powering off, the Power indicator LED will flash RED rapidly and the fan(s) will automatically turn off the projector, press the "Power" button twice. Warning indicators: • If the projector automatically shuts down and the Power indicator quick flashing RED and steady BLUE by returns, please contact your ... indicator LED will display onscreen if this is to turn on , you wish to ensure that the projector has overheated. Note: If you must wait for about to restart the projector. Lamp will continue to operate for 60 seconds at least to press the "Power" button to happen...
...powering off, the Power indicator LED will flash RED rapidly and the fan(s) will automatically turn off the projector, press the "Power" button twice. Warning indicators: • If the projector automatically shuts down and the Power indicator quick flashing RED and steady BLUE by returns, please contact your ... indicator LED will display onscreen if this is to turn on , you wish to ensure that the projector has overheated. Note: If you must wait for about to restart the projector. Lamp will continue to operate for 60 seconds at least to press the "Power" button to happen...
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To raise/lower the image: 1 Use Tilt adjusting wheel (Illustration #1) to fine-tune the display angle. 1 Tilt adjusting wheel English 9 Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Height of Projected Image The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the height of image.
To raise/lower the image: 1 Use Tilt adjusting wheel (Illustration #1) to fine-tune the display angle. 1 Tilt adjusting wheel English 9 Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Height of Projected Image The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the height of image.
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... required when located at a desired distance from the screen. • X1160 series Example: If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for 76" image sizes . • X1260 series Example: If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for ...X1260 series, X1160 series is positioned at 3m distance. Max screen size Min screen size 76" B 69" A 3m Desired Distance Height...
... required when located at a desired distance from the screen. • X1160 series Example: If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for 76" image sizes . • X1260 series Example: If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for ...X1260 series, X1160 series is positioned at 3m distance. Max screen size Min screen size 76" B 69" A 3m Desired Distance Height...
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12 How to get a preferred image size by adjusting distance and zoom English A 50" iDmeasgireedsize D Height Form base to top of image 2.2 m C 2 m B Desired Distance The table below shows how to achieve a desired image size by adjusting either the position or the zoom ring. • X1160 series Example: to obtain an image size of 50" set the projector at 2 m distance from the screen. • X1260 series Example: to obtain an image size of 50" set the projector at a distance 2 m and 2.2 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly.
12 How to get a preferred image size by adjusting distance and zoom English A 50" iDmeasgireedsize D Height Form base to top of image 2.2 m C 2 m B Desired Distance The table below shows how to achieve a desired image size by adjusting either the position or the zoom ring. • X1160 series Example: to obtain an image size of 50" set the projector at 2 m distance from the screen. • X1260 series Example: to obtain an image size of 50" set the projector at a distance 2 m and 2.2 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly.
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... the settings by using the keys. • Select the next item to be adjusted in the main menu. The OSD menu will close and the projector will return to the main menu. • To exit OSD, press "MENU" on the remote control. • When the OSD is displayed, use the keys... settings. Using the OSD menus • To open the OSD menu, press "MENU" on the remote control again. English 15 Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus The projector has multilingual OSD that allow you to select any item in the submenu and adjust as described above. • Press "MENU" on the remote control...
... the settings by using the keys. • Select the next item to be adjusted in the main menu. The OSD menu will close and the projector will return to the main menu. • To exit OSD, press "MENU" on the remote control. • When the OSD is displayed, use the keys... settings. Using the OSD menus • To open the OSD menu, press "MENU" on the remote control again. English 15 Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus The projector has multilingual OSD that allow you to select any item in the submenu and adjust as described above. • Press "MENU" on the remote control...
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... and displayed using a 16:9 ratio. Image setting Keystone Adjust image distortion caused by tilting projection. (±40 degrees) Aspect Ratio Projection Use this function, the projector inverts the image for ceiling-mounted projection. Note: "Saturation" and "Tint" functions are not supported under computer mode or DVI mode. Front-Desktop • The...
... and displayed using a 16:9 ratio. Image setting Keystone Adjust image distortion caused by tilting projection. (±40 degrees) Aspect Ratio Projection Use this function, the projector inverts the image for ceiling-mounted projection. Note: "Saturation" and "Tint" functions are not supported under computer mode or DVI mode. Front-Desktop • The...