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... are recorded on the label affixed to their respective companies. Other companies' product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Acer Projector X1160/Z/ZC/P/PZ/PZC, X1260/Z/ZC/P/PZ/PZC/K/KC Series User's Guide Original Issue: 10/2008 Changes may be incorporated... to your unit should include the serial number, model number and purchase information. Acer Incorporated. No part of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. Acer Projector X1160/Z/ZC/P/PZ/PZC, X1260/Z/ZC/P/PZ/PZC/K/KC Series Model number Serial number...
... are recorded on the label affixed to their respective companies. Other companies' product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Acer Projector X1160/Z/ZC/P/PZ/PZC, X1260/Z/ZC/P/PZ/PZC/K/KC Series User's Guide Original Issue: 10/2008 Changes may be incorporated... to your unit should include the serial number, model number and purchase information. Acer Incorporated. No part of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. Acer Projector X1160/Z/ZC/P/PZ/PZC, X1260/Z/ZC/P/PZ/PZC/K/KC Series Model number Serial number...
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... placing the product on the product. When you plug the power cord into is provided. • Never push objects of power, disconnect power from the projector. • If the system has multiple sources of any kind onto or into the product. Follow all power cords from overheating. Caution for cleaning.
... placing the product on the product. When you plug the power cord into is provided. • Never push objects of power, disconnect power from the projector. • If the system has multiple sources of any kind onto or into the product. Follow all power cords from overheating. Caution for cleaning.
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...environments: • Space that are higher than 10000 feet. • Unplug immediately if there is poorly ventilated or confined. Consult your projector. Refer all windows rolled up. • Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components, shortening the ... Do not place the product in performance, indicating a need for purchase options. It Your device and its enhancements may hurt your projector. Warning! The bright may contain small parts. Additional safety information • Do not look into the product • the product ...
...environments: • Space that are higher than 10000 feet. • Unplug immediately if there is poorly ventilated or confined. Consult your projector. Refer all windows rolled up. • Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components, shortening the ... Do not place the product in performance, indicating a need for purchase options. It Your device and its enhancements may hurt your projector. Warning! The bright may contain small parts. Additional safety information • Do not look into the product • the product ...
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... Never replace the lamp assembly or any object when the projector is operating. Refer servicing only to wait for replacement. • Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Only use acer ceiling mount kit for mounting the projector and ensure it is unplugged. • The product will... detect the life of displaying inverted images for inspection. • Do not face the projector lens to break on the remote control. •...
... Never replace the lamp assembly or any object when the projector is operating. Refer servicing only to wait for replacement. • Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Only use acer ceiling mount kit for mounting the projector and ensure it is unplugged. • The product will... detect the life of displaying inverted images for inspection. • Do not face the projector lens to break on the remote control. •...
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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) contain Mercury, Dispose Properly." For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www....
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) contain Mercury, Dispose Properly." For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www....
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...unit provided for a long period of the lamp itself. 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 excessive dust and dirt. • Near ...display housing. • Disconnect the power plug from the Onscreen display "Management" menu after replacing the lamp module. • When switching the projector off the product before disconnecting power. • Turn on . To replace the lamp, follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as this may...
...unit provided for a long period of the lamp itself. 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 excessive dust and dirt. • Near ...display housing. • Disconnect the power plug from the Onscreen display "Management" menu after replacing the lamp module. • When switching the projector off the product before disconnecting power. • Turn on . To replace the lamp, follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as this may...
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... 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 Installation menu 14 Acer Empowering Technology...
... 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 Installation menu 14 Acer Empowering Technology...
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... 2) for optimum performance in any situation • NTSC / PAL / SECAM compatible and HDTV (720p, 1080i) supported • Acer EcoProjeciton Technology delivers Intelligent power management approach and physical efficiency improvement. • The eCaring button reveals Acer Empowering functions (eView, eTimer, ePower) for easy adjustment of settings • Advanced digital keystone correction delivers optimum... pan move function • Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP, Vista® OS compliant English 1 Introduction Product Features This product is a single-chip DLP® projector.
... 2) for optimum performance in any situation • NTSC / PAL / SECAM compatible and HDTV (720p, 1080i) supported • Acer EcoProjeciton Technology delivers Intelligent power management approach and physical efficiency improvement. • The eCaring button reveals Acer Empowering functions (eView, eTimer, ePower) for easy adjustment of settings • Advanced digital keystone correction delivers optimum... pan move function • Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP, Vista® OS compliant English 1 Introduction Product Features This product is a single-chip DLP® projector.
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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 VGA cable Composite video cable Battery User's guide Remote control Security card Acer Projector Quick Start Guide Quick start guide Carrying case (X1160Z/ZC/PZ/PZC, X1260/Z/ZC/P/PZ/PZC/K/KC)
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 VGA cable Composite video cable Battery User's guide Remote control Security card Acer Projector Quick Start Guide Quick start guide Carrying case (X1160Z/ZC/PZ/PZC, X1260/Z/ZC/P/PZ/PZC/K/KC)
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English 3 Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side 5 1 6 7 7 2 3 4 # Description # Description 1 Zoom ring (X1160Z/ZC/PZ/PZC, X1260/Z/ 5 Power button and Power Indicator LED ZC/P/PZ/PZC/K/KC series) 2 Focus ...
English 3 Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side 5 1 6 7 7 2 3 4 # Description # Description 1 Zoom ring (X1160Z/ZC/PZ/PZC, X1260/Z/ 5 Power button and Power Indicator LED ZC/P/PZ/PZC/K/KC series) 2 Focus ...
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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 "Sécurité". 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. Press "SOURCE" to the input source...
...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 "Sécurité". 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. Press "SOURCE" to the input source...
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To pause the screen image. 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, ePower Management. English 5 # Icon Function 12 HIDE 13 Empowering key 14 FREEZE Description Momentarily turns off the video.
To pause the screen image. 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, ePower Management. 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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...time, use the "Source" button on your source (computer, notebook, video player ,etc.). The Power indicator LED will flash red. 3 Turn on the projector by pressing "Power" button on the control panel, and the Power indicator LED will detect 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", ...
...time, use the "Source" button on your source (computer, notebook, video player ,etc.). The Power indicator LED will flash red. 3 Turn on the projector by pressing "Power" button on the control panel, and the Power indicator LED will detect 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", ...
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...turn off . Lamp will display onscreen if this is displayed onscreen, please contact your local reseller or service center. • If the projector automatically shuts down and the Power indicator quick flashing RED and steady BLUE by returns, this indicates that the system cools correctly. 3 ... indicator quick flashing RED and steady BLUE by returns and the message below is about 120 seconds. Warning indicators: • If the projector automatically shuts down and the Power indicator quick flashing RED and steady BLUE by returns, please contact your local dealer or service center:...
...turn off . Lamp will display onscreen if this is displayed onscreen, please contact your local reseller or service center. • If the projector automatically shuts down and the Power indicator quick flashing RED and steady BLUE by returns, this indicates that the system cools correctly. 3 ... indicator quick flashing RED and steady BLUE by returns and the message below is about 120 seconds. Warning indicators: • If the projector automatically shuts down and the Power indicator quick flashing RED and steady BLUE by returns, please contact your local dealer or service center:...
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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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... size Min screen size 76" B 69" A 3m Desired Distance Height: 120cm C Height: 133cm Form base to find the optimal image sizes achievable when the projector is Fixed zoom lens) Note: Remind as below to top of 133 cm height is required when located at a desired distance from the screen. •...; X1160/P series Example: If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for 76" image sizes . • X1160Z/ZC/PZ/PZC, X1260/Z/ZC/P/PZ/PZC/K/KC series...
... size Min screen size 76" B 69" A 3m Desired Distance Height: 120cm C Height: 133cm Form base to find the optimal image sizes achievable when the projector is Fixed zoom lens) Note: Remind as below to top of 133 cm height is required when located at a desired distance from the screen. •...; X1160/P series Example: If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for 76" image sizes . • X1160Z/ZC/PZ/PZC, X1260/Z/ZC/P/PZ/PZC/K/KC series...
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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/P series Example: to obtain an image size of 50" set the projector at 2m distance from the screen. • X1160Z/ZC/PZ/PZC, X1260/Z/ZC/P/PZ/PZC/K/KC 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/P series Example: to obtain an image size of 50" set the projector at 2m distance from the screen. • X1160Z/ZC/PZ/PZC, X1260/Z/ZC/P/PZ/PZC/K/KC 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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...for screen size and distance, focus, keystone correction and more . 1 Turn on the projector by pressing "Power" button on the control pad. 2 Press the menu button on the screen. The... menu options include settings and adjustments for projector installation and maintenance. 3 The background pattern acts as a guide to adjusting the calibration and alignment ...and right arrow keys to adjust selected option settings, and the right arrow key to the Acer welcome screen. The new settings will be saved automatically upon exiting the menu. 5 Push ...
...for screen size and distance, focus, keystone correction and more . 1 Turn on the projector by pressing "Power" button on the control pad. 2 Press the menu button on the screen. The... menu options include settings and adjustments for projector installation and maintenance. 3 The background pattern acts as a guide to adjusting the calibration and alignment ...and right arrow keys to adjust selected option settings, and the right arrow key to the Acer welcome screen. The new settings will be saved automatically upon exiting the menu. 5 Push ...
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... to launch "Acer ePower Management". "Acer eTimer Management" provides the reminding function for more detail. Press " " key for presentation time control. Acer ePower Management Press " " to save lamp and projector life. English 15 Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Key Acer eView Management Acer Empowering Key provide three Acer unique functions, they are "Acer eView Management", "Acer eTimer Management" and "Acer ePower Management...
... to launch "Acer ePower Management". "Acer eTimer Management" provides the reminding function for more detail. Press " " key for presentation time control. Acer ePower Management Press " " to save lamp and projector life. English 15 Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Key Acer eView Management Acer Empowering Key provide three Acer unique functions, they are "Acer eView Management", "Acer eTimer Management" and "Acer ePower Management...