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...and publications. All correspondence concerning your projector. Acer Projector X1160/X1260 Series Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a...respective companies. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of such revisions or changes. Acer Incorporated. Acer Projector X1160/X1260 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 8/2007 Changes may be made periodically to notify any means, electronically, ...
...and publications. All correspondence concerning your projector. Acer Projector X1160/X1260 Series Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a...respective companies. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of such revisions or changes. Acer Incorporated. Acer Projector X1160/X1260 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 8/2007 Changes may be made periodically to notify any means, electronically, ...
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... possible. Caution for future reference. iii Information for cleaning. Follow all power cords from the wall outlet before removing the power supply unit from the projector. • If the system has multiple sources of the product and to the AC power outlet. • Unplug the power cord before cleaning. Never spill...
... possible. Caution for future reference. iii Information for cleaning. Follow all power cords from the wall outlet before removing the power supply unit from the projector. • If the system has multiple sources of the product and to the AC power outlet. • Unplug the power cord before cleaning. Never spill...
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... been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in 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 performance, indicating a need for purchase options. Additional safety information ...higher than 10000 feet. • Unplug immediately if there is damaged, cut or frayed • liquid was spilled into the projector's lens when the lamp is poorly ventilated or confined. The bright may contain small parts. Your device and its enhancements may hurt your...
... been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in 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 performance, indicating a need for purchase options. Additional safety information ...higher than 10000 feet. • Unplug immediately if there is damaged, cut or frayed • liquid was spilled into the projector's lens when the lamp is poorly ventilated or confined. The bright may contain small parts. Your device and its enhancements may hurt your...
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..." menu after replacing the lamp module. • Do not attempt to disassemble this case contact your dealer for inspection. • Do not face the projector lens to fall over, causing injury or damage. • This product is unplugged. • The product will detect the life of displaying inverted images for...; Do not keep using this could cause it to break on the remote control. • The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Only use acer ceiling mount kit for the fan to break or drop it is under operation as this product to turn off , sugges to wait for mounting...
..." menu after replacing the lamp module. • Do not attempt to disassemble this case contact your dealer for inspection. • Do not face the projector lens to fall over, causing injury or damage. • This product is unplugged. • The product will detect the life of displaying inverted images for...; Do not keep using this could cause it to break on the remote control. • The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Only use acer ceiling mount kit for the fan to break or drop it is under operation as this product to turn off , sugges to wait for mounting...
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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. For lamp...
... 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. For lamp...
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...Replacing the Lamp". The bright light may make a loud popping sound. 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 cool down, and follow the procedures listed under the following... for a long period of the lamp itself. To replace the lamp, follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as this happens, the projector will detect the life of time. Don't: • Block the slots and openings on until the lamp module has been replaced.
...Replacing the Lamp". The bright light may make a loud popping sound. 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 cool down, and follow the procedures listed under the following... for a long period of the lamp itself. To replace the lamp, follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as this happens, the projector will detect the life of time. Don't: • Block the slots and openings on until the lamp module has been replaced.
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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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... 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...• 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 onscreen display (OSD) menus • X1160: Manual focus and Fixed lens X1260: Manual focus projection lens zooms up to 1.1X • 2X digital zoom and pan move ...
... 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...• 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 onscreen display (OSD) menus • X1160: Manual focus and Fixed lens X1260: Manual focus projection lens zooms up to 1.1X • 2X digital zoom and pan move ...
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Projector with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your dealer immediately if any thing is complete. Contact your unit is missing. 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. Check to make sure your dealer immediately if any thing is complete. Contact your unit is missing. 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
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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 control 7 Remote control receiver 1 237 4 8 9 5 # Description... input connector 2 S-Video input connector 3 Composite video input connector 4 USB connector 5 Power socket 6 # Description 6 KensingtonTM lock port Below items are for X1260 series only: 7 RS232 connector 8 Monitor loop-through output connector (VGA-Out) 9 Audio input connector
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 control 7 Remote control receiver 1 237 4 8 9 5 # Description... input connector 2 S-Video input connector 3 Composite video input connector 4 USB connector 5 Power socket 6 # Description 6 KensingtonTM lock port Below items are for X1260 series only: 7 RS232 connector 8 Monitor loop-through output connector (VGA-Out) 9 Audio input connector
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...12 8 13 14 # Icon Function 1 Infrared transmitter 2 Power/Power LED 3 POWER Description Sends signals to the input source. Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. 4 MENU • Press "MENU" to launch the Onscreen display (OSD) menu, back to the previous step for the OSD menu ... 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...
...12 8 13 14 # Icon Function 1 Infrared transmitter 2 Power/Power LED 3 POWER Description Sends signals to the input source. Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. 4 MENU • Press "MENU" to launch the Onscreen display (OSD) menu, back to the previous step for the OSD menu ... 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...
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Unique Acer functions: eView, eTimer Management. 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. To pause the screen image.
Unique Acer functions: eView, eTimer Management. 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. To pause the screen image.
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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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... turn 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. • If you connect to multiple sources at the same time, use the "Source" button on the Projector 1 Remove the lens cap.(Illustration #1) 2 Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. English 7 Turning the...
... turn 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. • If you connect to multiple sources at the same time, use the "Source" button on the Projector 1 Remove the lens cap.(Illustration #1) 2 Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. English 7 Turning the...
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...quick flashing RED and steady BLUE by returns, this is to ensure that the projector has overheated. Warning: Do not turn on , you wish to turn the projector back on the projector immediately after powering off the projector, press the "Power" button twice. "Please press power button again to complete... is about 120 seconds. The message below will display onscreen for 5 seconds. Lamp will automatically turn off . English 8 Turning off the Projector 1 To turn off , the Power indicator LED will flash RED rapidly and the fan(s) will continue to operate for about to happen...
...quick flashing RED and steady BLUE by returns, this is to ensure that the projector has overheated. Warning: Do not turn on , you wish to turn the projector back on the projector immediately after powering off the projector, press the "Power" button twice. "Please press power button again to complete... is about 120 seconds. The message below will display onscreen for 5 seconds. Lamp will automatically turn off . English 8 Turning off the Projector 1 To turn off , the Power indicator LED will flash RED rapidly and the fan(s) will continue to operate for about to happen...
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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. To raise/lower the image: 1 Use Tilt adjusting wheel (Illustration #1) to fine-tune the display angle. 1 Tilt adjusting wheel
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...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 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. English ...
...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 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. English ...
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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 OSD menu will close and the projector will return to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. Main manu Sub manu Setting to enter • Use the keys to select the ... the settings by using the keys. • Select the next item to be adjusted in the main menu. English 15 Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus The projector has multilingual OSD that allow you to the main menu. • To exit OSD, press "MENU" on the remote control again. After selecting the desired...
The OSD menu will close and the projector will return to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. Main manu Sub manu Setting to enter • Use the keys to select the ... the settings by using the keys. • Select the next item to be adjusted in the main menu. English 15 Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus The projector has multilingual OSD that allow you to the main menu. • To exit OSD, press "MENU" on the remote control again. After selecting the desired...
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... • The factory default setting. 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. English Tint 17 Adjusts...
... • The factory default setting. 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. English Tint 17 Adjusts...