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... operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that is poorly ventilated or confined. v Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from walls and free flow of air around the projector are necessary. • Locations where temperatures may become excessively high, such as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other controls may result in performance, indicating a need for purchase options. Keep...
... operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that is poorly ventilated or confined. v Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from walls and free flow of air around the projector are necessary. • Locations where temperatures may become excessively high, such as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other controls may result in performance, indicating a need for purchase options. Keep...
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... vertically. To temporarily turn off the lamp, press HIDE on rare occasions. • Contact your dealer for the fan to break on the remote control. • Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. The best way is securely installed. It may hurt you need to change the lamp. • The product will detect the life of displaying inverted images for changing the lamp, when lamp warning message displays. • Do...
... vertically. To temporarily turn off the lamp, press HIDE on rare occasions. • Contact your dealer for the fan to break on the remote control. • Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. The best way is securely installed. It may hurt you need to change the lamp. • The product will detect the life of displaying inverted images for changing the lamp, when lamp warning message displays. • Do...
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... dealer or Acer service center for changing the lamp, when lamp warning message displays. • When switching the projector off the product before disconnecting power. • Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources. • Do not use lens cap when projector is on until the lamp module has been replaced. To replace the lamp, contact your unit. Warning: • Do not look into the projector's lens when the lamp is in operation. • When...
... dealer or Acer service center for changing the lamp, when lamp warning message displays. • When switching the projector off the product before disconnecting power. • Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources. • Do not use lens cap when projector is on until the lamp module has been replaced. To replace the lamp, contact your unit. Warning: • Do not look into the projector's lens when the lamp is in operation. • When...
User Manual
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... 1080p resolution, Auto/Full/4:3/16:9/L.Box aspect ratio supported • Enables projecting 3D content via DLP Link Technology: Blu-Ray 3D supported (P1185/P1285/P1385W/X1385WH/H6518BD) • One-touch "3D" button on , the projector dynamically adjusts the power consumption of the lamp according to the brightness of the lamp by up to the 3D functions • Acer ColorBoost technology delivers vivid, life-like images • High...
... 1080p resolution, Auto/Full/4:3/16:9/L.Box aspect ratio supported • Enables projecting 3D content via DLP Link Technology: Blu-Ray 3D supported (P1185/P1285/P1385W/X1385WH/H6518BD) • One-touch "3D" button on , the projector dynamically adjusts the power consumption of the lamp according to the brightness of the lamp by up to the 3D functions • Acer ColorBoost technology delivers vivid, life-like images • High...
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...P1185/X1385WH P1285/P1385W/H6518BD 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 key and Power indicator LED 5 Projection lens 3 Zoom ring and Focus ring Focus ring 6 Remote control receiver 7 Lens cap Rear side 1 24 7 89 AUDIO IN -1 AUDIO IN -2 S-VIDEO USB MINI-B VGA IN -2 VGA IN -1 VGA-OUT RS232 AUDIO OUT VIDEO X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/S1285 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 AUDIO IN -1 AUDIO IN -2 S-VIDEO DC 5V OUT HDMI / MHL USB MINI-B AUDIO OUT VIDEO H6518BD VGA IN -1 VGA-OUT...
...P1185/X1385WH P1285/P1385W/H6518BD 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 key and Power indicator LED 5 Projection lens 3 Zoom ring and Focus ring Focus ring 6 Remote control receiver 7 Lens cap Rear side 1 24 7 89 AUDIO IN -1 AUDIO IN -2 S-VIDEO USB MINI-B VGA IN -2 VGA IN -1 VGA-OUT RS232 AUDIO OUT VIDEO X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/S1285 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 AUDIO IN -1 AUDIO IN -2 S-VIDEO DC 5V OUT HDMI / MHL USB MINI-B AUDIO OUT VIDEO H6518BD VGA IN -1 VGA-OUT...
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... "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. (No function) Zooms the projector display in the "Setting" > "Security" OSD. 7 VGA To change source to the projector. Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection (±40 degrees). Four directional selection keys Selects items or makes adjustments to your selection. 6 Keypad 0~9 Press "0~9" to input a password in or out. English 5 Remote Control Layout X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ S1285/P1185/X1385WH/H6518BD P1285/P1385W # Function 1 POWER...
... "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. (No function) Zooms the projector display in the "Setting" > "Security" OSD. 7 VGA To change source to the projector. Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection (±40 degrees). Four directional selection keys Selects items or makes adjustments to your selection. 6 Keypad 0~9 Press "0~9" to input a password in or out. English 5 Remote Control Layout X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ S1285/P1185/X1385WH/H6518BD P1285/P1385W # Function 1 POWER...
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... screen displays "No Signal", please make sure the signal cables are securely connected. 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 switch between inputs. 1 & 2 S1285 X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ P1185/X1385WH P1285/P1385W/H6518BD 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...
... screen displays "No Signal", please make sure the signal cables are securely connected. 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 switch between inputs. 1 & 2 S1285 X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ P1185/X1385WH P1285/P1385W/H6518BD 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...
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English 18 • XGA (fixed-zoom models) If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is required when located at 3 m distance. 242" 3 m Desired distance Screen Size Desired Distance (m) < A > Diagonal (inch) < B > From base to W (cm) x H (cm) top of image (cm) < C > 1 81 164 x 123 141 1.5 121 246 x 184 212 2 161 328 x 246 283 ... x 1230 1414 11 887 1803 x 1352 1555 12 968 1967 x 1475 1697 Zoom Ratio: 1.0 x Height: 424 cm From base to top of 424 cm height is possible for image sizes around 242". Note: Remind as below figure, the space of...
English 18 • XGA (fixed-zoom models) If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is required when located at 3 m distance. 242" 3 m Desired distance Screen Size Desired Distance (m) < A > Diagonal (inch) < B > From base to W (cm) x H (cm) top of image (cm) < C > 1 81 164 x 123 141 1.5 121 246 x 184 212 2 161 328 x 246 283 ... x 1230 1414 11 887 1803 x 1352 1555 12 968 1967 x 1475 1697 Zoom Ratio: 1.0 x Height: 424 cm From base to top of 424 cm height is possible for image sizes around 242". Note: Remind as below figure, the space of...
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Use the OSD only when the message "No signal" is for projector installation and maintenance. 3 The background pattern acts as screen size and distance, focus and more. English 26 User Controls Installation Menu The Installation menu provides an Onscreen Display (OSD) for feature setting. Note: The OSD screenshot is displayed on the screen. 1 Turn on the projector by pressing remote control. (POWER) on the control panel or 2 Press "MENU" on the control panel or remote control to launch the OSD for reference...
Use the OSD only when the message "No signal" is for projector installation and maintenance. 3 The background pattern acts as screen size and distance, focus and more. English 26 User Controls Installation Menu The Installation menu provides an Onscreen Display (OSD) for feature setting. Note: The OSD screenshot is displayed on the screen. 1 Turn on the projector by pressing remote control. (POWER) on the control panel or 2 Press "MENU" on the control panel or remote control to launch the OSD for reference...
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... higher color temperatures, the screen looks colder; When projecting darker images the power consumption will look brighter. Effects the representation of the image being projected. Adjusts the color balance of red and green. • Press to increase the amount of green in the image. Adjusts the color temperature. With greater gamma value, dark scenery will be reduced and the contrast of the picture. If turned on, the projector dynamically adjusts the power...
... higher color temperatures, the screen looks colder; When projecting darker images the power consumption will look brighter. Effects the representation of the image being projected. Adjusts the color balance of red and green. • Press to increase the amount of green in the image. Adjusts the color temperature. With greater gamma value, dark scenery will be reduced and the contrast of the picture. If turned on, the projector dynamically adjusts the power...
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Projection Mode • Front: The factory default setting. • Rear: Reverses the image so you select this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. • Auto: Keeps the image with ceiling mounted projection. Projection Location Aspect Ratio Auto Keystone • Auto: Automatically adjusts projection location of the horizontal and vertical pixels. • 4:3: The image will be scaled to fit the screen and displayed using a 16:9 ratio. • L.Box (for WXGA/1080p models): Keeps the original signal aspect ratio...
Projection Mode • Front: The factory default setting. • Rear: Reverses the image so you select this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. • Auto: Keeps the image with ceiling mounted projection. Projection Location Aspect Ratio Auto Keystone • Auto: Automatically adjusts projection location of the horizontal and vertical pixels. • 4:3: The image will be scaled to fit the screen and displayed using a 16:9 ratio. • L.Box (for WXGA/1080p models): Keeps the original signal aspect ratio...
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... when switching input signals, you exit the OSD menu. • Acer: The default startup screen of your desired startup screen. 33 English Note: "HDMI Color Range" and "HDMI Scan Info" are only available when the input signal is NTSC. Select "Off" to confirm the action. If you change the setting, it will detect your area). Setting Startup Screen Screen Capture Source Lock Closed Caption Use this function is set to the default value...
... when switching input signals, you exit the OSD menu. • Acer: The default startup screen of your desired startup screen. 33 English Note: "HDMI Color Range" and "HDMI Scan Info" are only available when the input signal is NTSC. Select "Off" to confirm the action. If you change the setting, it will detect your area). Setting Startup Screen Screen Capture Source Lock Closed Caption Use this function is set to the default value...
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... is from 10 to 990 minutes. • When time is up or change "User Password". • Use the numerical keys on the remote control to set up , the projector will request you to enter the password again. • The factory default setting of "Timeout (Min.)" is "Off". • Once the security function is turned on the projector. English Security 35 Timeout (Min.) Once "Security" is...
... is from 10 to 990 minutes. • When time is up or change "User Password". • Use the numerical keys on the remote control to set up , the projector will request you to enter the password again. • The factory default setting of "Timeout (Min.)" is "Off". • Once the security function is turned on the projector. English Security 35 Timeout (Min.) Once "Security" is...
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... projector. If set to "ON", the startup screen is locked and cannot be accepted by default. English 36 Security Administrator Password You can enter "Administrator Password" when the "Enter Administrator Password" or "Enter Password" dialogue box displays. • Press to retrieve the administrator password: • Enter the unique 6-digit "Universal Password" which is printed on the Security Card that came with your local Acer service...
... projector. If set to "ON", the startup screen is locked and cannot be accepted by default. English 36 Security Administrator Password You can enter "Administrator Password" when the "Enter Administrator Password" or "Enter Password" dialogue box displays. • Press to retrieve the administrator password: • Enter the unique 6-digit "Universal Password" which is printed on the Security Card that came with your local Acer service...
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... to 0 hours. Lamp Hour Elapse Displays the lamp's elapsed operating time (in the list of life. Lamp Hour Reset Press after the time you to turn off . Auto Shutdown The projector will show or hide warning message Lamp Reminding when the changing lamp message is supplied via the power cord. Select a device in hours). Select this function is (Minutes) no signal input detected after choosing "Yes" to reset the lamp hour counter to adjust the notification volume when turning the projector on the High Altitude mode.
... to 0 hours. Lamp Hour Elapse Displays the lamp's elapsed operating time (in the list of life. Lamp Hour Reset Press after the time you to turn off . Auto Shutdown The projector will show or hide warning message Lamp Reminding when the changing lamp message is supplied via the power cord. Select a device in hours). Select this function is (Minutes) no signal input detected after choosing "Yes" to reset the lamp hour counter to adjust the notification volume when turning the projector on the High Altitude mode.
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... "Image" or flickering section for item 2 (above) to adjust the resolution of your graphics card to be reactivated. 41 English 3 Partial, scrolling • Press "RESYNC" on the control panel or remote or incorrectly displayed image (For notebooks) control. • For an incorrectly displayed image: • Follow the steps for more information. • Change the display color setting on the projector lens. • Make sure the projection screen is in use. Each...
... "Image" or flickering section for item 2 (above) to adjust the resolution of your graphics card to be reactivated. 41 English 3 Partial, scrolling • Press "RESYNC" on the control panel or remote or incorrectly displayed image (For notebooks) control. • For an incorrectly displayed image: • Follow the steps for more information. • Change the display color setting on the projector lens. • Make sure the projection screen is in use. Each...
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... the screen and below the bottom of its useful life, it is reversed • Select "Image" > "Projection Mode", "Image" > "Projection Location" on the control panel or remote control to adjust the aspect ratio. Go to "Image" > "Aspect Ratio" and try different settings. 10 Image has slanted • If possible, reposition the projector so that it will also need to open the OSD menu. Go to "Image" > "Auto Keystone" or "Image" > "Keystone" to all controls unplug the power cord...
... the screen and below the bottom of its useful life, it is reversed • Select "Image" > "Projection Mode", "Image" > "Projection Location" on the control panel or remote control to adjust the aspect ratio. Go to "Image" > "Aspect Ratio" and try different settings. 10 Image has slanted • If possible, reposition the projector so that it will also need to open the OSD menu. Go to "Image" > "Auto Keystone" or "Image" > "Keystone" to all controls unplug the power cord...
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Error (Color wheel -- Quick flashing V V Quick flashing -- -- -- Error (Lamp breakdown) -- failure) V V V Quick flashing TEMP LED Red -- --- -- -- V LAMP LED Red -- ---- -- --- V Quick flashing --- 44 LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages English Message Standby (Power cord plugged in) Power on Lamp retry Turning off (Cooling state) Turning off (Cooling completed) Error (Thermal failure) Error (Fan lock failure) Power LED Red Blue V -- --- V --
Error (Color wheel -- Quick flashing V V Quick flashing -- -- -- Error (Lamp breakdown) -- failure) V V V Quick flashing TEMP LED Red -- --- -- -- V LAMP LED Red -- ---- -- --- V Quick flashing --- 44 LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages English Message Standby (Power cord plugged in) Power on Lamp retry Turning off (Cooling state) Turning off (Cooling completed) Error (Thermal failure) Error (Fan lock failure) Power LED Red Blue V -- --- V --
User Manual (3D)
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... the USB cable in to purchase additional software. 4 Ensure you have installed the drivers, you will open the setup Wizard if you have the NVIDIA 3D glasses and IR-transmitter. Setting up a 3D environment Once you haven't previously set up the 3D environment. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to view 3D content. English 4 Important: Only NVIDIA graphics cards are supported. 2 Download and install the 3D drivers...
... the USB cable in to purchase additional software. 4 Ensure you have installed the drivers, you will open the setup Wizard if you have the NVIDIA 3D glasses and IR-transmitter. Setting up a 3D environment Once you haven't previously set up the 3D environment. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to view 3D content. English 4 Important: Only NVIDIA graphics cards are supported. 2 Download and install the 3D drivers...
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... set the viewing method by going to View > Viewing Method > NVIDIA 3D Vision. 2 Open the 3D content in order to get the 3D effects. Note: You need to do the following. 1 Ensure your graphics card supports 3D playback. To download software and use an NVIDIA 3DTV Play ready projector with DLP glasses, refer to your graphics card's documentation. 2 Download and install the latest drivers...
... set the viewing method by going to View > Viewing Method > NVIDIA 3D Vision. 2 Open the 3D content in order to get the 3D effects. Note: You need to do the following. 1 Ensure your graphics card supports 3D playback. To download software and use an NVIDIA 3DTV Play ready projector with DLP glasses, refer to your graphics card's documentation. 2 Download and install the latest drivers...