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Acer Projector X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ S1285/P1185/P1285/P1385W/ X1385WH/H6518BD Series User's Guide
Acer Projector X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ S1285/P1185/P1285/P1385W/ X1385WH/H6518BD Series User's Guide
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... company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to their respective companies. No part of Acer Incorporated. Acer Projector User's Guide Original Issue: 01/2015 Changes may be incorporated in any form or by any person of... Licensing LLC." The serial number and model number are registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. Acer Projector 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, ...
... company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to their respective companies. No part of Acer Incorporated. Acer Projector User's Guide Original Issue: 01/2015 Changes may be incorporated in any form or by any person of... Licensing LLC." The serial number and model number are registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. Acer Projector 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, ...
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... for Accessibility Be sure that could be sure to unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before removing the power supply unit from the projector. • If the system has multiple sources of any kind into the product. Warnings! • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. These openings...
... for Accessibility Be sure that could be sure to unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before removing the power supply unit from the projector. • If the system has multiple sources of any kind into the product. Warnings! • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. These openings...
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...servicing 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 something wrong with all servicing to qualified service personnel. Warning! Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor... 40 ºC/104 ºF. • Locations where the altitudes are higher than 10000 feet. • Unplug immediately if there 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 instructions, since ...
...servicing 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 something wrong with all servicing to qualified service personnel. Warning! Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor... 40 ºC/104 ºF. • Locations where the altitudes are higher than 10000 feet. • Unplug immediately if there 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 instructions, since ...
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... which become heated and deformed or even cause a fire. Please contact your local dealer or Acer service center for ceiling mount installation. There are dangerous high voltages inside may cause the projector to fall over, causing injury or damage. • This product is to wait for the... to disassemble this case contact your local dealer or Acer service center when you . • Do not stand the projector on rare occasions. • Contact your dealer for mounting the projector and ensure it is securely installed. Only use acer ceiling mount kit for inspection. • Do not...
... which become heated and deformed or even cause a fire. Please contact your local dealer or Acer service center for ceiling mount installation. There are dangerous high voltages inside may cause the projector to fall over, causing injury or damage. • This product is to wait for the... to disassemble this case contact your local dealer or Acer service center when you . • Do not stand the projector on rare occasions. • Contact your dealer for mounting the projector and ensure it is securely installed. Only use acer ceiling mount kit for inspection. • Do not...
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... into the trash when discarding. 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." vii Caution for extended periods...
... into the trash when discarding. 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." vii Caution for extended periods...
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... not open or disassemble the product as recommended in direct sunlight. If this happens, the projector will detect the life of the lamp itself. To replace the lamp, contact your local dealer or Acer service center for changing the lamp, when lamp warning message displays. • When switching ...8226; Block the slots and openings on until the lamp module has been replaced. Please contact your local dealer or Acer service center. Warning: • Do not look into the projector's lens when the lamp is on. viii First Thing First Usage Notes Do: • Turn off , please ensure...
... not open or disassemble the product as recommended in direct sunlight. If this happens, the projector will detect the life of the lamp itself. To replace the lamp, contact your local dealer or Acer service center for changing the lamp, when lamp warning message displays. • When switching ...8226; Block the slots and openings on until the lamp module has been replaced. Please contact your local dealer or Acer service center. Warning: • Do not look into the projector's lens when the lamp is on. viii First Thing First Usage Notes Do: • Turn off , please ensure...
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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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... 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 3D functions • Acer ColorBoost technology delivers vivid, life-like images • High brightness and contrast ratio •...
... 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 3D functions • Acer ColorBoost technology delivers vivid, life-like images • High brightness and contrast ratio •...
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S1285 X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ P1185/X1385WH P1285/P1385W/H6518BD Projector Power cord VGA cable Security card User's guide (CD-ROM) Remote control Quick start guide Battery x 2 Carrying case (Optional) WirelessHD dongle kit (MWIHD1) (Optional) Dust filter (Optional) English 2 Package Overview This projector comes with all . Check to make sure you have them all the items shown below. Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing.
S1285 X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ P1185/X1385WH P1285/P1385W/H6518BD Projector Power cord VGA cable Security card User's guide (CD-ROM) Remote control Quick start guide Battery x 2 Carrying case (Optional) WirelessHD dongle kit (MWIHD1) (Optional) Dust filter (Optional) English 2 Package Overview This projector comes with all . 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 1 X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ 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 ... AUDIO IN -2 S-VIDEO DC 5V OUT HDMI / MHL USB MINI-B AUDIO OUT VIDEO VGA IN -2 VGA IN -1 VGA-OUT RS232 P1185/P1285/P1385W/X1385WH AUDIO IN -1 AUDIO IN -2 AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO USB MINI-B VGA IN -2 VIDEO VGA IN -1 VGA-OUT RS232 10 11 12 # Description # ...
3 Projector Overview English Projector Outlook Front/upper side S1285 1 X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ 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 ... AUDIO IN -2 S-VIDEO DC 5V OUT HDMI / MHL USB MINI-B AUDIO OUT VIDEO VGA IN -2 VGA IN -1 VGA-OUT RS232 P1185/P1285/P1385W/X1385WH AUDIO IN -1 AUDIO IN -2 AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO USB MINI-B VGA IN -2 VIDEO VGA IN -1 VGA-OUT RS232 10 11 12 # Description # ...
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... indicator Refer to the input source. LED 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 menu operation or exits the OSD menu..., S-Video, 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.
... indicator Refer to the input source. LED 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 menu operation or exits the OSD menu..., S-Video, 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.
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... source to Component video. English 5 Remote Control Layout X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ S1285/P1185/X1385WH/H6518BD P1285/P1385W # Function 1 POWER 2 MEDIA SETUP 3 ZOOM 4 MODE 5 Keystone Description Refer 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™...
... source to Component video. English 5 Remote Control Layout X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ S1285/P1185/X1385WH/H6518BD P1285/P1385W # Function 1 POWER 2 MEDIA SETUP 3 ZOOM 4 MODE 5 Keystone Description Refer 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™...
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... SD/USB A (No function) 22 USB B (No function) 23 3D Press to the previous step for presentation purposes. This function is not available for the projectors sold in the Japanese market. 6 English # Function Description 12 FREEZE To pause the screen image. 13 SOURCE Chooses RGB, component video, S-Video, composite video, HDMI...
... SD/USB A (No function) 22 USB B (No function) 23 3D Press to the previous step for presentation purposes. This function is not available for the projectors sold in the Japanese market. 6 English # Function Description 12 FREEZE To pause the screen image. 13 SOURCE Chooses RGB, component video, S-Video, composite video, HDMI...
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7 English MHL Feature Introduction When your smart device is connected to the projector, you can use some buttons on the remote control to switch between the navigation mode (default), media mode and numeric mode. Description # Function Navigation mode ...
7 English MHL Feature Introduction When your smart device is connected to the projector, you can use some buttons on the remote control to switch between the navigation mode (default), media mode and numeric mode. Description # Function Navigation mode ...
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English 8 Getting Started Connecting the Projector • X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/S1285 VGA Video/S-Video Output Display DVD player, Set-top box, HDTV receiver RS232 Speakers RB G 9 RB G 3 HDTV adapter AUDIO ... 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 VGA Video/S-Video Output Display DVD player, Set-top box, HDTV receiver RS232 Speakers RB G 9 RB G 3 HDTV adapter AUDIO ... 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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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: 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 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: 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.
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... panel or remote control, or the direct source key on the remote control to switch between inputs. 1 & 2 S1285 X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ P1185/X1385WH P1285/P1385W/H6518BD The projector will turn blue. 3 Turn on your source automatically (when the Source Lock function is disabled). • If the screen displays "No Signal", please...
... panel or remote control, or the direct source key on the remote control to switch between inputs. 1 & 2 S1285 X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ P1185/X1385WH P1285/P1385W/H6518BD The projector will turn blue. 3 Turn on your source automatically (when the Source Lock function is disabled). • If the screen displays "No Signal", please...
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... 4 It is now safe to unplug the power cord. This onscreen message indicates that the fan has failed. This onscreen message indicates that the projector has overheated. Contact your local reseller or service center. Lamp will automatically turn off , and the fan(s) will continue to operate for about 2... that the system cools properly. 2 As long as the power cord remains plugged in, you can press the power button to turn the projector immediately back on anytime during the 2-minute shutdown process. 3 Once the system has finished cooling, the LED Power indicator will turn RED and...
... 4 It is now safe to unplug the power cord. This onscreen message indicates that the fan has failed. This onscreen message indicates that the projector has overheated. Contact your local reseller or service center. Lamp will automatically turn off , and the fan(s) will continue to operate for about 2... that the system cools properly. 2 As long as the power cord remains plugged in, you can press the power button to turn the projector immediately back on anytime during the 2-minute shutdown process. 3 Once the system has finished cooling, the LED Power indicator will turn RED and...