Acer Projector P1287 User Manual

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EnglishTurning the Projector On/Off
Turning on the Projector
1 Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. The 
Power indicator LED will flash red.
2 Turn on the projector by pressing Power button on the control panel or 
remote control, and the Power indicator LED will turn blue.
3 Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player ,etc.). The 
projector will detect your source automatically.
• If the screen displays Lock and Source icons, it means the 
projector is locked...

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Turning the projector off
1 To turn the projector off, press and hold the power button. This message 
appears: Please press the power button again to complete the shutdown 
process. Press the power button again.
2 The LED power indicator will turn RED and blink rapidly after the projector 
is turned off, and the fan(s) will continue to operate for about 2 minutes to 
ensure that the system cools properly. (only supported under Instant 
Resume mode)
3 As long as the power cord remains plugged...

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EnglishAdjusting 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:
Use Tilt adjusting wheel to fine-tune the display angle.
Tilt adjusting wheel 

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How to optimize image size and distance
Consult the table below to find the optimal image sizes achievable when the 
projector is positioned at a desired distance from the screen.
•XGA series
If the projector is 2.0 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for 
image sizes between 51 and 62.
Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 108 cm height is 
required when located at 2.0 m distance.
Desired
Distance 
(m)
Screen sizeTopScreen sizeTop
(Min zoom) (Max zoom)
Diagonal 
(inch)
W...

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English•WXGA series
If the projector is 2.0 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for 
image sizes between 60 and 73.
Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 110 cm height is 
required when located at 2.0 m distance.
Desired
Distance 
(m)
Screen size Top Screen size Top
(Min zoom) (Max zoom)
Diagonal 
(inch)
W (cm) x H (cm) From base 
to top of 
image (cm)
Diagonal 
(inch)
W (cm) x H (cm)From base to 
top of image 
(cm)

1.5 45 98 x 61 69 54 117 x 73 82
2.060130 x 819173156 x 98110
2.5...

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•1080p series (P5515/N156/PN-805)
If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image 
sizes between 93 and 127.
Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 183 cm height is 
required when located at 3 m distance.
Desired
Distance 
(m)
Screen sizeTopScreen sizeTop
(Min zoom) (Max zoom)
Diagonal 
(inch)
W (cm) x H 
(cm) From base to 
top of image 
(cm)
Diagonal 
(inch)
W (cm) x H 
(cm)From base to top 
of image (cm)

1.3 40 90 x 50 58 55 122 x 68 70
1.5 47 103 x 58...

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English•1080p series (H6517BD/E145D/HE-801J)
If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image 
sizes between 84 and 92.
Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 132 cm height is 
required when located at 3 m distance.
Desired
Distance 
(m)
Screen sizeTopScreen sizeTop
(Min zoom) (Max zoom)
Diagonal 
(inch)
W (cm) x H 
(cm) From base to 
top of image 
(cm)
Diagonal 
(inch)
W (cm) x H 
(cm)From base to top 
of image (cm)

1.5 42 93 x 52 60 46 101 x 57 66
2 56 123 x 69...

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•1080p series (H6517ST/E145S/HE-801ST)
If the projector is 1.5 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for 
image sizes 136.
Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 196 cm height is 
required when located at 1.50 m distance.
Desired
Distance (m)
Screen sizeTop
(zoom)
Diagonal 
(inch)
W (cm) x H (cm) From base to top of 
image (cm)

0.50 45 100 x 56 65
0.75 68 150 x 85 98
1.00 91 200 x 113 131
1.25 113 251 x 141 163
1.50136301 x 169196
1.75 158 351 x 197 229
2.00 181 401 x 225 262...

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EnglishHow to get a preferred image size by adjusting 
distance and zoom
The table below shows how to achieve a desired image size by adjusting either 
the position or the zoom ring.
•XGA series
To obtain an image size of 50 set the projector at a distance 1.6 m and 2.0 m 
from the screen.
Desired Image Size Distance (m) Top (cm)
Diagonal (inch)
W (cm) x H (cm)Max zoom
Min zoom
From base to top of 
image

38 77 x 58 1.2 1.5 67
40 81 x 61 1.3 1.6 70
50102 x 761.62.088
60 122 x 91 2.0 2.3 105
70 142 x...

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•WXGA series
To obtain an image size of 60 set the projector at a distance 1.7 m and 2.0 m 
from the screen.
Desired Image Size Distance (m) Top (cm)
Diagonal (inch)
W (cm) x H (cm)Max zoom
Min zoom
From base to top of 
image

45 97 x 61 1.2 1.5 68
50 108 x 67 1.4 1.7 76
55 118 x 74 1.5 1.8 83
60129 x 811.72.091
70 151 x 94 1.9 2.3 106
80 172 x 108 2.2 2.6 121
90 194 x 121 2.5 3.0 136
100 215 x 135 2.8 3.3 151
120 258 x 162 3.3 4.0 182
150 323 x 202 4.1 5.0 227
200 431 x 269 5.5 6.6 303
250...