Acer Projector P1287 User Manual

41
English3 Partial, scrolling 
or incorrectly 
displayed image
(For notebooks)•Press RESYNC on the remote control.
•For an incorrectly displayed image:•Follow the steps for item 2 (above) to adjust 
the resolution of your computer.
•Press the toggle output settings. Example: 
[Fn]+[F4], Compaq [Fn]+[F4], Dell [Fn]+[F8], 
Gateway [Fn]+[F4], IBM [Fn]+[F7], HP [Fn]+[F4], 
NEC [Fn]+[F3], Toshiba [Fn]+[F5]
•If you experience difficulty changing resolutions or 
your monitor freezes, restart all equipment...

42
English
8 Image is stretched 
when displaying a 
widescreen 
DVD titleWhen you play a DVD encoded in anamorphic or 16:9 
aspect ratio you may need to adjust the following 
settings:
•If you play a 4:3 format DVD title, please change the 
format to 4:3 in the projector OSD.
•If the image is still stretched, you will also need to 
adjust the aspect ratio. Set up the display format to 
16:9 (wide) aspect ratio on your DVD player.
•If you play an Letterbox (LBX) format DVD title, 
please change the format...

43
EnglishOSD Messages
Problems with the Projector
# Condition Message Reminder
1 Message•Fan Fail - the system fan is not working.
•Projector Overheated - the projector has exceeded its 
recommended operating temperature and must be allowed 
to cool down before it may be used. Please check the 
following message. 
Please also check the dust filters if they are installed. If the 
dust filter is clogged with dust, please clean it. Please refer to 
Cleaning and replacing the dust filter for details....

44
English
LED & Alarm Definition Listing
LED Messages
MessageLamp_LED Temp_LED Power LED
Red Red Red Blue
Input power plug Flash ON to 
OFF 100msFlash ON to 
OFF 100msFlash ON to 
OFF 100ms--
Standby -- -- ON --
Power button ON -- -- -- ON
Lamp retry -- -- -- Quick 
Flashing
Power off (Cooling state) -- -- Quick 
Flashing--
Power button OFF
(cooling completed; 
standby mode)-- -- ON --
Error (thermal failure) -- ON -- ON
Error (fan lock) -- Quick 
Flashing-- ON
Error (lamp breakdown) ON -- -- ON
Error...

45
EnglishCleaning and replacing the dust filters
Cleaning the dust filters
Clean the dust filters after every 1000 hours of use. If they are note cleaned 
periodically, they can become clogged with dust, preventing proper ventilation. 
This can cause overheating and damage the projector.
Follow these steps:
1 Turn the projector off. Wait for the Power LED to stop flashing then 
unplug the power cord.
2 Allow the projector at least 30 mins to cool down.
3 Pull out the dust filter. (Illustration #1)
4 To...

46
English
Replacing the Lamp
Use a screwdriver to remove the screw(s) from the cover, and then pull out the 
lamp.
The projector will detect the lamp life. You will be shown a warning message 
Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation. 
Replacement suggested! When you see this message, change the lamp as soon 
as possible. Make sure the projector has been cooling down for at least 30 
minutes before changing the lamp.
Warning: The lamp compartment is hot! Allow it to cool...

47
EnglishCeiling Mount Installation
If you wish to install the projector using a ceiling mount, please refer to the 
steps below:
1 Drill four holes into a solid, structurally sound part of the ceiling, and 
secure the mount base.
Note: Screws are not included. Please obtain the appropriate 
screws for your type of ceiling.
2 Secure the ceiling rod using the appropriate type of four-cylinder screws.
20 mm13mm
8.4mm
130 mm
49.9mm
Ceiling Mount Base- Attach to ceiling
Screw Type A50 mm length / 8 mm...

48
English
3 Use the appropriate number of screws for the projector size to attach the 
projector to the ceiling mount bracket.
Note: It is recommended that you keep a reasonable space 
between the bracket and the projector to allow for proper heat 
distribution. Use two washers for extra support, if deemed 
necessary.
4 Attach the ceiling bracket to the ceiling rod.
-   
Smaller Washer
Projector BracketLarge Washer
Supports projector and
allows for adjustmentsScrew Type B
Spacer
- For heat dissipation
-...

49
English5 Adjust the angle and positioning as necessary.
Note: The appropriate type of screw and washer for each model is 
listed in the table below. 4 mm diameter screws are enclosed in 
the screw pack.
Screw Type B Washer Type
Diameter (mm) Length (mm) Large Small
425VV
Tightening Screw
Allen Key
Tightening Screw Allen Key
85.00 mm 55.00 mm
82.30 mm
63.81 mm
SCREW SPEC. M4 x 25 mm 

50
English
Specifications
The specifications listed below are subject to change without notice. For final 
specs, please refer to Acers published marketing specifications.
Projection system
DLP®
Resolution•P1287/M416/PE-X45 series: Native 1024 x 768 XGA 
resolution
•P1387W/M426/PE-W45 series: Native 1280 x 800 
WXGA resolution
•P5515/N156/PN-805/H6517BD/E145D/HE-801J/
H6517ST/E145S/HE-801ST series: 1920x1080 1080p 
resolution
•Maximum: UXGA (1600 x 1200), WSXGA+ 
(1680x1050), 1080p(1920x1080), WUXGA-RB...