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 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 either control panel or the remote control or direct source 
key on the remote control to switch between inputs.
Power button 
						

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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 in, you can press the power 
button to turn the projector immediately back on anytime during the 2-
minute shutdown process. (only supported under Instant Resume mode)
4 Once the system has finished cooling, the LED power indicator will stop 
blinking and turn solid red to indicate standby mode.
5 It is now safe to unplug the power cord.
Warning indicators:
•Projector Overheated. Lamp will automatically turn off soon.
This onscreen message indicates that the projector has overheated. 
The lamp with automatically turn off, the projector will automatically 
shut down, and the LED temp indicator will turn solid red. Contact 
your local dealer or service center.
•Fan failed. Lamp will automatically turn off soon.
This onscreen message indicates that the fan has failed. The lamp will 
automatically turn off, the projector will automatically shut down, 
and the LED temp indicator will blink. Contact your local dealer or 
service center.
Note: Whenever the projector automatically shuts down and the 
LED lamp indicator turns solid red, contact your local reseller or 
service center.
Note: Functions vary depending on model definition. 
						

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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 (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 38 78 x 59 67 46 94 x 70 81
2.051104 x 789062125 x 94108
2.5 64 130 x 98 112 77 156 x 117 135
3.0 77 156 x 117 135 92 188 x 141 162
3.5 90 182 x 137 157 108 219 x 164 189
4.0 103 208 x 156 180 123 250 x 188 216
4.5 115 234 x 176 202 138 281 x 211 243
5.0 128 260 x 195 225 154 313 x 234 270
5.5 141 286 x 215 247 169 344 x 258 296
6.0 154 313 x 234 270 185 375 x 281 323
6.5 167 339 x 254 292 200 406 x 305 350
7.0 179 365 x 273 314 215 438 x 328 377
9.0 231 469 x 352 404 277 563 x 422 485
10.0 256 521 x 391 449 308 625 x 469 539
Zoom Ratio: 1.2x
62
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Height: 108 cm
from base to top 
of image Height: 
90 cm
2.0 m
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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 76 163 x 102 114 91 195 x 122 137
3.0 91 195 x 122 137 109 234 x 146 165
3.5 106 228 x 142 160 127 273 x 171 192
4.0 121 260 x 163 183 145 313 x 195 220
4.5 136 293 x 183 206 163 352 x 220 247
5.0 151 326 x 203 229 181 391 x 244 274
5.5 166 358 x 224 252 199 430 x 269 302
6.0 181 391 x 244 274 218 469 x 293 329
6.5 196 423 x 264 297 236 508 x 317 357
7.0 212 456 x 285 320 254 547 x 342 384
7.5 227 488 x 305 343 272 586 x 366 412
8.3 251 540 x 338 380 301 648 x 405 456
Zoom Ratio: 1.2x
73
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Height: 110 cm
from base to 
top of image Height: 
91 cm
2.0 m
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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 67 63 140 x 79 92
2 62 138 x 78 90 85 187 x 105 122
2.5 78 172 x 97 112 106 234 x 132 153
393207 x 116135127281 x 158183
3.5 109 241 x 136 157 148 328 x 184 214
4 125 276 x 155 180 169 375 x 211 244
4.5 140 310 x 174 202 190 421 x 237 275
5 156 345 x 194 225 211 468 x 263 305
5.5 171 379 x 213 247 233 515 x 290 336
6 187 414 x 233 270 254 562 x 316 367
6.5 202 448 x 252 292 275 609 x 342 397
7.1 221 489 x 275 319 300 665 x 374 434
Zoom Ratio: 1.36x
127
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Height: 183 cm
from base to top 
of image
Height: 
135 cm
3 m
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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 81 61 135 x 76 88
2.5 70 154 x 87 101 76 169 x 95 110
384185 x 10412192203 x 114132
3.5 98 216 x 122 141 107 236 x 133 154
4 112 247 x 139 161 122 270 x 152 176
4.5 125 278 x 156 181 137 304 x 171 198
5 139 309 x 174 201 153 338 x 190 220
6 167 370 x 208 242 183 405 x 228 265
7 195 432 x 243 282 214 473 x 266 309
8 223 494 x 278 322 244 541 x 304 353
9 251 556 x 313 363 275 608 x 342 397
10 279 617 x 347 403 305 676 x 380 441
Zoom Ratio: 1.1x
92
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Height: 132 cm
from base to top 
of image
Height: 
121 cm
3 m
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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
2.25 204 451 x 254 294
2.50 226 501 x 282 327
2.75 249 551 x 310 360
3.00 272 601 x 338 392
3.25 294 351 x 366 425
3.35 303 671 x 378 438
Zoom Ratio: 1.0x
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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 107 2.3 2.7 123
80 163 x 122 2.6 3.1 140
90 183 x 137 2.9 3.5 158
100 203 x 152 3.3 3.9 175
120 244 x 183 3.9 4.7 210
150 305 x 229 4.9 5.9 263
180 366 x 274 5.9 7.0 315
250 508 x 381 8.1 9.8 438
300 610 x 457 9.8 11.7 526
307 624 x 468 10.0 12.0 538
Zoom Ratio: 1.2x
A
CD
B
Desired Distance 2.0 m1.6 m
Height: 88 cmfrom base to top 
of image
50Desired image 
size 
						

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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
250 538 x 337 6.9 8.3 378
300 646 x 404 8.3 9.9 454
Zoom Ratio: 1.2x
A
CD
B
Desired Distance 2.0 m1.7 m
Height: 91 cmfrom base to top 
of image
60Desired 
image size