Acer Projector X1185 User Manual
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31 EnglishImage Projection • Front-Desktop: The factory default setting. • Front-Ceiling: When you select this function, the projector inverts the image for ceiling-mounted projection. • Rear-Desktop: When you select this function, the projector reverses the image so that you can project behind a translucent screen. • Rear-Ceiling: When you select this function, the projector reverses and inverts the image at same time. You can project from behind a translucent screen with ceiling mounted projection. Projection Mode • Front: The factory default setting. • Rear: Reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen. Projection Location • Auto: Automatically adjusts projection location of image. • Desktop • Ceiling: Turns the image upside down for ceiling- mounted projection. Aspect RatioUse this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. •Auto: Keeps the image with original width-height ratio and maximizes the image to fit native horizontal or vertical pixels. •Full (for WXGA/1080p models): The image will be displayed making full use of the horizontal and vertical pixels. •4:3: The image will be scaled to fit the screen and displayed using a 4:3 ratio. •16:9: 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 and zooms in by 1.333 times. Auto KeystoneAutomatically adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection (±40 degrees).
32 English Note: H. Position, V. Position, Frequency and Tracking functions are not supported under video mode. KeystoneManually adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection (±40 degrees). This function is unavailable when Auto Keystone is set to On. Manual Keystone SharpnessAdjusts the sharpness of the image. •Press to decrease the sharpness. •Press to increase the sharpness. H. Position (Horizontal Position) •Press to move the image left. •Press to move the image right. V. Position (Vertical Position) •Press to move the image down. •Press to move the image up. FrequencyChanges the projector’s refresh rate to match the frequency of your computer’s graphics card. If you experience a vertical flickering bar in the projected image, use this function to correct it. TrackingSynchronizes the signal timing of the display with the graphics card. If you experience an unstable or flickering image, use this function to correct it. HDMI Color RangeAdjusts the color range of the HDMI image data to prevent color display error. •Auto: Automatically adjusts the color range by information from the player. •Limited Range: Processes the input image as limited color range data. •Full Range: Processes the input image as full color range data. HDMI Scan InfoAdjusts the overscan ratio of the HDMI image on screen. •Auto: Automatically adjusts the overscan ratio by information from the player. •Underscan: Always no overscan on the HDMI image. •Overscan: Always keep overscan on the HDMI image.
33 EnglishNote: HDMI Color Range and HDMI Scan Info are only available when the input signal is HDMI. Setting Startup ScreenUse this function to select your desired startup screen. If you change the setting, it will take effect when you exit the OSD menu.•Acer: The default startup screen of your Acer projector. •User: Use the memorized picture from the Screen Capture function. Screen CaptureUse this function to customize the startup screen. To capture the image that you want to use as the startup screen, follow the instructions below. Notice Before proceeding with the following steps, make sure that the Keystone is set to the default value 0, and the Aspect Ratio is set to 4:3. For details, refer to the Image section. •Change the Startup Screen from the default setting Acer to User. •Select Screen Capture to customize the startup screen. •A dialog box appears to confirm the action. Choose Yes to use the current image as your customized startup screen. Choose No to cancel the screen capture and exist the Onscreen Display (OSD). •A message appears stating that the screen capture is in progress. •When the screen capture is finished, the message disappears and the original display is shown. Source LockSelecting On enables the function and when switching input signals, you need to press SOURCE on the control panel or remote control, or the direct source key on the remote control. When this function is disabled, the projector will detect your source automatically. Closed CaptionSelects a preferred closed captioning mode from CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4 (CC1 displays captions in the primary language in your area). Select Off to turn off the captioning feature. This function is only available when a composite video or S- Video input signal is selected and its system format is NTSC.
34 EnglishVGA OUT (Standby)Selecting On enables the function. The projector can output a VGA signal when it is in standby mode and the VGA IN (or VGA IN 1) and VGA OUT sockets are correctly connected to the devices. Enabling this function slightly increases the standby power consumption. DC 5V Out (Standby)Selecting On enables the function. Both micro USB cable inside the projector and the DC 5V out port/USB A port (if available) on the back of the projector can output 5V power when it is in standby mode. Enabling this function slightly increases the standby power consumption. HDMI CEC (Internal)Selecting On allows synchronized power ON/OFF operation between the projector and a CEC-compatible device connected to the HDMI/MHL port of the projector. This function is only available for the internal HDMI/ MHL port. ResetPress after choosing Yes to return the display parameters on all menus to the factory default settings. SecuritySecurity This projector provides a useful security function for the administrator to manage the projector. Press to change the Security setting. If the security function is enabled, your must enter Administrator Password first before changing the security setting. The factory default of Administrator Password is 1234. •Select On to enable the security function. You have to enter password depending on the Security Mode. Please refer to User Password section for details. •If Off is selected, you can switch on the projector without password.
35 English SecurityTimeout (Min.) Once Security is set to On, you can set timeout function. •Press to select timeout duration. •The range is from 10 to 990 minutes. •When time is 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 enabled, the projector will request you to enter password when switching on the projector. Both User Password and Administrator Password can be accepted for this dialogue. User Password •Press to set up or change User Password. •Use the numerical keys on the remote control to set the password and press MENU to confirm. •To delete the digits, Press . •Enter the password again when you see Confirm Password displayed. •The password should be 4~8 digits in length. •If you select Request password only after plugging power cord, you are requested to input the password every time the power cord is plugged. •If you select Always request password while projector turns on, you are requested to input the password every time the projector is turned on.
36 English SecurityAdministrator Password You can enter Administrator Password when the Enter Administrator Password or Enter Password dialogue box displays. •Press to change Administrator Password. •The factory default of Administrator Password is 1234. If you forget your administrator password, do the following to retrieve the administrator password: •Enter the unique 6-digit Universal Password which is printed on the Security Card that came with your projector. This unique password will be accepted by the projector no matter what the administrator password is. •If the Security Card is lost, please contact your local Acer service center. Lock User Startup Screen This function is set to OFF by default. If set to ON, the startup screen is locked and cannot be changed by the Startup Screen and Screen Capture functions.
37 EnglishManagement Audio ECO ModeChoose On to dim the projector lamp, which will also lower the power consumption, reduce noise, and extend the lamp life. Choose Off to return to the normal mode. High AltitudeChoose On to turn on the High Altitude mode. When this function is turned on, the projector fans operate at full speed continuously to cool down the projector’s temperature. Turn Off Mode •Instant Off: Enables you to turn off the projector immediately without fan cooling process by pressing the power button twice. •Instant Resume: Enables you to restart the projector immediately within 2 minutes after turning it off. Auto Shutdown (Minutes)The projector will automatically shut down while there is no signal input detected after the time you set. AC Power OnSelecting On enables the function. The projector will automatically turn on when power is supplied via the power cord. Lamp Hour ElapseDisplays the lamp’s elapsed operating time (in hours). Lamp RemindingChoose this function to show or hide warning message when the changing lamp message is displayed. The message will show up 30 hours before end of life. Lamp Hour ResetPress after choosing Yes to reset the lamp hour counter to 0 hours. Volume •Press to decrease the volume. •Press to increase the volume. BT Speaker Connection •Bluetooth: Selecting On enables the function. •Bluetooth Search: Press to search for available devices. Select a device in the list of found devices. The projector will automatically try to connect to the last connected device the next time you enable the Bluetooth function. Mute •Choose On to turn mute on. •Choose Off to turn mute off. Power On/Off Volume Select this function to adjust the notification volume when turning the projector on/off.
38 English 3D Alarm VolumeSelect this function to adjust the volume of any warning notifications. 3DSelects On to enable the 3D function supported by DLP 3D technology.•On: Select this item while using DLP 3D glasses, quad buffer (NVIDIA/ATI...) graphics card and HQFS format file or DVD with corresponding SW player. •Off: Turns off the 3D mode. 2D to 3D •2D to 3D: Converts 2D contents to 3D. Note that DLP 3D glasses are required to obtain the best 3D effect. •Mode: Provides several preset 2D to 3D conversion modes for your selection. You can also select User and use the Convergence and Depth functions described below to setup your customized conversion mode. •Convergence: Changes the convergence effect that is used when converting 2D contents to 3D. •Depth: Adjusts the image depth of 3D objects. Depth and Convergence are only available when Mode is set to User. 3D FormatIf the 3D content is not displayed correctly, you can select a 3D format that suits the 3D content you are viewing and obtain the best result. 3D Sync InvertIf you see a discrete or overlapping image while wearing DLP 3D glasses, you may need to execute Invert to get best match of left/right image sequence to get the correct image (for DLP 3D). 24P 3DChoose 96Hz or 144Hz for 24p 3D. 3D Warning MessageChoose On to display the 3D warning message.
39 English Note: Supported 3D signal timings: It needs correct settings on graphics card 3D application program for correct 3D display. The SW players, such as Stereoscopic Player and DDD TriDef Media Player can support 3D format files. You can download these players on the web page below. - Stereoscopic Player (Trial): http://www.3dtv.at/Downloads/Index_en.aspx - DDD TriDef Media Player (Trial): http://www.tridef.com/download/TriDef- 3-D-Experience-4.0.2.html Note: 3D Sync Invert and 3D Format are only available when 3D is enabled. Language Signal source type Supported timing Video/S-Video/Component videoHQFS 3D (480i@60Hz), 576i@50Hz VGA/HDMI (PC mode) 640 x 480@50/60/100/120Hz 800 x 600@50/60/100/120Hz 1024 x 768@50/60/100/120Hz 1280 x 800@50/60/100/120Hz (RB) HDMI (Video mode) HQFS 3D (480i@60Hz) , 576i@50Hz, Frame Packing ([email protected]/24Hz, 720p@50/60Hz) Side-by-Side Horizontal (1080i@50/60Hz, 1080p@50/60Hz) Top-and-Bottom (720p@50/60Hz, [email protected]/24Hz, 1080p@50/60Hz) LanguageSets a language for the OSD menus. Use to select your preferred language.
40 English Appendices Troubleshooting If you experience a problem with your Acer projector, refer to the following troubleshooting guide. If the problem persists, please contact your local reseller or service center. Image Problems and Solutions # Problem Solution 1 No image appears onscreen•Make sure all the cables are correctly connected as described in the Getting Started section. •Ensure none of the connector pins are bent or broken. •Make sure the projector is switched on. 2 Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image (For PC (Windows 95/98/2000/XP/ Win7/Vista)) •Press RESYNC on the control panel or remote control. •For an incorrectly displayed image: •Open My Computer > Control Panel, and then double-click the Display icon. •Select the Settings tab.•Verify that your display resolution setting is lower than or equal to 1600 x 1200 or 1920 x 1080. •Click the Advanced Properties button. If the problem still appears, change the monitor display you are using and follow the steps below: •Verify that the resolution setting is lower than or equal to 1600 x 1200 or 1920 x 1080. •Click the Change button under the Monitor tab. •Click Show all devices > Standard monitor types under the SP box, and choose the resolution mode you need under the Models box. •Verify that the resolution setting of the monitor display is lower than or equal to 1600 x 1200 or 1920 x 1080.