Acer Projector X1185N User Manual

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English•H6518BD
#Description#Description
1 Power cord 8 USB cable
2 VGA cable 9 3 RCA component cable
4 Composite video cable 10 HDMI (MHL) cable
5 Audio cable 11 WirelessHD dongle
6 S-Video cable 12 Wireless dongle
7 RS232 cable
USB
MINI-BAUDIO IN -1
AUDIO IN -2
AUDIO OUTVGA IN -1S-VIDEOHDMI / MHL
VIDEO
DC 5V OUTVGA-OUTRS232
DVD player, 
Set-top box, 
HDTV receiver
VGA
RS232
Video/S-Video 
Output Speakers
Smartphone/
tablet
orDisplay 

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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: Some smart devices require a converter (supplied by the 
smart device maker) to enable the MHL function.
Note: Compatible HDMI/MHL dongles: WirelessHD (MWIHD1), 
MWA3, Android (MWND1), Chromecast
TM. 

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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 LED will light red.
2 Turn on the projector by pressing   (POWER) 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 (when the Source Lock 
function is disabled). 
• If the screen displays No Signal, please make...

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Turning Off the Projector
1 To turn the projector off, press the power button. This message 
appears:
Please press power button again to complete the shutdown process
Press the power button again.
2 The LED Power indicator will turn solid red to indicate standby mode.
3 It is now safe to unplug the power cord.
When Instant Resume is selected:
1 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...

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EnglishAdjusting the Projected Image
Adjusting the Height of the Projected Image
The projector is equipped with two elevator feet for adjusting the image 
height.
To raise the image:
1 Use the front Tilt adjusting wheel to raise the image to the desired 
height and angle.
2 Use the rear Tilt adjusting wheel to fine-tune the display angle.
To lower the image:
1 Use the front Tilt adjusting wheel to lower the image to the desired 
height angle.
2 Use the rear Tilt adjusting wheel to fine-tune the...

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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.
•SVGA
If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image 
sizes between 87 and 95.
Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 160 cm height is 
required when the projector is located at 3 m distance.
Desired
Distance 
(m)
< A >Minimum Screen Size (Min zoom) Maximum Screen Size (Max...

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English•XGA
If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image 
sizes between 72 and 79.
Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 133 cm height is 
required when the projector is located at 3 m distance.
Desired
Distance 
(m)
< A >Minimum Screen Size (Min zoom) Maximum Screen Size (Max zoom)
Diagonal 
(inch)
< B >W (cm) x H (cm)From base to 
top of image 
(cm)
< C >Diagonal 
(inch)
< B >W (cm) x H (cm)From base to 
top of image 
(cm) 
< C >
1 24 49 x 37 40  26 54 x 40...

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•XGA (fixed-zoom models)
If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image 
sizes around 242.
Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 424 cm height is 
required when located at 3 m distance.
Desired
Distance 
(m)
< A >Screen Size
Diagonal 
(inch)
< B >W (cm) x H (cm)From base to 
top of image 
(cm) 
< C >
1 81 164 x 123 141 
1.5 121 246 x 184 212 
2 161 328 x 246 283 
2.5 202 410 x 307 353 
3242492 x 369424
3.5 282 574 x 430 495 
4 323 656 x 492 566 
4.5 363...

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English•WXGA
If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image 
sizes between 84 and 93.
Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 125 cm height is 
required when the projector is located at 3 m distance.
Desired
Distance 
(m)
< A >Minimum Screen Size (Min zoom) Maximum Screen Size (Max zoom)
Diagonal 
(inch)
< B >W (cm) x H (cm)From base to 
top of image 
(cm)
< C >Diagonal 
(inch)
< B >W (cm) x H (cm)From base to 
top of image 
(cm) 
< C >
1 28 61 x 38 38  31 67 x 42...

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•1080p
If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image 
sizes between 90 and 118.
Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 154 cm height is 
required when the projector is located at 3 m distance.
Desired
Distance 
(m)
< A >Minimum Screen Size (Min zoom) Maximum Screen Size (Max zoom)
Diagonal 
(inch)
< B >W (cm) x H (cm)From base to 
top of image 
(cm)
< C >Diagonal 
(inch)
< B >W (cm) x H (cm)From base to 
top of image 
(cm) 
< C >
130 67 x 38
39 3987 x...