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/
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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
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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 sure the signal cables 
are securely connected.
• If you connect to multiple sources at the same time, use SOURCE on 
the control panel or remote control, or the direct source key on the 
remote control to switch between inputs.
X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/
P1185/X1385WH P1285/P1385W/H6518BD  S1285 
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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 minutes to ensure that the system cools properly.
2 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. 
3 Once the system has finished cooling, the LED Power indicator will 
stop blinking and turn solid red to indicate standby mode.
4 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 will 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 Temp indicator turns solid red, contact your local 
reseller or service center
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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 display angle.
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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 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 29 59 x 44 49  32 65 x 48 53 
1.5 43 88 x 66 73  48 97 x 73 80 
2 58 118 x 88 97  64 129 x 97 106 
2.5 72 147 x 110 121  79 161 x 121 133 
387176 x 13214695194 x 145160
3.5 101 206 x 154 170  111 226 x 169 186 
4 116 235 x 176 194  127 258 x 194 213 
4.5 130 265 x 199 218  143 290 x 218 240 
5 145 294 x 221 243  159 323 x 242 266 
6 174 353 x 265 291  191 387 x 290 319 
7 203 412 x 309 340  222 452 x 339 373 
8 232 471 x 353 388  254 516 x 387 426 
9 261 529 x 397 437  286 581 x 435 479 
10 289 588 x 441 485  318 645 x 484 532 
11 318 647 x 485 534  349 710 x 532 585 
12 347 706 x 529 582  381 774 x 581 639 
Zoom Ratio: 1.1 x
3 m
Desired distance
Height:
146 cmHeight:
160 cm
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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 44 
1.5 36 74 x 55 61  40 81 x 60 67 
2 48 98 x 74 81  53 108 x 81 89 
2.5 60 123 x 92 101  66 134 x 101 111 
372147 x 11012179161 x 121133
3.5 84 172 x 129 142  93 188 x 141 155 
4 96 196 x 147 162  106 215 x 161 177 
4.5 109 221 x 165 182  119 242 x 181 200 
5 121 245 x 184 202  132 269 x 202 222 
6 145 294 x 221 243  159 323 x 242 266 
7 169 343 x 257 283  185 376 x 282 310 
8 193 392 x 294 324  212 430 x 323 355 
9 217 441 x 331 364  238 484 x 363 399 
10 241 490 x 368 404  265 538 x 403 444 
11 265 539 x 404 445  291 591 x 444 488 
12 289 588 x 441 485  318 645 x 484 532 
Zoom Ratio: 1.1 x
3 m
Desired distance
Height:
121 cmHeight:
133 cm
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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 
4.5 363 738 x 553 636 
5 403 820 x 615 707 
6 484 984 x 738 848 
7 565 1148 x 861 990 
8 645 1311 x 984 1131 
9 726 1475 x 1107 1273 
10 807 1639 x 1230 1414 
11 887 1803 x 1352 1555 
12 968 1967 x 1475 1697 
Zoom Ratio: 1.0 x
3 m
Desired distance
Height:
424 cm
From 
base to 
top of 
image
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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 42 
1.5 42 91 x 57 57  46 100 x 63 63 
2 56 121 x 76 76  62 133 x 83 83 
2.5 70 152 x 95 95  77 167 x 104 104 
384182 x 11411493200 x 125125
3.5 98 212 x 133 133  108 233 x 146 146 
4 113 242 x 152 152  124 267 x 167 167 
4.5 127 273 x 170 170  139 300 x 188 188 
5 141 303 x 189 189  155 333 x 208 208 
6 169 364 x 227 227  186 400 x 250 250 
7 197 424 x 265 265  217 467 x 292 292 
8 225 485 x 303 303  248 533 x 333 333 
9 253 545 x 341 341  279 600 x 375 375 
10 281 606 x 379 379  310 667 x 417 417 
11 310 667 x 417 417  340 733 x 458 458 
12 338 727 x 455 455  371 800 x 500 500 
Zoom Ratio: 1.1 x
3 m
Desired distance
Height:
114 cmHeight:
125 cm
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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 4951 
1.5 45 100 x 56
59 59130 x 7377 
2 60 133 x 75
79 79174 x 98103 
2.5 75 167 x 94
98 98217 x 122128 
390200 x 113118118261 x 147154
3.5 105 233 x 131
138 137304 x 171180 
4 120 267 x 150
158 157348 x 196205 
4.5 136 300 x 169
177 177391 x 220231 
5 151 333 x 188
197 196435 x 245257 
6 181 400 x 225
236 236522 x 293308 
7 211 467 x 263
276 275609 x 342360 
8 241 533 x 300
315 314696 x 391411 
9 271 600 x 338
354 354783 x 440462 
10 301 667 x 375
394 393870 x 489514 
11 331 733 x 413
433 432957 x 538565 
12 361 800 x 450
473 4711043 x 587616 
Zoom Ratio: 1.3 x
3 m
Desired distance
Height:
118 cmHeight:
154 cm
From 
base to 
top of 
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