Acer Projector X1260 User Manual

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EnglishManagement setting
Auto Shutdown The projector will automatically shutdown when there is no signal 
input after the allocated time. (in minutes)
Source Lock When source lock is turned off, the projector will search for 
other signals if the current input signal is lost. When source lock is 
turned on, it will lock the current source channel unless you 
press Source button on the remote control for the next channel.
Menu Location Choose the menu location on the display screen.
Lamp Hour Elapse Displays the lamp’s elapsed operating time (in hours).
Lamp Reminding Activate this function to display a reminder to change the lamp 30 
hours before its expected end-of-life.
Lamp Hour Reset
Press the   button after choosing Yes to turn the lamp hour 
counter to 0 hours.
Security Security
This projector provides a useful security function for the 
administrator to manage usage of the projector .
Press   to change the Security setting. If the security function 
is enabled, your must enter the Administrator Password first 
before changing the security settings.
•Select On to enable the security function. The user has to 
enter a password to operate the projector. Please refer to the 
User Password section for details.
•If Off is selected, then the user can turn on the projector 
without password.
Timeout(Min.)
Once Security is activated to On, the administrator can set 
timeout function.
•Press   or   to select the timeout interval.
•The range is from 10 minute to 990 minutes.
•When the time is up, the projector will prompt the user to 
enter the password again.
•The factory default setting of Timeout(Min.) is Off.
•Once the security function is enabled, the projector will 
request user to enter password when switch on the projector . 
Both User Password and Administrator Password can be 
accepted for this dialogue. 
						

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User password
•Press   to setup or change the User Password.
•Press number keys to set your password on the remote control 
and press MENU to confirm. 
•Press   to delete character.
•Enter the password when you see Confirm Password 
displayed.
•The password should be between 4 and 8 characters long.
•If you select Request password only after plugging power 
cord, the projector will prompt the user to enter the 
password every time the power cord is plugged.
•If you select Always request password while projector turns 
on, the user has to enter the password every time when the 
projector is turned on.
Administrator Password
The Administrator Password can be used in both the Enter 
Administrator Password and Enter Password dialog boxes.
•Press   to change the Administrator Password.
•The factory default of Administrator Password is 1234.
If you forgot your administrator password, do the following to 
retrieve the administrator password:
•An unique 6-digit Universal Password which is printed on 
the Security Card (please check accessory in the box). This 
unique password is the number which will be accepted by 
projector anytime no matter what the Administrator 
Password is.
•If losing this security card and number, please contact with an 
Acer service center.
Disable Power button
•When ON is selected, only the Power Key on the remote 
control can be used. If OFF is selected, then the Power Key 
on either the remote control or the control panel can be used 
to control the projector.
Reset
•Press the button after choosing Yes to return the 
parameters on all menus to the factory default settings. 
						

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EnglishAudio setting
Note: Audio menu is for X1260 series. Volume
•Press   to decrease the volume.
•Press   to increase the volume.
Mute
•Choose On to mute the volume. 
•Choose Off to restore the volume.  
						

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Timer setting
Language setting
Timer Start•Press   to start or stop the timer.
Timer Period
•Press   or   to adjust the timer period.
Timer Display
•Press   or   to which timer mode to display on the 
screen.
Timer Location
•Choose the location of the timer on the screen.
Language
Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Use the or key 
to select your preferred menu language.
•Press  to confirm the selection. 
						

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EnglishAppendices
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•Connected as described in the Getting Started 
section.
•Ensure none of the connector pins are bent or 
broken.
•Check if the projector lamp has been securely 
installed. Please refer to the Replacing the Lamp 
section.
•Make sure you have removed the lens cap and the 
projector is switched on.
2 Partial, scrolling 
or incorrectly 
displayed 
image(For PC 
(Windows 95/98/
2000/XP))
•Press RESYNC on the remote control.
•For an incorrectly displayed image:•Open My Computer, open the 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 SXGA (1280 x 1024) 
(X1160) or SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) (X1260).
•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 SXGA (1280 x 1024)(X1160) or  
SXGA+ (1400 x 1050)(X1260).
•Click the Change button under the 
Monitor tab.
•Click Show all devices. Next, select 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 SXGA 
(1280 x 1024)(X1160) or  SXGA+ (1400 x 
1050)(X1260). 
						

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3 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 
including the projector.
4 The screen of the 
notebook 
computer is not 
displaying your 
presentation
•If you are using a Microsoft® Windows® based 
notebook: Some notebook PCs may deactivate their 
own screens when a second display device is in use. 
Each has a different way to be reactivated. Refer to 
your computers manual for detailed information.
•If you are using an Apple® Mac® OS based 
notebook: In System Preferences, open Display and 
select Video Mirroring On.
5 Image is unstable 
or flickering
•Adjust the Tracking to correct it. Refer to the 
Image Setting section for more information.
•Change the display color depth settings on your 
computer.
6 Image has vertical 
flickering bar
•Use Frequency to make an adjustment. Refer to 
the Image Setting section for more information.
•Check and reconfigure the display mode of your 
graphics card to make it compatible with the 
projector.
7 Image is out of 
focus
•Make sure the lens cap is removed.
•Adjusts the focus ring on the projector lens.
•Make sure the projection screen is within the 
required distance of 3.3 to 39.4 feet (1.0 to 12.0 
meters) from the projector. Refer to the How to 
Get a Preferred Image Size by Adjusting Distance 
and Zoom section for more information.
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 an Letterbox(LBX) format DVD title, 
please change the format to Letterbox(LBX) in the 
projector OSD.
•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. 
						

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Problems with the Projector
9 Image is too small 
or too large•Adjust the zoom lever on the front of the projector. 
(X1260 series)
•Move the projector closer to or further from the 
screen.
•Press MENU on the remote control. Go to Image 
setting --> Aspect Ratio and try different settings or 
pressAspect Ratio on the remote control to adjust 
directly.
10 Image has slanted 
sides
•If possible, reposition the projector so that it is 
centered on the screen.
•Press the Keystone   /    buttonon the remote 
control until the sides are vertical.
11 Image is reversed
•Select Image --> Projection on the OSD and adjust 
the projection direction.
# Condition Solution
1 The projector stops responding 
to all controlsIf possible, turn off the projector, then 
unplug the power cord and wait at least 30 
seconds before reconnecting power.
2 Lamp burns out or makes a 
popping soundWhen the lamp reaches the end of its useful 
life, it will burn out and may make a loud 
popping sound. If this happens, the projector 
will not turn on until the lamp module has 
been replaced. To replace the lamp, follow 
the procedures in the Replacing the Lamp 
section. 
						

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OSD Messages
# 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.
Replace the lamp - the lamp is about to reach its maximum 
lifetime. Prepare to replace it soon. 
						

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EnglishLED & Alarm Definition Listing
LED Messages
MessagePower LED
Red Blue
Input Power Plug Flash ON to OFF 100ms --
Standby V --
Power button ON -- V
Lamp retry -- Quick Flashing
Power off (Cooling state) Quick Flashing --
Power button OFF: 
Cooling completed; 
Standby ModeV--
Error (Thermal Failure) Quick Flashing RED and Steady BLUE by returns
Error (Fan lock) Quick Flashing RED and Steady BLUE by returns
Error (Lamp breakdown) Quick Flashing BLUE and Steady RED by returns
Error (Color Wheel fail) Quick Flashing BLUE and Steady RED by returns 
						

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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 down 
before changing the lamp.
To Change the Lamp
1 Turn off the projector by pressing the power button.
2 Allow the projector at least 30 mins to cool down.
3 Disconnect the power cord.
4 Use a screwdriver to remove the screw from the cover. (Illustration #1)
5 Push up and remove the cover.
6 Remove the two screws that secure the lamp module (Illustration #2) and 
pull up the lamp bar.(Illustration #3)
7 Pull out the lamp module by force. (Illustration #4) 
To replace the lamp module, reverse the previous step.
Warning: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not drop the 
lamp module or touch the lamp bulb. The bulb may shatter and 
cause injury if it is dropped.
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