Acer X1140a Users Guide

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EnglishIntroduction
Product Features
This product is a single-chip DLP® projector, including the following 
outstanding features:
•DLP® technology
•X1140/X1140A: Native 800 x 600 SVGA resolution
Auto / 4:3 / 16:9 aspect ratio supported
X1240: Native 1024 x 768 XGA resolution
Auto / 4:3 / 16:9 aspect ratio supported
X1340W: Native 1280 x 800 WXGA resolution
Auto/ Full / 4:3 /16:9 / L.Box aspect ratio supported
•Acer ColorBoost technology delivers vivid, life-like images
•High brightness and contrast...

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Package Overview
This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure you 
have them all. Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing.
Projector Power cord VGA cable
Security card User’s guide (CD-ROM) Remote control
Quick start guide Battery x 2 Carrying case
 (Optional)
Dust filter
 (Optional)
Acer ProjectorSecurity Card
  
Acer ProjectorThis CD contains

® Reader®www.acer.com
PgDn PgUp
SD/USB A HDMI/DVI LAN/WiFi USB BENTERBACK
Quick Start Guide
Downloaded From...

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EnglishProjector Overview
Projector Outlook
Front / upper side
Rear side
#Description#Description
1 Control panel 5 Zoom ring
2 Projection lens 6 Focus ring
3 Tilt adjusting wheel 7 Remote control receiver
4 Power key and Power indicator 
LED
#Description#Description
1 USB connector 6 Audio input connector
Audio output connector
2 Monitor loop-through output connector 7 Tilt adjusting wheel
3 Analog RGB signal/HDTV/component 
video input connector8 Power socket
4 RS232 connector 9 Kensington™ lock...

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Control Panel
#FunctionDescription
1 LAMP Lamp Indicator LED
2 Power indicator LED Refer to the Turning the Projector On/
Off section.
3 Keystone Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting 
projection (±40 degrees).
4 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector 
to the input source.
5 MENU Launches the Onscreen Display (OSD) 
menu, returns to the previous step for the 
OSD menu operation or exits the OSD 
menu.
6 Power key Refer to the Turning the Projector On/
Off section.
7 TEMP Temp...

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EnglishRemote Control Layout
#FunctionDescription
1 POWER Refer to the Turning the Projector On/Off section.
2 ASPECT RATIO To choose the desired aspect ratio.
3 ZOOM Zooms the projector display in or out.
4 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input 
source.
5 Keystone Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection 
(±40 degrees).
Four 
directional 
select keysSelects items or makes adjustments to your selection.
6 Keypad 0~9 Press 0~9 to input a password in the Setting >...

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14 HIDE Press HIDE to hide screen image; press again to 
display the image.
15 SOURCE Chooses RGB, component video, S-Video, composite 
video or HDTV source.
16 MENU Launches the Onscreen Display (OSD) menu, returns 
to the previous step for the OSD menu operation or 
exits the OSD menu.
17 PgUp/PgDn For computer mode only. Use this button to select the 
next or previous page. This function is only available 
when connected to a computer via a USB cable.
18 VIDEO To change source to Composite...

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EnglishGetting Started
Connecting the Projector
Note: To ensure the projector works well with your computer, 
please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible 
with the projector.
#Description#Description
1Power cord 6S-Video cable
2 VGA cable 7 RS232 cable
3 VGA to component video/HDTV 
adapter8 USB cable
4 Composite video cable 9 3 RCA component cable
5 Audio cable
RS232
RS232
RB G RB G
HDTV adapterD-Sub
D-Sub
78
D-Sub
D-Sub
2
56
4
2
USB
USB
 1
RW
9
3
Y
Y
5
5
DVD player, 
Set-top box,...

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Turning 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.
• If the screen displays No Signal, please make sure the signal cables 
are securely...

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EnglishTurning 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...

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Adjusting 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 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...