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 ratio
•Versatile display modes (Bright, Presentation, Standard, Video, Picture, 
Game, Education, User) enable optimum performance in any situation
•NTSC/PAL/SECAM compatible and HDTV (720p, 1080i, 1080p) supported
•Lower power consumption and economy (ECO) mode extends lamp life
•Dynamic Black / Extreme Dimming functions help decrease lamp power 
consumption and further extend lamp life
Dynamic Black: If turned on, the projector dynamically adjusts the power 
consumption of the lamp according to the brightness of the image being 
projected. When projecting darker images the power consumption will be 
reduced and the contrast of the image will also be enhanced.
Extreme Dimming: The projector will decrease the power consumption of 
the lamp by up to 70% when no input signal can be detected for 5 seconds.
•Acer EcoProjection Technology delivers Intelligent power management 
approach and physical efficiency improvement
•Empowering Key reveals Acer Empowering Technology functions for easy 
adjustment of settings
•Advanced keystone correction delivers optimum presentations
•Multi-language Onscreen Display (OSD) menus
•Manual focus/zoom projection lens
•2X digital zoom and pan move function
•Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP, 7, Vista®, Macintosh OS compliant
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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
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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 port
5 S-Video input connector
Composite video input connector
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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 Indicator LED
8 SOURCE Chooses RGB, component video, S-Video, 
composite video or HDTV source.
9 Four directional select keys Selects items or makes adjustments to your 
selection.
10 Empowering key Enables unique Acer functions: eView, 
eTimer, ePower Management, e3D.
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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 > 
Security OSD.
7 VGA To change source to VGA. This connection supports 
analog RGB, YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/1080i/1080p), 
and YCbCr (480i/576i).
8 COMPONENT (No function)
9 S-VIDEO To change source to S-Video.
10 HDMI™;
HDMI™/DVI(No function)
11 Infrared 
transmitterSends signals to the projector.
12 Empowering key Enables unique Acer functions: eView, eTimer, 
ePower Management, e3D.
13 FREEZE To pause the screen image.
PgDn PgUp
SD/USB A HDMI/DVI LAN/WiFi USB B
ENTERBACK
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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 video.
19 MUTE To turn on/off the volume.
20 WIRELESS;
LAN/WiFi(No function)
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Rewind
Play/Pause
Stop
Fast-forward(No function)
22 SD/USB A (No function)
23 USB B (No function)
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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
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D-Sub
D-Sub
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USB
USB
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RW
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DVD player, 
Set-top box, 
HDTV receiver VGA
RS232Video/S-Video 
Output
Display
Speakers
 
 
 
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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 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.
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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 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 lamp indicator turns solid red, contact your local 
reseller or service center
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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 angle.
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Tilt adjusting wheel Tilt adjusting wheel
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