Page 3 - iii; Information for Your Safety and; Turning the product off before cleaning
iii Information for Your Safety and Comfort Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid clea...
Page 4 - iv; Using electrical power
iv • To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, lamp. Using electrical powe...
Page 7 - vii; Caution for Listening; Disposal instructions
vii Caution for Listening To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably. • Do not increase the volume level after your ears have adjusted. • Do not listen to music at high volumes for extended periods. • Do not increase...
Page 8 - viii; First Thing First; Usage Notes; Precautions
viii First Thing First Usage Notes Do : • Turn off the product before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the display housing. • Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not being used for a long period of time. Don't : • Block the slots and openings...
Page 9 - Contents
Information for Your Safety and Comfort iii First Thing First viii Usage Notes viii Precautions viii Introduction 1 Product Features 1 Package Overview 2 Projector Overview 3 Projector Outlook 3 Control Panel 4 Remote Control Layout 5 Getting Started 7 Connecting the Projector 7 Turning the Projecto...
Page 11 - English; Introduction; Product Features
1 English Introduction Product Features This product is a single-chip DLP ® projector, including the following outstanding features: • DLP ® technology • X1140/X1140A: Native 800 x 600 SVGA resolutionAuto / 4:3 / 16:9 aspect ratio supportedX1240: Native 1024 x 768 XGA resolutionAuto / 4:3 / 16:9 asp...
Page 12 - Package Overview
2 En gl ish 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 ca...
Page 13 - Projector Overview; Projector Outlook; Rear side
3 English Projector 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 ...
Page 14 - Control Panel
4 En gl ish Control Panel # Function Description 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...
Page 15 - Remote Control Layout
5 English Remote Control Layout # Function Description 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 Keysto...
Page 17 - Getting Started; Connecting the Projector
7 English Getting 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 1 Power cord 6 S-Video cable 2 VGA cable 7 RS232 cable 3 VGA to component vide...
Page 18 - Turning the Projector On/Off; Turning On the Projector
8 En gl ish 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...
Page 19 - Turning Off the Projector; When Instant Resume is selected:
9 English 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 ...
Page 20 - Adjusting the Projected Image; Adjusting the Height of the Projected Image; To rais
10 En gl ish 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 rais e the image: 1 Use the front Tilt adjusting wheel to raise the image to the desired height angle. 2 Use the rear Tilt adjust...
Page 21 - How to Optimize Image Size and Distance
11 English 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. • X1140/X1140A/X1240 If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes b...
Page 23 - How to Get a Preferred Image Size by Adjusting
13 English How to Get a Preferred Image Size by Adjusting Distance and Zoom The table below shows how to achieve a desired image size by adjusting either the position or the zoom ring. • X1140/X1140A/X1240 To obtain an image size of 70", set the projector at a distance between 2.6 m and 2.9 m fr...
Page 25 - User Controls; Installation Menu
15 English User Controls Installation Menu The Installation menu provides an onscreen display (OSD) for projector installation and maintenance. Use the OSD only when the message "No signal" is displayed on the screen. 1 Turn on the projector by pressing (POWER) on the control panel or remote...
Page 26 - Acer Empowering Technology; Empowering Key; Acer eView Management
16 En gl ish Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Key Acer Empowering Key provides four Acer unique functions: "Acer eView Management", "Acer eTimer Management", "Acer ePower Management" and "Acer e3D Management". Press " " repeatly to cycle through these fun...
Page 28 - Color
18 En gl ish Color Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. • Bright: For brightness optimization. • Presentation: For meeting presentation with higher brightness. • Standard: For common environment. • Video: For playing video in a bright environment. • Pict...
Page 30 - Image
20 En gl ish Image Projection Mode • Front: The factory default setting. • Rear: Reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen. Projection Location • Auto: Automatically adjusts projection location of image. • Desktop • Ceiling: Turns the image upside down for ceiling- mount...
Page 32 - Setting
22 En gl ish Setting Closed Caption Selects a preferred closed captioning mode from CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, (CC1 displays captions in the primary language in your area). Select "Off" to turn off the captioning feature. This function is only available when a composite video or S-Video input signa...
Page 34 - Management
24 En gl ish Management Administrator PasswordYou can enter "Administrator Password" when the "Enter Administrator Password" or "Enter Password" dialogue box displays. • Press to change "Administrator Password". • The factory default of "Administrator Password"...
Page 35 - Audio
25 English Audio Turn Off Mode • Instant Off: Enables you to turn off the projector immediately without fan cooling process by pressing the power button twice. • Instant Resume: Enables you to restart the projector immediately within 2 minutes after turning it off. Auto Shutdown(Minutes) The project...
Page 38 - Appendices; Troubleshooting; Image Problems and Solutions
28 En gl ish Appendices 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 • Mak...
Page 42 - LED & Alarm Definition Listing; LED Messages
32 En gl ish LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages Message Power LED LAMP LED TEMP LED Red Blue Red Red Standby(Power cord plugged in) V -- -- -- Power on -- V -- -- Lamp retry -- Quick flashing -- -- Turning off (Cooling state) Quick flashing -- -- -- Turning off (Cooling completed) V -- ...
Page 43 - Replacing the Lamp
33 English 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 itself. It will show you a warning message "Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation. Replacement Suggested!"...
Page 44 - Ceiling Mount Installation
34 En gl ish Ceiling Mount Installation If you wish to install the projector using a ceiling mount, please refer to the steps below: 1 Drill four holes into a solid, structurally sound part of the ceiling, and secure the mount base. Note: Screws are not included. Please obtain the appropriate screws...
Page 47 - Specifications
37 English Specifications The specifications below are subject to change without notice. For final specs, please refer to Acer's marketing documentation. Projection system DLP ™ Resolution • X1140/X1140A: Native: SVGA (800 x 600)Maximum: UXGA (1600 x 1200), 1080p (1920 x 1080) • X1240: Native: XGA (...
Page 49 - Compatibility Modes; VGA Analog - PC Signal
39 English Compatibility Modes 1 VGA Analog - PC Signal Mode Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] VGA 640 x 480 60 31.47 72 37.86 75 37.50 85 43.27 120 61.91 SVGA 800 x 600 56 35.20 60 37.88 72 48.08 75 46.88 85 53.67 120 77.42 XGA 1024 x 768 60 48.36 70 56.48 75 60.02 85 68.67 120 98.96 SX...
Page 50 - YPbPr Signal
40 En gl ish 2 YPbPr Signal 3 Video, S-Video Signal WXGA 1280 x 768 60 47.78 1280 x 768 75 60.29 1280 x 768 85 68.63 1280 x 720 60 45.00 1280 x 800 60 49.70 1440 x 900 60 55.94 1680 x 1050 60 65.29 1366 x 768 60 47.71 1920 x 1080-RB 60 66.60 1920 x 1080-EIA 60 67.50 1024 x 600 60 37.50 Mode Resoluti...
Page 51 - Regulations and safety notices
41 En gli sh English Regulations and safety notices FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential i...
Page 52 - Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens
42 En gl ish Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Acer hereby, declares that this projector series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relev...
Page 53 - List of applicable countries
43 En gli sh English List of applicable countries This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use. For further information, please contact a local office in the country of use. Please see http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/rtte/implem.htm for the ...
Page 54 - Declaration of Conformity
44 En gl ish Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New Taipei City 221, TaiwanContact Person: Mr. RU Jan, e-mail:[email protected] And, Acer Italy s.r.l Via Lepetit, ...
Page 56 - Federal Communications Commission
46 En gl ish Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., San Jose CA 95110, U. S. A. Tel: 254-298-4000 Fax: 254-298-4147 www.acer.com Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condit...
