Page 3 - 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 - 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 - 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 - First things first; Usage Notes; Precautions
viii First things 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 things first viii Usage Notes viii Precautions viii Introduction 1 Product Features 1 Package Overview 2 Projector Overview 3 Projector Outlook 3 Control Panel 5 Remote Control Layout 6 MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) Control 8 Getting Started 10 C...
Page 10 - Regulations and safety notices
Troubleshooting 29 LED & Alarm Definition Listing 33 Cleaning and replacing the dust filters (Option) 34 Replacing the Lamp 35 Ceiling Mount Installation 36 Specifications 39 Compatibility modes 41 Regulations and safety notices 46
Page 11 - English; Introduction; Product Features
1 English Introduction Product Features This product is a single-chip DLP ® projector. Outstanding features include: • DLP ® technology • P1186/M305/PE-S44/F14S/AS328 series: True 800x600 SVGA resolution P1286/M315/PE-X44/F14X/AX328 series: Native 1024x768 XGA resolution P1386W/M325/PE-W44/F14W/AW32...
Page 12 - Package Overview
2 En gl ish Package Overview This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your unit is complete. Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing. Projector Power cord VGA cable Security card User’s guide Quick start guide Carrying case (option) Dust filters (option...
Page 13 - Projector Overview; Projector Outlook
3 English Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side # Description # Description 1 Air outlet 7 Lamp cover 2 Focus ring 8 Lens cap 3 Zoom ring 9 Projection lens 4 Remote control receiver 10 Tilt adjusting wheels 5 Power button 11 Air inlet 6 Control panel 6 3 2 4 7 5 10 11 8 9 1
Page 15 - Control Panel
5 English Control Panel Note: Functions vary depending on model definition. # Icon Function Description 1 POWER POWER Power Indicator LED 2 LAMP LAMP Lamp Indicator LED 3 TEMP TEMP Temp Indicator LED 4 POWER See the contents in "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. 5 Four directional selec...
Page 16 - Remote Control Layout
6 En gl ish Remote Control Layout # Icon Function Description 1 Infrared transmitter Sends signals to the projector. 2 POWER Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. 3 MUTE To turn on/off the volume. 4 RATIO To choose the desired aspect ratio. 5 Select/Enter Confirm your selectio...
Page 20 - Getting Started; Connecting the Projector
10 En gl ish Getting Started Connecting the Projector # Description # Description 1 Power cord 7 Audio cable Jack/RCA 2 HDMI cable 8 Audio cable Jack/Jack 3 MHL cable (MicroUSB to HDMI) 9 Composite video cable 4 VGA cable 10 RS232 cable 5 VGA to component/HDTV adapter 11 USB cable for charging devic...
Page 22 - Turning the Projector On/Off; Turning on the Projector
12 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 indicator LED will flash red. 2 Turn on the projector by pressing "Power" button on the control panel or remote control, and the Power indicator ...
Page 23 - Turning the projector off
13 English Turning the projector off 1 To turn the projector off, press and hold the power button. This message appears: "Please press the power button again to complete the shutdown process." Press the power button again. 2 The LED power indicator will turn RED and blink rapidly after the p...
Page 24 - Adjusting the Projected Image; Adjusting the Height of Projected Image
14 En gl ish Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Height of Projected Image The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the height of image. To raise/lower the image: Use Tilt adjusting wheel to fine-tune the display angle. Tilt adjusting wheel
Page 25 - How to optimize image size and distance
15 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. • SVGA/XGA series If the projector is 2.0 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes be...
Page 27 - How to get a preferred image size by adjusting
17 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. • SVGA/XGA series To obtain an image size of 50" set the projector at a distance 2.0 m and 2.2 m from the scree...
Page 29 - User Controls; Installation menu
19 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 input" is displayed on the screen. The menu options include settings and adjustments for screen size an...
Page 31 - Color
21 English Color Note 1: "Saturation" and "Tint" functions are not supported under computer or HDMI mode.Note 2: Functions vary depending on model definition. Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. • Bright: For brightness optimization. • P...
Page 32 - Image
22 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-mounte...
Page 34 - Setting
24 En gl ish Setting 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 remot...
Page 36 - Management
26 En gl ish Management Note: Functions vary depending on model definition. ECO Mode Choose "On" to dim the projector lamp which will lower power consumption, extend the lamp life and reduce noise. Choose "Off" to return normal mode. High Altitude Choose "On" to turn on High ...
Page 37 - Audio
27 English Audio Note: Functions vary depending on model definition. Volume • Press to decrease the volume. • Press to increase the volume. Mute • Choose "On" to mute the volume. • Choose "Off" to restore the volume.
Page 38 - Language
28 En gl ish 3D Note 1: It needs correct settings on graphic card 3D application program for correct 3D display. Note 2: The SW players, such as Stereoscopic Player and DDD TriDef Media Player can support 3D format files. You can download these three players on web page below, - Stereoscopic Player ...
Page 39 - Appendices; Troubleshooting; Image Problems and Solutions
29 English 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 • Conne...
Page 43 - LED & Alarm Definition Listing; LED Messages
33 English LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages Message Lamp_LED Temp_LED Power LED Red Red Red Blue Input power plug Flash ON to OFF 100ms Flash ON to OFF 100ms Flash ON to OFF 100ms -- Standby -- -- ON -- Power button ON -- -- -- ON Lamp retry -- -- -- Quick Flashing Power off (Cooling ...
Page 44 - Cleaning and replacing the dust filters (Option)
34 En gl ish Cleaning and replacing the dust filters (Option) Cleaning the dust filtersClean the dust filters after every 1000 hours of use. If they are note cleaned periodically, they can become clogged with dust, preventing proper ventilation. This can cause overheating and damage the projector. F...
Page 45 - Replacing the Lamp
35 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. You will be shown a warning message "Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation. Replacement suggested!" When...
Page 46 - Ceiling Mount Installation
36 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, structural ceiling member, and secure the ceiling mount base to the ceiling. 2 Choose the length combination based on actual environme...
Page 49 - Specifications
39 English Specifications The specifications listed below are subject to change without notice. For final specs, please refer to Acer's published marketing specifications. Projection system DLP ® Resolution • P1186/M305/PE-S44/F14S/AS328 series: 800x600 SVGA resolution • P1286/M315/PE-X44/F14X/AX328...
Page 51 - Compatibility modes
41 English Compatibility modes A. VGA Analog 1 VGA Analog - PC Signal 2 VGA Analog - Extended Wide timing Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] VGA 640x480 60 31.5 640x480 72 37.9 640x480 75 37.5 640x480 85 43.3 640x480 120 61.9 SVGA 800x600 56 35.1 800x600 60 37.9 800x600 72 48.1 800x...
Page 57 - Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens
47 En gli sh English 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 othe...
Page 58 - Declaration of Conformity
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, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. RU Jan, e-mail: [email protected] And, Acer Italy s.r.l Via Lepetit, 40, 20020 Lain...
Page 59 - Federal Communications Commission
Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., Suite 1500 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 thefollowing two condition...
