Page 2 - Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals
Model number: __________________________________Serial number: ___________________________________Date of purchase: ________________________________Place of purchase: ________________________________ © 2012. All Rights Reserved.Original Issue: 03/2012 Acer Projector P1223/D413D/EV-X34H/X1223/D413/EV...
Page 3 - iii; Eng; Before cleaning; Using electrical power
iii Eng lish English 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. Before cleaning • Turn the product off and unplug it from the wall outlet before cleaning. • Do not use...
Page 4 - iv
iv Eng lish English extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. • Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of ...
Page 5 - Product servicing; Additional safety information
v Eng lish English Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified...
Page 6 - Protect your hearing
vi Eng lish English • Locations near fire alarms . • Locations with an ambient temperature above 40º C/104º F . • Locations where the altitudes are higher than 10,000 feet. • Do not operate if smoke, a strange noise, or an odor are coming out of the projector. In this case, immediately unplug the pr...
Page 7 - vii; Disposal instructions
vii Eng lish English • 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 the volume to block out noisy surroundings. • Decrease the volume if you can't hear people speaking near you . Disposal instructions...
Page 8 - Contents
Information for your safety and comfort iii Introduction 1 Product features 1 Package contents 2 Projector overview 3 Front / top 3 Rear 3 Control panel 4 Remote control layout 5 Getting started 8 Connecting the projector 8 Turning the projector on/off 9 Turning the projector on 9 Turning the projec...
Page 10 - Introduction; Product features
1 Eng lish English Introduction Product features This product is a single-chip DLP projector, feautring: • DLP technology. • Native 1024 x 768 XGA resolution. • Acer ColorSafe II technology ensures consistent color rendition over time. • Smart detection delivers quick, intelligent source detection. ...
Page 11 - Package contents
2 Eng lish English Package contents This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your unit is complete. Contact your dealer immediately if anything is missing. Projector Power cord VGA cable Remote control Batteries User’s Manual CD Quick Start Guide Carrying case (optiona...
Page 12 - Projector overview; Rear
3 Eng lish English Projector overview Front / top Rear # Description # Description 1 Lamp cover 6 Zoom lens 2 Zoom ring 7 Control panel 3 Focus ring 8 Ventilation (inlet) 4 Ventilation 9 Speaker 5 Remote control receivers # Description # Description 1 Audio input connector 7 Kensington lock port 2 H...
Page 13 - Control panel
4 Eng lish English Control panel # Icon Function Description 1 SOURCE Changes the active source. 2 KEYSTONE Adjusts the image to compensate for distortion caused by tilting the projector (± 40 degrees). 3 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source. 4 POWER Power indicator LE...
Page 14 - Remote control layout
5 Eng lish English Remote control layout # Icon Function Description 1 Remote control transmitter Sends signals to the projector. 2 FREEZE Pauses the screen image. 3 POWER Refer to "Turning the projector on/off" on page 9 . 4 ASPECT RATIO To choose the desired aspect ratio. 5 ZOOM Zooms the ...
Page 17 - Getting started; Connecting the projector
8 Eng lish English Getting started Connecting the projector # Description # Description 1* Audio cable 5* USB cable 2* HDMI cable 6* S-Video cable 3 VGA cable 7* Composite video cable 4* RS-232 cable 8 Power cord RS-232 VGA-OUT VIDEO HDMI MINI USB AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT VGA1-IN VGA2-IN VGA D-Sub D-Sub D...
Page 18 - Turning the projector on/off; Turning the projector on
9 Eng lish English Note: To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the projector. Note: * indicates an optional item. Turning the projector on/off Turning the projector on 1 Ensure that the power cord and signal cable ar...
Page 19 - Turning the projector off; Adjusting the projected image; Adjusting the height of the projected image
10 Eng lish English Turning the projector off 1 To turn the projector off, press the power button. This message appears: Please press the power button again to complete the shutdown process. Press the power button again. 2 The shutdown process will vary depending on the Turn Off Mode setting. Please...
Page 21 - Optimizing image size and distance; Max screen size
12 Eng lish English Optimizing 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. Example: If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 6...
Page 23 - Adjusting distance and zoom to optimize image size
14 Eng lish English Adjusting distance and zoom to optimize image size Desired distance Height From base to top of image 2 m 2.2 m 50" Desiredimage size A C D B Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals
Page 25 - User controls; Installation menu
16 Eng lish English User controls Installation menu The installation menu provides an onscreen display (OSD) for projector installation and maintenance. Use this 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 26 - Acer Empowering Technology
17 Eng lish English Acer Empowering Technology Acer eView Management The Acer Empowering Key provides access to four Acer-specific functions: Acer eView Management , Acer eTimer Management , Acer ePower Management , and Acer e3D Management . Press the key for more than one second to launch the onscr...
Page 28 - Onscreen Display Menus; Using the OSD menus
19 Eng lish English Onscreen Display Menus The projector has a multilingual OSD that allows you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. Using the OSD menus • To open the OSD menu, press MENU on the remote control. • When the OSD is displayed, use the keys to select any item in th...
Page 29 - Color
20 Eng lish English Color Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of image. • Bright: For high brightness environments. • Presentation: Higher brightness for meetings and presentations. • Standard: For normal environments. • Video: For playing video in a bright enviro...
Page 31 - Image
22 Eng lish English Image Projection • Front: The factory default setting. • Ceiling: When you select this function, the projector inverts the image for ceiling-mounted projection. • Rear: When you select this function, the projector reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent sc...
Page 33 - Setting
24 Eng lish English Setting Menu Location Choose the menu location on the display screen. Startup Screen Use this function to select your desired startup screen. If you change the setting, the changes will take effect when you exit the OSD menu. • Acer: The default Acer projector startup screen. • U...
Page 39 - Language
30 Eng lish English Language Language Choose the language for your OSD menu. Use the or key to select your preferred language. Press to confirm the selection. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals
Page 40 - D projection; Using DLP 3D technology; Setting up a 3D environment
31 Eng lish English 3D projection The Acer projector you have bought has integrated DLP 3D technology. Important: When you turn the 3D technology on, you will be shown a reminder that 3D is enabled. If you do not wish to view 3D content, you should turn it off, otherwise the image may not be project...
Page 42 - Using the stereoscopic player
33 Eng lish English Important: If you have an NVIDIA graphics card and the NVIDIA 3D Vision drivers installed, you may need to disable the Stereoscopic feature to use the DLP 3D technology. Using the stereoscopic player You need to have a stereoscopic player in order to view 3D content. The instruct...
Page 43 - Watching 3D DVD content
34 Eng lish English Using 3D glasses (optional) DLP 3D glasses are powered. In order to enhance battery life, they turn off after a few minutes of inactivity. Before you can view 3D content, you need to ensure the glasses are turned on. In many cases, there is a power switch on one of the arms that ...
Page 45 - Appendices; Troubleshooting; Image problems and solutions
36 Eng lish 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 onscree...
Page 48 - LED and alarm definitions; LED indicators
39 Eng lish English LED and alarm definitions LED indicators Indicator Power LED Temp LED Lamp LED Blue Blue Red Power events Standby V -- -- Normal turn on mode Flashing for 30 seconds after power on then steady blue -- -- Download mode V Flashing Flashing Normal turn off mode V Solid on for 1 seco...
Page 49 - Replacing and cleaning the dust filter
40 Eng lish English Replacing and cleaning the dust filter 1 Turn the projector off then unplug the power cord. 2 Pull the dust filter out (Illustration #1). 3 Clean or replace the dust filter. 4 To put the dust filter back, reverse the previous steps. Cleaning the dust filter Clean the dust filter ...
Page 50 - Replacing the lamp
41 Eng lish English Replacing 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 ...
Page 51 - Ceiling mount installation
42 Eng lish English 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 appropriat...
Page 54 - Specifications
45 Eng lish 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 Native: XGA (1024 x 768), Maximum: UXGA (1,600 x 1,200), 1080p (1920 x 1080) Compute...
Page 56 - Compatibility modes
47 Eng lish English Compatibility modes A. VGA analog 1 VGA analog - PC signal Modes Resolution V. Frequency [Hz] H. Frequency [kHz] VGA 640 x 480 60 31.47 640 x 480 72 37.86 640 x 480 75 37.50 640 x 480 85 43.27 640 x 480 119.51 61.60 SVGA 800 x 600 56 35.20 800 x 600 60 37.88 800 x 600 72 48.08 80...
Page 60 - Regulations and safety notices
51 Eng lish 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 in...
Page 61 - Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens; Radio device regulatory notice; General
52 Eng lish 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 other...
Page 62 - 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 L...
Page 64 - Federal Communications Commission
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 conditions: (1) t...