Acer P1303W User's Manual

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Acer Projector P1100/P1200/P1203/P1206/ P1303W Series User's Guide ...

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Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publicatio...

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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...

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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 curr...

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v 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 outl...

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vi might cause fire or electric shock. In this case, unplug immediately and contact your dealer. • Do not keep using this product to break or drop it. In this case contact your dealer for inspection. • Do not face the projector lens to the sun....

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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...

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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 lo...

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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 6 Getting Started...

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Troubleshooting 32 LED & Alarm Definition Listing 37 Replacing the Lamp 38 Ceiling Mount Installation 39 Specifications 42 Compatibility modes 44 Regulations and safety notices 48 ...

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1 English Introduction Product Features This product is a single-chip DLP ® projector. Outstanding features include: • DLP ® technology • P1100: Native 800 x 600 SVGA resolution P1200/P1203/P1206 series : Native 1024 x 768 XGA resolution P130...

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2 English 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 with lens cap Power cord VGA cable Compostive video cable 2 ...

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3 English Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side Rear side # Description # Description 1 Control panel 6 Zoom lever 2 Ventilation (inlet) 7 Remote control receiver 3 Ventilation (outlet) 8 Focus ring 4 Elevator button 9 Zoom lens 5 E...

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4 English Control Panel # Description # Description 1 Power socket 8 Audio input connector 2 USB connector 9 RS232 connector 3 HDMI connector 10 Kensington TM lock port 4 Monitor loop-through output connector (VGA-Out) Below items are for P1203/P1...

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5 English 7 Four directional select keys Use to select items or make adjustments to your selection. 8 SOURCE Changes the active source. 9 Empowering key Unique Acer functions: eOpening, eView, eTimer, ePower Management. # Icon Function Descript...

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6 English Remote Control Layout # Icon Function Description 1 Infrared transmitter Sends signals to the projector. 2 Laser pointer Aim the remote at the viewing screen. 3 FREEZE To pause the screen image. 4 HIDE Momentarily turns off the video. Pres...

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7 English Note: 12 Four directional select keys Use up, down, left, right buttons to select items or make adjustments to your selection. 13 MENU • Press "MENU" to launch the Onscreen display (OSD) menu, back to the previous step for t...

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8 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 7 Composite v...

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9 English Turning the Projector On/Off Turning on the Projector 1 Remove the lens cap. (Illustration #1) 2 Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. The Power indicator LED will flash red. 3 Turn on the projector by pressi...

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10 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 LED power indicato...

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11 English 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 the image: 1 Press the elevator foot release. (Illustration #1) 2 Raise the imag...

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12 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. ¥ • P1100/P1200/P1203/P1206 series Example: If the proj...

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13 English P1100/P1200/P1203/P1206 series Desired Distance (m) <A> Screen size Top Screen size Top (Min zoom) (Max zoom) Diagonal (inch) <B> W (cm) x H (cm) From base to top of image (cm) <C> Diagonal (inch) <B> W (cm) x...

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14 English • P1303W series Example: If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 82" and 90". P1303W series Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 135 cm height is required when loc...

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15 English P1303W series Desired Distance (m) <A> Screen size Top Screen size Top (Min zoom) (Max zoom) Diagonal (inch) <B> W (cm) x H (cm) From base to top of image (cm) <C> Diagonal (inch) <B> W (cm) x H (cm) From base...

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16 English How to get a preferred image size by adjusting distance and zoom P1100/P1200/P1203/P1206 series The table below shows how to achieve a desired image size by adjusting either the position or the zoom ring. For example: to obtain an image ...

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17 English P1100/P1200/P1203/P1206 series Desired Image Size Distance (m) Top (cm) Diagonal (inch) <A> W (cm) x H (cm) Max zoom <B> Min zoom <C> From base to top of image <D> 30 61 x 46 1.2 1.3 53 40 81 x 61 1.6 1.7 70 50 10...

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18 English P1303W series The table below shows how to achieve a desired image size by adjusting either the position or the zoom ring. For example: to obtain an image size of 50" set the projector at a distance 1.7 m and 1.8 m from the screen a...

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19 English P1303W series Desired Image Size Distance (m) Top (cm) Diagonal (inch) <A> W (cm) x H (cm) Max zoom <B> Min zoom <C> From base to top of image <D> 30 65 x 40 1.0 1.1 45 40 86 x 54 1.3 1.5 60 50 108 x 67 1.7 1.8 76...

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20 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 opti...

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21 English Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Key Acer Empowering Key provides four Acer unique functions, they are "Acer eView Management", "Acer eTimer Management" and "Acer eOpening Management" and "Acer...

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22 English Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus The projector has multilingual OSD that allow 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 or contr...

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23 English 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. �...

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24 English Note: "Saturation" and "Tint" functions are not supported under computer mode or DVI mode. Image Tint Adjusts the color balance of red and green. • Press to increase the amount of green in the image. • Press to...

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25 English Note: "H. Position", "V. Position", "Frequency" and "Tracking" functions are not supported under HDMI or Video mode. Note: "Sharpness" functions is not supported under HDMI and Computer m...

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26 English correct 3D display. Note: 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, - NVIDIA Stereoscopic 3D Video Player: http://www.nvi...

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27 English Management Setting 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 ...

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28 English Screen Capture Use this function to customize the startup screen. To capture the image that you want to use as the startup screen, follow the instructions below. Notice: Before proceeding with the following steps, make sure that the &q...

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29 English Note: This screen capture function is limited by 4:3 aspect ratio only. Note: For XGA models, to get best quality for you desired image, suggest end-user set PC resolution to 1024 x 768 before you use this function. Note: For SVGA models,...

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30 English Audio Timer Volume • Press to decrease the volume. • Press to increase the volume. Mute • Choose "On" to mute the volume. • Choose "Off" to restore the volume. Power On/Off Volume • Select this function ...

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31 English Language Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Use the or key to select your preferred menu language. • Press to confirm the selection. ...

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32 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 # ...

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33 English 3 Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image (For notebooks) • Press "RESYNC" on the remote control or control panel. • For an incorrectly displayed image: • Follow the steps for item 2 (above) to adjust the reso...

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34 English 8 Image is stretched when displaying a "widescreen" DVD title When you play a DVD encoded in anamorphic or 16:9 aspect ratio you may need to adjust the following settings: • If you play an Letterbox(LBX) format DVD title, ...

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35 English OSD Messages # Condition Message Reminder 1 Message Fan Fail - the system fan is not working. Projector Overheated - the projector has exceeded its recommended operating temperature and must be allowed to cool down before it may be used....

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36 English Problems with the Projector # Condition Solution 1 The projector stops responding to all controls If possible, turn off the projector, then unplug the power cord and wait at least 30 seconds before reconnecting power. 2 Lamp burns out o...

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37 English LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages Message Lamp LED Temp LED Power LED Red Red Red Blue Standby (power cord plugged in) -- -- V -- Power button ON -- -- -- V Lamp retry -- -- -- Quick flashing Turning off (cooling state) --...

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38 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 ...

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39 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 ...

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40 English 3 Use the appropriate number of screws for the projector size to attach the projector to the ceiling mount bracket. Note: It is recommended that you keep a reasonable space between the bracket and the projector to allow for proper heat ...

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41 English 5 Adjust the angle and positioning as necessary. Note: The appropriate type of screw and washer for each model is listed in the table below. 3 mm diameter screws are enclosed in the screw pack. Models Screw Type B Washer Type Diameter (...

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42 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 P1100: Native: SVGA (800 x 600) , Ma...

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43 English * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. I/O connectors • Power socket x1 • VGA input x1 • Composite video x1 • S-Video x1 • VGA output x1 • HDMI x 1 • 3.5 mm audio jack input x1 • RS232 x1 • USB ...

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44 English Compatibility modes A. VGA Analog 1 VGA Analog - PC Signal Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] VGA 640x480 60 31.47 640x480 72 37.86 640x480 75 37.50 640x480 85 43.27 640x480 119.51 61.60 SVGA 800x600 56 35.20 800x600 60 3...

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45 English 2 VGA Analog - Extended Wide timing 3 VGA Analog -Component Signal B. HDMI Digital 1 HDMI - PC Signal Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] WXGA 1280x768 60 47.78 1280x768 75 60.29 1280x768 85 68.63 1280x720 60 44.80 1280x80...

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46 English 2 HDMI - Extended Wide timing (same as DVI) 800x600 75 46.88 800x600 85 53.67 800x600 119.85 77.20 XGA 1024x768 60 48.36 1024x768 70 56.48 1024x768 75 60.02 1024x768 119.804 98.80 1152x864 75 67.50 1152x864 85 77.10 1280x1024 60 64.00 1280...

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47 English 3 HDMI - Video Signal Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] 480i 720x480(1440x480) 59.94(29.97) 27.00 480p 720x480 59.94 31.47 576i 720x576(1440x576) 50(25) 27.00 576p 720x576 50 31.25 720p 1280x720 60 45.00 720p 1280x720 50...

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48 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 again...

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49 English 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 i...

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List of applicable countries EU member states as of July 2009 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland...

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                 Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei...

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                Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan The standards listed below are applied to the product if built with WLAN module or wireless keyboard...

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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. Op...