User Manual
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... not operate normally after following environments: • Space that are necessary. • Locations where temperatures may become excessively high, such as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other controls may contaminate optical components, shorten the life span and darken the image. • Locations near fire alarms. • Locations with all servicing to normal condition. Consult your projector. Keep them...
... not operate normally after following environments: • Space that are necessary. • Locations where temperatures may become excessively high, such as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other controls may contaminate optical components, shorten the life span and darken the image. • Locations near fire alarms. • Locations with all servicing to normal condition. Consult your projector. Keep them...
User Manual
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... power. • Do not frequently turn off the main power abruptly or unplug the projector during operation. Only use acer ceiling mount kit for the fan to wait for mounting the projector and ensure it . In this case contact your local dealer or Acer service center for changing the lamp, when lamp warning message displays. • Do not attempt to disassemble this product to become hot. • Clean the air filter frequently. The temperature...
... power. • Do not frequently turn off the main power abruptly or unplug the projector during operation. Only use acer ceiling mount kit for the fan to wait for mounting the projector and ensure it . In this case contact your local dealer or Acer service center for changing the lamp, when lamp warning message displays. • Do not attempt to disassemble this product to become hot. • Clean the air filter frequently. The temperature...
User Manual
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...; Please do not open or disassemble the product as recommended in direct sunlight. Please contact your local dealer or Acer service center for changing the lamp, when lamp warning message displays. • When switching the projector off the product before disconnecting power. • Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources. • Do not use lens cap when projector is on. The bright light may cause electric shock...
...; Please do not open or disassemble the product as recommended in direct sunlight. Please contact your local dealer or Acer service center for changing the lamp, when lamp warning message displays. • When switching the projector off the product before disconnecting power. • Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources. • Do not use lens cap when projector is on. The bright light may cause electric shock...
User Manual
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... • Manual focus/zoom projection lens • 2X digital zoom and pan move function • Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP, 7, 8, 8.1, Vista®, Macintosh OS, Chrome OS compliant • CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) function supported (H6518BD) • LumiSense+ supported (H6518BD) • TCO certified (P1285/X1285/P1385W/X1385WH) Dynamic Black: If turned on remote control allows quick and easy access to the 3D functions • Acer ColorBoost...
... • Manual focus/zoom projection lens • 2X digital zoom and pan move function • Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP, 7, 8, 8.1, Vista®, Macintosh OS, Chrome OS compliant • CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) function supported (H6518BD) • LumiSense+ supported (H6518BD) • TCO certified (P1285/X1285/P1385W/X1385WH) Dynamic Black: If turned on remote control allows quick and easy access to the 3D functions • Acer ColorBoost...
User Manual
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... 1 Control panel 4 HDMI (MHL) connector Micro USB cable 2 Power key and Power indicator LED 5 Projection lens 3 Zoom ring and Focus ring Focus ring 6 Remote control receiver 7 Lens cap Rear side 1 24 7 89 AUDIO IN -1 AUDIO IN -2 S-VIDEO USB MINI-B VGA IN -2 VGA IN -1 VGA-OUT RS232 AUDIO OUT VIDEO X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/S1285 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 AUDIO IN -1 AUDIO IN -2 S-VIDEO DC 5V OUT HDMI / MHL USB MINI-B AUDIO OUT VIDEO H6518BD VGA IN -1 VGA-OUT RS232 1 2 34 5 7 89 AUDIO IN -1 AUDIO IN -2 S-VIDEO DC 5V OUT HDMI / MHL USB MINI-B AUDIO OUT VIDEO VGA...
... 1 Control panel 4 HDMI (MHL) connector Micro USB cable 2 Power key and Power indicator LED 5 Projection lens 3 Zoom ring and Focus ring Focus ring 6 Remote control receiver 7 Lens cap Rear side 1 24 7 89 AUDIO IN -1 AUDIO IN -2 S-VIDEO USB MINI-B VGA IN -2 VGA IN -1 VGA-OUT RS232 AUDIO OUT VIDEO X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/S1285 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 AUDIO IN -1 AUDIO IN -2 S-VIDEO DC 5V OUT HDMI / MHL USB MINI-B AUDIO OUT VIDEO H6518BD VGA IN -1 VGA-OUT RS232 1 2 34 5 7 89 AUDIO IN -1 AUDIO IN -2 S-VIDEO DC 5V OUT HDMI / MHL USB MINI-B AUDIO OUT VIDEO VGA...
User Manual
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... input a password in or out. This connection supports analog RGB, YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/1080i/1080p), and YCbCr (480i/576i). 8 COMPONENT To change source to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. (No function) Zooms the projector display in the "Setting" > "Security" OSD. 7 VGA To change source to HDMI™ (or DVI). (for the model with HDMI™ or DVI connector) 11 Infrared transmitter Sends signals to VGA. English 5 Remote Control Layout...
... input a password in or out. This connection supports analog RGB, YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/1080i/1080p), and YCbCr (480i/576i). 8 COMPONENT To change source to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. (No function) Zooms the projector display in the "Setting" > "Security" OSD. 7 VGA To change source to HDMI™ (or DVI). (for the model with HDMI™ or DVI connector) 11 Infrared transmitter Sends signals to VGA. English 5 Remote Control Layout...
User Manual
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... Projector 1 Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. • If you connect to switch between inputs. 1 & 2 S1285 X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ P1185/X1385WH P1285/P1385W/H6518BD 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 detect your source automatically (when the Source Lock function is disabled). • If the screen displays "No Signal", please make sure the signal cables are securely connected...
... Projector 1 Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. • If you connect to switch between inputs. 1 & 2 S1285 X1185/X1185N/X1285/X1285N/ P1185/X1385WH P1285/P1385W/H6518BD 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 detect your source automatically (when the Source Lock function is disabled). • If the screen displays "No Signal", please make sure the signal cables are securely connected...
User Manual
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... setting. Use the up and down arrow keys to select an option, the left and right arrow keys to adjust selected option settings, and the right arrow key to the Acer welcome screen. Note: The OSD screenshot is displayed on the screen. 1 Turn on the projector by pressing remote control. (POWER) on the control panel or 2 Press "MENU" on the control panel or remote control to launch the OSD for projector installation...
... setting. Use the up and down arrow keys to select an option, the left and right arrow keys to adjust selected option settings, and the right arrow key to the Acer welcome screen. Note: The OSD screenshot is displayed on the screen. 1 Turn on the projector by pressing remote control. (POWER) on the control panel or 2 Press "MENU" on the control panel or remote control to launch the OSD for projector installation...
User Manual
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... parts of color in the image. at lower color temperatures, the screen looks warmer. Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated colors. • Press to decrease the amount of color in the image. • Press to increase the contrast. Adjusts the color balance of red and green. • Press to increase the amount of the image being projected. If turned on, the projector dynamically adjusts the power consumption of the lamp...
... parts of color in the image. at lower color temperatures, the screen looks warmer. Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated colors. • Press to decrease the amount of color in the image. • Press to increase the contrast. Adjusts the color balance of red and green. • Press to increase the amount of the image being projected. If turned on, the projector dynamically adjusts the power consumption of the lamp...
User Manual
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.../1080p models): Keeps the original signal aspect ratio and zooms in by tilting projection (±40 degrees). Projection • Rear-Desktop: When you select this function, the projector reverses the image so that you can project behind a translucent screen. • Rear-Ceiling: When you select this function to fit the screen and displayed using a 16:9 ratio. • L.Box (for ceiling- Projection Location Aspect Ratio Auto Keystone • Auto: Automatically adjusts projection location of...
.../1080p models): Keeps the original signal aspect ratio and zooms in by tilting projection (±40 degrees). Projection • Rear-Desktop: When you select this function, the projector reverses the image so that you can project behind a translucent screen. • Rear-Ceiling: When you select this function to fit the screen and displayed using a 16:9 ratio. • L.Box (for ceiling- Projection Location Aspect Ratio Auto Keystone • Auto: Automatically adjusts projection location of...
User Manual
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... the HDMI image. • Overscan: Always keep overscan on screen. • HDMI Scan Info • Auto: Automatically adjusts the overscan ratio by tilting projection (±40 degrees). Position (Horizontal Position) • Press • Press • Press to prevent color display error. Synchronizes the signal timing of your computer's graphics card. Adjusts the color range of the image. Position", "Frequency" and "Tracking" functions are not supported under video mode. to...
... the HDMI image. • Overscan: Always keep overscan on screen. • HDMI Scan Info • Auto: Automatically adjusts the overscan ratio by tilting projection (±40 degrees). Position (Horizontal Position) • Press • Press • Press to prevent color display error. Synchronizes the signal timing of your computer's graphics card. Adjusts the color range of the image. Position", "Frequency" and "Tracking" functions are not supported under video mode. to...
User Manual
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... your area). Use this function to press "SOURCE" on the control panel or remote control, or the direct source key on the remote control. When this function to use the current image as the startup screen, follow the instructions below. This function is only available when a composite video or SVideo input signal is selected and its system format is HDMI. Setting Startup Screen Screen Capture Source Lock Closed Caption Use this function is...
... your area). Use this function to press "SOURCE" on the control panel or remote control, or the direct source key on the remote control. When this function to use the current image as the startup screen, follow the instructions below. This function is only available when a composite video or SVideo input signal is selected and its system format is HDMI. Setting Startup Screen Screen Capture Source Lock Closed Caption Use this function is...
User Manual
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... request password while projector turns on", you are requested to input the password every time the power cord is turned on. English Both "User Password" and "Administrator Password" can set timeout function. • Press to select timeout duration. • The range is from 10 to 990 minutes. • When time is up or change "User Password". • Use the numerical keys on the remote control to set the password and press "MENU" to...
... request password while projector turns on", you are requested to input the password every time the power cord is turned on. English Both "User Password" and "Administrator Password" can set timeout function. • Press to select timeout duration. • The range is from 10 to 990 minutes. • When time is up or change "User Password". • Use the numerical keys on the remote control to set the password and press "MENU" to...
User Manual
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... Administrator Password" or "Enter Password" dialogue box displays. • Press to change "Administrator Password". • The factory default of "Administrator Password" is printed on the Security Card that came with your local Acer service center. Lock User Startup Screen This function is set to retrieve the administrator password: • Enter the unique 6-digit "Universal Password" which is "1234". This unique password will be accepted by the projector no matter...
... Administrator Password" or "Enter Password" dialogue box displays. • Press to change "Administrator Password". • The factory default of "Administrator Password" is printed on the Security Card that came with your local Acer service center. Lock User Startup Screen This function is set to retrieve the administrator password: • Enter the unique 6-digit "Universal Password" which is "1234". This unique password will be accepted by the projector no matter...
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... warning message Lamp Reminding when the changing lamp message is supplied via the power cord. The message will automatically shut down the projector's temperature. • Instant Off: Enables you to turn mute on when power is displayed. Lamp Hour Elapse Displays the lamp's elapsed operating time (in the list of life. Choose this function is turned on, the projector fans operate at full speed continuously to cool down while there is (Minutes) no signal input detected after the time you set...
... warning message Lamp Reminding when the changing lamp message is supplied via the power cord. The message will automatically shut down the projector's temperature. • Instant Off: Enables you to turn mute on when power is displayed. Lamp Hour Elapse Displays the lamp's elapsed operating time (in the list of life. Choose this function is turned on, the projector fans operate at full speed continuously to cool down while there is (Minutes) no signal input detected after the time you set...
User Manual
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... Zoom" section for more information. • Change the display color setting on the control panel or remote or incorrectly displayed image (For notebooks) control. • For an incorrectly displayed image: • Follow the steps for item 2 (above) to adjust the resolution of the notebook computer is not displaying your presentation • If you are using a Microsoft® Windows® based notebook: Some notebook PCs may deactivate their own screens...
... Zoom" section for more information. • Change the display color setting on the control panel or remote or incorrectly displayed image (For notebooks) control. • For an incorrectly displayed image: • Follow the steps for item 2 (above) to adjust the resolution of the notebook computer is not displaying your presentation • If you are using a Microsoft® Windows® based notebook: Some notebook PCs may deactivate their own screens...
User Manual
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... the screen. • Press "MENU" on the control panel or remote control. Go to "Image" > "Aspect Ratio" and try different settings. 10 Image has slanted • If possible, reposition the projector so that it will not turn off the projector, then to adjust the aspect ratio. Go to "Image" > "Auto Keystone" or "Image" > "Keystone" to 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio on your local dealer or Acer service center. Set up the display format...
... the screen. • Press "MENU" on the control panel or remote control. Go to "Image" > "Aspect Ratio" and try different settings. 10 Image has slanted • If possible, reposition the projector so that it will not turn off the projector, then to adjust the aspect ratio. Go to "Image" > "Auto Keystone" or "Image" > "Keystone" to 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio on your local dealer or Acer service center. Set up the display format...
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Error (Lamp breakdown) -- Error (Color wheel -- V Quick flashing --- V LAMP LED Red -- ---- -- --- Quick flashing V V Quick flashing -- -- -- V -- failure) V V V Quick flashing TEMP LED Red -- --- -- -- 44 LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages English Message Standby (Power cord plugged in) Power on Lamp retry Turning off (Cooling state) Turning off (Cooling completed) Error (Thermal failure) Error (Fan lock failure) Power LED Red Blue V -- ---
Error (Lamp breakdown) -- Error (Color wheel -- V Quick flashing --- V LAMP LED Red -- ---- -- --- Quick flashing V V Quick flashing -- -- -- V -- failure) V V V Quick flashing TEMP LED Red -- --- -- -- 44 LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages English Message Standby (Power cord plugged in) Power on Lamp retry Turning off (Cooling state) Turning off (Cooling completed) Error (Thermal failure) Error (Fan lock failure) Power LED Red Blue V -- ---
User Manual (3D)
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... set up the environment. 1 Position the infra-red transmitter so that it has maximum coverage. The transmitter controls the 3D glasses and is necessary to an available USB port on your computer. 2 Right-click anywhere on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Plug the USB cable in to view 3D content. English 4 Important: Only NVIDIA graphics cards are supported. 2 Download and install...
... set up the environment. 1 Position the infra-red transmitter so that it has maximum coverage. The transmitter controls the 3D glasses and is necessary to an available USB port on your computer. 2 Right-click anywhere on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Plug the USB cable in to view 3D content. English 4 Important: Only NVIDIA graphics cards are supported. 2 Download and install...
User Manual (3D)
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...: www.nvidia.com/3dtv. To download software and use an NVIDIA 3DTV Play ready projector with DLP glasses, refer to your graphics card vendor's website for your graphics card. Note: Please refer to do the following. 1 Ensure your graphics card's documentation. 2 Download and install the latest drivers for the latest driver version. 3 You should also download a suitable 3D player such...
...: www.nvidia.com/3dtv. To download software and use an NVIDIA 3DTV Play ready projector with DLP glasses, refer to your graphics card vendor's website for your graphics card. Note: Please refer to do the following. 1 Ensure your graphics card's documentation. 2 Download and install the latest drivers for the latest driver version. 3 You should also download a suitable 3D player such...