Acer P1255 User Manual
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  • Page 1 Acer Projector AS329 F25S M306 P1150 PE-S45 ASV1712 F25X M316 P1250 PE-X45 AX329 F25WS M326S P1350W PE-W45S ANX1711 F25W M326 P1350WL PE-W45 AW329S AWX1710 AW329 AWX1709 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 2 Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________ Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies.
  • Page 3 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 cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
  • Page 4 • 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 or lamp.
  • Page 5 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 service personnel when: •...
  • Page 6 Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. It could cause it to break on rare occasions. • Contact your local dealer or Acer service center when you need to change the lamp. • The product will detect the life of the lamp itself. Please contact your local dealer or Acer service center for changing the lamp, when lamp warning message displays.
  • Page 7 Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/ Sustainability/index.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: "Lamp(s) contain Mercury,...
  • Page 8: Precautions

    When the lamp reaches the end of its life, it will burn out and may make a loud popping sound. If this happens, the projector will not turn back on until the lamp module has been replaced. To replace the lamp, contact your local dealer or Acer service center.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Information for Your Safety and Comfort First Thing First viii Usage Notes viii Precautions viii Introduction Product Features Package Overview Projector Overview Projector Outlook Control Panel Remote Control Layout MHL Feature Introduction Getting Started Connecting the Projector Turning the Projector On/Off Turning On the Projector Turning Off the Projector Adjusting the Projected Image...
  • Page 10 Appendices Troubleshooting LED & Alarm Definition Listing Ceiling Mount Installation Specifications Compatibility Modes Regulations and safety notices...
  • Page 11: Introduction

    • One-touch "3D" button on remote control allows quick and easy access to the 3D functions • Acer ColorBoost technology delivers vivid, life-like images • High brightness and contrast ratio • Versatile display modes enable optimum performance in any situation •...
  • Page 12: Package Overview

    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 (Optional) HDMI cable (Optional) Security card (Optional) User’s guide (CD-ROM) (Optional) Remote control...
  • Page 13: Projector Overview

    Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front/upper side Description Description Control panel Zoom ring and Focus ring Lens cap Projection lens Power key and Power indicator LED 6 Remote control receiver Rear side 5 6 7 8 910 Description Description Audio input connector Mini USB connector Audio output connector HDMI connector...
  • Page 14: Control Panel

    Control Panel Function Description LAMP Lamp indicator LED. POWER Power indicator LED Keystone Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection (±40 degrees). Power key Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. ENTER Confirms your selection of items. BACK Cancels your selection, or goes back to previous page. TEMP Temperature indicator LED.
  • Page 15: Remote Control Layout

    Remote Control Layout Function Description POWER Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/Off" section. RATIO Chooses an aspect ratio. Laser Emits visible laser pointer light for presentation purposes. This function is not available for the projectors sold in Japan/China. Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection Keystone (±40 degrees).
  • Page 16 Function Description 11 Infrared Sends signals to the projector. transmitter 12 3D Press to open the 3D menu for adjusting 3D settings. 13 SOURCE Changes the active source. 14 MODE Chooses a display mode. 15 MENU Launches the Onscreen Display (OSD) menu or exits the OSD menu.
  • Page 17: Mhl Feature Introduction

    MHL Feature Introduction When your smart device is connected to the projector, you can use some buttons on the remote control to control your smart device. Press "MODE" for one second to enter or leave the MHL control mode. After entering the MHL control mode, press "SOURCE"...
  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Getting Started Connecting the Projector Display VGA/HDMI DVD player, Set-top box, HDTV receiver Video Output RS232 Speakers HDTV adapter Smartphone/ tablet Description Description Power cord 3 RCA component cable Audio cable Composite video cable HDMI (MHL) cable RS232 cable VGA to component video/HDTV adapter 10 WirelessHD dongle VGA cable 11 Wireless dongle USB cable...
  • Page 19 please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the projector. Note: Some smart devices require a converter (supplied by the smart device maker) to enable the MHL function. Note: Compatible HDMI/MHL dongles: WirelessHD (MWIHD1), MWA3, Android (MWND1), Chromecast...
  • Page 20: Turning The Projector On/Off

    Turning the Projector On/Off Turning On the Projector Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. The Power LED will light red. Turn on the projector by pressing (POWER) on the control panel or remote control, and the Power indicator LED will turn blue. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player, etc.).
  • Page 21: Turning Off The Projector

    Turning Off the Projector 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. The LED Power indicator will turn solid red to indicate standby mode. It is now safe to unplug the power cord.
  • Page 22: Adjusting The Projected Image

    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 raise the image: Use the front Tilt adjusting wheel to raise the image to the desired height and angle.
  • Page 23: How To Optimize Image Size And Distance

    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. • P1150/M306/PE-S45/F25S/AS329/P1250/M316/PE-X45/F25X/AX329 If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 69"...
  • Page 24 • P1350W/M326S/PE-W45S/F25WS/AW329S If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 89" and 115". Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 170 cm height is required when the projector is located at 3 m distance. 115"...
  • Page 25 • P1350WL/M326/PE-W45/F25W/AW329 If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 82" and 90". Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 121 cm height is required when the projector is located at 3 m distance. 90"...
  • Page 26: How To Get A Preferred Image Size By Adjusting Distance And Zoom

    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. • P1150/M306/PE-S45/F25S/AS329/P1250/M316/PE-X45/F25X/AX329 To obtain an image size of 70", set the projector at a distance between 2.8 m and 3.1 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly.
  • Page 27 • P1350W/M326S/PE-W45S/F25WS/AW329S To obtain an image size of 70" set the projector at a distance between 1.8 m and 2.4 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly. 70" Desired Height: image size 104 cm From base to top of image 1.8 m Desired distance...
  • Page 28 • P1350WL/M326/PE-W45/F25W/AW329 To obtain an image size of 70" set the projector at a distance between 2.3 m and 2.6 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly. 70" Desired Height: image size 94 cm From base to top of image 2.3 m Desired distance...
  • Page 29: User Controls

    The new settings will be saved automatically upon exiting the menu. Press "MENU" anytime to exit the menu and return to the Acer welcome screen.
  • Page 30: Onscreen Display (Osd) Menus

    Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus The projector has multilingual Onscreen Display (OSD) menus 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 control panel or remote control.
  • Page 31: Color

    Color This function protects your eyes from over-exposure to blue light. The options are Off, Low, Medium, and High. Choose a preferred setting to reduce the level of blue light and get a comfortable viewing experience. BluelightShield When this function is enabled, LumiSense will be automatically set to "Off".
  • Page 32 Use this function to choose a proper color according to the wall. There are several choices, including White, Light Wall Color Yellow, Light Blue, Pink and Dark Green. It will compensate for the color deviation due to the wall color to show the correct image tone.
  • Page 33: Image

    Image • Front: The factory default setting. Projection • Mode Rear: Reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen. • Auto: Automatically adjusts projection location of image. Projection • Desktop Location • Ceiling: Turns the image upside down for ceiling- mounted projection.
  • Page 34: Setting

    Use this function to select your desired startup screen. If you change the setting, it will take effect when you exit the OSD menu. Startup Screen • Acer: The default startup screen of your Acer projector. • User: Use the memorized picture from the "Screen Capture" function.
  • Page 35 "Keystone" is set to the default value "0" and the projector is in its native resolution. • Change the "Startup Screen" from the default setting "Acer" to "User". Screen Capture • Select "Screen Capture" to customize the startup screen.
  • Page 36 Selecting "On" allows synchronized power ON/OFF operation between the projector and a CEC-compatible device connected to the HDMI/MHL port of the projector. HDMI CEC This function is only available for the HDMI/MHL port. Security This projector provides a useful security function for the administrator to manage the projector.
  • Page 37 Timeout (Min.) Once "Security" is set to "On", you can set timeout function. • Press to select timeout duration. • The range is from 10 to 990 minutes. • When time is up, the projector will request you to enter the password again.
  • Page 38 This unique password will be accepted by the projector no matter what the administrator password is. • If the Security Card is lost, please contact your local Acer service center. Lock User Startup Screen This function is set to "OFF" by default. If set to "ON", the startup screen is locked and cannot be changed by the "Startup Screen"...
  • Page 39: Management

    Management Choose "On" to dim the projector lamp, which will also ECO Mode lower the power consumption, reduce noise, and extend the lamp life. Choose "Off" to return to the normal mode. Choose "On" to turn on the High Altitude mode. When this function is turned on, the projector fans operate at full High Altitude speed continuously to cool down the projector’s...
  • Page 40: Audio

    • Lamp Hour Elapse: Displays the lamp’s elapsed operating time (in hours). • Lamp Reminding: Choose this function to show or hide warning message when the changing lamp Lamp message is displayed. The message will show up 30 hours before end of life. •...
  • Page 41 Selects "On" to enable the 3D function supported by DLP 3D technology. • On: Select this item while using DLP 3D glasses, quad buffer (NVIDIA/ATI...) graphics card and HQFS format file or DVD with corresponding SW player. • Off: Turns off the 3D mode. If the 3D content is not displayed correctly, you can select a 3D Format 3D format that suits the 3D content you are viewing and...
  • Page 42: Language

    - Stereoscopic Player (Trial): http://www.3dtv.at/Downloads/Index_en.aspx - DDD TriDef Media Player (Trial): http://www.tridef.com/download/TriDef- 3-D-Experience-4.0.2.html Note: "3D L/R Invert" and "3D Format" are only available when "3D" is enabled. Language Sets a language for the OSD menus. Use Language select your preferred language.
  • Page 43: Appendices

    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 No image appears • Make sure all the cables are correctly connected as onscreen described in the "Getting Started"...
  • Page 44 Partial, scrolling • For an incorrectly displayed image: or incorrectly • Follow the steps for item 2 (above) to adjust displayed image the resolution of your computer. (For notebooks) • Press the toggle output settings. Example: [Fn]+[F4], Compaq [Fn]+[F4], Dell [Fn]+[F8], Gateway [Fn]+[F4], IBM [Fn]+[F7], HP [Fn]+[F4], NEC [Fn]+[F3], Toshiba [Fn]+[F5] •...
  • Page 45 If this happens, the projector will not turn on until the lamp module has been replaced. To replace the lamp, contact your local dealer or Acer service center.
  • Page 46 OSD Messages Condition Message Reminder Message Fan Fail - the system fan is not working. Fan Fail. Lamp will automatically turn off soon. Projector Overheated - the projector has exceeded its recommended operating temperature and must be allowed to cool down before it is used. Projector Overheated.
  • Page 47: Led & Alarm Definition Listing

    LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages Message Power LED LAMP LED TEMP LED Blue Standby (Power cord plugged in) Power on Lamp retry Quick flashing Turning off (Cooling Quick flashing state) Turning off (Cooling completed) Firmware download Error (Thermal failure) Error (Fan lock failure) Quick flashing...
  • Page 48: Ceiling Mount Installation

    Ceiling Mount Installation If you wish to install the projector using a ceiling mount, please refer to the steps below: Drill four holes into a solid, structurally sound part of the ceiling, and secure the mount base. Choose the length combination based on actual environment. (CM-01S doesn’t include Type 2 and Type 3.) Type 3 Type 1...
  • Page 49 Type 2 and Type 3: Alternatively, for the larger size, use the sliding extensions for more supports. Type 3 Type 1 Type 2 Note: It is recommended that you keep a reasonable space between the bracket and the projector to allow for proper heat distribution.
  • Page 50 Screw Type B Washer Type Diameter (mm) Length (mm) Large Small 148.15 58.85 16.85 299.5 92.7 Unit: mm...
  • Page 51: Specifications

    Specifications The specifications below are subject to change without notice. For final specs, please refer to Acer's marketing documentation. Projection system ™ Resolution • P1150/M306/PE-S45/F25S/AS329: Native: SVGA (800 x 600) Maximum: UXGA (1600 x 1200), 1080p (1920 x 1080), WUXGA (1920 x 1200) (supports reduce blanking only) •...
  • Page 52 Projection distance with clear • P1150/M306/PE-S45/F25S/AS329/P1250/M316/PE- focus X45/F25X/AX329: W: 2.38 m – 7.15 m (7.8' – 23.5') T: 2.62 m – 7.87 m (8.6' – 25.8') • P1350W/M326S/PE-W45S/F25WS/AW329S: W: 1.57 m – 4.71 m (5.2' – 15.5') T: 2.04 m – 6.12 m (6.7' – 20.1') •...
  • Page 53 I/O connectors • Power socket x 1 • USB (Type mini B) x 1 • VGA input x 2 • VGA output x 1 • RS232 x 1 • 3.5 mm audio jack input x 1 • 3.5 mm audio jack output x 1 •...
  • Page 54: Compatibility Modes

    Compatibility Modes VGA Analog - PC Signal H.Frequency Mode Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] [KHz] 31.47 37.86 640 x 480 37.50 43.27 61.91 35.20 37.88 48.08 SVGA 800 x 600 46.88 53.67 77.43 48.36 56.48 1024 x 768 60.02 68.68 98.96 63.85 1152 x 864 67.50 77.10...
  • Page 55 1280 x 768 47.78 1280 x 768 60.29 1280 x 768 68.63 WXGA 1280 x 720 45.00 1280 x 800 49.70 1280 x 800 - RB 101.6 1440 x 900 55.94 WSXGA+ 1680 x 1050 65.29 acer_16:9 1366 x 768 47.71 1920 x 1080-RB 66.60...
  • Page 56 SXGA+_60 1400 x 1050 59.978 65.317 UXGA_60 1600 x 1200 Mac G4 640 x 480@60Hz 59.94 31.469 MAC13 640 x 480@67Hz 66.667 Mac G4 800 x 600@60Hz 60.317 37.879 Mac G4 1024 x 768@60Hz 60.004 48.363 MAC19 1024 x 768@75Hz 75.02 60.241 MAC21...
  • Page 57 MHL - Video Signal Mode Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] 480i 720 x 480 (1440 x 480) 15.73 480p 720 x 480 31.47 576i 720 x 576 (1440 x 576) 15.63 576p 720 x 576 31.25 720p 1280 x 720 45.00 720p 1280 x 720...
  • Page 58: Regulations And Safety Notices

    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 installation.
  • Page 59 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 relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Compliant with Russian regulatory certification...
  • Page 60 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 latest country list.
  • Page 61 Marketing Name: 120/MX130/P1350W/PR320/MF-220/MW130/ P1350WL/PR320T/MF-220T/MW130L We, Acer Incorporated, hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the product described above is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonization legislations as below Directive and following harmonized standards and/or other relevant standards have been applied:...
  • Page 62 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 the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 63 Congratulations! This product is TCO Certified for Sustainable IT TCO Certified is an international third party sustainability certification for IT products. TCO Certified ensures that the manufacture, use and recycling of IT products reflect environmental, social and economic responsibility. Every TCO Certified product model is verified by an accredited independent test laboratory.

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