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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 resolution of your computer.

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 ]

If you experience difficulty changing resolutions or 
your monitor freezes, restart all equipment 

including the projector.

4

The screen 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 when a second display device is in use. 

Each has a different way to be reactivated. Refer to 

your computer's manual for detailed information.

If you are using an Apple

®

 Mac

®

 OS based 

notebook: In System Preferences, open Display and 

select Video Mirroring "On".

5

Image is unstable 

or flickering

Adjust the "Tracking" to correct it. Refer to the 
"Image" section for more information.

Change the display color depth settings on your 
computer.

6

Image has vertical 

flickering bar

Use "Frequency" to make an adjustment. Refer to 
the "Image" section for more information.

Check and reconfigure the display mode of your 
graphics card to make it compatible with the 

projector.

7

Image is out of 

focus

Make sure the lens cap is removed.

Adjusts the focus ring on the projector lens.

Make sure the projection screen is within the 
required distance of 3.9 to 39.4 feet (1.2 to 12.0 

meters) from the projector and 3.3 to 39.4 feet (1.0 

to 10.0 meters)(P1303W) from the projector. Refer to 

the "How to Get a Preferred Image Size by Adjusting 

Distance and Zoom" section for more information.

Summary of Contents for P1303W Series

Page 1: ...Acer Projector P1100 P1200 P1203 P1206 P1303W Series User s Guide...

Page 2: ...information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronically mechanically by photocopy recording or otherwise withou...

Page 3: ...er outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible When you need to disconnect power to the equipment be sure to unplug the power co...

Page 4: ...outlet strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices The overall system load must not exceed 80 of the branch circuit rating If power strips are used the load should not exceed 80 of the power s...

Page 5: ...safety reasons do not use non compliant parts when adding or changing components Consult your reseller for purchase options Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts Keep them out of th...

Page 6: ...eformed or even cause a fire To temporarily turn off the lamp press HIDE on the projector or remote controller The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projector to cool for approxima...

Page 7: ...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 vis...

Page 8: ...light may hurt your eyes To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture Please do not open or disassemble the product as this may cause electric shock Whe...

Page 9: ...tor 8 Turning the Projector On Off 9 Turning on the Projector 9 Turning off the Projector 10 Adjusting the Projected Image 11 Adjusting the Height of Projected Image 11 How to optimize image size and...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...situation NTSC PAL SECAM compatible and HDTV 720p 1080i 1080p supported Top loading lamp design allows easy lamp replacement Lower power consumption and economy ECO mode extends lamp life Acer EcoProj...

Page 12: ...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 x Batteries Carrying case Security card U...

Page 13: ...cription 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 Elevator foot 10 Lens cap 6 2 5 4 8 1 9 10 7 3 2 4...

Page 14: ...signal HDTV component video input connector VGA IN 2 7 S Video input connector 13 Audio output connector Icon Function Description 1 LAMP Lamp Indicator LED 2 Keystone Adjusts the image to compensate...

Page 15: ...rectional 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 F...

Page 16: ...ctive source 7 POWER Refer to the Turning the Projector On Off section 8 ASPECT RATIO To choose the desired aspect ratio Auto 4 3 16 9 9 ZOOM Zooms the projector display in or out 10 Laser button Aim...

Page 17: ...s BRIGHTNESS to adjust the brightness of the image 17 CONTRAST Use the CONTRAST option to control the difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture 18 COLOR Press COLOR to adjust th...

Page 18: ...posite video cable 2 USB cable 8 S Video cable 3 HDMI cable 9 Audio cable jack jack 4 VGA cable 10 RS232 cable 5 VGA to component HDTV adapter 11 Audio cable jack RCA 6 3 RCA component cable 12 12V DC...

Page 19: ...urce computer notebook video player etc The projector will detect your source automatically If the screen displays Lock and Source icons it means the projector is locked onto a specific source type an...

Page 20: ...ill stop blinking and turn solid red to indicate standby mode 5 It is now safe to unplug the power cord Warning indicators Projector Overheated Lamp will automatically turn off soon This onscreen mess...

Page 21: ...ation 2 then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position 3 Use Tilt adjusting wheel Illustration 3 to fine tune the display angle To lower the image 1 Press the elevator foot release Il...

Page 22: ...es Example If the projector is 3 m from the screen good image quality is possible for image sizes between 69 and 76 P1100 P1200 P1203 P1206 series Note Remind as below figure the space of 133 cm heigh...

Page 23: ...16 x 87 100 63 128 x 96 111 3 69 140 x 105 120 76 154 x 115 133 3 5 80 163 x 122 140 88 179 x 135 155 4 92 186 x 140 160 101 205 x 154 177 4 5 103 209 x 157 181 114 231 x 173 199 5 114 233 x 174 201 1...

Page 24: ...between 82 and 90 P1303W series Note Remind as below figure the space of 135 cm height is required when located at 3m distance Figure Fixed distance with different zoom and screen size 90 82 Maxscreen...

Page 25: ...74 82 60 129 x 81 90 2 5 68 147 x 92 103 75 161 x 101 113 3 82 176 x 110 124 90 194 x 121 135 3 5 96 206 x 129 144 105 226 x 141 158 4 109 235 x 147 165 120 258 x 161 181 4 5 123 265 x 165 185 135 29...

Page 26: ...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 2 m and 2 2 m from the screen and...

Page 27: ...61 x 46 1 2 1 3 53 40 81 x 61 1 6 1 7 70 50 102 x 76 2 0 2 2 88 60 122 x 91 2 4 2 6 105 70 142 x 107 2 8 3 1 123 80 163 x 122 3 2 3 5 140 90 183 x 137 3 6 3 9 158 100 203 x 152 4 0 4 4 175 120 244 x...

Page 28: ...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 and adjust the zoom level accordingly Desire...

Page 29: ...0 1 0 1 1 45 40 86 x 54 1 3 1 5 60 50 108 x 67 1 7 1 8 76 60 129 x 81 2 0 2 2 91 70 151 x 94 2 3 2 6 106 80 172 x 108 2 7 2 9 121 90 194 x 121 3 0 3 3 136 100 215 x 135 3 3 3 7 151 120 258 x 162 4 0 4...

Page 30: ...ojector installation and maintenance 3 The background pattern acts as a guide to adjusting the calibration and alignment settings such as screen size and distance focus and more 4 The Installation men...

Page 31: ...Display Menus section for more detail Acer eTimer Management Press to launch Acer eTimer Management submenu Acer eTimer Management provides the reminding function for presentation time control Please...

Page 32: ...ter selecting the desired main menu item press to enter submenu for feature setting Use the keys to select the desired item and adjust the settings by using the keys Select the next item to be adjuste...

Page 33: ...the image Press to darken image Press to lighten the image Contrast Contrast controls the difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of...

Page 34: ...ease the amount of green in the image Press to increase the amount of red in the image Projection mode Front The factory default setting Rear Reverses the image so you can project from behind a transl...

Page 35: ...y tilting projection 40 degrees Note The Manual Keystone funcion is unavailable under Auto Keystone setting to On H Position Horizontal position Press to move the image left Press to to move the image...

Page 36: ...3D Video Player http www nvidia com object 3D_Drivers_Downloads html Stereoscopic Player Trial http www 3dtv at Downloads Index_en aspx DDD TriDef Media Player Trial http www tridef com download TriD...

Page 37: ...on to display a reminder to change the lamp 30 hours before its expected end of life Lamp Hour Reset Press the button and choose Yes to turn the lamp hour counter to 0 hours Menu Location Choose the m...

Page 38: ...e in your area Select Off to turn off the captioning feature This function is only available when a composite video or S Video input signal is selected and its system format is NTSC Note Set your scre...

Page 39: ...quest password while projector turns on the user has to enter the password every time when the projector is turned on Administrator Password The Administrator Password can be used in both the Enter Ad...

Page 40: ...e projector on off Alarm Volume Select this function to adjust the volume of any warning notifications Timer Location Choose the location of the timer on the screen Timer Start Press to start or stop...

Page 41: ...31 English Language Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu Use the or key to select your preferred menu language Press to confirm the selection...

Page 42: ...yed image For PC Windows 95 98 2000 XP Press RESYNC on the remote control or control panel For an incorrectly displayed image Open My Computer open the Control Panel and then double click the Display...

Page 43: ...your computer s manual for detailed information If you are using an Apple Mac OS based notebook In System Preferences open Display and select Video Mirroring On 5 Image is unstable or flickering Adju...

Page 44: ...r DVD player 9 Image is too small or too large Adjust the zoom lever on the top of the projector Move the projector closer to or further from the screen Press MENU on the remote control Go to Image As...

Page 45: ...ail 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 Replace the lamp the lamp...

Page 46: ...cord and wait at least 30 seconds before reconnecting power 2 Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound When the lamp reaches the end of its useful life it will burn out and may make a loud popping soun...

Page 47: ...Red Red Blue Standby power cord plugged in V Power button ON V Lamp retry Quick flashing Turning off cooling state Quick flashing Turning off cooling completed V Error thermal failure V V Error fan lo...

Page 48: ...To Change the Lamp 1 Turn off the projector by pressing the power button 2 Allow the projector at least 30 mins to cool down 3 Disconnect the power cord 4 Remove the two screws on both sides of the p...

Page 49: ...the mount base Note Screws are not included Please obtain the appropriate screws for your type of ceiling 2 Secure the ceiling rod using the appropriate type of four cylinder screws 2 0 m m 1 3 m m 8...

Page 50: ...and the projector to allow for proper heat distribution Use two washers for extra support if deemed necessary 4 Attach the ceiling bracket to the ceiling rod Screw Type B Smaller Washer Large Washer P...

Page 51: ...her 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 mm Length mm Large Small P1100 P1200 P1203 P1206 P1303W 3 2...

Page 52: ...ns P1100 P1200 P1203 P1206 series F 2 41 2 55 f 21 79 mm 23 99 mm 1 1X manual zoom lens P1303W series F 2 5 2 67 f 21 86 24 00 mm 1 1X manual zoom lens Projection screen size diagonal P1100 P1200 P120...

Page 53: ...nput x1 RS232 x1 USB x1 for remote computer control Below items are for P1203 P1206 P1303W series only VGA input x 2 3 5 mm audio jack output x1 12V DC out for screen control x1 Standard package conte...

Page 54: ...00x600 119 85 77 20 XGA 1024x768 60 48 36 1024x768 70 56 48 1024x768 75 60 02 1024x768 85 68 67 1024x768 119 804 98 80 SXGA 1152x864 70 63 80 1152x864 75 67 50 1152x864 85 77 10 1280X1024 60 63 98 128...

Page 55: ...g timing 1920x1080 RB 60 66 60 1024x600 60 37 30 Modes Resolution V Frequency Hz H Frequency KHz 480i 720x480 59 94 29 97 27 00 480p 720x480 59 94 31 47 576i 720x576 50 25 27 00 576p 720x576 50 31 25...

Page 56: ...77 90 1280x1024 75 79 98 1280x1024 85 91 15 1280x960 75 75 00 PowerBook G4 640x480 60 31 50 640x480 66 6 67 35 00 800x600 60 37 88 1024x768 60 48 36 1152x870 75 68 68 1280x960 75 75 20 i Mac DV G3 10...

Page 57: ...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 37 50 1080i 1920x1080 60 30 33 75 1080i 1920x1080 50 25 33 75 1080p 1920x1080 6...

Page 58: ...into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shielded cables All connections to...

Page 59: ...y and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use Depending on configurations this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices such as wireless L...

Page 60: ...ech Republic Slovak Republic Slovenia Cyprus Malta Bulgaria and Romania Usage allowed in the countries of European Union as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein This device must be use...

Page 61: ...orce to assure that production units of the same product will continue comply with the requirements EMC Directive 2004 108 EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards EN55022...

Page 62: ...tive 1999 5 EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard z Article 3 1 a Health and Safety EN60950 1 EN62311 z Article 3 1 b EMC EN301 489 1 EN301 489 17 z Article 3 2 Spectrum...

Page 63: ...ence and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration Pro...

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