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Acer Projector

P1173/X1171/X1173/X1173A/

X1173N/X1173H/X1273/X1273N/

X1273H/X1373W/X1373WH

 Series User's Guide

Summary of Contents for X1171 Series

Page 1: ...Acer Projector P1173 X1171 X1173 X1173A X1173N X1173H X1273 X1273N X1273H X1373W X1373WH Series User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...s or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Record the model number serial number purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your projector All correspond...

Page 3: ...wer 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 cord from the electrical outlet Warnings Do not use this product near water Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table If the product falls it could be seriously damaged Slots and ope...

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 strip s input rating This product s AC adapter is equipped with a three wire grounded plug The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet Make sure the power outlet is properly grounded before insertin...

Page 5: ...fety 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 the reach of small children Additional safety information Do not look into the projector s lens when the lamp is on The bright light may hurt your eyes Turn on the projector first and then signal sources ...

Page 6: ...re To temporarily turn off the lamp press HIDE on the remote control The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life It could cause it to break on rare occasions Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector...

Page 7: ...n 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 sustainability01 htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD CRT monitor or display Lamp s inside this product contai...

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 When changing the lamp please allow the projector to cool down and follow all changing instructions This product will detect the life of the lamp itself Please be sure to change the lamp when it shows war...

Page 9: ...arted 8 Connecting the Projector 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 the Projected Image 11 How to Optimize Image Size and Distance 12 How to Get a Preferred Image Size by Adjusting Distance and Zoom 14 User Controls 16 Installation Menu 16 Onscreen Display OSD Menus 17 Color 18 Image 20 S...

Page 10: ...Troubleshooting 28 LED Alarm Definition Listing 32 Replacing the Lamp 33 Ceiling Mount Installation 34 Specifications 37 Compatibility Modes 40 Regulations and safety notices 44 ...

Page 11: ...tuation NTSC PAL SECAM compatible and HDTV 720p 1080i 1080p supported Lower power consumption and economy ECO mode extends lamp life Dynamic Black ExtremeEco functions help decrease lamp power consumption and further extend lamp life Dynamic Black If turned on the projector dynamically adjusts the power consumption of the lamp according to the brightness of the image being projected When projectin...

Page 12: ...tems shown below Check to make sure you have them all Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing Projector Power cord VGA cable Security card User s guide CD ROM Remote control Quick start guide Battery x 2 Carrying case Optional Dust filter Optional ...

Page 13: ...Description Description 1 RS232 connector 7 Audio input connector 2 Mini USB connector Audio output connector 3 HDMI MHL connector 8 Power socket 4 Analog RGB signal HDTV component video input connector 9 Tilt adjusting wheel 5 Monitor loop through output connector 10 Kensington lock port 6 S Video input connector Composite video input connector 1 5 6 4 3 2 7 1 2 1 2 P1173 X1173H X1273H X1373WH X1...

Page 14: ...rojector to the input source 5 MENU Launches the Onscreen Display OSD menu returns to the previous step for the OSD menu operation or exits the OSD menu 6 Power key Refer to the Turning the Projector On Off section 7 TEMP Temp Indicator LED 8 SOURCE Chooses RGB component video S Video composite video HDMI or HDTV source 9 Four directional selection keys Selects items or makes adjustments to your s...

Page 15: ...6 Keypad 0 9 Press 0 9 to input a password in the Setting Security OSD 7 VGA To change source to VGA This connection supports analog RGB YPbPr 480p 576p 720p 1080i 1080p and YCbCr 480i 576i 8 COMPONENT To change source to Component video This connector supports YPbPr 9 S VIDEO To change source to S Video 10 HDMI DVI To change source to HDMI or DVI for the model with HDMI or DVI connector 11 Infrar...

Page 16: ...r exits the OSD menu 16 PgUp PgDn For computer mode only Use this button to select the next or previous page This function is only available when connected to a computer via a USB cable 17 VIDEO To change source to composite video 18 RATIO Chooses an aspect ratio 19 WIRELESS LAN WiFi No function 20 Rewind Play Pause Stop Fast forward No function 21 SD USB A No function 22 USB B No function 23 3D P...

Page 17: ... or leave the MHL control mode 13 SOURCE After entering the MHL control mode press to switch between the navigation mode default media mode and numeric mode 5 Four directional select keys Up Up No function No function down down No function No function Left Left Decreases the volume No function Right Right Increases the volume No function 6 Keypad 0 9 No function No function Enters 0 9 15 MENU Goes...

Page 18: ... require a converter supplied by the smartphone maker to enable the MHL function Description Description 1 Power cord 6 S Video cable 2 VGA cable 7 RS232 cable 3 VGA to component video HDTV adapter 8 USB cable 4 Composite video cable 9 3 RCA component cable 5 Audio cable 10 HDMI MHL cable 1 2 R B G R B G HDTV adapter D Sub 9 3 DVD player Set top box HDTV receiver VGA RS232 Video S Video Output Dis...

Page 19: ...ower indicator LED will turn blue 3 Turn on your source computer notebook video player etc The projector 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 If you connect to multiple sources at the same time use SOURCE on the control panel or remote control or the direct source k...

Page 20: ...process 3 Once the system has finished cooling the LED Power indicator will stop blinking and turn solid red to indicate standby mode 4 It is now safe to unplug the power cord Warning indicators Projector Overheated Lamp will automatically turn off soon This onscreen message indicates that the projector has overheated The lamp will automatically turn off the projector will automatically shut down ...

Page 21: ...e image 1 Use the front Tilt adjusting wheel to raise the image to the desired height and angle 2 Use the rear Tilt adjusting wheel to fine tune the display angle To lower the image 1 Use the front Tilt adjusting wheel to lower the image to the desired height angle 2 Use the rear Tilt adjusting wheel to fine tune the display angle 1 2 Tilt adjusting wheel Tilt adjusting wheel ...

Page 22: ...nch B W cm x H cm From base to top of image cm C 1 24 49 x 37 40 26 54 x 40 44 1 5 36 74 x 55 61 40 81 x 60 67 2 48 98 x 74 81 53 108 x 81 89 2 5 60 123 x 92 101 66 134 x 101 111 3 72 147 x 110 121 79 161 x 121 133 3 5 84 172 x 129 142 93 188 x 141 155 4 96 196 x 147 162 106 215 x 161 177 4 5 108 221 x 165 182 119 242 x 181 200 5 120 245 x 184 202 132 269 x 202 222 6 144 294 x 221 243 159 323 x 24...

Page 23: ... 57 46 100 x 63 63 2 56 121 x 76 76 62 133 x 83 83 2 5 70 152 x 95 95 77 167 x 104 104 3 84 182 x 114 114 93 200 x 125 125 3 5 98 212 x 133 133 108 233 x 146 146 4 113 242 x 152 152 124 267 x 167 167 4 5 127 273 x 170 170 139 300 x 188 188 5 141 303 x 189 189 155 333 x 208 208 6 169 364 x 227 227 186 400 x 250 250 7 197 424 x 265 265 217 467 x 292 292 8 225 485 x 303 303 248 533 x 333 333 9 253 54...

Page 24: ...ize 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 50 40 81 x 61 1 5 1 7 67 50 102 x 76 1 9 2 1 84 60 122 x 91 2 3 2 5 101 70 142 x 107 2 6 2 9 117 80 163 x 122 3 0 3 3 134 90 183 x 137 3 4 3 7 151 100 203 x 152 3 8 4 2 168 120 244 x 183 4 5 5 0 201 150 305 x 229 5 7 6 2 251 180 366 x 274 6 8 7 5 302 200 406 x 305 7 6 8 3 335 250 508 ...

Page 25: ...top of image D 30 65 x 40 1 1 40 40 86 x 54 1 3 1 4 54 50 108 x 67 1 6 1 8 67 60 129 x 81 1 9 2 1 81 70 151 x 94 2 3 2 5 94 80 172 x 108 2 6 2 8 108 90 194 x 121 2 9 3 2 121 100 215 x 135 3 2 3 6 135 120 258 x 162 3 9 4 3 162 150 323 x 202 4 8 5 3 202 180 388 x 242 5 8 6 4 242 200 431 x 269 6 5 7 1 269 250 538 x 337 8 1 8 9 337 300 646 x 404 9 7 404 Zoom Ratio 1 1 x Desired distance Height 94 cm F...

Page 26: ...nance 3 The background pattern acts as a guide to adjusting the calibration and alignment settings such as screen size and distance focus and more Note The OSD screenshot is for reference only and may differ from the actual design 4 The Installation menu includes several options Use the up and down arrow keys to select an option the left and right arrow keys to adjust selected option settings and ...

Page 27: ...em press to enter a submenu for feature setting Use to select the desired item and adjust the settings by using Select the next item to be adjusted in the submenu and adjust as described above Press MENU on the control panel or remote control the screen will return to the main menu To exit the OSD menu press MENU on the control panel or remote control again It will close and the projector will aut...

Page 28: ...choose a proper color according to the wall There are several choices including White Light 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 Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the image Press to darken the image Press to lighten the image Contrast Controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkes...

Page 29: ...At higher color temperatures the screen looks colder at lower color temperatures the screen looks warmer Dynamic Black If turned on the projector dynamically adjusts the power consumption of the lamp according to the brightness of the image being projected When projecting darker images the power consumption will be reduced and the contrast of the image will also be enhanced Gamma Effects the repre...

Page 30: ...slucent screen Projection Location Auto Automatically adjusts projection location of image Desktop Ceiling Turns the image upside down for ceiling mounted projection Aspect Ratio Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio Auto Keeps the image with original width height ratio and maximizes the image to fit native horizontal or vertical pixels Full for WXGA models The image will be displa...

Page 31: ...vertical flickering bar in the projected image use this function to correct it Tracking Synchronizes the signal timing of the display with the graphics card If you experience an unstable or flickering image use this function to correct it HDMI Color Range Adjusts the color range of the HDMI image data to prevent color display error Auto Automatically adjusts the color range by information from the...

Page 32: ... Image section Change the Startup Screen from the default setting Acer to User Select Screen Capture to customize the startup screen A dialog box appears to confirm the action Choose Yes to use the current image as your customized startup screen Choose No to cancel the screen capture and exist the Onscreen Display OSD A message appears stating that the screen capture is in progress When the screen...

Page 33: ...Administrator Password first before changing the security setting The factory default of Administrator Password is 1234 Select On to enable the security function You have to enter password depending on the Security Mode Please refer to User Password section for details If Off is selected you can switch on the projector without password Timeout Min Once Security is set to On you can set timeout fun...

Page 34: ...tor Password You can enter Administrator Password when the Enter Administrator Password or Enter Password dialogue box displays Press to change Administrator Password The factory default of Administrator Password is 1234 If you forget your administrator password do the following to retrieve the administrator password Enter the unique 6 digit Universal Password which is printed on the Security Card...

Page 35: ...2 minutes after turning it off Auto Shutdown Minutes The projector will automatically shut down while there is no signal input detected after the time you set 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 message is displayed The message will show up 30 hours before end of life Lamp Ho...

Page 36: ... 3D format that suits the 3D content you are viewing and obtain the best result 3D Sync Invert If you see a discrete or overlapping image while wearing DLP 3D glasses you may need to execute Invert to get best match of left right image sequence to get the correct image for DLP 3D 24P 3D Choose 96Hz or 144Hz for 24p 3D 3D Warning Message Choose On to display the 3D warning message Signal source typ...

Page 37: ...ndex_en aspx DDD TriDef Media Player Trial http www tridef com download TriDef 3 D Experience 4 0 2 html Note 3D Sync Invert and 3D Format are only available when 3D is enabled Language Language Sets a language for the OSD menus Use to select your preferred language ...

Page 38: ...age For PC Windows 95 98 2000 XP Win7 Vista Press RESYNC on the control panel or remote control For an incorrectly displayed image Open My Computer Control Panel and then double click the Display icon Select the Settings tab Verify that your display resolution setting is lower than or equal to 1600 x 1200 or 1920 x 1080 Click the Advanced Properties button If the problem still appears change the m...

Page 39: ...nd select Video Mirroring On 5 Image is unstable or flickering Use Tracking to correct it Refer to the Image section for more information Change the display color setting 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 ...

Page 40: ...n the control panel or remote control to open the OSD menu Go to Image Auto Keystone or Image Keystone to make adjustments 11 Image is reversed Select Image Projection Mode Image Projection Location on the OSD and adjust the projection direction 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 sec...

Page 41: ...before it is used Please also check the dust filters if they are installed If the dust filter is clogged with dust please clean it Replace the lamp the lamp is about to reach its maximum lifetime Prepare to replace it soon Fan Fail Lamp will automatically turn off soon Projector Overheated Lamp will automatically turn off soon Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation ...

Page 42: ...ed Blue Red Red Standby Power cord plugged in V Power on V Lamp retry Quick flashing Turning off Cooling state Quick flashing Turning off Cooling completed V Error Thermal failure V V Error Fan lock failure V Quick flashing Error Lamp breakdown V V Error Color wheel failure V Quick flashing ...

Page 43: ...p Turn the projector off by pressing POWER Allow the projector at least 45 minutes to cool down Disconnect the power cord 1 Use a screwdriver to remove the screw from the cover Illustration 1 2 Push up and remove the cover 3 Remove the lamp protection film Illustration 2 4 Remove the screw that secures the lamp module Illustration 3 5 Disconnect the lamp connector from the projector Lift the handl...

Page 44: ...cure 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 cylinder screws 2 0 m m 1 3 m m 8 4 mm 130 mm 4 9 9 m m Short Rod Screw Type A 50 mm length 8 mm diameter Ceiling Mount Base Attach to ceiling Long Rod Extension Rod Allen Key For tighten loosen Tightening Screw Medium Rod Large Cylin...

Page 45: ...ket 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 Smaller Washer Large Washer Projector Bracket Supports projector and allows for adjustments Screw Type B Spacer For heat dissipation Screw Type A 50 mm length 8 mm diameter Large Cylinder Cap Allen Key For tighten loosen Tightening Screw ...

Page 46: ...riate type of screw and washer for each model is listed in the table below 4 mm diameter screws are enclosed in the screw pack Screw Type B Washer Type Diameter mm Length mm Large Small 4 25 V V 30 Allen Key Tightening Screw Allen Key Tightening Screw 110 05 mm 81 5 mm 55 mm ...

Page 47: ...3 58 4 43 PAL M N PAL 60 SECAM HDTV 720p 1080i 1080p EDTV 480p 576p SDTV 480i 576i Aspect ratio P1173 X1171 X1173 X1173A X1173N X1173H X1273 X1273N X1273H Auto 4 3 native 16 9 X1373W X1373WH Auto 4 3 16 9 Full Letter Box Displayable colors 1 07 billion colors Projection lens F 2 56 2 8 f 21 00 mm 23 00 mm 1 1 1 Manual Zoom and Manual Focus Projection screen size diagonal with clear focus P1173 X11...

Page 48: ...1 USB x 1 Type mini B VGA input x 1 Composite video x 1 S Video x 1 RS232 x 1 X1173N X1273N Power socket x 1 USB x 1 Type mini B VGA input x 2 VGA output x 1 RS232 x 1 3 5 mm audio jack input x 1 X1173A X1273 X1373W Power socket x 1 USB x 1 Type mini B VGA input x 2 VGA output x 1 Composite video x 1 S Video x 1 RS232 x 1 3 5 mm audio jack input x 2 3 5 mm audio jack output x 1 P1173 X1173H X1273H...

Page 49: ...out notice Standard package contents AC power cord x 1 VGA cable x 1 Remote control x 1 Battery x 2 for the remote control User s guide CD ROM x 1 Quick start guide x 1 Security card x 1 Accessory optional Composite video cable x 1 Carrying case x 1 Dust filter x 1 ...

Page 50: ...88 85 53 67 120 77 43 XGA 1024 x 768 60 48 36 70 56 48 75 60 02 85 68 68 120 98 96 SXGA 1152 x 864 70 63 85 75 67 50 85 77 10 1280 x 1024 60 63 98 72 76 97 75 79 98 85 91 15 QuadVGA 1280 x 960 60 60 00 1280 x 960 75 75 00 SXGA 1400 x 1050 60 65 32 UXGA 1600 x 1200 60 75 00 PowerBook G4 640 x 480 60 31 50 640 x 480 66 6 67 35 00 800 x 600 60 37 88 1024 x 768 60 48 36 1024 x 768 75 60 241 1152 x 870...

Page 51: ...ency Hz H Frequency KHz VGA_60 640 x 480 59 94 31 469 VGA_72 72 809 37 861 VGA_75 75 37 5 VGA_85 85 008 43 269 VGA_120 119 518 61 91 SVGA_56 800 x 600 56 25 35 156 SVGA_60 60 317 37 879 SVGA_72 72 188 48 077 SVGA_75 75 46 875 SVGA_85 85 061 53 674 SVGA_120 119 854 77 425 XGA_60 1024 x 768 60 004 48 363 XGA_70 70 069 56 476 XGA_75 75 029 60 023 XGA_120 119 804 98 958 SXGA_75 1152 x 864 75 67 5 SXGA...

Page 52: ...0 x 800 119 909 101 563 WXGA _60 1440 x 900 59 887 55 935 1680x1050_60 1680 x 1050 59 954 65 29 acer_16 9 1366 x 768 59 79 47 712 1920 x 1080_RB 1920 x1080 60 66 587 1920 x 1080_EIA 1920 x1080 60 67 5 acer_timing 1024 x 600 60 37 5 1920 x 1200 RB 1920 x 1200 59 95 74 038 Mode Resolution V Frequency Hz H Frequency KHz 480i 720 x 480 1440 x 480 60 15 73 480p 720 x 480 60 31 47 576i 720 x 576 1440 x ...

Page 53: ...920 x 1080 30 33 75 Mode Resolution V Frequency Hz H Frequency KHz 480i 720 x 480 59 94 15 73 480p 720 x 480 59 94 31 47 576i 720 x 576 50 00 15 63 576p 720 x 576 50 00 31 25 720p 1280 x 720 60 00 45 00 720p 1280 x 720 50 00 37 50 1080i 1920 x 1080 60 00 33 75 1080i 1920 x 1080 50 00 28 13 1080p 1920 x 1080 60 00 67 5 1080p 1920 x 1080 50 00 56 26 1080p 1920 x 1080 24 00 27 00 1080p 1920 x 1080 23...

Page 54: ...e 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 other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations Notice Peripheral devices Only peripherals input output devices terminals printers etc certified...

Page 55: ...mplies with the radio frequency 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 LAN and or Bluetooth modules Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 a Common information Operation is subject to the following two conditions ...

Page 56: ... 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 57: ...3 D212 EV X53 V20X AX302 QNX1310 X1273N D212A EV X53E QNX1329 X1273H D212D EV X53H QNX1311 X1373W D222 EV W53 QWX1312 X1373WH D222D V W53H QWX1313 series To which this declaration refers conforms to the relevant standard or other standardizing documents EN55022 2010 Class B EN 55024 2010 EN61000 3 2 2006 A1 2009 A2 2009 Class A EN61000 3 3 2008 EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 2011 Regulation ...

Page 58: ...erference 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 Product DLP Projector Model Number QSV1308 QSV1337 QSV1306 QSV1307 QSV1328 QSV1309 QNX1310 QNX1329 QNX1311 QWX1312 QWX1313 series Name of Responsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Respon...

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