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First things 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 long period of time.

Don't:

Block the slots and openings on the unit provided for ventilation.

Use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents to clean the unit.

Use under the following conditions:

In extremely hot, cold or humid environments.

In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.

Near any appliance that generates a strong magnetic field.

Place In direct sunlight.

Precautions

Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this 
user's guide to maximize the life of your unit.

Warning:

Do not look into the projector's lens when the lamp is on. The bright 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 unit 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 warning messages.

Reset the "Lamp Hour Reset" function from the Onscreen display "Management" 
menu after replacing the lamp module.

When switching the projector off, please ensure the projector completes its cooling 
cycle before disconnecting power.

Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources.

Do not use lens cap when projector is in operation.

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, follow the procedures listed under 

"Replacing the Lamp".

Summary of Contents for X1278H Series

Page 1: ...Acer Projector X1278H M216 PE X27 FNX1502 X1378WH M226 PE W27 FWX1501 Series User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...lude the serial number model number and purchase 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 without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Model number _________________________________ Serial number __________________________________ Dat...

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

Page 6: ...use a fire 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 p...

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: ...ht 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 unit 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 warning m...

Page 9: ...he Projector 7 Turning the Projector On Off 8 Turning on the Projector 8 Turning the projector off 9 Adjusting the Projected Image 10 Adjusting the Height of Projected Image 10 How to optimize image size and distance 11 How to get a preferred image size by adjusting distance and zoom 13 User Controls 15 Installation menu 15 Onscreen Display OSD Menus 16 Color 17 Image 19 Setting 21 Management 23 A...

Page 10: ...LED Alarm Definition Listing 30 Cleaning and replacing the dust filters 31 Replacing the Lamp 32 Ceiling Mount Installation 33 Specifications 36 Compatibility modes 38 Regulations and safety notices 41 ...

Page 11: ...m performance in any situation NTSC PAL SECAM compatible and HDTV 720p 1080i 1080p supported Lower power consumption and economy ECO mode extends lamp life Acer EcoProjeciton Technology delivers Intelligent power management approach and physical efficiency improvement Equipped with HDMI connection supporting HDCP Advanced digital keystone correction optimizes presentations Smart detection delivers...

Page 12: ...he items shown below Check to make sure your unit is complete Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing Projector Power cord 2 x Batteries option Security card User s guide Quick start guide Carrying case option Dust filters option Remote control ...

Page 13: ...1 Audio output connector 8 RS232 connector 2 Audio input connector 9 DC 5V output 3 Composite video input connector 10 Mini USB connector 4 S Video input connector 11 Power socket 5 PC analog signal HDTV component video input connector VGA IN 1 or VGA IN 2 12 Microphone input connector 6 Monitor loop through output connector VGA OUT 13 Security bar 7 HDMI input connector 14 Speaker 1 2 6 5 3 4 7 1...

Page 14: ...mpensate for distortion caused by tilting the projector 40 degrees 6 MENU Press MENU to launch the onscreen display OSD menu back to the previous step for the OSD menu operation or exit the OSD menu Confirm your selection of items 7 Four directional select keys Use up down left right buttons to select items or make adjustments to your selection 8 MODE Press MODE to select the display mode from Bri...

Page 15: ...s to select items or make adjustments to your selection 5 RATIO To choose the desired aspect ratio 6 MODE Press MODE to select the display mode from Bright Presentation Standard Video Game Education and User 7 3D Press 3D to select 3D models 8 Pre Rewind No function Enter Play Pause No function Back Stop No function Next Fast forward No function 9 KeyPad 0 9 Press 0 9 to input a password in the Se...

Page 16: ... for distortion caused by tilting the projector 40 degrees 17 MENU Press MENU to launch the Onscreen display OSD menu back to the previous step for the OSD menu operation or exit the OSD menu Confirm your selection of items 18 FREEZE To pause the screen image 19 MEDIA_HOME No function 20 MEDIA_SETUP No function 21 VIDEO To change source to COMPOSITE VIDEO 22 COMPONENT No function 23 PgUp PgDn For ...

Page 17: ...ector Note Functions vary depending on model definition Note USB cable needs powered extender if the length is over 5 m Description Description 1 Power cord 6 RS232 cable 2 VGA cable 7 USB cable 3 Composite video cable 8 Component Video to VGA DSub adapter cable 4 Audio cable jack RCA 9 HDMI cable 5 S Video cable 10 USB cable for charging device HDTV adapter 10 2 2 6 3 4 4 4 4 5 7 8 9 ...

Page 18: ... source 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 and there is no such type of input signal detected 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 t...

Page 19: ...LED power indicator will 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 message indicates that the projector has overheated The lamp with automatically turn off the projector will automatically shut down and the LED temp indicator will turn solid red Cont...

Page 20: ...cted Image Adjusting the Height of Projected Image The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the height of image To raise lower the image Use Tilt adjusting wheel to fine tune the display angle Tilt adjusting wheel ...

Page 21: ...om base to top of image cm C Diagonal inch B W cm x H cm From base to top of image cm C 1 5 34 70 x 53 68 38 77 x 58 75 2 46 93 x 70 91 50 103 x 77 100 2 5 57 117 x 88 114 63 128 x 96 125 3 69 140x 105 137 76 154 x 115 150 3 5 80 164 x 123 159 88 179 x 135 175 4 92 187 x 140 182 101 205 x 154 200 4 5 103 210 x 158 205 114 231 x 173 225 5 115 234 x 175 228 126 256 x 192 250 6 138 280 x 210 273 151 ...

Page 22: ...e cm C Diagonal inch B W cm x H cm From base to top of image cm C 1 5 39 84 x 52 65 47 101 x 63 79 2 52 112 x 70 87 62 134 x 84 105 2 5 65 140 x 87 109 78 168 x 105 131 3 78 168 x 105 131 93 201 x 126 157 3 5 91 196 x 122 153 109 235 x 147 184 4 104 223 x 140 175 125 268 x 168 210 4 5 117 251 x 157 196 140 302 x 189 236 5 130 279 x 175 218 156 336 x 210 262 6 156 335 x 209 262 187 403 x 252 315 7 ...

Page 23: ...nal 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 59 40 81 x 61 1 6 1 7 79 50 102 x 76 2 0 2 2 99 60 122 x 91 2 4 2 6 119 70 142 x 107 2 8 3 0 139 80 163 x 122 3 2 3 5 158 90 183 x 137 3 6 3 9 178 100 203 x 152 4 0 4 3 198 120 244 x 183 4 8 5 2 238 150 305 x 229 5 9 6 5 297 180 366 x 274 7 1 7 8 357 200 406 x 305 7 9 8 7 396 250 508 x 381 9 9 10 9 495 300 ...

Page 24: ... B Min zoom C From base to top of image D 30 65 x 40 1 0 1 2 50 40 86 x 54 1 3 1 5 67 50 108 x 67 1 6 1 9 84 60 129 x 81 1 9 2 3 101 70 151 x 94 2 2 2 7 118 80 172 x 108 2 6 3 1 135 90 194 x 121 2 9 3 5 151 100 215 x 135 3 2 3 9 168 120 258 x 162 3 9 4 6 202 150 323 x 202 4 8 5 8 252 180 388 x 242 5 8 6 9 303 200 431 x 269 6 4 7 7 337 250 538 x 337 8 0 9 6 421 300 646 x 404 9 6 505 Zoom Ratio 1 2x...

Page 25: ...cts as a guide to adjusting the calibration and alignment settings such as screen size and distance focus and more 4 The Installation menu includes the following options Projection Keystone settings Language settings Reset to factory default function 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 enter ...

Page 26: ...tings by using the keys Select the next item to be adjusted in the submenu and adjust as described above Press MENU on the remote control the screen will return to the main menu To exit OSD press MENU on the remote control again The OSD menu will close and the projector will automatically save the new settings Note Some of the following OSD settings may not be available Please refer to the actual ...

Page 27: ... picture Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image Press to decrease the contrast Press to increase the contrast Saturation Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color Press to decrease the amount of color in the image Press to increase the amount of color in the image Tint Adjusts the color balance of red and green Press to increase the amou...

Page 28: ...18 English Note Functions vary depending on model definition ...

Page 29: ...l be scaled to fit the width of the screen and the height adjusted to display the image using a 16 9 ratio Note The Full function is only available for WXGA series Auto Keystone Automatically adjusts vertical image Manual Keystone Adjust image distortion caused by tilting projection 40 degrees Note The Manual Keystone function is unavailable under Auto Keystone setting to On Sharpeness Adjusts the...

Page 30: ...20 English Note Functions vary depending on model definition ...

Page 31: ...curity Security This projector provides a useful security function for the administrator to manage usage of the projector Press to change the Security setting If the security function is enabled your must enter the Administrator Password first before changing the security settings Select On to enable the security function The user has to enter a password to operate the projector Please refer to th...

Page 32: ...assword which is printed on the Security Card please check accessory in the box This unique password is the number which will be accepted by projector anytime no matter what the Administrator Password is If losing this security card and number please contact with an Acer service center Lock to user startup screen Default Lock User Startup Screen is Off If lock user startup screen is On users canno...

Page 33: ...e Resumes the system when the Power button is pressed again within 2 minutes Auto Shutdown The projector will automatically shutdown when there is no signal input after the allocated time default is 120 minutes AC Power On When this feature is enabled the projector automatically turns on when power is connected This allows control of ceiling mounted projectors with a wall power switch Lamp Hour El...

Page 34: ...lume Press to increase the volume MIC Volume Press to decrease the microphone volume Press to increase the microphone volume Mute Choose On to mute the volume Choose Off to restore the volume Power On Off Volume Select this function to adjust the notification volume when turning the projector on off ...

Page 35: ...d HQFS format file or DVD with corresponding SW player Off Turn off 3D mode 3D Format If the 3D content is not displayed correctly you can select a 3D format that suits the 3D content you are viewing and obtain the best result 24P 3D 144 Hz for flicker less 3D 3D L R 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 l...

Page 36: ...age for PC Windows 2000 XP Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 For an incorrectly displayed image Open My Computer open the 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 WUXGA RB 1920 x 1200 Click the Advanced Properties button If the problem still appears change the monitor display you are using and follow ...

Page 37: ...ect 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 ...

Page 38: ...on the remote control to adjust directly 10 Image has slanted sides If possible reposition the projector so that it is centered on the screen Press the Keystone button on the remote control until the sides are vertical Press MENU on the remote control Go to Image Auto Keystone and choose Off on the OSD if Keystone button is not available on the remote control 11 Image is reversed Select Image Proj...

Page 39: ...rols If possible turn off the projector then unplug the power 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 sound If this happens the projector will not turn on until the lamp module has been replaced To replace the lamp follow the procedures in the ...

Page 40: ...ut power plug Flash ON to OFF 100ms Standby ON Power button ON ON Lamp retry Quick Flashing Power off Cooling state Quick Flashing Power button OFF cooling completed standby mode ON Error thermal failure ON ON Error fan lock Quick Flashing ON Error lamp breakdown ON ON Error color wheel fail Quick Flashing ON ...

Page 41: ... projector Follow these steps 1 Turn the projector off Wait for the Power LED to stop flashing then unplug the power cord 2 Allow the projector at least 30 mins to cool down 3 Pull out the dust filter Illustration 1 4 To clean the dust filters use a small vacuum cleaner designed for computers and other office equipment Illustration 2 5 If the dirt is difficult to remove or the filter is broken ple...

Page 42: ...e Lamp Turn off the projector by pressing the Power button Allow the projector at least 30 minutes to cool down Disconnect the power cord 1 Remove the cover a of the screw fixing the lamp cover with a fingernail If it is difficult to remove it with a fingernail use a finetipped tool such as flathead screwdriver 2 Remove the screw b and slide the lamp cover c for removal 3 Remove the lamp module co...

Page 43: ...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 4 mm 130 mm 4 9 9 m m Ceiling Mount Base Attach to ceiling Screw Type A 50 mm length 8 mm diameter Long Rod Extension Rod Long Cylinder Cap Tightening Screw Medium Rod Allen Key For tightening looseni...

Page 44: ... 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 Projector Bracket Large Washer 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 Tightening Screw For tightening looseni...

Page 45: ... 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 Tightening Screw Allen Key Tightening Screw Allen Key SCREW SPEC M4 x 25 mm 57 07 29 02 89 88 46 45 232 5 29 02 57 07 47 23 90 46 85 76 232 5 ...

Page 46: ... 28 mm 1 1X manual zoom and manual focus X1378WH M226 PE W27 FWX1501 series F 2 59 2 86 f 20 99 25 61 mm 1 2X manual zoom and manual focus Projection screen size diagonal X1278H M216 PE X27 FNX1502 series 28 70 cm 300 762 cm X1378WH M226 PE W27 FWX1501 series 31 79 cm 300 762 cm Projection distance X1278H M216 PE X27 FNX1502 series 3 9 1 2 m 39 0 11 9 m X1378WH M226 PE W27 FWX1501 series 3 9 1 2 m...

Page 47: ...rol option User s guide CD ROM x1 Quick start guide x1 Security card x1 Carrying case x1 option I O connectors Power socket VGA IN 1 x 1 VGA IN 2 x 1 VGA output x 1 RS232 3 5 mm audio jack output x 1 3 5 mm audio jack input x 1 3 5 mm microphone jack input x 1 S Video x 1 Composite video x 1 Mini USB x1 for firmware upgrade USB type A x1 5V 1A power supply HDMI x 1 ...

Page 48: ...4 1024x768 70 56 5 1024x768 75 60 0 1024x768 85 68 7 1024x768 120 99 0 SXGA 1152x864 70 63 8 1152x864 75 67 5 1152x864 85 77 1 1280x1024 60 64 0 1280x1024 72 77 0 1280x1024 75 80 0 1280x1024 85 91 1 QuadVGA 1280x960 60 60 0 1280x960 75 75 2 SXGA 1400x1050 60 65 3 UXGA 1600x1200 60 75 0 PowerBook G4 640x480 60 31 4 PowerBook G4 640x480 66 6 67 34 9 PowerBook G4 800x600 60 37 9 PowerBook G4 1024x768...

Page 49: ...15 6 480p 720x480 59 94 31 5 576p 720x576 50 31 6 720p 1280x720 60 45 0 720p 1280x720 50 37 5 1080i 1920x1080 60 30 33 8 1080i 1920x1080 50 25 28 1 1080p 1920x1080 23 97 24 27 0 1080p 1920x1080 60 67 5 1080p 1920x1080 50 56 3 Modes Resolution V Frequency Hz H Frequency KHz 720p Frame Packing 1280x720 50 37 5 720p Frame Packing 1280x720 60 45 0 1080p Frame Packing 1920x1080 24 27 0 720p Frame Packi...

Page 50: ...e Half 1280x720 60 45 0 1080i Side by Side Half 1920x1080 50 25 28 1 1080i Side by Side Half 1920x1080 60 30 33 8 1080p Side by Side Half 1920x1080 50 56 3 1080p Side by Side Half 1920x1080 60 67 5 Graphic source monitor range limits Horizontal scan rate 15k 100kHz Vertical scan rate 24 120 Hz Max pixel rate 165 MHz ...

Page 51: ...evice 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 certi...

Page 52: ...his 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 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the d...

Page 53: ...evant standard or other standardizing documents x EN55022 2010 Class B EN 55024 2010 x EN61000 3 2 2006 A1 2009 A2 2009 Class A x EN61000 3 3 2008 x EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 2011 x Regulation EC No 1275 2008 EN 62301 2005 x EN50581 2012 We hereby declare above product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Low Voltage...

Page 54: ...mful interference 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 FNX1502 FWX1501 Machine Type X1278H M216 PE X27 X1378WH M226 PE W27 Name of Responsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party 333 Wes...

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