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Acer Projector X111/X1140/X1140A/X1240/ X1340W/P1340W Series User's Guide Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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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.
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Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.5 meters (14.76 feet) maximum length. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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Locations where the altitudes are higher than 10000 feet. • Unplug immediately if there is something wrong with your projector. Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes out of your projector. It Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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• This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation. Only use acer ceiling mount kit for mounting the projector and ensure it is securely installed. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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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/sustainability01.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: "Lamp(s) contain Mercury,...
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". Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
How to Optimize Image Size and Distance How to Get a Preferred Image Size by Adjusting Distance and Zoom User Controls Installation Menu Acer Empowering Technology Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus Color Image Setting Management Audio (X1140A/X1240/X1340W/P1340W) Language Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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Appendices Troubleshooting LED & Alarm Definition Listing Replacing the Lamp Ceiling Mount Installation Specifications Compatibility Modes Regulations and safety notices Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
70% when no input signal can be detected for 5 seconds. • Acer EcoProjection Technology delivers Intelligent power management approach and physical efficiency improvement • Empowering Key reveals Acer Empowering Technology functions for easy adjustment of settings • Advanced keystone correction delivers optimum presentations •...
HDMI™/DVI with HDMI™ or DVI connector). (For P1340W) 11 Infrared Sends signals to the projector. transmitter 12 Empowering key Enables unique Acer functions: eView, eTimer, ePower Management, e3D. 13 FREEZE To pause the screen image. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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To change source to Composite video. 19 MUTE To turn on/off the volume. 20 WIRELESS; (No function) LAN/WiFi (No function) Rewind Play/Pause Stop Fast-forward 22 SD/USB A (No function) 23 USB B (No function) (X111/X1140/X1140A/X1240) (X1340W/P1340W) VZ.JDW00.001 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
• If you connect to multiple sources at the same time, use "SOURCE" on the control panel or remote control, or the direct source key on the remote control to switch between inputs. 1&2 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
LED temp indicator will blink. Contact your local dealer or service center. Whenever the projector automatically shuts down and Note: the LED lamp indicator turns solid red, contact your local reseller or service center Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
To lower the image: Use the front Tilt adjusting wheel to lower the image to the desired height angle. Use the rear Tilt adjusting wheel to fine-tune the display angle. Tilt adjusting wheel Tilt adjusting wheel Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
376 x 282 392 x 294 430 x 323 441 x 331 484 x 363 490 x 368 538 x 403 539 x 404 591 x 444 588 x 441 645 x 484 Zoom Ratio: 1.1 x Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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467 x 292 485 x 303 533 x 333 545 x 341 600 x 375 606 x 379 667 x 417 667 x 417 733 x 458 727 x 455 800 x 500 Zoom Ratio: 1.1 x Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
142 x 107 163 x 122 183 x 137 203 x 152 244 x 183 305 x 229 366 x 274 406 x 305 508 x 381 10.4 610 x 457 11.3 Zoom Ratio: 1.1 x Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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129 x 81 151 x 94 172 x 108 194 x 121 215 x 135 258 x 162 323 x 202 388 x 242 431 x 269 538 x 337 646 x 404 Zoom Ratio: 1.1 x Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Key Acer Empowering Key provides four Acer unique functions: "Acer eView Management", "Acer eTimer Management", "Acer ePower Management" and "Acer e3D Management". Press " " repeatly to cycle through these functions. Acer eView Management Press "...
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Acer ePower Management Press " " to launch "Acer ePower Management". "Acer ePower Management"provides you one shortcut to save the lamp and projector’s life. Please refer to the "Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus" section for more details. Acer e3D Management Press "...
• To exit the OSD menu, press "MENU" on the control panel or remote control again. It will close and the projector will automatically save the new settings. Main menu Setting Submenu Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
Controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image. Contrast • Press to decrease the contrast. • Press to increase the contrast. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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Effects the representation of dark scenery. With greater Gamma gamma value, dark scenery will look brighter. Note: "Saturation" and "Tint" functions are not supported under computer mode. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
You can project from behind a translucent screen with ceiling mounted projection. Projection • Front: The factory default setting. Mode (X1140A/ • X1240/X1340W/ Rear: Reverses the image so you can project from P1340W) behind a translucent screen. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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H. Position • Press to move the image left. (Horizontal • Position) Press to move the image right. V. Position • Press to move the image down. (Vertical • Position) Press to move the image up. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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Note: "H. Position", "V. Position", "Frequency" and "Tracking" functions are not supported under video mode. Note: "Sharpness" function is not supported under computer mode. Note: "HDMI Color Range" is only available when the input signal is HDMI. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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. (P1340W) • User: Use the memorized picture from the "Screen Capture" function.
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VGA IN 1) and VGA OUT sockets are correctly connected to the (Standby) devices. (X1140A/X1240/ X1340W/ P1340W) Enabling this function slightly increases the standby power consumption. Press after choosing "Yes" to return the display Reset parameters on all menus to the factory default settings. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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• If you select "Always request password while projector turns on", you are requested to input the password every time the projector is turned on. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
Security Card that came with your projector. 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. Management (X111/X1140) (X1140A/X1240/X1340W/P1340W) Choose "On"...
Press to increase the volume. • Choose "On" to turn mute on. Mute • Choose "Off" to turn mute off. • Alarm Volume Select this function to adjust the volume of any (P1340W) warning notifications. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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(for DLP 3D). Choose "On" to display the 3D warning message. 3D Warning Message Note: Supported 3D signal timings: Signal source type Supported timing Video/S-Video/Component video NTSC, PAL (for P1340W) Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
- DDD TriDef Media Player (Trial): http://www.tridef.com/download/TriDef- 3-D-Experience-4.0.2.html Note: "3D Sync Invert" is only available when 3D is enabled. Language (X111/X1140) (X1140A/X1240/X1340W/P1340W) Sets a language for the OSD menus. Use Language select your preferred language. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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"...
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4:3 with the projector OSD. • If the image is still stretched, you will also need to adjust the aspect ratio. Set up the display format to 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio on your DVD player. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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 "Replacing the Lamp" section. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
Lamp will automatically turn off soon. Replace the lamp - the lamp is about to reach its maximum lifetime. Prepare to replace it soon. Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation. Replacement suggested! Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
To replace the lamp module, use a new lamp and follow illustrations # Warning: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not drop the lamp module or touch the lamp bulb. The bulb may shatter and cause injury if it is dropped. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
Ceiling Mount Base - Attach to ceiling Short Rod Long Rod Extension Rod Large Cylinder Cap Allen Key Screw Type A - For tighten/loosen 50 mm length / 8 mm diameter - Tightening Screw Medium Rod Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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Use two washers for extra support, if deemed necessary. Attach the ceiling bracket to the ceiling rod. Tightening Screw Large Cylinder Cap Allen Key - For tighten/loosen Screw Type A 50 mm length - /8 mm diameter Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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Note: The appropriate type of screw and washer 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 X111/X1140/X1140A/ X1240/X1340W/P1340W 110.05 mm 55 mm Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
Projection distance with clear 4.9' (1.5 m) - 19.7' (6 m) focus Throw ratio • X111/X1140/X1140A/X1240: 53" @ 2 m (1.86 - 2.04 : 1) • X1340W/P1340W: 63" @ 2 m (1.5 - 1.65 : 1) Horizontal scan rate 31 - 99 kHz...
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Quick start guide x 1 • Security card x 1 Accessory (optional) • Composite video cable x 1 • Carrying case x 1 • Dust filter x 1 * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
1400 x 1050 65.32 UXGA 1600 x 1200 75.00 640 x 480 31.50 640 x 480 66.6 (67) 35.00 800 x 600 37.88 PowerBook G4 1024 x 768 48.36 1024 x 768 60.241 1152 x 870 68.681 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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XGA_120 119.804 98.958 SXGA_75 67.5 1152 x 864 SXGA_85 84.99 77.094 SXGA_60 60.02 63.981 SXGA_72 76.97 1280 x 1024 SXGA_75 75.025 79.976 SXGA_85 85.024 91.146 QuadVGA_75 1280 x 960 SXGA+_60 1400 x 1050 59.978 65.317 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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1920 x 1080 56.26 1080p 1920 x 1080 27.00 1080p 1920 x 1080 23.98 26.97 YPbPr Signal Mode Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] 720 x 480 480i 59.94 15.73 720 x 480 480p 59.94 31.47 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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...
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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. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Declaration of Conformity Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. RU Jan, e-mail:ru_jan@acer.com.tw And, Acer Italy s.r.l Via Lepetit, 40, 20020 Lainate (MI) Italy Tel: +39-02-939-921, Fax: +39-02 9399-2913, www.acer.it...
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Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages -. EN300 328 -. EN301 893 (Applicable to 5GHz high performance RLAN). Year to begin affixing CE marking 2012. April. 02, 2012 - RU Jan/Sr. Manager Date Regulation Center, Acer Inc. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...
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X1340W/P1340W series Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party: 333 West San Carlos St. San Jose, CA 95110 U. S. A. Contact Person: Acer Representative Phone No.: 254-298-4000 Fax No.: 254-298-4147 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Acer Manuals...