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Acer Projector S1110/S1210/S1310W Series User's Guide...
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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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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.
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• 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, lamp.
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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: •...
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Do not stand the projector on end vertically. It may cause the projector to fall over, causing injury or damage. • 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.
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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 contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org.
viii First Thing First Usage Notes • 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.
Adjusting the Height of the Projected Image 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...
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Appendices Troubleshooting LED & Alarm Definition Listing Replacing the Lamp Ceiling Mount Installation Specifications Compatibility Modes Regulations and safety notices...
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 with lens cap Acer Projector Security Card Security card Quick Start Guide...
Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side Description Control panel Projection lens Elevator button Lens cap Rear side Description USB connector Monitor loop-through output connector 7 PC analog signal/HDTV/component video input connector RS232 connector S-Video input connector Composite video input connector Description Power key and Power indicator LED Focus ring...
Hides the screen picture. Temp Indicator LED Chooses RGB, component video, S-Video, composite video or HDTV source. Selects items or makes adjustments to your selection. Enables unique Acer functions: eView, eTimer, ePower Management. Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source.
To change source to S-Video. 10 HDMI™; (No function) HDMI™/DVI 11 Infrared Sends signals to the projector. transmitter 12 Empowering key Enables unique Acer functions: eView, eTimer, ePower Management. 13 FREEZE To pause the screen image. ENTER BACK PgUp PgDn...
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Function 14 HIDE Press "HIDE" to hide screen image; press again to display the image. 15 SOURCE Chooses RGB, component video, S-Video, composite video or HDTV source. 16 MENU • • 17 PgUp/PgDn For computer mode only. Use this button to select the next or previous page.
Getting Started Connecting the Projector Display D-Sub Description Power cord VGA cable VGA to component video/HDTV adapter Composite video cable Audio cable Note: To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the projector.
Turning the Projector On/Off Turning On the Projector Remove the lens cap. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. The Power LED will light red. Turn on the projector by pressing remote control, and the Power indicator LED will turn blue. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player, etc.).
Turning Off the Projector To turn the projector off, press the power button. This message appears: "Please press the 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.
Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Height of the Projected Image The projector is equipped with an elevator foot for adjusting the image height. To raise the image: Press the elevator button. Raise the image to the desired height angle, then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position.
Consult the table below to find the optimal image sizes achievable when the projector is positioned at a desired distance from the screen. • S1110/S1210 If the projector is 1 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes around 81".
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• S1310W If the projector is 4 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes around 379". Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 510 cm height is required when located at 2 m distance. Desired distance Screen Size Desired...
The table below shows how to achieve a desired image size by adjusting either the position or the zoom ring. • S1110/S1210 To obtain an image size of 50" set the projector at a distance 0.6 m from the screen.
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• S1310W To obtain an image size of 50" set the projector at a distance 0.5 m from the screen. Desired Image Size Diagonal (inch) W (cm) x H (cm) < A > 65 x 40 86 x 54 108 x 67 129 x 81 151 x 94 172 x 108...
Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Key Acer eView Management Acer eTimer Management Acer ePower Management Acer Empowering Key provides three Acer unique functions: "Acer eView Management", "Acer eTimer Management", and "Acer ePower Management". Press " " for more than one second to launch the Onscreen Display main menu to modify its function.
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.
Color There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. • Bright: For brightness optimization. • Presentation: For meeting presentation with higher brightness. • Standard: For common environment. Display Mode • Video: For playing video in a bright environment. •...
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Adjusts the color temperature. At higher color Color temperatures, the screen looks colder; at lower color Temperature temperatures, the screen looks warmer. Effects the representation of dark scenery. With greater Degamma gamma value, dark scenery will look brighter. Color R Adjusts the red color.
Image • Front-Desktop: The factory default setting. • Front-Ceiling: When you select this function, the projector inverts the image for ceiling-mounted projection. • Projection Rear-Desktop: When you select this function, the Mode projector reverses the image so that you can project behind a translucent screen.
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Adjusts the sharpness of the image. • Press Sharpness • Press H. Position • Press (Horizontal • Position) Press V. Position • Press (Vertical • Position) Press Changes the projector’s refresh rate to match the frequency of your computer’s graphics card. If you experience a vertical Frequency flickering bar in the projected image, use this function to correct it.
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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: Supported 3D signal timings: Signal source type It needs correct settings on graphics card 3D application program for correct 3D display.
Setting Menu Location Chooses the OSD menu location on the display screen. Selects a preferred closed captioning mode from CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, (CC1 displays captions in the primary language in Closed Caption 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.
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Timeout (Min.) Once "Security" is set to "On", you can set timeout function. • Press • The range is from 10 to 990 minutes. • When time is up, the projector will request you to enter the password again. • The factory default setting of "Timeout (Min.)"...
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. Selecting "On" enables the function. The projector can output...
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 temperature. • Instant Off: Enables you to turn off the projector immediately without fan cooling process by pressing the power button twice.
Timer Timer Location Sets the location of the timer on the screen. Timer Start (or Press Stop) Timer Period Press (Minutes) Select this function to adjust the notification volume Timer Volume when the timer function is enabled and time is up. Timer Display Press Language...
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 No image appears • onscreen •...
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Adjusts the focus ring on the projector lens. Make sure the projection screen is within the required distance: S1110/S1210: 1.32 to 12 feet (0.4 to 3.7 meters) S1310W: 0.98 to 10.5 feet (0.3 to 3.2 meters) Refer to the "How to Get a Preferred Image Size by Adjusting Distance and Zoom"...
Image is stretched When you play a DVD encoded in anamorphic or 16:9 when displaying a aspect ratio you may need to adjust the following "widescreen" settings: DVD title • • Image is too small • or too large • •...
OSD Messages Condition Message Fan Fail - 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 is used. Please also check the dust filters if they are installed.
Replacing the Lamp Use a screwdriver to remove the screw(s) from the cover, and then pull out the lamp. The projector will detect the lamp life itself. It will show you a warning message "Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation. Replacement Suggested!"...
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. Note: Screws are not included. Please obtain the appropriate screws for your type of ceiling.
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Use the appropriate number of screws for the projector size to attach the projector to the ceiling mount bracket. Screw Type B Large Washer Projector Bracket Supports projector and allows for adjustments Spacer - For heat dissipation Note: It is recommended that you keep a reasonable space between the bracket and the projector to allow for proper heat distribution.
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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 Diameter (mm) S1110/S1210/S1310W Tightening Screw Allen Key Allen Key Tightening Screw Screw Type B...
Specifications The specifications below are subject to change without notice. For final specs, please refer to Acer's marketing documentation. Projection system Resolution Computer compatibility Video compatibility Aspect ratio Displayable colors Projection lens Projection screen size (diagonal) Projection distance Throw ratio...
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I/O connectors Standard package contents Accessory (optional) * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • Power socket x 1 • RS232 x 1 • VGA input x 1 • Composite video x 1 • S-Video x 1 •...
Compatibility Modes VGA Analog - PC Signal Mode Resolution 640 x 480 SVGA 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 SXGA 1280 x 1024 1280 x 960 QuadVGA 1280 x 960 SXGA+ 1400 x 1050 UXGA 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 640 x 480 PowerBook G4...
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1280 x 768 1280 x 768 1280 x 768 1280 x 720 1280 x 800 WXGA 1440 x 900 1680 x 1050 1366 x 768 1920 x 1080-RB 1920 x 1080-EIA 1024 x 600 YPbPr Signal Mode Resolution 720 x 480 480i 720 x 480 480p...
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.
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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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.
Declaration of Conformity Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai, e-mail:easy_lai@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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-. EN300 328 -. EN301 893 (Applicable to 5GHz high performance RLAN). Year to begin affixing CE marking 2011. Easy Lai /Manager Regulation Center, Acer Inc. Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi New Taipei City 221, Taiwan June.
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