Acer Projector P5260E/P5260EP/P1165E/P1165EP Series User's Guide
Copyright © 2007. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer Projector P5260E/P5260EP/P1165E/P1165EP Series User's Guide Original Issue: 10/2007 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications.
iii 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. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
iv • • the product. 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. Using electrical power • • • • • This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label.
v 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.
vi • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • might cause fire or electric shock. In this case, unplug immediately and contact your dealer. Do not keep using this projector if it is broken or you have dropped it. In this case, contact your dealer for inspection. Do not face the projector lens to the sun. It can lead to fire. When switching the projector off, please ensure the projector completes its cooling cycle before disconnecting power.
vii Operating environment for using wireless (optional) Warning! For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your machine under the following conditions. These devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch off your device when its use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.
viii Hearing aids. Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service provider. Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid (antilock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems, and air bag systems.
ix Disposal instructions 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://global.acer.com/about/ sustainability.htm.
x 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.
First things first iii x Usage Notes x Precautions x Introduction 1 Product Features 1 Contents 2 Projector Overview 3 Projector Outlook 3 Control Panel 4 Remote Control Layout 5 Getting Started Connecting the Projector Turning the Projector On/Off 7 7 8 Turning On the Projector 8 Turning Off the Projector 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 Dist
Replacing the Lamp 30 Ceiling Mount Installation 31 Specifications 34 Compatibility Modes 36 Regulations and Safety Notices 41
1 Product Features This product is a single-chip DLP® projector.
English 2 Contents This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your unit is complete. Contact your dealer immediately if anything is missing.
3 English Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side 8 3 1 3 2 3 4 5 7 6 # 1 Description # Zoom ring 5 Description Lens cap 2 Focus ring 6 Elevator button 3 Remote control receiver 7 Elevator foot 4 Zoom lens 8 Control panel Rear side 1 2 13 3 4 12 5 6 7 8 10 9 11 # Description # Description 1 USB connector 8 Audio input connector (1) 2 RS232 connector 9 Kensington lock port 3 PC analog signal/HDTV/Component video input connector (1) 10 Power so
English 4 Control Panel 2 1 3 4 9 5 8 6 7 # Function Description 1 LAMP Lamp Indicator LED 2 EMPOWERING KEY Unique Acer functions: eOpening, eView, eTimer Management. 3 TEMP Temp Indicator LED 4 Keystone Adjusts the image to compensate for distortion caused by tilting the projector (±40 degrees). 5 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source. 6 Four directional select keys Use to select items or make adjustments to your selection.
5 1 2 3 4 5 6 POWER 7 FREEZE HIDE 8 RESYNC ASPECT RATIO SOURCE 9 11 ZOOM 10 12 13 RGB 15 16 19 20 23 24 27 # 1 Icon Function Infrared transmitter BRIGHTNESS COLOR CONTRAST PgUp PgDn VGA DVI COMPONENT HDMI VIDEO S-VIDEO WIRELESS MUTE 14 17 18 21 22 25 26 Description Sends signals to the projector. 2 Laser pointer Aim the remote at the viewing screen. 3 FREEZE To pause the screen image. 4 HIDE Momentarily turns off the video.
English 6 # Icon Function Description 13 MENU • Press "MENU" to launch the onscreen (OSD) menu, back to the previous step for the OSD menu operation or exit the OSD menu. • Confirm your selection of items. 14 PAGE 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. 15 RGB Toggle "RGB" to adjust the red/green/blue color.
7 English Getting Started Connecting the Projector DVD player, Set-top Box HDTV receiver VGA, DVI R B G D-Sub DVI-D 8 5 2 Video Output Y 3 D-Sub R B G 4 USB USB HDTV adapter D-Sub D-Sub DVI-D Y 1 RS232 RS232 S-Video Output R W 6 7 # Description # Description 1 Power cord 6 S-Video cable 2 VGA cable 7 Audio cable 3 Composite video cable 8 DVI cable 4 USB cable 9 HDMI cable (P5260E/P5260EP series) 5 VGA to component/HDTV adapter Note: To ensure the projector works w
English 8 Turning the Projector On/Off Turning On the Projector 1 Slide on the lens door. 2 Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. The Power LED will flash red. 3 Turn on the lamp by pressing "Power" button on the control panel, and the Power LED will turn blue. 4 Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player ,etc.). The projector will detect your source automatically.
9 1 To turn off the projector press the "Power" button twice. The message below will display onscreen for 5 seconds. "Please press power button again to complete the shutdown process." 2 Immediately after powering off, the Power indicator LED will flash RED rapidly and the fan(s) will continue to operate for about 120 seconds. This is to ensure that the system cools correctly.
English 10 Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Height of Projected Image The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the height of image. To raise the image: 1 Press the elevator foot release. (Illustration #1) 2 Raise the image to the desired height angle (Illustration #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.
11 Consult the table below to find the optimal image sizes achievable when the projector is positioned at a desired distance from the screen. Example: If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 68" and 75". Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 131 cm height is required when located at 3m distance. Figure: Fixed distance with different zoom and screen size.
English 12 Minimum Screen Size (Min zoom) Maximum Screen Size (Max zoom) Desired Distance From base to From base to Diagonal Diagonal (m) top of image top of image (inch) W (cm) x H (cm) (inch) W (cm) x H (cm) (cm) (cm) 1.5 34 69 x 52 60 37 76 x 57 66 2 46 93 x 69 80 50 102 x 76 88 2.5 57 116 x 87 100 62 127 x 95 109 3 68 139 x 104 120 75 152 x 114 131 3.5 80 162 x 122 140 87 178 x 133 153 4 91 185 x 139 160 100 203 x 152 175 4.
13 The table below shows how to achieve a desired image size by adjusting either the position or the zoom ring. Example: To obtain an image size of 50", set the projector at a distance between 2 m and 2.2 m from the screen and adjust the zoom level accordingly.
English 14 Desired Image Size Distance (m) Top (cm) Diagonal (inch) W (cm) x H (cm) Max zoom Min zoom From base to top of image < D > 30 61 x 46 1.2 1.3 53 40 81 x 61 1.6 1.8 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 4.0 158 100 203 x 152 4.0 4.4 175 120 244 x 183 4.8 5.3 210 150 305 x 229 6.0 6.6 263 180 366 x 274 7.2 7.9 315 200 406 x 305 8.0 8.
15 Acer Empowering Technology EMPOWERING KEY Acer EMPOWERING KEY provides three Acer unique functions, they are "Acer eView Management", "Acer eTimer Management" and "Acer eOpening Management" respectively. Press " " key for more than one second to launch the onscreen display main menu to modify its function. Acer eView Management Press " " to launch "Acer eView Management" submenu. "Acer eView Management" is for display mode selection.
English 16 Onscreen Display (OSD) Menus The Projector has multilingual OSD 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 remote control or control panel. • When the OSD is displayed, use the keys to select any item in the main menu. After selecting the desired main menu item, press enter submenu for feature setting. • Use the using the to keys to select the desired item and adjust the settings by keys.
17 Display Mode Brightness Contrast English Color Setting There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. • • • • Bright: For brightness optimization. • • User 1: Memorize user’s settings. Standard: For true-color optimization. Video: For playing video in a bright environment. Blackboard: Blackboard mode can improve displayed color when you project onto darker surfaces. User 2: Memorize user’s settings Adjusts the brightness of the image. • Press to darken image.
English 18 Tint Adjusts the color balance of red and green. • Press to increase the amount of green in the image. • Press to increase the amount of red in the image. Note: "Saturation" and "Tint" functions are not supported under computer mode or DVI mode. Image Setting Keystone Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection. (±40 degrees) Aspect Ratio Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio.
19 When you select this function, the projector reverses the image so you can project behind a translucent screen. Rear-Ceiling • When you select this function, the projector reverses and inverts the image at same time. You can project from behind a translucent screen with ceiling mounted projection. H. Position (Horizontal Position) • Press to move the image left. • Press to to move the image right. V. Position (Vertical Position) • Press to move the image down.
English 20 Management Setting ECO Mode Choose “On” to dim the projector lamp which will lower power consumption, extend the lamp life and reduce noise. Choose ”Off” to return normal mode. Auto Shutdown (Minutes) The projector will auto shutdown while there is no signal input after the allocated time. (in minutes) Source Lock When source lock is turned "Off", the projector will search for other signals if the current input signal is lost.
21 Lamp Hour Elapse Displays the lamp’s elapsed operating time (in hours). Lamp Reminding Activate this function to display a reminder to change the lamp 30 hours before its expected end-of-life. Lamp Hour Reset Security Press after choosing "Yes" to turn the lamp hour counter to 0 . Security This projector provides an excellent security function for the administrator to manage usage of the projector. Press to change the "Security" setting.
22 English User Password • • Press • • Press • • The password should be between 4 and 8 characters long. • If you select "Always request password while projector turns on", the user has to enter the password every time when the projector is turned on. to setup or change the "User Password". Press number keys to set your password on the remote control and press "MENU" to confirm. to delete character. Enter the password when you see "Confirm Password" displayed.
23 Volume English Audio Setting • Press to decrease the volume. Press to increase the volume. Power On/Off Volume • • • • Alarm Volume • Select this function to adjust volume of any warning notifications. Mute Choose "On" to mute the volume. Choose "Off" to restore the volume. Select this function to adjust the notification volume when turning the projector on/off.
English 24 Timer Setting Timer Start Timer Period Timer Volume Timer Display Timer Location • Press to start or stop the timer. • • Press or • Press screen. • Choose the location of the timer on the screen. to adjust the timer period. Select this function to adjust notification volume when the timer function is enabled and time is up. or to which timer mode to display on the Language Setting Language Choose the multilingual OSD menu . Use your preferred menu language.
25 English 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 # 1 2 Problem No image appears onscreen Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image(For PC (Windows 95/98/ 2000/XP)) Solution • • Connected as described in the "Installation" section. • Check if the projection lamp has been securely installed.
English 26 3 4 5 6 7 Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image (For notebooks) The screen of the notebook computer is not displaying your presentation Image is unstable or flickering Image has vertical flickering bar Image is out of focus • 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 respective button to toggle output settings.
27 9 10 11 Image is stretched when displaying a "widescreen" DVD title Image is too small or too large Image has slanted sides Image is reversed When you play a DVD encoded in anamorphic or 16:9 aspect ratio you may need to adjust the following settings: • If you play an Letterbox(LBX) format DVD title, please change the format to Letterbox(LBX) in the projector OSD. • If you play a 4:3 format DVD title, please change the format to 4:3 in the projector OSD.
English 28 OSD Messages # 1 Condition Message Message Reminder 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 may be used. Replace the lamp - the lamp is about to reach its maximum lifetime. Prepare to replace it soon.
29 English LED & Alarm Definition Listing LED Messages Message Lamp LED Temp LED Power LED Red Red Red Blue Standby (power cord plugged in) -- -- V -- Lamp retry -- -- -- Quick flashing Turning off (cooling state) -- -- Quick flashing -- Turning off (cooling completed) -- -- V -- Error (thermal failure) -- -- -- V Error (fan lock failure) -- Quick flashing -- V Error (lamp breakdown) V -- -- V Error (color Wheel fail) Quick flashing -- -- V
English 30 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. It will be shown you a warning message "Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation. Replacement Suggested!" When you see this message, change the lamp as soon as possible. Make sure the projector has been cooling down for at least 30 minutes before changing the lamp.
31 If you wish to install the projector using a ceiling mount, please refer to the steps below: 1 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. 2 Secure the ceiling rod using the appropriate type of four-cylinder screws.
English 32 3 Use the appropriate number of screws for the projector size to attach the projector to the ceiling mount bracket. Smaller Washer 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. Use two washers for extra support, if deemed necessary. 4 Attach the ceiling bracket to the ceiling rod.
33 Adjust the angle and positioning as necessary. English 5 Tightening Screw Allen Key Allen Key Tightening Screw 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.
English 34 Specifications The specifications below are subject to change without notice. For final specs, please refer to Acer's marketing documentation.
35 • • • • • • • • • Power socket x 1 VGA input x 1 Composite video x 1 S-video x 1 VGA output x 1 DVI-D x 1: with HDCP support 3.5 mm audio jack input x 1 RS232 x 1 USB x 1: for remote computer control Below items are for P5260E/P5260EP series only: Standard package contents • • • HDMI x 1 • • • • • • • • • • AC power cord x 1 VGA input x 2 3.
English 36 Compatibility Modes A. VGA Analog 1 VGA Analog - PC Signal Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] VGA 640x480 60 31.50 640x480 72 37.90 640x480 75 37.50 640x480 85 43.30 720x400 70 31.50 720x400 85 37.90 800x600 56 35.20 800x600 60 37.90 800x600 72 48.10 800x600 75 46.90 800x600 85 53.70 832x624 75 49.725 1024x768 60 48.40 1024x768 70 56.50 1024x768 75 60.00 1024x768 85 68.70 1152x864 70 63.80 1152x864 75 67.
37 75 79.98 *1280x1024 85 91.10 1280x960 60 59.70 *1280x960 75 75.23 SXGA+ *1400x1050 60 63.98 UXGA *1600x1200 60 75.00 Power Mac G4 640x480 66.6(67) 34.93 800x600 60 37.90 1024x768 60 48.40 1152x870 75 68.68 1280x960 75 75.00 1280x1024 60 63.98 640x480 60 31.35 640x480 66.6(67) 34.93 800x600 60 37.90 1024x768 60 48.40 1152x870 75 68.68 1280x960 75 75.00 1280x1024 60 63.98 1024x768 75 60.
38 60 45.00 1280x800 60 49.702 1360x768 60 47.72 *1440x900 60 55.935 Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] VGA 640x480 60 31.50 640x480 72 37.90 640x480 75 37.50 640x480 85 43.30 800x600 56 35.20 800x600 60 37.90 800x600 72 48.10 800x600 75 46.90 800x600 85 53.70 832x624 75 49.725 1024x768 60 48.40 1024x768 70 56.50 1024x768 75 60.00 1024x768 85 68.70 1152x864 70 63.80 1152x864 75 67.50 English 1280x720 B.
39 85 77.10 1280x1024 60 63.98 *1280x1024 72 76.97 *1280x1024 75 79.98 *1280x1024 85 91.10 1280x960 60 59.70 *1280x960 75 75.23 SVGA+ *1400x1050 60 63.98 UXGA *1600x1200 60 75.00 Power Mac G4 640x480 66.6(67) 34.93 800x600 60 37.90 1024x768 60 48.40 1152x870 75 68.68 1280x960 75 75.00 1280x1024 60 63.98 640x480 60 31.35 640x480 66.6(67) 34.93 800x600 60 37.90 1024x768 60 48.40 1152x870 75 68.68 1280x960 75 75.00 1280x1024 60 63.
English 40 3 1280x768 75 57.60 *1280x768 85 68.630 1280x720 60 45.00 1280x800 60 49.702 1360x768 60 47.72 1440x900 60 55.935 DVI - Video Signal Modes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] 480i (NTSC) 720x480(1440x480) 59.94(29.97) 27.00 480p (NTSC) 720x480 59.94 31.47 576i (PAL) 720x576(1440x576) 50(25) 27.00 576p (PAL) 720x576 50 31.25 720p (NTSC) 1280x720 60 45.00 720p (PAL) 1280x720 50 37.50 1080i (NTSC) 1920x1080 60(30) 28.
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. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
English 42 Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 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 device. b Operation in 2.
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard: • • • Article 3.1(a) Health and Safety • EN60950-1:2001 • EN50371:2002 Article 3.1(b) EMC • EN301 489-1 V1.4.1:2002 • EN301 489-17 V1.2.1:2002 Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages • EN300 328 V1.5.
English 44 Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., San Jose CA 95110, U. S. A. Tel : 254-298-4000 Fax : 254-298-4147 www.acer.com Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
English English 45 Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3120 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.
