Acer P5260i User Manual

Acer ProjectorP1165/P1165P/P1265/P1265P/P5260i/P5270/P5280/P5370W SeriesUser's Guide

xFirst thing firstUsage notesDo:• Turn off the product before cleaning.• Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the display housing.•

Information for your safety and comfort iiiFirst thing first xUsage notes xPrecautions xIntroduction 1Product Features 1Package Overview 2Projector Ov

Appendices 33Troubleshooting 33LED & Alarm Definition Listing 38Replacing the Lamp 39Ceiling Mount Installation 40Specifications 43Compatibility m

1EnglishIntroductionProduct FeaturesThis product is a single-chip DLP® projector. Outstanding features include:• DLP® technology• P1165/P1165P: Native

2EnglishPackage OverviewThis projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your unit is complete. Contact your dealer immediately

3EnglishProjector OverviewProjector OutlookFront / upper sideRear side# Description # Description1 Zoom ring 5 Lens cap2 Focus ring 6 Elevator button3

4EnglishControl Panel# Description # Description1 Audio input connector (1) Below items are for P5270/P5280/P5370W series only:2 RS232 connector 11 H

5English5 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source.6 POWER See the contents in "Turning the Projector On/Off" sec

6EnglishRemote Control Layout# Icon Function Description1 Infrared transmitterSends signals to the projector.2Laser pointer Aim the remote at the view

7EnglishNote: "*" Only for P5260i series."#" PIP function is not supported in P5260i.12 Four directional select keysUse up, down

Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such cha

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9EnglishGetting StartedConnecting the ProjectorNote: To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please make sure the timing of the display

10EnglishConnecting the Projector for Wireless FunctionNote: For P5260i only# Description1Power cord2 Audio cable jack3Lan cable4 AntennaSpeakerIntern

11EnglishTurning the Projector On/OffTurning on the Projector1 Slide on the lens door.2 Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely conne

12EnglishTurning off the Projector1 To turn off the projector, press the "Power" button twice. The message below will display onscreen for 5

13EnglishAdjusting the Projected ImageAdjusting the Height of Projected ImageThe projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the height of

14EnglishHow to optimize image size and distanceConsult the table below to find the optimal image sizes achievable when the projector is positioned at

15EnglishP1165/P1165P/P1265/P1265P/P5260i/P5270/P5280 seriesDesiredDistance (m)<A>Screen sizeTopScreen sizeTop(Min zoom) (Max zoom)Diagonal (inc

16English• P5370W series Example: If the projector is 3 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes between 82" and 90"

17EnglishP5370W seriesDesiredDistance (m)<A>Screen sizeTopScreen sizeTop(Min zoom) (Max zoom)Diagonal (inch)<B>W (cm) x H (cm) From base t

iiiInformation for your safety and comfortRead these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instruct

18EnglishHow to get a preferred image size by adjusting distance and zoomP1165/P1165P/P1265/P1265P/P5260i/P5270/P5280 seriesThe table below shows how

19EnglishP1165/P1165P/P1265/P1265P/P5260i/P5270/P5280 seriesDesired Image Size Distance (m) Top (cm)Diagonal (inch)<A>W (cm) x H (cm)Max zoom<

20EnglishP5370W seriesThe table below shows how to achieve a desired image size by adjusting either the position or the zoom ring. For example: to obt

21EnglishP5370W seriesDesired Image Size Distance (m) Top (cm)Diagonal (inch)<A>W (cm) x H (cm)Max zoom<B>Min zoom<C>From base to to

22EnglishUser ControlsInstallation menuThe installation menu provides an onscreen display (OSD) for projector installation and maintenance. Use the OS

23EnglishAcer Empowering TechnologyEmpowering KeyAcer Empowering Key provides four Acer unique functions, they are "Acer eView Management"

24EnglishOnscreen Display (OSD) MenusThe projector has multilingual OSD that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings.Usin

25EnglishColorDisplay ModeThere are many factory presets optimized for various types of images.• Bright: For brightness optimization.• Standard: For c

26EnglishNote: "Saturation" and "Tint" functions are not supported under computer mode or DVI mode.ImageTintAdjusts the color bala

27EnglishNote: "Full" and "L.Box" functions are supported for P5370W series.Note: "H. Position", "V. Position"

iv• To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface.• Never use it under sporti

28EnglishManagementSettingECO Mode Choose "On" to dim the projector lamp which will lower power consumption, extend the lamp life and reduce

29EnglishScreen Capture Use this function to customize the startup screen. To capture the image that you want to use as the startup screen, follow th

30EnglishUser password• Press to setup or change the "User Password".• Press number keys to set your password on the remote control and pr

31EnglishAudioTimerVolume• Press to decrease the volume.• Press to increase the volume.Mute• Choose "On" to mute the volume. • Choose &q

32EnglishLanguageLanguageChoose the multilingual OSD menu. Use the or key to select your preferred menu language.• Press to confirm the selection.

33EnglishAppendicesTroubleshootingIf you experience a problem with your Acer projector, refer to the following troubleshooting guide. If the problem p

34English2 Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image(For PC (Windows 95/98/2000/XP))•Press "RESYNC" on the remote control or control

35English5 Image is unstable or flickering• Adjust the "Tracking" to correct it. Refer to the "Image" section for more information

36EnglishOSD Messages# Condition Message Reminder1 Message Fan Fail - the system fan is not working.Projector Overheated - the projector has exceeded

37EnglishProblems with the Projector# Condition Solution1 The projector stops responding to all controlsIf possible, turn off the projector, then unpl

vProduct servicingDo not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other r

38EnglishLED & Alarm Definition ListingLED MessagesMessageLamp LED Temp LED Power LEDRed Red Red BlueStandby (power cord plugged in)-- -- V --Powe

39EnglishReplacing the LampUse a screwdriver to remove the screw(s) from the cover, and then pull out the lamp.The projector will detect the lamp life

40EnglishCeiling Mount InstallationIf you wish to install the projector using a ceiling mount, please refer to the steps below:1 Drill four holes into

41English3 Use the appropriate number of screws for the projector size to attach the projector to the ceiling mount bracket.Note: It is recommended th

42English5 Adjust the angle and positioning as necessary.Note: The appropriate type of screw and washer for each model is listed in the table below.

43EnglishSpecificationsThe specifications listed below are subject to change without notice. For final specs, please refer to Acer's published ma

44English* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.Digital Zoom 2XPower supply AC input 100 - 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz Power consumpti

45EnglishCompatibility modesA. VGA Analog 1 VGA Analog - PC SignalModes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz]VGA 640x480 60 31.50 640x480 72 3

46English2 VGA Analog - Extended Wide timingB. DVI Digital1 DVI - PC SignalPowerBook G4 640x480 60 31.35 640x480 66.6(67) 34.93 800x600 60 37.90 1024x

47English2 DVI - Extended Wide timing1024x768 70 56.50 1024x768 75 60.00 1024x768 85 68.70 SXGA 1152x864 70 63.80 1152x864 75 67.50 *1152x864 85 77.1

vimight cause fire or electric shock. In this case, unplug immediately and contact your dealer.• Do not keep using this product to break or drop it. I

48English3 DVI - Video SignalModes Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz]480i (NTSC) 720x480(1440x480) 59.94(29.97) 15.734480p (NTSC) 720x480 5

49EnglishC. HDMI -Digital (P5260i/P5270/P5280/P5370W series only)1 HDMI - PC Signal and Extended Wide timing: Support above DVI digital timing format.

50EnglishRegulations and safety noticesFCC noticeThis device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant

51EnglishEnglishRemarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiensCet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

52EnglishEuropean Union (EU)R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard: • Article 3.1(a) Health an

53EnglishEnglishAcer 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 Feder

54EnglishDeclaration of Conformity We,Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Contact Perso

viiOperating environment for using wireless function (Optional)Warning! For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when u

viiiHearing aids. Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service provider.VehiclesRF

ixDisposal instructionsDo not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the g