Acer P1341W: Appendices

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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

1 No image appears

• Make sure all the cables are correctly connected as

onscreen

described in the "Getting Started" section.

• Ensure none of the connector pins are bent or

broken.

• Check if the projection lamp has been securely

installed. Please refer to the "Replacing the Lamp"

section.

• Make sure the projector is switched on.

2 Partial, scrolling

• Press "RESYNC" on the control panel or remote

or incorrectly

control.

displayed image

(For PC (Windows

• For an incorrectly displayed image:

95/98/2000/XP/

• Open "My Computer > Control Panel," and

Win7/Vista))

then double-click the "Display" icon.

• Select the "Settings" tab.

• Verify that your display resolution setting is

lower than or equal to 1600 x 1200, 1920 x

1080.

• Click the "Advanced Properties" button.

If the problem still appears, change the monitor display

you are using and follow the steps below:

• Verify that the resolution setting is lower than

or equal to 1600 x 1200, 1920 x 1080.

• Click the "Change" button under the

"Monitor" tab.

• Click "Show all devices > Standard monitor

types" under the SP box, and choose the

resolution mode you need under the "Models"

box.

• Verify that the resolution setting of the

monitor display is lower than or equal to 1600

x 1200, 1920 x 1080.

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3 Partial, scrolling

• Press "RESYNC" on the control panel or remote

or incorrectly

control.

displayed image

(For notebooks)

• For an incorrectly displayed image:

• Follow the steps for item 2 (above) to adjust

the resolution of your computer.

• Press the toggle output settings. Example:

[Fn]+[F4], Compaq [Fn]+[F4], Dell [Fn]+[F8],

Gateway [Fn]+[F4], IBM [Fn]+[F7], HP

[Fn]+[F4], NEC [Fn]+[F3], Toshiba [Fn]+[F5]

• If you experience difficulty changing resolutions or

your monitor freezes, restart all equipment

including the projector.

4 The screen of the

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• If you are using a Microsoft

Windows

based

notebook

notebook: Some notebook PCs may deactivate their

computer is not

own screens when a second display device is in use.

displaying your

presentation

Each has a different way to be reactivated. Refer to

your computer's manual for detailed information.

®

®

• If you are using an Apple

Mac

OS based

notebook: In System Preferences, open Display and

select Video Mirroring "On."

5 Image is unstable

• Use "Tracking" to correct it. Refer to the "Image"

or flickering

section for more information.

• Change the display color setting on your computer.

6 Image has vertical

• Use "Frequency" to make an adjustment. Refer to

flickering bar

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

• Adjusts the focus ring on the projector lens.

focus

• Make sure the projection screen is within the

required distance:

4.9 to 19.7 feet (1.5 to 6 meters)

Refer to the "How to Get a Preferred Image Size by

Adjusting Distance and Zoom" section for more

information.

8 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

• If you play a 4:3 format DVD title, please change the

format to 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.

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9 Image is too small

• Adjust the zoom lever on the top of the projector.

or too large

• Move the projector closer to or further from the

screen.

• Press "MENU" on the control panel or remote

control. Go to "Image" > "Aspect Ratio" and try

different settings.

10 Image has slanted

• If possible, reposition the projector so that it is

sides

centered on the screen and below the bottom of the

screen.

• Press the Keystone correction keys on the control

panel or remote control until the image becomes

square.

• Press "MENU" on the control panel or remote

control to open the OSD menu. Go to "Image" >

"Auto Keystone" or "Image" > "Manual Keystone"

to make adjustments.

11 Image is reversed

• Select "Image" > "Projection Mode", "Image" >

"Projection Location" on the OSD and adjust the

projection direction.

Problems with the Projector

# Condition Solution

1 The projector stops responding

If possible, turn off the projector, then

to all controls

unplug the power cord and wait at least 30

seconds before reconnecting power.

2 Lamp burns out or makes a

When the lamp reaches the end of its useful

popping sound

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 "Replacing the Lamp"

section.

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OSD Messages

# Condition Message Reminder

1 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. If the dust filter is clogged with dust, please

clean it.

Replace the lamp - the lamp is about to reach its maximum

lifetime. Prepare to replace it soon.

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Power consumption (typical) 240 W

Operating temperature 0ºC to 35ºC / 32ºF to 95ºF

I/O connectors

• Power socket x 1

• USB x 1 (Type mini B)

• VGA input x 1

• Composite video x 1

• S-Video x 1

Below items are for X1140A/X1240/X1340W

only.

•

RS232 x 1

• 3.5 mm audio jack input x 1

• 3.5 mm audio jack output x 1

• VGA input x 2

• VGA output x 1

Standard package contents

• AC power cord x 1

• VGA cable x 1

• Remote control x 1

• Battery x 2 (for the remote control)

• User's guide (CD-ROM) x 1

• 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.

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Compatibility Modes

1 VGA Analog - PC Signal

H.Frequency

Mode Resolution V.Frequency [Hz]

[KHz]

60 31.47

72 37.86

VGA 640 x 480

75 37.50

85 43.27

120 61.91

56 35.20

60 37.88

72 48.08

SVGA 800 x 600

75 46.88

85 53.67

120 77.42

60 48.36

70 56.48

XGA 1024 x 768

75 60.02

85 68.67

120 98.96

70 63.85

1152 x 864

75 67.50

85 77.10

SXGA

60 63.98

72 76.97

1280 x 1024

75 79.98

85 91.15

1280 x 960 60 60.00

QuadVGA

1280 x 960 75 75.00

SXGA+ 1400 x 1050 60 65.32

UXGA 1600 x 1200 60 75.00

640 x 480 60 31.50

640 x 480 66.6 (67) 35.00

800 x 600 60 37.88

PowerBook G4

1024 x 768 60 48.36

1152 x 870 75 60.24

1280 x 960 75 68.68

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1280 x 768 60 47.78

1280 x 768 75 60.29

1280 x 768 85 68.63

1280 x 720 60 45.00

1280 x 800 60 49.70

WXGA

1440 x 900 60 55.94

1680 x 1050 60 65.29

1366 x 768 60 47.71

1920 x 1080-RB 60 66.60

1920 x 1080-EIA 60 67.50

1024 x 600 60 37.50

2 YPbPr Signal

Mode Resolution V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz]

480i

720 x 480

59.94 15.73

480p

720 x 480

59.94 31.47

576i

720 x 576

50.00 15.63

576p

720 x 576

50.00 31.25

720p

1280 x 720

60.00 45.00

720p

1280 x 720

50.00 37.50

1080i

1920 x 1080

60.00 33.75

1080i

1920 x 1080

50.00 28.13

1080p

1920 x 1080

60.00 67.5

1080p

1920 x 1080

50.00 56.26

1080p

1920 x 1080

24.00 27.00

1080p

1920 x 1080

23.98 26.97

3 Video, S-Video Signal

Mode V.Frequency [Hz] H.Frequency [KHz] fsc (MHz)

NTSC 15.73 60

3.58

PAL 15.63 50

4.43

SECAM 15.63 50

4.25 or 4.41

PAL-M 15.73 60

3.58

PAL-N 15.63 50

3.58

PAL-60 15.73 60

4.43

NTSC4.43 15.73 60

4.43