Acer X1163N: Getting Started

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Getting Started

Connecting the Projector

VGA

USB

DVD player

HDMI

D-Sub

RS232

D-Sub

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D-Sub

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USB

HDMI

D-Sub

VGA IN S -VIDEO VIDEO RS232 VGA OUT AUDIO IN

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S-Video output

Video output

# Description # Description

1 Power cord 6 Audio cable jack/jack

2 USB cable 7 S-Video cable

3 HDMI cable 8 Composite video cable

4 VGA cable 9 Audio cable jack/RCA

5 RS232 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.

Note: Connector interface is subject to model's specifications.

Note: USB cable needs powered extender if the length is over 5 m.

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Turning the Projector On/Off

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Turning on the Projector

1 Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. The

Power indicator LED will flash red.

2 Turn on the projector by pressing "Power" button on the control panel,

and the Power indicator LED will turn blue.

3 Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player ,etc.). The

projector will detect your source automatically.

• If the screen displays "Lock" and "Source" icons, it means the

projector is locked onto a specific source type and there is no such

type of input signal detected.

• If the screen displays "No Signal", please make sure the signal cables

are securely connected.

• If you connect to multiple sources at the same time, use the "Source"

button on the remote control to switch between inputs.

Power button

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Turning the projector off

1 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.

2 The LED power indicator will turn RED and blink rapidly after the projector

is turned off, and the fan(s) will continue to operate for about 2 minutes to

ensure that the system cools properly. (only supported under "Instant

Resume" mode)

3 As long as the power cord remains plugged in, you can press the power

button to turn the projector immediately back on anytime during the 2-

minute shutdown process. (only supported under "Instant Resume" mode)

4 Once the system has finished cooling, the LED power indicator will stop

blinking and turn solid red to indicate standby mode.

5 It is now safe to unplug the power cord.

Warning indicators:

• "Projector Overheated. Lamp will automatically turn off soon."

This onscreen message indicates that the projector has overheated.

The lamp with automatically turn off, the projector will automatically

shut down, and the LED temp indicator will turn solid red. Contact

your local dealer or service center.

• "Fan failed. Lamp will automatically turn off soon."

This onscreen message indicates that the fan has failed. The lamp will

automatically turn off, the projector will automatically shut down,

and the LED temp indicator will blink. Contact your local dealer or

service center.

Note: Whenever the projector automatically shuts down and the

LED lamp indicator turns solid red, contact your local reseller or

service center.

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Adjusting the Projected Image

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Adjusting the Height of Projected Image

The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the height of image.

To raise/lower the image:

Use Tilt adjusting wheel to fine-tune the display angle.

Tilt adjusting wheel

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How to optimize image size and distance

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 2.0 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes

between 46" and 50".

Note: Remind as below figure, the space of 88 cm height is

required when located at 2.0 m distance.

50"

46"

Figure: Fixed distance with different zoom and screen size.

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Desired Distance

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Screen size

Top

Screen size

Top

Desired

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(Min zoom) (Max zoom)

Distance

(m)

From base

From base to

Diagonal

Diagonal

<A>

to top of

top of image

(inch)

W (cm) x H (cm)

(inch)

W (cm) x H (cm)

image (cm)

(cm)

<B>

<B>

<C>

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1 23 47 x 35 40 25 51 x 38 44

2 46 93 x 70 80 50 103 x 77 88

2.5 57 116 x 87 100 63 128 x 96 111

3 69 140 x 105 120 76 154 x 115 133

3.5 80 163 x 122 140 88 179 x 135 155

4 92 186 x 140 160 101 205 x 154 177

4.5 103 209 x 157 181 114 231 x 173 199

5 114 233 x 174 201 126 256 x 192 221

6 137 279 x 209 241 151 308 x 231 265

7 160 326 x 244 281 177 359 x 269 310

8 183 372 x 279 321 202 410 x 308 354

9 206 419 x 314 361 227 462 x 346 398

10 229 465 x 349 401 252 513 x 385 442

Zoom Ratio: 1.1x

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How to get a preferred image size by adjusting

distance and zoom

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50"

Desired

image size

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Height

from base to

top of image

2.0 m

B

2.2 m

C

Desired Distance

The table below shows how to achieve a desired image size by adjusting either

the position or the zoom ring. For example: to obtain an image size of 50" set

the projector at a distance 2.0 m and 2.2 m from the screen and adjust the zoom

level accordingly.

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Desired Image Size Distance (m) Top (cm)

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From base to top of

Diagonal (inch)

Max zoom

Min zoom

W (cm) x H (cm)

image

<A>

<B>

<C>

<D>

30 61 x 46 1.2 1.3 53

40 81 x 61 1.6 1.7 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 3.9 158

100 203 x 152 4.0 4.4 175

120 244 x 183 4.8 5.2 210

150 305 x 229 5.9 6.6 263

180 366 x 274 7.1 7.9 315

200 406 x 305 7.9 8.7 351

250 508 x 381 9.9 10.9 438

300 610 x 457 11.9 526

Zoom Ratio: 1.1x