Acer Projector XD1170 User Manual

Manual for  
Acer Projector XD1170/XD1270/XD1280 series  
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Table of Contents  
Table of Contents .........................................................................................1  
Usage Notice................................................................................................2  
Precautions...........................................................................................................2  
Introduction...................................................................................................4  
Product Features..................................................................................................4  
Package Overview................................................................................................5  
Product Overview ................................................................................................6  
Main Unit........................................................................................................................6  
Control Panel .................................................................................................................7  
Connection Ports ...........................................................................................................8  
Remote Control with Laser Pointer................................................................................9  
Installation..................................................................................................10  
Connecting the Projector....................................................................................10  
Powering On/Off the Projector............................................................................11  
Powering On the Projector...........................................................................................11  
Powering Off the projector ...........................................................................................12  
Warning Indicator.........................................................................................................12  
Adjusting the Projected Image............................................................................13  
Adjusting the Projector Image Height ..........................................................................13  
Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus..........................................................................14  
Adjusting Projected Image Size...................................................................................14  
User Controls .............................................................................................15  
Control Panel & Remote Control........................................................................15  
On-Screen Display Menus..................................................................................19  
How to operate ............................................................................................................19  
Color (Computer/Video Mode) ....................................................................................20  
Image (Computer/Video Mode)....................................................................................22  
Management (Computer/Video Mode) ........................................................................24  
Audio (Computer/Video Mode) ...................................................................................30  
Timer (Computer/Video Mode) ....................................................................................31  
Language (Computer/Video Mode) .............................................................................32  
Appendices.................................................................................................33  
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................33  
Replacing the lamp.............................................................................................37  
Specifications .....................................................................................................38  
Compatibility Modes ...........................................................................................40  
Regulation & Safety Notices  
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Usage Notice  
Precautions  
Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this  
users guide to maximize the life of your unit.  
Warning-  
Warning-  
Warning-  
Warning-  
Warning-  
Do not look into the projectors lens when the lamp is  
on. The bright light may hurt your eyes.  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not  
expose this product to rain or moisture.  
Please do not open or disassemble the product as this  
may cause electric shock.  
When changing the lamp, please allow unit to cool  
down, and follow all changing instructions.  
This product will detect the life of the lamp itself.  
Please be sure to change the lamp when it shows  
warning messages.  
Warning-  
Warning-  
Warning-  
Reset the “Lamp Hour Reset” function from the On  
Screen Display “Management” menu after replacing  
the lamp module (refer to page 26)  
When switching the projector off, please ensure the  
projector completes its cooling cycle before  
disconnecting power.  
Turn on the projector first and then the signal  
sources.  
Warning-  
Warning-  
Do not use lens cap when projector is in operation.  
When the lamp reaches the end of its life, it will burn  
out and may make a loud popping sound. If this  
happens, the projector will not turn back on until the  
lamp module has been replaced. To replace the lamp,  
follow the procedures listed under “Replacing the  
Lamp.  
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Usage Notice  
Do:  
Turn off the product before cleaning.  
Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the dis-  
play 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 ventila-  
tion.  
Use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents to clean the unit.  
Use under the following conditions:  
- In extremely hot, cold or humid environments.  
- In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.  
- Near any appliance that generates a strong magnetic field.  
- Place in direct sunlight.  
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Introduction  
Product Features  
This product is a SVGA (XD1170) / XGA (XD1270, XD1280)  
single chip 0.55” DLPTM projector.  
Outstanding features include:  
True SVGA, 800 x 600 addressable pixels (for XD1170  
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True XGA, 1024 x 768 addressable pixels (for XD1270,  
XD1280 series only)  
Single chip DLPTM technology  
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NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/PAL/SECAM and HDTV com-  
patible (480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i)  
High-tech DVI connection for digital signal with HDCP  
function and supports 480p, 576p, 720p and 1080i (Op-  
tional)  
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Full function remote control with laser pointer (excluding  
XD1170 series/Japan modes)  
User friendly multilingual on screen display menu  
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Advanced digital keystone correction and high quality  
full screen image re-scaling  
User friendly control panel  
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SXGA+, SXGA compression and VGA re-sizing  
Mac compatible  
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Introduction  
Package Overview  
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.  
Projector with lens cap  
Power Cord 1.8m  
USB Cable 2.0m  
VGA Cable 1.8m  
Composite Video Cable  
S-Video Cable 2.0m  
1.8m  
Audio Cable Jack /Jack  
2.0m  
VGA to Component/  
HDTV Adapter  
Remote Control  
User’s Guide  
2 x Battery  
Carrying Case  
Quick Start Card  
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Introduction  
Product Overview  
Main Unit  
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1. Focus Ring  
2. Zoom Ring  
3. Zoom Lens  
4. Remote Control Receiver  
5. Elevator Button  
6. Elevator Foot  
7. Power Socket  
8. Connection Ports  
9. Control Panel  
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Control Panel  
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1. Temp Indicator LED  
2. Lamp Indicator LED  
3. Power and Indicator LED (Power LED)  
4. Source  
5. Resync  
6. Four Directional Select Keys  
7. Menu  
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Connection Ports  
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5
For XD1170/  
XD1270 only  
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1. DVI Input Connector (for Digital signal with HDCP function) (Op-  
tional)  
2. PC Analog Signal/HDTV/Component Video Input Connector  
3. Audio Input Connector  
4. S-Video Input Connector  
5. Monitor Loop-through Output Connector (VGA-Out)  
6. USB Connector  
7. RS232 Connector  
8. KensingtonTM Lock Port  
9. Composite Video Input Connector  
10. 5V DC Output Jack (for attached dongle device)  
(for XD1170/XD1270 only)  
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Remote Control with Laser Pointer  
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for XD1170/Japan models series  
for XD1270/XD1280 series  
1. Laser Pointer  
2. Power  
15. Volume -  
16. Page Up  
3. Resync  
17. Page Down  
18. VGA  
4. Source  
5. Freeze  
19. S-Video  
6. Hide  
20. Component  
21. Video  
7. Aspect Ratio  
8. Mute  
22. DVI  
9. Keystone/Four Directional  
Select Keys  
23. Language  
24. Laser Pointer Indicator  
25. Laser Button  
26. Mouse Left Click  
27. Mouse Right Click  
28. Mouse  
10. Back  
11. Menu  
12. Digital Zoom  
13. Empowering Key  
14. Volume +  
29. Wireless  
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Installation  
Connecting the Projector  
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USB  
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7
DVI  
VGA  
RS232  
3
2
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for XD1170/  
XD1270 only  
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DVD Player, Settop Box,  
HDTV receiver  
Video Output  
S-Video Output  
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1......................................................................................................Power Cord  
2.....................................................................DVI Cable (Optional Function)  
3....................................................................................................... VGA Cable  
4.................................................................................................. S-Video Cable  
5.........................................................................................................USB Cable  
6..........................................................VGA to Component/HDTV Adapter  
7...................................................................................Audio Cable Jack/Jack  
8..................................................................................Composite Video Cable  
9......................................................................................................RS232 Cable  
10...................................5V DC Output Jack for attached Dongle Devicee  
(for XD1170/XD1270 only)  
To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please  
make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the  
projector. Refer to the “Compatibility Modes” section on page 40.  
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Installation  
Powering On/Off the Projector  
Powering On the Projector  
1. Remove the lens cap.  
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.  
If the screen displays “No Signal”, please make sure the signal  
cables are securely connected.  
If you connect multiple sources at the same time, using the  
“Source” button on the remote control or control panel to  
switch.  
1
Power  
Turn on the projector  
first and then the signal  
sources.  
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Powering Off the Projector  
1. Press the “Power” button to turn off the projector lamp, you will  
see a message “Please press power button again to complete the  
shutdown process. Warning: DO NOT unplug while the projec-  
tor fan is still running.” displayed on the projector’s screen. Press  
the “Power” button again to confirm, otherwise the message will  
disappear after 5 seconds.  
2. The cooling fans continue to operate for about 30 seconds for  
cooling cycle and the Power LED will be quick  
. When  
red flash  
the Power LED becomes slow flashing, the projector has entered  
standby mode. If you wish to turn the projector back on, you  
must wait until the projector has completed the cooling cycle and  
has entered standby mode. Once in standby mode, simply press  
“Power” button to restart the projector.  
3. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the pro-  
jector.  
4. Do not turn on the projector immediately following a power off  
procedure.  
Warning Indicator  
When the “LAMP” indicator lights solid red, the projector will  
automatically shut itself down. Please contact your local reseller  
or service center.  
When the “TEMP” indicator lights solid red for about 20 sec-  
onds, it indicates the projector has been overheated. You will see a  
message “Projector Overheated. Lamp will automatically turn off  
soon.” on the on-screen display. The projector will automatically  
shut itself down.  
Under normal conditions, the projector can be switched on again  
after it has cooled down. If the problem persists, you should con-  
tact your local dealer or our service center.  
When the “TEMP” indicator flashs red for about 30 seconds, you  
will see a message “Fan fail. Lamp will automatically turn off  
soon.” on the on-screen display. Please contact your local dealer  
or our service center.  
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Adjusting the Projected Image  
Adjusting the Projector Image Height  
The projector is equipped with an elevator foot for adjusting  
the image height.  
To raise the image:  
1. Press the elevator button  
.
2. Raise the image to the desired height angle  
, then  
release the button to lock the elevator foot into position.  
3. Use to fine-tune the display angle.  
To lower the image:  
1. Press the elevator button.  
2. Lower the image, then release the button to lock the  
elevator foot into position.  
3. Use  
to fine-tune the display angle.  
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Elevator  
Button  
3
2
Elevator Foot  
Tile Adjusting Wheel  
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Installation  
Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus  
You may turn the zoom ring to zoom in or out. To focus the image,  
rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector will focus  
at distances from ꢃ.ꢈ to ꢂꢈ.ꢃ feet (ꢀ.ꢄ to ꢀꢁ.0 meters).  
Zoom Ring  
Focus Ring  
Adjusting Projection Image Size  
304.9"  
(774.5cm)  
203.3"  
(516.3cm)  
177.9"  
(451.8cm)  
127.1"  
277.3"  
(704.4cm)  
(322.7cm)  
76.2"  
(193.6cm)  
184.9"  
(469.6cm)  
38.1"  
(96.8cm)  
161.8"  
(410.9cm)  
115.6"  
(293.5cm)  
69.3"  
(176.1cm)  
34.7"  
(88.1cm)  
4.9'(1.5m)  
9.8'(3.0m)  
16.4'(5.0m)  
23.0'(7.0m)  
26.3'(8.0m)  
39.4'(12.0m)  
Max.  
38.1"(96.8cm)  
76.2"(193.6cm)  
127.1"(322.7cm)  
177.9"(451.8cm)  
203.3"(516.3cm)  
304.9"(774.5cm)  
277.3"(704.4cm)  
243.9" x 182.9"  
Screen  
(Diagonal)  
Min.  
34.7"(88.1cm)  
69.3"(176.1cm)  
115.6"(293.5cm)  
101.7" x 76.3"  
161.8"(410.9cm)  
142.3" x 106.7"  
184.9"(469.6cm)  
162.6" x 122.0"  
30.5" x 22.9"  
(77.4 x 58.1cm)  
61.0" x 45.7"  
Max.(WxH)  
(154.9 x 116.2cm) (258.2 x 193.6cm) (361.4 x 271.1cm) (413.0 x 309.8cm) (619.6 x 464.7cm)  
Screen  
Size  
27.8" x 20.8"  
(70.5 x 52.9cm)  
55.4" x 41.6" 92.5" x 69.4" 129.4" x 97.1" 147.9" x 110.9" 221.8" x 166.4"  
Min.(WxH)  
(140.9 x 105.7cm) (234.8 x 176.1cm) (328.7 x 246.5cm) (375.7 x 281.8cm) (563.5 x 422.6cm)  
9.8'(3.0m) 16.4'(5.0m) 23.0'(7.0m) 26.3'(8.0m) 39.4'(12.0m)  
4.9'(1.5m)  
Distance  
This graph is for user’s reference only.  
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User Controls  
Control Panel & Remote Control  
There are two ways for you to control the functions:  
Remote Control and Control Panel.  
Control Panel  
Remote Control  
Using the Control Panel  
Power  
Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 11, 12.  
Resync  
Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source.  
Source  
Press “Source” to choose RGB, Component-p, Component-i,  
S-Video, Composite, DVI-D (Optional), Video and HDTV sources.  
Menu  
Press “Menu” to launch the on screen display (OSD) menu. To exit  
OSD, press “Menu” again.  
Confirm your selection of items.  
Four Directional Select Keys  
Use  
selection.  
to select items or make adjustments to your  
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Using the Remote Control  
Power  
Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 11,  
12.  
Laser Button  
(for XD1270/XD1280 series only)  
Aim the remote at the viewing screen, press and hold this but-  
ton to activate the laser pointer.  
Resync  
Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source.  
Source  
Press “Source” to choose RGB, Component-p, Component-i,  
S-Video, Composite Video, DVI-D (Optional) and HDTV  
sources.  
Freeze  
Press “Freeze” to pause the screen image.  
Hide  
Momentarily turns off the video. Press “Hide” to hide image,  
press again to restore display of the image.  
Aspect Ratio  
Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio.  
(Auto/4:3/16:9)  
Mute  
Use this key to close the volume.  
Four Directional Select Keys  
Use  
to select items or make adjustments to your  
selection for the OSD menu operation.  
Keystone  
Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector (±16  
degrees).  
Menu  
Press Menu” to launch the on screen display menu. To exit  
OSD, press “Menu” again.  
Zoom  
Digital Zoom in/out.  
Back  
Back to the previous step for the OSD menu operation.  
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User Controls  
Mouse / Mouse Right Click / Mouse Left Click  
These functions are the same as a mouse of PC or Mac.  
Empowering Key  
Acer Empowering Key provides three Acer unique functions, they  
are "Acer eView Management", "Acer eTimer Management" and  
"Acer eOpening Management" respectively. Press "e" key for more  
than one second to launch the on screen display main menu to  
modify its function.  
Acer eView Management  
Press "e" to launch “Acer eView Management”  
submenu.  
“Acer eView Management” is for display mode  
selection. Please refer to On Screen Display Menus  
section for more detail.  
Acer eTimer Management  
Press "e" to launch “Acer eTimer Management”  
submenu.  
“Acer eTimer Management” provides the  
reminding function for presentation time control.  
Please refer to On Screen Display Menus section  
for more detail.  
Acer eOpening Management  
Press "e" to launch “Acer eOpening Management”  
submenu.  
“Acer eOpening Management” allows user to  
change the Startup screen to their personalized  
image. Please refer to On Screen Display section  
for details.  
Volume  
Increase/decrease the volume.  
Page Up (Computer mode only)  
Use this button to page up. This function is only available when  
the projector is connected to a computer via an USB cable.  
Page Down (Computer mode only)  
Use this button to page down. This function is only available  
when the projector is connected to a computer via an USB cable.  
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User Controls  
VGA  
Press “VGA” to change source to VGA-In connector. This con-  
nector supports Analog RGB, YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/ 1080i),  
YCbCr (480i/576i) and RGBsync.  
Video  
Press “Video” to change source to Composite Video source.  
Component  
Press “Component” to change source to component connec tor.  
This connector supports YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/1080i) and  
YCbCr (480i/576i)  
DVI  
Press “DVI” to change source to DVI connector. This connector  
supports Digital RGB, Analog RGB, YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/  
1080i), YCbCr (480i/576i) and HDCP signal.  
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Language for XD1170/Japan models series only)  
Choose the multi-lingual OSD menu.  
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User Controls  
On Screen Display Menus  
The Projector has multilingual On Screen Display menus that  
allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of  
settings. The projector will automatically detect the source.  
How to operate  
To open the OSD menu, press “Menu” on the Remote Control  
1.  
or Control Panel.  
When OSD is displayed, use  
keys to select any item in  
2.  
the main menu. After selecting the desired main menu item,  
press  
to enter sub menu for feature setting.  
Use  
keys to select the desired item and adjust the set-  
key.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
tings by  
Select the next item to be adjusted in the sub menu and adjust  
as described above.  
Press “Menu” or "Back" on the Remote Control or Control  
Panel, the screen will return to the main menu.  
To exit OSD, press “Menu”or "Back" on the Remote Control or  
Control Panel again. The OSD menu will close and the projec-  
tor will automatically save the new settings.  
Main Menu  
Sub Menu  
Settings  
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User Controls  
Color  
(Computer / Video  
Mode)  
Display Mode  
There are many factory presets optimized for various types of  
images.  
Bright : For brightness optimization.  
PC : For computer or notebook.  
Video : For playing video in a bright environment.  
Theater : For Home Theatre usage in a dark room.  
sRGB : For true-color optimization.  
User : Memorize user’s settings.  
Brightness  
Adjust the brightness of the image.  
Press the  
Press the  
to darken image.  
to lighten the image.  
Contrast  
The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest  
and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes  
the amount of black and white in the image.  
Press the  
Press the  
to decrease the contrast.  
to increase the contrast.  
Color Temperature  
Adjust the color temperature. At higher temperature, the screen  
looks colder; at lower temperature, the screen looks warmer.  
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Color  
(Computer / Video  
Mode)  
White Segment  
Use the white Segment control to set the white peaking level of  
DMD chip. 0 stands for minimal segment, and 10 stands for maxi-  
mum segment. If you prefer a stronger image, adjust towards the  
maximum setting. For a smooth and more natural image, adjust  
towards the minimum setting.  
Degamma  
Effects the represent of dark scenery. With greater gamma value,  
dark scenery will look brighter.  
Color R  
Adjusts the red color.  
Color G  
“Saturation” and  
Adjusts the green color.  
“Tint” functions are  
not supported under  
computer mode or DVI  
mode.  
Color B  
Adjusts the blue color.  
Saturation  
Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color.  
Press the  
Press the  
to decrease the amount of color in the image.  
to increase the amount of color in the image.  
Tint  
Adjusts the color balance of red and green.  
Press the  
Press the  
to increase the amount of green in the image.  
to increase the amount of red in the image.  
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User Controls  
Image  
(Computer / Video  
Mode)  
Keystone  
Adjust image distortion caused by tilting projection. (±16 degrees)  
Aspect Ratio  
Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio.  
Auto : Keep the image with original width-higth ratio and maxi  
mize the image to fit native horizontal or vertical pixels.  
4:3 : The input source will be scaled to fit the projection screen  
and becomes 4:3 ratio.  
16:9 : The input source will be scaled to fit the width of the screen  
and narrowed the height to make the displayed image be-  
comes 16:9 ratio.  
Projection  
Front-Desktop  
The factory default setting.  
Front-Ceiling  
When you select this function, the projector turns the im-  
age upside down for ceiling-mounted projection.  
Rear-Desktop  
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 turns the image upside down at same time. You can  
project from behind a translucent screen with ceiling  
mounted projection.  
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User Controls  
Image  
(Computer / Video  
Mode)  
H. Position (Horizontal Position)  
Press the  
to move the image left.  
Press the  
to move the image right.  
V. Position (Vertical Position)  
Press the  
to move the image down.  
“H. Position”, “V.  
Press the  
to move the image up.  
Position”, “Frequency”  
and “ Tracking” func-  
tions are not supported  
under DVI and Video  
mode.  
Frequency  
“Frequency”changes the display data frequency to match the  
frequency of your computer’s graphic card. If you experience a  
vertical flickering bar, use this function to make an adjustment.  
Tracking  
“Tracking” synchronizes the signal timing of the display with the  
graphic card. If you experience an unstable or flickering image, use  
this function to correct it.  
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User Controls  
Management  
(Computer / Video  
Mode)  
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 setting time.  
Source Lock  
When source lock is turned off, the projector will search for other  
signals if the current input signal is lost. When source lock is  
turned on, it will “Lock” the current source channel before you  
press “Source” button on remote control for next channel.  
Menu Location  
Choose the Menu location on the display screen.  
Startup Screen  
Use this function to select your desired startup screen. If you  
change the setting from one to another, when you exit the OSD  
menu, the new setting will take effect.  
Acer : The default startup screen of Acer projector.  
User : The user customized startup screen, which is down  
loaded from PC to projector via the USB cable and Acer  
eOpening Management utility (refer to the description of  
below section).  
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User Controls  
Management  
(Computer / Video  
Mode)  
Acer eOpening Management is a PC utility for  
user to change the default startup screen of  
Acer projector to their desired image. You can  
install Acer eOpening Management from the  
bundled CD. Connect the projector to your PC  
with the bundled USB cable then execute Acer  
eOpening Management utility to download  
your desired image from your PC to projector.  
Before the download starts, the projector must  
enter “Download Mode” first. Please follow  
the instruction below to enter “Download  
Mode”.  
1. If the projector was turned on, press power button twice to turn  
off the projector.  
2. Unplug the AC power cord from the projector.  
3. Press and hold “Menu” and “ “ buttons simultaneously then  
plug the AC power cord to the projector.  
4. When Temp and Lamp LEDs are turned light, release both  
buttons, projector enters download mode.  
5. Please make sure the USB cable has been connected to the  
projector from your PC.  
Lamp Hour Elapse  
Displays the lamp’s elapsed operating time (in hours).  
Lamp Reminding  
Choose this function to show or to hide warning message when the  
changing lamp message is displayed. The message will show up 30  
hours before end of life.  
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Management  
(Computer / Video  
Mode)  
Lamp Hour Reset  
Press the  
button after choosing “Yes ”to turn the lamp hour  
counter to 0 hours.  
Security  
Press  
to start “Security” setting. If the “Security” function is  
enabled, your must enter “Administrator Password” first before  
Security setting.  
Security  
This projector provides an excellent security function  
for the administrator to manage the usage of the  
projector.  
Select “On” to enable the security function. User  
have to enter password depending on the " Security  
Mode" . Please refer to "User Password" section for  
details.  
Select “Off” then user can switch on the projector  
without password.  
Once the security function is enabled, the projector  
will request user to enter password when switch  
on the projector. Both “User Password” and  
“Administrator Password” can be accepted for this  
dialogue.  
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Management  
(Computer / Video  
Mode)  
Timeout(Min.)  
Once “Security” is set to “On”, administrator can set  
timeout function.  
Press  
or  
to select timeout duration.  
The range is from 10 minute to 990 minutes.  
When time is up, the projector will request user to  
enter password again.  
The factory default setting of “Timeout(Min.)” is  
“Off”.  
User Password  
Press  
to set up or change “User Password”.  
Use  
,
,
or  
to select the character and  
press “MENU” to confirm.  
Press  
character confirmed.  
to delete character after the selected  
Press “MENU” to complete the setting of password.  
Input password again at “Confirm Password”.  
The password is allowed for 4~8 characters.  
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Management  
(Computer / Video  
Mode)  
The projector provide two options of "Security  
Mode".  
Select “Request password only after plugging  
power cord”, the project will request user to input  
password only for the first time plugging on  
power cord of the projector.  
Select “Always request password while projector  
turns on”, user have to input password every time  
when switching on the projector.  
Administrator Password  
“Administrator Password” can be accepted by  
both “Enter Administrator Password” and “Enter  
Password” dialogues.  
Press  
to change “Administrator Password”.  
The factory default of “Administrator Password”  
is “1234”.  
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Management  
(Computer / Video  
Mode)  
If administrator forgot “Administrator Password”, do  
the following to retrieve the “Administrator Password”:  
1. Press “MENU” for more than 4 seconds when  
any of “Enter Password” or “Enter Administrator  
Password” dialogue is currently displayed.  
2. Write down the “Unlock ID” and contact with Acer  
service center. They will give you new Administrator  
Password according to the Unlock ID.  
3. Once the new “Administrator Password” retrieved  
from Acer has been logged into the projector, old  
“Administrator Password” will be replaced by the  
new password.  
Reset  
Press the button after choosing “Yes” to return the display  
parameters on all menus to the factory default settings.  
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Audio  
(Computer / Video  
Mode)  
Volume  
Press the  
Press the  
to decrease the volume.  
to increase the volume.  
Mute  
Choose the “On” to turn mute on.  
Choose the “Off” to turn mute off.  
Power On/Off Volume  
Choose this function to adjust volume when power on/off.  
Alarm Volume  
Choose this function to adjust volume when there are errors of  
the projector.  
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Timer  
(Computer / Video  
Mode)  
Timer Start  
Press the  
to start/stop timer.  
Timer Period  
Press the  
to adjust timer period.  
Timer Volume  
Choose this function to adjust volume when timer function is  
enable and time is up.  
Timer Display  
Press the  
to choose timer display mode on the screen.  
Timer Location  
Choose the timer location on the screen.  
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Language  
(Computer / Video  
Mode)  
Language  
Choose the multilingual OSD menu .Use the  
your preferred language.  
or  
key to select  
Press to confirm the selection.  
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Troubleshooting  
If you experience trouble with the projector, refer to the  
following information. If the problem persists, please  
contact your local reseller or service center.  
Problem: No image appears on screen.  
Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and  
securely connected as described in the “Installation” section.  
Ensure the pins of connectors are not crooked or broken.  
Check if the projection lamp has been securely installed. Please  
refer to the “Replacing the lamp” section.  
Make sure you have removed the lens cap and the projector is  
switched on.  
Ensure that the “Hide” feature is not enabled.  
Problem: Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image.  
Press the “Resync” button on the Remote Control.  
If you use a PC:  
If the resolution of your computer is higher than 800 x 600. Follow  
the steps outlined below to reset the resolution.  
For Windows 3.x:  
1. In the Windows Program Manager, click the “Windows Setup”  
icon in the Main group.  
2. Verify that your display resolution setting is less than or equal  
to 800 x 600.  
For Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP:  
1. Open “My Computer” icon, the “Control Panel” folder, and  
then double click on the “Display” icon.  
2. Select the “Setting” tab.  
3. In the “Desktop Area” you will find the resolution setting.  
Verify that the resolution setting is less than or equal to 800 x  
600 resolution.  
If the projector is still not projecting the whole image, you will  
also need to change the monitor display you are using. Refer to  
the following steps.  
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4. Follow the above steps 1-2. Click on the “Advanced Properties”  
button.  
5. Select the “Change” button under the “Monitor” tab.  
6. Click on “Show all devices”. Then select “Standard monitor  
types” under the “Manufacturers” box ; choose the resolution  
mode you need under the “Models” box.  
7. Verify that the resolution setting of the monitor display is less  
than or equal to 800 x 600.  
If you are using a Notebook PC:  
1. You are required to implement the above steps of resolution  
setting of the computer first.  
2. Switch the Notebook PC display to the “external display only”  
or “CRT only” mode.  
If you experience difficulty in changing resolutions or your moni-  
tor freezes, restart all the equipment and the projector.  
Problem: The screen of the Notebook or PowerBook com-  
puter is not displaying your presentation.  
If you are using a Notebook PC:  
Some Notebook PCs may deactivate their screens when a second  
display device is in use. Refer to your computer’s documentation  
for information on how to reactivate the monitor display.  
If you are using an Apple PowerBook:  
In Control Panels, open the PowerBook Display to select Video  
Mirroring “On”.  
Problem: Image is unstable or flickering  
Use “Tracking” to correct it. Refer to page 23.  
Change the monitor color setting from your computer.  
Problem: Image has vertical flickering bar  
Use “Frequency” to make an ad adjustment. Refer to page 23.  
Check and reconfigure the display mode of your graphic card to  
make it compatible with the product. Refer to page 25.  
Problem: Image is out of focus  
Adjusts the Focus Ring on the projector lens. Refer to page 14.  
Make sure the projection screen is between the required distance  
4.9 to 39.4 feet (1.5 to12.0 meters) from the projector.  
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Problem: The image is outstretched when displaying 16:9  
DVD.  
The projector automatically detects 16:9 DVD and adjusts the  
aspect ratio by digitizing to full screen with 4:3 default setting.  
If the image is still outstretched, you will also need to adjust the as-  
pect ratio by referring to the following:  
Please select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your DVD player if you are  
playing a 16:9 DVD.  
If you can’t select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your DVD player, please  
select 4:3 aspect ratio in the on screen menu.  
Problem: Image is reversed.  
Select “Image” from the OSD and adjust the projection direction.  
See page 22.  
Problem: Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound  
When the lamp reaches its end of 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”. See  
page 37.  
Problem: LED lighting message  
Power LED  
Message  
Temp LED Lamp LED  
Red  
Blue  
Standby State  
Slow Flashing  
(Input power cord)  
Lamp lighting  
Power on  
Power off (Cooling)  
Error (Lamp fail)  
Error (Thermal fail)  
Error (Fan lock fail)  
Error (Over Temp.)  
Error (Lamp Breakdown)  
Quick Flashing  
Flashing  
=>Light On  
=>Light Off  
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Problem: Message Reminders  
“Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power opera-  
tion. Replacement Suggested!” will be shown about 10 seconds  
when lamp life is going to deplete.  
“Projector Overheated. Lamp will automatically turn off soon.”  
will be shown when the system temperature is over heat.  
“Fan fail. Lamp will automatically turn off soon.” will be shown  
when the fan is out of order.  
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Replacing 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!” When  
you see this message, changing the lamp as soon as possible.  
Make sure the projector has been cooled down for at least 30  
minutes before changing the lamp.  
Warning:  
Lamp compart-  
ment is hot! Allow  
it to cool down  
before changing  
lamp!  
1
3
2
4
Lamp Changing Procedure:  
1. Turn the power off the projector by pressing the Power  
button.  
Warning: To  
reduce the risk of  
personal injury, do  
not drop the lamp  
module or touch  
the lamp bulb. The  
bulb may shatter  
and cause injury if  
it is dropped.  
2. Allow the projector to cool down at least 30 minutes.  
3. Disconnect the power cord.  
4. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw from the cover.  
5. Push up and remove the cover.  
6. Remove the 2 screws from the lamp module.  
7. Pull out the lamp module.  
To replace the lamp module, reverse the previous steps.  
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Specifications  
The specs specified below are subject to change without notice. Regarding the final specs,  
please refer to Acer accounced marketing specs.  
Light Valve  
- Single Chip DLPTM Technology by Texas Instruments  
Lamp  
- 200W User Replaceable Lamp  
(for XD1170/XD1270 series)  
- 230W User Replaceable Lamp  
(for XD1280 series)  
Number of Pixels  
- 800 pixels(H) X 600 lines(V) (for XD1170 series only)  
- 1024 pixels(H) X 768 lines(V)  
(for XD1270/XD1280 series)  
Displayable Color  
Contrast Ratio  
Uniformity  
- 16.7M colors  
- 2000 : 1 (Full On/Full Off)  
- 85%  
Noise Level  
- 31dB(A)(standard mode/27dB(A)(ECO mode)  
(for XD1170/XD1270 series)  
- 33dB(A)(standard mode/30dB(A)(ECO mode)  
(for XD1280 series)  
Projection Lens  
- F/2.7~3.0 f=21.83~23.81mm with 1.1x Manual zoom  
lens  
Projection Screen Size (Diag.) - 34.7 to 304.9 inches (0.88 to 7.75 meters) Diagonal  
Projection Distance  
Video Compatibility  
- 4.9 to 39.4 feet (1.5 to12.0 meters)  
- NTSC 3.58/NTSC 4.43/PAL/SECAM and HDTV  
compatible  
- Composite video & S-Video capability  
- 31.5kHz~100kHz horizontal scan  
- 56Hz~85Hz vertical refresh  
H. Frequency  
V. Frequency  
Power Supply  
- Universal AC input 100-240V; Input Frequency  
50/60Hz  
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I/O Connectors  
- Power: AC power input socket  
- VGA Input:  
One DVI connector for Digital signal with HDCP  
(for XD1170D/XD1270D/XD1280D only)  
One 15-pin D-sub for VGA, component and HDTV  
signal  
- VGA Output: One 15-pin D-sub for VGA output  
- Video Input:  
One Composite video RCA input  
One S-Video input  
- One 5V DC output jack for attached dongle device  
(for XD1170/XD1270 only)  
- RS232 connector  
- USB: One USB connector  
- Audio Input: One phone jack for audio input  
- 4.85 lbs (2.2kg)  
Weight  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
Environmental  
- 9.1x 9.4 x 4.8 inches (230 x 238 x 122.8 mm)  
- Operating Temperature: 41~95oF (5~ 35oC)  
Humidity: 80% maximum (Non-condensing)  
- Storage Temperature: -4~140oF (-20~60oC)  
Humidity: 80% maximum (Non-condensing)  
Safety Regulation-  
FCC Class B, CE, VCCI, UL, cUL, TÜV-GS, C-tick,  
PSB, PSE, CB Report, CCC  
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Compatibility Modes  
(ANALOG)  
(DIGITAL)  
Mode  
Resolution  
V.Frequency H.Frequency V.Frequency H.Frequency  
(Hz)  
70  
(kHz)  
31.5  
(Hz)  
70  
(kHz)  
31.5  
VESA VGA  
640 x 350  
VESA VGA  
VESA VGA  
VESA VGA  
VESA VGA  
VESA VGA  
VESA VGA  
VESA VGA  
VESA VGA  
VESA SVGA  
VESA SVGA  
VESA SVGA  
VESA SVGA  
VESA SVGA  
VESA XGA  
VESA XGA  
VESA XGA  
VESA XGA  
VESA SXGA  
VESA SXGA  
VESA SXGA  
MAC LC 13”  
MAC II 13”  
MAC 16”  
640 x 350  
640 x 400  
640 x 480  
640 x 480  
640 x 480  
640 x 480  
720 x 400  
720 x 400  
800 x 600  
800 x 600  
800 x 600  
800 x 600  
800 x 600  
1024 x 768  
1024 x 768  
1024 x 768  
1024 x 768  
1152 x 864  
1152 x 864  
1280 x 1024  
640 x 480  
640 x 480  
832 x 624  
1024 x 768  
1152 x 870  
640 x 480  
1024 x 768  
1152 x 870  
85  
85  
60  
72  
75  
85  
70  
85  
56  
60  
72  
75  
85  
60  
70  
75  
85  
70  
75  
60  
66.66  
66.68  
74.55  
75  
75.06  
60  
37.9  
37.9  
31.5  
37.9  
37.5  
43.3  
31.5  
37.9  
35.2  
37.9  
48.1  
46.9  
53.7  
48.4  
56.5  
60.0  
68.7  
63.8  
67.5  
63.98  
34.98  
35  
85  
85  
60  
72  
75  
85  
70  
85  
56  
60  
72  
75  
85  
60  
70  
75  
85  
***  
***  
60  
***  
***  
***  
***  
***  
***  
***  
***  
37.9  
37.9  
31.5  
37.9  
37.5  
43.3  
31.5  
37.9  
35.2  
37.9  
48.1  
46.9  
53.7  
48.4  
56.5  
60.0  
68.7  
***  
***  
63.98  
***  
***  
***  
***  
***  
***  
***  
49.725  
60.24  
68.68  
31.35  
60  
MAC 19”  
MAC  
MAC G4  
i MAC DV  
i MAC DV  
75  
75  
68.49  
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Regulation & Safety Notices  
This appendix lists the general notices of your Acer Projector.  
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 en-  
ergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may  
cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-  
sion reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the  
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the fol-  
lowing measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the device and receiver.  
• Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for  
help.  
Notice: Shielded cables  
All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded  
cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.  
Caution  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could  
void the user’s authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications  
Commission, to operate this computer.  
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Operation conditions  
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, in cluding interfer-  
ence that may cause undesired operation.  
Notice: Canadian users  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens  
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du  
Canada.  
Declaration of Conformity for EU countries  
Hereby, Acer, declares that this Acer projector is in compliance with the essen-  
tial requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. (Please  
visit http:// global.acer.com.)  
Compliant with Russian regulatory certification  
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Important safety instructions  
Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference.  
1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.  
2. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use  
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a water-moistened cloth for  
cleaning.  
3. Do not use this product near water.  
4. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the  
product falls, it could be seriously damaged.  
5. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on  
the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available,  
consult your dealer or local power company.  
6. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this  
product where people will walk on the cord.  
7. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots  
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that  
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind  
onto or into the product.  
8. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or remov-  
ing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks.  
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
9. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to quali-  
fied service personnel under the following conditions:  
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.  
b. If liquid has been spilled into the product.  
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
d. If the product does not operate normally when the operating in-  
structions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered  
by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other  
controls may result in damage and will often require extensive  
work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal  
condition.  
e. If the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged. If  
the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a  
needfor service.  
10. To avoid hazard of unexpected electrical shock, use the AC adapter  
only when the wall socket is properly grounded.  
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Radio device regulatory notice  
NOTE: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN only.  
General  
This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any  
country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. Below infor-  
mation is for products with such devices.  
European Union (EU)  
This device complies with the essential requirements of the European Council  
Directives listed below:  
73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive  
• EN 60950  
89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive  
• EN 55022  
• EN 55024  
• EN 61000-3-2/-3  
99/5/EC Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE)  
Directive  
• Art.3.1a) EN 60950  
• Art.3.1b) EN 301 489 -1/-17  
• Art.3.2) EN 300 328-2  
List of applicable countries  
EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece,  
Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal,  
Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hun-  
gary, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. Usage  
allowed in the countries of European Union, as well as Norway, Switzerland,  
Iceland and Liechtenstein. This device must be used in strict accordance with  
the regulations and constraints in the country of use. For further information,  
please contact local office in the country of use.  
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The FCC RF safety requirement  
The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below  
the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Acer used in such  
a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation shall  
be Acer projector is minimized as follows:  
An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful in-  
terference to radio communications. Also any tampering of theinternal  
antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty.  
• To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separa-  
tion distance of at least 20 cm (8 inches) must be maintained between  
this device and any other antennas or transmitters.  
Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio com-  
munication 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 interfer-  
ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.  
b. Operation in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to  
the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated in-  
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