Acer XD1170 Series 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
Specications .....................................................................................................38
Compatibility Modes ...........................................................................................40
Regulation & Safety Notices .......................................................................41

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Usage Notice
Precautions
Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this
user’s guide to maximize the life of your unit.
Warning- Do not look into the projector’s lens when the lamp is
on. The bright light may hurt your eyes.
Warning- Toreducetheriskofreorelectricshock,donot
expose this product to rain or moisture.
Warning- Please do not open or disassemble the product as this
may cause electric shock.
Warning- Whenchangingthelamp,pleaseallowunittocool
down,andfollowallchanginginstructions.
Warning- This product will detect the life of the lamp itself.
Please be sure to change the lamp when it shows
warning messages.
Warning- Reset the “Lamp Hour Reset” function from the On
Screen Display “Management” menu after replacing
the lamp module (refer to page 26)
Warning- Whenswitchingtheprojectoroff,pleaseensurethe
projector completes its cooling cycle before
disconnecting power.
Warning- Turnontheprojectorrstandthenthesignal
sources.
Warning- Do not use lens cap when projector is in operation.
Warning- 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eld.
- 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:
u
TrueSVGA,800x600addressablepixels(forXD1170
series only)
TrueXGA,1024x768addressablepixels(forXD1270,
XD1280series only)
uSingle chip DLPTM technology
uNTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/PAL/SECAMandHDTVcom-
patible(480i/p,576i/p,720p,1080i)
uHigh-tech DVI connection for digital signal with HDCP
functionandsupports480p,576p,720pand1080i(Op-
tional)
uFull function remote control with laser pointer (excluding
XD1170series/Japanmodes)
uUser friendly multilingual on screen display menu
uAdvanced digital keystone correction and high quality
full screen image re-scaling
uUser friendly control panel
uSXGA+,SXGAcompressionandVGAre-sizing
uMac compatible

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Introduction
PowerCord1.8m VGACable1.8m
2 x Battery
Composite Video Cable
1.8m
Projector with lens cap
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.
Carrying Case
USBCable2.0m
User’s Guide
S-VideoCable2.0m
AudioCableJack/Jack
2.0m
VGAtoComponent/
HDTV Adapter
Quick Start Card
Remote Control

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Introduction
Main Unit
Product Overview
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
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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2356
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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For XD
1170/
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1. LaserPointer
2. Power
3. Resync
4. Source
5. Freeze
6. Hide
7. AspectRatio
8. Mute
9. Keystone/FourDirectional
Select Keys
10. Back
11. Menu
12. DigitalZoom
13. EmpoweringKey
14. Volume+
Remote Control with Laser Pointer
15. Volume-
16. PageUp
17. PageDown
18. VGA
19. S-Video
20. Component
21. Video
22. DVI
23. Language
24. LaserPointerIndicator
25. Laser Button
26. Mouse Left Click
27. MouseRightClick
28. Mouse
29. Wireless
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27
for XD1270/XD1280 series
for XD1170/Japan models series
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USB
S-Video Output
DVI VGA
DVDPlayer,SettopBox,
HDTV receiver
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.
Connecting the Projector
RS232
for
XD1170/
XD1270
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Power
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ash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.
Powering On/Off the Projector
Turn on the projector
rstandthenthesignal
sources.
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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 ashs 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.
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red ash. When
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
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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ne-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ne-tunethedisplayangle.
1
2
ElevatorFoot
Elevator
Button
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Tile Adjusting Wheel

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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)
Min. 34.7"(88.1cm) 69.3"(176.1cm) 115.6"(293.5cm) 161.8"(410.9cm) 184.9"(469.6cm) 277.3"(704.4cm)
Max.(WxH) 30.5" x 22.9"
(77.4 x 58.1cm)
61.0" x 45.7"
(154.9 x 116.2cm)
101.7" x 76.3"
(258.2 x 193.6cm)
142.3" x 106.7"
(361.4 x 271.1cm)
162.6" x 122.0"
(413.0 x 309.8cm)
243.9" x 182.9"
(619.6 x 464.7cm)
Min.(WxH) 27.8" x 20.8"
(70.5 x 52.9cm)
55.4" x 41.6"
(140.9 x 105.7cm)
92.5" x 69.4"
(234.8 x 176.1cm)
129.4" x 97.1"
(328.7 x 246.5cm)
147.9" x 110.9"
(375.7 x 281.8cm)
221.8" x 166.4"
(563.5 x 422.6cm)
4.9'(1.5m)
9.8'(3.0m) 16.4'(5.0m) 23.0'(7.0m) 26.3'(8.0m) 39.4'(12.0m)
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 4.9 to 39.4 feet (1.5 to 12.0 meters).
Adjusting Projection Image Size
69.3"
(176.1cm)
115.6"
(293.5cm)
161.8"
(410.9cm)
184.9"
(469.6cm)
277.3"
(704.4cm)
38.1"
(96.8cm)
76.2"
(193.6cm)
127.1"
(322.7cm)
177.9"
(451.8cm)
203.3"
(516.3cm)
304.9"
(774.5cm)
4.9'
39.4'
26.3'
23.0'
16.4'
9.8'
(1.5m)
(12.0m)
(8.0m)
(7.0m)
(5.0m)
(3.0m)
34.7"
(88.1cm)
Screen
(Diagonal)
Distance
This graph is for user’s reference only.
Focus Ring
Zoom Ring
Screen
Size

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User Controls
Remote ControlControl Panel
Control Panel & Remote Control
There are two ways for you to control the functions:
Remote Control and Control Panel.
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.
Conrmyourselectionofitems.
Four Directional Select Keys
Use 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.
Language (forXD1170/Japanmodelsseriesonly)
Choose the multi-lingual OSD menu.