Acer XD1270, XD1280 User Manual 2

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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........................................................................

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 fire 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 first 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 display 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 ventilation.

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:

uTrue 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

uNTSC3.58/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

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

VGA Cable 1.8m

Composite Video Cable

USB Cable 2.0m

S-Video Cable 2.0m

1.8m

 

 

Audio Cable Jack /Jack

VGA to Component/

 

2.0m

HDTV Adapter

Remote Control

2 x Battery

Carrying Case

User’s Guide

Quick Start Card

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Acer XD1270, XD1280 User Manual 2

Introduction

Product Overview

Main Unit

1 2

 

4

3

7

5

4

 

 

6

8

9

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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Introduction

Control Panel

5

4

6

3

7

21

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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Introduction

Connection Ports

1

2

3

4

5

6

For XD1170/

XD1270 only

10

8

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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Introduction

 

Remote Control with Laser Pointer

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11

 

12

 

 

 

26

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

27

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

28

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

 

17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18

 

19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

 

21

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22

 

23

 

 

29

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for XD1170/Japan models series

 

 

for XD1270/XD1280 series

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Laser Pointer

15.

Volume -

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Power

16.

Page Up

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Resync

17.

Page Down

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Source

18.

VGA

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Freeze

19.

S-Video

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Hide

20.

Component

 

 

 

 

 

7.

Aspect Ratio

21.

Video

 

 

 

 

 

8.

Mute

22.

DVI

 

 

 

 

 

9.

Keystone/Four Directional

23.

Language

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select Keys

24.

Laser Pointer Indicator

10.

Back

25.

Laser Button

 

 

 

 

 

11.

Menu

26.

Mouse Left Click

12.

Digital Zoom

27.

Mouse Right Click

13.

Empowering Key

28.

Mouse

 

 

 

 

 

14.

Volume +

29.

Wireless

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Installation

Connecting the Projector

1

 

 

USB

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

DVI

VGA

7

 

RS232

 

 

3

 

 

2

 

 

for XD1170/

 

 

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XD1270 only

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

DVD Player, Settop Box,

6

 

 

 

 

 

HDTV receiver

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

Video Output

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

S-Video Output

 

 

 

 

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)

 

 

 

 

v 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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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.

vIf the screen displays “No Signal”, please make sure the signal cables are securely connected.

vIf you connect multiple sources at the same time, using the “Source” button on the remote control or control panel to

switch.

1Power

Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources.

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Installation

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 projector 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 flash. 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 projector.

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 contact 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.

1

Elevator

Button

2

3

Elevator Foot

Tile Adjusting Wheel

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