Acer PD120D User Manual

SERVICE MANUAL

Model Name : PD100/PD100D/PD120/

PD120D/XD1170D/XD1270D

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Date Revise Version Description

2005/8 V1.0 Initial Issue(PD100/PD100D/PD120/PD120D)

2006/7 V2.0 add XD1170D&1270D models, add pages 2/5/7/15/49/80-111

Copyright July, 2006 . All Rights Reserved

P/N#36.82V01G001 . Document#82V-G04-02A

Preface

This manual is applied to Acer PD100 0.55 inch 120 DDR DMD SVGA Micro Portable
Projector / PD100D 0.55 inch 120 DDR DMD SVGA Micro Portable Projector / PD120 0.55
inch 120 DDR DMD SVGA Micro Portable Projector / PD120D 0.55 inch 120 DDR DMD SVGA
Micro Portable Projector / XD1170D 0.55 inch 120 DDR DMD SVGA Micro Portable Projector
/ XD1270D 0.55 inch 120 DDR DMD XGA Micro Portable Projector. The manual gives you a
brief description of basic technical information to help in service and maintaining the product.

Your customers will appreciate the quick response time when you immediately identify
problems that occur with our products. We expect your customers will appreciate the service
that you offer them.

This manual is for technicians and people who have an electronic background. Please
send the product back to the distributor for repairing and do not attempt to do anything that is
complex or is not mentioned in the troubleshooting.

NOTICE :

The information found in this manual is subject to change without prior notice. Any
subsequent cha nges made to the data herein will be incorporated in further edition.

PD100/PD100D/PD120/PD120D/XD1170D/XD1270D Service Manual

Copyright July, 2006

All Rights Reserved

Manual Version 2.0

PD100 PD100D PD120 PD120D XD1170D XD1270D

Service Guide

Service guide files and updates are available
on the AIPG/CSD web; for more information,

please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw

PRINTED IN TAIWAN

Revision History

Please refer to the table below for the updates made on PD100, PD100D, PD120, PD120D, XD1170D, XD1270D service guide.

Date Chapter Updates

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Copyright

Copyright © 2006 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,

transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without
the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.

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damages resulting from any defect in the software.

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Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

Screen messages

NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional

WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might

CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to

IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions

Denotes actual messages that appear
on screen.

information related to the current
topic.

result from doing or not doing specific
actions.

avoid possible hardware or software
problems.

relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.

IV

Preface

Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.

1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION
decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product
competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g.
add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered
in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible
personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.

2. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information
available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will
not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer
office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service
Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and
service of customer machines.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 System Introduction 1

Technical Specification 1
Product Overview 2

Chapter 2 Firware Upgrade 7

Equipment Needed 7
Installation Procedure 8
USB Driver Upgrade Procedure 10
Firmware Upgrade Procedure 12

EDID Upgrade 1 5

Equipment Needed 15
Setup Procedure 16
EDID Key-in Procedure 16

Chapter 3 Mechanical Disassembly and Reassembly 1 9

Equipment Needed 19
General Information 19
Mechanical Disassembly Procedure 20
Mechanical Reassembly Procedure 33

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 46

Equipment Needed 46
LED Lighting Message 46
Main Procedure 47

Function Test and Alignment Procedure 4 9

Product / Test Equipment / Test Condition 49
Inspection Procecdure 50
Guide to Entering Service Mode and Factory Reset (PD100) 53

Chapter 5 Exploded Overview 54

Exploded Overview 54

Appendix Serial Number Definition System 112

I. Serial Number System Definition 112
II. PCBA Code Definition 113
III. The Different Parts (PD100 / PD100D / PD120 / PD120D / XD1170D /
XD1270D ) 114
IV. Identification Method for “D” Model 118

System Introduction

Tec hnical Specification

Item Description

Dimensions (WxHxD) 230 x 122.8 x 238 mm

Tilt Angle 7 degree with elevator mechanism
Keystone correction +/-16 degree (32 degree) (Horizontal)
Lamp Door Projection Lamp power supply shut off automatically when door open

Universal AC 100-240V ~ 50-60Hz with PFC input

Power Supply

200W for Philips UHP Lamp @ normal operation
Variance FAN speed control
(Depends on temperature variant)

Chapter 1

Throw Distance

Contrast

Uniformity

Temperature

Maximum Humidity

Lamp Life

Altitude

MTBF Operating more than 12,000 hours (90% Confidence Level)

1.5m - 10m (Optical Performance)

1.5m - 12m (Mechanical Travel)
1000 : 1 Full White and Black (Minimum; Full Power Mode)

1800 : 1 Full White and Black (Typical; Full Power Mode)
75% Japan standard (Minimum; Full Power Mode)

85% Japan standard (Typical; Full Power Mode)
Opterating : 5~35oC

Storage : -20~60oC
Operating : 5~35oC, 80%RH (Max.), non-condensing

Storage : -20~60oC, 80%RH (Max.), non-condensing
1500 hours min, 50% survival rate (Full Power Mode)

2000 hours min, 50% survival rate (Eco Mode)
Operating : 0~2,500 ft for 5 oC~35oC

2,500~5,000 ft for 5 oC~30oC
5,000~10,000 ft for 5 oC~25oC

Storage : 40,000 ft (Max.)

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Tec hnical Specifica tion(PD1 00/PD100D/PD120/PD120D)

Item Description

Weight Approx. 4.85 lbs (2.2 Kg)

Projection Lens F#2.7~3.0, f=21.83mm~23.81mm, 1.10X Mechanical Zoom Lens

Brightness

Acoustic noise level

1700 ANSI Lumens (Typical; Full Power Mode)
1170 ANSI Lumens (Typical; Eco Mode)

38 dB(A) (Typical, Under 23 +/- 20C; Full Power Mode without
DVD/wireless)
30 dB(A) (Typical, Under 23 +/- 20C; Eco Mode without DVD/wireless)

Tec hnical Spe cification(XD1 170D)

Item Description

Weight Approx. 5.3 lbs (2.4 Kg)

Projection Lens F#2.35~2.47, f=21.83mm~23.81mm, 1.10X Mechanical Zoom Lens

Brightness

Acoustic noise level

1850 ANSI Lumens (Typical; Full Power Mode)
1450 ANSI Lumens (Typical; Eco Mode)

35 dB(A) (Typical, Under 23 +/- 20C; Full Power Mode without
DVD/wireless)
30 dB(A) (Typical, Under 23 +/- 20C; Eco Mode without DVD/wireless)

Tec hnical Spe cification(XD127 0D)

Item Description

Weight Approx. 4.85 lbs (2.2 Kg)

Projection Lens F#2.35~2.47, f=21.83mm~23.81mm, 1.10X Mechanical Zoom Lens

Brightness

Acoustic noise level

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1850 ANSI Lumens (Typical; Full Power Mode)
1450 ANSI Lumens (Typical; Eco Mode)

35 dB(A) (Typical, Under 23 +/- 20C; Full Power Mode without
DVD/wireless)
30 dB(A) (Typical, Under 23 +/- 20C; Eco Mode without DVD/wireless)

Pr oduct Overview

M ain Unit

Item Description

1 Focus Ring
2 Zoom Ring
3 Zoom Lens
4 Elevator Button
5 Elevator Foot
6 Remote Control Receiver
7 Connection Ports
8 Power Socket
9 Control Panel

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Control Panel

Item Description

1 Lamp Indicator LED
2 Temp Indicator LED
3 Power / Standby and Indicator LED (Power LED)

4 Source

5 Resync
6 Four Directional Select Keys
7 Menu

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Connecti on Ports

Item Description

1

2 PC Analog Signal / HDTV / Component Video Input Connector
3 Audio Input Connector

4 S-Video Input Connector

5 Monitor Loop-through Output Connector
6 USB Connector
7 Remote Control IR Receiver (for PD100/PD100D/PD120/PD120D only)
8 Composite Video Input Connector
9 KensingtonTM Lock Port

10 5V DC Output Jack (dfor attached dongle device) (for PD100 only) (for PD120 only)

11 RS232 Connector (for XD1170D only) (for XD1270D only)

DVI Input Connector (for Digital signal with HDCP function)
(Optional)

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Connecting t he Projector

Item Description

1 Power Cord
2 VGA Cable
3 Composite Video Cable
4 USB Cable
5 VGA to Component / HDTV Adapter
6 S-Video Cable
7 Audio Cable Jack / Jack
8 DVI Cable (Optional Accessory)
9 5V DC Output Jack for attached Dongle Device (for PD100 only) (for PD120 only)

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Chapter 2

Firmware Upgrade

Equipment Needed

Software : (DDP 2000- USB)

- DLP Composer

- Firmware (PD100 /PD100D / PD120 / PD120D/XD1170D/XD1270D)

Hardware :

Item Photo Item Photo

Projector
(PD100 /
PD100D)

Power Cord

USB Cable PC or Laptop

Projector
(PD120 /
PD100D)

Projector
(XD1170D/XD1­270D)

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Ins tallation Procedure

DLP Composer Lite Setup Procedure

No Step Procedure Photo

1 Execute FW

program

2 Next Click "Next" button.

3 Next 1. Reading the "License

Choose "DLP Composer
Lite v3.6 Setup" program.

Agreement" rules.

2. Choose "I accept and
agree to be bound by all
the terms and conditions
of this License
Agreement" icon,

3. Click "Next" button.

4 Next Click ""Next"" button.

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No Step Procedure Photo

5 Next 1. Choose "All" icon

2. Click "Next" button.

6 Next Click "Next" button.

7 Processing The program is executing

"Initializing" status.

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USB Driver Upgrade Procedure

No Step Procedure Photo

1 Set-up 1. Plug in USB Cable into

the Projector.

2. Hold on "Menu" button
and then plug in Power
Cord.

3. Wait for about 5
seconds.

(Note: The system fan will
not function. The light will
not function as well.)

2 Execute

Program

3 Type any key to

continue

Execute the C:\Program
files\DLP
Composer\usbupdata.cmd.

(Note: The "DLP
Composer" program
must be closed first.)

Press any key to continue.
Then, wait for about 1
minute.

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No Step Procedure Photo

4 Update

Successfully

5 Device

Manager

Click "OK". The USB driver
is updated successfully.

1. Right click "My computer"
on the desktop.

2. Select "Properties" on
the popup menu to launch
the "System Properties"
window.

3. Choose "Hardware" and
then click "Device
Manager".

6 Ensure

"DDP2000" &
"WinDriver" are
properly
installed

Click "Jungo" to ensure
"DDP2000" and
"Windriver" are properly
installed. If not, repeart
Step 1~5.

Device Manager

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Fir mware Upgrade Pr ocedure

No Step Procedure Photo

1 Set-up 1. Plug in USB Cable into

the Projector.

2. Hold on "Menu" button

and then plug in Power
Cord.

3. Wait for about 5

seconds.

(Note: The system fan will
not function. The light will
not function as well.)

2 Set-up Link PC COM1 and

projector

3 Execute the "DLP

Compose

4 Click "Edit" and

"Preferences".

5 1. Click "Library".

2. The library path located

in the default installation
directory is:
C:\Program Files\DLP
Composer.
If not, press "Browse" to
select the right path.

6 1. Select

"Edit\Preferences\
Communications" and
choose "USB".

2. Click "OK".

TM"

file.

.

1

2

1

USB

Vendor: 0x451

Product: 0x2000

2

OK

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No Step Procedure Photo

7 1. Choose "Flash Loader"

2. Click "Browse" to search
the firmware file. (PD100
/ PD120)

3. Select the item "Skip
Boot Loader Area (load
all but the first 16KB)."

4. Click "Reset Bus" to
erase the flash memory.

(Note: If the error message
"cannot open USB driver ­No projectors found"
appears, please unplug the
USB Cable and replug,
then re-do 4. Click "Reset
Bus" to erase the flash
memory.)

1

2

3

Note:

4

8 1. If the firmware is ready,

click "Start Download" to
process the firmware
upgrade.

2. Click "Yes" to erase the
flash memory.

1

2

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No Step Procedure Photo

9 Proceeding Proceeding Picture

10 1. When Firmware Upgrade

Process is finished, the
LED power

2. Unplug USB Cable and

Power Cord. Re-plug in
Power Cable after 3 mins.

11 Check

Firmware

Restart the unit and enter
the Service Mode to check
the Firmware Version.

(For entering Service
Mode, please refer to
Chapter 4 Function Test
and Alignment Procedure.)

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EDI D Upgrade

Equipment Needed

Software:

- EDI D Key-in Program

- EDI D Program (Generic V0.51)

- EDI D Table (*.ini)

Hardware:

- V3 Fixture for EDI D Key-in
(Fixture: JP3 must be closed)

Item Photo Item Photo

RS-232 Cable
(F - M)

DVI Cable
(for "D" Model)

VGA Cable Power Cord

PC

Projector
(PD100 /
PD100D)

Power Adapter

for Fixture

Generic Fixture

One additional
monitor (for
checking the
program
execution)

Projector
(PD120 /
PD120D)

Projector
(XD1170D/

XD1270D)

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Setup Procedure

No Step Procedure Photo

1 Connect All Ports 1. Power Adapter to Fixture JP1

2. Fixture P1 to PC COM1 Port

3. Fixture P2 to Projector Analog Port

4. Fixture P3 to Projector Digital Port

2. Power On Fixture Power on Fixture

ED ID Key-In Procedure

Adapter

JP1

P1

RS-232 Cable

To Digital Port

P3
P2

To Analog Port

No Step Procedure Photo

1 Execute EDID

Program.

2 Choose Model 1. In the Port Selection Bar,

Click on "EDID" to execute
EDID Program.

please choose the Port
that you use.
Ex: If you use "COM 1",
choose COM 1 in the
Port selection.

2. Click on "Model".

3. Choose the EDID that
responses to the model
that you choose.

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32

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No Step Procedure Photo

3 Key in Serial

Number

1. Key in the Serial Number
into the Barcode blank
space.

2. In "White Source Select",
make a check in "VGA"
and "DVI".
(Only for "D" Model.)

3. Check the COM Port is
"COM 1".

4. Click "Program".

1

4

2

3

4 Change Cable

to Analog

5 Change Cable

to Digital

"Please change the Cable
to Analog" message is
shown on the screen, then
click "OK".

Note: "RUN" message will
appear on the screen.

"Please change the Cable
to Digital" message is
shown on the screen, then
click "OK".

Note: "RUN" message will
appear on the screen.

6 Finished When the EDID program is

completed, the message,
"OK", will appear on the
screen.

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No Step Procedure Photo

7 Check the

whole process

1. In the "Read Item"
Selections, choose the
Port that you use.
Ex: If you use the Analog
Port, choose "Analog" in
the "Read Item".

Note: If the code in the
Serial Blank is scrambled,
please make a check in
"Trans".

2. Click on "Read" to read
EDID information.

3. The "EDID Informations"
will show the result.

4. Click "Reset" to do the
next unit or "Exit" to close
the EDID program.

3

2

4

1

Note

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Chapter 3

Mechanical Disassembly & Reassembly

This section provides disassembly & Reassembly procedures for PD100 Micro Portable SVGA
DMD Projector. Before you begin any of these procedures, be sure to turn off the power,
computer system, and other attached devices; then disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet. Moreover, when you disassemble the projector, be sure to put the screws
in a safe place and separate them according to their category.

Equipment Needed

Item Photo Item Photo

Philips (+) : 107 Philips (+) : 102

Screw Bit

Tweezers Screw Bit

Hex Screw :
5mm

General Information

Before You Begin

Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following
procedures:

1. Turn off the power of the system and all the peripherals.

2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.

3. Anti-static wrist strap.

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Chapter 3 20

Mechanical Disassembly Procedure

1. Remove Lamp Module

No Procedure Photo

1 Unscrew 2 screws to remove

the Lamp Cover.

2 Unscrew 2 screws to remove

the Lamp Module.

2. Remove IO Cover / Top Cover

No Procedure Photo

1 Unscrew 2 screws & 6 hex

screws to remove the IO
Cover.

2 1. Lift up the Top Cover rst

and then pull the Bottom
Cover for easily separting the
Top Cover.

2. Remove 1 FPC Cable to
remove the Top Cover.

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Chapter 3 22

3. Remove Keypad Board

No Procedure Photo

1 1. Unscrew 4 screws to

remove the Keypad Board.

2. Separate the Keypad
Module.

2 Unscrew 2 screws to remove

the Top Cover Shielding.