Acer Projector X152H User Manual

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EnglishIntroduction
Product Features
This product is a single-chip DLP® projector. Outstanding features include:
•DLP® technology
•X152H/D452D/EV-833H/F1P1405/V31F/AF312 series: 1920 x 1080 1080p 
resolution
Auto/4:3/16:9 aspect ratio supported
•Enables projecting 3D content via DLP Link Technology
•Acer ColorBoost technology delivers nature’s true colors for vivid, life-like 
images
•High brightness and contrast ratio
•Versatile display modes (Bright, Presentation, Standard, Video, Game, 
Education, Movie, Dark Cinema, Sports, User) enable optimum 
performance in any situation
•NTSC / PAL / SECAM compatible and HDTV (720p, 1080i, 1080p) supported
•Lower power consumption and economy (ECO) mode extends lamp life
•Acer EcoProjeciton Technology delivers Intelligent power management 
approach and physical efficiency improvement
•Equipped with HDMI™ & MHL connection supporting HDCP
•Advanced digital keystone correction optimizes presentations
•Smart detection delivers quick, intelligent source detection
•Multi-language onscreen display (OSD) menus
•Manual focus projection lens zooms up to 1.2x
•2X(PC)/1.8X(Video) digital zoom and pan function
•Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP, Vista®, Windows 7, Windows 8, 
Macintosh® OS compliant
Note: Functions vary depending on model definition. 
						

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Package Overview
This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your 
unit is complete. Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing.
Projector Power cord HDMI cable
2 x Batteries
(option)Security card User’s guide
Quick start guide Carrying case
(option)Dust filters
(option)
Remote control
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EnglishProjector Overview
Projector Outlook
Front / upper side
Rear / Left side
#Description#Description
1 Control panel 5 Focus ring
2 Power/Source button 6 Projection lens
3 Lamp cover 7 Remote control receiver
4 Zoom lever 8 Tilt adjusting wheels
#Description#Description
1 RS232 connector 5 DC 5V output
2 Mini USB connector 6 HDMI-2/MHL connector
3 Audio out connector 7 Power socket
4 HDMI-1 connector 8 Security bar
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Control Panel
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1 POWER Power Indicator LED
See the contents in Turning the Projector 
On/Off section.
Source Changes the active source, short press the 
button.
2 TEMP Temp Indicator LED
3 POWER Power Indicator LED
4 LAMP Lamp Indicator LED
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EnglishRemote Control Layout
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1 Infrared 
transmitterSends signals to the projector.
2 POWER Refer to the Turning the Projector On/Off section.
3 ZOOM Zooms the projector display in or out.
4 Four 
directional 
select keysUse up, down, left, right buttons to select items or make 
adjustments to your selection.
5 RATIO To choose the desired aspect ratio.
6 MODE Press MODE to select the display mode from Bright, 
Presentation, Standard, Video, Game, Education and User.
7 3D Press 3D to select 3D models.
8 Pre./Rewind No function.
Enter/ Play/ 
PauseNo function.
Back/Stop No function.
Next/Fast 
forwardNo function.
9 KeyPad 0~9 Press 0~9 to input a password in the Security OSD.
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Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.
10 VGA Press VGA to change source to the VGA connector. This 
connector supports analog RGB, YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/
1080i), YCbCr (480i/576i) and RGBsync.
11 SD/USB A No function.
12 LAN/WiFi No function.
13 HDMI/DVI To change source to HDMI/MHL. (no DVI function)
14 SOURCE Changes the active source.
15 HIDE Momentarily turns off the video. Press HIDE to hide the 
image, press again to display the image.
16 KEYSTONE Adjusts the image to compensate for distortion caused by 
tilting the projector (± 40 degrees).
17 MENU
•Press MENU to launch the Onscreen display (OSD) 
menu, back to the previous step for the OSD menu 
operation or exit the OSD menu.
•Confirm your selection of items.
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FREEZETo pause the screen image.
19 MEDIA_HOME No function.
20 MEDIA_SETUP No function.
21 VIDEO To change source to COMPOSITE VIDEO.
22 COMPONENT No function.
23 PgUp/PgDn For computer mode only. Use this button to select the next or 
previous page. This function is only available when USB Ctrl 
connector (mini type B) is connected to a computer via a USB 
cable.
24 S-VIDEO To change source to S-Video.
25 USB B For USB control and firmware upgrade.
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EnglishMHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) Control
Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.
#IconFunctionDescription
1MODE•Press MODE button for one second to activate the 
MHL Control Mode.
•To exit, press the MODE button again.
2 SOURCE Press the SOURCE button to toggle between Navigation or 
Numeric mode.
3 MENU Press to launch the root memu.
(only for Navigation mode)
4 Direction Keys Use up, down, left, right buttons to select items or make 
adjustments to your selection.
(only for Navigation mode)
5 Select To select the file. (only for Navigation mode)
6 Exit To exit the file. (only for Navigation mode)
7 PgUp/PgDn Use the button to select the next or previous page. (only for 
Navigation mode)
8 KeyPad 0~9 Number buttons. (only for Numeric mode)
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Next ModeExit MHL Control
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Getting Started
Connecting the Projector
Note: To ensure the projector works well with your computer, 
please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible 
with the projector.
Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.
Note: USB cable needs powered extender if the length is over 5 m.
#Description#Description
1 Power cord 5 HDMI cable
2 Audio cable jack/RCA 6 MHL cable (MicroUSB to HDMI)
3 USB cable 7 USB cable for charging device
4 RS232 cable
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EnglishTurning the Projector On/Off
Turning on the Projector
1 Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. The 
Power indicator LED will flash red.
2 Turn on the projector by pressing Power button on the control panel or 
remote control, and the Power indicator LED will turn blue.
3 Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player ,etc.). The 
projector will detect your source automatically.
• If the screen displays Lock and Source icons, it means the 
projector is locked onto a specific source type and there is no such 
type of input signal detected.
• If the screen displays No Signal, please make sure the signal cables 
are securely connected.
• If you connect to multiple sources at the same time, use the Source 
button on the remote control or direct source key on the remote 
control to switch between inputs.
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Turning the projector off
1 To turn the projector off, press and hold the power button. This message 
appears: Please press the power button again to complete the shutdown 
process. Press the power button again.
2 The LED power indicator will turn RED and blink rapidly after the projector 
is turned off, and the fan(s) will continue to operate for about 2 minutes to 
ensure that the system cools properly. (only supported under Instant 
Resume mode)
3 As long as the power cord remains plugged in, you can press the power 
button to turn the projector immediately back on anytime during the 2-
minute shutdown process. (only supported under Instant Resume mode)
4 Once the system has finished cooling, the LED power indicator will stop 
blinking and turn solid red to indicate standby mode.
5 It is now safe to unplug the power cord.
Warning indicators:
•Projector Overheated. Lamp will automatically turn off soon.
This onscreen message indicates that the projector has overheated. 
The lamp with automatically turn off, the projector will automatically 
shut down, and the LED temp indicator will turn solid red. Contact 
your local dealer or service center.
•Fan failed. Lamp will automatically turn off soon.
This onscreen message indicates that the fan has failed. The lamp will 
automatically turn off, the projector will automatically shut down, 
and the LED temp indicator will blink. Contact your local dealer or 
service center.
Note: Whenever the projector automatically shuts down and the 
LED lamp indicator turns solid red, contact your local reseller or 
service center.
Note: Functions vary depending on model definition.