Acer Projector Xd1150d User Manual

							
Manual for

  Acer Projector XD1150/XD1150D/

   XD1250/XD1250D series 
						

							
Disposal instructions
Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize 
pollution  and  ensure  utmost  protection  of  the  global  environment,  please  re-
cycle it.
USA  
For  electronic  products  containing  an  LCD/CRT  monitor  or  display,  or  a  super high pressure mercury lamp: 
Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed 
of  according  to  local,  state  or  federal  laws.  For  more  information,  contact  the 
Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specifi c disposal infor-
mation, check   www.lamprecycle.org.    
						

							
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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 ..............................................................................................................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)   ...................................................................................
31
Timer (Computer/Video Mode)   ....................................................................................
32
Language(Computer/Video Mode)   ..............................................................................
33
Appendices ................................................................................................34
Troubleshooting  ..................................................................................................34
Replacing the lamp  .............................................................................................38
Specifi cations .....................................................................................................
39
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 fi  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 fi  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 “Re-
placing 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 fi  eld.
    -  Place in direct sunlight.      
						

							
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Introduction

 Product Features
 
This product is an XGA(XD1250/XD1250D)/
SVGA(XD1150/XD1150D) single chip 0.55” DLP® projec-
tor. Outstanding features include:
 True XGA, 1024 x 768 addressable pixels (for XD1250/
XD1250D)
True SVGA, 800 x 600 addressable pixels (for XD1150/
XD1150D)
 Single chip DLP® technology
 NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/PAL/SECAM and HDTV compat-
ible (480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i)
  User friendly and powerful Acer Empowering key in-
cluding: Acer eView Management, Acer eTimer Manage-
ment and Acer eOpening Management.
  High-tech DVI connection for digital signal with HDCP 
function and supports 480p, 576p, 720p and 1080i 
(XD1150D/XD1250D)
  Full function remote control
  Advanced digital keystone correction and high quality 
full screen image re-scaling
  User friendly control panel
 SXGA+, SXGA compression and VGA, SVGA re-sizing 
(for XD1250/XD1250D)
SXGA, XGA compression and VGA re-sizing (for 
XD1150/XD1150D)
 Mac compatible    
						

							
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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 anything is missing.
Power Cord 1.8mVGA Cable 1.8m
Composite Video Cable 2.0m
Projector with lens cap
Remote Control 2 x Battery
Carrying CaseUser’s GuideQuick Start Card
USB Cable 1.8m (*)
S-Video Cable 1.8m (*)VGA to Component/HDTV Adapter (*)(*): for XD1150D, XD1250D only.               
						

							
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Two remote control receiver provided at front panel and front-top cover.
Main Unit
  Product Overview
1.  Focus Ring2.  Zoom Ring
3.  Remote Control Receivers
4.  Zoom Lens5.  Elevator Foot 6.  Elevator Button7.  Power  Socket8. Connection Ports9.  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.  Menu
7.  Four Directional Select Keys
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 Connection Ports
1.  DVI Input Connector (for Digital signal with HDCP function) (*)
2.  VGA Input Connector (PC Analog Signal/HDTV/Component 
Video)
3.  Audio Input Connector (*)
4.  S-Video Input Connector
5.  Composite Video Input Connector
6.  Monitor Loop-through Output Connector (VGA-Out) (*)
7. USB Connector
8.  RS232 Connector (*)
9. KensingtonTM Lock Port
VGAINS-VIDEOVIDEOUSBDVIAUDIOINVGAOUTRS232
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 (*): for XD1150D/ XD1250D only.