Acer X1230ps Users Guide

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EnglishIntroduction
Product Features
This product is a single-chip DLP® projector, including the following 
outstanding features:
DLP® technology
X1130P/X1130PA/X1130PS: Native 800 x 600 SVGA resolution
X1230P/X1230PA/X1230PK/X1230PS/X1237: Native 1024 x 768 XGA 
resolution 
4:3 / 16:9 aspect ratio supported
Acer ColorBoost technology delivers vivid, life-like images
High brightness and contrast ratio
Versatile display modes (Bright, Standard, Video, Picture, Game, User) 
enable optimum...

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Package Overview
This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure you 
have them all. Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing.
Projector with lens cap Power cord VGA cableComposite video cable
 (Optional)Security card User’s guide (CD-ROM)
Remote control Quick start guide Battery x 2
Carrying case
 (Optional)
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Quick Start Guide
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EnglishProjector Overview
Projector Outlook
Front / upper side
Rear side
#Description#Description
1 Power key and Power indicator 
LED5 Control panel
2 Projection lens 6 Zoom ring (for X1130P/X1130PA/
X1230P/X1230PA/X1230PK/X1237)
3 Elevator button 7 Focus ring
4 Lens cap 8 Remote control receiver
#Description#Description
1 USB connector 6 Composite video input connector
2 RS232 connector 7 S-Video input connector
3 Monitor loop-through output 
connector8 Audio input connector
4 PC analog...

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Control Panel
#FunctionDescription
1 LAMP Lamp Indicator LED
2 IR Remote control receiver
3 Keystone Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting 
projection (±40 degrees).
4 Power key and Power 
indicator LEDRefer to the Turning the Projector On/
Off section.
5MENU
Launches the Onscreen Display (OSD) 
menu, returns to the previous step for 
the OSD menu operation or exits the 
OSD menu.
Confirms your selection of items.
6 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector 
to the input source.
7...

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EnglishRemote Control Layout
#FunctionDescription
1 POWER Refer to the Turning the Projector On/Off section.
2 ASPECT RATIO To choose the desired aspect ratio (Auto/4:3/16:9).
3 ZOOM Zooms the projector display in or out.
When a USB cable is connected, it performs the same 
function as the left mouse button. (for X1130PA/
X1130PS/X1230P/X1230PA/X1230PK/X1230PS/X1237)
4 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input 
source.
5 Keystone Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection...

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8 COMPONENT To change source to Component video. This 
connection supports YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/1080i/
1080p) and YCbCr (480i/576i).
9 S-VIDEO To change source to S-Video.
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HDMI
TMTo change source to HDMITM (for the model with 
HDMITM connector).
11 Infrared 
transmitterSends signals to the projector.
12 Empowering key Enables unique Acer functions: eView, eTimer, 
ePower Management.
13 FREEZE To pause the screen image.
14 HIDE Press HIDE to hide screen image; press again to 
display the...

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EnglishGetting 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.
#Description#Description
1Power cord 6S-Video cable
2 VGA cable 7 RS232 cable
3 VGA to component video/HDTV 
adapter8 USB cable
4 Composite video cable 9 3 RCA component cable
5 Audio cable
RS232
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HDTV adapterD-Sub
D-Sub
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D-Sub
D-Sub
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USB
USB
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RW
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DVD player, Set-top 
box, HDTV...

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Turning the Projector On/Off 
Turning On the Projector
1 Remove the lens cap.
2 Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. 
The Power LED will light red.
3 Turn on the projector by pressing   (POWER) on the control panel or 
remote control, and the Power indicator 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 Lock & Source icons, it means the projector...

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EnglishTurning Off the Projector
1 To turn the projector off, press 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.
3 As long as the power cord remains plugged in, you can press the 
power button to turn the projector...

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Adjusting the Projected Image
Adjusting the Height of the Projected Image
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 Tilt adjusting wheel to fine-tune the display angle.
To lower the image:
1 Press the elevator button.
2 Lower the image to the desired height angle, then release the button 
to...