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 performance in any situation
NTSC/PAL/SECAM compatible and HDTV (720p, 1080i) supported
Lower power consumption and economy (ECO) mode extends lamp life
Acer EcoProjeciton Technology delivers Intelligent power management 
approach and physical efficiency improvement
Empowering Key reveals Acer Empo wering Technology functions (Acer 
eView, eTimer, ePower Management) for easy adjustment of settings
Advanced keystone correction  delivers optimum presentations
Multi-language Onscreen Display (OSD) menus
Full-function remote control
X1130P/X1130PA/X1230P/X1230PA/X1230PK/X1237: Manual focus 
projection lens zooms up to 1.1X
2X digital zoom and pan move function
Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP, Vista® OS compliant
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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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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 signal/HDTV/component 
video input connector (VGA IN or 
VGA IN 1)9 Power socket
5 PC analog signal/HDTV/component 
video input connector (VGA IN 2)10 Kensington™ lock port
11 Tilt adjusting wheel
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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 TEMP Temp Indicator LED
8 Empowering key Enables unique Acer functions: eView, 
eTimer, ePower Management.
9 Four directional select keys Selects items or makes adjustments to your 
selection.
10 SOURCE Chooses RGB, component video, S-Video, 
composite video or HDTV source.
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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 
(±40 degrees).
Four 
directional 
select keysSelects items or makes adjustments to your selection.
6 Keypad 0~9 Press 0~9 to input a password in the Setting > 
Security OSD.
7 VGA To change source to VGA. This connection supports 
analog RGB, YPbPr (480p/576p/720p/1080i/1080p), 
and YCbCr (480i/576i).
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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.
10
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 image.
15 SOURCE Chooses RGB, component video, S-Video, composite 
video or HDTV source.
When a USB cable is connected, it performs the same 
function as the right mouse button. (for X1130PA/
X1130PS/X1230P/X1230PA/X1230PK/X1230PS/X1237)
16 MENU
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.
17 PgUp/PgDn For computer mode only. Use this button to select the 
next or previous page. This function is only available 
when connected to a computer via a USB cable. (for 
X1130PA/X1130PS/X1230P/X1230PA/X1230PK/
X1230PS/X1237)
18 VIDEO To change source to Composite video.
19 MUTE To turn on/off the volume.
20 WIRELESS Displays the image which is wirelessly transmitted 
from the PC to the projector via the Acer eProjection 
Management utility. (for wireless models)
#FunctionDescription
(X1130PA/X1130PS/X1230P/
X1230PA/X1230PK/X1230PS/X1237)(X1130P)
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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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DVD player, Set-top 
box, HDTV receiver VGA
RS232
S-Video Output
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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 
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 SOURCE on 
the control panel or remote control, or the direct source key on the 
remote control to switch between inputs.
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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 immediately back on anytime 
during the 2-minute shutdown process. 
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 will 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
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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 lock the elevator foot into position.
3 Use Tilt adjusting wheel to fine-tune the display angle.
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Elevator foot Elevator 
button
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