Acer X1230ps Users Guide

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Note: H. Position, V. Position, Frequency and Tracking functions 
are not supported under video mode.
Note: Sharpness function is not supported under computer mode.
Note:
The 3D function is supported by VGA source only. Please see the timing 
table for detailed 3D timings.
While using NVIDIA 3D Vision, please download and install the latest 
NVIDIA 3D Vision driver from NVIDIA web site for your graphics card to 
support this projector.
H. Position 
(Horizontal 
Position)Press   to move the image left.
Press   to move the image right.
V. Position 
(Vertical 
Position)
Press   to move the image down.
Press   to move the image up.
FrequencyChanges the projector’s refresh rate to match the frequency 
of your computer’s graphics card. If you experience a vertical 
flickering bar in the projected image, use this function to 
correct it.
TrackingSynchronizes the signal timing of the display with the graphics 
card. If you experience an unstable or flickering image, use 
this function to correct it.
3DSelects NVIDIA 3D Vision or DLP 3D to enable the 3D 
function supported by NVIDIA or TI DLP 3D technology.
NVIDIA 3D Vision (for X1130P)
Select this item while using NVIDIA 3D glasses, IR emitter, 
NVIDIA graphics card and NVIDIA compliant 3D games or 3D 
movies with corresponding SW player. Please visit NVIDIA URL 
(http://www.nvidia.com/object/3D_Vision_Requirements.html) 
to check detailed system configuration.
DLP 3D
Select this item while using DLP 3D glasses, quad buffer 
(NVIDIA/ATI...) graphics card and HQFS format file or DVD 
with corresponding SW player.
 Off
Turns off the 3D mode.
3D Sync L/RIf you see a discrete or overlapping image while wearing DLP 
3D glasses, you may need to execute Invert to get best 
match of left/right image sequence to get the correct image 
(for DLP 3D).
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It needs correct settings on graphics card 3D application program for correct 
3D display.
The SW players, such as Stereoscopic Player and DDD TriDef Media Player 
can support 3D format files. You can download these players on the web 
page below.
- NVIDIA Stereoscopic 3D Video Player: http://www.nvidia.com/object/
3D_Drivers_Downloads.html
-Stereoscopic Player (Trial): http://www.3dtv.at/Downloads/Index_en.aspx
-DDD TriDef Media Player (Trial): http://www.tridef.com/download/TriDef-3-
D-Experience-4.0.2.html
Note: 3D Sync L/R is only available when 3D is enabled.
Note: The following reminder appears on the screen when turning on 3D or 
after the projector is re-started with 3D enabled.
Setting
Menu Location
Chooses the OSD menu location on the display screen.
Source LockWhen this function is turned off, the projector will search for 
other signals if the current input signal is lost. When this 
function is turned on, it will lock the current source channel 
before you press SOURCE on the control panel or remote 
control for next channel.
(X1130PA/X1130PS/X1230P/
X1230PA/X1230PK/X1230PS/
X1237)
(X1130P)
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Closed CaptionSelects a preferred closed captioning mode from CC1, CC2, 
CC3, CC4, (CC1 displays captions in the primary language in 
your area). Select Off to turn off the captioning feature. 
This function is only available when a composite video or S-
Video input signal is selected and its system format is NTSC.
Set your screen aspect ratio to 4:3. The function is not 
available when the aspect ratio is 16:9 or 16:9 format 
detected under Auto mode.
SecuritySecurity
This projector provides a useful security function for the 
administrator to manage the projector.
Press   to change the Security setting. If the security 
function is enabled, your must enter Administrator 
Password first before changing the security setting.
The factory default of Administrator Password is 
1234.
Select On to enable the security function. You have to 
enter password depending on the Security Mode. 
Please refer to User Password section for details.
If Off is selected, you can switch on the projector 
without password.
Timeout (Min.)
Once Security is set to On, you can set timeout function.
Press   to select timeout duration.
The range is from 10 to 990 minutes.
When time is up, the projector will request you to enter 
the password again.
The factory default setting of Timeout (Min.) is Off.
Once the security function is enabled, the projector will 
request you to enter password when switching on the 
projector. Both User Password and Administrator 
Password can be accepted for this dialogue.
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User Password
Press   to set up or change User Password.
Use the numerical keys on the remote control to set the 
password and press MENU to confirm.
To delete the digits, Press  .
Enter the password again when you see Confirm 
Password displayed.
The password should be 4~8 digits in length.
If you select Request password only after plugging 
power cord, you are requested to input the password 
every time the power cord is plugged.
If you select Always request password while projector 
turns on, you are requested to input the password every 
time the projector is turned on.
Administrator Password
You can enter Administrator Password when the Enter 
Administrator Password or Enter Password dialogue box 
displays.
Press   to change Administrator Password.
The factory default of Administrator Password is 
1234.
If you forget your administrator password, do the following 
to retrieve the administrator password:
Enter the unique 6-digit Universal Password which is 
printed on the Security Card that came with your 
projector. This unique password will be accepted by the 
projector no matter what the administrator password is.
If the Security Card is lost, please contact your local Acer 
service center.
VGA OUT 
(Standby)
(for X1130PA/
X1130PS/
X1230P/
X1230PA/
X1230PK/
X1230PS/X1237)Selecting On enables the function. The projector can output 
a VGA signal when it is in standby mode and the VGA IN (or 
VGA IN 1) and VGA OUT sockets are correctly connected to the 
devices.
Enabling this function slightly increases the standby 
power consumption.
ResetPress   after choosing Yes to return the display 
parameters on all menus to the factory default settings.
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ECO ModeChoose On to dim the projector lamp, which will also 
lower the power consumption, reduce noise, and extend 
the lamp life. Choose Off to return to the normal mode.
High AltitudeChoose On to turn on the High Altitude mode. When 
this function is turned on, the projector fans operate at full 
speed continuously to cool down the projector’s 
temperature.
Auto Shutdown
(Minutes)The projector will automatically shut down while there is 
no signal input detected after the setting time.
Lamp Hour ElapseDisplays the lamp’s elapsed operating time (in hours).
Lamp RemindingChoose this function to show or hide warning message 
when the changing lamp message is displayed. The 
message will show up 30 hours before end of life.
Lamp Hour ResetPress   after choosing Yes to turn the lamp hour 
counter to 0 hours.
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Audio
Timer
VolumePress   to decrease the volume.
Press   to increase the volume.
Mute
Choose On to turn mute on.
Choose Off to turn mute off.
Timer LocationSets the location of the timer on the screen.
Timer Start (or 
Stop)Press   to start or stop the timer.
Timer Period 
(Minutes)Press   to adjust the timer period.
(X1130PA/X1130PS/X1230P/
X1230PA/X1230PK/X1230PS/
X1237)
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Language
Timer VolumeSelect this function to adjust the notification volume 
when the timer function is enabled and time is up.
Timer Display
Press   to choose a timer display mode.
Language
Sets a language for the OSD menus. Use   to 
select your preferred language.
Press   to confirm the selection.
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Appendices
Troubleshooting
If you experience a problem with your Acer projector, refer to the following 
troubleshooting guide. If the problem persists, please contact your local reseller 
or service center.
Image Problems and Solutions
# Problem Solution
1 No image appears 
onscreen•Make sure all the cables are correctly connected as 
described in the Getting Started section.
•Ensure none of the connector pins are bent or 
broken.
•Check if the projection lamp has been securely 
installed. Please refer to the Replacing the Lamp 
section.
•Make sure you have removed the lens cap and the 
projector is switched on.
2 Partial, scrolling 
or incorrectly 
displayed image 
(For PC (Windows 
95/98/2000/XP))
•Press RESYNC on the control panel or remote 
control.
•For an incorrectly displayed image:•Open My Computer > Control Panel, and 
then double-click the Display icon.
•Select the Settings tab.•Verify that your display resolution setting is 
lower than or equal to UXGA (1600 x 1200).
•Click the Advanced Properties button.
If the problem still appears, change the monitor display 
you are using and follow the steps below:
•Verify that the resolution setting is lower than 
or equal to UXGA (1600 x 1200).
•Click the Change button under the 
Monitor tab.
•Click Show all devices > Standard monitor 
types under the SP box, and choose the 
resolution mode you need under the Models 
box.
•Verify that the resolution setting of the 
monitor display is lower than or equal to UXGA 
(1600 x 1200).
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3 Partial, scrolling 
or incorrectly 
displayed image
(For notebooks)•Press RESYNC on the control panel or remote 
control.
•For an incorrectly displayed image:•Follow the steps for item 2 (above) to adjust 
the resolution of your computer.
•Press the toggle output settings. Example: 
[Fn]+[F4], Compaq [Fn]+[F4], Dell [Fn]+[F8], 
Gateway [Fn]+[F4], IBM [Fn]+[F7], HP 
[Fn]+[F4], NEC [Fn]+[F3], Toshiba [Fn]+[F5]
•If you experience difficulty changing resolutions or 
your monitor freezes, restart all equipment 
including the projector.
4 The screen of the 
notebook 
computer is not 
displaying your 
presentation
•If you are using a Microsoft® Windows® based 
notebook: Some notebook PCs may deactivate their 
own screens when a second display device is in use. 
Each has a different way to be reactivated. Refer to 
your computers manual for detailed information.
•If you are using an Apple® Mac® OS based 
notebook: In System Preferences, open Display and 
select Video Mirroring On.
5 Image is unstable 
or flickering
•Use Tracking to correct it. Refer to the Image 
section for more information.
•Change the display color setting on your computer.
6 Image has vertical 
flickering bar
•Use Frequency to make an adjustment. Refer to 
the Image section for more information.
•Check and reconfigure the display mode of your 
graphics card to make it compatible with the 
projector.
7 Image is out of 
focus
•Make sure the lens cap is removed.
•Adjusts the focus ring on the projector lens.
•Make sure the projection screen is within the 
required distance of 3.9 to 37.2 feet (1.2 to 11.3 
meters) from the X1130P/X1130PA/X1230P/X1230PA/
X1230PK/X1237 projector, or 1.6 to 18.0 feet (0.5 to 
5.5 meters) from the X1130PS/X1230PS projector. 
Refer to the How to Get a Preferred Image Size by 
Adjusting Distance and Zoom section for more 
information.
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Problems with the Projector
8 Image is stretched 
when displaying a 
widescreen 
DVD titleWhen you play a DVD encoded in anamorphic or 16:9 
aspect ratio you may need to adjust the following 
settings:
•If you play a 4:3 format DVD title, please change the 
format to 4:3 with the projector OSD.
•If the image is still stretched, you will also need to 
adjust the aspect ratio. Set up the display format to 
16:9 (wide) aspect ratio on your DVD player.
9 Image is too small 
or too large
•Adjust the zoom lever on the top of the projector.
•Move the projector closer to or further from the 
screen.
•Press MENU on the control panel or remote 
control. Go to Image > Aspect Ratio and try 
different settings.
10 Image has slanted 
sides
•If possible, reposition the projector so that it is 
centered on the screen and below the bottom of the 
screen.
•Press the Keystone correction keys on the control 
panel or remote control until the image becomes 
square.
•Press MENU on the control panel or remote 
control to open the OSD menu. Go to Image > Auto 
Keystone or Image > Manual Keystone to make 
adjustments.
11 Image is reversed
•Select Image > Projection Mode, Image > 
Projection Location on the OSD and adjust the 
projection direction.
# Condition Solution
1 The projector stops responding 
to all controlsIf possible, turn off the projector, then 
unplug the power cord and wait at least 30 
seconds before reconnecting power.
2 Lamp burns out or makes a 
popping soundWhen the lamp reaches the end of its useful 
life, it will burn out and may make a loud 
popping sound. If this happens, the projector 
will not turn on until the lamp module has 
been replaced. To replace the lamp, follow 
the procedures in the Replacing the Lamp 
section.
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