Acer Xd1280d Dlp Users Guide

							
Manual for
   
Acer Projector XD1170/XD1270/XD1280 series
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Disposal instructions
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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 with Laser Pointer  ........................................................................\
........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)   ........................................................................\
...........30
Timer (Computer/Video Mode)  ........................................................................\
............31
Language (Computer/Video Mode)   ........................................................................\
.....32
Appendices........................................................................\
.........................33
Troubleshooting  ........................................................................\
..........................33
Replacing the lamp  ........................................................................\
.....................37
Specifications  ........................................................................\
.............................38
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	fire	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	first	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	“Replacing	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	dis-
play	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	ventila-
tion.
	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	field.
-	 Place	in	direct	sunlight.
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Introduction

Product Features	
This product is a SVGA (XD1170) / XGA (XD1270, XD1280) 
single chip 0.55” DLPTM projector.
Outstanding features include:
u	True	SVGA,	800	x	600	addressable	pixels	(for	XD1170	
series	only)
True	XGA,	1024	x	768	addressable	pixels	(for	XD1270,	
XD1280	
series	only)
u	Single	chip	DLPTM	technology
u	NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/PAL/SECAM	and	HDTV	com-
patible	(480i/p,	576i/p,	720p,	1080i)
u	High-tech	DVI	connection	for	digital	signal	with	HDCP	 function	and	supports	480p,	576p,	720p	and	1080i	(Op
-
tional)
u	Full 	function 	remote 	control 	with 	laser 	pointer 	(excluding	
XD1170	series/Japan	modes)
u	User	friendly	multilingual	on	screen	display	menu	
u	Advanced	digital	keystone	correction	and	high	quality	 full	screen	image	re-scaling
u	User	friendly	control	panel
u	SXGA+,	SXGA	compression	and	VGA	re-sizing
u	Mac	compatible
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Introduction

Power	Cord	1.8mVGA	Cable	1.8m
2	x	Battery
Composite	Video	Cable	1.8m
Projector	with	lens	cap
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.
Carrying	Case
USB	Cable	2.0m
User’s	Guide
S-Video	Cable	2.0m
Audio	Cable	Jack	/Jack	2.0mVGA	to	Component/
HDTV	Adapter
Quick	Start	Card
Remote	Control
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Main Unit
Product Overview
1.	 Focus	Ring
2.	 Zoom	Ring
3.	 Zoom	Lens
4.	 Remote	Control	Receiver
5.	 Elevator	Button
6.	 Elevator	Foot	
7.	 Power		Socket
8.	 Connection	Ports
9.	 Control	Panel
2
5
8
1
	7
4
6
3
9
4
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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.	 Four	Directional		Select	Keys
7.	 Menu	
6
5
7
4
3
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Connection Ports
 147 2	356
1.	 DVI	Input	Connector	(for	Digital	signal	with	HDCP	function)	(Op-
tional)
2.	 PC	Analog	Signal/HDTV/Component	Video	Input	Connector
3.	 Audio	Input	Connector
4.	 S-Video	Input	Connector
5.	 Monitor	Loop-through	Output	Connector	(VGA-Out)
6.	 USB	Connector
7.	 RS232	Connector
8.	 KensingtonTM	Lock	Port
9.	 Composite	Video	Input	Connector
10.	 5V	DC	Output	Jack	(for	attached	dongle	device) (for	XD1170/XD1270	only)
 9	8
	10
F o r  X D1 1 7 0 /XD1270 only
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