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 recycle 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-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. Table of Contents Table of Contents ......................................................................................... 1 Usage Notice ................................................................................................ 2 Introduction .................................................................................................. 4 Precautions ..........................................................................................................2 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 Specifications .....................................................................................................39 Compatibility Modes ...........................................................................................40 Regulation & safety notices ....................................................................... 41 1 ... English Usage Notice Precautions Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this user's guide to maximize the life of your unit. WarningWarningWarningWarningWarningDo not look into the projector's lens when the lamp is on. The bright light may hurt your eyes. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Please do not open or disassemble the product as this may cause electric shock. When changing the lamp, please allow unit to cool down, and follow all changing instructions. This product will detect the life of the lamp itself. Please be sure to change the lamp when it shows warning messages. Reset the "Lamp Hour Reset" function from the On Screen Display "Management" menu after replacing the lamp module (refer to page 26) When switching the projector off, please ensure the projector completes its cooling cycle before disconnecting power. Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources. Do not use lens cap when projector is in operation. 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". Warning- Warning- WarningWarningWarning- English ... 2 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 field. Place in direct sunlight. 3 ... English Introduction Product Features This product is an XGA(XD1250/XD1250D)/ SVGA(XD1150/XD1150D) single chip 0.55" DLP® projector. 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 compatible (480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i) User friendly and powerful Acer Empowering key in- cluding: Acer eView Management, Acer eTimer Management and Acer eOpening Management. function and supports 480p, 576p, 720p and 1080i (XD1150D/XD1250D) High-tech DVI connection for digital signal with HDCP 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 English ... 4 Introduction 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. Projector with lens cap Power Cord 1.8m VGA Cable 1.8m (*): for XD1150D, XD1250D only. Composite Video Cable 2.0m S-Video Cable 1.8m (*) VGA to Component/ HDTV Adapter (*) USB Cable 1.8m (*) Remote Control 2 x Battery Carrying Case Quick Start Card User's Guide 5 ... English Introduction Product Overview Main Unit 1 2 3 7 3 6 Two remote control receiver provided at front panel and front-top cover. 4 5 9 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Focus Ring Zoom Ring Remote Control Receivers Zoom Lens Elevator Foot Elevator Button Power Socket Connection Ports Control Panel English ... 6 Introduction Control Panel 5 4 3 6 7 2 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Temp Indicator LED Lamp Indicator LED Power and Indicator LED (Power LED) Source Resync Menu Four Directional Select Keys 7 ... English Introduction Connection Ports 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DVI VGA IN AUDIO IN S-VIDEO VIDEO VGA OUT USB RS232 9 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. DVI Input Connector (for Digital signal with HDCP function) (*) VGA Input Connector (PC Analog Signal/HDTV/Component Video) Audio Input Connector (*) S-Video Input Connector Composite Video Input Connector Monitor Loop-through Output Connector (VGA-Out) (*) USB Connector RS232 Connector (*) KensingtonTM Lock Port (*): for XD1150D/ XD1250D only. English ... 8 Introduction Remote Control 1 2 4 6 8 11 10 3 5 7 9 12 12 14 15 17 19 13 16 18 20 (*): Do not support function for XD1150/ XD1250. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Power Resync Source Freeze Hide Aspect Ratio Mute (*) Four Directional Select Keys Back Keystone +/Menu Volume +/- (*) Page Up/Page Down 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Empowering Key VGA S-Video Component Video Composite Video DVI (*) Language 9 ... English Installation Connecting the Projector 1 RGB USB 5 DVD Player, Settop Box, HDTV receiver 2 3 4 6 8 7 9 S-Video Output Video Output 10 1. ....................................................................................................................Power Cord 2. ................................................................................ DVI Cable (Optional Accessory) 3. ..................................................................................................................... VGA Cable 4. .......................................................... Audio Cable Jack/Jack (Optional Accessory) 5. ...............................................................................USB Cable (XD1150D/XD1250D) 6. ............................................................................. RS232 Cable (Optional Accessory) 7.. ..................................................... 3 RCA Component Cable (Optional Accessory) 8. ................................ VGA to Component/HDTV Adapter (XD1150D/XD1250D) 9. ........................................................................ S-Video Cable (XD1150D/XD1250D) 10. ............................................................................................. Composite Video Cable To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please English ... 10 make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the projector. Refer to the "Compatibility Modes" section on page 40. Installation Powering On/Off the Projector Powering On the Projector 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. The Power LED will flash red. 3. Turn on the lamp by pressing "Power" button on the control panel. And the Power 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 locks on this source type and there is no such type of input signal found. cables are securely connected. If the screen displays "No Signal", please make sure the signal If you connect multiple sources at the same time, using the "Source" button on the remote control or control panel to switch. 2 Power Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources. 1 Lens Cap 11 ... English Installation Powering Off the Projector 1. Press the "Power" button to turn off the projector lamp, you will see a message "Please press power button again to complete the shutdown process. Warning: DO NOT unplug while the projector fan is still running." displayed on the projector's screen. Press the "Power" button again to confirm, otherwise the message will disappear after 5 seconds. 2. The cooling fans continue to operate for about 30 seconds for cooling cycle and the Power LED will be quick red flash. When the Power LED becomes slow flashing, the projector has entered standby mode. If you wish to turn the projector back on, you must wait until the projector has completed the cooling cycle and has entered standby mode. Once in standby mode, simply press "Power" button to restart the projector. 3. Disconnect the p ...