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Acer Projector
X1130/X1230/X1230S Series
User's Guide
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Copyright © 2009. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer Projector X1130/X1230/X1230S Series User's Guide Original Issue: 1/2009 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents
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iii Information for Your Safety and Comfort Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Caution for plug as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the external power sup
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iv To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, lamp. Using electrical power This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. Do not
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v Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed liquid was spilled into the product the product was exposed to rain or water the product has been dropped or the case has been damag
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vi might cause fire or electric shock. In this case, unplug immediately and contact your dealer. Do not keep using this product to break or drop it. In this case contact your dealer for inspection. Do not face the projector lens to the sun. It can lead to fire. When switching the projector off, please ensure the projector completes its cooling cycle before disconnecting power. Do not turn off the main power abruptly or unplug the projector during operation. It can lead to lamp breaka
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vii Operating environment for using wireless function (Optional) Warning! For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your machine under the following conditions. These devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch off your device when its use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. Use the device only in its n
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viii Hearing aids. Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service provider. Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid (antilock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems, and air bag systems. For more information, check with the manufacturer, or its representative, of your vehicle or
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ix 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. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/ sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: "Lamp(s) contain Mercury, Dispose Properly." Lamp(s) inside t
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x First Thing First Usage Notes 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 susce
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Information for Your Safety and Comfort iii First Thing First x Usage Notes x Precautions x Introduction 1 Product Features 1 Package Overview 2 Projector Overview 3 Projector Outlook 3 Control Panel 4 Remote Control Layout 5 Getting Started 7 Connecting the Projector 7 Turning the Projector On/Off 8 Turning On the Projector 8 Turning Off the Projector 9 Adjusting the Projected Image 10 Adjusting the Height of Projected Image 10 How to Optimize Image Size and Distance 11 How to Get a Preferred I
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Appendices 26 Troubleshooting 26 LED & Alarm Definition Listing 30 Replacing the Lamp 31 Ceiling Mount Installation 32 Specifications 35 Compatibility Modes 37 Regulations and safety notices 40
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English 1 Introduction Product Features ® This product is single-chip DLP projector. Outstanding features include: ® DLP technology X1130: Native 800 x 600 SVGA resolution X1230/X1230S: Native 1024 x 768 XGA resolution 4:3 / 16:9 aspect ratio supported Acer ColorBoost technology delivers nature's true colors for vivid, life-like images High brightness and contrast ratio Versatile display modes (Bright, Standard, Video, Blackboard, User 1, User 2) enable optimum performance in any si
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2 Package Overview This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure your unit is complete. Contact your dealer immediately if any thing is missing. Projector with lens cap Power cord VGA cable Composite video cable Security card User’s guide (CD-ROM) Acer Projector 123 456 789 0 Quick Start Guide Remote control Quick start guide Battery x 2 Carrying case English
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English 3 Projector Overview Projector Outlook Front / upper side 5 1 6 7 2 8 3 4 # Description # Description 1 Power key and Power indicator 5 Control panel LED 2 Projection lens 6 Zoom ring 3 Elevator button 7 Focus ring 4 Lens cap 8 Remote control receiver Rear side (X1230/X1230S) (X1130) 12 3 45 67 1345 8 9 10 8 9 10 # Description # Description 1 RS232 connector 6 Audio input connector 2 Monitor loop-through output 7 Audio output connector connector 3 PC analog signal/HDTV/ 8 Power socket co
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4 Control Panel 1 7 LAMP TEMP 2 IR 3 8 4 9 5 6 10 3 # Function Description 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 Refer to the "Turning the Projector On/ indicator LED 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 synchron
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English 5 Remote Control Layout 123 456 789 0 # Function Description 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. 4 RESYNC Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source. 5 Keystone Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection (±40 degrees). Four Selects items or makes adjustments to your selection. directional select keys 6 Keypad 0~9 Press "
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6 # Function Description TM TM 10 HDMI To change source to HDMI (for the model with TM HDMI connector). 11 Infrared Sends signals to the projector. transmitter 12 Empowering key Enables unique Acer functions: eView, eTimer, ePower Management. 13 FREEZE To pause the screen image. 14 HIDE Momentarily turns off the video. 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. 16 MENU Launches the On
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English R RS232 7 Getting Started Connecting the Projector DVD player, VGA Set-top box, HDTV receiver Display D-Sub Speakers D-Sub R RB G HDTV adapter D-Sub D-Sub RS232 Y Video Output S-Video Output # Description # Description 1Power cord 5Audio cable 2 VGA cable 6 S-Video cable 3 VGA to component video/HDTV 7 RS232 cable adapter 4 Composite video cable Note: To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with the pr
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8 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 flash 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 projecto
