Page 3 - Contents
Contents | 3 Contents 1 Your Dell Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 About Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2 Connecting Your Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4 - Your Dell Projector; Package Contents; TM; AAA
4 Your Dell Projector Your Dell 1220 Projector ships with the necessary cables and documentation to get you started! Visit www.dell.com/support to explore further support options. 1 Your Dell Projector Package Contents Power cable 1.8 m VGA cable (VGA to VGA) Remote control CD User’s Guide and Docum...
Page 5 - About Your Projector; Safety Instructions
Your Dell Projector 5 About Your Projector NOTE: Ceiling mount screw hole M3 x 6.5mm depth. Recommended torque <15 kgf-cm. CAUTION: Safety Instructions 1 Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves or any other apparatus such as amplifiers that emits heat. 2 Do not use the...
Page 7 - Connecting Your Projector
Connecting Your Projector 7 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 5. 2 Connecting Your Projector 1 VGA output (monitor loop through) connector 5 HDMI connector 2 VGA input (D-sub) connector 6 Audio input connector 3 Power...
Page 8 - Connecting to a Computer; Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable
8 Connecting Your Projector Connecting to a Computer Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable NOTE: 1 The Mini USB cable is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase the Mini USB (USB-A to Mini USB-B) cable on the Dell website at www.dell.com. 2 The Mini USB cable must be connected if you wan...
Page 10 - Connecting a DVD Player; Connecting a DVD Player Using a HDMI Cable
10 Connecting Your Projector Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player Using a HDMI Cable NOTE: The HDMI cable is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase the HDMI cable on the Dell website at www.dell.com . 1 Power cord 2 HDMI cable 1 2 OPEN/CLOSE HDMI HOMEMENU RETURN ENTER TOP MENU ...
Page 12 - Using Your Projector
12 Using Your Projector Turning Your Projector On NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source (computer, DVD player, etc.). The Power button light blinks white until pressed. 1 Connect the power cord and appropriate signal cables to the projector. For information about connecting the p...
Page 13 - Adjusting the Projected Image; Raising the Projector Height
Using Your Projector 13 4 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector. Adjusting the Projected Image Raising the Projector Height 1 Raise the projector to the desired display angle, and use the front tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle. 2 Use the tilt adju...
Page 14 - Adjusting the Projector Focus; Zoom tab
14 Using Your Projector Adjusting the Projector Focus 1 Rotate the focus tab until the image is clear. The projector focuses at distances ranging between 3.94 ft - 32.81 ft (1.2 m - 10 m). 1 Zoom tab 2 Focus ring 2 1
Page 15 - Adjusting Projection Image Size; Pr
Using Your Projector 15 Adjusting Projection Image Size 229" (581.66 cm) 206" (523.24 cm) 160" (406.4 cm) 114 " (289.56 cm) 69" (175.26 cm) 27.4" (69.60 cm) 252.4" (641.1 cm) 227" (576.58 cm) 177"(449.58 cm) 126"(320.04 cm) 76"(193.04 cm) 30" (76.2 cm)...
Page 17 - Ima; Image Hei; Image
Using Your Projector 17 He ig ht [ C ] Ima ge Dia gon al [B ] Pr oje cto r D ist an ce [A ] [D] Image Hei g h t [H] Image Width [W]
Page 18 - Using the Remote Control
18 Using Your Projector Using the Remote Control 1 Power Turns the projector on or off. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 12 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on page 12. 2 Enter Press to confirm the selection. 3 Right Press to navigate through the On-Scree...
Page 21 - Installing the Remote Control Batteries; Remove the batteries from the remote control when not in
Using Your Projector 21 Installing the Remote Control Batteries NOTE: Remove the batteries from the remote control when not in use. 1 Press the tab to lift the battery compartment cover. 2 Check the polarity (+/-) marking on the batteries. 3 Insert the batteries and align their polarity correctly ac...
Page 22 - Operating Range with Optional Remote Control; Actual operating range may slightly differ from the diagram.
22 Using Your Projector Operating Range with Optional Remote Control NOTE: Actual operating range may slightly differ from the diagram. Weak battery will also prevent the remote control from properly operating the projector. Operating range Angle ±30° Distance 7 m/22.97 feet Angle Distance ZOOM ZOOM...
Page 23 - Using the On-Screen Display; INPUT SOURCE; UTO; VGA—; OMPOSITE
Using Your Projector 23 Using the On-Screen Display • The projector has a multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu that can be displayed with or without an input source. • Press the Menu button on the remote control to enter the Main Menu. • To navigate through the tabs in the Main Menu, press th...
Page 26 - PC M
26 Using Your Projector I MAGE S ETTINGS ( IN PC M ODE )— Select and press to activate image settings. The image settings menu provides the following options: C OLOR T EMPERATURE — Allows you to adjust the color temperature. The screen appears cooler at higher color temperatures and warmer at lower ...
Page 27 - ODE
Using Your Projector 27 C OLOR T EMPERATURE — Allows you to adjust the color temperature. The screen appears cooler at higher color temperatures and warmer at lower color temperatures. When you adjust the values in the Color Adjust menu, the Custom mode is activated. The values are saved in the Cust...
Page 28 - Zoom Navigation
28 Using Your Projector H ORIZONTAL P OSITION — Press to move the image right and to move the image left. V ERTICAL P OSITION — Press to move the image up and to move the image down. F REQUENCY — Allows you to change the display data clock frequency to match the frequency of your computer’s graphics...
Page 29 - ISPLAY
Using Your Projector 29 b "Active" 3D glasses with DLP Link™. c 3D content. d 3D Player. 2 Enable the 3D function when it satisfies any of the below- mentioned conditions: a Computer/Laptop with graphics card, capable of outputting at 120 Hz signal via VGA cable. b Input a suite of 3D conten...
Page 30 - OOM
30 Using Your Projector display settings. The display settings menu provides the following options: A SPECT R ATIO — Allows you to select the aspect ratio to adjust how the image appears. •Origin — Select Origin to maintain the aspect ratio of image projector according to the input source. •16:9 — T...
Page 31 - ROJECTOR
Using Your Projector 31 c 3D content. d 3D Player. 2 Enable the 3D function when it satisfies any of the below mentioned conditions: a Computer/Laptop with graphics card, capable of outputting at 120 Hz signal via VGA cable. b Input a suite of 3D content via Video. 3 "3D Display" selection w...
Page 34 - Enabled
34 Using Your Projector M ENU T IMEOUT — Allows you to adjust the time for an OSD timeout. By default, the OSD disappears after 20 seconds of non-activity. M ENU T RANSPARENCY — Select to change the transparency level of the OSD background. P ASSWORD — When Password Protect is enabled, a Password Pr...
Page 36 - Normal
36 Using Your Projector P OWER S ETTINGS — Select and press to activate power settings. The power settings menu provides the following options: A UTO S HUTDOWN — By default, the projector is set to enter power saving mode after 120 minutes of no activity. A warning message appears on screen showing ...
Page 37 - NFORMATION; The information menu displays the current 1220 projector
Using Your Projector 37 I NFORMATION — The information menu displays the current 1220 projector settings. LANGUAGE Allows you to set the language for the OSD. Press to activate the Language menu. HELP If you encounter problems with your projector, you can access the help menu for troubleshooting.
Page 42 - Troubleshooting Your Projector; Guiding Signals
42 Troubleshooting Your Projector Guiding Signals Projector Status Description Power Indicator TEMP (Amber) LAMP (Amber) Standby mode Projector in Standby mode. Ready to power on. White Flashing OFF OFF Warming up mode Projector takes some time to warm up and power on. White OFF OFF Lamp on Projecto...
Page 43 - Changing the Lamp
Troubleshooting Your Projector 43 Changing the Lamp CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 5. Replace the lamp when the message " Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in the operation. Replacement suggested! ...
Page 45 - Specifications
Specifications 45 5 Specifications Light Valve 0.55" SVGA S450 DMD, DarkChip3™ Brightness 2700 ANSI Lumens (Max.) Contrast Ratio 2200:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off) Uniformity 85% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA) Number of Pixels 800 x 600 (SVGA) Aspect Ratio 4:3 Displayable Color 1.07 billion colo...
Page 48 - Resolution
48 Specifications Compatibility Modes (Analog/Digital) Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Hsync Frequency (KHz) Pixel Clock (MHz) 640 x 350 70.087 31.469 25.175 640 x 480 59.940 31.469 25.175 640 x 480 p60 59.940 31.469 25.175 720 x 480 p60 59.940 31.469 27.000 720 x 576 p50 50.000 31.250 27.000 720 x 400...
Page 50 - Select your region on the interactive map.; Contacting Dell
50 Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell™ provides several online and telephone-based s...
Page 51 - ANSI
Glossary 51 ANSI Lumens — A standard for measuring the brightness. It is calculated by dividing a square meter image into nine equal rectangles, measuring the lux (or brightness) reading at the center of each rectangle, and averaging these nine points. Aspect Ratio — The most popular aspect ratio is...
Page 54 - Index
54 Index Index A Adjusting the Projected Image 13 Adjusting the Projector Height 13 lower the projector Front tilt adjustment wheel 13 Tilt adjustment wheel 13 Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus 14 Focus ring 14 Zoom tab 14 C Changing the Lamp 43 Connecting the Projector Composite Video cable 11...