Dell 1430X- Manuals

Page 2 - A WARNING indicates a potential for property

____________________ Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your projector. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a po...

Page 3 - Contents; Your Dell Projector

Contents 1 Your Dell Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 About Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2 Connecting Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable . . . . 10 Monitor L...

Page 6 - items, and contact Dell if anything is missing.; Package Contents; Power cable; Pull the tab before using the remote control; Your Dell Projector

1 Your Dell Projector Your projector comes with all the items shown below. Ensure that you have all the items, and contact Dell if anything is missing. Package Contents Power cable 1.8 m VGA cable (VGA to VGA) Remote control with battery CD User’s Guide & Documentation VGA Video S-Video Volume M...

Page 7 - About Your Projector; Top View; Safety Instructions

About Your Projector Top View Bottom View 5 2 3 4 1 6 7 9 10 11 8 1 Control panel 2 Zoom tab and Focus ring 3 Lens 4 IR receivers 5 Lens cap 6 Quick-release button 7 Lamp cover 8 Mounting holes for ceiling mount: Screw hole M3 x 4.6mm depth. Recommended torque <8 kgf-cm 9 Front adjuster foot 10 M...

Page 9 - Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the; Connecting Your Projector

2 Connecting Your Projector 3 4 5 1 2 6 7 8 11 9 10 1 Mini USB (type B) remote connector 7 Audio input connector 2 VGA-A output (monitor loop-through) 8 Security cable slot 3 VGA-A input (D-sub) connector 9 Audio output connector 4 VGA-B input (D-sub) connector 10 Composite video connector 5 RS232 c...

Page 10 - Connecting to a Computer; Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable; Power cord

Connecting to a Computer Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable 1 2 1 Power cord 2 VGA to VGA cable 3 USB-A to Mini USB-B cable NOTE: The Mini USB-B cable is not provided with your projector. NOTE: The Mini USB-B cable must be connected if you want to use the Page Up and Page Down features on the r...

Page 11 - Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA Cables

Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA Cables 1 Power cord 2 VGA to VGA cable 1 2 2 NOTE: Only one VGA cable is shipped with your projector. An additional VGA cable can be purchased on the Dell website at www.dell.com. Connecting Your Projector 11

Page 12 - Connecting a DVD Player; Connecting a DVD Player Using an S-video Cable

Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player Using an S-video Cable 1 2 1 Power cord 2 S-video cable NOTE: The S-video cable is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase the S-Video extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at www.dell.com. Connecting Your Projector 12

Page 13 - Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable

Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable 1 2 1 Power cord 2 Composite video cable NOTE: The Composite Video cable is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase the Composite Video Extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at www.dell.com. Connecting Your Projector 13

Page 14 - Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable

Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable 1 2 1 Power cord 2 VGA to Component Video cable NOTE: The VGA to Component Video cable is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase the VGA to Component Video Extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at www.dell.com. Connecting ...

Page 15 - Using Your Projector; Turning Your Projector On; Turn on the projector before you turn on the source (computer, DVD; Turning Your Projector Off; the following procedure.; Press Power Button to Turn off Projector; press the Menu button to clear it.

3 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 blue until pressed. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Connect the power cord and appropriate signal cables. For information about connecting t...

Page 16 - Adjusting the Projected Image; Raising the Projector Height; Use the tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle.; Lowering the Projector Height; Front adjuster foot

3 To power off the projector quickly, press the Power button and hold for 1 second while the projector’s cooling fans are still running. NOTE: Before you turn on the projector again, wait for 60 seconds to allow the internal temperature to stabilize. 4 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical o...

Page 17 - Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus; To avoid damaging the projector, ensure that the zoom lens and; Rotate the zoom tab to zoom in and out.

Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus WARNING: To avoid damaging the projector, ensure that the zoom lens and elevator foot are fully retracted before moving the projector or placing the projector in its carrying case. 1 Rotate the zoom tab to zoom in and out. 2 Rotate the focus ring until the imag...

Page 18 - Adjusting Projection Image Size; Projector to screen distance

Adjusting Projection Image Size 150" (381 cm) 125" (317.5 cm) 100" (254 cm) 75" (190.5 cm) 50" (127 cm) 37.5" (95.25 cm) 180" (457.2 cm) 150" (381 cm) 120" (304.8 cm) 90" (228.6 cm) 60" (152.4 cm) 45" (114.3 cm) Projector to screen distance 19.68'(6.0 ...

Page 20 - Using the Control Panel

Using the Control Panel 4 3 11 12 1 8 6 5 7 2 10 9 1 Power Turns the projector on or off. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 15 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on page 15. 2 IR Receiver Point the remote control towards the IR receiver and press a button. 3...

Page 21 - Auto Adjust does not operate if the; Menu

4 TEMP warning light If the TEMP amber indicator is on or blinking, one of the following problems could be occurring: • Internal temperature of the projector is too high • Color wheel failure For more information, see "Troubleshooting Your Projector" on page 44 and "Guiding Signals" ...

Page 22 - Using the Remote Control

VGA Video S-Video Volume Mute Menu Source Freeze Up Page Down Auto 3 1 5 8 9 12 2 4 7 6 10 11 Using the Remote Control 1 Power Turns the projector on or off. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 15 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on page 15. 2 Video Press to...

Page 24 - Installing the Remote Control Batteries; Remove the batteries from the remote control when not in use.

Installing the Remote Control Batteries NOTE: Remove the batteries from the remote control when not in use. 1 Push and hold the locking arm while pulling out the battery holder. 2 Check the polarity (+/-) marking on the battery. 3 Insert the battery and align their polarity correctly according to th...

Page 25 - Operating Range With Remote Control; Di

Operating Range With Remote Control VGA Video S-Video Volu m e Mute Menu Source Freeze Blank Up Page Zoom Down Auto VGA Video S-Video Volume Mute Menu Source Freeze Blank Up Page Zoom Down Auto Operating range Angle Distance +30 ° 7 m/22.5 ft Angle Angle Di sta nc e Di st an ce NOTE: Actual operatin...

Page 26 - Using the On-Screen Display; OSD structure and set are the same for the 1420X and 1430X models.

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. • To navigate through the tabs in the Main Menu, press the or buttons on your projectors control panel or remote control. • To select a submenu, press ...

Page 27 - Source; Frequency

press the Source button when the projector is on, it automatically finds the next available input signal. VGA-A— Press to detect VGA-A signal. VGA-B— Press to detect VGA-B signal. C OMPOSITE — Press to detect Composite Video signal. S-V IDEO — Press to detect S-Video signal. Auto Adjust Auto Adjust ...

Page 28 - to; Video Mode; Presentation

Brightness/Contrast The Brightness/Contrast menu allows you adjust the brightness/contrast settings of your projector. Menu Dell 1420X Input Source Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust Brightness/Contrast Video Mode Volume 50 50 Advanced Settings Language Help Resolution: 1400x1050 B RIGHTNESS — Use and ...

Page 29 - Press; Advanced Settings; The Advanced Settings menu allows you to change settings for; Image

(set your preferred settings). Menu Input Source Auto Adjust Brightness/Contrast Video Mode Volume Advanced Settings Language Help Resolution: 1400x1050 Volume Dell 1420X Presentation Bright Movie sRGB Custom The Volume menu allows you to adjust the volume settings of your projector. Menu Input Sour...

Page 30 - RGB Color Adjust

Projector , Menu , Power , and Information. Menu Dell 1420X Input Source Press to change settings below Auto Adjust Image Settings Display Settings Brightness/Contrast Video Mode Projector Settings Volume Menu Settings Advanced Settings Power Settings Language Information Help Resolution: 1400x1050 ...

Page 31 - White Intensity, the projector automatically switches to Custom.

RGB C OLOR A DJUST — Allows you to manually adjust the colors red, green, and blue. W HITE I NTENSITY — Use and to adjust the display white intensity. C OLOR S PACE — Allows you to select the color space, options are: RGB, YCbCr, and YPbPr. VGA O UTPUT — Select On or Off to enable or disable the VGA...

Page 32 - If you adjust the settings for Color Temperature, RGB Color Adjust,; VGA O

T INT — Press to decrease the amount of green in the image and to increase the amount of red in the image (available for NTSC only). W HITE I NTENSITY — Use and to adjust the display white intensity. C OLOR S PACE — Allows you to select the color space, options are: RGB, YCbCr, and YPbPr. VGA O UTPU...

Page 36 - Closed Caption option is available for NTSC only.

Projector Settings Select and press to activate Projector settings. The Projector settings menu provides the following options: Advanced Settings Image Settings Display Settings Projector Settings Menu Settings Power Settings Information Auto Source Projector Mode Speaker Closed Caption High Altitud...

Page 37 - On when your environment is between 1500 m and; Test Pattern 2

Green Blue Grey White Black Press to display Exit Menu Red S TARTUP S CREEN — Default is Dell logo as wallpaper. H IGH A LTITUDE M ODE — Select On when your environment is between 1500 m and 3000 m. T EST P ATTERN 2— Test Pattern is used to test focus and resolution. You can enable or disable the Te...

Page 38 - On

Menu Settings Select and press to activate menu settings. The menu settings consists of the following options: Advanced Settings Image Settings Display Settings Projector Settings Menu Settings Power Settings Information Menu Position Menu Timeout Menu Transparency Menu Lock Password Change Password...

Page 39 - Go to; and then select Password to; Enable; the password setting.; digit number from the screen and press

a Go to Menu Settings menu, press and then select Password to Enable the password setting. Advanced Settings Image Settings Display Settings Projector Settings Menu Settings Power Settings Information Menu Position Menu Timeout Menu Transparency Menu Lock Password Change Password Dell 1420X Disable ...

Page 40 - Disable; To delete the password, select; Key in the original password, then enter the new

NOTE: If you forget your password, contact DELL™ or a qualified service personnel. 3 To disable the password function, select Disable . 4 To delete the password, select Delete. C HANGE P ASSWORD — Key in the original password, then enter the new password and confirm the new password again. Please ke...

Page 41 - 0 seconds to stabilize the internal temperature.; Off

Power Settings Select and press to activate power settings. The power settings menu consists of the following options: Advanced Settings Dell 1420X Image Settings Quick Shutdown Off Display Settings Power Saving 10 Min Projector Settings Lamp Mode Normal Menu Settings Lamp Hour Reset Press Power Set...

Page 42 - Normal; Confirm

turns off the lamp and goes into power saving mode. If an input signal is detected within the delay period, the projector automatically turns on. If an input signal is not detected within two hours during power saving mode, the projector switches from Power Saving mode to Power Off mode. To turn on ...

Page 43 - Allows you to set the language for the OSD. Press; Language; Help

Language Allows you to set the language for the OSD. Press to activate the Language menu. Menu Dell 1420X Input Source Auto Adjust Brightness/Contrast Video Mode Volume Advanced Settings Language Help Resolution: 1400x1050 Help If you encounter problems with your projector, you can access the help m...

Page 44 - Problem; Possible Solution; Troubleshooting Your Projector

4 Troubleshooting Your Projector If you experience problems with your projector, see the following troubleshooting tips. If the problem persists, contact Dell™ (see Contacting Dell™ on page 57). Problem No image appears on the screen F8 Fn CRT/LCD Possible Solution • Ensure that the lens cap is remo...

Page 48 - Guiding Signals

Guiding Signals Projector Status Description Control Buttons Power Menu Indicator TEMP (Amber) LAMP (Amber) Standby mode Projector in Standby mode. Ready to power on. BLUE Flashing OFF OFF OFF Warming up mode Projector takes some time to warm up and power on. BLUE BLUE OFF OFF Lamp on Projector in N...

Page 49 - Changing the Lamp; DellTM may require lamps

Changing the Lamp WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 7. WARNING: Use an original lamp to ensure safe and optimal working condition of your projector. WARNING: The lamp becomes very hot when in use. Do not attempt to re...

Page 50 - LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE

WARNING: Lamp Disposal (for the US only) LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO WWW.DELL.COM/HG OR CONTACT THE ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE AT WWW.EIAE.ORG. FOR LAMP SPECIFIC DISPOSAL IN...

Page 51 - Specifications

5 Specifications Light Valve 0.55" XGA S450 DMD, DarkChip3™ Brightness 1420X: 2700 ANSI Lumens (Max.) 1430X: 3200 ANSI Lumens (Max.) Contrast Ratio 2400:1 Minimum (Full On/Full Off) Uniformity 85% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA) Native Resolution 1024 x 768 (XGA) 4:3 Aspect Ratio Displayable Col...

Page 55 - * supported timings for 3D signal with frame sequential format.

1280 x 800 WXGA_60 59.81 49.702 83.5 WXGA_75 74.934 62.795 106.5 WXGA_85 84.88 71.554 122.5 WXGA_120* (Reduce Blanking) 119.909 101.563 146.25 1280 x 1024 SXGA_60 60.02 63.981 108 SXGA_75 75.025 79.976 135 SXGA_85 85.024 91.146 157.5 1280 x 960 1280 x 960_60 60 60 108 1280 x 960_85 85.002 85.938 148...

Page 57 - Choose A Country/Region; Contacting Dell

6 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 58 - Glossary

7 Appendix: Glossary ANSI L UMENS — 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. A SPECT R ATIO — The most popular asp...

Page 61 - Index

C Index A Adjusting the Projected Image 16 Adjusting the Projector Height 16 lower the projector Elevator button 16 Elevator foot 16 Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus 17 Focus ring 17 Zoom tab 17 Changing the Lamp 49 Connecting the Projector Composite video cable 13 Connecting with a Component ...