Dell M115HD - User Manual

2 Connecting Your Projector 3 4 6 5 7 8 1 2 1 Micro SD card slot for multimedia playback 5 Speaker (Video/Music/Photo/Office Viewer) and supporting media and image processor firmware upgrade 2 USB type A connector for USB display, multimedia playback (Video/Music/Photo/Office Viewer), USB memory sto...

3 2 1 1 2 3 Connecting to a Computer Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable Power cord AC adapter Universal 24-pin to VGA cable NOTE: Only one universal 24-pin to VGA cable is shipped with your projector. An additional universal 24-pin to VGA cable or 24-pin to VGA and Audio out cable can be purcha...

1 2 3 Connecting a Computer Using a USB Cable 2 1 3 MOLEX MOLEX Power cord AC adapter USB-A to USB-A cable NOTE: Plug and Play. The USB (USB A to A) cable is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase the USB (USB A to A) cable on the Dell website at www.dell.com . Connecting Your Projector 9

1 2 3 Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player Using a HDMI Cable 3 OPEN/CLOSE HDMI HOME MENU RETURN ENTER TOP MENU MENU USB DVD/USB STANDBY/ON 2 1 Power cord AC adapter HDMI cable NOTE: The HDMI cable is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase the HDMI cable on the Dell website at ...

2 3 1 1 2 3 Connecting to Multimedia Connecting Multimedia Using a USB Flash Disk Power cord AC adapter USB flash disk NOTE: The USB flash disk is not shipped with your projector. Connecting Your Projector 13

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 with AC adapter and appropriate signal cables to the projector. For information about connecting the projector, see "Connecting Your...

1 1 　 1 NOTE: Before you turn on the projector again, wait for 60 seconds to allow the internal temperature to stabilize. 4 Disconnect the power cord and AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the projector. Adjusting the Projected Image Raising the Projector Height 1 Raise the projector to the d...

1 Adjusting the Projector Focus CAUTION: To avoid damaging the projector, ensure that the front adjustment wheel is fully retracted before moving the projector or placing the projector in its carrying case. 1 Rotate the focus tab until the image is clear. The projector focuses at distances ranging b...

80" (203.2 cm) 8.48' (2.58 m) 7.41' (2.26 m) 6.36' (1.94 m) 5.28' (1.61 m) 4.23' (1.29 m) 3.18' (0.97 m) Projector to screen distance 70" (177.8 cm) 60" (152.4 cm) 50" (127.0 cm) 40" (101.6 cm) 30" (76.2 cm) Adjusting Projection Image Size Using Your Projector 18

Using the Control Panel 3 5 2 4 6 7 8 9 1 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 Up / Keystone adjustment Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. ...

Using the Remote Control 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 14 17 19 16 18 20 1 LED light LED indicator. 2 Source Press to switch between VGA, DoUSB, HDMI, USB, MicroSD, and Internal Memory source. 3 Auto adjust Press to synchronize the projector with the input source. Auto adjust does not operate if ...

1 Installing the Remote Control Battery (Optional) Remove the battery holder by holding down the side release firmly and pulling out the battery holder. 2 Insert a CR2032 coin cell battery and align the polarity correctly according to the marking in the battery holder. NOTE: When you use the remote ...

Distance Operating range Angle ±20° Distance 7 m/22.97 feet Angle 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. Using Your Projector 25

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 control panel or the remote control to enter the Main Menu. • To select an option, press the or buttons on your projecto...

NOTE: S TORAGE M ODE — You may also connect USB cable in Internal Memory source to execute copy, delete, move and more instructions from your computer to projector internal memory and SD card. When you connect the projector and computer via USB cable, a USB Connected message will pop up and allow yo...

color representation), and Custom (set your preferred settings) mode. VOLUME The Volume menu allows you adjust the volume setting of your projector. V OLUME — Press to decrease the volume and to increase the volume. ADVANCED SETTINGS The Advanced Settings menu allows you to change settings for Image...

settings. The image settings menu provides the following options: B RIGHTNESS — Press and to adjust the brightness of the image. C ONTRAST — Press and to adjust the display contrast. C OLOR T EMPERATURE — Allows you to adjust the color temperature. The screen appears cooler at higher color temperatu...

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. S ATURATION — Allows you to adjust the video source from black and white to fully saturated color. Press to increase the amount of color in...

Z OOM N AVIGATION — Press to activate the Zoom Navigation menu. Use to navigate the projection screen. P ROJECTOR S ETTINGS — Select and press to activate projector settings. The projector settings menu provides the following options: P ROJECTOR M ODE — Allows you to select the projector mode, depen...

Test Pattern 1: Test Pattern 2: F ACTORY R ESET — Select Confirm and press to reset all settings to its factory default. The below warning message appears: Reset items include both computer sources and Video source settings. M ENU S ETTINGS — Select and press to activate the menu settings. The menu ...

C HANGE P ASSWORD — Key in the original password. Then, enter the new password and confirm the new password again. Using Your Projector 36

P OWER S ETTINGS — Select and press to activate power settings. The power settings menu provides the following options: P OWER S AVING — By default, the projector is set to enter power saving mode after 120 minutes of no activity. A warning message appears on screen showing a 60 seconds countdown be...

LANGUAGE Allows you to set the language for the OSD. Press and to select different languages and press to change the language. Using Your Projector 38

Multimedia Introduction Multimedia format supported: Photo Format Image Type Sub Type Encode Type Max Pixels Max Size (Ext Name) Jpeg / Jpg Baseline YUV420 No Limitation 2GB YUV422 YUV440 YUV444 progressive YUV420 64x panel 2GB YUV422 resolution YUV440 YUV444 BMP 64x panel resolution Video Format Fi...

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 58). Problem No image appears on the screen Fn F8 CRT/LCD Possible Solution • Ensure that the projector is turne...

Guiding Signals Projector Status Description Control Buttons Power (White/Amber) Indicator TEMP (Amber) (Amber) Standby mode Projector in Standby mode. Ready to power on. White Flashing OFF OFF LED on Cooling mode Projector overheated Fan breakdown Projector in Normal mode, ready to display an image...

5 Specifications Light Valve 0.45" WXGA S450 DMD, DarkChip3™ Brightness 450 ANSI Lumens (Max.) Contrast Ratio 10000:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off) Uniformity 80% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA) Number of Pixels 1280 x 800 (WXGA) Aspect Ratio 16:10 Internal Flash 1 GB Memory (Max.) Displayable Colo...

Compatibility Modes (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 25.175 720 x 480 p60 59.940 31.469 27.000 720 x 576 p50 50.000 31.250 27.000 720 x 400 70.087 31.469 28.322 640 x 480 75.000 37.500 31.500 640 x 4...

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 su...

Index A Adjusting the Projected Image 16 Adjusting the Projector Height 16 lower the projector Front tilt adjustment wheel 16 Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus 17 Focus ring 17 C Connecting the Projector AC adaptor 8, 9, 12, 13, 14 Connecting with an HDMI Cable 12 HDMI cable 12Power cord 8, 9, ...