Dell M209X - Manual

6 Your Dell Projector About Your Projector CAUTION: Safety Instructions 1 Do not use the projector near appliances that generate a lot of heat. 2 Do not use the projector in areas where there is an excessive amount of dust. The dust may cause the system to fail and projector will automatically shutd...

Connecting Your Projector 7 2 Connecting Your Projector CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 6. 1 USB remote connector 2 VGA input connector 3 HDMI input connector 4 S-video input connector 5 Video input connector 6 Audi...

8 Connecting Your Projector Connecting to a Computer NOTE: The USB cable is not provided by Dell. 1 Power cord 2 VGA to VGA cable 3 USB to USB cable 1 2 3 MOLEX

Connecting Your Projector 9 Connecting to a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player with an S-video Cable NOTE: The S-Video cable is not provided by Dell. 1 Power cord 2 S-video cable 2 1

10 Connecting Your Projector Connecting a DVD Player with a Composite Cable NOTE: The Composite video cable is not provided by Dell. 1 Power cord 2 Composite video cable 22 1

Connecting Your Projector 11 Connecting a DVD Player with a Component Cable NOTE: The D-sub to YPbPr cable is not provided by Dell. 1 Power cord 2 D-sub to YPbPr cable 1 2

12 Connecting Your Projector Connecting a DVD Player with an HDMI Cable NOTE: The HDMI cable is not provided by Dell. 1 Power cord 2 HDMI cable 2 1

Using Your Projector 13 3 Using Your Projector Turning Your Projector On NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source. 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 the pr...

14 Using Your Projector 4 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector. NOTE: If you press the Power button while the projector is running, the " Press Power Button To Turn Off Projector " message appears on the screen. To clear the message, press a button on the co...

Using Your Projector 15 Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus CAUTION: 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 f...

16 Using Your Projector Adjusting Projection Image Size 275.3" (699.3cm) 206.5" (524.5cm) 160.6 " (407.9cm) 114.7" (291.4cm) 68.8" (174.8cm) 22.89" (58.3cm) 302.8"(769.2cm) 227.1"(576.9cm) 176.7"(448.7cm) 126.2"(320.5cm) 75.7"(192.3cm) 25.2 "(64.1cm) P...

Using Your Projector 17 Using the Control Panel Screen (Diagonal) Max. 25.2" (64.1cm) 75.7" (192.3cm) 126.2" (320.5cm) 176.7" (448.7cm) 227.1" (576.9cm) 302.8" (769.2cm) Min. 22.89" (58.3cm) 68.8" (174.8cm) 114.7" (291.4cm) 160.6" (407.9cm) 206.5" (524.5cm...

Using Your Projector 19 Using the Remote Control 1 Power Turn the projector on and off. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 13 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on page 13. 2 Enter Press to confirm the selection. 3 Right Press to adjust the OSD setting. 4 Dow...

20 Using Your Projector Using the On-Screen Display The projector has a multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) that can be displayed with or without an input source present. In the Main Menu, press or to navigate through the tabs. Press the Enter button on the control panel or the remote control to ...

Using Your Projector 21 the color changes to dark gray. Use or on the control panel or the remote control to make adjustments to a setting. To go back to Main Menu, go to Back tab and press the Enter button on the control panel or the remote control. To exit the OSD, go to Exit tab and press Enter b...

22 Using Your Projector Set Up V. K EYSTONE — Allows you to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. A UTO K EYSTONE — Auto adjusts the image distortion by tilting the projector. P ROJECTOR M ODE — Select how the image appears: • Front Projection-Desktop (the default). • Rear Project...

Using Your Projector 25 DISPLAY (in Video Mode) V IDEO M ODE — Select a mode to optimize the display on how the projector is being used: PC , Movie , sRGB (provides more accurate color representation), Game , and Custom (set your preferred settings). If you adjust the settings for White Intensity or...

26 Using Your Projector detected within two hours, the projector switches from Power Saving mode to Power Off mode. To turn on the projector press the Power button. E CO M ODE — Select On to use the projector at a lower power level (136 Watts). Operating at lower power levels may provide longer lamp...

Using Your Projector 27 OTHERS V OLUME — Press to decrease the volume and to increase the volume. M UTE — Allows you to mute the sound. A UDIO S OURCE — Select either HDMI or Analog (Audio In) as the audio source for use. C USTOMIZED S CREEN — Press Enter . The "Customized Screen" menu appea...

Troubleshooting Your Projector 31 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 41). Problem Possible Solution No image appears on the screen • Ensure that th...

Troubleshooting Your Projector 35 Changing the Lamp The following message appears on the screen when your projector lamp is approaching end of life and requires to be changed: Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation. Replacement suggested. www.dell.com/lamps CAUTION: B...

Specifications 37 5 Specifications 5 Light Valve Single-chip 0.55" XGA DMD Type X, DarkChip ™ 2 Brightness 2000 ANSI Lumens (Max.) Contrast Ratio 1800:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off) Uniformity 80% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA) Lamp 165-watt user-replaceable 3000-hour lamp (up to 5000 hours in ec...

Contacting Dell 41 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 te...

Index 47 Index A Adjusting the Projected Image 14 Adjusting the Projector Height 14 lower the projector Elevator button 14 Elevator foot 14 Tilt adjustment wheel 15 Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus 15 Focus ring 15 Zoom tab 15 C Changing the Lamp 35 Connecting the Projector Composite video cab...