Page 2 - A CAUTION indicates a potential for property
Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your projector. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property dam...
Page 3 - Contents; Your Dell Projector
Contents 3 Contents 1 Your Dell Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 About Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 Connecting Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 5 - Your Dell Projector; Package Contents
Your Dell Projector 5 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 1.8m VGA cable (VGA to VGA) Carrying case Remote control CD User’s Guide & Documentation AAA...
Page 6 - About Your Projector; Safety Instructions; Top View
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 the projector will automatically s...
Page 7 - Safety Information
Your Dell Projector 7 7 Do not look into the lens while the projector is on as it may cause injury to your eyes. 8 Do not place any objects near or in front of the projector or cover its lens while the projector is on as the heat may cause the object to melt or burn. NOTE: For more information, see ...
Page 8 - Connecting Your Projector; Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
8 Connecting Your Projector 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 6 Audio output connector 2 VGA input (D-sub) connector 7 Audio input connector 3 HDMI connector 8 Sec...
Page 9 - Connecting to a Computer; Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable
Connecting Your Projector 9 Connecting to a Computer Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable NOTE: The USB cable is not provided with your projector. NOTE: The USB cable must be connected if you want to use the Page Up and Page Down features on the remote control. 1 Power cord 2 VGA to VGA cable 3 U...
Page 10 - Connecting a DVD Player; Connecting a DVD Player Using an S-video Cable
10 Connecting Your Projector Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player Using an 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 dell.com. 1 Power cord 2 S-video cable 2 1
Page 11 - Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable
Connecting Your Projector 11 Connecting a DVD Player Using a 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 dell.com. 1 Power cord 2 Composite video cable 1 2
Page 12 - Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable
12 Connecting Your Projector Connecting a DVD Player Using a 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 dell.com. 1 Power cord 2 VGA to Component Vi...
Page 13 - Connecting a DVD Player Using an HDMI Cable
Connecting Your Projector 13 Connecting a DVD Player Using an HDMI Cable NOTE: The HDMI cable is not shipped with your projector. 1 Power cord 2 HDMI cable 1 2
Page 14 - Using Your Projector; Turning Your Projector On; Turning Your Projector Off; Press Power Button to Turn off Projector
14 Using Your Projector 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 inform...
Page 15 - Power; Adjusting the Projected Image; Raising the Projector Height; Lowering the Projector Height; Elevator
Using Your Projector 15 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 co...
Page 16 - Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus; To avoid damaging the projector, ensure that the zoom lens and
16 Using Your Projector 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...
Page 17 - Adjusting Projection Image Size
Using Your Projector 17 Adjusting Projection Image Size 328" (833.12 cm) 246" (624.84 cm) 191" (485.14 cm) 137" (347.98 cm) 82" (208.28 cm) 27.2" (69.09 cm) 361"(916.94 cm) 270"(685.80 cm) 210"(533.40 cm) 150"(381.00 cm) 90"(288.60cm) 30"(76.20 cm) Pro...
Page 18 - Using the Control Panel
18 Using Your Projector Using the Control Panel Screen (Diagonal) Max. 30"(76.20 cm) 90"(288.60cm) 150"(381.00 cm) 210"(533.40 cm) 270"(685.80 cm) 361"(916.94 cm) Min. 27.2"(69.09 cm) 82"(208.28 cm) 137"(347.98 cm) 191"(485.14 cm) 246"(624.84 cm) 328"(...
Page 20 - Menu
20 Using Your Projector 7 Down / Keystone adjustment Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items.Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector (+40/-35 degrees). 8 Menu Press to activate the OSD. Use the directional keys and the Menu button to navigate through...
Page 21 - Using the Remote Control
Using Your Projector 21 Using the Remote Control 1 Power Turns the projector on or off. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 14 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on page 14. 2 Enter Press to confirm the selection. 3 Right Press to navigate through the On-Scree...
Page 24 - Installing the Remote Control Batteries
24 Using Your Projector 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 25 - Operating Range With Remote Control
Using Your Projector 25 Operating Range With Remote Control NOTE: Actual operating range may slightly differ from the diagram. Weak batteries will also prevent the remote control from properly operating the projector. Operating range Angle ±45° Distance 10m/32.8feet Distance Angle Angle Distance
Page 26 - Using the On-Screen Display; Main Menu; Frequency
26 Using Your Projector 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 projector’s control panel or remote control. • To...
Page 27 - INPUT SELECT; VGA—
Using Your Projector 27 INPUT SELECT The Input Select menu allows you to select your projector’s input source. A UTO S OURCE — Select Off (the default) to lock the current input signal. If you press the Source button when the Auto Source mode is set to Off , you can manually select the input signal....
Page 29 - PICTURE ADVANCED
Using Your Projector 29 Saturation , Sharpness , Tint , and Advanced the projector automatically switches to Custom . NOTE: If you adjust the settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness, Tint, and Advanced the projector automatically switches to Custom. B RIGHTNESS — Use and to adjust t...
Page 30 - Display
30 Using Your Projector C OLOR S PACE — Allows you to select the color space, options are: RGB, YCbCr, and YPbPr. DISPLAY (in PC Mode) Using the Display menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projector. The Picture menu provides the following options: A SPECT R ATIO — Allows you to select...
Page 32 - LAMP; Lamp; SET UP
32 Using Your Projector LAMP Using the Lamp menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projector. The Lamp menu provides the following options: L AMP M ODE — Allows you to select between Normal and ECO mode. Normal mode operates at full power level. ECO Mode operates at a lower power level wh...
Page 33 - Language
Using Your Projector 33 L ANGUAGE — Allows you to set the language for the OSD. Press to activate the Language menu. P ROJECTOR M ODE — Allows you to select the projector mode, depending upon how the projector is mounted. • Front Projection-Desktop — This is the default option. • Rear Projection-Des...
Page 34 - INFORMATION; OTHERS
34 Using Your Projector INFORMATION The Information menu displays the current projector settings. OTHERS The Others menu allows you to change settings for Menu, Screen, Audio, Power, Security, and Closed Caption (for NTSC only). You can also perform Test Pattern and Factory Reset. M ENU S ETTINGS — ...
Page 35 - On; Dell
Using Your Projector 35 M ENU T RANSPARENCY — Select to change the transparency level of the OSD background. 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 L OCK — Select On to enable Menu Lock and hide the OS...
Page 36 - Off; Yes
36 Using Your Projector A UDIO I NPUT — Select the Audio input source, options are: Audio and HDMI. V OLUME — Press to decrease the volume and to increase the volume. M UTE — Allows you to mute the sounds for audio input and audio output. P OWER S ETTINGS — Select and press to activate power setting...
Page 37 - Enabled; First time password input request:; Others; menu, press and then select; Password; to; Enable; the password setting.
Using Your Projector 37 S ECURITY S ETTINGS — Select and press to activate security settings. The security settings menu allows you to enable and set password protection. P ASSWORD — When Password Protect is enabled, a Password Protect screen requesting you to enter a password will be displayed when...
Page 40 - Test Pattern
40 Using Your Projector NOTE: Closed caption option is available for NTSC only. T EST P ATTERN — Test Pattern is used to test focus and resolution. You can enable or disable the Test Pattern by selecting Off, 1 or 2 . You can also invoke the Test Pattern 1 by pressing and holding down and buttons on...
Page 41 - Troubleshooting Your Projector; Problem
Troubleshooting Your Projector 41 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 53. Problem Possible Solution No image appears on the screen • Ensure that t...
Page 44 - TEMP
44 Troubleshooting Your Projector TEMP light is blinking amber A projector fan has failed and the projector will automatically shut down. Try to clear the projector mode by pressing and holding the POWER button for 10 seconds. Please wait for about 5 minutes and try to power up again. If the problem...
Page 45 - Guiding Signals
Troubleshooting Your Projector 45 Guiding Signals Projector Status Description Control Buttons Indicator Power Menu Others TEMP (Amber) LAMP (Amber) Standby mode Projector in Standby mode. Ready to power on. BLUE Flashing OFF OFF OFF OFF Warming up mode Projector takes some time to warm up and power...
Page 47 - Changing the Lamp; Lamp is approaching the end of its
Troubleshooting Your Projector 47 Changing the Lamp CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 6. Replace the lamp when the message " Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in the operation. Replacement suggested! ...
Page 48 - Lamp Reset; LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE
48 Troubleshooting Your Projector 9 Reset the lamp usage time by selecting "Yes" for Lamp Reset in the OSD Lamp tab (see Lamp menu on page 32). When a new lamp module has been changed, the projector will automatically detect and reset the lamp hours. CAUTION: Lamp Disposal (for the US only) ...
Page 49 - Specifications
Specifications 49 5 Specifications Light Valve 0.65" WXGA S450 DMD, DarkChip3™ Brightness 2000 ANSI Lumens (Max.) Contrast Ratio 2100:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off) Uniformity 85% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA) Number of Pixels 1280 x 800 (WXGA) Displayable Color 1.07 billion colors Color Wheel S...
Page 53 - Contacting Dell; Choose A Country/Region
Contacting Dell 53 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 ...
Page 57 - Index
Index 57 Index A Adjusting the Projected Image 15 Adjusting the Projector Height 15 lower the projector Elevator button 15 Elevator foot 15 Tilt adjustment wheel 15 Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus 16 Focus ring 16 Zoom tab 16 Audio 8 Audio Input 36 Audio Settings 35 C Capture Screen 35 Changi...
Page 59 - telephone numbers
Index 59 T telephone numbers 53 Test Pattern 40 Troubleshooting 41 Contact Dell 41 V Volume 36
