Dell M410HD - User 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 the projector will automatically s...

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 ...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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"(...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 — ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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! ...

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) ...

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...

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 ...

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...

Index 59 T telephone numbers 53 Test Pattern 40 Troubleshooting 41 Contact Dell 41 V Volume 36