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Model 1200MP
January 2006 P/N CG356 Rev. A00
Contents
1Your Dell™ Projector
2Connecting Your Projector
Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
About Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting a DVD Player, Set Top Box, VCR, or TV
Connecting With a Component Cable
Connecting With an S-Video Cable
Connecting With a Composite Cable
Connecting to a Wired RS232 Remote Control
Connecting to a Computer
Connecting to a Commercial
RS232 Control Box
3Using Your Projector
Turning Your Projector On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Turning Your Projector Off
Adjusting the Projected Image
Raising the Projector Height
Lowering the Projector Height
Adjusting Projection Image Size
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Contents3
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus . . . . . . . 14
Password Security
Using the Control Panel
Using the Remote Control
Using the On-Screen Display
Main Menu
All Images Menu
Computer Image Menu
Video Image Menu
Audio Menu
Management Menu
Language Menu
Test Pattern Menu
Factory Reset Menu
Your projector comes with all the items shown below. Ensure that you have all the
items, and contact Dell if anything is missing. For more information see,
"Contacting Dell".
Package Contents
Power cable (1.8m)VGA cable (D-sub to D-sub) (1.8m)
S-Video cable (2.0m)USB cable (1.8m)
Composite cable (1.8m)VGA to component cable (1.8m)
RCA to audio cable (1.8m)Mini pin to Mini pin cable (1.8m)
Your Dell™ Projector5
Package Contents (continued)
Remote controlBatteries
Carrying CaseDocumentation
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About Your Projector
1
1Control panel
2Zoom tab
3Focus r ing
4Lens
5Remote control receiver
6Elevator button
6Your Dell™ Projector
2
3
4
5
6
Connecting Your Projector
1
1IR receiver
2VGA out (monitor loop-through)
3USB connector
4RS232 connector
5VGA in (D-sub) connector
6S-video connector
7Composite video connector
8Audio input connector
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4
5
7
6
8
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Connecting to a Computer
2
3
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1Power cord
2VGA to VGA cable
3USB to USB cable
NOTE: The USB cable must be connected if you want to use the Next Page and
Previous Page features on the remote control.
1
Connecting a DVD Player, Set Top Box, VCR, or TV
Connecting With a Component Cable
2
1Power cord
2D-sub to HDTV/Component cable
8Connecting Your Projector
1
Connecting With an S-Video Cable
2
1Power cord
2S-video cable
Connecting With a Composite Cable
2
1Power cord
2Composite video cable
1
1
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Connecting to a Wired RS232 Remote Control
NOTE: The RS232 cable is not provided by Dell. Consult a professional installer
for the cable and RS232 remote control software.
Connecting to a Computer
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1Power cord
2RS232 cable
Connecting to a Commercial RS232 Control Box
3
2
1Power cord
2RS232 cable
3Commercial RS232 control box
1
1
10Connecting Your Projector
Using Your Projector
Turning Your Projector On
NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source (computer,
notebook, DVD, etc.). The Power button light blinks green until pressed.
1
Remove the lens cap.
2
Connect the power cord and appropriate cables. For information about
connecting the projector, see "Connecting Your Projector" on page 7.
3
Press the Power button (see "About Your Projector" on page 6 to locate the Power
button). The Dell logo displays for 30 seconds.
4
Turn on your source (computer, DVD player, etc.). The projector automatically
detects your source.
NOTE: Allow the projector some time to search for the source.
If the "Searching..." message appears on the screen, ensure that the
appropriate cables are securely connected.
If you have multiple sources connected to the projector, press the Source button
on the remote control or control panel to select the desired source.
Turning Your Projector Off
NOTICE: Unplug the projector after properly shutting down as explained in the
following procedure.
1
Press the Power button twice. The cooling fan continues to operate for 90 seconds.
2
Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector.
NOTE: If you press the Power button while the projector is running, the
following message appears:
"Press Power button to Turn Off Projector.
Projector must cool down for 90 seconds before
unplugging or restarting." The message disappears in 5 seconds or
you can press any button on the control panel to erase it.
Using Your Projector11
Adjusting the Projected Image
Raising the Projector Height
1
Press the elevator button.
2
Raise the projector to the desired display angle, and then release the button to
lock the elevator foot into position.
3
Use the tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle; if necessary, press the
side elevator buttons to raise the rear side of the projector to the desired display
angle.
Lowering the Projector Height
1
Press the elevator button.
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2
Lower the projector, and then release the button to lock the elevator foot into
position.
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 focus ring until the image is clear. The projector focuses at distances
from 3.3ft to 32.8ft (1m to 10m).
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2
1Zoom tab
2Focus r ing
3
Password Security
Protect your projector and restrict access to it with Password Security feature. This
security utility enables you to impose a variety of access restrictions to protect your
privacy and stop others from tampering with your projector. This means that the
projector cannot be used if it is taken without authorization, and thus serves as a
theft-prevention feature.
When Password Protect is enabled (On), a Password Protect screen requesting you
to enter a password will be displayed when the power plug is inserted into the
electrical outlet and the power for the projector is first turned on.
By default, this function is disabled. You can enable this feature using the Password
menu. Refer to section in this manual titled "Management Menu-Password" for
further details. This password security feature will be activated on the next time
you turn on the projector.
14Using Your Projector
If you enable this feature, you will be asked to enter the projector's password after
you turn on the projector:
1
1st time password input request:
a
Use the directional keys to enter the
password.
b
Press the Menu button to confirm.
c
If the password verification is successful, you
may resume with accessing the projector's
functions and its utilities.
2
If you have entered incorrect password, you will
be given another 2 chances. After the three
invalid attempts, the projector will
automatically turn off.
NOTE: If you forget your password, contact
Dell. For more information see, "Contacting
Dell".
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Using the Control Panel
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3
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6
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1 PowerTurn the projector on and off. For more information,
see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 11 and
"Turning Your Projector Off" on page 11.
2 SourcePress to toggle through Analog RGB, Composite,
Component-i, S-video, and Analog YPbPr sources when
multiple sources are connected to the projector.
3 Four Directional
Keys
4 TEMP warning light
The four directional keys can be used to
toggle through the tabs in the OSD.
• A solid orange TEMP light indicates that the projector
has overheated. The display automatically shuts
down. Turn the display on again after the projector
cools down. If the problem persists, contact Dell.
• A blinking orange Temp light indicates that a
projector fan has failed and the projector
automatically shuts down. If this problem persists,
contact Dell.
5 LAMP warning light
If the Lamp light is solid orange, replace the lamp.
6 Keystone adjustment If your image is not perpendicular to the screen, then it
does not appear square. Press to adjust image distortion
caused by tilting the projector. (±16 degrees)
7 ResyncPress to synchronize the projector to the input source.
Resync does not operate if the on-screen display (OSD)
is displayed.
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8 MenuPress to activate the OSD. Use the directional keys and
the Menu button to navigate through the OSD.
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11
10
9
8
1Video ModePress once to show the current display mode.
Press the button again to toggle between PC, Movie, sRGB, or User mode.
2Next PagePress to move to the next page.
NOTE: The USB cable must be connected to
use this function.
3MenuPress to activate the on-screen display (OSD).
Use the directional keys and the Menu button to
navigate through the OSD.
44:3/16:9Press to switch the aspect ratio: 1:1, 16:9, 4:3.
5Hide buttonPress to hide the image, press again to display the
image.
6Volume +/-Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume
or toggle through the OSD tabs.
1
2
3
4
5
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7Keystone adjustment If your image is not perpendicular to the screen,
then it does not appear square. Press to adjust
image distortion caused by tilting the projector
(±16 degrees).
8ResyncPress to synchronize the projector to the input
source. Resync does not operate if the OSD is
displayed.
9SourcePress to toggle through Analog RGB, Composite,
Component-i, S-video, and Analog YPbPr sources
when multiple sources are connected to the
projector.
10 Directional keysUse the or button to select OSD items, use
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11 Previous PagePress to go to the previous page.
12 PowerTurn the projector on and off. For more
the or button to make adjustments.
NOTE: The USB cable must be connected to
use this function.
information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on
page 11 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on
page 11.
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 the or button on the control panel or the or
button on the remote control navigate through the tabs. Press the button on
the control panel or the Menu button on the remote control to select a submenu.
In the submenus, press the or button on the control panel or the or
button on the remote control to make a selection. When an item is selected, the
color changes to dark gray. Use the or button on the control panel or the
or button on the remote control make adjustments to a setting.
To exit the OSD, go to the Exit tab and press the button on the control panel
or the Menu button on the remote control.
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Main Menu
All Images Menu
BRIGHTNESS—Use the
control panel or the
control to
ONTRAST—Use the
C
adjust the brightness of the image.
control panel or the
control to adjust
between the brightest and darkest parts of the
picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the
amount of black and white in the image.
OLOR TEMP—Adjust the color temperature. The
C
screen appears more blue at higher
temperatures. The screen appears more red at
lower temperatures.
User mode activates the values in the color
setting menu.
OLOR SETTING—Manually adjust red, green, and blue color.
C
EYSTONE—Adjust the image distortion caused by tilting the projector (
K
degrees).
AUTO KEYSTONE—
Select
Ye s
to enable the auto correction for vertical image distortion
caused by tilting the projector. To manually adjust the keystone, press the button
on the control panel or the Menu button on the remote control.
or button on the
or
button on the remote
or button on the
or
button on the remote
the degree of difference
±16
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SEMI-AUTO KEYSTONE—
Press the
button on the control panel or the Menu button
on the remote control to activate the Semi-Auto Keystone correction for image
distortion.
ASPECT RATIO—Select an aspect ratio to adjust how the image appears.
• 1:1 — The input source displays without scaling.
Use 1:1 aspect ratio if you are using one of the following:
– VGA cable and the computer has a resolution less than XGA (1024 x 768)
– Component cable (576p/480i/480p)
–S-Video cable
– Composite cable
• 16:9 — The input source scales to fit the width of the screen.
• 4:3 — The input source scales to fit the screen.
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Use 16:9 or 4:3 if you are using one of the following:
– Computer resolution greater than XGA
– Component cable (1080i or 720p)
VIDEO MODE—Select a mode to optimize the display image based on how the
projector is being used: Movie, PC, sRGB (provides more accurate color
representation), and User (set your preferred settings). If you adjust the settings
for White Intensity or Degamma, the projector automatically switches to User.
HITE INTENSITY—Select 0 to maximize the color reproduction and 10 to maximize
W
the brightness.
D
EGAMMA—Adjust between 1 and 6 to change the color performance of the display.
The default setting is 0.
Computer Image Menu
NOTE: This menu is only available when a computer is connected.
REQUENCY—Change the display data clock
F
frequency to match the frequency of your
computer graphics card. If you see a vertical
flickering bar, use Frequency control to minimize
the bars. This is a coarse adjustment.
RACKING—Synchronize the phase of the display
T
signal with the graphics card. If you experience
an unstable or flickering image, use Tracking to
correct it. This is a fine adjustment.
NOTE: Adjust Frequency first and then Tracking.
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HOR. POSITION—
remote control to adjust the horizontal position of the image to the left and press the
button on the control panel or the
horizontal position of the image to the right.
VER. POSITION—
remote control to adjust the vertical position of the image downward and press the
button on the control panel or the
vertical position of the image upward.
Press the button on the control panel or the button on the
button on the remote control to adjust the
Press the button on the control panel or the button on the
button on the remote control to adjust the
Video Image Menu
NOTE: This menu is only available when an S-video or composite video source
is connected.
S
ATURATION—Press the
panel or the
decrease the amount of color in the image and
press the
button on the remote control to increase the
amount of color in the image.
S
HARPNESS—
panel or the
decrease the sharpness and press the button on
the control panel or the
TINT—Press the button on the control panel or the
control to increase the amount of green in the image and press the
the control panel or the
red in the image.
button on the remote control to increase the sharpness.
button on the remote control to increase the amount of
button on the remote control to
button the control panel or the
Press the button on the control
button on the remote control to
button on the control
button on the remote
button on
Audio Menu
VOLUME—
panel or the - button on the remote control to
decrease the volume and press the
the control panel or the + button on the remote
control to increase the volume.
MUTE—Allows to mute the volume.
Press the button on the control
button on
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Management Menu
MENU LOCATION—Select the location of the OSD
on the screen.
P
ROJECTION MODE—Select how the image appears:
• Front Projection-Desktop (the default).
• Rear Projection-Desktop — The projector
reverses the image so you can project from behind
a translucent screen.
• Front Projection-Ceiling Mount — The
projector turns the image upside down for ceilingmounted projection.
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AMP HOUR—Displays the operating hours since the last timer reset.
L
L
AMP RESET—After you install a new lamp, select Yes to reset the lamp timer.
OWER SAVING—Select Yes to set the power saving delay period. The delay period is
P
the amount of time you want the projector to wait without signal input. After that
set time, the projector enters power saving mode and turns off the lamp. The
projector turns back on when it detects an input signal or you press the Power
button. After two hours, the projector turns off and you need to press the Power
button to turn the projector on.
SD LOCK—Select On to enable the OSD Lock for hiding the OSD menu. To
O
display OSD menu, press the button on the control panel or the Menu button
on the remote control for 15 seconds.
UTO SOURCE—Select On (the default) to auto detect the available input signals.
A
When the projector is on and you press Source, it automatically finds the next
available input signal. Select Off to lock the current input signal. When Off is
selected and you press Source, you select which input signal you want to use.
CO MODE—Select On to use the projector at a lower power level (150 Watts),
E
which may provide longer lamp life, quieter operating, and dimmer luminance
output on the screen. Select Off to operate at normal power level (200 Watts).
SD TIMEOUT —Use this function to set the duration OSD menu stay active (at idle state).
O
• Rear Projection-Ceiling Mount — The
projector reverses and turns the image upside
down. You can project from behind a translucent
screen with a ceiling-mounted projection.
SIGNAL TYPE—Manually select the signal type
(RGB, YCbCr, or YPbPr).
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PASSWORD —Select On to enable you to impose a variety of access restrictions to
protect your privacy and stop others from tampering with your projector.
a
Press the button to select On.
Off
, the
• If this setting is set to
b
Set your password with the directional keys and press the Menu button to
Change Password
feature will be disabled.
confirm.
NOTE: To disable the Password setting, user
will be asked to enter the correct password.
If the password verification is successful,
only then the Password can be set to Off.
HANGE PASSWORD—Use this function to modify
C
the password to your preference.
a
Enter your current password with the
directional keys.
b
Set your new password.
c
Verify again your new password.
d
Press the Menu button to confirm.
NOTE: The current Password can only be
reset if the Password setting is set to Off.
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Language Menu
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Test Pattern Menu
Press the or button on the control panel
or the
or
button on the remote control to
select the preferred language for the OSD.
Press the
on the control panel or the Menu
button on the remote control to confirm the
language selection.
Press the button on the control panel or the
Menu button on the remote control to display
the test pattern chart. Use this function to
adjust the focus of the projected screen. Use
the
or
button on the control panel or the
or
button on the remote control to exit
from this mode.
Factory Reset Menu
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Select
Yes
to reset the projector to its factory
default settings. Reset items include both
computer image and video image settings.
Troubleshooting Your Projector
If you experience problems with your projector, see the following troubleshooting
tips. If the problem persists, contact Dell. For more information see, "Contacting
Dell".
ProblemPossible Solution
No image appears on the
screen
• Ensure that the lens cap is removed and the
projector is turned on.
• Ensure that the external graphics port is
enabled. If you are using a Dell portable
computer, press . For other computers,
see respective documentation.
NOTE: Allow the projector some time to
search for the source.
• Ensure that all the cables are securely
connected. See "Connecting Your Projector" on
page 7.
• Ensure that the pins of the connectors are not
bent or broken.
• Ensure that the lamp is securely installed (see
"Changing the Lamp" on page 28).
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Problem (continued)Possible Solution (continued)
Partial, scrolling, or
incorrectly displayed image
1
Press the
Resync
or the control panel.
2
If you are using a Dell portable computer, set the
resolution of the computer to XGA (1024 x 768):
a
Right-click the unused portion of your
Windows desktop, click
Settings
select
b
Verify the setting is 1024 x 768 pixels for the
external monitor port.
c
Press .
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If you experience difficulty in changing
resolutions or your monitor freezes, restart all the
equipment and the projector.
If you are not using a Dell portable, see related
documentation.
The screen does not display
your presentation
Image is unstable or
flickering
Image has vertical
flickering bar
Image color is not correct
If you are using a Dell portable computer, press
.
Adjust the tracking in the OSD Computer Image
tab.
Adjust the frequency in the OSD Computer Image tab.
• If your graphic card output signal appears green,
and you would like to display VGA at 60Hz
signal, please go into the OSD select
Management, select Signal Type, and then select
RGB.
Image is out of focus1
Adjust the focus ring on the projector lens.
2
Ensure that the projection screen is within the
required distance from the projector (3.3ft [1m]
to 32.8ft [10m]).
button on the remote control
Properties
and then
tab.
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Problem (continued)Possible Solution (continued)
The image is stretched
when displaying a 16:9
DVD
The projector automatically detects 16:9 DVD
and adjusts the aspect ratio to full screen with a
4:3 (letter-box) default setting. If the image is still
stretched, adjust the aspect ratio as follows:
• If you are playing a 16:9 DVD, select 4:3 aspect
ratio type on your DVD player (if capable).
• If you cannot select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your
DVD player, select 4:3 aspect ratio in the
menu in the OSD.
Images
All
Image is reversedSelect Management from the OSD and adjust the
projection mode.
Lamp is burned out or
makes a popping sound
When the lamp reaches its end of life, it may burn
out and may make a loud popping sound. If this
occurs, the projector does not turn back on, and
displays Lamp Defective in the LCD display
until the lamp is replaced. To replace the lamp,
see "Changing the Lamp" on page 28.
The remote control is not
operating smoothly or in
The battery may be low. If so, replace it with 2
new AAA batteries.
very limited range
OSD display window does
not appear on the screen
after pressing the Menu
button on the remote
control or on the control
panel
Try the following procedures:
1 Press the Menu button on the remote control
or on the control panel for 15 seconds until
OSD pops up.
2 Select Management from the OSD.
3 Set OSD Lock to "Off".
LAMP & TEMP indicator information
LAMP light is solid orange If the Lamp light is solid orange, replace the lamp.
TEMP light is solid orange The projector has overheated. The display
automatically shuts down. Turn the display on
again after the projector cools down. If the
problem persists, contact Dell.
TEMP light is blinking
orange
A projector fan has failed and the projector
automatically shuts down. If this problem persists,
contact Dell.
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Changing the Lamp
Replace the lamp when the message "Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life
in full power operation. Replacement suggested!" appears on the screen. If this
problem persists after replacing the lamp, contact Dell. For more information see,
"Contacting Dell".
CAUTION: The lamp becomes very hot when in use. Do not attempt to replace
the lamp until the projector has been allowed to cool down for at least
30 minutes.
1
Turn off the projector and disconnect the power cord.
2
Let the projector cool for at least 30 minutes.
3
Loosen the 2 screws that secure the lamp cover, and remove the cover.
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CAUTION: If the lamp has shattered, be careful as the broken pieces are
sharp and can cause injury. Remove all broken pieces from the projector and
dispose or recycle according to state, local or federal law. Go to
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4
Loosen the 2 screws that secure the lamp.
CAUTION: Do not touch the bulb or the
lamp glass at any time. Projector lamps are
very fragile and may shatter if touched.
5
Pull up the lamp by its metal handle.
NOTE: Dell may require that lamps replaced
under warranty be returned to Dell.
6
Replace with the new lamp.
7
Tighten the 2 screws that secure the lamp.
8
Place the lamp cover and tighten the 2 screws.
9
Reset the lamp usage time by selecting Yes for
Lamp Reset
(Refer to Management Menu in Owner's Manual)
icon in the OSD Management tab.
CAUTION: 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 INFORMATION CHECK WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG.