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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 shutdown.
3
Ensure that the projector is mounted in a well-ventilated area.
4
Do not block the ventilation slots and openings on the projector.
5
Ensure the projector operates between ambient temperatures (5ºC to 35ºC).
6
Do not try to touch the ventilation outlet as it can become very hot after the
projector has been turned on or immediately after it is turned off.
7
Do not look into the lens while the projector is on as it may cause injury to your
eyes.
82.30±0.15
Your Dell Projector7
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:
• Do not attempt to ceiling mount the projector yourself. It should be installed
by a qualified technician.
• Recommended Projector Ceiling Mount Kit (P/N: C3505). For more
information, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
• For more information, see the Safety Information that shipped with your
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
Safety Instructions as described on page 7.
Connecting Your Projector9
Connecting to a Computer
Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable
1
2
3
1Power cord
2VGA to VGA cable
3USB-A to USB-B 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.
10Connecting Your Projector
Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA Cables
1
2
1Power cord
2VGA to VGA cable
NOTE: Only one VGA cable is shipped with your projector. An additional VGA
cable can be purchased on the Dell website at dell.com.
2
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Connecting a DVD Player
Connecting a DVD Player Using an S-video Cable
1
2
1Power cord
2S-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.
12Connecting Your Projector
Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable
1
2
1Power cord
2Composite 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.
Connecting Your Projector13
Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable
1
2
1Power cord
2VGA to 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.
14Connecting Your Projector
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 information about
connecting the projector, see "Connecting Your Projector" on page 9.
3
Press the
Power
4
Turn on your source (computer, DVD player, etc.)
5
Connect your source to the projector using the appropriate cable. See
"Connecting Your Projector" on page 9 for instructions to connect your source to
the projector.
6
By default, the input source of projector is set to VGA-A. Change the input source
of projector if necessary.
7
If you have multiple sources connected to the projector, press the
on the remote control or control panel to select the desired source. See "Using the
Control Panel" on page 20 and "Using the Remote Control" on page 22 to locate
the
button).
Source
Power
button (see "Using the Control Panel" on page 20 to locate the
button.
Source
button
3
Turning Your Projector Off
NOTICE: Unplug the projector after properly shutting down as explained in the
following procedure.
1
Press the
2
Press the
seconds.
Power
button.
NOTE: The "Press Power Button to Turn off Projector" message will
appear on the screen. The message disappears after 5 seconds or you can
press the Menu button to clear it.
Power
button again. The cooling fans continue to operate for 120
Using Your Projector15
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 cord from the electrical outlet and the projector.
Adjusting the Projected Image
Raising the Projector Height
1
Raise the projector to the desired display angle and use the front tilt adjustment
wheel to fine-tune the display angle.
2
Use two tilt adjustment wheels to fine-tune the display angle.
Lowering the Projector Height
1
Lower the projector and use the front tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the
display angle.
1
2
1Front tilt adjustment wheel
(Angle of tilt: -4 to 4 degree)
2Tilt adjustment wheel
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1
2
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 focus ring until the image is clear. The projector focuses at distances
ranging between 3.28 ft to 39.37 ft (1 m to 12 m).
1
2
1Zoom tab
2Focus ring
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Adjusting Projection Image Size
275"
(698.5 cm)
206"
(523.24 cm)
160"
(406.4 cm)
303"(769.62 cm)
227"(576.58 cm)
177"(449.58 cm)
126"(320.04 cm)
Projector to screen distance
39.37'(12.0 m)
29.53'(9.0 m)
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22.97'(7.0 m)
114"
(289.56 cm)
16.40'(5.0 m)
69"
(175.26 cm)
(58.17 cm)
9.84'(3.0 m)
76"(193.04 cm)
25"(63.5 cm)
22.9"
3.28'(1.0 m)
Max.25" (63.5
Screen
(Diagonal)
Screen
Size
Hd
Distance
* This graph is for user reference only.
cm)
Min.22.9" (58.17
cm)
Max.
20.08" X
(WxH)
14.96"
(51 cm X 38
cm)
Min.
18.5" X
(WxH)
13.78"
(47 cm X 35
cm)
Max.17.32"
(44 cm)
Min.15.75"
(40 cm)
3.28'
(1.0 m)
76" (193.04
cm)
69" (175.26
cm)
60.63" X
45.28"
(154 cm X
115 cm)
55.12" X
41.34"
(140 cm X
105 cm)
52.36"
(133 cm)
47.24"
(120 cm)
9.84'
(3.0 m)
126" (320.04
cm)
114" (289.56
cm)
100.79" X
75.59"
(256 cm X
192 cm)
91.73" X
68.5"
(233 cm X
174 cm)
87.01"
(221 cm)
79.13"
(201 cm)
16.40'
(5.0 m)
177" (449.58
cm)
160" (406.4
cm)
141.34" X
105.91"
(359 cm X
269 cm)
128.35" X
96.06"
(326 cm X
244 cm)
122.05"
(310 cm)
110.63"
(281 cm)
22.97'
(7.0 m)
227" (576.58
cm)
206" (523.24
cm)
181.89" X
136.22"
(462 cm X
346 cm)
164.96" X
123.62"
(419 cm X
314 cm)
156.69"
(398 cm)
142.13"
(361 cm)
29.53'
(9.0 m)
303" (769.62
cm)
275" (698.5
cm)
242.13" X
181.89"
(615 cm X
462 cm)
219.69" X
164.96"
(558 cm X
419 cm)
209.06"
(531 cm)
189.37"
(481 cm)
39.37'
(12 m)
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Using the Control Panel
13
2
4
10
98
7
5
6
1PowerTurns the projector on or off. For more
information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on
page 15 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on
page 15.
2Up / 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).
3LAMP warning lightIf the LAMP amber indicator is on or blinking,
one of the following problems could be occurring:
• Lamp is reaching its end of usable life
• Lamp module is not properly installed
• Lamp driver failure
• Color wheel failure
For more information, see "Troubleshooting Your
Projector" on page 42 and "Guiding Signals" on
page 46.
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4TEMP warning lightIf the TEMP amber indicator is on or blinking,
one of the following problems could be occurring:
• Internal temperature of the projector is too
high
• Color wheel failure
For more information, see "Troubleshooting Your
Projector" on page 42 and "Guiding Signals" on
page 46.
5Enter Press to confirm the selection item.
6IR ReceiverPoint the remote control towards the IR receiver
and press a button.
7Right / Auto AdjustPress to navigate through the On-Screen Display
(OSD) Menu items.
Press to synchronize the projector to the input
source.
NOTE: Auto Adjust does not operate if the
on-screen display (OSD) is displayed.
8Down / Keystone
adjustment
9Left / SourcePress to navigate through the On-Screen Display
10 Menu Press to activate the OSD. Use the directional
Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display
(OSD) Menu items.
Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting
the projector (+40/-35 degrees).
(OSD) Menu items.
Press to toggle through Analog RGB, Composite,
Component (YPbPr via VGA), and S-video
sources when multiple sources are connected to
the projector.
keys and the Menu button to navigate through
the OSD.
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Using the Remote Control
1
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
10
11
12
13
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1Power 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.
2Enter Press to confirm the selection.
3Right Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display
(OSD) Menu items.
4Down Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display
(OSD) Menu items.
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5Aspect RatioPress to change aspect ratio of a displayed image.
6Mute Press to mute or un-mute the projector speaker.
7Video modeThe projector has preset configurations that are
optimized for displaying data (presentation
slides) or video (movies, games, etc.).
Press the Video Mode button to toggle between
Presentation mode, Bright mode, Movie mode,
sRGB, or Custom mode.
Pressing the Video Mode button once will show
the current display mode. Pressing the Video Mode button again will switch between modes.
8Mouse up Press to move to previous page.
NOTE: The USB cable must be connected if
you want to use the Page Up feature.
9Mouse down Press to move to next page.
NOTE: The USB cable must be connected if
you want to use the Page Down feature.
10 FreezePress to pause the screen image.
11 Blank screenPress to hide/show the image.
12 InformationPress to provide projector native resolution
information.
13 S-VideoPress to choose S-Video source.
14 Up Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display
(OSD) Menu items.
15 Left Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display
(OSD) Menu items.
16 Menu Press to activate the OSD.
17 Volume up Press to increase the volume.
18 SourcePress to switch between Analog RGB, Composite,
Component (YPbPr, via VGA), and S-video
sources.
19 Volume down Press to decrease the volume.
20 Keystone adjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting
the projector (+40/-35 degrees).
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21 Keystone adjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting
the projector (+40/-35 degrees).
22 Auto adjustPress to synchronize the projector with the input
source. Auto adjust does not operate if the OSD
is displayed.
23 Zoom +Press to increase the image.
24 Zoom -Press to decrease the image.
25 VGAPress to choose VGA source.
26 VideoPress to choose Composite Video source.
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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.
1
2
3
Insert the batteries and align their polarity correctly
according to the marking in the battery compartment.
NOTE: Avoid mixing different types of batteries or using
new and old batteries together.
4
Slip the battery cover back.
3
4
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Operating Range With Remote Control
Angle
Operating range
Angle±30°
Distance 7m/22.27feet
Angle
Distance
Distance
NOTE: Actual operating range may slightly differ from the diagram. Weak
batteries will also prevent the remote control from properly operating the
projector.
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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 projectors control panel or remote control.
• To select a submenu, press the button on your projector’s control panel or
remote control.
• To select an option, press the or buttons on your projector’s control panel
or remote control. The color changes to dark blue. When an item is selected, the
color changes to dark blue.
• Use the or buttons on the control panel or remote control to adjust the
settings.
• To go back to Main Menu, go to Back tab and press the button on the control
panel or the remote control.
Menu
• To exit the OSD, go to EXIT tab and press the button or press the
button directly on the control panel or the remote control.
Main Menu
AUTO-ADJUST
Auto Adjust automatically adjusts the projector's Frequency and Tr ac king in PC
mode.
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INPUT SELECT
The Input Select menu allows you to select your projector’s input source.
UTO SOURCE—Select Off (the
A
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. Select On to auto detect
the available input signals. If
you press the Source button
when the projector is on, it
automatically finds the next
available input signal.
VGA-A—Press to detect VGA-A signal.
VGA-B—Press to detect VGA-B signal.
IDEO—Press to detect S-Video signal.
S-V
OMPOSITE VIDEO—Press to detect Composite Video signal.
C
DVANCED—Press to activate Input SelectAdvanced menu.
A
INPUT SELECT ADVANCED
The Input Select Advanced menu allows you to enable or disable input sources.
VGA-A—Use and to enable or disable VGA-A input.
VGA-B—Use and to enable or disable VGA-B input.
IDEO—Use and to enable or disable S-Video input.
S-V
OMPOSITE VIDEO—Use and to enable or disable Composite Video input.
C
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NOTE: You cannot disable your current input source. At anytime, a minimum of
two input sources have to be enabled.
PICTURE (in PC Mode)
Using the Picture menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projector. The
Picture menu, provides the following options:
V
IDEOMODE—Allows you to optimize the display image: Presentation, Bright,
Movie, sRGB (provides more accurate color representation), and Custom (set
your preferred settings).
NOTE: If you adjust the settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation,
Sharpness, Tin t, and Advanced the projector automatically switches to Custom.
RIGHTNESS—Use and
B
ONTRAST—Use and to adjust the display contrast.
C
DVANCED—Press to activate Picture Advance Menu. See "PICTURE
A
to
adjust the brightness of the image.
ADVANCED" on page 30.
PICTURE (in Video Mode)
Using the Picture menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projectors. The
Picture menu, provides the following options:
IDEOMODE—Allows you to optimize the display image: Presentation, Bright,
V
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Movie, sRGB (provides more accurate color representation), and Custom (set
your preferred settings).
NOTE: If you adjust the settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation,
Sharpness, Tint , and Advanced, the projector automatically switches to
Custom.
RIGHTNESS—Use and
B
ONTRAST—Use and to adjust the display contrast.
C
ATURATION—Allows you to adjust the video source from black and white to fully
S
to
adjust the brightness of the image.
saturated color. Press to decrease the amount of color in the image and to
increase the amount of color in the image.
HARPNESS—Press
S
to decrease the sharpness and
to
increase the
sharpness.
TINT—Press to increase the amount of green in the image and to increase
the amount of red in the image (available for NTSC only).
DVANCED—Press to activate Picture Advance Menu. See "PICTURE
A
ADVANCED" below.
NOTE: Saturation, Sharpness, and Tint are only available when input source is
from Composite or S-Video.
PICTURE ADVANCED
Using the Picture Advanced menu, you can adjust the display settings of your
projector. The Picture Advanced menu provides the following options:
HITE INTENSITY—Use and to adjust the display white intensity.
W
OLOR TEMP—Allows you to adjust the color temperature. The screen appears
C
cooler at higher color temperatures and warmer at lower color temperatures.
When you adjust the values in the Color Adjust menu, the Custom mode is
activated. The values are saved in the Custom mode.
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CUSTOM COLOR ADJUST—Allows you to manually adjust the colors red, green, and
blue.
OLOR SPACE—Allows you to select the color space, options are: RGB, YCbCr, and
C
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:
SPECT RATIO—Allows you to select the aspect ratio to adjust how the image
A
appears.
• Original — Select Original to maintain the aspect ratio of image projected
according to input source.
• 4:3 — The input source scales to fit the screen and projects a 4:3 image.
• Wide — The input source scales to fit the width of the screen to project a
wide screen image.
ZOOM—Press to activate Zoom menu.
Select the area to zoom and press to view zoomed image.
Adjust the image scale by pressing or and
press to view.
OOM NAVIGATION—Press to activate Zoom Navigation
Z
menu.
Use to navigate projection screen.
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HORIZONTAL POSITION—Press to move the image to the left and to move the
image to the right.
ERTICAL POSITION—Press to move the image down and to move the image
V
up.
REQUENCY—Allows you to change the display data clock frequency to match the
F
frequency of your computer graphics card. If you see a vertical flickering wave, use
Frequency control to minimize the bars. This is a coarse adjustment.
RACKING—Synchronize the phase of the display signal with the graphic card. If you
T
experience an unstable or flickering image, use Tra ck i ng to correct it. This is a fine
adjustment.
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DISPLAY (in Video Mode)
Using the Display menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projector. The
Picture menu, provides the following options:
A
SPECT RATIO—Allows you to select the aspect ratio to adjust how the image
appears.
• Original — Select Original to maintain the aspect ratio of image projected
according to input source.
• 4:3 — The input source scales to fit the screen and projects a 4:3 image.
• Wide — The input source scales to fit the width of the screen to project a
wide screen image.
ZOOM—Press to activate Zoom menu.
Select the area to zoom and press to view zoomed image.
Adjust the image scale by pressing or and press to
view.
Adjust the image scale by pressing or and
press to view.
ZOOM NAVIGATION—Press to activate Zoom Navigation
menu.
Use to navigate projection screen.
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LAMP
Using the Lamp menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projector. The
Lamp menu provides the following options:
LAMP MODE—Allows you to select between Normal and ECO mode.
Normal mode operates at full power level. ECO Mode operates at a lower power
level which may provide longer lamp life, quieter operation, and dimmer
luminance output on the screen.
AMP HOUR—Displays the operating hours since the last lamp timer reset.
L
AMP HOUR RESET—Select Yes to reset the lamp timer.
L
SET UP
The Set Up menu allows you to adjust settings for Language, Projector Mode,
Keystone, High Altitude, and Standby VGA Output.
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LANGUAGE—Allows you to set the language for the OSD. Press to activate the
Language menu.
ROJECTOR MODE—Allows you to select the projector mode, depending upon how
P
the projector is mounted.
• Front Projection-Desktop — This is the default option.
• Front Projection-Ceiling Mount — The projector turns the image upside
down for ceiling-mounted projection.
• Rear Projection-Desktop — The projector reverses the image so that you can
project from behind a translucent screen.
• Rear Projection-Ceiling Mount — The projector reverses and turns the image
upside down. You can project from behind a translucent screen with a ceilingmounted projection.
V. K EYSTONE—Manually adjust the vertical image distortion caused by tilting the
projector.
IGH ALTITUDE—Select On to turn on high altitude mode. Operates the fans at full
H
speed continuously to allow for proper high altitude cooling of the projector.
TANDBY VGA OUTPUT—Select On or Off the VGA output function at projector
S
standby status. Default is Off.
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INFORMATION
The Information menu displays the current projector settings.
OTHERS
The Others menu allows you to change settings for Menu, Audio, Power, and
Security. You can also perform Test Pattern and Factory Reset.
MENU SETTINGS—Select and press to activate menu settings. The menu
settings consists of the following options:
MENU POSITION—Allows you to change the position of the OSD menu on
the screen.
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MENU TRANSPARENCY—Select to change the transparency level of the OSD
background.
MENU TIMEOUT—Allows you to adjust the time for an OSD timeout. By
default, the OSD disappears after 20 seconds of non-activity.
MENU LOCK—Select On to enable Menu Lock and hide the OSD menu.
Select OFF to disable the Menu Lock. If you want to disable the Menu
Lock function and have the OSD disappear, press the Menu button on the
control panel or remote control for 15 seconds, then disable the function.
AUDIO SETTINGS—Select and press to change audio settings. The audio
settings menu consists of the following options:
VOLUME—Press to decrease the volume and to increase the volume.
SPEAKER—Select On to enable speaker. Select Off to disable speaker.
MUTE—Allows you to mute the sounds for audio input and audio output.
POWER SETTINGS—Select and press to activate power settings. The power
settings menu consists of the following options:
POWER SAVING—Select Off to disable Power Saving mode. 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-second countdown
before switching to power saving mode. Press any key buttons during
countdown period to stop power saving mode.
You can also set a different delay period to enter power saving mode. The
delay period is the time you want the projector to wait without an input
signal. Power saving can be set to 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes.
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If an input signal is not detected during the delay period, the projector
turns off the lamp and goes into power saving mode. If an input signal is
detected within the delay period, the projector automatically turns on. If
an input signal is not detected within two hours during power saving mode,
the projector switches from Power Saving mode to Power Off mode. To
turn on the projector press the Power button.
UICK SHUTDOWN—Select Ye s to turn off the projector with a single press of
Q
the Power button. This function allows the projector to quick power off
with an accelerated fan speed. Slightly higher acoustic noise is expected
during quick power off.
NOTE: Before you turn on the projector again, wait for 60 seconds to allow the
internal temperature to stabilize. The projector will take a longer time to turn on
if you try to power on immediately. Its cooling fan will run at full speed for about
30 seconds to stabilize the internal temperature.
SECURITY SETTINGS—Select and press to activate security settings. The
security settings menu allows you to enable and set password protection.
PASSWORD—When Password Protect is enabled, 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,
by selecting Enabled. If the password has been set before, key in the
password first and select the function. This password security feature will
be activated the next time you turn on the projector. If you enable this
feature, you will be asked to enter the projector's password after you turn
on the projector:
First time password input request:
1
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a
Go to
Others
menu, press and then select
Pas sword
to
Enable
the password setting.
b
Enabling the Password function will pop up a character screen, key
in a 4-digit number from the screen and press .
c
To confirm, enter the password again.
d
If the password verification is successful, you may resume with
accessing the projector's functions and its utilities.
2
If you have entered an 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™ or a qualified
service personnel.
3
To disable the password function, select
Off
to disable the
function.
4
To delete the password, select
Delete.
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CHANGE PASSWORD—Key in the original password, then enter the new
password and confirm the new password again.
TEST PATTERN—Test Pattern is used to test focus and resolution.
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You can enable or disable the Te s t Pa tt e r n by selecting Off, 1 or 2. You can also
invoke the Test Patter n 1 by pressing and holding down and buttons on the
control panel simultaneously for 2 seconds. You can also invoke the test pattern 2
by pressing and holding down and buttons on the control panel
simultaneously for 2 seconds.
Test Pattern 1:
Test Pattern 2:
FACTORY RESET—Select and press to reset all settings to its factory default, the
warning message below appears.
Reset items include both computer sources and video source settings.
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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).
ProblemPossible Solution
No image appears on the
screen
Missing Input Source.
Cannot switch to particular
Input Source.
• Ensure that the lens cap is removed and the
projector is turned on.
• Ensure that the INPUT SELECT is set
correctly in the OSD menu.
• Ensure the external graphics port is enabled.
™
If you are using a Dell
press (Fn+F8). For other
computers, see your respective
documentation. The output signal from the
computer is not according to industry
standards. Should this happen, upgrade the
video driver of the computer. For Dell
computer,
• Ensure that all the cables are securely
connected. See "Connecting Your Projector"
on page 9.
• 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 47).
•Use
Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are
correct.
Go to Advanced Enable/Disable Sources,
ensure that particular Input Source is set to
Enable.
see support.dell.com
Test Pa t t er n
portable computer,
in the
Others
.
menu.
42Troubleshooting Your Projector
Problem
Partial, scrolling, or
incorrectly displayed image
(continued)
Possible Solution
1
Press the
(continued)
Auto Adjust
button on the remote
control 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
Microsoft
Properties
b
Verify that the setting is 1024 x 768 pixels
®
Windows® desktop, click
and then select
Settings
tab.
for the external monitor port.
c
Press (Fn+F8).
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
computer, see your computer’s
documentation.
The output signal from the
computer may not be according to industry
standards. Should this happen, upgrade the
video driver of the computer. For a Dell
The screen does not display
your presentation
computer, see
support.dell.com
If you are using a portable computer, press
(Fn+F8)
.
.
Image is unstable or flickering Adjust the tracking in the OSD Display sub-
menu (in PC Mode only).
Image has vertical flickering
bar
Image color is incorrect
Adjust the frequency in the OSD Display submenu (in PC Mode only).
• If the display receives the wrong signal
output from the graphics card, please set the
signal type to
Test Pa t t er n
•Use
RGB
in the OSD
in the
Others
Display
menu.
tab.
Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are
correct.
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
(3.28 ft [1m] to 39.37 ft [12 m]).
Troubleshooting Your Projector43
Problem
The image is stretched when
displaying a 16:9 DVD
Image is reversedSelect Set Up from the OSD and adjust the
Lamp is burned out or makes
a popping sound
LAMP light is solid amberIf the LAMP light is solid amber, replace the
LAMP light is blinking amber If the LAMP light is blinking amber, Lamp
TEMP light is solid amber The projector has overheated. The display
(continued)
Possible Solution
The projector automatically detects the input
signal format. It will maintain the aspect ratio
of the projected image according to input
signal format with an Original setting.
If the image is still stretched, adjust the aspect
ratio in the
projector mode.
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. To replace the lamp, see "Changing the
Lamp" on page 47.
lamp.
module connection may be disrupted. Please
check the lamp module and ensure that it is
properly installed.
If the LAMP light and the Power light are
blinking amber, the lamp driver has failed and
the projector will automatically shut down.
If the LAMP and TEMP light are blinking
amber and the Power light is solid blue, the
color wheel has failed and the projector will
automatically shut down.
To clear the protection mode, press and hold
the POWER button for 10 seconds.
automatically shuts down. Turn the display on
again after the projector cools down. If the
problem persists, contact Dell™.
(continued)
Set Up
menu in the OSD.
44Troubleshooting Your Projector
Problem
TEMP light is blinking amber A projector fan has failed and the projector
The OSD does not appear on
the screen
The remote control is not
operating smoothly or works
only within a limited range
(continued)
Possible Solution
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 persists, contact Dell™.
Try to press the Menu button on the panel for
15 seconds to unlock the OSD. Check the
Menu Lock on page 37.
The battery may be low. Check if the laser
beam transmitted from the remote is too dim.
If so, replace with 2 new AAA batteries.
(continued)
Troubleshooting Your Projector45
Guiding Signals
Proje ctor
Status
Standby modeProjector in Standby mode. Ready to power
Warm in g up
mode
Lamp onProjector in Normal mode, ready to display
Cooling modeProjector is cooling to shutdown.BLUEOFFOFF
Power Saving
mode
Cooling before
Power Saving
mode
Proje ctor
overheated
Lamp driver
overheated
Fan breakdown One of the fans has failed. The projector
Lamp driver
breakdown
Color Wheel
breakdown
Faul t - DC
supply (+12V)
on.
Projector takes some time to warm up and
power on.
an image.
Note:
Power Saving mode has been activated. The
projector will automatically enter standby
mode, if an input signal is not detected in
two hours.
The projector takes 60 seconds to cool down
before entering Power Saving mode.AMBEROFFOFF
Air vents might be blocked or ambient
temperature may be above 35ºC. The
projector automatically shuts down. Ensure
that the air vents are not blocked and that
the ambient temperature is within
operational range. If the problem persists,
contact Dell.
The lamp driver is overheated. The air vents
may be blocked. The projector automatically
shuts down. Turn the display on again after
the projector cools down. If the problem
persists, contact Dell.
automatically shuts down. If the problem
persists, contact Dell.
The lamp driver has failed. The projector
automatically shuts down. Unplug the power
cord after three minutes then turn the
display on again. If this problem persists,
contact Dell.
Color wheel cannot start. The projector has
failed and the projector automatically shuts
down. Unplug the power cord after three
minutes and then turn on the projector. If
this problem persists, contact Dell.
Power supply has been interrupted. The
projector automatically shuts down. Unplug
the power cord after three minutes and then
turn on the projector. If this problem
persists, contact Dell.
Description
The OSD menu is not accessed.
Control ButtonsIndicator
Powe r
BLUE
Flashing
BLUEOFFOFF
BLUEOFFOFF
AMBER
Flashing
OFFAMBEROFF
AMBERAMBEROFF
ÒFF
AMBER
Flashing
BLUE
AMBER
Flashing
TEMP
(Amber)
AMBER
Flashing
AMBER
Flashing
AMBERAMBER
LAMP (Amber)
OFFOFF
OFFOFF
OFF
OFF
AMBER
Flashing
AMBER
Flashing
46Troubleshooting Your Projector
Changing the Lamp
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
Safety Instructions as described on page 7.
Replace the lamp when the message "Lamp is approaching the end of its useful
life in the operation. Replacement suggested! www.dell.com/lamps" appears
on the screen. If this problem persists after replacing the lamp, contact Dell™. For
more information, see Contacting Dell™on page 53.
CAUTION:
• Use an original lamp to ensure safe and optimal working condition of your
projector.
• 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.
• Do not touch the bulb or the lamp glass at any time. Projector lamps are very
fragile and may shatter if touched. The shattered glass pieces are sharp and
can cause injury.
• If the lamp shatters, remove all broken pieces from the projector and
dispose or recycle according to state, local, or federal law. For more
information see www.dell.com/hg.
1
Turn off the projector and disconnect the power cord.
2
Let the projector cool for at least 30 minutes.
3
Loosen the two screws that secure the
lamp cover, and remove the cover.
4
Loosen the two screws that secure the
lamp.
5
Pull the lamp up by its metal handle.
NOTE: Dell™ may require lamps
replaced under warranty to be returned
to Dell™. Otherwise, contact your local
waste disposal agency for the address
of the nearest deposit site.
6
Replace with the new lamp.
7
Tighten the two screws that secure the
lamp.
8
Replace the lamp cover and tighten the
two screws.
Troubleshooting Your Projector47
9
Reset the lamp usage time by selecting "Yes" for
page 34
tab (see Lamp menu on
). When a new lamp module has been changed,
Lamp Reset
in the OSD
the projector will automatically detect and reset the lamp hours.
CAUTION: Lamp Disposal (for the US only)
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.
Lamp
48Troubleshooting Your Projector
5
Specifications
Light Valve0.55" XGA S450 DMD, DarkChip3™
Brightness2700 ANSI Lumens (Max.)
Contrast Ratio2200:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off)
Uniformity90% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA)
Number of Pixels1024 x 768 (XGA)
Displayable Color1.07 billion colors
Color Wheel Speed2X
Projection LensF-Stop: F/ 2.41~2.55
Focal length, f=21.8~24 mm
1.1X manual Zoom Lens
Throw ratio =1.95~2.15 wide and tele
Projection Screen Size22.9-303 inches (diagonal)
Projection Distance3.28~39.37 ft (1 m ~ 12 m)
Video CompatibilityComposite Video / S-Video: NTSC (M, 3.58, 4.43),
PAL (B, D, G, H, I, M, N, 4.43), SECAM (B, D, G,
K, K1, L, 4.25/4.4))
Component Video via VGA : 1080i/p, 720p, 576i/p,
480i/p
Power SupplyUniversal AC90-264 50/60 Hz with PFC input
Power ConsumptionNormal mode: 252W ± 10% @ 110Vac
Eco mode: 226W ± 10% @ 110Vac
Power saving mode: <16W (Fan speed at
minimum)
Standby mode: <1W
Audio 1 speaker x 2 watt RMS
Noise Level35 dB(A) Normal mode, 29 dB(A) Eco mode
Weight5.3 lbs (2.4 kg)
Specifications49
Dimensions (W x H x D)11.26 x 3.54 x 7.56 inches (286 x 90 x 192 mm)
11.26"(286mm)
3.54"(90mm)
7.56"(192mm)
o
EnvironmentalOperating temperature: 5
C - 35oC (41oF- 95oF)
Humidity: 80% maximum
o
Storage temperature: 0
C to 60oC (32oF to 140oF)
Humidity: 90% maximum
o
Shipping temperature: -20
o
F to 140oF)
(-4
C to 60oC
Humidity: 90% maximum
I/O ConnectorsPower: One AC power socket (3-pins - C14 inlet)
VGA input: Two 15-pins D-sub connectors (Blue),
VGA-A & VGA-B, for analog RGB/Component
input signals.
VGA output: One 15-pins D-sub connector (Black)
for VGA-A loop through.
S-Video input: One standard 4-pins min-DIN
S-Video connector for Y/C signal.
Composite video input: One Yellow RCA jack for
CVBS signal.
Analog Audio input: One 3.5mm stereo mini phone
jack (Green).
Fix audio output: One 3.5mm stereo mini phone
jack (Blue).
USB port: One USB slave for remote support.
LampOsram 200W user-replaceable lamp (up to 4000
hours in eco mode)
50Specifications
NOTE: The lamp life rating for any projector is a measure of brightness
degradation only, and is not a specification for the time it takes a lamp to fail
and cease light output. Lamp life is defined as the time it takes for more than 50
percent of a lamp sample population to have brightness decrease by
approximately 50 percent of the rated lumens for the specified lamp. The lamp
life rating is not guaranteed in any way. The actual operating life span of a
projector lamp will vary according to operating conditions and usage patterns.
Usage of a projector in stressful conditions which may include dusty
environments, under high temperatures, many hours per day and abrupt
powering-off will most likely result in a lamp’s shortened operating life span or
possible lamp failure.
Specifications51
Compatibility Modes (Analog/Digital)
Resolution
640 x 350 70.08731.46925.175
640 x 480 59.94031.46925.175
640 x 480 p6059.94031.46925.175
720 x 480 p6059.94031.46927.000
720 x 576 p5050.00031.25027.000
720 x 400 70.08731.46928.322
640 x 480 75.00037.50031.500
848 x 48060.00031.02033.750
640 x 480 85.00843.26936.000
800 x 600 60.31737.87940.000
800 x 600 75.00046.87549.500
800 x 600 85.06153.67456.250
1024 x 768 60.00448.36365.000
1280 x 720 p5050.00037.50074.250
1280 x 720 p6060.00045.00074.250
1920 x 1080 i5050.00028.12574.250
1920 x 1080 i6060.00033.75074.250
1280 x 720 59.85544.77274.500
1024 x 768 75.02960.02378.750
1280 x 800 59.81049.70283.500
1366 x 76859.79047.71285.500
1360 x 768 60.01547.71285.500
1024 x 768 84.99768.67794.500
1440 x 900 59.88755.935106.500
1152 x 864 75.00067.500108.000
1280 x 96060.00060.000108.000
1280 x 1024 60.02063.981108.000
1152 x 864 85.00077.095119.651
1400 x 1050 59.97865.317121.750
1280 x 80084.88071.554122.500
1280 x 1024 75.02579.976135.000
1440 x 90074.98470.635136.750
1680 x 1050 59.95465.290146.250
1280 x 96085.00285.938148.500
1920 x 108060.00067.500148.500
1400 x 105074.86782.278156.000
1280 x 1024 85.02491.146157.000
1440 x 90084.84280.430157.000
1600 x 1200 60.00075.000162.000
Refresh Rate (Hz)
Hsync Frequency
(KHz)
Pixel Clock (MHz)
52Specifications
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 support and service
options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may
not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support,
or customer service issues:
1
Visit
support.dell.com
2
Verify your country or region in the
down menu at the bottom of the page.
3
Click
Contact Us
4
Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.
5
Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.
.
Choose A Country/Region
on the left side of the page.
drop-
Contacting Dell53
Appendix: Glossary
ANSI LUMENS — A standard for measuring the brightness. It is calculated by
dividing a square meter image into nine equal rectangles, measuring the lux (or
brightness) reading at the center of each rectangle, and averaging these nine
points.
SPECT RATIO — The most popular aspect ratio is 4:3 (4 by 3). Early television and
A
computer video formats are in a 4:3 aspect ratio, which means that the width of
the image is 4/3 times the height.
Brightness — The amount of light emitted from a display or projection display or
projection device. The brightness of projector is measured by ANSI lumens.
Color Temperature — The color appearance of white light. Low color
temperature implies warmer (more yellow/red) light while high color temperature
implies a colder (more blue) light. The standard unit for color temperature is
Kelvin (K).
Component Video — A method of delivering quality video in a format that
consists of the luminance signal and two separate chrominance signals and are
defined as Y'Pb'Pr' for analog component and Y'Cb'Cr' for digital component.
Component video is available on DVD players.
Composite Video — A video signal that combines the luma (brightness), chroma
(color), burst (color reference), and sync (horizontal and vertical synchronizing
signals) into a signal waveform carried on a single wire pair. There are three kind of
formats, namely, NTSC, PAL and SECAM.
Compressed Resolution — If the input images are of higher resolution than the
native resolution of the projector, the resulting image will be scaled to fit the
native resolution of the projector. The nature of compression in a digital device
means that some image content is lost.
Contrast Ratio — Range of light and dark values in a picture, or the ratio between
their maximum and minimum values. There are two methods used by the
projection industry to measure the ratio:
1
Full On/Off
on) and the light output of an all black (full off) image.
2
ANSI
average light output from the white rectangles is divided by the average light
output of the black rectangles to determine the
Full On/Off contrast is always a larger number than ANSI contrast for the same
projector.
— measures the ratio of the light output of an all white image (full
— measures a pattern of 16 alternating black and white rectangles. The
ANSI
contrast ratio.
54Glossary
dB — decibel — A unit used to express relative difference in power or intensity,
usually between two acoustic or electric signals, equal to ten times the common
logarithm of the ratio of the two levels.
Diagonal Screen — A method of measuring the size of a screen or a projected
image. It measures from one corner to the opposite corner. A 9FT high, 12FT
wide, screen has a diagonal of 15FT. This document assumes that the diagonal
dimensions are for the traditional 4:3 ratio of a computer image as per the example
above.
®
— Digital Light Processing™ — Reflective display technology developed by
DLP
Texas Instruments, using small manipulated mirrors. Light passes through a color
filter is sent to the DLP mirrors which arrange the RGB colors into a picture
projected onto screen, also known as DMD.
DMD — Digital Micro-Mirror Device — Each DMD consists of thousands of
tilting, microscopic aluminum alloy mirrors mounted on a hidden yoke.
Focal Length — The distance from the surface of a lens to its focal point.
Frequency — It is the rate of repetition in cycles per seconds of electrical signals.
Measured in Hz (Hertz).
Hz (Hertz) — Unit of frequency.
Keystone Correction — Device that will correct an image of the distortion
(usually a wide-top narrow-bottom effect) of a projected image caused by
improper projector to screen angle.
Maximum Distance — The distance from a screen the projector can be to cast an
image that is usable (bright enough) in a fully darkened room.
Maximum Image Size — The largest image a projector can throw in a darkened
room. This is usually limited by focal range of the optics.
Minimum Distance — The closest position that a projector can focus an image
onto a screen.
NTSC — National Television Standards Committee. North American standard for
video and broadcasting, with a video format of 525 lines at 30 frames per second.
PAL — Phase Alternating Line. A European broadcast standard for video and
broadcasting, with a video format of 625 lines at 25 frames per second.
Reverse Image — Feature that allows you to flip the image horizontally. When
used in a normal forward projection environment text, graphics, etc. are
backwards. Reverse image is used for rear projection.
RGB — Red, Green, Blue — typically used to describe a monitor that requires
separate signals for each of the three colors.
S-Video — A video transmission standard that uses a 4-pin mini-DIN connector
Glossary55
to send video information on two signal wires called luminance (brightness, Y) and
chrominance (color, C). S-Video is also referred to as Y/C.
SECAM — A French and international broadcast standard for video and
broadcasting, closely related to PAL but with a different method of sending color
information.
SSID — Service Set Identifiers — A name used to identify the particular wireless
LAN to which a user wants to connect.
SVGA — Super Video Graphics Array — 800 x 600 pixels count.
SXGA — Super Extended Graphics Array, — 1280 x 1024 pixels count.
UXGA — Ultra Extended Graphics Array — 1600 x 1200 pixels count.
VGA — Video Graphics Array — 640 x 480 pixels count.
XGA — Extended Video Graphics Array — 1024 x 768 pixels count.
Zoom Lens — Lens with a variable focal length that allows operator to move the
view in or out making the image smaller or larger.
Zoom Lens Ratio — Is the ratio between the smallest and largest image a lens can
projector from a fixed distance. For example, a 1.4:1 zoom lens ratio means that a
10 foot image without zoom would be a 14 foot image with full zoom.
56Glossary
Index
A
Adjusting the Projected Image 16
Adjusting the Projector Height
16
lower the projector
Elevator button
Elevator foot
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and
Focus
17
Focus ring
Zoom tab
Audio Input
Audio Settings
17
1737
37
16
16
C
Changing the Lamp 47
Closed Caption
Connecting the Projector
Composite video cable
Connecting with a Component
Cable
Connecting with a Composite
Cable
Connecting with an S-video
Cable
Power cord
S-video cable
To Computer
USB to USB cable
40
13
14
13
12
10, 11, 12, 13, 14
12
10
10
VGA to VGA cable
VGA to YPbPr cable
Connection Ports
Audio output connector
Composite video connector
Power cord connector
S-video connector
USB remote connector
VGA-A input (D-sub) connector
VGA-A output (monitor
VGA-B input (D-sub) connector
Contact Dell
Control Panel
D
Dell
contacting
M
Main Unit 7
Control panel
Focus ring
IR receiver
Lens
Zoom tab
Menu Position
9
loop-through)
9
6, 44, 47
20
53
7
7
7
7
7
36
10, 11
14
9
9
9
9
9
9
Index57
Menu Settings 36
Menu Timeout
Menu Transparency
Mute
37
37
37
R
Remote Control 22
IR receiver
Reset, Factory
21
41
O
On-Screen Display 27
Auto-Adjust
Display (in PC Mode)
Display (in Video Mode)
Input Select
Lamp
Main Menu
Others
Picture (in PC Mode)
Picture (in Video Mode)
Set Up
29
31
33
28
34
27
36
29
29
34
P
Password 38
phone numbers
Power Saving
Power Settings
Powering On/Off the Projector
Powering Off the Projector
Powering On the Projector
Brightness
Color Wheel Speed
Contrast Ratio
Dimensions
Displayable Color
Environmental
I/O Connectors
Light Valve
Noise Level
Number of Pixels
Power Consumption
Power Supply
Projection Distance
Projection Lens
Projection Screen Size
Uniformity
Video Compatibility
Weight
contacting Dell
38
49
49
50
50
504949
49
49
49
49
53
49
49
49
49
49
49
49
58Index
T
telephone numbers 53
Test Pattern
40
Troubleshooting
Contact Dell
V
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