Dell 1430X, 1420X User Manual

Dell™ 1420X/1430X Projector

User’s Guide

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you

make better use of your projector.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to

hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property

damage, personal injury, or death.

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Model 1420X/1430X

February 2012 Rev. A00

EXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED;

1 Your Dell Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2 Connecting Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting a DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

About Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable

Monitor Loop-Through Connection

Using VGA Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting a DVD Player Using an S-video Cable

Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable

Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component

Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

. . . . 10

. 12

3 Using Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Turning Your Projector On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Turning Your Projector Off

Adjusting the Projected Image

Raising the Projector Height

Lowering the Projector Height

Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus

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Contents 3

Adjusting Projection Image Size . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using the Control Panel

Using the Remote Control

Installing the Remote Control Batteries

Operating Range With Remote Control

Using the On-Screen Display

Input Source

Auto Adjust

Brightness/Contrast

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Video Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Volume

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Advanced Settings

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Help

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

4 Troubleshooting Your Projector . . . . . . . 44

Guiding Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Changing the Lamp

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

5 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

6 Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

7 Appendix: Glossary

4 Contents

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Contents 5

VGA Video

S-Video

Volume

MuteMenu

Source

Freeze

Blank

Page Zoom

Down

Auto

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 1.8 m VGA cable (VGA to VGA)

Remote control with battery CD User’s Guide & Documentation

Pull the tab before using the remote control

S-Video

Volume

MuteMenu

Auto

VGA Video

6 Your Dell Projector

Page Zoom

Source

Down

Freeze

Blank

About Your Projector

Top View

Bottom View

1 Control panel 2 Zoom tab and Focus ring 3 Lens 4 IR receivers 5 Lens cap 6 Quick-release button 7 Lamp cover 8 Mounting holes for ceiling mount: Screw hole M3 x 4.6mm depth.

Recommended torque <8 kgf-cm

9 Front adjuster foot 10 Mounting hole for tripod: Insert nut 1/4"*20 UNC 11 Tilt adjustment wheel

WARNING: Safety Instructions

Do not use the projector near appliances that generate a lot of heat.

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.

Ensure that the projector is mounted in a well-ventilated area.

Do not block the ventilation slots and openings on the projector.

Ensure the projector operates between ambient temperatures (0 ºC to 35 ºC).

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.

Your Dell Projector 7

Do not look into the lens while the projector is on as it may cause injury to your eyes.

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: C4504). For more information, see the Dell Support website at

• For more information, see the

Safety Information

support.dell.com

that shipped with your

projector.

8 Your Dell Projector

Connecting Your Projector

3 4 51 2 6 7

1 Mini USB (type B) remote

connector

2 VGA-A output

(monitor loop-through)

3 VGA-A input (D-sub) connector 9 Audio output connector 4 VGA-B input (D-sub) connector 10 Composite video connector 5 RS232 control port 11 Power cord connector 6 S-video connector

WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

Safety Instructions as described on page 7.

7 Audio input connector

8 Security cable slot

Connecting Your Projector 9

910

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable

1 Power cord 2 VGA to VGA cable 3 USB-A to Mini USB-B cable

NOTE: The Mini USB-B cable is not provided with your projector.

NOTE: The Mini USB-B cable must be connected if you want to use the Page

Up and Page Down features on the remote control.

10 Connecting Your Projector

Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA Cables

1 Power cord 2 VGA 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 www.dell.com.

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Connecting a DVD Player

Connecting a DVD Player Using an S-video Cable

1 Power cord 2 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 www.dell.com.

12 Connecting Your Projector

Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable

1 Power cord 2 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 www.dell.com.

Connecting Your Projector 13

Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable

1 Power cord 2 VGA 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 www.dell.com.

14 Connecting 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.

Remove the lens cap.

Connect the power cord and appropriate signal cables. For information about connecting the projector, see "Connecting Your Projector" on page 9.

Press the

Power

Turn on your source (computer, DVD player, etc.)

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.

By default, the input source of the projector is set to VGA-A. Change the input source of the projector if necessary.

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

Turning Your Projector Off

CAUTION: Unplug the projector after properly shutting down as explained in

the following procedure.

Press the

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 60

Using Your Projector 15

PUSH

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.

Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector.

Adjusting the Projected Image

Raising the Projector Height

Raise the projector to the desired display angle and press the quick-release button.

Use the tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle.

Lowering the Projector Height

Hold up the projector while pressing the quick-release button, then slowly lower the projector and use the tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle.

PUSH

1 Front adjuster foot

(Angle of tilt: 0 to 6 degrees)

2 Tilt adjustment wheel

16 Using Your Projector

Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus

WARNING: 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.

Rotate the zoom tab to zoom in and out.

Rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector focuses at distances ranging between 3.28 ft to 26.24 ft (1 m to 8 m).

1 Zoom tab 2 Focus ring

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Adjusting Projection Image Size

150"

(381 cm)

125"

(317.5 cm)

100"

(254 cm)

75"

(190.5 cm)

50"

(127 cm)

37.5"

(95.25 cm)

180" (457.2 cm)

150" (381 cm)

120" (304.8 cm)

90" (228.6 cm)

60" (152.4 cm)

45" (114.3 cm)

Projector to screen distance

19.68'(6.0 m)

16.40'(5.0 m)

13.12'(4.0 m)

9.84'(3.0 m)

6.56'(2.0 m)

4.92'(1.5 m)

18 Using Your Projector

Max. 45" (114.3

Screen (Diagonal)

Screen Size

cm)

Min. 37.5" (95.25

cm)

Max.

36" X 27" 48" X 36" 72" X 54" 96" X 72" 120" X 90" 144" X 108"

(WxH)

(91.44 cm X

68.58 cm)

Min.

30" X 22.5" 40" X 30" 60" X 45" 80" X 60" 100" X 75" 120" X 90"

(WxH)

(76.2 cm X

57.15cm)

Max. 29.7"

(75.44 cm)

Min. 24.75"

(62.87 cm)

Distance

4.92' (1.5 m)

* This graph is for user reference only.

60" (152.4 cm)

50" (127 cm) 75" (190.5

(121.92 cm X 91.44 cm)

( 101.6cm X

76.2cm)

39.6" (100.58 cm)

33" (83.82 cm)

6.56' (2.0 m)

90" (228.6 cm)

cm)

(182.88 cm X 137.16 cm)

(152.4 cm X

114.3 cm)

59.4" (150.88 cm)

49.5" (125.73 cm)

9.84' (3.0 m)

120" (304.8 cm)

100" (254 cm)

(243.84 cm X 182.88 cm)

(203.2 cm X

152.2 cm) 79"

(201.17 cm) 66"

(167.64 cm)

13.12' (4.0 m)

150" (381 cm)

125" (317.5 cm)

(304.8 cm X

228.6 cm)

(254 cm X

190.5 cm) 99"

(251.46 cm)

82.5" (209.55 cm)

16.40' (5.0 m)

180" (457.2 cm)

150" (381 cm)

(365.76 cm X 274.32 cm)

(304.8 cm X

228.6 cm)

118.8" (301.75 cm)

99" (251.46 cm)

19.68' (6.0 m)

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