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Dell™ 1420X/1430X Projector
User’s Guide
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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;
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Contents
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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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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VGA Video
S-Video
Volume
MuteMenu
Source
Freeze
Blank
Up
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
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Up
Page Zoom
Source
Down
Freeze
Blank
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About Your Projector
Top View
Bottom View
1
4
7
8
9
2
10
6
5
3
11
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
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 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 (0 ºC to 35 ºC).
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.
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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:
• 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.
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Connecting Your Projector
3 4 51 2 6 7
2
11
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
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Connecting to a Computer
1
23
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.
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Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA Cables
1
22
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
1
2
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.
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Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable
1
2
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.
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Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable
1
2
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.
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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 the projector is set to VGA-A. Change the input
source of the 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
CAUTION: 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 60
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3
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.
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 press the quick-release button.
2
Use the tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle.
Lowering the Projector Height
1
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
2
1 Front adjuster foot
(Angle of tilt: 0 to 6 degrees)
2 Tilt adjustment wheel
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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.
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 26.24 ft (1 m to 8 m).
1
2
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)
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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"
Hd
(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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Using the Control Panel
2
1
12
11
10 9
43
5
6
7
8
1 Power 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.
2 IR Receiver Point the remote control towards the IR receiver
and press a button.
3 LAMP warning light If 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 44 and "Guiding Signals" on
page 48.
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4 TEMP warning light If 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 44 and "Guiding Signals" on
page 48.
5 Up / Keystone
adjustment
6 Volume up Press to increase the volume.
7 Right / Auto Adjust Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display
8 Volume down Press to decrease the volume.
9 Enter Press to confirm the selection item.
10 Down / Keystone
adjustment
11 Menu Press to activate the OSD. Use the directional
12 Left / Source Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display
Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display
(OSD) Menu items.
Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting
the projector (+40/-40 degrees).
(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.
Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display
(OSD) Menu items.
Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting
the projector (+40/-40 degrees).
keys and the Menu button to navigate through
the OSD.
(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.
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VGA Video
S-Video
Volu me
MuteMenu
Source
Freeze
Blank
Up
Page Zoom
Down
Auto
14
17
18
3
1
5
8
9
12
2
4
7
13
23
20
21
6
10
11
16
15
19
22
Using the Remote Control
1 Power 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.
2 Video Press to choose Composite Video source.
3 S-Video Press to choose S-Video source.
4 Auto adjust Press to synchronize the projector with the input
source. Auto adjust does not operate if the OSD
is displayed.
5 Volume up Press to increase the volume.
6 Volume down Press to decrease the volume.
7 Mute Press to mute or un-mute the projector speaker.
8 Right Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display
9 Zoom + Press to increase the image.
10 Zoom - Press to decrease the image.
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11 Page up Press to move to previous page.
NOTE: The Mini USB-B cable must be
connected if you want to use the Page Up
feature.
12 Page down Press to move to next page.
NOTE: The Mini USB-B cable must be
connected if you want to use the Page Down
feature.
13 VGA Press to choose VGA source.
14 Source Press to switch between Analog RGB, Composite,
Component (YPbPr, via VGA), and S-video
sources.
15 Up Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display
(OSD) Menu items.
16 Left Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display
(OSD) Menu items.
17 Enter Press to confirm the selection.
18 Menu Press to activate the OSD.
19 Down Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display
(OSD) Menu items.
20 Freeze Press to pause the screen image.
21 Blank Press to hide/show the image.
22 Keystone adjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting
the projector (+40/-40 degrees).
23 Keystone adjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting
the projector (+40/-40 degrees).
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Installing the Remote Control Batteries
2
3
4
NOTE: Remove the batteries from the remote control when not in use.
1
Push and hold the locking arm while pulling out the
battery holder.
2
Check the polarity (+/-) marking on the battery.
3
Insert the battery and align their polarity correctly
according to the marking in the battery compartment.
1
4
Push the battery holder back.
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Operating Range With Remote Control
VGA Video
S-Video
Volume
MuteMenu
Source
Freeze
Blank
Up
Page Zoom
Down
Auto
VGA
Video
S-Video
Volume
Mute
Menu
Source
Freeze
Blank
Up
Page
Zoom
Down
Auto
Operating range
Angle
Distance
+
30°
7 m/22.5 ft
Angle
Angle
D
i
s
ta
n
c
e
D
i
s
t
a
n
c
e
NOTE: Actual operating range may slightly differ from the diagram. Weak
battery will also prevent the remote control from properly operating the
projector.
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Using the On-Screen Display
Menu
Input Source
Auto Adjust
Brightness/Contrast
Video Mode
Volume
Advanced Settings
Language
Help
Dell
1420X
Resolution: 1400x1050
Auto Source
VGA-A
VGA-B
Composite
S-Video
• 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 the Main Menu, press the button on the control panel or the
remote control.
Menu
• To exit the OSD, press the button or press the
control panel or the remote control.
NOTE: OSD structure and set are the same for the 1420X and 1430X models.
Input Source
The Input Source menu allows you to select your projector’s input source.
button directly on the
AUTO SOURCE—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. Select On to auto detect the available input signals. If you
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press the Source button when the projector is on, it automatically finds the next
Menu
Input Source
Auto Adjust
Brightness/Contrast
Video Mode
Volume
Advanced Settings
Language
Help
Dell
1420X
Resolution: 1400x1050
Press
to adjust the projector
available input signal.
VGA-A—Press to detect VGA-A signal.
VGA-B—Press to detect VGA-B signal.
OMPOSITE—Press to detect Composite Video signal.
C
IDEO—Press to detect S-Video signal.
S-V
Auto Adjust
Auto Adjust automatically adjusts the projector's Frequency and Tr ac ki ng in PC
mode.
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Brightness/Contrast
Menu
Input Source
Auto Adjust
Brightness/Contrast
Video Mode
Volume
Advanced Settings
Language
Help
Dell
1420X
Resolution: 1400x1050
Brightness
Contrast
50
50
The Brightness/Contrast menu allows you adjust the brightness/contrast settings
of your projector.
BRIGHTNESS—Use
C
ONTRAST—Use
and
and
to
adjust the brightness of the image.
to adjust the display contrast.
Video Mode
The Video Mode menu allows you to optimize the display image: Presentation,
Bright, Movie, sRGB (provides more accurate color representation), and Custom
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(set your preferred settings).
Menu
Input Source
Auto Adjust
Brightness/Contrast
Video Mode
Volume
Advanced Settings
Language
Help
Dell
1420X
Resolution: 1400x1050
Presentation
Bright
Movie
sRGB
Custom
Menu
Input Source
Auto Adjust
Brightness/Contrast
Video Mode
Volume
Advanced Settings
Language
Help
Dell
1420X
Resolution: 1400x1050
Volume
Volume
The Volume menu allows you to adjust the volume settings of your projector.
VOLUME—Press
Advanced Settings
The Advanced Settings menu allows you to change settings for Image, Display,
to increase the volume and
to decrease the volume.
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Projector, Menu, Power, and Information.
Menu
Input Source
Auto Adjust
Brightness/Contrast
Video Mode
Volume
Advanced Settings
Language
Help
Dell
1420X
Resolution: 1400x1050
Press
to change settings below
Image Settings
Display Settings
Projector Settings
Menu Settings
Power Settings
Information
Advanced Settings
Image Settings
Display Settings
Projector Settings
Menu Settings
Power Settings
Information
Dell
1420X
Resolution: 1400x1050
Color Temperature
RGB Color Adjust
White Intensity
Color Space
VGA Output
Mid
R: 50 G:50 B:50
10
RGB
Off
Image Settings (In PC Mode)
Select and press to activate image settings. The image settings menu provides
the following options:
OLOR TEMPERATURE—Allows you to adjust the color temperature. The screen
C
appears cooler at higher color temperatures and warmer at lower color
temperatures. When you adjust the values in the RGB Color Adjust menu, the
Custom mode is activated. The values are saved in the Custom mode.
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RGB COLOR ADJUST—Allows you to manually adjust the colors red, green, and blue.
Advanced Settings
Image Settings
Display Settings
Projector Settings
Menu Settings
Power Settings
Information
Dell
1420X
Resolution: 720x480
Color Temperature
RGB Color Adjust
White Intensity
Color Space
VGA Output
Mid
R: 50 G:50 B:50
10
YCbCr
Off
Saturation
Sharpness
Tint
50
16
50
HITE INTENSITY—Use
W
OLOR SPACE—Allows you to select the color space, options are: RGB, YCbCr, and
C
and
to adjust the display white intensity.
YPbPr.
UTPUT—Select On or Off to enable or disable the VGA output function at
VGA O
projector standby status. Default is Off.
NOTE: If you adjust the settings for Color Temperature, RGB Color Adjust and
White Intensity, the projector automatically switches to Custom.
Image Settings (In Video Mode)
Select and press to activate image settings. The image settings menu provides
the following options:
COLOR TEMPERATURE—Allows you to adjust the color temperature. The screen
appears cooler at higher color temperatures and warmer at lower color
temperatures. When you adjust the values in the RGB Color Adjust menu, the
Custom mode is activated. The values are saved in the Custom mode.
RGB C
ATURATION—Allows you to adjust the video source from black and white to fully
S
saturated color. Press to decrease the amount of color in the image and to
increase the amount of color in the image.
HARPNESS—Press to decrease the sharpness and to increase the sharpness.
S
OLOR ADJUST—Allows you to manually adjust the colors red, green, and blue.
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TINT—Press to decrease the amount of green in the image and to increase
Advanced Settings
Image Settings
Display Settings
Projector Settings
Menu Settings
Power Settings
Information
Dell
1420X
Resolution: 1440x1050
VGA Output Off
the amount of red in the image (available for NTSC only).
HITE INTENSITY—Use
W
OLOR SPACE—Allows you to select the color space, options are: RGB, YCbCr, and
C
and
to adjust the display white intensity.
YPbPr.
UTPUT—Select On or Off to enable or disable the VGA output function at
VGA O
projector standby status. Default is Off.
NOTE: If you adjust the settings for Color Temperature, RGB Color Adjust,
Saturation, Sharpness, Tint and White Intensity, the projector automatically
switches to Custom.
Image Settings (No Input Source)
Select and press to activate image settings. The image settings menu provides
the following options:
UTPUT—Select On or Off to enable or disable the VGA output function at
VGA O
projector standby status. Default is Off.
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Display Settings (In PC Mode)
Advanced Settings
Image Settings
Display Settings
Projector Settings
Menu Settings
Power Settings
Information
Dell
1420X
Resolution: 1440x1050
Horizontal Position
Vertical Position
Zoom
Zoom Navigation
50
0
X1
Press
Frequency
Tracking
Aspect Ratio
0
7
Original
Select and press to activate Display settings. The Display settings menu
provides the following options:
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 for 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 in g to correct it. This is a fine
adjustment.
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.
• 16:9 — The input source scales to fit the width of the screen to project a 16:9
screen image.
• 4:3 — The input source scales to fit the screen and projects a 4:3 image.
ZOOM—Press
and
to zoom the image.
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Adjust the image scale by pressing
Zoom
Advanced Settings
Image Settings
Display Settings
Projector Settings
Menu Settings
Power Settings
Information
Dell
1420X
Resolution: 720x480
Aspect Ratio
Zoom
Original
X1
PressZoom Navigation
3D Display
3D Sync Invert
Off
Off
Zoom+ or Zoom- on your remote control.
ZOOM NAVIGATION—Press to activate Zoom Navigation
menu.
Use to navigate projection screen.
Display Settings (In Video Mode)
Select and press to activate Display settings. The Display settings 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.
• 16:9 — The input source scales to fit the width of the screen to project a 16:9
screen image.
• 4:3 — The input source scales to fit the screen and projects a 4:3 image.
ZOOM—Press
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and
to zoom the image.
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Adjust the image scale by pressing
Zoom
Zoom+ or Zoom- on your remote control.
ZOOM NAVIGATION—Press to activate Zoom Navigation
menu.
Use to navigate projection screen.
3D DISPLAY —Select On to start the 3D display function (default is Off).
NOTE:
1
When you want to create a 3D experience, you will need a few other components
including:
a. Computer/Laptop with a 120 Hz signal output quad-buffered graphics card.
b. "Active" 3D glasses with DLP Link.
c. 3D content. See "Note 4".
d. 3D Player. (Example: Stereoscopic Player...)
2
Enable the 3D function when it satisfies any of the below-mentioned conditions:
a. Computer/Laptop with a graphics card, capable of outputting a 120 Hz signal
via VGA cable.
b. Input a suite of 3D content via Video and S-Video.
3
"3D Display" selection will only be enabled in the "Display Settings of the
Advanced Settings" menu when the projector detects either of the inputs
mentioned above.
4
3D support and refresh rate are as below:
a. VGA 1280 x 720 120 Hz, 1024 x 768 120 Hz, and 800 x 600 120 Hz
b. Composite/S-Video 60 Hz
c. Component 480i
5
The recommended VGA signal for laptop is Single-mode output (Dual mode is
not recommended).
3D SYNC INVERT —If you see a discrete or overlapping image while wearing DLP 3D
goggles, you may need to execute 'Invert' to get best match of left/right image
sequence to get the correct image. (For DLP 3D goggles)
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Projector Settings
Advanced Settings
Image Settings
Display Settings
Projector Settings
Menu Settings
Power Settings
Information
Dell
1420X
Resolution: 1440x1050
Auto Source
Projector Mode
Test Pattern 2
Factory Reset
Off
Front
Off
Press
Speaker
Closed Caption
High Altitude Mode
On
Off
Off
Startup Screen
Dell
Select and press to activate Projector settings. The Projector settings menu
provides the following options:
AUTO SOURCE—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. 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.
ROJECTOR MODE—Allows you to select the projector mode, depending upon how
P
the projector is mounted.
• Front — This is the default option.
• Front Ceiling — The projector turns the image upside down for ceiling-mounted
projection.
• Rear — The projector reverses the image so that you can project from behind a
translucent screen.
• Rear Ceiling — The projector reverses and turns the image upside down. You can
project from behind a translucent screen with a ceiling-mounted projection.
SPEAKER —Select On to enable the speaker. Select Off to the disable speaker.
LOSED CAPTION—Select On to enable close caption and activate the closed caption
C
menu. Select appropriate closed caption options: CC1, CC2, CC3, and CC4.
NOTE: Closed Caption option is available for NTSC only.
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STARTUP SCREEN—Default is Dell logo as wallpaper.
Test Pattern 1:
Test Pattern 2:
Test Pattern 2
Green
Blue
Grey
White
Black
Press to display
Exit Menu
Red
Resetting to factory default
HIGH ALTITUDE MODE—Select On when your environment is between 1500 m and
3000 m.
TEST PATTERN 2—Test Pattern is used to test focus and resolution.
You can enable or disable the Te st Patt e r n 2 by selecting Off, 1 or 2. You can also
invoke the Test Pa tt e rn 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.
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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Menu Settings
Advanced Settings
Image Settings
Display Settings
Projector Settings
Menu Settings
Power Settings
Information
Dell
1420X
Resolution: 1440x1050
Menu Position
Menu Timeout
Change Password
Center
20 sec.
Press
Menu Transparency
Menu Lock
Password
0
Off
Disable
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.
MENU TIMEOUT—Allows you to adjust the time for an OSD timeout. By
default, the OSD disappears after 20 seconds of non-activity.
MENU TRANSPARENCY—Select to change the transparency level of the OSD
background.
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 appear, press the Menu button on the
control panel or remote control for 15 seconds, then disable the function.
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:
1
First time password input request:
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a
Advanced Settings
Image Settings
Display Settings
Projector Settings
Menu Settings
Power Settings
Information
Dell
1420X
Resolution: 1440x1050
Menu Position
Menu Timeout
Change Password
Disable
Enable
Menu Transparency
Menu Lock
Password
Delete
Please key in new password
Password (4 character code):
PPID
CN-0R3KXG-S0081-137-0004
Select
Confirm
Enter
Exit
Go to
Menu Settings
menu, press and then select Password to
the password setting.
b
Enabling the Password function will pop up a character screen, key in a 4digit number from the screen and press .
Enable
c
d
2
To confirm, enter the password again.
If the password verification is successful, you may resume with accessing
the projector's functions and its utilities.
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.
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NOTE: If you forget your password, contact DELL™ or a qualified
Please key in original password
Password (4 character code):
PPID
CN-0R3KXG-S0081-137-0004
Select
Confirm
Enter
Exit
Please key in new password
Password (4 character code):
PPID
CN-0R3KXG-S0081-137-0004
Select
Confirm
Enter
Exit
Please key in new password agian
Password (4 character code):
PPID
CN-0R3KXG-S0081-137-0004
Select
Confirm
Enter
Exit
service personnel.
To disable the password function, select
3
4
To delete the password, select
Delete.
Disable
.
CHANGE PASSWORD—Key in the original password, then enter the new
password and confirm the new password again.
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Power Settings
Advanced Settings
Image Settings
Display Settings
Projector Settings
Menu Settings
Power Settings
Information
Dell
1420X
Resolution: 1440x1050
Quick Shutdown
Power Saving
Off
10 Min
Press
Lamp Mode
Lamp Hour Reset
Normal
Select and press to activate power settings. The power settings menu consists
of the following options:
Q
UICK SHUTDOWN—Select On to turn off the projector with a single press of
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.
POWER SAVING—Select Off to disable Power Saving mode. By default, the
projector is set to enter power saving mode after 10 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.
If an input signal is not detected during the delay period, the projector
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turns off the lamp and goes into power saving mode. If an input signal is
Advanced Settings
Image Settings
Display Settings
Projector Settings
Menu Settings
Power Settings
Information
Dell
1420X
Resolution: 1440x1050
Model Name
Operating Hour
: 1420X
: 2 hours
PPID : CN-0R3KXG-S0081-137-0004
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.
LAMP MODE—Allows you to select between Normal or 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.
LAMP HOUR RESET—Press and select the Confirm option to reset the
lamp hour.
Information
The Information menu displays the current projector settings.
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Language
Menu
Input Source
Auto Adjust
Brightness/Contrast
Video Mode
Volume
Advanced Settings
Language
Help
Dell
1420X
Resolution: 1400x1050
Menu
Input Source
Auto Adjust
Brightness/Contrast
Video Mode
Volume
Advanced Settings
Language
Help
Dell
1420X
Resolution: 1400x1050
No image appears
Incorrectly displayed image
Your presentation is not displayed
Image is unstable or flickering
Image has vertical flickering bar
Image color is incorrect
Stretched image when displaying a 16:9 DVD
Allows you to set the language for the OSD. Press to activate the Language
menu.
Help
If you encounter problems with your projector, you can access the help menu for
troubleshooting.
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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 57).
Problem Possible Solution
No image appears on the
screen
F8
CRT/LCD
Fn
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
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 49).
Test Pat t er n
•Use
Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are
correct.
Ensure that particular Input Source is set to
Enable.
Input Source
see support.dell.com
in the
is set correctly
™
portable computer,
.
Others
menu.
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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 Pat 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 focus 1
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]).
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Problem
The image is stretched when
displaying a 16:9 DVD
Image is reversed Select Projector Settings from the OSD and
Lamp is burned out or makes
a popping sound
LAMP light is solid amber If 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
adjust 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 49.
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.
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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 protection mode by pressing and
holding the POWER button for 15 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 38.
The battery may be low. If so, replace with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the
battery manufacturer.
(continued)
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Guiding Signals
Proje ctor
Status
Standby mode Projector in Standby mode. Ready to power
War mi ng up
mode
Lamp on Projector in Normal mode, ready to display
Cooling mode Projector is cooling to shutdown. BLUE OFF OFF OFF
Power Sav ing
mode
Cooling before
Power Sav ing
mode
Proje ctor
overheated
Lamp driver
overheated
Fan breakdown One of the fans has failed. The projector
Lamp driver
breakdown
Lamp module
connection
failed
Color Wheel
breakdown
Lamp failure Lamp defective. Replace the lamp.
OSD on When the projector's OSD is called up and is
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. AMBER OFF OFF OFF
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.
Lamp module connection may be disrupted.
Please check the lamp module and ensure
that it is properly installed. If the 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.
Lamp is reaching its end of usable life.
visible to users.
Description
The OSD menu is not accessed.
Control Buttons Indicator
Pow er M enu
BLUE
Flashing
BLUE BLUE OFF OFF
BLUE BLUE OFF OFF
AMBER
Flashing
OFF OFF AMBER OFF
AMBER OFF AMBER OFF
ÒFF OFF
AMBER
Flashing
OFF OFF OFF
BLUE OFF
OFF OFF OFF AMBER
BLUE BLUE OFF OFF
TEMP
(Amber)
OFF OFF OFF
OFF OFF OFF
AMBER
Flashing
OFF OFF
AMBER
Flashing
LAMP
(Amber)
OFF
AMBER
Flashing
AMBER
Flashing
AMBER
Flashing
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Changing the Lamp
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
Safety Instructions as described on page 7.
WARNING: Use an original lamp to ensure safe and optimal working
condition of your projector.
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: 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 screws that secure the lamp
cover, and remove the cover.
4
Loosen the screw that secures 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 screw that secures the lamp.
8
Replace the lamp cover and tighten the
two screws.
9
Reset the lamp usage time by selecting
Confirm
"
Power Settings
been changed, the projector will automatically detect and reset the lamp hours.
" for
Lamp Hour Reset
(see
"Power Settings"
in the
on page 41). When a new lamp module has
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WARNING: 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.
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5
Specifications
Light Valve 0.55" XGA S450 DMD, DarkChip3™
Brightness 1420X:
2700 ANSI Lumens (Max.)
1430X:
3200 ANSI Lumens (Max.)
Contrast Ratio 2400:1 Minimum (Full On/Full Off)
Uniformity 85% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA)
Native Resolution 1024 x 768 (XGA)
4:3 Aspect Ratio
Displayable Color 1.07 billion colors
Color Wheel Speed 2X
Projection Lens F-Stop: F/ 2.54~2.73
Focal length, f=18.18~21.84 mm
1.2X manual Zoom Lens
Throw ratio =1.64~1.97 wide and tele
110% offset
Projection Screen Size 38-180 inches (diagonal)
Projection Distance 3.28~26.24 ft (1 m ~ 8 m)
Video Compatibility Composite 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 Supply Universal AC90-264 50/60 Hz with PFC input
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Power Consumption 1420X:
Normal mode: 305W ± 10% @ 110Vac
Eco mode: 265W ± 10% @ 110Vac
Standby mode: <0.5W
1430X:
Normal mode: 368W ± 10% @ 110Vac
Eco mode: 305W ± 10% @ 110Vac
Standby mode: <0.5W
Audio 1 speaker x 2 watt RMS
Noise Level 1420X:
33 dB(A) Normal mode, 29 dB(A) Eco mode
1430X:
36 dB(A) Normal mode, 32 dB(A) Eco mode
Weight 5.7 lbs (2.6 kg)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 11.4 x 3.6 x 9.3 inches (290 x 90.82 x 238 mm)
11.4"(290mm)
3.6"(90.82mm)
9.3"(238mm)
o
Environmental Operating temperature: 0
C - 35 oC (32 oF- 95 oF)
Humidity: 90% maximum
o
Storage temperature: -30
o
F)
C to 65 oC (-22 oF to 149
Humidity: 90% maximum
o
Shipping temperature: -20
o
F to 140 oF)
(-4
C to 60 oC
Humidity: 90% maximum
I/O Connectors Power: One AC power socket (3-pins - C14 inlet)
VGA input: Two 15-pin D-sub connectors (Blue),
VGA-A & VGA-B, for analog RGB/Component input
signals.
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VGA output: One 15-pin D-sub connector (Black)
for VGA-A loop through.
S-Video input: One standard 4-pin 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).
Mini USB (type B) port: One mini USB slave for
remote support.
RS232 port: One 9-pin D-sub connector
Lamp 1420X:
Osram 190W user-replaceable lamp (up to 4,500
hours in Normal Mode / up to 6,000 hours in EcoMode)
1430X:
Osram 240W user-replaceable lamp (up to 3,000
hours in Normal Mode / up to 5,000 hours in EcoMode)
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.
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Compatibility Modes (Analog/Digital)
Resolution
720 x 400 720x400_70 70.087 31.469 28.3221
640 x 480
800 x 600
1024 x 768
Mode
VGA_60 59.94 31.469 25.175
VGA_72 72.809 37.861 31.5
VGA_75 75 37.5 31.5
VGA_85 85.008 43.269 36
SVGA_56 56.25 35.156 36
SVGA_60 60.317 37.879 40
SVGA_72 72.188 48.077 50
SVGA_75 75 46.875 49.5
SVGA_85 85.061 53.674 56.25
SVGA_120*
(Reduce Blanking)
XGA_60 60.004 48.363 65
XGA_70 70.069 56.476 75
XGA_75 75.029 60.023 78.75
XGA_85 84.997 68.667 94.5
XGA_120*
(Reduce Blanking)
Refresh rate
(Hz)
119.854 77.425 83
119.989 97.551 115.5
H-frequency
(kHz)
Clock (MHz)
1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75 67.5 108
1024 x 576 60 35.82 46.966
1024 x 600 64.995 41.467 51.419
1280 x 768 1280 x 768_60 59.87 47.776 79.5
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WXGA_60 59.81 49.702 83.5
WXGA_75 74.934 62.795 106.5
1280 x 800
1280 x 1024
1280 x 960
1366 x 768 1366 x 768_60 59.79 47.712 85.5
1440 x 900 WXGA+_60 59.887 55.935 106.5
1400 x 1050 SXGA+_60 59.978 65.317 121.75
1600 x 1200 UXGA 60 75 162
1680 x 1050 1680x1050_60 59.954 65.29 146.25
640 x 480@67Hz MAC13 66.667 35 30.24
832 x 624@75Hz MAC16 74.546 49.722 57.28
1024 x 768@75Hz MAC19 74.93 60.241 80
1152 x 870@75Hz MAC21 75.06 68.68 100
WXGA_85 84.88 71.554 122.5
WXGA_120*
(Reduce Blanking)
SXGA_60 60.02 63.981 108
SXGA_75 75.025 79.976 135
SXGA_85 85.024 91.146 157.5
1280 x 960_60 60 60 108
1280 x 960_85 85.002 85.938 148.5
119.909 101.563 146.25
NOTE: * supported timings for 3D signal with frame sequential format.
Compatibility Modes (YPbPr)
Resolution
720 x 480 480i 59.94 15.73 13.5
720 x 480 480p 59.94 31.47 27
720 x 576 576i 50 15.63 13.5
720 x 576 576p 50 31.25 27
1280 x 720 720/50p 50 37.5 74.25
1280 x 720 720/60p 60 45 74.25
Mode Refresh rate (Hz) H-frequency (kHz) Clock (MHz)
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1920 x 1080 1080/24P 24 27 74.25
1920 x 1080 1080/25P 25 28.13 74.25
1920 x 1080 1080/30P 30 33.75 74.25
1920 x 1080 1080/50i 50 28.13 74.25
1920 x 1080 1080/60i 60 33.75 74.25
1920 x 1080 1080/50P 50 56.25 148.5
1920 x 1080 1080/60P 60 67.5 148.5
Compatibility Modes (Video/S-Video)
Video mode
NTSC 15.73 60 3.58
PAL 15.63 50 4.43
SECAM 15.63 50 4.25 or 4.41
PAL-M 15.73 60 3.58
PAL-N 15.63 50 3.58
PAL-60 15.73 60 4.43
NTSC4.43 15.73 60 4.43
fh(kHz) fv(Hz) fsc(MHz)
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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.
— measures the ratio of the light output of an all white image (full
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2
ANSI
— measures a pattern of 16 alternating black and white rectangles. The
average light output from the white rectangles is divided by the average light
ANSI
output of the black rectangles to determine the
contrast ratio.
Full On/Off contrast is always a larger number than ANSI contrast for the same
projector.
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
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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
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.
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Index
A
Adjusting the Projected Image 16
Adjusting the Projector Height
16
lower the projector
Elevator button
Elevator foot
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and
17
Focus
Focus ring
Zoom tab
17
17
16
16
C
Changing the Lamp 49
Connecting the Projector
Composite video cable
Connecting with a Component
Cable
14
Connecting with a Composite
Cable
13
Connecting with an S-video
Cable
12
Power cord
S-video cable
To Computer
USB to USB cable
VGA to VGA cable
VGA to YPbPr cable
10, 11, 12, 13, 14
12
10
13
10
10, 11
14
Composite video connector
Mini USB-B remote connector
Power cord connector
S-video connector
VGA-A input (D-sub) connector
VGA-A output (monitor
VGA-B input (D-sub) connector
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Main Unit 7
Control panel
Focus ring
IR receiver
Lens
Zoom tab
Menu Timeout
Menu Transparency
9
loop-through)
9
6, 46, 49
20
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7
7
7
7
38
9
9
9
9
9
38
Connection Ports
Audio output connector
9
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O
On-Screen Display 26
Main Menu
26
P
phone numbers 57
Power Saving
Powering On/Off the Projector
Powering Off the Projector
Powering On the Projector
41
Q
15
15
I/O Connectors
Light Valve
Noise Level
Power Consumption
Power Supply
Projection Distance
Projection Lens
Projection Screen Size
Uniformity
Video Compatibility
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Quick Shutdown 41
R
Remote Control 22
IR receiver
Reset, Factory
RS232 control port
20
37
S
Security Settings 42
Specifications
Audio
52
Brightness
Color Wheel Speed
Contrast Ratio
Dimensions
Displayable Color
Environmental
51
51
52
52
T
telephone numbers 57
Troubleshooting
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