Dell 1800MP User Manual [en, de, es, fr, it, cs, pl]
Dell™ 1800MP Projector
Owner’s Manual
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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Model 1800MP
September 2006 Rev. A00
Contents
1 Your Dell Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Connecting Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
About Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting to a DVD Player
Connecting a DVD Player with an S-video Cable
Connecting a DVD Player with a Composite Cable
Connecting a DVD Player with a Component Cable
Professional Installation Options: . . . . . . . . . . 12
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11
3 Using Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Turning Your Projector On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Turning Your Projector Off
Adjusting the Projected Image
Raising the Projector Height
Lowering the Projector Height
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus
Adjusting Projection Image Size . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using the Control Panel
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Contents 3
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using the On-Screen Display
Main Menu
Input Select
Auto-Adjust
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Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
PICTURE (in PC Mode)
PICTURE (in Video Mode)
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DISPLAY (in PC Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
DISPLAY (in Video Mode)
LAMP
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LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Preferences
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4 Troubleshooting Your Projector . . . . . . . 31
Changing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Appendix: Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . 71
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
4 Contents
FCC Notices (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
NOM Information (Mexico Only)
. . . . . . . . . . 72
1
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
1.8m power cord (3.0m in Americas) 1.8m VGA cable (VGA to VGA)
Batteries (2) Remote control
Documentation Carrying case
Your Dell Projector 5
About Your Projector
1 Remote control receiver
2 Elevator button
3 Lens
4 Focus ring
5 Zoom tab
6 Power cord connector
6 Your Dell Projector
Connecting Your Projector
1 Audio output connector
2 Audio input connector
3 VGA-B In connector
4 VGA-A In connector
5 S-video connector
6 Video input connector
7 VGA-A out connector
8 USB remote connector
9 RS232 connector
10 Kensington lock hole
2
Monitor loop through from VGA-A In to VGA-A Out only.
Connecting Your Projector 7
Connecting to a Computer
1 Power cord
2 VGA to VGA cable
3 USB cable
The USB cable is not provided by Dell.
Consult a professional installer for the cable.
8 Connecting Your Projector
Connecting to a DVD Player
Connecting a DVD Player with an S-video Cable
1 Power cord
2 S-video cable
The S-video cable is not provided by Dell.
Consult a professional installer for the cable.
Connecting Your Projector 9
Connecting a DVD Player with a Composite Cable
1 Power cord
2 Composite video cable
The Composite cable is not provided by Dell.
Consult a professional installer for the cable.
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Connecting a DVD Player with a Component Cable
1Power cord
2 VGA to YPbPr cable
The VGA to YPbPr cable is not provided by Dell.
Consult a professional installer for the cable.
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Professional Installation Options:
Connecting a Computer with a RS232 Cable
1Power cord
2 RS232 cable
The RS232 cable is not provided by Dell.
Consult a professional installer for the cable.
12 Connecting Your Projector
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Using Your Projector
Turning Your Projector On
NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source. 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 7.
3
Press the power button (see "Using the Control Panel" on page 17 to locate the
power button). The Dell logo displays for 30 seconds.
4
Turn on your source (computer, DVD player, etc.). The projector automatically
detects your source.
If the "Searching for signal..." message appears on the screen, ensure
that the appropriate cables are securely connected.
If you have multiple sources connected to the projector, press the Source button
on the remote control or control panel to select the desired source.
Turning Your Projector Off
NOTICE: Unplug the projector after properly shutting down as explained in the
following procedure.
1
Press the power button.
2
Press the power button again. The cooling fans continue to operate for 60 seconds.
3
Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector.
NOTE: If you press the power button while the projector is running, the "Power
Off the Lamp?" message appears on the screen. To clear the message, press any
button on the control panel or ignore the message; the message disappears after 3
seconds.
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Adjusting the Projected Image
RAISING THE PROJECTOR HEIGHT
1
Press the elevator button.
2
Raise the projector to the desired display angle, and then release the button to
lock the elevator foot into position.
3
Use the tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle.
LOWERING THE PROJECTOR HEIGHT
1
Press the elevator button.
2
Lower the projector, and then release the button to lock the elevator foot into
position.
1 Elevator button
2 Elevator foot
3 Tilt adjustment wheel
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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
from 4.9 ft to 39.4 ft (1.5 m to 12.0 m).
1 Zoom tab
2 Focus ring
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Adjusting Projection Image Size
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Screen
11
10
(Diagonal)
Screen Size
Distance 4.9' (1.5m) 11.2' (3.4m) 18.0' (5.5m) 25.3' (7.7m) 32.2' (9.8m) 39.4' (12.0m)
* This graph is for user reference only.
Max. 38.1"
(96.8cm)
Min. 34.7"
(88.0cm)
Max.
30.5"X22.9" 69.1"X51.8" 111.8"X83.9" 156.5"X117.4" 199.2"X149.4" 243.9"X183.0"
(WxH)
(77.5cm X
58.1cm)
Min.
(WxH)
27.7" X
20.8"
(70.4cm X
52.8cm)
86.4"
(219.4cm)
78.5"
(199.5cm)
(175.6cm X
131.7cm)
62.8" X
47.1"
(159.6cm X
119.7cm)
139.8"
(355.0cm)
127.1"
(322.7cm)
(284.0cm X
213.0cm)
101.6" X
76.2"
(258.2cm X
193.6cm)
195.7"
(497.0cm)
177.9"
(451.8cm)
(397.6cm X
298.2cm)
142.3" X
106.7"
(361.4cm X
271.1cm)
249.0"
(632.5cm)
226.4"
(575.0cm)
(506.0cm X
379.5cm)
181.1" X
135.8"
(460.0cm X
345.0cm)
304.9"
(774.5cm)
277.2"
(704.1cm)
(619.6cm X
464.7cm)
221.8" X
166.3"
(563.3cm X
422.5cm)
Using the Control Panel
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1 Power Turn the projector on and off. For more
information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on
page 13 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on
page 13.
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2 TEMP warning light
3 Source Press to toggle through Analog RGB, Composite,
4 Keystone adjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting
5 Resync Press to synchronize the projector to the input
6 Menu Press to activate the OSD. Use the directional
7 and buttons Press to adjust the OSD setting.
8 Enter Press to confirm the selection item.
9 Keystone adjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting
10 Up and Down Press to select the OSD items.
11 LAMP warning light If the LAMP light is solid orange, replace the
• A solid orange TEMP light indicates that the
projector has overheated. The display
automatically shuts down. Turn the display on
again after the projector cools down. If the
problem persists, contact Dell.
• A blinking orange TEMP light indicates that a
projector fan has failed and the projector
automatically shuts down. If the problem
persists, contact Dell.
Component-i, S-video, and Analog YPbPr sources
when multiple sources are connected to the
projector.
the projector. (±15 degrees)
source. Resync does not operate if the on-screen
display (OSD) is displayed.
keys and Menu button to navigate through the
OSD.
the projector. (±15 degrees)
lamp. If the LAMP light is blinking orange, the
system has failed and the projector will
automatically shut down. If this problem persists,
contact Dell.
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Using the Remote Control
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1 Power Turn the projector on and off. For more
information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on
page 13 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on
page 13.
2 Press to adjust the OSD setting.
3 Down button Press to select OSD items.
4 Mute Press to mute or unmute the projector speaker.
5 Volume Press to increase the volume.
6 Page Press to move to previous page.
7 Page Press to move to next page.
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8 Video mode The Dell 1800MP Micro-projector has preset
configurations that are optimized for displaying
data (PC Graphics) or video (movies, games,
etc.). Press Video Mode button to toggle between
PC mode, Movie mode, Game Mode, sRGB, or
CUSTOM mode (for user to setup and save
preferred settings). Pressing the Video Mode
button once will show the current display mode.
Pressing the Video Mode button again will switch
between modes.
9 Blank screen Press to hide the image, press again to resume
display of the image.
10 LED light LED indicator.
11 Up button Press to select OSD items.
12 Enter button Press to confirm the selection.
13 Press to adjust the OSD setting.
14 Menu Press to activate the OSD.
15 Volume Press to decrease the volume.
16 Keystone adjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting
the projector. (±15 degrees)
17 Source Press to switch between Analog RGB, Digital
RGB, Composite, Component-i, S-video, and
Analog YPbPr sources.
18 Auto adjust Press to synchronize the projector to the input
source. Auto adjust does not operate if the OSD
(On-Screen Display) is displayed.
19 Keystone adjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting
the projector. (±15 degrees)
Using the On-Screen Display
The projector has a multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) that can be
displayed with or without an input source present.
In the Main Menu, press or to navigate through the tabs.
In the submenu, press or to make a selection. When an item is selected, the
color changes to dark gray. Use or on the control panel or the remote
control to make adjustments to a setting.
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To go back to Main Menu, press Menu button on the control panel or the remote
control.
To exit the OSD, go to Exit tab and press Enter on the control panel or the remote
control.
MAIN MENU
INPUT SELECT
AUTO SOURCE—Select ON (the default) to
autodetect the available input signals.
When the projector is on and you press
SOURCE, it automatically finds the next
available input signal. Select OFF to lock
the current input signal. When OFF is
selected and you press SOURCE, you
select which input signal you want to use.
VGA—Press ENTER to detect VGA
signal.
IDEO—Press ENTER to detect S-Video signal.
S-V
OMPOSITE VIDEO—Press ENTER to detect Composite Video signal.
C
AUTO-ADJUST
Select to show "Auto Adjustment in
Progress..." information.
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SET UP
V. KEYSTONE—Adjust image
distortion caused by
tilting the projector.
PROJECTOR MODE—Select how the image appears:
• Front Projection-Desktop (the default).
• Front Projection-Ceiling Mount — The projector turns the image upside
down for ceiling-mounted projection.
• Rear Projection-Desktop — The projector reverses the image so 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
ceiling-mounted projection.
ASPECT RATIO—Select an aspect ratio to adjust how the image appears.
• 1:1 — The input source displays without scaling.
Use 1:1 aspect ratio if you are using one of the following:
– VGA cable and the computer has a resolution less than XGA (1024 x 768)
– Component cable (576p/480i/480p)
–S-Video cable
– Composite cable
• 16:9 — The input source scales to fit the width of the screen.
• 4:3 — The input source scales to fit the screen.
Use 16:9 or 4:3 if you are using one of the following:
– Computer resolution greater than XGA
– Component cable (1080i or 720p)
PROJECTOR INFO—Press to show the projector model name, the present resolution,
and projector serial number (PPID#).
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PICTURE (IN PC MODE)
BRIGHTNESS—Use
to
adjust the
brightness of the image.
ONTRAST—Use
C
to control the degree
of difference between the
brightest and darkest parts
of the picture. Adjusting
the contrast changes the
amount of black and white
in the image.
OLOR TEMP—Adjust the color temperature. The higher the temperature, the bluer
C
the screen. The lower the temperature, the redder the screen. User mode activates
the values in the "color setting" menu.
OLOR ADJUST—Manually adjust red, green, and blue color.
C
and
and
PICTURE (IN VIDEO MODE)
BRIGHTNESS—Use
to
adjust the
brightness of the image.
ONTRAST—Use
C
to control the degree
of difference between the
brightest and darkest parts
of the picture. Adjusting
the contrast changes the
amount of black and white
in the image.
ATURATION—Adjust a video source from black and white to fully saturated color.
S
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.
and
and
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DISPLAY (IN PC MODE)
COLOR TEMP—Adjust the
color temperature. The
higher the temperature, the
bluer the screen. The lower
the temperature, the redder
the screen. User mode
activates the values in the
"color setting" menu.
OLOR ADJUST—Manually
C
adjust red, green, and blue
colors.
VIDEO MODE—Select a mode
to optimize the display on
how the projector is being
used: PC, MOVIE, sRGB
(provides more accurate
color representation),
GAME , and CUSTOM
(set your preferred
settings). If you adjust the
settings for White
Intensity or Degamma, the
projector automatically
switches to CUSTOM.
IGNAL TYPE—Manually
S
select signal type RGB,
YCbCr, YPbPr.
HITE INTENSITY—Setting 0 to maximize the color reproduction and 10 to
W
maximize the brightness.
EGAMMA—Adjust among the 4 preset values to change the color performance of
D
the display.
ORIZONTAL POSITION—Press
H
to adjust the horizontal position of the image to
the left and to adjust the horizontal position of the image to the right.
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VERTICAL POSITION—Press
to adjust the vertical position of the image down
and to adjust the vertical position of the image up.
FREQUENCY—Change the display data clock frequency to match the frequency of
your computer graphics card. If you see a vertical flickering bar, use Frequency
control to minimize the bars. This is a coarse adjustment.
T
RACKING—Synchronize the phase of the display signal with the graphic card. If you
experience an unstable or flickering image, use Tra cki ng to correct it. This is a fine
adjustment.
DISPLAY (in Video Mode)
VIDEO MODE—Select a mode
to optimize the display on
how the projector is being
used: PC, MOVIE, sRGB
(provides more accurate
color representation),
GAME , and CUSTOM
(set your preferred settings).
If you adjust the settings for White Intensity or Degamma, the projector
automatically switches to CUSTOM.
IGNAL TYPE—Manually select signal type RGB, YCbCr, YPbPr.
S
HITE INTENSITY—Setting 0 to maximize the color reproduction and 10 to
W
maximize the brightness.
EGAMMA—Adjust among the 4 preset values to change the color performance of
D
the display.
LAMP
LAMP HOUR—Display the
operating hours since the
lamp timer reset.
POWER SAVING—Select ON to
set the power saving delay
period. The delay period is the
amount of time you want the
projector to wait without
signal input. After that set
time, the projector enters power saving mode (Power light in Orange) and turns
off the lamp. The projector turns back on when it detects an input signal or when
you press the power button. After two hours, the projector automatically turns off
(Power light in Blue), press the power button to turn on the projector again.
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ECO MODE—Select ON to use the projector at a lower power level (190 Watts),
which may provide longer lamp life, quieter operation, and dimmer luminance
output on the screen. Select OFF to operate at normal power level (255 Watts).
AMP RESET—After you install a new lamp, select Ye s to reset the lamp timer.
L
LANGUAGE
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PREFERENCES
VOLUME—Press
to
decrease the volume and
to increase the volume.
MUTE—Allows to mute the
sound.
ENU LOCK—Select ON to
M
enable Menu Lock for
hiding the OSD menu. To
disable Menu Lock, press
the Menu button on the
control panel or the remote
control for 15 seconds.
ENU TIMEOUT—Adjust the
M
time delay of the OSD
Timeout. The Default
setting is 30 seconds.
ASSWORD—
P
Protect your projector and restrict access to it with Password
Security feature. This security utility enables you to impose a variety of
access restrictions to protect your privacy and stop others from tampering
with your projector. This means that the projector cannot be used if it is
taken without authorization, and thus serves as a theft-prevention feature.
When Password Protect is enabled (
On
), a Password Protect screen
requesting you to enter a password will be displayed when the power plug is
inserted into the electrical outlet and the power for the projector is first
turned on. By default, this function is disabled. You can enable this feature
using the Password menu. This password security feature will be activated on
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:
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1
1st time password input request:
a
Go to
Preferences
ENABLE
b
Enable the Password function will pop-up a character screen, key in
the password setting.
menu, press
a 4-digit number from the screen and press the
Enter
and then select
Passwo rd
ENTER
to
button.
c
To confirm, reenter the password.
d
If the password verification is successful, you may resume with
accessing the projector's functions and its utilities.
2
If you have entered incorrect password, you will be given another 2
chances. After the three invalid attempts, the projector will
automatically turn off.
NOTE: If you forget your password, contact Dell or qualified service personnel.
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3
To cancel the password function, select
disable the function.
OFF
and enter the password to
CHANGE PASSWORD—
Key in the original password, then enter the new password
and confirm the new password again.
TEST PATTERN—
on focus and resolution. Press the
FACTORY RESET —Select ON to reset the projector to its factory default settings.
Reset items include both computer sources and video source settings.
Select ON to activate the built-in
Menu
button to turn off
Test Pattern
for self-testing
Test Pattern
.
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