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Contents
1Your Dell Projector
2Connecting Your Projector
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
3Using Your Projector
Turning Your Projector On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
NOM Information (Mexico Only) . . . . . . . . . 62
8Glossary
9Index
4Contents
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 M1 to D-sub/USB cable
2.0m S-video cable1.8m Composite Video cable
1.8m RCA to Audio cable1.8m mini pin to mini pin cable
Batteries (2)Remote control
Your Dell Projector5
Package Contents
DocumentationCarrying case
(continued)
About Your Projector
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1Control panel
2Elevator button
3Remote control receiver
4Lens
5Focus ring
6Zoom tab
6Your Dell Projector
Connecting Your Projector
1Audio output connector
2Audio input connector
3M1-DA connector
4Composite video connector
5S-video connector
6Power cord connector
7IR receiver
2
Connecting Your Projector7
Connecting to a Computer
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1Power cord
2M1A to D-sub/USB cable
Connecting to a DVD Player
Connecting a DVD Player with an S-video Cable
1Power cord
2S-video cable
8Connecting Your Projector
Connecting a DVD Player with a Composite Cable
1Power cord
2Composite video cable
Connecting a DVD Player with a Component Cable
1Power cord
2M1-A to HDTV cable
NOTE: The M1-A to HDTV cable is not provided by Dell. Consult a professional
installer for the cable.
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10Connecting 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 green 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 15" 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 cable(s) 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: Do not unplug the projector before 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 90 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 5
seconds.
Using Your Projector11
Adjusting the Projected Image
Raising the Projector Height
1
Press the elevator button.
2
Raise the projector to the desired display angle, and then release the button to
lock the elevator foot into position.
3
Use the tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle.
Lowering the Projector Height
1
Press the elevator button.
2
Lower the projector, and then release the button to lock the elevator foot into
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position.
1Elevator button
2Elevator foot
3Tilt 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 m).
information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on
page 11 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on
page 11.
2SourcePress to toggle through Analog RGB, Composite,
Component-i, S-video, and Analog YPbPr sources
when multiple sources are connected to the
projector.
3Keystone adjustmentPress to adjust image distortion caused by tilting
the projector. (±16 degrees)
4ResyncPress to synchronize the projector to the input
source. Resync does not operate if the on-screen
display (OSD) is displayed.
5MenuPress to activate the OSD. Use the directional
keys and Menu button to navigate through the
OSD.
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6TEMP warning light
7LAMP warning lightIf the LAMP light is solid orange, replace the
8EnterPress to confirm the selection item.
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9Keystone adjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting
10 Up and Down Press to select the OSD items.
11 and buttonsPress to adjust the OSD setting.
• If the TEMP light is solid orange, the projector
has overheated. The display automatically shuts
down. Turn the display on again after the
projector cools down. If the problem persists,
contact Dell.
• If the TEMP light is blinking orange, a projector
fan has failed and the projector automatically
shuts down. If the problem persists, contact
Dell.
lamp.
the projector. (±16 degrees)
Using the Remote Control
16Using Your Projector
1PowerTurn the projector on and off. For more
information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on
page 11 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on
page 11.
2Press to adjust the OSD setting.
3 Laser Aim the remote control at the screen, press and
hold the laser button to activate the laser light.
4Volume Press to increase the volume.
5MutePress to mute or un-mute the projector speaker.
6Volume Press to decrease the volume.
7Right clickMouse right click.
8Video modeThe Dell 3400MP 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
User 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.
9Blank screenPress to hide the image, press again to resume
display of the image.
10 LED lightLED indicator.
11 Up button Press to select OSD items.
12 Enter buttonPress to confirm the selection.
13Press to adjust the OSD setting.
14 Menu Press to activate the OSD.
15 Down button Press to select OSD items.
16 Page Press to move to previous page.
17 Page Press to move to next page.
18 Directional padThe directional pad can be used to control mouse
movement. The mouse function is enabled using
the M1 cable to connect your computer and the
projector.
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19 Left clickMouse left click
20 Auto keystonePress to enable the auto correction for image
distortion due to tilting the projector.
21 SourcePress to switch between Analog RGB, Digital
RGB, Composite, Component-i, S-video, and
Analog YPbPr sources.
22 Auto adjustPress to synchronize the projector to the input
source. Auto adjust does not operate if the OSD
(On-Screen Display) is displayed.
Using the On-Screen Display
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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. Press Enter
button on the control panel or the remote control to select a submenu.
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.
To exit the OSD, go to Exit tab and press Enter button on the control panel or the
remote control.
Image Settings
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BRIGHTNESS—Use
and to
adjust the
brightness of the image.
ONTRAST—Use
C
and
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.
C
The higher the temperature, the screen
appears more blue; the lower the
temperature, the screen appears redder. User
mode activates the values in the "color
setting" menu.
OLOR SETTING—Manually adjust red, green, and blue color.
C
EYSTONE—Adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector (
K
±16 degrees).
AUTO KEYSTONE—Auto adjust the image distortion by tilting the projector.
SPECT RATIO—Select an aspect ratio to adjust how the image appears.
A
• 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)
VIDEO MODE—Select a mode to optimize the display image based on how the
projector is being used: Movie, Game, PC, sRGB (provides more accurate color
representation), and User (set your preferred settings). If you adjust the settings
for White Intensity or Degamma, the projector automatically switches to User.
HITE INTENSITY—Setting 0 to maximize the color reproduction and 10 to
W
maximize the brightness.
EGAMMA—Adjust between 1 and 4 to change the color performance of the display.
D
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Audio Menu
Management Menu
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VOLUME—Press
to decrease the volume
and to increase the volume.
MUTE—Allow to mute the volume.
MENU LOCATION—Select the location of the
OSD on the screen.
ROJECTION MODE—Select how the image
P
appears:
• Front Projection-Desktop (the default).
• Rear Projection-Desktop — The
projector reverses the image so you can project
from behind a translucent screen.
SIGNAL TYPE—Manually select signal type RGB,
YCbCr, YPbPr.
AMP HOUR—Display the operating hours since
L
the lamp timer reset.
AMP RESET—After you install a new lamp,
L
select Yes to reset the lamp timer.
OWER SAVING—Select Yes to set the power saving delay period. The delay period is
P
the amount of time you want the projector to wait without signal input. After that
set time, the projector enters power saving mode and turns off the lamp. The
projector turns back on when it detects an input signal or you press the power
button. After two hours, the projector turns off and you need to press the power
button to turn the projector on.
UTO SOURCE—
A
signals. When the projector is on and you press
finds the next available input signal. Select
signal. When
Select On (the default) to autodetect the available input
Off
is selected and you press
SOURCE
Off
to lock the current input
SOURCE
, it automatically
, you select which
input signal you want to use.
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ECO MODE—Select On to use the projector at a lower power level (136 Watts),
which may provide longer lamp life, quieter operating and dimmer luminance
output on the screen. Select Off to operate at normal power level (156 Watts).
ASSWORD ENABLE—Select On to set one password for individual. Select Off to
P
disable the password function.
HANGE PASSWORD—Press to change the password as your preference.
C
Language Menu
Press or to select the preferred
language for the OSD.
Factory Reset Menu
Factory Reset
--Select
Yes
to reset the
projector to its factory default settings.
Reset items include both computer sources
and video source settings.
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Computer Source Menu
NOTE: This menu is only available connected to a computer.
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.
RACKING—Synchronize the phase of the
T
display signal with the graphic card. If you
experience an unstable or flickering image, use
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NOTE: Adjust the Frequency first and then the Tracking.
OR. POSITION—Press
H
to adjust the horizontal position of the image to the
the Tra ck in g to correct it. This is a fine
adjustment.
left and to adjust the horizontal position of the image to the right.
VER. POSITION—Press
to adjust the vertical position of the image down and
to adjust the vertical position of the image up.
Video Source Menu
NOTE: This menu is only available with S-video, Video (composite) signal
connected.
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ATURATION—Adjust a video source from black
S
and white to fully 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.
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Troubleshooting Your Projector
If you experience problems with your projector, see the following troubleshooting
tips. If the problem persists, contact Dell.
ProblemPossible Solution
No image appears on the
screen
• Ensure that the lens cap is removed and the
projector turned on.
• Ensure the external graphics port is enabled.
If you are using a Dell portable computer,
press . For other computers, see your
documentation.
• Ensure that all the cables are securely
connected. See "Connecting Your Projector"
on page 7."
• Ensure that the pins of the connectors are
not bent or broken.
• Ensure that the lamp is securely installed
(see "Changing the Lamp" on page 26").
• Run Self-diagnostic test. See "Self-diagnostic
for Video" on page 26. Ensure that the colors
of the test pattern are correct.
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Problem
Partial, scrolling, or
incorrectly displayed image
(continued)
Possible Solution
1
Press the
(continued)
Resync
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-lick the unused portion of your
Windows desktop, click
then select
b
Verify the setting is 1024 x 768 pixels for
Settings
Properties
tab.
the external monitor port.
c
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Press .
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 documentation.
The screen does not display
your presentation
If you are using a portable computer, press
.
Image is unstable or flickering Adjust the tracking in the OSD Computer
Source tab.
Image has vertical flickering
bar
Image color is not correct
Adjust the frequency in the OSD Computer Source tab.
• If your graphic card output signal is sync on
Green, and you would like to display VGA at
60Hz signal, please go into OSD select
Management, select Signal Type and then
RGB
select
.
• Run the Self-diagnostic test (see "
diagnostic for video
") for preliminary
diagnostic on image color problem. 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
(4.9 ft [1.5 m] to 39.4 ft [12 m]).
and
Self-
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Problem
The image is stretched when
displaying a 16:9 DVD
Image is reversedSelect Management from the OSD and adjust
Lamp is burned out or makes
a popping sound
LAMP light is solid orangeIf LAMP light is solid orange, replace the
LAMP light is blinking
orange
TEMP light is solid orangeThe projector has overheated. The display
TEMP light is blinking
orange
The remote control is not
operating smoothly or in very
limited range
(continued)
Possible Solution
The projector automatically detects a 16:9
DVD and adjusts the aspect ratio to full
screen with a 4:3 (letter-box) default setting.
If the image is still stretched, adjust the aspect
ratio as follows:
• If you are playing a 16:9 DVD, select 4:3
aspect ratio type on your DVD player (if
capable).
• If you cannot select 4:3 aspect ratio type on
your DVD player, select 4:3 aspect ratio in
Image Settings
the
the projection 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 26.
lamp.
If the LAMP light is blinking orange, the lamp
cover is not closed properly. Close the lamp
cover properly. If the problem persists, contact
Dell.
automatically shuts down. Turn the display on
again after the projector cools down. If the
problem persists, contact Dell.
A projector fan has failed and the projector
will automatically shut down. If the problem
persists, contact Dell.
The battery may be low. Check if the laser
beam transmitted from the remote is too dim.
If so, replace with 2 new AA batteries.
(continued)
menu in the OSD.
Troubleshooting Your Projector25
Self-diagnostic for Video
Dell 3400MP Projector provides self-diagnostic test of the projector video display
(for Video, S-video, Component-i). Use this advanced feature for preliminary selfdiagnostic on your projector when encountering a display problem for video.
1
After turning on the projector, press "+" and "-" buttons on the control panel
simultaneously for 3 seconds and release the buttons when screen goes blank.
2
Press "+" and "-" buttons again to exit the diagnostic mode.
3
While in Self-diagnostic mode, the screen will run a seven-color-cycle test as
following:
Red--> Green--> Blue--> White--> Watchet Blue--> Dark Green--> Yellow.
Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are correct. Contact Dell if the colors are
not displayed correctly.
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Changing the Lamp
Replace the lamp when you see "Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in
full power operation. Replacement suggested! www.dell.com/lamps" appears on
the screen. If this problem persists after replacing the lamp, contact Dell.
CAUTION: The lamp becomes very hot when in use. Do not attempt to replace
the lamp until the projector has been allowed to cool down for at least 30
minutes.
CAUTION: Do not touch the bulb or the lamp glass at any time. The bulb may
explode due to improper handling, including the touching of the bulb or the
lamp glass.
1
Turn off the projector and disconnect the power cord.
2
Let the projector cool for at least 30 minutes.
3
Loosen the 2 screws that secure the lamp cover, and remove the cover.
4
Loosen the 2 screws that secure the lamp.
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5
Pull up the lamp by its metal handle.
6
Reverse steps 1 through 5 to install the
new lamp.
7
Reset the lamp by usage time selecting
the left
Lamp Reset
Management
icon in the OSD
tab.
NOTE: Dell may require that lamps
replaced under warranty be returned to
Dell. Otherwise, contact your local
waste disposal agency for the address
of the nearest deposit site.
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.
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Specifications
5
Light ValveSingle-chip DLP™ DDR (double data
rate) technology
Brightness1500 ANSI Lumens (Max.)
Contrast Ratio2100:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off)
Uniformity85% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA)
Lamp156-watt user-replaceable 3000-hour
lamp (up to 4000 hours in eco mode)
Number of Pixels1024 x 768 (XGA)
Displayable Color16.7M colors
Color Wheel Speed100~127.5Hz (2X)
Projection LensF/2.7~2.88, f=28.43~32.73 mm with
1.15x manual zoom lens
Projection Screen Size31.7-246 inches (diagonal)
Projection Distance4.9~39.4 ft (1.5 m~12 m)
Video CompatibilityNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-
N, SECAM, and HDTV (1080i, 720p,
576i/p, 480i/p) compatibility
Composite video, Component video
and S-video capability
H. Frequency15kHz-80kHz (Analog/ Digital)
V. Frequency50Hz-85Hz (Analog/ Digital)
Power SupplyUniversal 100-240V AC 50-60Hz with
PFC input
Power Consumption195 watts typical, 165 watts in eco
mode
Audio 1 speaker, 1 watt RMS
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Specifications29
Noise Level38 dB(A) Full-on mode, 36 dB(A) Eco-
mode
Weight2.4 lbs (1.09 kg)
Dimensions (W x H x D)External 8.0 x 6.0 x 2.9 ± 0.04 inches
(204 x 154 x 73.7 ± 1 mm)
o
EnvironmentalOperating temperature: 5
(41
o
F- 95oF)
C - 35oC
Humidity: 80% maximum
o
Storage temperature: -20
C to 60oC
(-4oF to 140oF)
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Humidity: 80% maximum
RegulatoryFCC, CE, VCCI, UL, cUL, TüV- GS,
ICES-003, MIC, C-Tick, GOST,
PCBC, CCC, PSB, EZU, NOM, STu V / A r g e n t i n a
I/O ConnectorsPower: AC power input socket
Computer input: one M1-DA for
analog/digital/component, HDTV
input signals
Video input: one composite video RCA
and one S-video
Audio input: one phone jack (diameter
3.5 mm)
Audio output: one phone jack
(diameter 3.5 mm)
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