Dell 3400MP User Manual
Dell™ 3400MP Projector
Owner’s Manual
Model XXX
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use
of your projector.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of
data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal
injury, or death.
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May 2005 Rev. A00
Contents
1 Your Dell Projector
2 Connecting 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
3 Using Your Projector
Turning Your Projector On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Turning Your Projector Off
Adjusting the Projected Image . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Raising the Projector Height
Lowering the Projector Height . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus . . . . . . . . 13
Adjusting Projection Image Size
Using the Control Panel
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Contents 3
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using the On-Screen Display
Image Settings
Audio Menu
Management Menu
Language Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Factory Reset Menu
Computer Source Menu
Video Source Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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4 Troubleshooting Your Projector
Self-diagnostic for Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Changing the Lamp
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5 Specifications
6 Contacting Dell
7 Appendix: Regulatory Notices
FCC Notices (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
NOM Information (Mexico Only) . . . . . . . . . 62
8 Glossary
9 Index
4 Contents
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 cable 1.8m Composite Video cable
1.8m RCA to Audio cable 1.8m mini pin to mini pin cable
Batteries (2) Remote control
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Package Contents
Documentation Carrying case
(continued)
About Your Projector
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1 Control panel
2 Elevator button
3 Remote control receiver
4 Lens
5 Focus ring
6 Zoom tab
6 Your Dell Projector
Connecting Your Projector
1 Audio output connector
2 Audio input connector
3 M1-DA connector
4 Composite video connector
5 S-video connector
6 Power cord connector
7 IR receiver
2
Connecting Your Projector 7
Connecting to a Computer
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1 Power cord
2 M1A to D-sub/USB cable
Connecting to a DVD Player
Connecting a DVD Player with an S-video Cable
1 Power cord
2 S-video cable
8 Connecting Your Projector
Connecting a DVD Player with a Composite Cable
1 Power cord
2 Composite video cable
Connecting a DVD Player with a Component Cable
1Power cord
2 M1-A to HDTV cable
NOTE: The M1-A to HDTV cable is not provided by Dell. Consult a professional
installer for the cable.
Connecting Your Projector 9
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10 Connecting Your Projector
3
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.
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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
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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 m).
1 Zoom tab
2 Focus ring
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Adjusting Projection Image Size
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Screen
(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'
* This graph is for user reference only.
Max. 36.9"
Min. 31.7"
Max.
(WxH)
Min.
(WxH)
(93.8cm)
(80.5cm)
29.5"X22.1" 67.2" X50.4" 108.0" X
(75.0cm X
56.3cm)
25.3" X 19.0" 57.7" X
(64.4cm X
48.3cm)
84.0"
(213.4cm)
72.1"
(183.1cm)
(170.7cm X
128.0cm)
43.3"
(146.5cm X
109.9cm)
135.0"
(342.9cm)
115.9"
(294.3cm)
81.0"
(274.3cm X
205.7cm)
92.7" X 69.5" 130.3" X 97.7" 165.8" X
(235.5cm X
176.6cm)
189.8"
(482.0cm)
162.9"
(413.7cm)
151.8" X113.9" 193.2" X
(385.6cm X
289.2cm)
(331.0cm X
248.2cm)
241.5"
(613.4cm)
207.3"
(526.5cm)
144.9"
(490.7cm X
368.0cm)
124.4"
(421.2cm X
315.9cm)
295.5"
(750.6cm)
253.6"
(644.3cm)
236.4" X
177.3"
(600.5cmX
450.3cm)
202.9" X
152.2"
(515.4cm X
386.6cm)
(12.0m)
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Using the Control Panel
1 Power Turn the projector on and off. For more
information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on
page 11 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on
page 11.
2 Source Press to toggle through Analog RGB, Composite,
Component-i, S-video, and Analog YPbPr sources
when multiple sources are connected to the
projector.
3 Keystone adjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting
the projector. (±16 degrees)
4 Resync Press to synchronize the projector to the input
source. Resync does not operate if the on-screen
display (OSD) is displayed.
5 Menu Press to activate the OSD. Use the directional
keys and Menu button to navigate through the
OSD.
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6 TEMP warning light
7 LAMP warning light If the LAMP light is solid orange, replace the
8 Enter Press to confirm the selection item.
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9 Keystone adjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting
10 Up and Down Press to select the OSD items.
11 and buttons Press 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
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1 Power Turn the projector on and off. For more
information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on
page 11 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on
page 11.
2 Press 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.
4 Volume Press to increase the volume.
5 Mute Press to mute or un-mute the projector speaker.
6 Volume Press to decrease the volume.
7 Right click Mouse right click.
8 Video mode The 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.
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 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 pad The 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 click Mouse left click
20 Auto keystone Press to enable the auto correction for image
distortion due to tilting the projector.
21 Source Press to switch between Analog RGB, Digital
RGB, Composite, Component-i, S-video, and
Analog YPbPr sources.
22 Auto adjust Press 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
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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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