Dell 4610X User Manual

Dell™ 4610X WIRELESS PLUS
Projector
User’s Guide
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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Model 4610X WIRELESS PLUS
May 2009 Rev. A00
EXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED;

Contents

1 Your Dell Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Connecting Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
About Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable
Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cables
Connecting a Computer Using an RS232 cable
Connecting a Computer Using Wireless . . . . . . 14
. . . . 11
. . . 13
Connecting a DVD Player
Connecting a DVD Player Using an
S-video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable
Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable
Connecting a DVD Player Using an HDMI Cable
Connecting to Local Area Network
To project an image and control the projector that is connected to a network through an RJ45 cable. . . 19
Professional Installation Options: Installation for Driving Automatic Screen
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Contents 3
Connection With Commercial RS232 Control Box
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3 Using Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Turning Your Projector On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Turning Your Projector Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Adjusting the Projected Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Raising the Projector Height
Lowering the Projector Height . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus . . . . . . . . 24
. . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adjusting Projection Image Size
. . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using the Remote Control
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Installing the Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . 32
Operating Range With Remote Control . . . . . . . . . 33
Using the On-Screen Display
Main Menu
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
AUTO-ADJUST
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
INPUT SELECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
PICTURE (in PC Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
PICTURE (in Video Mode)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
DISPLAY (in PC Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
DISPLAY (in Video Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
LAMP
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
SET UP
INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
4 Contents
OTHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Wireless Networking Installation
. . . . . . . . . . . . 51
4610X WIRELESS PLUS
Wireless Application Software . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Managing the Projector From Web Management
Configuring the Network Setting
Accessing Web Management
Make Application Token
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
. . . . . . . . . . 59
. . . . . . . . . . . 59
. . . . 59
4 Troubleshooting Your Projector . . . . . . . . 79
Guiding Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Changing the Lamp
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
5 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
6 Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
7 Appendix: Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Contents 5
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
Power cable 1.8m VGA cable (VGA to VGA)
Antenna Remote control
CD User’s Guide & Documentation Carrying case
AAA Batteries (2)
6 Your Dell Projector

About Your Projector

Top View

8
6
Bottom View
1
11 13
9
2
3
7
5
4
12
1 Control panel 2 Zoom tab 3 Focus ring 4 Lens 5 Elevator button for height adjustments 6 IR receivers 7 Lens cap 8 Antenna 9 Mounting holes for ceiling mount: Screw hole M3 x 6.5mm depth.
Recommended torque <8kgf-cm
10 Mounting hole for tripod: Insert nut 1/4"*20 UNC 11 Lamp cover 12 Tilt adjustment wheel 13 Elevator foot
CAUTION: 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.
10
Your Dell Projector 7
4
Do not block the ventilation slots and openings on the projector.
5
Ensure the projector operates between ambient temperatures (5ºC to 35ºC).
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.
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.
9
Do not use the wireless projector near cardiac pacemakers.
10
Do not use the wireless projector near medical equipment.
11
Do not use the wireless projector near microwave ovens.
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: C3505). For more information, see the Dell Support website at
• For more information, see the
Safety Information
support.dell.com
that shipped with your
.
projector.
8 Your Dell Projector

Connecting Your Projector

2
3 4 5 6 7 91 2
1 Composite video connector 10 Security cable slot 2 S-video connector 11 Audio output connector 3 VGA-A output
(monitor loop-through)
4 VGA-A input (D-sub) connector 13 Audio-A input connector 5 VGA-B input (D-sub) connector 14 Audio-C right-channel input
6 HDMI connector 15 Power cord connector 7 USB remote connector 16 Audio-C left-channel input
8 RJ45 connector 17 RS232 connector 9 Antenna connector 18 +12V DC out connector
12 Audio-B input connector
connector
connector
8
1011121314161718 15
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
Safety Instructions as described on page 7.
Connecting Your Projector 9

Installing the Antenna

Your projector comes with a wireless antenna for wireless networking. Refer to "Wireless Networking Installation" on page 51.
1
Screw the antenna to the antenna connector at the back of your projector.
2
Raise the antenna to position as shown.
10 Connecting Your Projector

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable

1
2
3
1 Power cord 2 VGA to VGA cable 3 USB-A to USB-B cable
NOTE: The USB cable is not provided with your projector.
NOTE: The USB cable must be connected if you want to use the Page Up and
Page Down features on the remote control.
Connecting Your Projector 11

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 dell.com.
12 Connecting Your Projector

Connecting a Computer Using an RS232 cable

1
2
1Power cord 2RS232 cable
NOTE: The RS232 cable is not shipped with your projector. Consult a
professional installer for the cable and RS232 remote control software.
Connecting Your Projector 13

Connecting a Computer Using Wireless

NOTE: Your computer must have wireless function and should be configured
properly to detect the wireless connection. Refer to your computer’s documentation on how to configure wireless connection.
14 Connecting Your Projector

Connecting a DVD Player

Connecting a DVD Player Using an S-video Cable

1
2
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 dell.com.
Connecting Your Projector 15

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 dell.com.
16 Connecting Your Projector

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 dell.com.
Connecting Your Projector 17

Connecting a DVD Player Using an HDMI Cable

1
2
1 Power cord 2 HDMI cable
NOTE: The HDMI cable is not shipped with your projector.
18 Connecting Your Projector

Connecting to Local Area Network

To project an image and control the projector that is connected to a network through an RJ45 cable.

1
2
Local Area Network (LAN)
1 Power cord 2 RJ45 cable
NOTE: The RJ45 cable is not shipped with your projector.
Connecting Your Projector 19

Professional Installation Options: Installation for Driving Automatic Screen

1
3
2
1 Power cord 2 12V DC Plug 3 Automatic Screen
NOTE: Use the dimension of 12V DC plug in 1.7 mm (ID) x 4.00 mm (OD) x 9.5 mm
(shaft) to connect the automatic screen with the projector.
12V DC Plug
20 Connecting Your Projector

Connection With Commercial RS232 Control Box

1
3
2
1 Power cord 2 RS232 cable 3 Commercial RS232 control box
NOTE: The RS232 cable is not shipped with your projector. Consult a
professional technician to obtain the cable.
Connecting Your Projector 21

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 projector is set to VGA-A. Change the input source of 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 27 and "Using the Remote Control" on page 29 to locate the
button).
Source
Power
button (see "Using the Control Panel" on page 27 to locate the
button.
Source
button
3

Turning Your Projector Off

NOTICE: Unplug the projector after properly shutting down as explained in the
following procedure.
1
Press the
2
Press the seconds.
22 Using Your Projector
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 120
3
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
Press the
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
2
Lower the projector, and then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position.
Elevator
Elevator
button.
button.
1
3 3
1 Elevator button 2 Elevator foot (Angle of tilt: 0 to 9.5 degree) 3 Tilt adjustment wheel
2
Using Your Projector 23

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 ranging between 3.94 ft to 32.81 ft (1.2 m to 10 m).
1
2
1 Zoom tab 2 Focus ring
24 Using Your Projector

Adjusting Projection Image Size

256"
(650.24 cm)
231"
(586.74 cm)
179"
(454.66 cm)
307"(779.78 cm)
277"(703.58 cm)
215"(546.10 cm)
154"(391.16 cm)
Projector to screen distance
32.81'(10.0 m)
29.53'(9.0 m)
22.97'(7.0 m)
128"
(352.12 cm)
77"
(195.58 cm)
30"
(
76.20
cm)
9.84'(3.0 m)
3.94'(1.2 m)
16.40'(5.0 m)
Using Your Projector 25
92"(233.68 cm)
37"(93.98 cm)
Max. 37" (93.98
Screen (Diagonal)
Screen Size
Hd
Distance
* This graph is for user reference only.
cm)
Min. 30"
(76.20 cm)
Max.
29.53" X
(WxH)
22.05" (75 cm X 56
cm)
Min.
24.8" X 18.5" 61.42" X
(WxH)
(63 cm X 47 cm)
Max. 25.59"
(65 cm)
Min.
21.26" (54 cm)
3.94' (1.2 m) 9.8' (3.0 m) 16.4' (5.0 m) 23.0' (7.0 m) 29.5' (9.0 m) 32.81' (10.0
92" (233.68 cm)
77" (195.58 cm)
74.02" X
55.51" (188 cm X
141 cm)
46.06" (156 cm X
117 cm)
63.78" (162 cm)
53.15" (135 cm)
154" (391.16 cm)
128" (352.12 cm)
123.23" X
92.13" (313 cm X
234 cm)
102.36" X
76.77" (260 cm X
195 cm)
106.30" (270 cm)
88.58" (225 cm)
215" (546.10 cm)
179" (454.66 cm)
172.44" X
129.13" (438 cm X
328 cm)
143.70" X
107.48" (365 cm X
273 cm)
148.43" (377 cm)
123.62" (314 cm)
277" (703.58 cm)
231" (586.74 cm)
221.65" X
166.14" (563 cm X
422 cm)
184.65" X
138.58" (469 cm X
352 cm)
190.94" (485 cm)
159.06" (404 cm)
307" (779.78 cm)
256" (650.24 cm)
246.06" X
184.65" (625 cmX
469 cm)
205.12" X
153.94" (521 cm X
391 cm)
212.20" (539 cm)
176.77" (449 cm)
m)
26 Using Your Projector

Using the Control Panel

1 3
2
10
9
4
5
6
8
7
1 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 79 and "Guiding Signals" on page 83.
2 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 79 and "Guiding Signals" on page 83.
3 Power Turns the projector on or off. For more
information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 22 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on page 22.
Using Your Projector 27
4 Up / Keystone
adjustment
5 Right / Auto Adjust Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display
6 IR Receiver Point the remote control towards the IR receiver
7 Down / Keystone
adjustment
8 Menu Press to activate the OSD. Use the directional
9 Left / Source Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display
10 Enter Press to confirm the selection item.
Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items.
Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector (+40/-35 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.
and press a button. Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display
(OSD) Menu items. Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting
the projector (+40/-35 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), HDMI, and S­video sources when multiple sources are connected to the projector.
28 Using Your Projector

Using the Remote Control

12
13
14 15
16
17
18
19
20
11
1
2
3 4
5
6 7
8
9
10
1 Power Turns the projector on or off. For more
information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 22 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on page 22.
2 Enter Press to confirm the selection. 3 Right Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display
(OSD) Menu items.
4 Down Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display
(OSD) Menu items.
Using Your Projector 29
5 Aspect Ratio Press to change aspect ratio of a displayed image. 6 Page up Press to move to previous page.
NOTE: The USB cable must be connected if
you want to use the Page Up feature.
7 Mute Press to mute or un-mute the projector speaker. 8 Page down Press to move to next page.
NOTE: The USB cable must be connected if
you want to use the Page Down feature.
9 Video mode The projector has preset configurations that are
optimized for displaying data (presentation slides) or video (movies, games, etc.).
Press the Video Mode button to toggle between
Presentation mode, Bright mode, Movie mode, sRGB, or Custom mode.
Pressing the Video M o de button once will show the current display mode. Pressing the Video Mode button again will switch between modes.
10 Blank screen Press to hide/show the image. 11 Up Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display
(OSD) Menu items.
12 Left Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display
(OSD) Menu items.
13 Menu Press to activate the OSD. 14 Volume up Press to increase the volume. 15 Laser Point the remote control at the screen, press and
hold the laser button to activate the laser light.
CAUTION: Do not look at the laser point
when it is active. Avoid directing the laser light on your eyes.
16 Volume down Press to decrease the volume. 17 Keystone adjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting
the projector (+40/-35 degrees).
18 Source Press to switch between Analog RGB, Composite,
Component (YPbPr, via VGA), HDMI, and S­video sources.
30 Using Your Projector
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