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Dell M109S Projector
User’s Guide
Model: M109S
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Complies with IEC 60825-1:1993+A11997+A2:2001 and EN 60825-1:
1994+A1:2002+A2:2001
RED: 634 nm, Green: 518nm, Blue: 456nm maximum: 5.38 mW
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 M109S
August 2008
Rev. A00
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Contents
1 Your Dell™ Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Connecting Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
About Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting a Computer using a VGA Cable
. . . . . 8
Connecting a DVD Player
Connecting a DVD Player using a Composite Cable
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3 Using Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Turning Your Projector On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Turning Your Projector Off
Adjusting the Projector Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adjusting Projection Image Size
Using the Control Panel
Using the On-Screen Display
Main Menu
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AUTO-ADJUST
INPUT SOURCE
PICTURE (in PC Mode)
PICTURE (in Video Mode)
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DISPLAY (in PC Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
DISPLAY (in Video Mode)
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SET UP
OTHERS
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4 Troubleshooting Your Projector . . . . . . . 23
5 Specifications
6 Contacting Dell™
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7 Appendix: Glossary
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Your Dell™ Projector
Your projector comes with all the items shown below. Ensure that you have all the
items, contact Dell if anything is missing.
Package Contents
Multi-input cable
AC adapter
User’s guide media &
Documentation
Power cable
Pouch
Your Dell™ Projector 5
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About Your Projector
1
2
3
1 Control panel
2 Focus ring
3 Lens
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 projector will automatically shutdown.
3
Ensure that the projector is placed 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 (5oC to 35oC).
NOTE: For more information, see the Product Information Guide that ships with
your projector.
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Connecting Your Projector
1
1 Multi-input connector
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
Safety Instructions as described on page 6.
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Connecting a Computer
Connecting a Computer using a VGA Cable
1 Multi-input cable
2 AC adapter
3 Power cord
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Connecting a DVD Player
Connecting a DVD Player using a Composite Cable
1 AC adapter
2 Power cord
3 Multi-input cable
4 Composite video cable
NOTE: The composite video cable is not provided by Dell.
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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
Connect the multi-input cable into the projector.
2
Connect the multi-input cable with the power cord and appropriate signal cables. For
information about connecting the projector, see "Connecting Your Projector" on
page 7.
3
Press the
button).
4
Turn on your source (computer, DVD player, etc.). The projector automatically
detects your source.
5
The Dell Logo will continue for 10 seconds while power on.
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 control panel to select the desired source.
Turning Your Projector Off
1
Press the
2
Press the
3
Disconnect the AC adapter from the multi-input cable.
4
Disconnect the multi-input cable from the projector.
Power
button (see "Using the Control Panel" on page 14 to locate the
NOTICE: Unplug the projector after properly shutting down as explained in the
following procedure.
Power
button.
Power
button again. The cooling fans continue to operate for 10 seconds.
Power
NOTE: If you press the Power button while the projector is running, the "Press
Power Button to Turn off Projector" message appears on the screen. To clear the
message, press the Menu button on the control panel or ignore the message; the
message disappears after 30 seconds.
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Adjusting the Projector Focus
1
Rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector focuses at distances
ranging between 23.6" to 94.5" (60 cm to 240 cm).
2
Move the projector forward or backward to zoom in and out.
1
1 Focus ring
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Adjusting Projection Image Size
60"(152.4cm)
40"(101.6cm)
25"(63.5cm)
15 "(38.1cm)
Projector to screen distance
94.5"(240cm)
63.0"(160cm)
39.4"(100cm)
23.6"(60cm)
Screen
(Diagonal)
Screen
size
Ty p i c a l
Ty p i c a l
(WxH)
Distance
*This graph is for user reference only.
15" (38.1cm) 25" (63.5cm) 40" (101.6cm) 60" (152.4cm)
12.3" X 8.6" 20.5" X 14.3" 32.8" X 22.9" 49.2" X 34.4"
31.2cm X 21.8cm 52.0cm X 36.4cm 83.3cm X 58.2cm 124.9cm X 87.3cm
23.6" (60cm) 39.4" (100cm) 63.0" (160cm) 94.5" (240cm)
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Using the Control Panel
5
4
3
2
1
9
8
7
6
1 Error LED If the error LED is blinking amber, one of the fans
has failed. The projector will automatically shut
down. If the problem persists, contact Dell™.
2 Up / Keystone
adjustment
3 Temperature LED A solid amber indicates air vents might be blocked
Press to select the On Screen Display (OSD) items.
Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting
the projector. (±20 degrees)
o
or ambient temperature over 35
C. The projector
will automatically shut down. Ensure air vents are
not blocked and ambient temperature is within
operation range. If problem persists, contact Dell™.
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4 Right / Auto Adjust Press to adjust the OSD setting.
Press to synchronize the projector to the input
source. Auto Adjust does not operate if the
onscreen display (OSD) is displayed.
5 Menu Press to activate the OSD. Use the directional keys
and the Menu button to navigate through the
OSD.
6 Down / Keystone
adjustment
7 Power Turn the projector on and off. For more
8 Left / Source Press to adjust the OSD setting.
9 Enter Press to confirm the selection item.
Press to select the OSD items.
Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting
the projector. (±20 degrees).
information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on
page 11 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on
page 11.
Press to toggle through Analog RGB and Composite
sources when multiple sources are connected to the
projector.
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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.
To navigate through the tabs in the Main Menu, press the or button on
the control panel. To select a submenu, press the Enter button on the control
panel.
To select an option, press the or button on the control panel. When an
item is selected, the color changes to dark blue. Use the or button on
the control panel to adjust the settings.
To go back to Main Menu, go to Back tab and press the Enter button on the
control panel.
To exit the OSD, go to EXIT tab and press the Enter button or press the
Menu button directly on the control panel.
Main Menu
AUTO-ADJUST
Auto Adjust automatically adjusts the
projector's Frequency and Tra ck in g in PC
mode. While Auto Adjustment is in progress,
the following message appears on the screen, "Auto Adjustment in
Progress...".
INPUT SOURCE
The Input Source menu allows you to select your projectors input source.
UTO SOURCE—Select On (the default) to auto detect
A
the available input signals. If you press the Source
button when the projector is on, it automatically finds
the next available input signal. Select Off 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.
VGA—Press Enter to detect VGA signal.
OMPOSITE—Press Enter to detect Composite Video signal.
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PICTURE (in PC Mode)
Using the Picture menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projectors. The
Picture menu provides the following options:
V
IDEO MODE—Allows you to optimize the projector’s display mode: PC, Bright, sRGB
(provides more accurate color representation), Movie, and Custom (set your preferred
settings). If you adjust the settings for White Intensity or Degamma, the projector
automatically switches to Custom.
NOTE: If you adjust the settings for White Intensity or Degamma, the projector
automatically switches to Custom.
B
RIGHTNESS—Use and to adjust the brightness of the image.
ONTRAST—Use and to adjust the display contrast.
C
W
HITE INTENSITY—Set 0 to maximize the color reproduction and 10 to maximize the
brightness.
EGAMMA—Allows you to adjust among the 4 preset values (1, 2, 3, 4) to change the
D
color performance of the display.
C
OLOR TEMP—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 Color Adjust menu, the Custom mode is activated. The values are
saved in the Custom mode.
OLOR ADJUST—Allows you to manually adjust the red, green, and blue colors.
C
IGNAL TYPE—Manually select signal type Auto, RGB, YCbCr, or YPbPr.
S
PICTURE (in Video Mode)
Using the Picture menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projectors. The
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Picture menu provides the following options:
V
IDEO MODE—Allows you to optimize the projector’s display mode: PC, Bright, sRGB
(provides more accurate color representation), Movie, and Custom (set your preferred
settings). If you adjust the settings for White Intensity or Degamma, the projector
automatically switches to Custom.
NOTE: If you adjust the settings for White Intensity or Degamma, the projector
automatically switches to Custom.
RIGHTNESS—Use and to adjust the brightness of the image.
B
C
ONTRAST—Use and to adjust the display contrast.
ATURATION—Allows you to adjust the video source from black and white to fully
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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
INT—Press to increase the amount of green in the image and to increase the
T
amount of red in the image (Selectable for NTSC only).
W
HITE INTENSITY—Set 0 to maximize the color reproduction and 10 to maximize the
brightness.
EGAMMA—Allows you to adjust among the 4 preset values (1, 2, 3, 4) to change the
D
color performance of the display.
C
OLOR TEMP—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 Color Adjust menu, the Custom mode is activated. The values are
saved in the Custom mode.
OLOR ADJUST—Allows you to manually adjust the red, green, and blue colors.
C
IGNAL TYPE—Manually select signal type Auto, RGB, YCbCr, or YPbPr.
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DISPLAY (in PC Mode)
Using the Display menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projectors. The
Display menu provides the following options:
SPECT RATIO—Allows you to set the aspect ratio.
A
• 4:3 - The input source scales to fit the screen.
• Original - The input source scales to fit the screen while keeping the aspect ratio
of the input source.
• Wide - The input source scales to fit the width of the screen.
Use Wide or 4:3 if you are using one of the following:
- Computer resolution greater than SVGA
- Component cable (720p/1080i/1080p)
IGITAL ZOOM—Press to digitally magnify an image up to 4 times on the projection
D
screen and press to reduce the zoomed image.
OOM NAVIGATION—Press to navigate projection screen.
Z
H
ORIZONTAL POSITION—Press to move the image to the right and to move the
image to the left.
ERTICAL POSITION—Press to move the image down and to move the image up.
V
F
REQUENCY—Allows you to change the display data clock frequency to match the
frequency of your computer graphics card. If you see a vertical flickering wave, use
Frequency control to minimize the bars. This is a coarse adjustment.
RACKING—Synchronize the phase of the display signal with the graphic card. If you
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experience an unstable or flickering image, use Tra c ki ng to correct it. This is a fine
adjustment.
DISPLAY (in Video Mode)
Using the Display menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projectors. The
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Display menu provides the following options:
SPECT RATIO—Alows you to set the aspect ratio.
A
• 4:3 - The input source scales to fit the screen.
• Original - The input source scales to fit the screen while keeping the aspect ratio
of the input source.
• Wide - The input source scales to fit the width of the screen.
Use Wide or 4:3 if you are using one of the following:
- Computer resolution greater than SVGA
- Component cable (720p/1080i/1080p)
IGITAL ZOOM—Press to digitally magnify an image up to 4 times on the projection
D
screen and press to reduce the zoomed image.
Z
OOM NAVIGATION—Press to navigate projection screen.
SET UP
It includes Language, Auto Keystone, Keystone, Menu Position, Menu Transparency,
Menu Timeout, Menu Lock, Password and Change Password settings.
L
ANGUAGE—Allows you to set the language for the OSD.
A
UTO KEYSTONE—Auto adjusts the image distortion by tilting the projector.
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KEYSTONE—Adjusts the image distortion caused by tilting the projector.
ENU POSITION—Allows you to select the position of the OSD menu on the screen.
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ENU TRANSPARENCY—Select to change the transparency level of the OSD background.
M
ENU TIMEOUT—Allows you to adjust the time for an OSD Timeout. By default, the
M
OSD disappears after 30 seconds of non-activity.
ENU LOCK—Select On to enable Menu Lock and hide the OSD menu. Select Off to
M
disable the Menu Lock and display the OSD menu.
NOTE: If the OSD disappears while you disable Menu Lock, press the Menu button
on the control panel for 15 seconds, then disable the function.
P
ASSWORD—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 using the Password menu. 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
1st time password input request:
a
Go to
Setup
menu, press
Enter
and then select
Password
to
Enable
the password
setting.
b
Enable the Password function will pop up a character screen, key in a 4-digit number
Enter
from the screen and press the
c
To confirm, enter the password again.
d
If the password verification is successful, you may resume with accessing the
button.
projector's functions and its utilities.
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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.
3
To cancel the password function, select
Off
and enter the password to disable the function.
CHANGE PASSWORD. Key in the original password, then enter the new password and
confirm the new password again.
OWER SAVE. Select On to enable the function. The projector will automatically turn
P
off after 5 minutes.
OTHERS
PROJECTOR INFO—Displays the projector model name, the present input source and
projector series number (PPID#).
EST PATTERN—Select Off to disable the function. Select 1 or 2 to activate the built-in
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Test Pattern for self-testing on focus and resolution.
ACTORY RESET—Select On to reset the projector to its factory default settings. Reset
F
items include both computer sources and video source settings.
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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
Problem Possible Solution
No image appears on the
screen
Partial, scrolling, or
incorrectly displayed image
The screen does not display
your presentation
™
. See on page 27.
• Ensure that the external graphics port is enabled. If
you are using a Dell™ portable computer, press
(Fn+F8). For other computers, see your
respective documentation.
• Ensure that all the cables are securely connected. See
on page 7.
• Ensure that the pins of the connectors are not bent or
broken.
•Use
Test Pattern
Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are correct.
1
Press the
2
If you are using a Dell™ portable computer, set the
resolution of the computer to SVGA ( 800 x 600 ):
a
Right-click the unused portion of your Windows
desktop, click
tab.
b
Verify the setting is 800 x 600 pixels for the external
monitor port.
c
Press (Fn+F8).
If you experience difficulty in changing resolutions or
your monitor freezes, restart all the equipments and
the projector.
If you are not using a
your documentation.
If problem persists, upgrade your computer graphic
card driver (video driver) to its latest version and test
again with projector.
If you are using a portable computer, press
(Fn+F8)
.
in the
Auto Adjust
Properties
Dell™ portable computer
Others
menu.
button on control panel.
and then select
Settings
, see
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Problem (continued) Possible Solution (continued)
Image is unstable or
flickering
Image has vertical
flickering bar
Image color is incorrect
Image is out of focus 1
The image is stretched
when displaying a 16:9
DVD
Temperature LED is solid
amber
Error LED is blinking
amber
The OSD does not appear
on the screen
Adjust the Tr ac ki ng in the OSD Display submenu (in
PC Mode only).
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
Display
.
.
tab.
in the
Others
in the OSD
Test Pattern
•Use
Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are correct.
Adjust the focus ring on the projector lens.
2
Ensure that the projection screen is within the
required distance from the projector (23.6" [60 cm]
to 94.5" [240 cm]).
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 Display menu in the OSD.
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 projector fan has failed and the projector will
automatically shut down. 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 21.
™
™
menu.
RGB
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Specifications
Light Valve 0.45" SVGA DMD Type Y
Brightness 50 ANSI Lumens (Max)
Contrast Ratio 800:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off)
Uniformity 80% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA)
Light Source R/G/B LED module
Number of Pixels 858 x 600
Displayable Color 16.7M colors
Projection Lens F/2.0, f=17.67mm fixed lens
Projection Screen Size 15 - 60 inches (diagonal)
Projection Distance 23.6 - 94.5 inches (60cm - 240cm)
Video Compatibility NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-
N, SECAM, and HDTV (1080i, 720P,
576i/P, 480i/P) compatibility
Composite video and Component
video
H. Frequency 15kHz-100kHz (Analog)
V. Frequency 43Hz-85Hz (Analog)
Power Supply +19.5V DC
Power Consumption 47 Watts (Max), < 1 Watt at power off
mode
Noise Level 32dB (A) (Normal Mode)
35dB (A) (Bright Mode)
Weight 360g (0.80 lbs)
Dimensions (W x H x D) External 3.64 x 4.12 x 1.46 ± 0.04
inches (92.5 x 104.6 x 37.1 ± 1mm)
I/O Connectors 30 PIN multi-input connector
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Compatibility Modes (Analog)
Resolution
640X350 70.1 31.5
720X400 70.1 31.5
640X480 59.9 31.5
640X480 75 37.5
640X480 85 36
800X600 60.3 37.9
800X600 75 46.9
800X600 85.1 53.7
1024X768 60 48.4
1024X768 75 60
1024X768 85 68.7
1152X864 75 67.5
1280X1024 60 64
1280X1024 75 80
1280X1024 85 91.1
1440X900 60 55.5
V. Frequency (Hz) H. Frequency (KHz)
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Contacting Dell™
For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355).
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find the contact
information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options.
Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in
your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:
1
Visit
support.dell.com
2
Verify your country or region in the
bottom of the page.
3
Click
Contact Us
4
Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.
5
Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.
.
Choose A Country/Region
on the left side of the page.
dropdown menu at the
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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.
Aspect Ratio—The most popular aspect ratio is 4:3 (4 by 3). Early television and
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 emitting 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 contains all
the components of the original image. These components are referred to as luma and
chroma and are defined as Y'Pb'Pr' for analog component and Y'Cb'Cr' for digital
component. Component video is available on DVD players and projectors.
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
and the light output of an all black (full off) image.
2
ANSI
light output from the white rectangles is divided by the average light output of the
black rectangles to determine the
Full On/Off contrast is always a larger number than ANSI contrast for the same
projector.
— measures the ratio of the light output of an all white image (full on)
— measures a pattern of 16 alternating black and white rectangles. The average
ANSI
contrast ratio.
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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 Texas
DLP
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 Leng th—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—Feature that will correct a projected image with distortion
(wide-top narrow bottom effect) caused by improper projector to screen angle
placement.
Maximum Distance—The distance the projector can throw a usable (bright enough)
image onto the screen 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.
RGB—Red, Green, Blue — typically used to describe the separate signals for each of
the three colors.
SECAM—A French and international broadcast standard for video and broadcasting.
Higher resolution than NTSC.
SVGA—Super Video Graphics Array — 800 x 600 pixels count.
SXGA—Super Extended Graphics Array, — 1280 x 1024 pixels count.
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UXGA—Ultra Extended Graphics Array — 1600 x 1200 pixels count.
VGA—Video Graphics Array — 640 x 480 pixels count.
XGA—Extra Video Graphics Array — 1024 x 768 pixels count.
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Index
A
Adjusting the Projector Focus
Focus ring, 12
C
Connecting the Projector
AC adapter, 8
Composite video cable, 9
Connecting with a Composite
Cable, 9
Multi-input cable, 8
Power cord, 9
Connection Port
Multi-input connector, 7
D
Dell
contacting, 27
M
Main Unit
Control panel, 6
Focus ring, 6
Lens, 6
O
On-Screen Display, 16
AUTO-ADJUST, 16
DISPLAY (in PC Mode), 19
DISPLAY (in Video Mode), 19
INPUT SOURCE, 16
Main Menu, 16
OTHERS, 22
PICTURE (in PC Mode), 17
PICTURE (in Video Mode), 17
SET UP, 20
P
Powering On/Off the Projector
Powering Off the Projector, 11
Powering On the Projector, 11
S
Specifications
Brightness, 25
Contrast Ratio, 25
Dimensions, 25
Displayable Color, 25
H. Frequency, 25
I/O Connectors, 25
Light Source, 25
Light Valve, 25
Noise Level, 25
Number of Pixels, 25
Power Consumption, 25
Power Supply, 25
Projection Distance, 25
Projection Lens, 25
Projection Screen Size, 25
Uniformity, 25
V. Frequency, 25
Video Compatibility, 25
Weight, 25
support
contacting Dell, 27
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T
Troubleshooting, 23
contact Dell, 24
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