Dell 2400MP Projector electronics accessory User's Guide
Below you will find brief information for 2400MP. This projector features a single-chip DLP system, delivers 3000 ANSI Lumens, and has a contrast ratio of 2100:1. It supports various video standards, including NTSC, PAL, SECAM, and HDTV. The projector offers keystone correction, zoom and focus adjustment, and multiple input options. It also features power-saving mode to extend lamp life and reduce noise.
Dell™ 2400MP Projector
User's Guide
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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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Model 2400MP
May 2008 Rev. A02
Contents
1 Your Dell Projector
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2 Connecting Your Projector
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Connecting a DVD Player with an S-video Cable
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Connecting a DVD Player with a Composite Cable
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Connecting a DVD Player with a Component Cable
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Professional Installation Options:
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Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus
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Adjusting Projection Image Size
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6 Appendix:
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4 Contents
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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 (D-sub to D-sub)
1.8m USB cable 1.8m D-sub to YPbPr cable
2.0m S-video cable 1.8m Composite Video cable
Your Dell Projector 5
Package Contents (continued)
1.8m RCA to Audio cable 1.8m mini pin to mini pin cable
Batteries (2) Remote control
Documentation Carrying case
6 Your Dell Projector
About Your Projector
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4
1
2
5
6
Control panel
Elevator button
Remote control receiver
Lens
Focus ring
Zoom tab
Your Dell Projector 7
Connecting Your Projector
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1
2
IR receiver
3
4
VGA in (D-sub) connector
VGA out (monitor loop-through)
5
6
USB remote connector
Audio output connector
7
8
RS232 connector
Power cord connector
9
Audio input connector
Composite video connector
10 S-video connector
11 Kensington lock hole
8 Connecting Your Projector
Connecting to a Computer
1
2
3
Power cord
D-sub to D-sub cable
USB to USB cable
Connecting Your Projector 9
Connecting to a DVD Player
Connecting a DVD Player with an S-video Cable
1
2
Power cord
S-video cable
10 Connecting Your Projector
Connecting a DVD Player with a Composite Cable
1
2
Power cord
Composite video cable
Connecting Your Projector 11
Connecting a DVD Player with a Component Cable
1
2
Power cord
D-sub to YPbPr cable
12 Connecting Your Projector
Professional Installation Options:
Connecting a Computer with a RS232 cable
1
2
Power cord
RS232 cable
Connecting Your Projector 13
3
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
2
3
4
Remove the lens cap.
Connect the power cord and appropriate signal cables. For information about
connecting the projector, see "Connecting Your Projector" on page 8.
Press the power button (see "Using the Control Panel" on page 18 to locate the
power button). The Dell logo displays for 30 seconds.
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
3
Press the power button again. The cooling fans continue to operate for 90 seconds.
To power off the projector quickly, press the Power button while the projectors 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.
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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.
Adjusting the Projected Image
Raising the Projector Height
1
2
3
Press the elevator button.
Raise the projector to the desired display angle, and then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position.
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
2
3
Elevator button
Elevator foot
Tilt adjustment wheel
Using Your Projector 15
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
2
Rotate the zoom tab to zoom in and out.
Rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector focuses at distances from 3.9 ft to 39.4 ft (1.2 m to 12 m).
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2
Zoom tab
Focus ring
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Adjusting Projection Image Size
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Screen
(Diagonal)
Max.
Min.
29.5"
(75.0 cm)
24.6"
(62.5 cm)
23.6" x 17.7" Max.
(WxH)
60.0 cm x
45.5 cm
Screen
Size
Min.
(WxH)
19.7" x 14.8"
Distance
50.0 cm x
37.5 cm
3.9'
(1.2 m)
* This graph is for user reference only.
83.7"
(212.5 cm)
69.7"
(177.1 cm)
135.3"
(343.8 cm)
112.8"
(286.5 cm)
189.5"
(481.3 cm)
157.0"
(401.0 cm)
66.9" x 50.2" 108.3" x 81.2" 151.6" x 113.7"
170.0 cm x
127.5 cm
55.8" x 41.8"
141.7 cm x
106.3 cm
11.2'
(3.4 m)
275.0 cm x
206.3 cm
90.2" x 67.7"
229.2 cm x
171.9 cm
18.0'
(5.5 m)
385.0 cm x
288.8 cm
126.3" x 94.7"
320.8 cm x
240.6 cm
25.3'
(7.7 m)
241.1"
(612.5 cm)
201.0"
(510.4 cm)
192.9" x
144.7"
490.0 cm x
367.5 cm
160.8" x
120.6"
408.3 cm x
306.3 cm
32.2'
(9.8 m)
295.3"
(750.0 cm)
246.1"
(625.0 cm)
236.2" x
177.2"
600.0 cm x
450.0 cm
196.9" x
147.6"
500.0 cm x
375.0 cm
39.4'
(12.0 m)
Using the Control Panel
1
2
Power
Source
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Turn the projector on and off. For more
information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 14 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on page 14.
Press to toggle through Analog RGB, Composite,
Component-i, S-video, and Analog YPbPr sources when multiple sources are connected to the projector.
3
4
Keystone adjustment
Resync
Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (±40 degrees)
Press to synchronize the projector to the input source. Resync does not operate if the on-screen display (OSD) is displayed.
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6
Menu
TEMP warning light
Press to activate the OSD. Use the directional keys and Menu button to navigate through the
OSD.
• 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.
7 LAMP warning light If the LAMP light is solid orange, replace the 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.
8 Enter Press to confirm the selection item.
9 Keystone adjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (±40 degrees)
10 Up and Down Press to select the OSD items.
11 and buttons Press to adjust the OSD setting.
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Using the Remote Control
1 Power
2
3 Down button
4 Mute
5 Volume
6 Page
7 Page
20 Using Your Projector
Turn the projector on and off. For more
information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 14 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on page 14.
Press to adjust the OSD setting.
Press to select OSD items.
Press to mute or un-mute the projector speaker.
Press to increase the volume.
Press to move to previous page.
Press to move to next page.
8 Video mode The Dell 2400MP 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
10 LED light
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13
15
Up button
12 Enter button
14 Menu
Volume
17 Source
Press to hide the image, press again to resume display of the image.
LED indicator.
Press to select OSD items.
Press to confirm the selection.
Press to adjust the OSD setting.
Press to activate the OSD.
Press to decrease the volume.
16 Keystone adjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (±40 degrees)
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. (±40 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. 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
Using Your Projector 21
control to make adjustments to a setting.
To go back to Main Menu, go to BACK tab and press Enter button on the control panel or the remote control.
To exit the OSD, go to Exit tab and press Enter button on the control panel or the remote control.
Main Menu
Input Select
A
UTO
S
OURCE
— 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.
S-V
IDEO
— Press ENTER to detect S-Video signal.
C
OMPOSITE
V
IDEO
— Press ENTER to detect Composite Video signal.
Auto-Adjust
Select to show "Auto Adjustment in
Progress..." information.
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Set Up
H. K
EYSTONE
— Adjust image distortion caused by horizontal shifting of the projector orientation.
Using Your Projector
V. K
EYSTONE
— Adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector.
A
UTO
K
EYSTONE
— Auto adjust the image distortion by tilting the projector.
P
ROJECTOR
M
ODE
— 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.
A
SPECT
R
ATIO
— 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)
P
ROJECTOR
I
NFO
— Press to show the projector model name, the present resolution and projector series number (PPID#).
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PICTURE (in PC Mode)
B
RIGHTNESS
— Use
to adjust the
and brightness of the image.
C
ONTRAST
— Use 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.
C
OLOR
T
EMP
— Adjust the color temperature. The higher the temperature, the screen appears bluer; the lower the temperature, the screen appears redder. User mode activates the values in the "color setting" menu.
C
OLOR
A
DJUST
— Manually adjust red, green, and blue color.
PICTURE (in Video Mode)
B
RIGHTNESS
— Use
to adjust the
and brightness of the image.
C
ONTRAST
— Use 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.
C
OLOR
T
EMP
— Adjust the color temperature. The higher the temperature, the screen appears bluer; the lower the temperature, the screen appears redder. User mode activates the values in the "color setting" menu.
C
OLOR
A
DJUST
— Manually adjust red, green, and blue color.
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S
ATURATION
— Adjust a video source from black 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.
S
HARPNESS
— Press sharpness.
to decrease the sharpness and to increase the
T
INT
— Press to increase the amount of green in the image and to increase the amount of red in the image.
DISPLAY (in PC Mode)
V
IDEO
M
ODE
— 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 .
S
IGNAL
T
YPE
— Manually select signal type RGB,
YCbCr, YPbPr.
Z
OOM
— Press to digitally magnify an image to 10 times on the projection screen and press to reduce the zoomed image.
W
HITE
I
NTENSITY
— Setting 0 to maximize the color reproduction and 10 to maximize the brightness.
D
EGAMMA
— Adjust among the 4 preset values to change the color performance of the display.
H
ORIZONTAL
P
OSITION
— Press to adjust the horizontal position of the image to the left and to adjust the horizontal position of the image to the right.
V
ERTICAL
P
OSITION
— Press to adjust the vertical position of the image down and to adjust the vertical position of the image up.
F
REQUENCY
— 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.
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T
RACKING
— Synchronize the phase of the display signal with the graphic card. If you experience an unstable or flickering image, use Tracking to correct it. This is a fine adjustment.
DISPLAY (in Video Mode)
V
IDEO
M
ODE
— 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 .
S
IGNAL
T
YPE
— Manually select signal type RGB, YCbCr, YPbPr.
Z
OOM
— Press to digitally magnify an image to 10 times on the projection screen and press to reduce the zoomed image.
W
HITE
I
NTENSITY
— Setting 0 to maximize the color reproduction and 10 to maximize the brightness.
D
EGAMMA
— Adjust among the 4 preset values to change the color performance of the display.
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LAMP
L
AMP
H
OUR
— Display the operating hours since the lamp timer reset.
P
OWER
S
AVING
— 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 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 turns off or when you press the power button to turn the projector on.
Using Your Projector
E
CO
M
ODE
— Select ON to use the projector at a lower power level (230 Watts), which may provide longer lamp life, quieter operation, and dimmer luminance output on the screen. Select OFF to operate at normal power level (260 Watts).
L
AMP
R
ESET
— After you install a new lamp, select Yes to reset the lamp timer.
LANGUAGE
Using Your Projector 27
Preferences
V
OLUME
— Press to decrease the volume and
to increase the volume.
M
UTE
— Allows to mute the sound.
C
USTOMIZED
S
CREEN
— Press
Enter will pop-up a menu, then select "YES". The projector will capture the screen image as a "My
Customized logo". This screen will replace all the original screens which contains Dell logo. User can recover the default screen by selecting "Dell
Logo" on the pop-up screen.
M
ENU
L
OCK
— Select ON to enable Menu Lock for hiding the OSD menu. Select
OFF to disable the Menu Lock. If you want to disable the Menu Lock function and the OSD disappears, press the Menu button on the panel for 15 seconds, then disable the function.
M
ENU
T
IMEOUT
— Adjust the time delay of the OSD Timeout . The Default setting is
30 seconds.
M
ENU
P
OSITION
— Select the location of the OSD on the screen.
M
ENU
S
ETTING
— Select to change the OSD background in full or opaque.
P
ASSWORD
— 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
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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:
1 1st time password input request: a Go to Preferences 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 from the screen and press the ENTER button.
c d
To confirm, enter the password again.
If the password verification is successful, you may resume with accessing the 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.
3
NOTE: If you forget your password, contact your dealer or qualified service personnel.
To cancel the password function, select OFF and enter the password to disable the function.
C
HANGE PASSWORD
— Key in the original password, then enter the new password and confirm the new password again.
T
EST
P
ATTERN
— Select ON to activate the built-in Test Pattern for self-testing on focus and resolution. Select OFF to disable the function.
F
ACTORY
R
ESET
— Select ON to reset the projector to its factory default settings.
Reset items include both computer sources and video source settings.
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Troubleshooting Your Projector
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If you experience problems with your projector, see the following troubleshooting tips. If the problem persists, contact Dell.
Problem
No image appears on the screen
Possible Solution
• Ensure that the lens cap is removed and the projector is turned on.
• Ensure 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
• Ensure that the pins of the connectors are not bent or broken.
• Ensure that the lamp is securely installed
• Use Test Pattern in the Preferences menu.
Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are correct.
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Problem (continued) Possible Solution (continued)
Partial, scrolling, or incorrectly displayed image
1 Press the 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 Properties and then select Settings tab.
b Verify the setting is 1024 x 768 pixels for the external monitor port.
c
If you experience difficulty in changing resolutions or your monitor freezes, restart all the equipment and the projector.
The screen does not display your presentation
If you are not using a Dell portable computer, see your documentation.
If you are using a portable computer, press
(Fn+F8).
Image is unstable or flickering Adjust the tracking in the OSD Display tab
(in PC Mode only).
Image has vertical flickering bar
Image color is not correct
Adjust the frequency in the OSD
(in PC Mode only).
Display 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
Display , select Signal Type and then select
RGB .
• Use Test Pattern in the Preferences menu.
Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are correct.
Image is out of focus 1
2
Adjust the focus ring on the projector lens.
Ensure that the projection screen is within the required distance from the projector
(3.9 ft [1.2 m] to 39.4 ft [12 m]).
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Problem (continued)
The image is stretched when displaying a 16:9 DVD
Image is reversed
Lamp is burned out or makes a popping sound
LAMP light is solid orange
LAMP light and Power light are blinking orange
LAMP light is blinking orange and Power light is solid blue
TEMP light is solid orange and Power light is solid blue
Possible Solution (continued)
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 you cannot select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your DVD player, select 4:3 aspect ratio in the Set Up menu in the OSD.
Select Set Up from the OSD and adjust the projector 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 on page 35.
If the LAMP light is solid orange, replace the lamp.
If the LAMP light and the Power light are blinking orange, the lamp driver has failed and the projector will automatically shut down.
Unplug the power cord after 3 minutes then turn the display on again. If this problem persists, contact Dell.
If the LAMP light is blinking orange and
Power light is solid blue, the system has failed and the projector will automatically shut down. Unplug the power cord after 3 minutes then turn the display on again. If this problem persists, contact Dell.
The lamp has overheated. The display automatically shuts down. Turn the display on again after the projector cools down. If the problem persists, contact Dell.
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Problem (continued)
TEMP light and Power light are solid orange
TEMP light is blinking orange
The OSD does not appear on the screen
The remote control is not operating smoothly or works only within a limited range
Possible Solution (continued)
The lamp driver 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
10 seconds to unlock the OSD. Check the
Menu Lock
The battery may be low. Replace with 2 new
AAA batteries.
34 Troubleshooting Your Projector
Changing the Lamp
Replace the lamp when the message "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. For more information, see "Contacting 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.
1
2
Turn off the projector and disconnect the power cord.
Let the projector cool for at least 30 minutes.
3 Loosen the 2 screws that secure the lamp cover, and remove the cover.
CAUTION: If the lamp has shattered, be careful as broken pieces are sharp and can cause injury. Remove all broken pieces from the projector and dispose or recycle according to state, local, or federal law. Go to www.dell.com/hg for additional information.
4 Loosen the 2 screws that secure the lamp.
CAUTION: Do not touch the bulb or the lamp glass at any time. Projector lamps are very fragile and may shatter if touched.
5 Pull up the lamp by its metal handle.
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.
6
7
Replace with the new lamp.
Tighten the 2 screws that secure the lamp.
8 Replace the lamp cover and tighten the 2 screws.
9 Reset the lamp usage time by selecting
"Yes" for Lamp Reset in the OSD Lamp tab. (See Lamp menu on page 27)
Troubleshooting Your Projector 35
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.
36 Troubleshooting Your Projector
5
5
Specifications
Light Valve
Brightness
Contrast Ratio
Uniformity
Number of Pixels
Displayable Color
Color Wheel Speed
Projection Lens
Projection Screen Size
Projection Distance
Video Compatibility
H. Frequency
V. Frequency
Power Supply
Power Consumption
Audio
Noise Level
Weight
Single-chip 0.7" XGA LVDS (low-voltage differential signaling) technology
3000 ANSI Lumens (Max.)
2100:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off)
80% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA)
1024 x 768 (XGA)
16.7M colors
100~127.5Hz (2X)
F/2.4~2.7, f=28.0~33.6 mm with 1.2x manual zoom lens
24.6-295.3 inches (diagonal)
3.9~39.4 ft (1.2 m~12 m)
NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N,
SECAM, and HDTV (1080i, 720p, 576i/p,
480i/p) compatibility
Composite video, Component video and Svideo capability
15kHz-92kHz (Analog)
50Hz-85Hz (Analog)
Universal 100-240V AC 50-60Hz with PFC input
325 watts typical, 285 watts in eco mode
1 speaker, 2 watt RMS
36 dB(A) Full-on mode, 33 dB(A) Eco-mode
<5.5 lbs (2.4 kg)
Specifications 37
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Environmental
Regulatory
I/O Connectors
Lamp
External 10.8 x 8.3 x 4 ± 0.04 inches (273.7 x 212 x 101 ± 1 mm)
Operating temperature: 5 o
95 o F)
C - 35 o C (41 o F-
Humidity: 80% maximum
Storage temperature: -20 o
(-4 o F to 140 o F)
C to 60 o C
Humidity: 80% maximum
FCC, CE, VCCI, UL, cUL, Nemko-GS,
ICES-003, MIC, C-Tick, GOST, CCC, PSB,
NOM, IRAM, SABS
Power: AC power input socket
Computer input: one D-sub for analog/component, HDTV input signals
Computer output: one 15-pin D-sub
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)
One mini-DIN RS232 for wired remote control from PC
260-watt user-replaceable 2000-hour lamp
(up to 2500 hours in eco mode)
NOTE: The actual operating life span of a projector lamp will vary according to operating conditions and usage patterns. Usage of a projector in stressful conditions which may include dusty environments, under high temperatures and abrupt powering-off may result in a lamp's shortened operating life span or possibly lamp failure. The lamp life specified for Dell's projectors refers to the typical time under non-stressful operating conditions for more than 50% of a sampling population to reduce to approximately 50% of the lamp's rated brightness level. It is not the measure of time a lamp will cease light output.
38 Specifications
RS232 Pin Assignment
RS232 Protocol
• Communication Settings
Connection settings
Baud Rate:
Data Bits:
Parity
Stop Bits
Value
19200
8
None
1
• Command types
To pop up the OSD menu and adjust the settings.
• Control command Syntax (From PC to Projector)
[H][AC][SoP][CRC][ID][SoM][COMMAND]
• Example : Power ON Command (Send low byte firstly)
--> 0xBE, 0xEF, 0x10, 0x05, 0x00, 0xC6, 0xFF, 0x11, 0x11, 0x01, 0x00, 0x01
• Control Commands List
Go to support.dell.com to view the latest RS232 code.
Specifications 39
Compatibility Modes
Resolution
1024X768
1024X768
1280X720
1280X768
1280X800
1360X768
1440X900
1680X1050
1920X1200
1280X1024
1280X1024
1280X1024
1400X1050
1600x1200
640X480
640X480
832X624
640X350
640X350
640X400
640X480
640X480
640X480
640X480
720X400
720X400
800X600
800X600
800X600
800X600
800X600
1024X768
1024X768
Mode
XGA
XGA
WXGA
WXGA
WXGA
WXGA
WXGA
WSXGA+
WUXGA
*SXGA
*SXGA
*SXGA
*SXGA+
*UXGA
MAC LC13*
MAC II 13*
MAC 16*
VGA
SVGA
SVGA
SVGA
SVGA
SVGA
XGA
XGA
VGA
VGA
VGA
VGA
VGA
VGA
VGA
VGA
75
85
60
60
59.87
59.88
49.97
60
59.85
59.87
59.81
60.01
60
70
75
85
66.66
66.68
74.55
V. Frequency (Hz)
70
85
85
60
72
75
60
72
75
85
85
70
85
56
(ANALOG)
55.93
64.67
64.41
63.98
79.98
91.1
63.98
75
48.4
56.5
60.0
68.7
44.77
47.77
49.70
47.71
34.98
35
49.725
H. Frequency (KHz)
31.5
37.9
37.9
31.5
37.9
37.5
37.9
48.1
46.9
53.7
43.3
31.5
37.9
35.2
40 Specifications
MAC 19*
*MAC
MAC G4
1024X768
1152X870
640X480
IMAC DV 1024X768
*Compressed computer image.
75
75.06
60
75
60.24
68.68
31.35
60
Specifications 41
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 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 Choose A Country/Region drop-down menu at the bottom of the page.
3 Click Contact Us on the left side of the page.
4 Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.
5 Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.
42 Contacting Dell
Appendix: Glossary
ANSI L UMENS — A standard for measuring light output, used for comparing projectors.
A SPECT R ATIO — 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.
B
ACKLIT
(B
ACKLIGHT
) — Refers to a remote control, or a projector control panel, that has buttons and controls that are illuminated.
Bandwidth— The number of cycles per second (Hertz) expressing the difference between the lower and upper limiting frequencies of a frequency band; also, the width of a band of frequencies.
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— A method of measuring the whiteness of a light source.
Metal halide lamps have a higher temperature compared to halogen or incandescent lights.
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 — The combined picture signal, including vertical and horizontal blanking and synchronizing signals.
Compression— A function that deletes resolution lines from the image to fit in the display area.
Compressed SVGA— To project an 800x600 image to a VGA projector, the original 800x600 signal must be compressed down. The data displays all the information with only two thirds of the pixels (307,000 vs 480,000). The resulting image is SVGA page size but sacrifices some of the image quality. If you are using an SVGA computers, connecting VGA to a VGA projector. provide better results.
Compressed SXGA— Found on XGA projectors, compressed SXGA handling allows these projectors to handle up to 1280x1024 SXGA resolution.
Compressed XGA— Found on SVGA projectors, compressed XGA handling allows these projectors to handle 1024x768 XGA resolution.
Glossary 43
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 — measures the ratio of the light output of an all white image (full on) and the light output of an all black (full off) image.
2 ANSI — measures a pattern of 16 alternating black and white rectangles. The average light output from the white rectangles is divided by the average light output of the black rectangles to determine the ANSI contrast ratio.
Full On/Off contrast is always a larger number than ANSI contrast for the same projector.
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.
DLP— Digital Light Processing — Reflective display technology developed by
Texas 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.
DVI— Digital Visual Interface — Defines the digital interface between digital devices such as projectors and personal computers. For devices that support DVI, a digital to digital connection can be made that eliminates the conversion to analog and thereby delivers an unblemished image.
Focal Length— 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.
Hz — Frequency of an alternating signal. See Frequency.
Keystone Correction— Device that will correct an image of the distortion
(usually a wide-top narrow-bottom effect) of a projected image caused by improper projector to screen angle.
Laser Pointer— A small pen or cigar sized pointer that contains a small battery powered laser, which can project a small, red (typically), high intensity beam of light that is immediately very visible on the screen.
44 Glossary
Maximum Distance— The distance from a screen the projector can be to cast an image that is useable (bright enough) 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.
Metal Halide Lamp— The type of lamp used in many medium and all high end portable projectors. These lamps typically have a "half-life" of 1000-2000 hours.
That is they slowly lose intensity (brightness) as they are used, and at the "half-life" point, they are half as bright as when new. These lamps output a very "hot" temperature light, similar to mercury vapor lamps used in streetlights.. Their whites are "extremely" white (with slight bluish cast.) and make Halogen lamp's whites look very yellowish by comparison.
Minimum Distance— The closest position that a projector can focus an image onto a screen.
NTSC— The United States broadcast standard for video and broadcasting.
PAL— A European and international broadcast standard for video and broadcasting. Higher resolution than NTSC.
Power Zoom— A zoom lens with the zoom in and out controlled by a motor, usually adjusted from the projector's control panel and also the remote control.
Reverse Image— Feature that allows you to flip the image horizontally. When used in a normal forward projection environment text, graphics, etc, are backwards. Reverse image is used for rear projection.
RGB— Red, Green, Blue — typically used to describe a monitor that requires separate signals for each of the three colors.
S-Video— A video transmission standard that uses a 4-pin mini-DIN connector to send video information on two signal wires called luminance (brightness, Y) and chrominance (color, C). S-Video is also referred to as Y/C.
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 Ultra Graphics Array, — 1280 x 1024 pixels count.
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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Zoom Lens— Lens with a variable focal length that allows operator to move the view in or out making the image smaller or larger.
Zoom Lens Ratio— Is the ratio between the smallest and largest image a lens can projector from a fixed distance. For example, a 1.4:1 zoom lens ratio means that a
10 foot image without zoom would be a 14 foot image with full zoom.
46 Glossary
Index
A
Adjusting Projection Image Size
Adjusting the Projected Image
Adjusting the Projector Height
lower the projector
Elevator button
Elevator foot
Tilt adjustment wheel
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and
Focus
Focus ring
Zoom tab
C
Changing the Lamp
RS232 cable
Connecting a Computer with a
Connecting the Projector
Composite video cable
Connecting with a Component
Cable
Connecting with a Composite
Cable
Connecting with an S-video Cable
D-sub to D-sub cable
D-sub to YPbPr cable
Power cord
RS232 cable
S-video cable
To Computer
USB to USB cable
Connection Ports
Audio input connector
Audio output connector
Composite video connector
IR receiver
Kensington lock hole
Power cord connector
RS232 connector
S-video connector
USB remote connector
VGA in (D-sub) connector
VGA out (monitor loop-through)
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Contacting Dell
Control Panel
D
Dell
M
Contacting
Main Unit
Index 47
O
On-Screen Display
Auto-Adjust
DISPLAY (in PC Mode)
DISPLAY (in Video Mode)
Input Select
LAMP
LANGUAGE
Main Menu
PICTURE (in PC Mode)
PICTURE (in Video Mode)
Preferences
Set Up
P
Control panel
Elevator button
Focus ring
Lens
Remote control receiver
Zoom tab
Phone numbers
Powering On/Off the Projector
Powering Off the Projector
Powering On the Projector
S
Specifications
Audio
Brightness
Color Wheel Speed
Compatibility Modes
Contrast Ratio
Dimensions
Displayable Color
Environmental
H. Frequency
I/O Connectors
Lamp
Light Valve
Noise Level
Number of Pixels
Power Consumption
Power Supply
Projection Distance
Projection Lens
Projection Screen Size
Regulatory
RS232 Protocol
Uniformity
V. Frequency
Video Compatibility
Weight
Support
Contacting Dell
R
Remote Control
T
Telephone numbers
Troubleshooting
48 Index
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Key features
DLP 3000 ANSI lumens
Lamp 2000 h
XGA (1024x768) 2100:1
Screen size compatibility: 295.3 Number of colours: 16.78 million colours
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325 W
Frequently asked questions
You can adjust the image by raising or lowering the projector height using the elevator button and tilt adjustment wheel. You can also adjust the zoom and focus using the zoom tab and focus ring.
Remove the lens cap, connect the power cord and signal cables, and press the power button on the control panel.
Press the power button, then press it again. The cooling fans will continue to operate for 90 seconds before the projector shuts down completely.
If the LAMP light is solid orange, replace the lamp. Refer to the 'Changing the Lamp' section of this guide for instructions.