Dell™ 2100MP Projector User's Guide
The information below is provided by the supplier of the referenced device without independent verification by Dell and is subject to the restrictions and
disclaimers.
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.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Restrictions and Disclaimers
The information contained in this document, including all instructions, cautions, and regulatory approvals and certifications, is based upon statements
provided to Dell by the manufacturer and has not been independently verified or tested by Dell. Dell disclaims all liability in connection with any deficiencies
in such information.
All statements or claims regarding the properties, capabilities, speeds, or qualifications of the part referenced in this document are made by the
manufacturer and not by Dell. Dell specifically disclaims any knowledge of the accuracy, completeness, or substantiation for any such statements.
February 2003 Rev. A00
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Keystone adjustment
Temperature warning light
Lamp warning light
Re-sync
Menu
Keystone adjustment
Source
Connection Ports
1
2
VGA in (D-sub) connector
VGA out (monitor loop-through)
3
4
5
IR receiver
USB connector
S-video connector
6
Composite video connector
Remote Control
1
2
3
4
5
6
Light
Power button
Previous Page button (page up)
Four Direction buttons
Source button
Resync button
7
Keystone Correction button
8
9
Zoom in/out
Hide button
10 Freeze button
11 Menu button
12 Next Page button (page down)
13 Video Mode button
Battery Disposal: Your projector remote control uses zinc-manganese batteries. If you need to replace the batteries, see your Dell
2100MP Projector Quick Start Card.
Do not dispose of used batteries along with household waste. Contact your local waste disposal agency for the address of the nearest
battery deposit site.
Contacting Dell
To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites:
l
l
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support.dell.com (technical support)
premiersupport.dell.com (technical support for educational, government, healthcare, and medium/large business customers, including
Premier, Platinum, and Gold customers)
For specific web address for your country, find the appropriate country section in the table below.
NOTE: Toll-free numbers are for use within the country for which they are listed.
When you need to contact Dell, use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the following table. If you need
assistance in determining which codes to use, contact a local or an international operator.
Country (City)
Department Name or Service Area, Website
and E-mail Address
Area
Local Numbers,and
Code Toll-Free Numbers
International
Access Code
Country Code City
Code
Anguilla
General Support
General Support
toll free:800-335-
0031
Antigua and
Barbuda
1-800-805-5924
Argentina
(Buenos Aires)
toll free: 0800 444
0733
Technical Support and Customer Care
International Access
Code:00
toll free: 0810 444
3355
Sales
Country Code:54
City Code:11
Tech Support Fax
11
11
4515-7139
4515-7138
Customer Care Fax
Website: www.dell.com.ar
Aruba
General Support
toll-free:800-1578
Australia
E-mail (Australia): [email protected]
(Sydney)
E-mail (New Zealand):
International Access
Code:0011
Home and Small Business
Government and Business
1-300-65-55-33
toll free: 1-800-633-
559
Country Code:61
City Code:2
Preferred Accounts Division (PAD)
Customer Care
Corporate Sales
Transaction Sales
Fax
toll free: 1-800-060-
889
toll free: 1-800-819-
339
toll free: 1-800-808-
385
toll free: 1-800-808-
312
toll free: 1-800-818-
341
Austria
Switchboard
01
491 040
(Vienna)
Home/Small Business Sales
01
01
01
795676-02
795676-05
795676-03
International Access
Code:900
Home/Small Business Fax
Home/Small Business Customer Care
Preferred Accounts/Corporate Customer Care
Country Code:43
City Code:1
0660-8056
795676-04
0660-8779
Home/Small Business Technical Support
01
Preferred Accounts/Corporate Technical Support
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Bahamas
General Support
General Support
toll-free:1-866-278-
6818
Barbados
1-800-534-3142
Belgium (Brussels)
Technical Support
481 92 88
481 91 19
02
02
Customer Care
International Access
Code:00
Home/Small Business Sales
toll free: 0800 16884
Country Code:32
City Code:2
Corporate Sales
481 91 00
481 92 99
481 91 00
02
02
02
Fax
Switchboard
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail for French Speaking Customers:
support.euro.dell.com/be/fr/emaildell/
Bermuda
Bolivia
Brazil
General Support
1-800-890-0748
General Support
toll free: 800-10-0238
toll free: 0800 90
3355
Customer Support, Technical Support
Technical Support Fax
International Access
Code:00
51
51
481-5470
481-5480
Customer Care Fax
Country Code:55
City Code:51
toll free: 0800 90
3390
Sales
Website: www.dell.com/br
British Virgin
Islands
General Support
toll-free:1-866-278-
6820
Brunei
Customer Technical Support
(Penang, Malaysia)
604
604
604
633 4966
633 4949
633 4955
Country Code:673
Customer Service
(Penang, Malaysia)
Transaction Sales
(Penang, Malaysia)
Canada
(North York, Ontario)
Automated Order-Status System
toll free: 1-800-433-
9014
AutoTech (Automated technical support)
toll free: 1-800-247-
9362
International Access
Code:011
Customer Care Home & Home Office & Small
Business
1-800-847-4096
1-800-326-9463
1-800-847-4096
1-800-387-5757
Customer Care Medium, Large, Commercial,
Government (100+ Employees)
Technical Support Home & Home Office & Small
Business
Technical Support Medium, Large, Commercial,
Government (100+ Employees)
Sales (direct-from outside Toronto)
Sales (direct-from within Toronto)
1-800-387-5752
416-758-2200
Sales (federal government, education, and
medical)
1-800-567-7542
TechFax
toll free: 1-800-950-
1329
Cayman Islands
General Support
1-800-805-7541
Chile
(Santiago)
Sales, Customer Support, and Technical Support
toll free: 1230-020-
4823
Country Code:56
City Code:2
China
Tech Support website:
(Xiamen)
support.ap.dell.com/china
Tech Support E-mail: [email protected]
Country Code:86
City Code:592
Tech Support Fax
818-1350
Home and Small Business Technical Support
Corporate Accounts Technical Support
Customer Experience
toll free: 800 858
2437
toll free: 800 858
2333
toll free: 800 858
2060
Home and Small Business
toll free: 800 858
2222
Preferred Accounts Division
toll free: 800 858
2062
toll free: 800 858
2999
Large Corporate Accounts North
Large Corporate Accounts North Government and
Education
toll free: 800 858
2955
toll free: 800 858
2020
Large Corporate Accounts East
Large Corporate Accounts East Government and
Education
toll free: 800 858
2669
toll free: 800 858
2572
Large Corporate Accounts Queue Team
Large Corporate Accounts South
toll free: 800 858
2355
toll free: 800 858
2811
Large Corporate Accounts West
Large Corporate Accounts GCP
Large Corporate Account Key Accounts
toll free: 800 858
2055
toll-free:800-858-
2628
toll free: 800-858--
2621
Large Corporate Accounts Spare Parts
General Support
Colombia
980-9-15-3978
Costa Rica
General Support
0800-012-0435
Czech Republic
(Prague)
Technical Support
22 83 27 27
22 83 27 11
22 83 27 14
22 83 27 28
22 83 27 11
02
02
02
02
02
Customer Care
International Access
Code:00
Fax
TechFax
Country Code:420
City Code:2
Switchboard
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Technical Support
Denmark
(Horsholm)
70230182
70230184
32875505
32871200
Customer Care(Relational)
Home/Small Business Customer Care
Switchboard (Relational)
Fax Switchboard (Relational)
International Access
Code:00
Country Code:45
32871201
Switchboard (Home/Small Business)
32875000
32875001
Fax Switchboard (Home/Small Business)
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail Support (portable computers):
E-mail Support (desktop computers):
E-mail Support (servers):
Dominica
General Support
toll free: 1-866-278-
6821
Dominican
Republic
General Support
toll free: 1-800-156-
1588
Ecuador
General Support
General Support
toll-free 999-119
01-889-753-0777
El Salvador
Finland
(Helsinki)
Technical Support
253 313 60
253 313 81
253 313 38
09
09
09
Technical Support Fax
Relational Customer Care
International Access
Code:990
Home/Small Business Customer Care
Fax
09
09
09
693 791 94
253 313 99
253 313 00
Country Code:358
City Code:9
Switchboard
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Home and Small Business
France
(Paris) (Montpellier)
Technical Support
0825
0825
0825
04
387 270
823 833
International Access
Code:00
Customer Care
Country Code:33
City Code:(1)(4)
Switchboard
004700
Switchboard (calls from outside of France)
Sales
99 75 40 00
004 700
0825
04
Fax (calls from outside of France)
99 75 40 001
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/fr/fr/emaildell/
Corporate
Technical Support
Customer Care
0825
0825
01
004 719
338 339
Fax
55 94 71 01
55 94 71 00
Switchboard
Sales
01
01
55 94 71 00
766-7200
Germany
(Langen)
Technical Support
06103
Home/Small Business Customer Care
Global Segment Customer Care
Preferred Accounts Customer Care
Large Accounts Customer Care
Public Accounts Customer Care
Switchboard
0180-5-224 400
International Access
Code:00
06103
06103
06103
06103
06103
766-9570
766-9420
766-9560
766-9555
766-7000
Country Code:49
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail: [email protected]
General Support
Grenada
toll free:1-866-540-
3355
Guatemala
General Support
General Support
1-800-999-0136
Guyana
toll free:1-877-440-
6511
Hong Kong
Technical Support(Dimension™ and
296-93188
296-93191
International Access
Code:001
Inspiron™ )
Technical Support (OptiPlex™,
Country Code:852
Latitude ™ , and Dell Precision™ )
Customer Service (non-technical, post-sales
issues)
800-93-8291
Transaction Sales
toll free: 800 96 4109
Large Corporate Accounts HK
Large Corporate Accounts GCP HK
Technical Support
toll free: 800 96 4108
toll free: 800 90 3708
1600-33-8045
India
Sales
1600-33-8044
Ireland
(Cherrywood)
Ireland Technical Support
1850
0870
543 543
UK Technical Support (dial within UK only)
908 0800
International Access
Code:16
Home User Customer Care
01
01
01
204 4095
204 4444
204 4003
Country Code:353
Small Business Customer Care
Corporate Customer Care
UK Customer Care (dial number within UK only)
0870
01
906 0010
204 4444
907 4000
204 0144
204 5960
204 4444
Ireland Sales
UK Sales (dial within UK only)
0870
01
SalesFax
Fax
01
Switchboard
01
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Italy
(Milan)
Home and Small Business
Technical Support
Customer Care
02
02
02
02
577 826 90
696 821 14
696 821 13
696 821 12
International Access
Code:00
Fax
Country Code:39
City Code:2
Switchboard
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/it/it/emaildell/
Corporate
Technical Support
Customer Care
Fax
02
02
02
02
577 826 90
577 825 55
577 035 30
577 821
Switchboard
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/it/it/emaildell/
Jamaica
General Support (dial from within Jamaica only)
1-800-404-9205
Japan
(Kawasaki)
Web site: support.jp.dell.com
Technical Support (Projector)
0120-981-690
556-3468
International Access
Code:001
Technical Support Outside of Japanese
(Projector)
44
Country Code:81
City Code:44
Customer Care
44
44
44
44
44
556-4240
556-3801
556-1760
556-1465
556-1469
24-Hour Automated Order Service
Individual User
Business Sales Division (Up to 400 employees)
Public Sales (Government agencies, education
institutions, and medical institutions)
Preferred Accounts Division Sales (Over 400
employees)
44
556-3433
Global Segment Japan
44
44
556-3469
556-3430
Large Corporate Accounts Sales (Over 3500
employees)
Faxbox Service
Switchboard
556-3490
556-4300
44
44
Korea
(Seoul)
Technical Support
toll free: 080-200-
3800
Sales
toll free: 080-200-
3600
International Access
Code:001
Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia)
toll free: 604-633-
4949
Country Code:82
City Code:2
Customer Service (Seoul, Korea)
080-200-3800
2194-6202
2194-6000
728-4093
Fax
Switchboard
Latin America
Customer Technical Support (Austin, Texas,
U.S.A.)
512
Customer Service (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)
512
512
728-3619
728-3883
Fax (Technical Support and Customer Service)
(Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)
Sales (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)
512
512
728-4397
SalesFax (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)
728-4600
or 728-3772
Luxembourg
Technical Support (Brussels, Belgium)
481 92 88
02
Home/Small Business Sales (Brussels, Belgium)
toll free: 080016884
International Access
Code:00
Corporate Sales (Brussels, Belgium)
Customer Care (Brussels, Belgium)
Switchboard (Brussels, Belgium)
Fax (Brussels, Belgium)
481 91 00
481 91 19
481 91 00
481 92 99
02
02
02
02
Country Code:352
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Macao
Technical Support
toll free: 0800 582
604 633 4949
Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia)
Transaction Sales
Country Code:853
toll free: 0800 581
Malaysia
(Penang)
Technical Support
toll free: 1 800 888
298
Customer Service
Transaction Sales
4
633 4949
International Access
Code:00
toll free: 1 800 888
202
Country Code:60
Corporate Sales
toll free: 1 800 888
213
City Code: 4
Mexico
Customer Technical Support
001-877-384-8979
or 001-877-269-3383
50-81-8800
Sales
International Access
Code:00
or 01-800-888-3355
001-877-384-8979
Country Code:52
Customer Service
or001-877-269-3383
Main
50-81-8800
or 01-800-888-3355
Montserrat
General Support
toll free:1-866-278-
6822
Netherlands
Antilles
General Support
001-800-882-1519
Netherlands
(Amsterdam)
Technical Support
20
20
674 4500
674 5500
Home/Small and Medium Business
Home/Small and Medium Business Fax
International Access
Code:00
674 4775
674 4200
20
20
Home/Small and Medium Business Customer
Care
Country Code:31
City Code:20
Corporate
20
20
20
674 5000
674 4779
674 4325
Corporate Fax
Corporate Customer Care
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/nl/nl/emaildell/
New Zealand
E-mail (New Zealand):
E-mail (Australia): [email protected]
Home and Small Business
Government and Business
Sales
0800 446 255
0800 444 617
0800 441 567
Fax
0800 441 566
Nicaragua
General Support
001-800-220-1006
Norway
(Lysaker)
Technical Support
671 16882
671 17514
231 62298
671 16800
671 16865
Relational Customer Care
Home/Small Business Customer Care
Switchboard
International Access
Code:00
Country Code:47
Fax Switchboard
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail Support (portable computers):
E-mail Support (desktop computers):
E-mail Support (servers):
Panama
Peru
General Support
General Support
001-800-507-0962
0800-50-669
Poland
(Warsaw)
Customer Service Phone
Customer Care
57 95 700
57 95 999
57 95 999
57 95 999
57 95 806
57 95 998
22
22
22
22
22
22
International Access
Code:011
Sales
Switchboard
Country Code:48
Customer Service Fax
Reception Desk Fax
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Technical Support
Portugal
35
800 834 077
Customer Care
International Access
Code:00
800 300 415
or 800 834 075
Sales
Country Code:35
800 300 410
or 800 300 411
or 800 300 412
or 121 422 07 10
Fax
35
121 424 01 12
E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/es/es/emaildell/
Puerto Rico
General Support
1-800-805-7545
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
General Support
General Support
toll free:1-877-441-
4731
1-800-882-1521
St. Vincent and the General Support
Grenadines
toll free:1-877-441-
4740
Singapore
(Singapore)
Technical Support
toll free: 800 6011
051
Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia)
Transaction Sales
604
633 4949
International Access
Code:005
toll free: 800 6011
054
Country Code:65
Corporate Sales
toll free: 800 6011
053
South Africa
(Johannesburg)
Technical Support
Customer Care
011
011
011
011
011
709 7710
709 7707
709 7700
706 0495
709 7700
International Access
Code:09/091
Sales
Fax
Country Code:27
City Code:11
Switchboard
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Southeast
Asian/Pacific
Customer Technical Support, Customer Service,
and Sales (Penang, Malaysia)
604
633-4810
Countries
Spain
(Madrid)
Home and Small Business
Technical Support
Customer Care
Sales
902 100 130
902 118 540
902 118 541
902 118 541
902 118 539
91
91
91
91
91
International Access
Code:00
Country Code:34
City Code:91
Switchboard
Fax
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/es/es/emaildell/
Corporate
Technical Support
Customer Care
Switchboard
902 100 130
902 118 546
722 92 00
91
91
91
91
Fax
722 95 83
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/es/es/emaildell/
Sweden
(Upplands Vasby)
Technical Support
590 05 199
590 05 642
587 70 527
20 140 14 44
590 05 594
590 05 185
08
08
08
Relational Customer Care
International Access
Code:00
Home/Small Business Customer Care
Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Support
Fax Technical Support
Country Code:46
City Code:8
08
08
Sales
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail Support for Latitude and Inspiron:
E-mail Support for OptiPlex:
E-mail Support for Servers:
Switzerland
(Geneva)
Technical Support (Home and Small Business)
22
22
22
0844 811 411
0844 822 844
0848 802 202
Technical Support (Corporate)
International Access
Code:00
Customer Care (Home and Small Business)
Customer Care(Corporate)
Switchboard
0848 821 721
799 01 01
Country Code:41
City Code:22
22
22
Fax
799 01 90
Website: support.euro.dell.com
E-mail:[email protected]
E-mail for French-speaking HSB and Corporate
Customers:
support.euro.dell.com/ch/fr/emaildell/
Taiwan
Technical Support (portable and desktop
computers)
toll free: 00801 86
1011
International Access
Code:002
Technical Support (Servers)
toll free: 0080 60
1256
Country Code:886
Transaction Sales
toll free:0800 651
228 or 0800 33 556
Corporate Sales
toll free:
0080 651 227/ 0800
33 555
Thailand
Technical Support
toll free: 088 006 007
International Access
Code:001
Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia)
Sales
604
633 4949
Country Code:66
toll free: 088 006 009
Trinidad and
Tobago
General Support
General Support
1-800-805-8035
Turks and Caicos
Islands
toll free:1-866-540-
3355
U.K.
(Bracknell)
Technical Support (Corporate/Preferred
Accounts/PAD [1000+ employees])
0870
0870
908 0500
Technical Support (Direct/PAD and general)
Global Accounts Customer Care
908 0800
373 185
International Access
Code:44
01344
Country Code:44
or 373 186
908 0500
Corporate Customer Care
0870
Preferred Accounts (500-5000 employees)
Customer Care
01344
373 196
Central Government Customer Care
Local Government & Education Customer Care
Health Customer Care
01344
01344
01344
0870
373 193
373 199
373 194
907 4000
906 0010
860 456
Home/Small Business Sales
Home/Small Business Customer Care
Corporate/Public Sector Sales
Website: support.euro.dell.com
Customer Care website:
0870
01344
dell.co.uk/lca/customerservices
E-mail: [email protected]
General Support
Uruguay
toll free:000-413-598-
2521
U.S.A.
(Austin, Texas)
Automated Order-Status System
AutoTech (portable and desktop computers)
Projectors Technical Support
toll free: 1-800-433-
9014
International Access
Code:011
toll free: 1-800-247-
9362
Country Code:1
toll free: 1-877-459-
7298
Customer Service
toll free: 1-800-624-
9897
Dell Sales
toll free: 1-800-289-
3355
or toll free: 1-800-
879-3355
Dell Outlet Store (Dell refurbished computers)
Software and Peripherals Sales
toll free: 1-888-798-
7561
toll free: 1-800-671-
3355
Spare Parts Sales
toll free: 1-800-357-
3355
Extended Service and Warranty Sales
Fax
toll free: 1-800-247-
4618
toll free: 1-800-727-
8320
Dell Services for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or
Speech-Impaired
toll free: 1-877-
DELLTTY
(1-877-335-5889)
U.S. Virgin Islands
Venezuela
General Support
General Support
1-877-673-3355
8001-3605
Installation: Dell™ 2100MP Projector
Connecting the Projector
A. To Computer
1
2
3
Power cord
D-sub to D-sub cable
USB to USB cable
B. To DVD Player: There are three possible methods of connecting to a DVD player.
1. Connecting with component cable:
1
2
Power cord
D-sub to HDTV/Component cable
2. Connecting with S-video cable:
1
2
Power cord
S-video cable
3. Connecting with composite cable:
1
2
Power cord
Composite video cable
Powering On/Off the Projector
Powering On the Projector
NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source.
1. Remove the lens cap.
2. Ensure that the power cord and appropriate signal cable(s) are securely connected. The power button light blinks green.
3. Press the power button to turn on the projector. The Dell logo will be displayed for 30 seconds.
4. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, DVD, etc.). The projector automatically detects your source.
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If the "Searching for signal..."message appears on the screen, ensure that the appropriate signal cable(s) are securely connected.
If you are connecting multiple sources to the projector simultaneously, press the Source button on the remote control or control panel to select the
desired source.
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Power button
Lens cap
Powering Off the Projector
DO NOT UNPLUG THE PROJECTOR BEFORE PROPERLY SHUTTING DOWN USING THE FOLLOWING STEPS.
1. Press the power button to turn off the projector. The "Power Off the Lamp?"message appears on the OSD.
2. Press the power button again. The cooling fans continue to operate for 2 minutes.
3. If the LAMP light is solid orange, replace the lamp.
4. If the TEMP light is solid orange, the projector has overheated. The display automatically shuts down. Try turning the display on again after the
5. If the TEMP light is blinking orange, a projector fan has failed and the projector will automatically shut down. If this problem persists, contact Dell.
6. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector.
7. 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 will disappear after 5 seconds.
Adjusting the Projected Image
Adjusting the Projector Height
To raise the projector:
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.
To lower the projector:
1. Press the elevator button.
2. Lower the projector, and then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position.
Notice: To avoid damaging the projector, make sure that the elevator foot is fully retracted before placing the projector in its carrying case.
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Elevator button
Elevator foot
Tilt adjustment wheel
Adjusting the Projector Focus
Rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector focuses at distances from 4.0 ft to 39.4 ft (1.2 m to 12 m).
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Focus ring
Adjusting Projection Image Size
Screen
(Diagonal)
29.4" (74.7cm)
23.5"X17.7"
81.6" (207.3cm)
65.3"X49.0"
133.8" (339.9cm)
107.1"X80.3"
185.3" (470.6cm)
148.2"X111.2"
289.7" (735.9cm)
231.8"X173.8"
237.5" (603.3cm)
190.0"X142.5"
Screen
Size
(59.8cmx44.8cm) (165.8cmx124.4cm) (271.9cmx203.9cm) (376.5cmx282.4cm) (482.6cmx362.0cm) (588.7cmx441.5cm)
4.0' (1.2m)
11.1' (3.4m)
18.2' (5.5m)
25.2' (7.7m)
Distance
32.3' (9.8m)
39.4' (12.0m)
* This graph is for user reference only.
Changing the Lamp
Replace the lamp when you see " Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life. Replacement suggested!"
message on the screen by carefully following these instructions. If this problem persists, contact Dell.
CAUTION: The lamp becomes very hot with use. Do not attempt to replace the lamp after use until the projector has been allowed to cool down for at
least 30 minutes.
Lamp Changing Procedure:
1. Turn off the projector and disconnect the power cord.
2. Let the projector cool for at least 30 minutes.
3. Loosen the 2 screws that secure the lamp cover, and remove the cover.
4. Loosen the 3 screws that secure the lamp.
5. Pull up the lamp by its metal handle.
6. Reverse steps 1 through 5 to install the new lamp.
7. Reset the lamp by selecting the left Lamp Reset icon in the OSD
Management tab.
8. Dell may require that lamps replaced under warranty are returned to Dell.
Otherwise, contact your local waste disposal agency for the address of the
nearest deposit site.
CAUTION: Do not touch the bulb or the lamp glass at any time. The bulb may explode due to improper handling, including the touching of the bulb or
the lamp glass.
Regulatory Notices: Dell™ 2100MP Projector
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice (U.S. Only)
NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
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This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Instructions to Users: This equipment complies with the requirements of FCC (Federal Communication Commission) equipment provided that the following
conditions are met.
1. Power cable: Shielded power cable must be used.
2. Video inputs: The input signal amplitude must not exceed the specified level.
NOTICE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
FCC Declaration of Conformity
According to 47 CFR, Part 15 of the FCC Rules
* For the following named product:
DLP Projector
2100MP/DELL
CHC7229
* Manufactured at:
Coretronic Corporation
We hereby declare that this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
* FCC Rules:
* Test site at:
Tested to comply with FCC part 15, class B
Advance Data Technology Corporation
No.81-1, Lu Liao Keng, 9 Ling, Wu Lung Tsung, Chiung Lin Hsiang, Hsin Chu Hsien, Taiwan
Coretronic Corporation
No 11, Li Hsing Rd, Scienced-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, Taiwan
Tel: 886-3-5772000 Fax: 886-3-5790066
* Responsible Party for Product Compliance:
* Manufacturer Information:
Coretronic Corporation
RD Center
No 11, Li Hsing Rd, Scienced based Industrial Park,
Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan
Technology Engineering
Associate Vice President
February 28, 2003
Hsinchu, February 28, 2003
Mr. Vincent Lin
CE Declaration of Conformity for a Class B Digital Device
Directives to which conformity is declared:
EMC Directives 89/336/EEC and Amending Directive 92/31/EEC
And
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
Standards to which conformity is declared
EN55022: 1998; EN55024: 1998; EN60950: 2000;
EN61000-3-2: 1995; EN61000-3-3: 1995
Manufacturer's Name: Coretronic Corporation
Manufacturer's Address: No 11, Li Hsing Rd, Scienced-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, Taiwan
Importer's Address:
Dell Products Europe BV
Raheen Industrial Estate, Limerick, Ireland
Type of Equipment: DLP Projector
Model Number(s): 2100MP
Reference Report Number:
Previously Declared Models:
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive(s) and standards.
Hsinchu, Taiwan
February 28, 2003
Mr. Vincent Lin
Head of RD Center
Canadian Regulatory Information (Canada Only)
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of
the Canadian Department of Communications.
Note that Industry Canada regulations provided, that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell Computer Corporation could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada.
EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)
This device belongs to Class B devices as described in EN 55022, unless it is specifically stated that it is a Class A device on the specification label. The
following applies to devices in Class A of EN 55022 (radius of protection up to 30 meters). The user of the device is obliged to take all steps necessary to
remove sources of interference to telecommunication or other devices.
VCCI Class 2 Notice (Japan Only)
This equipment complies with the limits for a Class 2 digital device (devices used in or adjacent to a residential environment) and conforms to the standards
for information technology equipment that are set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference for preventing radio frequency interference in residential
areas.
Class B ITE
MIC Notice (South Korea Only)
B Class Device
Please note that this device has been approved for non-business purposes and may be used in any environment, including residential areas.
Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice
The equipment should draw power from a socket with an attached protection circuit (a three-prong socket). All equipment that works together (computer,
monitor, printer, and so on) should have the same power supply source.
The phasing conductor of the room's electrical installation should have a reserve short-circuit protection device in the form of a fuse with a nominal value no
larger than 16 amperes (A).
To completely switch off the equipment, the power supply cable must be removed from the power supply socket, which should be located near the
equipment and easily accessible.
A protection mark "B" confirms that the equipment is in compliance with the protection usage requirements of standards PN-93/T-42107 and PN-89/E-
06251.
NOM Information (Mexico Only)
The following information is provided on the device(s) described in this document in compliance with the requirements of the official Mexican standards
(NOM)
Exporter:
Importer:
Dell Computer Corporation
One Dell Way
Round Rock, TX 78682
Dell Computer de México,
Paseo de la Reforma 2620, 11th Floor
Col. Lomas Altas
México DF
CP 11950
Ship to:
Dell Computer de Mexico,
S.A. de C.V. al Cuidado de Kuehne & Nagel
de México S. de R.I., Avenida Soles No. 55
Col. Peñon de los Baños, 15520 Mexico, D.F.
Supply voltage:
Frequency:
> 100–240 VAC
50–60 Hz
2 A
Current consumption:
Regulatory Listing
Safety Certifications:
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cUL
NOM
CE Mark--EN60950: 2000
NEMKO
EZU
IEC 60950:1999
TüV GS
PCBC
GOST
CCC
PSB
TüV-S
EMC Certifications:
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FCC Part 15 Class B
CE Mark--EN55022:1998 Class B, EN61003-3:1995, EN55024:1998, EN61000-3-2:1995, EN61000-3-3:1995
ICES-003
EZU
NEMKO
PCBC
C-Tick
VCCI Class B ITE
MIC
Safety Instructions: Dell™ 2100MP Projector
CAUTION
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your projector from potential damage and to ensure your own personal safety:
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The surface beneath the projector might be hot with use. Be careful in handling the unit.
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The lamp becomes very hot with use. Do not attempt to replace the lamp after use until the projector has been allowed to cool down for at
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Do not touch the bulb or the lamp glass at any time. The bulb may explode due to improper handling, including the touching of the bulb or the
lamp glass.
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Remove lens cap before turning on projector. Failure to do so may cause the lens cap to reach high temperatures.
To avoid damaging the projector and lamp, allow the cooling fan to run for 2 minutes before turning off the projector.
Do not block the ventilation slots and openings on the projector.
Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet if the projector is not used for a long period of time.
Do not use the projector in an extremely hot, cold, or humid environment.
Do not use the projector in areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
Do not use the projector near any appliance that generates a strong magnetic field.
Do not place the projector in direct sunlight.
Do not look into the lens while the projector is on; the bright light may hurt your eyes.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the projector to rain or moisture.
To prevent electric shock, do not open or disassemble the projector further than what is needed for lamp replacement.
To avoid damaging the projector, ensure that the elevator foot is fully retracted before moving the projector or placing the projector in its
carrying case.
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Turn off the projector and disconnect it from the electrical outlet before cleaning it. Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the
display housing. Do not use abrasive cleaners, waxes, or solvents.
Specifications: Dell™ 2100MP Projector
Light Valve
single-chip DLP™ technology
Contrast Ratio
1800:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off)
150-watt, user-replaceable P-VIP lamp
800 x 600
Lamp
Number of Pixels
Displayable Color
Color Wheel Speed
Projection Lens
Projection Screen Size
Projection Distance
Video Compatibility
16.7M colors
120Hz(2X)
F/2.4, f=22.4mm. Fixed focal lens
29.4-289.7 inches (diagonal)
4.0–39.4 ft (1.2m–12m)
NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, SECAM, and HDTV (1080i, 720P, 576P,
480i/P) compatibility
Composite video and S-video capability
15kHz–70kHz horizontal scan
43Hz–85Hz vertical refresh
H. Frequency
V. Frequency
Power Supply
Power Consumption
I/O Connectors
universal 100–240V AC 50–60 Hz
210 watts at normal operation
power: AC power input socket
computer input: D-sub 15-pin for analog/ component, HDTV input signal
computer output: one 15-pin D-sub
video input: one composite video RCA and one S-video
USB input: one USB connector
Weight
4.0 lb (1.81 kg)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Environmental
External 10.5 x 8.5 x 3.3 ± 0.04 inches (266 x 216 x 85 ± 1mm)
operating temperature: 10oC–40oC (50oF–104oF)
humidity: 80% maximum
storage temperature: –20oC to 60oC (–4oF to 140oF)
humidity: 80% maximum
FCC, CE, VCCI, UL, cUL, TüV GS, ICES-003, MIC, C-Tick, NEMKO, GOST, PCBC,
CCC, PSB, EZU, TüV-S, NOM
Regulatory
Compatibility Modes
(ANALOG)
Mode
Resolution
V. Frequency
(Hz)
H. Frequency
(KHz)
VGA
VGA
640X350
640X350
640X400
640X480
640X480
640X480
640X480
720X400
720X400
800X600
800X600
800X600
800X600
800X600
1024X768
1024X768
1024X768
1024X768
1024X768
1280X1024
1400X1050
640X480
70
85
31.5
37.9
37.9
31.5
37.9
37.5
43.3
31.5
37.9
35.2
37.9
48.1
46.9
53.7
35.5
48.4
56.5
60.0
68.7
63.98
63.98
34.98
VGA
85
VGA
60
VGA
72
VGA
75
VGA
85
VGA
70
VGA
85
SVGA
SVGA
SVGA
SVGA
SVGA
*XGA
*XGA
*XGA
*XGA
*XGA
*SXGA
*SXGA+
MAC LC13
56
60
72
75
85
43.4
60
70
75
85
60
60
66.66
MAC II 13
*MAC 16
*MAC 19
*MAC
640X480
832X624
1024X768
1152X870
640X480
1024X768
66.68
74.55
75
35
49.725
60.24
68.68
31.35
60
75.06
60
MAC G4
*IMAC DV
75
* Compression computer image.
Troubleshooting: Dell™ 2100MP Projector
If you experience problems with your projector, see the following troubleshooting tips. If the problem persists, contact Dell.
No image appears on the screen
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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
consult your owner's manual.
. For other computers,
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Ensure that the pins of the connectors are not bent or broken.
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Partial, scrolling, or incorrectly displayed image
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If you are using a Dell portable computer (for other computers consult your owner's manual):
1. Set the resolution of the computer to SVGA (800 x 600):
1a) Right click on the unused portion of your Windows desktop-» Properties-» Settings tab.
1b) Verify the "Screen area" slide bar is set to 800 x 600 pixels.
2. Press
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The screen does not display your presentation
If you are using a portable computer, press
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Image is unstable or flickering
Adjust the tracking in the OSD Computer Image tab.
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Image has vertical flickering bar
Adjust the frequency in the OSD Computer Image tab.
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If your graphic card output signal is "sync on Green", and you would like to display VGA at 60Hz signal, please go into
"OSD--> Management --> Signal Type" and select "RGB".
Or run "Self-diagnostic test" (see " Self-diagnostic for video " ) for preliminary diagnostic on image color problem.
Image is out of focus
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Ensure that the projection screen is within the required distance from the projector (4.0ft [1.2m] to 39.4ft [12m]).
The image is stretched when displaying 16:9 DVD
The projector automatically detects 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:
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OSD function.
Image is reversed
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When the lamp reaches its end of life, it may burn out and may make a loud popping sound. If this occurs, the projector will
Self-diagnostic for video
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Dell 2100MP projector provides self-diagnostic test of the projector video display (for Video, S-video, Component-I). Use this
advanced feature for preliminary self-diagnostic on your projector when encountering the display problem for video.
After turning on the projector, press "+" and "-" buttons on the control panel simultaneously and release the buttons when
screen goes blank.
Contact Dell if the projector doesn't enter diagnostic mode or if the colors are incorrectly displayed. Otherwise, ensure that
the cables are properly connected and the media source is securely installed.
Press "+" and "-" buttons again to exit the diagnostic mode.
Using Your Projector: Dell™ 2100MP Projector
Control Panel
Power
Source
Press
to step through Analog RGB, Composite, Component-I, S-video, and Analog YPbPr sources when multiple sources are connected to the
projector.
Resync
Press
to synchronize the projector to the input source.
Menu
Press
to activate the OSD. An input signal is required to activate the OSD. Use the directional keys and Menu button to navigate through the OSD.
Four Directional Keys
The four directional keys
Keystone
Press
or
button to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (± 16 degrees)
Remote Control
Power
Source
Press the Source button to choose Analog RGB, Composite, Component-I, S-video, and Analog YPbPr sources.
Resync
Press
to synchronize the projector to the input source.
Directional Keys
Use
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to select OSD items, use "left" and "right" button to make adjustments.
Hide
Press Hide button to hide the image, press again to resume display of the image.
Video Mode
The Dell 2100MP Microprojector 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, 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.
Previous Page
Press the Previous Page button to page up.
Next Page
Press the Next Page button to page down.
Menu
Press the Menu button to activate the OSD. Use the directional keys and Menu button to navigate through the OSD.
Zoom In/Out
Press the In button to digitally magnify an image up to 32 times on the screen. Press the Out button to reduce the zoomed image.
Freeze
Press the Freeze button to temporarily stop motion video. Press the button again to resume.
Keystone
Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector. ( ± 16 degrees)
On-Screen Display
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Computer Image tab. When using a video source, the OSD allows changes to the Video Image tab. The projector automatically detects the source.
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When the OSD is on the screen, press
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to navigate through the OSD tabs.
Example: All Images--> Computer Image--> Management--> Language--> Factory Reset. To make a selection in a tab, press
on keypad or
"Menu" on remote controller.
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to make a selection and adjust the settings by pressing
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on keypad or Left and Right button on the remote controller.
When an item is selected, the color of the item changes from light blue to dark blue.
To exit the OSD, go to "Exit" tab and press
button on keypad or "Menu" on remote controller.
All Images Menu
Brightness
Adjusts the brightness of the image.
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Press
to darken the image.
to lighten the image.
Contrast
Controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the
amount of black and white in the image.
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Press
to decrease the contrast.
to increase the contrast.
Color Temp.
Adjusts the color temperature. With the higher temperature, the screen looks colder; with the lower temperature, the screen
looks warmer. User mode activates the values in the "color setting" menu.
Color Setting
This mode allows for manual adjustment of red, green, and blue color settings. Modifying these values will automatically
change the color temperature to "user".
Keystone
Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (± 16 degrees)
Zoom
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Press
to digitally magnify an image up to 32 times on the projection screen.
to reduce the zoomed image.
Aspect Ratio
Select this function to fit 1:1, 16:9 (16:9U) or 4:3 aspect ratio. In order to use the 1:1 aspect ratio, the input must be a
computer signal (through VGA cable) less than SVGA (800 x 600), component 576p/ 480i / 480p, S-Video, or Video
(composite). If the input signal is a computer signal greater than SVGA or component 1080i / 720p, only 16:9 (16:9U) or
4:3 aspect ratio will be available. When an icon is selected, the color of the icon will change to dark blue.
Video Mode
Select this function to optimize the display image for home use (Movie Mode), conference use (PC Mode) or as user
preferable settings (User Mode). When an icon is selected, the color of the icon will change to dark blue. The default
setting is PC Mode. While adjusting the settings of White Intensity or Degamma tab, it will jump to User Mode
automatically.
White Intensity
White Intensity can be adjusted between 0 and 10.
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Setting 0 will maximize color reproduction quality.
Degamma
Degamma can be adjusted between 0 and 4. Default setting is 3 (Recommended). Adjustment of the setting will change
the color performance of the display.
Management Menu
Management
Menu Location
Select the location of the OSD on the screen.
Projection Mode
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Front Projection-Desktop
The default setting.
Rear Projection-Desktop
The projector reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen.
Front Projection-Ceiling Mount
The projector turns the image upside down for ceiling-mounted projection.
Rear Projection-Ceiling Mount
The projector simultaneously reverses and turns the image upside down. You can project from behind a translucent
screen with a ceiling-mounted projection.
Signal Type
Manually select signal type RGB, YCbCr, YPbPr.
Lamp Hour
Displays operating hours since lamp timer reset.
Lamp Reset
Use this function only after a new lamp is installed in the projector. Select the left Lamp Reset icon (light bulb and arrow
under the icon), and press the Enter button to reset the lamp timer.
Power Saving Menu
Power Saving
Use this function to select the power saving delay period. Press "Yes" to go into the "set time" sub menu.
Set Time(Min)
Set the power saving delay period as you prefer. When the projector is not receiving an input signal for the selected period
of time, the projector will automatically enter power saving mode, and turn off the lamp. After a one-minute cooling period,
the projector will turn back on with detection of an input signal or by pressing the "Power" button.
Auto Source
The projector will always automatically search for available input signals when Auto Source is On, which is the default
setting. Press the "Source" button with Auto Source On to automatically search for the next available input signal.
Selecting Off will lock on the current input source. Set Auto-Source to Off to step through the different input signals
individually.
Language Menu
Language
Language
Press
or
to select the language you prefer.
Factory Reset Menu
Factory Reset
Select Yes to reset the projector to its factory default settings. Reset items include both computer image and video image
settings.
Computer Image Menu
Computer Image- Note: this menu is only available with computer input signal.
Frequency
Change the display data frequency to match the frequency of your computer graphic card. If you experience a vertical
flickering bar, use the frequency function to make an adjustment.
Tracking
Synchronize the signal timing of the display with that of the graphic card. If you experience an unstable or flickering image,
use the tracking function to correct it.
Hor. Position (Horizontal Position)
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Press
to move the image left.
to move the image right.
Ver. Position (Vertical Position)
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Press
to move the image down.
to move the image up.
Video Image Menu
Video Image- Note: this menu is only available with S-video, video(composite) or component 480i signal.
Color Saturation
Adjust a video image from black and white to fully saturated color.
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Press
to decrease the amount of color in the image.
to increase the amount of color in the image.
Sharpness
Adjust the sharpness of the image.
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Press
to decrease the sharpness.
to increase the sharpness.
Tint
Adjust the color balance of red and green.
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Press
to increase the amount of green in the image.
to increase the amount of red in the image.
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