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Dell™ 1210S Projector
User’s Guide
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Your Dell Projector
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About Your Projector
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Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable
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Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA
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Connecting a DVD Player
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Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video
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Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video
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Using Your Projector
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Turning Your Projector On
Turning Your Projector Off
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Adjusting the Projected Image
Raising the Projector Height
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Lowering the Projector Height
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus
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Adjusting Projection Image Size
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Using the Control Panel .
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Using the Remote Control .
Installing the Remote Control Batteries
Operating Range With Remote Control
Using the On-Screen Display
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Main Menu
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AUTO-ADJUST
INPUT SELECT
PICTURE (in PC Mode)
PICTURE (in Video Mode)
DISPLAY (in PC Mode)
DISPLAY (in Video Mode)
LAMP .
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SET UP
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INFORMATION
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Troubleshooting Your Projector
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Guiding Signals
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Changing the Lamp
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Specifications
Contacting Dell
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Appendix: Glossary
Contents
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About Your Projector
Top View
Bottom View
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14.00 0.10
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55.00 0.10
110.00 0.15
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Control panel
Zoom tab
Focus ring
Lens
IR receivers
Lens cap
Mounting holes for ceiling mount: Screw hole M3 x 4.6mm depth.
Recommended torque <8 kgf-cm
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Mounting hole for tripod: Insert nut 1/4"*20 UNC
Lamp cover
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Tilt adjustment wheel
CAUTION: Safety Instructions
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Do not use the projector near appliances that generate a lot of heat.
Do not use the projector in areas where there is an excessive amount of dust. The
dust may cause the system to fail and the projector will automatically shutdown.
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Ensure that the projector is mounted in a well-ventilated area.
Do not block the ventilation slots and openings on the projector.
Ensure the projector operates between ambient temperatures (5ºC to 35ºC).
Do not try to touch the ventilation outlet as it can become very hot after the
projector has been turned on or immediately after it is turned off.
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Do not look into the lens while the projector is on as it may cause injury to your
eyes.
Your Dell Projector
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Do not place any objects near or in front of the projector or cover its lens while the
projector is on as the heat may cause the object to melt or burn.
NOTE:
• Do not attempt to ceiling mount the projector yourself. It should be
installed by a qualified technician.
• Recommended Projector Ceiling Mount Kit (P/N: C3505). For more
information, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com
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• For more information, see the Safety Information that shipped with your
projector.
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Your Dell Projector
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Connecting Your Projector
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VGA-A output
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VGA-B input (D-sub) connector
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(monitor loop-through)
Audio output connector
Security cable slot
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VGA-A input (D-sub) connector
S-video connector
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Composite video connector
USB remote connector
Audio input connector
10 Power cord connector
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
Safety Instructions as described on page 7.
Connecting Your Projector
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Connecting to a Computer
Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable
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Power cord
VGA to VGA cable
USB-A to USB-B cable
NOTE: The USB cable is not provided with your projector.
NOTE: The USB cable must be connected if you want to use the Page Up and
Page Down features on the remote control.
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Connecting Your Projector
Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable
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Power cord
VGA to Component Video cable
NOTE: The VGA to Component Video cable is not shipped with your projector.
You can purchase the VGA to Component Video Extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on
the Dell website at dell.com.
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Connecting Your Projector
Using Your Projector
Turning Your Projector On
NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source (computer, DVD
player, etc.). The Power button light blinks blue until pressed.
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Remove the lens cap.
Connect the power cord and appropriate signal cables. For information about
connecting the projector, see "Connecting Your Projector" on page 9.
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Power button).
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Turn on your source (computer, DVD player, etc.)
Connect your source to the projector using the appropriate cable. See
"Connecting Your Projector" on page 9 for instructions to connect your source to
the projector.
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By default, the input source of projector is set to VGA-A. Change the input source
of projector if necessary.
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. See "Using the
Control Panel" on page 20 and "Using the Remote Control" on page 22 to locate
the Source button.
Turning Your Projector Off
NOTICE: Unplug the projector after properly shutting down as explained in the
following procedure.
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Press the Power button.
NOTE: The "Press Power Button to Turn off Projector" message will
appear on the screen. The message disappears after 5 seconds or you can
press the Menu button to clear it.
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Press the Power button again. The cooling fans continue to operate for 120
seconds.
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To power off the projector quickly, press the Power button and hold for 1 second
while the projector’s cooling fans are still running.
NOTE: Before you turn on the projector again, wait for 60 seconds to allow the
internal temperature to stabilize.
Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector.
Adjusting the Projected Image
Raising the Projector Height
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Raise the projector to the desired display angle and use the front tilt adjustment
wheel to fine-tune the display angle.
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Use two tilt adjustment wheels to fine-tune the display angle.
Lowering the Projector Height
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Lower the projector and use the front tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the
display angle.
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Front tilt adjustment wheel
(Angle of tilt: -4 to 4 degree)
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Tilt adjustment wheel
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Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the projector, ensure that the zoom lens and
elevator foot are fully retracted before moving the projector or placing the
projector in its carrying case.
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Rotate the zoom tab to zoom in and out.
Rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector focuses at distances
ranging between 3.28 ft to 39.37 ft (1 m to 12 m).
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Zoom tab
Focus ring
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Max.
Min.
Max.
25" (63.5
cm)
76" (193.04 126" (320.04 177" (449.58 227" (576.58 303" (769.62
cm) cm) cm) cm) cm)
Screen
(Diagonal)
22.9" (58.17 69" (175.26 114" (289.56 160" (406.4 206" (523.24 275" (698.5
cm)
cm)
cm)
cm)
cm)
cm)
20.08" X
(WxH) 14.96"
60.63" X
45.28"
100.79" X
75.59"
141.34" X
105.91"
181.89" X
136.22"
242.13" X
181.89"
(51 cm X 38 (154 cm X
(256 cm X
192 cm)
(359 cm X
269 cm)
(462 cm X
346 cm)
(615 cm X
462 cm)
cm)
115 cm)
Screen
Size
Min.
18.5" X
55.12" X
41.34"
91.73" X
68.5"
128.35" X
96.06"
164.96" X
123.62"
219.69" X
164.96"
(WxH) 13.78"
(47 cm X 35 (140 cm X
(233 cm X
174 cm)
(326 cm X
244 cm)
(419 cm X
314 cm)
(558 cm X
419 cm)
cm)
105 cm)
Max.
Min.
17.32"
52.36"
87.01"
122.05"
156.69"
209.06"
(44 cm)
(133 cm)
(221 cm)
(310 cm)
(398 cm)
(531 cm)
Hd
15.75"
(40 cm)
47.24"
(120 cm)
79.13"
(201 cm)
110.63"
(281 cm)
142.13"
(361 cm)
189.37"
(481 cm)
Distance
3.28'
(1.0 m)
9.84'
(3.0 m)
16.40'
(5.0 m)
22.97'
(7.0 m)
29.53'
(9.0 m)
39.37'
(12 m)
* This graph is for user reference only.
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Using the Control Panel
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Power
Up
Turns the projector on or off. For more
information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on
page 15 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on
page 15.
/ Keystone
Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display
(OSD) Menu items.
adjustment
Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting
the projector (+40/-35 degrees).
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LAMP warning light
If the LAMP amber indicator is on or blinking,
one of the following problems could be occurring:
• Lamp is reaching its end of usable life
• Lamp module is not properly installed
• Lamp driver failure
• Color wheel failure
For more information, see "Troubleshooting Your
Projector" on page 42 and "Guiding Signals" on
page 46.
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TEMP warning light
If the TEMP amber indicator is on or blinking,
one of the following problems could be occurring:
• Internal temperature of the projector is too
high
• Color wheel failure
For more information, see "Troubleshooting Your
Projector" on page 42 and "Guiding Signals" on
page 46.
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Enter
Press to confirm the selection item.
IR Receiver
Point the remote control towards the IR receiver
and press a button.
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Right
/ Auto Adjust Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display
(OSD) Menu items.
Press to synchronize the projector to the input
source.
NOTE: Auto Adjust does not operate if the
on-screen display (OSD) is displayed.
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Down
adjustment
/ Keystone
Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display
(OSD) Menu items.
Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting
the projector (+40/-35 degrees).
Left
/ Source
Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display
(OSD) Menu items.
Press to toggle through Analog RGB, Composite,
Component (YPbPr via VGA), and S-video
sources when multiple sources are connected to
the projector.
10 Menu
Press to activate the OSD. Use the directional
keys and the Menu button to navigate through
the OSD.
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Using the Remote Control
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Power
Turns the projector on or off. For more
information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on
page 15 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on
page 15.
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3
Enter
Right
Press to confirm the selection.
Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display
(OSD) Menu items.
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Down
Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display
(OSD) Menu items.
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Aspect Ratio
Mute
Press to change aspect ratio of a displayed image.
Press to mute or un-mute the projector speaker.
Video mode
The projector has preset configurations that are
optimized for displaying data (presentation
slides) or video (movies, games, etc.).
Press the Video Mode button to toggle between
Presentation mode, Bright mode, Movie mode,
sRGB, or Custom mode.
Pressing the Video Mode button once will show
the current display mode. Pressing the Video
Mode button again will switch between modes.
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Mouse up
Press to move to previous page.
NOTE: The USB cable must be connected if
you want to use the Page Up feature.
Mouse down
Press to move to next page.
NOTE: The USB cable must be connected if
you want to use the Page Down feature.
10 Freeze
Press to pause the screen image.
Press to hide/show the image.
11 Blank screen
12 Information
Press to provide projector native resolution
information.
13 S-Video
Press to choose S-Video source.
14 Up
Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display
(OSD) Menu items.
15 Left
Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display
(OSD) Menu items.
16 Menu
Press to activate the OSD.
Press to increase the volume.
17 Volume up
18 Source
Press to switch between Analog RGB, Composite,
Component (YPbPr, via VGA), and S-video
sources.
19 Volume down
Press to decrease the volume.
20 Keystoneadjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting
the projector (+40/-35 degrees).
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21 Keystoneadjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting
the projector (+40/-35 degrees).
22 Auto adjust
Press to synchronize the projector with the input
source. Auto adjust does not operate if the OSD
is displayed.
23 Zoom +
24 Zoom -
25 VGA
Press to increase the image.
Press to decrease the image.
Press to choose VGA source.
Press to choose Composite Video source.
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Installing the Remote Control Batteries
NOTE: Remove the batteries from the remote control when not in use.
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Press the tab to lift the battery compartment cover.
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Check the polarity (+/-) marking on the batteries.
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3
Insert the batteries and align their polarity correctly
according to the marking in the battery compartment.
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NOTE: Avoid mixing different types of batteries or using
new and old batteries together.
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Slip the battery cover back.
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Using the On-Screen Display
• The projector has a multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu that can be
displayed with or without an input source.
• To navigate through the tabs in the Main Menu, press the
your projectors control panel or remote control.
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buttons on
• To select a submenu, press the
remote control.
button on your projector’s control panel or
• To select an option, press the
or buttons on your projector’s control panel
or remote control. The color changes to dark blue. When an item is selected, the
color changes to dark blue.
• Use the
settings.
or
buttons on the control panel or remote control to adjust the
• To go back to Main Menu, go to Back tab and press the
panel or the remote control.
button on the control
• To exit the OSD, go to EXIT tab and press the
button or press the Menu
button directly on the control panel or the remote control.
Main Menu
AUTO-ADJUST
Auto Adjust automatically adjusts the projector's Frequency and Tracking in PC
mode.
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INPUT SELECT
The Input Select menu allows you to select your projector’s input source.
AUTO SOURCE—Select Off (the
default) 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. Select On to auto detect
the available input signals. If
you press the Source button
when the projector is on, it
automatically finds the next
available input signal.
VGA-A—Press
VGA-B—Press
S-VIDEO—Press
to detect VGA-A signal.
to detect VGA-B signal.
to detect S-Video signal.
COMPOSITE VIDEO—Press
to detect Composite Video signal.
to activate Input Select Advanced menu.
ADVANCED—Press
INPUT SELECT ADVANCED
The Input Select Advanced menu allows you to enable or disable input sources.
VGA-A—Use
VGA-B—Use
S-VIDEO—Use
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and
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to enable or disable VGA-A input.
to enable or disable VGA-B input.
to enable or disable S-Video input.
COMPOSITE VIDEO—Use
and
to enable or disable Composite Video input.
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NOTE: You cannot disable your current input source. At anytime, a minimum of
two input sources have to be enabled.
PICTURE (in PC Mode)
Using the Picture menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projector. The
Picture menu, provides the following options:
VIDEO MODE—Allows you to optimize the display image: Presentation, Bright,
Movie, sRGB (provides more accurate color representation), and Custom (set
your preferred settings).
NOTE: If you adjust the settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation,
Sharpness, Tint, and Advanced the projector automatically switches to Custom.
BRIGHTNESS—Use
CONTRAST—Use
ADVANCED—Press
and
and
to adjust the brightness of the image.
to adjust the display contrast.
to activate Picture Advance Menu. See "PICTURE
ADVANCED" on page 30.
PICTURE (in Video Mode)
Using the Picture menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projectors. The
Picture menu, provides the following options:
VIDEO MODE—Allows you to optimize the display image: Presentation, Bright,
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Movie, sRGB (provides more accurate color representation), and Custom (set
your preferred settings).
NOTE: If you adjust the settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation,
Sharpness, Tint, and Advanced, the projector automatically switches to
Custom.
BRIGHTNESS—Use
and
and
to adjust the brightness of the image.
to adjust the display contrast.
CONTRAST—Use
SATURATION—Allows you to adjust the 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.
SHARPNESS—Press
sharpness.
to decrease the sharpness and
to increase the
TINT—Press
to increase the amount of green in the image and to increase
the amount of red in the image (available for NTSC only).
ADVANCED—Press
to activate Picture Advance Menu. See "PICTURE
ADVANCED" below.
NOTE: Saturation, Sharpness, and Tint are only available when input source is
from Composite or S-Video.
PICTURE ADVANCED
Using the Picture Advanced menu, you can adjust the display settings of your
projector. The Picture Advanced menu provides the following options:
WHITE INTENSITY—Use
and
to adjust the display white intensity.
COLOR 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.
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CUSTOM COLOR ADJUST—Allows you to manually adjust the colors red, green, and
blue.
COLOR SPACE—Allows you to select the color space, options are: RGB, YCbCr, and
YPbPr.
DISPLAY (in PC Mode)
Using the Display menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projector. The
Picture menu, provides the following options:
ASPECT RATIO—Allows you to select the aspect ratio to adjust how the image
appears.
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Original — Select Original to maintain the aspect ratio of image projected
according to input source.
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4:3 — The input source scales to fit the screen and projects a 4:3 image.
Wide — The input source scales to fit the width of the screen to project a
wide screen image.
ZOOM—Press
to activate Zoom menu.
to view zoomed image.
Select the area to zoom and press
Adjust the image scale by pressing
press to view.
or
and
ZOOM NAVIGATION—Press
to activate Zoom Navigation
menu.
Use
to navigate projection screen.
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HORIZONTAL POSITION—Press
to move the image to the left and
to move the
image to the right.
VERTICAL POSITION—Press
to move the image down and to move the image
up.
FREQUENCY—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.
TRACKING—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.
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DISPLAY (in Video Mode)
Using the Display menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projector. The
Picture menu, provides the following options:
ASPECT RATIO—Allows you to select the aspect ratio to adjust how the image
appears.
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Original — Select Original to maintain the aspect ratio of image projected
according to input source.
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4:3 — The input source scales to fit the screen and projects a 4:3 image.
Wide — The input source scales to fit the width of the screen to project a
wide screen image.
ZOOM—Press
to activate Zoom menu.
Select the area to zoom and press
Adjust the image scale by pressing
view.
to view zoomed image.
or
and press
to
Adjust the image scale by pressing
press to view.
or
and
ZOOM NAVIGATION—Press
to activate Zoom Navigation
menu.
Use
to navigate projection screen.
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LAMP
Using the Lamp menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projector. The
Lamp menu provides the following options:
LAMP MODE—Allows you to select between Normal and ECO mode.
Normal mode operates at full power level. ECO Mode operates at a lower power
level which may provide longer lamp life, quieter operation, and dimmer
luminance output on the screen.
LAMP HOUR—Displays the operating hours since the last lamp timer reset.
LAMP HOUR RESET—Select Yes to reset the lamp timer.
SET UP
The Set Up menu allows you to adjust settings for Language, Projector Mode,
Keystone, High Altitude, and Standby VGA Output.
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LANGUAGE—Allows you to set the language for the OSD. Press
to activate the
Language menu.
PROJECTOR MODE—Allows you to select the projector mode, depending upon how
the projector is mounted.
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Front Projection-Desktop — This is the default option.
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Front Projection-Ceiling Mount — The projector turns the image upside
down for ceiling-mounted projection.
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Rear Projection-Desktop — The projector reverses the image so that 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.
V. KEYSTONE—Manually adjust the vertical image distortion caused by tilting the
projector.
HIGH ALTITUDE—Select On to turn on high altitude mode. Operates the fans at full
speed continuously to allow for proper high altitude cooling of the projector.
STANDBY VGA OUTPUT—Select On or Off the VGA output function at projector
standby status. Default is Off.
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INFORMATION
The Information menu displays the current projector settings.
OTHERS
The Others menu allows you to change settings for Menu, Audio, Power, and
Security. You can also perform Test Pattern and Factory Reset.
MENU SETTINGS—Select and press
to activate menu settings. The menu
settings consists of the following options:
MENU POSITION—Allows you to change the position of the OSD menu on
the screen.
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MENU TRANSPARENCY—Select to change the transparency level of the OSD
background.
MENU TIMEOUT—Allows you to adjust the time for an OSD timeout. By
default, the OSD disappears after 20 seconds of non-activity.
MENU LOCK—Select On to enable Menu Lock and hide the OSD menu.
Select OFF to disable the Menu Lock. If you want to disable the Menu
Lock function and have the OSD disappear, press the Menu button on the
control panel or remote control for 15 seconds, then disable the function.
AUDIO SETTINGS—Select and press
to change audio settings. The audio
settings menu consists of the following options:
VOLUME—Press
to decrease the volume and
to increase the volume.
SPEAKER—Select On to enable speaker. Select Off to disable speaker.
MUTE—Allows you to mute the sounds for audio input and audio output.
POWER SETTINGS—Select and press
to activate power settings. The power
settings menu consists of the following options:
POWER SAVING—Select Off to disable Power Saving mode. By default, the
projector is set to enter power saving mode after 120 minutes of no activity.
A warning message appears on screen showing a 60-second countdown
before switching to power saving mode. Press any key buttons during
countdown period to stop power saving mode.
You can also set a different delay period to enter power saving mode. The
delay period is the time you want the projector to wait without an input
signal. Power saving can be set to 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes.
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If an input signal is not detected during the delay period, the projector
turns off the lamp and goes into power saving mode. If an input signal is
detected within the delay period, the projector automatically turns on. If
an input signal is not detected within two hours during power saving mode,
the projector switches from Power Saving mode to Power Off mode. To
turn on the projector press the Power button.
QUICK SHUTDOWN—Select Yes to turn off the projector with a single press of
the Power button. This function allows the projector to quick power off
with an accelerated fan speed. Slightly higher acoustic noise is expected
during quick power off.
NOTE: Before you turn on the projector again, wait for 60 seconds to allow the
internal temperature to stabilize. The projector will take a longer time to turn on
if you try to power on immediately. Its cooling fan will run at full speed for about
30 seconds to stabilize the internal temperature.
SECURITY SETTINGS—Select and press
to activate security settings. The
security settings menu allows you to enable and set password protection.
PASSWORD—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,
by selecting Enabled. If the password has been set before, key in the
password first and select the function. 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
First time password input request:
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a
Go to Others menu, press
and then select Password to Enable
the password setting.
b
Enabling the Password function will pop up a character screen, key
in a 4-digit number from the screen and press
.
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.
2
If you have entered an 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 a qualified
service personnel.
3
4
To disable the password function, select Off to disable the
function.
To delete the password, select Delete.
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You can enable or disable the Test Pattern by selecting Off, 1 or 2. You can also
invoke the Test Pattern 1 by pressing and holding down and buttons on the
control panel simultaneously for 2 seconds. You can also invoke the test pattern 2
by pressing and holding down
simultaneously for 2 seconds.
and
buttons on the control panel
Test Pattern 1:
Test Pattern 2:
FACTORY RESET—Select and press
warning message below appears.
to reset all settings to its factory default, the
Reset items include both computer sources and video source settings.
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4
Troubleshooting Your Projector
If you experience problems with your projector, see the following troubleshooting
tips. If the problem persists, contact Dell™ (see Contacting Dell™ on page 53).
Problem
Possible Solution
No image appears on the
screen
• Ensure that the lens cap is removed and the
projector is turned on.
• Ensure that the INPUT SELECT is set
correctly in the OSD menu.
If you are using a Dell
™
portable computer,
press (Fn+F8). For other
computers, see your respective
documentation. The output signal from the
computer is not according to industry
standards. Should this happen, upgrade the
video driver of the computer. For Dell
computer, see support.dell.com
.
• Ensure that all the cables are securely
connected. See "Connecting Your Projector"
on page 9.
• Ensure that the pins of the connectors are
not bent or broken.
• Ensure that the lamp is securely installed
(see "Changing the Lamp" on page 47).
• Use Test Pattern in the Others menu.
Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are
correct.
Missing Input Source.
Cannot switch to particular
Input Source.
Go to Advanced Enable/Disable Sources,
ensure that particular Input Source is set to
Enable.
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Problem (continued)
Possible Solution (continued)
Partial, scrolling, or
incorrectly displayed image
1
Press the Auto Adjust 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-click the unused portion of your
Microsoft Windows desktop, click
®
®
Properties and then select Settings tab.
b
c
Verify that the setting is 1024 x 768 pixels
for the external monitor port.
Press
(Fn+F8).
If you experience difficulty in changing
resolutions or your monitor freezes, restart all
the equipment and the projector.
If you are not using a Dell™ portable
computer, see your computer’s
documentation. The output signal from the
computer may not be according to industry
standards. Should this happen, upgrade the
video driver of the computer. For a Dell
computer, see support.dell.com
If you are using a portable computer, press
(Fn+F8)
.
The screen does not display
your presentation
.
Image is unstable or flickering Adjust the tracking in the OSD Display sub-
menu (in PC Mode only).
Image has vertical flickering
bar
Adjust the frequency in the OSD Display sub-
menu (in PC Mode only).
Image color is incorrect
Image is out of focus
• If the display receives the wrong signal
output from the graphics card, please set the
signal type to RGB in the OSD Display tab.
• Use Test Pattern in the Others menu.
Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are
correct.
1
2
Adjust the focus ring on the projector lens.
Ensure that the projection screen is within
the required distance from the projector
(3.28 ft [1m] to 39.37 ft [12 m]).
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Problem (continued)
Possible Solution (continued)
The image is stretched when The projector automatically detects the input
displaying a 16:9 DVD
Image is reversed
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 Set Up menu in the OSD.
Select Set Up from the OSD and adjust the
projector mode.
Lamp is burned out or makes When the lamp reaches its end of life, it may
a popping sound
burn out and may make a loud popping sound.
If this occurs, the projector does not turn back
on. To replace the lamp, see "Changing the
Lamp" on page 47.
LAMP light is solid amber
If the LAMP light is solid amber, replace the
lamp.
LAMP light is blinking amber If the LAMP light is blinking amber, Lamp
module connection may be disrupted. Please
check the lamp module and ensure that it is
properly installed.
If the LAMP light and the Power light are
blinking amber, the lamp driver has failed and
the projector will automatically shut down.
If the LAMP and TEMP light are blinking
amber and the Power light is solid blue, the
color wheel has failed and the projector will
automatically shut down.
To clear the protection mode, press and hold
the POWER button for 10 seconds.
TEMP light is solid amber
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™.
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Problem (continued)
Possible Solution (continued)
TEMP light is blinking amber A projector fan has failed and the projector
will automatically shut down. Try to clear the
projector mode by pressing and holding the
POWER button for 10 seconds. Please wait
for about 5 minutes and try to power up again.
If the problem persists, contact Dell™.
The OSD does not appear on Try to press the Menu button on the panel for
the screen
15 seconds to unlock the OSD. Check the
Menu Lock on page 37.
The remote control is not
operating smoothly or works
only within a limited range
The battery may be low. Check if the laser
beam transmitted from the remote is too dim.
If so, replace with 2 new AAA batteries.
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Guiding Signals
Control Buttons
Power
Indicator
Projector
Description
TEMP
(Amber)
Status
LAMP (Amber)
Standby mode
Projector in Standby mode. Ready to power
on.
BLUE
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
Flashing
Warming up
mode
Projector takes some time to warm up and
power on.
BLUE
Lamp on
Projector in Normal mode, ready to display
an image.
BLUE
BLUE
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
Note: The OSD menu is not accessed.
Cooling mode
Projector is cooling to shutdown.
Power Saving
mode
Power Saving mode has been activated. The
projector will automatically enter standby
mode, if an input signal is not detected in
two hours.
AMBER
Flashing
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
Cooling before
Power Saving
mode
The projector takes 60 seconds to cool down
before entering Power Saving mode.
AMBER
OFF
Projector
overheated
Air vents might be blocked or ambient
temperature may be above 35ºC. The
projector automatically shuts down. Ensure
that the air vents are not blocked and that
the ambient temperature is within
operational range. If the problem persists,
contact Dell.
AMBER
AMBER
OFF
Lamp driver
overheated
The lamp driver is overheated. The air vents
may be blocked. The projector automatically
shuts down. Turn the display on again after
the projector cools down. If the problem
persists, contact Dell.
AMBER
ÒFF
OFF
OFF
Fan breakdown One of the fans has failed. The projector
automatically shuts down. If the problem
persists, contact Dell.
AMBER
Flashing
Lamp driver
breakdown
The lamp driver has failed. The projector
automatically shuts down. Unplug the power
cord after three minutes then turn the
display on again. If this problem persists,
contact Dell.
AMBER
Flashing
AMBER
Flashing
OFF
Color Wheel
breakdown
Color wheel cannot start. The projector has
failed and the projector automatically shuts
down. Unplug the power cord after three
minutes and then turn on the projector. If
this problem persists, contact Dell.
AMBER
Flashing
AMBER
Flashing
BLUE
Fault - DC
supply (+12V)
Power supply has been interrupted. The
projector automatically shuts down. Unplug
the power cord after three minutes and then
turn on the projector. If this problem
persists, contact Dell.
AMBER
Flashing
AMBER
AMBER
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Troubleshooting Your Projector
Changing the Lamp
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
Safety Instructions as described on page 7.
Replace the lamp when the message "Lamp is approaching the end of its useful
on the screen. If this problem persists after replacing the lamp, contact Dell™. For
more information, see Contacting Dell™on page 53.
CAUTION: Use an original lamp to ensure safe and optimal working condition
of your projector.
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.
CAUTION: Do not touch the bulb or the lamp glass at any time. Projector
lamps are very fragile and may shatter if touched. The shattered glass pieces
are sharp and can cause injury.
CAUTION: If the lamp shatters, remove all broken pieces from the projector
and dispose or recycle according to state, local, or federal law. For more
1
2
3
Turn off the projector and disconnect the power cord.
Let the projector cool for at least 30 minutes.
Loosen the two screws that secure the
lamp cover, and remove the cover.
4
5
Loosen the two screws that secure the
lamp.
Pull the lamp up by its metal handle.
NOTE: Dell™ may require lamps
replaced under warranty to 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 two screws that secure the
lamp.
8
Replace the lamp cover and tighten the
two screws.
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9
Reset the lamp usage time by selecting "Yes" for Lamp Reset in the OSD Lamp
tab (see Lamp menu on page 34). When a new lamp module has been changed,
the projector will automatically detect and reset the lamp hours.
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.
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Specifications
Light Valve
0.55" SVGA S450 DMD, DarkChip3™
Brightness
2500 ANSI Lumens (Max.)
2200:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off)
90% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA)
800 x 600 (SVGA)
Contrast Ratio
Uniformity
Number of Pixels
Displayable Color
Color Wheel Speed
Projection Lens
1.07 billion colors
2X
F-Stop: F/ 2.41~2.55
Focal length, f=21.8~24 mm
1.1X manual Zoom Lens
Throw ratio =1.95~2.15 wide and tele
Projection Screen Size
Projection Distance
Video Compatibility
22.9-303 inches (diagonal)
3.28~39.37 ft (1 m ~ 12 m)
Composite Video / S-Video: NTSC (M, 3.58, 4.43),
PAL (B, D, G, H, I, M, N, 4.43), SECAM (B, D, G,
K, K1, L, 4.25/4.4))
Component Video via VGA : 1080i/p, 720p, 576i/p,
480i/p
Power Supply
Universal AC90-264 50/60 Hz with PFC input
Normal mode: 234W ± 10% @ 110Vac
Eco mode: 209W ± 10% @ 110Vac
Power Consumption
Power saving mode: <14W (Fan speed at
minimum)
Standby mode: <1W
Audio
1 speaker x 2 watt RMS
Noise Level
Weight
37 dB(A) Normal mode, 35 dB(A) Eco mode
5.3 lbs (2.4 kg)
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Dimensions (W x H x D) 11.26 x 3.54 x 7.56 inches (286 x 90 x 192 mm)
3.54"(90mm)
o
o
o
o
Environmental
I/O Connectors
Operating temperature: 5 C - 35 C (41 F- 95 F)
Humidity: 80% maximum
o
o
o
o
Storage temperature: 0 C to 60 C (32 F to 140 F)
Humidity: 90% maximum
o
o
Shipping temperature: -20 C to 60 C
o
o
(-4 F to 140 F)
Humidity: 90% maximum
Power: One AC power socket (3-pins - C14 inlet)
VGA input: Two 15-pins D-sub connectors (Blue),
VGA-A & VGA-B, for analog RGB/Component
input signals.
VGA output: One 15-pins D-sub connector (Black)
for VGA-A loop through.
S-Video input: One standard 4-pins min-DIN S-
Video connector for Y/C signal.
Composite video input: One Yellow RCA jack for
CVBS signal.
Analog Audio input: One 3.5mm stereo mini phone
jack (Green).
Fix audio output: One 3.5mm stereo mini phone
jack (Blue).
USB port: One USB slave for remote support.
Lamp
Philips 185W user-replaceable lamp (up to 4000
hours in eco mode)
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Specifications
NOTE: The lamp life rating for any projector is a measure of brightness
degradation only, and is not a specification for the time it takes a lamp to fail
and cease light output. Lamp life is defined as the time it takes for more than 50
percent of a lamp sample population to have brightness decrease by
approximately 50 percent of the rated lumens for the specified lamp. The lamp
life rating is not guaranteed in any way. 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, many hours per day and abrupt
powering-off will most likely result in a lamp’s shortened operating life span or
possible lamp failure.
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Compatibility Modes (Analog/Digital)
Hsync Frequency
(KHz)
Refresh Rate (Hz)
Pixel Clock (MHz)
Resolution
640 x 350
640 x 480
70.087
59.940
59.940
59.940
50.000
70.087
75.000
60.000
85.008
60.317
75.000
85.061
60.004
50.000
60.000
50.000
60.000
59.855
75.029
59.810
59.790
60.015
84.997
59.887
75.000
60.000
60.020
85.000
59.978
84.880
75.025
74.984
59.954
85.002
60.000
74.867
85.024
84.842
60.000
31.469
31.469
31.469
31.469
31.250
31.469
37.500
31.020
43.269
37.879
46.875
53.674
48.363
37.500
45.000
28.125
33.750
44.772
60.023
49.702
47.712
47.712
68.677
55.935
67.500
60.000
63.981
77.095
65.317
71.554
79.976
70.635
65.290
85.938
67.500
82.278
91.146
80.430
75.000
25.175
25.175
25.175
27.000
27.000
28.322
31.500
33.750
36.000
40.000
49.500
56.250
65.000
74.250
74.250
74.250
74.250
74.500
78.750
83.500
85.500
85.500
94.500
106.500
108.000
108.000
108.000
119.651
121.750
122.500
135.000
136.750
146.250
148.500
148.500
156.000
157.000
157.000
162.000
640 x 480 p60
720 x 480 p60
720 x 576 p50
720 x 400
640 x 480
848 x 480
640 x 480
800 x 600
800 x 600
800 x 600
1024 x 768
1280 x 720 p50
1280 x 720 p60
1920 x 1080 i50
1920 x 1080 i60
1280 x 720
1024 x 768
1280 x 800
1366 x 768
1360 x 768
1024 x 768
1440 x 900
1152 x 864
1280 x 960
1280 x 1024
1152 x 864
1400 x 1050
1280 x 800
1280 x 1024
1440 x 900
1680 x 1050
1280 x 960
1920 x 1080
1400 x 1050
1280 x 1024
1440 x 900
1600 x 1200
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Specifications
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
2
Visit support.dell.com.
Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country/Region drop-
down menu at the bottom of the page.
3
4
5
Click Contact Us on the left side of the page.
Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.
Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.
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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 emitted 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
consists of the luminance signal and two separate chrominance signals and are
defined as Y'Pb'Pr' for analog component and Y'Cb'Cr' for digital component.
Component video is available on DVD players.
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 — 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.
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Glossary
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.
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 (Hertz).
Hz (Hertz) — Unit of 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.
Maximum Distance — The distance from a screen the projector can be to cast an
image that is usable (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.
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.
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
Glossary
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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, closely related to PAL but with a different method of sending color
information.
SSID — Service Set Identifiers — A name used to identify the particular wireless
LAN to which a user wants to connect.
SVGA — Super Video Graphics Array — 800 x 600 pixels count.
SXGA — Super Extended 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 — Extended Video Graphics Array — 1024 x 768 pixels count.
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.
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Glossary
Index
A
Adjusting the Projected Image 16
Adjusting the Projector Height
16
Composite video connector 9
Power cord connector 9
S-video connector 9
9
VGA-A output (monitor
VGA-B input (D-sub) connector
lower the projector
Elevator button 16
Elevator foot 16
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and
Focus 17
Focus ring 17
Zoom tab 17
Audio Input 37
Audio Settings 37
Contact Dell 6, 44, 47
C
Control Panel 20
Changing the Lamp 47
Closed Caption 40
Connecting the Projector
Composite video cable 13
Connecting with a Component
Cable 14
Connecting with a Composite
Cable 13
Connecting with an S-video
Cable 12
Power cord 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
S-video cable 12
M
Main Unit 7
Control panel 7
Focus ring 7
IR receiver 7
Lens 7
To Computer 10
USB to USB cable 10
Zoom tab 7
Menu Position 36
Index
57
Menu Settings 36
Menu Timeout 37
Menu Transparency 37
Mute 37
R
Reset, Factory 41
S
O
Security Settings 38
Speaker 37
On-Screen Display 27
Auto-Adjust 29
Display (in PC Mode) 31
Display (in Video Mode) 33
Input Select 28
Specifications
Lamp 34
Main Menu 27
Color Wheel Speed 49
Contrast Ratio 49
Dimensions 50
Displayable Color 49
Environmental 50
Light Valve 49
Others 36
Picture (in PC Mode) 29
Picture (in Video Mode) 29
Set Up 34
P
Noise Level 49
Password 38
phone numbers 53
Power Saving 37
Power Settings 37
Number of Pixels 49
Power Supply 49
Projection Distance 49
Projection Lens 49
Projection Screen Size 49
Uniformity 49
Powering On/Off the Projector
Powering Off the Projector 15
Powering On the Projector 15
Video Compatibility 49
Weight 49
Q
support
Quick Shutdown 38
contacting Dell 53
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Index
T
telephone numbers 53
Test Pattern 40
Troubleshooting 42
Contact Dell 42
V
Volume 37
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