Dell™ 1210S Projector User’s Guide
Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your projector. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Contents 1 Your Dell Projector . About Your Projector 2 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting Your Projector . Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable . . . . Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting a DVD Player 7 10 . . 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Projection Image Size Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . 25 . . . . . . . . . 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Operating Range With Remote Control Using the On-Screen Display Main Menu AUTO-ADJUST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 INPUT SELECT . . . . . . . . .
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 6 Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 7 Appendix: Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Your Dell Projector 1 Your projector comes with all the items shown below. Ensure that you have all the items, and contact Dell™ if anything is missing. Package Contents Power cable 1.
About Your Projector Top View Bottom View 1 5 9 7 8 2 14.00±0.10 6 82.30±0.15 3 4 55.00±0.10 10 110.00±0.15 1 Control panel 2 Zoom tab 3 Focus ring 4 Lens 5 IR receivers 6 Lens cap 7 Mounting holes for ceiling mount: Screw hole M3 x 4.6mm depth. Recommended torque <8 kgf-cm 8 Mounting hole for tripod: Insert nut 1/4"*20 UNC 9 Lamp cover 10 Tilt adjustment wheel CAUTION: Safety Instructions 1 Do not use the projector near appliances that generate a lot of heat.
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. • For more information, see the Safety Information that shipped with your projector.
2 Connecting Your Projector 1 2 3 4 5 10 6 7 9 8 1 VGA-B input (D-sub) connector 6 VGA-A output (monitor loop-through) 2 VGA-A input (D-sub) connector 7 Audio output connector 3 S-video connector 8 Security cable slot 4 Composite video connector 9 Audio input connector 5 USB remote 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 to a Computer Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable 1 2 3 1 Power cord 2 VGA to VGA cable 3 USB-A to USB-B cable NOTE: The USB cable is not provided with your projector. NOTE: The USB cable must be connected if you want to use the Page Up and Page Down features on the remote control.
Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA Cables 1 2 1 Power cord 2 VGA to VGA cable 2 NOTE: Only one VGA cable is shipped with your projector. An additional VGA cable can be purchased on the Dell website at dell.com.
Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player Using an S-video Cable 1 2 1 Power cord 2 S-video cable NOTE: The S-video cable is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase the S-Video extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at dell.com.
Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable 1 2 1 Power cord 2 Composite video cable NOTE: The Composite Video cable is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase the Composite Video Extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at dell.com.
Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable 1 2 1 Power cord 2 VGA to Component Video cable NOTE: The VGA to Component Video cable is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase the VGA to Component Video Extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at dell.com.
3 Using Your Projector Turning Your Projector On NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source (computer, DVD player, etc.). The Power button light blinks blue until pressed. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Connect the power cord and appropriate signal cables. For information about connecting the projector, see "Connecting Your Projector" on page 9. 3 Press the Power button (see "Using the Control Panel" on page 20 to locate the Power button). 4 Turn on your source (computer, DVD player, etc.
3 To power off the projector quickly, press the Power button and hold for 1 second while the projector’s cooling fans are still running. NOTE: Before you turn on the projector again, wait for 60 seconds to allow the internal temperature to stabilize. 4 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector. Adjusting the Projected Image Raising the Projector Height 1 Raise the projector to the desired display angle and use the front tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle.
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus CAUTION: To avoid damaging the projector, ensure that the zoom lens and elevator foot are fully retracted before moving the projector or placing the projector in its carrying case. 1 Rotate the zoom tab to zoom in and out. 2 Rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector focuses at distances ranging between 3.28 ft to 39.37 ft (1 m to 12 m).
Adjusting Projection Image Size 303"(769.62 cm) 5" ) 27 5 cm . 98 6 ( 227"(576.58 cm) 18 177"(449.58 cm) 0" ) 16 4 cm . 06 4 ( 126"(320.04 cm) ) 4" 11 6 cm 9.5 8 (2 76"(193.04 cm) Using Your Projector 9.84'(3.0 m) 16.40'(5.0 m) 22.97'(7.0 m) ) " 69 6 cm 5.2 7 (1 29.53'(9.0 m) 39.37'(12.0 m) Projector to screen distance ) 6" 20 4 cm 3.2 2 (5 25"(63.5 cm) 22.9" (58.17 cm) 3.28'(1.
Screen (Diagonal) Max. 25" (63.5 cm) 76" (193.04 cm) 126" (320.04 177" (449.58 227" (576.58 303" (769.62 cm) cm) cm) cm) Min. 22.9" (58.17 cm) 69" (175.26 cm) 114" (289.56 160" (406.4 cm) cm) 206" (523.24 275" (698.5 cm) cm) 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" (256 cm X 192 cm) (359 cm X 269 cm) (462 cm X 346 cm) (615 cm X 462 cm) 91.73" X 68.5" 128.35" X 96.06" 164.96" X 123.62" 219.69" X 164.
Using the Control Panel 1 2 3 4 10 5 6 9 8 7 1 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. 2 Up / Keystone adjustment Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector (+40/-35 degrees).
4 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. 5 Enter Press to confirm the selection item. 6 IR Receiver Point the remote control towards the IR receiver and press a button. 7 Right Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items.
Using the Remote Control 1 14 2 3 15 4 16 17 5 18 6 7 19 20 21 8 9 22 10 11 23 24 25 26 12 13 1 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. 2 Enter Press to confirm the selection. 3 Right Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. 4 Down Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items.
5 Aspect Ratio Press to change aspect ratio of a displayed image. 6 Mute Press to mute or un-mute the projector speaker. 7 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.
21 Keystone adjustment 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 + Press to increase the image. 24 Zoom Press to decrease the image. 25 VGA Press to choose VGA source. 26 Video Press to choose Composite Video source.
Installing the Remote Control Batteries NOTE: Remove the batteries from the remote control when not in use. 1 Press the tab to lift the battery compartment cover. 1 2 Check the polarity (+/-) marking on the batteries. 2 3 Insert the batteries and align their polarity correctly 3 according to the marking in the battery compartment. NOTE: Avoid mixing different types of batteries or using new and old batteries together. 4 Slip the battery cover back.
Operating Range With Remote Control Angle Angle Distance Distance Operating range ±30° 7m/22.27feet Angle e nc sta Di NOTE: Actual operating range may slightly differ from the diagram. Weak batteries will also prevent the remote control from properly operating the projector.
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 or buttons on your projectors control panel or remote control. button on your projector’s control panel or • To select a submenu, press the remote control. • To select an option, press the or buttons on your projector’s control panel or remote control. The color changes to dark blue.
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 to detect VGA-A signal.
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).
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 to adjust the brightness of the image. and and to adjust the display contrast. SATURATION—Allows you to adjust the video source from black and white to fully saturated color.
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.
HORIZONTAL POSITION—Press image to the right. VERTICAL POSITION—Press up. to move the image to the left and to move the image down and to move the to move the image 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.
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. • • • Original — Select Original to maintain the aspect ratio of image projected according to input source. 4:3 — The input source scales to fit the screen and projects a 4:3 image.
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.
LANGUAGE—Allows you to set the language for the OSD. Press Language menu. to activate the PROJECTOR MODE—Allows you to select the projector mode, depending upon how the projector is mounted. • Front Projection-Desktop — This is the default option. • Front Projection-Ceiling Mount — The projector turns the image upside down for ceiling-mounted projection. • Rear Projection-Desktop — The projector reverses the image so that you can project from behind a translucent screen.
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.
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.
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.
a Go to Others menu, press the password setting. and then select Password to Enable b Enabling the Password function will pop up a character screen, key in a 4-digit number from the screen and press . c To confirm, enter the password again. d 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.
CHANGE PASSWORD—Key in the original password, then enter the new password and confirm the new password again. TEST PATTERN—Test Pattern is used to test focus and resolution.
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 and buttons on the control panel simultaneously for 2 seconds. Test Pattern 1: Test Pattern 2: FACTORY RESET—Select and press warning message below appears.
Troubleshooting Your Projector 4 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. • Ensure the external graphics port is enabled. If you are using a Dell™ portable computer, (Fn+F8).
Problem (continued) Partial, scrolling, or incorrectly displayed image Possible Solution (continued) 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 Verify that the setting is 1024 x 768 pixels for the external monitor port. c Press (Fn+F8).
Problem (continued) Possible Solution (continued) The image is stretched when displaying a 16:9 DVD The projector automatically detects the input signal format. It will maintain the aspect ratio of the projected image according to input signal format with an Original setting. If the image is still stretched, adjust the aspect ratio in the Set Up menu in the OSD. Image is reversed Select Set Up from the OSD and adjust the projector mode.
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 the screen Try to press the Menu button on the panel for 15 seconds to unlock the OSD. Check the Menu Lock on page 37.
Guiding Signals Control Buttons Projector Status Description Indicator Power TEMP (Amber) LAMP (Amber) Standby mode Projector in Standby mode. Ready to power on. BLUE Flashing OFF OFF Warming up mode Projector takes some time to warm up and power on. BLUE OFF OFF Lamp on Projector in Normal mode, ready to display an image. Note: The OSD menu is not accessed. BLUE OFF OFF Cooling mode Projector is cooling to shutdown.
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 life in the operation. Replacement suggested! www.dell.com/lamps" appears on the screen. If this problem persists after replacing the lamp, contact Dell™. For more information, see Contacting Dell™on page 53.
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.
5 Specifications Light Valve 0.55" SVGA S450 DMD, DarkChip3™ Brightness 2500 ANSI Lumens (Max.) Contrast Ratio 2200:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off) Uniformity 90% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA) Number of Pixels 800 x 600 (SVGA) Displayable Color 1.07 billion colors Color Wheel Speed 2X Projection Lens 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 22.9-303 inches (diagonal) Projection Distance 3.28~39.
Dimensions (W x H x D) 11.26 x 3.54 x 7.56 inches (286 x 90 x 192 mm) 11.26"(2 86mm) 7.5 6" (1 92 m m ) 3.
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.
Compatibility Modes (Analog/Digital) 52 Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Hsync Frequency (KHz) Pixel Clock (MHz) 640 x 350 70.087 31.469 25.175 640 x 480 59.940 31.469 25.175 640 x 480 p60 59.940 31.469 25.175 720 x 480 p60 59.940 31.469 27.000 720 x 576 p50 50.000 31.250 27.000 720 x 400 70.087 31.469 28.322 640 x 480 75.000 37.500 31.500 848 x 480 60.000 31.020 33.750 640 x 480 85.008 43.269 36.000 800 x 600 60.317 37.879 40.000 800 x 600 75.000 46.875 49.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Index VGA to VGA cable 10, 11 VGA to YPbPr cable 14 A Adjusting the Projected Image 16 Adjusting the Projector Height 16 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 Connection Ports Audio output connector 9 Composite video connector 9 Power cord connector 9 S-video connector 9 USB remote connector 9 VGA-A input (D-sub) connector 9 VGA-A output (monitor loop-through) 9 VGA-B input (D-sub) connec
Menu Settings 36 R Menu Timeout 37 Menu Transparency 37 Remote Control 22 IR receiver 21 Mute 37 Reset, Factory 41 O S On-Screen Display 27 Auto-Adjust 29 Display (in PC Mode) 31 Display (in Video Mode) 33 Input Select 28 Lamp 34 Main Menu 27 Others 36 Picture (in PC Mode) 29 Picture (in Video Mode) 29 Set Up 34 Screen Settings 37 P Password 38 phone numbers 53 Power Saving 37 Power Settings 37 Powering On/Off the Projector Powering Off the Projector 15 Powering On the Projector 15 Q Quick Shutdo
T telephone numbers 53 Test Pattern 40 Troubleshooting 42 Contact Dell 42 V Volume 37 Index 59
