Dell™ 2400MP Projector User's Guide w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l .
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. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Contents 1 Your Dell Projector . About Your Projector 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting Your Projector . Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting to a DVD Player 3 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 10 Connecting a DVD Player with an S-video Cable . . 10 Connecting a DVD Player with a Composite Cable .
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Using the On-Screen Display Main Menu Input Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Auto-Adjust Set Up . PICTURE (in PC Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PICTURE (in Video Mode) DISPLAY (in PC Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 25 . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Your Dell Projector Your projector comes with all the items shown below. Ensure that you have all the items, and contact Dell if anything is missing. Package Contents 1.8m power cord (3.0m in Americas) 1.8m VGA cable (D-sub to D-sub) 1.8m USB cable 1.8m D-sub to YPbPr cable 2.0m S-video cable 1.
Package Contents (continued) 1.8m RCA to Audio cable 1.
About Your Projector 1 Control panel 2 Elevator button 3 Remote control receiver 4 Lens 5 Focus ring 6 Zoom tab Your Dell Projector 7
Connecting Your Projector 1 IR receiver 2 VGA in (D-sub) connector 3 VGA out (monitor loop-through) 4 USB remote connector 5 Audio output connector 6 RS232 connector 7 Power cord connector 8 Audio input connector 9 Composite video connector 10 S-video connector 11 Kensington lock hole 8 Connecting Your Projector 2
Connecting to a Computer 1 Power cord 2 D-sub to D-sub cable 3 USB to USB cable Connecting Your Projector 9
Connecting to a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player with an S-video Cable 1 Power cord 2 S-video cable 10 Connecting Your Projector
Connecting a DVD Player with a Composite Cable 1 Power cord 2 Composite video cable Connecting Your Projector 11
Connecting a DVD Player with a Component Cable 1 Power cord 2 D-sub to YPbPr cable 12 Connecting Your Projector
Professional Installation Options: Connecting a Computer with a RS232 cable 1 Power cord 2 RS232 cable Connecting Your Projector 13
Using Your Projector 3 Turning Your Projector On NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source. 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 8. 3 Press the power button (see "Using the Control Panel" on page 18 to locate the power button). The Dell logo displays for 30 seconds.
NOTE: If you press the power button while the projector is running, the "Power Off the Lamp?" message appears on the screen. To clear the message, press any button on the control panel or ignore the message; the message disappears after 5 seconds. Adjusting the Projected Image Raising the Projector Height 1 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.
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 from 3.9 ft to 39.4 ft (1.2 m to 12 m).
Adjusting Projection Image Size Using Your Projector 17
Screen (Diagonal) Screen Size Max. 29.5" (75.0 cm) 83.7" (212.5 cm) 135.3" (343.8 cm) 189.5" (481.3 cm) 241.1" (612.5 cm) 295.3" (750.0 cm) Min. 24.6" (62.5 cm) 69.7" (177.1 cm) 112.8" (286.5 cm) 157.0" (401.0 cm) 201.0" (510.4 cm) 246.1" (625.0 cm) Max. (WxH) 23.6" x 17.7" 66.9" x 50.2" 108.3" x 81.2" 151.6" x 113.7" 192.9" x 144.7" 236.2" x 177.2" 60.0 cm x 45.5 cm 170.0 cm x 127.5 cm 275.0 cm x 206.3 cm 385.0 cm x 288.8 cm 490.0 cm x 367.5 cm 600.0 cm x 450.0 cm 19.7" x 14.
3 Keystone adjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (±40 degrees) 4 Resync Press to synchronize the projector to the input source. Resync does not operate if the on-screen display (OSD) is displayed. 5 Menu Press to activate the OSD. Use the directional keys and Menu button to navigate through the OSD. 6 TEMP warning light • A solid orange TEMP light indicates that the projector has overheated. The display automatically shuts down.
Using the Remote Control 1 Power 2 Turn the projector on and off. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 14 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on page 14. Press to adjust the OSD setting. 3 Down button Press to select OSD items. 4 Mute Press to mute or un-mute the projector speaker. 5 Volume Press to increase the volume. 6 Page Press to move to previous page. 7 Page Press to move to next page.
8 Video mode The Dell 2400MP Micro-projector has preset configurations that are optimized for displaying data (PC Graphics) or video (movies, games, etc.). Press Video Mode button to toggle between PC mode, Movie mode, Game Mode, sRGB, or CUSTOM mode (for user to setup and save preferred settings). Pressing the Video Mode button once will show the current display mode. Pressing the Video Mode button again will switch between modes.
control to make adjustments to a setting. To go back to Main Menu, go to BACK tab and press Enter button on the control panel or the remote control. To exit the OSD, go to Exit tab and press Enter button on the control panel or the remote control. Main Menu Input Select AUTO SOURCE—Select ON (the default) to autodetect the available input signals. When the projector is on and you press SOURCE, it automatically finds the next available input signal. Select OFF to lock the current input signal.
V. KEYSTONE—Adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. AUTO KEYSTONE—Auto adjust the image distortion by tilting the projector. PROJECTOR MODE—Select how the image appears: • • Front Projection-Desktop (the default). Front Projection-Ceiling Mount — The projector turns the image upside down for ceiling-mounted projection. • Rear Projection-Desktop — The projector reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen.
PICTURE (in PC Mode) BRIGHTNESS—Use and to adjust the brightness of the image. and CONTRAST—Use to control the degree of difference between the brightest and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image. COLOR TEMP—Adjust the color temperature. The higher the temperature, the screen appears bluer; the lower the temperature, the screen appears redder. User mode activates the values in the "color setting" menu.
SATURATION—Adjust a video source from black and white to fully saturated color. Press to decrease the amount of color in the image and to increase the amount of color in the image. SHARPNESS—Press sharpness. to decrease the sharpness and to increase the to increase the amount of green in the image and increase the amount of red in the image.
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. DISPLAY (in Video Mode) automatically switches to CUSTOM. VIDEO MODE—Select a mode to optimize the display on how the projector is being used: PC, MOVIE, sRGB (provides more accurate color representation), GAME , and CUSTOM (set your preferred settings).
ECO MODE—Select ON to use the projector at a lower power level (230 Watts), which may provide longer lamp life, quieter operation, and dimmer luminance output on the screen. Select OFF to operate at normal power level (260 Watts). LAMP RESET—After you install a new lamp, select Yes to reset the lamp timer.
Preferences VOLUME—Press to decrease the volume and to increase the volume. MUTE—Allows to mute the sound. CUSTOMIZED SCREEN—Press Enter will pop-up a menu, then select "YES". The projector will capture the screen image as a "My Customized logo". This screen will replace all the original screens which contains Dell logo. User can recover the default screen by selecting "Dell Logo" on the pop-up screen. MENU LOCK—Select ON to enable Menu Lock for hiding the OSD menu. Select OFF to disable the Menu Lock.
using the Password menu. This password security feature will be activated on the next time you turn on the projector. If you enable this feature, you will be asked to enter the projector's password after you turn on the projector: 1 1st time password input request: a Go to Preferences menu, press Enter and then select Password to ENABLE the password setting. b Enable the Password function will pop-up a character screen, key in a 4-digit number from the screen and press the ENTER button.
2 If you have entered incorrect password, you will be given another 2 chances. After the three invalid attempts, the projector will automatically turn off. NOTE: If you forget your password, contact your dealer or qualified service personnel. 3 To cancel the password function, select OFF and enter the password to disable the function. CHANGE PASSWORD—Key in the original password, then enter the new password and confirm the new password again.
Troubleshooting Your Projector 4 If you experience problems with your projector, see the following troubleshooting tips. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Problem Possible Solution No image appears on the screen • Ensure that the lens cap is removed and the projector is turned on. • Ensure the external graphics port is enabled. If you are using a Dell portable computer, press (Fn+F8). For other computers, see your respective documentation. • Ensure that all the cables are securely connected.
Problem (continued) Partial, scrolling, or incorrectly displayed image Possible Solution (continued) 1 Press the Resync button on the remote control or the control panel. 2 If you are using a Dell portable computer, set the resolution of the computer to XGA (1024 x 768): a Right-lick the unused portion of your Windows desktop, click Properties and then select Settings tab. b Verify the setting is 1024 x 768 pixels for the external monitor port. c Press (Fn+F8).
Problem (continued) Possible Solution (continued) The image is stretched when displaying a 16:9 DVD The projector automatically detects a 16:9 DVD and adjusts the aspect ratio to full screen with a 4:3 (letter-box) default setting. If the image is still stretched, adjust the aspect ratio as follows: • If you are playing a 16:9 DVD, select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your DVD player. • If you cannot select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your DVD player, select 4:3 aspect ratio in the Set Up menu in the OSD.
Problem (continued) Possible Solution (continued) TEMP light and Power light are solid orange The lamp driver has overheated. The display automatically shuts down. Turn the display on again after the projector cools down. If the problem persists, contact Dell. TEMP light is blinking orange A projector fan has failed and the projector will automatically shut down. If the problem persists, contact Dell.
Changing the Lamp Replace the lamp when the message "Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation. Replacement suggested! www.dell.com/lamps" appears on the screen. If this problem persists after replacing the lamp, contact Dell. For more information, see "Contacting Dell". CAUTION: The lamp becomes very hot when in use. Do not attempt to replace the lamp until the projector has been allowed to cool down for at least 30 minutes.
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.
5 Specifications 5 Light Valve Single-chip 0.7" XGA LVDS (low-voltage differential signaling) technology Brightness 3000 ANSI Lumens (Max.) Contrast Ratio 2100:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off) Uniformity 80% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA) Number of Pixels 1024 x 768 (XGA) Displayable Color 16.7M colors Color Wheel Speed 100~127.5Hz (2X) Projection Lens F/2.4~2.7, f=28.0~33.6 mm with 1.2x manual zoom lens Projection Screen Size 24.6-295.3 inches (diagonal) Projection Distance 3.9~39.4 ft (1.
Dimensions (W x H x D) External 10.8 x 8.3 x 4 ± 0.04 inches (273.
RS232 Pin Assignment RS232 Protocol • Communication Settings Connection settings Value Baud Rate: 19200 Data Bits: 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 • Command types To pop up the OSD menu and adjust the settings. • Control command Syntax (From PC to Projector) [H][AC][SoP][CRC][ID][SoM][COMMAND] • Example: Power ON Command (Send low byte firstly) --> 0xBE, 0xEF, 0x10, 0x05, 0x00, 0xC6, 0xFF, 0x11, 0x11, 0x01, 0x00, 0x01 • Control Commands List Go to support.dell.
Compatibility Modes Mode Resolution VGA (ANALOG) V. Frequency (Hz) H. Frequency (KHz) 640X350 70 31.5 VGA 640X350 85 37.9 VGA 640X400 85 37.9 VGA 640X480 60 31.5 VGA 640X480 72 37.9 VGA 640X480 75 37.5 VGA 640X480 85 43.3 VGA 720X400 70 31.5 VGA 720X400 85 37.9 SVGA 800X600 56 35.2 SVGA 800X600 60 37.9 SVGA 800X600 72 48.1 SVGA 800X600 75 46.9 SVGA 800X600 85 53.7 XGA 1024X768 60 48.4 XGA 1024X768 70 56.5 XGA 1024X768 75 60.
MAC 19* 1024X768 75 60.24 *MAC 1152X870 75.06 68.68 MAC G4 640X480 60 31.35 IMAC DV 1024X768 75 60 *Compressed computer image.
Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1 Visit support.
Appendix: Glossary ANSI LUMENS —A standard for measuring light output, used for comparing projectors. 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. BACKLIT (BACKLIGHT) —Refers to a remote control, or a projector control panel, that has buttons and controls that are illuminated.
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.
Maximum Distance— The distance from a screen the projector can be to cast an image that is useable (bright enough) in a fully darkened room. Maximum Image Size— The largest image a projector can throw in a darkened room. This is usually limited by focal range of the optics. Metal Halide Lamp— The type of lamp used in many medium and all high end portable projectors. These lamps typically have a "half-life" of 1000-2000 hours.
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.
Index A RS232 cable 13 S-video cable 10 To Computer 9 USB to USB cable 9 Adjusting Projection Image Size 35 Adjusting the Projected Image 15 Adjusting the Projector Height 15 lower the projector Elevator button 15 Elevator foot 15 Tilt adjustment wheel 15 C Connection Ports Audio input connector 8 Audio output connector 8 Composite video connector 8 IR receiver 8 Kensington lock hole 8 Power cord connector 8 RS232 connector 8 S-video connector 8 USB remote connector 8 VGA in (D-sub) connector 8 VGA out
Control panel 7 Elevator button 7 Focus ring 7 Lens 7 Remote control receiver 7 Zoom tab 7 O On-Screen Display 21 Auto-Adjust 22 DISPLAY (in PC Mode) 25 DISPLAY (in Video Mode) 26 Input Select 22 LAMP 26 LANGUAGE 27 Main Menu 22 PICTURE (in PC Mode) 24 PICTURE (in Video Mode) 24 Preferences 28 Set Up 22 P Phone numbers 42 Powering On/Off the Projector Powering Off the Projector 14 Powering On the Projector 14 R S Specifications Audio 37 Brightness 37 Color Wheel Speed 37 Compatibility Modes 40 Contrast
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