Dell™ 3400MP Projector Owner’s Manual Model XXX 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. © 2005 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Contents 1 Your Dell Projector About Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 Connecting Your Projector Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting to a DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting a DVD Player with an S-video Cable . . Connecting a DVD Player with a Composite Cable . Connecting a DVD Player with a Component Cable 8 8 8 9 9 3 Using Your Projector Turning Your Projector On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Turning Your Projector Off . . . . .
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Using the On-Screen Display Image Settings Audio Menu 16 Management Menu . Language Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Factory Reset Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Computer Source Menu . Video Source Menu . 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 M1 to D-sub/USB cable 2.0m S-video cable 1.8m Composite Video cable 1.8m RCA to Audio cable 1.
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Connecting Your Projector 1 Audio output connector 2 Audio input connector 3 M1-DA connector 4 Composite video connector 5 S-video connector 6 Power cord connector 7 IR receiver Connecting Your Projector 2 7
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Connecting a DVD Player with a Composite Cable 1 Power cord 2 Composite video cable Connecting a DVD Player with a Component Cable 1 Power cord 2 M1-A to HDTV cable NOTE: The M1-A to HDTV cable is not provided by Dell. Consult a professional installer for the cable.
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3 Using Your Projector Turning Your Projector On NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source. The power button light blinks green 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 7. 3 Press the power button (see "Using the Control Panel" on page 15" to locate the power button). The Dell logo displays for 30 seconds.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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. 3 Use the tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle. Lowering the Projector Height 1 Press the elevator button. 2 Lower the projector, and then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position.
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 4.9 ft to 39.4 ft (1.5 m to 12 m).
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Adjusting Projection Image Size Screen (Diagonal) Screen Size Distance Max. 36.9" (93.8cm) 84.0" (213.4cm) 135.0" (342.9cm) 189.8" (482.0cm) 241.5" (613.4cm) 295.5" (750.6cm) Min. 31.7" (80.5cm) 72.1" (183.1cm) 115.9" (294.3cm) 162.9" (413.7cm) 207.3" (526.5cm) 253.6" (644.3cm) Max. (WxH) 29.5"X22.1" 67.2" X50.4" 108.0" X 81.0" 151.8" X113.9" 193.2" X 144.9" 236.4" X 177.3" (75.0cm X 56.3cm) (170.7cm X 128.0cm) (274.3cm X 205.7cm) (385.6cm X 289.
Using the Control Panel 1 Power Turn the projector on and off. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 11 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on page 11. 2 Source Press to toggle through Analog RGB, Composite, Component-i, S-video, and Analog YPbPr sources when multiple sources are connected to the projector. 3 Keystone adjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (±16 degrees) 4 Resync Press to synchronize the projector to the input source.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 TEMP warning light • If the TEMP light is solid orange, 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. • If the TEMP light is blinking orange, a projector fan has failed and the projector automatically shuts down. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 7 LAMP warning light If the LAMP light is solid orange, replace the lamp.
1 Power 2 Turn the projector on and off. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 11 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on page 11. Press to adjust the OSD setting. 3 Laser Aim the remote control at the screen, press and hold the laser button to activate the laser light. 4 Volume Press to increase the volume. 5 Mute Press to mute or un-mute the projector speaker. 6 Volume Press to decrease the volume. 7 Right click Mouse right click.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 19 Left click Mouse left click 20 Auto keystone Press to enable the auto correction for image distortion due to tilting the projector. 21 Source Press to switch between Analog RGB, Digital RGB, Composite, Component-i, S-video, and Analog YPbPr sources. 22 Auto adjust Press to synchronize the projector to the input source. Auto adjust does not operate if the OSD (On-Screen Display) is displayed.
BRIGHTNESS—Use and brightness of the image. to adjust the and to control the CONTRAST—Use 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 more blue; the lower the temperature, the screen appears redder. User mode activates the values in the "color setting" menu.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Audio Menu to decrease the volume to increase the volume. VOLUME—Press and MUTE—Allow to mute the volume. Management Menu MENU LOCATION—Select the location of the OSD on the screen. PROJECTION MODE—Select how the image appears: • Front Projection-Desktop (the default). • Rear Projection-Desktop — The projector reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen. SIGNAL TYPE—Manually select signal type RGB, YCbCr, YPbPr.
ECO MODE—Select On to use the projector at a lower power level (136 Watts), which may provide longer lamp life, quieter operating and dimmer luminance output on the screen. Select Off to operate at normal power level (156 Watts). PASSWORD ENABLE—Select On to set one password for individual. Select Off to disable the password function. CHANGE PASSWORD—Press to change the password as your preference. Language Menu Press or to select the preferred language for the OSD.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Computer Source Menu NOTE: This menu is only available connected to a computer. FREQUENCY—Change the display data clock frequency to match the frequency of your computer graphics card. If you see a vertical flickering bar, use Frequency control to minimize the bars. This is a coarse adjustment. TRACKING—Synchronize the phase of the display signal with the graphic card. If you experience an unstable or flickering image, use the Tracking to correct it.
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 turned on. • Ensure the external graphics port is enabled. If you are using a Dell portable computer, press . For other computers, see your documentation. • Ensure that all the cables are securely connected.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 .
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 capable).
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Self-diagnostic for Video Dell 3400MP Projector provides self-diagnostic test of the projector video display (for Video, S-video, Component-i). Use this advanced feature for preliminary selfdiagnostic on your projector when encountering a display problem for video. 1 After turning on the projector, press "+" and "-" buttons on the control panel simultaneously for 3 seconds and release the buttons when screen goes blank.
5 Pull up the lamp by its metal handle. 6 Reverse steps 1 through 5 to install the new lamp. 7 Reset the lamp by usage time selecting the left Lamp Reset icon in the OSD Management tab. NOTE: Dell may require that lamps replaced under warranty be returned to Dell. Otherwise, contact your local waste disposal agency for the address of the nearest deposit site.
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5 Specifications 5 Light Valve Single-chip DLP™ DDR (double data rate) technology Brightness 1500 ANSI Lumens (Max.) Contrast Ratio 2100:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off) Uniformity 85% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA) Lamp 156-watt user-replaceable 3000-hour lamp (up to 4000 hours in eco mode) Number of Pixels 1024 x 768 (XGA) Displayable Color 16.7M colors Color Wheel Speed 100~127.5Hz (2X) Projection Lens F/2.7~2.88, f=28.43~32.73 mm with 1.15x manual zoom lens Projection Screen Size 31.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Noise Level 38 dB(A) Full-on mode, 36 dB(A) Ecomode Weight 2.4 lbs (1.09 kg) Dimensions (W x H x D) External 8.0 x 6.0 x 2.9 ± 0.04 inches (204 x 154 x 73.
Compatibility Modes Mode Resolution (ANALOG) V. Frequency (Hz) (DIGITAL) H. Frequency (KHz) V. Frequency (Hz) H. Frequency (KHz) VGA 640X350 70 31.5 70 31.5 VGA 640X350 85 37.9 85 37.9 VGA 640X400 85 37.9 85 37.9 VGA 640X480 60 31.5 60 31.5 VGA 640X480 72 37.9 72 37.9 VGA 640X480 75 37.5 75 37.5 VGA 640X480 85 43.3 85 43.3 VGA 720X400 70 31.5 70 31.5 VGA 720X400 85 37.9 85 37.9 SVGA 800X600 56 35.2 56 35.2 SVGA 800X600 60 37.9 60 37.
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Appendix: Regulatory Notices FCC Notices (U.S. Only) Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as Class B digital devices. To determine which classification applies to your computer system, examine all FCC registration labels located on the bottom, side, or back panel of your computer, on card-mounting brackets, and on the cards themselves. If any one of the labels carries a Class A rating, your entire system is considered to be a Class A digital device.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 Adjusting Projection Image Size 26 Adjusting the Projected Image 12 Adjusting the Projector Height 12 lower the projector Elevator button 12 Elevator foot 12 Tilt adjustment wheel 12 Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus 13 Focus ring 13 Zoom tab 13 C Changing the Lamp 26 Connecting the Projector Composite video cable 9 Connecting with a Component Cable 9 Connecting with a Composite Cable 9 Connecting with an Svideo Cable 8 M1A to D-sub/SUB cable 8 M1-A to HDTV cable 9 Power cord 8, 9 Professiona
Lens 6 Remote control receiver 6 Zoom tab 6 O On-Screen Display 18 Audio Menu 20 Computer Source Menu 22 Factory Reset Menu 21 Image Settings Menu 18 Language Menu 21 Management Menu 20 Video Source Menu 22 P Powering On/Off the Projector Powering Off the Projector 11 Powering On the Projector 11 R Remote Control 6, 16 S Specifications Audio 29 68 Index Brightness 29 Color Wheel Speed 29 Compatibility Modes 31 Contrast Ratio 29 Dimensions 30 Displayable Color 29 Environmental 30 H.