Dell Projectors User Guide
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Contents 1 About Your Dell Projector................................................................................... 5 General Safety Information................................................................................................................... 5 2 Cables and Documentation................................................................................ 6 3 Connecting with VGA and External Speakers..................................................
17 Language............................................................................................................ 32 18 Help..................................................................................................................... 33 19 Changing the Lamp..........................................................................................34 20 Guiding Signals.................................................................................................
About Your Dell Projector 1 General Safety Information CAUTION: Safety Instructions 1. Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves or any other apparatus, such as amplifiers, that emit heat. 2. Do not use the projector in a dusty environment. Excess dust can cause system failures and eventually will shut down your projector. 3. Ensure that the projector is mounted in a well-ventilated area. 4. Do not block the ventilation slots and openings on the projector. 5.
Cables and Documentation Your Dell Projector ships with the necessary cables and documentation to get you started! Visit www.dell.com/support to explore further support options.
Connecting with VGA and External Speakers 3 NOTE: The projector shown is for representational purposes only. 1. Power cable 2. Video Graphics Adapater (VGA) cable 3. Audio-in cable to projector 4.
Connecting a Computer or DVD Player Using an HDMI Cable 4 NOTE: The HDMI cable is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase an HDMI cable on the Dell website at www.dell.com 1. Power cable 2. HDMI cable .
5 Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA Cables NOTE: Only one VGA cable is shipped with your projector. Any additional cables can be purchased from www.dell.com 1. Power cable 3. VGA to VGA cable (projector to monitor) 2.
Turning Your Projector On NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source (computer, DVD player, etc.). The Power button light glows white until pressed. 1. Connect the power cord and appropriate signal cables to the projector. 2. Press the Power button on the remote control. 3. Turn on your source (computer, DVD player, etc). 4. Connect your source to the projector using the appropriate cable. 5. By default, the input source of the projector is set to VGA-In.
Turning Your Projector Off 7 CAUTION: Unplug the projector after properly shutting down as explained in the following procedure. 1. Press the Power button. Follow the instruction displayed on screen to properly turn off the projector. 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. 2. Press the Power button again. The cooling fans continue to operate for 120 seconds. 3.
Raising and Lowering the Projector Height 8 Raise or lower the projector, and use the front tilt adjustment wheel/push button to fine-tune the display angle. 1. 12 Front tilt adjustment wheel/push button (angle of tilt: –5 to 5 degrees) 2.
Adjusting the Projector Focus 9 Rotate the focus ring (2) until the image is clear. The projector focuses at distances ranging between 3.94 ft - 32.81 ft (1.2 m - 10 m). 1. Zoom tab 2.
10 Adjusting Projection Image Shape NOTE: The tables below are for representational purpose only. Please refer to your projector’s User Guide for model-specific information. Table 1. Min Zoom Image size Projection Distance (m) Diagonal (inch/cm) Width (cm) Height (cm) [A] [B] [W] [H] 1.2 27.4"/69.6 cm 56 3 69"/ 175.26 cm 5 114"/ 289.56 cm Projector base Projector base to top of image to bottom of (cm) image (cm) [C] [D] 42 48 6 140 105 120 15 233 174 201 27 7 160"/ 406.
Max Zoom 9 227"/ 576.58 cm 462 346 398 52 10 252.4"/ 641.1 cm 513 385 442 57 NOTE: This graph is for user reference only.
11 Input Source The Input Source menu allows you to select your projector's input source. AUTO SOURCE— If you press the key on the remote control to select, the Auto Source option will automatically find the next available input source. VGA—Press the HDMI—Press the key on the remote control to detect a VGA signal. key on the remote control to detect a HDMI signal. COMPOSITE—Press the 16 key on the remote control to detect a Composite Video signal.
Auto Adjust 12 Auto Adjust automatically adjusts the projector's Horizontal, Vertical, Frequency, and Tracking in PC mode. NOTE: Projector model shown is for representational purpose only.
Brightness/Contrast 13 The Brightness/Contrast menu allows you adjust the brightness/contrast settings of your projector. BRIGHTNESS—Use the CONTRAST—Use the and and keys on your remote control to adjust the brightness of the image. keys on your remote control to adjust the display contrast. NOTE: If you adjust the settings for Brightness and Contrast, the projector automatically switches to Custom mode. NOTE: Projector model shown is for representational purpose only.
Video Mode 14 The Video Mode menu allows you to optimize the display image: Presentation, Bright, Movie, sRGB (provides more accurate color representation), and Custom (set your preferred settings). NOTE: Projector model shown is for representational purpose only.
Audio Volume 15 The Audio Volume menu allows you to adjust the audio volume settings of your projector. AUDIO VOLUME—Press the decrease the audio volume. key on the remote control to increase the audio volume and the NOTE: Projector model shown is for representational purpose only.
Advanced Settings 16 The Advanced Settings menu allows you to change the settings for Image, Display, Projector, Menu, Power, and Information. NOTE: The projector model shown is for representational purpose only. Image Settings (in PC Mode) Select and press to activate image settings. The image settings menu provides the following options: Figure 1.
Color Temperature: 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. RGB Color Adjust: Allows you to manually adjust the colors red, green, and blue. White Intensity: Press and use and to display white intensity Color Space: Allows you to select the color space.
NOTE: 1. If you adjust the settings for Color Temperature, RGB Color Adjust, Saturation, Sharpness, Tint, and White Intensity the projector automatically switches to Custom mode. 2. Saturation, Sharpness, and Tint only available when the input source is from Composite or SVideo. DISPLAY SETTINGS (IN PC MODE) Select and press to activate display settings.
Adjust the image scale by pressing Press or and press to view on your remote control only. to activate the Zoom Navigation menu. Use to navigate the projection screen. 3D Display: Select On to activate the 3D display function (default is Off). NOTE: When you want to create a 3D experience, you will need a few other components including: • Computer/Laptop with a 120 Hz signal output quad-buffered graphics card. • “Active" 3D glasses with DLP Link™ • 3D content • 3D player 2.
• 1280 x 720p @ 59.94/60 Hz Top and Bottom • 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24 Hz Top and Bottom 3D FORMAT: Allows you to select the 3D format when the 3D display function is activated. Options are: Side By Side, Side By Side Full, Frame Sequential, Field Sequential, Top/Bottom, and Frame Packing. 3D SYNC INVERT: If you see a discrete or overlapping image while wearing DLP 3D goggles, you may need to execute 'Invert' to get best match of left/right image sequence to get the correct image.
Press to activate the Zoom Navigation menu. Use to navigate the projection screen. 3D Display: Select On to activate the 3D display function (default is Off). NOTE: When you want to create a 3D experience, you will need a few other components including: • Computer/Laptop with a 120 Hz signal output quad-buffered graphics card. • “Active" 3D glasses with DLP Link™ • 3D content • 3D player 2.
PROJECTOR SETTINGS Select and press to activate projector settings. The projector settings menu provides the following options: 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.
Factory Reset: Select Confirm and press to reset all settings to its factory default. The below warning message appears: Reset items include both computer sources and Video source settings. Menu Settings Select and press 28 to activate menu settings.
Menu Position: Allows you to change the position of the OSD menu on the screen. Menu Timeout: Allows you to adjust the time for an OSD timeout. By default, the OSD disappears after 20 seconds of non-activity. MENU TRANSPARENCY: Select to change the transparency level of the OSD background.
number from the screen and press 3. . 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. To disable the password function, select the Disabled option to close the function. 4. To delete the password, select the Delete option. Change Password: Key in the original password. Then, enter the new password and confirm the new password again.
auto shutdown mode. Press any button during the countdown period to stop the auto shutdown mode. You can also set a different delay period to enter auto shutdown mode. The delay period is the time you want the projector to wait without an input signal. You can also set a different delay period to enter auto shutdown mode. The delay period is the time you want the projector to wait without an input signal. If an input signal is not detected during the delay period, the projector turns off.
Language 17 Allows you to set the language for the On Screen Display (OSD). Press the Enter key on the remote control to activate the Language menu. NOTE: Projector model shown is for representational purpose only.
Help 18 If you encounter problems with your projector, you can access the help menu for troubleshooting. NOTE: Projector model shown is for representational purpose only.
Changing the Lamp 19 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described in About Your Dell Projector. 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 Getting help.
20 Guiding Signals Table 3. Guiding Signals Projector Status Description Power Indicator TEMP (Amber) LAMP (Amber) Standby mode Projector in White Flashing Standby mode. Ready to power on. OFF OFF Warming up mode Projector takes White some time to warm up and power on. OFF OFF Lamp on Projector in Normal mode, ready to display an image. White OFF OFF Cooling mode Projector is cooling White to shutdown.
Projector Status Description Power Indicator projector automatically shuts down. Turn the display on again after the projector cools down. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Fan breakdown One of the fans has OFF failed. The projector automatically shuts down. If the problem persists, contact Dell. AMBER Flashing OFF Lamp driver breakdown The lamp driver has AMBER Flashing failed. The projector automatically shuts down.
Projector Status Description Power Indicator power cord after three minutes and then turn on the projector. If this problem persists, contact Dell. Lamp module connection failed Lamp module OFF connection may be disrupted. Check the lamp module and ensure that it is properly installed. If the problem persists, contact Dell.
Dell Web Management for Projectors 21 To access the Dell web management tool you need to set the IP addresses for your computer and the projector. 1. Press the Info key on the remote control to display the IP address of the projector, or by navigating to OSD Menu > Advanced Settings > Information. By default, the IP address is 10.0.50.100 2. In the computer’s IP Properties tab, specify an IP address by selecting Use the following IP address and enter the following values: For IP address: 10.0.50.
3. The IP address configuration would now look like this: To access and use the web management tool, follow these steps: 1. Open a web browser and type the projector’s IP address in the address bar.
2. 40 The log-in page opens. Enter the Administrator Password to continue.
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4. 42 To change language, select from the drop-down list and click Submit.
5. Click Network Settings tab to see the network settings.
6. 44 Click Projector Status and Control to see the projector’s status.
7. Select Power Saving frequency from the drop-down list.
8. 46 Select Projector Mode.
9. Select Source.
10. Select Video Mode.
11. Select Audio input.
12. Set E-mail Alert.
13. Set a Password.
14. Update Firmware. You can download the latest drivers from the Dell Support website at www.dell.
15. Access the Crestron RoomView application.
Getting help 22 Contacting Dell Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. 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. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical assistance, or customer-service issues: 1. Go to Dell.com/support. 2.
Glossary 23 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.
DHCP — Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol — A network protocol that enables a server to automatically assign a TCP/IP address to a device. DLP® — Digital Light Processing™ — Reflective display technology developed by Texas Instruments, using small manipulated mirrors. Light passing 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.
VGA — Video Graphics Array — 640 x 480 pixels count. WEP — Wired Equivalent Privacy — This is a method for encrypting communication data. The encryption key is created and notified only to the communicating user, so the communication data cannot be decrypted by a third party. XGA — Extended Video Graphics Array — 1024 x 768 pixels count. WXGA — Wide Extended Graphics Array — 1280 x 800 pixels count.
