Dell 1409X manual

Dell™ 1409X Projector User’ s Guide[...]

Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important in formation 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. _______________[...]

Contents 3 Contents 1 Y our Dell Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 About Y our Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 Connecting Y our Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connecting a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Connecting a Computer using a VGA Cable . . . . . 8 Connecting a Computer using a DVI-D Cable . [...]

4 Contents Adjusting the Projector Zoom an d Focus . . . . . . . . 17 Adjusting Projection Image Size . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Using the On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Y our Dell Projector 5 1 Y our Dell Projector Y our projector comes with all the items shown below . Ensure that you have all the items, and contact Dell™ if anything is missing. Package Contents P ower cable 1.8m VGA cable (VGA to VGA) CR2032 Battery Remote control CD Owner ’s manual & Documentation Carrying case CR2032 3V DELL[...]

6 Y our Dell Projector About Y our Proje ctor CAUTION: Safety Instructions 1 Do not use t he projector n ear appliances that gener ate a lot o f heat. 2 Do not use the projector in areas wher e ther e is an ex cessive amoun t of dust. The dust may cau se the system to fail an d projector will automatically shut down. 3 Ensure that the projector is [...]

Connecting Y our Projector 7 2 Connecting Y our Projector CAUTION: Before you be gin any of the procedure s in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as describ ed on page 6. 1 DV I-D input connector 2 VGA-A output (monitor loop-through) 3 VGA-A input (D-sub) connector 4 VGA-B input (D-sub) connector 5 S-video connector 6 Composite video conn[...]

8 Connecting Y our Projector Connecting a Computer Connecting a Comp uter using a VGA Cable NOTE: The USB cable is not provided by Dell. NOTE: The USB cable must be conn ected if you want to use the Next Page and Previous Page features on the remote control. 1 Po w e r c o r d 2 VGA to VGA cable 3 USB to USB ca ble 1 2 3 MOLEX USB Remote RS-232 DVI[...]

Connecting Y our Projector 9 Connecting a Comp uter using a DVI-D Cable NOTE: The USB cable and DVI-D ca ble are not provided by Dell. 1 Po w e r c o r d 2 DVI - D c ab l e 3 USB to USB ca ble 1 2 TV OUT P D I F - O U T S D I F - O U T 3 MOLEX USB Remote RS-232 DVI-D In S-Video In Video In VGA - B In Audio Out Audio In VGA - A Out VGA - A In[...]

10 Connecting Y our Projector Connecting a Comp uter using an RS232 cab le NOTE: The RS232 cable is not provided by Del l. Consult a professional installer for the cable and RS232 remote control software. 1P o w e r c o r d 2 RS232 cable 1 2 USB Remote RS-232 DVI-D In S-Video In Video In VGA - B In Audio Out Audio In VGA - A Out VGA - A In[...]

Connecting Y our Projector 11 Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player using an S-vi deo Cable NOTE: The S-video cable is not provided by Dell. Y ou can buy the S-Video Extension (50ft/100ft) cable from the Dell website. 1 Po w e r c o r d 2 S-video cable 2 2 1 USB Remote RS-232 DVI-D In S-Video In Video In VGA - B In Audio Out Audio In VGA [...]

12 Connecting Y our Projector Connecting a DVD Player using a Composite Cable NOTE: The Composite cable is not provided by Dell. Y ou can buy the Composite Video Exten sion (50ft/100ft) cable from the Dell website. 1 Po w e r c o r d 2 Composite video cable 2 2 1 USB Remote RS-232 DVI-D In S-Video In Video In VGA - B In Audio Out Audio In VGA - A O[...]

Connecting Y our Projector 13 Connecting a DVD Player using a Componen t Cable NOTE: The VGA to YPbPr cable is not provided by Dell. Y ou can buy the VGA to YPbPr Extension (50f t/100ft) cable from the Dell website. 1 Po w e r c o r d 2 VGA to YPbP r cable 2 2 1 USB Remote RS-232 DVI-D In S-Video In Video In VGA - B In Audio Out Audio In VGA - A Ou[...]

14 Connecting Y our Projector Connecting a DVD Player using a HDMI Cable NOTE: The HDMI cable and DVI-D ada pter are not provided by Dell. 1 Po w e r c o r d 2 HDMI cable 3 DVI - D a d ap t e r 2 2 3 1 USB Remote RS-232 DVI-D In S-Video In Video In VGA - B In Audio Out Audio In VGA - A Out VGA - A In[...]

Using Y our Projector 15 3 Using Y our Projector T u rning Y our Projector On NOTE: T urn 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 a ppropriat e signal cables. F or info rmation abo ut connecting the projector , see "Connectin g Y our P[...]

16 Using Y our Projector NOTE: If you press the Power button while the projector is running, th e " Press Power Button to T urn off Projector " message appears on the screen. T o clear the message, press the Menu button on the control panel or ignore the message; the message disappears after 5 seconds. Adjusting the Projected Image Raisin[...]

Using Y our Projector 17 Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus CAUTION: T o 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 focu s ring until the image is clear . The proje[...]

18 Using Y our Projector Adjusting Projection Image Size 275.3" (699.3cm) 206.5" (524.5cm) 160.6" (407.9cm) 1 14.7" (291.4cm) 68.8" (174.8cm) 22.89" (58.3cm) 302.8"(769.2cm) 227.1"(576.9cm) 176.7"(448.7cm) 126.2"(320.5cm) 75.7"(192.3cm) 25.2 "(64.1cm) Projector to screen distance 39.4&apos[...]

Using Y our Projector 19 Using the Control Panel Screen (Diagonal) Max. 25.2" (64.1cm) 75.7" (192.3cm) 126.2" (320.5cm) 176.7" (448.7cm) 227.1" (576.9cm) 302.8" (769.2cm) Min. 22.89" (58.3cm) 68.8" (174.8cm) 114.7" (291.4cm) 160.6" (407.9cm) 206.5" (524.5cm) 275.3" (699.3cm) Screen Size Ma[...]

20 Using Y our Projector 2 TEMP warning light • A soli d amber TEMP light indicates that the projector , lamp, or lamp driver are over heated. The display au tomatically shu ts down. T urn the display on again after the projector cools down. If th e proble m pers ists, conta ct Dell ™ . • A blinking amber TEMP light indicates that a projector[...]

Using Y our Projector 21 Using the Remote Control 1 LED light LED indicator . 2 Source P ress to switch between Digital RGB, Analog RGB, Compo site, S-vid eo , Component (YPbP r via VGA). 3 Auto adjust P ress to synchronize the projector to the input source. Auto adjust does not operate if the OSD (On-Screen Display) is displayed. 4 Up button P res[...]

22 Using Y our Projector Using the On-Screen Display The projector has a multi-language On -Screen Display (OSD) that can be displayed with or without a n input source pr esent. T o navigate through the tabs in the Main Menu, pres s the or buttons on your projectors control panel or remote control. T o select a submenu, press the Enter button on yo[...]

Using Y our Projector 23 adjust the sett ings. T o go back to Main Menu , go to Back tab and press the Enter button on the control panel or the r emote control. T o exit the OSD, go to EXIT tab and pr ess the Enter button or press the Menu button dir ectly on the control panel or the r emote control. Main Menu INPUT SELECT The Input Sele ct menu al[...]

24 Using Y our Projector AUTO-ADJUST Auto Ad just automatically adjusts the projector's FREQUENCY and TRA CKING in PC mode . While Auto Adjustment is in progress, the following message appears on the screen, " Auto Adjustment in Progress... ". SET UP It includes V. K e y s t o n e , Auto K eystone , Pro j e c t o r M o d e , Aspect R[...]

Using Y our Projector 25 – Component cable (720p /1080i/1080p) P ROJECTOR I NFO — Displays the projector model name , the present input source and projector series number (PPID#). PICTURE (in PC Mode) Using the Pi ct ur e menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projectors . The Pictur e menu, provides the following options: B RIGHTNES[...]

26 Using Y our Projector PICTURE (in V ideo Mode) Using the Pi ct ur e menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projectors . The Pictur e menu, provides the following options: B RIGHTNESS — Use and to adjust the brightness of the i mage. C ONTRAST — Use and to adjust the display cont rast. C OLOR T EMP — Allows you to adjust the colo[...]

Using Y our Projector 27 DISPLA Y (in PC Mode) Using the Display menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projectors. The Pict ure menu, provides the following options: V ID EO M ODE — Allows you to optimize the projectors display mode: PC , Movie , sRGB (provides more accurate color repr esentation), Game , and Custom (set your preferre[...]

28 Using Y our Projector F REQUENCY — Allows you to change the display data clock frequency to match the frequency of your computer graphics ca rd. If you see a vertical flickering wave, use Fr e q u e n c y control to minimize the bars. This is a coarse adjustment. T RACKING — Synchronize the phase of the display signal with the graphic card. [...]

Using Y our Projector 29 LAMP Using the Lamp menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projectors. The Pictur e menu, provides the following options: L AMP H OUR — Displays the operating hours since the last lamp timer r eset. P OWER S AVING — Select Y es to set the P ower Saving delay period. The delay period is the time you want the p[...]

30 Using Y our Projector LANGUAGE The Language menu allows you to set the language for the OSD.[...]

Using Y our Projector 31 OTHERS V OLUME — P r ess and to decrease/incr ease the volume. M UTE — Allows you to mute the sound. C USTOMIZED S CRE EN — P ress Enter to pop up a Customized Screen menu. Input in a source at native resolution then press Enter and select "Y es". The projector will capture the scr een imag e as a "My C[...]

32 Using Y our Projector P ASSWORD — When P assword P rotect is enable d, a P assword P rotect screen requesting you to enter a passwor d will be displa yed when the power plug is inserted into the electrical outlet an d the power f or the projector is first turned on. By default, this function is disabled. Y ou can enable this feature using the [...]

Using Y our Projector 33 2 If you have entered incorrect passwor d, you will be given another 2 chances. After the three invalid attempts, the projector will automatically turn off. NOTE: If you forget your password, con tact DELL™ or qualified service personnel. 3 T o cancel the passw ord function, select Off and enter the password to disable th[...]

34 Using Y our Projector[...]

T roubleshooting Y our Projector 35 4 T roubleshooting Y our Projector If you experience problems with your pr ojector , see the following troubleshooting tips. If the problem persists, contact Dell™. See Contacting Dell™ on p age 44 Problem Possible Solution No image appears on the screen • Ens ure that the lens cap is removed and the projec[...]

36 T roubleshooting Y our Projector P artial, scrolling, or incorrectly displayed image 1 Pre s s t h e Aut o Ad j us t 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-cl ick the unused port ion of your W indow s desktop, click Pr o [...]

T roubleshooting Y our Projector 37 The image is stretched when displaying a 16:9 D VD 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 set ting. If the image is still st retched, adjust the aspect ratio in the Set Up menu in the O[...]

38 T roubleshooting Y our Projector The remote control is not operating smoothly or works only within a limited range The battery may be low . Check if the LED indicator from the remote is too dim. If so , replace with a new CR2032 battery . Problem (continued) Possible Solution (continued)[...]

T roubleshooting Y our Projector 39 Changing the Lamp CAUTION: Before you be gin any of the procedure s in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as describ ed on page 6. Replace the lamp when the message " Lamp is approaching the end of i ts useful life in full power ope ration. Replace ment suggested! www.dell.c om/lamps " appears[...]

40 T roubleshooting Y our Projector CAUTION: Lamp Disposal (for the US only) LAMP(S) INSID E THIS PRODUCT CONT AIN MERCUR Y AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACC ORD ING TO LOCAL, ST A TE OR FEDERAL LA WS. FOR MORE INFORMA TION, GO TO WWW .DELL.COM/HG OR CONT ACT THE ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ALLIAN CE A T WWW.EIAE.ORG. FOR LAMP SPECIFI C DISPOSAL IN[...]

Specifications 41 5 Specifications Light V alve 0.55" XGA DMD T ype X, DarkChip2™ Brightness 2500 ANSI L umens (Max.) Contrast Ratio 1900:1 T ypical (F ull On/F ull Off) Uniformity 85% T ypical (Japan Standard - JBMA) Number of P ixels 1024x 768 (XGA) Displayable Color 16.7M colors Color Wheel Speed 2X P rojection L ens F-Stop: F/ 2.41~2.55 [...]

42 Specifications NOTE: The actual operating life span of a projector lamp will vary according to operating conditions and usage patterns. Us age of a projector in stressful conditions which may inclu de dusty environments, under high temperatures and abrupt powering-off may result in a lamp's sho rtened operating life span or possibly lamp fa[...]

Specifications 43 RS232 Pin Assignment RS232 Protocol • Communication Settings • Command types T o pop up the OSD menu and adjust the settin gs. • Control command Syntax (F rom PC to P rojector) [H][AC][SoP][CRC][ID][SoM][COMMAND] • Exampl e : P ower ON Command (Send low byte firstly) --> 0xBE, 0xEF , 0x10, 0x05, 0x00, 0xC6 , 0xFF , 0x11[...]

44 Specifications Compatibility Modes (Analog/Digital) Resolution V . Frequency (Hz) H. F requency (KHz) 640X480 59.9 31.5 640X480 75 37.5 640X480 85 43.3 720X400 70.1 31.5 720X400 85 37.9 800X600 60.3 37.9 800X600 75 46.9 800X600 85.1 53.7 848X480 60 31 1024X768 60 48.4 1024X768 75 60 1024X768 85 68.7 1280X720 59.9 44.8 1280X768 59.9 47.8 1280X800[...]

Contacting Dell™ 45 Contacting Dell™ F or customers in the United States, call 800- WWW -DELL (800-9 99- 3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Inte rnet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packi ng slip, bill, or Dell prod uct catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service op[...]

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Glossary 47 Appendix: Glossary ANSI L UMENS — A standard for measuring the brightness. It is calculated by dividing a square meter image into nine equal r ectangles, measuring the lux (or brightness) reading at the center of ea ch rectangle, and averaging these nine points. A SPECT R ATIO — The most popular aspect ratio is 4: 3 (4 by 3). Early [...]

48 Glossary dB— decibel — A unit used to e xpress r elative differ ence 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 scr een or a projected image. It measur es from one corner to the o pposi[...]

Glossary 49 S- Video— A video transmission standard that uses a 4-pin mini-DIN connector to send video information on two signal wi r es called luminance (brightness, Y) and chrominance (color , C). S- Video is also r eferred to as Y/C. SECAM— A F r ench and international broadcast standar d for video and broadcasting, closely related to P AL b[...]

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Index 51 Index A Adjusting the Projected Imag e 16 Adjusting the Projector Height 16 lower the projector Elevator button 16 Elevator foot 16 Tilt adjustment wheel 16 Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus 17 Focus ring 17 Zoom tab 17 C Changing the Lamp 39 Connecting the Projector Composite video cable 12 Connecting a Computer with a RS232 cable 10[...]

52 Index M Main Unit 6 Control panel 6 Elevator button 6 Focus ring 6 IR receiver 6 Lens 6 Zoom tab 6 O On-Screen Display 22 Auto-Adj ust 24 Display (in PC Mode) 27 Display (in Video Mode) 28 Input Select 23 Lamp 29 Language 30 Main Menu 23 Others 31 Picture (in PC Mode) 25 Picture (in Video Mode) 26 Set Up 24 P phone numbers 45 Powering On/Off the[...]