Dell M209X manual

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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 to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Connecting to a DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Connecting a DVD Player with a n S[...]

4 Contents Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Using the On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Input Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Auto-Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Y our Dell Projector 5 1 Y our Dell Projector Y our projector comes with all the items shown below . Ensur e that you have all the items, and contact Dell if anything is missing. Package Contents P ower cord 1.8m VGA cable (VGA to VGA) AAA Batteries (2) Remote control CD User ’s Guide& Documentation Carrying case[...]

6 Y our Dell Projector About Y o ur Projector CAUTION: Safety Instructions 1 Do not use t he projector n ear applianc es that ge nerate a lot of he at. 2 Do not use the projector in areas wher e there is an e xcessive am ount 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 USB remote connector 2 VGA input connector 3 HDMI input connector 4 S-video input connector 5 Video input connector 6 Audio output connector 7 Audio input connector 8 [...]

8 Connecting Y our Projector Connecting to a Computer NOTE: The USB cable is not provided by Dell. 1 Po w e r c o r d 2 VGA to VGA cable 3 USB to USB ca ble 1 2 3 MOLEX[...]

Connecting Y our Projector 9 Connecting to a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player with an S-video Ca ble NOTE: The S-Video cable is not provided by Dell. 1 Po w e r c o r d 2 S-video cable 2 1[...]

10 Connecting Y our Projector Connecting a DVD Player with a Composite Ca ble NOTE: The Composite video cable is not provided by Dell. 1 Po w e r c o r d 2 Composite video cable 2 2 1[...]

Connecting Y our Projector 11 Connecting a DVD Player with a Componen t Cable NOTE: The D-sub to YPbPr cable is not provided by Dell. 1 Po w e r c o r d 2 D-sub to YPbPr cable 1 2[...]

12 Connecting Y our Projector Connecting a DVD Player with an HDMI Cab le NOTE: The HDMI cable is not provided by Dell. 1 Po w e r c o r d 2 HDMI cable 2 1[...]

Using Y our Projector 13 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 appropr iate si gnal ca bles. F or i nformatio n about connecting the projector , see "Connecting Y our P[...]

14 Using Y our Projector 4 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector . NOTE: If you press the Power button while the projector is running, the " Press Power Button To Turn Off Projector " message appears on the screen. T o clear the message, press a button on t he control panel. The message disappears after 5 [...]

Using Y our Projector 15 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[...]

16 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 17 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[...]

18 Using Y our Projector 2 TEMP warning light • A solid amber TEMP light indicates that the projector is overh eated. The display automatically shuts down . T urn the d isplay on again after the projecto r cools down. If the problem p ersists, contact Dell. • A blinking amber TEMP light indicates that the projector fan has fai led and the pro j[...]

Using Y our Projector 19 Using the Remote Control 1 P ower T urn the projector on and off. F or more information, see "T urning Y our P rojector On" on page 13 a nd "T urnin g Y o ur Projector Off" o n page 13. 2 Enter P ress to confirm the selection. 3 Right P ress to adjust the OSD setting. 4 Down P ress to select OSD items. 5[...]

20 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. In the Main Menu, press or to navigate through the tabs. P ress the Enter button on the control panel or the remote control to select a submenu. In the submenu, pr ess or t[...]

Using Y our Projector 21 the color changes to dark gray . Use or on the control panel or the remote control to make adjustments to a setting. T o go back to Main M enu, go to Back tab and pr ess the Enter button on the control panel or the r emote control. T o exit the OSD, go to Exit tab and press Enter button or press Menu button on the control p[...]

22 Using Y our Projector Set Up V. K EY STONE — Allows you to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector . A UTO K EY STONE — A uto adjusts the image distortion by tilting the projector . P ROJECTOR M ODE — Se lect how the image appears: • F ront Projection- Desktop (the default). • Rear P rojection-Desktop — The projector [...]

Using Y our Projector 23 C OLOR T EMP — Adjust the color temperature . The screen appears cooler at higher color temperatures and warmer at lower color temperatures. When user adjusts the value in the Color Adjust me nu, the Custom mode is activated, and values are saved in the Custom mode. C OLOR A DJUST — Manually adjust red, gr een, and blue[...]

24 Using Y our Projector DISPLA Y (in PC Mode) V IDEO M ODE — Select a mode to optimize the display on how the projector is being used: PC , Movie , sRGB (provides more accurate color repr esentation), Game , and Custom (set your preferr ed settings). If you adjust the settings for White Intensity or Degamma , the projector automatically switches[...]

Using Y our Projector 25 DISPLA Y (in V ideo Mode) V IDEO M ODE — Select a mode to optimize the display on how the projector is being used: PC , Movie , sRGB (provides more accurate color repr esentation), Game , and Custom (set your preferr ed settings). If you adjust the settings for White Intensity or Degamma , the projector automatically swit[...]

26 Using Y our Projector detected within two hours, the projector switches from P ower Saving mode to P ower Off mode. T o turn on the projector pr ess the P ower button. E CO M ODE — Select On to use the projector at a lower power level (136 W atts). Operating at lower power levels may provide longer lamp life, quieter operation, and dimmer lumi[...]

Using Y our Projector 27 OTHERS V OLUME — Pr ess to decrease the vo lume and to increase the volume. M UTE — Allows you to mute the sound. A UDIO S OURCE — Select either HDMI or Analog (Audio In) as the audio source for use. C USTOMIZED S CREEN — P ress Enter . The " Customized Screen" menu appears. Select "YES" to ca pt[...]

28 Using Y our Projector Select On to enable password protection. A Please Key In the Password screen appears requesting you to enter a passwor d when the projector is powered on the next time. Select Off to disable password protection. NOTE: Password protection is disabled by default. If you enable this fe ature, you will be asked to enter the pro[...]

Using Y our Projector 29 3 T o cancel the password function, select OFF an d enter the passwor d to disable the function. C HANGE PASSWO RD — Allows you to change the passwor d. Key in the origina l password and then enter the new passwor d. Enter the new password again to confirm. T EST P ATTERN — Select 1 or 2 to activa te the built-in T est [...]

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T roubleshooting Y our Projector 31 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 page 41 ). Problem Possible Solution No image appears on the screen • Ensure that the lens cap is removed and the projector i[...]

32 T rouble shooting Y our Projector P artial, scrolling, or incorrectly displayed image 1 Pre s s t h e Aut o a dj u s t button on the re mote control or the control panel. 2 If you ar e using a Dell portable co mputer , set the resolution of the computer to XGA (1024 x 768): a Right-lic k the unus ed portion o f your W indows desktop, clic k Pr o[...]

T roubleshooting Y our Projector 33 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 a Original default setting. If the image is still st retched, adjust the aspect ratio as follows: • If yo[...]

34 T rouble shooting Y our Projector Guiding Signals Pro j ec t or S ta t u s De s cr i pt i on Control Bu ttons Indicator Po w er M e n u O t h e r s TEMP (Amber) LAMP (Amber) Standby mode Projector in Standby mode. Ready to power on. BLUE Flashing O F FO F FO F FO F F Wa r m i n g u p mode Projector takes some time to wa rm up and power on. BLUE [...]

T roubleshooting Y our Projector 35 Changing the Lamp The following message appears on the scre en when your projector lamp is approaching end of life and requires to be changed: Lamp is approaching the en d of its useful life in full power op eration. Replacement su ggested . www.de ll.com/lamps CAUTION: Before you be gin any of the procedure s in[...]

36 T rouble shooting Y our Projector CAUTION: Lamp Disposal (for the US only) LAMP(S) INSID E THIS PRODUCT CONT AIN MERCURY 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 37 5 Specifications 5 Light V alve Single-chip 0.55" XGA DMD T ype X, DarkChip ™ 2 Brightness 2000 ANSI Lumens (Max.) Contrast Ratio 1800:1 T y pical (F ull On/F ull Off) Uniformity 80% T ypical (Japan Standard - JBMA) Lamp 165-watt user -replaceable 3000-hour lamp (up to 5000 hours in eco mode) Number of P ixels 1024 x 768 (X[...]

38 Specifications Audio 1 watt speaker Noise L e vel 39 dB(A) F u ll - on mode, 3 2 dB ( A ) Eco- mode W eight 2.6 lbs (1.18 kg) Dimensions (W x D x H) External 8.07 x 6.10 x 2.85 ± 0.04 inches (205 x 155 x 72.5 ± 1 mm) Environmental Operating temperature : 5 o C - 35 o C (41 o F- 95 o F) Humidity : 80% maximum Storage temperature: 0 o C to 60 o [...]

Specifications 39 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 1152X864 75 67.5 1280X720 59.9 44.8 1280X768 5[...]

40 Specifications[...]

Contacting Dell 41 Contacting Dell F o r customers in the United States, call 800- WWW -DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Inte rnet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telepho ne-based support and service options. A[...]

42 Contacting Dell[...]

Glossary 43 Appendix: Glossary ANSI Lumens — A standar d for measuring ligh t output, u sed for comparing projectors. A standard for measuring the brig htness. It is calculated by dividing a square meter image i nto nine equal r ect angles, measuring the lux (or brightness) reading at the center of each rectangle, and averaging these nine points.[...]

44 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 45 Reverse Image— F eatur e that allows you to flip the image horizontally . When used in a normal forwar d projection environment text, graphics, etc, ar e backwards. Reverse image is used for r ear projection. RGB— Red, Gr een, Blue — typically used to describe a monitor that requires separate signals for each of the three colors. [...]

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Index 47 Index A Adjusting the Projected Imag e 14 Adjusting the Projector Height 14 lower the projector Elevator button 14 Elevator foot 14 Tilt adjustment wheel 15 Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus 15 Focus ring 15 Zoom tab 15 C Changing the Lamp 35 Connecting the Projector Composite video cable 10 Connecting with a Component Cable 11 Connec[...]

48 Index Elevator button 6 Focus ring 6 IR receiver 6 Lens 6 Zoom tab 6 O On-Screen Display 20 Auto-Adj ust 21 DISPLAY (in PC Mode) 24 DISPLAY (in Video Mode) 25 Input Select 21 LAMP 25 LANGUAGE 26 Main Menu 21 Other 27 PICTURE (in PC Mode) 22 PICTURE (in Video Mode) 23 Set Up 22 P phone numbers 41 Powering On/Off the Projector Powering Off the Pro[...]