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    Dell™ 1609WX Projector User’ s Guide[...]

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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. _______________[...]

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    Contents 3 Contents 1 About Y our 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 . . .[...]

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    4 Contents Adjusting the Projected Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Raising the Projector Height . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Lowering the Projector Height . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Adjusting the Projector Zoom an d Focus . . . . . . . . 19 Adjusting Projection Image Size . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    About Y our Projector 5 1 About Y our Projector Before connecting your projector ensur e that all the necessary components are available. Y our projector ships with the components shown below . Contact Dell (see Contacting Dell on page 4 7 ) if any of the components ar e missing. Y our Dell™ 1609WX projector ships with the following components: P[...]

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    6 About Y our 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[...]

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    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[...]

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    8 Connecting Y our Projector Connecting a Computer Connecting a Computer 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 a b l e 2 VGA to VGA cable 3 USB to USB ca ble 1 2 3 MOLEX USB Remote RS-232 DV[...]

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    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. NOTE: The USB cable must be connected if you want to use the Next Pa ge and Previous Page features on the remote control. 1 Po w e r c a b l e 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 [...]

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    10 Connecting Y our Projector Connecting a Computer Using an RS232 Cable NOTE: The RS232 cable is not provided by Dell. Y ou can buy the RS232 cable (6ft) from the Dell website. 1P o w e r c a b l e 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[...]

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    Connecting Y our Projector 11 Monitor Loop-Thr ough Connection Using VGA Cables 1P o w e r c a b l e 2V G A t o V G A c a b l e 1 2 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[...]

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    12 Connecting Y our Projector Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player Using an S-video Cable NOTE: The S-video cable is not provided by Dell. Y ou can buy the S-Video Extension (50ft/10 0ft) cable from the Dell website. 1 Po w e r c a b l e 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 VG[...]

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    Connecting Y our Projector 13 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 a b l e 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[...]

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    14 Connecting Y our Projector Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Cable Using a YPbPr to VGA Cable NOTE: The VGA to YPbPr cable is not provi ded by Dell. Y ou can buy the VGA to YPbPr Extension (50f t/100ft) cable from the Dell website. NOTE: Y ou can connect the component cable to either VGA-A Input or VGA-B Input. 1 Po w e r c a b l e 2 VGA[...]

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    Connecting Y our Projector 15 Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Cable Using a YPbPr to YPbPr Cable and a YPbPr to VGA Adapter NOTE: The YPbPr to YPbPr cable and t he VGA to YPbPr adapter are not provided by Dell. NOTE: Y ou can connect the component cable to either VGA-A Input or VGA-B Input 1 Po w e r c a b l e 2 YPbPr to YPbP r cable 3 YP[...]

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    16 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 a b l e 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[...]

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    Using Y our Projector 17 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 light blinks blue until the Power button is pressed. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Connect th e P ower cable a nd appropr iate signal cables. F or information about connecting the projector , see Connectin g[...]

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    18 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[...]

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    Using Y our Projector 19 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[...]

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    20 Using Y our Projector Adjusting Projection Image Size 327.7" (832.4cm) 245.8" (624.3cm) 191.2" (485.6cm) 136.6" (346.8cm) 81.9" (208.1cm) 27.3" (69.4cm) 359.4"(913.0cm) 269.6"(684.7cm) 209.7"(532.6cm) 149.8"(380.4cm) 89.9"(228.2cm) 30.0 "(76.1cm) Projector to screen distance 39.4'([...]

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    Using Y our Projector 21 Using the Control Panel Screen (Diagonal) Max. 30.0" (76.1cm) 89.9" (228.2cm) 149.8" (380.4cm) 209.7" (532.6cm) 269.6" (684.7cm) 359.4" (913.0cm) Min. 27.3" (69.4cm) 81.9" (208.1cm) 136.6" (346.8cm) 191.2" (485.6cm) 245.8" (624.3cm) 327.7" (832.4cm) Screen Size Max[...]

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    22 Using Y our Projector 1 LAMP warning light • If the LAMP light is solid amber , replace the lamp (see Changing the Lamp on page 41). If this problem p ersists, contact Dell (see Contacting Dell on page 47). • If the LAMP light is blinking amber , the projector automaticall y shuts down i ndicating a system failure. If this problem persists, [...]

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    Using Y our Projector 23 7 Down / Keystone adjustment Allows you to select options from the On Screen Display (OSD) menu. Y ou can also use the Down button to adjust the image distortion caused by tilting the projector . 8 Menu Allows you to activate the OSD. Use and the Menu button to navigate through the OSD. 9 Left / Source Allows you to adjust [...]

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    24 Using Y our Projector 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[...]

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    Using Y our Projector 25 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, press the or buttons on your projectors control panel or remote control. T o select a submenu, press the Enter button on you[...]

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    26 Using Y our Projector adjust the sett ings. To g o b a c k t o 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[...]

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    Using Y our Projector 27 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 ct o r M od e , Aspect Rat[...]

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    28 Using Y our Projector – 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[...]

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    Using Y our Projector 29 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 an d to adjust the display contrast. C OLOR T EMP — Allows you to adjust the colo[...]

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    30 Using Y our Projector 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[...]

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    Using Y our Projector 31 F REQUENCY — Allows you to change the display data clock frequ ency to match the frequency of your computer gra phics card. 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 — Allows you to sybchronize the phase of the display signal with th[...]

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    32 Using Y our Projector 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 Ye s to set the P ower Saving delay period. The delay period is the time you want the p[...]

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    Using Y our Projector 33 LANGUAGE The Language menu allows you to set the language for the OSD.[...]

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    34 Using Y our Projector OTHERS V OLUME — P r ess and to decrease/incr ease the volume. M UTE — Allows you to enable/disable sound. C USTOMIZED S CRE EN — P ress Enter the Customized Screen menu appears. Select YES to capture the screen image as a My Customized logo . This screen r eplaces all the original screen s with the Dell logo. Y ou ca[...]

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    Using Y our Projector 35 P ASSWORD — Allows you to password protect the projector . This security utility enables you to i mpose a variety of access restrictions to prote ct your privacy and stop others from tampering with your projector . This means that the projector cannot be used if it is taken without authorization, and thus serves as a thef[...]

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    36 Using Y our Projector d If the password verification is successful, you may resume with accessing the projector's functions and its utilities. If you have entered incorrect passwor d, you will be given another two chances. After the three invali d attempts, the projector will automatically turn off. NOTE: If you forget your password, co nta[...]

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    T roubleshooting Y our Projector 37 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 47. Problem Possible Solution No image appears on the screen • Ensure that the lens cap is remove d and the projector is[...]

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    38 T roubleshooting Y our Projector P artial, scrolling, or incorrectly displa yed image 1 P ress the Aut o Ad j us t button on the r emote control or the control pa nel. 2 If you are using a Dell ™ portable computer , set the resolution of the computer to W XGA (1280x800) or XG A (1024 x 768): a Right-cli ck the unuse d portion of yo ur W indows[...]

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    T roubleshooting Y our Projector 39 The image is str etched when displaying a 16:9 DVD The projector automatically detects the input signal format. It will maintain the aspect ratio of the projected image accordin g to input signal format with an Original setting. If the image is still str etched, adjust the aspect ratio in the Set Up menu in the O[...]

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    40 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 di m. If so, r eplace with a new CR2032 battery . Problem (continued) Possible Solution (continued)[...]

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    T roubleshooting Y our Projector 41 Changing the Lamp The following message appears on the scr een when your projector lamp is approaching end of life and requires to be changed: Lamp is approa ching the end of i ts useful life in full power op erati on. Replacement sugges ted! www.dell.com/lamps CAUTION: Before you be gin any of the procedure s in[...]

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    42 T roubleshooting Y our Projector 6 Replace wi th the new lam p. NOTE: Dell™ may require lamps replaced under warranty to be returned to Dell™. Otherwise, dispose or recycle the lamp. For more information, see Lamp Disposal on page 42. 7 Tighten the two scr ews that secure the lamp. 8 Replace the lamp cover an d tighten the two screws. 9 Rese[...]

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    Specifications 43 5 Specifications Light V alve 0.65" WXGA DMD T ype A, DarkChip™2 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 1280x800 (WXGA) Displayable Color 16. 7M colors Color Wheel Speed 2X P rojection L ens F-Stop: F/ 2.44~2.5[...]

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    44 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[...]

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    Specifications 45 RS232 Pin Assignment RS232 Protocol • Communication Settings • Command types T o pop up the OSD menu and adjust the settin gs. • Control command Syntax (From PC to P rojecto r) [H][AC][SoP][CRC][ID][SoM][COMMAND] [H][AC][SoP][CRC][ID][SoM][COMMAND] [V alue] • Example: P ower ON Command (Send low byte firstly) Enter the fol[...]

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    46 Specifications Compatibility Modes (Analog/Digital) Resolution V . Frequency (Hz) H. Frequency (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 [...]

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    Contacting Dell 47 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 options.[...]

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    48 Glossary Appendix: Glossary ANSI L UMENS — A standard for measuring the brightness. It is calculated by dividing a square meter image into nine equal rectangle s, 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 t[...]

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    Glossary 49 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[...]

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    50 Glossary Reverse Image— F eature 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 thr ee colors. [...]

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    Index 51 Index A Adjusting the Projected Imag e 18 Adjusting the Projector Height 18 lower the proj ector Elevator button 18 Elevator foot 18 Tilt adjustment wheel 18 Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus 19 Focus ring 19 Zoom tab 19 C Changing the Lamp 41 Connecting the Projector Composite video cable 13 Connecting a Computer with a RS232 cable 1[...]

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    52 Index contacting 47 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 25 Auto-Adj ust 27 Display (in PC Mode) 30 Display (in Video Mode) 31 Input Select 26 Lamp 32 Language 33 Main Menu 26 Others 34 Picture (in PC Mode) 28 Picture (in Video Mode) 29 Set Up 27 P phone numbers 47 Power[...]

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    Index 53 Troubleshooting 37 Contact Dell 37[...]