Dell™ 1510X Projector User’s Guide
Connecting to a Computer Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable 1 2 3 1 Power cord 2 VGA to VGA cable 3 USB-A to USB-B cable NOTE: The
Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA Cables 1 2 2 1 Power cord 2 VGA to VGA cable NOTE: Only one VGA cable is shipped with your projector.
Connecting a Computer Using an RS232 cable 1 2 1 Power cord 2 RS232 cable NOTE: The RS232 cable is not shipped with your projector. Consult a pr
Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player Using an S-video Cable 1 Power cord 2 S-video cable 1 2 NOTE: The S-video cable is not shippe
Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable 1 2 1 Power cord 2 Composite video cable NOTE: The Composite Video cable is not shipped wit
Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable 1 2 1 Power cord 2 VGA to Component Video cable NOTE: The VGA to Component Video ca
Connecting a DVD Player Using an HDMI Cable 1 2 1 Power cord 2 HDMI cable NOTE: The HDMI cable is not shipped with your projector. Connecting Your
Connecting to Local Area Network To control the projector that is connected to a network through an RJ45 cable. 1 2 Local Area Network (LAN) 1 P
Connection With Commercial RS232 Control Box 1 2 3 1 Power cord 2 RS232 cable 3 Commercial RS232 control box NOTE: The RS232 cable is not ship
3 Using Your Projector Turning Your Projector On NOTE: Turn on the projector before
____________________ Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of y
3 3 2 3 To power off the projector quickly, press the Power button and hold for 1 second while the projector’s cooling fans ar
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus CAUTION: To avoid damaging the projector, ensure that the zoom lens and elevator foot are fully ret
Adjusting Projection Image Size 307"(779.78cm) 277"(703.58cm) 215"(546.10cm) 154"(391.16cm) 92"(233.68cm) 37"(93.98cm)
Screen (Diagonal) Max. 37" (93.98cm) 92" (233.68cm) 154" (391.16cm) 215" (546.10cm) 277" (7
1 LAMP warning light If the LAMP amber indicator is on or blinking, one of the following problems could be occurring: • Lamp is reaching its
7 Down / Keystone adjustment Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Press to adjust image distortion caused by t
1 Using the Remote Control 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Turns the projector on or off. For more informatio
7 Video mode The projector has preset configurations that are optimized for displaying data (presentation slides) or video (movi
22 Auto adjust Press to synchronize the projector with the input source. Auto adjust does not operate if the OSD is displayed. 23 Zoom + Press
Installing the Remote Control Batteries NOTE: Remove the batteries from the remote control when not in use. 1 Press the tab to lift the batt
Contents 1 Your Dell Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 About Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Range With Remote Control Operating range Angle ±30° Distance 7m/22.97feet Distance Angle Angle Distance NOTE: Actual operating r
Using the On-Screen Display • The projector has a multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu that can be d
INPUT SELECT The Input Select menu allows you to select your projector’s input source. AUTO SOURCE—Select Off (the default) to
VGA-B—Use and to enable or disable VGA-B input. S-VIDEO—Use and to enable or disable S-Video input. COMPOSITE VIDEO—Use
PICTURE (in Video Mode) Using the Picture menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projector. The Picture menu pr
PICTURE ADVANCED Using the Picture Advanced menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projector. The Picture Advanced menu prov
• Original — Select Original to maintain the aspect ratio of image projected according to input source
DISPLAY (in Video Mode) Using the Display menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projector. The Pictur
LAMP Using the Lamp menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projector. The Lamp menu provides the following options: LAMP MODE—Allo
LANGUAGE—Allows you to set the language for the OSD. Press on the control panel or press Enter button on the remote control to acti
Turning Your Projector Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Adjusting the Projected Image . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3D DISPLAY—Select On to start the 3D display function. Default is Off. NOTE: To activate 3D Display function, ensure that
SUBNET MASK—Configure the Subnet Mask of the network connection. GATEWAY—Check the Gateway address with your network/system administra
MENU SETTINGS—Select and press on the control panel or press Enter button on the remote control to activate menu settings. The men
SCREEN—Select Dell to use the Dell logo as wallpaper. Select Captured to set the captured image as wallpaper. RESET—S
If an input signal is not detected during the delay period, the projector turns off the lamp and goes into power saving m
a Go to Others menu, press on the control panel or press Enter button on the remote control and then select Password to Enable the
4 To delete the password, select Delete. CHANGE PASSWORD—Key in the original password, then enter the new password and confirm the new password again
NOTE: Closed caption option is available for NTSC only. TEST PATTERN—Test Pattern is used to test focus and resolution. You can
Managing the Projector From Web Management Configuring the Network Setting If the projector is connected to a network, you can access the proj
Managing Properties Home • Access the Web Management Home page by entering the projector’s IP address at the web browser. See "Network"
4 Troubleshooting Your Projector . . . . . . . . 61 Guiding Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Changing the Lamp. . . . . .
Network Settings See OSD section on page 40. •Set up the Model Name, Projector Name, Location and Contact information (up to 21 characters
Projector Status and Control Page • Projector Status: There are 5 status: Lamp On, Standby, Power Saving, Cooling and Warmin
-Bright: Maximum brightness and contrast. -Movie: For viewing movie & photo. -sRGB: Provide a more accurate color representation. -Custom
E-mail Alert • E-mail Alert: You can set whether to be notified by email (Enable) or not (Disable). • To/CC/From: You can enter email add
Password Setting Use Password Setting to set up an administrator password to access the Web Management. When enabling password for the fi
Login Page • Administrator Password: Enter the Administrator Password and click Login. Using Your Projector 55
Firmware Update Use the Firmware Update page to update your projector’s firmware. Press Update to start. • Please wait till the count reaches 0. U
• Wait for 3 seconds and it will proceed to the next step automatically. • Select the file to upgrade and click the Upgrade button. When upgrading
• Please wait till the count reaches 0. • When upgrade is complete, please click the ReLogin button to go back to the Web Management Home Page. U
TIPS: I would like remote access the projector via Internet. What is the better setting for the browser? To have a bett
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 mi
Why am I unable to access the SMTP server? 1 Check with your MIS or network administrator whether the SMTP server function is open
4 Troubleshooting Your Projector If you experience problems with your projector, see the following troubleshooting
Problem (continued) Possible Solution (continued) Partial, scrolling, or incorrectly displayed
Problem (continued) Possible Solution (continued) The image is stretched when displaying a 16:9 DVD The projector automatically
Problem (continued) Possible Solution (continued) TEMP light is blinking amber A projector fan has failed and the projector will automa
Guiding Signals Projector Status Description Control Buttons Power Menu Others Indicator TEMP (Amber) LAMP (Amber) S
Lamp failure Lamp is defective. Replace the lamp. OFF OFF OFF OFF AMBER Fault - DC supply (+12V) Power supply has been interrupted. The pr
Changing the Lamp CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions
9 Reset the lamp usage time by selecting "Yes" for Lamp Reset in the OSD Lamp tab (see Lamp menu on page 38). When a
5 Specifications Light Valve 0.55" XGA S450 DMD, DarkChip3™ Brightness 3500 ANSI Lumens (Max.) Contrast Ratio 2100:1 Typical (F
About Your Projector Top View Bottom View 1 2 3 457 6 8 9 10 12 11 82.1514.00 24.00 79.00 110.00 1 Control panel 2 Zoom tab 3
Audio 1 speaker x 8watt RMS Noise Level 35 dB(A) Normal mode, 32 dB(A) Eco mode Weight 5.2 lbs (2.36 kg) Dimensions (W x H x D) 11.68 x 3.46
Variable audio output: One 3.5 mm stereo mini phone jack (Green). USB port: One USB slave for remote support. RS232 port: One mini-DIN
RS232 Pin Assignment RS232 Protocol • Communication Settings Connection settings Val ue Baud Rate: 19200 Data Bits: 8 Parity None Stop
Compatibility Modes (Analog/Digital) Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Hsync Frequency (KHz) Pixel Clock (MHz) 640 x 350 70.087 31.469
Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection,
Appendix: Glossary ANSI LUMENS — A standard for measuring the brightn
dB — decibel — A unit used to express relative difference in power or intensity, usually between two acoustic or el
NTSC — National Television Standards Committee. North American standard for video and broadcasting, w
C Index A Adjusting the Projected Image 20 Adjusting the Projector Height 20 lower the projector E
Control Panel 23 D Dell contacting 74 M Main Unit 7 Control panel 7 Elevator button 7 Focus ring 7 IR
6 Do not try to touch the ventilation outlet as it can become very hot after the projector has been t
Color Wheel Speed 69 Contrast Ratio 69 Dimensions 70 Displayable Color 69 Environmental 70 I/O Connectors 70 Lamp 71 L
2 Connecting Your Projector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 16 15 14 13 1 USB remote connector 9 Audio-A input connector 2 HDMI connector 1
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