Dell M209X Projector User Manual

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10 Connecting Your ProjectorConnecting a DVD Player with a Composite Cable NOTE: The Composite video cable is not provided by Dell.1 Power cord2 Comp

Connecting Your Projector 11Connecting a DVD Player with a Component Cable NOTE: The D-sub to YPbPr cable is not provided by Dell.1 Power cord2 D-sub

12 Connecting Your ProjectorConnecting a DVD Player with an HDMI Cable NOTE: The HDMI cable is not provided by Dell.1 Power cord2 HDMI cable21

Using Your Projector 133Using Your ProjectorTurning Your Projector On NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source. The Power button lig

14 Using Your Projector4Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector. NOTE: If you press the Power button while the projec

Using Your Projector 15Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus CAUTION: To avoid damaging the projector, ensure that the zoom lens and elevator foot

16 Using Your ProjectorAdjusting Projection Image Size275.3"(699.3cm)206.5"(524.5cm)160.6"(407.9cm)114.7"(291.4cm)68.8"(174.8

Using Your Projector 17Using the Control PanelScreen (Diagonal)Max.25.2" (64.1cm)75.7" (192.3cm)126.2" (320.5cm)176.7" (448.7cm)22

18 Using Your Projector2 TEMP warning light• A solid amber TEMP light indicates that the projector is overheated. The display automatically shuts dow

Using Your Projector 19Using the Remote Control1 Power Turn the projector on and off. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On"

Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your projector. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicate

20 Using Your ProjectorUsing the On-Screen DisplayThe projector has a multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) that can be displayed with or without an

Using Your Projector 21the color changes to dark gray. Use or on the control panel or the remote control to make adjustments to a setting. To go b

22 Using Your ProjectorSet UpV. KEYSTONE—Allows you to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector.AUTO KEYSTONE—Auto adjusts the image di

Using Your Projector 23COLOR TEMP—Adjust the color temperature. The screen appears cooler at higher color temperatures and warmer at lower color tempe

24 Using Your ProjectorDISPLAY (in PC Mode)VIDEO MODE—Select a mode to optimize the display on how the projector is being used: PC, Movie, sRGB (provi

Using Your Projector 25DISPLAY (in Video Mode)VIDEO MODE—Select a mode to optimize the display on how the projector is being used: PC, Movie, sRGB (pr

26 Using Your Projectordetected within two hours, the projector switches from Power Saving mode to Power Off mode. To turn on the projector press the

Using Your Projector 27OTHERSVOLUME—Press to decrease the volume and to increase the volume.MUTE—Allows you to mute the sound.AUDIO SOURCE—Select ei

28 Using Your ProjectorSelect On to enable password protection. A Please Key In the Password screen appears requesting you to enter a password when th

Using Your Projector 293 To cancel the password function, select OFF and enter the password to disable the function.CHANGE PASSWORD—Allows you to chan

Contents 3Contents1 Your Dell Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5About Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Connecting

30 Troubleshooting Your Projector4Troubleshooting Your ProjectorIf you experience problems with your projector, see the following troubleshooting tips

Troubleshooting Your Projector 31Partial, scrolling, or incorrectly displayed image1Press the Auto adjust button on the remote control or the control

32 Troubleshooting Your ProjectorThe image is stretched when displaying a 16:9 DVDThe projector automatically detects the input signal format. It will

Troubleshooting Your Projector 33Guiding SignalsProjector Status DescriptionControl ButtonsIndicatorPower Menu OthersTEMP(Amber)LAMP(Amber)Standby mod

34 Troubleshooting Your ProjectorChanging the LampThe following message appears on the screen when your projector lamp is approaching end of life and

Troubleshooting Your Projector 35 CAUTION: Lamp Disposal (for the US only) LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOS

36 Specifications5Specifications5Light Valve Single-chip 0.55" XGA DMD Type X, DarkChip™2Brightness 2000 ANSI Lumens (Max.)Contrast Ratio 1800:1

Specifications 37 NOTE: The actual operating life span of a projector lamp will vary according to operating conditions and usage patterns. Usage of a

38 SpecificationsCompatibility Modes (Analog/Digital)ResolutionV. Frequency (Hz) H. Frequency (KHz)640X480 59.9 31.5640X480 75 37.5640X480 85 43.3720X

Contacting Dell 39Contacting DellFor customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet c

4 ContentsUsing the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Using the Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Using the On-Scree

40 GlossaryAppendix: GlossaryANSI Lumens —A standard for measuring light output, used for comparing projectors. A standard for measuring the brightnes

Glossary 41dB— decibel—A unit used to express relative difference in power or intensity, usually between two acoustic or electric signals, equal to te

42 GlossaryReverse Image— Feature that allows you to flip the image horizontally. When used in a normal forward projection environment text, graphics,

Index 43IndexAAdjusting the Projected Image 14Adjusting the Projector Height 14lower the projectorElevator button 14Elevator foot 14Tilt adjustment wh

44 IndexElevator button 6Focus ring 6IR receiver 6Lens 6Zoom tab 6OOn-Screen Display 20Auto-Adjust 21DISPLAY (in PC Mode) 24DISPLAY (in Video Mode) 25

Your Dell Projector 51Your Dell ProjectorYour projector comes with all the items shown below. Ensure that you have all the items, and contact Dell if

6 Your Dell ProjectorAbout Your Projector CAUTION: Safety Instructions1Do not use the projector near appliances that generate a lot of heat.2Do not u

Connecting Your Projector 72Connecting Your Projector CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions

8 Connecting Your ProjectorConnecting to a Computer NOTE: The USB cable is not provided by Dell.1 Power cord2 VGA to VGA cable3 USB to USB cable123MO

Connecting Your Projector 9Connecting to a DVD PlayerConnecting a DVD Player with an S-video Cable NOTE: The S-Video cable is not provided by Dell.