Dell M409WX Projector User Manual

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10 Connecting Your ProjectorConnecting a DVD Player using a Composite Cable NOTE: The Composite video cable is not provided by Dell.1 Power cable2 Co

Connecting Your Projector 11Connecting a DVD Player using a Component Cable NOTE: The D-sub to YPbPr cable is not provided by Dell.1 Power cable2 D-s

12 Connecting Your ProjectorConnecting a DVD Player using an HDMI Cable NOTE: The HDMI cable is not provided by Dell.1 Power cable2 HDMI cable21

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

14 Using Your Projector NOTE: If you press the Power button while the projector is running, the "Press Power Button To Turn Off Projector"

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 Size327.7"(832.4cm)245.8"(624.3cm)191.2"(485.6cm)136.6"(346.8cm)81.9"(208.1

Using Your Projector 17Using the Control PanelScreen (Diagonal)Max.30.0" (76.1cm)89.9" (228.2cm)149.8" (380.4cm)209.7" (532.6cm)26

18 Using Your Projector1 LAMP warning light• If the LAMP light is solid amber, replace the lamp (see Changing the Lamp on page 35). If this problem p

Using Your Projector 19Using the Remote Control7 Menu Allows you to activate the OSD. Use and the Menu button to navigate through the OSD.8 /

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 Projector1 Power Turns the projector on and off. For more information, see Turning Your Projector On on page 13 and Turning Your Projec

Using Your Projector 21Using the On-Screen DisplayThe projector has a multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) that can be displayed with or without an

22 Using Your ProjectorCOMPOSITE VIDEO—Press Enter to detect Composite Video signal.HDMI—Press Enter to detect HDMI signal.Auto-AdjustAuto Adjust auto

Using Your Projector 23PICTURE (in PC Mode)BRIGHTNESS—Use or to adjust the brightness of the image.CONTRAST—Use or to control the degree of diff

24 Using Your ProjectorSATURATION—Allows you to adjust a video source from black and white to fully saturated color. Press to decrease the amount of

Using Your Projector 25VERTICAL POSITION—Press to move the image down and to move the image up.FREQUENCY—Allows you to change the display data clo

26 Using Your ProjectorLAMPUsing the Lamp menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projectors. The Picture menu, provides the following optio

Using Your Projector 27LANGUAGEOTHERSVOLUME—Press to decrease the volume and to increase the volume.MUTE—Allows you to enable/disable sound.AUDIO SO

28 Using Your Projectorscreen replaces all the original screens with the Dell logo. You can recover the default screen by selecting Dell Logo on the p

Using Your Projector 29b Enable the Password function will pop-up a character screen, key in a 4-digit number from the screen and press the Enter butt

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

30 Using Your ProjectorCHANGE PASSWORD—Allows you to change the password. Key in the original password and then enter the new password. Enter the new

Troubleshooting Your Projector 314Troubleshooting Your ProjectorIf you experience problems with your projector, see the following troubleshooting tips

32 Troubleshooting Your ProjectorPartial, scrolling, or incorrectly displayed image1Press the Auto adjust button on the remote control or the control

Troubleshooting Your Projector 33The image is stretched when displaying a 16:9 DVDThe projector automatically detects the input signal format and main

34 Troubleshooting Your ProjectorGuiding SignalsProjector Status DescriptionControl ButtonsIndicatorPower Menu OthersTEMP(Amber)LAMP(Amber)Standby mod

Troubleshooting Your Projector 35Changing the LampThe following message appears on the screen when your projector lamp is approaching end of life and

36 Troubleshooting Your Projector NOTE: Dell may require lamps replaced under warranty to be returned. Otherwise, dispose or recycle the lamp. For mo

Specifications 375Specifications5Light Valve Single-chip 0.65" WXGA DMD Type A, DarkChip™2Brightness 2000 ANSI Lumens (Max.)Contrast Ratio 2000:1

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

Specifications 39Compatibility Modes (Analog/Digital)ResolutionV. Frequency (Hz) H. Frequency (KHz)640X480 59.9 31.5640X480 75 37.5640X480 85 43.3720X

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

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

Glossary 41Appendix: GlossaryANSI Lumens —A standard for measuring light output, used for comparing projectors. A standard for measuring the brightnes

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

Glossary 43Reverse Image— Feature that allows you to flip the image horizontally. When used in a normal forward projection environment text, graphics,

44 IndexIndexAAdjusting Projection Image Size 16Adjusting the Projected Image 14Adjusting the Projector Height 14Elevator button 14Elevator foot 14Til

Index 45Control panel 6Elevator button 6Focus ring 6IR receiver 6Lens 6Zoom tab 6OOn-Screen Display 21Auto-Adjust 22DISPLAY (in PC Mode) 24DISPLAY (in

About Your Projector 51About Your ProjectorBefore connecting your projector ensure that all the necessary components are available. Your projector shi

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

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 a Computer NOTE: The USB cable is not provided by Dell.1 Power cable2 VGA to VGA cable3 USB to USB cable123MOLE

Connecting Your Projector 9Connecting a DVD PlayerConnecting a DVD Player using an S-video Cable NOTE: The S-Video cable is not provided by Dell. 1