Dell 2400MP Projector User Manual

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10 Connecting Your ProjectorConnecting to a DVD PlayerConnecting a DVD Player with an S-video Cable 1 Power cord2 S-video cable

Connecting Your Projector 11Connecting a DVD Player with a Composite Cable1 Power cord2 Composite video cable

12 Connecting Your ProjectorConnecting a DVD Player with a Component Cable 1Power cord2 D-sub to YPbPr cable

Connecting Your Projector 13Professional Installation Options:Connecting a Computer with a RS232 cable1Power cord2 RS232 cable

14 Using Your Projector3Using Your ProjectorTurning Your Projector On NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source. The power button lig

Using Your Projector 15 NOTE: If you press the power button while the projector is running, the "Power Off the Lamp?" message appears on th

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

Using Your Projector 17Adjusting Projection Image Size

18 Using Your ProjectorUsing the Control PanelScreen (Diagonal)Max. 29.5"(75.0 cm)83.7"(212.5 cm)135.3"(343.8 cm)189.5"(481.3 cm)2

Using Your Projector 193 Keystone adjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (±40 degrees)4 Resync Press to synchron

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

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 Projectorcontrol to make adjustments to a setting. To go back to Main Menu, go to BACK tab and press Enter button on the control panel o

Using Your Projector 23V. KEYSTONE—Adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector.AUTO KEYSTONE—Auto adjust the image distortion by tilting t

24 Using Your ProjectorPICTURE (in PC Mode)BRIGHTNESS—Use and to adjust the brightness of the image.CONTRAST—Use and to control the degree of diff

Using Your Projector 25SATURATION—Adjust a video source from black and white to fully saturated color. Press to decrease the amount of color in the

26 Using Your ProjectorTRACKING—Synchronize the phase of the display signal with the graphic card. If you experience an unstable or flickering image,

Using Your Projector 27ECO MODE—Select ON to use the projector at a lower power level (230 Watts), which may provide longer lamp life, quieter operati

28 Using Your ProjectorPreferencesVOLUME—Press to decrease the volume and to increase the volume.MUTE—Allows to mute the sound.CUSTOMIZED SCREEN—Pre

Using Your Projector 29using the Password menu. This password security feature will be activated on the next time you turn on the projector. If you en

Contents 3Contents1 Your Dell Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5About Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Connecting

30 Using Your Projector2If you have entered incorrect password, you will be given another 2 chances. After the three invalid attempts, the projector w

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 Resync button on the remote control or the control panel

Troubleshooting Your Projector 33The image is stretched when displaying a 16:9 DVDThe projector automatically detects a 16:9 DVD and adjusts the aspec

34 Troubleshooting Your ProjectorTEMP light and Power light are solid orangeThe lamp driver has overheated. The display automatically shuts down. Tur

Troubleshooting Your Projector 35Changing the LampReplace the lamp when the message "Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power

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

Specifications 375Specifications5Light Valve Single-chip 0.7" XGA LVDS (low-voltage differential signaling) technologyBrightness 3000 ANSI Lumens

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 39RS232 Pin AssignmentRS232 Protocol • Communication Settings • Command typesTo pop up the OSD menu and adjust the settings.• Control c

4 ContentsUsing the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Using the On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Main Menu. . . . .

40 SpecificationsCompatibility ModesMode Resolution(ANALOG)V. Frequency (Hz) H. Frequency (KHz)VGA 640X350 70 31.5VGA 640X350 85 37.9VGA 640X400 85 37

Specifications 41MAC 19* 1024X768 75 60.24*MAC 1152X870 75.06 68.68MAC G4 640X480 60 31.35IMAC DV 1024X768 75 60*Compressed computer image.

42 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 43Appendix: GlossaryANSI LUMENS —A standard for measuring light output, used for comparing projectors.ASPECT RATIO —The most popular aspect r

44 GlossaryContrast Ratio— Range of light and dark values in a picture, or the ratio between their maximum and minimum values. There are two methods u

Glossary 45Maximum Distance— The distance from a screen the projector can be to cast an image that is useable (bright enough) in a fully darkened room

46 GlossaryZoom Lens— Lens with a variable focal length that allows operator to move the view in or out making the image smaller or larger. Zoom Lens

Index 47IndexAAdjusting Projection Image Size 35Adjusting the Projected Image 15Adjusting the Projector Height 15lower the projectorElevator button 15

48 IndexControl panel 7Elevator button 7Focus ring 7Lens 7Remote control receiver 7Zoom tab 7OOn-Screen Display 21Auto-Adjust 22DISPLAY (in PC Mode) 2

Index 49Contact Dell 31

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 Projector1.8m RCA to Audio cable 1.8m mini pin to mini pin cableBatteries (2) Remote controlDocumentation Carrying casePackage Contents (c

Your Dell Projector 7About Your Projector1 Control panel2 Elevator button3 Remote control receiver4 Lens5 Focus ring6 Zoom tab

8 Connecting Your Projector2Connecting Your Projector1 IR receiver2 VGA in (D-sub) connector3 VGA out (monitor loop-through)4 USB remote connector5 Au

Connecting Your Projector 9Connecting to a Computer1 Power cord2 D-sub to D-sub cable3 USB to USB cable