Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 1209S Dell
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Dell™ 1209S Projector User’ s Guide.
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.
Contents 3 Contents 1 Y our Dell Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 About Y our Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 Connecting Y our Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connecting a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Contents Adjusting the Projector Zoom an d Focus . . . . . . . . 17 Adjusting Projection Image Size . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Using the On-Screen Display .
Y our Dell Projector 5 1 Y our Dell Projector Y our projector comes with all the items shown below . Ensure that you have all the items, and contact Dell™ if anything is missing.
6 Y our Dell 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.
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.
8 Connecting Y our Projector Connecting a Computer Connecting a Comp uter 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.
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. 1 Po w e r c o r d 2 DVI - D c ab l e 3 USB to USB ca ble 1 2 TV .
10 Connecting Y our Projector Connecting a Comp uter using an RS232 cab le NOTE: The RS232 cable is not provided by Del l. Consult a professional installer for the cable and RS232 remote control software.
Connecting Y our Projector 11 Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player using an S-vi deo Cable NOTE: The S-video cable is not provided by Dell. Y ou can buy the S-Video Extension (50ft/100ft) cable from the Dell website.
12 Connecting Y our Projector 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.
Connecting Y our Projector 13 Connecting a DVD Player using a Componen t Cable NOTE: The VGA to YPbPr cable is not provided by Dell. Y ou can buy the VGA to YPbPr Extension (50f t/100ft) cable from the Dell website.
14 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 o r d 2 HDMI cable 3 DVI - D a d ap t e r 2 2 3 .
Using Y our Projector 15 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 button light blinks blue until pressed. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Connect the power cord and a ppropriat e signal cables.
16 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.
Using Y our Projector 17 Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus CAUTION: T o avoid damaging the projector , ensure that the zoom lens and elevator foot are fully retract ed before moving the projector . 1 Rotate the zoom tab to zoom in and out. 2 Rotate the focu s ring until the image is clear .
18 Using Y our Projector Adjusting Projection Image Size 275.3" (699.3cm) 206.5" (524.5cm) 160.6" (407.9cm) 1 14.7" (291.4cm) 68.8" (174.8cm) 22.89" (58.3cm) 302.8"(769.2cm) 227.1"(576.9cm) 176.7"(448.7cm) 126.
Using Y our Projector 19 Using the Control Panel Screen (Diagonal) Max. 25.2" (64.1cm) 75.7" (192.3cm) 126.2" (320.5cm) 176.7" (448.7cm) 227.1" (576.9cm) 302.8" (769.2cm) Min. 22.89" (58.3cm) 68.8" (174.8cm) 114.
20 Using Y our Projector 2 TEMP warning light • A soli d amber TEMP light indicates that the projector , lamp, or lamp driver are over heated. The display au tomatically shu ts down. T urn the display on again after the projector cools down. If th e proble m pers ists, conta ct Dell ™ .
Using Y our Projector 21 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.
22 Using Y our Projector 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, pres s the or buttons on your projectors control panel or remote control.
Using Y our Projector 23 adjust the sett ings. T o go back to 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.
24 Using Y our Projector 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... ".
Using Y our Projector 25 – 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 .
26 Using Y our Projector 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 and to adjust the display cont rast.
Using Y our Projector 27 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 — Allo.
28 Using Y our Projector F REQUENCY — Allows you to change the display data clock frequency to match the frequency of your computer graphics ca rd. 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.
Using Y our Projector 29 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 Y es to set the P ower Saving delay period.
30 Using Y our Projector LANGUAGE The Language menu allows you to set the language for the OSD..
Using Y our Projector 31 OTHERS V OLUME — P r ess and to decrease/incr ease the volume. M UTE — Allows you to mute the sound. C USTOMIZED S CRE EN — P ress Enter to pop up a Customized Screen menu. Input in a source at native resolution then press Enter and select "Y es".
32 Using Y our Projector P ASSWORD — When P assword P rotect is enable d, a P assword P rotect screen requesting you to enter a passwor d will be displa yed when the power plug is inserted into the electrical outlet an d the power f or the projector is first turned on.
Using Y our Projector 33 2 If you have entered incorrect passwor d, you will be given another 2 chances. After the three invalid attempts, the projector will automatically turn off. NOTE: If you forget your password, con tact DELL™ or qualified service personnel.
34 T roubleshooting Y our Projector 4 T roubleshooting Y our Projector If you experience problems with your pr ojector , see the following troubleshooting tips.
T roubleshooting Y our Projector 35 P artial, scrolling, or incorrectly displayed image 1 Pre s s t h e Aut o Ad j us t button on the remote control or the control panel.
36 T roubleshooting Y our Projector The image is stretched when displaying a 16:9 D VD The projector automatically detects the input signal format. It will maintain the aspect ratio of the projected image according to input signal format with an Original set ting.
T roubleshooting Y our Projector 37 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 dim.
38 T roubleshooting Y our Projector Changing the Lamp CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedure s in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as describ ed on page 6. Replace the lamp when the message " Lamp is approaching the end of i ts useful life in full power ope ration.
T roubleshooting Y our Projector 39 CAUTION: Lamp Disposal (for the US only) LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODU CT CONT AIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACC ORD ING TO LOCAL, ST A TE OR FEDERAL LA WS. FOR MORE INFORMA TION, GO TO WWW .DELL.COM/HG OR CONT ACT THE ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ALLIAN CE A T WWW.
40 Specifications 5 Specifications Light V alve 0.55" SVGA DMD T ype X, DarkChip1™ Brightness 2500 ANSI L umens (Max.) Contrast Ratio 1800:1 T ypical (F ull On/F ull Off) Uniformity 85% T ypical (Japan Standard - JBMA) Number of P ixels 800 x 600 (SVGA) Displayable Color 16.
Specifications 41 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.
42 Specifications RS232 Pin Assignment RS232 Protocol • Communication Settings • Command types T o pop up the OSD menu and adjust the se ttings. • Control command Syntax (F rom PC to P rojector).
Specifications 43 Compatibility Modes (Analog/Digital) Resolution V . Frequency (Hz) H. F requency (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.
44 Contacting Dell™ 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.
Glossary 45 Appendix: Glossary ANSI L UMENS — A standard for measuring the brightness. It is calculated by dividing a square meter image into nine equal r ectangles, measuring the lux (or brightness) reading at the center of ea ch rectangle, and averaging these nine points.
46 Glossary 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.
Glossary 47 S- Video— A video transmission standard that uses a 4-pin mini-DIN connector to send video information on two signal wi r es called luminance (brightness, Y) and chrominance (color , C).
48 Index Index A Adjusting the Projected Imag e 16 Adjusting the Projector Height 16 lower the proj ector Elevator button 16 Elevator foot 16 Tilt adjustment wheel 16 Adjusting the Projector Zoom and .
Index 49 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 22 Auto-Adj ust 24 Display (in PC Mode) 27 Display (in Video Mode) 28 Input Se.
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