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All rights reserved. Model 1210S August 2009 Rev. Reproduction of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of these materials in any proprietary interest in this document to refer to ...names other countries. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. A00 Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc. Dell Inc. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of your projector. Trademarks used in the United States and/or other than its own....
All rights reserved. Model 1210S August 2009 Rev. Reproduction of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of these materials in any proprietary interest in this document to refer to ...names other countries. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. A00 Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc. Dell Inc. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of your projector. Trademarks used in the United States and/or other than its own....
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Contents 1 Your Dell Projector 6 About Your Projector 7 2 Connecting Your Projector 9 Connecting to a Computer 10 Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable . . . . 10 Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA Cables 11 Connecting a DVD Player ... a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable 13 Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable 14 3 Using Your Projector 15 Turning Your Projector On 15 Turning Your Projector Off 15 Adjusting the Projected Image 16 Raising the Projector Height 16 Lowering the Projector Height 16 Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus 17 Contents 3
Contents 1 Your Dell Projector 6 About Your Projector 7 2 Connecting Your Projector 9 Connecting to a Computer 10 Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable . . . . 10 Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA Cables 11 Connecting a DVD Player ... a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable 13 Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable 14 3 Using Your Projector 15 Turning Your Projector On 15 Turning Your Projector Off 15 Adjusting the Projected Image 16 Raising the Projector Height 16 Lowering the Projector Height 16 Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus 17 Contents 3
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Adjusting Projection Image Size 18 Using the Control Panel 20 Using the Remote Control 22 Installing the Remote Control Batteries 25 Operating Range With Remote Control 26 Using the On-Screen Display 27 Main Menu 27 AUTO-ADJUST 27 INPUT SELECT 28 PICTURE (in PC Mode 29 PICTURE (in Video Mode 29 DISPLAY (in PC Mode 31 DISPLAY (in Video Mode 33 LAMP 34 SET UP 34 INFORMATION 36 OTHERS 36 4 Troubleshooting Your Projector 42 Guiding Signals 46 Changing the Lamp 47 4 Contents
Adjusting Projection Image Size 18 Using the Control Panel 20 Using the Remote Control 22 Installing the Remote Control Batteries 25 Operating Range With Remote Control 26 Using the On-Screen Display 27 Main Menu 27 AUTO-ADJUST 27 INPUT SELECT 28 PICTURE (in PC Mode 29 PICTURE (in Video Mode 29 DISPLAY (in PC Mode 31 DISPLAY (in Video Mode 33 LAMP 34 SET UP 34 INFORMATION 36 OTHERS 36 4 Troubleshooting Your Projector 42 Guiding Signals 46 Changing the Lamp 47 4 Contents
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Package Contents Power cable 1.8 m VGA cable (VGA to VGA) Remote control CD User's Guide & Documentation AAA Batteries (2) 6 Your Dell Projector 1 Your Dell Projector Your projector comes with all the items, and contact Dell™ if anything is missing. Ensure that you have all the items shown below.
Package Contents Power cable 1.8 m VGA cable (VGA to VGA) Remote control CD User's Guide & Documentation AAA Batteries (2) 6 Your Dell Projector 1 Your Dell Projector Your projector comes with all the items, and contact Dell™ if anything is missing. Ensure that you have all the items shown below.
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Recommended torque About Your Projector Top View 5 1 Bottom View 7 9 8 2 14.00±0.10 82.30±0.15 3 6 4 10 55.00±0.10 110.00±0.15 1 Control panel 2 Zoom tab 3 Focus ring 4 Lens 5 IR receivers 6 Lens cap 7 Mounting holes for ceiling mount: Screw hole M3 x 4.6mm depth.
Recommended torque About Your Projector Top View 5 1 Bottom View 7 9 8 2 14.00±0.10 82.30±0.15 3 6 4 10 55.00±0.10 110.00±0.15 1 Control panel 2 Zoom tab 3 Focus ring 4 Lens 5 IR receivers 6 Lens cap 7 Mounting holes for ceiling mount: Screw hole M3 x 4.6mm depth.
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NOTE: • Do not attempt to melt or burn. For more information, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. • For more information, see the Safety Information that shipped with your projector. 8 Your Dell Projector It should be installed by a qualified technician. • Recommended Projector Ceiling Mount Kit (P/N: C3505). 8 Do not place any objects near or in front of the projector or cover its lens while the projector is on as the heat may cause the object to ceiling mount the projector yourself.
NOTE: • Do not attempt to melt or burn. For more information, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. • For more information, see the Safety Information that shipped with your projector. 8 Your Dell Projector It should be installed by a qualified technician. • Recommended Projector Ceiling Mount Kit (P/N: C3505). 8 Do not place any objects near or in front of the projector or cover its lens while the projector is on as the heat may cause the object to ceiling mount the projector yourself.
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Connecting Your Projector 9 2 Connecting Your Projector 1 2 34 5 6 7 10 9 8 1 VGA-B input (D-sub) connector 2 VGA-A input (D-sub) connector 3 S-video connector 4 Composite video connector 5 USB remote connector 6 VGA-A output (monitor loop-through) 7 Audio output connector 8 Security cable slot 9 Audio input connector 10 Power cord connector CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 7.
Connecting Your Projector 9 2 Connecting Your Projector 1 2 34 5 6 7 10 9 8 1 VGA-B input (D-sub) connector 2 VGA-A input (D-sub) connector 3 S-video connector 4 Composite video connector 5 USB remote connector 6 VGA-A output (monitor loop-through) 7 Audio output connector 8 Security cable slot 9 Audio input connector 10 Power cord connector CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 7.
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NOTE: The USB cable must be connected if you want to USB-B cable NOTE: The USB cable is not provided with your projector. 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 use the Page Up and Page Down features on the remote control. 10 Connecting Your Projector
NOTE: The USB cable must be connected if you want to USB-B cable NOTE: The USB cable is not provided with your projector. 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 use the Page Up and Page Down features on the remote control. 10 Connecting Your Projector
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Connecting Your Projector 11 An additional VGA cable can be purchased on the Dell website at dell.com. 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 Your Projector 11 An additional VGA cable can be purchased on the Dell website at dell.com. 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.
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Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player Using an S-video Cable 1 2 1 Power cord 2 S-video cable NOTE: The S-video cable is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase the S-Video extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at dell.com. 12 Connecting Your Projector
Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player Using an S-video Cable 1 2 1 Power cord 2 S-video cable NOTE: The S-video cable is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase the S-Video extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at dell.com. 12 Connecting Your Projector
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You can purchase the Composite Video Extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at dell.com. 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 with your projector. Connecting Your Projector 13
You can purchase the Composite Video Extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at dell.com. 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 with your projector. Connecting Your Projector 13
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You can purchase the VGA to Component Video cable is not shipped with your projector. 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 Extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at dell.com. 14 Connecting Your Projector
You can purchase the VGA to Component Video cable is not shipped with your projector. 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 Extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at dell.com. 14 Connecting Your Projector
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...to operate for instructions to connect your source to locate the Source button. Change the input source of projector is set to VGA-A. Turning Your Projector Off NOTICE: Unplug the projector after 5 seconds or you turn on the source (computer, DVD player, etc.). The message disappears... shutting down as explained in the following procedure. 1 Press the Power button. See "Connecting Your Projector" on page 9 for 120 seconds. For information about connecting the projector, see "Connecting Your Projector" on page 9. 3 Press the Power button (see "Using the Control Panel" on page 20...
...to operate for instructions to connect your source to locate the Source button. Change the input source of projector is set to VGA-A. Turning Your Projector Off NOTICE: Unplug the projector after 5 seconds or you turn on the source (computer, DVD player, etc.). The message disappears... shutting down as explained in the following procedure. 1 Press the Power button. See "Connecting Your Projector" on page 9 for 120 seconds. For information about connecting the projector, see "Connecting Your Projector" on page 9. 3 Press the Power button (see "Using the Control Panel" on page 20...
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...-tune the display angle. NOTE: Before you turn on the projector again, wait for 1 second while the projector's cooling fans are still running. Adjusting the Projected Image Raising the Projector Height 1 Raise the projector to the desired display angle and use the front tilt adjustment...2 1 Front tilt adjustment wheel (Angle of tilt: -4 to stabilize. 4 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector. 3 To power off the projector quickly, press the Power button and hold for 60 seconds to allow the internal temperature to 4 degree) 2 Tilt adjustment wheel 16 Using...
...-tune the display angle. NOTE: Before you turn on the projector again, wait for 1 second while the projector's cooling fans are still running. Adjusting the Projected Image Raising the Projector Height 1 Raise the projector to the desired display angle and use the front tilt adjustment...2 1 Front tilt adjustment wheel (Angle of tilt: -4 to stabilize. 4 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector. 3 To power off the projector quickly, press the Power button and hold for 60 seconds to allow the internal temperature to 4 degree) 2 Tilt adjustment wheel 16 Using...
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Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus CAUTION: To avoid damaging the projector, ensure that the zoom lens and elevator foot are fully retracted before moving the projector or placing the projector in and out. 2 Rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector focuses at distances ranging between 3.28 ft to 39.37 ft (1 m to zoom in its carrying case. 1 Rotate the zoom tab to 12 m). 1 2 1 Zoom tab 2 Focus ring Using Your Projector 17
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus CAUTION: To avoid damaging the projector, ensure that the zoom lens and elevator foot are fully retracted before moving the projector or placing the projector in and out. 2 Rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector focuses at distances ranging between 3.28 ft to 39.37 ft (1 m to zoom in its carrying case. 1 Rotate the zoom tab to 12 m). 1 2 1 Zoom tab 2 Focus ring Using Your Projector 17
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Adjusting Projection Image Size 303"(769.62 cm) Projector to screen distance 39.37'(12.0 m) 29.53'(9.0 m) 22.97'(7.0 m) 16.40'(5.0 m) 9.84'(3.0 m) (629785."5 cm) 227"(576.58 cm) (522036.2"4 cm) 177"(449.58 cm) (410660."4 cm) 126"(320.04 cm) (218194.5"6 cm) (17659."26 cm) 76"(193.04 cm) 25"(63.5 cm) 22.9" (58.17 cm) 3.28'(1.0 m) 18 Using Your Projector
Adjusting Projection Image Size 303"(769.62 cm) Projector to screen distance 39.37'(12.0 m) 29.53'(9.0 m) 22.97'(7.0 m) 16.40'(5.0 m) 9.84'(3.0 m) (629785."5 cm) 227"(576.58 cm) (522036.2"4 cm) 177"(449.58 cm) (410660."4 cm) 126"(320.04 cm) (218194.5"6 cm) (17659."26 cm) 76"(193.04 cm) 25"(63.5 cm) 22.9" (58.17 cm) 3.28'(1.0 m) 18 Using Your Projector
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...) (361 cm) (481 cm) Distance 3.28' (1.0 m) 9.84' (3.0 m) 16.40' (5.0 m) 22.97' (7.0 m) 29.53' (9.0 m) 39.37' (12 m) * This graph is for user reference only. Using Your Projector 19
...) (361 cm) (481 cm) Distance 3.28' (1.0 m) 9.84' (3.0 m) 16.40' (5.0 m) 22.97' (7.0 m) 29.53' (9.0 m) 39.37' (12 m) * This graph is for user reference only. Using Your Projector 19
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... end of usable life • Lamp module is not properly installed • Lamp driver failure • Color wheel failure For more information, see "Troubleshooting Your Projector" on page 42 and "Guiding Signals" on or off. Using the Control Panel 1 2 3 4 10 5 6 9 8 7 1 Power 2 Up / Keystone adjustment 3 LAMP warning light Turns the...
... end of usable life • Lamp module is not properly installed • Lamp driver failure • Color wheel failure For more information, see "Troubleshooting Your Projector" on page 42 and "Guiding Signals" on or off. Using the Control Panel 1 2 3 4 10 5 6 9 8 7 1 Power 2 Up / Keystone adjustment 3 LAMP warning light Turns the...
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.... 8 Down / Keystone adjustment Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector (+40/-35 degrees). 9 Left / Source Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Press to toggle through Analog RGB, ...Composite, Component (YPbPr via VGA), and S-video sources when multiple sources are connected to the projector. 10 Menu Press to activate the OSD. Use the directional keys and the Menu button to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD)...
.... 8 Down / Keystone adjustment Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector (+40/-35 degrees). 9 Left / Source Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Press to toggle through Analog RGB, ...Composite, Component (YPbPr via VGA), and S-video sources when multiple sources are connected to the projector. 10 Menu Press to activate the OSD. Use the directional keys and the Menu button to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD)...
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Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Press to confirm the selection. Using the Remote Control 1 14 2 15 3 4 16 5 17 6 18 7 19 20 8 21 9 10 22 11 23 12 24 25 13 26 1 Power 2 Enter 3 Right 4 Down Turns the projector on page 15. Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. 22 Using Your Projector For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 15 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on or off.
Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Press to confirm the selection. Using the Remote Control 1 14 2 15 3 4 16 5 17 6 18 7 19 20 8 21 9 10 22 11 23 12 24 25 13 26 1 Power 2 Enter 3 Right 4 Down Turns the projector on page 15. Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. 22 Using Your Projector For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 15 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on or off.