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Appendix: Glossary ... 4 Contents PICTURE (in PC Mode) DISPLAY (in PC Mode) LAMP PICTURE (in Video Mode) DISPLAY (in Video Mode) LANGUAGE OTHERS . ... ... ... 4 Troubleshooting Your Projector Changing the Lamp ... 35 39 ... 5 6 7 Specifications ... 41 45 47 Contacting Dell™ . ... Using the Remote Control Using the On-Screen Display Main Menu INPUT SELECT AUTO-ADJUST SET UP ... ... Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus Adjusting Projection Image Size Using the Control Panel ... 17 18 19 21 22 23 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 ... ...
Appendix: Glossary ... 4 Contents PICTURE (in PC Mode) DISPLAY (in PC Mode) LAMP PICTURE (in Video Mode) DISPLAY (in Video Mode) LANGUAGE OTHERS . ... ... ... 4 Troubleshooting Your Projector Changing the Lamp ... 35 39 ... 5 6 7 Specifications ... 41 45 47 Contacting Dell™ . ... Using the Remote Control Using the On-Screen Display Main Menu INPUT SELECT AUTO-ADJUST SET UP ... ... Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus Adjusting Projection Image Size Using the Control Panel ... 17 18 19 21 22 23 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 ... ...
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... to operate for 30 seconds while power on. The projector automatically detects your source (computer, DVD player, etc.). Using Your Projector Turning Your Projector On 3 NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the projector again, wait for signal..." message appears on the remote control or control panel to stabilize. 4 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector. The Power button light blinks blue until pressed. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Connect the power cord and appropriate signal cables. Using Your Projector...
... to operate for 30 seconds while power on. The projector automatically detects your source (computer, DVD player, etc.). Using Your Projector Turning Your Projector On 3 NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the projector again, wait for signal..." message appears on the remote control or control panel to stabilize. 4 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector. The Power button light blinks blue until pressed. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Connect the power cord and appropriate signal cables. Using Your Projector...
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... Menu button on the screen. Lowering the Projector Height 1 Press the Elevator button. 2 Lower the projector, and then release the button to fine-tune the display angle. A Out VGA - NOTE: If you press the Power button while the projector is running, the "Press Power Button to Turn off Projector" message appears on the control panel or ignore the message; A I S-Video In Video In Audio In Audio Out USB Remote RS-232 Dell 1409X 2 3 3 1 2 3 Elevator button Elevator foot Tilt adjustment wheel 16 Using...
... Menu button on the screen. Lowering the Projector Height 1 Press the Elevator button. 2 Lower the projector, and then release the button to fine-tune the display angle. A Out VGA - NOTE: If you press the Power button while the projector is running, the "Press Power Button to Turn off Projector" message appears on the control panel or ignore the message; A I S-Video In Video In Audio In Audio Out USB Remote RS-232 Dell 1409X 2 3 3 1 2 3 Elevator button Elevator foot Tilt adjustment wheel 16 Using...
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Max. (WxH) Screen Size 25.2" (64.1cm) 22.89" (58.3cm) 20.2"X15.1" (51.3cm X 38.5cm) 18.3" X 13.7" (46.5cm X 34.9cm) 2.27" (5.8cm) 2.06" ....78" (62.9cm) 39.4' (12.0m) Max. Using the Control Panel 1 2 3 4 10 9 5 6 8 7 1 LAMP warning light If the LAMP light is blinking amber, the lamp driver or color wheel have failed and the projector automatically shuts down. If the problem persists, contact Dell™. Using Your Projector 19 Hd Min. If the LAMP light is solid amber, replace the lamp. Distance * This graph is for user reference only. Max. Screen (Diagonal) Min.
Max. (WxH) Screen Size 25.2" (64.1cm) 22.89" (58.3cm) 20.2"X15.1" (51.3cm X 38.5cm) 18.3" X 13.7" (46.5cm X 34.9cm) 2.27" (5.8cm) 2.06" ....78" (62.9cm) 39.4' (12.0m) Max. Using the Control Panel 1 2 3 4 10 9 5 6 8 7 1 LAMP warning light If the LAMP light is blinking amber, the lamp driver or color wheel have failed and the projector automatically shuts down. If the problem persists, contact Dell™. Using Your Projector 19 Hd Min. If the LAMP light is solid amber, replace the lamp. Distance * This graph is for user reference only. Max. Screen (Diagonal) Min.
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.... Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (+40/-35 degrees) 3 Power 4 Up / Keystone adjustment 5 Right / Auto Adjust Press to confirm the selection item. 20 Using Your Projector If the problem persists, contact Dell™. • A blinking amber TEMP light indicates that the projector, lamp, or lamp driver are connected to the projector. 10 Enter Press to adjust the OSD setting. Press to select the On Screen Display (OSD) items. Press to adjust image distortion caused...
.... Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (+40/-35 degrees) 3 Power 4 Up / Keystone adjustment 5 Right / Auto Adjust Press to confirm the selection item. 20 Using Your Projector If the problem persists, contact Dell™. • A blinking amber TEMP light indicates that the projector, lamp, or lamp driver are connected to the projector. 10 Enter Press to adjust the OSD setting. Press to select the On Screen Display (OSD) items. Press to adjust image distortion caused...
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... is selected, the color changes to 22 Using Your Projector Turns the projector on your projectors control panel or remote control. Press to the next page. Press to move to adjust the OSD setting. The Dell 1409X Micro-projector has preset configurations that can be displayed with or without an input source present. Press to increase the volume. 12 Video mode 13 Page up 18 Keystone adjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting...
... is selected, the color changes to 22 Using Your Projector Turns the projector on your projectors control panel or remote control. Press to the next page. Press to move to adjust the OSD setting. The Dell 1409X Micro-projector has preset configurations that can be displayed with or without an input source present. Press to increase the volume. 12 Video mode 13 Page up 18 Keystone adjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting...
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... the remote control. Main Menu INPUT SELECT The Input Select menu allows you to detect Composite Video signal. COMPOSITE VIDEO-Press Enter to select your projectors input source. AUTO SOURCE-Select On (the default) to detect S-Video signal. S-VIDEO-Press Enter to autodetect the available input signals. adjust the settings. Using Your Projector 23 To exit the OSD, go to EXIT tab and press the Enter button or press the Menu button directly on the control panel or the remote control.
... the remote control. Main Menu INPUT SELECT The Input Select menu allows you to detect Composite Video signal. COMPOSITE VIDEO-Press Enter to select your projectors input source. AUTO SOURCE-Select On (the default) to detect S-Video signal. S-VIDEO-Press Enter to autodetect the available input signals. adjust the settings. Using Your Projector 23 To exit the OSD, go to EXIT tab and press the Enter button or press the Menu button directly on the control panel or the remote control.
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... can project from behind a translucent screen with a ceiling-mounted projection. The input source scales to fit the screen while keeping the aspect ratio of the following message appears on the screen, "Auto Adjustment in PC mode. KEYSTONE-Adjusts the image distortion caused by tilting the projector. SET UP It includes V. The projector reverses and turns the image upside down for ceiling-mounted projection. • Rear Projection-Desktop - Keystone, Auto Keystone, Projector Mode, Aspect Ratio and Projector Info settings. Computer resolution greater than XGA 24 Using Your...
... can project from behind a translucent screen with a ceiling-mounted projection. The input source scales to fit the screen while keeping the aspect ratio of the following message appears on the screen, "Auto Adjustment in PC mode. KEYSTONE-Adjusts the image distortion caused by tilting the projector. SET UP It includes V. The projector reverses and turns the image upside down for ceiling-mounted projection. • Rear Projection-Desktop - Keystone, Auto Keystone, Projector Mode, Aspect Ratio and Projector Info settings. Computer resolution greater than XGA 24 Using Your...
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Component cable (720p/1080i/1080p) PROJECTOR INFO-Displays the projector model name, the present input source and projector series number (PPID#). COLOR TEMP-Allows you to adjust the color temperature. COLOR ADJUST-Allows you to manually adjust the colours red, green, and blue. The screen appears cooler at higher color temperatures and warmer at lower color temperatures. The Picture menu, provides the following options: BRIGHTNESS-Use CONTRAST-Use and and to adjust the display contrast. - When you can adjust the display settings of the image. The values...
Component cable (720p/1080i/1080p) PROJECTOR INFO-Displays the projector model name, the present input source and projector series number (PPID#). COLOR TEMP-Allows you to adjust the color temperature. COLOR ADJUST-Allows you to manually adjust the colours red, green, and blue. The screen appears cooler at higher color temperatures and warmer at lower color temperatures. The Picture menu, provides the following options: BRIGHTNESS-Use CONTRAST-Use and and to adjust the display contrast. - When you can adjust the display settings of the image. The values...
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PICTURE (in Video Mode) Using the Picture menu, you can adjust the display settings of the image. When you to adjust the display contrast. SATURATION-Allows you to fully saturated color. COLOR TEMP-Allows you to adjust the video source from black and white to adjust the color temperature. COLOR ADJUST-Allows you adjust the values in the image (Selectable for NTSC only). 26 Using Your Projector The screen appears cooler at higher color temperatures and warmer at lower color temperatures. SHARPNESS-Press sharpness...
PICTURE (in Video Mode) Using the Picture menu, you can adjust the display settings of the image. When you to adjust the display contrast. SATURATION-Allows you to fully saturated color. COLOR TEMP-Allows you to adjust the video source from black and white to adjust the color temperature. COLOR ADJUST-Allows you adjust the values in the image (Selectable for NTSC only). 26 Using Your Projector The screen appears cooler at higher color temperatures and warmer at lower color temperatures. SHARPNESS-Press sharpness...
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... flickering image, use Frequency control to maximize the brightness. NOTE: If you adjust the settings for White Intensity or Degamma, the projector automatically switches to navigate projection screen. This is a fine adjustment. DISPLAY (in Video Mode) Using the Display menu, you can adjust the display settings of your preferred settings). If you adjust the settings for White Intensity or Degamma, the projector automatically switches to correct it. The Picture menu, provides the following options: VIDEO MODE-Allows you to optimize the projectors display mode...
... flickering image, use Frequency control to maximize the brightness. NOTE: If you adjust the settings for White Intensity or Degamma, the projector automatically switches to navigate projection screen. This is a fine adjustment. DISPLAY (in Video Mode) Using the Display menu, you can adjust the display settings of your preferred settings). If you adjust the settings for White Intensity or Degamma, the projector automatically switches to correct it. The Picture menu, provides the following options: VIDEO MODE-Allows you to optimize the projectors display mode...
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... is detected within two hours, the projector switches from Power Saving mode to turn on the screen. Select Off to reset the lamp timer. LAMP RESET-After you install a new lamp, select Yes to operate at a lower power level (165 Watts), which may provide longer lamp life, quieter operation, and dimmer luminance output on the projector press the Power button. This function allows the projector to 120 minutes. Using Your Projector 29 By default, the delay period...
... is detected within two hours, the projector switches from Power Saving mode to turn on the screen. Select Off to reset the lamp timer. LAMP RESET-After you install a new lamp, select Yes to operate at a lower power level (165 Watts), which may provide longer lamp life, quieter operation, and dimmer luminance output on the projector press the Power button. This function allows the projector to 120 minutes. Using Your Projector 29 By default, the delay period...
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.... Input in a source at native resolution then press Enter and select "Yes". MENU LOCK-Select On to select the position of the OSD menu on the screen. By default, the OSD disappears after 30 seconds of the OSD background. User can recover the default screen by selecting Dell Logo on the projectors control panel for an OSD Timeout. MENU POSITION-Allows you disable Menu Lock, press the Menu button on...
.... Input in a source at native resolution then press Enter and select "Yes". MENU LOCK-Select On to select the position of the OSD menu on the screen. By default, the OSD disappears after 30 seconds of the OSD background. User can recover the default screen by selecting Dell Logo on the projectors control panel for an OSD Timeout. MENU POSITION-Allows you disable Menu Lock, press the Menu button on...
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... menu. Problem (continued) Partial, scrolling, or incorrectly displayed image Possible Solution (continued) 1 Press the Auto Adjust button on the projector lens. 2 Ensure that the colors of your Windows desktop, click Properties and then select Settings tab. b Verify the setting is unstable or flickering Adjust the tracking in the OSD Display submenu (in changing resolutions or your documentation. The screen does not display your presentation If you experience difficulty in PC Mode...
... menu. Problem (continued) Partial, scrolling, or incorrectly displayed image Possible Solution (continued) 1 Press the Auto Adjust button on the projector lens. 2 Ensure that the colors of your Windows desktop, click Properties and then select Settings tab. b Verify the setting is unstable or flickering Adjust the tracking in the OSD Display submenu (in changing resolutions or your documentation. The screen does not display your presentation If you experience difficulty in PC Mode...
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... projector will automatically shut down . LAMP light is solid amber LAMP light is blinking amber TEMP light is still stretched, adjust the aspect ratio in the Set Up menu in the OSD. If the problem persists, contact Dell™. The OSD does not appear on the screen Try to press the Menu button on . When the lamp reaches its end of the projected image according to unlock the OSD. The display...
... projector will automatically shut down . LAMP light is solid amber LAMP light is blinking amber TEMP light is still stretched, adjust the aspect ratio in the Set Up menu in the OSD. If the problem persists, contact Dell™. The OSD does not appear on the screen Try to press the Menu button on . When the lamp reaches its end of the projected image according to unlock the OSD. The display...
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... lamp cover, and remove the cover. 4 Loosen the two screws that secure the lamp. 8 Replace the lamp cover and tighten the two screws. 9 Reset the lamp usage time by its useful life in use. If this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 6. For more information, see - www.dell.com/hg. 1 Turn off the projector and disconnect the power cord. 2 Let the projector cool for the address of the procedures in this problem...
... lamp cover, and remove the cover. 4 Loosen the two screws that secure the lamp. 8 Replace the lamp cover and tighten the two screws. 9 Reset the lamp usage time by its useful life in use. If this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 6. For more information, see - www.dell.com/hg. 1 Turn off the projector and disconnect the power cord. 2 Let the projector cool for the address of the procedures in this problem...
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...% of the lamp's rated brightness level. It is not the measure of a projector lamp will cease light output. 42 Specifications The lamp life specified for Dell's projectors refers to 4000 hours in a lamp's shortened operating life span or possibly lamp failure. I/O Connectors Lamp 165~200-watt user-replaceable 3000-hour lamp (up to the typical time under high temperatures and abrupt powering-off may include dusty environments, under non-stressful operating conditions for DVI-D signal (HDCP...
...% of the lamp's rated brightness level. It is not the measure of a projector lamp will cease light output. 42 Specifications The lamp life specified for Dell's projectors refers to 4000 hours in a lamp's shortened operating life span or possibly lamp failure. I/O Connectors Lamp 165~200-watt user-replaceable 3000-hour lamp (up to the typical time under high temperatures and abrupt powering-off may include dusty environments, under non-stressful operating conditions for DVI-D signal (HDCP...
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RS232 Pin Assignment RS232 Protocol • Communication Settings Value 19200 8 None 1 Connection settings Baud Rate: Data Bits: Parity Stop Bits Command types To pop up the OSD menu and adjust the settings. Control command Syntax (From PC to Projector) [H][AC][SoP][CRC][ID][SoM][COMMAND] Example: Power ON Command (Send low byte firstly) --> 0xBE, 0xEF, 0x10, 0x05, 0x00, 0xC6, 0xFF, 0x11, 0x11, 0x01, 0x00, 0x01 Control Commands List To view the latest RS232 code, go to the Dell Support site at: support.dell.com. Specifications 43
RS232 Pin Assignment RS232 Protocol • Communication Settings Value 19200 8 None 1 Connection settings Baud Rate: Data Bits: Parity Stop Bits Command types To pop up the OSD menu and adjust the settings. Control command Syntax (From PC to Projector) [H][AC][SoP][CRC][ID][SoM][COMMAND] Example: Power ON Command (Send low byte firstly) --> 0xBE, 0xEF, 0x10, 0x05, 0x00, 0xC6, 0xFF, 0x11, 0x11, 0x01, 0x00, 0x01 Control Commands List To view the latest RS232 code, go to the Dell Support site at: support.dell.com. Specifications 43
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... distortion (usually a wide-top narrow-bottom effect) of a projected image caused by improper projector to ten times the common logarithm of the ratio of 525 lines at 25 frames per the example above. Red, Green, Blue- typically used in power or intensity, usually between two acoustic or electric signals, equal to screen angle. digital Micro- Hz (Hertz)- Unit of tilting, microscopic aluminum...
... distortion (usually a wide-top narrow-bottom effect) of a projected image caused by improper projector to ten times the common logarithm of the ratio of 525 lines at 25 frames per the example above. Red, Green, Blue- typically used in power or intensity, usually between two acoustic or electric signals, equal to screen angle. digital Micro- Hz (Hertz)- Unit of tilting, microscopic aluminum...
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... 6 Control panel 6 Elevator button 6 Focus ring 6 IR receiver 6 Lens 6 Zoom tab 6 S Specifications Audio 41 Brightness 41 Color Wheel Speed 41 Contrast Ratio 41 Dimensions 42 Displayable Color 41 Environmental 42 I/O Connectors 42 Lamp 41 Light Valve 41 Noise Level 42 Number of Pixels 41 Power Consumption 41 Power Supply 41 Projection Distance 41 Projection Lens 41 Projection Screen Size 41 Regulatory 42 RS232 Protocol 43 Uniformity 41 Video Compatibility 41 Weight 42 support contacting Dell 45 O On-Screen Display 22 Auto-Adjust...
... 6 Control panel 6 Elevator button 6 Focus ring 6 IR receiver 6 Lens 6 Zoom tab 6 S Specifications Audio 41 Brightness 41 Color Wheel Speed 41 Contrast Ratio 41 Dimensions 42 Displayable Color 41 Environmental 42 I/O Connectors 42 Lamp 41 Light Valve 41 Noise Level 42 Number of Pixels 41 Power Consumption 41 Power Supply 41 Projection Distance 41 Projection Lens 41 Projection Screen Size 41 Regulatory 42 RS232 Protocol 43 Uniformity 41 Video Compatibility 41 Weight 42 support contacting Dell 45 O On-Screen Display 22 Auto-Adjust...
