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... registered trademarks of TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of your projector. Model 1420X/1430X February 2012 Rev. All rights reserved. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Microsoft and Windows...
... registered trademarks of TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of your projector. Model 1420X/1430X February 2012 Rev. All rights reserved. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Microsoft and Windows...
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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 24 Operating Range With Remote Control 25 Using the On-Screen Display 26 Input Source 26 Auto Adjust 27 Brightness/Contrast 28 Video Mode 28 Volume 29 Advanced Settings 29 Language 43 Help 43 4 Troubleshooting Your Projector 44 Guiding Signals 48 Changing the Lamp 49 5 Specifications 51 6 Contacting Dell 57 7 Appendix: Glossary 58 4 Contents
Adjusting Projection Image Size 18 Using the Control Panel 20 Using the Remote Control 22 Installing the Remote Control Batteries 24 Operating Range With Remote Control 25 Using the On-Screen Display 26 Input Source 26 Auto Adjust 27 Brightness/Contrast 28 Video Mode 28 Volume 29 Advanced Settings 29 Language 43 Help 43 4 Troubleshooting Your Projector 44 Guiding Signals 48 Changing the Lamp 49 5 Specifications 51 6 Contacting Dell 57 7 Appendix: Glossary 58 4 Contents
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Ensure that you have all the items shown below. 1 Your Dell Projector Your projector comes with battery VGA Video S-Video Source Auto Volume Menu Mute Freeze Blank Up Page Down Zoom CD User's Guide & Documentation Pull the tab before using the remote control S-Video Volume Mute Zoom VGA Video Auto Up Page Down Source Menu Freeze Blank 6 Your Dell Projector Package Contents Power cable 1.8 m VGA cable (VGA to VGA) Remote control with all the items, and contact Dell if anything is missing.
Ensure that you have all the items shown below. 1 Your Dell Projector Your projector comes with battery VGA Video S-Video Source Auto Volume Menu Mute Freeze Blank Up Page Down Zoom CD User's Guide & Documentation Pull the tab before using the remote control S-Video Volume Mute Zoom VGA Video Auto Up Page Down Source Menu Freeze Blank 6 Your Dell Projector Package Contents Power cable 1.8 m VGA cable (VGA to VGA) Remote control with all the items, and contact Dell if anything is missing.
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Recommended torque About Your Projector Top View 1 4 7 Bottom View 8 9 2 10 6 3 5 11 1 Control panel 2 Zoom tab and Focus ring 3 Lens 4 IR receivers 5 Lens cap 6 Quick-release button 7 Lamp cover 8 Mounting holes for ceiling mount: Screw hole M3 x 4.6mm depth.
Recommended torque About Your Projector Top View 1 4 7 Bottom View 8 9 2 10 6 3 5 11 1 Control panel 2 Zoom tab and Focus ring 3 Lens 4 IR receivers 5 Lens cap 6 Quick-release button 7 Lamp cover 8 Mounting holes for ceiling mount: Screw hole M3 x 4.6mm depth.
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... the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. • For more information, see the Safety Information that shipped with your eyes. 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 injury to your projector. 8 Your Dell Projector 7 Do... not look into the lens while the projector is on as it may cause the object to melt or burn....
... the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. • For more information, see the Safety Information that shipped with your eyes. 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 injury to your projector. 8 Your Dell Projector 7 Do... not look into the lens while the projector is on as it may cause the object to melt or burn....
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2 Connecting Your Projector 12 3 4 5 67 11 10 9 8 1 Mini USB (type B) remote connector 2 VGA-A output (monitor loop-through) 3 VGA-A input (D-sub) connector 4 VGA-B input (D-sub) connector 5 RS232 control port 6 S-video connector 7 Audio input connector 8 Security cable slot 9 Audio output connector 10 Composite video connector 11 Power cord connector WARNING: 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 12 3 4 5 67 11 10 9 8 1 Mini USB (type B) remote connector 2 VGA-A output (monitor loop-through) 3 VGA-A input (D-sub) connector 4 VGA-B input (D-sub) connector 5 RS232 control port 6 S-video connector 7 Audio input connector 8 Security cable slot 9 Audio output connector 10 Composite video connector 11 Power cord connector WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 7. Connecting Your Projector 9
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NOTE: The Mini USB-B cable must be connected if you want to Mini USB-B cable NOTE: The Mini USB-B cable is not provided with your projector. Connecting to a Computer Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable 1 3 2 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 Mini USB-B cable must be connected if you want to Mini USB-B cable NOTE: The Mini USB-B cable is not provided with your projector. Connecting to a Computer Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable 1 3 2 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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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 www.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 www.dell.com.
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You can purchase the S-Video extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at www.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 www.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.
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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 www.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 www.dell.com.
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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 www.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 www.dell.com. 14 Connecting Your Projector You can purchase the VGA to Component Video cable is not shipped with your projector.
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..."Press Power Button to select the desired source. Turning Your Projector Off CAUTION: Unplug the projector after 5 seconds or you have multiple sources connected to the projector, press the Source button on page 22 to the projector using the appropriate cable. The message disappears after properly shutting ...down as explained in the following procedure. 1 Press the Power button. Using Your Projector 15 The Power button light blinks blue until pressed. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Connect the power cord and appropriate signal...
..."Press Power Button to select the desired source. Turning Your Projector Off CAUTION: Unplug the projector after 5 seconds or you have multiple sources connected to the projector, press the Source button on page 22 to the projector using the appropriate cable. The message disappears after properly shutting ...down as explained in the following procedure. 1 Press the Power button. Using Your Projector 15 The Power button light blinks blue until pressed. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Connect the power cord and appropriate signal...
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...and hold for 60 seconds to allow the internal temperature to fine-tune the display angle. Adjusting the Projected Image Raising the Projector Height 1 Raise the projector to the desired display angle and press the quick-release button. 2 Use the tilt adjustment wheel to 6 degrees) 2 ... display angle. NOTE: Before you turn on the projector again, wait for 1 second while the projector's cooling fans are still running. Lowering the Projector Height 1 Hold up the projector while pressing the quick-release button, then slowly lower the projector and use the tilt adjustment wheel to stabilize. 4...
...and hold for 60 seconds to allow the internal temperature to fine-tune the display angle. Adjusting the Projected Image Raising the Projector Height 1 Raise the projector to the desired display angle and press the quick-release button. 2 Use the tilt adjustment wheel to 6 degrees) 2 ... display angle. NOTE: Before you turn on the projector again, wait for 1 second while the projector's cooling fans are still running. Lowering the Projector Height 1 Hold up the projector while pressing the quick-release button, then slowly lower the projector and use the tilt adjustment wheel to stabilize. 4...
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Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus WARNING: 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 26.24 ft (1 m to zoom in its carrying case. 1 Rotate the zoom tab to 8 m). 1 2 1 Zoom tab 2 Focus ring Using Your Projector 17
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus WARNING: 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 26.24 ft (1 m to zoom in its carrying case. 1 Rotate the zoom tab to 8 m). 1 2 1 Zoom tab 2 Focus ring Using Your Projector 17
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Adjusting Projection Image Size 180" (457.2 cm) Projector to screen distance 19.68'(6.0 m) 16.40'(5.0 m) 13.12'(4.0 m) 9.84'(3.0 m) 6.56'(2.0 m) 1(35801" cm) 150" (381 cm) (132157".5 cm) 120" (304.8 cm) 1(20504" cm) 90" (228.6 cm) (17950".5 cm) 50" (127 cm) 60" (152.4 cm) 45" (114.3 cm) 37.5" (95.25 cm) 4.92'(1.5 m) 18 Using Your Projector
Adjusting Projection Image Size 180" (457.2 cm) Projector to screen distance 19.68'(6.0 m) 16.40'(5.0 m) 13.12'(4.0 m) 9.84'(3.0 m) 6.56'(2.0 m) 1(35801" cm) 150" (381 cm) (132157".5 cm) 120" (304.8 cm) 1(20504" cm) 90" (228.6 cm) (17950".5 cm) 50" (127 cm) 60" (152.4 cm) 45" (114.3 cm) 37.5" (95.25 cm) 4.92'(1.5 m) 18 Using Your Projector
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Max. Using Your Projector 19 Screen (Diagonal) Min. 45" (114.3 60" (152.4 90" (228.6 cm) cm) cm) 37.5" (95.25 50" (127 cm) 75" (190.5 cm) cm) 120" (304.8 ...
Max. Using Your Projector 19 Screen (Diagonal) Min. 45" (114.3 60" (152.4 90" (228.6 cm) cm) cm) 37.5" (95.25 50" (127 cm) 75" (190.5 cm) cm) 120" (304.8 ...
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Using the Control Panel 2 3 4 5 1 6 7 12 11 8 10 9 1 Power 2 IR Receiver 3 LAMP warning light Turns the projector on page 15. Point the remote control towards the IR receiver and press a button. If the LAMP amber indicator is on or blinking, one of ... 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 44 and "Guiding Signals" on page 48. 20 Using Your...
Using the Control Panel 2 3 4 5 1 6 7 12 11 8 10 9 1 Power 2 IR Receiver 3 LAMP warning light Turns the projector on page 15. Point the remote control towards the IR receiver and press a button. If the LAMP amber indicator is on or blinking, one of ... 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 44 and "Guiding Signals" on page 48. 20 Using Your...
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... multiple sources are connected to toggle through the OSD. Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Press to synchronize the projector to the input source. 8 Volume down 9 Enter 10 Down / Keystone adjustment 11 Menu 12 Left / Source NOTE: Auto Adjust does not ...48. 5 Up / Keystone adjustment Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector (+40/-40 degrees). 6 Volume up Press to increase the volume. 7 Right / Auto Adjust Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) ...
... multiple sources are connected to toggle through the OSD. Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Press to synchronize the projector to the input source. 8 Volume down 9 Enter 10 Down / Keystone adjustment 11 Menu 12 Left / Source NOTE: Auto Adjust does not ...48. 5 Up / Keystone adjustment Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector (+40/-40 degrees). 6 Volume up Press to increase the volume. 7 Right / Auto Adjust Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) ...
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...On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Press to choose Composite Video source. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 15 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on or off. Press to increase the volume. Auto adjust does not operate if the OSD is displayed....Press to choose S-Video source. Press to decrease the image. 22 Using Your Projector Press to decrease the volume. Turns the projector on page 15. Press to mute or un-mute the projector speaker. Press to synchronize the projector with the input source. Using the Remote Control 1 2 VGA Video S-Video...
...On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Press to choose Composite Video source. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 15 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on or off. Press to increase the volume. Auto adjust does not operate if the OSD is displayed....Press to choose S-Video source. Press to decrease the image. 22 Using Your Projector Press to decrease the volume. Turns the projector on page 15. Press to mute or un-mute the projector speaker. Press to synchronize the projector with the input source. Using the Remote Control 1 2 VGA Video S-Video...
