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...to avoid the problem. DLP and Texas Instruments trademarks of your projector. Microsoft Windows registered trademarks of the accuracy, completeness, or substantiation for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell specifically disclaims any knowledge of Microsoft Corporation; is subject to ...change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in any deficiencies in such information. Model 1800MP September 2006 Rev. Restrictions and Disclaimers The information contained in this ...
...to avoid the problem. DLP and Texas Instruments trademarks of your projector. Microsoft Windows registered trademarks of the accuracy, completeness, or substantiation for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell specifically disclaims any knowledge of Microsoft Corporation; is subject to ...change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in any deficiencies in such information. Model 1800MP September 2006 Rev. Restrictions and Disclaimers The information contained in this ...
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Contents 1 Your Dell Projector 5 About Your Projector 6 2 Connecting Your Projector 7 Connecting to a Computer 8 Connecting to a DVD Player 9 Connecting a DVD Player with an S-video Cable . . . 9 Connecting a DVD Player with a Composite Cable . 10 Connecting a DVD Player with a Component Cable 11 Professional Installation Options 12 3 Using Your Projector . . . . 13 Turning Your Projector On 13 Turning Your Projector Off 13 Adjusting the...
Contents 1 Your Dell Projector 5 About Your Projector 6 2 Connecting Your Projector 7 Connecting to a Computer 8 Connecting to a DVD Player 9 Connecting a DVD Player with an S-video Cable . . . 9 Connecting a DVD Player with a Composite Cable . 10 Connecting a DVD Player with a Component Cable 11 Professional Installation Options 12 3 Using Your Projector . . . . 13 Turning Your Projector On 13 Turning Your Projector Off 13 Adjusting the...
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Using the Remote Control 19 Using the On-Screen Display 20 Main Menu 21 Input Select 21 Auto-Adjust 21 Set Up 22 PICTURE (in PC Mode 23 PICTURE (in Video Mode 23 DISPLAY (in PC Mode 24 DISPLAY (in Video Mode 25 LAMP 25 LANGUAGE 26 Preferences 27 4 Troubleshooting Your Projector 31 Changing the Lamp 35 5 Specifications 37 Contacting Dell 43 Appendix: Regulatory Notices 71 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 71 NOM Information (Mexico Only 72 Glossary 73 4 Contents
Using the Remote Control 19 Using the On-Screen Display 20 Main Menu 21 Input Select 21 Auto-Adjust 21 Set Up 22 PICTURE (in PC Mode 23 PICTURE (in Video Mode 23 DISPLAY (in PC Mode 24 DISPLAY (in Video Mode 25 LAMP 25 LANGUAGE 26 Preferences 27 4 Troubleshooting Your Projector 31 Changing the Lamp 35 5 Specifications 37 Contacting Dell 43 Appendix: Regulatory Notices 71 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 71 NOM Information (Mexico Only 72 Glossary 73 4 Contents
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Ensure that you have all the items shown below. 1 Your Dell Projector Your projector comes with all the items, and contact Dell if anything is missing. Package Contents 1.8m power cord (3.0m in Americas) 1.8m VGA cable (VGA to VGA) Batteries (2) Remote control Documentation Carrying case Your Dell Projector 5
Ensure that you have all the items shown below. 1 Your Dell Projector Your projector comes with all the items, and contact Dell if anything is missing. Package Contents 1.8m power cord (3.0m in Americas) 1.8m VGA cable (VGA to VGA) Batteries (2) Remote control Documentation Carrying case Your Dell Projector 5
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About Your Projector 1 Remote control receiver 2 Elevator button 3 Lens 4 Focus ring 5 Zoom tab 6 Power cord connector 6 Your Dell Projector
About Your Projector 1 Remote control receiver 2 Elevator button 3 Lens 4 Focus ring 5 Zoom tab 6 Power cord connector 6 Your Dell Projector
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2 Connecting Your Projector 1 Audio output connector 2 Audio input connector 3 VGA-B In connector 4 VGA-A In connector 5 S-video connector 6 Video input connector 7 VGA-A out connector 8 USB remote connector 9 RS232 connector 10 Kensington lock hole Monitor loop through from VGA-A In to VGA-A Out only. Connecting Your Projector 7
2 Connecting Your Projector 1 Audio output connector 2 Audio input connector 3 VGA-B In connector 4 VGA-A In connector 5 S-video connector 6 Video input connector 7 VGA-A out connector 8 USB remote connector 9 RS232 connector 10 Kensington lock hole Monitor loop through from VGA-A In to VGA-A Out only. Connecting Your Projector 7
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Consult a professional installer for the cable. 8 Connecting Your Projector Connecting to a Computer 1 Power cord 2 VGA to VGA cable 3 USB cable The USB cable is not provided by Dell.
Consult a professional installer for the cable. 8 Connecting Your Projector Connecting to a Computer 1 Power cord 2 VGA to VGA cable 3 USB cable The USB cable is not provided by Dell.
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Consult a professional installer for the cable. Connecting Your Projector 9 Connecting to a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player with an S-video Cable 1 Power cord 2 S-video cable The S-video cable is not provided by Dell.
Consult a professional installer for the cable. Connecting Your Projector 9 Connecting to a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player with an S-video Cable 1 Power cord 2 S-video cable The S-video cable is not provided by Dell.
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Consult a professional installer for the cable. 10 Connecting Your Projector Connecting a DVD Player with a Composite Cable 1 Power cord 2 Composite video cable The Composite cable is not provided by Dell.
Consult a professional installer for the cable. 10 Connecting Your Projector Connecting a DVD Player with a Composite Cable 1 Power cord 2 Composite video cable The Composite cable is not provided by Dell.
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Consult a professional installer for the cable. Connecting Your Projector 11 Connecting a DVD Player with a Component Cable 1 Power cord 2 VGA to YPbPr cable The VGA to YPbPr cable is not provided by Dell.
Consult a professional installer for the cable. Connecting Your Projector 11 Connecting a DVD Player with a Component Cable 1 Power cord 2 VGA to YPbPr cable The VGA to YPbPr cable is not provided by Dell.
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Professional Installation Options: Connecting a Computer with a RS232 Cable 1 Power cord 2 RS232 cable The RS232 cable is not provided by Dell. Consult a professional installer for the cable. 12 Connecting Your Projector
Professional Installation Options: Connecting a Computer with a RS232 Cable 1 Power cord 2 RS232 cable The RS232 cable is not provided by Dell. Consult a professional installer for the cable. 12 Connecting Your Projector
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The power button light blinks blue until pressed. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Connect the power cord and appropriate signal cables. The Dell logo displays for 30 seconds. 4 Turn on the screen, ensure that the appropriate cables are securely connected. message appears on your source. If you ... the Source button on the screen. NOTE: If you turn on the source. For information about connecting the projector, see "Connecting Your Projector" on page 7. 3 Press the power button (see "Using the Control Panel" on the control panel or ignore the message; If the "Searching for 60 seconds. 3...
The power button light blinks blue until pressed. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Connect the power cord and appropriate signal cables. The Dell logo displays for 30 seconds. 4 Turn on the screen, ensure that the appropriate cables are securely connected. message appears on your source. If you ... the Source button on the screen. NOTE: If you turn on the source. For information about connecting the projector, see "Connecting Your Projector" on page 7. 3 Press the power button (see "Using the Control Panel" on the control panel or ignore the message; If the "Searching for 60 seconds. 3...
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LOWERING THE PROJECTOR HEIGHT 1 Press the elevator button. 2 Lower the projector, and then release the button to fine-tune the display angle. Adjusting the Projected Image RAISING THE PROJECTOR HEIGHT 1 Press the elevator button. 2 Raise the projector to the desired display angle, and then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. 3 Use the tilt adjustment wheel to lock the elevator foot into position. 1 Elevator button 2 Elevator foot 3 Tilt adjustment wheel 14 Using Your Projector
LOWERING THE PROJECTOR HEIGHT 1 Press the elevator button. 2 Lower the projector, and then release the button to fine-tune the display angle. Adjusting the Projected Image RAISING THE PROJECTOR HEIGHT 1 Press the elevator button. 2 Raise the projector to the desired display angle, and then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. 3 Use the tilt adjustment wheel to lock the elevator foot into position. 1 Elevator button 2 Elevator foot 3 Tilt adjustment wheel 14 Using Your Projector
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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 from 4.9 ft to 39.4 ft (1.5 m to zoom in its carrying case. 1 Rotate the zoom tab to 12.0 m). 1 Zoom tab 2 Focus ring Using Your Projector 15
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 from 4.9 ft to 39.4 ft (1.5 m to zoom in its carrying case. 1 Rotate the zoom tab to 12.0 m). 1 Zoom tab 2 Focus ring Using Your Projector 15
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Adjusting Projection Image Size 16 Using Your Projector
Adjusting Projection Image Size 16 Using Your Projector
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Using Your Projector 17 Min. 38.1" (96.8cm) 34.7" (88.0cm) Max. 30.5"X22.9" (WxH) Screen Size Min. (WxH) (77.5cm X 58.1cm) 27.7" X 20.8" (70.4cm X 52.....2' (9.8m) (619.6cm X 464.7cm) 221.8" X 166.3" (563.3cm X 422.5cm) 39.4' (12.0m) Using the Control Panel 1 2 34 56 1 Power 11 10 9 8 7 Turn the projector on page 13. Screen (Diagonal) Max. For more information, see "Turning Your...
Using Your Projector 17 Min. 38.1" (96.8cm) 34.7" (88.0cm) Max. 30.5"X22.9" (WxH) Screen Size Min. (WxH) (77.5cm X 58.1cm) 27.7" X 20.8" (70.4cm X 52.....2' (9.8m) (619.6cm X 464.7cm) 221.8" X 166.3" (563.3cm X 422.5cm) 39.4' (12.0m) Using the Control Panel 1 2 34 56 1 Power 11 10 9 8 7 Turn the projector on page 13. Screen (Diagonal) Max. For more information, see "Turning Your...
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...to navigate through the OSD. Use the directional keys and Menu button to the projector. If this problem persists, contact Dell. 18 Using Your Projector Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (±15 degrees) Press to select the OSD items. If the LAMP ... OSD. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Press to confirm the selection item. Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (±15 degrees) Press to synchronize the projector to adjust the OSD setting. If the problem persists, contact Dell. • A blinking orange TEMP light...
...to navigate through the OSD. Use the directional keys and Menu button to the projector. If this problem persists, contact Dell. 18 Using Your Projector Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (±15 degrees) Press to select the OSD items. If the LAMP ... OSD. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Press to confirm the selection item. Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (±15 degrees) Press to synchronize the projector to adjust the OSD setting. If the problem persists, contact Dell. • A blinking orange TEMP light...
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Press to mute or unmute the projector speaker. Press to move to previous page. Using Your Projector 19 Press to select OSD items. Press to adjust the OSD setting. Press to move to increase the volume. Press to next page. Using the Remote Control 10 11 1 12 13 2 14 3 4 15 5 6 7 16 17 8 18 9 19 1 Power 2 3 Down button 4 Mute 5 Volume 6 Page 7 Page Turn the projector on page 13. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 13 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on and off.
Press to mute or unmute the projector speaker. Press to move to previous page. Using Your Projector 19 Press to select OSD items. Press to adjust the OSD setting. Press to move to increase the volume. Press to next page. Using the Remote Control 10 11 1 12 13 2 14 3 4 15 5 6 7 16 17 8 18 9 19 1 Power 2 3 Down button 4 Mute 5 Volume 6 Page 7 Page Turn the projector on page 13. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 13 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on and off.
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... a multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) that are optimized for user to a setting. 20 Using Your Projector In the submenu, press or to make adjustments to setup and save preferred settings). 8 Video mode The Dell 1800MP Micro-projector has preset configurations that can be displayed with or without an input source present. Press Video...
... a multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) that are optimized for user to a setting. 20 Using Your Projector In the submenu, press or to make adjustments to setup and save preferred settings). 8 Video mode The Dell 1800MP Micro-projector has preset configurations that can be displayed with or without an input source present. Press Video...
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... exit the OSD, go back to use. MAIN MENU INPUT SELECT AUTO SOURCE-Select ON (the default) to detect S-Video signal. Using Your Projector 21 When the projector is selected and you press SOURCE, you select which input signal you want to Main Menu, press Menu button on and you press SOURCE...
... exit the OSD, go back to use. MAIN MENU INPUT SELECT AUTO SOURCE-Select ON (the default) to detect S-Video signal. Using Your Projector 21 When the projector is selected and you press SOURCE, you select which input signal you want to Main Menu, press Menu button on and you press SOURCE...
