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... States and/or other than its own. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Model 4210X December 2008 Rev. is subject to avoid the problem. DLP and DLP logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either... INCORPORATED; Trademarks used in this document is strictly forbidden. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of your projector. Dell Inc.
... States and/or other than its own. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Model 4210X December 2008 Rev. is subject to avoid the problem. DLP and DLP logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either... INCORPORATED; Trademarks used in this document is strictly forbidden. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of your projector. Dell Inc.
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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 Computer Using an RS232 cable .... Using a Component Video Cable 15 Connecting a DVD Player Using an HDMI Cable . . 16 Connecting to Local Area Network 17 To control the projector that is connected to a network through an RJ45 cable 17 Professional Installation Options: Installation for Driving Automatic Screen 18 Connection With Commercial RS232 Control Box...
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 Computer Using an RS232 cable .... Using a Component Video Cable 15 Connecting a DVD Player Using an HDMI Cable . . 16 Connecting to Local Area Network 17 To control the projector that is connected to a network through an RJ45 cable 17 Professional Installation Options: Installation for Driving Automatic Screen 18 Connection With Commercial RS232 Control Box...
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... 20 Adjusting the Projected Image 21 Raising the Projector Height 21 Lowering the Projector Height 21 Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus 22 Adjusting Projection Image Size 23 Using the Control Panel 24 Using the Remote Control 27 Installing the Remote Control Batteries 30 ... (in Video Mode 35 DISPLAY (in PC Mode 36 DISPLAY (in Video Mode 38 LAMP 39 SET UP 39 INFORMATION 42 OTHERS 42 Managing the Projector From Web Management . . . 49 4 Contents
... 20 Adjusting the Projected Image 21 Raising the Projector Height 21 Lowering the Projector Height 21 Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus 22 Adjusting Projection Image Size 23 Using the Control Panel 24 Using the Remote Control 27 Installing the Remote Control Batteries 30 ... (in Video Mode 35 DISPLAY (in PC Mode 36 DISPLAY (in Video Mode 38 LAMP 39 SET UP 39 INFORMATION 42 OTHERS 42 Managing the Projector From Web Management . . . 49 4 Contents
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Configuring the Network Setting 49 Accessing Web Management 49 Managing Properties 50 4 Troubleshooting Your Projector 62 Guiding Signals 66 Changing the Lamp 68 5 Specifications 70 6 Contacting Dell 75 7 Appendix: Glossary 76 Contents 5
Configuring the Network Setting 49 Accessing Web Management 49 Managing Properties 50 4 Troubleshooting Your Projector 62 Guiding Signals 66 Changing the Lamp 68 5 Specifications 70 6 Contacting Dell 75 7 Appendix: Glossary 76 Contents 5
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1 Your Dell Projector Your projector comes with all the items, and contact Dell™ if anything is missing. Package Contents Power cable 1.8m VGA cable (VGA to VGA) Carrying case Remote control CD User's Guide & Documentation AAA Batteries (2) 6 Your Dell Projector 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 Power cable 1.8m VGA cable (VGA to VGA) Carrying case Remote control CD User's Guide & Documentation AAA Batteries (2) 6 Your Dell Projector Ensure that you have all the items shown below.
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About Your Projector Top View 1 6 Bottom View 10 12 8 2 3 9 5 4 7 11 1 Control panel 2 Zoom tab 3 Focus ring 4 Lens 5 Elevator button for height adjustments 6 IR receivers 7 Lens cap 8 Mounting holes for ceiling mount: Screw hole M3 x 6.5mm depth. Recommended torque
About Your Projector Top View 1 6 Bottom View 10 12 8 2 3 9 5 4 7 11 1 Control panel 2 Zoom tab 3 Focus ring 4 Lens 5 Elevator button for height adjustments 6 IR receivers 7 Lens cap 8 Mounting holes for ceiling mount: Screw hole M3 x 6.5mm depth. Recommended torque
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For more information, see 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 it may cause the object to ...ceiling mount the projector yourself. It ...
For more information, see 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 it may cause the object to ...ceiling mount the projector yourself. It ...
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2 Connecting Your Projector 12 3 4 56 7 8 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1 Composite video connector 2 S-video connector 3 VGA-A output (monitor loop-through) 4 VGA-A input (D-sub) connector 5 VGA-B ... +12V DC out 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 12 3 4 56 7 8 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1 Composite video connector 2 S-video connector 3 VGA-A output (monitor loop-through) 4 VGA-A input (D-sub) connector 5 VGA-B ... +12V DC out 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
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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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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. Connecting Your Projector 11
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Connecting a Computer Using an RS232 cable 1 2 1 Power cord 2 RS232 cable NOTE: The RS232 cable is not shipped with your projector. Consult a professional installer for the cable and RS232 remote control software. 12 Connecting Your Projector
Connecting a Computer Using an RS232 cable 1 2 1 Power cord 2 RS232 cable NOTE: The RS232 cable is not shipped with your projector. Consult a professional installer for the cable and RS232 remote control software. 12 Connecting 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. Connecting Your Projector 13 You can purchase the S-Video extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at dell.com.
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. Connecting Your Projector 13 You can purchase the S-Video extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at dell.com.
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You can purchase the Composite Video Extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at dell.com. 14 Connecting Your Projector 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.
You can purchase the Composite Video Extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at dell.com. 14 Connecting Your Projector 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.
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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 dell.com. Connecting Your Projector 15 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. Connecting Your Projector 15 You can purchase the VGA to Component Video cable is not shipped with your projector.
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Connecting a DVD Player Using an HDMI Cable 1 2 1 Power cord 2 HDMI cable NOTE: The HDMI cable is not shipped with your projector. 16 Connecting Your Projector
Connecting a DVD Player Using an HDMI Cable 1 2 1 Power cord 2 HDMI cable NOTE: The HDMI cable is not shipped with your projector. 16 Connecting Your Projector
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Connecting to Local Area Network To control the projector that is connected to a network through an RJ45 cable. 1 2 Local Area Network (LAN) 1 Power cord 2 RJ45 cable NOTE: The RJ45 cable is not shipped with your projector. Connecting Your Projector 17
Connecting to Local Area Network To control the projector that is connected to a network through an RJ45 cable. 1 2 Local Area Network (LAN) 1 Power cord 2 RJ45 cable NOTE: The RJ45 cable is not shipped with your projector. Connecting Your Projector 17
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Professional Installation Options: Installation for Driving Automatic Screen 1 3 2 1 Power cord 2 12V DC Plug 3 Automatic Screen NOTE: Use the dimension of 12V DC plug in 1.7 mm (ID) x 4.00 mm (OD) x 9.5 mm (shaft) to connect the automatic screen with the projector. 12V DC Plug 18 Connecting Your Projector
Professional Installation Options: Installation for Driving Automatic Screen 1 3 2 1 Power cord 2 12V DC Plug 3 Automatic Screen NOTE: Use the dimension of 12V DC plug in 1.7 mm (ID) x 4.00 mm (OD) x 9.5 mm (shaft) to connect the automatic screen with the projector. 12V DC Plug 18 Connecting Your Projector
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Connecting Your Projector 19 Connection With Commercial RS232 Control Box 1 3 2 1 Power cord 2 RS232 cable 3 Commercial RS232 control box NOTE: The RS232 cable is not shipped with your projector. Consult a professional technician to obtain the cable.
Connecting Your Projector 19 Connection With Commercial RS232 Control Box 1 3 2 1 Power cord 2 RS232 cable 3 Commercial RS232 control box NOTE: The RS232 cable is not shipped with your projector. Consult a professional technician to obtain the cable.
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... control panel to clear it. 2 Press the Power button again. Change the input source of projector is set to VGA-A. NOTE: The "Press Power Button 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. 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 24 to locate the Power button)....
... control panel to clear it. 2 Press the Power button again. Change the input source of projector is set to VGA-A. NOTE: The "Press Power Button 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. 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 24 to locate the Power button)....
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.... 1 2 3 3 1 Elevator button 2 Elevator foot (Angle of tilt: 0 to fine-tune the display angle. Lowering the Projector Height 1 Press the Elevator button. 2 Lower the projector, and then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. 3 Use the tilt adjustment wheel to 9.5 degree) 3 Tilt... adjustment wheel Using Your Projector 21 3 To power off the projector quickly, press the Power button and hold for 60 seconds to allow the internal temperature to stabilized. 4 Disconnect the power...
.... 1 2 3 3 1 Elevator button 2 Elevator foot (Angle of tilt: 0 to fine-tune the display angle. Lowering the Projector Height 1 Press the Elevator button. 2 Lower the projector, and then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. 3 Use the tilt adjustment wheel to 9.5 degree) 3 Tilt... adjustment wheel Using Your Projector 21 3 To power off the projector quickly, press the Power button and hold for 60 seconds to allow the internal temperature to stabilized. 4 Disconnect the power...