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... potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of your projector. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc. Model 1209S May 2008 Rev. is subject to change without the written permission of TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED ;... Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dimension, OptiPlex, Dell Precision, Latitude, Inspiron, DellNet, PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and ...
... potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of your projector. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc. Model 1209S May 2008 Rev. is subject to change without the written permission of TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED ;... Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dimension, OptiPlex, Dell Precision, Latitude, Inspiron, DellNet, PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and ...
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Contents 1 Your Dell Projector 5 About Your Projector 6 2 Connecting Your Projector 7 Connecting a Computer 8 Connecting a Computer using a VGA Cable . . . . . 8 Connecting a Computer using a DVI-D Cable . . . . 9 Connecting a Computer using an RS232 cable . . . 10 Connecting a DVD Player 11 Connecting... a DVD Player using a Composite Cable 12 Connecting a DVD Player using a Component Cable 13 Connecting a DVD Player using a HDMI Cable . . . 14 3 Using Your Projector . . . . 15 Turning Your Projector On 15 Turning Your Projector Off 15 Adjusting the Projected Image 16 Raising the...
Contents 1 Your Dell Projector 5 About Your Projector 6 2 Connecting Your Projector 7 Connecting a Computer 8 Connecting a Computer using a VGA Cable . . . . . 8 Connecting a Computer using a DVI-D Cable . . . . 9 Connecting a Computer using an RS232 cable . . . 10 Connecting a DVD Player 11 Connecting... a DVD Player using a Composite Cable 12 Connecting a DVD Player using a Component Cable 13 Connecting a DVD Player using a HDMI Cable . . . 14 3 Using Your Projector . . . . 15 Turning Your Projector On 15 Turning Your Projector Off 15 Adjusting the Projected Image 16 Raising the...
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Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus 17 Adjusting Projection Image Size 18 Using the Control Panel 19 Using the Remote Control 21 Using the On-Screen Display 22 Main Menu 23 INPUT SELECT 23 AUTO-ADJUST 24 SET UP 24 PICTURE (in PC Mode 25 PICTURE (in Video Mode 26 DISPLAY (in PC Mode 27 DISPLAY (in Video Mode 28 LAMP 29 LANGUAGE 30 OTHERS 31 4 Troubleshooting Your Projector 34 Changing the Lamp 38 5 Specifications 40 6 Contacting Dell 44 7 Appendix: Glossary 45 4 Contents
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus 17 Adjusting Projection Image Size 18 Using the Control Panel 19 Using the Remote Control 21 Using the On-Screen Display 22 Main Menu 23 INPUT SELECT 23 AUTO-ADJUST 24 SET UP 24 PICTURE (in PC Mode 25 PICTURE (in Video Mode 26 DISPLAY (in PC Mode 27 DISPLAY (in Video Mode 28 LAMP 29 LANGUAGE 30 OTHERS 31 4 Troubleshooting Your Projector 34 Changing the Lamp 38 5 Specifications 40 6 Contacting Dell 44 7 Appendix: Glossary 45 4 Contents
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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) CR2032 Battery CR2032 3V CD Owner's manual & Documentation Remote control 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 Power cable 1.8m VGA cable (VGA to VGA) CR2032 Battery CR2032 3V CD Owner's manual & Documentation Remote control Your Dell Projector 5 Ensure that you have all the items shown below.
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... the projector operates between ambient temperatures (5ºC to 35ºC). About Your Projector 1 6 5 4 2 3 1 Control panel 2 Zoom tab 3 Focus ring 4 Lens 5 Elevator button 6 IR receivers CAUTION: Safety Instructions 1 Do not use the projector near appliances that generate a lot of dust. NOTE: For more information, see the Product Information Guide that ships with your projector. 6 Your Dell Projector
... the projector operates between ambient temperatures (5ºC to 35ºC). About Your Projector 1 6 5 4 2 3 1 Control panel 2 Zoom tab 3 Focus ring 4 Lens 5 Elevator button 6 IR receivers CAUTION: Safety Instructions 1 Do not use the projector near appliances that generate a lot of dust. NOTE: For more information, see the Product Information Guide that ships with your projector. 6 Your Dell Projector
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B In S-Video In Video In Audio In Audio Out USB Remote RS-232 Dell 1209S 12 11 1 DVI-D input connector 2 VGA-A output (monitor loop-through) 3 VGA-A input (D-sub) connector 4 VGA-B input (D-sub) connector 5 S-video connector 6 Composite video connector 7 Audio input ... 12 Power cord connector CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 6. Connecting Your Projector 7 A Out VGA - A In VGA - 2 Connecting Your Projector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 DVI-D In VGA -
B In S-Video In Video In Audio In Audio Out USB Remote RS-232 Dell 1209S 12 11 1 DVI-D input connector 2 VGA-A output (monitor loop-through) 3 VGA-A input (D-sub) connector 4 VGA-B input (D-sub) connector 5 S-video connector 6 Composite video connector 7 Audio input ... 12 Power cord connector CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 6. Connecting Your Projector 7 A Out VGA - A In VGA - 2 Connecting Your Projector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 DVI-D In VGA -
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A Out VGA - NOTE: The USB cable must be connected if you want to USB cable NOTE: The USB cable is not provided by Dell. A In VGA - B In S-Video In Video In Audio In Audio Out USB Remote RS-232 MOLEX 2 3 1 Power cord 2 VGA to VGA cable 3 USB to use the Next Page and Previous Page features on the remote control. 8 Connecting Your Projector Connecting a Computer Connecting a Computer using a VGA Cable 1 DVI-D In VGA -
A Out VGA - NOTE: The USB cable must be connected if you want to USB cable NOTE: The USB cable is not provided by Dell. A In VGA - B In S-Video In Video In Audio In Audio Out USB Remote RS-232 MOLEX 2 3 1 Power cord 2 VGA to VGA cable 3 USB to use the Next Page and Previous Page features on the remote control. 8 Connecting Your Projector Connecting a Computer Connecting a Computer using a VGA Cable 1 DVI-D In VGA -
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A In VGA - Connecting a Computer using a DVI-D Cable 1 DVI-D In VGA - Connecting Your Projector 9 A Out VGA - B In S-Video In Video In Audio In Audio Out USB Remote RS-232 TV OUT SDIF-OUT PDIF-OUT MOLEX 2 3 1 Power cord 2 DVI-D cable 3 USB to USB cable NOTE: The USB cable and DVI-D cable are not provided by Dell.
A In VGA - Connecting a Computer using a DVI-D Cable 1 DVI-D In VGA - Connecting Your Projector 9 A Out VGA - B In S-Video In Video In Audio In Audio Out USB Remote RS-232 TV OUT SDIF-OUT PDIF-OUT MOLEX 2 3 1 Power cord 2 DVI-D cable 3 USB to USB cable NOTE: The USB cable and DVI-D cable are not provided by Dell.
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Connecting a Computer using an RS232 cable 1 DVI-D In VGA - A Out VGA - B In S-Video In Video In Audio In Audio Out USB Remote RS-232 2 1 Power cord 2 RS232 cable NOTE: The RS232 cable is not provided by Dell. Consult a professional installer for the cable and RS232 remote control software. 10 Connecting Your Projector A In VGA -
Connecting a Computer using an RS232 cable 1 DVI-D In VGA - A Out VGA - B In S-Video In Video In Audio In Audio Out USB Remote RS-232 2 1 Power cord 2 RS232 cable NOTE: The RS232 cable is not provided by Dell. Consult a professional installer for the cable and RS232 remote control software. 10 Connecting Your Projector A In VGA -
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A Out VGA - A In VGA - You can buy the S-Video Extension (50ft/100ft) cable from the Dell website. Connecting Your Projector 11 B In S-Video In Video In Audio In Audio Out USB Remote RS-232 2 1 Power cord 2 S-video cable NOTE: The S-video cable is not provided by Dell. Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player using an S-video Cable 1 DVI-D In VGA -
A Out VGA - A In VGA - You can buy the S-Video Extension (50ft/100ft) cable from the Dell website. Connecting Your Projector 11 B In S-Video In Video In Audio In Audio Out USB Remote RS-232 2 1 Power cord 2 S-video cable NOTE: The S-video cable is not provided by Dell. Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player using an S-video Cable 1 DVI-D In VGA -
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Connecting a DVD Player using a Composite Cable 1 DVI-D In VGA - A In VGA - You can buy the Composite Video Extension (50ft/100ft) cable from the Dell website. 12 Connecting Your Projector B In S-Video In Video In Audio In Audio Out USB Remote RS-232 2 1 Power cord 2 Composite video cable NOTE: The Composite cable is not provided by Dell. A Out VGA -
Connecting a DVD Player using a Composite Cable 1 DVI-D In VGA - A In VGA - You can buy the Composite Video Extension (50ft/100ft) cable from the Dell website. 12 Connecting Your Projector B In S-Video In Video In Audio In Audio Out USB Remote RS-232 2 1 Power cord 2 Composite video cable NOTE: The Composite cable is not provided by Dell. A Out VGA -
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A Out VGA - A In VGA - B In S-Video In Video In Audio In Audio Out USB Remote RS-232 2 1 Power cord 2 VGA to YPbPr cable NOTE: The VGA to YPbPr Extension (50ft/100ft) cable from the Dell website. Connecting Your Projector 13 You can buy the VGA to YPbPr cable is not provided by Dell. Connecting a DVD Player using a Component Cable 1 DVI-D In VGA -
A Out VGA - A In VGA - B In S-Video In Video In Audio In Audio Out USB Remote RS-232 2 1 Power cord 2 VGA to YPbPr cable NOTE: The VGA to YPbPr Extension (50ft/100ft) cable from the Dell website. Connecting Your Projector 13 You can buy the VGA to YPbPr cable is not provided by Dell. Connecting a DVD Player using a Component Cable 1 DVI-D In VGA -
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A Out 3 VGA - B In S-Video In Video In Audio In Audio Out USB Remote RS-232 2 1 Power cord 2 HDMI cable 3 DVI-D adapter NOTE: The HDMI cable and DVI-D adapter are not provided by Dell. 14 Connecting Your Projector Connecting a DVD Player using a HDMI Cable 1 DVI-D In VGA - A In VGA -
A Out 3 VGA - B In S-Video In Video In Audio In Audio Out USB Remote RS-232 2 1 Power cord 2 HDMI cable 3 DVI-D adapter NOTE: The HDMI cable and DVI-D adapter are not provided by Dell. 14 Connecting Your Projector Connecting a DVD Player using a HDMI Cable 1 DVI-D In VGA - A In VGA -
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... down as explained in the following procedure. 1 Press the Power button. 2 Press the Power button again. For information about connecting the projector, see "Connecting Your Projector" on page 7. 3 Press the Power button (see "Using the Control Panel" on page 19 to stabilize. 4 Disconnect the power ...cord from the electrical outlet and the projector. Using Your Projector 15 If the "Searching for 30 seconds while power on your source. 5 The Dell Logo will continue for signal..." NOTE: Before you turn on the source. The Power button...
... down as explained in the following procedure. 1 Press the Power button. 2 Press the Power button again. For information about connecting the projector, see "Connecting Your Projector" on page 7. 3 Press the Power button (see "Using the Control Panel" on page 19 to stabilize. 4 Disconnect the power ...cord from the electrical outlet and the projector. Using Your Projector 15 If the "Searching for 30 seconds while power on your source. 5 The Dell Logo will continue for signal..." NOTE: Before you turn on the source. The Power button...
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... then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. 3 Use the tilt adjustment wheel to Turn off Projector" message appears on the control panel or ignore the message; B I VGA - A Out VGA - the message disappears after 5 seconds. To clear the message, ... Menu button on the screen. NOTE: If you press the Power button while the projector is running, the "Press Power Button to fine-tune the display angle. A I S-Video In Video In Audio In Audio Out USB Remote RS-232 Dell 1209S 3 3 2 1 Elevator button 2 Elevator foot 3 Tilt adjustment wheel 16 Using Your...
... then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. 3 Use the tilt adjustment wheel to Turn off Projector" message appears on the control panel or ignore the message; B I VGA - A Out VGA - the message disappears after 5 seconds. To clear the message, ... Menu button on the screen. NOTE: If you press the Power button while the projector is running, the "Press Power Button to fine-tune the display angle. A I S-Video In Video In Audio In Audio Out USB Remote RS-232 Dell 1209S 3 3 2 1 Elevator button 2 Elevator foot 3 Tilt adjustment wheel 16 Using Your...
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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. 1 Rotate the zoom tab to 12 m). 1 Zoom tab 2 Focus ring 1 2 Using Your Projector 17 The projector focuses at distances ranging between 3.3 ft to 39.4 ft(1.0 m to zoom in and out. 2 Rotate the focus ring until the image is clear.
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. 1 Rotate the zoom tab to 12 m). 1 Zoom tab 2 Focus ring 1 2 Using Your Projector 17 The projector focuses at distances ranging between 3.3 ft to 39.4 ft(1.0 m to zoom in and out. 2 Rotate the focus ring until the image is clear.
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Adjusting Projection Image Size 302.8"(769.2cm) 2(67959.3.3"cm) 227.1"(576.9cm) 2(50264.5.5"cm) 176.7"(448.7cm) 1(46007.6.9"cm) 126.2"(320.5cm) 1(21941.7.4"cm) (6187.48."8cm) 75.7"(192.3cm) 25.2 "(64.1cm) 22.89" (58.3cm) 3.3'(1.0m) Projector to screen distance 39.4'(12.0m) 29.5'(9.0m) 23.0'(7.0m) 16.4'(5.0m) 9.8'(3.0m) 18 Using Your Projector
Adjusting Projection Image Size 302.8"(769.2cm) 2(67959.3.3"cm) 227.1"(576.9cm) 2(50264.5.5"cm) 176.7"(448.7cm) 1(46007.6.9"cm) 126.2"(320.5cm) 1(21941.7.4"cm) (6187.48."8cm) 75.7"(192.3cm) 25.2 "(64.1cm) 22.89" (58.3cm) 3.3'(1.0m) Projector to screen distance 39.4'(12.0m) 29.5'(9.0m) 23.0'(7.0m) 16.4'(5.0m) 9.8'(3.0m) 18 Using Your Projector
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Using Your Projector 19 Min. 25.2" (64.1cm) 22.89" (58.3cm) 75.7" (192.3cm) 68.8" (174.8cm) Screen Size Max. (WxH) 20.2"X15.1" (51.3cm X 38.5cm) ...) Using the Control Panel 1 2 3 10 9 8 4 5 6 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™. Screen (Diagonal) Max. If the LAMP light is solid amber, replace the lamp.
Using Your Projector 19 Min. 25.2" (64.1cm) 22.89" (58.3cm) 75.7" (192.3cm) 68.8" (174.8cm) Screen Size Max. (WxH) 20.2"X15.1" (51.3cm X 38.5cm) ...) Using the Control Panel 1 2 3 10 9 8 4 5 6 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™. Screen (Diagonal) Max. If the LAMP light is solid amber, replace the lamp.
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... the OSD setting. 2 TEMP warning light • A solid amber TEMP light indicates that a projector fan or color wheel have failed and the projector automatically shuts down . If the problem persists, contact Dell™. 3 Power Turn the projector on again after the projector cools down. The display automatically shuts down . For more information, see "Turning Your...
... the OSD setting. 2 TEMP warning light • A solid amber TEMP light indicates that a projector fan or color wheel have failed and the projector automatically shuts down . If the problem persists, contact Dell™. 3 Power Turn the projector on again after the projector cools down. The display automatically shuts down . For more information, see "Turning Your...
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... switch between Digital RGB, Analog RGB, Composite, S-video, Component (YPbPr via VGA). Using Your Projector 21 Press to the input source. Press to activate the OSD. Auto adjust does not operate if the OSD (On-Screen Display) is displayed. Press ... 10 20 1 LED light 2 Source 3 Auto adjust 4 Up button 5 Left button 6 Enter 7 Menu 8 Down button 9 Mute LED indicator. Press to mute or un-mute the projector speaker. Press to confirm the selection. Press to select an item on the OSD. Press to select an item on the OSD.
... switch between Digital RGB, Analog RGB, Composite, S-video, Component (YPbPr via VGA). Using Your Projector 21 Press to the input source. Press to activate the OSD. Auto adjust does not operate if the OSD (On-Screen Display) is displayed. Press ... 10 20 1 LED light 2 Source 3 Auto adjust 4 Up button 5 Left button 6 Enter 7 Menu 8 Down button 9 Mute LED indicator. Press to mute or un-mute the projector speaker. Press to confirm the selection. Press to select an item on the OSD. Press to select an item on the OSD.