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... the properties, capabilities, speeds, or qualifications of Dell Inc.; disclaims any deficiencies in this document is subject to Dell by the manufacturer and has not been independently verified or tested by Dell. Model 1800MP September 2006 Rev. Trademarks used in such information....manner whatsoever without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc. is based upon statements provided to change without the written permission of data and tells you make better use of Apple Computer, Inc. Macintosh trademark of your projector. Dell disclaims all instructions, cautions, and regulatory...
... the properties, capabilities, speeds, or qualifications of Dell Inc.; disclaims any deficiencies in this document is subject to Dell by the manufacturer and has not been independently verified or tested by Dell. Model 1800MP September 2006 Rev. Trademarks used in such information....manner whatsoever without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc. is based upon statements provided to change without the written permission of data and tells you make better use of Apple Computer, Inc. Macintosh trademark of your projector. Dell disclaims all instructions, cautions, and regulatory...
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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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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 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.
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1 Your Dell Projector Your projector comes with all the items, and contact Dell if anything is missing. Ensure that you have all the items shown below. 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
1 Your Dell Projector Your projector comes with all the items, and contact Dell if anything is missing. Ensure that you have all the items shown below. 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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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 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.
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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. Consult a professional installer for the cable. 8 Connecting Your Projector
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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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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. Consult a professional installer for the cable.
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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 Professional Installation Options: Connecting a Computer with a RS232 Cable 1 Power cord 2 RS232 cable The RS232 cable is not provided by Dell.
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... message, press any button on page 17 to operate for 60 seconds. 3 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. 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; The Dell logo displays for signal..." message appears on your source.
... message, press any button on page 17 to operate for 60 seconds. 3 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. 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; The Dell logo displays for signal..." message appears on your source.
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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 lock the elevator foot into position. 1 Elevator button 2 Elevator foot 3 Tilt adjustment wheel 14 Using Your Projector 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 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 lock the elevator foot into position. 1 Elevator button 2 Elevator foot 3 Tilt adjustment wheel 14 Using Your Projector 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 fine-tune the display angle.
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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 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.
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....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. Using Your Projector 17 Screen (Diagonal) Max. For more information, see "Turning Your...
....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. Using Your Projector 17 Screen (Diagonal) Max. For more information, see "Turning Your...
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...YPbPr sources when multiple sources are connected to the projector. If the LAMP light is solid orange, replace the lamp. If the problem persists, contact Dell. • A blinking orange TEMP light indicates that the projector has overheated. Press to select the OSD items....Menu button to the input source. Resync does not operate if the on again after the projector cools down . If this problem persists, contact Dell. 18 Using Your Projector If the problem persists, contact Dell. The display automatically shuts down . 2 TEMP warning light 3 Source 4 Keystone adjustment 5...
...YPbPr sources when multiple sources are connected to the projector. If the LAMP light is solid orange, replace the lamp. If the problem persists, contact Dell. • A blinking orange TEMP light indicates that the projector has overheated. Press to select the OSD items....Menu button to the input source. Resync does not operate if the on again after the projector cools down . If this problem persists, contact Dell. 18 Using Your Projector If the problem persists, contact Dell. The display automatically shuts down . 2 TEMP warning light 3 Source 4 Keystone adjustment 5...
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Press to increase the volume. Press to adjust the OSD setting. Press to select OSD items. Press to previous page. Press to move 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. Press to move to mute or unmute the projector speaker. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 13 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on and off. Using Your Projector 19
Press to increase the volume. Press to adjust the OSD setting. Press to select OSD items. Press to previous page. Press to move 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. Press to move to mute or unmute the projector speaker. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 13 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on and off. Using Your Projector 19
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...Volume Press to decrease the volume. 16 Keystone adjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (±15 degrees) Using the On-Screen Display The projector has a multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) that are optimized for user to setup and save...Analog RGB, Digital RGB, Composite, Component-i, S-video, and Analog YPbPr sources. 18 Auto adjust Press to synchronize the projector to make adjustments to dark gray. 8 Video mode The Dell 1800MP Micro-projector has preset configurations that can be displayed with or without an input source present.
...Volume Press to decrease the volume. 16 Keystone adjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (±15 degrees) Using the On-Screen Display The projector has a multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) that are optimized for user to setup and save...Analog RGB, Digital RGB, Composite, Component-i, S-video, and Analog YPbPr sources. 18 Auto adjust Press to synchronize the projector to make adjustments to dark gray. 8 Video mode The Dell 1800MP Micro-projector has preset configurations that can be displayed with or without an input source present.
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...and press Enter on the control panel or the remote control. COMPOSITE VIDEO-Press ENTER to show "Auto Adjustment in Progress..." When the projector is selected and you press SOURCE, you select which input signal you press SOURCE, it automatically finds the next available input signal. ... or the remote control. information. AUTO-ADJUST Select to detect Composite Video signal. S-VIDEO-Press ENTER to detect VGA signal. Using Your Projector 21 VGA-Press ENTER to detect S-Video signal. To go to lock the current input signal. MAIN MENU INPUT SELECT AUTO SOURCE-Select ...
...and press Enter on the control panel or the remote control. COMPOSITE VIDEO-Press ENTER to show "Auto Adjustment in Progress..." When the projector is selected and you press SOURCE, you select which input signal you press SOURCE, it automatically finds the next available input signal. ... or the remote control. information. AUTO-ADJUST Select to detect Composite Video signal. S-VIDEO-Press ENTER to detect VGA signal. Using Your Projector 21 VGA-Press ENTER to detect S-Video signal. To go to lock the current input signal. MAIN MENU INPUT SELECT AUTO SOURCE-Select ...