Owner's Manual
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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.
Owner's Manual
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...Press the power button. 2 Press the power button again. The projector automatically detects your source (computer, DVD player, etc.). The Dell logo displays for 60 seconds. 3 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector. If the "Searching for signal..." message appears on the screen....blinks blue until pressed. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Connect the power cord and appropriate signal cables. 3 Using Your Projector Turning Your Projector On NOTE: Turn on the projector before you press the power button while the projector is running, the "Power Off the Lamp?"
...Press the power button. 2 Press the power button again. The projector automatically detects your source (computer, DVD player, etc.). The Dell logo displays for 60 seconds. 3 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector. If the "Searching for signal..." message appears on the screen....blinks blue until pressed. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Connect the power cord and appropriate signal cables. 3 Using Your Projector Turning Your Projector On NOTE: Turn on the projector before you press the power button while the projector is running, the "Power Off the Lamp?"
Owner's Manual
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...; A blinking orange TEMP light indicates that the projector has overheated. Press to toggle through the OSD. If the LAMP light is displayed. Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (±15 degrees) Press to synchronize the projector to the projector. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Turn the display on -screen display (OSD...
...; A blinking orange TEMP light indicates that the projector has overheated. Press to toggle through the OSD. If the LAMP light is displayed. Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (±15 degrees) Press to synchronize the projector to the projector. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Turn the display on -screen display (OSD...
Owner's Manual
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... your computer graphics card. WHITE INTENSITY-Setting 0 to maximize the color reproduction and 10 to turn on the projector again. After two hours, the projector automatically turns off the lamp. If you see a vertical flickering bar, use Tracking to optimize the display on when it... . LAMP LAMP HOUR-Display the operating hours since the lamp timer reset. This is a fine adjustment. Using Your Projector 25 FREQUENCY-Change the display data clock frequency to minimize the bars. After that set...
... your computer graphics card. WHITE INTENSITY-Setting 0 to maximize the color reproduction and 10 to turn on the projector again. After two hours, the projector automatically turns off the lamp. If you see a vertical flickering bar, use Tracking to optimize the display on when it... . LAMP LAMP HOUR-Display the operating hours since the lamp timer reset. This is a fine adjustment. Using Your Projector 25 FREQUENCY-Change the display data clock frequency to minimize the bars. After that set...
Owner's Manual
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Select OFF to reset the lamp timer. LAMP RESET-After you install a new lamp, select Yes to operate at a lower power level (190 Watts), which may provide longer lamp life, quieter operation, and dimmer luminance output on the screen. LANGUAGE 26 Using Your Projector ECO MODE-Select ON to use the projector at normal power level (255 Watts).
Select OFF to reset the lamp timer. LAMP RESET-After you install a new lamp, select Yes to operate at a lower power level (190 Watts), which may provide longer lamp life, quieter operation, and dimmer luminance output on the screen. LANGUAGE 26 Using Your Projector ECO MODE-Select ON to use the projector at normal power level (255 Watts).
Owner's Manual
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... installed (see the following troubleshooting tips. If the problem persists, contact Dell. For other computers, see your projector, see Changing the Lamp on page 7. • Ensure that the pins of the test pattern are correct. See Connecting Your Projector on page 35). • Use Test Pattern in the Preferences menu.... that the colors of the connectors are not bent or broken. • Ensure that all the cables are securely connected. 4 Troubleshooting Your Projector If you are using a Dell portable computer, press (Fn+F8). Ensure that the lens cap is removed and the...
... installed (see the following troubleshooting tips. If the problem persists, contact Dell. For other computers, see your projector, see Changing the Lamp on page 7. • Ensure that the pins of the test pattern are correct. See Connecting Your Projector on page 35). • Use Test Pattern in the Preferences menu.... that the colors of the connectors are not bent or broken. • Ensure that all the cables are securely connected. 4 Troubleshooting Your Projector If you are using a Dell portable computer, press (Fn+F8). Ensure that the lens cap is removed and the...
Owner's Manual
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.... If this problem persists, contact Dell. If the LAMP light is blinking orange and Power light is solid orange, replace the lamp. When the lamp reaches its end of life, it may burn out and may make a loud popping sound. If this occurs, the projector does not turn back on your DVD.... Turn the display on again after 3 minutes then turn the display on page 35. Unplug the power cord after the projector cools down. To replace the lamp, see Changing the Lamp on again. If this problem persists, contact Dell. If the LAMP light is solid blue, the system has failed and the...
.... If this problem persists, contact Dell. If the LAMP light is blinking orange and Power light is solid orange, replace the lamp. When the lamp reaches its end of life, it may burn out and may make a loud popping sound. If this occurs, the projector does not turn back on your DVD.... Turn the display on again after 3 minutes then turn the display on page 35. Unplug the power cord after the projector cools down. To replace the lamp, see Changing the Lamp on again. If this problem persists, contact Dell. If the LAMP light is solid blue, the system has failed and the...
Owner's Manual
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... problem persists, contact Dell. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Check if the laser beam transmitted from the remote is too dim. Turn the display on the screen The remote control is not operating smoothly or works only within a limited range Possible Solution (continued) The lamp driver has overheated. A projector fan has failed and...
... problem persists, contact Dell. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Check if the laser beam transmitted from the remote is too dim. Turn the display on the screen The remote control is not operating smoothly or works only within a limited range Possible Solution (continued) The lamp driver has overheated. A projector fan has failed and...
Owner's Manual
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... of the nearest deposit site. 6 Replace with the new lamp. 7 Tighten the 2 screws that secure the lamp. 8 Replace the lamp cover and tighten the 2 screws. 9 Reset the lamp usage time by its useful life in full power operation. www.dell.com/lamps" appears on page 25) Troubleshooting Your Projector 35 Projector lamps are very fragile and may require that...
... of the nearest deposit site. 6 Replace with the new lamp. 7 Tighten the 2 screws that secure the lamp. 8 Replace the lamp cover and tighten the 2 screws. 9 Reset the lamp usage time by its useful life in full power operation. www.dell.com/lamps" appears on page 25) Troubleshooting Your Projector 35 Projector lamps are very fragile and may require that...
Owner's Manual
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CAUTION: Lamp Disposal (for the US only) LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO WWW.DELL.COM/HG OR CONTACT THE ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE AT WWW.EIAE.ORG. FOR LAMP SPECIFIC DISPOSAL INFORMATION CHECK WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG. 36 Troubleshooting Your Projector
CAUTION: Lamp Disposal (for the US only) LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO WWW.DELL.COM/HG OR CONTACT THE ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE AT WWW.EIAE.ORG. FOR LAMP SPECIFIC DISPOSAL INFORMATION CHECK WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG. 36 Troubleshooting Your Projector
Owner's Manual
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... in a format that deletes resolution lines from a display or projection display or projection device. If you are illuminated. Compressed XGA- Metal halide lamps have a higher temperature compared to a VGA projector. Composite Video - Compression- To project an 800x600 image to fit in a 4:3 aspect ratio, which means that are using an SVGA computers, connecting...
... in a format that deletes resolution lines from a display or projection display or projection device. If you are illuminated. Compressed XGA- Metal halide lamps have a higher temperature compared to a VGA projector. Composite Video - Compression- To project an 800x600 image to fit in a 4:3 aspect ratio, which means that are using an SVGA computers, connecting...
Owner's Manual
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.... Super Video Graphics Array- 800 x 600 pixels count. Maximum Image Size- These lamps output a very "hot" temperature light, similar to describe a monitor that a projector can focus an image onto a screen. A zoom lens with slight bluish cast.) and make Halogen lamp's whites look very yellowish by focal range of the three colors. Ultra Extended...
.... Super Video Graphics Array- 800 x 600 pixels count. Maximum Image Size- These lamps output a very "hot" temperature light, similar to describe a monitor that a projector can focus an image onto a screen. A zoom lens with slight bluish cast.) and make Halogen lamp's whites look very yellowish by focal range of the three colors. Ultra Extended...
Owner's Manual
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...1800MP\SRC\IX.fm Index A Adjusting Projection Image Size 16 Adjusting the Projected Image 14 Lowering the Projector Height 14 Elevator button 14 Elevator foot 14 Tilt adjustment wheel 14 Raising the Projector Height 14 Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus 15 Focus ring 15 Zoom tab 15 C Changing the Lamp...7 RS232 connector 7 S-video connector 7 USB remote connector 7 VGA-A In connector 7 VGA-A out connector 7 VGA-B In connector 7 Video input connector 7 Contact Dell 5, 18, 33, 34, 35 Control Panel 17 D Dell Contacting 43 M Main Unit 6 Elevator button 6 Focus ring 6 Lens 6 Power cord connector...
...1800MP\SRC\IX.fm Index A Adjusting Projection Image Size 16 Adjusting the Projected Image 14 Lowering the Projector Height 14 Elevator button 14 Elevator foot 14 Tilt adjustment wheel 14 Raising the Projector Height 14 Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus 15 Focus ring 15 Zoom tab 15 C Changing the Lamp...7 RS232 connector 7 S-video connector 7 USB remote connector 7 VGA-A In connector 7 VGA-A out connector 7 VGA-B In connector 7 Video input connector 7 Contact Dell 5, 18, 33, 34, 35 Control Panel 17 D Dell Contacting 43 M Main Unit 6 Elevator button 6 Focus ring 6 Lens 6 Power cord connector...
Owner's Manual
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... R Remote Control 19 S Specifications Audio 38 Brightness 37 Color Wheel Speed 37 78 Index T Troubleshooting 31 Contact Dell 31 Frequency 37 I/O Connectors 38 Lamp 37 Light Valve 37 Noise Level 38 Number of Pixels 37 Power Consumption 37 Power Supply 37 Projection Distance 37 Projection Lens 37 Projection Screen ... V. Remote control receiver 6 Zoom tab 6 O On-Screen Display 20 Auto-Adjust 21 DISPLAY (in PC Mode) 24 DISPLAY (in Video Mode) 25 Input Select 21 LAMP 25 LANGUAGE 26 Main Menu 21 PICTURE (in PC Mode) 23 PICTURE (in Video Mode) 23 Preferences 27 Set Up 22 P Powering On/Off the...
... R Remote Control 19 S Specifications Audio 38 Brightness 37 Color Wheel Speed 37 78 Index T Troubleshooting 31 Contact Dell 31 Frequency 37 I/O Connectors 38 Lamp 37 Light Valve 37 Noise Level 38 Number of Pixels 37 Power Consumption 37 Power Supply 37 Projection Distance 37 Projection Lens 37 Projection Screen ... V. Remote control receiver 6 Zoom tab 6 O On-Screen Display 20 Auto-Adjust 21 DISPLAY (in PC Mode) 24 DISPLAY (in Video Mode) 25 Input Select 21 LAMP 25 LANGUAGE 26 Main Menu 21 PICTURE (in PC Mode) 23 PICTURE (in Video Mode) 23 Preferences 27 Set Up 22 P Powering On/Off the...
Dell 1800MP RS232 Protocol Pin Assignment (Facing Projector)
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NACK: System Status - Projector OFF (Standby Mode). www.dell.com | support.dell.com 0x01: Invalid command (on the control command list but not valid. Projector ON (Normal Mode). card reader command while no card reader plug-in the standby mode, no acknowledgement (NACK) ...Error command (includes CRC error and unknown commands). 0x03: System Status - Note: When the projector is sent by the projector. • Projector Response Lamp Hour: Byte0, Byte1, Byte2, Byte3 Byte0: 0x00 (Success) Byte1: 0x2F (the header of lamp hour) Byte2: LSB (Hex) Byte3: MSB (Hex) Ex: 800 (3x256+2x16=800)...
NACK: System Status - Projector OFF (Standby Mode). www.dell.com | support.dell.com 0x01: Invalid command (on the control command list but not valid. Projector ON (Normal Mode). card reader command while no card reader plug-in the standby mode, no acknowledgement (NACK) ...Error command (includes CRC error and unknown commands). 0x03: System Status - Note: When the projector is sent by the projector. • Projector Response Lamp Hour: Byte0, Byte1, Byte2, Byte3 Byte0: 0x00 (Success) Byte1: 0x2F (the header of lamp hour) Byte2: LSB (Hex) Byte3: MSB (Hex) Ex: 800 (3x256+2x16=800)...