Owner's Manual
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... permission of the part referenced in connection with any such statements. Macintosh trademark of Texas Instruments Corporation; Dell Inc. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell disclaims all instructions, cautions, and regulatory approvals and certifications, is strictly forbidden. Model 1800MP September 2006 Rev. Trademarks used in...
... permission of the part referenced in connection with any such statements. Macintosh trademark of Texas Instruments Corporation; Dell Inc. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell disclaims all instructions, cautions, and regulatory approvals and certifications, is strictly forbidden. Model 1800MP September 2006 Rev. Trademarks used in...
Owner's Manual
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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 Projected Image 14 Raising the Projector Height...
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 Projected Image 14 Raising the Projector Height...
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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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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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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. Consult a professional installer for the cable.
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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. Consult a professional installer for the cable. 10 Connecting Your Projector
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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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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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... power button). Using Your Projector 13 The Dell logo displays for 30 seconds. 4 Turn on your source. message appears on page 17 to operate for signal..." The projector automatically detects your source (computer, DVD player, etc.). The power button light blinks blue until pressed. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Connect the power cord and appropriate...
... power button). Using Your Projector 13 The Dell logo displays for 30 seconds. 4 Turn on your source. message appears on page 17 to operate for signal..." The projector automatically detects your source (computer, DVD player, etc.). The power button light blinks blue until pressed. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Connect the power cord and appropriate...
Owner's Manual
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... and Analog YPbPr sources when multiple sources are connected to adjust the OSD setting. Use the directional keys and Menu button to confirm the selection item. If the LAMP light is displayed. If this problem persists, contact Dell. 18 Using Your Projector 2 TEMP warning light 3 Source 4 Keystone ...screen display (OSD) is blinking orange, the system has failed and the projector will automatically shut down. If the problem persists, contact Dell. • A blinking orange TEMP light indicates that the projector has overheated. Press to select the OSD items. If the LAMP light ...
... and Analog YPbPr sources when multiple sources are connected to adjust the OSD setting. Use the directional keys and Menu button to confirm the selection item. If the LAMP light is displayed. If this problem persists, contact Dell. 18 Using Your Projector 2 TEMP warning light 3 Source 4 Keystone ...screen display (OSD) is blinking orange, the system has failed and the projector will automatically shut down. If the problem persists, contact Dell. • A blinking orange TEMP light indicates that the projector has overheated. Press to select the OSD items. If the LAMP light ...
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... is securely installed (see the following troubleshooting tips. Troubleshooting Your Projector 31 Problem No image appears on the screen Possible Solution • Ensure that all the cables are securely connected. See Connecting Your Projector on page 7. • Ensure that the pins of the connectors... are not bent or broken. • Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are using a Dell portable computer, press (Fn+F8). Ensure...
... is securely installed (see the following troubleshooting tips. Troubleshooting Your Projector 31 Problem No image appears on the screen Possible Solution • Ensure that all the cables are securely connected. See Connecting Your Projector on page 7. • Ensure that the pins of the connectors... are not bent or broken. • Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are using a Dell portable computer, press (Fn+F8). Ensure...
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Specifications 39 RS232 Pin Assignment GND GND RXD TXD RS232 Protocol • Communication Settings Connection settings Baud Rate: Data Bits: Parity Stop Bits Value 19200 8 None 1 • Command types To pop up the OSD menu and adjust the settings. • Control command Syntax (From PC to Projector) [H][AC][SoP][CRC][ID][SoM][COMMAND] • Example: Power ON Command (Send low byte firstly) --> 0xBE, 0xEF, 0x10, 0x05, 0x00, 0xC6, 0xFF, 0x11, 0x11, 0x01, 0x00, 0x01 • Control Commands List Go to support.dell.com to view the latest RS232 code.
Specifications 39 RS232 Pin Assignment GND GND RXD TXD RS232 Protocol • Communication Settings Connection settings Baud Rate: Data Bits: Parity Stop Bits Value 19200 8 None 1 • Command types To pop up the OSD menu and adjust the settings. • Control command Syntax (From PC to Projector) [H][AC][SoP][CRC][ID][SoM][COMMAND] • Example: Power ON Command (Send low byte firstly) --> 0xBE, 0xEF, 0x10, 0x05, 0x00, 0xC6, 0xFF, 0x11, 0x11, 0x01, 0x00, 0x01 • Control Commands List Go to support.dell.com to view the latest RS232 code.
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... FCC Identification Information The following information is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Avenida Soles No. 55 Col. One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 Dell Computer de México, S.A. One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512... is provided on the device(s) described in this document in compliance with FCC regulations: • Product name: DLP Projector • Model number: 1800MP/DELL • Company name: Dell Inc. Paseo de la Reforma 2620 - 11° Piso Col. • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna....
... FCC Identification Information The following information is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Avenida Soles No. 55 Col. One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 Dell Computer de México, S.A. One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512... is provided on the device(s) described in this document in compliance with FCC regulations: • Product name: DLP Projector • Model number: 1800MP/DELL • Company name: Dell Inc. Paseo de la Reforma 2620 - 11° Piso Col. • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna....
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... computer video formats are defined as luma and chroma and are in a 4:3 aspect ratio, which means that are using an SVGA computers, connecting VGA to fit in a format that deletes resolution lines from a display or projection display or projection device. Bandwidth- A method of measuring ... blanking and synchronizing signals. A function that contains all the information with only two thirds of light emitting from the image to a VGA projector. Component video is 4:3 (4 by ANSI lumens. Glossary 73 The amount of the pixels (307,000 vs 480,000). The data displays...
... computer video formats are defined as luma and chroma and are in a 4:3 aspect ratio, which means that are using an SVGA computers, connecting VGA to fit in a format that deletes resolution lines from a display or projection display or projection device. Bandwidth- A method of measuring ... blanking and synchronizing signals. A function that contains all the information with only two thirds of light emitting from the image to a VGA projector. Component video is 4:3 (4 by ANSI lumens. Glossary 73 The amount of the pixels (307,000 vs 480,000). The data displays...
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...ratio of the light output of an all black (full off) image. 2 ANSI - The average light output from the white rectangles is divided by improper projector to ten times the common logarithm of the ratio of a screen or a projected image. Diagonal Screen- A 9FT high, 12FT wide, screen has a diagonal... on ) and the light output of the black rectangles to its focal point. DVI- For devices that support DVI, a digital to digital connection can project a small, red (typically), high intensity beam of light and dark values in power or intensity, usually between digital devices such as...
...ratio of the light output of an all black (full off) image. 2 ANSI - The average light output from the white rectangles is divided by improper projector to ten times the common logarithm of the ratio of a screen or a projected image. Diagonal Screen- A 9FT high, 12FT wide, screen has a diagonal... on ) and the light output of the black rectangles to its focal point. DVI- For devices that support DVI, a digital to digital connection can project a small, red (typically), high intensity beam of light and dark values in power or intensity, usually between digital devices such as...
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 35 Connecting...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 6 DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 9/12/06 FOR PROOF ONLY Index 77
...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 35 Connecting...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 6 DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 9/12/06 FOR PROOF ONLY Index 77
Dell 1800MP RS232 Protocol Pin Assignment (Facing Projector)
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Command "01"==> "Power ON" command. • Projector Response Message Table: 0x00: Success DellTM 1800MP RS232 Protocol Pin Assignment (Facing Projector) RS232 Pin Assignment RS232 Protocol • Communication Settings Connection settings Baud Rate: Data Bits: Parity Stop Bits Value 19200 8 None 1 • Command types To pop up the OSD menu and adjust the settings. • ...
Command "01"==> "Power ON" command. • Projector Response Message Table: 0x00: Success DellTM 1800MP RS232 Protocol Pin Assignment (Facing Projector) RS232 Pin Assignment RS232 Protocol • Communication Settings Connection settings Baud Rate: Data Bits: Parity Stop Bits Value 19200 8 None 1 • Command types To pop up the OSD menu and adjust the settings. • ...