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...Dell Inc. Model M109S August 2008 Rev. Trademarks used in this document to refer to either potential damage to change without the written permission of TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED; All rights reserved. Reproduction of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries. Microsoft, and Windows are trademarks of your projector... use of Dell Inc.; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. DLP and DLP® logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are...
...Dell Inc. Model M109S August 2008 Rev. Trademarks used in this document to refer to either potential damage to change without the written permission of TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED; All rights reserved. Reproduction of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries. Microsoft, and Windows are trademarks of your projector... use of Dell Inc.; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. DLP and DLP® logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are...
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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 DVD Player 9 Connecting a DVD Player using a Composite Cable . 9 3 Using Your Projector 11 Turning Your Projector On 11 Turning Your Projector Off 11 Adjusting the Projector Focus 12 Adjusting Projection Image Size 13 Using the Control Panel 14 Using the On-Screen Display 16 Main Menu 16 AUTO-ADJUST 16 INPUT SOURCE 16 PICTURE (in PC Mode 17 PICTURE (in Video Mode 18 Contents 3
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 DVD Player 9 Connecting a DVD Player using a Composite Cable . 9 3 Using Your Projector 11 Turning Your Projector On 11 Turning Your Projector Off 11 Adjusting the Projector Focus 12 Adjusting Projection Image Size 13 Using the Control Panel 14 Using the On-Screen Display 16 Main Menu 16 AUTO-ADJUST 16 INPUT SOURCE 16 PICTURE (in PC Mode 17 PICTURE (in Video Mode 18 Contents 3
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DISPLAY (in PC Mode 19 DISPLAY (in Video Mode 20 SET UP 20 OTHERS 22 4 Troubleshooting Your Projector 23 5 Specifications 25 6 Contacting Dell 29 7 Appendix: Glossary 31 4 Contents
DISPLAY (in PC Mode 19 DISPLAY (in Video Mode 20 SET UP 20 OTHERS 22 4 Troubleshooting Your Projector 23 5 Specifications 25 6 Contacting Dell 29 7 Appendix: Glossary 31 4 Contents
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Package Contents Multi-input cable AC adapter User's guide media & Documentation Power cable Pouch Your Dell™ Projector 5 Your Dell™ Projector Your projector comes with all the items, contact Dell if anything is missing. Ensure that you have all the items shown below.
Package Contents Multi-input cable AC adapter User's guide media & Documentation Power cable Pouch Your Dell™ Projector 5 Your Dell™ Projector Your projector comes with all the items, contact Dell if anything is missing. Ensure that you have all the items shown below.
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.... 4 Do not block the ventilation slots and openings on the projector. 5 Ensure the projector operates between ambient temperatures (5oC to fail and projector will automatically shutdown. 3 Ensure that the projector is placed in areas where there is an excessive amount of heat. 2 Do not use the projector near appliances that ships with your projector. 6 Your Dell™ Projector
.... 4 Do not block the ventilation slots and openings on the projector. 5 Ensure the projector operates between ambient temperatures (5oC to fail and projector will automatically shutdown. 3 Ensure that the projector is placed in areas where there is an excessive amount of heat. 2 Do not use the projector near appliances that ships with your projector. 6 Your Dell™ Projector
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Connecting Your Projector 7 Connecting Your Projector 1 1 Multi-input 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 Connecting Your Projector 1 1 Multi-input connector CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 6.
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Connecting a Computer Connecting a Computer using a VGA Cable 1 Multi-input cable 2 AC adapter 3 Power cord 8 Connecting Your Projector
Connecting a Computer Connecting a Computer using a VGA Cable 1 Multi-input cable 2 AC adapter 3 Power cord 8 Connecting Your Projector
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Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player using a Composite Cable 1 AC adapter 2 Power cord 3 Multi-input cable 4 Composite video cable NOTE: The composite video cable is not provided by Dell. Connecting Your Projector 9
Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player using a Composite Cable 1 AC adapter 2 Power cord 3 Multi-input cable 4 Composite video cable NOTE: The composite video cable is not provided by Dell. Connecting Your Projector 9
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...on the control panel to locate the Power button). 4 Turn on your source. 5 The Dell Logo will continue for 10 seconds while power on. Turning Your Projector Off NOTICE: Unplug the projector after 30 seconds. the message disappears after properly shutting 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 14 to select the desired source. ...
...on the control panel to locate the Power button). 4 Turn on your source. 5 The Dell Logo will continue for 10 seconds while power on. Turning Your Projector Off NOTICE: Unplug the projector after 30 seconds. the message disappears after properly shutting 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 14 to select the desired source. ...
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The projector focuses at distances ranging between 23.6" to 94.5" (60 cm to 240 cm). 2 Move the projector forward or backward to zoom in and out. 1 1 Focus ring 12 Using Your Projector Adjusting the Projector Focus 1 Rotate the focus ring until the image is clear.
The projector focuses at distances ranging between 23.6" to 94.5" (60 cm to 240 cm). 2 Move the projector forward or backward to zoom in and out. 1 1 Focus ring 12 Using Your Projector Adjusting the Projector Focus 1 Rotate the focus ring until the image is clear.
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Projector to screen distance 94.5"(240cm) 63.0"(160cm) 39.4"(100cm) Adjusting Projection Image Size 60"(152.4cm) 40"(101.6cm) 25"(63.5cm) 15 "(38.1cm) 23.6"(60cm) Screen Typical (Diagonal) 15" (38.1cm) Screen size Typical 12.3" X 8.6" (WxH) 31.2cm X 21.8cm Distance 23.6" (60cm) *This graph is for user reference only. 25" (63.5cm) 40" (101.6cm) 60" (152.4cm) 20.5" X 14.3" 32.8" X 22.9" 49.2" X 34.4" 52.0cm X 36.4cm 83.3cm X 58.2cm 124.9cm X 87.3cm 39.4" (100cm) 63.0" (160cm) 94.5" (240cm) Using Your Projector 13
Projector to screen distance 94.5"(240cm) 63.0"(160cm) 39.4"(100cm) Adjusting Projection Image Size 60"(152.4cm) 40"(101.6cm) 25"(63.5cm) 15 "(38.1cm) 23.6"(60cm) Screen Typical (Diagonal) 15" (38.1cm) Screen size Typical 12.3" X 8.6" (WxH) 31.2cm X 21.8cm Distance 23.6" (60cm) *This graph is for user reference only. 25" (63.5cm) 40" (101.6cm) 60" (152.4cm) 20.5" X 14.3" 32.8" X 22.9" 49.2" X 34.4" 52.0cm X 36.4cm 83.3cm X 58.2cm 124.9cm X 87.3cm 39.4" (100cm) 63.0" (160cm) 94.5" (240cm) Using Your Projector 13
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... indicates air vents might be blocked or ambient temperature over 35oC. The projector will automatically shut down . Ensure air vents are not blocked and ambient temperature is blinking amber, one of the fans has failed. If the problem persists, contact Dell™. Using the Control Panel 2 1 3 9 8 4 7 5 1 Error LED 2 Up / Keystone adjustment 3 Temperature...
... indicates air vents might be blocked or ambient temperature over 35oC. The projector will automatically shut down . Ensure air vents are not blocked and ambient temperature is blinking amber, one of the fans has failed. If the problem persists, contact Dell™. Using the Control Panel 2 1 3 9 8 4 7 5 1 Error LED 2 Up / Keystone adjustment 3 Temperature...
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...6 Down / Keystone adjustment Press to select the OSD items. Press to the input source. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 11 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on and off. 4 Right / Auto Adjust Press to activate the OSD. Auto Adjust does not operate if the onscreen display... (OSD) is displayed. 5 Menu Press to adjust the OSD setting. Using Your Projector 15 Use the directional keys and the Menu button to navigate through Analog RGB and Composite sources when multiple sources are connected to the...
...6 Down / Keystone adjustment Press to select the OSD items. Press to the input source. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 11 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on and off. 4 Right / Auto Adjust Press to activate the OSD. Auto Adjust does not operate if the onscreen display... (OSD) is displayed. 5 Menu Press to adjust the OSD setting. Using Your Projector 15 Use the directional keys and the Menu button to navigate through Analog RGB and Composite sources when multiple sources are connected to the...
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...you can be displayed with or without an input source present. INPUT SOURCE The Input Source menu allows you press the Source button when the projector is set to Back tab and press the Enter button on the screen, "Auto Adjustment in Progress...". AUTO SOURCE-Select On (the default)...to detect VGA signal. To select a submenu, press the Enter button on the control panel to select your projectors input source. Main Menu AUTO-ADJUST Auto Adjust automatically adjusts the projector's Frequency and Tracking in the Main Menu, press the or button on the control panel. If you to ...
...you can be displayed with or without an input source present. INPUT SOURCE The Input Source menu allows you press the Source button when the projector is set to Back tab and press the Enter button on the screen, "Auto Adjustment in Progress...". AUTO SOURCE-Select On (the default)...to detect VGA signal. To select a submenu, press the Enter button on the control panel to select your projectors input source. Main Menu AUTO-ADJUST Auto Adjust automatically adjusts the projector's Frequency and Tracking in the Main Menu, press the or button on the control panel. If you to ...
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...and blue colors. BRIGHTNESS-Use and to optimize the projector's display mode: PC, Bright, sRGB (provides more accurate color representation), Movie, and Custom (set your projectors. COLOR ADJUST-Allows you to adjust the brightness of your projectors. PICTURE (in Video Mode) Using the Picture menu... in the Color Adjust menu, the Custom mode is activated. NOTE: If you adjust the settings for White Intensity or Degamma, the projector automatically switches to change the color performance of your preferred settings). DEGAMMA-Allows you to adjust among the 4 preset values (1, 2, ...
...and blue colors. BRIGHTNESS-Use and to optimize the projector's display mode: PC, Bright, sRGB (provides more accurate color representation), Movie, and Custom (set your projectors. COLOR ADJUST-Allows you to adjust the brightness of your projectors. PICTURE (in Video Mode) Using the Picture menu... in the Color Adjust menu, the Custom mode is activated. NOTE: If you adjust the settings for White Intensity or Degamma, the projector automatically switches to change the color performance of your preferred settings). DEGAMMA-Allows you to adjust among the 4 preset values (1, 2, ...
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... adjust the display contrast. COLOR ADJUST-Allows you to Custom. If you adjust the settings for White Intensity or Degamma, the projector automatically switches to increase the sharpness. SHARPNESS-Press to decrease the sharpness and to Custom. When you adjust the values in the...: VIDEO MODE-Allows you to fully saturated color. SATURATION-Allows you to adjust the video source from black and white to optimize the projector's display mode: PC, Bright, sRGB (provides more accurate color representation), Movie, and Custom (set your preferred settings). Press to maximize...
... adjust the display contrast. COLOR ADJUST-Allows you to Custom. If you adjust the settings for White Intensity or Degamma, the projector automatically switches to increase the sharpness. SHARPNESS-Press to decrease the sharpness and to Custom. When you adjust the values in the...: VIDEO MODE-Allows you to fully saturated color. SATURATION-Allows you to adjust the video source from black and white to optimize the projector's display mode: PC, Bright, sRGB (provides more accurate color representation), Movie, and Custom (set your preferred settings). Press to maximize...
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... to the left. VERTICAL POSITION-Press to move the image down and to move the image to digitally magnify an image up . The Using Your Projector 19 Computer resolution greater than SVGA - If you see a vertical flickering wave, use Tracking to match the frequency of your... adjust the display settings of your computer graphics card. DISPLAY (in Video Mode) Using the Display menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projectors. Use Wide or 4:3 if you to fit the width of the following options: ASPECT RATIO-Allows you are using one of the screen. The input...
... to the left. VERTICAL POSITION-Press to move the image down and to move the image to digitally magnify an image up . The Using Your Projector 19 Computer resolution greater than SVGA - If you see a vertical flickering wave, use Tracking to match the frequency of your... adjust the display settings of your computer graphics card. DISPLAY (in Video Mode) Using the Display menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projectors. Use Wide or 4:3 if you to fit the width of the following options: ASPECT RATIO-Allows you are using one of the screen. The input...
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... input source scales to fit the width of the input source. • Wide - AUTO KEYSTONE-Auto adjusts the image distortion by tilting the projector. 20 Using Your Projector The input source scales to fit the screen while keeping the aspect ratio of the screen. ZOOM NAVIGATION-Press to set the language for...
... input source scales to fit the width of the input source. • Wide - AUTO KEYSTONE-Auto adjusts the image distortion by tilting the projector. 20 Using Your Projector The input source scales to fit the screen while keeping the aspect ratio of the screen. ZOOM NAVIGATION-Press to set the language for...
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...the electrical outlet and the power for 15 seconds, then disable the function. Select Off to select the position of the OSD menu on the projector: 1 1st time password input request: a Go to Setup menu, press Enter and then select Password to enable Menu Lock and hide the... verification is enabled, a Password Protect screen requesting you to enter a password will be activated the next time you may resume with accessing the projector's functions and its utilities. This password security feature will pop up a character screen, key in a 4-digit number from the screen and press...
...the electrical outlet and the power for 15 seconds, then disable the function. Select Off to select the position of the OSD menu on the projector: 1 1st time password input request: a Go to Setup menu, press Enter and then select Password to enable Menu Lock and hide the... verification is enabled, a Password Protect screen requesting you to enter a password will be activated the next time you may resume with accessing the projector's functions and its utilities. This password security feature will pop up a character screen, key in a 4-digit number from the screen and press...