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  • Page 1 Dell Projectors User Guide...
  • Page 2 A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2017 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 About Your Dell Projector..........................5 General Safety Information...............................5 2 Cables and Documentation..........................6 3 Connecting with VGA and External Speakers....................7 4 Connecting a Computer or DVD Player Using an HDMI Cable................8 5 Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA Cables.................. 9 6 Turning Your Projector On...........................
  • Page 4 19 Changing the Lamp............................ 33 20 Guiding Signals............................34 21 Dell Web Management for Projectors......................36 22 Getting help...............................52 Contacting Dell.................................52 23 Glossary..............................53 Contents...

  • Page 5: About Your Dell Projector

    • Do not attempt to ceiling mount the projector yourself. It should be installed by a qualified technician. • Recommended Projector Ceiling Mount Kit (P/N: C3505). For more information, see the Dell Support website at Dell.com/ support • For more information, see the Safety Information that shipped with your projector.

  • Page 6: Cables And Documentation

    Cables and Documentation Your Dell Projector ships with the necessary cables and documentation to get you started! Visit www.dell.com/support to explore further support options. Cables and Documentation...

  • Page 7: Connecting With Vga And External Speakers

    Connecting with VGA and External Speakers NOTE: The projector shown is for representational purposes only. Power cable Video Graphics Adapater (VGA) cable Audio-in cable to projector Audio-out cable to external speakers Connecting with VGA and External Speakers...

  • Page 8: Connecting A Computer Or Dvd Player Using An Hdmi Cable

    Connecting a Computer or DVD Player Using an HDMI Cable NOTE: The HDMI cable is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase an HDMI cable on the Dell website at www.dell.com Power cable HDMI cable Connecting a Computer or DVD Player Using an HDMI Cable...

  • Page 9: Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using Vga Cables

    Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA Cables NOTE: Only one VGA cable is shipped with your projector. Any additional cables can be purchased from www.dell.com Power cable VGA to VGA cable (laptop to projector) VGA to VGA cable (projector to monitor)

  • Page 10: Turning Your Projector On

    Turning Your Projector On NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source (computer, DVD player, etc.). The Power button light glows white until pressed. Connect the power cord and appropriate signal cables to the projector. Press the Power button on the remote control. Turn on your source (computer, DVD player, etc).

  • Page 11: Turning Your Projector Off

    Turning Your Projector Off CAUTION: Unplug the projector after properly shutting down as explained in the following procedure. Press the Power button. Follow the instruction displayed on screen to properly turn off the projector. NOTE: The "Press Power Button to Turn off Projector" message will appear on the screen. The message disappears after 5 seconds or you can press the Menu button to clear it.

  • Page 12: Raising And Lowering The Projector Height

    Raising and Lowering the Projector Height Raise or lower the projector, and use the front tilt adjustment wheel/push button to fine-tune the display angle. Front tilt adjustment wheel/push button (angle of tilt: –5 Fixed rubber foot to 5 degrees) Raising and Lowering the Projector Height...

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Projector Focus

    Adjusting the Projector Focus Rotate the focus ring (2) until the image is clear. The projector focuses at distances ranging between 3.94 ft - 32.81 ft (1.2 m - 10 m). Zoom tab Focus ring Adjusting the Projector Focus...

  • Page 14: Adjusting Projection Image Shape

    Adjusting Projection Image Shape NOTE: The tables below are for representational purpose only. Please refer to your projector’s User Guide for model-specific information. Table 1. Min Zoom Image size Projection Distance Diagonal (inch/cm) Width (cm) Height (cm) Projector base to top Projector base to of image (cm) bottom of image...
  • Page 15 Adjusting Projection Image Shape...

  • Page 16: Input Source

    Input Source The Input Source menu allows you to select your projector's input source. AUTO SOURCE—If you press the on the remote control to select, the Auto Source option will automatically find the next available input source. VGA—Press the key on the remote control to detect a VGA signal. HDMI—Press the key on the remote control to detect a HDMI signal.

  • Page 17: Auto Adjust

    Auto Adjust Auto Adjust automatically adjusts the projector's Horizontal, Vertical, Frequency, and Tracking in PC mode. NOTE: Projector model shown is for representational purpose only. Auto Adjust...

  • Page 18: Brightness/Contrast

    Brightness/Contrast The Brightness/Contrast menu allows you adjust the brightness/contrast settings of your projector. BRIGHTNESS—Use the keys on your remote control to adjust the brightness of the image. CONTRAST—Use the keys on your remote control to adjust the display contrast. NOTE: If you adjust the settings for Brightness and Contrast, the projector automatically switches to Custom mode.

  • Page 19: Video Mode

    Video Mode The Video Mode menu allows you to optimize the display image: Presentation, Bright, Movie, sRGB (provides more accurate color representation), and Custom (set your preferred settings). NOTE: Projector model shown is for representational purpose only. Video Mode...

  • Page 20: Audio Volume

    Audio Volume The Audio Volume menu allows you to adjust the audio volume settings of your projector. AUDIO VOLUME—Press the key on the remote control to increase the audio volume and the key to decrease the audio volume. NOTE: Projector model shown is for representational purpose only. Audio Volume...

  • Page 21: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings menu allows you to change the settings for Image, Display, Projector, Menu, Power, and Information. NOTE: The projector model shown is for representational purpose only. Image Settings (in PC Mode) Select and press to activate image settings. The image settings menu provides the following options: Figure 1.

  • Page 22: Image Settings (In Video Mode)

    White Intensity: Press and use to display white intensity Color Space: Allows you to select the color space. The options are: RGB, YCbCr, and YPbPr. NOTE: If you adjust the settings for Color Temperature, RGB Color Adjust, and White Intensity, the projector automatically switches to the Custom mode.
  • Page 23 Horizontal Position: Press to move the image right and to move the image left. Vertical Position: Press to move the image up and to move the image down. Frequency: Allows you to change the display data clock frequency to match the frequency of your computer’s graphics card. If you see a vertical flickering wave, use the Frequency control to minimize the bars.

  • Page 24: Display Settings (In Video Mode)

    NOTE: When you want to create a 3D experience, you will need a few other components including: • Computer/Laptop with a 120 Hz signal output quad-buffered graphics card. • “Active" 3D glasses with DLP Link™ • 3D content • 3D player 2.
  • Page 25 Aspect Ratio: Allows you to select the aspect ratio to adjust how the image appears. Options are: Origin, 16:10, 16:9, and 4:3. • Origin — Select Origin to maintain the aspect ratio of the image projector according to the input source. •...

  • Page 26: Projector Settings

    • 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24 Hz Frame Packing • 1920 x 1080i @ 50 Hz Side by Side Half • 1280 x 720p @ 50 Hz Top and Bottom • 1280 x 720p @ 59.94/60 Hz Top and Bottom •...

  • Page 27: Menu Settings

    Factory Reset: Select Confirm and press to reset all settings to its factory default. The below warning message appears: Reset items include both computer sources and Video source settings. Menu Settings Select and press to activate menu settings. The menu settings consist of the following options: Advanced Settings...
  • Page 28 NOTE: If you forget your password, contact DELL or a qualified service person. Enabling the Password function will pop up a change screen. Key in a 4-digit number from the screen and press Advanced Settings...

  • Page 29: Power Settings

    To confirm, enter the password again. If the password verification is successful, you may resume with accessing the projector's functions and its utilities. To disable the password function, select the Disabled option to To delete the password, select the Delete option. close the function.

  • Page 30: Information

    Normal mode operates at full power level. ECO mode operates at a lower power level which may provide longer lamp life, quieter operation, and dimmer luminance output on the screen. Lamp Hour Reset: Press and select the Confirm option to reset the lamp hours. Power on Beep: Select On to enable the power on beep.

  • Page 31: Language

    Language Allows you to set the language for the On Screen Display (OSD). Press the Enter key on the remote control to activate the Language menu. NOTE: Projector model shown is for representational purpose only. Language...

  • Page 32: Help

    Help If you encounter problems with your projector, you can access the help menu for troubleshooting. NOTE: Projector model shown is for representational purpose only. Help...

  • Page 33: Changing The Lamp

    Replace the lamp when the message "Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in the operation. Replacement suggested! www.dell.com/lamps" appears on the screen. If this problem persists after replacing the lamp, contact Dell. For more information, see Getting help.

  • Page 34: Guiding Signals

    Ensure that the air vents are not blocked and that the ambient temperature is within operational range. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Lamp driver overheated The lamp driver is AMBER AMBER overheated. The air vents may be blocked. The projector automatically shuts down.
  • Page 35 The projector automatically shuts down. Unplug the power cord after three minutes and then turn the display on again. If this problem persists, contact Dell. Color Wheel breakdown Color wheel cannot start. White AMBER Flashing AMBER Flashing The projector has failed and the projector automatically shuts down.

  • Page 36: Dell Web Management For Projectors

    Dell Web Management for Projectors To access the Dell web management tool you need to set the IP addresses for your computer and the projector. Press the Info key on the remote control to display the IP address of the projector, or by navigating to OSD Menu > Advanced Settings >...
  • Page 37 To access and use the web management tool, follow these steps: Open a web browser and type the projector’s IP address in the address bar. Dell Web Management for Projectors...
  • Page 38 The log-in page opens. Enter the Administrator Password to continue. Dell Web Management for Projectors...
  • Page 39 The Home page opens: Dell Web Management for Projectors...
  • Page 40 To change language, select from the drop-down list and click Submit. Dell Web Management for Projectors...
  • Page 41 Click Network Settings tab to see the network settings. Dell Web Management for Projectors...
  • Page 42 Click Projector Status and Control to see the projector’s status. Dell Web Management for Projectors...
  • Page 43 Select Power Saving frequency from the drop-down list. Dell Web Management for Projectors...
  • Page 44 Select Projector Mode. Dell Web Management for Projectors...
  • Page 45 Select Source. Dell Web Management for Projectors...
  • Page 46 Select Video Mode. Dell Web Management for Projectors...
  • Page 47 Select Audio input. Dell Web Management for Projectors...
  • Page 48 Set E-mail Alert. Dell Web Management for Projectors...
  • Page 49 Set a Password. Dell Web Management for Projectors...
  • Page 50 Update Firmware. You can download the latest drivers from the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/support Dell Web Management for Projectors...
  • Page 51 Access the Crestron RoomView application. Dell Web Management for Projectors...

  • Page 52: Getting Help

    Contacting Dell Dell provides several online and telephone based support and service options. If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find contact information about your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area.

  • Page 53: Glossary

    Glossary ANSI Lumens — A standard for measuring the brightness. It is calculated by dividing a square meter image into nine equal rectangles, measuring the lux (or brightness) reading at the center of each rectangle, and averaging these nine points. Aspect Ratio —...
  • Page 54 HDMI — High-Definition Multimedia Interface — HDMI carries both uncompressed high definition video along with digital audio and device control data in a single connector. Hz (Hertz) — Unit of frequency. Keystone Correction — Device that will correct an image of the distortion (usually a wide-top narrow-bottom effect) of a projected image caused by improper projector to screen angle.

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