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Dell M409WX User Manual

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Dell™ M409WX Projector
User's Guide
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  • Page 1 Dell™ M409WX Projector User’s Guide w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m...
  • Page 2 © 2008 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell ® Inc.; DLP and DLP logo are trademarks of Texas Instruments;...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Turning Your Projector On Turning Your Projector Off Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus Adjusting Projection Image Size ....About Your Projector .
  • Page 4 Troubleshooting Your Projector Guiding Signals Changing the Lamp Specifications Contacting Dell Appendix: Glossary Contents ....... . .

  • Page 5: About Your Projector

    Before connecting your projector ensure that all the necessary components are available. Your projector ships with the components shown below. Contact Dell (see Contacting Dell on page 40) if any of the components are missing. Your Dell™ M409WX projector ships with the following components:...

  • Page 6: About Your Projector

    Do not use the projector near appliances that generate a lot of heat. Do not use the projector in areas where there is an excessive amount of dust. The dust may cause the system to fail and projector will automatically shutdown.

  • Page 7: Connecting Your Projector

    S-video input connector Video input connector Audio output connector Audio input connector Security cable slot Power cable connector CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 6. Connecting Your Projector M409WX...

  • Page 8: Connecting A Computer

    Connecting a Computer Power cable VGA to VGA cable USB to USB cable NOTE: The USB cable is not provided by Dell. Connecting Your Projector MOLEX...

  • Page 9: Connecting A Dvd Player

    Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player using an S-video Cable Power cable S-video cable NOTE: The S-Video cable is not provided by Dell. Connecting Your Projector...

  • Page 10: Connecting A Dvd Player Using A Composite Cable

    Connecting a DVD Player using a Composite Cable Power cable Composite video cable NOTE: The Composite video cable is not provided by Dell. Connecting Your Projector...

  • Page 11: Connecting A Dvd Player Using A Component Cable

    Connecting a DVD Player using a Component Cable Power cable D-sub to YPbPr cable NOTE: The D-sub to YPbPr cable is not provided by Dell. Connecting Your Projector...

  • Page 12: Connecting A Dvd Player Using An Hdmi Cable

    Connecting a DVD Player using an HDMI Cable Power cable HDMI cable NOTE: The HDMI cable is not provided by Dell. Connecting Your Projector...

  • Page 13: Using Your Projector

    Source button on the remote control or control panel to select the desired source. The projector displays the Dell logo, if it does not detect a signal. If the "Searching for signal..." message appears on the screen, ensure that the appropriate cables are securely connected.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Projected Image

    Adjusting the Projected Image Raising the Projector Height Press the Elevator button. Raise the projector to the desired display angle, and then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. Use the tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle.

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Projector Zoom And Focus

    Rotate the zoom tab to zoom in and out. Rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector focuses at distances ranging between 3.3 ft to 39.4 ft (1.0 m to 12 m).

  • Page 16: Adjusting Projection Image Size

    Adjusting Projection Image Size 359.4"(913.0cm) 269.6"(684.7cm) 209.7"(532.6cm) 149.8"(380.4cm) 89.9"(228.2cm) 30.0 "(76.1cm) 27.3" (69.4cm) 3.3'(1.0m) Dell M409WX Using Your Projector...

  • Page 17: Using The Control Panel

    (684.7cm) (913.0cm) 191.2" 245.8" (624.3cm) (832.4cm) (580.6cm X (774.2cm X 282.3cm) 362.9cm) 483.9cm) (529.4cm X (705.9cm X 257.4cm) 330.9cm) 441.2cm) 13.78" 17.72" (35.0cm) (45.0cm) (60.0cm) 12.56" 16.15" (41.03cm) (54.71cm) 29.5' (9.0m) 39.4' (12.0m) Using Your Projector 359.4" 327.7" 23.62" 21.54"...
  • Page 18 • If the LAMP light is blinking amber, the projector automatically shuts down indicating a system failure. If this problem persists, contact Dell (see Contacting Dell on page 40). • A solid amber TEMP light indicates that the projector is overheated. The display automatically shuts down.

  • Page 19: Using The Remote Control

    You can also use the Left through Analog RGB, Composite, Component (YPbPr, via VGA), S-video, and HDMI sources when multiple sources are connected to the projector. Allows you to confirm a selected OSD option. Using Your Projector button to toggle...
  • Page 20 Press to move to previous page. Press to mute or un-mute the projector speaker. Press to move to next page. The Dell M409WX Micro-projector has preset configurations that are optimized for displaying data (PC Graphics) or video (movies, games, etc.). Press the Video Mode button to toggle...

  • Page 21: Using The On-Screen Display

    19 Auto adjust 20 Keystone adjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting Using the On-Screen Display The projector has a multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) that can be displayed with or without an input source present. In the Main menu, press button on the control panel or the remote control to select a submenu.

  • Page 22: Auto-Adjust

    ROJECTOR • Front Projection-Desktop (the default). • Rear Projection-Desktop — The projector reverses the image so that you can project the image from behind a translucent screen. —Allows you to select an aspect ratio to adjust how the image SPECT ATIO appears.

  • Page 23: Picture (In Pc Mode)

    Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image. —Allows you to OLOR adjust the color temperature. The screen appears cooler at higher color temperatures and warmer at lower color Using Your Projector...

  • Page 24: Display (In Pc Mode)

    —Press ORIZONTAL OSITION image to the right. Using Your Projector to decrease the amount of color in the image and to navigate projection screen. to move the image to the left and to decrease the to increase —Allows you to...

  • Page 25: Display (In Video Mode)

    If you experience an unstable or flickering image, use Tracking to correct it. This is a fine adjustment. DISPLAY (in Video Mode) projector automatically switches to Custom. —Allows you to manually select the signal type. You set the signal type IGNAL to RGB, YCbCr, or YPbPr.

  • Page 26: Lamp

    However, you can set this to 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes, or 120 minutes. If an input signal is not detected during the delay period, the projector turns off the lamp and goes into power saving mode. If an input signal is detected when projector is in power saving mode, the projector automatically turns on.

  • Page 27: Others

    —Allows you UDIO OURCE to select the audio source to either HDMI Analog (Audio In). —Press USTOMIZED CREEN Enter the Customized Screen menu appears. Select YES to capture the screen image as a My Customized logo. This Using Your Projector...
  • Page 28 Dell logo. You can recover the default screen by selecting Dell Logo on the pop-up screen. NOTE: To capture a full image, ensure the input signal that is connected to projector is 1280x800 resolution.
  • Page 29 If you have entered incorrect password, you will be given another 2 chances. After the three invalid attempts, the projector will automatically turn off. NOTE: If you forget your password, contact Dell. To cancel the password function, select OFF and enter the password to disable the function.
  • Page 30 NOTE: To enable test pattern 2, it is required to connect an input signal to projector. —Select On to reset the projector to its factory default settings. ACTORY ESET Using Your Projector...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting Your Projector

    Troubleshooting Your Projector If you experience problems with your projector, see the following troubleshooting tips. If the problem persists, contact Dell (See Contacting Dell on page 40). Problem No image appears on the screen Possible Solution • Ensure that the lens cap is removed and the projector is turned on.
  • Page 32 If you experience difficulty in changing resolutions or your monitor freezes, restart all the equipments and the projector. If you are not using a Dell portable computer, see your documentation for more information. If you are using a Dell portable computer, press (Fn+F8).
  • Page 33 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. To replace the lamp, see on page 35. Try to press the Menu button on the control panel or remote control for 15 seconds to unlock the OSD.

  • Page 34: Guiding Signals

    The projector automatically shuts over-heated down. Turn the display on again after the projector cools down. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Fan breakdown One of the fans has failed. The projector automatically shuts down. If the problem persists, contact Dell.

  • Page 35: Changing The Lamp

    Turn off the projector and disconnect the power cable. CAUTION: The lamp becomes very hot when in use. Do not attempt to replace the lamp until the projector has been allowed to cool down for at least 30 minutes. Let the projector cool for at least 30 minutes.
  • Page 36 NOTE: Dell may require lamps replaced under warranty to be returned. Otherwise, dispose or recycle the lamp. For more information, see Lamp Disposal on page 36. Tighten the two screws that secure the lamp. Replace the lamp cover and tighten the two screws.

  • Page 37: Specifications

    Specifications Light Valve Brightness Contrast Ratio Uniformity Number of Pixels Displayable Color Color Wheel Speed Projection Lens Projection Screen Size Projection Distance Video Compatibility Power Supply Power Consumption Audio Noise Level Weight Single-chip 0.65" WXGA DMD Type A, ™ DarkChip 2000 ANSI Lumens (Max.) 2000:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off) 80% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA)
  • Page 38 The lamp life specified for Dell's projectors refers to the typical time under non-stressful operating conditions for more than 50% of a sampling population to reduce to approximately 50% of the lamp's rated brightness level.
  • Page 39 Compatibility Modes (Analog/Digital) Resolution 640X480 640X480 640X480 720X400 720X400 800X600 800X600 800X600 848X480 1024X768 1024X768 1024X768 1152X864 1280X720 1280X768 1280X800 1280X1024 1280X1024 1280X1024 1360X768 1400X1050 1440X900 1680X1050 1600X1200 V. Frequency (Hz) 59.9 70.1 60.3 85.1 59.9 59.9 59.8 59.9 H. Frequency (KHz) 31.5 37.5 43.3...

  • Page 40: Contacting Dell

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

  • Page 41: Appendix: Glossary

    NTSC, PAL and SECAM. Compressed Resolution— If the input images are of greater resolution than the native resolution of the projector, the resulting image will be scaled to fit the native resolution of the projector. The nature of compression in a digital device means that some image content is lost.
  • Page 42 (typically), highly intensity beam of light that is immediately very visible on the screen Maximum Distance— The distance from a screen the projector can be to cast an image that is useable (bright enough) in a fully darkened room.
  • Page 43 Zoom Lens Ratio— Is the ratio between the smallest and largest image a lens can projector from a fixed distance. For example, a 1.4:1 zoom lens ratio means that a 10 foot image without zoom would be a 14 foot image with full zoom.
  • Page 44 Power cable connector 7 Security cable slot 7 S-video input connector 7 USB remote connector 7 VGA input connector 7 Video input connector 7 Contact Dell 5 Contacting Dell 40 Control Panel 17 Enter button 19 Left/ Source 19 MENU 19...
  • Page 45 Number of Pixels 37 Power Consumption 37 Power Supply 37 Projection Distance 37 Projection Lens 37 Projection Screen Size 37 Regulatory 38 Uniformity 37 Video Compatibility 37 Weight 38 Support Contacting Dell 40 Telephone numbers 40 Troubleshooting 31 Contact Dell 31 Index...

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