Dell 1550 User Manual
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  • Page 1 Dell Projector 1550/1650 User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Reproduction of these materials 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 T ;...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About Your Dell Projector ....Projector Box Contents ....
  • Page 4: About Your Dell Projector

    About Your Dell Projector Your projector comes with all the items shown below. Ensure that you have all the items, and contact Dell if anything is missing. Projector Box Contents Package Contents Power cable VGA cable (VGA to VGA) Remote control...
  • Page 5: Projector Top And Bottom View

    Power button Status indicators Zoom tab Focus ring Lens Lamp cover 10W speaker Mounting holes for ceiling mount Tilt adjustment wheel NOTE: Ceiling mount screw hole M3 x 6.5 mm depth. Recommended torque < 15 kgf-cm. About Your Dell Projector...
  • Page 6: Projector Connections

    5 Composite Video connector 12 Security cable slot 6 HDMI-1 connector 13 Power cord connector 7 HDMI-2 connector CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 7. About Your Dell Projector...
  • Page 7 •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. •The 1550/1650 projector can only be used indoors. About Your Dell Projector...
  • Page 8: Using Remote Control

    Press to confirm the selection. Right Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Down Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Aspect Ratio Press to change the aspect ratio of a displayed image. About Your Dell Projector...
  • Page 9 Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Menu Press to activate the OSD. Volume up Press to increase the volume. Source Press to switch between Analog RGB, Composite, Component (YPbPr, via VGA), HDMI 1, and HDMI 2 source. About Your Dell Projector...
  • Page 10 Auto adjust does not operate if the OSD is displayed. Zoom + Press to increase the image. Zoom - Press to decrease the image. Press to choose VGA source. Video Press to choose Composite Video source. About Your Dell Projector...
  • Page 11 Remote Control Operating Range Operating range Angle ±30° Distance 7 m/22.97 feet Angle NOTE: Actual operating range may slightly differ from the diagram. Weak batteries will also prevent the remote control from properly operating the projector. About Your Dell Projector...
  • Page 12: Adjusting Projector Image

    Adjusting Projector Image Adjusting Projected Zoom Raising the Projector Height Raise the projector to the desired display angle, and use the front tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle. Lowering the Projector Height Lower the projector, and use the front tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle.
  • Page 13: Adjusting Projector Focus

    Adjusting Projector Focus Rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector focuses at distances ranging between 3.94 ~ 32.81 ft (1.2 ~ 10 m). Zoom tab Focus ring Adjusting Projector Image...
  • Page 14: Adjusting Image Size

    Adjusting Image Size 1550 307.5" (781.05 cm) 277" (703.58 cm) 215" (546.1 cm) 154" (391.16 cm) 92" (236.22 cm) 36.9" (93.73 cm) 30.7" (77.98 cm) 3.94' (1.2 m) Adjusting Projector Image...
  • Page 15 1650 362.7" (921.26 cm) 326" (828.04 cm) 254" (645.16 cm) 181" (459.74 cm) 109" (276.86 cm) 43.5" (110.49 cm) 36.2" (91.95 cm) 3.94' (1.2 m) Adjusting Projector Image...
  • Page 16 Adjusting Image Shape 1550 Min Zoom Projection Image size Projector base to Distance Projector base to bottom of image Diagonal top of image (cm) Width (cm) Height (cm) (cm) (inch/cm) 30.7"/77.98 cm 77"/195.58 cm 128"/325.12 cm 179"/454.66 cm 231"/586.74 cm 256.3"/651 cm...
  • Page 17 1650 Min Zoom Projection Image size Projector base to Distance Projector base to bottom of image Diagonal top of image (cm) Width (cm) Height (cm) (cm) (inch/cm) 36.2"/91.95 cm 91"/231.14 cm 151"/383.54 cm 212"/538.48 cm 272"/690.88 cm 302.2"/767.59 cm Max Zoom Projection Image size Projector base to...
  • Page 18 Adjusting Projector Image...
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips If you experience problems with your projector, see the following troubleshooting tips. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Problem Possible Solution • Ensure that you have chosen the correct No image appears on the screen input source on the INPUT SOURCE menu.
  • Page 20 Press the Auto Adjust button on the incorrectly displayed image remote control. If you are using a Dell laptop computer, set the resolution of the computer to WXGA (1280 x 800) or XGA (1024 x 768): Right-click the unused portion of your ®...
  • Page 21 Problem (continued) Possible Solution (continued) • If the display receives the wrong signal Image color is incorrect output from the graphics card, please set the signal type to RGB in the OSD Image Settings of the Advanced Settings tab. • Use Test Pattern in the Projector Settings of the Advanced Settings menu.
  • Page 22 The projector has overheated. The display automatically shuts down. Turn the display on again after the projector cools down. If the problem persists, contact Dell. TEMP light is blinking If the projector fan fails, the projector will amber automatically shut down. Try to clear the projector mode by pressing and holding the Power button for 10 seconds.
  • Page 23: Guiding Signals

    Dell. One of the fans has failed. The AMBER breakdown projector automatically shuts down. Flashing If the problem persists, contact Dell. Lamp driver The lamp driver has failed. The breakdown projector automatically shuts down. Unplug the power cord after three...
  • Page 24: Maintenance

    Safety Instructions as described on page 7. 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. CAUTION: Use an original lamp to ensure safe and optimal working condition of your projector.
  • Page 25 NOTE: Dell may require lamps replaced under warranty to be returned to Dell. Otherwise, contact your local waste disposal agency for the address of the nearest deposit site. Replace with the new lamp. Tighten the screw that secures the lamp.
  • Page 26: Replacing Remote Control Batteries

    Replacing Remote Control Batteries NOTE: Remove the batteries from the remote control when not in use. Press the tab to lift the battery compartment cover. Check the polarity (+/-) marking on the batteries. Insert the batteries and align their polarity correctly according to the marking in the battery compartment.
  • Page 27: Specifications

    1650: 4000 ANSI Lumens (Max.) Contrast Ratio 2200:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off) Uniformity 1550: 85% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA) 1650: 80% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA) Number of Pixels 1550: 1024 x 768 (XGA) 1650: 1280 x 800 (WXGA)
  • Page 28 Video Compatibility Composite Video: NTSC: M (3.58 MHz), 4.43 MHz PAL: B, D, G, H, I, M, N, 4.43 MHz SECAM: B, D, G, K, K1, L, 4.25/4.4 MHz Component Video input via VGA: 1080i (50/60 Hz), 720p (50/60 Hz), 576i/p, 480i/p HDMI input: 1080p, 720p, 576i/p, 480i/p Power Supply Universal AC 100-240 V 50-60 Hz with PFC...
  • Page 29 Environmental Operating temperature: 5 °C - 40 °C (41 °F- 104 °F) Humidity: 80% maximum Storage temperature: 0 °C to 60 °C (32 °F to 140 °F) Humidity: 90% maximum Shipping temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) Humidity: 90% maximum I/O Connectors Power: One AC power socket (3-pin - C14...
  • Page 30 NOTE: The lamp life rating for any projector is a measure of brightness degradation only, and is not a specification for the time it takes a lamp to fail and cease light output. Lamp life is defined as the time it takes for more than 50 percent of a lamp sample population to have brightness decrease by approximately 50 percent of the rated lumens for the specified lamp.
  • Page 31: Additional Information

    Additional Information For additional information on how to use your projector, please see the Dell Projectors User Guide at www.dell.com/support/manuals. Additional Information...
  • Page 32: Contacting Dell

    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. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1 Visit go to www.dell.com/contactDell.
  • Page 33 VGA input connector 6 Adjusting Projector Focus 13 VGA output (monitor loop Adjusting the Projected Image through) connector 6 Adjusting the Projector Contact Dell 4 Height 12 lower the projector Fixed rubber foot 12 Front tilt adjustment Dell wheel 12...
  • Page 34 Light Valve 27 Noise Level 28 Number of Pixels 27 Power Consumption 28 Power Supply 28 Projection Distance 27 Projection Lens 27 Projection Screen Size 27 Projector Weight 28 Uniformity 27 Video Compatibility 28 support contacting Dell 31 telephone numbers 32 Index...

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