Self-Diagnostic For Video - Dell 1100MP Owner's Manual

Problem (continued)
The image is streched when
displaying a 16:9 DVD
Image is reversed
Lamp is burned out of makes
a popping sound
The remote control is not
operating smoothly or in very
limited range

Self-diagnostic for Video

Dell 1100MP Projector provides self-diagnostic test of the projector video display
(for Video, S-video, Component-i). Use this advanced feature for preliminary self-
diagnostic on your projector when encountering a display problem for video.
After turning on the projector, press the
1
simultaneously and release the buttons when screen goes blank.
Press the and
2
While in Self-diagnostic mode, the screen will run a seven-color-cycle test as
3
following:
Red Green
that the colors of the test pattern are correct. Contact Dell if the colors are not
displayed correctly.
Possible Solution (continued)
The projector automatically detects 16:9 DVD
and adjusts the aspect ratio to full screen with
a 4:3 (letter-box) default setting. If the image
is still stretched, adjust the aspect ratio as
follows:
• If you are playing a 16:9 DVD, select 4:3
• If you cannot select 4:3 aspect ratio type on
Select Management from the OSD and adjust
the projecton mode.
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, and displays Lamp Defective in the
LCD display until the lamp is replaced. To
replace the lamp, see "Changing the Lamp" on
page 26.
The battery may be low. If so, replace it with 2
new AAA batteries.
buttons again to exit the diagnostic mode.
Blue White Watchet Blue
aspect ratio type on your DVD player (if
capable).
your DVD player, select 4:3 aspect ratio in
the All Images menu in the OSD.
and buttons on the control panel
Dark Green
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Yellow. Ensure
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