Dell 1201MP User manual

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Dell™ 1201MP Projector
Owner’s Manual
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use
of your projector.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of
data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal
injury, or death.
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2007 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.;
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities
claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in
trademarks and trade names other than its own.
Model 1201MP
February 2007 Rev. A00
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Contents 3
Contents
1Your Dell™ Projector
About Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2Connecting Your Projector
Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting a DVD Player, Set Top Box, VCR, or TV . . . 8
Connecting With a Component Cable . . . . . . . 8
Connecting With an S-Video Cable . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting With a Composite Cable . . . . . . . 9
Connecting to a Wired RS232 Remote Control . . . . . 10
Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting to a Commercial RS232 Control Box . . 10
3Using Your Projector
Turning Your Projector On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Turning Your Projector Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjusting the Projected Image . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Raising the Projector Height . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Lowering the Projector Height . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adjusting Projection Image Size . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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4Contents
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus . . . . . . . 14
Password Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using the On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
All Images Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Computer Image Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Video Image Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Audio Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Management Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Language Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Test Pattern Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Factory Reset Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4Troubleshooting Your Projector
Changing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5Specifications
Contacting Dell
Glossary
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Your Dell™ Projector 5
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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. For more information see,
"Contacting Dell".
Package Contents
Power cable (1.8m) VGA cable (D-sub to D-sub) (1.8m)
Remote control Batteries
Carrying Case Documentation
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6Your Dell™ Projector
About Your Projector
1Control panel
2Zoom tab
3Focus ring
4Lens
5Remote control receiver
6Elevator button
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Connecting Your Projector
1IR receiver
2VGA out (monitor loop-through)
3USB connector
4RS232 connector
5VGA in (D-sub) connector
6S-video connector
7Composite video connector
8Audio input connector
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8Connecting Your Projector
Connecting to a Computer
NOTE: The USB cable must be connected if you want to use the Next Page and
Previous Page features on the remote control.
Connecting a DVD Player, Set Top Box, VCR, or TV
Connecting With a Component Cable
1Power cord
2VGA to VGA cable
3USB to USB cable
1Power cord
2D-sub to HDTV/Component cable
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Connecting With an S-Video Cable
Connecting With a Composite Cable
1Power cord
2S-video cable
1Power cord
2Composite video cable
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10 Connecting Your Projector
Connecting to a Wired RS232 Remote Control
NOTE: The RS232 cable is not provided by Dell. Consult a professional installer
for the cable and RS232 remote control software.
Connecting to a Computer
Connecting to a Commercial RS232 Control Box
1Power cord
2RS232 cable
1Power cord
2RS232 cable
3Commercial RS232 control box
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Using Your Projector
Turning Your Projector On
NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source (computer,
notebook, DVD, etc.). The Power button light blinks green until pressed.
1 Remove the lens cap.
2 Connect the power cord and appropriate cables. For information about
connecting the projector, see "Connecting Your Projector" on page 7.
3 Press the Power button (see "About Your Projector" on page 6 to locate the Power
button). The Dell logo displays for 30 seconds.
4 Turn on your source (computer, DVD player, etc.). The projector automatically
detects your source.
NOTE: Allow the projector some time to search for the source.
If the "Searching..." message appears on the screen, ensure that the
appropriate cables are securely connected.
If you have multiple sources connected to the projector, press the Source button
on the remote control or control panel to select the desired source.
Turning Your Projector Off
NOTICE: Unplug the projector after properly shutting down as explained in the
following procedure.
1 Press the Power button twice. The cooling fan continues to operate for 90 seconds.
2 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector.
NOTE: If you press the Power button while the projector is running, the
following message appears:
"Press Power button to Turn Off Projector.
Projector must cool down for 90 seconds before
unplugging or restarting." The message disappears in 5 seconds or
you can press any button on the control panel to erase it.
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12 Using Your Projector
Adjusting the Projected Image
Raising the Projector Height
1 Press the elevator button.
2 Raise the projector to the desired display angle, and then release the button to
lock the elevator foot into position.
3 Use the tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle; if necessary, press the
side elevator buttons to raise the rear side of the projector to the desired display
angle.
Lowering the Projector Height
1 Press the elevator button.
2 Lower the projector, and then release the button to lock the elevator foot into
position.
1Elevator button
2Elevator foot
3Tilt adjustment wheel
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Adjusting Projection Image Size
Screen
(Diagonal)
Max. 28.6" (72.6cm) 60.0"(152.4cm) 80.0"(203.2cm) 100.0"(254.0cm) 200.0"(508.0cm) 285.7"(725.7cm)
Min. 24.7"(62.7cm) 51.9"(131.7cm) 69.1"(175.6cm) 86.4"(219.5cm) 172.8"(439.0cm) 246.9"(627.2cm)
Screen
size
Max.
(WxH)
22.9"x17.1" 48.0"x36.0" 64.0"x48.0" 80.0"x60.0" 160.0"x120.0" 228.6"x171.4"
58.1cmx43.5cm 121.9cmx91.4cm 162.6cmx121.9cm 203.2cmx152.4cm 406.4cmx304.8cm 580.6cmx435.4cm
Min.
(WxH)
19.8"x14.8" 41.5"x31.1" 55.3"x41.5" 69.1"x51.9" 138.3"x103.7" 197.5"x148.1"
50.2cmx37.6cm 105.4cmx79.0cm 140.5cmx105.4cm 175.6cmx131.7cm 351.2cmx263.4cm 501.7cmx376.3cm
Distance 3.3ft(1.0m) 6.9ft(2.1m) 9.2ft(2.8m) 11.5ft(3.5m) 23ft(7.0m) 32.8ft(10.0m)
*This graph is for user reference only.
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14 Using Your Projector
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the projector, ensure that the zoom lens and
elevator foot are fully retracted before moving the projector or placing the
projector in its carrying case.
1 Rotate the zoom tab to zoom in and out.
2 Rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector focuses at distances
from 3.3ft to 32.8ft (1m to 10m).
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Password Security
Protect your projector and restrict access to it with the Password Security feature.
This security utility enables you to impose a variety of access restrictions to protect
your privacy and stop others from tampering with your projector. This means that
the projector cannot be used if it is taken without authorization, and thus serves as
a theft-prevention feature.
When Password Protect is enabled (On), a Password Protect screen requesting you
to enter a password will be displayed when the power plug is inserted into the
electrical outlet and the power for the projector is first turned on.
By default, this function is disabled. You can enable this feature using the Password
menu. Refer to section in this manual titled "Management Menu-Password" for
further details. This password security feature is activated the next time you turn
on the projector.
1Zoom tab
2Focus ring
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If you enable this feature, you have to enter the projector's password after you turn
on the projector:
1 First time password input request:
a Use the directional keys to enter the
password.
b Press the Menu button to confirm.
c If the password verification is successful, you
can resume with accessing the projector's
functions and its utilities.
You are allowed three attempts to enter the
correct password. After the three invalid
attempts, the projector automatically turns
off.
NOTE: If you forget your password, contact
Dell. For more information see, "Contacting
Dell".
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16 Using Your Projector
Using the Control Panel
1Power Turn the projector on and off. For more information,
see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 11 and
"Turning Your Projector Off" on page 11.
2Source Press to toggle through Analog RGB, Composite,
Component-i, S-video, and Analog YPbPr sources when
multiple sources are connected to the projector.
3Four Directional
Keys
The four directional keys can be used to
toggle through the tabs in the OSD.
4TEMP warning light
• A solid orange TEMP light indicates that 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.
• A blinking orange Temp light indicates that a
projector fan has failed and the projector
automatically shuts down. If this problem persists,
contact Dell.
5LAMP warning light If the Lamp light is solid orange, replace the lamp.
6Keystone adjustment If your image is not perpendicular to the screen, then it
does not appear square. Press to adjust image distortion
caused by tilting the projector. (±16 degrees)
7Resync
Press to synchronize the projector to the input source. Resync
does not operate if the on-screen display (OSD) is displayed.
8Menu Press to activate the OSD. Use the directional keys and
the Menu button to navigate through the OSD.
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Using the Remote Control
1Video Mode Press once to show the current display mode.
Press the button again to toggle between PC,
Movie,sRGB, or User mode.
2Next Page Press to move to the next page.
NOTE: The USB cable must be connected to
use this function.
3Menu Press to activate the on-screen display (OSD).
Use the directional keys and the Menu button to
navigate through the OSD.
44:3/16:9 Press to switch the aspect ratio: 1:1, 16:9, 4:3.
5Hide button Press to hide the image, press again to display the
image.
6Volume +/- Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume
or toggle through the OSD tabs.
7Keystone adjustment If your image is not perpendicular to the screen,
then it does not appear square. Press to adjust
image distortion caused by tilting the projector
(±16 degrees).
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18 Using Your Projector
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 the or !button on the control panel or the Sor T
button on the remote control navigate through the tabs. Press the button on
the control panel or the Menu button on the remote control to select a submenu.
In the submenus, press the or !button on the control panel or the Sor T
button on the remote control to make a selection. When an item is selected, the
color changes to dark gray. Use the or button on the control panel or the W
or Xbutton on the remote control to make adjustments to a setting.
To exit the OSD, go to the Exit tab and press the button on the control panel
or the Menu button on the remote control.
8Resync Press to synchronize the projector to the input
source. Resync does not operate if the OSD is
displayed.
9Source Press to toggle through Analog RGB, Composite,
Component-i, S-video, and Analog YPbPr sources
when multiple sources are connected to the
projector.
10 Directional keys Use the Sor Tbutton to select OSD items, use
the Wor Xbutton to make adjustments.
11 Previous Page Press to go to the previous page.
NOTE: The USB cable must be connected to
use this function.
12 Power Turn the projector on and off. For more
information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on
page 11 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on
page 11.
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Main Menu
All Images Menu
BRIGHTNESS—Use the or button on the
control panel or the
Wor X button on the remote
control to
adjust the brightness of the image.
CONTRAST—Use the
or button on the
control panel or the
Wor X button on the remote
control to adjust
the degree of difference
between the brightest and darkest parts of the
picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the
amount of black and white in the image.
COLOR TEMP—Adjust the color temperature. The
screen appears bluer at higher temperatures.
The screen appears redder at lower
temperatures.
User mode activates the values in the color
setting menu.
COLOR SETTING—Manually adjust red, green, and blue color.
KEYSTONE—Adjust the image distortion caused by tilting the projector (
±16
degrees).
AUTO KEYSTONE— Select Yes to enable the auto correction for vertical image distortion
caused by tilting the projector. To manually adjust the keystone, press the button
on the control panel or the Menu button on the remote control.
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20 Using Your Projector
SEMI-AUTO KEYSTONE— Press the button on the control panel or the Menu button
on the remote control to activate the Semi-Auto Keystone correction for image
distortion.
ASPECT RATIO—Select an aspect ratio to adjust how the image appears.
• 1:1 — The input source displays without scaling.
Use 1:1 aspect ratio if you are using one of the following:
– VGA cable and the computer has a resolution less than XGA (1024 x 768)
– Component cable (576p/480i/480p)
–S-Videocable
– Composite cable
• 16:9 — The input source scales to fit the width of the screen.
• 4:3 — The input source scales to fit the screen.
Use 16:9 or 4:3 if you are using one of the following:
– Computer resolution greater than XGA
– Component cable (1080i or 720p)
VIDEO MODE—Select a mode to optimize the display image based on how the
projector is being used: Movie, PC, sRGB (provides more accurate color
representation), and User (set your preferred settings).If you adjust the settings
for White Intensity or Degamma, the projector automatically switches to User.
WHITE INTENSITY—Select 0 to maximize the color reproduction and 10 to maximize
the brightness.
DEGAMMA—Adjust between 1 and 6 to change the color performance of the display.
The default setting is 0.
Computer Image Menu
NOTE: This menu is only available when a computer is connected.
FREQUENCY—Change the display data clock
frequency to match the frequency of your
computer graphics card. If you see a vertical
flickering bar, use Frequency control to minimize
the bars. This is a coarse adjustment.
TRACKING—Synchronize the phase of the display
signal with the graphics card. If you experience
an unstable or flickering image, use Tracking to
correct it. This is a fine adjustment.
NOTE: Adjust FFrequency first and then TTracking.
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