Dell 1409X User manual

Dell™ 1409X Projector
User’s Guide

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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Model 1409X
May 2008 Rev. A01

Contents 3
Contents
1 Your Dell Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Connecting Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting a Computer using a VGA Cable . . . . . 8
Connecting a Computer using a DVI-D Cable . . . . 9
Connecting a Computer using an RS232 cable . . . 10
Connecting a DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting a DVD Player using an
S-video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting a DVD Player using a
Composite Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting a DVD Player using a
Component Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting a DVD Player using a HDMI Cable . . . 14
3 Using Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Turning Your Projector On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Turning Your Projector Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Adjusting the Projected Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Raising the Projector Height . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Lowering the Projector Height . . . . . . . . . . . 16

4Contents
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus . . . . . . . . 17
Adjusting Projection Image Size . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using the On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
INPUT SELECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
AUTO-ADJUST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
SET UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
PICTURE (in PC Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
PICTURE (in Video Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
DISPLAY (in PC Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
DISPLAY (in Video Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
OTHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4 Troubleshooting Your Projector . . . . . . . 35
Changing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6 Contacting Dell™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
7 Appendix: Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Your Dell Projector 5
1
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.
Package Contents
Power cable 1.8m VGA cable (VGA to VGA)
CR2032 Battery Remote control
CD Owner’s manual &
Documentation
Carrying case
CR2032
3V
DELL

6Your Dell Projector
About Your Projector
CAUTION: Safety Instructions
1 Do not use the projector near appliances that generate a lot of heat.
2 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.
3 Ensure that the projector is mounted in a well-ventilated area.
4 Do not block the ventilation slots and openings on the projector.
5 Ensure the projector operates between ambient temperatures (5ºC to 35ºC).
NOTE: For more information, see the Product Information Guide that ships with
your projector.
1Control panel
2Zoom tab
3Focus ring
4Lens
5Elevator button
6IR receivers
4
5
2
3
1
6

Connecting Your Projector 7
2
Connecting Your Projector
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
Safety Instructions as described on page 6.
1DVI-D input connector
2VGA-A output (monitor loop-through)
3VGA-A input (D-sub) connector
4VGA-B input (D-sub) connector
5S-video connector
6Composite video connector
7Audio input connector
8Audio output connector
9USB remote connector
10 RS232 connector
11 Security cable slot
12 Power cord connector
21345678910
11
12
Dell 1409X
USB
Remote
RS-232
DVI-D In S-Video In Video In
VGA - B
In
Audio Out
Audio In
VGA - A
Out
VGA - A
In

8Connecting Your Projector
Connecting a Computer
Connecting a Computer using a VGA Cable
NOTE: The USB cable is not provided by Dell.
NOTE: The USB cable must be connected if you want to use the Next Page and
Previous Page features on the remote control.
1Power cord
2VGA to VGA cable
3USB to USB cable
1
2
3
MOLEX
USB
Remote
RS-232
DVI-D In S-Video In Video In
VGA - B
In
Audio Out
Audio In
VGA - A
Out
VGA - A
In

Connecting Your Projector 9
Connecting a Computer using a DVI-D Cable
NOTE: The USB cable and DVI-D cable are not provided by Dell.
1Power cord
2DVI-D cable
3USB to USB cable
1
2
TVOUT
PDIF-OUT
SDIF-OUT
3
MOLEX
USB
Remote
RS-232
DVI-D In S-Video In Video In
VGA - B
In
Audio Out
Audio In
VGA - A
Out
VGA - A
In

10 Connecting Your Projector
Connecting a Computer using an RS232 cable
NOTE: The RS232 cable is not provided by Dell. Consult a professional installer
for the cable and RS232 remote control software.
1Powercord
2 RS232 cable
1
2
USB
Remote
RS-232
DVI-D In S-Video In Video In
VGA - B
In
Audio Out
Audio In
VGA - A
Out
VGA - A
In

Connecting Your Projector 11
Connecting a DVD Player
Connecting a DVD Player using an S-video Cable
NOTE: The S-video cable is not provided by Dell. You can buy the S-Video
Extension (50ft/100ft) cable from the Dell website.
1Power cord
2S-video cable
2
2
1
USB
Remote
RS-232
DVI-D In S-Video In Video In
VGA - B
In
Audio Out
Audio In
VGA - A
Out
VGA - A
In

12 Connecting Your Projector
Connecting a DVD Player using a Composite Cable
NOTE: The Composite cable is not provided by Dell. You can buy the Composite
Video Extension (50ft/100ft) cable from the Dell website.
1Power cord
2Composite video cable
2
2
1
USB
Remote
RS-232
DVI-D In S-Video In Video In
VGA - B
In
Audio Out
Audio In
VGA - A
Out
VGA - A
In

Connecting Your Projector 13
Connecting a DVD Player using a Component Cable
NOTE: The VGA to YPbPr cable is not provided by Dell. You can buy the VGA to
YPbPr Extension (50ft/100ft) cable from the Dell website.
1Power cord
2VGA to YPbPr cable
2
2
1
USB
Remote
RS-232
DVI-D In S-Video In Video In
VGA - B
In
Audio Out
Audio In
VGA - A
Out
VGA - A
In

14 Connecting Your Projector
Connecting a DVD Player using a HDMI Cable
NOTE: The HDMI cable and DVI-D adapter are not provided by Dell.
1Power cord
2HDMI cable
3DVI-D adapter
2
2
3
1
USB
Remote
RS-232
DVI-D In S-Video In Video In
VGA - B
In
Audio Out
Audio In
VGA - A
Out
VGA - A
In

Using Your Projector 15
3
Using Your Projector
Turning Your Projector On
NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source. The Power button
light blinks blue until pressed.
1 Remove the lens cap.
2 Connect the power cord and appropriate signal cables. For information about
connecting the projector, see "Connecting Your Projector" on page 7.
3 Press the Power button (see "Using the Control Panel" on page 19 to locate the
Power button).
4 Turn on your source (computer, DVD player, etc.). The projector automatically
detects your source.
5 The Dell Logo will continue for 30 seconds while power on.
If the "Searching for signal..." 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.
2 Press the Power button again. The cooling fans continue to operate for 90
seconds.
3 To power off the projector quickly, press the Power button while the projectors
cooling fans are still running.
NOTE: Before you turn on the projector again, wait for 60 seconds to allow the
internal temperature to stabilize.
4 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector.

16 Using Your Projector
NOTE: If you press the Power button while the projector is running, the "Press
Power Button to Turn off Projector" message appears on the screen. To clear the
message, press the Menu
button on the control panel or ignore the message; the
message disappears after 5 seconds.
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.
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
2
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1
Dell 1409X
USB
Remote
RS-232
DVI-D In S-Video In Video In
VGA - B
I
Audio Out
Audio In
VGA - A
Out
VGA - A
I

Using Your Projector 17
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
ranging between 3.3 ft to 39.4 ft(1.0 m to 12 m).
1Zoom tab
2Focus ring
1
2

18 Using Your Projector
Adjusting Projection Image Size
275.3"
(699.3cm)
206.5"
(524.5cm)
160.6"
(407.9cm)
114.7"
(291.4cm)
68.8"
(174.8cm)
22.89"
(58.3cm)
302.8"(769.2cm)
227.1"(576.9cm)
176.7"(448.7cm)
126.2"(320.5cm)
75.7"(192.3cm)
25.2 "(64.1cm)
Projector to screen distance
39.4'(12.0m) 29.5'(9.0m) 23.0'(7.0m) 16.4'(5.0m) 9.8'(3.0m)
3.3'(1.0m)

Using Your Projector 19
Using the Control Panel
Screen
(Diagonal)
Max. 25.2"
(64.1cm)
75.7"
(192.3cm)
126.2"
(320.5cm)
176.7"
(448.7cm)
227.1"
(576.9cm)
302.8"
(769.2cm)
Min. 22.89"
(58.3cm)
68.8"
(174.8cm)
114.7"
(291.4cm)
160.6"
(407.9cm)
206.5"
(524.5cm)
275.3"
(699.3cm)
Screen
Size
Max.
(WxH)
20.2"X15.1" 60.6" X45.4" 101.0" X 75.7" 141.3" X106" 181.7" X 136.3" 242.3" X 181.7"
(51.3cm X
38.5cm)
(153.8cm X
115.4cm)
(256.4cm X
192.3cm)
(359.0cm X
269.2cm)
(461.5cm X
346.2cm)
(615.4cmX
461.5cm)
Min.
(WxH)
18.3" X 13.7" 55.1" X 41.3" 91.8" X 68.8" 128.5" X 96.4" 165.2" X 123.9" 220.3" X 165.2"
(46.5cm X
34.9cm)
(139.9cm X
104.9cm)
(233.1cm X
174.8cm)
(326.3cm X
244.8cm)
(419.6cm X
314.7cm)
(559.4cm X
419.6cm)
Hd
Max. 2.27"
(5.8cm)
6.81"
(17.3cm)
11.36"
(28.8cm)
15.9"
(40.4cm)
20.44"
(51.9cm)
27.26"
(69.2cm)
Min. 2.06"
(5.2cm)
6.19"
(15.7cm)
10.32"
(26.2cm)
14.45"
(36.7cm)
18.58"
(47.2cm)
24.78"
(62.9cm)
Distance 3.3' (1.0m) 9.8' (3.0m) 16.4' (5.0m) 23.0' (7.0m) 29.5' (9.0m) 39.4' (12.0m)
* This graph is for user reference only.
1LAMP warning light If the LAMP light is solid amber, replace the
lamp. If the LAMP light is blinking amber, the
lamp driver or color wheel have failed and the
projector automatically shuts down. If the
problem persists, contact Dell™.
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2
7
10
10
9
4
8
6

20 Using Your Projector
2TEMP warning light • A solid amber TEMP light indicates that the
projector, lamp, or lamp driver are overheated.
The display automatically shuts down. Turn the
display on again after the projector cools down.
If the problem persists, contact Dell
™ .
• A blinking amber TEMP light indicates that a
projector fan or color wheel have failed and the
projector automatically shuts down. If the
problem persists, contact Dell
™ .
3Power Turn the projector on and off. For more
information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on
page 15 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on
page 15.
4Up / Keystone
adjustment
Press to select the On Screen Display (OSD)
items.
Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting
the projector. (+40/-35 degrees)
5Right / Auto Adjust Press to adjust the OSD setting.
Press to synchronize the projector to the input
source. Auto Adjust does not operate if the on-
screen display (OSD) is displayed.
6IR Receiver Point the remote control towards the IR receiver
and press a button.
7Down / Keystone
adjustment
Press to select the OSD items.
Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting
the projector. (+40/-35 degrees)
8Menu Press to activate the OSD. Use the directional
keys and the Menu button to navigate through
the OSD.
9Left / Source Press to adjust the OSD setting.
Press to toggle through Digital RGB, Analog
RGB, Composite, Component (YPbPr via VGA),
and S-video sources when multiple sources are
connected to the projector.
10 Enter Press to confirm the selection item.