Dell 1609WX - WXGA DLP Projector User manual

Dell™ 1609WX 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 1609WX
February 2008 Rev. A00

Contents 3
Contents
1 About Your 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
Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA Cables 11
Connecting a DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting a DVD Player Using an S-video Cable . 12
Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Cable 13
Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Cable 14
Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Cable 15
Connecting a DVD Player Using a HDMI Cable . . 16
3 Using Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Turning Your Projector On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Turning Your Projector Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Adjusting the Projected Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Raising the Projector Height . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Lowering the Projector Height . . . . . . . . . . . 18

4Contents
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus . . . . . . . . 19
Adjusting Projection Image Size . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using the On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
INPUT SELECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
AUTO-ADJUST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
SET UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
PICTURE (in PC Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
PICTURE (in Video Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
DISPLAY (in PC Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
DISPLAY (in Video Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
OTHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4 Troubleshooting Your Projector . . . . . . . 37
Changing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6 Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7 Appendix: Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

About Your Projector 5
1
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 47 ) if any of the components are missing.
Your Dell™ 1609WX projector ships with the following components:
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

6About Your 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 safety information that shipped 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 cable connector
21345678910
11
12
Dell 1609WX
USB
Remote
RS-232DVI-D In S-Video In Video InVGA - B
In
Audio OutAudio InVGA - 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 cable
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.
NOTE: The USB cable must be connected if you want to use the Next Page and
Previous Page features on the remote control.
1Power cable
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. You can buy the RS232 cable
(6ft) from the Dell website.
1Powercable
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
Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA Cables
1Powercable
2VGAtoVGAcable
1
2
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

12 Connecting Your Projector
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 cable
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

Connecting Your Projector 13
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 cable
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

14 Connecting Your Projector
Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Cable
Using a YPbPr to VGA 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.
NOTE: You can connect the component cable to either VGA-A Input or VGA-B
Input.
1Power cable
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

Connecting Your Projector 15
Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Cable
Using a YPbPr to YPbPr Cable and a YPbPr to VGA Adapter
NOTE: The YPbPr to YPbPr cable and the VGA to YPbPr adapter are not
provided by Dell.
NOTE: You can connect the component cable to either VGA-A Input or VGA-B
Input
1Power cable
2YPbPr to YPbPr cable
3YPbPr to VGA 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

16 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 cable
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 17
3
Using Your Projector
Turning Your Projector On
NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source. The Power light
blinks blue until the Power button is pressed.
1 Remove the lens cap.
2 Connect the Power cable and appropriate signal cables. For information about
connecting the projector, see Connecting Your Projector on page 7.
3 Press the projector Power button (see Using the Control Panel on page 21 to
locate the
Power button).
4 Turn on your source (computer, DVD player, etc.). The projector automatically
detects your source.
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.
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.
Turning Your Projector Off
NOTICE: You must turn off the projector before you disconnect the power
cable from the projector.
1 Press the Power button.
2 Press the Power button again. The cooling fans continue to operate for 90 seconds.
3 Disconnect the Power cable from the electrical outlet and the projector.
NOTE: Wait for 60 seconds before you turn the projector on again.
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.

18 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.
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
1
33
2

Using Your Projector 19
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

20 Using Your Projector
Adjusting Projection Image Size
327.7"
(832.4cm)
245.8"
(624.3cm)
191.2"
(485.6cm)
136.6"
(346.8cm)
81.9"
(208.1cm)
27.3"
(69.4cm)
359.4"(913.0cm)
269.6"(684.7cm)
209.7"(532.6cm)
149.8"(380.4cm)
89.9"(228.2cm)
30.0 "(76.1cm)
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)
Dell
1609WX
USB
Remote
RS-232DVI-DIn S-VideoIn VideoInVGA-B
In
AudioOutAudioInVGA-A
Out
VGA-A
In