Dell M209X User manual

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Dell™ M209X 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 M209X
August 2007 Rev. A00

Contents 3
Contents
1 Your Dell Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Connecting Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting to a DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting a DVD Player with an S-video Cable . . . 9
Connecting a DVD Player with a Composite Cable . 10
Connecting a DVD Player with a Component Cable 11
Connecting a DVD Player with an HDMI Cable . . . 12
3 Using Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Turning Your Projector On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Turning Your Projector Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Adjusting the Projected Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Raising the Projector Height . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Lowering the Projector Height . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus . . . . . . . . 15
Adjusting Projection Image Size . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

4Contents
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using the On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Input Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Auto-Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
PICTURE (in PC Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
PICTURE (in Video Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
DISPLAY (in PC Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
DISPLAY (in Video Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
OTHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4 Troubleshooting Your Projector . . . . . . . 31
Guiding Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Changing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6 Appendix: Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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.
Package Contents
Power cord 1.8m VGA cable (VGA to VGA)
AAA Batteries (2) Remote control
CD User’s Guide& Documentation Carrying case

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 receiver
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Connecting Your Projector
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
Safety Instructions as described on page 6.
1USB remote connector
2VGA input connector
3HDMI input connector
4S-video input connector
5Video input connector
6Audio output connector
7Audio input connector
8Security cable slot
9Power cord connector
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8Connecting Your Projector
Connecting to a Computer
NOTE: The USB cable is not provided by Dell.
1Power cord
2VGA to VGA cable
3USB to USB cable
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Connecting to a DVD Player
Connecting a DVD Player with an S-video Cable
NOTE: The S-Video cable is not provided by Dell.
1Power cord
2S-video cable
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10 Connecting Your Projector
Connecting a DVD Player with a Composite Cable
NOTE: The Composite video cable is not provided by Dell.
1Power cord
2Composite video cable
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Connecting a DVD Player with a Component Cable
NOTE: The D-sub to YPbPr cable is not provided by Dell.
1Power cord
2D-sub to YPbPr cable
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12 Connecting Your Projector
Connecting a DVD Player with an HDMI Cable
NOTE: The HDMI cable is not provided by Dell.
1Power cord
2HDMI cable
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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 17 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 be displayed if no signal detected.
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.
To turn off the projector:
1 Press the Power button .
2 Press the Power button again to turn off the projector.
The projectors cooling fans are on for 90 seconds before the projector switches off
completely.
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.

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4 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the 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 a button on the control panel. 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
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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 3.3 ft to 39.4 ft (1.0 m to 12 m).
3Tilt adjustment wheel
1Zoom tab
2Focus ring
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16 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)

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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
projector automatically shuts down indicating a
system failure. If this problem persists, contact
Dell.
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2TEMP warning light • A solid amber TEMP light indicates that the
projector is 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 the
projector fan has 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 13 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on
page 13.
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)
5/ Auto adjust Press to adjust the OSD setting.
Press to synchronize the projector to the input
source. Auto adjust does not operate if the OSD
is displayed.
6Down / Keystone
adjustment
Press to select the OSD items.
Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting
the projector. (+40/-35 degrees)
7Menu Press to activate the OSD. Use the directional
keys and the Menu button to navigate through
the OSD.
8/ Source Press to adjust the OSD setting.
Press to toggle through Analog RGB, Composite,
Component (YPbPr, via VGA), S-video, and
HDMI sources when multiple sources are
connected to the projector.
9Enter Press to confirm the selection item.

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Using the Remote Control
1Power Turn the projector on and off. For more
information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on
page 13 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on
page 13.
2Enter Press to confirm the selection.
3Right Press to adjust the OSD setting.
4Down Press to select OSD items.
5Aspect Ratio Press to change aspect ratio of a displayed image.
6Page up Press to move to previous page.
7Mute Press to mute or un-mute the projector speaker.
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20 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 or to navigate through the tabs. Press the Enter
button
on the control panel or the remote control to select a submenu.
In the submenu, press or to make a selection. When an item is selected,
8Page down Press to move to next page.
9Video mode The Dell M209X Micro-projector has preset
configurations that are optimized for displaying
data (PC Graphics) or video (movies, games,
etc.). Press the Video Mode button to toggle
between PC mode, Movie mode, Game Mode,
sRGB, or CUSTOM mode (for user to setup and
save preferred settings). Pressing the Video Mode
button once will show the current display mode.
Pressing the Video Mode button again will switch
between modes.
10 Blank screen Press to hide/unhide the image.
11 Up Press to select OSD items.
12 Left Press to adjust the OSD setting.
13 Menu Press to activate the OSD.
14 Volume up Press to increase the volume.
15 Laser Point the remote control at the screen, press and
hold the laser button to activate the laser light.
16 Volume down Press to decrease the volume.
17 Keystone adjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting
the projector. (+40/-35 degrees)
18 Source Press to switch between Analog RGB, Composite,
Component (YPbPr, via VGA), HDMI, and S-
video sources.
19 Auto adjust Press to synchronize the projector with the input
source. Auto adjust does not operate if the OSD
is displayed.
20 Keystone adjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting
the projector. (+40/-35 degrees)