Dell PowerEdge 1850 User manual

Dell Projector 1850
User’s Guide

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make
better use of your projector
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loss of data if instructions are not followed.
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personal injury, or death.
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Model: Dell Projector 1850
January 2016 Rev. A00

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Contents
1 About Your Dell Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Projector Box Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Projector Top and Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Projector Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2 Adjusting Projector Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adjusting Projected Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adjusting Projector Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Adjusting Image Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Guiding Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Changing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Replacing Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6 Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
7 Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

4About 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.
Projector Box Contents
1About Your Dell Projector
Package Contents
Power cable VGA cable (VGA to VGA)
Remote control AAA Batteries (2)
CD, User’s Guide, and Documentation
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Projector Top and Bottom View
NOTE: Ceiling mount screw hole M3 x 6.5 mm depth.
Recommended torque < 15 kgf-cm.
1 Status indicators
2IRreceivers
310WSpeaker
4 Lens
5Focusring
6 Zoom tab
7 Power button
8 Lamp cover
9 Mounting holes for ceiling mount
10 Tilt adjustment wheel
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6About Your Dell Projector
Projector Connections
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,
follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 7.
1 + 5V/1A DC out connector 6 HDMI connector
2 VGA output (monitor loop
through) connector
7 Audio input connector
3 VGA input (D-sub) connector 8 Composite Video connector
4 Power cord connector 9 Audio output connector
5 Mini USB (mini type B)
connector for remote mouse
and firmware upgrade
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About Your Dell Projector 7
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 the 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 (5 °C to 40
°C).
6 Do not try to touch the ventilation outlet as it can become very hot after
the projector has been turned on or immediately after it is turned off.
7 Do not look into the lens while the projector is on as it may cause injury to
your eyes.
8 Do not place any objects near or in front of the projector or cover its lens
while the projector is on as the heat may cause the object to melt or burn.
9 Do not use alcohol to wipe the lens.
NOTE:
• Do not attempt to ceiling mount the projector by yourself. It should be
installed by a qualified technician.
• Recommended Projector Ceiling Mount Kit (P/N: C3505). For more
information, see the Dell Support website at
dell.com/support .
• For more information, see the Safety Information that shipped with
your projector.
• The 1850 projector can only be used indoors.

8About Your Dell Projector
Using Remote Control
1 Power Turns the projector on or off.
2 Enter Press to confirm the selection.
3 Right Press to navigate through the On-Screen
Display (OSD) Menu items.
4 Down Press to navigate through the On-Screen
Display (OSD) Menu items.
5 Aspect Ratio Press to change the aspect ratio of a
displayed image.
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6 Mute Press to mute or un-mute the projector
speaker.
7 Video mode The projector has preset configurations that
are optimized for displaying data
(presentation slides) or video (movies, games,
etc.).
Press the Video Mode button to toggle
between Presentation mode, Bright mode,
Movie mode, sRGB, or Custom mode.
Pressing the Video Mode button once will
show the current display mode. Pressing the
Video Mode button again will switch
between modes.
8 Page up Press to move to the previous page.
NOTE: The Mini USB cable must be
connected if you want to use the Page
Up feature.
9 Page down Press to move to the next page.
NOTE: The Mini USB cable must be
connected if you want to use the Page
Down feature.
10 Freeze Press to pause the screen image, then press
"Freeze" again to unfreeze the image.
11 Blank screen Press to hide/unhide the image.
12 Information Press to provide projector native resolution
information.
13 HDMI Press to choose HDMI source.
14 Up Press to navigate through the On-Screen
Display (OSD) Menu items.
15 Left Press to navigate through the On-Screen
Display (OSD) Menu items.
16 Menu Press to activate the OSD.
17 Volume up Press to increase the volume.
18 Source Press to switch between Analog RGB,
Composite, Component (YPbPr, via VGA),
and HDMI source.
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10 About Your Dell Projector
19 Volume down Press to decrease the volume.
20 Keystone adjustment
+
Press to adjust image distortion caused by
tilting the projector (+/-40 degrees).
21 Keystone adjustment
-
Press to adjust image distortion caused by
tilting the projector (+/-40 degrees).
22 Auto Adjust Press to synchronize the projector with the
input source. Auto adjust does not operate if
the OSD is displayed.
23 Zoom + Press to increase the image.
24 Zoom - Press to decrease the image.
25 VGA Press to choose VGA source.
26 Video Press to choose Composite Video source.
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About Your Dell Projector 11
Remote Control Operating Range
NOTE: Actual operating range may slightly differ from the diagram.
Weak batteries will also prevent the remote control from properly
operating the projector.
Operating range
Angle ±30°
Distance 7 m/22.97 feet
Angle
Distance
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12 Adjusting Projector Image
Adjusting Projected Zoom
Raising the Projector Height
1 Raise the projector to the desired display angle, and use the front tilt
adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle.
2 Use the tilt adjustment wheels to fine-tune the display angle.
Lowering the Projector Height
1 Lower the projector, and use the front tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune
the display angle.
2Adjusting Projector Image
1 Front tilt adjustment wheel
(Angle of tilt: -5 to 5 degrees)
2 Fixed rubber foot
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Adjusting Projector Image 13
Adjusting Projector Focus
1 Rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector focuses at
distances ranging between 4.27 ft to 23.29 ft (1.3 m to 7.1 m).
1 Zoom tab
2Focusring
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14 Adjusting Projector Image
Adjusting Image Size
279"
(708.66 cm)
251"
(637.54 cm)
195"
(495.3 cm)
139"
(353.06 cm)
84"
(213.36 cm)
33.46"
(84.99 cm)
305"(774.7 cm)
275"(698.5 cm)
214"(543.56 cm)
153"(388.62 cm)
92"(233.68 cm)
37"(93.98 cm)
32.81' (10.0 m) 29.53' (9.0 m) 22.97' (7 m) 16.4' (5.0 m) 9.84' (3.0 m)
3.94' (1.2 m)
Projector to screen distance

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Adjusting Image Shape
Projection
Distance
(m)
[A]
Min Zoom
Image size Projector base to
top of image (cm)
[C]
Projector base to
bottom of image
(cm)
[D]
Diagonal
(inch/cm)
[B]
Width (cm)
[W]
Height (cm)
[H]
1.2 33.46"/84.99 cm 74 42 48 6
384"/213.36 cm 185 104 121 17
5 139"/353.06 cm 309 174 201 27
7 195"/495.3 cm 432 243 282 39
9 251"/637.54 cm 556 313 363 50
10 279"/708.66 cm 617 347 401 54
Projection
Distance
(m)
[A]
Max Zoom
Image size Projector base to
top of image (cm)
[C]
Projector base to
bottom of image
(cm)
[D]
Diagonal (inch/cm)
[B]
Width (cm)
[W]
Height (cm)
[H]
1.2 37"/93.98 cm 81 46 53 7
392"/233.68 cm 203 114 132 18
5 153"/388.62 cm 338 190 220 30
7 214"/543.56 cm 473 266 309 43
9 275"/698.5 cm 608 343 397 54
10 305"/774.7 cm 676 380 441 61
* This graph is for user reference only.
* Offset Ratio: 116±5%

16 Adjusting Projector Image
Height [C]
ImageDiagonal[B]
ProjectorDistance[A]
[D]
Image Height [H]
ImageWidth[W]

Troubleshooting 17
Troubleshooting Tips
If you experience problems with your projector, see the following
troubleshooting tips. If the problem persists, contact Dell.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Solution
No image appears on the
screen
• Ensure that you have chosen the correct
input source on the INPUT SOURCE
menu.
• Ensure the external graphics port is
enabled. If you are using a Dell laptop
computer, press (Fn+F8). For
other computers, see your respective
documentation. If images are not
displayed properly, please upgrade the
video driver of your computer. For Dell
computers, see www.dell.com/support.
• Ensure that all the cables are securely
connected. See "Adjusting Projector
Image" on page 12.
• Ensure that the pins of the connectors
are not bent or broken.
• Ensure that the lamp is securely installed
(see "Changing the Lamp" on page 22).
• Use the Test Pattern in the Projector
Settings of the Advanced Settings menu.
Ensure that the colors of the test pattern
are correct.
Fn
F8
CRT/LCD

18 Troubleshooting
Partial, scrolling, or
incorrectly displayed image
1 Press the Auto Adjust button on the
remote control.
2 If you are using a Dell laptop computer,
set the resolution of the computer to
1080p (1920 x 1080):
a Right-click the unused portion of your
Microsoft
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Windows
®
desktop, click
Properties , and then select Settings
tab.
b Verify that the setting is 1920 x 1080
pixels for the external monitor port.
c Press (Fn+F8).
If you experience difficulty in changing
resolutions, or if your monitor freezes,
restart all the equipment and the
projector.
If you are not using a Dell laptop
computer, see your documentation. If
images are not displayed properly, please
upgrade the video driver of your
computer. For a Dell computer, see
www.dell.com/support.
The screen does not
display your presentation
If you are using a portable computer,
press (Fn+F8).
Image is unstable or
flickering
Adjust the tracking in the OSD Display
Settings of the Advanced Settings menu
(in PC Mode only).
Image has vertical
flickering bar
Adjust the frequency in the OSD Display
Settings of the Advanced Settings menu
(in PC Mode only).
Problem (continued) Possible Solution (continued)

Troubleshooting 19
Image color is incorrect • If the display receives the wrong signal
output from the graphics card, please set
the signal type to
RGB in the OSD Image
Settings of the Advanced Settings tab.
• Use Test Pattern in the Projector
Settings
of the Advanced Settings
menu. Ensure that the colors of the test
pattern are correct.
Image is out of focus 1 Adjust the focus ring on the projector
lens.
2 Ensure that the projection screen is
within the required distance from the
projector (3.94 ft [1.2 m] ~ 32.81 ft [10
m]).
The image is stretched
when displaying a 16:9
DVD
The projector automatically detects the
input signal format. It will maintain the
aspect ratio of the projected image
according to the input signal format with
an Original setting.
If the image is still stretched, adjust the
aspect ratio in the Display Settings of the
Advanced Settings menu in the OSD.
Image is reversed Select Projector Settings of the
Advanced Settings from the OSD and
adjust the projector mode.
Lamp is burned out or
makes a popping sound
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. To
replace the lamp, see "Changing the
Lamp" on page 22.
LAMP light is solid amber If the LAMP light is solid amber, replace
the lamp.
Problem (continued) Possible Solution (continued)

20 Troubleshooting
LAMP light is blinking
amber
If the LAMP light is blinking amber, the
lamp module connection may be
disrupted. Please check the lamp module
and ensure that it is properly installed.
If the LAMP lights and the Power light is
blinking amber, the lamp driver has failed
and the projector will automatically shut
down.
If the LAMP and TEMP lights are blinking
amber and the Power light is solid blue,
the color wheel has failed and the
projector will automatically shut down.
To clear the protection mode, press and
hold the POWER button for 10 seconds.
TEMP light is solid amber 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.
TEMP light is blinking
amber
If the projector fan fails, the projector will
automatically shut down. Try to clear the
projector mode by pressing and holding
the Power button for 10 seconds. Please
wait for about 5 minutes and try to power
up again. If the problem persists, contact
Dell.
The remote control is not
operating smoothly or
works only within a limited
range
The battery may be low. If so, replace with
two new AAA batteries.
Problem (continued) Possible Solution (continued)