Dell M210X User manual

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Dell™ M210X 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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EXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED;
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Model M210X
October 2009 Rev. A00
Contents 3
Contents
1 Your Dell Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Connecting Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable
. . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting a DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting a DVD Player Using an S-video Cable
. . . 10
Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video
Cable
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video
Cable
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting a DVD Player Using an HDMI Cable. . . . . . 13
3 Using Your Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Turning Your Projector On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Turning Your Projector Off
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Adjusting the Projected Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Raising the Projector Height
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Lowering the Projector Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adjusting Projection Image Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4 Contents
Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using the Remote Control
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Installing the Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Operating Range With Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using the On-Screen Display
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Main Menu
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
AUTO-ADJUST
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
INPUT SELECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
PICTURE (in PC Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
PICTURE (in Video Mode)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
DISPLAY (in PC Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
DISPLAY (in Video Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
LAMP
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
SET UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
OTHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4 Troubleshooting Your Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Guiding Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Changing the Lamp
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6 Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7 Appendix: Glossary
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
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)
Carrying case Remote control
CD User’s Guide &
Documentation
AAA Batteries (2)
6 Your 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 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 (5ºC to 35ºC).
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.
1 Control panel
2 Zoom tab
3 Focus ring
4 Lens
5 Elevator button for height adjustments
6 IR receivers
7 Lens cap
8 Lamp cover
9 Tilt adjustment wheel
10 Elevator foot
1
2
3
4
5
7
6
810
9
Top View
Bottom View
Your Dell Projector 7
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.
NOTE: For more information, see the Safety Information that is shipped with
your projector.
8 Connecting Your Projector
2
Connecting Your Projector
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
Safety Instructions as described on page 6.
1 USB remote connector 6 Audio output connector
2 VGA input (D-sub) connector 7 Audio input connector
3 HDMI connector 8 Security cable slot
4 S-video connector 9 Power cord connector
5 Composite video connector
3
4
5 6 7
1
2
8
9
Connecting Your Projector 9
Connecting to a Computer
Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable
NOTE: The USB cable is not provided with your projector.
NOTE: The USB cable must be connected if you want to use the Page Up and
Page Down features on the remote control.
1 Power cord
2 VGA to VGA cable
3 USB-A to USB-B cable
1
2
3
10 Connecting Your Projector
Connecting a DVD Player
Connecting a DVD Player Using an S-video Cable
NOTE: The S-video cable is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase
the S-Video extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at dell.com.
1 Power cord
2 S-video cable
1
2
Connecting Your Projector 11
Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable
NOTE: The Composite Video cable is not shipped with your projector. You can
purchase the Composite Video Extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website
at dell.com.
1 Power cord
2 Composite video cable
1
2
12 Connecting Your Projector
Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable
NOTE: The VGA to Component Video cable is not shipped with your projector.
You can purchase the VGA to Component Video Extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on
the Dell website at dell.com.
1 Power cord
2 VGA to Component Video cable
1
2
Connecting Your Projector 13
Connecting a DVD Player Using an HDMI Cable
NOTE: The HDMI cable is not shipped with your projector.
1 Power cord
2 HDMI cable
1
2
14 Using Your Projector
3
Using Your Projector
Turning Your Projector On
NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source (computer, DVD
player, etc.). 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 8.
3 Press the Power button (see "Using the Control Panel" on page 18 to locate the
Power button).
4 Turn on your source (computer, DVD player, etc.)
5 Connect your source to the projector using the appropriate cable. See
"Connecting Your Projector" on page 8 for instructions to connect your source
to the projector.
6 By default, the input source of projector is set to VGA-In. Change the input
source of projector if necessary.
7 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. See
"Using the Control Panel" on page 18 and "Using the Remote Control" on
page 21 to locate the Source button.
Turning Your Projector Off
NOTICE: Unplug the projector after properly shutting down as explained in the
following procedure.
1 Press the Power button.
NOTE: The "Press Power Button to Turn off Projector" message will
appear on the screen. The message disappears after 5 seconds or you can
press the Menu button to clear it.
2 Press the Power button again. The cooling fans continue to operate for 120
seconds.
Using Your Projector 15
3 To power off the projector quickly, press the Power button and hold for 1
second while the projector’s 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.
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.
1 Elevator button
2 Elevator foot (Angle of tilt: 0 to 9.5 degree)
3 Tilt adjustment wheel
3 3
1
2
16 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
ranging between 3.28 ft to 39.37 ft (1 m to 12 m).
1 Zoom tab
2 Focus ring
1
2
Using Your Projector 17
Adjusting Projection Image Size
275"
(698.50 cm)
206"
(523.24 cm)
160"
(406.40 cm)
115"
(292.10 cm)
69"
(175.26 cm)
22.89"
(58.14 cm)
302.8"(769.11 cm)
227"(576.58 cm)
177"(449.58 cm)
126"(320.04 cm)
76"(193.04 cm)
25"(63.50 cm)
Projector to screen distance
39.37'(12.0m)
29.53'(9.0m)
22.97'(7.0m)
16.40'(5.0m)
9.84'(3.0m)
3.28'(1.0m)
18 Using Your Projector
Using the Control Panel
Screen
(Diagonal)
Max. 25"
(63.50 cm)
76"
(193.04 cm)
126"
(320.04 cm)
177"
(449.58 cm)
227"
(576.58 cm)
302.8"
(769.11 cm)
Min. 22.89"
(58.14 cm)
69"
(175.26 cm)
115"
(292.10 cm)
160"
(406.40 cm)
206"
(523.24 cm)
275"
(698.50 cm)
Screen
Size
Max.
(WxH)
20.08" X
14.96"
60.63" X
45.28"
100.79" X
75.59"
141.34" X
105.91"
181.89" X
136.22"
242.13" X
181.89"
(51 cm X
38 cm)
(154 cm X
115 cm)
(256 cm X
192 cm)
(359 cm X
269 cm)
(462 cm X
346 cm)
(615 cm X
462 cm)
Min.
(WxH)
18.50" X
13.78"
55.12" X
41.34"
91.73" X
68.50"
128.35" X
96.06"
164.96" X
123.62"
219.69" X
123.62"
(47 cm X
35 cm)
(140 cm X
105 cm)
(233 cm X
174 cm)
(326 cm X
244 cm)
(419 cm X
314 cm)
(558 cm X
419 cm)
Hd
Max. 17.32"
(44 cm)
52.36"
(133 cm)
87.01"
(221 cm)
122.05"
(310 cm)
156.69"
(398 cm)
209.06"
(531 cm)
Min.
15.75"
(40 cm)
47.24"
(120 cm)
79.13"
(201 cm)
110.63"
(281 cm)
142.13"
(361 cm)
189.37"
(481 cm)
Distance
3.28'
(1.0m)
9.84'
(3.0m)
16.40'
(5.0m)
22.97'
(7.0m)
29.53'
(9.0m)
39.37'
(12.0m)
* This graph is for user reference only.
1 3
5
2
7
10
9
4
8
6
Using Your Projector 19
1 LAMP warning light If the LAMP amber indicator is on or blinking,
one of the following problems could be occurring:
• Lamp is reaching its end of usable life
• Lamp module is not properly installed
• Lamp driver failure
• Color wheel failure
For more information, see "Troubleshooting Your
Projector" on page 41 and "Guiding Signals" on
page 45.
2 TEMP warning light If the TEMP amber indicator is on or blinking,
one of the following problems could be occurring:
• Internal temperature of the projector is too
high
• Color wheel failure
For more information, see "Troubleshooting Your
Projector" on page 41 and "Guiding Signals" on
page 45.
3 Power Turns the projector on or off. For more
information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on
page 14 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on
page 14.
4 Up / Keystone
adjustment
Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display
(OSD) Menu items.
Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting
the projector (+40/-35 degrees).
5 Right / Auto Adjust Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display
(OSD) Menu items.
Press to synchronize the projector to the input
source.
NOTE: Auto Adjust does not operate if the
on-screen display (OSD) is displayed.
6 IR Receiver Point the remote control towards the IR receiver
and press a button.
20 Using Your Projector
7 Down / Keystone
adjustment
Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display
(OSD) Menu items.
Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting
the projector (+40/-35 degrees).
8 Menu Press to activate the OSD. Use the directional
keys and the Menu button to navigate through
the OSD.
9 Left / Source Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display
(OSD) Menu items.
Press to toggle through Analog RGB, Composite,
Component (YPbPr via VGA), HDMI, and
S-video sources when multiple sources are
connected to the projector.
10 Enter Press to confirm the selection item.
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