Dell Projector 1609WX 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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Inc.; DLP, DLP

®

logo and DarkChip™2 are either trademarks for Texas

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Model 1609WX

May 2008 Rev. A01

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

4 Contents

Adjusting the Projected Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Raising the Projector Height

. . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Lowering the Projector Height

. . . . . . . . . . . 18

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

6 About 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.

1 Control panel

2 Zoom tab

3 Focus ring

4 Lens

5 Elevator button

6 IR 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.

1 DVI-D input connector

2 VGA-A output (monitor loop-through)

3 VGA-A input (D-sub) connector

4 VGA-B input (D-sub) connector

5 S-video connector

6 Composite video connector

7 Audio input connector

8 Audio output connector

9 USB 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

8 Connecting 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.

1 Power cable

2 VGA to VGA cable

3 USB 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.

1 Power cable

2 DVI-D cable

3 USB to USB cable

1

2

TV OUT

P

D

I

F

-

O

U

T

S

D

I

F

-

O

U

T

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.

1Power cable

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

1Power cable

2VGA to VGA 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

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.

1 Power cable

2 S-video cable

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.

1 Power cable

2 Composite video cable

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.

1 Power cable

2 VGA to YPbPr cable

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

1 Power cable

2 YPbPr to YPbPr cable

3 YPbPr to VGA adapter

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.

1 Power cable

2 HDMI cable

3 DVI-D adapter

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

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 cable from the electrical outlet and the projector.

18 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.

1 Elevator button

2 Elevator foot

3 Tilt adjustment wheel

1

3

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).

1 Zoom tab

2 Focus 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-D In S-Video In Video InVGA - B

In

Audio OutAudio InVGA - A

Out

VGA - A

In

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