DellTM 3400MP Projector Owner's Manual Model XXX w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 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. injury, or death. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2005 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell , the DELL logo, Dimension, OptiPlex, Dell Precision, Latitude, Inspiron, DellNet, PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault are trademarks of Dell Inc.; DLP and Texas Instruments are trademarks of Texas Instruments Corporation; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Restrictions and Disclaimers The information contained in this document, including all instructions, cautions, and regulatory approvals and certifications, is based upon statements provided to Dell by the manufacturer and has not been independently verified or tested by Dell. Dell disclaims all liability in connection with any deficiencies in such information. All statements or claims regarding the properties, capabilities, speeds, or qualifications of the part referenced in this document are made by the manufacturer and not by Dell. Dell specifically disclaims any knowledge of the accuracy, completeness, or substantiation for any such statements. ____________________ May 2005 Rev. A00 Contents 1 Your Dell Projector About Your Projector ............... 6 2 Connecting Your Projector Connecting to a Computer .............. ............. .. . 8 8 8 9 9 Connecting to a DVD Player . Connecting a DVD Player with an S-video Cable Connecting a DVD Player with a Composite Cable Connecting a DVD Player with a Component Cable 3 Using Your Projector Turning Your Projector On . Turning Your Projector Off .............. .............. ............ ........... .......... ....... 11 11 12 12 12 13 14 15 Adjusting the Projected Image Raising the Projector Height Lowering the Projector Height Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus . Adjusting Projection Image Size Using the Control Panel . ........... ............... Contents 3 Using the Remote Control .............. ............ 16 18 18 20 20 21 21 22 22 Using the On-Screen Display Image Settings Audio Menu ................. .................. .............. Management Menu . Language Menu Factory Reset Menu Video Source Menu . ................ .............. ............ Computer Source Menu . .............. 4 Troubleshooting Your Projector Self-diagnostic for Video Changing the Lamp .............. 26 26 ................. 5 Specifications 6 Contacting Dell 7 Appendix: Regulatory Notices FCC Notices (U.S. Only) ............. ......... 61 62 NOM Information (Mexico Only) 8 Glossary 9 Index 4 Contents Your Dell Projector Package Contents 1.8m power cord (3.0m in Americas) 1.8m M1 to D-sub/USB cable 1 Your projector comes with all the items shown below. Ensure that you have all the items, and contact Dell if anything is missing. 2.0m S-video cable 1.8m Composite Video cable 1.8m RCA to Audio cable 1.8m mini pin to mini pin cable Batteries (2) Remote control Your Dell Projector 5 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Package Contents (continued) Documentation Carrying case About Your Projector 1 2 3 4 5 6 Control panel Elevator button Remote control receiver Lens Focus ring Zoom tab 6 Your Dell Projector Connecting Your Projector 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Audio output connector Audio input connector M1-DA connector Composite video connector S-video connector Power cord connector IR receiver Connecting Your Projector 7 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting to a Computer 1 2 Power cord M1A to D-sub/USB cable Connecting to a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player with an S-video Cable 1 2 Power cord S-video cable 8 Connecting Your Projector Connecting a DVD Player with a Composite Cable 1 2 Power cord Composite video cable Connecting a DVD Player with a Component Cable 1 2 Power cord M1-A to HDTV cable NOTE: The M1-A to HDTV cable is not provided by Dell. Consult a professional installer for the cable. Connecting Your Projector 9 www.dell.com | support.dell.com 10 Connecting Your Projector Using Your Projector Turning Your Projector On 3 NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source. The power button light blinks green 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 15" to locate the power button). The Dell logo displays for 30 seconds. 4 Turn on your source (computer, DVD player, etc.). The projector automatically detects your source. If the "Searching for signal..." message appears on the screen, ensure that the appropriate cable(s) 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: Do not unplug the projector before properly shutting down as explained in the following procedure. 1 Press the power button. 2 Press the power button again. The cooling fans continue to operate for 90 seconds. 3 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector. NOTE: If you press the power button while the projector is running, the "Power Off the Lamp?" message appears on the screen. To clear the message, press any button on the control panel or ignore the message; the message disappears after 5 seconds. Using Your Projector 11 www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 2 3 Elevator button Elevator foot Tilt adjustment wheel 12 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 from 4.9 ft to 39.4 ft (1.5 m to 12 m). 1 2 Zoom tab Focus ring Using Your Projector 13 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Adjusting Projection Image Size Screen (Diagonal) Max. Min. Max. (WxH) 36.9" (93.8cm) 31.7" (80.5cm) 29.5"X22.1" (75.0cm X 56.3cm) 84.0" (213.4cm) 72.1" (183.1cm) 67.2" X50.4" (170.7cm X 128.0cm) 57.7" X 43.3" (146.5cm X 109.9cm) 11.2' (3.4m) 135.0" (342.9cm) 115.9" (294.3cm) 108.0" X 81.0" (274.3cm X 205.7cm) 92.7" X 69.5" (235.5cm X 176.6cm) 18.0' (5.5m) 189.8" (482.0cm) 162.9" (413.7cm) 151.8" X113.9" (385.6cm X 289.2cm) 130.3" X 97.7" (331.0cm X 248.2cm) 25.3' (7.7m) 241.5" (613.4cm) 207.3" (526.5cm) 193.2" X 144.9" (490.7cm X 368.0cm) 165.8" X 124.4" (421.2cm X 315.9cm) 32.2' (9.8m) 295.5" (750.6cm) 253.6" (644.3cm) 236.4" X 177.3" (600.5cmX 450.3cm) 202.9" X 152.2" (515.4cm X 386.6cm) 39.4' (12.0m) Screen Size Min. (WxH) 25.3" X 19.0" (64.4cm X 48.3cm) Distance 4.9' (1.5m) * This graph is for user reference only. 14 Using Your Projector Using the Control Panel 1 Power Turn the projector on and off. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 11 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on page 11. Press to toggle through Analog RGB, Composite, Component-i, S-video, and Analog YPbPr sources when multiple sources are connected to the projector. Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (±16 degrees) Press to synchronize the projector to the input source. Resync does not operate if the on-screen display (OSD) is displayed. Press to activate the OSD. Use the directional keys and Menu button to navigate through the OSD. 2 Source 3 4 Keystone adjustment Resync 5 Menu Using Your Projector 15 www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 TEMP warning light · If the TEMP light is solid orange, 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. · If the TEMP light is blinking orange, a projector fan has failed and the projector automatically shuts down. If the problem persists, contact Dell. If the LAMP light is solid orange, replace the lamp. Press to confirm the selection item. Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (±16 degrees) Press to select the OSD items. Press to adjust the OSD setting. 7 8 9 10 11 LAMP warning light Enter Keystone adjustment Up and and Down buttons Using the Remote Control 16 Using Your Projector 1 Power Turn the projector on and off. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 11 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on page 11. Press to adjust the OSD setting. Aim the remote control at the screen, press and hold the laser button to activate the laser light. Press to increase the volume. Press to mute or un-mute the projector speaker. Press to decrease the volume. Mouse right click. The Dell 3400MP Micro-projector has preset configurations that are optimized for displaying data (PC Graphics) or video (movies, games, etc.). Press Video Mode button to toggle between PC mode, Movie mode, Game Mode, sRGB, or User 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. Press to hide the image, press again to resume display of the image. LED indicator. Press to select OSD items. Press to confirm the selection. Press to adjust the OSD setting. Press to activate the OSD. Press to select OSD items. Press to move to previous page. Press to move to next page. The directional pad can be used to control mouse movement. The mouse function is enabled using the M1 cable to connect your computer and the projector. Using Your Projector 17 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Laser Volume Mute Volume Right click Video mode 9 Blank screen 10 LED light 11 Up button 12 Enter button 13 14 Menu 15 Down button 16 Page 17 Page 18 Directional pad www.dell.com | support.dell.com 19 Left click 20 Auto keystone 21 Source Mouse left click Press to enable the auto correction for image distortion due to tilting the projector. Press to switch between Analog RGB, Digital RGB, Composite, Component-i, S-video, and Analog YPbPr sources. Press to synchronize the projector to the input source. Auto adjust does not operate if the OSD (On-Screen Display) is displayed. 22 Auto adjust 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 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, the color changes to dark gray. Use or on the control panel or the remote control to make adjustments to a setting. To exit the OSD, go to Exit tab and press Enter button on the control panel or the remote control. Image Settings 18 Using Your Projector BRIGHTNESS--Use and brightness of the image. to adjust the and to control the CONTRAST--Use degree of difference between the brightest and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image. COLOR TEMP.--Adjust the color temperature. The higher the temperature, the screen appears more blue; the lower the temperature, the screen appears redder. User mode activates the values in the "color setting" menu. COLOR SETTING--Manually adjust red, green, and blue color. KEYSTONE--Adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector (±16 degrees). AUTO KEYSTONE--Auto adjust the image distortion by tilting the projector. ASPECT RATIO--Select an aspect ratio to adjust how the image appears. · 1:1 -- The input source disp ...