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www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ 2400MP Projector User's Guide[...]
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important in formation 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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Contents 3 Contents 1 Y our Dell Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 About Y our Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2 Connecting Y our Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Connecting to a DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting a DVD Player with a n S-[...]
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4 Contents Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Using the On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Input Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Auto-Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]
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Y our Dell Projector 5 1 Y our Dell Projector Y our projector comes with all the items shown below . Ensure that you have all the items, and contact Dell if anything is missing. Package Contents 1.8m power cord (3.0m in Am ericas) 1.8m VGA cable (D-sub to D- sub) 1.8m USB cable 1.8m D-sub to YPb P r cable 2.0m S-video cable 1.8m Composite Video cab[...]
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6 Y our Dell Projector 1.8m RCA to Au dio cable 1.8m mini pin to mini pin cable Batteries (2) Remote control Documentation Carrying case Package Contents (continued)[...]
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Y our Dell Projector 7 About Y our Projector 1 Control panel 2 Elevator button 3 Remote control receiver 4 Len s 5 Fo c u s r i n g 6 Zoom tab[...]
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8 Connecting Y our Projector 2 Connecting Y our Projector 1 IR receiver 2 VGA in (D-sub) co nnector 3 VGA out (monitor loop-through) 4 USB remote connector 5 Audio output connector 6 RS232 connector 7 Po w e r c o rd c o n n e c t o r 8 Audio input connector 9 Composite video connector 10 S-video connector 11 Kensington lock hole[...]
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Connecting Y our Projector 9 Connecting to a Computer 1 Po w e r c o rd 2 D-sub to D-sub cable 3 USB to USB ca ble[...]
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10 Connecting Y our Projector Connecting to a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player with an S-video Cable 1 Po w e r c o rd 2 S-video cable[...]
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Connecting Y our Projector 11 Connecting a DVD Player with a Composite Cable 1 Po w e r c o rd 2 Composite video cable[...]
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12 Connecting Y our Projector Connecting a DVD Player with a Component Cable 1P o w e r c o r d 2 D-sub to YPbPr cable[...]
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Connecting Y our Projector 13 Professional Installation Options: Connecting a Computer with a RS232 cable 1P o w e r c o r d 2 RS232 cable[...]
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14 Using Y our Projector 3 Using Y our Projector T u rning Y our Projector On NOTE: T urn 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 cor d and appropriate signal cables. F or information about connecting the projector , see "Connec ting Y our P ro[...]
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Using Y our Projector 15 NOTE: If you press the power button while t he projector is running, the "Power Off the Lamp?" message appears on the scr een. T o clear the message, press any button on the control panel or ignore t he message; the message disappears after 5 seconds. Adjusting the Projected Image Raising the Projec tor Height 1 P[...]
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16 Using Y our Projector Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus CAUTION: T o 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 projec[...]
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Using Y our Projector 17 Adjusting Projection Image Size[...]
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18 Using Y our Projector Using the Control Panel Screen (Diagonal) Max. 29.5" (75.0 cm) 83.7" (212.5 cm) 135.3" (343.8 cm) 189.5" (481.3 cm) 241.1" (612.5 cm) 295.3" (750.0 cm) Min. 24.6" (62.5 cm) 69.7" (177.1 cm) 112.8" (286.5 cm) 157.0" (401.0 cm) 201.0" (510.4 cm) 246.1" (625.0 cm) Scr[...]
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Using Y our Projector 19 3 Keyston e adjustment P ress to adjust image distort ion caused by tilting the projector . (±40 degr ees) 4 Resync P ress to synchronize the proje ctor to the input source. Res yn c does not operate if the on-scr een display (OSD) is displayed. 5 Menu P ress to activate the OSD. Use the directional key s a nd Menu button [...]
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20 Using Y our Projector Using the Remote Control 1 P ower T urn the projector on and off. F or more information, see "T urning Y our Proje ctor On" on page 14 a nd "T ur ning Y o ur Projector Off" on page 14. 2 P ress to adjust the OSD setting. 3 Down button P ress to select OSD items. 4 Mute P ress to mute or un-mute the proje[...]
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Using Y our Projector 21 Using the On-Screen Display The projector has a multi-language On -Screen Display (OSD) that can be displayed with or without a n input source present. In the Main Menu , press or to navigate through the tabs. P ress Enter button on the control panel or the remote control to select a su bmenu. In t h e s u b m en u , p re s[...]
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22 Using Y our Projector control to make adjustments to a setting. T o go back to Main Menu, go to BACK tab and press Enter button on the control panel or the remote control. T o ex it the OSD, go to Exit tab and pre ss Enter button on the control panel or the rem o te c on tr o l. Main Menu Input Select A UTO S OURCE — Select ON (the default) to[...]
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Using Y our Projector 23 V. K EY STONE — Adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector . A UTO K EY STONE — Au to adjust the image distortion by tilting the projector . P ROJECTOR M ODE — Se lect how the image appears: • F ront P rojection-Desktop (the default). • F ront P rojection-Ceiling Mount — Th e projec tor turns the im[...]
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24 Using Y our Projector PICTURE (in PC Mode) B RIGHTNESS — Use and to adjust the brightness of the image. C ONTRAST — Use and to control the degr ee of difference between the brightest and darkest parts of the picture. Adjust ing the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image. C OLOR T EMP — Adjust the color temperatur e. Th[...]
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Using Y our Projector 25 S ATURATION — Adjust a video source from black and white to fully saturated color . P ress to decr ease the amount of color in the image a nd to increase the amount of color in the image. S HARPNESS — Press to decrease the sharpness and to increase the sharpness. T INT — P ress to increase the amount of green in the i[...]
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26 Using Y our Projector T RACK ING — Synchronize the phase of the display signal with the graphic card. If you experience an unstable or flick ering image, use Tr a c k i n g to corr ect it. This is a fine adjustment. DISPLA Y (in Video Mode) V IDEO M ODE — Select a mode to optimize the display on how the projector is being used: PC , MOVIE , [...]
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Using Y our Projector 27 E CO M ODE — Select ON to use the projector at a lower power level (230 W atts), which may provide longer lamp life, quieter operation, and dimmer luminance output on the scr een. Select OFF to operate at normal power level (260 W atts). L AMP R ESET — After you install a new lamp, select Ye s to reset the lamp timer . [...]
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28 Using Y our Projector Preferences V OLUME — Pr ess to decrease the volume and to increase the volume. M UTE — Allows to mute the sound. C USTOMIZED S CREEN — Pre s s Enter will pop-up a menu , then select "YES". The projector will capture the screen image as a "My Customized logo". This screen will replace all the origi[...]
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Using Y our Projector 29 using the P assword menu. This password security feature will be activated on the next time you turn on the projector . If you enable this feature, you will be asked to enter the projector's pass word after you turn on the projector: 1 1st time password input r equest: a Go to P references menu, press Enter and then se[...]
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30 Using Y our Projector 2 If you have entered incorrect passwor d, you will be given another 2 chances. After the three invali d attempts, the projector will automatically turn off. NOTE: If you forget your password, cont act your dealer or qualified service personnel. 3 T o cancel the password function, select OFF and enter the password to disabl[...]
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T roubleshooting Y our Projector 31 4 T roubleshooting Y our Projector If you experience problems with your pr ojector , see the following troubleshooting tips. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Problem Possible Solution No image appears on the screen • Ensure that the lens cap is removed and the projector is turned on. • Ensure the extern[...]
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32 T roubleshooting Y our Projector P artial, scrolling, or incorrectly displayed image 1 Pre s s t h e Res yn c button on the r emote control or the control panel. 2 If you ar e using a Dell portable compu t er , set the resolution of the computer to XGA (1024 x 768): a Right-lic k the unused por tion of y our W indows de sktop, click Pr o p e r t[...]
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T roubleshooting Y our Projector 33 The image is stretched when displaying a 16:9 D VD The projector automatically detects a 16:9 DVD and adjusts the aspect ratio to full screen with a 4:3 (letter -box) default setting. If the image is still st retched, adjust the aspect ratio as follows: • If you are play ing a 16:9 DVD, select 4:3 aspect ratio [...]
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34 T roubleshooting Y our Projector TEMP light and Po w e r light are solid orange The lamp driver has over heated. The display automatically shuts down. T urn the display on again after the projector cools down. If the problem persists, contact Dell. TEMP light is blinking orange A projector fan has failed and the projector will automatically shut[...]
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T roubleshooting Y our Projector 35 Changing the Lamp Replace the lamp when the message "Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation. Replacement su ggested! www .dell.com /l amps" appears on the screen. If this problem persists after replacing the lamp, contact Dell. F or more information, see "Contacting [...]
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36 T roubleshooting Y our Projector CAUTION: Lamp Disposal (for the US only) LAMP(S) INSID E THIS PRODUCT CONT AIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACC ORD ING TO LOCAL, ST A TE OR FEDERAL LA WS. FOR MORE INFORMA TION, GO TO WWW .DELL.COM/HG OR CONT ACT THE ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ALLIAN CE A T WWW .EIAE.ORG. FOR LAMP SPECIFI C DISPOSAL IN[...]
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Specifications 37 5 Specifications 5 Light V alve Single-chip 0.7" XGA L VDS (low-voltage differential signa l ing) technology Brightness 3000 ANSI Lumens (Max.) Contrast Ratio 2100:1 T ypical (F ull On/F ull Off) Uniformity 80% T ypical (Jap an Standard - JBMA) Number of P ixels 1024 x 768 (XGA) Displayable Color 16.7M colors Color Wheel Spee[...]
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38 Specifications NOTE: The actual operating life span of a projector lamp will vary according to operating conditions and usage patterns. Us age of a projector in stressful conditions which may inclu de dusty environments, under high temperatures and abrupt powering-off may result in a lamp's sho rtened operating life span or possibly lamp fa[...]
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Specifications 39 RS232 Pin Assignment RS232 Protocol • Communication Settings • Command types T o pop up the OSD menu and adjust the settings. • Control command Syntax (F rom PC to Projector) [H][AC][SoP][CRC][ID][SoM][COMMAND] • Exampl e : P ower ON Command (Send low byte firstly) --> 0xBE, 0xEF , 0x10, 0x0 5, 0x00, 0xC6 , 0xFF , 0x11,[...]
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40 Specifications Compatibility Modes Mode Resolution (ANALOG) V . F requency (Hz) H. F requency (KHz) VGA 640X350 70 31.5 VGA 640X350 85 37.9 VGA 640X400 85 37.9 VGA 640X480 60 31.5 VGA 640X480 72 37.9 VGA 640X480 75 37.5 VGA 640X480 85 43.3 VGA 720X400 70 31.5 VGA 720X400 85 37.9 SVGA 800X600 56 35.2 SVGA 800X600 60 37.9 SVGA 800X600 72 48.1 SVGA[...]
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Specifications 41 MAC 19* 1024X768 75 60.24 *MAC 1152X870 75.06 68.68 MAC G4 640X480 60 31.35 IMAC DV 1024X768 75 60 *Compressed c omputer image.[...]
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42 Contacting Dell Contacting Dell F or customers in the United States, call 800- WW W -DELL (800-99 9-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Inte rnet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, pack ing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several onli ne and telephone-based support and service options.[...]
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Glossary 43 Appendix: Glossary ANSI L UMENS — A standard for measuring light output, used for comparing projectors. A SPECT R AT IO — The most popular aspect ratio is 4:3 (4 by 3). Early television and computer video formats are in a 4:3 aspect ratio , which means that the width of the image is 4/3 times the height. B ACKLIT (B ACKLIGHT ) — R[...]
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44 Glossary Contrast Ratio— Range of light and dark values in a pictur e, or the ratio between their maximum and minimum values. Th er e are two methods used by the projection industry to measure the ratio : 1 Fu l l O n / O f f — measur es the ratio of the light output of an all wh ite image (full on) and the ligh t output of an all black (ful[...]
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Glossary 45 Maximum Distance— The distance from a scr een the projector can be to cast an image that is useable (bright enough) in a fully darkene d room. Maximum Image Size— The largest image a projector can throw in a darke ned room. This is usually limited by focal range of the optics. Metal Halide L amp— The type of lamp used in ma ny med[...]
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46 Glossary Zoom Lens— Lens with a v ariable focal length th at allows operator to move the view in or out making the image smaller or larger . Zoom Lens R atio— Is the ratio between the smallest and largest image a lens can projector from a fixed distance. F or example, a 1.4:1 zoom lens ratio means that a 10 foot image without zoom would be a[...]
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Index 47 Index A Adjusting Projection Image Size 35 Adjusting the Projected Imag e 15 Adjusting the Projector Height 15 lower the proj ector Elevator button 15 Elevator foot 15 Tilt adjustment wheel 15 Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus 16 Focus ring 16 Zoom tab 16 C Changing the Lamp 35 Connecting a Computer with a RS232 cable 13 Connecting th[...]
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48 Index Control panel 7 Elevator button 7 Focus ring 7 Lens 7 Remote control receiver 7 Zoom tab 7 O On-Screen Display 21 Auto-Adj ust 22 DISPLAY (in PC Mode) 25 DISPLAY (in Video Mode) 26 Input Select 22 LAMP 26 LANGUAGE 27 Main Menu 22 PICTURE (in PC Mode) 24 PICTURE (in Video Mode) 24 Preferences 28 Set Up 22 P Phone numbers 42 Powering On/Off [...]
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Index 49 Contact Dell 31[...]