DELL 1450 User Manual

Dell Projector 1220/1450  
User’s Guide  
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About Your Dell Projector  
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Projector Top and Bottom View .  
Projector Connections .  
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Setting Up Your Projector  
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Adjusting Projected Image  
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Using Remote Control .  
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Connecting Projector.  
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Using Your Projector  
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Turning Projector On .  
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Turning Projector Off .  
Menu Settings .  
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Troubleshooting Your Projector  
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Guiding Signals .  
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Changing the Lamp .  
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Specifications  
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Compatibility Modes (Analog/Digital)  
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Contacting Dell  
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Appendix: Glossary  
Contents  
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About Your Dell Projector  
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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  
1220/1450 Package Contents  
Power cable  
VGA cable (VGA to VGA)  
Remote control  
AAA Batteries (2)  
POWER  
MENU  
ASPECT  
VOL  
SOURCE  
VIDEO MODE  
MUTE  
KEYSTONE  
PAGE  
VOL  
AUTO ADJ. FREEZE  
BLANK  
ZOOM  
VGA  
ZOOM  
VIDEO  
INFO  
HDMI  
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About Your Dell Projector  
     
Projector Top and Bottom View  
Top View  
Bottom View  
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55.00  
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Status indicators  
IR receivers  
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4
5
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2W Speaker  
Lens  
Focus ring  
Zoom tab  
Power button  
Lamp cover  
Mounting holes for ceiling mount  
10 Tilt adjustment wheel  
NOTE: Ceiling mount screw hole M3 x 6.5mm depth.  
Recommended torque <15 kgf-cm.  
About Your Dell Projector  
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Projector Connections  
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7 6  
5
1
+5 V DC out connector  
6 HDMI connector  
2
VGA output (monitor loop  
through) connector  
7 Audio input connector  
3
4
5
VGA input (D-sub) connector  
Power cord connector  
8 Composite Video connector  
9 Audio output connector  
Mini USB (mini type B)  
connector for remote mouse  
and firmware upgrade  
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,  
follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 7.  
NOTE: 5 V DC out connector ONLY available in 1450 projector.  
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About Your Dell 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.  
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5
Ensure that the projector is mounted in a well-ventilated area.  
Do not block the ventilation slots and openings on the projector.  
Ensure the projector operates between ambient temperatures (5 °C to  
40 °C).  
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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.  
Do not look into the lens while the projector is on as it may cause injury to  
your eyes.  
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.  
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  
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For more information, see the Safety Information that shipped with  
your projector.  
The 1220/1450 projector can only be used indoors.  
About Your Dell Projector  
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Setting Up Your Projector  
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Adjusting Projected Image  
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.  
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2
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Front tilt adjustment wheel  
(Angle of tilt: -5 to 5 degrees)  
2
Tilt adjustment wheel  
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Setting Up Your Projector  
           
Adjusting Projector Focus  
1
Rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector focuses at  
distances ranging between 3.94 ft to 32.81 ft (1.2 m to 10 m).  
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2
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Zoom tab  
Focus ring  
2
Setting Up Your Projector  
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Adjusting Image Size  
252.4" (641.1 cm)  
227" (576.58 cm)  
177"(449.58 cm)  
126"(320.04 cm)  
76"(193.04 cm)  
30" (76.2 cm)  
27.4"  
(69.60 cm)  
3.94' (1.2 m)  
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Setting Up Your Projector  
Adjusting Image Shape  
Min Zoom  
Projection  
Distance  
(m)  
Image size  
Projector base to  
bottom of image  
(cm)  
Projector base to  
top of image (cm)  
Diagonal  
(inch/cm)  
Width (cm) Height (cm)  
[A]  
[C]  
[W]  
[H]  
[D]  
[B]  
1.2  
3
27.4"/69.6 cm  
69"/ 175.26 cm  
114"/ 289.56 cm  
160"/ 406.4 cm  
206"/ 523.24 cm  
229"/ 581.66 cm  
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48  
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140  
233  
326  
419  
465  
105  
174  
244  
314  
349  
120  
201  
281  
361  
401  
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27  
37  
47  
52  
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10  
Max Zoom  
Projection  
Distance  
(m)  
Image size  
Projector base to  
bottom of image  
(cm)  
Projector base to  
top of image (cm)  
Diagonal  
(inch/cm)  
Width (cm) Height (cm)  
[A]  
[C]  
[W]  
[H]  
[D]  
[B]  
1.2  
3
30"/ 76.2 cm  
62  
46  
53  
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76"/ 193.04 cm  
126"/ 320.04 cm  
177"/ 449.58 cm  
227"/ 576.58 cm  
252.4"/ 641.1 cm  
154  
256  
359  
462  
513  
115  
192  
269  
346  
385  
133  
221  
310  
398  
442  
18  
29  
41  
52  
57  
5
7
9
10  
* This graph is for user reference only.  
* Offset Ratio: 115 5%  
Setting Up Your Projector  
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Setting Up Your Projector  
Using Remote Control  
POWER  
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MENU  
ASPECT  
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VOL  
SOURCE  
VIDEO MODE  
MUTE  
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KEYSTONE  
AUTO ADJ.  
PAGE  
VOL  
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9
FREEZE  
ZOOM  
BLANK  
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23  
ZOOM  
VGA  
INFO  
HDMI  
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VIDEO  
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Power  
Turns the projector on or off. For more  
information, see "Turning Projector On" on  
page 23 and "Turning Projector Off" on  
page 23.  
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3
Enter  
Right  
Press to confirm the selection.  
Press to navigate through the On-Screen  
Display (OSD) Menu items.  
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Down  
Press to navigate through the On-Screen  
Display (OSD) Menu items.  
Setting Up Your Projector  
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Aspect Ratio  
Press to change the aspect ratio of a  
displayed image.  
MUTE  
Mute  
Press to mute or un-mute the projector  
speaker.  
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.  
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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.  
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  
14 Up  
Press to choose HDMI source.  
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.  
VOL  
17 Volume up  
Press to increase the volume.  
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Setting Up Your Projector  
18 Source  
Press to switch between Analog RGB,  
Composite, Component (YPbPr, via VGA),  
and HDMI source.  
VOL  
19 Volume down  
Press to decrease the volume.  
20 Keystoneadjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by  
tilting the projector (+/-40 degrees).  
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21 Keystoneadjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by  
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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 +  
24 Zoom -  
25 VGA  
Press to increase the image.  
Press to decrease the image.  
Press to choose VGA source.  
26 Video  
Press to choose Composite Video source.  
Setting Up Your Projector  
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Installing Remote Control Batteries  
NOTE: Remove the batteries from the remote control when not in  
use.  
1
Press the tab to lift the battery compartment cover.  
1
2
Check the polarity (+/-) marking on the batteries.  
2
3
4
3
Insert the batteries and align their polarity correctly  
according to the marking in the battery compartment.  
NOTE: Avoid mixing different types of batteries  
or using new and old batteries together.  
4
Slip the battery cover back.  
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Setting Up Your Projector  
Remote Control Operating Range  
Operating range  
H D M I  
I N F O  
V I D E O  
Z O O M  
V G A  
Z O O M  
B L A N K  
F R E E Z E A O D J .  
A U T  
V O L  
E G P A  
O N E K E Y S T  
M U T E  
V I D E O M O D E  
V O L  
S O U R C E  
M E N U  
Angle  
30°  
A S P E C T  
Distance  
7 m/22.97 feet  
P O W E R  
Angle  
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Distanc  
NOTE: Actual operating range may slightly differ from the diagram.  
Weak batteries will also prevent the remote control from properly  
operating the projector.  
Setting Up Your Projector  
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Connecting Projector  
Connecting with VGA and External Speakers  
3
2
1
1
Power cord  
2
3
VGA to VGA cable  
Audio cable  
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Setting Up Your Projector  
         
Connecting with HDMI  
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2
TOP MENU  
MENU  
OPEN/CLOSE  
HDMI  
STANDBY/ON  
or  
ENTER  
DVD/USB  
USB  
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN  
1
Power cord  
HDMI cable  
2
NOTE: The HDMI cable is not shipped with your projector. You can  
purchase the HDMI cable on the Dell website at www.dell.com  
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Setting Up Your Projector  
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Connecting with Composite AV  
3
2
1
TOP MENU  
MENU  
OPEN/CLOSE  
DVD/USB  
HDMI  
STANDBY/ON  
ENTER  
USB  
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN  
1
Power cord  
2
3
Composite Video cable  
Composite Audio cable  
NOTE: The Composite Video cable and Composite Audio cable are  
not shipped with your projector.  
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Setting Up Your Projector  
     
Connecting to External Monitor via VGA Loop-Through  
1
2
2
1
Power cord  
VGA to VGA cable  
2
NOTE: Only one VGA cable is shipped with your projector. An  
additional VGA cable can be purchased on the Dell website at  
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Setting Up Your Projector  
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Connecting with Wireless Display Adapter via HDMI (1450 Only)  
2
1
3
M O L E X  
1
Power cord  
2
3
Wireless Display Adapter  
USB-A to Mini USB-B cable  
1
Connect receiver to HDMI port and its USB power cable to the powered  
USB port.  
2
3
Switch to HDMI source mode.  
Complete setup following receiver's setup instructions.  
NOTE: The Wireless Display Adapter is not shipped with your  
projector. You can purchase Wireless Display Adapter on the Dell  
website at www.dell.com  
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Setting Up Your Projector  
     
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Turning Projector On  
NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source  
(computer, DVD player, etc.). The Power button light blinks white  
until pressed.  
1
Connect the power cord and appropriate signal cables to the projector.  
For information about connecting the projector, see "Setting Up Your  
Projector" on page 8.  
2
Press the Power button (see "Using Remote Control" on page 13 to locate  
the Power button).  
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4
Turn on your source (computer, DVD player, etc.)  
Connect your source to the projector using the appropriate cable. See  
"Setting Up Your Projector" on page 8 for instructions to connect your  
source to the projector.  
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6
By default, the input source of the projector is set to VGA-In. Change the  
input source of the projector if necessary.  
If you have multiple sources connected to the projector, press the Source  
button on the remote control to select the desired source. See "Using  
Remote Control" on page 13 to locate the Source button.  
Turning Projector Off  
CAUTION: Unplug the projector after properly shutting down as  
explained in the following procedure.  
1
Press the Power button. Follow the instruction displayed on screen to  
properly turn off the projector.  
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
3
Press the Power button again. The cooling fans continue to operate for  
120 seconds.  
To power off the projector quickly, press the Power button and hold for 1  
second while the projector’s cooling fans are still running.  
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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.  
Menu Settings  
The projector has a multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu that  
can be displayed with or without an input source.  
Press the Menu button on the remote control to enter the Main Menu.  
To navigate through the tabs in the Main Menu, press the  
or  
buttons on the remote control.  
To select a submenu, press the  
To select an option, press the  
or  
or  
button on the remote control.  
buttons on the remote control.  
When an item is selected, the color changes to dark blue.  
Use the or buttons on the remote control to adjust the settings.  
To go back to the Main Menu, press the  
button on the remote  
control.  
To exit the OSD, press the Menu button directly on the remote control.  
INPUT SOURCE  
The Input Source menu allows you to select your projector's input source.  
AUTO SOURCEIf you press  
to activate, the Auto Source option will  
automatically find the next available input source.  
VGA—Press  
to detect a VGA signal.  
to detect a HDMI signal.  
HDMI—Press  
COMPOSITEPress  
to detect a Composite Video signal.  
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Using Your Projector  
   
AUTO ADJUST  
Auto Adjust automatically adjusts the projector's Horizontal, Vertical,  
Frequency, and Tracking in PC mode.  
BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST  
The Brightness/Contrast menu allows you adjust the brightness/contrast  
settings of your projector.  
BRIGHTNESSUse  
and  
and  
to adjust the brightness of the image.  
to adjust the display contrast.  
CONTRASTUse  
NOTE: If you adjust the settings for Brightness and Contrast the  
projector automatically switches to Custom mode.  
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VIDEO MODE  
The Video Mode menu allows you to optimize the display image:  
Presentation, Bright, Movie, sRGB (provides more accurate color  
representation), and Custom (set your preferred settings).  
AUDIO VOLUME  
The Audio Volume menu allows you to adjust the audio volume settings of  
your projector.  
AUDIO VOLUMEPress  
to increase the audio volume and  
to  
decrease the audio volume.  
ADVANCED SETTINGS  
The Advanced Settings menu allows you to change the settings for Image,  
Display, Projector, Menu, Power, and Information.  
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Using Your Projector  
     
IMAGE SETTINGS (IN PC MODE)—Select and press  
to activate image  
settings. The image settings menu provides the following options:  
COLOR TEMPERATUREAllows you to adjust the color temperature.  
The screen appears cooler at higher color temperatures and warmer  
at lower color temperatures. When you adjust the values in the  
Color Adjust menu, the Custom mode is activated. The values are  
saved in the Custom mode.  
RGB COLOR ADJUSTAllows you to manually adjust the colors red,  
green, and blue.  
WHITE INTENSITYPress  
and use  
and  
to display white  
intensity.  
COLOR SPACEAllows you to select the color space. The options are:  
RGB, YCbCr, and YPbPr.  
NOTE: If you adjust the settings for Color Temperature, RGB Color  
Adjust, and White Intensity the projector automatically switches to  
Custom mode.  
IMAGE SETTINGS (IN VIDEO MODE)—Select and press  
to activate image  
settings. The image settings menu provides the following options:  
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COLOR TEMPERATUREAllows you to adjust the color temperature.  
The screen appears cooler at higher color temperatures and warmer  
at lower color temperatures. When you adjust the values in the  
Color Adjust menu, the Custom mode is activated. The values are  
saved in the Custom mode.  
RGB COLOR ADJUSTAllows you to manually adjust the colors red,  
green, and blue.  
SATURATIONAllows you to adjust the video source from black and  
white to fully saturated color. Press  
to increase the amount of  
color in the image and  
image.  
to decrease the amount of color in the  
SHARPNESSPress  
to increase the sharpness and  
to decrease  
the sharpness.  
TINTPress  
to increase the amount of green in the image and  
to decrease the amount of green in the image.  
WHITE INTENSITYPress  
and use  
and  
to display white  
intensity.  
COLOR SPACEAllows you to select the color space. The options are:  
RGB, YCbCr, and YPbPr.  
NOTE:  
1
If you adjust the settings for Color Temperature, RGB Color Adjust,  
Saturation, Sharpness, Tint, and White Intensity the projector  
automatically switches to Custom mode.  
2
Saturation  
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Sharpness, and Tint only available when the input source  
is from Composite or S-Video.  
DISPLAY SETTINGS (IN PC MODE)—Select and press  
to activate display  
settings. The display settings menu provides the following options:  
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Using Your Projector  
HORIZONTAL POSITIONPress  
to move the image right and  
to  
move the image left.  
VERTICAL POSITIONPress  
to move the image up and to move  
the image down.  
FREQUENCYAllows you to change the display data clock frequency  
to match the frequency of your computer’s graphics card. If you see  
a vertical flickering wave, use the Frequency control to minimize the  
bars. This is a coarse adjustment.  
TRACKINGSynchronize the phase of the display signal with the  
graphic card. If you experience an unstable or flickering image, use  
Tracking to correct it. This is a fine adjustment.  
ASPECT RATIOAllows you to select the aspect ratio to adjust how  
the image appears. Options are: Origin, 16:10, 16:9, and 4:3.  
•Origin — Select Origin to maintain the aspect ratio of the image  
projector according to the input source.  
•16:10 — The input source scales to fit the width of the screen to  
project a 16:10 screen image.  
•16:9 — The input source scales to fit the width of the screen to  
project a 16:9 screen image.  
•4:3 — The input source scales to fit the screen and projects a 4:3  
image.  
ZOOMPress  
and  
to zoom and view the image.  
Adjust the image scale by pressing  
or  
and press  
to view on your remote  
control only.  
ZOOM NAVIGATIONPress  
to activate the  
Zoom Navigation menu.  
Use  
to navigate the projection  
screen.  
3D DISPLAYSelect On to activate the 3D display function (default is  
Off).  
NOTE:  
1
When you want to create a 3D experience, you will need a  
few other components including:  
a
Computer/Laptop with a 120 Hz signal output quad-  
buffered graphics card.  
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c
d
"Active" 3D glasses with DLP Link™.  
3D content.  
3D Player.  
2
Enable the 3D function when it satisfies any of the below-  
mentioned conditions:  
a
Computer/Laptop with graphics card, capable of  
outputting at 120 Hz signal via VGA cable.  
b
Input a suite of 3D content via Video.  
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4
"3D Display" selection will only be enabled in the "Display  
Settings of the Advanced Settings" menu when the projector  
detects either of the inputs mentioned above.  
3D support and refresh rate are as below:  
a
VGA/HDMI 1280x720, 1024x768, and 800x600 at 120 Hz  
Composite at 60 Hz  
b
5
6
The recommended VGA signal for laptop is Single-mode  
output (Dual mode is not recommended).  
HDMI 1.4a 3D support rates:  
a
b
c
d
e
f
1280x720p@50 Hz Frame Packing  
[email protected]/60 Hz Frame Packing  
[email protected]/24 Hz Frame Packing  
1920x1080i@50 Hz Side by Side Half  
[email protected]/60 Hz Side by Side Half  
1280x720p@50 Hz Top and Bottom  
g
h
[email protected]/60 Hz Top and Bottom  
[email protected]/24 Hz Top and Bottom  
3D FORMATAllows you to select the 3D format when the 3D display  
function is activated. Options are: Side By Side, Side By Side Full,  
Frame Sequential, Field Sequential, Top/Bottom, and Frame Packing.  
3D SYNC INVERTIf you see a discrete or overlapping image  
while wearing DLP 3D goggles, you may need to execute 'Invert'  
to get best match of left/right image sequence to get the  
correct image. (For DLP 3D goggles)  
DISPLAY SETTINGS (IN VIDEO MODE)—Select and press  
to activate  
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display settings. The display settings menu provides the following options:  
ASPECT RATIOAllows you to select the aspect ratio to adjust how  
the image appears.  
•Origin — Select Origin to maintain the aspect ratio of image  
projector according to the input source.  
•16:9 — The input source scales to fit the width of the screen to  
project a 16:9 screen image.  
•16:10 — The input source scales to fit the width of the screen to  
project a 16:10 screen image.  
•4:3 — The input source scales to fit the screen and projects a 4:3  
image.  
ZOOMPress  
and  
to zoom and view the image.  
Adjust the image scale by pressing  
or  
and press  
to view on your remote  
control only.  
ZOOM NAVIGATIONPress  
to activate the  
Zoom Navigation menu.  
Use  
to navigate the projection  
screen.  
3D DISPLAYSelect On to activate the 3D display function (default is  
Off).  
NOTE:  
1
When you want to create a 3D experience, you will need a  
few other components including:  
a
Computer/Laptop with a 120 Hz signal output quad-  
buffered graphics card.  
b
"Active" 3D glasses with DLP Link™.  
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c
3D content.  
3D Player.  
d
2
Enable the 3D function when it satisfies any of the below  
mentioned conditions:  
a
Computer/Laptop with graphics card, capable of  
outputting at 120 Hz signal via VGA cable.  
b
Input a suite of 3D content via Video.  
3
4
"3D Display" selection will only be enabled in the "Display  
Settings of the Advanced Settings" menu when the projector  
detects either of the inputs mentioned above.  
3D support and refresh rate are as below:  
a
VGA/HDMI 1280x720, 1024x768, and 800x600 at 120 Hz  
Composite at 60 Hz  
b
5
6
The recommended VGA signal for laptop is Single-mode  
output (Dual mode is not recommended).  
HDMI 1.4a 3D support rates:  
a
b
c
d
e
f
1280x720p@50 Hz Frame Packing  
[email protected]/60 Hz Frame Packing  
[email protected]/24 Hz Frame Packing  
1920x1080i@50 Hz Side by Side Half  
[email protected]/60 Hz Side by Side Half  
1280x720p@50 Hz Top and Bottom  
g
h
[email protected]/60 Hz Top and Bottom  
[email protected]/24 Hz Top and Bottom  
3D FORMATAllows you to select the 3D format when the 3D display  
function is activated. Options are: Side By Side, Side By Side Full,  
Frame Sequential, Field Sequential, Top/Bottom, and Frame Packing.  
3D SYNC INVERTIf you see a discrete or overlapping image  
while wearing DLP 3D goggles, you may need to execute 'Invert'  
to get best match of left/right image sequence to get the  
correct image. (For DLP 3D goggles)  
PROJECTOR SETTINGSSelect and press  
to activate projector settings.  
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The projector settings menu provides the following options:  
AUTO SOURCESelect Off (the default) to lock the current input  
signal. If you press the Source button when the Auto Source mode  
is set to Off, you can manually select the input signal. Select On to  
auto detect the available input signals. If you press the Source  
button when the projector is on, it automatically finds the next  
available input signal.  
PROJECTOR MODEAllows you to select the projector mode,  
depending upon how the projector is mounted.  
Rear Projection-Desktop — The projector reverses the image so  
that you can project from behind a translucent screen.  
Rear Projection-Ceiling Mount — The projector reverses and turns  
the image upside down. You can project from behind a translucent  
screen with a ceiling-mounted projection.  
Front Projection-Desktop — This is the default option.  
Front Projection-Ceiling Mount — The projector turns the image  
upside down for ceiling-mounted projection.  
SPEAKERSelect On to enable the speaker. Select Off to disable the  
speaker.  
TEST PATTERNTest Pattern is used to test focus and resolution.  
You can enable or disable the Test Pattern by selecting Off Test  
,
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Pattern 1, or Test Pattern 2  
.
Test Pattern 1:  
Test Pattern 2:  
FACTORY RESETSelect Confirm and press  
to reset all settings to  
its factory default. The below warning message appears:  
Reset items include both computer sources and Video source  
settings.  
MENU SETTINGSSelect and press  
to activate menu settings. The menu  
settings consist of the following options:  
MENU POSITIONAllows you to change the position of the OSD  
menu on the screen.  
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MENU TIMEOUTAllows you to adjust the time for an OSD timeout.  
By default, the OSD disappears after 20 seconds of non-activity.  
MENU TRANSPARENCYSelect to change the transparency level of the  
OSD background.  
PASSWORDWhen Password Protect is enabled, a Password Protect  
screen requesting you to enter a password will be displayed when  
the power plug is inserted into the electrical output and the power  
for the projector is first turned on. By default, this function is  
disabled. You can enable this feature by selecting Enabled. If the  
password has been set before, key in the password first and select  
the function. This password security feature will be activated the  
next time you turn on the projector. If you enable this feature, you  
will be asked to enter the projector’s password after you turn on the  
projector:  
1
First time password input request:  
a Go to Menu Settings, press  
and then select Password to  
enable the password settings.  
b Enabling the Password function will pop up a change screen. Key  
in a 4-digit number from the screen and press  
.
c To confirm, enter the password again.  
d If the password verification is successful, you may resume with  
accessing the projector's functions and its utilities.  
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2
If you have entered an incorrect password, you will be given two more  
chances. After three invalid attempts, the projector will automatically  
turn off.  
NOTE: If you forget your password, contact DELL or a  
qualified service person.  
3
4
To disable the password function, select the Disabled option to close  
the function.  
To delete the password, select the Delete option.  
CHANGE PASSWORDKey in the original password. Then, enter the  
new password and confirm the new password again.  
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POWER SETTINGSSelect and press  
to activate power settings. The  
power settings menu provides the following options:  
AUTO SHUTDOWNBy default, the projector is set to enter auto  
shutdown mode after 120 minutes of no activity. A warning message  
appears on screen showing a 60 seconds countdown before  
switching to auto shutdown mode. Press any button during the  
countdown period to stop the auto shutdown mode.  
You can also set a different delay period to enter auto shutdown  
mode. The delay period is the time you want the projector to wait  
without an input signal.  
If an input signal is not detected during the delay period, the  
projector turns off. To turn on the projector press the Power button.  
LAMP MODEAllows you to select the Normal or ECO mode.  
Normal mode operates at full power level. ECO mode operates at a  
lower power level which may provide longer lamp life, quieter  
operation, and dimmer luminance output on the screen.  
LAMP HOUR RESETPress  
and select the Confirm option to reset  
the lamp hour.  
POWER ON BEEPSelect On to enable the power on beep. Select  
Silent to disable the power on beep.  
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INFORMATIONThe information menu displays the current 1220 or 1450  
projector settings.  
LANGUAGE  
Allows you to set the language for the OSD. Press  
Language menu.  
to activate the  
HELP  
If you encounter problems with your projector, you can access the help  
menu for troubleshooting.  
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Troubleshooting Your Projector  
4
If you experience problems with your projector, see the following  
troubleshooting tips. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see Contacting  
Dell on page 51).  
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  
F8  
CRT/LCD  
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 support.dell.com.  
Fn  
Ensure that all the cables are securely  
connected. See "Setting Up Your  
Projector" on page 8.  
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 44).  
Use Test Pattern in the Projector Settings  
of the Advanced Settings menu. Ensure  
that the colors of the test pattern are  
correct.  
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Problem (continued)  
Possible Solution (continued)  
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  
SVGA (800 x 600) or XGA (1024 x 768):  
a
Right-click the unused portion of your  
®
®
Microsoft Windows desktop, click  
Properties, and then select Settings  
tab.  
b
c
Verify that the setting is 800 x 600 or  
1024 x 768 pixels for the external  
monitor port.  
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  
support.dell.com.  
The screen does not  
If you are using a portable computer,  
display your presentation  
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).  
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Problem (continued)  
Possible Solution (continued)  
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 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 44.  
LAMP light is solid amber  
If the LAMP light is solid amber, replace  
the lamp.  
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Problem (continued)  
Possible Solution (continued)  
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 are  
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.  
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Guiding Signals  
Control Buttons  
Power  
Indicator  
Projector  
Status  
Description  
TEMP  
LAMP  
(Amber)  
(Amber)  
Standby  
mode  
Projector in Standby mode. Ready to  
power on.  
White Flashing  
White  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
Warming up  
mode  
Projector takes some time to warm  
up and power on.  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
Lamp on  
Projector in Normal mode, ready to  
display an image.  
Note: The OSD menu is not  
accessed.  
White  
White  
OFF  
OFF  
Cooling  
mode  
Projector is cooling to shutdown.  
Projector  
overheated  
Air vents might be blocked or  
ambient temperature may be above  
35 °C. The projector automatically  
shuts down. Ensure that the air vents  
are not blocked and that the ambient  
temperature is within operational  
range. If the problem persists,  
contact Dell.  
OFF  
AMBER  
AMBER  
OFF  
Lamp driver  
overheated  
The lamp driver is overheated. The air  
vents may be blocked. The projector  
automatically shuts down. Turn the  
display on again after the projector  
cools down. If the problem persists,  
contact Dell.  
AMBER  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
Fan  
One of the fans has failed. The  
AMBER  
Flashing  
breakdown  
projector automatically shuts down.  
If the problem persists, contact Dell.  
Lamp driver  
breakdown  
The lamp driver has failed. The  
projector automatically shuts down.  
Unplug the power cord after three  
minutes and then turn the display on  
again. If this problem persists,  
contact Dell.  
AMBER  
Flashing  
AMBER Flashing  
OFF  
Color Wheel  
breakdown  
Color wheel cannot start. The  
projector has failed and the projector  
automatically shuts down. Unplug  
the power cord after three minutes  
and then turn on the projector. If this  
problem persists, contact Dell.  
AMBER  
Flashing  
AMBER  
Flashing  
White  
OFF  
Lamp failure  
Lamp is defective. Replace the lamp.  
OFF  
AMBER  
AMBER  
Fault - DC  
supply (+12V)  
Power supply has been interrupted.  
The projector automatically shuts  
down. Unplug the power cord after  
three minutes and then turn on the  
projector. If this problem persists,  
contact Dell.  
AMBER Flashing  
AMBER  
Lamp module  
connection  
failed  
Lamp module connection may be  
disrupted. Check the lamp module  
and ensure that it is properly  
installed. If the problem persists,  
contact Dell.  
AMBER  
Flashing  
OFF  
OFF  
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Changing the Lamp  
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,  
follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 7.  
Replace the lamp when the message "Lamp is approaching the end of its  
useful life in the operation. Replacement suggested!  
www.dell.com/lamps" appears on the screen. If this problem persists after  
replacing the lamp, contact Dell. For more information, see "Contacting  
Dell" on page 51.  
CAUTION: Use an original lamp to ensure safe and optimal  
working condition of your projector.  
CAUTION: The lamp becomes very hot when in use. Do not  
attempt to replace the lamp until the projector has been allowed to  
cool down for at least 30 minutes.  
CAUTION: Do not touch the bulb or the lamp glass at any time.  
Projector lamps are very fragile and may shatter if touched. The  
shattered glass pieces are sharp and can cause injury.  
CAUTION: If the lamp shatters, remove all broken pieces from the  
projector and dispose or recycle according to state, local, or federal  
1
2
3
Turn off the projector and disconnect the power cord.  
Let the projector cool for at least 30 minutes.  
Loosen the one screw that secure  
the lamp cover, and remove the  
cover.  
4
5
Loosen the two screws that secure  
the lamp.  
Pull the lamp up by its metal handle.  
NOTE: Dell may require lamps  
replaced under warranty to be  
returned to Dell. Otherwise,  
contact your local waste  
disposal agency for the address  
of the nearest deposit site.  
6
7
Replace with the new lamp.  
Tighten the two screws that secure  
the lamp.  
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Troubleshooting Your Projector  
     
8
9
Replace the lamp cover and tighten the one screw.  
Reset the lamp usage time by selecting "Yes" for Lamp Reset in the OSD  
Power Settings of the Advanced Settings menu (see Power Settings of  
the Advanced Settings menu on page 37). When a new lamp module has  
been changed, the projector will automatically detect and reset the lamp  
hours.  
CAUTION: Lamp Disposal (for the US only)  
LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST  
BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE,  
OR FEDERAL LAWS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO  
WWW.DELL.COM/HG OR CONTACT THE ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES  
ALLIANCE AT WWW.EIAE.ORG. FOR LAMP-SPECIFIC DISPOSAL  
INFORMATION, CHECK WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG.  
Troubleshooting Your Projector  
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Specifications  
5
Light Valve  
1220: 0.55" SVGA S450 DMD, DarkChip3™  
1450: 0.55" XGA S450 DMD, DarkChip3™  
1220: 2700 ANSI Lumens (Max.)  
1450: 3000 ANSI Lumens (Max.)  
2200:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off)  
85% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA)  
1220: 800 x 600 (SVGA)  
1450: 1024 x 768 (XGA)  
Brightness  
Contrast Ratio  
Uniformity  
Number of Pixels  
Aspect Ratio  
4:3  
Displayable Color  
Color Wheel Speed  
1.07 billion colors  
2 X  
1 X for 3D Display  
Projection Lens  
F-Stop: F/2.41~2.55  
Focal length, f=21.8~24 mm  
1.1X manual Zoom Lens  
Throw ratio =1.95~2.15 wide and tele  
Offset ratio: 115 5%  
Projection Screen Size  
Projection Distance  
Video Compatibility  
27.5 ~ 252.4 inches (diagonal)  
3.94 ~ 32.81 ft (1.2 ~ 10 m)  
Composite Video:  
NTSC: M (3.58 MHz), 4.43 MHz  
PAL: B, D, G, H, I, M, N, 4.43 MHz  
SECAM: B, D, G, K, K1, L, 4.25/4.4 MHz  
Component Video input via VGA: 1080i (50/60  
Hz), 720p (50/60 Hz), 576i/p, 480i/p  
HDMI input: 1080p, 720p, 576i/p, 480i/p  
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Specifications  
                         
Power Supply  
Universal AC 100-240 V 50-60 Hz with PFC  
input  
Power Consumption  
Normal mode: 230 W 10% @ 110 Vac  
Eco mode: 195 W 10% @ 110 Vac  
Standby mode: < 0.5 W  
1 speaker x 2 watt RMS  
Audio  
Noise Level  
Normal mode: 34 dB(A)  
Eco mode: 31 dB(A)  
Projector Weight  
5.4 lbs (2.4 kg)  
Dimensions (W x H x D) 12.38 x 3.45 x 8.8 inches (314.4 x 87.6 x 223.5  
mm)  
12.38"(314.4 mm)  
3.45"(87.6 mm)  
8.8"(223.5 mm)  
Environmental  
Operating temperature: 5 °C - 40 °C (41 °F-  
104 °F)  
Humidity: 80% maximum  
Storage temperature: 0 °C to 60 °C  
(32 °F to 140 °F)  
Humidity: 90% maximum  
Shipping temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C  
(-4 °F to 140 °F)  
Humidity: 90% maximum  
I/O Connectors  
Power: One AC power socket (3-pin - C14  
inlet)  
VGA input: One 15-pin D-sub connector (Blue),  
VGA In, for analog RGB/Component input  
signals.  
Specifications  
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VGA output: One 15-pin D-sub connector  
(Black) for VGA-A loop through.  
Composite Video input: One Yellow RCA jack  
for CVBS signal.  
HDMI input: One HDMI connector for  
supporting HDMI 1.4a. specification HDCP  
compliant.  
Analog Audio input: One 3.5 mm stereo mini  
phone jack (Blue).  
Variable audio output: One 3.5 mm stereo mini  
phone jack (Green).  
USB (type B) port: One mini USB slave for  
remote support and firmware upgrade.  
5V output: One USB type A 5V DC / 1 A output  
for support dongle (1450 Only).  
Lamp  
OSRAM 190 W user-replaceable lamp  
Normal mode: Up to 5000 hours  
Eco mode: Up to 6000 hours  
Lamp life  
NOTE: The lamp life rating for any projector is a measure of  
brightness degradation only, and is not a specification for the time it  
takes a lamp to fail and cease light output. Lamp life is defined as the  
time it takes for more than 50 percent of a lamp sample population to  
have brightness decrease by approximately 50 percent of the rated  
lumens for the specified lamp. The lamp life rating is not guaranteed  
in any way. The actual operating life span of a projector lamp will vary  
according to operating conditions and usage patterns. Usage of a  
projector in stressful conditions which may include dusty  
environments, under high temperatures, many hours per day, and  
abrupt powering-off will most likely result in a lamp’s shortened  
operating life span or possible lamp failure.  
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Specifications  
Compatibility Modes (Analog/Digital)  
Refresh Rate  
(Hz)  
Hsync Frequency  
Pixel Clock (MHz)  
Resolution  
(KHz)  
640 x 350  
640 x 480  
70.087  
59.940  
59.940  
59.940  
50.000  
70.087  
75.000  
60.000  
85.008  
60.317  
75.000  
85.061  
60.004  
50.000  
60.000  
50.000  
60.000  
59.855  
75.029  
59.810  
59.790  
60.015  
84.997  
59.887  
75.000  
60.000  
60.020  
85.000  
59.978  
84.880  
75.025  
74.984  
59.954  
85.002  
60.000  
74.867  
85.024  
84.842  
31.469  
31.469  
31.469  
31.469  
31.250  
31.469  
37.500  
31.020  
43.269  
37.879  
46.875  
53.674  
48.363  
37.500  
45.000  
28.125  
33.750  
44.772  
60.023  
49.702  
47.712  
47.712  
68.677  
55.935  
67.500  
60.000  
63.981  
77.095  
65.317  
71.554  
79.976  
70.635  
65.290  
85.938  
67.500  
82.278  
91.146  
80.430  
25.175  
25.175  
640 x 480 p60  
720 x 480 p60  
720 x 576 p50  
720 x 400  
25.175  
27.000  
27.000  
28.322  
31.500  
33.750  
36.000  
40.000  
49.500  
56.250  
65.000  
74.250  
74.250  
74.250  
74.250  
74.500  
78.750  
83.500  
85.500  
85.500  
94.500  
106.500  
108.000  
108.000  
108.000  
119.651  
121.750  
122.500  
135.000  
136.750  
146.250  
148.500  
148.500  
156.000  
157.000  
157.000  
640 x 480  
848 x 480  
640 x 480  
800 x 600  
800 x 600  
800 x 600  
1024 x 768  
1280 x 720 p50  
1280 x 720 p60  
1920 x 1080 i50  
1920 x 1080 i60  
1280 x 720  
1024 x 768  
1280 x 800  
1366 x 768  
1360 x 768  
1024 x 768  
1440 x 900  
1152 x 864  
1280 x 960  
1280 x 1024  
1152 x 864  
1400 x 1050  
1280 x 800  
1280 x 1024  
1440 x 900  
1680 x 1050  
1280 x 960  
1920 x 1080  
1400 x 1050  
1280 x 1024  
1440 x 900  
Specifications  
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1600 x 1200  
800 x 600  
1024 x 768  
60.000  
119.972  
119.989  
75.000  
76.302  
97.551  
162.000  
73.250  
115.500  
NOTE: The refresh rate of the timings at 120 Hz (gray area) can  
supported in 3D mode.  
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For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355).  
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find  
contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or  
Dell product catalog.  
Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service  
options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may  
not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or  
customer service issues:  
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Select your region on the interactive map.  
Select a Segment for Contact.  
Select the appropriate service or support link based on your  
need.  
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Appendix: Glossary  
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ANSI Lumens — A standard for measuring the brightness. It is calculated by  
dividing a square meter image into nine equal rectangles, measuring the  
lux (or brightness) reading at the center of each rectangle, and averaging  
these nine points.  
Aspect Ratio — 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.  
Brightness — The amount of light emitted from a display or projection  
display or projection device. The brightness of projector is measured by  
ANSI lumens.  
Color Temperature — The color appearance of white light. Low color  
temperature implies warmer (more yellow/red) light while high color  
temperature implies a colder (more blue) light. The standard unit for color  
temperature is Kelvin (K).  
Component Video — A method of delivering quality video in a format that  
consists of the luminance signal and two separate chrominance signals  
and are defined as Y'Pb'Pr' for analog component and Y'Cb'Cr' for digital  
component. Component video is available on DVD players.  
Composite Video — A video signal that combines the luma (brightness),  
chroma (color), burst (color reference), and sync (horizontal and vertical  
synchronizing signals) into a signal waveform carried on a single wire pair.  
There are three kinds of formats, namely, NTSC, PAL, and SECAM.  
Compressed Resolution — If the input images are of higher resolution than  
the native resolution of the projector, the resulting image will be scaled to  
fit the native resolution of the projector. The nature of compression in a  
digital device means that some image content is lost.  
Contrast Ratio — Range of light and dark values in a picture, or the ratio  
between their maximum and minimum values. There are two methods  
used by the projection industry to measure the ratio:  
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Full On/Off — measures the ratio of the light output of an all white image  
(full on) and the light output of an all black (full off) image.  
2
ANSI — measures a pattern of 16 alternating black and white rectangles.  
The average light output from the white rectangles is divided by the  
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average light output of the black rectangles to determine the ANSI contrast  
ratio.  
Full On/Off contrast is always a larger number than ANSI contrast for the  
same projector.  
dB — decibel — A unit used to express relative difference in power or  
intensity, usually between two acoustic or electric signals, equal to ten  
times the common logarithm of the ratio of the two levels.  
Diagonal Screen — A method of measuring the size of a screen or a  
projected image. It measures from one corner to the opposite corner. A 9  
FT high, 12 FT wide, screen has a diagonal of 15 FT. This document  
assumes that the diagonal dimensions are for the traditional 4:3 ratio of a  
computer image as per the example above.  
DHCP — Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol — A network protocol that  
enables a server to automatically assign a TCP/IP address to a device.  
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DLP — Digital Light Processing™ — Reflective display technology  
developed by Texas Instruments, using small manipulated mirrors. Light  
passing through a color filter is sent to the DLP mirrors which arrange the  
RGB colors into a picture projected onto screen, also known as DMD.  
DMD — Digital Micro-Mirror Device — Each DMD consists of thousands of  
tilting, microscopic aluminum alloy mirrors mounted on a hidden yoke.  
Focal Length — The distance from the surface of a lens to its focal point.  
Frequency — It is the rate of repetition in cycles per seconds of electrical  
signals. Measured in Hz (Hertz).  
HDCP — High-Bandwidth Digital-Content Protection — A specification  
developed by Intel™ Corporation to protect digital entertainment across  
digital interface, such as DVI, HDMI.  
HDMI — High-Definition Multimedia Interface — HDMI carries both  
uncompressed high definition video along with digital audio and device  
control data in a single connector.  
Hz (Hertz) — Unit of frequency.  
Keystone Correction — Device that will correct an image of the distortion  
(usually a wide-top narrow-bottom effect) of a projected image caused by  
improper projector to screen angle.  
Maximum Distance — The distance from a screen the projector can be to  
cast an image that is usable (bright enough) in a fully darkened room.  
Maximum Image Size — The largest image a projector can throw in a  
darkened room. This is usually limited by focal range of the optics.  
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Minimum Distance — The closest position that a projector can focus an  
image onto a screen.  
NTSC — National Television Standards Committee. North American  
standard for video and broadcasting, with a video format of 525 lines at 30  
frames per second.  
PAL — Phase Alternating Line. A European broadcast standard for video  
and broadcasting, with a video format of 625 lines at 25 frames per second.  
Reverse Image — Feature that allows you to flip the image horizontally.  
When used in a normal forward projection environment text, graphics, etc.  
are backwards. Reverse image is used for rear projection.  
RGB — Red, Green, Blue — typically used to describe a monitor that  
requires separate signals for each of the three colors.  
SECAM — A French and international broadcast standard for video and  
broadcasting, closely related to PAL but with a different method of sending  
color information.  
SVGA — Super Video Graphics Array — 800 x 600 pixels count.  
SXGA — Super Extended Graphics Array, — 1280 x 1024 pixels count.  
UXGA — Ultra Extended Graphics Array — 1600 x 1200 pixels count.  
VGA — Video Graphics Array — 640 x 480 pixels count.  
WEP — Wired Equivalent Privacy — This is a method for encrypting  
communication data. The encryption key is created and notified only to the  
communicating user, so the communication data cannot be decrypted by  
a third party.  
XGA — Extended Video Graphics Array — 1024 x 768 pixels count.  
WXGA — Wide Extended Graphics Array — 1280 x 800 pixels count.  
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Index  
Audio output connector 6  
Composite Video connector  
A
Adjusting Projector Focus 9  
Adjusting the Projected Image  
Adjusting the Projector  
Height 8  
lower the projector  
Front tilt adjustment  
wheel 8  
Mini USB (mini type B)  
connector for remote  
mouse and firmware  
Power cord connector 6  
VGA input (D-sub) connector  
Tilt adjustment wheel 8  
Adjusting the Projector Zoom  
and Focus  
Focus ring 9  
VGA output (monitor loop  
Zoom tab 9  
Contact Dell 4, 42, 44  
C
D
Changing the Lamp 44  
Dell  
contacting 51, 52  
Connecting the Projector  
Audio cable 18  
Composite Audio cable 20  
Composite Video cable 20  
HDMI cable 19  
Power cord 18, 19, 20, 21, 22  
To Computer 18  
M
Main Unit 5  
2W Speaker 5  
Focus ring 5  
IR receivers 5  
Lamp cover 5  
Lens 5  
USB-A to Mini USB-B cable 22  
VGA to VGA cable 18, 21  
Wireless Display Adapter 22  
Power button 5  
Status indicators 5  
Tilt adjustment wheel 5  
Zoom tab 5  
Connection Ports  
+5 V DC out connector 6  
Audio input connector 6  
Index  
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Projection Lens 46  
Projection Screen Size 46  
Projector Weight 47  
On-Screen Display  
ADVANCED SETTINGS 26  
AUTO ADJUST 25  
BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST 25  
HELP 38  
INPUT SOURCE 24  
LANGUAGE 38  
Main Menu 24  
Video Compatibility 46  
support  
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VIDEO MODE 26  
VOLUME 26  
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telephone numbers 51  
P
phone numbers 51  
R
Remote Control 13  
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Specifications  
Aspect Ratio 46  
Audio 47  
Brightness 46  
Color Wheel Speed 46  
Contrast Ratio 46  
Dimensions 47  
Displayable Color 46  
Environmental 47  
I/O Connectors 47  
Light Valve 46  
Noise Level 47  
Number of Pixels 46  
Power Consumption 47  
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