Dell™ M209X Projector User’s Guide w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l .
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. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Contents 1 Your Dell Projector . About Your Projector 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting Your Projector . Connecting to a Computer 6 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting to a DVD Player 3 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting a DVD Player with an S-video Cable . . . Connecting a DVD Player with a Composite Cable 8 9 9 .
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Using the On-Screen Display Main Menu Input Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Auto-Adjust Set Up . PICTURE (in PC Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PICTURE (in Video Mode) DISPLAY (in PC Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 24 . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Your Dell Projector Your projector comes with all the items shown below. Ensure that you have all the items, and contact Dell if anything is missing. Package Contents Power cord 1.
About Your Projector 1 6 6 2 3 5 1 Control panel 2 Zoom tab 3 Focus ring 4 Lens 5 Elevator button 6 IR receiver 4 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.
2 Connecting Your Projector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 USB remote connector 2 VGA input connector 3 HDMI input connector 4 S-video input connector 5 Video input connector 6 Audio output connector 7 Audio input connector 8 Security cable slot 9 Power cord connector CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 6.
Connecting to a Computer 1 2 3 1 Power cord 2 VGA to VGA cable 3 USB to USB cable NOTE: The USB cable is not provided by Dell.
Connecting to a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player with an S-video Cable 1 2 1 Power cord 2 S-video cable NOTE: The S-Video cable is not provided by Dell.
Connecting a DVD Player with a Composite Cable 1 2 1 Power cord 2 Composite video cable NOTE: The Composite video cable is not provided by Dell.
Connecting a DVD Player with a Component Cable 1 2 1 Power cord 2 D-sub to YPbPr cable NOTE: The D-sub to YPbPr cable is not provided by Dell.
Connecting a DVD Player with an HDMI Cable 1 2 1 Power cord 2 HDMI cable NOTE: The HDMI cable is not provided by Dell.
3 Using Your Projector Turning Your Projector On NOTE: Turn 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 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 17 to locate the Power button ). 4 Turn on your source (computer, DVD player, etc.).
4 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the 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 a button on the control panel. The message disappears after 5 seconds. Adjusting the Projected Image Raising the Projector Height 1 Press the elevator button.
3 Tilt adjustment wheel 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 3.3 ft to 39.4 ft (1.0 m to 12 m).
Adjusting Projection Image Size 302.8"(769.2cm) " 5.3 m) 27 .3c 9 9 (6 227.1"(576.9cm) 16 176.7"(448.7cm) " 0.6 m) 16 .9c 07 4 ( 126.2"(320.5cm) " 4.7 m) 11 .4c 1 9 (2 75.7"(192.3cm) Using Your Projector 9.8'(3.0m) 16.4'(5.0m) 23.0'(7.0m) .8" ) 68 .8cm 4 7 (1 29.5'(9.0m) 39.4'(12.0m) Projector to screen distance " 6.5 m) 20 .5c 4 2 (5 22.89" (58.3cm) 3.3'(1.0m) 25.2 "(64.
Screen (Diagonal) Max. 25.2" (64.1cm) 75.7" (192.3cm) 126.2" (320.5cm) 176.7" (448.7cm) 227.1" (576.9cm) 302.8" (769.2cm) Min. 22.89" (58.3cm) 68.8" (174.8cm) 114.7" (291.4cm) 160.6" (407.9cm) 206.5" (524.5cm) 275.3" (699.3cm) 20.2"X15.1" 60.6" X45.4" 101.0" X 75.7" 141.3" X106" (51.3cm X 38.5cm) (153.8cm X 115.4cm) (256.4cm X 192.3cm) (359.0cm X 269.2cm) 18.3" X 13.7" 55.1" X 41.3" 91.8" X 68.8" 128.5" X 96.4" (46.5cm X 34.9cm) (139.9cm X 104.9cm) (233.1cm X 174.8cm) (326.
2 TEMP 3 Power Turn the projector on and off. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 13 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on page 13. 4 Up / Keystone adjustment Press to select the On Screen Display (OSD) items. warning light • A solid amber TEMP light indicates that the projector is overheated. The display automatically shuts down. Turn the display on again after the projector cools down. If the problem persists, contact Dell.
Using the Remote Control 1 11 2 12 3 4 13 5 14 15 6 7 16 17 8 18 9 19 10 20 1 Power Turn the projector on and off. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 13 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on page 13. 2 Enter Press to confirm the selection. 3 Right Press to adjust the OSD setting. 4 Down Press to select OSD items. 5 Aspect Ratio Press to change aspect ratio of a displayed image. 6 Page up Press to move to previous page.
8 Page down Press to move to next page. 9 Video mode The Dell M209X Micro-projector has preset configurations that are optimized for displaying data (PC Graphics) or video (movies, games, etc.). Press the Video Mode button to toggle between PC mode, Movie mode, Game Mode, sRGB, or CUSTOM 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.
the color changes to dark gray. Use or control to make adjustments to a setting. on the control panel or the remote To go back to Main Menu, go to Back tab and press the Enter button control panel or the remote control. To exit the OSD, go to Exit tab and press Enter button on the control panel or the remote control. on the or press Menu button Main Menu Input Select AUTO SOURCE—Select On (Default) to automatically detect the available input signals.
Set Up V. KEYSTONE—Allows you to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. AUTO KEYSTONE—Auto adjusts the image distortion by tilting the projector. PROJECTOR MODE—Select how the image appears: • • Front Projection-Desktop (the default). Rear Projection-Desktop — The projector reverses the image so that you can project the image from behind a translucent screen. ASPECT RATIO—Allows you to select an aspect ratio to adjust how the image appears.
COLOR TEMP—Adjust the color temperature. The screen appears cooler at higher color temperatures and warmer at lower color temperatures. When user adjusts the value in the Color Adjust menu, the Custom mode is activated, and values are saved in the Custom mode. COLOR ADJUST—Manually adjust red, green, and blue color. PICTURE (in Video Mode) BRIGHTNESS—Use or to adjust the brightness of the image. or to CONTRAST—Use control the degree of difference between the brightest and darkest parts of the picture.
DISPLAY (in PC Mode) VIDEO MODE—Select a mode to optimize the display on how the projector is being used: PC, Movie, sRGB (provides more accurate color representation), Game, and Custom (set your preferred settings). If you adjust the settings for White Intensity or Degamma, the projector automatically switches to Custom. SIGNAL TYPE—Manually select signal type RGB, YCbCr, or YPbPr. to digitally magnify a default area of image in the center of the ZOOM—Press screen and press to reduce the zoomed image.
DISPLAY (in Video Mode) automatically switches to Custom. VIDEO MODE—Select a mode to optimize the display on how the projector is being used: PC, Movie, sRGB (provides more accurate color representation), Game, and Custom (set your preferred settings). If you adjust the settings for White Intensity or Degamma, the projector SIGNAL TYPE—Manually select signal type RGB, YCbCr, or YPbPr.
detected within two hours, the projector switches from Power Saving mode to Power Off mode. To turn on the projector press the Power button. ECO MODE—Select On to use the projector at a lower power level (136 Watts). Operating at lower power levels may provide longer lamp life, quieter operation, and dimmer luminance output on the screen. Select Off to operate at normal power level (165 Watts). LAMP RESET—After you install a new lamp, select Yes to reset the lamp timer.
OTHERS VOLUME—Press to decrease the volume and to increase the volume. MUTE—Allows you to mute the sound. AUDIO SOURCE—Select either HDMI or Analog (Audio In) as the audio source for use. CUSTOMIZED SCREEN—Press Enter. The "Customized Screen" menu appears. Select "YES" to capture the screen image as a "My Customized logo". This screen replaces all the original screens with the Dell logo. You can recover the default screen by selecting "Dell Logo" on the pop-up screen.
Select On to enable password protection. A Please Key In the Password screen appears requesting you to enter a password when the projector is powered on the next time. Select Off to disable password protection. NOTE: Password protection is disabled by default. If you enable this feature, you will be asked to enter the projector's password after you turn on the projector: 1 2 1st time password input request: a Go to Others menu, press Enter and then select Password to Enable the password setting.
3 To cancel the password function, select OFF and enter the password to disable the function. CHANGE PASSWORD—Allows you to change the password. Key in the original password and then enter the new password. Enter the new password again to confirm. TEST PATTERN—Select 1 or 2 to activate the built-in Test Pattern to test the focus and resolution. Select Off to disable the function.
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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 41). Problem Possible Solution No image appears on the screen • Ensure that the lens cap is removed and the projector is turned on. • Ensure the external graphics port is enabled. If you are using a Dell portable computer, press (Fn+F8). For other computers, see your respective documentation.
Problem (continued) Partial, scrolling, or incorrectly displayed image Possible Solution (continued) 1 Press the Auto adjust button on the remote control or the control panel. 2 If you are using a Dell portable computer, set the resolution of the computer to XGA (1024 x 768): a Right-lick the unused portion of your Windows desktop, click Properties and then select Settings tab. b Verify the setting is 1024 x 768 pixels for the external monitor port. c Press (Fn+F8).
Problem (continued) Possible Solution (continued) 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 a Original default setting. If the image is still stretched, adjust the aspect ratio as follows: • If you are playing a 16:9 DVD, select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your DVD player.
Guiding Signals Control Buttons Projector Status Description Indicator TEMP LAMP (Amber) (Amber) Power Menu Others BLUE Flashing OFF OFF OFF OFF Projector takes some time to warm up and power on. BLUE BLUE BLUE OFF OFF Projector in Normal mode, ready to display an image. Note: The OSD menu is not accessed. BLUE BLUE OFF OFF OFF Cooling mode Projector is cooling to shutdown. BLUE OFF OFF OFF OFF Power Saving mode Power Saving mode has been activated.
Changing the Lamp The following message appears on the screen when your projector lamp is approaching end of life and requires to be changed: Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation. Replacement suggested. www.dell.com/lamps CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 6. CAUTION: The lamp becomes very hot when in use.
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.
5 Specifications 5 Light Valve Single-chip 0.55" XGA DMD Type X, DarkChip™2 Brightness 2000 ANSI Lumens (Max.) Contrast Ratio 1800:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off) Uniformity 80% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA) Lamp 165-watt user-replaceable 3000-hour lamp (up to 5000 hours in eco mode) Number of Pixels 1024 x 768 (XGA) Displayable Color 16.7M colors Color Wheel Speed 100~127.5Hz (2X) 150Hz (3X) in Movie mode Projection Lens F/2.41~2.55, f=21.8~24.0 mm with 1.
Audio 1 watt speaker Noise Level 39 dB(A) Full-on mode, 32 dB(A) Ecomode Weight 2.6 lbs (1.18 kg) Dimensions (W x D x H) External 8.07 x 6.10 x 2.85 ± 0.04 inches (205 x 155 x 72.
Compatibility Modes (Analog/Digital) Resolution V. Frequency (Hz) 640X480 59.9 31.5 640X480 75 37.5 640X480 85 43.3 720X400 70.1 31.5 720X400 85 37.9 800X600 60.3 37.9 800X600 75 46.9 800X600 85.1 53.7 848X480 60 31 1024X768 60 48.4 1024X768 75 60 1024X768 85 68.7 1152X864 75 67.5 1280X720 59.9 44.8 1280X768 59.9 47.8 1280X800 59.8 49.7 1280X1024 60 64 1280X1024 75 80 1280X1024 85 91.1 H. Frequency (KHz) 1360X768 60 47.7 1400X1050 60 65.3 55.
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Contacting Dell 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: 1 Visit support.
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Appendix: Glossary ANSI Lumens —A standard for measuring light output, used for comparing projectors. 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).
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 9FT high, 12FT wide, screen has a diagonal of 15FT.
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. S-Video—A video transmission standard that uses a 4-pin mini-DIN connector to send video information on two signal wires called luminance (brightness, Y) and chrominance (color, C).
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Index A Adjusting the Projected Image 14 Adjusting the Projector Height 14 lower the projector Elevator button 14 Elevator foot 14 Tilt adjustment wheel 15 Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus 15 Focus ring 15 Zoom tab 15 To Computer 8 USB to USB cable 8 Connection Ports Audio input connector 7 Audio output connector 7 HDMI input connector 7 Kensington lock hole 7 Power cord connector 7 S-video input connector 7 USB remote connector 7 VGA in (D-sub) connector 7 Video input connector 7 Contact Dell 5, 17,
Elevator button 6 Focus ring 6 IR receiver 6 Lens 6 Zoom tab 6 O On-Screen Display 20 Auto-Adjust 21 DISPLAY (in PC Mode) 24 DISPLAY (in Video Mode) 25 Input Select 21 LAMP 25 LANGUAGE 26 Main Menu 21 Other 27 PICTURE (in PC Mode) 22 PICTURE (in Video Mode) 23 Set Up 22 P phone numbers 41 Powering On/Off the Projector Powering Off the Projector 13 Powering On the Projector 13 S Specifications Audio 38 Brightness 37 Color Wheel Speed 37 Compatibility Modes 39 Contrast Ratio 37 Dimensions 38 Displayable Co
