Table of Contents
- Contents
- Your Dell Projector
- Connecting Your Projector
- Using Your Projector
- Turning Your Projector On
- Turning Your Projector Off
- Adjusting the Projected Image
- Adjusting the Projector Focus
- Adjusting Projection Image Size
- Using the Control Panel
- Using the Remote Control
- Installing the Remote Control Battery (Optional)
- Operating Range with Optional Remote Control
- Using the On-Screen Display
- Multimedia Introduction
- Photo Format
- Video Format
- Music Format
- How to set-up File Type for Multimedia with USB
- How to set-up File Type for Multimedia with Micro SD Card
- How to set-up File Type for Multimedia with Internal Memory
- Office Viewer for the USB, SD, and Internal Memory
- Buttons Introduction
- Multimedia SETUP for USB, Micro SD, and Internal Memory
- PHOTO SETUP
- VIDEO SETUP
- MUSIC SETUP
- FIRMWARE UPDATE
- Troubleshooting Your Projector
- Specifications
- Contacting Dell
- Appendix: Glossary
DELL M115HD User Manual
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Dell™ Mobile Projector M115HD
User’s Guide
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make
better use of your projector.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or
loss of data if instructions are not followed.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage,
personal injury, or death.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Model : Dell Mobile Projector M115HD
August 2013 Rev. A00
Contents
1 Your Dell Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
About Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Connecting Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting a DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting to Multimedia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3 Using Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Turning Your Projector On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Turning Your Projector Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Adjusting the Projected Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adjusting the Projector Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Adjusting Projection Image Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using the Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Installing the Remote Control Battery (Optional)
. . . 24
Operating Range with Optional Remote Control. . . 25
Using the On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Multimedia Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4 Troubleshooting Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Guiding Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
6 Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
7 Appendix: Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
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Dell™ Mobile Projector M115HD
Contents:
• User's Guide
Documentation
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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 cable Universal 24-pin to VGA cable
Carrying case CD User’s Guide and
Documentation
Informacion Importante
AC adapter
Your Dell Projector 4
4
1
5
2
3
About Your Projector
Top View Bottom View
1 Control panel
2Fo
cus tab
3 Lens
4 Tilt adjusting wheel
5 Mounting hole for tripod: Insert nut 1/4"*20 UNC
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 shut down.
3
Ensure that the projector is mounted in a well-ventilated area.
4
Do not block the ventilation slots and openings on the projector.
5
Ensure the projector operates between ambient temperatures (5 °C to
35 °C).
6
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.
7
Do not look into the lens while the projector is on as it may cause injury to
your eyes.
8
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.
Your Dell Projector 5
9
Do not use alcohol to wipe the lens.
10
Do not use the wireless projector near cardiac pacemakers.
11
Do not use the wireless projector near medical equipment.
12
Do not use the wireless projector near microwave ovens.
NOTE:
•Recommended Projector Kit (P/N: VXJN3). For more information,
see the Dell Support website at dell.com/support.
•For more information, see the Safety Information that shipped with
your projector.
•The M115HD projector can only be used indoors.
Your Dell Projector 6
2 Connecting Your Projector
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1 Micro SD card slot for
multimedia playback
5Speaker
(Video/Music/Photo/Office
Viewer) and supporting media
and image processor firmware
upgrade
2 USB type A connector for USB
display, multimedia playback
(Video/Music/Photo/Office
Viewer), USB memory storage
access (USB flash drive/internal
memory), and supporting
projector, media, and image
processor firmware upgrade,
and supporting optional wireless
dongle, MobiShow-Pro, and
WiFi-Doc
6 HDMI connector
3 DC input connector 7 Universal I/O connector for VGA
input and optional Audio output
4 Audio output connector 8 Security cable slot
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,
follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 5.
Connecting Your Projector 7
3
2
1
1
2
3
Connecting to a Computer
Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable
Power cord
AC adapter
Universal 24-pin to VGA cable
NOTE: Only one universal 24-pin to VGA cable is shipped with your
projector. An additional universal 24-pin to VGA cable or 24-pin to
VGA and Audio out cable can be purchased on the Dell website at
www.dell.com.
Connecting Your Projector 8
FCC ID:
SUZ-WU5205C
Connecting a Computer Using Wireless Dongle (Optional)
NOTE: Your computer should be equipped with a wireless connector
and properly configured to detect another wireless connection. Refer
to your computer’s documentation on how to configure a wireless
connection.
NOTE: Your projector must be installed with a wireless dongle if you
want to use the wireless display. The wireless dongle is not shipped
with your projector. You can purchase it on the Dell website at
www.dell.com.
Connecting Your Projector 10
FCC ID:
SUZ-WU5205C
Connecting to Smartphone or Tablet Using Wireless Dongle
(Optional)
NOTE: Dell M115HD supports MobiShow and WiFi-Doc functions.
They are applications which transmit supported content from your
Android or iOS devices wirelessly. After installing and launching the
application on your mobile device, enable Wi-Fi on your mobile
device and connect to the projector network, Dell M115HD. For more
Information, please visit the Dell Support site at dell.com/support.
Files supported are:
Mobi Show Photos jpeg / jpg
MS Powerpoint PtG2 (converted from ppt)*
WiFi-Doc Photos jpeg / jpg
MS Powerpoint / Word / ppt / pptx / doc / docx / xls /
Excel / Text / PDF xlsx / txt / pdf
* Please install the PtG2 Converter into your PC for file conversion of
ppt into PtG2 format. PtG2 Converter can be downloaded from
dell.com/support.
Connecting Your Projector 11
1
2
3
Connecting a DVD Player
Connecting a DVD Player Using a HDMI Cable
3
OPEN/CLOSE
HDMI
HOME
MENU RETURN
ENTER
TOP MENU MENU
USBDVD/USB
STANDBY/ON
2
1
Power cord
AC adapter
HDMI cable
NOTE: The HDMI cable is not shipped with your projector. You can
purchase the HDMI cable on the Dell website at www.dell.com.
Connecting Your Projector 12
2
3
1
1
2
3
Connecting to Multimedia
Connecting Multimedia Using a USB Flash Disk
Power cord
AC adapter
USB flash disk
NOTE: The USB flash disk is not shipped with your projector.
Connecting Your Projector 13
3
2
1
1
2
3
Connecting Multimedia Using a Micro SD Card
Power cord
AC adapter
Micro SD card
NOTE: The micro SD card is not shipped with your projector.
Connecting Your Projector 14
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 p ower cord with AC adapter and appropriate s ignal cables to
the projector. For information about connecting the projector, see
"Connecting Your Projector" on page 7.
2
Press the
Power
button (see "Using the Control Panel" on page 20 to
locate the
Power
button).
3
Turn on your source (computer, DVD player, etc).
4
Connect your source to the projector using the appropriate cable. See
"Connecting Your Projector" on page 7 for instructions to connect your
source to the projector.
5
By default, the input source of the projector is set to VGA. Change the
input source of the projector if necessary.
6
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. See "Using the Control Panel" on page 20 and "Using the Remote
Control" on page 22 to locate the Source button.
3 Using Your Projector
Turning Your Projector On
Turning Your 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
Press the
Power
button again. The cooling fans continue to operate for
120 seconds.
3
To power off the projector quickly, press the Power button and hold for 1
second while the projector’s cooling fans are still running.
Using Your Projector 15
11
1
NOTE: Before you turn on the projector again, wait for 60 seconds
to allow the internal temperature to stabilize.
4
Disconnect the power cord and AC adapter from the electrical outlet and
the projector.
Adjusting the 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.
Lowering the Projector Height
1
Lower the projector, and use the front tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune
the display angle.
Front tilt adjustment wheel
(Angle of tilt: 0 to 6 degrees)
Using Your Projector 16
1
Adjusting the Projector Focus
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the projector, ensure that the front
adjustment wheel is fully retracted before moving the projector or
placing the projector in its carrying case.
1
Rotate the focus tab until the image is clear. The projector focuses at
distances ranging between 3.18 ft to 8.48 ft (97 cm to 258 cm).
1Focus tab
Using Your Projector 17
80" (203.2 cm)
8.48' (2.58 m)
7.41' (2.26 m)
6.36' (1.94 m)
5.28' (1.61 m)
4.23' (1.29 m)
3.18' (0.97 m)
Projector to screen distance
70" (177.8 cm)
60" (152.4 cm)
50" (127.0 cm)
40" (101.6 cm)
30" (76.2 cm)
Adjusting Projection Image Size
Using Your Projector 18
Diagonal: 60"
Distance: 1.94 m
W
Height (Hd): 81 cm
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Screen size Height
Desired Distance (m)
<A> Diagonal (inch)
<B> W (cm) x H (cm)
From base to top of image
(cm)
<C>
0.97 30 65 x 40 40
1.29 40 86 x 54 54
1.61 50 107 x 67 67
1.94 60 129 x 81 81
2.26 70 151 x 94 94
2.58 80 171 x 108 108
* This graph is for user reference only.
* Offset Ratio: 100 %
Using Your Projector 19
Using the Control Panel
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1
1 Power Turns the projector on or off. For more
information, see "Turning Your Projector On"
on page 15 and "Turning Your Projector Off"
on page 15.
2 Up / Keystone
adjustment
Press to navigate through the On-Screen
Display (OSD) Menu items.
Press to adjust image distortion caused by
tilting the projector (+/-40 degrees).
3 Right
Adjust
/ Auto Press to navigate through the On-Screen
Display (OSD) Menu items.
Press to synchronize the projector to the
input source.
NOTE: Auto Adjust does not operate if
the on-screen display (OSD) is
displayed.
4 TEMP LED If the TEMP amber indicator is on or blinking,
one of the following problems could be
occurring:
• Internal temperature of the projector is too
high
For more information, see "Troubleshooting
Your Projector" on page 50 and "Guiding
Signals" on page 53.
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5 Error LED Error LED is blinking amber, one of the fans
has failed. The projector will automatically
shut down.
6 Menu Press to activate the OSD. Use the directional
keys and the Menu button to navigate
through the OSD.
7 Down / Keystone
adjustment
Press to navigate through the On-Screen
Display (OSD) Menu items.
Press to adjust image distortion caused by
tilting the projector (+/-40 degrees).
8 Left / Source Press to navigate through the On-Screen
Display (OSD) Menu items.
Press to toggle through VGA, DoUSB, HDMI,
USB, MicroSD, and Internal Memory sources
when multiple sources are connected to the
projector.
9 Enter Press to confirm the selection item.
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Using the Remote Control
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2
3
5
4
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
15
14
17
19
16
18
20
1 LED light LED indicator.
2 Source Press to switch between VGA, DoUSB, HDMI,
USB, MicroSD, and Internal Memory source.
3 Auto adjust Press to synchronize the projector with the
input source. Auto adjust does not operate if
the OSD (On-Screen Display) is displayed.
4 Up Press to navigate through the On-Screen
Display (OSD) Menu items.
5 Left Press to navigate through the On-Screen
Display (OSD) Menu items.
Enter Press to confirm the selection.
7 Menu Press to activate the OSD.
8 Down Press to navigate through the On-Screen
Display (OSD) Menu items.
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6
9 Mute Press to mute or un-mute the projector
speaker.
10 Aspect ratio Press to change aspect ratio of a displayed
image.
11 Power Turns the projector on and off. For more
information, see "Turning Your Projector On"
on page 15 and "Turning Your Projector Off"
on page 15.
12 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.
13 Play/Pause Press to play/pause media file.
14 Blank screen Press to hide/unhide the image.
15
16
17
Stop
Right
Volume up
Press to stop playing media file.
Press to navigate through the On-Screen
Display (OSD) Menu items.
Press to increase the volume.
18
19
20
Keystone
adjustment
Volume down
Keystone
adjustment
Press to adjust image distortion caused by
tilting the projector (+/-40 degrees).
Press to decrease the volume.
Press to adjust image distortion caused by
tilting the projector (+/-40 degrees).
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M
1
Installing the Remote Control Battery (Optional)
Remove the battery holder by holding
down the side release firmly and pulling
out the battery holder.
2 Insert a CR2032 coin cell battery and
align the polarity correctly according to
the marking in the battery holder.
NOTE: When you use the remote control
for the first time, there is a plastic sheet
between the battery and its contact.
Remove the sheet before use.
3 Replace the battery holder.
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CR2032
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Distance
Operating range
Angle ±20°
Distance 7 m/22.97 feet
Angle
Operating Range with Optional Remote Control
NOTE: Actual operating range may slightly differ from the diagram.
Weak battery will also prevent the remote control from properly
operating the projector.
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Using the On-Screen Display
•
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 control panel or the remote control to enter
the Main Menu.
•
To select an option, press the or buttons on your projector’s control
panel or remote control.
•
Use the or buttons on the control panel or remote control to adjust
the settings.
•
To exit the OSD, press the
Menu
button directly on the control panel or the
remote control.
INPUT SOURCE
The Input Source menu allows you to select your projector's input source.
AUTO SOURCE—If you select and
press to activate, the Auto Source
option will automatically find the
next available input source.
VGA—Press to detect a VGA
signal.
DOUSB—Allows you to display the
computer/laptop screen to your
projector via the USB cable.
NOTE: If the DoUSB can not display, please see "Troubleshooting" on
page 50.
HDMI—Press to detect a HDMI signal.
USB—Allows you to playback the photo, music, or video files from your
USB flash disk. See "Multimedia Introduction" on page 39.
MICRO SD—Allows you to playback the photo, music, or video files from
your micro SD card. See "Multimedia Introduction" on page 39.
INTERNAL MEMORY—Allows you to playback the photo, music, or video
files from internal memory of the projector. See "Multimedia Introduction"
on page 39.
Using Your Projector 26
NOTE:
STORAGE MODE—
You may also connect USB cable in Internal
Memory source to execute copy, delete, move and more
instructions from your computer to projector internal memory
and SD card.
When you connect the projector and computer via USB cable,
a USB Connected message will pop up and allow you to select
DoUSB
or
Storage Mode
.
AUTO ADJUST
Auto Adjust automatically adjusts the projector's
Horizontal
,
Vertical
,
Frequency
, and
Tracking
in PC mode.
VIDEO MODE
The Video Mode menu allows you to optimize the display image. The
options are:
Presentation
,
Bright
,
Movie
,
sRGB
(provides more accurate
Using Your Projector 27
color representation), and
Custom
(set your preferred settings) mode.
VOLUME
The Volume menu allows you adjust the volume setting of your projector.
VOLUME—Press to decrease the volume and to increase the volume.
ADVANCED SETTINGS
The Advanced Settings menu allows you to change settings for
Image
,
Display
,
Projector
,
Menu
,
Power
, and
Information
.
IMAGE SETTINGS (IN PC MODE)—Select and press to activate image
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settings. The image settings menu provides the following options:
BRIGHTNESS—
Press and to adjust the brightness of the
image.
CONTRAST—
Press and to adjust the display contrast.
COLOR TEMPERATURE—
Allows you to adjust the color
temperature. The screen appears cooler at higher color
temperatures and warmer at lower color temperatures.
WHITE INTENSITY—
Press and use and to display white
intensity.
NOTE: If you adjust the settings for
Brightness
,
Contrast
,
Color
Temperature
, 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:
BRIGHTNESS—
Press and to adjust the brightness of the
image.
CONTRAST—
Press and to adjust the display contrast.
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COLOR TEMPERATURE—
Allows you to adjust the color
temperature. The screen appears cooler at higher color
temperatures and warmer at lower color temperatures.
SATURATION—
Allows 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 to decrease the amount
of color in the image.
SHARPNESS—
Press to increase the sharpness and to
decrease the sharpness.
TINT—
Press to increase the amount of green in the image
and to decrease the amount of green in the image.
WHITE INTENSITY—
Press and use and to display white
intensity.
NOTE: If you adjust the settings for
Brightness
,
Contrast
,
Color
Temperature
, and
White Intensity
the projector automatically
switches to Custom mode.
DISPLAY SETTINGS (IN PC MODE)—Select and press to activate display
settings. The display settings menu provides the following options:
HORIZONTAL POSITION—
Press to move the image right and
to move the image left.
VERTICAL POSITION—
Press to move the image up and to
move the image down.
FREQUENCY—
Allows 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.
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TRACKING—
Synchronize the phase of the display signal with the
graphic card. If you experience an unstable or flickering image,
use the Tracking to correct it. This is a fine adjustment.
ASPECT RATIO—
Allows you to select the aspect ratio to adjust
how the image appears. Options are: Origin, 16:10, 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.
• 4:3 — The input source scales to fit the screen and projects a 4:3
image.
ZOOM—
Press and to zoom and view the image.
ZOOM NAVIGATION—Press to activate the
Zoom
Navigation
menu.
Use to navigate the projection
screen.
DISPLAY SETTINGS (IN VIDEO MODE)—Select and press to activate dis-
play settings. The display settings menu provides the following options:
ASPECT RATIO—
Allows you to select the aspect ratio to adjust
how the image appears. Options are: Origin, 16:10, 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.
• 4:3 — The input source scales to fit the screen and projects a 4:3
image.
ZOOM—
Press and to zoom and view the image.
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ZOOM NAVIGATION—Press to activate the
Zoom
Navigation
menu.
Use to navigate the projection
screen.
PROJECTOR SETTINGS—Select and press to activate projector settings.
The projector settings menu provides the following options:
PROJECTOR MODE—
Allows 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.
• Front Projection-Desktop
—
This is the default option.
TEST PATTERN—
Test Pattern is used to test focus and
resolution.
You can enable or disable the
Test Pattern
by selecting
Off, 1,
or
2
. You can also invoke the
Test Pattern 1
by pressing and
holding down and buttons on the control panel
simultaneously for 2 seconds. You can also invoke the test
pattern 2 by pressing and holding down and buttons on
the control panel simultaneously for 2 seconds.
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Test Pattern 1:
Test Pattern 2:
FACTORY RESET—
Select 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 SETTINGS—
Select and press to activate the menu settings. The
menu settings consists of the following options:
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MENU POSITION—
Allows you to change the position of the
OSD menu on the screen.
MENU TIMEOUT—
Allows you to adjust the time for an OSD
timeout. By default, the OSD disappears after 20 seconds of
non-activity.
MENU TRANSPARENCY—
Select to change the transparency level
of the OSD background.
MENU LOCK—
Select
On
to enable Menu Lock and hide the
OSD menu. Select
Off
to disable the Menu Lock. If you want to
disable the Menu Lock function and have the OSD disappear,
press the Menu button on the control panel or remote control
for 15 seconds, then disable the function.
PASSWORD—
When 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
outlet and the power for the projector is first turned on. By
default, this function is disabled. You can enable this feature by
selecting Enable. 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.
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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.
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 To disable the password function, select the
Disable
option to
close the function.
4 To delete the password, select the
Delete
option.
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CHANGE PASSWORD—
Key in the original password. Then, enter
the new password and confirm the new password again.
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POWER SETTINGS—
Select and press to activate power settings. The
power settings menu provides the following options:
POWER SAVING—
By default, the projector is set to enter power
saving mode after 120 minutes of no activity. A warning
message appears on screen showing a 60 seconds countdown
before switching to power saving mode. Press any button
during the countdown period to stop the power-saving mode.
You can also set a different delay period to enter power saving
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.
LED MODE—
Allows you to select between
Normal
or
ECO
mode.
Normal mode operates at full power level. ECO mode operates
at a lower power level which may provide longer LED life,
quieter operation, and dimmer luminance output on the screen.
INFORMATION—
The information menu displays the current M115HD
projector settings.
Using Your Projector 37
LANGUAGE
Allows you to set the language for the OSD. Press and to select
different languages and press to change the language.
Using Your Projector 38
Multimedia Introduction
Multimedia format supported:
Photo Format
Image Type Sub Type Encode Type Max Pixels Max Size
(Ext Name)
Jpeg / Jpg Baseline YUV420 No Limitation 2GB
YUV422
YUV440
YUV444
progressive YUV420 64x panel 2GB
YUV422 resolution
YUV440
YUV444
BMP 64x panel
resolution
Video Format
File Format Video MAX MAX Bit Audio Format
Format Res Rate (bps)
MOV, MP4, AVI, H264 1080P 20Mbps AC3, DTS, MP1, MP2,
MKV, DIVX MP3, PCM, ADPCM
MOV, MP4 MPEG4 1080P 20Mbps AMR, PCM, ADPCM
WMV WMV3 1080P 20Mbps WMA2, WMA3
Music Format
Music Type (Ext Name) Sample Rate (KHz) Bit Rate (Kbps)
MP1 8-48 8-320
MP2 8-48 8-320
MP3 8-48 8-320
WMA 22-48 5-320
Using Your Projector 39
How to set-up File Type for Multimedia with USB
NOTE: A USB flash disk must be plugged into the projector if you
want to use the multimedia USB function.
Follow these steps to playback the Photo, Video, or Music files on your
projector:
1 Connect the power cable with AC adapter and turn on the projector
by pressing the power button.
2 Plug in a
USB flash disk
to your projector.
Using Your Projector 40
3
4
Access the
Input Source
menu, select the
USB
option, and press the
button.
The
USB Screen
shown below appears:
Select the multimedia files:
Photo
,
Video
,
Music
, or
Office Viewer
, and
then press the to start playing. Or select the
Setup
option to
change multimedia settings. See "Multimedia Setup" on page 47.
Using Your Projector 41
1
2
How to set-up File Type for Multimedia with Micro SD Card
NOTE: A micro SD card must be plugged into the projector if you
want to use the multimedia micro SD function.
Follow these steps to playback the Photo, Video, or Music files on your
projector:
Connect the power cable with AC adapter and turn on the projector
by pressing the power button.
Plug in a
Micro SD card
to your projector. The image input source will
be automatically switched to micro SD screen when you plug in a
micro SD card.
Using Your Projector 42
3
4
Access the
Input Source
menu, select the
Micro SD
option and press
the button.
The
Micro SD Screen
shown below appears:
Select the multimedia files:
Photo
,
Video
,
Music
, or
Office Viewer
, and
then press the to start playing. Or select the
Setup
option to
change multimedia settings. See "Multimedia Setup" on page 47.
Using Your Projector 43
1
2
How to set-up File Type for Multimedia with Internal Memory
Follow these steps to playback the Photo, Video, or Music files on your
projector:
Connect the power cable with AC adapter and turn on the projector
by pressing the power button.
Access the
Input Source
menu, select the
Internal Memory
option
and press the button.
Using Your Projector 44
Office Viewer for the USB, SD, and Internal Memory
The Office Viewer feature allows you to use MS Excel, MS Word, MS
PowerPoint, and PDF files.
Buttons Introduction
Use the up, down, left, and right buttons for navigation and button on
your projector's control panel or remote control to select.
Button Up Down Left Right Enter Menu
Fit Page / Operating
No sub-menu Up Down Left Right Fit Width Menu
Quit
Pop up sub- Page
Page Up Zoom In Zoom Out Rotate Office
menu Down Viewer
Using Your Projector 46
Multimedia SETUP for USB, Micro SD, and Internal Memory
The multimedia setup menu allows you to change settings for Photo, Video,
and Music.
NOTE: Multimedia setup menu and settings are the same for the
USB, Micro SD, and Internal Memory.
PHOTO SETUP
Select and press to activate photo setup menu. The photo setup menu
provides the following options:
DISPLAY MODE—Press
or
to select the display mode of the photo on
the screen. Options are:
File List
,
Thumbnail
, and
Slideshow
.
DISPLAY RATIO—Press
or
to select the display ratio of the photo as
Auto
(original ratio) or
Full
(full screen).
SLIDESHOW DURATION—Press
or
to select the slideshow duration.
The image will automatically switch to the next photo after the time out.
Options are:
5 sec
,
15 sec
,
30 sec
,
1 min
,
5 min
, and
15 min
.
SLIDESHOW REPEAT—Select
On
to repeat slideshow always. Or select "
Off
"
to stop slideshow when it goes to the last page.
SLIDESHOW EFFECT—Press
or
to select what slideshow effect you
want. Options are:
Random
,
Rect
,
Off
,
Snake
,
Partition
,
Erase
,
Blinds
,
Lines
,
GridCross
,
Cross
, and
Spiral
.
NOTE: Slideshow Duration, Slideshow Repeat, and Slideshow Effect
function only supports Slideshow mode.
Using Your Projector 47
VIDEO SETUP
Select and press to activate video setup menu. The video setup menu
provides the following options:
DISPLAY RATIO—Press
or
to select the display ratio of the Video.
AUTO—
Keep original aspect ratio.
ORIGINAL SIZE—
Display video in original size of the content.
PLAY MODE—Press
or
to select the video play mode. Options are:
Once
,
Repeat Once
,
Repeat
, and
Random
.
AUTO PLAY—Select
On
to play the video automatically while entering the
video list.
MUSIC SETUP
Select and press to activate music setup menu. The music setup menu
provides the following options:
Using Your Projector 48
PLAY MODE—Press
or
to select the music play mode. Options are:
Once
,
Repeat Once
,
Repeat
, and
Random
.
SHOW SPECTRUM—Select
On
to show the spectrum plot while music is
playing.
AUTO PLAY—Select
On
to play the music automatically while entering the
music list.
FIRMWARE UPDATE
Select and press to activate firmware update menu. The firmware update
menu provides the following options:
MEDIA—Select "Yes" to enter firmware update screen, and then select
Confirm option to update your media firmware by micro SD card and USB
flash drive.
IMAGE PROCESSOR—Select "Yes" to enter firmware update screen, and then
select Confirm option to update your Video decoder firmware by micro SD
card and USB flash drive.
NOTE: Media and Image Processor firmware upgrade supports
micro SD interface and USB flash drive. Please ensure the
Media
and
Image Processor
firmware (*.bin and *.inf files) are in the root
directory of Micro SD card (or USB flash drive).
NOTE: You can download the "media and image processor" firmware
files from the Dell Support site at
dell.com/support
.
Using Your Projector 49
4
Troubleshooting Your Projector
If you experience problems with your projector, see the following
troubleshooting tips. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see Contacting
Dell on page 58).
Problem
No image appears on the
screen
Fn
F8
CRT/LCD
Possible Solution
•
Ensure that the projector is turned on.
•
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
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 dell.com/support.
•
Ensure that all the cables are securely
connected. See "Connecting Your
Projector" on page 7.
•
Ensure that the pins of the connectors are
not bent or broken.
•
Use
Test Pattern
in the
Projector
Settings of the Advanced Settings
menu.
Ensure that the colors of the test pattern
are correct.
Troubleshooting Your Projector 50
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
WXGA (1280 x 800):
a
Right-click the unused portion of your
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
desktop, click
Properties
, and then select
Settings
tab.
b
Verify that the setting is 1280 x 800
pixels for the external monitor port.
c
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 portable
computer, see your documentation. If
images are not displayed properly, please
upgrade the video driver of your computer.
For a Dell computer, see dell.com/support.
The screen does not
display your presentation
If you are using a portable computer, 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).
Image color is incorrect 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
(3.18 ft [97 cm] to 8.48 ft [258 cm]).
Troubleshooting Your Projector 51
Image is reversed
Problem (continued)
Select Projector Settings of the Advanced
Settings from the OSD and adjust the
projector mode.
Possible Solution (continued)
Error LED is blinking amber
TEMP LED is solid amber
TEMP LED is blinking
amber
The OSD does not appear
on the screen
A projector fan has failed and the projector
will automatically shut down.
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 projector fan fails, the projector will
automatically shut down. 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.
Press the Menu button on the panel for 15
seconds to unlock the OSD. Check the
Menu Lock on page 34.
The remote control is not
operating smoothly or
works only within a limited
range
The battery may be low. Check if the LED
indication from the remote is too dim. If so,
replace with a new CR2032 battery.
DoUSB not displaying Display over USB Should run automatically.
To manually run USB display, go to My
Computer and run "USB_Display.exe".
NOTE: You may require administrator
level access to install the driver.
Contact your network administrator
for support.
Troubleshooting Your Projector 52
Guiding Signals
Projector
Status Description
Control Buttons
Power
(White/Amber)
Indicator
TEMP
(Amber) (Amber)
Standby
mode
Projector in Standby mode. Ready to
power on. White Flashing OFF OFF
LED on
Cooling
mode
Projector
overheated
Fan
breakdown
Projector in Normal mode, ready to
display an image.
Projector is cooling to shutdown.
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.
One of the fans has failed. The
projector automatically shuts down.
If the problem persists, contact Dell.
White
White
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
AMBER
AMBER
Flashing
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
LED failure LED defective. OFF OFF AMBER
R-LED driver
over-heated
Air vents might be blocked or the R-
LED driver has overheated. The
projector will automatically shut
down. Turn the display on again after
the projector cools down. If the
problem persists, contact Dell.
AMBER AMBER OFF
Troubleshooting Your Projector 53
5 Specifications
Light Valve 0.45" WXGA S450 DMD, DarkChip3™
Brightness 450 ANSI Lumens (Max.)
Contrast Ratio 10000:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off)
Uniformity 80% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA)
Number of Pixels 1280 x 800 (WXGA)
Aspect Ratio 16:10
Internal Flash 1 GB Memory (Max.)
Displayable Color 1.07 billion colors
Projection Lens F-Stop: F/2.0
f=14.95 mm
Fixed Lens
Throw ratio =1.5 wide and tele
Offset ratio: 100%
Projection Screen Size 30~80 inches (diagonal)
Projection Distance 3.18~8.48 ft (97~258 cm)
Video Compatibility HDMI input: 1080p, 720p, 576i/p, 480i/p
Power Supply Universal AC 100-240 V 50-60 Hz with 65 W
power adapter
Power Consumption Normal mode: 52 W ± 10% @ 110 Vac
Eco mode: 42 W ± 10% @ 110 Vac
Power saving mode: < 0.5 W (Fan speed at
minimum)
Standby mode: < 0.5 W
Audio 1 speaker x 1 watt RMS
Noise Level Normal mode: 36 dB(A) Typical
Eco mode: 32 dB(A) Typical
Weight 0.8 lbs ± 0.05 lbs (0.36 kg ± 0.02 kg)
Specifications 54
4.14"(105.3 mm)
4.09"(104 mm)
1.44"(36.5 mm)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 4.14 x 1.43 x 4.09 inches (105.3 x 36.5 x 104 mm)
Environmental
Operating temperature: 5 °C - 35 °C (41 °F- 95 °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 DC power jack
VGA input: One 24-pin universal connector
(Black) for analog RGB input signal and
supporting Audio output.
HDMI input: One HDMI connector for
supporting HDMI 1.3. HDCP compliant.
Audio output: One 3.5 mm stereo mini phone
jack.
USB (type A) port: One USB connector for
supporting USB display, multimedia playback
(Video/Music/Photo/Office Viewer), USB
memory storage access (USB flash drive/internal
memory), and supporting projector, media, and
image processor firmware upgrade, and
supporting optional wireless dongle, MobiShow-
Pro, and WiFi-Doc.
The USB thumb drive can support up to 32 GB.
Specifications 55
Wireless Dongle
(Optional)
Micro SD card slot: One micro SD connector for
supporting multimedia playback
(Video/Music/Photo/Office Viewer) and
supporting media and image processor firmware
upgrade
The micro SD card can support up to 32 GB.
Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Wireless: One USB (type A) connector for
supporting wireless dongle (USB interface,
optional) and mobishow.
OS environment: Windows 8/7/Vista/XP/2000,
MAC OS X
Supports MobiShow and WiFi-Doc projection.
Light Source Mercury-free LED (up to 30000 hours in Normal
mode)
NOTE: The LED life rating for any projector is a measure of
brightness degradation only, and is not a specification for the time it
takes a LED to fail and cease light output. LED life is defined as the
time it takes for more than 50 percent of a LED sample population
to have brightness decrease by approximately 50 percent of the
rated lumens for the specified LED. The LED life rating is not
guaranteed in any way. The actual operating life span of a projector
LED 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 LED’s shortened
operating life span or possible LED failure.
Specifications 56
Compatibility Modes (Digital)
Resolution Refresh Rate
(Hz)
Hsync Frequency
(KHz) Pixel Clock (MHz)
640 x 350 70.087 31.469 25.175
640 x 480 59.940 31.469 25.175
720 x 480 p60 59.940 31.469 27.000
720 x 576 p50 50.000 31.250 27.000
720 x 400 70.087 31.469 28.322
640 x 480 75.000 37.500 31.500
640 x 480 85.008 43.269 36.000
800 x 600 60.317 37.879 40.000
800 x 600 75.000 46.875 49.500
800 x 600 85.061 53.674 56.250
1024 x 768 60.004 48.363 65.000
1280 x 720 p50 50.000 37.500 74.250
1280 x 720 p60 60.000 45.000 74.250
1920 x 1080 i50 50.000 28.125 74.250
1920 x 1080 i60 60.000 33.750 74.250
1280 x 720 59.855 44.772 74.500
1024 x 768 75.029 60.023 78.750
1280 x 800 59.810 49.702 83.500
1366 x 768 59.790 47.712 85.500
1360 x 768 60.015 47.712 85.500
1024 x 768 84.997 68.677 94.500
1440 x 900 59.887 55.935 106.500
1280 x 1024 60.020 63.981 108.000
1400 x 1050 59.978 65.317 121.750
1280 x 800 84.880 71.554 122.500
1280 x 1024 75.025 79.976 135.000
1440 x 900 74.984 70.635 136.750
1680 x 1050 59.954 65.290 146.250
1280 x 960 85.002 85.938 148.500
1920 x 1080 60.000 67.500 148.500
Specifications 57
6 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 go to www.dell.com/contactDell.
2
Select your region on the interactive map.
3
Select a Segment for Contact.
4
Select the appropriate service or support link based on your
need.
Contacting Dell 58
7 Appendix: Glossary
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).
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:
1
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
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
Glossary 59
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.
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.
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.
SVGA — Super Video Graphics Array — 800 x 600 pixels count.
Glossary 60
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.
XGA — Extended Video Graphics Array — 1024 x 768 pixels count.
WXGA — Wide Extended Graphics Array — 1280 x 800 pixels count.
Zoom Lens — Lens with a variable focal length that allows the operator to
move the view in or out making the image smaller or larger.
Zoom Lens Ratio — Is the ratio between the smallest and largest image a
lens can project from a fixed distance. For example, a 1.4:1 zoom lens ratio
means that a 10 foot image without zoom would be a 14 foot image with
full zoom.
Glossary 61
62 Glossary
Index
A
Adjusting the Projected Image
16
Adjusting the Projector
Height 16
lower the projector
Front tilt adjustment
wheel 16
Adjusting the Projector Zoom
and Focus 17
Focus ring 17
C
Connecting the Projector
AC adaptor 8, 9, 12, 13, 14
Connecting with an HDMI
Cable 12
HDMI cable 12
Power cord 8, 9, 12, 13, 14
To Computer 8
Universal 24-pin to VGA cable
8
USB-A to USB-A cable 9
Connection Ports
Audio output connector 7
DC input connector 7
HDMI connector 7
Security cable slot 7
Contact Dell 4, 52
Control Panel 20
D
Dell
contacting 58, 59
M
Main Unit 5
Control panel 5
Elevator button for height
adjustments 5
Focus ring 5
Lens 5
Menu Position 34
Menu Settings 33
Menu Timeout 34
Menu Transparency 34
O
On-Screen Display 26
Input Source 26
P
Password 34
phone numbers 58
Power Saving 37
Power Settings 37
Powering On/Off the Projector
Index 63
Powering Off the Projector 15
Powering On the Projector 15
R
Remote Control 22
Reset, Factory 33
S
Specifications
Aspect Ratio 54
Audio 54
Brightness 54
Contrast Ratio 54
Dimensions 55
Displayable Color 54
Environmental 55
I/O Connectors 55
Internal Flash 54
Light Valve 54
Noise Level 54
Number of Pixels 54
Power Consumption 54
Power Supply 54
Projection Distance 54
Projection Lens 54
Projection Screen Size 54
Uniformity 54
Video Compatibility 54
Weight 54
support
contacting Dell 58, 59
T
telephone numbers 58
Test Pattern 32
Troubleshooting 50
Contact Dell 50
64 Index