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
- Operating Range with 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 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, SD Card, and Internal Memory
- Intel® Wireless Display (WiDi) Installation
- Wi-Fi Display Installation
- Managing the Projector From Web Management
- Make Application Token
- Troubleshooting Your Projector
- Specifications
- Contacting Dell
- Appendix: Glossary
DELL M900HD User Manual
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Dell™ Mobile Projector
(M900HD)
User’s Guide
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.
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Model : Dell Mobile Projector (M900HD)
July 2013 Rev. A00
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Contents
1 Your Dell Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
About Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Connecting Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting to Smartphone or Tablet Using Wi-Fi . . 10
Connecting a DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting to Multimedia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3 Using Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Turning Your Projector On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Turning Your Projector Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Adjusting the Projected Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Adjusting the Projector Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adjusting Projection Image Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using the Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Installing the Remote Control Battery . . . . . . . . . . 23
Operating Range with Remote Control . . . . . . . . . 24
Using the On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Multimedia Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Intel® Wireless Display (WiDi) Installation. . . . . . . . 44
Wi-Fi Display Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Managing the Projector From Web Management . . 59
Make Application Token . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
4 Troubleshooting Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Guiding Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
5 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
6 Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
7 Appendix: Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
4Your 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.
1Your Dell Projector
Package Contents
Power cable 1.2 m USB cable (USB-A to USB-A)
Remote control Carrying case
CD User’s Guide and Documentation Sleeve cover
Informacion Importante
Dell™ Mobile Projector (M900HD)
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About Your 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 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).
1 Control panel
2Focus ring
3 Lens
4 Elevator button for height adjustments
53 W speaker
6IR receivers
7 Mounting holes for ceiling mount: Screw hole M3 x 6.5 mm depth.
Recommended torque <15 kgf-cm
8 Mounting hole for tripod: Insert nut 1/4"*20 UNC
9Elevator foot
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6Your Dell Projector
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.
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:
•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.
•For more information, see the Safety Information that shipped with
your projector.
•The M900HD projector can only be used indoors.
Connecting Your Projector 7
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,
follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 5.
2Connecting Your Projector
1 Security cable slot 4 HDMI connector
2 Power cord connector 5 USB type A connector for USB
display, multimedia playback
(Video/Music/Photo/Office
Viewer), USB memory storage
access (USB flash
drive/internal memory) and
projector firmware upgrade
3 SD card slot for multimedia
playback (Video/ Music/
Photo/ Office Viewer)
6 Audio-out connector
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8Connecting Your Projector
Connecting to a Computer
Connecting a Computer Using a USB Cable
NOTE: Plug and Play. Only one USB (type A to A) cable is shipped
with your projector. An additional USB (type A to A) cable can be
purchased on the Dell website at www.dell.com.
1 Power cord
2 USB-A to USB-A cable
MOLEX
2
MOLEX
1
Connecting Your Projector 9
Connecting a Computer Using Intel® WiDi or Wi-Fi
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: To connect a computer via Intel® WiDi, your computer must
be Intel® WiDi compatible.
10 Connecting Your Projector
Connecting to Smartphone or Tablet Using Wi-Fi
NOTE: Dell M900HD 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 M900HD. For
more Information, please visit go to Dell Support site at
dell.com/support.
Files supported are:
MobiShow Photo Format PtG Format
JPEG/JPG PtG2
WiFi-Doc Document Format Picture Format
MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/PDF/Text JPEG/JPG
Connecting Your Projector 11
Connecting a DVD Player
Connecting a DVD Player Using a 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.
1 Power cord
2 HDMI cable
2
OPEN/CLOSE
HDMI
HOME
MENU RETURN
ENTER
TOP MENU MENU
USBDVD/USB
STANDBY/ON
1
12 Connecting Your Projector
Connecting to Multimedia
Connecting Multimedia Using a USB Flash Disk
NOTE: The USB flash disk is not shipped with your projector.
1 Power cord
2 USB flash disk
1
2
Connecting Your Projector 13
Connecting Multimedia Using a SD Card
NOTE: The SD card is not shipped with your projector.
1 Power cord
2SD card
2
1
14 Using Your Projector
Turning Your 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 "Connecting Your
Projector" on page 7.
2
Press the
Power
button (see "Using the Control Panel" on page 19 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
Intel® WiDi
. 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 19 and "Using the Remote
Control" on page 21 to locate the Source button.
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.
3Using Your Projector
Using Your Projector 15
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.
Adjusting the Projected Image
Raising the Projector Height
1
Press the
Elevator
button.
2
Raise the projector to the desired display angle, and then release the
button to lock the elevator foot into position.
Lowering the Projector Height
1
Press the
Elevator
button.
2
Lower the projector, and then release the button to lock the elevator foot
into position.
1Elevator button
2 Elevator foot (Angle of tilt: 0 to 9.6
degrees)
2
1
16 Using Your Projector
Adjusting the Projector Focus
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the projector, ensure that the
elevator foot is fully retracted before moving the projector or placing
the projector in its carrying case.
1
Rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector focuses at
distances ranging between 2.98 ft to 7.87 ft (91 cm to 240 cm).
1Focus ring
1
Using Your Projector 17
Adjusting Projection Image Size
80" (203.2 cm)
70" (177.8 cm)
60" (152.4 cm)
50" (127.0 cm)
40" (101.6 cm)
30" (76.2 cm)
7.87' (2.4 m)
6.89' (2.1 m)
5.9' (1.8 m)
4.95' (1.51 m)
3.97' (1.21 m)
2.98' (0.91 m)
Projector to screen distance
18 Using Your Projector
Desired Distance (m)
<A>
Screen size Top
Diagonal (inch)
<B> W (cm) x H (cm)
From base to top of image
(cm)
<C>
0.91 30 65 x 41 43
1.21 40 86 x 54 57
1.51 50 108 x 67 71
1.8 60 129 x 80 84
2.1 70 150 x 94 98
2.4 80 171 x 107 113
* This graph is for user reference only.
* Offset Ratio: 105±5%
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A
B
W
H
Height (Hd): 84 cm
Diagonal: 60"
Distance: 1.8 m
Using Your Projector 19
Using the Control Panel
1 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 71 and "Guiding
Signals" on page 74.
2 Error LED Error LED is blinking amber, one of the RGB
LED has failed. The projector will
automatically shut down.
3 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).
4 Right Press to navigate through the On-Screen
Display (OSD) Menu items.
5 Power Turns the projector on or off. For more
information, see "Turning Your Projector On"
on page 14 and "Turning Your Projector Off"
on page 14.
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4
6
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5
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9
7
20 Using Your Projector
6 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).
7 Menu Press to activate the OSD. Use the directional
keys and the Menu button to navigate
through the OSD.
8 Left / Source Press to navigate through the On-Screen
Display (OSD) Menu items.
Press to toggle through Intel® WiDi, Wi-Fi,
DoUSB, HDMI, USB, SD, and Internal Memory
sources when multiple sources are
connected to the projector.
9 Enter Press to confirm the selected item.
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Using the Remote Control
1 Source Press to switch between Analog RGB,
Composite, and HDMI source.
2 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.
3 Aspect ratio Press to change aspect ratio of a displayed
image.
4 Blank screen Press to hide/unhide the image.
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5 Menu Press to activate the OSD.
6 Up Press to navigate through the On-Screen
Display (OSD) Menu items.
7 Left Press to navigate through the On-Screen
Display (OSD) Menu items.
8 Enter Press to confirm the selection.
9 Keystone
adjustment
Press to adjust image distortion caused by
tilting the projector (+/-40 degrees).
10 Down Press to navigate through the On-Screen
Display (OSD) Menu items.
11 Keystone
adjustment
Press to adjust image distortion caused by
tilting the projector (+/-40 degrees).
12 Mute Press to mute or un-mute the projector
speaker.
13 Power Turns the projector on and off. For more
information, see "Turning Your Projector On"
on page 14 and "Turning Your Projector Off"
on page 14.
14 Play/Pause Press to play/pause media file.
15 Stop Press to stop playing media file.
16 Right Press to navigate through the On-Screen
Display (OSD) Menu items.
17 Volume up Press to increase the volume.
18 Volume down Press to decrease the volume.
Using Your Projector 23
Installing the Remote Control Battery
1Remove the battery holder by holding
down the side release firmly and pulling
out the battery holder.
2Insert a CR2025 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.
3Replace the battery holder.
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Operating Range with 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.
Operating range
Angle ±20°
Distance 7 m/22.97 feet
Distance
Angle
Angle
Distance
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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.
INTEL® WIDI—Press to access
the projector's Intel® WiDi Guide
screen (the default).
WI-FI—Press to access the
projector's Wireless Guide screen.
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 71.
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 35.
SD—Allows you to playback the photo, music, or video files from your SD
card. See "Multimedia Introduction" on page 35.
INTERNAL MEMORY—Allows you to playback the photo, music, or video
files from internal memory of the projector. See "Multimedia Introduction"
on page 35.
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.
26 Using Your Projector
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
.
VIDEO MODE
The Video Mode menu allows you to optimize the display image. The
options are:
Presentation
,
Bright
,
Movie
,
sRGB
(provides more accurate
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.
Using Your Projector 27
ADVANCED SETTINGS
The Advanced Settings menu allows you to change settings for
Image
,
Display
,
Projector
,
Menu
,
Power
, and
Information
.
IMAGE SETTINGS—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.
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.
28 Using Your Projector
DISPLAY SETTINGS—
Select and press to activate display 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.
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:
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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.
•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.
AUTO KEYSTONE—
Select
On
to automatically adjust image
distortion caused by tilting the projector.
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.
Test Pattern 2:
Test Pattern 1:
30 Using Your Projector
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:
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
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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:
1First 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.
2If 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.
3To disable the password function, select the
Disable
option to
close the function.
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4To delete the password, select the
Delete
option.
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 M900HD
projector settings.
34 Using Your Projector
LANGUAGE
Allows you to set the language for the OSD. Press and to select
different languages and press to change the language.
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Multimedia Introduction
Multimedia format supported:
Photo Format
Video Format
Music Format
Image Type
(Ext Name)
Sub Type Encode Type Max Pixels
GIF 8000 x 8000
PNG 8000 x 8000
BMP 8000 x 8000
JPEG/JPG Baseline YUV420 8000 x 8000
YUV422
YUV440
YUV444
progressive YUV420 8000 x 8000
YUV422
YUV440
YUV444
File Format Max. Resolution MAX Bit
Rate (bps)
Max. Display Audio
Format
Motion JPEG 1920 x 1080, 30fps 20Mbps 1080p, 60 Hz LPCM
MPEG-1
Layer 3
AVI 1920 x 1080, 30fps 20Mbps 1080p, 60 Hz
MPEG-4 1920 x 1080, 30fps 20Mbps 1080p, 60 Hz
MOV 1920 x 1080, 30fps 20Mbps 1080p, 60 Hz
ASF 1920 x 1080, 30fps 20Mbps 1080p, 60 Hz
MKV 1920 x 1080, 30fps 20Mbps 1080p, 60 Hz
WMV 1920 x 1080, 30fps 20Mbps 1080p, 60 Hz WMA
Music Type (Ext Name) Max. Sample Rate (KHz) Max. Bit Rate (Kbps)
LPCM 48 KHz 320 Kbps
MPEG-1 Layer 3 48 KHz 320 Kbps
WMA 48 KHz 320 Kbps
WAV 48 KHz 320 Kbps
OGG 48 KHz 320 Kbps
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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:
1Connect the power cable and turn on the projector by pressing the
power button.
2Plug in a
USB flash disk
to your projector.
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3Access the
Input Source
menu, select the
USB
option, and press the
button.
The
USB Screen
shown below appears:
4Select 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 43.
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How to set-up File Type for Multimedia with SD Card
NOTE: A SD card must be plugged into the projector if you want to
use the multimedia SD function.
Follow these steps to playback the Photo, Video, or Music files on your
projector:
1Connect the power cable and turn on the projector by pressing the
power button.
2Plug in a
SD card
to your projector. The image input source will be
automatically switched to SD screen when you plug in a SD card.
Using Your Projector 39
3Access the
Input Source
menu, select the
SD
option and press the
button.
The
SD Screen
shown below appears:
4Select 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 43.
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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:
1Connect the power cable and turn on the projector by pressing the
power button.
2Access the
Input Source
menu, select the
Internal Memory
option
and press the button.
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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
No
function
No
function
Previous
page Next page No
function
Back to
previous
menu
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Multimedia SETUP for USB, SD Card, and Internal Memory
The multimedia setup menu allows you to change settings for Photo, Video,
and Music.
NOTE: Multimedia setup menu and set are the same for the USB, SD
card, and Internal Memory.
SLIDESHOW DISPLAY INTERVAL—Press
or
to select slideshow display
interval. The image will automatically switch to the next photo after the time
out. Options are: 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 30 seconds, and 1 minute.
SLIDESHOW REPEAT—Press
or
to select slideshow repeat as Repeat
or No Repeat.
MOVIE PLAY MODE—Press
or
to select movie play mode. Options
are: Once, Loop one, Loop all, and Shuffle.
MUSIC PLAY MODE—Press
or
to select movie play mode. Options
are: Once, Loop one, Loop all, and Shuffle.
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Intel® Wireless Display (WiDi) Installation
NOTE: Your computer must have the following Intel
®
Wireless
Display system requirements:
System
Component
Requirement
Processor ONE of the following mobile processors:
3rd generation Intel
®
Core™ Processor:
all mobile
processors
3rd Generation Intel
®
Core™ i7 Processor:
640M;
660LM; 640LM; 620LM; 620M; 610E; 690UM;
680UM; 660UM; 640UM; 620UM; 660UE; 3610QM;
3770T; 3820QM; 3840QM; 2710QE; 2820QM;
2720QM; 2635QM; 2630QM; 2657M; 2649M; 2629M;
2620M; 2617M; 2540M; 2520M; 2510E; 2640LM;
2620LM; 2630UM; 2610UM; 2530UM; 2920XM
3rd Generation Intel
®
Core™ i5 Processors:
580M;
560M; 540M; 520M; 480M; 460M; 450M; 430M;
580UM; 560UM; 540UM; 520UM; 470UM; 430UM;
2540M; 2520M; 2410M; 2537M; 2430M; 2435M,
2450M; 2467M
3rd Generation Intel
®
Core™ i3 Processors:
390M;
380M; 370M; 350M; 330M; 330E; 3110M; 3120M;
3240; 3240T; 3217U; 3225; 3229Y; 3220; 3220T;
2310E; 2310M; 2312M; 2328M; 2330E; 2330M;
2340UE; 2348M; 2350M; 2357M; 2365M; 2367M;
2370M; 2377M
Graphics Intel
®
HD Graphics
Wireless ONE of the following:
Intel
®
Centrino
®
Wireless-N 1000, 1030, 2200, or
2230
Intel
®
Centrino
®
Wireless-N 2200 for Desktop
Intel
®
Centrino
®
Advanced-N 6200, 6205, 6230, or
6235
Intel
®
Centrino
®
Advanced-N 6205 for Desktop
Intel
®
Centrino
®
Wireless-N + WiMAX 6150
Intel
®
Centrino
®
Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250
Intel
®
Centrino
®
Ultimate-N 6300
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For more information, see the Intel
®
WiDi website at www.intel.com/go/widi.
Enable Intel® WiDi on the Projector
1
Connect the power cable and press the power button.
Software Intel
®
My Wi-Fi Technology (Intel
®
MWT) and Intel
®
Wireless Display must be pre-installed and enabled.
Operating System Windows 7 (64-bit), Home Premium, Ultimate or
Professional
Windows 7 (32-bit), Home Premium, Ultimate,
Professional or Basic
Windows 8 32-bit and 64-bit editions
System
Component
Requirement
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2
Press the
Menu
button on your projector control panel or remote
control.
NOTE: Use , , and buttons to navigate and to select.
3
Select the input source as
Intel
®
WiDi
.
The
Intel
®
WiDi Guide Screen
shown below appears:
4
Take note of the
ADAPTER NAME
and
PIN CODE
. You will need this
information to log in later.
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Launch the Intel® WiDi on Your Computer
5
Type WiDi in your Windows search bar. If your computer has built-in
Intel
®
WiDi, you will see the “Intel
®
WiDi” application in your search
results.
6Connect your computer to Dell M900HD.
Login
Login with the PIN Code provided in Step 4 of Intel
®
Wireless Display (WiDi)
Installation, then click OK.
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Wi-Fi Display Installation
NOTE: Your computer must have the following minimum system
requirements:
Operating System:
•
Windows
Microsoft Windows XP Home or Professional Service pack 2 (32-bit
recommended), Windows Vista 32-bit, and Windows 7 Home or
Professional 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows 8 32-bit or 64-bit
•
MAC
MacBook and above, MacOS 10.5~10.8
Minimum Hardware:
a
Intel Dual Core 1.8 MHz or higher
b
256 MB of RAM required, 512 MB or more recommended
c
10 MB of available hard-disk space
d
nViDIA or ATI graphic card with 64 MB VRAM or above
e
Ethernet adapter (10 / 100 bps) for an Ethernet connection
f
A supported WLAN adapter for a WLAN connection (any NDIS-compliant
802.11b or 802.11g or 802.11n Wi-Fi device)
Web browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0 (recommended) or 8.0, Firefox 2.0,
Safari 3.0, and above
Using Your Projector 49
Enable Wi-Fi on the Projector
1
Connect the power cable and press the power button.
2
Press the
Menu
button on your projector control panel or remote
control.
NOTE: Use , , and buttons to navigate and to select.
3
Select the input source as
Wi-Fi
.
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The
Wireless Guide Screen
shown below appears:
4
Take note of the
Wireless Network (SSID)
,
IP Address
, and
Access
Code
. You will need this information to log in later.
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Install the Dell Projector Connection Manager on Your Computer
5
Connect your computer to the M900HD wireless network.
NOTE:
•
Your computer must have wireless network function to detect the
connection.
•
When you connect to the M900HD wireless network, you will lose
wireless connectivity with other wireless networks.
NOTE: Remember to turn off all proxies. (In Microsoft® Windows
Vista: Click Control Panel J Internet Options J Connections J LAN
Settings)
6
Open your Internet browser. You will be automatically directed to the
M900HD Web Management
web page.
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NOTE: If the web page does not load automatically, enter the IP
address (default IP address is 192.168.100.10) noted from the
projector’s screen in the browser’s address bar.
7
The M900HD Web Management page opens. For first time use, click
Download
.
8
Select the appropriate operating system, then click
Download
.
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9
Click
Run
to proceed with
the one-time installation of
the software.
NOTE: You may choose
to save the file and install
it at a later time. To do
this, click Save.
NOTE: If you are unable
to install the application because of inadequate rights on the
computer, please contact your network administrator.
10
The installation software will launch. Follow the on-screen instructions
to complete setup.
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Launch the Dell Projector Connection Manager
Once the installation is complete, the program will launch and search
automatically. If the program does not launch automatically, you can
double-click the icon on the desktop to start the application. Select the
Dell M900HD Wireless Mobile
, and then click
OK
.
Login
Login with the
Access Code
provided in Step 4 of Wi-Fi Display Installation,
then click
OK
.
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Understanding the Buttons
After a successful log in, the following screen appears:
Item Description
1Status Bar
Settings Click to activate the application settings.
Minimize button Click to minimize the application.
Close button Click to exit the application.
2Controls Toolbar
Information Click to display SSID, IP, and Access Code
information.
Share mode Click to activate the share mode.
Display mode Click to change the display mode.
Pause Click to pause projection.
Play Click to project the image in full screen.
Sound Click to enable the sound.
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Using the Settings
Click to display the settings menu.
RESOLUTION—Allows you to setup the resolution.
DISPLAY MODE—Allows you to setup the default projection mode.
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ABOUT—
Displays the application version.
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Managing the Projector From Web Management
Configuring the Network Setting
If the projector is connected to a network, you can access the projector
using a web browser.
Accessing Web Management
Use Internet Explorer 6.0 and above or Firefox 2.0 and above and enter the
IP address. You can now access Web Management and manage the
projector from a remote location.
Home Page
• Access the Web Management Home page by entering the projector’s
IP address at the web browser (default IP address is 192.168.100.10).
• Select the language for web management from the list.
• Click any menu item on the left tab to access the page.
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System Status
Displays the
Network Status
,
Connection Status
, and
Projector Status
information.
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Network Status
IP Setup
• Choose Obtain an IP address automatically to assign an IP address
to the projector automatically, or Use the following IP address to
assign an IP address manually.
DHCP Server Setup
• Choose Auto to automatically set up the Start IP, End IP, Subnet
Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Server address from a DHCP
server, or Disable to disable this function.
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Wireless Setup
• Choose Enable to set up the Region, SSID, SSID Broadcast,
Frequency Band, Channel, Encryption, and Key. Choose Disable to
disable the wireless set up.
SSID: Up to maximum length of 32 characters.
Encryption: You can Disable WPA key or select one of 64-bit or 128-
bit in ASCII or HEX string.
Key: If Encryption is enabled, you have to set key value according to
the Encryption mode you selected.
Click the Apply button to save and apply changes. The projector must be
restarted for the changes to take effect.
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Projection Setup
Projection Setup
Login Code
: Select how you want the login code to be generated by the
projector. There are three options:
•
Disable
: Login code will not be required when logging in to the
system.
•
Random
: Default is
Random
. Login code will be randomly generated.
•
Use the following code
: Enter a 4-digit code. This code will be used
to log in to the system.
Click the
Apply
button to save and apply changes. The projector must be
restarted for the changes to take effect.
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Change Passwords
This page allows you to change the administrator password.
•
Enter New Password
: Enter the new password.
•
Confirm New Password
: Enter the password again and click
Apply
.
NOTE: Contact Dell if you forget your administrator password.
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Reset to Default
Click the
Apply
button to restore the wireless/network setup to its factory
default settings.
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Firmware Upgrade
Use the Firmware Upgrade page to update your projector’s Wi-Fi and Intel®
WiDi firmware.
To start firmware update, follow these steps:
1You can download the firmware files from dell.com/support.
2Press Browse to select the file to update.
3Click the Update button to start. Wait while the system updates the
firmware in your device.
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the update process as this may cause
the system to crash!
4Click OK when the update is complete.
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Reboot System
Click
Reboot
to reboot the system.
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Make Application Token
The Application Token lets you perform Plug and Show using a USB token.
1From the application software, click > USB Dongle.
2The following screen appears. Click Next.
3Plug a flash drive into any of the USB ports on your computer. Select
the drive from the list, then click Next.
4Click Finish to close the wizard.
Troubleshooting Your Projector 71
If you experience problems with your projector, see the following
troubleshooting tips. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see Contacting
Dell™ on page 79).
4
Troubleshooting Your Projector
Problem Possible Solution
No image appears on the
screen
•
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 support.dell.com.
•
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.
Fn
F8
CRT/LCD
72 Troubleshooting Your Projector
Partial, scrolling, or
incorrectly displayed image
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 (2.98 ft [91 cm] to 7.87 ft [240
cm]).
Problem (continued) Possible Solution (continued)
Troubleshooting Your Projector 73
Image is reversed Select Projector Settings of the
Advanced Settings from the OSD and
adjust the projector mode.
Error LED is blinking amber A projector fan has failed and the
projector will automatically shut down.
TEMP LED 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 LED is blinking
amber
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.
The OSD does not appear
on the screen
Press the Menu button on the panel for 15
seconds to unlock the OSD. Check the
Menu Lock on page 30.
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 CR2025 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.
Problem (continued) Possible Solution (continued)
74 Troubleshooting Your Projector
Guiding Signals
Projector
Status Description
Control Buttons Indicator
Power
(White/Amber)
TEMP
(Amber) (Amber)
Standby
mode
Projector in Standby mode. Ready to
power on. White Flashing OFF OFF
LED on Projector in Normal mode, ready to
display an image. White OFF OFF
Cooling
mode
Projector is cooling to shutdown. White OFF OFF
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 OFF
Fan
breakdown
One of the fans has failed. The
projector automatically shuts down.
If the problem persists, contact Dell.
OFF AMBER
Flashing 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
Specifications 75
5Specifications
Light Valve 0.45" WXGA S450 DMD, DarkChip3™
Brightness 900 ANSI Lumens (Max.)
Contrast Ratio Max: 10000:1 APM
Native: 700:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off)
Uniformity 85% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA)
Number of Pixels 1280 x 800 (WXGA)
Aspect Ratio 16:10
Internal Flash 2 GB Memory (Max.)
Displayable Color 1.07 billion colors
Projection Lens Fixed Focal Lens, F/1.5
Throw ratio =1.4 wide and tele
Offset ratio: 105% ± 5%
Projection Screen Size 30~80 inches (diagonal)
Projection Distance 2.98~7.87 ft (91 cm ~ 240 cm)
Video Compatibility HDMI input: 1080p, 720p, 576i/p, 480i/p
Power Supply Universal AC 100-240 V 50/60 Hz with PFC input
Power Consumption Normal mode: 142 W ± 10% @ 110 Vac
Eco mode: 106 W ± 10% @ 110 Vac
Power saving mode: < 0.5 W (Fan speed at
minimum)
Standby mode: < 0.5 W
Audio 1 speaker x 3 watt RMS
Noise Level Full-on mode:
Typical: 36 dB(A), Maximum: 38 dB(A)
Eco mode:
Typical: 34 dB(A), Maximum: 36 dB(A)
Weight 3.5 lbs (1.59 Kg)
76 Specifications
Dimensions (W x H x D) 9.13 x 1.69 x 6.46 inches (232 x 43 x 164 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 AC power socket (3-pin - C14 inlet)
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 projector firmware upgrade.
The USB thumb drive can support up to 32 GB.
SD card slot: One SD connector for supporting
multimedia playback (Video/Music/Photo/Office
Viewer).
The SD card can support up to 32 GB.
1.69"(43 mm)
9.13"(232 mm)
6.46"
(164 mm)
Specifications 77
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.
Wireless Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n (2T2R)
OS environment: Windows 8/7/Vista/XP/2000,
MAC OS X
Supports MobiShow and WiFi-Doc projection.
Light Source Mercury-free LED (up to 20000 hours in Normal
mode)
78 Specifications
Compatibility Modes (Digital)
NOTE: Support HDMI 1024x768@120 Hz DLP Link 3D, Frame
sequential
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
1024 x 768 119.989 97.551 115.500
Contacting Dell 79
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.
6Contacting Dell
80 Glossary
Web Management
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
7Appendix: Glossary
Glossary 81
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.
82 Glossary
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.
Index 83
Index
A
Adjusting the Projected Image
15
Adjusting the Projector
Height 15
Adjusting the Projector Zoom
and Focus 16
Focus ring 16
C
Connecting the Projector
Connecting with an HDMI
Cable 11
HDMI cable 11
Power cord 8, 11, 12, 13
SD card 13
To Computer 8
USB flash disk 12
USB-A to USB-A cable 8
Connection Ports
Audio-out connector 7
HDMI connector 7
Power cord connector 7
Security cable slot 7
Contact Dell 4, 73
Control Panel 19
D
Dell
contacting 79, 80
M
Main Unit 5
3 W speaker 5
Control panel 5
Elevator button for height
adjustments 5
Elevator foot 5
Focus ring 5
IR receivers 5
Lens 5
Menu Position 30
Menu Settings 30
Menu Timeout 30
Menu Transparency 30
O
On-Screen Display 25
Input Source 25
P
Password 30
phone numbers 79
Power Saving 33
84 Index
Power Settings 33
Powering On/Off the Projector
Powering Off the Projector 14
Powering On the Projector 14
R
Remote Control 21
Reset, Factory 30
S
Specifications
Aspect Ratio 75
Audio 75
Brightness 75
Contrast Ratio 75
Dimensions 76
Displayable Color 75
Environmental 76
I/O Connectors 76
Internal Flash 75
Light Valve 75
Noise Level 75
Number of Pixels 75
Power Consumption 75
Power Supply 75
Projection Distance 75
Projection Lens 75
Projection Screen Size 75
Uniformity 75
Video Compatibility 75
Weight 76
support
contacting Dell 79, 80
T
telephone numbers 79
Test Pattern 29
Troubleshooting 71
Contact Dell 71