Dell 1209S Projector Users Guide

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OTHERS
VOLUME—Press  and  to decrease/increase the volume.
M
UTE—Allows you to mute the sound.
C
USTOMIZED SCREEN—Press Enter to pop up a Customized Screen menu. 
Input in a source at native resolution then press Enter and select Yes. The 
projector will capture the screen image as a My Customized logo. This 
screen replaces all the original screens with the Dell logo. User can recover 
the default screen by selecting 
Dell Logo on the pop-up screen.
MENU LOCK—Select On to enable...

32Using Your Projector
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 
using the Password menu. 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...

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2If you have entered incorrect password, you will be given another 2 
chances. After the three invalid attempts, the projector will 
automatically turn off.
 NOTE: If you forget your password, contact DELL™ or qualified service 
personnel.
3
To cancel the password function, select Off and enter the password to 
disable the function.
CHANGE PASSWORD—Key in the original password, then enter the new password 
and confirm the new password again.
TEST PATTERN—Select On to activate the...

34Troubleshooting Your Projector
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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 44
Problem Possible Solution
No image appears on the 
screen
• Ensure that the lens cap is removed and the 
projector is turned on. 
• Ensure the external graphics port is enabled. 
If you are using a Dell
™ portable computer, 
press   (Fn+F8). For other 
computers, see your...

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Partial, scrolling, or 
incorrectly displayed image1Press the Auto Adjust button on the remote 
control or the control panel.
2If you are using a Dell™ portable computer, 
set the resolution of the computer to XGA 
(1024 x 768): 
aRight-click the unused portion of your 
Windows desktop, click 
Properties and 
then select 
Settings tab.
bVerify the setting is 1024 x 768 pixels for 
the external monitor port.
cPress  (Fn+F8). 
If you experience difficulty in changing...

36Troubleshooting Your Projector
The image is stretched when 
displaying a 16:9 DVDThe projector automatically detects the input 
signal format. It will maintain the aspect ratio 
of the projected image according to input 
signal format with an Original setting. 
If the image is still stretched, adjust the aspect 
ratio in the 
Set Up menu in the OSD.
Image is reversed Select Set Up from the OSD and adjust the 
projector mode.
Lamp is burned out or makes 
a popping soundWhen the lamp reaches its end of...

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The remote control is not 
operating smoothly or works 
only within a limited rangeThe battery may be low. Check if the LED 
indicator from the remote is too dim. If so, 
replace with a new CR2032 battery. Problem 
(continued)Possible Solution (continued) 

38Troubleshooting Your Projector
Changing the Lamp
 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the 
Safety Instructions as described on page 6.
Replace the lamp when the message Lamp is approaching the end of its useful 
life in full power operation. Replacement suggested! www.dell.com/lamps 
appears on the screen. If this problem persists after replacing the lamp, contact 
Dell™. For more information, see Contacting Dell™on page 44.
 
CAUTION: The lamp becomes very hot when...

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 CAUTION: Lamp Disposal (for the US only)
 LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE 
RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL 
LAWS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO WWW.DELL.COM/HG OR CONTACT 
THE ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE AT WWW.EIAE.ORG. FOR LAMP 
SPECIFIC DISPOSAL INFORMATION CHECK WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG. 

40Specifications
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Specifications
Light Valve 0.55 SVGA DMD Type X, 
DarkChip1™
Brightness 2500 ANSI Lumens (Max.)
Contrast Ratio 1800:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off)
Uniformity 85% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA)
Lamp 165~200-watt user-replaceable 3000- hour lamp (up to 4000 hours in eco 
mode)
Number of Pixels 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Displayable Color 16.7M colors
Color Wheel Speed 2X
Projection Lens F-Stop: F/ 2.41~2.55 Focal length, f=21.8~24 mm
1.1X manual Zoom Lens
Projection Screen Size 22.89-302.8 inches...