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 Menu Lock and hide the OSD menu. 
Select OFF to disable the Menu Lock and display the OSD menu.
 NOTE: If the OSD disappears while you disable Menu Lock, press the Menu 
button on the projectors control panel for 15 seconds, then disable the function. 
MENU TIMEOUT—Allows you to adjust the time for an OSD Timeout. By 
default, the OSD disappears after 30 seconds of non-activity.
M
ENU POSITION—Allows you to select the position of the OSD menu on the 
screen.
M
ENU TRANSPARENCY—Select to change the transparency level of the OSD 
background. 
						

							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 projectors password after you turn on the projector:
11st time password input request:
aGo to Others menu, press Enter and then select Pa s s w o r d to 
Enable the password setting.
bEnable the Password function will pop up a character screen, key in 
a 4-digit number from the screen and press the 
Enter button.
cTo confirm, enter the password again. 
dIf the password verification is successful, you may resume with 
accessing the projectors functions and its utilities. 
						

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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 built-in Test Pattern for self-testing 
on focus and resolution. Select 
Off to disable the function.
FACTORY RESET —Select On to reset the projector to its factory default settings. 
Reset items include both computer sources and video source settings. 
						

							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 respective 
documentation. 
• Ensure that all the cables are securely 
connected. See on page 7.
• Ensure that the pins of the connectors are 
not bent or broken. 
• Ensure that the lamp is securely installed 
(see on page 38). 
•Use 
Te s t  Pa t t e r n in the Others menu. 
Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are 
correct.  
						

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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 
resolutions or your monitor freezes, restart all 
the equipment and the projector.
If you are not using a Dell™ portable 
computer, see your documentation.
The screen does not display 
your presentationIf you are using a portable computer, press 
 
(Fn+F8). 
Image is unstable or flickering Adjust the tracking in the OSD Display sub-
menu (in PC Mode only). 
Image has vertical flickering 
barAdjust the frequency in the OSD Display sub-
menu (in PC Mode only). 
Image color is incorrect
• If the display receives the wrong signal 
output from the graphics card, please set the 
signal type to 
RGB in the OSD Display tab.
•Use 
Te s t  Pa t t e r n in the Others menu. 
Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are 
correct. 
Image is out of focus1Adjust the focus ring on the projector lens.
2Ensure that the projection screen is within 
the required distance from the projector 
(3.3 ft [1.0 m] to 39.4 ft [12 m]).
Problem (continued)Possible Solution (continued) 
						

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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 life, it may 
burn out and may make a loud popping sound. 
If this occurs, the projector does not turn back 
on. To replace the lamp, see on page 38. 
LAMP light is solid amber If the LAMP light is solid amber, replace the 
lamp. 
LAMP light is blinking amber  If  the LAMP light and the Po w e r light are 
blinking amber, the lamp driver has failed and 
the projector will automatically shut down. 
If the LAMP light is blinking amber and 
Po w e r light is solid blue, the color wheel has 
failed and the projector will automatically 
shut down.
Unplug the power cord after 3minutes then 
turn the display on again. If this problem 
persists, contact Dell™.
TEMP light is solid amber  The projector has overheated. The display 
automatically shuts down. Turn the display on 
again after the projector cools down. If the 
problem persists, contact Dell™. 
TEMP light is blinking amber A projector fan has failed and the projector 
will automatically shut down. If the problem 
persists, contact Dell™. 
The OSD does not appear on 
the screenTry to press the Menu button on the panel for 
15 seconds to unlock the OSD. Check the 
Menu Lock on page 31. Problem 
(continued)Possible Solution (continued) 
						

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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 in use. Do not attempt to replace 
the lamp until the projector has been allowed to cool down for at least 30 
minutes.
 
CAUTION: Do not touch the bulb or the lamp glass at any time. Projector 
lamps are very fragile and may shatter if touched. The shattered glass pieces 
are sharp and can cause injury.
 
CAUTION: If the lamp shatters, remove all broken pieces from the projector 
and dispose or recycle according to state, local, or federal law. For more 
information see - www.dell.com/hg.
1Turn off the projector and disconnect the power cord. 
2Let the projector cool for at least 30 minutes.
3Loosen the two screws that secure the lamp cover, and remove the cover. 
4Loosen the two screws that secure the lamp. 
5Pull the lamp up by its metal handle.
 NOTE: Dell™ may require lamps 
replaced under warranty to be returned 
to Dell™. Otherwise, contact your local 
waste disposal agency for the address 
of the nearest deposit site.
6Replace with the new lamp.
7Tighten the two screws that secure the 
lamp.
8Replace the lamp cover and tighten the 
two screws.
9Reset the lamp usage time by selecting 
Yes for 
Lamp Reset in the OSD Lamp 
tab. (See Lamp menu 
on page 29) 
						

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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 (diagonal)
Projection Distance 3.3~39.4 ft (1.0 m~12 m)
Video Compatibility NTSC (J/M (3.58MHz)/ 4.43MHz),  PAL (B/D/G/H/I/M/N/Nc/60), SECAM 
(B/D/G/K/K1/L), and Component 
video (1080i/p, 720p, 576i/p, 480i/p) 
compatibility
Composite video, Component video 
(via VGA) and S-video capability
Power Supply Universal AC90-264 50/60 Hz with  PFC input
Power Consumption 256 watts in full mode, 216 watts in eco  mode
Audio  1 speaker, 8 watt RMS