Dell 1409x Projector Users Guide

Connecting Your Projector11
Connecting a DVD Player
Connecting a DVD Player using an S-video Cable 
 NOTE: The S-video cable is not provided by Dell. You can buy the S-Video 
Extension (50ft/100ft) cable from the Dell website. 1Po w e r  c o rd
2S-video cable 
22
1
USB
RemoteRS-232 DVI-D In
S-Video InVideo In
VGA - B
InAudio Out Audio In
VGA - A
Out VGA - A
In 

12Connecting Your Projector
Connecting a DVD Player using a Composite Cable
 NOTE: The Composite cable is not provided by Dell. You can buy the Composite 
Video Extension (50ft/100ft) cable from the Dell website.1Po w e r  c o rd
2Composite video cable
22
1
USB
RemoteRS-232 DVI-D In
S-Video InVideo In
VGA - B
InAudio Out Audio In
VGA - A
Out VGA - A
In 

Connecting Your Projector13
Connecting a DVD Player using a Component Cable
 NOTE: The VGA to YPbPr cable is not provided by Dell. You can buy the VGA to 
YPbPr Extension (50ft/100ft) cable from the Dell website. 1Po w e r  c o rd
2VGA to YPbPr cable
22
1
USB
RemoteRS-232 DVI-D In
S-Video InVideo In
VGA - B
InAudio Out Audio In
VGA - A
Out VGA - A
In 

14Connecting Your Projector
Connecting a DVD Player using a HDMI Cable
 NOTE: The HDMI cable and DVI-D adapter are not provided by Dell. 1Po w e r  c o rd
2HDMI cable
3DVI-D adapter
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3
1
USB
RemoteRS-232 DVI-D In
S-Video InVideo In
VGA - B
InAudio Out Audio In
VGA - A
Out VGA - A
In 

Using Your Projector15
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Using Your Projector
Turning Your Projector On
 NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source. The Power button 
light blinks blue until pressed.
1Remove the lens cap. 
2Connect the power cord and appropriate signal cables. For information about 
connecting the projector, see Connecting Your Projector on page 7. 
3Press the Po we r button (see Using the Control Panel on page 19 to locate the 
Po w e r button). 
4Turn on your source (computer, DVD player, etc.). The...

16Using Your Projector
Adjusting the Projected Image 
Raising the Projector Height 
1Press the Elevator button. 
2Raise the projector to the desired display angle, and then release the button to 
lock the elevator foot into position.
3Use the tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle.
Lowering the Projector Height 
1Press the Elevator button. 
2Lower the projector, and then release the button to lock the elevator foot into 
position.
1Elevator button 
2Elevator foot 
3Tilt adjustment wheel
2...

Using Your Projector17
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus 
 CAUTION: To avoid damaging the projector, ensure that the zoom lens and 
elevator foot are fully retracted before moving the projector or placing the 
projector in its carrying case.
1Rotate the zoom tab to zoom in and out.
2Rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector focuses at distances 
ranging between 3.3 ft to 39.4 ft(1.0 m to 12 m).
1Zoom tab
2Fo c u s  r i n g
1
2 

18Using Your Projector
Adjusting Projection Image Size
275.3
(699.3cm)
206.5
(524.5cm)
160.6
(407.9cm)
114.7
(291.4cm)
68.8
(174.8cm)
22.89 
(58.3cm)
302.8(769.2cm)
227.1(576.9cm)
176.7(448.7cm)
126.2(320.5cm)
75.7(192.3cm)
25.2 (64.1cm)Projector to screen distance
39.4(12.0m)29.5(9.0m)23.0(7.0m)16.4(5.0m)9.8(3.0m)3.3(1.0m) 

Using Your Projector19
Using the Control Panel
Screen 
(Diagonal)Max. 25.2 
(64.1cm)75.7 
(192.3cm)126.2 
(320.5cm)176.7 
(448.7cm)227.1 
(576.9cm)302.8 
(769.2cm)
Min. 22.89 
(58.3cm)68.8 
(174.8cm)114.7 
(291.4cm)160.6 
(407.9cm)206.5 
(524.5cm)275.3 
(699.3cm)
Screen 
Size Max. 
(WxH)20.2X15.1 60.6 X45.4  101.0 X 75.7 141.3 X106  181.7 X 136.3 242.3 X 181.7 
(51.3cm X 
38.5cm)(153.8cm X 
115.4cm)(256.4cm X 
192.3cm)(359.0cm X 
269.2cm)(461.5cm X 
346.2cm)(615.4cmX 
461.5cm)
Min. 
(WxH)
18.3 X 13.7...

20Using Your Projector
2TEMP warning light• A solid amber TEMP light indicates that the 
projector, lamp, or lamp driver are overheated. 
The display automatically shuts down. Turn the 
display on again after the projector cools down. 
If the problem persists, contact Dell
™.
• A blinking amber TEMP light indicates that a 
projector fan or color wheel have failed and the 
projector automatically shuts down. If the 
problem persists, contact Dell
™.
3Power Turn the projector on and off. For more...