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 
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USB
RemoteRS-232 DVI-D In
S-Video InVideo In
VGA - B
InAudio Out Audio In
VGA - A
Out VGA - A
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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
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USB
RemoteRS-232 DVI-D In
S-Video InVideo In
VGA - B
InAudio Out Audio In
VGA - A
Out VGA - A
In 
						

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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
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1
USB
RemoteRS-232 DVI-D In
S-Video InVideo In
VGA - B
InAudio Out Audio In
VGA - A
Out VGA - A
In 
						

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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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1
USB
RemoteRS-232 DVI-D In
S-Video InVideo In
VGA - B
InAudio Out Audio In
VGA - A
Out VGA - A
In 
						

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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 projector automatically 
detects your source.
5The Dell Logo will continue for 30 seconds while power on.
If the Searching for signal... message appears on the screen, ensure that the 
appropriate cables are securely connected. 
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.
Turning Your Projector Off
 NOTICE: Unplug the projector after properly shutting down as explained in the 
following procedure.
1Press the Po we r button. 
2Press the Po we r button again. The cooling fans continue to operate for 90 
seconds.
3Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector. 
 NOTE: If you press the Power button while the projector is running, the Press 
Power Button to Turn off Projector message appears on the screen. To clear the 
message, press the Menu
 button on the control panel or ignore the message; the 
message disappears after 5 seconds.  
						

							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
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USB
RemoteRS-232 DVI-D In
S-Video InVideo In
VGA - B
IAudio Out Audio In
VGA - A
Out VGA - A
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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
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							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) 
						

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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 55.1 X 41.3 91.8 X 68.8 128.5 X 96.4 165.2 X 123.9 220.3 X 165.2 
(46.5cm X 
34.9cm) (139.9cm X 
104.9cm)(233.1cm X 
174.8cm)(326.3cm X 
244.8cm)(419.6cm X 
314.7cm)(559.4cm X 
419.6cm)
HdMax.
2.27 
(5.8cm)6.81 
(17.3cm)11.36 
(28.8cm)15.9 
(40.4cm)20.44 
(51.9cm)27.26 
(69.2cm)
Min.
2.06 
(5.2cm)6.19 
(15.7cm)10.32 
(26.2cm)14.45 
(36.7cm)18.58 
(47.2cm)24.78 
(62.9cm)
Distance3.3 (1.0m) 9.8 (3.0m) 16.4 (5.0m) 23.0 (7.0m) 29.5 (9.0m) 39.4 (12.0m)
* This graph is for user reference only.
1LAMP warning light If the LAMP light is solid amber, replace the 
lamp. If the LAMP light is blinking amber, the 
lamp driver or color wheel have failed and the 
projector automatically shuts down. If the 
problem persists, contact Dell™.
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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 
information, see Turning Your Projector On on 
page 15 and Turning Your Projector Off on 
page 15.
4Up   / Keystone 
adjustmentPress to select the On Screen Display (OSD) 
items.
Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting 
the projector. (+40/-35 degrees)
5Right   / Auto Adjust Press to adjust the OSD setting.
Press to synchronize the projector to the input 
source. Auto Adjust does not operate if the on-
screen display (OSD) is displayed.
6IR Receiver Point the remote control towards the IR receiver 
and press a button.
7Down   / Keystone 
adjustment Press to select the OSD items.
Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting 
the projector. (+40/-35 degrees)
8Menu Press to activate the OSD. Use the directional 
keys and the Menu button to navigate through 
the OSD.
9Left   / Source Press to adjust the OSD setting.
Press to toggle through Digital RGB, Analog 
RGB, Composite, Component (YPbPr via VGA), 
and S-video sources when multiple sources are 
connected to the projector.
10Enter Press to confirm the selection item.