Dell 1609WX Projector Users Guide

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FREQUENCY—Allows you to change the display data clock frequency to match the 
frequency of your computer graphics card. If you see a vertical flickering wave, use 
Frequency control to minimize the bars. This is a coarse adjustment. 
T
RACKING—Allows you to sybchronize the phase of the display signal with the 
graphic card. If you experience an unstable or flickering image, use Tr a c k i n g  to 
correct it. This is a fine adjustment.
DISPLAY (in Video Mode)
Using the Display menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projectors. 
The Picture menu, provides the following options:
V
IDEO MODE—Allows you to optimize the projectors display mode: 
PC, Movie, sRGB (provides more accurate color representation), Game, and 
Custom (set your preferred settings). If you adjust the settings for White Intensity 
or Degamma, the projector automatically switches to Custom.
 
NOTE: If you adjust the settings for White Intensity or Degamma, the projector 
automatically switches to Custom.
S
IGNAL TYPE—Manually select signal type RGB, YCbCr, or YPbPr.
Z
OOM—Press   to digitally magnify an image up to 4 times on the projection 
screen and press   to reduce the zoomed image.
Z
OOM NAVIGATION—Press     to navigate projection screen.
W
HITE INTENSITY—Set 0 to maximize the color reproduction and 10 to maximize 
the brightness.
D
EGAMMA—Adjust among the 4 preset values (1, 2, 3, 4) to change the color 
performance of the display. 
						

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LAMP
Using the Lamp menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projectors. The 
Picture menu, provides the following options:
L
AMP HOUR—Displays the operating hours since the last lamp timer reset.
P
OWER SAVING—Select Ye s to set the Power Saving delay period. The delay period is 
the time you want the projector to wait without an input signal. By default, the 
delay period is set to 120 minutes. However, you can set this to 5, 15, 30, 45, 60, or 
120 minutes. 
If an input signal is not detected during the delay period, the projector turns off 
the lamp and goes into power saving mode. If an input signal is detected when 
projector is in power saving mode, the projector automatically turns on. If an input 
signal is not detected within two hours, the projector switches from Power Saving 
mode to Power Off mode. To turn on the projector press the Power button.
E
CO MODE—Select On to use the projector at a lower power level (216 Watts), 
which may provide longer lamp life, quieter operation, and dimmer luminance 
output on the screen. Select Off to operate at normal power level (256 Watts).
L
AMP RESET—After you install a new lamp, select Ye s to reset the lamp timer.
Q
UICK SHUTDOWN—Select Ye s to turn off the projector with a single press of the 
Po w e r button. This function allows the projector to quick power off with an 
accelerated fan speed. 
 
NOTE: If Quick Shutdown is enabled, expect a slightly higher acoustic noise 
during power off. 
						

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LANGUAGE
The Language menu allows you to set the language for the OSD. 
						

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OTHERS
VOLUME—Press  and  to decrease/increase the volume.
M
UTE— Allows you to enable/disable sound.
C
USTOMIZED SCREEN—Press Enter the Customized Screen menu appears. 
Select 
YES to capture the screen image as a My Customized logo. This 
screen replaces all the original screen s with the Dell logo. You can recover the 
default screen by selecting 
Dell Logo on the pop-up screen.
 NOTE: To capture a full image, ensure th e input signal that is connected to 
projector is 1280x800 resolution.
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 afte r 30 seconds of non-activity.
M
ENU POSITION— Allows you to select the posi tion of the OSD menu on the 
screen.
M
ENU TRANSPARENCY—Select to change the tran sparency level of the OSD 
background. 
						

							
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PASSWORD—Allows you to password protect  the projector. This security 
utility enables you to impose a variety of access restrictions to protect your 
privacy and stop others from tampering with your projector. This means that 
the projector cannot be used if it is  taken without authorization, and thus 
serves as a theftprevention feature. Select 
On to enable password protection. 
A 
Please Key In the Password screen appears requesting you to enter a 
password when the projector is powered on the next time. Select 
Off to 
disable password protection.
 NOTE: Password protection is disabled by  default. If you enable this feature, 
you will be asked to enter the project ors password after you turn on the 
projector.
First 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.  
						

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dIf the password verification is successful, you may resume with 
accessing the projectors functions and its utilities.
If you have entered incorrect password, you will be given another two 
chances. After the three invalid attempts, the projector will 
automatically turn off.
 NOTE: If you forget your password, contact DELL™ or qualified service 
personnel.
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. 
						

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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 47.
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 
Connecting Your Projector on 
page 7
.
• Ensure that the pins of the connectors are not 
bent or broken. 
• Ensure that the lamp is securely installed (see 
Changing the Lamp on page 41). 
•Use 
Te s t  Pa t t e r n in the Others menu (see 
Others on page 47). 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 WXGA 
(1280x800) or XGA (1024 x 768): 
aRight-click the unused portion of your 
Windows desktop, click 
Properties and then 
select 
Settings tab.
bVerify the setting is 1280x800 or 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 Dell™ portable computer, press 
 
(Fn+F8). 
Image is unstable or 
flickeringAdjust the tracking in the OSD Display sub-
menu (in PC Mode only, see Tr a c k i n g on 
page 31). 
Image has vertical flickering 
barAdjust the frequency in the OSD Display sub-
menu (in PC Mode only, see Frequency on 
page 31). 
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 Changing the Lamp on 
page 41. 
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 we r 
light is solid blue, the color wheel has failed and 
the projector will automatically shut down.
Unplug the Power cable after 3minutes then turn 
the display on again. If this problem persists, 
contact Dell™ (see Contacting Dell on page 47).
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™ (see Contacting 
Dell on page 47).
TEMP light is blinking 
amberA projector fan has failed and the projector will 
automatically shut down. If the problem persists, 
contact Dell™ (see Contacting Dell on page 47).
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 34. 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)