Dell 2400MP Projector Owners Manual

Connecting Your Projector11
Connecting to a DVD Player
Connecting a DVD Player with an S-video Cable 
1Po w e r  c o rd
2S-video cable  

12Connecting Your Projector
Connecting a DVD Player with a Composite Cable
1Po w e r  c o rd
2Composite video cable 

Connecting Your Projector13
Connecting a DVD Player with a Component Cable 
1Power cord
2 D-sub to YPbPr cable 

14Connecting Your Projector
Professional Installation Options:
Connecting a Computer with a RS232 cable
1Power cord
2 RS232 cable 

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 9. 
3Press the power button (see Using the Control Panel on page 19 to locate the 
power button). The Dell logo displays for 30 seconds.
4Turn on your source...

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 

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 
from 3.9 ft to 39.4 ft (1.2 m to 12 m).
1Zoom tab
2Fo c u s  r i n g 

18Using Your Projector
Adjusting Projection Image Size 

Using Your Projector19
Using the Control Panel
Screen 
(Diagonal)Max. 29.3 (74.4cm) 82.9 
(210.6cm)134.1 
(340.6cm)187.7 
(476.8cm)238.9 
(606.8cm)292.5 
(743.0cm)
Min. 24.4 
(62.0cm)69.1 
(175.5cm)111.7 
(283.7cm)156.4 
(397.3cm)199.1 
(505.7cm)243.8 
(619.3cm)
Screen 
Size Max. 
(WxH)23.4X17.6 66.3 X49.7  107.3  X 
80.4150.2 X112.6  191.1  X 
143.3234.0 X 
175.5 
(59.4cm X 
44.7cm)(168.4cm X 
126.2cm)(272.5cm X 
204.2cm)(381.5cm X 
286.0cm)(485.4cm X 
364.0cm)(594.4cmX 
445.8cm)
Min. 
(WxH)
19.5 X 14.6...

20Using Your Projector
3Keystone adjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting 
the projector. (±40 degrees)
4Resync Press to synchronize the projector to the input 
source. Resync does not operate if the on-screen 
display (OSD) is displayed.
5Menu Press to activate the OSD. Use the directional 
keys and Menu button to navigate through the 
OSD.
6TEMP warning light
• A solid orange  TEMP light indicates that the 
projector has overheated. The display 
automatically shuts down. Turn the...