Dell 2400MP Projector Owners Manual

Using Your Projector31
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 your dealer 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...

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Troubleshooting Your Projector33
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Troubleshooting Your Projector
If you experience problems with your pr ojector, see the following troubleshooting 
tips. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 
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...

34Troubleshooting Your Projector
Partial, scrolling, or 
incorrectly displayed image1Press the Resync 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-lick 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...

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The image is stretched when 
displaying a 16:9 DVDThe projector automatically detects a 16:9 
DVD and adjusts the aspect ratio to full 
screen with a 4:3 (letter-box) default setting. 
If the image is still stretched, adjust the aspect 
ratio as follows:
• If you are playing a 16:9 DVD, select 4:3 
aspect ratio type on your DVD player.
• If you cannot select 4:3 aspect ratio type on 
your DVD player, select 4:3 aspect ratio in 
the 
Set Up menu in the OSD.
Image is...

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TEMP light and Po w e r light 
are solid  orangeThe lamp driver 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 
orangeA 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 
10 seconds to unlock the...

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Self-diagnostic for Video
Dell 2400MP Projector provides a self-diagnostic test of the projector video display 
(for Video, S-video, Component-i). Use this advanced feature for preliminary self-
diagnostic on your projector when you encounter a display problem for video.
1After turning on the projector, press + and - buttons on the control panel 
simultaneously for 3 seconds and release the buttons when screen goes blank. 
2Press + and - buttons again to exit the...

38Troubleshooting Your Projector
5Pull up the lamp by its metal handle.
 NOTE: Dell may require that lamps 
replaced under warranty 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 2 screws that secure the lamp.
8Replace the lamp cover and tighten the 2 
screws.
9Reset the lamp usage time by selecting 
Yes for 
Lamp Reset in the OSD Lamp 
tab. (See Lamp menu on page 27)
 CAUTION: Lamp Disposal...

Specifications39
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Specifications
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Light Valve Single-chip 0.7 XGA LVDS (low-
voltage differential signaling) 
technology
Brightness 3000 ANSI Lumens (Max.)
Contrast Ratio 2100:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off) 
Uniformity 80% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA)
Lamp 260-watt user-replaceable 2000-hour  lamp (up to 2500 hours in eco mode)
Number of Pixels 1024 x 768 (XGA)
Displayable Color 16.7M colors
Color Wheel Speed 100~127.5Hz (2X)
Projection Lens F/2.4~2.7, f=28.0~33.6 mm with 1.2x  manual zoom lens...

40Specifications
Audio  1 speaker, 2 watt RMS
Noise Level 36 dB(A) Full-on mode, 33 dB(A) Eco-
mode 
Weight