Dell 3400MP Projector Owners Manual

Using Your Projector21
ECO MODE—Select On to use the projector at a lower power level (136 Watts), 
which may provide longer lamp life, quieter operating and dimmer luminance 
output on the screen. Select Off to operate at normal power level (156 Watts). 
P
ASSWORD ENABLE—Select On to set one password for individual. Select Off to 
disable the password function.
C
HANGE PASSWORD—Press to change the password as your preference.
Language Menu
Press   or   to select the preferred 
language for the OSD....

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22Using Your Projector
Computer Source Menu
 NOTE: This menu is only available connected to a computer.
F
REQUENCY—Change the display data clock 
frequency to match the frequency of your 
computer graphics card. If you see a vertical 
flickering bar, use Frequency control to 
minimize the bars. This is a coarse adjustment. 
T
RACKING—Synchronize the phase of the 
display signal with the graphic card. If you 
experience an unstable or flickering image, use 
the Tr a c k i n...

Troubleshooting Your Projector23
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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. 
Problem Possible Solution
No image appears on the 
screen
• Ensure that the lens cap is removed and the 
projector turned on. 
• Ensure the external graphics port is enabled. 
If you are using a Dell portable computer, 
press  . For other computers, see your 
documentation. 
• Ensure that all the cables are...

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24Troubleshooting 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  . 
If you experience difficulty...

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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 
capable). 
• If you cannot select 4:3 aspect ratio type on 
your DVD player, select 4:3 aspect ratio in 
the 
Image Settings menu in...

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26Troubleshooting Your Projector
Self-diagnostic for Video
Dell 3400MP Projector provides 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 encountering 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 -...

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5Pull up the lamp by its metal handle.
6Reverse steps 1 through 5 to install the 
new lamp.
7Reset the lamp by usage time selecting 
the left 
Lamp Reset icon in the OSD 
Management tab.
 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. 
 
CAUTION: Lamp Disposal (for the US 
only)
 LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE...

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Specifications29
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Specifications
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Light Valve Single-chip DLP™ DDR (double data 
rate) technology
Brightness 1500 ANSI Lumens (Max.)
Contrast Ratio 2100:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off) 
Uniformity 85% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA)
Lamp 156-watt user-replaceable 3000-hour 
lamp (up to 4000 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/2.7~2.88, f=28.43~32.73 mm with 
1.15x manual zoom lens
Projection Screen Size...

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30Specifications
Noise Level 38 dB(A) Full-on mode, 36 dB(A) Eco-
mode 
Weight 2.4 lbs (1.09 kg)
Dimensions (W x H x D) External 8.0 x 6.0 x 2.9 ± 0.04 inches 
(204 x 154 x 73.7 ± 1 mm)
Environmental Operating temperature:  5
oC - 35oC 
(41oF- 95oF)
Humidity:  80% maximum
Storage temperature: -20
oC to 60oC
(-4oF to 140oF)
Humidity:  80% maximum
Regulatory FCC, CE, VCCI, UL, cUL, TüV- GS, 
ICES-003, MIC, C-Tick, GOST, 
PCBC, CCC, PSB, EZU, NOM, S-
Tu V / A r g e n t i n a...