Dell 3400MP Projector Owners Manual

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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. 
Factory Reset Menu
Factor y Reset --Select Ye s to reset the 
projector to its factory default settings. 
Reset items include both computer sources 
and video source settings. 
						

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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 g to correct it. This is a fine 
adjustment.
 
NOTE: Adjust the Frequency first and then the Tracking.
H
OR. POSITION—Press  to adjust the horizontal position of the image to the 
left and   to adjust the horizontal position of the image to the right.
VER. POSITION—Press  to adjust the vertical position of the image down and 
 to adjust the vertical position of the image up.
Video Source Menu
 NOTE: This menu is only available with S-video, Video (composite) signal 
connected.
S
ATURATION—Adjust a video source from black 
and white to fully saturated color. Press   to 
decrease the amount of color in the image and 
 to increase the amount of color in the 
image. 
S
HARPNESS—Press  to decrease the 
sharpness and   to increase the sharpness.
TINT—Press  to increase the amount of 
green in the image and   to increase the 
amount of red in the image. 
						

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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 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 26). 
• Run Self-diagnostic test. See Self-diagnostic 
for Video on page 26. Ensure that the colors 
of the test pattern are correct.  
						

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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 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 portable computer, press 
 . 
Image is unstable or flickering Adjust the tracking in the OSD Computer 
Source tab. 
Image has vertical flickering 
barAdjust the frequency in the OSD Computer 
Source tab.
Image color is not correct 
• If your graphic card output signal is sync on 
Green, and you would like to display VGA at 
60Hz signal, please go into OSD select 
Management, select Signal Type and then 
select 
RGB. 
• Run the Self-diagnostic test (see  
Self-
diagnostic for video
 ) for preliminary 
diagnostic on image color problem. 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 
(4.9 ft [1.5 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 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 the OSD.
Image is reversed Select Management from the OSD and adjust 
the projection 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 26. 
LAMP light is solid orange If LAMP light is solid orange, replace the 
lamp.
LAMP light is blinking 
orangeIf the LAMP light is blinking orange, the lamp 
cover is not closed properly. Close the lamp 
cover properly. If the problem persists, contact 
Dell. 
TEMP light is solid orange 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. 
TEMP light is blinking 
orangeA projector fan has failed and the projector 
will automatically shut down. If the problem 
persists, contact Dell. 
The remote control is not 
operating smoothly or in very 
limited rangeThe battery may be low. Check if the laser 
beam transmitted from the remote is too dim. 
If so, replace with 2 new AA batteries. Problem 
(continued)Possible Solution (continued) 
						

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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 - buttons again to exit the diagnostic mode.
3While in Self-diagnostic mode, the screen will run a seven-color-cycle test as 
following:
Red--> Green--> Blue--> White--> Watchet Blue--> Dark Green--> Yellow. 
Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are correct. Contact Dell if the colors are 
not displayed correctly.
Changing the Lamp
Replace the lamp when you see Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in 
full power operation. Replacement suggested! www.dell.com/lamps appears on 
the screen. If this problem persists after replacing the lamp, contact Dell.
 
CAUTION: The lamp becomes very hot when in use. Do not attempt to replace 
the lamp until the projector has been allowed to cool down for at least 30 
minutes.
 
CAUTION: Do not touch the bulb or the lamp glass at any time. The bulb may 
explode due to improper handling, including the touching of the bulb or the 
lamp glass.
1Turn off the projector and disconnect the power cord. 
2Let the projector cool for at least 30 minutes.
3Loosen the 2 screws that secure the lamp cover, and remove the cover. 
4Loosen the 2 screws that secure the lamp.  
						

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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 
RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL 
LAWS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO WWW.DELL.COM/HG OR CONTACT 
THE ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE AT WWW.EIAE.ORG. FOR LAMP 
SPECIFIC DISPOSAL INFORMATION CHECK WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG. 
						

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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 31.7-246 inches (diagonal)
Projection Distance 4.9~39.4 ft (1.5 m~12 m)
Video Compatibility NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-
N, SECAM, and HDTV (1080i, 720p, 
576i/p, 480i/p) compatibility
Composite video, Component video 
and S-video capability
H. Frequency 15kHz-80kHz (Analog/ Digital)
V. Frequency 50Hz-85Hz (Analog/ Digital)
Power Supply Universal 100-240V AC 50-60Hz with 
PFC input
Power Consumption 195 watts typical, 165 watts in eco 
mode
Audio  1 speaker, 1 watt RMS 
						

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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
I/O Connectors Power: AC power input socket
Computer input: one M1-DA for 
analog/digital/component, HDTV 
input signals 
Video input: one composite video RCA 
and one S-video
Audio input: one phone jack (diameter 
3.5 mm)
Audio output: one phone jack 
(diameter 3.5 mm)