Dell 5100MP Projector Owners Manual

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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 4.9 ft to 39.4 ft (1.5 m to 12 m). 
1Zoom tab
2Fo c u s  r i n g 

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Adjusting Projection Image Size 

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Using the Control Panel
Screen 
(Diagonal)Max. 36.9 
(93.8cm)83.7 
(212.5cm)135.3 
(343.8cm)189.5 
(481.3cm)241.1 
(612.5cm)295.3 
(750.0cm)
Min. 30.8 
(78.1cm)69.7 
(177.1cm)112.8 
(286.5cm)157.9 
(401.0cm)201.0 
(510.4cm)246.1 
(625.0cm)
Screen 
Size Max. 
(WxH)29.5 X 22.1  66.9 X 50.2  108.3 X 81.2  151.6 X 113.7  192.9 X 144.7  236.2 X 177.2 
(75.0cm X 
56.3cm)(170.0cm X 
127.5cm)(275.0cm X 
206.3cm)(385.0cm X 
288.8cm)(490.0cm X 
367.5cm)(600.0cm X 
450.0cm)
Min. 
(WxH)24.6 X...

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4Source Press to toggle through S-video, Composite 
Video, M1-D, D-sub, BNC, Component, HDMI 
and M1 sources when multiple sources are 
connected to the projector.
5Keystone adjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting 
the projector. (±20 degrees)
6Enter Press to confirm the selection item.
7Auto adjust  Press to synchronize the projector to the input 
source.
Auto adjust does not operate if the on-screen 
display (OSD) is...

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Using the Remote Control
1Power Turn the projector on and off. For more 
information, see page 19.
2Press to adjust the OSD setting.
3 Laser  Aim the remote control at the screen, press and 
hold the laser button to activate the laser light.
4Volume  Press to increase the volume.
5Mute Press to mute or un-mute the projector speaker.
6Volume  Press to decrease the volume.
7Right click Mouse right click. 

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8Video mode The Dell 5100MP Micro-projector has preset 
configurations that are optimized for displaying 
data (PC Graphics) or video (movies, games, 
etc.). Press Video Mode button to toggle between 
PC mode, Movie mode, Game Mode, sRGB, or 
User mode (for user to setup and save preferred 
settings). Pressing the Vi d e o  M o d e button once 
will show the current display mode. Pressing the 
Video Mode button again will switch between 
modes.
9Auto...

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25PIP Swap Press the PIP Swap button to swap between the 
foreground and background. 
1Laser Warning The remote control is equipped with a Class II 
laser that emits laser radiation. To reduce the risk 
of injury, do not look directly into the laser light, 
and do not point the laser light into anyones 
eyes.
2Program button Initiate the Learning Mode on the remote for 
switching the RF transmission channel by 
pressing Prgm button. 

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Using the On-Screen Display
The projector has a multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) that can be 
displayed with or without an input source present. 
In the Main Menu, press    or   to navigate through the tabs. Press Enter 
button on the control panel or the remote control to select a submenu. 
In the submenu, press   or   to make a selection. When an item is selected, the 
color changes to dark blue. Use   or   on the control panel or the remote...

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BRIGHTNESS—Use  and   to adjust the 
brightness of the image.
C
ONTRAST—Use  and   to control the 
degree of difference between the brightest 
and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting 
the contrast changes the amount of black 
and white in the image. 
C
OLOR TEMP.—Adjust the color temperature. 
The higher the temperature, the screen 
appears more blue; the lower the 
temperature, the screen appears more red. 
User mode activates the values in the color 
setting menu. 
U
SER...

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– Component cable (720p, 576i/p, 480i/p) 
–S-Video cable
– Composite cable
•
16:9 — The input source scales to fit the width of the screen.
•
4:3 — The input source scales to fit the screen.
Use 16:9 or 4:3 if you are using one of the following:
– Computer resolution greater than SXGA+
– Component cable (1080i/p)
VIDEO MODE—Select a mode to optimize the display image based on how the 
projector is being used: Movie, Game, PC, sRGB (provides more...