Dell M209X Projector Users Guide

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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 (See 
Contacting Dell on page 41).
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...

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Partial, scrolling, or 
incorrectly displayed image1Press the Auto adjust 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...

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The image is stretched when 
displaying a 16:9 DVDThe projector automatically detects the input 
signal format. It will maintain the aspect ratio 
of the projected image according to input 
signal format with a Original 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...

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Guiding Signals
Projector Status DescriptionControl ButtonsIndicator
Po w e r M e n u O t h e r sTEMP
(Amber)LAMP
(Amber)
Standby mode Projector in Standby mode. Ready to power on.  BLUE 
FlashingOFFOFFOFFOFF
Wa r m i n g  u p  
modeProjector takes some time to warm up and power 
on.BLUE BLUE BLUE OFF OFF
Lamp on Projector in Normal mode, ready to display an 
image.
 Note: The OSD menu is not accessed.BLUE BLUE OFF OFF OFF
Cooling mode
Projector is cooling to...

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Changing the Lamp
The following message appears on the  screen when your projector lamp is 
approaching end of life and requires to be changed:
Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation. 
Replacement suggested. www.dell.com/lamps
 
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the 
Safety Instructions as described on page 6.
 
CAUTION: The lamp becomes very hot when in use. Do not attempt to replace 
the lamp until...

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 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. 

Specifications37
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Specifications
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Light Valve Single-chip 0.55 XGA DMD Type X, 
DarkChip
™2
Brightness 2000 ANSI Lumens (Max.)
Contrast Ratio 1800:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off) 
Uniformity 80% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA)
Lamp 165-watt user-replaceable 3000-hour  lamp (up to 5000 hours in eco mode)
Number of Pixels 1024 x 768 (XGA)
Displayable Color 16.7M colors
Color Wheel Speed 100~127.5Hz (2X) 150Hz (3X) in Movie mode
Projection Lens F/2.41~2.55, f=21.8~24.0 mm with  1.1x manual zoom lens...

38Specifications
Audio 1 watt speaker
Noise Level  39 dB(A) Full-on mode, 32 dB(A) Eco-
mode 
Weight 2.6 lbs (1.18 kg)
Dimensions (W x D x H) External 8.07 x 6.10 x 2.85 ± 0.04  inches (205 x 155 x 72.5 ± 1 mm)
Environmental Operating temperature: 5
oC - 35oC 
(41oF- 95oF)
Humidity: 80% maximum
Storage temperature: 0
oC to 60oC
(32oF to 140oF)
Humidity: 90% maximum
Regulatory FCC, CE, VCCI, UL, cUL, Nemko- GS, ICES-003, MIC, C-Tick, CCC, 
PSB, NOM, SABS, eK
I/O Connectors Power: AC power input socket...

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Compatibility Modes (Analog/Digital)
ResolutionV. Frequency (Hz) H. Frequency (KHz)
640X480 59.9 31.5
640X480 75 37.5
640X480 85 43.3
720X400 70.1 31.5
720X400 85 37.9
800X600 60.3 37.9
800X600 75 46.9
800X600 85.1 53.7
848X480 60 31
1024X768 60 48.4
1024X768 75 60
1024X768 85 68.7
1152X864 75 67.5
1280X720 59.9 44.8
1280X768 59.9 47.8
1280X800 59.8 49.7
1280X1024 60 64
1280X1024 75 80
1280X1024 85 91.1
 1360X768 60 47.7
1400X1050 60 65.3
1440X900 59.9 55.9
1600X1200 60 75
1680X1050 60...

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