Dell M209X Projector Users Guide

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Connecting a DVD Player with a Component Cable
 NOTE: The D-sub to YPbPr cable is not provided by Dell. 1Po w e r  c o rd
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Connecting a DVD Player with an HDMI Cable
 NOTE: The HDMI cable is not provided by Dell. 1Po w e r  c o rd
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Using Your Projector
Turning Your Projector On
 NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source. The Power button 
light blinks blue until pressed.
1Remove the lens cap.
2Connect the power cord and appropriate signal cables. For information about 
connecting the projector, see Connecting Your Projector on page 7. 
3Press the Po w e r button  (see Using the Control Panel on page 17 to locate the 
Po w e r button  ).
4Turn on your source (computer, DVD player, etc.). The projector automatically 
detects your source.
5The Dell logo will be displayed if no signal detected.
If the Searching for signal... message appears on the screen, ensure that the 
appropriate cables are securely connected.
If you have multiple sources connected to the projector, press the Source button 
on the remote control or control panel to select the desired source.
Turning Your Projector Off
 NOTICE: Unplug the projector after properly shutting down as explained in the 
following procedure.
To turn off the projector:
1Press the Po we r button  . 
2Press the Po we r button   again to turn off the projector. 
The projectors cooling fans are on for 90 seconds before the projector switches off 
completely.
3To power off the projector quickly, press the Power button   while the projectors 
cooling fans are still running.
 NOTE: Before you turn on the projector again, wait for 60 seconds to allow the 
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4Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector.
 NOTE: If you press the Power button  while the projector is running, the 
Press Power Button To Turn Off Projector message appears on the screen. To 
clear the message, press a button on the control panel. The message disappears after 
5 seconds. 
Adjusting the Projected Image 
Raising the Projector Height 
1Press the elevator button.
2Raise the projector to the desired display angle, and then release the button to 
lock the elevator foot into position.
3Use the tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle.
Lowering the Projector Height 
1Press the elevator button.
2Lower the projector, and then release the button to lock the elevator foot into 
position.
1Elevator button
2Elevator foot 
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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 3.3 ft to 39.4 ft (1.0 m to 12 m).
3Tilt adjustment wheel
1Zoom tab
2Fo c u s  r i n g
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Adjusting Projection Image Size
275.3
(699.3cm)
206.5
(524.5cm)
160.6
(407.9cm)
114.7
(291.4cm)
68.8
(174.8cm)
22.89 
(58.3cm)
302.8(769.2cm)
227.1(576.9cm)
176.7(448.7cm)
126.2(320.5cm)
75.7(192.3cm)
25.2 (64.1cm)Projector to screen distance
39.4(12.0m)29.5(9.0m)23.0(7.0m)16.4(5.0m)9.8(3.0m)3.3(1.0m) 
						

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Using the Control Panel
Screen 
(Diagonal)Max.25.2 
(64.1cm)75.7 
(192.3cm)126.2 
(320.5cm)176.7 
(448.7cm)227.1 
(576.9cm)302.8 
(769.2cm)
Min.22.89 
(58.3cm)68.8 
(174.8cm)114.7 
(291.4cm)160.6 
(407.9cm)206.5 
(524.5cm)275.3 
(699.3cm)
Screen 
Size Max. 
(WxH)20.2X15.1 60.6 X45.4  101.0 X 75.7 141.3 X106  181.7 X 136.3 242.3 X 181.7 
(51.3cm X 
38.5cm)(153.8cm X 
115.4cm)(256.4cm X 
192.3cm)(359.0cm X 
269.2cm)(461.5cm X 
346.2cm)(615.4cmX 
461.5cm)
Min. 
(WxH)18.3 X 13.7  55.1 X 41.3  91.8 X 68.8  128.5 X 96.4  165.2 X 123.9  220.3 X 165.2 
(46.5cm X 
34.9cm) (139.9cm X 
104.9cm)(233.1cm X 
174.8cm)(326.3cm X 
244.8cm)(419.6cm X 
314.7cm)(559.4cm X 
419.6cm)
HdMax.
2.27 
(5.8cm)6.81 
(17.3cm)11.36 
(28.8cm)15.9 
(40.4cm)20.44 
(51.9cm)27.26 
(69.2cm)
Min.
2.06 
(5.2cm)6.19 
(15.7cm)10.32 
(26.2cm)14.45 
(36.7cm)18.58 
(47.2cm)24.78 
(62.9cm)
Distance3.3 (1.0m) 9.8 (3.0m) 16.4 (5.0m) 23.0 (7.0m) 29.5 (9.0m) 39.4 (12.0m)
* This graph is for user reference only.
1LAMP   warning light If the LAMP light is solid amber, replace the 
lamp. If the LAMP light is blinking amber, the 
projector automatically shuts down indicating a 
system failure. If this problem persists, contact 
Dell.
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2TEMP  warning light• A solid amber TEMP light indicates that the 
projector is overheated. The display 
automatically shuts down. Turn the display on 
again after the projector cools down. If the 
problem persists, contact Dell.
• A blinking amber TEMP light indicates that the 
projector fan has failed and the projector 
automatically shuts down. If the problem 
persists, contact Dell.
3Power  Turn the projector on and off. For more 
information, see Turning Your Projector On on 
page 13 and Turning Your Projector Off on 
page 13.
4Up   / Keystone 
adjustmentPress to select the On Screen Display (OSD) 
items.
Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting 
the projector. (+40/-35 degrees)
5 / Auto adjust Press to adjust the OSD setting.
Press to synchronize the projector to the input 
source. Auto adjust does not operate if the OSD 
is displayed.
6Down   / Keystone 
adjustment Press to select the OSD items.
Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting 
the projector. (+40/-35 degrees)
7Menu  Press to activate the OSD. Use the directional 
keys and the Menu button to navigate through 
the OSD.
8 / Source Press to adjust the OSD setting.
Press to toggle through Analog RGB, Composite, 
Component (YPbPr, via VGA), S-video, and 
HDMI sources when multiple sources are 
connected to the projector.
9Enter  Press to confirm the selection item. 
						

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Using the Remote Control
1Power  Turn the projector on and off. For more 
information, see Turning Your Projector On on 
page 13 and Turning Your Projector Off on 
page 13.
2Enter  Press to confirm the selection.
3Right  Press to adjust the OSD setting.
4Down  Press to select OSD items.
5Aspect Ratio Press to change aspect ratio of a displayed image.
6Page up  Press to move to previous page.
7Mute  Press to mute or un-mute the projector speaker.
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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 the 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, 8Page down  Press to move to next page.
9Video mode The Dell M209X Micro-projector has preset 
configurations that are optimized for displaying 
data (PC Graphics) or video (movies, games, 
etc.). Press the Video Mode button to toggle 
between PC mode, Movie mode, Game Mode, 
sRGB, or CUSTOM mode (for user to setup and 
save preferred settings). Pressing the Video Mode 
button once will show the current display mode. 
Pressing the Vi d e o  M o d e button again will switch 
between modes.
10Blank screen Press to hide/unhide the image.
11Up  Press to select OSD items.
12Left  Press to adjust the OSD setting.
13Menu  Press to activate the OSD.
14Volume up  Press to increase the volume.
15Laser  Point the remote control at the screen, press and 
hold the laser button to activate the laser light.
16Volume down  Press to decrease the volume.
17Keystone adjustment  Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting 
the projector. (+40/-35 degrees)
18Source Press to switch between Analog RGB, Composite, 
Component (YPbPr, via VGA), HDMI, and S-
video sources.
19Auto adjust Press to synchronize the projector with the input 
source. Auto adjust does not operate if the OSD 
is displayed.
20Keystone adjustment  Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting 
the projector. (+40/-35 degrees)