Dell M409WX Projector Users Guide
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Troubleshooting Your Projector31 4 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 40). 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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32Troubleshooting Your Projector 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 WXGA (1280 x 800) or XGA (1024 x 768): aRight-lick the unused portion of your Windows desktop, click Properties and then select Settings tab. bVerify the setting is 1280 x 800 or 1024 x 768 pixels for the external monitor port. cPress (Fn+F8). If you...
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Troubleshooting Your Projector33 The image is stretched when displaying a 16:9 DVDThe projector automatically detects the input signal format and maintains the aspect ratio of the projected image according to input signal format with a 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 ratio in the...
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34Troubleshooting Your Projector 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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Troubleshooting Your Projector35 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. To replace the lamp: 1Turn off the projector and disconnect the power cable. CAUTION: The...
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36Troubleshooting Your Projector NOTE: Dell may require lamps replaced under warranty to be returned. Otherwise, dispose or recycle the lamp. For more information, see Lamp Disposal on page 36. 7Tighten the two screws that secure the lamp. 8Replace the lamp cover and tighten the two screws. 9Reset the lamp usage time by selecting Ye s for Lamp Reset in the OSD Lamp menu. (See Lamp menu on page 26) CAUTION: Lamp Disposal (for the US only) LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE...
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Specifications37 5 Specifications 5 Light Valve Single-chip 0.65 WXGA DMD Type A, DarkChip ™2 Brightness 2000 ANSI Lumens (Max.) Contrast Ratio 2000:1 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 1280 x 800 (WXGA) Displayable Color 16.7M colors Color Wheel Speed 100~127.5Hz (2X) 150Hz (3X) in Movie mode Projection Lens F/2.44~2.58, f=21.8~23.8 mm with 1.1x manual zoom lens...
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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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Specifications39 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 1680X1050 60 65.3 1600X1200 60...
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40Contacting Dell Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer...