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Dell™ M409WX Projector User’s Guide Downloaded From projector-manual.com DELL Manuals w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m...
Before connecting your projector ensure that all the necessary components are available. Your projector ships with the components shown below. Contact Dell (see Contacting Dell on page 40) if any of the components are missing. Your Dell™ M409WX projector ships with the following components:...
Do not block the ventilation slots and openings on the projector. Ensure the projector operates between ambient temperatures (5ºC to 35ºC). NOTE: For more information, see the safety information that shipped with your projector. About Your Projector Downloaded From projector-manual.com DELL Manuals...
Audio output connector Audio input connector Security cable slot Power cable connector CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 6. Connecting Your Projector Downloaded From projector-manual.com DELL Manuals...
Connecting a Computer MOLEX Power cable VGA to VGA cable USB to USB cable NOTE: The USB cable is not provided by Dell. Connecting Your Projector Downloaded From projector-manual.com DELL Manuals...
Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player using an S-video Cable Power cable S-video cable NOTE: The S-Video cable is not provided by Dell. Connecting Your Projector Downloaded From projector-manual.com DELL Manuals...
Connecting a DVD Player using a Composite Cable Power cable Composite video cable NOTE: The Composite video cable is not provided by Dell. Connecting Your Projector Downloaded From projector-manual.com DELL Manuals...
Connecting a DVD Player using a Component Cable Power cable D-sub to YPbPr cable NOTE: The D-sub to YPbPr cable is not provided by Dell. Connecting Your Projector Downloaded From projector-manual.com DELL Manuals...
Connecting a DVD Player using an HDMI Cable Power cable HDMI cable NOTE: The HDMI cable is not provided by Dell. Connecting Your Projector Downloaded From projector-manual.com DELL Manuals...
Source button on the remote control or control panel to select the desired source. The projector displays the Dell logo, if it does not detect a signal. If the "Searching for signal..." message appears on the screen, ensure that the appropriate cables are securely connected.
Use the tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle. Lowering the Projector Height Press the Elevator button. Lower the projector, and then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. Elevator button Elevator foot Tilt adjustment wheel Using Your Projector Downloaded From projector-manual.com DELL Manuals...
Rotate the zoom tab to zoom in and out. Rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector focuses at distances ranging between 3.3 ft to 39.4 ft (1.0 m to 12 m). Zoom tab Focus ring Using Your Projector Downloaded From projector-manual.com DELL Manuals...
Min. (4.56cm) (13.68cm) (22.79cm) (31.91cm) (41.03cm) (54.71cm) Distance 3.3' (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. Using the Control Panel Using Your Projector Downloaded From projector-manual.com DELL Manuals...
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• If the LAMP light is blinking amber, the projector automatically shuts down indicating a system failure. If this problem persists, contact Dell (see Contacting Dell on page 40). TEMP warning light • A solid amber TEMP light indicates that the projector is overheated.
Analog RGB, Composite, Component (YPbPr, via VGA), S-video, and HDMI sources when multiple sources are connected to the projector. Enter Allows you to confirm a selected OSD option. Using the Remote Control 20 20 Using Your Projector Downloaded From projector-manual.com DELL Manuals...
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Press to mute or un-mute the projector speaker. Page down Press to move to next page. Video mode The Dell M409WX 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...
When Off is selected and you press Source , you select which input signal you want. VGA—Press Enter to detect VGA signal. —Press Enter to detect S-Video signal. IDEO Using Your Projector Downloaded From projector-manual.com DELL Manuals...
4:3 — The input source scales to fit the height of the screen. • Wide — The input source scales to fit the screen. —Press to show the projector model name, the present input source ROJECTOR and projector series number (PPID#). Using Your Projector Downloaded From projector-manual.com DELL Manuals...
—Allows you to manually adjust red, green, and blue color. When OLOR DJUST you adjust the color value in the Color Adjust menu, the Custom mode is activated, and the color values are saved in the Custom mode. Using Your Projector Downloaded From projector-manual.com DELL Manuals...
Degamma value to: 1, 2, 3, and 4. Adjust among the 4 preset values to change the color performance of the display. —Press to move the image to the left and to move the ORIZONTAL OSITION image to the right. Using Your Projector Downloaded From projector-manual.com DELL Manuals...
—Allows you to adjust the color performance of the display. You can set EGAMMA the Degamma value to: 1, 2, 3, and 4. Adjust among the 4 preset values to change the color performance of the display. Using Your Projector Downloaded From projector-manual.com DELL Manuals...
Power button. This function allows the projector to cool down within a short period of time by accelerating the fan speed. NOTE: If Quick Shutdown is enabled, expect a slightly higher acoustic noise during power off. Using Your Projector Downloaded From projector-manual.com DELL Manuals...
HDMI Analog (Audio In). —Press USTOMIZED CREEN Enter the Customized Screen menu appears. Select YES to capture the screen image as a My Customized logo. This Using Your Projector Downloaded From projector-manual.com DELL Manuals...
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Dell logo. You can recover the default screen by selecting Dell Logo on the pop-up screen. NOTE: To capture a full image, ensure the input signal that is connected to projector is 1280x800 resolution.
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If you have entered incorrect password, you will be given another 2 chances. After the three invalid attempts, the projector will automatically turn off. NOTE: If you forget your password, contact Dell. To cancel the password function, select OFF and enter the password to disable the function.
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NOTE: To enable test pattern 2, it is required to connect an input signal to projector. —Select On to reset the projector to its factory default settings. ACTORY ESET Using Your Projector Downloaded From projector-manual.com DELL Manuals...
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 • Ensure that the lens cap is removed and the screen projector is turned on.
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If you experience difficulty in changing resolutions or your monitor freezes, restart all the equipments and the projector. If you are not using a Dell portable computer, see your documentation for more information. The screen does not display If you are using a Dell portable computer,...
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The battery may be low. Check if the laser operating smoothly or works beam transmitted from the remote is too dim. only within a limited range If so, replace with 2 new AAA batteries. Troubleshooting Your Projector Downloaded From projector-manual.com DELL Manuals...
The projector automatically shuts over-heated AMBER AMBER down. Turn the display on again after the projector cools down. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Fan breakdown One of the fans has failed. The projector AMBER automatically shuts down. If the problem persists, Flashing contact Dell.
For more information, see www.dell.com/hg. Loosen the two screws that secure the lamp. Pull the lamp up by its metal handle. Replace with the new lamp. Troubleshooting Your Projector Downloaded From projector-manual.com DELL Manuals...
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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. Tighten the two screws that secure the lamp. Replace the lamp cover and tighten the two screws.
HDTV (1080i/p, 720p, 576i/p, 480i/p) Power Supply Universal 90-264V AC 50-60Hz with PFC input Power Consumption 212 watts in full mode, 168 watts in eco mode < 3 watts in power off mode. Specifications Downloaded From projector-manual.com DELL Manuals...
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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) USB connector: one USB mouse remote support HDMI input: Support HDMI 1.1. HDCP compliant Specifications Downloaded From projector-manual.com DELL Manuals...
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.
ANSI contrast ratio. Full On/Off contrast is always a larger number than ANSI contrast for the same projector. Glossary Downloaded From projector-manual.com DELL Manuals...
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525 lines at 30 frames per second. PAL— Phase Alternating Line. A European broadcast standard for video and broadcasting, with a video format of 625 lines at 25 frames per second. Glossary Downloaded From projector-manual.com DELL Manuals...
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Zoom Lens Ratio— Is the ratio between the smallest and largest image a lens can projector from a fixed distance. For example, a 1.4:1 zoom lens ratio means that a 10 foot image without zoom would be a 14 foot image with full zoom. Glossary Downloaded From projector-manual.com DELL Manuals...
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Using a Composite Cable 10 Composite video cable 10 Power cable 10 Guiding Signals 34 Using an HDMI Cable 12 HDMI cable 12 Power cable 12 Using an S-video Cable 9 Main Unit 6 Index Downloaded From projector-manual.com DELL Manuals...
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Weight 38 Support Contacting Dell 40 Phone numbers 40 Powering On/Off the Projector Turning Your Projector Off 13 Turning Your Projector On 13 Telephone numbers 40 Troubleshooting 31 Contact Dell 31 Remote Control 19 Specifications Index Downloaded From projector-manual.com DELL Manuals...