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Dell™ M409WX Projector
User's Guide
w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m
http://www.pureglare.com.au

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  • Page 1 Dell™ M409WX Projector User’s Guide w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m http://www.pureglare.com.au...
  • Page 2 © 2008 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell ® Inc.; DLP and DLP logo are trademarks of Texas Instruments;...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About Your Projector ....About Your Projector ....Connecting Your Projector .
  • Page 4 ..... Contacting Dell .....

  • Page 5: About Your Projector

    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:...

  • Page 6: About Your Projector

    About Your Projector Control panel Zoom tab Focus ring Lens Elevator button IR receiver CAUTION: Safety Instructions Do not use the projector near appliances that generate a lot of heat. Do not use the projector in areas where there is an excessive amount of dust. The dust may cause the system to fail and projector will automatically shutdown.

  • Page 7: Connecting Your Projector

    Connecting Your Projector M409WX USB remote connector VGA input connector HDMI input connector S-video input connector Video input connector 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.

  • Page 8: Connecting A Computer

    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 http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 9: Connecting A Dvd Player

    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 http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 10: Connecting A Dvd Player Using A Composite Cable

    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 http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 11: Connecting A Dvd Player Using A Component Cable

    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 http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 12: Connecting A Dvd Player Using An Hdmi Cable

    Connecting a DVD Player using an HDMI Cable Power cable HDMI cable NOTE: The HDMI cable is not provided by Dell. Connecting Your Projector http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 13: Using Your Projector

    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.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Projected Image

    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.

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Projector Zoom And Focus

    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. Rotate the zoom tab to zoom in and out. Rotate the focus ring until the image is clear.

  • Page 16: Adjusting Projection Image Size

    Adjusting Projection Image Size 359.4"(913.0cm) 269.6"(684.7cm) 209.7"(532.6cm) 149.8"(380.4cm) 89.9"(228.2cm) 30.0 "(76.1cm) 27.3" (69.4cm) 3.3'(1.0m) Dell M409WX Using Your Projector http://www.pureglare.com.au...

  • Page 17: Using The Control Panel

    30.0" 89.9" 149.8" 209.7" 269.6" 359.4" Max. (76.1cm) (228.2cm) (380.4cm) (532.6cm) (684.7cm) (913.0cm) Screen (Diagonal) 27.3" 81.9" 136.6" 191.2" 245.8" 327.7" Min. (69.4cm) (208.1cm) (346.8cm) (485.6cm) (624.3cm) (832.4cm) 25.4" X 15.9" 76.2" X 47.6" 127" X 79.4" 177.8" X 111.1" 228.8" X 142.9" 304.8" X 190.5" Max.
  • Page 18 • 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.

  • Page 19: Using The Remote Control

    Menu Allows you to activate the OSD. Use and the Menu button to navigate through the OSD. / Source Allows you to adjust the OSD setting. You can also use the Left button to toggle through Analog RGB, Composite, Component (YPbPr, via VGA), S-video, and HDMI sources when multiple sources are connected to the projector.
  • Page 20 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...

  • Page 21: Using The On-Screen Display

    19 Auto adjust Press to synchronize the projector with the input source. Auto adjust does not operate if the OSD is displayed. 20 Keystone adjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector. (+40/-35 degrees) 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.

  • Page 22: Auto-Adjust

    —Press Enter to detect Composite Video signal. OMPOSITE IDEO HDMI—Press Enter to detect HDMI signal. Auto-Adjust Auto Adjust automatically adjusts the projector's display settings. While auto adjustment is in progress, the following message appears on the screen: Auto Adjustment in Progress..Set Up V.

  • Page 23: Picture (In Pc Mode)

    PICTURE (in PC Mode) —Use RIGHTNESS adjust the brightness of the image. —Use ONTRAST 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.

  • Page 24: Display (In Pc Mode)

    —Allows you to adjust a video source from black and white to fully ATURATION saturated color. Press to decrease the amount of color in the image and increase the amount of color in the image. —Allows you to adjust the image sharpness. Press to decrease the HARPNESS sharpness and...

  • Page 25: Display (In Video Mode)

    —Press to move the image down and to move the image ERTICAL OSITION —Allows you to change the display data clock frequency to match the REQUENCY frequency of your computer graphics card. If you see a vertical flickering bar, use Frequency control to minimize the bars.

  • Page 26: Lamp

    LAMP Using the Lamp menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projectors. The Picture menu, provides the following options: —Displays the operating hours since the last lamp timer reset. —Select Yes to OWER AVING set the Power Saving delay period.

  • Page 27: Others

    LANGUAGE OTHERS —Press OLUME decrease the volume and to increase the volume. —Allows you to enable/disable sound. —Allows you UDIO OURCE to select the audio source to either 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.
  • Page 28 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.
  • Page 29 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.
  • Page 30 —Allows you to change the password. Key in the original HANGE PASSWORD password and then enter the new password. Enter the new password again to confirm. —Select 1 or 2 to activate the built-in Test Pattern to test the focus ATTERN and resolution.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting Your Projector

    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.
  • Page 32 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, (Fn+F8).
  • Page 33 (continued) (continued) Problem Possible Solution The image is stretched when The projector automatically detects the input displaying a 16:9 DVD 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: •...

  • Page 34: Guiding Signals

    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.

  • Page 35: Changing The Lamp

    If the lamp shatters, remove all broken pieces from the projector and dispose or recycle according to state, local, or federal law. For more information, see www.dell.com/hg. Loosen the two screws that secure the lamp. Pull the lamp up by its metal handle.
  • Page 36 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.

  • Page 37: Specifications

    Specifications Light Valve Single-chip 0.65" WXGA DMD Type A, ™ DarkChip Brightness 2000 ANSI Lumens (Max.) Contrast Ratio 2000:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off) Uniformity 80% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA) Number of Pixels 1280 x 800 (WXGA) Displayable Color 16.7M colors Color Wheel Speed 100~127.5Hz (2X) 150Hz (3X) in Movie mode...
  • Page 38 The lamp life specified for Dell's projectors refers to the typical time under non-stressful operating conditions for more than 50% of a sampling population to reduce to approximately 50% of the lamp's rated brightness level.
  • Page 39 Compatibility Modes (Analog/Digital) Resolution V. Frequency (Hz) H. Frequency (KHz) 640X480 59.9 31.5 640X480 37.5 640X480 43.3 720X400 70.1 31.5 720X400 37.9 800X600 60.3 37.9 800X600 46.9 800X600 85.1 53.7 848X480 1024X768 48.4 1024X768 1024X768 68.7 1152X864 67.5 1280X720 59.9 44.8 1280X768 59.9...

  • Page 40: Contacting Dell

    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.

  • Page 41: Appendix: Glossary

    Appendix: Glossary ANSI Lumens —A standard for measuring light output, used for comparing projectors. A standard for measuring the brightness. It is calculated by dividing a square meter image into nine equal rectangles, measuring the lux (or brightness) reading at the center of each rectangle, and averaging these nine points. Aspect Ratio —The most popular aspect ratio is 4:3 (4 by 3).
  • Page 42 dB— decibel—A unit used to express relative difference in power or intensity, usually between two acoustic or electric signals, equal to ten times the common logarithm of the ratio of the two levels. Diagonal Screen— A method of measuring the size of a screen or a projected image.
  • Page 43 Reverse Image— Feature that allows you to flip the image horizontally. When used in a normal forward projection environment text, graphics, etc, are backwards. Reverse image is used for rear projection. RGB— Red, Green, Blue— typically used to describe a monitor that requires separate signals for each of the three colors.
  • Page 44 USB remote connector 7 Focus 15 VGA input connector 7 Focus ring 15 Video input connector 7 Zoom tab 15 Contact Dell 5 Contacting Dell 40 Control Panel 17 Changing the Lamp 35 Enter button 19 Connecting a Computer Left/ Source 19...
  • Page 45 PICTURE (in Video Mode) 23 Uniformity 37 Set Up 22 Video Compatibility 37 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...

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