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Dell Projector 1850
User's Guide

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  • Page 1 Dell Projector 1850 User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Reproduction of these materials 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 T ;...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About Your Dell Projector ....Projector Box Contents ....
  • Page 4: About Your Dell Projector

    About Your Dell Projector Your projector comes with all the items shown below. Ensure that you have all the items, and contact Dell if anything is missing. Projector Box Contents Package Contents Power cable VGA cable (VGA to VGA) Remote control...
  • Page 5: Projector Top And Bottom View

    IR receivers 10W Speaker Lens Focus ring Zoom tab Power button Lamp cover Mounting holes for ceiling mount Tilt adjustment wheel NOTE: Ceiling mount screw hole M3 x 6.5 mm depth. Recommended torque < 15 kgf-cm. About Your Dell Projector...
  • Page 6: Projector Connections

    9 Audio output connector 5 Mini USB (mini type B) connector for remote mouse and firmware upgrade CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 7. About Your Dell Projector...
  • Page 7 •Recommended Projector Ceiling Mount Kit (P/N: C3505). For more information, see the Dell Support website at dell.com/support. •For more information, see the Safety Information that shipped with your projector. •The 1850 projector can only be used indoors. About Your Dell Projector...
  • Page 8: Using Remote Control

    Press to confirm the selection. Right Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Down Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Aspect Ratio Press to change the aspect ratio of a displayed image. About Your Dell Projector...
  • Page 9 Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Menu Press to activate the OSD. Volume up Press to increase the volume. Source Press to switch between Analog RGB, Composite, Component (YPbPr, via VGA), and HDMI source. About Your Dell Projector...
  • Page 10 Auto adjust does not operate if the OSD is displayed. Zoom + Press to increase the image. Zoom - Press to decrease the image. Press to choose VGA source. Video Press to choose Composite Video source. About Your Dell Projector...
  • Page 11 Remote Control Operating Range Operating range Angle ±30° Distance 7 m/22.97 feet Angle NOTE: Actual operating range may slightly differ from the diagram. Weak batteries will also prevent the remote control from properly operating the projector. About Your Dell Projector...
  • Page 12: Adjusting Projector Image

    Adjusting Projector Image Adjusting Projected Zoom Raising the Projector Height Raise the projector to the desired display angle, and use the front tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle. Use the tilt adjustment wheels to fine-tune the display angle. Lowering the Projector Height Lower the projector, and use the front tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle.
  • Page 13: Adjusting Projector Focus

    Adjusting Projector Focus Rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector focuses at distances ranging between 4.27 ft to 23.29 ft (1.3 m to 7.1 m). Zoom tab Focus ring Adjusting Projector Image...
  • Page 14: Adjusting Image Size

    Adjusting Image Size 305"(774.7 cm) 275"(698.5 cm) 214"(543.56 cm) 153"(388.62 cm) 92"(233.68 cm) 37"(93.98 cm) 33.46" (84.99 cm) 3.94' (1.2 m) Adjusting Projector Image...
  • Page 15 Adjusting Image Shape Min Zoom Projection Image size Projector base to Distance Projector base to bottom of image Diagonal top of image (cm) Width (cm) Height (cm) (cm) (inch/cm) 33.46"/84.99 cm 84"/213.36 cm 139"/353.06 cm 195"/495.3 cm 251"/637.54 cm 279"/708.66 cm Max Zoom Projection Image size...
  • Page 16 Adjusting Projector Image...
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips If you experience problems with your projector, see the following troubleshooting tips. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Problem Possible Solution • Ensure that you have chosen the correct No image appears on the screen input source on the INPUT SOURCE menu.
  • Page 18 Partial, scrolling, or Press the Auto Adjust button on the incorrectly displayed image remote control. If you are using a Dell laptop computer, set the resolution of the computer to 1080p (1920 x 1080): Right-click the unused portion of your ®...
  • Page 19 Problem (continued) Possible Solution (continued) • If the display receives the wrong signal Image color is incorrect output from the graphics card, please set the signal type to RGB in the OSD Image Settings of the Advanced Settings tab. • Use Test Pattern in the Projector Settings of the Advanced Settings menu.
  • Page 20 The projector has overheated. The display automatically shuts down. Turn the display on again after the projector cools down. If the problem persists, contact Dell. TEMP light is blinking If the projector fan fails, the projector will amber automatically shut down. Try to clear the projector mode by pressing and holding the Power button for 10 seconds.
  • Page 21: Guiding Signals

    Dell. One of the fans has failed. The AMBER breakdown projector automatically shuts down. Flashing If the problem persists, contact Dell. Lamp driver The lamp driver has failed. The breakdown projector automatically shuts down. Unplug the power cord after three...
  • Page 22: Maintenance

    Safety Instructions as described on page 7. Replace the lamp when the message "Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in the operation. Replacement suggested! www.dell.com/lamps" appears on the screen. If this problem persists after replacing the lamp, contact Dell. CAUTION: Use an original lamp to ensure safe and optimal working condition of your projector.
  • Page 23 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.
  • Page 24: Replacing Remote Control Batteries

    Replacing Remote Control Batteries NOTE: Remove the batteries from the remote control when not in use. Press the tab to lift the battery compartment cover. Check the polarity (+/-) marking on the batteries. Insert the batteries and align their polarity correctly according to the marking in the battery compartment.
  • Page 25: Specifications

    Specifications Light Valve 0.65" 1080p S600 DMD, DarkChip3™ Brightness 3000 ANSI Lumens (Max.) Contrast Ratio 2000:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off) Uniformity 75% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA) Number of Pixels 1920 x 1080 (1080p) Aspect Ratio 16:9 Displayable Color 1.07 billion colors Color Wheel Speed 1 X for 3D Display Projection Lens...
  • Page 26 Audio 1 speaker x 10 watt RMS Noise Level Normal mode: 35 dB(A) Eco mode: 32 dB(A) Projector Weight 5.7 lbs (2.6 Kg) Dimensions (W x H x D) 12.38 x 3.45 x 8.8 inches (314.4 x 86.7 x 223.5 3.45"(87.6 mm) Environmental Operating temperature: 5 °C - 40 °C (41 °F-...
  • Page 27 Analog Audio input: One 3.5 mm stereo mini phone jack (Blue). Variable audio output: One 3.5 mm stereo mini phone jack (Green). USB (type B) port: One mini USB slave for remote support and firmware upgrade. 5V/1A output: One USB type A 5V DC / 1 A outputs for supporting wireless display dongle.
  • Page 28: Additional Information

    Additional Information For additional information on how to use your projector, please see the Dell Projectors User Guide at www.dell.com/support/manuals. Additional Information...
  • Page 29: Contacting Dell

    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 service issues: 1 Visit go to www.dell.com/contactDell.
  • Page 30 Index through) connector 6 Contact Dell 4 Adjusting Projector Focus 13 Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector Height 12 Dell lower the projector contacting 28 Fixed rubber foot 12 Front tilt adjustment wheel 12 Adjusting the Projector Zoom Main Unit 5...
  • Page 31 Light Valve 25 Noise Level 26 Number of Pixels 25 Power Consumption 25 Power Supply 25 Projection Distance 25 Projection Lens 25 Projection Screen Size 25 Projector Weight 26 Uniformity 25 Video Compatibility 25 support contacting Dell 28 telephone numbers 29 Index...

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