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Dell™ 1209S Projector
User’s Guide
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your projector. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever
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Contents 1 Your Dell Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 About Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 Connecting Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connecting a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Connecting a Computer using a VGA Cable . . . . . 8 Connecting a Computer using a DVI-D Cable . . . . 9 Connecting a Computer using an RS232 cable . . . 10 Connecting a DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Connecting a DVD Player using an S-video
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Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus . . . . . . . . 17 Adjusting Projection Image Size . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Using the On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 INPUT SELECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 AUTO-ADJUST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 SET UP . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 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. Package Contents Power cable 1.8m VGA cable (VGA to VGA) CR2032 Battery Remote control CR2032 3V CD Owner’s manual & Documentation Your Dell Projector 5
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About Your Projector 1 6 2 3 5 4 1 Control panel 2 Zoom tab 3 Focus ring 4 Lens 5 Elevator button 6 IR receivers CAUTION: Safety Instructions 1 Do not use the projector near appliances that generate a lot of heat. 2 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. 3 Ensure that the projector is mounted in a well-ventilated area. 4 Do not block the ventilation slots and openings on the
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2 Connecting Your Projector 13 2 45678910 DVI-D In VGA - A VGA - A VGA - B S-Video In Video In Audio In Audio Out USB RS-232 Out In In Remote Dell1209S 11 12 1 DVI-D input connector 2 VGA-A output (monitor loop-through) 3 VGA-A input (D-sub) connector 4 VGA-B input (D-sub) connector 5 S-video connector 6 Composite video connector 7 Audio input connector 8 Audio output connector 9 USB remote connector 10 RS232 connector 11 Security cable slot 12 Power cord connector CAUTION: Before you begin any
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Connecting a Computer Connecting a Computer using a VGA Cable 1 DVI-D In VGA - A VGA - A S-Video In Video In Audio In Audio Out USB RS-232 VGA - B Out In In Remote 2 3 1 Power cord 2 VGA to VGA cable 3 USB to USB cable NOTE: The USB cable is not provided by Dell. NOTE: The USB cable must be connected if you want to use the Next Page and Previous Page features on the remote control. 8 Connecting Your Projector MOLEX
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TV OUT SDIF-OUT PDIF-OUT Connecting a Computer using a DVI-D Cable 1 DVI-D In VGA - A VGA - A VGA - B S-Video In Video In Audio In Audio Out USB RS-232 Out Remote In In 2 3 1 Power cord 2 DVI-D cable 3 USB to USB cable NOTE: The USB cable and DVI-D cable are not provided by Dell. Connecting Your Projector 9 MOLEX
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Connecting a Computer using an RS232 cable 1 DVI-D In VGA - A VGA - A VGA - B S-Video In Video In Audio In Audio Out USB RS-232 Out In In Remote 2 1Power cord 2 RS232 cable NOTE: The RS232 cable is not provided by Dell. Consult a professional installer for the cable and RS232 remote control software. 10 Connecting Your Projector
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Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player using an S-video Cable 1 DVI-D In VGA - A VGA - A VGA - B S-Video In Video In Audio In Audio Out USB RS-232 Out In In Remote 22 1 Power cord 2 S-video cable NOTE: The S-video cable is not provided by Dell. You can buy the S-Video Extension (50ft/100ft) cable from the Dell website. Connecting Your Projector 11
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Connecting a DVD Player using a Composite Cable 1 DVI-D In VGA - A VGA - A VGA - B S-Video In Video In Audio In Audio Out USB RS-232 Out In In Remote 22 1 Power cord 2 Composite video cable NOTE: The Composite cable is not provided by Dell. You can buy the Composite Video Extension (50ft/100ft) cable from the Dell website. 12 Connecting Your Projector
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Connecting a DVD Player using a Component Cable 1 DVI-D In VGA - A VGA - A VGA - B S-Video In Video In Audio In Audio Out USB RS-232 Out In In Remote 22 1 Power cord 2 VGA to YPbPr cable NOTE: The VGA to YPbPr cable is not provided by Dell. You can buy the VGA to YPbPr Extension (50ft/100ft) cable from the Dell website. Connecting Your Projector 13
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Connecting a DVD Player using a HDMI Cable 1 DVI-D In VGA - A VGA - A VGA - B S-Video In Video In Audio In Audio Out USB RS-232 Out In In Remote 3 22 1 Power cord 2 HDMI cable 3 DVI-D adapter NOTE: The HDMI cable and DVI-D adapter are not provided by Dell. 14 Connecting Your Projector
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3 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. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Connect the power cord and appropriate signal cables. For information about connecting the projector, see "Connecting Your Projector" on page 7. 3 Press the Power button (see "Using the Control Panel" on page 19 to locate the Power button). 4 Turn on your source (computer, DVD player, etc.). The projector aut
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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 the Menu button on the control panel or ignore the message; the message disappears after 5 seconds. Adjusting the Projected Image Raising the Projector Height 1 Press the Elevator button. 2 Raise the projector to the desired display angle, and then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. 3 Use th
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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. 1 Rotate the zoom tab to zoom in and out. 2 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). 1 2 1 Zoom tab 2 Focus ring Using Your Projector 17
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Adjusting Projection Image Size 302.8"(769.2cm) 227.1"(576.9cm) 176.7"(448.7cm) 126.2"(320.5cm) 75.7"(192.3cm) 25.2 "(64.1cm) 22.89" (58.3cm) 3.3'(1.0m) 18 Using Your Projector 275.3" (699.3cm) 206.5" (524.5cm) 160.6" (407.9cm) 114.7" (291.4cm) 68.8" (174.8cm) Projector to screen distance 39.4'(12.0m) 29.5'(9.0m) 23.0'(7.0m) 16.4'(5.0m) 9.8'(3.0m)
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Max. 25.2" 75.7" 126.2" 176.7" 227.1" 302.8" (64.1cm) (192.3cm) (320.5cm) (448.7cm) (576.9cm) (769.2cm) Screen (Diagonal) Min. 22.89" 68.8" 114.7" 160.6" 206.5" 275.3" (58.3cm) (174.8cm) (291.4cm) (407.9cm) (524.5cm) (699.3cm) Max. 20.2"X15.1" 60.6" X45.4" 101.0" X 75.7" 141.3" X106" 181.7" X 136.3" 242.3" X 181.7" (WxH) (51.3cm X (153.8cm X (256.4cm X (359.0cm X (461.5cm X (615.4cmX 38.5cm) 115.4cm) 192.3cm) 269.2cm) 346.2cm) 461.5cm) Screen Size Min. 18.3" X 13.7" 55.1" X 41.3" 91.8" X
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2 TEMP warning light • A solid amber TEMP light indicates that the projector, lamp, or lamp driver are 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 a projector fan or color wheel have failed and the projector automatically shuts down. If the problem persists, contact Dell™. 3 Power Turn the projector on and off. For more information, see "Tur
