Dell 1800MP Projector Owners Manual

Connecting Your Projector11
Connecting a DVD Player with a Component Cable 
 The VGA to YPbPr cable is not provided by Dell.
Consult a professional installer for the cable.
1Power cord
2 VGA to YPbPr cable 

12Connecting Your Projector
Professional Installation Options:
Connecting a Computer with a RS232 Cable
 The RS232 cable is not provided by Dell.
Consult a professional installer for the cable.
1Power cord
2 RS232 cable 

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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.
1Remove the lens cap. 
2Connect the power cord and appropriate signal cables. For information about 
connecting the projector, see Connecting Your Projector on page 7. 
3Press the power button (see Using the Control Panel on page 17 to locate the 
power button). The Dell logo displays for 30 seconds.
4Turn on your source...

14Using Your Projector
Adjusting the Projected Image 
RAISING THE PROJECTOR HEIGHT 
1Press the elevator button. 
2Raise the projector to the desired display angle, and then release the button to 
lock the elevator foot into position.
3Use the tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle.
LOWERING THE PROJECTOR HEIGHT 
1Press the elevator button. 
2Lower the projector, and then release the button to lock the elevator foot into 
position.
1Elevator button 
2Elevator foot 
3Tilt adjustment wheel 

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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 or placing the 
projector in its carrying case.
1Rotate the zoom tab to zoom in and out.
2Rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector focuses at distances 
from 4.9 ft to 39.4 ft (1.5 m to 12.0 m).
1Zoom tab
2Fo c u s  r i n g 

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Adjusting Projection Image Size 

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Using the Control Panel
Screen 
(Diagonal)Max. 38.1 
(96.8cm)86.4 
(219.4cm)139.8 
(355.0cm)195.7 
(497.0cm)249.0 
(632.5cm)304.9 
(774.5cm)
Min. 34.7 
(88.0cm)78.5 
(199.5cm)127.1 
(322.7cm)177.9 
(451.8cm)226.4 
(575.0cm)277.2 
(704.1cm)
Screen Size Max. 
(WxH)30.5X22.9 69.1X51.8 111.8X83.9 156.5X117.4 199.2X149.4 243.9X183.0
(77.5cm X 
58.1cm)(175.6cm X 
131.7cm)(284.0cm X 
213.0cm)(397.6cm X 
298.2cm)(506.0cm X 
379.5cm)(619.6cm X 
464.7cm)
Min. 
(WxH)27.7 X 
20.862.8 X...

18Using Your Projector
2TEMP warning light• A solid orange  TEMP light indicates that 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.
• A blinking orange TEMP light indicates that a 
projector fan has failed and the projector 
automatically shuts down. If the problem 
persists, contact Dell.
3Source Press to toggle through Analog RGB, Composite, 
Component-i, S-video, and Analog YPbPr...

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Using the Remote Control
1Power Turn the projector on and off. For more 
information, see Turning Your Projector On on 
page 13 and Turning Your Projector Off on 
page 13.
2Press to adjust the OSD setting.
3Down button  Press to select OSD items.
4Mute Press to mute or unmute the projector speaker.
5Volume  Press to increase the volume.
6Page  Press to move to previous page.
7Page  Press to move to next page.
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20Using Your Projector
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. 
In the Main Menu, press   or  to navigate through the tabs.
In the submenu, press   or   to make a selection. When an item is selected, the 
color changes to dark gray. Use   or   on the control panel or the remote 
control to make adjustments to a setting. 8Video mode The Dell 1800MP Micro-projector has preset 
configurations that...