Dell 4210X Projector Users Guide

							Connecting Your Projector11
Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA Cables
 NOTE: Only one VGA cable is shipped with your projector. An additional VGA 
cable can be purchased on the Dell website at dell.com. 1Po w e r  c o rd
2VGA to VGA cable
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							12Connecting Your Projector
Connecting a Computer Using an RS232 cable
 NOTE: The RS232 cable is not shipped with your projector. Consult a 
professional installer for the cable and RS232 remote control software. 1Power cord
2 RS232 cable
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Connecting a DVD Player
Connecting a DVD Player Using an S-video Cable 
 NOTE: The S-video cable is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase 
the S-Video extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at dell.com. 1Po w e r  c o rd
2S-video cable 
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							14Connecting Your Projector
Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable
 NOTE: The Composite Video cable is not shipped with your projector. You can 
purchase the Composite Video Extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website 
at dell.com. 1Po w e r  c o rd
2Composite video cable
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Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable
 NOTE: The VGA to Component Video cable is not shipped with your projector. 
You can purchase the VGA to Component Video Extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on 
the Dell website at dell.com. 1Po w e r  c o rd
2VGA to Component Video cable
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							16Connecting Your Projector
Connecting a DVD Player Using an HDMI Cable
 NOTE: The HDMI cable is not shipped with your projector. 1Pow e r c ord
2HDMI cable
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Connecting to Local Area Network
To control the projector that is connected to a network through an 
RJ45 cable.
 NOTE: The RJ45 cable is not shipped with your projector. 1Po w e r  c o rd
2RJ45 cable
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Local Area Network (LAN) 
						

							18Connecting Your Projector
Professional Installation Options: Installation for Driving Automatic 
Screen
 NOTE: Use the dimension of 12V DC plug in 1.7 mm (ID) x 4.00 mm (OD) x 9.5 mm 
(shaft) to connect the automatic screen with the projector.
12V DC Plug
1Po w e r  c o rd
212V DC Plug
3Automatic Screen
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Connection With Commercial RS232 Control Box
 NOTE: The RS232 cable is not shipped with your projector. Consult a 
professional technician to obtain the cable. 1Po w e r  c o rd
2RS232 cable
3Commercial RS232 control box
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							20Using Your Projector
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Using Your Projector
Turning Your Projector On
 NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source (computer, DVD 
player, etc.). 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 9. 
3Press the Po we r button (see Using the Control Panel on page 24 to locate the 
Po w e r button). 
4Turn on your source (computer, DVD player, etc.)
5Connect your source to the projector using the appropriate cable. See 
Connecting Your Projector on page 9 for instructions to connect your source to 
the projector.
6By default, the input source of projector is set to VGA-A. Change the input source 
of projector if necessary.
7If you have multiple sources connected to the projector, press the Source button 
on the remote control or control panel to select the desired source. See Using the 
Control Panel on page 24 and Using the Remote Control on page 27 to locate 
the 
Source button.
Turning Your Projector Off
 NOTICE: Unplug the projector after properly shutting down as explained in the 
following procedure.
1Press the Po we r button.
 NOTE: The Press Power Button to Turn off Projector message will appear 
on the screen. The message disappears after 5 seconds or you can press the 
Menu button to clear it. 
2Press the Po we r button again. The cooling fans continue to operate for 120 
seconds.