Dell™ 4100MP Projector User's Guide Safety Instructions (Read before connecting the projector) About Your Projector Installation Using Your Projector Troubleshooting Specifications Regulatory Notices Contacting Dell 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.
Back to Contents Page About Your Projector: Dell™ 4100MP Projector User's Guide Features Equipment Main Unit Control Panel Connection Ports Remote Control Features Single chip 0.7" Texas Instruments DLP™ technology High contrast, double data rate (DDR) digital micro mirror device True XGA (1024 x 768) native resolution 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) lightweight compact design 2200 max. ANSI lumens brightness * 2000:1 full on / full off contrast ratio 1.
Batteries (2) 1.8m RCA to Audio cable 1.8m 1/8" Mini Phone Jack cable Remote control Dell 4100MP Projector User's Guide Dell 4100MP Projector Quick Start Card Warranty Guide Owner's Manual Carrying case Main Unit 1 Control panel 2 LCD status display 3 Zoom tab 4 Focus ring 5 Lens 6 IR Remote control receiver 7 Elevator button Control Panel http://www.pureglare.com.
1 Power button 2 Volume key 3 Source 4 Keystone adjustment 5 Auto Adjust (Re-sync) 6 Four directional keys 7 Keystone adjustment 8 Menu 9 Video Mode button 10 Lamp warning light 11 Temperature warning light 1 IR receiver 2 S-video connector 3 Component RCA input connector 4 VGA Out (monitor loop-through) 5 12 Volt DC relay output 6 Kensington lock hole 7 RS232 connector 8 M1-DA connector 9 VGA In (D-sub) connector 10 Power cord connector 11 Video input connector 1
1 Mute button 16 Power button 2 PIP (Picture In Picture) button 17 Freeze button 3 PIP swap button 18 Video Mode button 4 Slide show button 19 Source button 5 Rotate button 20 Pre-view 6 Program button 21 Normal button 7 Volume+ button 22 Four Directional pad 8 Zoom In 23 Zoom out 9 Left click 24 Right click 10 Volume- button 25 AV mode/ PC mode switch 11 Menu button 26 Page down button 12 Page up button 27 Horizontal Keystone+ button 13 Horizontal Keystone-
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Back to Contents Page Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites: l l l www.dell.com support.dell.com (technical support) premiersupport.dell.com (technical support for educational, government, healthcare, and medium/large business customers, including Premier, Platinum, and Gold customers) For specific web address for your country, find the appropriate country section in the table below.
Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: tech_be@dell.com E-mail for French Speaking Customers: support.euro.dell.com/be/fr/emaildell/ Bermuda General Support 1-800-890-0748 Bolivia General Support toll free: 800-10-0238 Brazil Customer Support, Technical Support toll free: 0800 90 3355 International Access Code:00 Technical Support Fax 51 481-5470 Country Code:55 Customer Care Fax 51 481-5480 City Code:51 Sales toll free: 0800 90 3390 Website: www.dell.
Czech Republic (Prague) International Access Code:00 Country Code:420 City Code:2 Technical Support 02 22 83 27 27 Customer Care 02 22 83 27 11 Fax 02 22 83 27 14 TechFax 02 22 83 27 28 Switchboard 02 22 83 27 11 Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: czech_dell@dell.
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Latin America Luxembourg International Access Code:00 Country Code:352 Customer Technical Support (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) 512 728-4093 Customer Service (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) 512 728-3619 Fax (Technical Support and Customer Service) (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) 512 728-3883 Sales (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) 512 728-4397 Sales Fax (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.
Fax Switchboard 671 16865 Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail Support (portable computers): nor_nbk_support@dell.com E-mail Support (desktop computers): nor_support@dell.com E-mail Support (servers): nordic_server_support@dell.
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AutoTech (portable and desktop computers) toll free: 1-800-247-9362 Projectors Technical Support toll free: 1-877-459-7298 Customer Service toll free: 1-800-624-9897 Dell Sales toll free: 1-800-289-3355 or toll free: 1-800-879-3355 Dell Outlet Store (Dell refurbished computers) toll free: 1-888-798-7561 Software and Peripherals Sales toll free: 1-800-671-3355 Spare Parts Sales toll free: 1-800-357-3355 Extended Service and Warranty Sales toll free: 1-800-247-4618 Fax toll free: 1-800-727-83
Back to Contents Page Installation: Dell™ 4100MP Projector User's Guide Connecting the Projector Powering On/Off the Projector Adjusting the Projected Image Changing the Lamp Installing the Card Reader (User purchasing option) Connecting the Projector A. To Computer: There are two possible methods of connecting to a computer. 1. Connecting with M1-A to D-sub/USB cable: 1 Power cord 2 M1-A to D-sub/USB cable 2. Connecting with D-sub to D-sub cable: 1 Power cord 2 D-sub to D-sub cable B.
1 Power cord 2 M1-A to HDTV cable 1b) Connecting with D-sub to YPbPr cable: 1 Power cord 2 D-sub to YPbPr cable 1c) Connecting with RCA to RCA cable: 1 Power cord 2 RCA to RCA component cable 2. Connecting with S-video cable: http://www.pureglare.com.
1 Power cord 2 S-video cable 3. Connecting with composite cable: 1 Power cord 2 Composite video cable C. Professional Installation Options: 1.Installation for Driving Automatic Screen 1 Power cord 2 12V DC power cord 3 Automatic Screen 2.Installation for wired RS232 remote control: There are two possible ways to connect with RS232 cable. http://www.pureglare.com.
1a) Connection with PC: 1 Power cord 2 RS232 cable 1b) Connection with Commercial RS232 control box: 1 Power cord 2 RS232 cable 3 Commercial RS232 control box Note: RS232 cable not provided by Dell. Consult professional installer for cable and RS232 remote control software. Refer to RS232 pin assignment and commands. Powering On/Off the Projector Powering On the Projector NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source. 1. 2. 3. 4. l l Ensure that the lens cap has been removed.
1 Power button 2 Lens cap Powering Off the Projector DO NOT UNPLUG THE PROJECTOR BEFORE PROPERLY SHUTTING DOWN USING THE FOLLOWING STEPS. l Regular powering off procedures 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the power button to turn off the projector. The "Power Off the Lamp?" message appears on the OSD. Press the power button again. The cooling fans continue to operate for 2 minutes. If the LAMP light is solid orange and the LCD display indicates that the lamp is defective, replace the lamp.
1 Elevator button 2 Elevator foot 3 Tilt adjustment wheel 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. Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus 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 from 3.9 ft to 39.4ft (1.2 m to 12 m).
Screen Max. (Diagonal) Min. Max. (WxH) Screen Size Min. (WxH) 29.3" (74.4cm) 82.9" (210.6cm) 134.1" (340.6cm) 187.7" (476.8cm) 238.9" (606.8cm) 292.5" (743.0cm) 24.4" (62.0cm) 69.1" (175.5cm) 111.7" (283.7cm) 156.4" (397.3cm) 199.1" (505.7cm) 243.8" (619.3cm) 23.4"X17.6" 66.3"X49.7" 107.3"X80.4" 150.2"X112.6" 191.1"X143.3" 234.0"X175.5" (59.4cmX44.7cm) (168.4cmX126.2cm) (272.5cmX204.2cm) (381.5cmX286.0cm) (485.4cmX364.0cm) (594.4cmX445.8cm) 19.5"X14.6" 55.3"X41.4" 89.4"X67.0" 125.
Installing the Plug and Play Memory Card Reader Module (Module sold separately) To purchase the plug and play-memory card reader module for Dell projectors, please visit the Dell website at http://www.Dell.com/projectors for purchasing information. l Card Reader Installing Procedures 1. Read the Quick Set Up Card in the card reader box before installation and assemble the module according to the instructions. 2.
Back to Contents Page Regulatory Notices: Dell™ 4100MP Projector User's Guide Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice (U.S.
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VCCI Class 2 Notice (Japan Only) This equipment complies with the limits for a Class 2 digital device (devices used in or adjacent to a residential environment) and conforms to the standards for information technology equipment that are set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference for preventing radio frequency interference in residential areas.
NOM Information (Mexico Only) The following information is provided on the device(s) described in this document in compliance with the requirements of the official Mexican standards (NOM) Exporter: Dell Inc. One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 Importer: Dell Computer de México, Paseo de la Reforma 2620, 11th Floor Col. Lomas Altas México DF CP 11950 Ship to: Dell Computer de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. al Cuidado de Kuehne & Nagel de México S. de R.I., Avenida Soles No. 55 Col.
l l TüV-S S-TüV/Argentina EMC Certifications: l l l l l l l l FCC Part 15 Class B CE Mark--EN55022:1998+A1: 2000 Class B, EN55024: 1998+A1:2001, EN61000-3-2: 2000, EN61000-3-3:1995_A1: 2001 ICES-003 EZU PCBC C-Tick VCCI Class B ITE MIC Back to Contents Page http://www.pureglare.com.
Back to Contents Page Safety Instructions: Dell™ 4100MP Projector User's Guide CAUTION Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your projector from potential damage and to ensure your own personal safety: l To reduce the risk of fire from the intense light emitted by the lens, do not put any object in front of or near the lens during operation. l Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or Federal Laws.
Back to Contents Page Specifications: Dell™ 4100MP Projector User's Guide Light Valve Single-chip DLP™ DDR (double data rate) technology Brightness 2200 Max. ANSI Lumens Contrast Ratio 2000:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off) Uniformity 70% Typical (Japan Standard) Lamp 250-watt user-replaceable UHP 1500-hour lamp (up to 3000 hours in eco mode) Number of Pixels 1024 x 768 Displayable Color 16.7M colors Color Wheel Speed 120Hz(2X) Projection Lens F/2.43~2.66, f=28.0~33.6mm with 1.
Parity None Stop Bits 1 l Control command Syntax (From PC to Projector) [H][AC][SoP][CRC][ID][SoM][COMMAND] l Example: power on the projector Enter the following code: 0xBE 0xEF 0x10 0x05 0x00 0xC6 0xff 0x11 0x11 0x01 0x00 0x01 Note: Least significant bytes are sent first.
0x7fda 0x2F Lamp Hour 0x3e12 0x30 Firmware Version 0x7e46 0xFF System Status *Projector Response Message Table: l l l l l 0x00: Success 0x01: Invalid Command (on the control command list but not valid. e.g.
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Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting: Dell™ 4100MP Projector User's Guide No image appears on the screen Partial, scrolling, or incorrectly displayed image The screen does not display your presentation Image is unstable or flickering Image has vertical flickering bar Image color is not correct Image is out of focus The image is stretched when displaying 16:9 DVD Image is reversed Lamp is burned out or makes a popping sound Self-diagnostic for video The remote control is not operating smoothly or operating
l If your graphic card output signal is "Sync on Green", and you would like to display VGA at 60Hz signal, please go into "OSD--> Management --> Signal Type" and select "RGB". l Run "Self-diagnostic test" (see " Self-diagnostic for video ") for preliminary diagnostic on image color problem. Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are correct. Image is out of focus l Adjust the focus ring on the projector lens.
Back to Contents Page Using Your Projector: Dell™ 4100MP Projector User's Guide Control Panel Remote Control On-Screen Display Control Panel Power See "Powering On/Off the Projector." Volume Increases or decreases the speaker volume. Video Mode Switches the display mode to PC Mode, Movie Mode, Game Mode, sRGB Mode, User Mode.
Power See "Power On/Off the Projector." Source Press the Source button to switch between Analog RGB, Digital RGB, Composite, Component-i, S-video, Analog YPbPr sources, and the card reader (Optional accessory). Freeze Press the Freeze button to temporarily stop motion video. Press the button again to resume. Mute Press the Mute button to mute or un-mute the projector speaker. PIP Press the PIP button to turn on/off the PIP screen.
Press the Page Down button to step to next page. Menu Press the Menu button to activate the OSD. Use the directional keys and Menu button to navigate through the OSD. Volume +/Press the Vol+ button to increase the volume, press the Vol- button to reduce the volume. (Enabled only when AV/PC button switches to A/V mode) Horizontal Keystone- + Adjust image distortion caused by horizontal shifting of the projector orientation.
Brightness Adjust the brightness of the image. l Press to darken the image. l Press to lighten the image. Contrast 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. l Press to decrease the contrast. l Press to increase the contrast. Color Temp. Adjust the color temperature.
Adjust the image distortion caused by horizontal shifting of the projector orientation. Auto Keystone l l Select On to enable the auto correction for vertical image distortion due to tilting the projector. Select Off to disable the auto correction. Semi-Auto Keystone Select On to activate the semi-auto keystone correction for image distortion. A specific image pattern will be present on the screen once it's been activated and then complete the settings by following below instructions.
Degamma Degamma can be adjusted between 1 and 4. Default setting is 3 (Recommended). Adjustment of the setting will change the color performance of the display. Audio Menu Audio Volume l Press to decrease the volume. l Press to increase the volume. Treble Control the higher frequencies of your audio source. l Press to decrease the treble. l Press to increase the treble. Bass Control the lower frequencies of your audio source. l Press to decrease the bass. l Press to increase the bass.
l l Select the left icon to mute the volume. Select the right icon to un-mute the volume. Management Menu Management Menu Location Select the location of the OSD on the screen. Projection Mode l l l l Front Projection-Desktop The default setting. Rear Projection-Desktop The projector reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen. Front Projection-Ceiling Mount The projector turns the image upside down for ceiling-mounted projection.
Lamp Hour Display operating hours since lamp timer reset. Lamp Reset Use this function only after a new lamp is installed in the projector. Select the left Lamp Reset icon (light bulb and arrow under the icon), and press the Enter button to reset the lamp timer. Power Saving Menu Power Saving Use this function to select the power saving delay period. Press "Yes" to go into the "set time" sub menu. Set Time (Min) Set the power saving delay period preference.
Auto Learning to Change RF Remote Control Channel l Select Yes with the control buttons to enter the Learning Standby mode. The projector will enter the RF Learning mode and display the RF Learning menu. l Press prgm button on the remote control for 1 sec to initiate the RF Learning process for the remote control.
Back to Factory Default for the RF Channel l Select Yes on RF Learning Setting menu and then enter the RF Reset to Default menu. Select Reset to Default Channel tab to reset the receiver end, the projector back to the factory default channel. l Press prgm button on the remote control for at least 5 sec to reset the transmitter to the factory default channel. The successful reset back to the default channel can be confirmed when the remote control transmitter controls the projector.
The projector will always automatically search for available input signals when Auto Source is On, which is the default setting. Press the Source button with Auto Source On to automatically search for the next available input signal. Selecting Off will lock on the current input source. Set Auto-Source to Off to step through the different input signals manually. OSD Timeout Adjust the time delay of the OSD Timeout. The Default setting is 15 seconds.
PIP Image-Note 1: PIP Image will be enabled only when both types of signals below are connected to the projector, Type 1): S-Video, Composite Video, Component-i. Type2): Component-p, HDTV, PC signals. Note 2: When swapping the foreground and background displays, the smallest screen size of foreground display will vary depending on different combinations of signal sources for PIP. PIP Image PIP Window l l Select On to enable the picture-in-picture display function.
Card Reader Module - Note: this menu is only available when the card reader is installed. (Card Reader is an optional accessory that can be purchased from the Dell web-site) Card Reader Module Render Mode Use Render Mode function to change Normal, Pre-view or Slide Show mode, select Change to go into the sub-menu. Mode Rotation (Available in Normal mode only) Use Mode Rotation to rotate the projection image.
l l Select True to display the photo image in native resolution. Select Full to scale the photo image to full screen. Photo Information (Available at Normal, Pre-view and Slide Show modes) l l Select Yes to show the photo information on the screen. Select No to hide the photo information. Delete Photo (Available at Normal mode only) Select Yes to delete the photo image projected on the screen.
Select Yes to reset the projector to its factory default settings. Reset items include both computer image and video image settings. Computer Image Menu Computer Image- Note: this menu is only available when a computer input signal is present. Frequency Change the display data clock frequency to match the frequency of your computer graphics card. If you see vertical flickering bars, use the frequency control to minimize the bars. This is a coarse adjustment.
Video Image Menu Video Image- Note: this menu is only available when S-video, and Video (composite) signals are present. Saturation Adjust a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. l Press to decrease the amount of color in the image. l Press to increase the amount of color in the image. Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the image. l Press to decrease the sharpness. l Press to increase the sharpness. Tint Adjust the color balance of red and green.