Dell Projector 1220 User’s Guide
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your projector. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2014 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Contents 1 Your Dell Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 About Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2 Connecting Your Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Connecting a DVD Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3 Using Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Turning Your Projector On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Your Dell Projector Your Dell 1220 Projector ships with the necessary cables and documentation to get you started! Visit www.dell.com/support to explore further support options. Package Contents Power cable 1.8 m VGA cable (VGA to VGA) Remote control CD User’s Guide and Documentation POWER Informacion Importante ENTER MENU ASPECT Dell Pro SOURCE jector 1220 VOL VIDEO MODE MUTE KEYSTONE VOL AUTO ADJ. FREEZE MOUSE oduc Document ation 00F0VCA00 HDMI d.
About Your Projector Top View Bottom View 8 7 6 5 10 9 1 82.30 2 4 3 55.00 110.00 1 Status indicators 2 IR receivers 3 Speaker 4 Lens 5 Focus ring 6 Zoom tab 7 Power button 8 Lamp cover 9 Mounting holes for ceiling mount 10 Tilt adjustment wheel NOTE: Ceiling mount screw hole M3 x 6.5mm depth. Recommended torque <15 kgf-cm.
5 Ensure that the projector operates between ambient temperatures of (5 °C to 40 °C). 6 Do not touch the ventilation outlet as it will become heated during operation or immediately after the projector is turned off. 7 Do not look into the lens while the projector is on as it may cause injury to your eyes. 8 Do not place any objects near or in front of the projector or cover its lens while the projector is on as the heat may cause the object to melt or burn. 9 Do not use alcohol to wipe the lens.
2 Connecting Your Projector 1 8 7 1 VGA output (monitor loop through) connector 2 VGA input (D-sub) connector 3 Power cord connector 4 Mini USB (mini type B) connector for remote mouse and firmware upgrade 2 65 3 4 5 HDMI connector 6 Audio input connector 7 Composite Video connector 8 Audio output connector CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 5.
Connecting to a Computer Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable 2 3 1 MOLEX 1 2 3 Power cord VGA to VGA cable USB-A to Mini USB-B cable NOTE: 1 The Mini USB cable is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase the Mini USB (USB-A to Mini USB-B) cable on the Dell website at www.dell.com. 2 The Mini USB cable must be connected if you want to use the Page Up and Page Down features on the remote control.
Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA Cables 2 1 Power cord 2 VGA to VGA cable 2 1 NOTE: Only one VGA cable is shipped with your projector. Any additional cables can be purchased from www.dell.com.
Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player Using a HDMI Cable 1 2 TOP MENU HDMI MENU OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY/ON ENTER DVD/USB 1 Power cord 2 HDMI cable USB HOME MENU RETURN NOTE: The HDMI cable is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase the HDMI cable on the Dell website at www.dell.com.
Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable 2 1 TOP MENU HDMI MENU OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY/ON ENTER DVD/USB USB HOME MENU 1 Power cord 2 Composite Video cable RETURN 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 www.dell.com.
3 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 white until pressed. 1 Connect the power cord and appropriate signal cables to the projector. For information about connecting the projector, see "Connecting Your Projector" on page 7. 2 Press the Power button (see "Using the Remote Control" on page 18 to locate the Power button). 3 Turn on your source (computer, DVD player, etc).
4 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector. Adjusting the Projected Image Raising the Projector Height 1 Raise the projector to the desired display angle, and use the front tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle. 2 Use the tilt adjustment wheels to fine-tune the display angle. Lowering the Projector Height 1 Lower the projector, and use the front tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle.
Adjusting the Projector Focus 1 Rotate the focus tab until the image is clear. The projector focuses at distances ranging between 3.94 ft - 32.81 ft (1.2 m - 10 m).
Adjusting Projection Image Size 252.4" (641.1 cm) 9" m) 22 6 c 1.6 8 (5 227" (576.58 cm) 177"(449.58 cm) 0" ) 16 4 cm 6. 0 (4 126"(320.04 cm) ) 4" 11 6 cm .5 9 8 (2 76"(193.04 cm) 9.84' (3.0 m) 16.4' (5.0 m) 22.97' (7.0 m) ) " 69 6 cm 5.2 7 (1 29.53' (9.0 m) 32.81' (10.0 m) Projector to screen distance 6" m) 20 4 c 3.2 2 (5 30" (76.2 cm) 27.4" (69.60 cm) 3.94' (1.
Min Zoom Projection Distance (m) [A] Image size Diagonal (inch/cm) [B] Width (cm) [W] Height (cm) [H] Projector base to top of image (cm) [C] Projector base to bottom of image (cm) [D] 1.2 27.4"/69.6 cm 56 42 48 6 3 69"/ 175.26 cm 140 105 120 15 5 114"/ 289.56 cm 233 174 201 27 7 160"/ 406.4 cm 326 244 281 37 9 206"/ 523.24 cm 419 314 361 47 10 229"/ 581.
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Using the Remote Control POWER 1 14 2 15 ENTER MENU 16 17 18 19 20 21 3 ASPECT 5 SOURCE VOL VIDEO MODE KEYSTONE VOL AUTO ADJ. FREEZE MOUSE 8 9 BLANK ZOOM ZOOM INFO VGA VIDEO HDMI 25 26 6 7 MUTE 22 23 24 4 10 11 12 13 1 Power 2 Enter 3 Right Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. 4 Down Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. 18 Turns the projector on or off.
5 Aspect Ratio Press to change the aspect ratio of a displayed image. 6 Mute Press to mute or un-mute the projector speaker. 7 Video mode MUTE The projector has preset configurations that are optimized for displaying data (presentation slides) or video (movies, games, etc.). Press the Video Mode button to toggle between Presentation mode, Bright mode, Movie mode, sRGB, or Custom mode. Pressing the Video Mode button once will show the current display mode.
18 Source Press to switch between Analog RGB, Composite, Component (YPbPr, via VGA), HDMI, and S-Video source. 19 Volume down 20 Keystone adjustment + Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector (+/-40 degrees). 21 Keystone adjustment - Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector (+/-40 degrees). 22 Auto Adjust Press to synchronize the projector with the input source. Auto adjust does not operate if the OSD is displayed.
Installing the Remote Control Batteries NOTE: Remove the batteries from the remote control when not in use. 1 Press the tab to lift the battery compartment 1 cover. 2 Check the polarity (+/-) marking on the batteries. 2 correctly according to the marking in the battery compartment. 3 AAA AAA NOTE: Avoid mixing different types of batteries or AAA AAA 3 Insert the batteries and align their polarity using new and old batteries together. 4 Slip the battery cover back.
Operating Range with Optional Remote Control VIDEO VGA ZOOM ZOOM AUTO ADJ. FREEZE KEYSTONE VOL HDMI INFO BLANK Operating range MOUSE MUTE VIDEO MODE VOL ASPECT MENU ENTER Distance ±30° SOURCE Angle 7 m/22.97 feet POWER Distance Angle NOTE: Actual operating range may slightly differ from the diagram. Weak battery will also prevent the remote control from properly operating the projector.
Using the On-Screen Display • The projector has a multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu that can be displayed with or without an input source. • Press the Menu button on the remote control to enter the Main Menu. • To navigate through the tabs in the Main Menu, press the or buttons on the remote control. • To select a submenu, press the or button on the remote control. • To select an option, press the or buttons on the remote control. When an item is selected, the color changes to dark blue.
AUTO ADJUST Auto Adjust automatically adjusts the projector's Horizontal, Vertical, Frequency, and Tracking in PC mode. BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST The Brightness/Contrast menu allows you adjust the brightness/contrast settings of your projector. BRIGHTNESS—Use CONTRAST—Use and and to adjust the brightness of the image. to adjust the display contrast. NOTE: If you adjust the settings for Brightness and Contrast the projector automatically switches to Custom mode.
VIDEO MODE The Video Mode menu allows you to optimize the display image: Presentation, Bright, Movie, sRGB (provides more accurate color representation), and Custom (set your preferred settings). AUDIO VOLUME The Audio Volume menu allows you to adjust the audio volume settings of your projector. AUDIO VOLUME—Press to increase the audio volume and decrease the audio volume.
IMAGE SETTINGS (IN PC MODE)—Select and press to activate image settings. The image settings menu provides the following options: COLOR TEMPERATURE—Allows you to adjust the color temperature. The screen appears cooler at higher color temperatures and warmer at lower color temperatures. When you adjust the values in the Color Adjust menu, the Custom mode is activated. The values are saved in the Custom mode. RGB COLOR ADJUST—Allows you to manually adjust the colors red, green, and blue.
COLOR TEMPERATURE—Allows you to adjust the color temperature. The screen appears cooler at higher color temperatures and warmer at lower color temperatures. When you adjust the values in the Color Adjust menu, the Custom mode is activated. The values are saved in the Custom mode. RGB COLOR ADJUST—Allows you to manually adjust the colors red, green, and blue. SATURATION—Allows you to adjust the video source from black and white to fully saturated color.
HORIZONTAL POSITION—Press move the image left. VERTICAL POSITION—Press the image down. to move the image right and to move the image up and to to move FREQUENCY—Allows you to change the display data clock frequency to match the frequency of your computer’s graphics card. If you see a vertical flickering wave, use the Frequency control to minimize the bars. This is a coarse adjustment. TRACKING—Synchronize the phase of the display signal with the graphic card.
b "Active" 3D glasses with DLP Link™. 3D content. d 3D Player. Enable the 3D function when it satisfies any of the belowmentioned conditions: a Computer/Laptop with graphics card, capable of outputting at 120 Hz signal via VGA cable. b Input a suite of 3D content via Video. "3D Display" selection will only be enabled in the "Display Settings of the Advanced Settings" menu when the projector detects either of the inputs mentioned above.
display settings. The display settings menu provides the following options: ASPECT RATIO—Allows you to select the aspect ratio to adjust how the image appears. •Origin — Select Origin to maintain the aspect ratio of image projector according to the input source. •16:9 — The input source scales to fit the width of the screen to project a 16:9 screen image. •16:10 — The input source scales to fit the width of the screen to project a 16:10 screen image.
c 3D content. 3D Player. Enable the 3D function when it satisfies any of the below mentioned conditions: a Computer/Laptop with graphics card, capable of outputting at 120 Hz signal via VGA cable. b Input a suite of 3D content via Video. "3D Display" selection will only be enabled in the "Display Settings of the Advanced Settings" menu when the projector detects either of the inputs mentioned above.
The projector settings menu provides the following options: AUTO SOURCE—Select Off (the default) to lock the current input signal. If you press the Source button when the Auto Source mode is set to Off, you can manually select the input signal. Select On to auto detect the available input signals. If you press the Source button when the projector is on, it automatically finds the next available input signal.
Pattern 1, or Test Pattern 2. Test Pattern 1: Test Pattern 2: FACTORY RESET—Select Confirm and press to reset all settings to its factory default. The below warning message appears: Reset items include both computer sources and Video source settings. MENU SETTINGS—Select and press to activate menu settings. The menu settings consist of the following options: MENU POSITION—Allows you to change the position of the OSD menu on the screen.
MENU TIMEOUT—Allows you to adjust the time for an OSD timeout. By default, the OSD disappears after 20 seconds of non-activity. MENU TRANSPARENCY—Select to change the transparency level of the OSD background. PASSWORD—When Password Protect is enabled, a Password Protect screen requesting you to enter a password will be displayed when the power plug is inserted into the electrical output and the power for the projector is first turned on. By default, this function is disabled.
2 If you have entered an incorrect password, you will be given two more chances. After three invalid attempts, the projector will automatically turn off. NOTE: If you forget your password, contact DELL or a qualified service person. 3 To disable the password function, select the Disabled option to close the function. 4 To delete the password, select the Delete option. CHANGE PASSWORD—Key in the original password. Then, enter the new password and confirm the new password again.
POWER SETTINGS—Select and press to activate power settings. The power settings menu provides the following options: AUTO SHUTDOWN—By default, the projector is set to enter power saving mode after 120 minutes of no activity. A warning message appears on screen showing a 60 seconds countdown before switching to power saving mode. Press any button during the countdown period to stop the power-saving mode. You can also set a different delay period to enter power saving mode.
INFORMATION—The information menu displays the current 1220 projector settings. LANGUAGE Allows you to set the language for the OSD. Press Language menu. to activate the HELP If you encounter problems with your projector, you can access the help menu for troubleshooting.
4 Troubleshooting Your Projector If you experience problems with your projector, see the following troubleshooting tips. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see Contacting Dell on page 50). Problem Possible Solution No image appears on the screen • Ensure that the projector is turned on. • Ensure that you have chosen the correct input source on the INPUT SOURCE menu. • Ensure the external graphics port is enabled. If you are using a Dell laptop computer, press (Fn+F8).
Problem (continued) Partial, scrolling, or incorrectly displayed image Possible Solution (continued) 1 Press the Auto Adjust button on the remote control. 2 If you are using a Dell portable computer, set the resolution of the computer to SVGA (800 x 600): a Right-click the unused portion of your Microsoft® Windows® desktop, click Properties, and then select Settings tab. b Verify that the setting is 800 x 600 pixels for the external monitor port. c Press (Fn+F8).
Problem (continued) Image is out of focus Possible Solution (continued) 1 Adjust the focus ring on the projector lens. 2 Ensure that the projection screen is within the required distance from the projector (3.94 ft [1.2 m] ~ 32.81 ft [10 m]). The image is stretched when displaying a 16:9 DVD The projector automatically detects the input signal format. It will maintain the aspect ratio of the projected image according to input signal format with an Original setting.
Problem (continued) Possible Solution (continued) LAMP light is blinking amber If the LAMP light is blinking amber, the lamp module connection may be disrupted. Please check the lamp module and ensure that it is properly installed. If the LAMP lights and the Power light are blinking amber, the lamp driver has failed and the projector will automatically shut down.
Guiding Signals Indicator Projector Status Description Power Standby mode Projector in Standby mode. Ready to power on. Warming up mode Lamp on TEMP (Amber) LAMP (Amber) White Flashing OFF OFF Projector takes some time to warm up and power on. White OFF OFF Projector in Normal mode, ready to display an image. Note: The OSD menu is not accessed. White OFF OFF Cooling mode Projector is cooling to shutdown.
Changing the Lamp CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 5. 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. For more information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 50.
8 Replace the lamp cover and tighten the one screw. 9 Reset the lamp usage time by selecting "Yes" for Lamp Reset in the OSD Power Settings of the Advanced Settings menu (see Power Settings of the Advanced Setting menu on page 36). When a new lamp module has been changed, the projector will automatically detect and reset the lamp hours. CAUTION: Lamp Disposal (for the US only) LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAWS.
5 Specifications Light Valve 0.55" SVGA S450 DMD, DarkChip3™ Brightness 2700 ANSI Lumens (Max.) Contrast Ratio 2200:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off) Uniformity 85% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA) Number of Pixels 800 x 600 (SVGA) Aspect Ratio 4:3 Displayable Color 1.07 billion colors Color Wheel Speed 2X 1X for 3D Display Projection Lens F-Stop: F/2.41~2.55 Focal length, f=21.8~24 mm 1.1X manual Zoom Lens Throw ratio =1.95~2.15 wide and tele Offset ratio: 115 ± 5% Projection Screen Size 27.
Noise Level Normal mode: 34 dB(A) Typical Weight 5.4 lbs (2.4 kg) Eco mode: 31 dB(A) Typical Dimensions (W x H x D) 12.38 x 3.45 x 8.8 inches (314.4 x 87.6 x 223.5 mm) 12.3 8"( 314 .4 m m) 8. 8" (2 23 .5 m m ) 3.45"(87.
USB (type B) port: One mini USB slave for remote support and firmware upgrade. Lamp OSRAM 190 W user-replaceable lamp (up to 6000 hours in eco mode, up to 5000 hours in normal mode) NOTE: The lamp life rating for any projector is a measure of brightness degradation only, and is not a specification for the time it takes a lamp to fail and cease light output.
Compatibility Modes (Analog/Digital) 48 Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Hsync Frequency (KHz) Pixel Clock (MHz) 640 x 350 640 x 480 640 x 480 p60 720 x 480 p60 720 x 576 p50 720 x 400 640 x 480 848 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 720 p50 1280 x 720 p60 1920 x 1080 i50 1920 x 1080 i60 1280 x 720 1024 x 768 1280 x 800 1366 x 768 1360 x 768 1024 x 768 1440 x 900 1152 x 864 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 1152 x 864 1400 x 1050 1280 x 800 1280 x 1024 1440 x 900 1680 x 1050 1280 x 960 1
1600 x 1200 800 x 600 1024 x 768 60.000 119.972 119.989 75.000 76.302 97.551 162.000 73.250 115.500 NOTE: The refresh rate of the timings at 120 Hz (gray area) can supported in 3D mode.
6 Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. 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.
7 Appendix: Glossary ANSI Lumens — A standard for measuring the brightness. It is calculated by dividing a square meter image into nine equal rectangles, measuring the lux (or brightness) reading at the center of each rectangle, and averaging these nine points. Aspect Ratio — The most popular aspect ratio is 4:3 (4 by 3). Early television and computer video formats are in a 4:3 aspect ratio, which means that the width of the image is 4/3 times the height.
FT high, 12 FT wide, screen has a diagonal of 15 FT. This document assumes that the diagonal dimensions are for the traditional 4:3 ratio of a computer image as per the example above. DLP® — Digital Light Processing™ — Reflective display technology developed by Texas Instruments, using small manipulated mirrors. Light passing through a color filter is sent to the DLP mirrors which arrange the RGB colors into a picture projected onto screen, also known as DMD.
requires separate signals for each of the three colors. S-Video — A video transmission standard that uses a 4-pin mini-DIN connector to send video information on two signal wires called luminance (brightness, Y) and chrominance (color, C). S-Video is also referred to as Y/C. SECAM — A French and international broadcast standard for video and broadcasting, closely related to PAL but with a different method of sending color information. SVGA — Super Video Graphics Array — 800 x 600 pixels count.
Index A 7 HDMI connector 7 Mini USB (mini type B) connector for remote mouse and firmware upgrade 7 Power cord connector 7 VGA input (D-sub) connector 7 VGA output (monitor loop through) connector 7 Adjusting the Projected Image 13 Adjusting the Projector Height 13 lower the projector Front tilt adjustment wheel 13 Tilt adjustment wheel 13 Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus 14 Focus ring 14 Zoom tab 14 Contact Dell 41, 43 D Dell contacting 50, 51 C Changing the Lamp 43 Connecting the Projector Comp
O On-Screen Display 23 ADVANCED SETTINGS 25 AUTO ADJUST 24 BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST 24 HELP 37 INPUT SOURCE 23 LANGUAGE 37 Main Menu 23 VIDEO MODE 25 VOLUME 25 P phone numbers 50 Powering On/Off the Projector Powering Off the Projector 12 Powering On the Projector 12 Noise Level 46 Number of Pixels 45 Power Consumption 45 Power Supply 45 Projection Distance 45 Projection Lens 45 Projection Screen Size 45 Uniformity 45 Video Compatibility 45 Weight 46 support contacting Dell 50, 51 T telephone numbers 50 Troub
