Dell™ Mobile Projector M115HD 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. © 2013 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Contents 1 2 Your Dell Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 About Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Connecting Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 12 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Connecting to a Computer . Connecting a DVD Player . . Connecting to Multimedia. . 3 Using Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turning Your Projector On. . .
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 Universal 24-pin to VGA cable Carrying case CD User’s Guide and Documentation Informacion Importante Dell™ Mobile Project or M11 Documen tation Dell ™ Mobile Projector M115HD 0YKN8CA00 gh ts re se r ve d. Contents: • User's Guide P/N YKN8C Rev. A00 P/N 36.
About Your Projector Bottom View Top View 4 1 5 2 3 1 Control panel 2 Focus tab 3 Lens 4 Tilt adjusting wheel 5 Mounting hole for tripod: Insert nut 1/4"*20 UNC 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 the projector will automatically shut down. 3 Ensure that the projector is mounted in a well-ventilated area.
9 Do not use alcohol to wipe the lens. 10 Do not use the wireless projector near cardiac pacemakers. 11 Do not use the wireless projector near medical equipment. 12 Do not use the wireless projector near microwave ovens. NOTE: •Recommended Projector Kit (P/N: VXJN3). For more information, see the Dell Support website at dell.com/support. •For more information, see the Safety Information that shipped with your projector. •The M115HD projector can only be used indoors.
2 Connecting Your Projector 1 8 7 2 6 5 1 Micro SD card slot for multimedia playback (Video/Music/Photo/Office Viewer) and supporting media and image processor firmware upgrade 2 USB type A connector for USB display, multimedia playback (Video/Music/Photo/Office Viewer), USB memory storage access (USB flash drive/internal memory), and supporting projector, media, and image processor firmware upgrade, and supporting optional wireless dongle, MobiShow-Pro, and WiFi-Doc 3 DC input connector 4 Audio outp
Connecting to a Computer Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable 2 3 1 1 2 3 Power cord AC adapter Universal 24-pin to VGA cable NOTE: Only one universal 24-pin to VGA cable is shipped with your projector. An additional universal 24-pin to VGA cable or 24-pin to VGA and Audio out cable can be purchased on the Dell website at www.dell.com.
Connecting a Computer Using a USB Cable XELOM 2 3 XELOM 1 1 Power cord 2 AC adapter 3 USB-A to USB-A cable NOTE: Plug and Play. The USB (USB A to A) cable is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase the USB (USB A to A) cable on the Dell website at www.dell.com.
Connecting a Computer Using Wireless Dongle (Optional) F UC Z- C W ID U 52 : 05 S C NOTE: Your computer should be equipped with a wireless connector and properly configured to detect another wireless connection. Refer to your computer’s documentation on how to configure a wireless connection. NOTE: Your projector must be installed with a wireless dongle if you want to use the wireless display. The wireless dongle is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase it on the Dell website at www.dell.
Connecting to Smartphone or Tablet Using Wireless Dongle (Optional) F SU C Z- C W ID U 52 : 05 C NOTE: Dell M115HD supports MobiShow and WiFi-Doc functions. They are applications which transmit supported content from your Android or iOS devices wirelessly. After installing and launching the application on your mobile device, enable Wi-Fi on your mobile device and connect to the projector network, Dell M115HD. For more Information, please visit the Dell Support site at dell.com/support.
Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player Using a HDMI Cable 2 3 TOP MENU MENU OPEN/CLOSE HDMI STANDBY/ON ENTER DVD/USB USB HOME MENU RETURN 1 1 Power cord 2 AC adapter 3 HDMI cable 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 to Multimedia Connecting Multimedia Using a USB Flash Disk 3 2 1 1 Power cord 2 AC adapter 3 USB flash disk NOTE: The USB flash disk is not shipped with your projector.
Connecting Multimedia Using a Micro SD Card 3 2 1 1 Power cord 2 AC adapter 3 Micro SD card NOTE: The micro SD card is not shipped with your projector.
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 with AC adapter 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 Control Panel" on page 20 to locate the Power button).
NOTE: Before you turn on the projector again, wait for 60 seconds to allow the internal temperature to stabilize. 4 Disconnect the power cord and AC adapter 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.
Adjusting the Projector Focus CAUTION: To avoid damaging the projector, ensure that the front adjustment wheel is fully retracted before moving the projector or placing the projector in its carrying case. 1 Rotate the focus tab until the image is clear. The projector focuses at distances ranging between 3.18 ft to 8.48 ft (97 cm to 258 cm).
Adjusting Projection Image Size 80" (203.2 cm) 70" (177.8 cm) Projector to screen distance 60" (152.4 cm) 50" (127.0 cm) 40" (101.6 cm) 18 Using Your Projector 4.23' (1.29 m) 5.28' (1.61 m) 6.36' (1.94 m) 7.41' (2.26 m) 8.48' (2.58 m) 30" (76.2 cm) 3.18' (0.
Screen size Desired Distance (m) Height Diagonal (inch) W (cm) x H (cm) From base to top of image (cm) 0.97 30 65 x 40 40 1.29 40 86 x 54 54 1.61 50 107 x 67 67 1.94 60 129 x 81 81 2.26 70 151 x 94 94 2.58 80 171 x 108 108 * This graph is for user reference only. * Offset Ratio: 100 % " 60 al: n go Dia B H m C D ist an ce :1 .
Using the Control Panel 1 2 9 3 4 8 5 6 7 1 Power Turns the projector on or off. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 15 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on page 15. 2 Up / Keystone adjustment Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector (+/-40 degrees). 3 Right Adjust Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items.
5 Error LED Error LED is blinking amber, one of the fans has failed. The projector will automatically shut down. 6 Menu Press to activate the OSD. Use the directional keys and the Menu button to navigate through the OSD. 7 Down / Keystone adjustment Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector (+/-40 degrees). 8 Left Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items.
Using the Remote Control 1 11 2 12 3 13 4 5 14 15 6 7 16 17 8 18 9 19 10 20 1 LED light LED indicator. 2 Source Press to switch between VGA, DoUSB, HDMI, USB, MicroSD, and Internal Memory source. 3 Auto adjust Press to synchronize the projector with the input source. Auto adjust does not operate if the OSD (On-Screen Display) is displayed. 4 Up Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items.
9 Mute Press to mute or un-mute the projector speaker. 10 Aspect ratio Press to change aspect ratio of a displayed image. 11 Power Turns the projector on and off. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 15 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on page 15. 12 Video mode The projector has preset configurations that are optimized for displaying data (presentation slides) or video (movies, games, etc.).
Installing the Remote Control Battery (Optional) 1 Remove the battery holder by holding down the side release firmly and pulling out the battery holder. 32 20 LT R O 3V C align the polarity correctly according to the marking in the battery holder. S 2 Insert a CR2032 coin cell battery and NOTE: When you use the remote control S LT R C O 20 32 for the first time, there is a plastic sheet between the battery and its contact. Remove the sheet before use.
Operating Range with Optional Remote Control Operating range Angle Distance ±20° 7 m/22.97 feet Angle Di sta nc e 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 control panel or the remote control to enter the Main Menu. • To select an option, press the or buttons on your projector’s control panel or remote control. • Use the or buttons on the control panel or remote control to adjust the settings.
NOTE: STORAGE MODE—You may also connect USB cable in Internal Memory source to execute copy, delete, move and more instructions from your computer to projector internal memory and SD card. When you connect the projector and computer via USB cable, a USB Connected message will pop up and allow you to select DoUSB or Storage Mode. AUTO ADJUST Auto Adjust automatically adjusts the projector's Horizontal, Vertical, Frequency, and Tracking in PC mode.
color representation), and Custom (set your preferred settings) mode. VOLUME The Volume menu allows you adjust the volume setting of your projector. VOLUME—Press to decrease the volume and to increase the volume. ADVANCED SETTINGS The Advanced Settings menu allows you to change settings for Image, Display, Projector, Menu, Power, and Information.
settings. The image settings menu provides the following options: BRIGHTNESS—Press image. CONTRAST—Press and and to adjust the brightness of the to adjust the display contrast. COLOR TEMPERATURE—Allows you to adjust the color temperature. The screen appears cooler at higher color temperatures and warmer at lower color temperatures. WHITE INTENSITY—Press intensity.
COLOR TEMPERATURE—Allows you to adjust the color temperature. The screen appears cooler at higher color temperatures and warmer at lower color temperatures. SATURATION—Allows you to adjust the video source from black and white to fully saturated color. Press to increase the amount of color in the image and to decrease the amount of color in the image. SHARPNESS—Press to increase the sharpness and decrease the sharpness.
TRACKING—Synchronize the phase of the display signal with the graphic card. If you experience an unstable or flickering image, use the Tracking to correct it. This is a fine adjustment. ASPECT RATIO—Allows you to select the aspect ratio to adjust how the image appears. Options are: Origin, 16:10, and 4:3. • Origin — Select Origin to maintain the aspect ratio of the image projector according to the input source. • 16:10 — The input source scales to fit the width of the screen to project a 16:10 screen image.
ZOOM NAVIGATION—Press Navigation menu. Use screen. to activate the Zoom to navigate the projection PROJECTOR SETTINGS—Select and press to activate projector settings. The projector settings menu provides the following options: PROJECTOR MODE—Allows you to select the projector mode, depending upon how the projector is mounted. • Rear Projection-Desktop — The projector reverses the image so that you can project from behind a translucent screen. • Front Projection-Desktop — This is the default option.
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 the menu settings.
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. MENU LOCK—Select On to enable Menu Lock and hide the OSD menu. Select Off to disable the Menu Lock.
b Enabling the Password function will pop up a change screen. Key in a 4-digit number from the screen and press . c To confirm, enter the password again. d If the password verification is successful, you may resume with accessing the projector's functions and its utilities. 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.
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: POWER SAVING—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.
LANGUAGE Allows you to set the language for the OSD. Press and different languages and press to change the language.
Multimedia Introduction Multimedia format supported: Photo Format Image Type (Ext Name) Jpeg / Jpg Sub Type Encode Type Max Pixels Baseline YUV420 YUV422 YUV440 YUV444 progressive YUV420 YUV422 YUV440 YUV444 BMP Max Size No Limitation 2GB 64x panel resolution 2GB 64x panel resolution Video Format File Format Video Format MOV, MP4, AVI, H264 MKV, DIVX MOV, MP4 MPEG4 WMV WMV3 MAX MAX Bit Audio Format Res Rate (bps) 1080P 20Mbps AC3, DTS, MP1, MP2, MP3, PCM, ADPCM 1080P 20Mbps AMR, PCM, ADPCM 10
How to set-up File Type for Multimedia with USB NOTE: A USB flash disk must be plugged into the projector if you want to use the multimedia USB function. Follow these steps to playback the Photo, Video, or Music files on your projector: 1 Connect the power cable with AC adapter and turn on the projector by pressing the power button. 2 Plug in a USB flash disk to your projector.
3 Access the Input Source menu, select the USB option, and press the button. The USB Screen shown below appears: 4 Select the multimedia files: Photo, Video, Music, or Office Viewer, and then press the to start playing. Or select the Setup option to change multimedia settings. See "Multimedia Setup" on page 47.
How to set-up File Type for Multimedia with Micro SD Card NOTE: A micro SD card must be plugged into the projector if you want to use the multimedia micro SD function. Follow these steps to playback the Photo, Video, or Music files on your projector: 1 Connect the power cable with AC adapter and turn on the projector by pressing the power button. 2 Plug in a Micro SD card to your projector. The image input source will be automatically switched to micro SD screen when you plug in a micro SD card.
3 Access the Input Source menu, select the Micro SD option and press the button. The Micro SD Screen shown below appears: 4 Select the multimedia files: Photo, Video, Music, or Office Viewer, and then press the to start playing. Or select the Setup option to change multimedia settings. See "Multimedia Setup" on page 47.
How to set-up File Type for Multimedia with Internal Memory Follow these steps to playback the Photo, Video, or Music files on your projector: 1 Connect the power cable with AC adapter and turn on the projector by pressing the power button. 2 Access the Input Source menu, select the Internal Memory option and press the 44 button.
The Internal Memory Screen shown below appears: 3 Select the multimedia files: Photo, Video, Music, or Office Viewer, and to start playing. Or select the Setup option to then press the change multimedia settings. See "Multimedia Setup" on page 47.
Office Viewer for the USB, SD, and Internal Memory The Office Viewer feature allows you to use MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and PDF files. Buttons Introduction Use the up, down, left, and right buttons for navigation and your projector's control panel or remote control to select.
Multimedia SETUP for USB, Micro SD, and Internal Memory The multimedia setup menu allows you to change settings for Photo, Video, and Music. NOTE: Multimedia setup menu and settings are the same for the USB, Micro SD, and Internal Memory. PHOTO SETUP Select and press to activate photo setup menu. The photo setup menu provides the following options: DISPLAY MODE—Press or to select the display mode of the photo on the screen. Options are: File List, Thumbnail, and Slideshow.
VIDEO SETUP Select and press to activate video setup menu. The video setup menu provides the following options: DISPLAY RATIO—Press or to select the display ratio of the Video. AUTO—Keep original aspect ratio. ORIGINAL SIZE—Display video in original size of the content. PLAY MODE—Press or to select the video play mode. Options are: Once, Repeat Once, Repeat, and Random. AUTO PLAY—Select On to play the video automatically while entering the video list.
PLAY MODE—Press or to select the music play mode. Options are: Once, Repeat Once, Repeat, and Random. SHOW SPECTRUM—Select On to show the spectrum plot while music is playing. AUTO PLAY—Select On to play the music automatically while entering the music list. FIRMWARE UPDATE Select and press to activate firmware update menu.
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 58). 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 or the control panel. 2 If you are using a Dell portable computer, set the resolution of the computer to WXGA (1280 x 800): a Right-click the unused portion of your Microsoft® Windows® desktop, click Properties, and then select Settings tab. b Verify that the setting is 1280 x 800 pixels for the external monitor port. c Press (Fn+F8).
Problem (continued) Possible Solution (continued) Image is reversed Select Projector Settings of the Advanced Settings from the OSD and adjust the projector mode. Error LED is blinking amber A projector fan has failed and the projector will automatically shut down. TEMP LED is solid amber 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.
Guiding Signals Control Buttons Projector Status Description Indicator Power (White/Amber) TEMP (Amber) (Amber) Standby mode Projector in Standby mode. Ready to power on. White Flashing OFF OFF LED on Projector in Normal mode, ready to display an image. White OFF OFF Cooling mode Projector is cooling to shutdown. White OFF OFF Projector overheated Air vents might be blocked or ambient temperature may be above 35 °C. The projector automatically shuts down.
5 Specifications Light Valve 0.45" WXGA S450 DMD, DarkChip3™ Brightness 450 ANSI Lumens (Max.) Contrast Ratio 10000:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off) Uniformity 80% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA) Number of Pixels 1280 x 800 (WXGA) Aspect Ratio 16:10 Internal Flash 1 GB Memory (Max.) Displayable Color 1.07 billion colors Projection Lens F-Stop: F/2.0 f=14.95 mm Fixed Lens Throw ratio =1.5 wide and tele Offset ratio: 100% Projection Screen Size 30~80 inches (diagonal) Projection Distance 3.
Dimensions (W x H x D) 4.14 x 1.43 x 4.09 inches (105.3 x 36.5 x 104 mm) 4.14 "(10 5.3 m m) 4. 09 "( 10 4 m m ) 1.44"(36.
Micro SD card slot: One micro SD connector for supporting multimedia playback (Video/Music/Photo/Office Viewer) and supporting media and image processor firmware upgrade The micro SD card can support up to 32 GB. Wireless Dongle (Optional) Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wireless: One USB (type A) connector for supporting wireless dongle (USB interface, optional) and mobishow. OS environment: Windows 8/7/Vista/XP/2000, MAC OS X Supports MobiShow and WiFi-Doc projection.
Compatibility Modes (Digital) Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Hsync Frequency (KHz) Pixel Clock (MHz) 640 x 350 640 x 480 720 x 480 p60 720 x 576 p50 720 x 400 640 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 1280 x 1024 1400 x 1050 1280 x 800 1280 x 1024 1440 x 900 1680 x 1050 1280 x 960 1920 x 1080 70.087 59.940 59.940 50.000 70.087 75.000 85.008 60.
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.
SXGA — Super Extended Graphics Array, — 1280 x 1024 pixels count. UXGA — Ultra Extended Graphics Array — 1600 x 1200 pixels count. VGA — Video Graphics Array — 640 x 480 pixels count. XGA — Extended Video Graphics Array — 1024 x 768 pixels count. WXGA — Wide Extended Graphics Array — 1280 x 800 pixels count. Zoom Lens — Lens with a variable focal length that allows the operator to move the view in or out making the image smaller or larger.
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Index A D Adjusting the Projected Image 16 Adjusting the Projector Height 16 lower the projector Front tilt adjustment wheel 16 Dell contacting 58, 59 Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus 17 Focus ring 17 C Connecting the Projector AC adaptor 8, 9, 12, 13, 14 Connecting with an HDMI Cable 12 HDMI cable 12 Power cord 8, 9, 12, 13, 14 To Computer 8 Universal 24-pin to VGA cable 8 USB-A to USB-A cable 9 Connection Ports Audio output connector 7 DC input connector 7 HDMI connector 7 Security cable slot 7
Powering Off the Projector 15 Powering On the Projector 15 T telephone numbers 58 Test Pattern 32 R Remote Control 22 Reset, Factory 33 S Specifications Aspect Ratio 54 Audio 54 Brightness 54 Contrast Ratio 54 Dimensions 55 Displayable Color 54 Environmental 55 I/O Connectors 55 Internal Flash 54 Light Valve 54 Noise Level 54 Number of Pixels 54 Power Consumption 54 Power Supply 54 Projection Distance 54 Projection Lens 54 Projection Screen Size 54 Uniformity 54 Video Compatibility 54 Weight 54 support c
