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Product Type Projector
Brand Dell
Model 1210S
Display Technology DLP
Native Resolution SVGA (800 x 600)
Brightness 2000 ANSI Lumens
Contrast Ratio 2100:1
Lamp Type P-VIP
Lamp Life 2500 hours (Normal) / 3000 hours (Eco)
Aspect Ratio 4:3
Throw Ratio 1.95 - 2.15:1
Image Size (Diagonal) 22.4 - 260 inches
Keystone Correction ±15° (Vertical)
Inputs VGA, S-Video, Composite Video, Audio In
Outputs 3.5mm Audio Out
Built-in Speaker 1 x 5W
Weight 2.2 kg
Dimensions (W x D x H) 286 x 214 x 78 mm
Power Consumption 250W (Normal) / 220W (Eco)
Noise Level 35 dB (Normal) / 30 dB (Eco)
Remote Control Included
Standard Accessories Power Cord, VGA Cable, Remote Control, User Manual

Frequently Asked Questions - 1210S DELL

How do I clean the air filter?
Turn off the projector and unplug it. Use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner to gently clean the filter. Do not use water or solvents. Replace the filter if damaged.
How do I replace the lamp?
Ensure the projector is off and cooled down. Remove the lamp cover on the bottom, unscrew the old lamp, and insert the new one. Reset the lamp hour counter in the menu after replacement.
How do I connect a laptop?
Use a VGA cable to connect the laptop to the projector's VGA input. Alternatively, if your laptop has HDMI, you may need a converter. Select the correct input source on the projector.
How do I adjust keystone correction?
Press the 'Keystone' button on the remote or navigate to the 'Image' menu. Use the arrow keys to correct vertical distortion until the image is rectangular.
What does the LED status mean?
A solid green LED means power on. Flashing green indicates standby. Flashing amber means the lamp is warming up. Steady red indicates an error (overheating, lamp failure, etc.).
The projector turns off suddenly. What should I do?
Check if the air filter is clogged or if the projector is overheating. Ensure the lamp is not expired. Also, verify the power cord is securely connected.
How do I reset the lamp hour counter?
After replacing the lamp, go to the 'Settings' menu, select 'Lamp Hours', then choose 'Reset Lamp Hours'. Confirm by selecting 'Yes'.
Can I use the projector for presentations?
Yes, the projector supports VGA and composite inputs, making it suitable for connecting to computers, DVD players, and other presentation devices.
What is the recommended projection distance?
For a 100-inch image, the projector should be placed about 3.5 to 4.2 meters away. Use the throw ratio to calculate exact distances.
How do I update the firmware?
Firmware updates are rare for this model. Check Dell's support website for any updates. If available, download the file and use a USB drive to update via the projector's 'Firmware Upgrade' menu.

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USER MANUAL 1210S DELL

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

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NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your projector.

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NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

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CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.

Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.

Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; DLP and DLP logo are trademarks of TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED; Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

Model 1210S

August 2009 Rev. A00

Contents

1 Your Dell Projector.... 6

About Your Projector 7

2 Connecting Your Projector....9

Connecting to a Computer 10

Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable ..... 10

Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA Cables 11

Connecting a DVD Player 12

Connecting a DVD Player Using an S-video Cable . 12

Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable 13

Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable 14

3 Using Your Projector ..... 15

Turning Your Projector On 15

Turning Your Projector Off 15

Adjusting the Projected Image 16

Raising the Projector Height 16

Lowering the Projector Height 16

Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus 17

Adjusting Projection Image Size 18

Using the Control Panel 20

Using the Remote Control 22

Installing the Remote Control Batteries 25

Operating Range With Remote Control 26

Using the On-Screen Display 27

Main Menu 27

AUTO-ADJUST 27

INPUT SELECT 28

PICTURE (in PC Mode) 29

PICTURE (in Video Mode) 29

DISPLAY (in PC Mode) 31

DISPLAY (in Video Mode) 33

LAMP 34

SET UP 34

INFORMATION 36

OTHERS 36

4 Troubleshooting Your Projector ..... 42

Guiding Signals 46

Changing the Lamp 47

5 Specifications 49
6 Contacting Dell 53
7 Appendix: Glossary 54

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 1.8 m VGA cable (VGA to VGA)

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Remote control CD User's Guide & Documentation

DOLL

Scanned image of a CD, DVD, and journal cover with visible text and logos

AAA Batteries (2)

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About Your Projector

Top View
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Bottom View
9 7 8 14.00±0.10 32.36±5.16 10 25.00±0.10 114.02±0.13

1 Control panel
2 Zoom tab
3 Focus ring
4 Lens
5 IR receivers
6 Lens cap
7 Mounting holes for ceiling mount: Screw hole M3 x 4.6mm depth.Recommended torque <8 kgf-cm
8 Mounting hole for tripod: Insert nut 1/4"*20 UNC
9 Lamp cover
10 Tilt adjustment wheel

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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 shutdown.
3 Ensure that the projector is mounted in a well-ventilated area.
4 Do not block the ventilation slots and openings on the projector.
5 Ensure the projector operates between ambient temperatures ( 5^ C to 35^ C).
6 Do not try to touch the ventilation outlet as it can become very hot after the projector has been turned on or immediately after it 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.

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NOTE:

  • Do not attempt to ceiling mount the projector yourself. It should be installed by a qualified technician.
  • Recommended Projector Ceiling Mount Kit (P/N: C3505). For more information, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
  • For more information, see the Safety Information that shipped with your projector.

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Connecting Your Projector

3 4 51 2 6 7 VGA-8.9 VGA-Pax T1/Video1 Video 3 VGA VGA Out 10 9 8 Dell 1210S

1 VGA-B input (D-sub) connector 6 VGA-A output (monitor loop-through)
2 VGA-A input (D-sub) connector 7 Audio output connector
3 S-video connector 8 Security cable slot
4 Composite video connector 9 Audio input connector
5USB remote connector10Power cord connector

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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 7.

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable

VGA - B In VGA - A In S-Video In Video In USB Remote VGA Out 1 2 3

1 Power cord
2 VGA to VGA cable
3 USB-A to USB-B cable

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NOTE: The USB cable is not provided with your projector.

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NOTE: The 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
VGA - B In VGA - A In D-Video In Video In USB Resolute VGA Cut 1 2 2 2

1 Power cord
2 VGA to VGA cable

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NOTE: Only one VGA cable is shipped with your projector. An additional VGA cable can be purchased on the Dell website at dell.com.

Connecting a DVD Player

Connecting a DVD Player Using an S-video Cable
VGA - 5 in VGA - A in S-Video In Video In USB Retinaze VGA Out 1 2

1 Power cord
2 S-video cable

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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.

Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable
VGA - B In VGA - A In S-Video In Video In USB Remote VGA Out 1 2

1 Power cord
2 Composite video cable

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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.

Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable

1 VDA - B/V VDA - A/V S-Video In Vitien In USB Release VGA CUI 2

1 Power cord
2 VGA to Component Video cable

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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.

Using Your Projector

Turning Your Projector On

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NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source (computer, DVD player, etc.). The Power button light blinks blue until pressed.

1 Remove the lens cap.
2 Connect the power cord and appropriate signal cables. For information about connecting the projector, see "Connecting Your Projector" on page 9.
3 Press the Power button (see "Using the Control Panel" on page 20 to locate the Power button).
4 Turn on your source (computer, DVD player, etc.)
5 Connect 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.
6 By default, the input source of projector is set to VGA-A. Change the input source of projector if necessary.
7 If 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 20 and "Using the Remote Control" on page 22 to locate the Source button.

Turning Your Projector Off

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NOTICE: Unplug the projector after properly shutting down as explained in the following procedure.

1 Press the Power button.

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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.

2 Press the Power button again. The cooling fans continue to operate for 120 seconds.

3 To power off the projector quickly, press the Power button and hold for 1 second while the projector's cooling fans are still running.

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NOTE: Before you turn on the projector again, wait for 60 seconds to allow the internal temperature to stabilize.

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 two 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.

Diagram showing the front and side views of a projector with labeled components and rotation arrows

1 Front tilt adjustment wheel(Angle of tilt: -4 to 4 degree)
2 Tilt adjustment wheel

Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus

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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.

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 ranging between 3.28 ft to 39.37 ft (1 m to 12 m).

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natural_image Black TP53 projector with labeled parts (1 and 2) showing internal components and blue circular arrows indicating rotation or adjustment.
1 Zoom tab
2 Focus ring

Adjusting Projection Image Size
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other | Projector to screen distance | Projector to screen distance (cm) | | ---------------------------- | --------------------------------- | | 303" | 769.62 | | 227"(576.58) | | | 177"(449.58) | | | 126"(320.04) | | | 76"(193.04) | | | 25"(63.5) | | | 69"(175.26) | | | 114"(289.56) | | | 160"(406.4 cm) | | | 206"(523.24 cm) | | | 275"(698.5 cm) | | | 29.53"(9.0 m) | | | 22.97"(7.0 m) | | | 16.40"(5.0 m) | | | 9.84"(3.0 m) | | | 3.28"(1.0 m) | |
Screen (Diagonal)Max. 25"(63.5 cm)76" (193.04 cm)126" (320.04 cm)177" (449.58 cm)227" (576.58 cm)303" (769.62 cm)
Min. 22.9"(58.17 cm)69" (175.26 cm)114" (289.56 cm)160" (406.4 cm)206" (523.24 cm)275" (698.5 cm)
Screen SizeMax. (WxH)20.08" X 14.96"60.63" X 45.28"100.79" X 75.59"141.34" X 105.91"181.89" X 136.22"242.13" X 181.89"
(51 cm X 38 cm)(154 cm X 115 cm)(256 cm X 192 cm)(359 cm X 269 cm)(462 cm X 346 cm)(615 cm X 462 cm)
Min. (WxII)18.5" X 13.78"55.12" X 41.34"91.73" X 68.5"128.35" X 96.06"164.96" X 123.62"219.69" X 164.96"
(47 cm X 35 cm)(140 cm X 105 cm)(233 cm X 174 cm)(326 cm X 244 cm)(419 cm X 314 cm)(558 cm X 419 cm)
HdMax. 17.32" (44 cm)52.36" (133 cm)87.01" (221 cm)122.05" (310 cm)156.69" (398 cm)209.06" (531 cm)
Min. 15.75" (40 cm)47.24" (120 cm)79.13" (201 cm)110.63" (281 cm)142.13" (361 cm)189.37" (481 cm)
Distance3.28' (1.0 m)9.84' (3.0 m)16.40' (5.0 m)22.97' (7.0 m)29.53' (9.0 m)39.37' (12 m)
* This graph is for user reference only.

Using the Control Panel

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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 adjustmentPress to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items.Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector (+40/-35 degrees).
3 LAMP warning light If the LAMP amber indicator is on or blinking, one of the following problems could be occurring:• Lamp is reaching its end of usable life• Lamp module is not properly installed• Lamp driver failure• Color wheel failureFor more information, see "Troubleshooting Your Projector" on page 42 and "Guiding Signals" on page 46.
4 TEMP warning light If the TEMP amber indicator is on or blinking, one of the following problems could be occurring: ·Internal temperature of the projector is too high ·Color wheel failure For more information, see "Troubleshooting Your Projector" on page 42 and "Guiding Signals" on page 46.
5 Enter Press to confirm the selection item.
6 IR Receiver Point the remote control towards the IR receiver and press a button.
7 Right / Auto Adjust Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Press to synchronize the projector to the input source. NOTE: Auto Adjust does not operate if the on-screen display (OSD) is displayed.
8 Down / Keystone adjustmentPress to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector (+40/-35 degrees).
9 Left / Source Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Press to toggle through Analog RGB, Composite, Component (YPbPr via VGA), and S-video sources when multiple sources are connected to the projector.
10 Menu Press to activate the OSD. Use the directional keys and the Menu button to navigate through the OSD.

Using the Remote Control
POWER 1/0 14 2 15 ENTER 3 4 MENU ASPECT 16 VOL SOURCE VIDEO MODE 17 MUTE 6 7 18 KEYSTONE VOL MOUSE 19 20 AUTO ADJ. FREEZE BLANK 21 ZOOM ZOOM INFO 22 VGA VIDEO S-VIDEO 23 24 25 26 10 11 12 13 DELL™

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 Enter Press to confirm the selection.
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.
5 Aspect Ratio Press to change aspect ratio of a displayed image.
6 Mute Press to mute or un-mute the projector speaker.
7 Video mode 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. Pressing the Video Mode button again will switch between modes.

8 Mouse up Press to move to previous page.

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NOTE: The USB cable must be connected if you want to use the Page Up feature.

9 Mouse down Press to move to next page.

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NOTE: The USB cable must be connected if you want to use the Page Down feature.

10 Freeze Press to pause the screen image.
11 Blank screen Press to hide/show the image.
12 Information Press to provide projector native resolution information.
13 S-VideoPress to choose S-Video source.
14 UpPress to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items.
15 LeftPress to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items.
16 Menu Press to activate the OSD.
17 Volume upPress to increase the volume.
18 SourcePress to switch between Analog RGB, Composite, Component (YPbPr, via VGA), and S-video sources.
19 Volume downPress to decrease the volume.
20 Keystone adjustmentPress to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector (+40/-35 degrees).
10 Freeze Press to pause the screen image.
11 Blank screen Press to hide/show the image.
12 Information Press to provide projector native resolution information.
13 S-VideoPress to choose S-Video source.
14 UpPress to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items.
15 LeftPress to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items.
16 Menu Press to activate the OSD.
17 Volume upPress to increase the volume.
18 SourcePress to switch between Analog RGB, Composite, Component (YPbPr, via VGA), and S-video sources.
19 Volume downPress to decrease the volume.
20 Keystone adjustmentPress to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector (+40/-35 degrees).
21 Keystone adjustmentPress to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector (+40/-35 degrees).
22 Auto adjust Press to synchronize the projector with the input source. Auto adjust does not operate if the OSD is displayed.
23 Zoom + Press to increase the image.
24 Zoom - Press to decrease the image.
25 VGA Press to choose VGA source.
26 Video Press to choose Composite Video source.

Installing the Remote Control Batteries

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NOTE: Remove the batteries from the remote control when not in use.

1 Press the tab to lift the battery compartment cover.

2 Check the polarity (+/-) marking on the batteries.

3 Insert the batteries and align their polarity correctly according to the marking in the battery compartment.

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NOTE: Avoid mixing different types of batteries or using new and old batteries together.

4 Slip the battery cover back.

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natural_image Close-up of a black remote control with a blue scroll wheel and indicator button (no text or symbols visible)

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natural_image Close-up of a black remote control with two batteries and a blue scroll wheel (no text or symbols visible)

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natural_image Close-up of a black remote control with two batteries and a blue arrow indicating rotation (no text or symbols visible)

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Operating Range With Remote Control

Operating range Angle ±30° Distance 7m/22.27feet Angle Distance Angle Distance

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NOTE: Actual operating range may slightly differ from the diagram. Weak batteries 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.
  • To navigate through the tabs in the Main Menu, press the or buttons on your projectors control panel or remote control.
  • To select a submenu, press the button on your projector's control panel or remote control.
  • To select an option, press the or buttons on your projector's control panel or remote control. The color changes to dark blue. When an item is selected, the color changes to dark blue.
  • Use the or buttons on the control panel or remote control to adjust the settings.
  • To go back to Main Menu, go to Back tab and press the √ button on the control panel or the remote control.
  • To exit the OSD, go to EXIT tab and press the button or press the button directly on the control panel or the remote control.

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AUTO-ADJUST

Auto Adjust automatically adjusts the projector's Frequency and Tracking in PC mode.

INPUT SELECT

The Input Select menu allows you to select your projector's input source.

Back Auto Source On Off VGA-A VGA-B S-Video Composite Video Advanced Enable/Disable Sources Exit Menu

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.

VGA-A—Press to detect VGA-A signal.

VGA-B—Press to detect VGA-B signal.

S-VIDEO—Press to detect S-Video signal.

COMPOSITE VIDEO—Press ☑ to detect Composite Video signal.

ADVANCED—Press ☑ to activate Input Select Advanced menu.

INPUT SELECT ADVANCED

The Input Select Advanced menu allows you to enable or disable input sources.

Back Auto Source On Off VGA-A VGA-B S-Video Composite Video Advanced Enable/Disable Sources Exit Menu Back ✓ VGA-A Enable Disable VGA-B Enable Disable S-Video Enable Disable Composite Video Enable Disable

VGA-A—Use and to enable or disable VGA-A input.

VGA-B—Use and to enable or disable VGA-B input.

S-VIDEO—Use and to enable or disable S-Video input.

COMPOSITE VIDEO—Use □ and ▶ to enable or disable Composite Video input.

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NOTE: You cannot disable your current input source. At anytime, a minimum of two input sources have to be enabled.

PICTURE (in PC Mode)

Using the Picture menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projector. The Picture menu, provides the following options:

Back Video Mode Presentation Bright Movie sRGB Custom Brightness 50 Contrast 50 Advanced ✓ Exit Menu ✓

VIDEO MODE—Allows you to optimize the display image: Presentation, Bright, Movie, sRGB (provides more accurate color representation), and Custom (set your preferred settings).

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NOTE: If you adjust the settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness, Tint, and Advanced the projector automatically switches to Custom.

BRIGHTNESS—Use □ and to adjust the brightness of the image.

CONTRAST—Use and to adjust the display contrast.

ADVANCED—Press ☑ to activate Picture Advance Menu. See "PICTURE ADVANCED" on page 30.

PICTURE (in Video Mode)

Using the Picture menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projectors. The Picture menu, provides the following options:

Back Video Mode Presentation Bright Movie sRGB Custom Brightness Contrast Saturation Sharpness Tint Advanced Exit Menu

VIDEO MODE—Allows you to optimize the display image: Presentation, Bright,

Movie, sRGB (provides more accurate color representation), and Custom (set your preferred settings).

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NOTE: If you adjust the settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness, Tint, and Advanced, the projector automatically switches to Custom.

BRIGHTNESS—Use □ and to adjust the brightness of the image.

CONTRAST—Use and to adjust the display contrast.

SATURATION—Allows you to adjust the video source from black and white to fully saturated color. Press to decrease the amount of color in the image and to increase the amount of color in the image.

SHARPNESS—Press □ to decrease the sharpness and ▶ to increase the sharpness.

TINT—Press ☑ to increase the amount of green in the image and ☑ to increase the amount of red in the image (available for NTSC only).

ADVANCED—Press ☑ to activate Picture Advance Menu. See "PICTURE ADVANCED" below.

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NOTE: Saturation, Sharpness, and Tint are only available when input source is from Composite or S-Video.

PICTURE ADVANCED

Using the Picture Advanced menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projector. The Picture Advanced menu provides the following options:

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bar | Color Space | RGB | YCbCr | YPbPr | |---|---|---|---| | Back | 10 | | | | White Intensity | | | | | Color Temp | Low | Mid | High | | Custom Color Adjust | Red | 50 | | | Color Space | Green | 50 | | | Color Space | Blue | 50 | | Exit Menu

WHITE INTENSITY—Use □ and ▶ to adjust the display white intensity.

COLOR TEMP—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.

CUSTOM COLOR ADJUST—Allows you to manually adjust the colors red, green, and blue.

COLOR SPACE—Allows you to select the color space, options are: RGB, YCbCr, and YPbPr.

DISPLAY (in PC Mode)

Using the Display menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projector. The Picture menu, provides the following options:

Back Aspect Ratio Zoom Zoom Navigation Horizontal Position Vertical Position Frequency Tracking Exit Menu

ASPECT RATIO—Allows you to select the aspect ratio to adjust how the image appears.

  • Original — Select Original to maintain the aspect ratio of image projected according to input source.
    • 4:3—The input source scales to fit the screen and projects a 4:3 image.
  • Wide — The input source scales to fit the width of the screen to project a wide screen image.

Back

ZOOM—Press ☑ to activate Zoom menu.

Select the area to zoom and press to view zoomed image.

Zoom

Adjust the image scale by pressing or and press to view.

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natural_image Four white arrows pointing in different directions on a blue background (no text or symbols)

ZOOM NAVIGATION—Press ☑ to activate Zoom Navigation menu.

Use < to navigate projection screen.

HORIZONTAL POSITION—Press ☑ to move the image to the left and ▶ to move the image to the right.

VERTICAL POSITION—Press ☑ to move the image down and ▶ to move the image up.

FREQUENCY—Allows you to change the display data clock frequency to match the frequency of your computer graphics card. If you see a vertical flickering wave, use Frequency control to minimize the bars. This is a coarse adjustment.

TRACKING—Synchronize the phase of the display signal with the graphic card. If you experience an unstable or flickering image, use Tracking to correct it. This is a fine adjustment.

DISPLAY (in Video Mode)

Using the Display menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projector. The Picture menu, provides the following options:

Back Aspect Ratio Zoom Zoom Navigation Exit Menu

ASPECT RATIO—Allows you to select the aspect ratio to adjust how the image appears.

  • Original — Select Original to maintain the aspect ratio of image projected according to input source.
    • 4:3—The input source scales to fit the screen and projects a 4:3 image.
  • Wide — The input source scales to fit the width of the screen to project a wide screen image.

Back

ZOOM—Press ☑ to activate Zoom menu.

Select the area to zoom and press ☐ to view zoomed image. Adjust the image scale by pressing ☐ or and press to ☑ view.

Zoom

Adjust the image scale by pressing or and press to view.

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natural_image Four white arrows pointing in different directions on a blue background (no text or symbols)

ZOOM NAVIGATION—Press ☑ to activate Zoom Navigation menu.

Use < to navigate projection screen.

LAMP

Using the Lamp menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projector. The Lamp menu provides the following options:

Back Lamp Mode Lamp Hour Lamp Hour Reset Normal ECO Yes No Exit Menu

LAMP MODE—Allows you to select between Normal and ECO mode.

Normal mode operates at full power level. ECO Mode operates at a lower power level which may provide longer lamp life, quieter operation, and dimmer luminance output on the screen.

LAMP HOUR—Displays the operating hours since the last lamp timer reset.

LAMP HOUR RESET—Select Yes to reset the lamp timer.

SET UP

The Set Up menu allows you to adjust settings for Language, Projector Mode, Keystone, High Altitude, and Standby VGA Output.

Back Language Projector Mode V. Keystone High Altitude Standby VGA Output On Off On Off Exit Menu

LANGUAGE—Allows you to set the language for the OSD. Press ☑ to activate the Language menu.

Back Language✓ English Deutsch Français Italiano Español Polski Svenska Nederlands Português Ibérico 한국어 日本語 简体中文 繁體中文 Русский
Exit Menu

PROJECTOR MODE—Allows you to select the projector mode, depending upon how the projector is mounted.

  • Front Projection-Desktop — This is the default option.
  • Front Projection-Ceiling Mount — The projector turns the image upside down for ceiling-mounted projection.
  • Rear Projection-Desktop — The projector reverses the image so that you can project from behind a translucent screen.
  • Rear Projection-Ceiling Mount — The projector reverses and turns the image upside down. You can project from behind a translucent screen with a ceiling-mounted projection.

V. KEYSTONE—Manually adjust the vertical image distortion caused by tilting the projector.

HIGH ALTITUDE—Select On to turn on high altitude mode. Operates the fans at full speed continuously to allow for proper high altitude cooling of the projector.

STANDBY VGA OUTPUT—Select On or Off the VGA output function at projector standby status. Default is Off.

INFORMATION

The Information menu displays the current projector settings.

Back Model Name 1210S Input Source ANALOG RGB 800X600 60Hz Operating Hour 10 hr PPID CN-0K98J8-S0081-46B-0208 Exit Menu

OTHERS

The Others menu allows you to change settings for Menu, Audio, Power, and Security. You can also perform Test Pattern and Factory Reset.

Back Menu Settings Audio Settings Power Settings Security Settings Test Pattern Factory Reset Off 1 ✓ 2 ✓ Exit Menu

MENU SETTINGS—Select and press ☑ to activate menu settings. The menu settings consists of the following options:

Back Menu Position Menu Transparency Menu Timeout Menu Lock On Off 0 20 Exit Menu

MENU POSITION—Allows you to change the position of the OSD menu on the screen.

MENU TRANSPARENCY—Select to change the transparency level of the OSD background.

MENU TIMEOUT—Allows you to adjust the time for an OSD timeout. By default, the OSD disappears after 20 seconds of non-activity.

MENU LOCK—Select On to enable Menu Lock and hide the OSD menu. Select OFF to disable the Menu Lock. If you want to disable the Menu Lock function and have the OSD disappear, press the Menu button on the control panel or remote control for 15 seconds, then disable the function.

AUDIO SETTINGS—Select and press ☑ to change audio settings. The audio settings menu consists of the following options:

Back Volume 20 Speaker On Off Mute On Off Exit Menu

VOLUME—Press □ to decrease the volume and ▶ to increase the volume.

SPEAKER—Select On to enable speaker. Select Off to disable speaker.

MUTE—Allows you to mute the sounds for audio input and audio output.

POWER SETTINGS—Select and press ☑ to activate power settings. The power settings menu consists of the following options:

Back Power Saving Quick Shutdown Off 30min 60min 90min 120min Yes No Exit Menu

POWER SAVING—Select Off to disable Power Saving mode. 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-second countdown before switching to power saving mode. Press any key buttons during countdown period to stop power saving mode.

You can also set a different delay period to enter power saving mode. The delay period is the time you want the projector to wait without an input signal. Power saving can be set to 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes.

If an input signal is not detected during the delay period, the projector turns off the lamp and goes into power saving mode. If an input signal is detected within the delay period, the projector automatically turns on. If an input signal is not detected within two hours during power saving mode, the projector switches from Power Saving mode to Power Off mode. To turn on the projector press the Power button.

QUICK SHUTDOWN—Select Yes to turn off the projector with a single press of the Power button. This function allows the projector to quick power off with an accelerated fan speed. Slightly higher acoustic noise is expected during quick power off.

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NOTE: Before you turn on the projector again, wait for 60 seconds to allow the internal temperature to stabilize. The projector will take a longer time to turn on if you try to power on immediately. Its cooling fan will run at full speed for about 30 seconds to stabilize the internal temperature.

SECURITY SETTINGS—Select and press √ to activate security settings. The security settings menu allows you to enable and set password protection.

Back
PasswordEnableOffDelete
Change Password
Exit Menu

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 outlet and the power for the projector is first turned on. By default, this function is disabled. You can enable this feature, by selecting Enabled. If the password has been set before, key in the password first and select the function. This password security feature will be activated the next time you turn on the projector. If you enable this feature, you will be asked to enter the projector's password after you turn on the projector:

1 First time password input request:

a Go to Others menu, press and then select Password to Enable the password setting.

Back Password Enable Off Delete Change Password ✓ Exit Menu ✓ EXIT AUTO-ADJUST INPUT SELECT PICTURE DISPLAY LAMP SET UP INFORMATION OTHERS

b Enabling the Password function will pop up a character screen, key in a 4-digit number from the screen and press

Please key in new password. Password (4 character code): X X X X A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ← Enter Exit PPID CN-0K96JB-S0081-46B-0208 Select Confirm

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 another 2 chances. After the three invalid attempts, the projector will automatically turn off.

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NOTE: If you forget your password, contact DELL™ or a qualified service personnel.

3 To disable the password function, select Off to disable the function.

4 To delete the password, select Delete.

CHANGE PASSWORD—Key in the original password, then enter the new password and confirm the new password again.

Please key in the original password. Password (4 character code): X X X X A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ← Enter Exit PPID CN-0K98J8-S0081-46B-0208 Select Confirm

Please key in new password. Password (4 character code): X X X X A D C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ← Enter Exit PPID CN-OK98J8-S0081-46B-0208 Select Confirm

Please key in new password again. Password (4 character code): X X X X A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ← Enter Exit PPID CN-0K98J8-S0081-46B-0208 Select Confirm

TEST PATTERN—Test Pattern is used to test focus and resolution.

You can enable or disable the Test Pattern by selecting Off, 1 or 2. You can also invoke the Test Pattern 1 by pressing and holding down □ and ▶ buttons on the control panel simultaneously for 2 seconds. You can also invoke the test pattern 2 by pressing and holding down □ and buttons on the control panel simultaneously for 2 seconds.

Test Pattern 1:

DELL PROJECTOR Focus Focus Focus Focus

Test Pattern 2:

Test Pattern Red Green Blue Gray White Black Press ✓ to display Exit Menu ✓

FACTORY RESET—Select and press ☑ to reset all settings to its factory default, the warning message below appears.

Resetting to factory default

Reset items include both computer sources and video source settings.

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 53).

Problem Possible Solution

No image appears on the screen

F8 CRT/LCD Fn

  • Ensure that the lens cap is removed and the projector is turned on.
  • Ensure that the INPUT SELECT is set correctly in the OSD menu.
  • Ensure the external graphics port is enabled. If you are using a Dell™ portable computer, press (Fn-F8). For other computers, see your respective documentation. The output signal from the computer is not according to industry standards. Should this happen, upgrade the video driver of the computer. For Dell computer, see support.dell.com.
  • Ensure that all the cables are securely connected. See "Connecting Your Projector" on page 9.
  • Ensure that the pins of the connectors are not bent or broken.
  • Ensure that the lamp is securely installed (see "Changing the Lamp" on page 47).
  • U s Test Pattern in the Others menu. Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are correct.

Missing Input Source. Cannot switch to particular Input Source.

Go to Advanced Enable/Disable Sources, ensure that particular Input Source is set to Enable.

Problem (continued)Possible Solution (continued)
Partial, scrolling, or incorrectly displayed image1 Press the Auto Adjust button on the remote control or the control panel.2 If you are using a DellTM portable computer, set the resolution of the computer to XGA (1024 x 768):a Right-click the unused portion of your Microsoft® Windows® desktop, click Properties and then select Settings tab.b Verify that the setting is 1024 x 768 pixels for the external monitor port.c Press Fn F8 (Fn+F8).If you experience difficulty in changing resolutions or your monitor freezes, restart all the equipment and the projector.If you are not using a DellTM portable computer, see your computer's documentation. The output signal from the computer may not be according to industry standards. Should this happen, upgrade the video driver of the computer. For a Dell computer, see support.dell.com.
The screen does not display your presentationIf you are using a portable computer, press Fn Fn (Fn+F8).
Image is unstable or flickeringAdjust the tracking in the OSD Display sub-menu (in PC Mode only).
Image has vertical flickering barAdjust the frequency in the OSD Display sub-menu (in PC Mode only).
Image color is incorrect· If the display receives the wrong signal output from the graphics card, please set the signal type to RGB in the OSD Display tab.· U s Test Pattern in the Others menu. Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are correct.
Image is out of focus 1Adjust the focus ring on the projector lens.2 Ensure that the projection screen is within the required distance from the projector (3.28 ft [1m] to 39.37 ft [12 m]).
The image is stretched when displaying a 16:9 DVDThe 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.If the image is still stretched, adjust the aspect ratio in the Set Up menu in the OSD.
Image is reversedSelect Set Up from the OSD and adjust the projector mode.
Lamp is burned out or makes a popping soundWhen the lamp reaches its end of life, it may burn out and may make a loud popping sound. If this occurs, the projector does not turn back on. To replace the lamp, see "Changing the Lamp" on page 47.
LAMP light is solid amberIf the LAMP light is solid amber, replace the lamp.
LAMP light is blinking amberIf the LAMP light is blinking amber, Lamp module connection may be disrupted. Please check the lamp module and ensure that it is properly installed.If the LAMP light and the Power light are blinking amber, the lamp driver has failed and the projector will automatically shut down.If the LAMP and TEMP light are blinking amber and the Power light is solid blue, the color wheel has failed and the projector will automatically shut down.To clear the protection mode, press and hold the POWER button for 10 seconds.
TEMP light is solid amberThe projector has overheated. The display automatically shuts down. Turn the display on again after the projector cools down. If the problem persists, contact DellTM.
TEMP light is blinking amberA projector fan has failed and the projector will automatically shut down. Try to clear the projector mode by pressing and holding the POWER button for 10 seconds. Please wait for about 5 minutes and try to power up again. If the problem persists, contact DellTM.
The OSD does not appear on the screenTry to press the Menu button on the panel for 15 seconds to unlock the OSD. Check the Menu Lock on page 37.
The remote control is not operating smoothly or works only within a limited rangeThe battery may be low. Check if the laser beam transmitted from the remote is too dim. If so, replace with 2 new AAA batteries.

Guiding Signals

Projector StatusDescriptionControl Buttons Indicator
PowerTEMP (Amber)LAMP (Amber)
Standby modeProjector in Standby mode. Ready to power on.BLUE FlashingOFF OFF
Warning up modeProjector takes some time to warm up and power on.BLUE OFF OFF
Lamp on Projector in Normal mode, ready to display an image. Note: The OSD menu is not accessed.BLUE OFF OFF
Cooling modeProjector is cooling to shutdown. BLUE OFF OFF
Power Saving modePower Saving mode has been activated. The projector will automatically enter standby mode, if an input signal is not detected in two hours.AMBER FlashingOFF OFF
Cooling before Power Saving modeThe projector takes 60 seconds to cool down before entering Power Saving mode. AMBER OFF OFF
Projector overheatedAir vents might be blocked or ambient temperature may be above 35°C. The projector automatically shuts down. Ensure that the air vents are not blocked and that the ambient temperature is within operational range. If the problem persists, contact Dell.OFF AMBER OFF
Lamp driver overheatedThe lamp driver is overheated. The air vents may be blocked. The projector automatically shuts down. Turn the display on again after the projector cools down. If the problem persists, contact Dell.AMBER AMBER OFF
Fan breakdownOne of the fans has failed. The projector automatically shuts down. If the problem persists, contact Dell.OFFAMBER FlashingOFF
Lamp driver breakdownThe lamp driver has failed. The projector automatically shuts down. Unplug the power cord after three minutes then turn the display on again. If this problem persists, contact Dell.AMBER FlashingOFFAMBER Flashing
Color Wheel breakdownColor wheel cannot start. The projector has failed and the projector automatically shuts down. Unplug the power cord after three minutes and then turn on the projector. If this problem persists, contact Dell.BLUEAMBER FlashingAMBER Flashing
Fault - DC supply (+12V)Power supply has been interrupted. The projector automatically shuts down. Unplug the power cord after three minutes and then turn on the projector. If this problem persists, contact Dell.AMBER FlashingAMBERAMBER

Changing the Lamp

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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 7.

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 53.

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CAUTION: Use an original lamp to ensure safe and optimal working condition of your projector.

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CAUTION: The lamp becomes very hot when in use. Do not attempt to replace the lamp until the projector has been allowed to cool down for at least 30 minutes.

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CAUTION: Do not touch the bulb or the lamp glass at any time. Projector lamps are very fragile and may shatter if touched. The shattered glass pieces are sharp and can cause injury.

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CAUTION: If the lamp shatters, remove all broken pieces from the projector and dispose or recycle according to state, local, or federal law. For more information see www.dell.com/hg.

1 Turn off the projector and disconnect the power cord.
2 Let the projector cool for at least 30 minutes.
3 Loosen the two screws that secure the lamp cover, and remove the cover.
4 Loosen the two screws that secure the lamp.
5 Pull the lamp up by its metal handle.

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NOTE: Dell™ may require lamps replaced under warranty to be returned to Dell™. Otherwise, contact your local waste disposal agency for the address of the nearest deposit site.

6 Replace with the new lamp.
7 Tighten the two screws that secure the lamp.
8 Replace the lamp cover and tighten the two screws.

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9 Reset the lamp usage time by selecting "Yes" for Lamp Reset in the OSD Lamp tab (see Lamp menu on page 34). When a new lamp module has been changed, the projector will automatically detect and reset the lamp hours.

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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. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO WWW.DELL.COM/HG OR CONTACT THE ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE AT WWW.EIAE.ORG. FOR LAMP SPECIFIC DISPOSAL INFORMATION CHECK WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG.

Specifications

Light Valve 0.55" SVGA S450 DMD, DarkChip3™

Brightness 2500 ANSI Lumens (Max.)

Contrast Ratio 2200:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off)

Uniformity 90% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA)

Number of Pixels 800 x 600 (SVGA)

Displayable Color 1.07 billion colors

Color Wheel Speed 2X

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

Projection Screen Size 22.9-303 inches (diagonal)

Projection Distance 3.28\~39.37 ft (1 m \~ 12 m)

Video Compatibility Composite Video / S-Video: NTSC (M, 3.58, 4.43),

PAL (B, D, G, H, I, M, N, 4.43), SECAM (B, D, G, K, KI, I, 4.25/4.4))

Component Video via VGA : 1080i/p, 720p, 576i/p, 480i/p

Power Supply Universal AC90-264 50/60 Hz with PFC input

Power Consumption Normal mode: 234W ± 10% @ 110Vac

Eco mode: 209W ± 10% @ 110Vac

Power saving mode: <14W (Fan speed at minimum)

Standby mode: <1W

Audio 1 speaker x 2 watt RMS

Noise Level 37 dB(A) Normal mode, 35 dB(A) Eco mode

Weight 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg)

Dimensions (W x II x D) 11.26 x 3.54 x 7.56 inches (286 x 90 x 192 mm)

11.26"(286mm) 3.54"(90mm) 7.56"(192mm)

Environmental Operating temperature: 5

^ C - 35 ^ C (41 ^ F - 95 ^ F)

Humidity: 80% maximum

Storage temperature: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)

Humidity: 90% maximum

Shipping temperature: -20°C to 60°C

(-4^ to 140^)

Humidity: 90% maximum

I/O Connectors Power: One AC power socket (3-pins - C14 inlet)

VGA input: Two 15-pins D-sub connectors (Blue), VGA-A & VGA-B, for analog RGB/Component input signals.

VGA output: One 15-pins D-sub connector (Black) for VGA-A loop through.

S-Video input: One standard 4-pins min-DIN S-Video connector for Y/C signal.

Composite video input: One Yellow RCA jack for CVBS signal.

Analog Audio input: One 3.5mm stereo mini phone jack (Green).

Fix audio output: One 3.5mm stereo mini phone jack (Blue).

USB port: One USB slave for remote support.

Lamp Philips 185W user-replaceable lamp (up to 4000

hours in eco mode)

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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. Lamp life is defined as the time it takes for more than 50 percent of a lamp sample population to have brightness decrease by approximately 50 percent of the rated lumens for the specified lamp. The lamp life rating is not guaranteed in any way. The actual operating life span of a projector lamp will vary according to operating conditions and usage patterns. Usage of a projector in stressful conditions which may include dusty environments, under high temperatures, many hours per day and abrupt powering-off will most likely result in a lamp's shortened operating life span or possible lamp failure.

Compatibility Modes (Analog/Digital)

ResolutionRefresh Rate (Hz)Hsync Frequency (KHz)Pixel Clock (MHz)
640 x 350 70.08731.469 25.175
640 x 480 59.94031.469 25.175
640 x 480 p60 59.94031.469 25.175
720 x 480 p60 59.94031.469 27.000
720 x 576 p50 50.00031.250 27.000
720 x 400 70.08731.469 28.322
640 x 480 75.00037.500 31.500
848 x 480 60.00031.020 33.750
640 x 480 85.00843.269 36.000
800 x 600 60.31737.879 40.000
800 x 600 75.00046.875 49.500
800 x 600 85.06153.674 56.250
1024 x 768 60.00448.363 65.000
1280 x 720 p50 50.00037.500 74.250
1280 x 720 p60 60.00045.000 74.250
1920 x 1080 i50 50.00028.125 74.250
1920 x 1080 i60 60.00033.750 74.250
1280 x 720 59.85544.772 74.500
1024 x 768 75.02960.023 78.750
1280 x 800 59.81049.702 83.500
1366 x 768 59.79047.712 85.500
1360 x 768 60.01547.712 85.500
1024 x 768 84.99768.677 94.500
1440 x 900 59.88755.935 106.500
1152 x 864 75.00067.500 108.000
1280 x 960 60.00060.000 108.000
1280 x 1024 60.02063.981 108.000
1152 x 864 85.00077.095 119.651
1400 x 1050 59.97865.317 121.750
1280 x 800 84.88071.554 122.500
1280 x 1024 75.02579.976 135.000
1440 x 900 74.98470.635 136.750
1680 x 1050 59.95465.290 146.250
1280 x 960 85.00285.938 148.500
1920 x 1080 60.00067.500 148.500
1400 x 1050 74.86782.278 156.000
1280 x 1024 85.02491.146 157.000
1440 x 900 84.84280.430 157.000
1600 x 1200 60.00075.000 162.000

Contacting Dell

For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355).

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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. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:

1 Visit support.dell.com.
2 Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country/Region dropdown menu at the bottom of the page.
3 Click Contact Us on the left side of the page.
4 Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.
5 Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.

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.

Brightness — The amount of light emitted from a display or projection display or projection device. The brightness of projector is measured by ANSI lumens.

Color Temperature — The color appearance of white light. Low color temperature implies warmer (more yellow/red) light while high color temperature implies a colder (more blue) light. The standard unit for color temperature is Kelvin (K).

Component Video — A method of delivering quality video in a format that consists of the luminance signal and two separate chrominance signals and are defined as Y'Pb'Pr' for analog component and Y'Cb'Cr' for digital component. Component video is available on DVD players.

Composite Video — A video signal that combines the luma (brightness), chroma (color), burst (color reference), and sync (horizontal and vertical synchronizing signals) into a signal waveform carried on a single wire pair. There are three kinds of formats, namely, NTSC, PAL and SECAM.

Compressed Resolution — If the input images are of higher resolution than the native resolution of the projector, the resulting image will be scaled to fit the native resolution of the projector. The nature of compression in a digital device means that some image content is lost.

Contrast Ratio — Range of light and dark values in a picture, or the ratio between their maximum and minimum values. There are two methods used by the projection industry to measure the ratio:

1 Full On/Off — measures the ratio of the light output of an all white image (full on) and the light output of an all black (full off) image.
2 ANSI — measures a pattern of 16 alternating black and white rectangles. The average light output from the white rectangles is divided by the average light output of the black rectangles to determine the ANSI contrast ratio.

Full On/Off contrast is always a larger number than ANSI contrast for the same projector.

dB — decibel — A unit used to express relative difference in power or intensity, usually between two acoustic or electric signals, equal to ten times the common logarithm of the ratio of the two levels.

Diagonal Screen — A method of measuring the size of a screen or a projected image. It measures from one corner to the opposite corner. A 9FT high, 12FT wide, screen has a diagonal of 15FT. 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 passes 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.

DMD — Digital Micro-Mirror Device — Each DMD consists of thousands of tilting, microscopic aluminum alloy mirrors mounted on a hidden yoke.

Focal Length — The distance from the surface of a lens to its focal point.

Frequency — It is the rate of repetition in cycles per seconds of electrical signals. Measured in Hz (Hertz).

Hz (Hertz) — Unit of frequency.

Keystone Correction — Device that will correct an image of the distortion (usually a wide-top narrow-bottom effect) of a projected image caused by improper projector to screen angle.

Maximum Distance — The distance from a screen the projector can be to cast an image that is usable (bright enough) in a fully darkened room.

Maximum Image Size — The largest image a projector can throw in a darkened room. This is usually limited by focal range of the optics.

Minimum Distance — The closest position that a projector can focus an image onto a screen.

NTSC — National Television Standards Committee. North American standard for video and broadcasting, with a video format of 525 lines at 30 frames per second.

PAL — Phase Alternating Line. A European broadcast standard for video and broadcasting, with a video format of 625 lines at 25 frames per second.

Reverse Image — Feature that allows you to flip the image horizontally. When used in a normal forward projection environment text, graphics, etc. are backwards. Reverse image is used for rear projection.

RGB — Red, Green, Blue — typically used to describe a monitor that 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.

SSID — Service Set Identifiers — A name used to identify the particular wireless LAN to which a user wants to connect.

SVGA — Super Video Graphics Array — 800 x 600 pixels count.

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.

Zoom Lens — Lens with a variable focal length that allows operator to move the view in or out making the image smaller or larger.

Zoom Lens Ratio — Is the ratio between the smallest and largest image a lens can projector from a fixed distance. For example, a 1.4:1 zoom lens ratio means that a 10 foot image without zoom would be a 14 foot image with full zoom.

Index

A

Adjusting the Projected Image 16

Adjusting the Projector Height 16

lower the projector

Elevator button 16

Elevator foot 16

Adjusting the Projector Zoom and

Focus 17

Focus ring 17

Zoom tab 17

Audio Input 37

Audio Settings 37

C

Changing the Lamp 47

Closed Caption 40

Connecting the Projector

Composite video cable 13

Connecting with a Component Cable 14

Connecting with a Composite Cable 13

Connecting with an S-video Cable 12

Power cord 10, 11, 12, 13, 14

S-video cable 12

To Computer 10

USB to USB cable 10

VGA to VGA cable 10, 11

VGA to YPbPr cable 14

Connection Ports

Audio output connector 9

Composite video connector 9

Power cord connector 9

S-video connector 9

USB remote connector 9

VGA-A input (D-sub) connector 9

VGA-A output (monitor loop-through) 9

VGA-B input (D-sub) connector 9

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Control Panel 20

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contacting 53

M

Main Unit 7

Control panel 7

Focus ring 7

IR receiver 7

Lens 7

Zoom tab 7

Menu Position 36

Menu Settings 36

Menu Timeout 37

Menu Transparency 37

Mute 37

0

On-Screen Display 27

Auto-Adjust 29

Display (in PC Mode) 31

Display (in Video Mode) 33

Input Select 28

Lamp 34

Main Menu 27

Others 36

Picture (in PC Mode) 29

Picture (in Video Mode) 29

Set Up 34

P

Password 38

phone numbers 53

Power Saving 37

Power Settings 37

Powering On/Off the Projector

Powering Off the Projector 15

Powering On the Projector 15

Q

Quick Shutdown 38

R

Remote Control 22

IR receiver 21

Reset, Factory 41

s

Screen Settings 37

Security Settings 38

Speaker 37

Specifications

Audio 49

Brightness 49

Color Wheel Speed 49

Contrast Ratio 49

Dimensions 50

Displayable Color 49

Environmental 50

I/O Connectors 50

Light Valve 49

Noise Level 49

Number of Pixels 49

Power Consumption 49

Power Supply 49

Projection Distance 49

Projection Lens 49

Projection Screen Size 49

Uniformity 49

Video Compatibility 49

Weight 49

support

contacting Dell 53

T

telephone numbers 53

Test Pattern 40

Troubleshooting 42

Contact Dell 42

V

Volume 37

Manual assistant
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Product information

Brand : DELL

Model : 1210S

Category : Projector