Ensure that the pins of the connectors are not bent or broken.
Ensure that the lamp is securely installed (see "Changing
the Lamp").
Run "Self-diagnostic test" (see " Self-diagnostic
for video") for preliminary diagnostic on projection
problem for video. Ensure that the colors of the test pattern
are correct.
Partial, scrolling, or incorrectly displayed image
If you are using a Dell portable computer (for other computers
consult your owner's manual):
Set the resolution of the computer to XGA (1024 x 768):
1a) Right click on the unused portion of your Windows desktop-»
Properties-» Settings tab.
1b) Verify the "Screen area" slide bar is set to
1024x 768 pixels for the external monitor port.
Press .
If you experience difficulty in changing resolutions or your
monitor freezes, restart all the equipment and the projector.
The screen does not display your presentation
If you are using a Dell portable computer, press .
Image is unstable or flickering
Adjust the tracking in the OSD Computer Image tab.
Image has vertical flickering bar
Adjust the frequency in the OSD Computer Image
tab.
Image color is not correct
If your graphic card output signal is "sync on Green",
and you would like to display VGA at 60Hz signal, please go into
"OSD--> Management --> Signal Type" and select
"RGB".
Run "Self-diagnostic test" (see " Self-diagnostic
for video ") for preliminary diagnostic on image color
problem. Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are correct.
Image is out of focus
Adjust the focus ring on the projector lens.
Ensure that the projection screen is within the required distance
from the projector (3.9ft [1.2m] to 39.4ft [12m]).
The image is stretched when displaying 16:9 DVD
The projector automatically detects 16:9 DVD and adjusts the aspect ratio
to full screen with a 4:3 (letter-box) default setting.
If the image is still stretched, adjust the aspect ratio as follows:
If you are playing a 16:9 DVD, select 4:3 aspect ratio type
on your DVD player if capable.
If you cannot select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your DVD player,
select 4:3 aspect ratio in the "All Images" menu within
the OSD function.
Image is reversed
Select Management from the
OSD and adjust the projection mode.
Lamp is burned out or makes a popping sound
When the lamp reaches its end of life, it may burn out and may
make a loud popping sound. If this occurs, the projector will
not turn back on, and will display "Lamp Defective"
in the LCD display until the lamp is replaced. To replace the
lamp, see "Changing the Lamp".
Self-diagnostic for video
Dell 2300MP Projector provides self-diagnostic test of the projector
video display (for Video, S-video, Component-i). Use this advanced
feature for preliminary self-diagnostic on your projector when
encountering a display problem for video.
After turning on the projector, press "+" and "-"
buttons on the control panel simultaneously and release the buttons
when screen goes blank.
Press "+" and "-" buttons again to exit
the diagnostic mode.
While in Self-diagnostic mode, the screen will run a seven-color-cycle
test as following: "Red--> Green--> Blue--> White-->
Watchet Blue--> Dark Green--> Yellow." Ensure that
the colors of the test pattern are correct. Contact Dell if the
colors are not displayed correctly.
The remote control is not operating smoothly or operating
in very limited range
The battery may be low. If so, replace with 2 new AA batteries.
. For other computers, consult your owner's
manual.