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Installation: Dell 3300MP Projector
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Connecting
the Projector
Powering On/Off
the Projector
Adjusting the
Projected Image
Changing the Lamp
Installing the
Card Reader (User purchasing option)
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Connecting the Projector
A. To Computer: Connecting with M1-A to D-sub/USB.
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Power cord |
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M1-A to D-sub/USB cable |
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| B. To DVD Player: There are three possible
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1. Connecting with M1-A to HDTV cable:

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Power cord |
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M1-A to HDTV cable |
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2. Connecting with S-video cable:

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Power cord |
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S-video cable |
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3. Connecting with composite cable:

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Power cord |
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Composite video cable |
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C. Professional Installation Options:
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Installation for wired RS232 remote control: There are two possible
ways to connect with RS232 cable.
1a) Connection with PC:

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Power cord |
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RS232 cable |
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1b) Connection with Commercial RS232 control box:

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Power cord |
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RS232 cable |
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Commercial RS232 control box |
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Note: RS232 cable not provided by Dell. Consult professional installer
for cable and RS232 remote control software. Refer to RS232
pin assignment and commands.
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| Powering
On/Off the Projector
Powering On the Projector
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NOTE:
Turn on the projector before you turn on the source. |
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- Ensure that the lens cap has been removed.
- Ensure that the power cord and appropriate signal cable(s) are securely
connected. The power button light will blink blue.
- Press the power button to turn on the projector. The Dell logo will
be displayed for 30 seconds.
- Turn on your source (computer, notebook, DVD, etc.). The projector
automatically detects your source.
- If the "Searching for signal..."
message appears on the screen, ensure that the appropriate signal cable(s)
are securely connected.
- If you are connecting multiple sources to the projector simultaneously,
press the Source button on the remote
control or control panel to select the desired
source.
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| 1 |
Power button |
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Lens cap |
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| Powering Off the Projector
DO NOT UNPLUG THE PROJECTOR BEFORE PROPERLY SHUTTING DOWN
USING THE FOLLOWING STEPS.
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- Press the power button to turn off the projector. The "Power
Off the Lamp?" message appears on the OSD.
- Press the power button again. The cooling fans continue to operate
for 2 minutes.
- If the LAMP light is solid amber and the LCD display
indicates that the lamp is defective, replace the lamp.
- If the TEMP light is solid amber and the LCD display
indicates that the projector is overheated, the projector has overheated.
The display automatically shuts down. Turn the display on again after
the projector cools down and the LCD message indicates there is no longer
an overheated condition. If the problem persists, contact
Dell.
- If the TEMP light is blinking amber and the LCD display indicates
a fan failure, a projector fan has failed and the projector will automatically
shut down. If this problem persists, contact Dell.
- Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector.
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If you press the power button while the projector
is running, the "Power Off the Lamp?" message appears
on the screen. To clear the message, press any button on the control
panel or ignore the message; the message will disappear after 5 seconds.
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| Adjusting the Projected Image
Adjusting the Projector Height
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To raise the projector:
- Press the elevator button.
- Raise the projector to the desired display angle, and then release
the button to lock the elevator foot into position.
- Use the tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle.
To lower the projector:
- Press the elevator button.
- Lower the projector, and then release the button to lock the elevator
foot into position.
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Elevator button |
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Elevator foot |
| 3 |
Tilt adjustment wheel |
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the projector,
ensure that the zoom lens and elevator foot are fully retracted before
moving the projector or placing the projector in its carrying case.
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Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus
1. Rotate the zoom tab to zoom in and out.
2. Rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector focuses
at distances from 3.9 ft to 39.4ft (1.2 m to 12 m).
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Adjusting Projection Image Size

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Screen (Diagonal)
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Max.
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29.3" (74.4cm)
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82.9"
(210.6cm) |
134.1"
(340.6cm) |
187.7"
(476.8cm) |
238.9"
(606.8cm) |
292.5"
(743.0cm) |
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Min.
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24.4" (62.0cm)
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69.1" (175.5cm) |
111.7" (283.7cm) |
156.4" (397.3cm) |
199.1" (505.7cm) |
243.8" (619.3cm) |
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Screen Size
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Max. (WxH)
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23.4"X17.6"
(59.4cmX44.7cm)
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66.3"X49.7"
(168.4cmX126.2cm)
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107.3"X80.4"
(272.5cmX204.2cm)
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150.2"X112.6"
(381.5cmX286.0cm)
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191.1"X143.3"
(485.4cmX364.0cm)
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234.0"X175.5"
(594.4cmX445.8cm)
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Min. (WxH)
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19.5"X14.6"
(49.5cmX37.1cm)
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55.3"X41.4"
(140.5cmX105.2cm)
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89.4"X67.0"
(227.1cmX170.2cm)
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125.1"X93.9"
(317.8cmX238.5cm)
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159.3"X119.5"
(404.6cmX303.5cm)
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195.0"X146.3"
(495.3cmX371.6cm)
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Distance
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3.9'(1.2m)
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11.2'(3.4m)
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18.0'(5.5m)
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25.3'(7.7m)
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32.2'(9.8m)
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39.4'(12.0m)
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| * This graph is for user reference only. |
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| Changing the Lamp |
Replace the lamp when you see " Lamp
is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation. Replacement
suggested!" message on the screen by carefully following
these instructions. If this problem persists, contact
Dell.
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CAUTION:
The lamp becomes very hot with in use. Do not attempt to replace the lamp
after use until the projector has been allowed to cool down for at least
30 minutes.
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| Lamp Changing Procedure: |
- Turn off the projector and disconnect the power cord.
- Let the projector cool for at least 30 minutes.
- Loosen the 2 screws that secure the lamp cover, and remove the
cover.
- Loosen the 3 screws that secure the lamp.
- Pull up the lamp by its metal handle.
- Reverse steps 1 through 5 to install the new lamp.
- Reset the lamp by usage time selecting the left Lamp
Reset icon in the OSD Management tab.
- Dell may require that lamps replaced under warranty be returned
to Dell. Otherwise, contact your local waste disposal agency for
the address of the nearest deposit site.
- The lamp contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be
regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or
recycling information, please contact your local authorities or
the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.
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CAUTION:
Do not touch the bulb or the lamp glass at any time. The bulb may explode
due to improper handling, including the touching of the bulb or the lamp
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| Installing the Plug and Play
Memory Card Reader Module (Module sold separately) |
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To purchase the plug and play-memory card reader module for Dell projectors,
please visit the Dell website at www.Dell.com/projectors for purchasing
information.
- Read the Quick Set Up Card in the card reader box before installation
and assemble the module according to the instructions.
- Remove the dummy module installed in the projector by tilting the
2 clamps to loosen the connection and then pulling it out the projector
as below figure.
- Insert the assembled card reader into the projector tenderly.
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