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Installation: Dell™ 3200MP Projector
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 Connecting
the Projector
Powering On/Off
the Projector
Adjusting the
Projected Image
Changing
the Lamp
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Connecting the Projector
A. To Computer
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| 1 |
Power cord |
| 2&3 |
M1-A to combination VGA and USB cable |
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| B. To DVD Player: There are three possible methods
of connecting to a DVD player. |
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1. Connecting with component cable:
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| 1 |
Power cord |
| 2 |
M1-A signal cable for HDTV/ component |
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2. Connecting with S-video cable:
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| 1 |
Power cord |
| 2 |
S-video cable |
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3. Connecting with composite cable:
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| 1 |
Power cord |
| 2 |
Composite video cable |
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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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- Remove the lens cap.
- Ensure that the power cord and appropriate signal cable(s) are securely
connected. The power button light blinks green.
- 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 |
| 2 |
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 orange, replace the lamp.
- If the TEMP light is solid orange, the projector
has overheated. The display automatically shuts down. Try turning the
display on again after the projector cools down. If the problem persists,
contact Dell.
- If the TEMP light is blinking orange, 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.
- 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.
Notice: To avoid damaging the projector, make sure that the elevator
foot is fully retracted before placing the projector in its carrying case.
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| 1 |
Elevator button |
| 2 |
Elevator foot |
| 3 |
Tilt adjustment wheel |
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| Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus
 CAUTION: To avoid damaging the projector, ensure that
the zoom lens is fully retracted before moving the projector or placing
the projector in its carrying case.
- Rotate the zoom ring to zoom in and out.
- Rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector focuses
at distances from 4.0 ft to 39.4 ft (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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29.7"
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82.5"
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135.2"
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187.2"
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240.0"
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292.8"
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Min.
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24.8"
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68.8"
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112.7"
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156.0"
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200.0"
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244.0"
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Screen
Size
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Max. (WXH)
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23.8"X17.8
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66.0"X49.5"
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108.2"X81.1"
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149.8"X112.3"
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192.0"X144.0"
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234.2"X175.7"
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Min. (WXH)
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19.8X14.9"
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55.0"X41.3"
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90.1"X67.6"
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124.8"X93.6"
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160.0"X120.0"
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195.2"X146.4"
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Distance
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4.0'
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11.1'
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18.2'
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25.2'
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32.3'
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39.4'
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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. 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 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.
- Lossen the two screws that secure the lamp cover, and remove
the cover.
- Remove the two 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 selecting the left Lamp Reset
icon in the OSD Management tab.
- Dell may require that lamps replaced under warranty are returned
to Dell. Otherwise, contact your local waste disposal agency for
the address of the nearest deposit site
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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 glass. |
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