DELL M115HD data projector
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1. il Power cord 2 AC adapter 3 HDMI cable K NOTE The HDMI cable is not shipped with your projector You can purchase the HDMI cable on the Dell website at www dell com 12 Connecting Your Projector Connecting to Multimedia Connecting Multimedia Using a USB Flash Disk2. icro 5D USB N ol pa oo oo g ooooo00 Ni T T O0DDDODO ODDDODO niversa 10 HDI Aud ad mmm as a um ULI OIT i aes i Oo og Power cord 2 AC adapter 3 USB flash disk K NOTE The USB flash disk is not shipped with your projector Connecting Your Projector 13 Connecting Multimedia Using a Micro SD Card f Micro USB N O aa ODI Ha O OoC ooo OOO O 1 Power cord 2 AC adapter 3 Micro SD card K NOTE The micro SD card is not shipped with your projector 14 Connecting Your Projector Using Your Projector Turning Your Projector On K NOTE Turn on the projector before you turn on the source computer DVD player etc The Power button light blin
3. 1 Power cord AC adapter 3 Universal 24 pin to VGA cable K 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 8 Connecting Your Projector Connecting a Computer Using a USB Cable Goss reso Power cord AC adapter USB A to USB A cable K 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 Your Projector 9 Connecting a Computer Using Wireless Dongle Optional K NOTE Your c
4. 1 Micro SD card slot for 5 Speaker multimedia playback Video Music Photo Office Viewer and supporting media and image processor firmware upgrade 2 USB type A connector for USB 6 HDMI connector 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 7 Universal 1 O connector for VGA input and optional Audio output 4 Audio output connector 8 Security cable slot AN CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 5 Connecting Your Projector 7 Connecting to a Computer Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable N
5. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Mute x Aspect ratio Power Video mode Play Pause il Blank screen Stop m Right Volume up Keystone adjustment Volume down Keystone adjustment Press to mute or un mute the projector speaker Press to change aspect ratio of a displayed image 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 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 Press to play pause media file Press to hide unhide the image Press to stop playing media file Press to navigate through the On Screen Display OSD Menu items Press to increase the volume Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector 40 degrees Press to decrease the volume Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector 40 degrees Using Your Projector 23 Installing the Remote Control Battery Optional 1 Remove the battery holder by holding down the side release firmly and pulling out the battery holder 2 Insert a
6. 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 Refresh Rate Hz 70 087 59 940 59 940 50 000 70 087 75 000 85 008 60 317 75 000 85 061 60 004 50 000 60 000 50 000 60 000 59 855 75 029 59 810 59 790 60 015 84 997 59 887 60 020 59 978 84 880 75 025 74 984 59 954 85 002 60 000 Hsync Frequency KHz 31469 31469 31469 51 250 31 469 37 500 43 269 37 879 46 875 53 674 48 363 37 500 45 000 28 125 33 750 44 772 60 023 49 702 47 712 47 712 68 677 55 935 63 981 65 317 71 554 79 976 70 635 65 290 85 938 67 500 Pixel Clock MHz 25 175 25 175 27 000 27 000 28 322 31 500 36 000 40 000 49 500 56 250 65 000 74 250 74 250 74 250 74 250 74 500 78 750 83 500 85 500 85 500 94 500 106 500 108 000 121 750 122 500 135 000 136 750 146 250 148 500 148 500 Specifications 57 Contacting Dell For customers in the United States call 8300 WWW DELL 800 999 3355 K 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 techni
7. Auto Adjust automatically adjusts the projector s Horizontal Vertical Frequency and Tracking in PC mode Dell M115HD VGA Auto Adjust Presentation Mode Advanced Settings sas Mm 5 English Resolution 1280x800 60Hz VIDEO MODE The Video Mode menu allows you to optimize the display image The options are Presentation Bright Movie sRGB provides more accurate Using Your Projector 27 color representation and Custom set your preferred settings mode Dell M115HD VGA Auto Adjust Presentation Mode Ea Advanced Settings English Ced Resolution 1280x800 60Hz VOLUME The Volume menu allows you adjust the volume setting of your projector Dell M115HD VGA Auto Adjust Presentation Mode SIRA Advanced Settings English BSareAe Resolution 1280x800 60Hz VOLUME Press lt to decrease the volume and gt to increase the volume ADVANCED SETTINGS The Advanced Settings menu allows you to change settings for Image Display Projector Menu Power and Information Dell M115HD VGA Auto Adjust Presentation Mode a Advanced Settings English J lt NG Resolution 1280x800 60Hz IMAGE SETTINGS IN PC MODE Select and press v to activate image 28 Using Your Projector settings The image settings menu provides the following options Advanced Settings Dell M115HD Brightness Display Settings Contrast Projector Settings Color Temperature
8. 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 Security cable slot 7 Contact Dell 4 52 Control Panel 20 D Dell contacting 58 59 Main Unit 5 Control panel 5 Elevator button for height adjustments 5 Focus ring 5 Lens 5 Menu Position 34 Menu Settings 33 Menu Timeout 34 Menu Transparency 34 0 On Screen Display 26 Input Source 26 P Password 34 phone numbers 58 Power Saving 37 Power Settings 57 Powering On Off the Projector Index 63 Powering Off the Projector15 T Powering On the Projector 15 telephone numbers 58 Test Pattern 32 R Troubleshooting 50 Remote Control 22 Contact Dell 50 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 contacting Dell 58 59 64 Index
9. all settings to its factory default The below warning message appears Resetting to factory default Reset items include both computer sources and Video source settings MENU SETTINGS Select and press v to activate the menu settings The menu settings consists of the following options Advanced Settings Dell M115HD Image Settings Menu Position Top Left Display Settings Menu Timeout 20 Sec Projector Settings Menu Transparency 0 Menu Settings Menu Lock Off Power Settings Password Disable Information Change Password Press v 6 amp 3 Resolution 1280x800 60Hz Using Your Projector 33 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 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 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 disable
10. options O Setup Dell M115HD Photo Setup DISPLAY MODE Press A or v to select the display mode of the photo on the screen Options are File List Thumbnail and Slideshow DISPLAY RATIO Press 4 or v to select the display ratio of the photo as Auto original ratio or Full full screen SLIDESHOW DURATION Press N or V to select the slideshow duration The image will automatically switch to the next photo after the time out Options are 5 sec 15 sec 30 sec 1 min 5 min and 15 min SLIDESHOW REPEAT Select On to repeat slideshow always Or select Off to stop slideshow when it goes to the last page SLIDESHOW EFFECT Press A or V to select what slideshow effect you want Options are Random Rect Off Snake Partition Erase Blinds Lines GridCross Cross and Spiral K NOTE Slideshow Duration Slideshow Repeat and Slideshow Effect function only supports Slideshow mode Using Your Projector 47 VIDEO SETUP Select and press to activate video setup menu The video setup menu provides the following options 3 Setup Dell M115HD DISPLAY RATIO Press 4 or v 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 4 or v 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 vi
11. that the ambient temperature is within operational range If the problem persists contact Dell One of the fans has failed The projector automatically shuts down If the problem persists contact Dell LED defective Air vents might be blocked or the R LED driver has overheated The projector will automatically shut down Turn the display on again after the projector cools down If the problem persists contact Dell Troubleshooting Your Projector Control Buttons Power White Amber White Flashing White White OFF OFF OFF AMBER Indicator TEMP Amber OFF OFF OFF AMBER AMBER Flashing OFF AMBER A Amber OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF AMBER OFF 53 Specifications Light Valve Brightness Contrast Ratio Uniformity Number of Pixels Aspect Ratio Internal Flash Displayable Color Projection Lens Projection Screen Size Projection Distance Video Compatibility Power Supply Power Consumption Audio Noise Level Weight 54 Specifications 0 45 WXGA S450 DMD DarkChip3 450 ANSI Lumens Max 10000 1 Typical Full On Full Off 80 Typical Japan Standard JBMA 1280 x 800 WXGA 16 10 1 GB Memory Max 1 07 billion colors F Stop F 2 0 f 14 95 mm Fixed Lens Throw ratio 1 5 wide and tele Offset ratio 1004 30 80 inches diagonal 3 18 8 48 ft 97 258 cm HDMI input 1080p 720p 576i p 480i p Universal AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz
12. with 65 W power adapter Normal mode 52 W 10 110 Vac Eco mode 42 W 10 110 Vac Power saving mode lt 0 5 W Fan speed at minimum Standby mode lt 0 5 W 1 speaker x 1 watt RMS Normal mode 36 dB A Typical Eco mode 32 dB A Typical 0 8 lbs 0 05 lbs 0 56 kg 0 02 kg Dimensions W x H x D 4 14 x143 x 4 09 inches 105 3 x 36 5 x 104 mm Environmental Environmental 7 Operating temperature 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F I O Connectors Humidity 80 maximum Storage temperature O C to 60 C 32 F to 140 F Humidity 90 maximum Shipping temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Humidity 90 maximum Power One DC power jack VGA input One 24 pin universal connector Black for analog RGB input signal and Supporting Audio output HDMI input One HDMI connector for supporting HDMI 1 3 HDCP compliant Audio output One 3 5 mm stereo mini phone jack USB type A port One USB connector for supporting 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 The USB thumb drive can support up to 32 GB Specifications 55 Micro SD card slot One micro SD connector for supporting multimedia playback Video Music Photo Office Viewer and supporti
13. 0M Press and v to zoom and view the image Using Your Projector 31 ZOOM NAVIGATION Press v to activate the Zoom Navigation menu Use lt gt A v to navigate the projection screen PROJECTOR SETTINGS Select and press v to activate projector settings The projector settings menu provides the following options Advanced Settings Dell M115HD Image Settings Projector Mode gt Front Display Settings Test Pattern gt Off Projector Settings Factory Reset gt Press v Menu Settings Power Settings Information ces Resolution 1280x800 60Hz PROJECTOR MODE Allows you to select the projector mode depending upon how the projector is mounted e Rear Projection Desktop The projector reverses the image so that you can project from behind a translucent screen e Front Projection Desktop This is the default option 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 lt buttons on the control panel simultaneously for 2 seconds 32 Using Your Projector Test Pattern 1 vA La Hi Hi E O HIN Test Pattern 2 Exit Menu NA FACTORY RESET Select Confirm and press v to reset
14. AE CAR MI eee ee cee eS 18 Using Your Projector Screen size Height Desired Distance m piegon From base to top of image lt A gt W cm x H cm cm lt B gt lt C gt 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 Height Hd 81 cm Using Your Projector 19 Using the Control Panel N LES 8 T T 7 1 Power 2 Up Keystone adjustment 3 Right gt Auto Adjust 4 TEMP LED O Lav 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 Press to navigate through the On Screen Display OSD Menu items Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector 40 degrees Press to navigate through the On Screen Display OSD Menu items Press to synchronize the projector to the input source K NOTE Auto Adjust does not operate if the on screen display OSD is displayed Ifthe TEMP amber indicator is on or blinking one of the following problems could be occurring e Internal temperature of the projector is too high For more information see Troubleshooting Your Projector on page 50 and Gui
15. CR2032 coin cell battery and align the polarity correctly according to the marking in the battery holder K K NOTE When you use the remote control for the first time there is a plastic sheet between the battery and its contact Remove the sheet before use 3 Replace the battery holder 24 Using Your Projector Operating Range with Optional Remote Control Operating range Angle t20 Distance 7 m 22 97 feet gg K NOTE Actual operating range may slightly differ from the diagram Weak battery will also prevent the remote control from properly operating the projector Using Your Projector 25 Using the On Screen Display e 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 A Or Vv buttons on your projector s control panel or remote control Use the lt or gt buttons on the control panel or remote control to adjust the settings To exit the OSD press the Menu button directly on the control panel or the remote control INPUT SOURCE The Input Source menu allows you to select your projector s input source Dell M115HD AUTO SOURCE If YOu select and 4 VGA cm press v to activate the Auto Source PAG option will automatically find the PANAO UH next available input sou
16. Dell Mobile Projector M115HD User s Guide Notes Cautions and Warnings K 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 J 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 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 and DLP BrilliantColor 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 Wi Fi is a registered trademark of Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Inc 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 Dell Mobile Projector M115HD August 2013 Rev A00 Contents 1 Your Dell Projector 4 ADOUC TOUR ProJ CtOT maa teak a be eee a 5 2 Connecting Your Projector 7 Co
17. Menu Settings White Intensity Power Settings Information ces Resolution 1280x800 60Hz BRIGHTNESS Press 4 and v to adjust the brightness of the image CONTRAST Press and v 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 v and use A and v to display white intensity K NOTE If you adjust the settings for Brightness Contrast Color Temperature and White Intensity the projector automatically switches to Custom mode IMAGE SETTINGS IN VIDEO MODE Select and press v to activate image settings The image settings menu provides the following options Advanced Settings Dell M115HD Brightness Display Settings Contrast Projector Settings Color Temperature Menu Settings Saturation Power Settings Sharpness Information Tint White Intensity 6 amp 3 Resolution 1280x800 60Hz BRIGHTNESS Press A and v to adjust the brightness of the image CONTRAST Press and to adjust the display contrast Using Your Projector 29 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 4 to increase the amount of color in the im
18. N Fe J 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 4 Do not block the ventilation slots and openings on the projector 5 Ensure the projector operates between ambient temperatures 5 C to SG Gb 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 Your Dell Projector 5 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 K NOTE eRecommended Projector Kit P N VXJN3 For more information see the Dell Support website at dell com support eFor more information see the Safety Information that shipped with your projector eThe M115HD projector can only be used indoors 6 Your Dell Projector Connecting Your Projector
19. No Limitation 2GB 64x panel 2GB resolution 64x panel resolution MAX MAX Bit Audio Format Res Rate bps 1080P 20Mbps ACS DTS MP1 MP2 MP3 PCM ADPCM 1080P 20Mbps AMR PCM ADPCM 1080P 20Mbps WMA2 WMA3 Sample Rate KHz Bit Rate Kbps 8 48 8 48 8 48 22 48 8 320 8 320 8 320 5 320 Using Your Projector 39 How to set up File Type for Multimedia with USB K 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 o D O DO 40 Using Your Projector 3 Access the Input Source menu select the USB option and press the button Dell M115HD 4 USB Auto Adjust Presentation Mode Advanced Settings English am Resolution 1280x800 60Hz The USB Screen shown below appears Multimedia Browser Dell M115HD Photos Video Music Office Viewer Setup 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 Using Your Projector 41 How to set up File Type for Multimedia with Micro SD Card K NOTE A micro SD card must be plugged into the projector if you wan
20. age and v to decrease the amount of color in the image SHARPNESS Press 4 to increase the sharpness and v to decrease the sharpness TINT Press to increase the amount of green in the image and to decrease the amount of green in the image WHITE INTENSITY Press v and use A and V to display white intensity K NOTE If you adjust the settings for Brightness Contrast Color Temperature and White Intensity the projector automatically switches to Custom mode DISPLAY SETTINGS IN PC MODE Select and press v to activate display settings The display settings menu provides the following options 30 Advanced Settings Dell M115HD Image Settings Horizontal Position 50 Display Settings Vertical Position 50 Projector Settings Frequency 50 Menu Settings Tracking 50 Power Settings Aspect Ratio Origin Information Zoom X3 Zoom Navigation Press y e Resolution 1280x800 60Hz HORIZONTAL POSITION Press to move the image right and to move the image left VERTICAL POSITION Press to move the image up and v to move the image down FREQUENCY Allows you to change the display data clock frequency to match the frequency of your computer s graphics card If you see a vertical flickering wave use the Frequency control to minimize the bars This is a coarse adjustment Using Your Projector TRACKING Synchronize the phase of the display signal with the graphic card If you experience an unstable or f
21. al is not detected during the delay period the projector turns off To turn on the projector press the Power button LED MODE Allows you to select between Normal or ECO mode Normal mode operates at full power level ECO mode operates at a lower power level which may provide longer LED life quieter operation and dimmer luminance output on the screen INFORMATION The information menu displays the current M115HD projector settings Advanced Settings Dell M115HD Image Settings Model Name Dell M115HD Display Settings Operating Hour 10 hours Projector Settings PPID CN 0T75G7 50081 31B 0001 Menu Settings FW Version MOROOL Power Settings 639 Resolution 1280x800 60Hz Using Your Projector 37 LANGUAGE Allows you to set the language for the OSD Press lt and gt to select different languages and press v to change the language Dell M115HD VGA Auto Adjust Presentation Mode ei lt NG Advanced Settings ile English d g Resolution 1280x800 60Hz 38 Using Your Projector Multimedia Introduction Multimedia format supported Photo Format Image Type Sub Type Ext Name Jpeg Jpg Baseline progressive BMP Video Format File Format Video Format MOV MP4 AVI H264 MKV DIVX MOV MP4 MPEG4 WMV WMV3 Music Format Music Type Ext Name MP1 MP2 MP3 WMA Encode Type Max Pixels Max Size YUV420 YUV422 YUV440 YUV444 YUV420 YUV422 YUV440 YUV444
22. 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 SVGA Super Video Graphics Array 800 x 600 pixels count 60 Glossary 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 Zoom Lens Ratio Is the ratio between the smallest and largest image a lens can project 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 Glossary 61 62 Glossary Index A Adjusting the Projected Image 16 Adjusting the Projector Height 16 lower the projector Front tilt adjustment wheel 16 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
23. cal support or customer service Issues 1 Visit go to www dell com contactDell 2 Select your region on the interactive map 3 Select a Segment for Contact 4 Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need 58 Contacting Dell 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 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 pictur
24. cools down If the problem persists contact Dell TEMP LED is blinking If the projector fan fails the projector will amber automatically shut down 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 Dell The OSD does not appear Press the Menu button on the panel for 15 on the screen seconds to unlock the OSD Check the Menu Lock on page 34 The remote control is not The battery may be low Check if the LED operating smoothly or indication from the remote is too dim If so works only within a limited replace with a new CR2032 battery range DoUSB not displaying Display over USB Should run automatically To manually run USB display go to My Computer and run USB_Display exe K NOTE You may require administrator level access to install the driver Contact your network administrator for support 52 Troubleshooting Your Projector Projector Status Standby mode LED on Cooling mode Projector overheated Fan breakdown LED failure R LED driver over heated Guiding Signals Description Projector in Standby mode Ready to power on Projector in Normal mode ready to display an image Projector is cooling to shutdown Air 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
25. d You can enable this feature by selecting Enable 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 Menu Settings press v and then select Password to enable the password settings Advanced Settings Dell M115HD Image Settings Menu Position Display Settings Menu Timeout Enable Projector Settings Menu Transparency Menu Lock Power Settings Information Change Password 699 Resolution 1280x800 60Hz Using Your Projector b Enabling the Password function will pop up a change screen Key in a 4 digit number from the screen and press v Please key in new password Password 4 character code XX XX F P r4 9 4 Enter Exit Select CN 0T175G7 50081 31B 0001 Fa Confirm c To confirm enter the password again d If the password verification is successful you may resume with accessing the projectors functions and its utilities 2 f you have entered an incorrect password you will be given two more chances After three invalid attempts the projector will automatically turn off K NOTE If you forget your password contact DELL or a qualified service person 3 To disable the password function select the Disable option to close th
26. deo list MUSIC SETUP Select and press to activate music setup menu The music setup menu provides the following options F Setup Dell M115HD 48 Using Your Projector PLAY MODE Press 4 or v 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 The firmware update menu provides the following options O Setup Dell M115HD MEDIA Select Yes to enter firmware update screen and then select Confirm option to update your media firmware by micro SD card and USB flash drive IMAGE PROCESSOR Select Yes to enter firmware update screen and then select Confirm option to update your Video decoder firmware by micro SD card and USB flash drive K NOTE Media and Image Processor firmware upgrade supports micro SD interface and USB flash drive Please ensure the Media and Image Processor firmware bin and inf files are in the root directory of Micro SD card or USB flash drive K NOTE You can download the media and image processor firmware files from the Dell Support site at dell com support Using Your Projector 49 Troubleshooting Your Projector If you experience problems with your projector see the following troubleshooting tips If the probl
27. ding Signals on page 53 20 Using Your Projector Error LED Menu Down v Keystone adjustment Left Source Enter Error LED is blinking amber one of the fans has failed The projector will automatically shut down Press to activate the OSD Use the directional keys and the Menu button to navigate through the OSD Press to navigate through the On Screen Display OSD Menu items Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector 40 degrees Press to navigate through the On Screen Display OSD Menu items Press to toggle through VGA DoUSB HDMI USB MicroSD and Internal Memory sources when multiple sources are connected to the projector Press to confirm the selection item Using Your Projector 21 Using the Remote Control 22 LED light Source Auto adjust Up Left Enter v Menu Down LED indicator Press to switch between VGA DoUSB HDMI USB MicroSD and Internal Memory source Press to synchronize the projector with the input source Auto adjust does not operate if the OSD On Screen Display is displayed Press to navigate through the On Screen Display OSD Menu items Press to navigate through the On Screen Display OSD Menu items Press to confirm the selection Press to activate the OSD Press to navigate through the On Screen Display OSD Menu items Using Your Projector 10 11 12
28. e 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 ora projected image It measures from one corner to the opposite corner A 9 Glossary 59 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 DMD Digital Micro Mirror D
29. e function 4 To delete the password select the Delete option Using Your Projector 35 36 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 KX KKK Exit Select PPID CN 0T75G7 50081 31B 0001 Ea Confirm Please key in new password Password 4 character code XX XX H R 1 G Q 0 q Enter Exit Select PPID CN 0T75G7 50081 31B 0001 EA Confirm Please key in new password again Password 4 character code XXXX G H Q R 0 1 q Enter Exit Select PPID CN 0T75G7 50081 31B 0001 Fa Confirm Using Your Projector POWER SETTINGS Select and press v to activate power settings The power settings menu provides the following options Advanced Settings Dell M115HD Image Settings Power Saving b 120 min Display Settings LED Mode gt Normal Projector Settings Menu Settings Information 699 Resolution 1280x800 60Hz 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 The delay period is the time you want the projector to wait without an input signal If an input sign
30. em persists contact Dell see Contacting Dell on page 58 Ensure that the projector is turned on Problem Possible Solution No image appears on the screen 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 fr Ew Fn F8 For other computers see your respective documentation If images are not displayed properly please upgrade the video driver of your computer For Dell computers see dell com support Ensure that all the cables are securely connected See Connecting Your Projector on page 7 Ensure that the pins of the connectors are not bent or broken Use Test Pattern in the Projector Settings of the Advanced Settings menu Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are correct 50 Troubleshooting Your Projector Problem continued Partial scrolling or incorrectly displayed image The screen does not display your presentation Image is unstable or flickering Image has vertical flickering bar Image color is incorrect Image is out of focus 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 Sett
31. ettings English E Resolution 1280x800 60Hz 44 Using Your Projector The Internal Memory Screen shown below appears Multimedia Browser Dell M115HD Photos Video Music Office Viewer Setup 3 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 Using Your Projector 45 Office Viewer for the USB SD and Internal Memory The Office Viewer feature allows you to use MS Excel MS Word MS PowerPoint and PDPF files Multimedia Browser Dell M115HD Photos Video aliz Music pi Office Viewer Setup Buttons Introduction Use the up down left and right buttons for navigation and button on your projector s control panel or remote control to select Button Up A Downy Left K Right GC Enter Menu l Fit Page Operating No sub menu Up Down Left Right Pit Width Ment l Quit Pop up sub Page Up moe Zoom In Zoom Out Rotate Office menu Down i Viewer 46 Using Your Projector Multimedia SETUP for USB Micro SD and Internal Memory The multimedia setup menu allows you to change settings for Photo Video and Music K 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
32. evice 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 HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection A specification developed by Intel Corporation to protect digital entertainment across digital interface such as DVI HDMI HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI carries both uncompressed high definition video along with digital audio and device control data in a single connector 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 ina 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
33. ings tab b Verify that the setting is 1280 x 800 pixels for the external monitor port c Press F Fn F8 If you experience difficulty in changing resolutions or if your monitor freezes restart all the equipment and the projector If you are not using a Dell portable computer see your documentation If images are not displayed properly please upgrade the video driver of your computer For a Dell computer see dell com support If you are using a portable computer press FJ Fn F8 Adjust the tracking in the OSD Display Settings of the Advanced Settings menu in PC Mode only Adjust the frequency in the OSD Display Settings of the Advanced Settings menu in PC Mode only Use Test Pattern in the Projector Settings of the Advanced Settings menu Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are correct 1 Adjust the focus ring on the projector lens 2 Ensure that the projection screen is within the required distance from the projector 3 18 ft 97 cm to 8 48 ft 258 cml Troubleshooting Your Projector 51 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
34. ks 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 3 Turn on your source computer DVD player etc 4 Connect your source to the projector using the appropriate cable See Connecting Your Projector on page 7 for instructions to connect your source to the projector 5 By default the input source of the projector is set to VGA Change the input source of the projector if necessary 6 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 AN CAUTION Unplug the projector after properly shutting down as explained in the following procedure 1 Press the Power button Follow the instruction displayed on screen to properly turn off the projector K 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 butt
35. lickering 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 e Origin Select Origin to maintain the aspect ratio of the image projector according to the input source e 16 10 The input source scales to fit the width of the screen to project a 16 10 screen image e 4 3 The input source scales to fit the screen and projects a 4 3 image Z00M Press and v to zoom and view the image R ZOOM NAVIGATION Press v to activate the Zoom A Navigation menu 4 gt Use to navigate the projection screen DISPLAY SETTINGS IN VIDEO MODE Select and press v to activate dis play settings The display settings menu provides the following options Advanced Settings Dell M115HD Image Settings Aspect Ratio gt Origin Display Settings Zoom p x3 Projector Settings Zoom Navigation gt Press vy Menu Settings Power Settings Information ce Resolution 1280x800 60Hz ASPECT RATIO Allows you to select the aspect ratio to adjust how the image appears Options are Origin 16 10 and 4 3 e Origin Select Origin to maintain the aspect ratio of the image projector according to the input source e 16 10 The input source scales to fit the width of the screen to project a 16 10 screen image e 4 3 The input source scales to fit the screen and projects a 4 3 image Z0
36. ng media and image processor firmware upgrade The micro SD card can support up to 32 GB Wireless Dongle Wireless Standard IEEE 802 11b g n Optional 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 Light Source Mercury free LED up to 30000 hours in Normal Ka 56 mode NOTE The LED life rating for any projector is a measure of brightness degradation only and is not a specification for the time it takes a LED to fail and cease light output LED life is defined as the time it takes for more than 50 percent of a LED sample population to have brightness decrease by approximately 50 percent of the rated lumens for the specified LED The LED life rating is not guaranteed in any way The actual operating life span of a projector LED 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 LED s shortened operating life span or possible LED failure Specifications Compatibility Modes Digital Resolution 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
37. nnecting toa Computer 0048 8 Connecting a DVD Player 12 Connecting to Multimedia 13 3 Using Your Projector 15 Turning Your Projector On 2 4 8 3 Dam ok eh NG 15 Turning Your Projector Off cde ons WG ka 15 Adjusting the Projected Image 16 Adjusting the Projector Focus 17 Adjusting Projection Image Size 18 Using the Control Panel 20 Using the Remote Control aoaaa aaa 22 Installing the Remote Control Battery Optional 24 Operating Range with Optional Remote Control 25 Using the On Screen Display 26 Multimedia Introduction 39 4 Troubleshooting Your Projector 50 GUIGING Signals 442 2 4 mee eet Se edweaeae scion 53 Specifications 0 aaua aaa aaaea 54 6 Contacting Dell 58 Appendix Glossary 59 Contents 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 CD User s Guide and Documentation AC adapter 4 Your Dell Projector About Your Projector Top View Bottom View Control panel Focus tab Lens Tilt adjusting wheel Mounting hole for tripod Insert nut 1 4 20 UNC 1 BR WW
38. omputer 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 K 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 com 10 Connecting Your Projector Connecting to Smartphone or Tablet Using Wireless Dongle Optional K 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 Files supported are Mobi Show Photos jpeg jpg MS Powerpoint PtG2 converted from ppt WiFi Doc Photos jpeg jpg MS Powerpoint Word ppt pptx doc docx xls Excel Text PDF xlsx txt pdf Please install the PtG2 Converter into your PC for file conversion of ppt into PtG2 format PtG2 Converter can be downloaded from dell com support Connecting Your Projector 11 Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player Using a HDMI Cable
39. on and hold for 1 second while the projector s cooling fans are still running Using Your Projector 15 K 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 Lowering the Projector Height 1 Lower the projector and use the front tilt adjustment wheel to fine tune the display angle ERBO pappa BEE KAHAPULBEE iHBHE LESE HE BES HEB 1 Front tilt adjustment wheel Angle of tilt O to 6 degrees 16 Using Your Projector Adjusting the Projector Focus LAN 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 1 Focus tab Using Your Projector 17 Adjusting Projection Image Size 80 203 2 cm 70 177 8 cm 60 152 4 cm 50 127 0 cm 40 101 6 cm Projector to screen distance _________ 30 76 2 cm 2 26 m ALIAM a 1 61 m 43 18 0 97 m 2 eee ee eee AA AA AA EEES ES
40. rce VGA Press v to detect a VGA Advanced Settings Signal English DOUSB Allows you to display the computer laptop screen to your projector via the USB cable cC amp 3 gt Resolution 1280x800 60Hz K NOTE If the DoUSB can not display please see Troubleshooting on page 50 HDMI Press v to detect a HDMI signal USB Allows you to playback the photo music or video files from your USB flash disk See Multimedia Introduction on page 39 MICRO SD Allows you to playback the photo music or video files from your micro SD card See Multimedia Introduction on page 39 INTERNAL MEMORY Allows you to playback the photo music or video files from internal memory of the projector See Multimedia Introduction on page 39 26 Using Your Projector K 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 You have connected the projector to your computer via USB Select DoUSB if you want to start projecting from your computer using DoUSB as an Input Source Select Storage Mode if you want to copy files between your computer and the projector s internal memory DoUSB Storage Mode Cancel AUTO ADJUST
41. t 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 a po o oo 2 Plugin a Micro SD card to your projector The image input source will be automatically switched to micro SD screen when you plug ina micro SD card 42 Using Your Projector 3 Access the Input Source menu select the Micro SD option and press the button Dell M115HD q Micro SD Auto Adjust Presentation Mode Baa Advanced Settings English LE Resolution 1280x800 60Hz The Micro SD Screen shown below appears Multimedia Browser Dell M115HD Photos Video Music Office Viewer Setup 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 Using Your Projector 43 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 v button Dell M115HD q Internal Memory O p Auto Adjust Presentation Mode HI Advanced S
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