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  • Page 1 Dell Advanced Projector S718QL User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 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 T ;...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About Your Dell Projector ....Projector Box Contents .....
  • Page 4 ....Contacting Dell ......

  • Page 5: About Your Dell Projector

    About 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. Projector Box Contents Package Contents Power cable 1.8 m HDMI cable (2.0 spec)

  • Page 6: Projector Top And Bottom View

    Top View Bottom View 80.00 160.00 200.00 IR receivers Status indicators Power button Lens 6W (x 2) speakers Mounting holes for wall mount Tilt adjustment wheel NOTE: Wall mount screw hole M4 x 9 mm depth. About Your Dell Projector...

  • Page 7: Projector Connections

    6 USB (Type A) 3.0 connector for 13 Kensington cable slot USB media playback and optional wireless dongle 7 Audio output connector CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 8. About Your Dell Projector...
  • Page 8 •Recommended Projector Wall Mount Kit. For more information, see the Dell Support website at dell.com/support. •For more information, see the Safety Information that shipped with your projector. •The S718QL projector can only be used indoors. About Your Dell Projector...
  • Page 9 •Follow the control, adjustment, or operation procedures to avoid damage or injury from exposure of laser radiation. •The instructions for the assembly, operation, and maintenance include clear warnings concerning precautions to avoid possible exposure to hazardous laser radiation. About Your Dell Projector...

  • Page 10: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    FOR COUNTRY CODE SELECTION USAGE (WLAN DEVICES) NOTE: The country code selection is for non-US model only and is not available to all US model. Per FCC regulation, all WiFi product marketed in US must fixed to US operation channels only. About Your Dell Projector...

  • Page 11: Industry Canada Statement

    Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements ISED établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. About Your Dell Projector...

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Right Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Down Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Volume down Press to decrease the volume. About Your Dell Projector...
  • Page 13 Press to activate the OSD. Enter Press to confirm the selection. Left Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Mute Press to mute or un-mute the projector speaker. Blank Press to toggle between white/blank/resume Blank the image. About Your Dell Projector...
  • Page 14 Remote Control Operating Range Operating range Angle ±30° Distance 7 m/22.97 feet NOTE: Actual operating range may slightly differ from the diagram. Weak batteries will also prevent the remote control from properly operating the projector. About Your Dell Projector...

  • Page 15: Adjusting Projector Image

    Adjusting Projector Image Aligning Projected Image To A Projection Screen To ensure that the projected image shows within the surface of a projection screen, use the following method: Move the projector close to the screen, and form a rectangular image that is smaller than the screen itself.
  • Page 16 Check that the left and right edges are parallel to the screen. If you are unable to align the sides, skip this step and correct this with 4-Corner adjustment on Page 27 Adjusting Image Corners. Ensure that the rectangle is in the center of the screen (equal distance from left and right sides of the screen).
  • Page 17 Move the projector backwards slowly to fill the screen. Once the screen is filled, use the 4 corner correction to fine-tune the image shape. Adjusting Projector Image...

  • Page 18: Adjusting Image Shape

    Adjusting Image Shape Turn the front tilt adjustment wheels  and rear tilt adjustment wheel  such that there are no gaps between the projector and wheels. NOTE: Adjustment wheels can only be extended/protrude by 2cm, after which they fall out. Extend the rear tilt adjustment wheel ...
  • Page 19 Extend the front tilt adjustment wheels  if the projected image appears as shown below: Extend the left side front tilt adjustment wheel  if the projected image appears as shown below: Adjusting Projector Image...
  • Page 20 Extend the right side front tilt adjustment wheel  if the projected image appears as shown below: In certain situations, it might be necessary to adjust the orientation of projector to correct the distortion on the projected image. Turn the projector anticlockwise when the projected image appears shown as below.
  • Page 21 Turn the projector clockwise when the projected image appears as shown below: If necessary, repeat Steps 2 to 7 to achieve a rectangular projected image. In certain situations, it might be necessary to adjust the projector to be nearer or further away from the wall.

  • Page 22: Adjusting Image Height

    Adjusting Image Height Raising the Projector Image Height Extend the rear tilt adjustment wheel  to raise the image. Use the keystone settings to make the image shape to be a rectangle. Refer to section on Page 27 Adjusting Image Corners for more information about fine adjustment of the keystone settings.

  • Page 23: Projector Image Focus Adjustment

    Projector Image Focus Adjustment The Dell S718QL supports power focus. When the projection screen is blurred, you can use the Power Focus option to adjust the screen until it is clear. Steps: Advanced Settings > Projector Settings > Focus Adjust Adjust the focus until the image is clear.

  • Page 24: Quick Focus Adjustment

    Quick Focus Adjustment With the On-Screen Display (OSD) not shown, press and hold the right button on the projector control panel for 2 seconds. A quick focus adjustment screen will pop up. Adjust the focus of your projected image by pressing the up and down buttons on the projector control panel.

  • Page 25: Adjusting Projector Position

    • Lens throw ratio: 0.189 You can set up or install the S718QL in the following ways: Case A Case B...
  • Page 26 Case D Case C Portrait Right Projection Upward Projection Case E Portrait Left Projection Adjusting Projector Image...

  • Page 27: Adjusting Image Corners

    Adjusting Image Corners Use 4 corner adjustment features to get perfect, rectangular images. Advanced Settings > Keystone Settings > 4 Corner Keystone Press to start adjusting the first corner. Use to move the corner position. Once satisfied with the new position of the corner, press to return to the previous step.

  • Page 28: Adjusting Image Size

    Adjusting Image Size 130" (330 cm) 120" (305 cm) 110" (279 cm) 100" (254 cm) Adjusting Projector Image...
  • Page 29 Image size Distance from top Projection of image to top of Distance (L1) Diagonal (S1) Width (S2) Height (S3) projector (L2) inch inch inch inch inch 87.1 221.2 49.0 124.5 18.6 14.2 95.8 243.3 53.9 137.0 20.9 18.4 104.5 265.4 58.8 149.4 23.1...

  • Page 30: Cleaning The Projector's Lens

    Cleaning the Projector's Lens Clean the projector's lens periodically, or whenever you notice dust or smudges on the surface. Turn off the projector power and disconnect the power cord. Let the projector cool for at least 30 minutes. Use air blower bulb to blow off dust on the lens or gently wipe the lens by using a microfiber cleaning cloth.

  • Page 31: Using Your Projector

    Using Your Projector Using Network Display Configure Your Projector for Network Display Connect Projector to the Network Connect the power cable and turn on the projector by pressing the power button. Press the Menu button on your projector control panel or remote control. NOTE: buttons to navigate and select.
  • Page 32 Ensure DHCP option is Off from LAN settings of Advanced Settings menu. Access the Input Source menu, select Network source. The Network Guide Screen shown below appears: Using Your Projector...
  • Page 33 Connect Projector Directly to the Computer A.Cable Connections Connect the LAN cable to the projector and the computer. B.Network Switch/Hub Connect the LAN cable to the projector and the computer via the network switch/hub. RESET LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 POWER DHCP of LAN Settings switches to On.
  • Page 34 Sharing Center > Change Adapter Setting > Local Area Connection Open the Internet browser on your computer, and enter 10.0.50.100 (default) in the browser's address bar. You will be directed to the Dell S718QL Web Management page. The S718QL Web Management page opens. For first-time use, click Download.
  • Page 35 Click Run to proceed with the one-time installation of the software. The installation software will launch. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup. NOTE: Alternatively you can download the latest version of the Dell Network Projection application from dell.com/support Using Your Projector...
  • Page 36 Steps: Go > Applications > System Preferences > Network Open the Safari browser on your Mac computer, and enter 10.0.50.100 (default) in the browser's address bar. You will be directed to the Dell S718QL Web Management page. The S718QL web management page opens. For first-time use, click Download.
  • Page 37 At the Download page, click You can also download for OSX and install to your computer. NOTE: If you are unable to install the application because of inadequate rights on the computer, please contact your network administrator. Running Dell_Network_Projection_Mac.pkg from Downloads folder. Using Your Projector...
  • Page 38 The installation software will launch. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup. Using the Dell Network Projection App (Windows) Once the installation is completed, you can double-click icon on the desktop to start the application. The Dell Network Projection Screen shown below appears: Using Your Projector...
  • Page 39 At Dell Network Projection screen, click Find a Projector, and then select Dell_42FE21E1 (This is an example. The actual network name of your projector will differ from this example.). This is the name and code that will be projected, when your projector is set to the 'Network' source.
  • Page 40 Using the Dell Network Projection App (Mac) 1.Go to Applications folder, and then open the Network Projection folder. Running Network Projection application from Network Projection folder. The Dell Network Projection Screen shown below appears: Using Your Projector...
  • Page 41 At the Dell Network Projection screen, click Find a Projector, and then select Dell_CCDDEE01 (This is an example. The actual network name of your projector will differ from this example.). This is the name and code that will be projected, when your projector is set to the 'Network' source.
  • Page 42 Split Screen After the network projection connects, click Conference button to activate the split screen feature. Using Your Projector...
  • Page 43 Preference Click Preference button to activate the fast connection settings. — Allows you to change the computer hostname. OSTNAME — Display the current device name. URRENT EVICE — Connect to the computer and the projector using the REFERRED EVICE "Preferred Device". HOST CONTROL —...
  • Page 44 Understanding the Buttons Item Description Control Toolbar Click to toggle network projection On/Off and Mirror Off/On screen extension. Quality Click to toggle High/Low quality. Audio Click to toggle audio On/Off. Conference Click to activate the conference control. Preference Click to activate the fast connection settings. Using Your Projector...

  • Page 45: Using Pc-Free Presentation

    Using PC-Free Presentation Multimedia File Type Support Photos Media Ext Name Version Detailed Specification Type Support JPEG jpg/jpeg Baseline mode: size <=65536 x 65536 Progressive baseline: • color mode=444, size <= 2080 x 2080 • color mode=(422, 440), size <=2544 x 2544 •...
  • Page 46 Audio File Type File Version Support Detailed Specification Extension Mpeg-1 VBR: bit rate: 8~320 Kbps Layer 3 wma/asf WMA 7~9.1 Bit rate: CBR up to 320 kbps, VBR up to 256 kbps Sampling rate: 8KHz; Bit rate: 32Kbps LPCM LPCM LPCM: (included Sampling rate: 8KHZ~192KHz;...
  • Page 47 Video File Type Video Audio Type Detailed Specification Type MPEG-4 LPCM H.264: (.mov, ADPCM 1. Main and High Profile @ level 4.2 .mp4) (H.264) MPEG-Audio 2. Baseline @ level 3 3. 4K@24P H.265/HE MPEG-Audio H.265: (.mp4) HE-AAC, LC- 1. MP@L5.1 Main Tier 2.
  • Page 48 Setting up to present using External USB Storage NOTE: A USB flash disk must be plugged into the projector if you want to use the USB media playback feature. Follow these steps to display the Video, Audio, Photo, or PDF files on your projector: Connect the power cable and turn on the projector by pressing the power button.
  • Page 49 Go to USB Viewer menu: You can play Video, Music, or Photo files, or select Setting option to change multimedia settings. The Video Source Screen shown below appears: At the Video playback screen, press the button on the control panel or remote control to access the video playback control.
  • Page 50 The Music Source Screen shown below appears: At the Music playback screen, press the button on the control panel or remote control to access the music playback control. Then you can use the following buttons on the screen to control music playback. Previous Rewind Play Pause...
  • Page 51 At the Photo playback screen, press the button on the control panel or remote control to access the photo playback control. Then you can use the following buttons on the screen to control photo playback. Rotate Rotate Zoom + Zoom - Up / Down / Left / Right Reset Right...
  • Page 52 You can also play MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, or PDF files via Document option. The Document Screen shown below appears: Using Your Projector...
  • Page 53 Buttons Introduction ( In USB Viewer) Button Down Left Right Enter Menu Return Control Down Left and Right and Enter Return Panel Source Menu quick focus (Hold 2 screen (Hold 2 seconds) seconds) Remote Down Left Right Enter Return Return Control Office Viewer File Type Support The office viewer feature allows you to play the MS Excel, MS Word, MS...
  • Page 54 MS Excel Excel 97, Row Limit: up to 595 / Column Limit: Up to 2000,2002, 2003 up to 256 15 MB Excel 2007, Sheet: up to 100 2010 (.xlsx) Office XP Excel Note: Any one of three limitations above cannot appear on one Excel file simultaneously PowerPoint 97 Up to 1000 pages (One file)

  • Page 55: Set-Up Bluetooth Speaker

    NOTE: Bluetooth transmitter range is 10 m. Bluetooth sound profile supports Stereo (2 channel). The S718QL projector Bluetooth transmitter can only communicate with one Bluetooth speaker at a time. Once a Bluetooth speaker is paired, the projector will automatically connect to it when the projector is turned on.
  • Page 56 When the Bluetooth function is enabled, select Scanning and Pairing, and then press the Enter button to enter the Scanning and Pairing screen. a Click Scan button. b When the Scan Devices list appears, select Device 1 and click the Pairing button.
  • Page 57 Disconnect the Bluetooth Speaker Connect the power cable and turn on the projector by pressing the power button. Select Scanning and Pairing, and then press the Enter button to enter the Scanning and Pairing screen. Using Your Projector...
  • Page 58 When you into Bluetooth Scanning and Pairing sub-menu, and then click Disconnect button. Using Your Projector...

  • Page 59: Turn Off The Projector Speaker

    Turn Off the Projector Speaker Access the Advanced Settings menu. Select the Projector Settings and then turn-off Speaker (default is On) on the sub-menu. NOTE: The Speaker option refers only to the projector internal speaker. When you press the Mute button on the remote control, the projector speaker, the external audio, SPDIF, and Bluetooth speakers will be turned off.

  • Page 60: Using High Dynamic Range (Hdr)

    Using High Dynamic Range (HDR) NOTE: Only HDMI-1 port can support HDR feature. PQ functions cannot be adjusted in HDR mode. Follow these steps to activate HDR feature: Connect the power cable and turn on the projector by pressing the power button.
  • Page 61 Access the Display Settings menu, select HDR and then follow the functionality difference to select Auto, HDR Bright, or Off on the sub-menu. Using Your Projector...

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips If you experience problems with your projector, see the following troubleshooting tips. If your problem persists, please contact Dell. Problem Possible Solution • Ensure that you have chosen the correct No image appears on the screen input source on the INPUT SOURCE menu.
  • Page 63 Problem Possible Solution Partial, scrolling, or If you are using a Dell laptop computer, set incorrectly displayed image the resolution of the computer to 4K (3840 x 2160): Right-click the unused portion of your ® ® Microsoft Windows desktop, click Screen Resolution.
  • Page 64 TEMP light is solid amber The projector has overheated. The display automatically shuts down. Turn the display on again after the projector cools down. If the problem persists, please contact Dell. TEMP light is blinking If the projector fan fails, the projector will amber automatically shut down.

  • Page 65: Guiding Signals

    The projector will automatically shut AMBER AMBER down. Turn the display on again after the projector cools down. If the problem persists, please contact Dell. Color Wheel Color wheel cannot start. The breakdown projector has failed and the projector automatically shuts down. Unplug/plug...

  • Page 66: Maintenance

    Maintenance Replacing the Remote Control Battery Rotate the battery lid counterclockwise to remove the battery cover. Insert a CR2032 coin cell battery and align the polarity correctly according to the marking in the battery holder. NOTE: When you use the remote control for the first time, there is a plastic sheet between the battery and its contact.

  • Page 67: Specifications

    Specifications Light Valve 0.66" UHD TRP S610 DMD, DarkChip3™ Brightness 5000 ANSI Lumens (Max.) Contrast Ratio 2000:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off) 100000:1 High Contrast Ratio Uniformity 80% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA) Number of Pixels 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) Aspect Ratio 16:9 Displayable Color...
  • Page 68 Noise Level Normal mode: 36 dB(A) Eco mode: 29 dB(A) Projector Weight < 29.76 lb (13.5 Kg) Dimensions (W x D x H) 18.07 x 15.16 x 5.31 inches (459 x 385 x 135 5.31"(135 mm) Environmental Operating temperature: 5 °C - 40 °C (41 °F- 104 °F) Humidity: 80% maximum Storage temperature: 0 °C to 60 °C (32 °F to...
  • Page 69 RJ-45 port: One RJ-45 connector for build-in for network control and LAN display. SPDIF port: One SPDIF connector for digital audio output. Light Source Up to 20,000 hours in Normal mode Specifications...

  • Page 70: Compatibility Mode (Digital)

    Compatibility Mode (Digital) H Sync Refresh Rate Pixel Clock Support HDMI Resolution Frequency (Hz) (MHz) 1.4 or 2.0 (KHz) 640 x 480 59.940 31.469 25.175 HDMI 1.4 & 2.0 640 x 480 75.000 37.500 31.500 HDMI 1.4 & 2.0 640 x 480 85.008 43.269 36.000...
  • Page 71 3840 x 2160 50.000 112.500 594.000 HDMI 2.0 3840 x 2160 60.000 135.000 594.000 HDMI 2.0 4096 x 2160 24.000 54.000 297.000 HDMI 1.4 & 2.0 4096 x 2160 25.000 56.250 297.000 HDMI 1.4 & 2.0 4096 x 2160 30.000 67.500 297.000 HDMI 1.4 &...

  • Page 72: Additional Information

    Additional Information For additional information on how to use your projector, please see the Dell Projectors User Guide at www.dell.com/support/manuals. Additional Information...

  • Page 73: Contacting Dell

    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 go to www.dell.com/contactDell.
  • Page 74 Index Contact Dell 5 Adjusting Projector Focus 23 Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector Height Dell contacting 72 lower the projector Front tilt adjustment wheel 22 Rear tilt adjustment Main Unit 6 wheel 22 6W (x 2) speakers 6...
  • Page 75 Light Valve 67 Noise Level 68 Number of Pixels 67 Power Consumption 67 Power Supply 67 Projection Distance 67 Projection Lens 67 Projection Screen Size 67 Projector Weight 68 Uniformity 67 Video Compatibility 67 support contacting Dell 72 telephone numbers 73 Index...

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