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  • Page 1 Dell™ S300w Projector 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 Your Dell Projector ....About Your Projector ....
  • Page 4 ..... . . Wireless Networking Installation ... S300w Wireless Application Software ..Contents...
  • Page 5 ..... Contacting Dell ....

  • Page 6: Your Dell Projector

    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 1.8m VGA cable (VGA to VGA) Antenna Remote control CD User’s Guide & Documentation...

  • Page 7: About Your Projector

    Ensure the projector operates between ambient temperatures (5ºC to 35ºC). 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. Your Dell Projector...
  • Page 8 • Recommended Projector Wall Mount Kit (P/N: 4TVT8/V3RTH). For more information, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. • For more information, see the Safety Information that shipped with your projector. • S300w projector only can use in indoor. Your Dell Projector...

  • Page 9: Connecting Your Projector

    Connecting Your Projector 6 7 8 12 Audio-B right-channel input Mini USB connector for remote mouse and firmware upgrade connector 13 Security cable slot HDMI connector 14 Audio-B left-channel input VGA-A output (monitor loop- through) connector VGA-A input (D-sub) connector 15 Microphone connector 16 VGA-B input (D-sub) connector S-Video connector...

  • Page 10: Installing The Antenna

    CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 7. Installing the Antenna Your projector comes with a wireless antenna for wireless networking. Refer to "Wireless Networking Installation" on page 55. Screw the antenna to the antenna connector at the back of your projector.

  • Page 11: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable Power cord VGA to VGA cable USB-A to Mini USB-B cable NOTE: The Mini USB cable is not provided with your projector. NOTE: The Mini USB cable must be connected if you want to use the Page Up and Page Down features on the remote control.

  • Page 12: Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using Vga Cables

    Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA Cables Power cord VGA to VGA cable NOTE: Only one VGA cable is shipped with your projector. An additional VGA cable can be purchased on the Dell website at support.dell.com. Connecting Your Projector...

  • Page 13: Connecting A Computer Using An Rs232 Cable

    Connecting a Computer Using an RS232 cable Power cord RS232 cable NOTE: The RS232 cable is not shipped with your projector. Consult a professional installer for the cable and RS232 remote control software. Connecting Your Projector...

  • Page 14: Connecting A Computer Using An Usb Display

    Connecting a Computer Using an USB Display Power Code USB-A to USB-B cable NOTE: Need to install USB Driver, see "USB Display Driver Installation" on page 63. Connecting Your Projector...

  • Page 15: Connecting A Computer Using Wireless

    Connecting a Computer Using Wireless NOTE: Your computer must have wireless function and should be configured properly to detect the wireless connection. Refer to your computer’s documentation on how to configure wireless connection. Connecting Your Projector...

  • Page 16: Connecting A Dvd Player

    Connecting a DVD Player Using an S-Video Cable Power cord S-Video cable NOTE: The S-Video cable is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase the S-Video extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at support.dell.com. Connecting Your Projector...

  • Page 17: Connecting A Dvd Player Using A Composite Video Cable

    Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable Power cord Composite Video cable NOTE: The Composite Video cable is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase the Composite Video Extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at support.dell.com. Connecting Your Projector...

  • Page 18: Connecting A Dvd Player Using A Component Video Cable

    VGA to Component Video cable NOTE: The VGA to Component Video cable is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase the VGA to Component Video Extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at support.dell.com. Connecting Your Projector...

  • Page 19: Connecting A Dvd Player Using An Hdmi Cable

    Connecting a DVD Player Using an HDMI Cable Power cord HDMI cable NOTE: The HDMI cable is not shipped with your projector. Connecting Your Projector...

  • Page 20: Connecting To Local Area Network

    Connecting to Local Area Network To project an image and control the projector that is connected to a network through an RJ45 cable. Local Area Network (LAN) Power cord RJ45 cable NOTE: The RJ45 cable is not shipped with your projector. Connecting Your Projector...

  • Page 21: Professional Installation Options: Installation For Driving Automatic Screen

    Professional Installation Options: Installation for Driving Automatic Screen Power cord 12V DC Plug Automatic Screen NOTE: Use the dimension of 12V DC plug in 1.7 mm (ID) x 4.00 mm (OD) x 9.5 mm (shaft) to connect the automatic screen with the projector. 12V DC Plug Connecting Your Projector...

  • Page 22: Connection With Commercial Rs232 Control Box

    Connection With Commercial RS232 Control Box Power cord RS232 cable Commercial RS232 control box NOTE: The RS232 cable is not shipped with your projector. Consult a professional technician to obtain the cable. Connecting Your Projector...

  • Page 23: Using Your Projector

    Using Your Projector Turning Your Projector On NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source (computer, DVD player, etc.). The Power button light blinks blue until pressed. Remove the lens cap. Connect the power cord and appropriate signal cables. For information about connecting the projector, see "Connecting Your Projector"...

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Projected Image

    To power off the projector quickly, press the Power button and hold for 1 second while the projector’s cooling fans are still running. NOTE: Before you turn on the projector again, wait for 60 seconds to allow the internal temperature to stabilize. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Projector Focus

    Adjusting the Projector Focus 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. Rotate the focus tab until the image is clear. The projector focuses at distances ranging between 1.64 ft to 10.83 ft (0.5 m to 3.3 m).

  • Page 26: Adjusting Projection Image Size

    Adjusting Projection Image Size 294"(746.76cm) 223"(566.42 cm) 178"(452.12 cm) 134"(340.36 cm) 89"(226.06 cm) 44.6"(113.28 cm) 44.6" (113.28 cm) 1.64'(0.5m) Using Your Projector...
  • Page 27 Max. 44.6" 89" 134" 178" 223" 294" (113.28 cm) (226.06 cm) (340.36cm) (452.12 cm) (566.42 cm) (746.76 cm) Screen (Diagonal) Min. 44.6" 89" 134" 178" 223" 294" (113.28 cm) (226.06 cm) (340.36cm) (452.12 cm) (566.42 cm) (746.76cm) Max. 37.80" X 75.59"...

  • Page 28: Using The Control Panel

    Using the Control Panel Power Turns the projector on or off. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 23 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on page 23. / Keystone Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display adjustment (OSD) Menu items.
  • Page 29 TEMP warning light If the TEMP amber indicator is on or blinking, one of the following problems could be occurring: • Internal temperature of the projector is too high • Color wheel failure For more information, see "Troubleshooting Your Projector" on page 90 and "Guiding Signals" on page 94.

  • Page 30: Using The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control Turns the projector on or off. For more Power information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 23 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on page 23. Press to confirm the selection. Enter Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display Right (OSD) Menu items.
  • Page 31 Laser Point the remote control at the screen, press and hold the laser button to activate the laser light. CAUTION: Do not look at the laser point when it is active. Avoid directing the laser light on your eyes. Aspect Ratio Press to change aspect ratio of a displayed image.
  • Page 32 17 Menu Press to activate the OSD. 18 Mute Press to mute or un-mute the projector speaker. 19 Zoom + Press to increase the image. 20 Zoom - Press to decrease the image. Press to increase the volume. Volume up 22 Volume down Press to decrease the volume.

  • Page 33: Installing The Remote Control Batteries

    Installing the Remote Control Batteries NOTE: Remove the batteries from the remote control when not in use. Press the tab to lift the battery compartment cover. Check the polarity (+/-) marking on the batteries. Insert the batteries and align their polarity correctly according to the marking in the battery compartment.

  • Page 34: Operating Range With Remote Control

    Operating Range With Remote Control Angle Operating range Angle ±20° Distance 7m/22.97feet Angle NOTE: Actual operating range may slightly differ from the diagram. Weak batteries will also prevent the remote control from properly operating the projector. Using Your Projector...

  • Page 35: Using The On-Screen Display

    Using the On-Screen Display • The projector has a multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu that can be displayed with or without an input source. • To navigate through the tabs in the Main Menu, press the buttons on your projectors control panel or remote control. •...

  • Page 36: Input Select

    INPUT SELECT The Input Select menu allows you to select your projector’s input source. —Select Off (the OURCE default) to lock the current input signal. If you press the Source button when the Auto Source mode is set to Off, you can manually select the input signal.

  • Page 37: Picture (In Pc Mode)

    "Wireless Guide screen" on page 56. USB Display—Allows you to via the USB cable to display PC/NB screen from your projector. See "USB Display Driver Installation" on page 63. USB Viewer—Allows you to display photo and PPT files from your USB flash. See "Presentation to Go (PtG) Installation"...

  • Page 38: Picture (In Video Mode)

    —Allows you to optimize the display image: Presentation, Bright, IDEO MODE Movie, sRGB (provides more accurate color representation), and Custom (set your preferred settings). NOTE: If you adjust the settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness, Tint, and Advanced the projector automatically switches to Custom. —Use adjust the brightness of the image.
  • Page 39 —Press to increase the amount of green in the image and to increase the amount of red in the image (available for NTSC only). —Press to activate Picture Advance Menu. See "PICTURE DVANCED ADVANCED" below. NOTE: Saturation, Sharpness, and Tint are only available when input source is from Composite or S-Video.

  • Page 40: Display (In Pc Mode)

    DISPLAY (in PC Mode) Using the Display menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projector. The Picture menu provides the following options: —Allows you to select the aspect ratio to adjust how the image SPECT ATIO appears. • Original —...
  • Page 41 —Allows you to change the display data clock frequency to match the REQUENCY frequency of your computer graphics card. If you see a vertical flickering wave, use Frequency control to minimize the bars. This is a coarse adjustment. —Synchronize the phase of the display signal with the graphic card. If you RACKING experience an unstable or flickering image, use Tracking to correct it.

  • Page 42: Display (In Video Mode)

    DISPLAY (in Video Mode) Using the Display menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projector. The Picture menu provides the following options: —Allows you to select the aspect ratio to adjust how the image SPECT ATIO appears. • Original —...

  • Page 43: Lamp

    LAMP The Lamp menu provides the following options: —Displays the operating hours since the last lamp timer reset. —Select Yes to reset the lamp timer. ESET SET UP The Set Up menu allows you to adjust settings for Language, Projector Mode, V.
  • Page 44 —Allows you to set the language for the OSD. Press to activate the ANGUAGE Language menu. —Allows you to select the projector mode, depending upon how ROJECTOR the projector is mounted. • Front Projection-Desktop — This is the default option. •...
  • Page 45 NOTE: 1. When you want to create 3D experience, you will need a few other components including: a PC/NB with a 120 Hz signal output quad buffered graphics card. b "Active" 3D glasses with DLP Link™. c 3D content. See "Note 4". d 3D Player.
  • Page 46 WIRELESS / NETWORK The Wireless / Network menu allows you to configure the network connection settings. DHCP ADDRESS—If a DHCP server exists in the network to which the projector is connected, the IP address will automatically be acquired when you select DHCP On.
  • Page 47 After the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS is set up, select Store and press the button to store the settings. If select Store without press enter button, the system will keep in the original setting. —Default is Connect. Select Disconnect to disable the wireless IRELESS connection to use LAN networking only.

  • Page 48: Others

    OTHERS The Others menu allows you to change settings for Menu, Screen, Audio, Power, Security, and Closed Caption (for NTSC only). You can also perform Test Pattern and Factory Reset. — Select and press to activate menu settings. The menu ETTINGS settings consists of the following options: —...
  • Page 49 To capture a full image, ensure the input signal that is connected to the projector is 1280 x 800 resolution. — Select Dell to use the Dell logo as wallpaper. Select Captured to CREEN set the captured image as wallpaper.
  • Page 50 — Select and press to activate power settings. The power OWER ETTINGS settings menu consists of the following options: — Select Off to disable Power Saving mode. By default, the OWER AVING projector is set to enter power saving mode after 120 minutes of no activity. A warning message appears on screen showing a 60-second countdown before switching to power saving mode.
  • Page 51 — When Password Protect is enabled, a Password Protect screen ASSWORD 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 disabled. You can enable this feature, by selecting Enabled.
  • Page 52 If you have entered an incorrect password, you will be given another 2 chances. After the three invalid attempts, the projector will automatically turn off. NOTE: If you forget your password, contact DELL™ or a qualified service personnel. To disable the password function, select Off to disable the function.
  • Page 53 —Key in the original password, then enter the new HANGE ASSWORD password and confirm the new password again. — Select On to enable close caption and activate the closed LOSED APTION caption menu. Select an appropriate closed captions option: CC1, CC2, CC3, and CC4.
  • Page 54 NOTE: Closed caption option is available for NTSC only. — Test Pattern is used to test focus and resolution. ATTERN 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 buttons on the control panel simultaneously for 2 seconds.

  • Page 55: Wireless Networking Installation

    Wireless Networking Installation NOTE: Your computer must have the following minimum system requirements: Operating System: • Windows Microsoft Windows 2000 with service pack 4 or later, Windows XP Home or Professional Service pack 2 32-bit(recommended), Windows Vista 32-bit, and Windows 7 Home or Professional 32-bit or 64-bit •...
  • Page 56 See "INPUT SELECT" on page 36. The Wireless Guide Screen shown below appears. Take note of the LOGIN CODE, NETWORK NAME (SSID), and IP ADDRESS. You will need these information to login later. Connect your computer to the S300w network. Using Your Projector...
  • Page 57 • Your computer must have wireless network function to detect the connection. • When you connect to the S300w network, you will lose wireless connectivity with other wireless networks. Open your internet browser. You will be automatically directed to the S300w Web Management web page.
  • Page 58 Select the appropriate operating system, then click Download. Click Run to proceed with the one-time installation of the software. NOTE: You may choose to save the file and install it at latter time. To do this, click Save. NOTE: The following warning messages may appear, select Run and Allow respectively.

  • Page 59: S300W Wireless Application Software

    The installation software will launch. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup. S300w Wireless Application Software Once the installation is complete, S300w Wireless Application software will launch and will search for the projector automatically. The screen below appears. Login To communicate with your projector, enter the Login Code provided for in Step 4 of "Wireless Networking Installation, then click OK.
  • Page 60 Understanding the Buttons After a successful login, the following screen appears. Item Description Status Bar Displays IP and LOGIN CODE information. Menu Click to activate the application menu. Minimize button Click to minimize the application. Close button Click to exit the application. Controls Toolbar Full screen Click to project the image in full screen.
  • Page 61 NOTE: The following information is for wireless data presentation mode only. Image display could be slow or not displayed smoothly if displaying a video clip or animation, refer to the frame rate table below for reference. Frame Rate of Wireless Presentation Screen Variation % Estimated frame per second <5 %...
  • Page 62 Projector From Web Management" on page 70. — Click to search and connect to wireless projector.. EARCH FOR ROJECTOR — Click to make application token. See "Make PPLICATION OKEN Application Token" on page 89. — Click to display system information. —...

  • Page 63: Usb Display Driver Installation

    USB Display Driver Installation In order to use your USB Display, you need to complete the steps below: Enable Wireless / Network connection on the projector. See "WIRELESS / NETWORK" on page 46. NOTE: When you start wireless, please wait about 50 seconds to reboot the Wireless / Network.

  • Page 64: Presentation To Go (Ptg) Installation

    • The PtG converter can convert your PowerPoint files into PtG files. See "PtG Converter - Lite Application Software" on page 69 • You can download the "PtG Converter - Lite" from Dell Support site at: support.dell.com. On INPUT SELECT menu, select Multiple Display and then select USB Viewer on sub-menu.

  • Page 65: Ptg Viewer

    PtG Viewer System will stay in this page when ready. Photo Viewer Using Your Projector...

  • Page 66: Ptg/Photo Function Introduction

    PtG/Photo Function Introduction Show valid PtG and Photo files which are stored in USB disk. NOTE: If only one disk is detected, system will skip this step. PtG Overview Using Your Projector...

  • Page 67: Photo Overview

    Photo Overview NOTE: Support 14 languages of photo files name format (Language: English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish and Traditional Chinese). Buttons Introduction Use up, down and left buttons to navigate and button on your projector's control panel or remote control to select.

  • Page 68: Setup Ptg Converter - Lite

    Setup PtG Converter - Lite Please follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup. Using Your Projector...

  • Page 69: Ptg Converter - Lite Application Software

    PtG Converter - Lite Application Software Please launch the "PtG Converter - Lite". The screen below appears. Click to start conversion. Select the PowerPoint file you want to convert. Click Browse button to select storage location and then press OK. NOTE: If not PowerPoint application on your computer, file convert will fail.

  • Page 70: Managing The Projector From Web Management

    Managing the Projector From Web Management Configuring the Network Setting If the projector is connected to a network, you can access the projector using a web browser. For configuring the network setting, refer to "WIRELESS / NETWORK" on page 46. Accessing Web Management Use Internet Explorer 5.0 and above or Firefox 1.5 and above and enter the IP address.
  • Page 71 Download the Wireless Application Software See also "Wireless Networking Installation" on page 55. Click the Download button of the corresponding operating system of your computer. Using Your Projector...
  • Page 72 Conference Control This allows you to host conference presentations from different sources without using projector cables and lets you control how each presentation will appear on screen. Computer Name: Lists the computers logged for conference control. Play Control: Click the buttons to control how each computer’s projection will appear on screen.

  • Page 73: Managing Properties

    Managing Properties Admin An administrator password is required to access the Admin page. • Admin Password: Enter the administrator password then click Login. The default password is "admin". To change the password, see "Change Passwords" on page 78. Using Your Projector...
  • Page 74 System Status Displays the Network Status, Connection Status, and Projector Status information. Using Your Projector...
  • Page 75 Network Status See OSD section on page 46. IP Setup • Choose Obtain an IP address automatically to assign an IP address to the projector automatically, or Use the following IP address to assign an IP address manually. DHCP Server Setup •...
  • Page 76 SSID: Up to maximum length of 32 characters. Encryption: You can Disable WPA key or select one of 64-bit or 128-bit in ASCII or HEX string. Key: If Encryption is enabled, you have to set key value according to Encryption mode you selected. RADIUS Server Setup •...
  • Page 77 Projection Setup Projection Setup • Resolution: Allows you to select the resolution. Options are: XGA (1024 x 768) and WXGA (1280 x 800). • Color Depth: Allows you to select the color depth for more vivid presentations. Options are: Normal (16 bit) and High (32 bit). •...
  • Page 78 This page allows you to change the administrator password. • Enter New Password: Enter the new password. • Confirm New Password: Enter the password again and click Apply. NOTE: Contact Dell if you forget your administrator password. Using Your Projector...
  • Page 79 Reset to Default Click the Apply button to restore all wireless/network setup to its factory default settings. Using Your Projector...
  • Page 80 Firmware Update Use the Firmware Update page to update your projector’s wireless firmware. To start firmware update, do the following steps: Press Browse to select the file to update. Click the Update button to start. Wait while the system updates the firmware in your device.
  • Page 81 Projector Control Panel Projector Information • Projector Status: There are 5 status: Lamp On, Standby, Power Saving, Cooling and Warming up. Click the Refresh button to refresh the status and control settings. • Power Saving: Power Saving can be set to Off, 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. For more information, see "Power Saving"...
  • Page 82 Image Control • Projector Mode: Allows you to select the projector mode, depending on how the projector is mounted. There are 4 projection modes: Front Projection- Desktop, Front Projection-Wall Mount, Rear Projection-Desktop and Rear Projection-Wall Mount. • Source Select: The Source Select menu allows you to select your projector input source.
  • Page 83 Alert Setting E-mail Alert: With standard SMPT server using default 25 port and not support encryption and authentication (SSL or TLS). • E-mail Alert: You can set whether to be notified by email (Enable) or not (Disable). • To/CC/From: You can enter email address of sender (From) and recipients (To/Cc) to receive notification when an abnormality or warning occurs.
  • Page 84 Reboot System Click Reboot to reboot the system. Crestron For Crestron function. Using Your Projector...
  • Page 85 TIPS: I would like to remotely access To have a better setting for the browser, please the projector via Internet. What follow the steps below: is the better setting for the Open Control Panel Internet Options browser? General tab Temporary Internet Files Settings Select Every visit to the pages.
  • Page 86 Some SMTP servers will check whether the mail address of "From" correlates with the "User name" and "Password". For example, you use test@dell.com as the mail address in "From". You should also use test@dell.com account information for the User name and the password to log in the SMTP server.
  • Page 87 Click Options menu, then select Norton AntiVirus. On the Status page, select Internet Worm Protection. Find and select Dell S300w Projector from the list of programs. Right click on its Internet Access column. Select Permit All from the pop-up menu.
  • Page 88 On the General tab, uncheck Don’t allow exceptions. On the Exceptions tab, click the Add Program... button. Find and select Dell S300w Projector from the list of programs, then click OK. Click OK to confirm exceptions settings. Zone Alarm Open Zone Alarm Firewall (Start > All Programs >...

  • Page 89: Make Application Token

    Make Application Token The Application Token lets you perform Plug and Show using a USB token. From the application software, click > Make Application Token. The following screen appears. Click Next. Plug a flash drive into any of the USB ports on your computer. Select the drive from the list, then click Next.

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting Your Projector

    Troubleshooting Your Projector If you experience problems with your projector, see the following troubleshooting tips. If the problem persists, contact Dell™ (see Contacting Dell™ on page 103). Problem Possible Solution No image appears on the • Ensure that the lens cap is removed and the screen projector is turned on.
  • Page 91 Press the Auto Adjust button on the remote incorrectly displayed image control or the control panel. If you are using a Dell™ portable computer, set the resolution of the computer to WXGA (1280 x 800) or XGA (1024 x 768): Right-click the unused portion of your ®...
  • Page 92 To clear the protection mode, press and hold the POWER button for 10 seconds. 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, contact Dell™. Troubleshooting Your Projector...
  • Page 93 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 on Try to press the Menu button on the panel for the screen 15 seconds to unlock the OSD.

  • Page 94: Guiding Signals

    Ensure that the air vents are not blocked AMBER and that the ambient temperature is within operational range. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Lamp driver The lamp driver is overheated. The air overheated vents may be blocked. The projector automatically shuts down.
  • Page 95 AMBER Unplug the power cord after three AMBER AMBER Flashing minutes and then turn on the projector. If this problem persists, contact Dell. Lamp module Lamp module connection may be connection disrupted. Check the lamp module and AMBER failed ensure that it is properly installed.

  • Page 96: Changing The Lamp

    Replace the lamp when the message "Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in the operation. Replacement suggested! www.dell.com/lamps" appears on the screen. If this problem persists after replacing the lamp, contact Dell™. For more information, see Contacting Dell™on page 103.
  • Page 97 LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO WWW.DELL.COM/HG OR CONTACT THE ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE AT WWW.EIAE.ORG. FOR LAMP SPECIFIC DISPOSAL INFORMATION CHECK WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG.

  • Page 98: Specifications

    Specifications Light Valve 0.65" WXGA S450 DMD, DarkChip3™ Brightness 2200 ANSI Lumens (Max.) Contrast Ratio 2400:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off) Uniformity 80% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA) Number of Pixels 1280 x 800 (WXGA) Displayable Color 1.07 billion colors Color Wheel Speed Projection Lens F-Stop: F/ 2.8 Focal length, f=7.2 mm...
  • Page 99 Weight 6.8 lbs (3.08 kg) Dimensions (W x H x D) 12 x 3.9 x 9.7 inches (306 x 99 x 246.5 mm) 3.9"(99mm) Environmental Operating temperature: 5 C - 35 C (41 F- 95 Humidity: 80% maximum Storage temperature: 0 C to 60 C (32 F to 140...
  • Page 100 USB port: One USB slave (Mini USB) for remote support & two type-A/type-B of USB connector. RS232 port: One mini-DIN 6-pin for RS232 communication. RJ45 port: One RJ45 connector for control of projector through network. Microphone: One 3.5 mm stereo mini phone jack (Pink).
  • Page 101 Example: Power ON Command (Send low byte firstly) • --> 0xBE, 0xEF, 0x10, 0x05, 0x00, 0xC6, 0xFF, 0x11, 0x11, 0x01, 0x00, 0x01 • Control Commands List To view the latest RS232 code, go to the Dell Support site at: support.dell.com. Specifications...
  • Page 102 Compatibility Modes (Analog/Digital) Hsync Frequency Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) (KHz) 640 x 350 70.087 31.469 25.175 640 x 480 59.940 31.469 25.175 640 x 480 p60 59.940 31.469 25.175 720 x 480 p60 59.940 31.469 27.000 720 x 576 p50 50.000 31.250 27.000...

  • Page 103: Contacting Dell

    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, technical support, or customer service issues: Visit support.dell.com.

  • Page 104: Appendix: Glossary

    Appendix: Glossary ANSI L — A standard for measuring the brightness. It is calculated by UMENS 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.
  • Page 105 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 or a projected image.
  • Page 106 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 —...
  • Page 107 Index Cable 16 HDMI cable 19 Adjusting the Projected Image 24 Power cord 11 Adjusting the Projector Height RS232 cable 13 lower the projector S-Video cable 16 Front tilt adjustment To Computer 11 wheel 24 USB to USB cable 11 Tilt adjustment wheel 24 USB-A to USB-B cable 14 Adjusting the Projector Zoom and...
  • Page 108 VGA-A output (monitor Input Select 36 loop-through) 9 Lamp 43 VGA-B input (D-sub) connector Main Menu 35 Others 48 Contact Dell 6 Picture (in PC Mode) 37 Control Panel 28 Picture (in Video Mode) 38 Set Up 43 Dell contacting 103...
  • Page 109 Troubleshooting 90 Contact Dell 90 Screen 49 Screen Settings 49 Security Settings 50 Volume 49 Speaker 49 Specifications Audio 98 Brightness 98 Color Wheel Speed 98 Contrast Ratio 98 Dimensions 99 Displayable Color 98 Environmental 99 I/O Connectors 99 Light Valve 98...

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