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... Computer Using an RS232 cable . . . 13 Connecting a Computer Using an USB Display . . . 14 Connecting a Computer Using Wireless 15 Connecting a DVD Player 16 Connecting a DVD Player Using an S-Video Cable . 16 Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable 17 Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable 18 Connecting a DVD Player Using an HDMI Cable . . 19 Connecting to Local Area Network 20 To project an image and control the projector that is connected to a network through an RJ45 cable. . . 20 Professional Installation Options: Installation for Driving Automatic Screen...
... Computer Using an RS232 cable . . . 13 Connecting a Computer Using an USB Display . . . 14 Connecting a Computer Using Wireless 15 Connecting a DVD Player 16 Connecting a DVD Player Using an S-Video Cable . 16 Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable 17 Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable 18 Connecting a DVD Player Using an HDMI Cable . . 19 Connecting to Local Area Network 20 To project an image and control the projector that is connected to a network through an RJ45 cable. . . 20 Professional Installation Options: Installation for Driving Automatic Screen...
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...23 Adjusting the Projected Image 24 Raising the Projector Height 24 Lowering the Projector Height 24 Adjusting the Projector Focus 25 Adjusting Projection Image Size 26 Using the Control Panel 28 Using the Remote Control 30 Installing the Remote Control Batteries 33 Operating Range With Remote Control 34 Using the On-Screen Display 35 Main Menu 35 AUTO-ADJUST 35 INPUT SELECT 36 PICTURE (in PC Mode 37 PICTURE (in Video Mode 38 DISPLAY (in PC Mode 40 DISPLAY (in Video Mode 42 LAMP 43 SET UP 43 OTHERS 48 Wireless Networking Installation 55 S300w Wireless Application Software...
...23 Adjusting the Projected Image 24 Raising the Projector Height 24 Lowering the Projector Height 24 Adjusting the Projector Focus 25 Adjusting Projection Image Size 26 Using the Control Panel 28 Using the Remote Control 30 Installing the Remote Control Batteries 33 Operating Range With Remote Control 34 Using the On-Screen Display 35 Main Menu 35 AUTO-ADJUST 35 INPUT SELECT 36 PICTURE (in PC Mode 37 PICTURE (in Video Mode 38 DISPLAY (in PC Mode 40 DISPLAY (in Video Mode 42 LAMP 43 SET UP 43 OTHERS 48 Wireless Networking Installation 55 S300w Wireless Application Software...
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Connecting a Computer Using an USB Display 1 2 1 Power Code 2 USB-A to USB-B cable NOTE: Need to install USB Driver, see "USB Display Driver Installation" on page 63. 14 Connecting Your Projector
Connecting a Computer Using an USB Display 1 2 1 Power Code 2 USB-A to USB-B cable NOTE: Need to install USB Driver, see "USB Display Driver Installation" on page 63. 14 Connecting Your Projector
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... sources connected to the projector, press the Source button on the remote control or control panel to clear it. 2 Press the Power button again. The Power button light blinks blue until pressed. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Connect the power cord and appropriate signal cables. See "Using the Control Panel" on page 28 and "Using the Remote Control" on page 30 to Turn off Projector" message will appear on page 9 for 120 seconds. The cooling fans continue to operate for instructions to connect your source to VGA-A. See "Connecting Your Projector...
... sources connected to the projector, press the Source button on the remote control or control panel to clear it. 2 Press the Power button again. The Power button light blinks blue until pressed. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Connect the power cord and appropriate signal cables. See "Using the Control Panel" on page 28 and "Using the Remote Control" on page 30 to Turn off Projector" message will appear on page 9 for 120 seconds. The cooling fans continue to operate for instructions to connect your source to VGA-A. See "Connecting Your Projector...
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... through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector (+40/-35 degrees). Using the Control Panel 1 2 3 4 10 5 6 9 8 7 1 Power 2 Up / Keystone adjustment 3 LAMP warning light Turns the projector on page 23. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 23 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on or off. If the LAMP amber indicator is on or blinking, one of the following problems could be occurring...
... through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector (+40/-35 degrees). Using the Control Panel 1 2 3 4 10 5 6 9 8 7 1 Power 2 Up / Keystone adjustment 3 LAMP warning light Turns the projector on page 23. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 23 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on or off. If the LAMP amber indicator is on or blinking, one of the following problems could be occurring...
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Using Your Projector 29 4 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 -screen display (OSD) is displayed. 8 Down / Keystone adjustment Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector (+40...
Using Your Projector 29 4 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 -screen display (OSD) is displayed. 8 Down / Keystone adjustment Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector (+40...
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... to lock the current input signal. AUTO SOURCE-Select Off (the default) to select your projector's input source. If you can be used after "Wireless / Network" turn on , it automatically finds the next available input signal. VGA-A-Press to Off, you press the Source button when the Auto Source mode is set to detect VGA-A signal. HDMI-Press to activate Wireless Display, USB Display and USB Viewer. Input Select Multiple Display The Input Select Multiple Display menu allows you press the Source button when the projector is Disable. VGA...
... to lock the current input signal. AUTO SOURCE-Select Off (the default) to select your projector's input source. If you can be used after "Wireless / Network" turn on , it automatically finds the next available input signal. VGA-A-Press to Off, you press the Source button when the Auto Source mode is set to detect VGA-A signal. HDMI-Press to activate Wireless Display, USB Display and USB Viewer. Input Select Multiple Display The Input Select Multiple Display menu allows you press the Source button when the projector is Disable. VGA...
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... menu, you can adjust the display settings of red in the image (available for NTSC only). COLOR TEMP-Allows you to select the color space, options are only available when input source is activated. Using Your Projector 39 NOTE: Saturation, Sharpness, and Tint are : RGB, YCbCr, and YPbPr. The screen appears cooler at higher color temperatures and warmer at lower color temperatures. COLOR SPACE-Allows you to manually adjust the colors red, green, and blue...
... menu, you can adjust the display settings of red in the image (available for NTSC only). COLOR TEMP-Allows you to select the color space, options are only available when input source is activated. Using Your Projector 39 NOTE: Saturation, Sharpness, and Tint are : RGB, YCbCr, and YPbPr. The screen appears cooler at higher color temperatures and warmer at lower color temperatures. COLOR SPACE-Allows you to manually adjust the colors red, green, and blue...
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Projector Setup • Setup the Model Name, Projector Name, Location, and Contact information (up to save and apply changes. Projection Setup Projection Setup • Resolution: Allows you to select the color depth for more vivid presentations. Login code will be restarted for each field). The projector must be randomly generated. • Use the following code: Enter a 4-digit code. Options are: Normal (16 bit) and High (32 bit). • Login Code: Select how...
Projector Setup • Setup the Model Name, Projector Name, Location, and Contact information (up to save and apply changes. Projection Setup Projection Setup • Resolution: Allows you to select the color depth for more vivid presentations. Login code will be restarted for each field). The projector must be randomly generated. • Use the following code: Enter a 4-digit code. Options are: Normal (16 bit) and High (32 bit). • Login Code: Select how...
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... VGA-A, VGA-B, S-Video, Composite Video, HDMI, Wireless Display, USB Display and USB Viewer. • Video Mode: Select a mode to disable the audio function. • Alert Volume: Set the alert loudness (Off, Low, Mid, or High) for presentation slides. - Image Control • Projector Mode: Allows you to select the projector mode, depending on how the projector is being used: - Presentation: Best for power on how the projector is mounted. Click the Auto Adjust button to restore the factory defaults settings. 82 Using Your Projector Click the Factory Reset button...
... VGA-A, VGA-B, S-Video, Composite Video, HDMI, Wireless Display, USB Display and USB Viewer. • Video Mode: Select a mode to disable the audio function. • Alert Volume: Set the alert loudness (Off, Low, Mid, or High) for presentation slides. - Image Control • Projector Mode: Allows you to select the projector mode, depending on how the projector is being used: - Presentation: Best for power on how the projector is mounted. Click the Auto Adjust button to restore the factory defaults settings. 82 Using Your Projector Click the Factory Reset button...
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... Dell™ (see "Changing the Lamp" on . • Ensure that particular Input Source is turned on page 96). • Use Test Pattern in the Others menu. For Dell computer, see support.dell.com. • Ensure that the lamp is enabled. If images are not displayed properly, please upgrade the video driver of the test pattern are not bent or broken. • Ensure that all the cables are using a Dell™ Laptop...
... Dell™ (see "Changing the Lamp" on . • Ensure that particular Input Source is turned on page 96). • Use Test Pattern in the Others menu. For Dell computer, see support.dell.com. • Ensure that the lamp is enabled. If images are not displayed properly, please upgrade the video driver of the test pattern are not bent or broken. • Ensure that all the cables are using a Dell™ Laptop...
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... are using a Dell™ portable computer, set the signal type to RGB in the OSD Display tab. • Use Test Pattern in the Others menu. Image has vertical flickering Adjust the frequency in PC Mode only). bar menu (in the OSD Display sub- Image is out of focus 1 Adjust the focus ring on the remote control or the control panel. 2 If you are using a Dell™ portable computer, see support.dell.com. Troubleshooting Your Projector 91 For a Dell...
... are using a Dell™ portable computer, set the signal type to RGB in the OSD Display tab. • Use Test Pattern in the Others menu. Image has vertical flickering Adjust the frequency in PC Mode only). bar menu (in the OSD Display sub- Image is out of focus 1 Adjust the focus ring on the remote control or the control panel. 2 If you are using a Dell™ portable computer, see support.dell.com. Troubleshooting Your Projector 91 For a Dell...
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... adjust the projector mode. If the LAMP light is still stretched, adjust the aspect ratio in the Set Up menu in the OSD. If the LAMP and TEMP light are blinking amber, the lamp driver has failed and the projector will automatically shut down . The display automatically shuts down . If the problem persists, contact Dell™. 92 Troubleshooting Your Projector If this occurs, the projector does not turn back on page 96. Please check the lamp...
... adjust the projector mode. If the LAMP light is still stretched, adjust the aspect ratio in the Set Up menu in the OSD. If the LAMP and TEMP light are blinking amber, the lamp driver has failed and the projector will automatically shut down . The display automatically shuts down . If the problem persists, contact Dell™. 92 Troubleshooting Your Projector If this occurs, the projector does not turn back on page 96. Please check the lamp...
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... mode Projector overheated Lamp driver overheated Fan breakdown Lamp driver breakdown Color Wheel breakdown Projector in Standby mode. The projector takes 60 seconds to power on. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Turn the display on again after three minutes and then turn the display on again. If the problem persists, contact Dell. One of the fans has failed. The lamp driver has failed. Unplug the power cord after the projector cools down . Control Buttons Power BLUE Flashing BLUE BLUE BLUE AMBER Flashing AMBER OFF AMBER ÒFF AMBER Flashing BLUE Indicator TEMP...
... mode Projector overheated Lamp driver overheated Fan breakdown Lamp driver breakdown Color Wheel breakdown Projector in Standby mode. The projector takes 60 seconds to power on. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Turn the display on again after three minutes and then turn the display on again. If the problem persists, contact Dell. One of the fans has failed. The lamp driver has failed. Unplug the power cord after the projector cools down . Control Buttons Power BLUE Flashing BLUE BLUE BLUE AMBER Flashing AMBER OFF AMBER ÒFF AMBER Flashing BLUE Indicator TEMP...
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Check the lamp module and ensure that it is defective. Lamp failure Fault - DC supply (+12V) Lamp module connection failed Lamp is properly installed. If this problem persists, contact Dell. Unplug the power cord after three minutes and then turn on the projector. Power supply has been interrupted. OFF AMBER Flashing OFF OFF AMBER AMBER AMBER OFF AMBER Flashing Troubleshooting Your Projector 95 Replace the lamp. Lamp module connection may be disrupted. The projector automatically shuts down. If the problem persists, contact Dell.
Check the lamp module and ensure that it is defective. Lamp failure Fault - DC supply (+12V) Lamp module connection failed Lamp is properly installed. If this problem persists, contact Dell. Unplug the power cord after three minutes and then turn on the projector. Power supply has been interrupted. OFF AMBER Flashing OFF OFF AMBER AMBER AMBER OFF AMBER Flashing Troubleshooting Your Projector 95 Replace the lamp. Lamp module connection may be disrupted. The projector automatically shuts down. If the problem persists, contact Dell.
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.... 3 Loosen the two screws that secure the lamp cover, and remove the cover. 4 Loosen the two screws that secure the lamp. 8 Replace the lamp cover and tighten the two screws. 96 Troubleshooting Your Projector Otherwise, contact your projector. www.dell.com/lamps" appears on page 103. For more information, see www.dell.com/hg. 1 Turn off the projector and disconnect the power cord. 2 Let the projector cool for the address of your local...
.... 3 Loosen the two screws that secure the lamp cover, and remove the cover. 4 Loosen the two screws that secure the lamp. 8 Replace the lamp cover and tighten the two screws. 96 Troubleshooting Your Projector Otherwise, contact your projector. www.dell.com/lamps" appears on page 103. For more information, see www.dell.com/hg. 1 Turn off the projector and disconnect the power cord. 2 Let the projector cool for the address of your local...
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..., under high temperatures, many hours per day and abrupt powering-off will vary according to -1 split screen. OS environment: Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000, MAC OS X Support: Presentation slides and projector control. relay output for RS232 communication. Wireless Lamp USB port: One USB slave (Mini USB) for remote support & two type-A/type-B of projector through network. The actual operating life span of a projector in a lamp's shortened operating life span or possible lamp failure. 100 Specifications Lamp life is not a specification for the time it...
..., under high temperatures, many hours per day and abrupt powering-off will vary according to -1 split screen. OS environment: Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000, MAC OS X Support: Presentation slides and projector control. relay output for RS232 communication. Wireless Lamp USB port: One USB slave (Mini USB) for remote support & two type-A/type-B of projector through network. The actual operating life span of a projector in a lamp's shortened operating life span or possible lamp failure. 100 Specifications Lamp life is not a specification for the time it...
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.... UXGA - RGB - Service Set Identifiers - A name used for video and broadcasting, with a video format of sending color information. This is created and notified only to as Y/C. Extended Video Graphics Array - 1024 x 768 pixels count. Zoom Lens - When used to move the view in a normal forward projection environment text, graphics, etc. Red, Green, Blue - SSID - A video transmission standard that a projector can projector from a fixed distance. SVGA - VGA - are backwards. Minimum Distance - The closest...
.... UXGA - RGB - Service Set Identifiers - A name used for video and broadcasting, with a video format of sending color information. This is created and notified only to as Y/C. Extended Video Graphics Array - 1024 x 768 pixels count. Zoom Lens - When used to move the view in a normal forward projection environment text, graphics, etc. Red, Green, Blue - SSID - A video transmission standard that a projector can projector from a fixed distance. SVGA - VGA - are backwards. Minimum Distance - The closest...
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Index A Adjusting the Projected Image 24 Adjusting the Projector Height 24 lower the projector Front tilt adjustment wheel 24 Tilt adjustment wheel 24 Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus 25 Focus ring 25 Audio Input 49 Audio Settings 49 C Capture Screen 49 Changing the Lamp 96 Closed Caption 53 Connecting the Projector Composite Video cable 17 Connecting a Computer with a RS232 cable 13, 14 Connecting with a Component Cable 18 Connecting with a Composite Cable 17 Connecting with an HDMI Cable 19 Connecting with an S-video Cable 16 HDMI cable 19, 20, 22 Power cord 11...
Index A Adjusting the Projected Image 24 Adjusting the Projector Height 24 lower the projector Front tilt adjustment wheel 24 Tilt adjustment wheel 24 Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus 25 Focus ring 25 Audio Input 49 Audio Settings 49 C Capture Screen 49 Changing the Lamp 96 Closed Caption 53 Connecting the Projector Composite Video cable 17 Connecting a Computer with a RS232 cable 13, 14 Connecting with a Component Cable 18 Connecting with a Composite Cable 17 Connecting with an HDMI Cable 19 Connecting with an S-video Cable 16 HDMI cable 19, 20, 22 Power cord 11...
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... Control Panel 28 D Dell contacting 103 M Main Unit 7 Antenna 7 Control panel 7 Focus tab 7 IR receivers 7 Lens 7 Lens cap 7 Menu Position 48 Menu Settings 48 Menu Timeout 48 Menu Transparency 48 Mute 49 O On-Screen Display 35 Auto-Adjust 37 Display (in PC Mode) 40 Display (in Video Mode) 42 Input Select 36 Lamp 43 Main Menu 35 Others 48 Picture (in PC Mode) 37 Picture (in Video Mode) 38 Set Up 43 P Password 51 phone numbers 103 Power Saving 50 Power Settings 50 Powering On/Off the Projector Powering...
... Control Panel 28 D Dell contacting 103 M Main Unit 7 Antenna 7 Control panel 7 Focus tab 7 IR receivers 7 Lens 7 Lens cap 7 Menu Position 48 Menu Settings 48 Menu Timeout 48 Menu Transparency 48 Mute 49 O On-Screen Display 35 Auto-Adjust 37 Display (in PC Mode) 40 Display (in Video Mode) 42 Input Select 36 Lamp 43 Main Menu 35 Others 48 Picture (in PC Mode) 37 Picture (in Video Mode) 38 Set Up 43 P Password 51 phone numbers 103 Power Saving 50 Power Settings 50 Powering On/Off the Projector Powering...