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Contents 1 Your Dell Projector 7 About Your Projector 9 About Your Interactive Pen (for S500wi only) . . . . 10 2 Connecting Your Projector 12 Installing the Optional Wireless Dongle 13 Install the Cable Cover 14 Connecting to a Computer 15 Connecting a ... Cable 18 Connecting a Computer Using Wireless 19 Connecting a DVD Player 20 Connecting a DVD Player Using an S-Video Cable . 20 Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable 21 Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable 22 Connecting a DVD Player Using a HDMI Cable . . 23 Connecting to Local Area Network 24 To...
Contents 1 Your Dell Projector 7 About Your Projector 9 About Your Interactive Pen (for S500wi only) . . . . 10 2 Connecting Your Projector 12 Installing the Optional Wireless Dongle 13 Install the Cable Cover 14 Connecting to a Computer 15 Connecting a ... Cable 18 Connecting a Computer Using Wireless 19 Connecting a DVD Player 20 Connecting a DVD Player Using an S-Video Cable . 20 Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable 21 Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable 22 Connecting a DVD Player Using a HDMI Cable . . 23 Connecting to Local Area Network 24 To...
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...Charger 47 Operating Range with Remote Control 49 Operating Range with Interactive Pen (for S500wi only 50 Using the On-Screen Display 51 INPUT SOURCE 51 AUTO ADJUST 52 BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST 53 VIDEO MODE 53 VOLUME 54 AUDIO INPUT 54 ADVANCED SETTINGS 54 LANGUAGE 72 HELP 72 ...Wireless Networking Installation 73 Enable Wireless on the Projector 74 Install the Wireless Application Software on Your Computer 75 S500 or S500wi Wireless Application Software . . 78...
...Charger 47 Operating Range with Remote Control 49 Operating Range with Interactive Pen (for S500wi only 50 Using the On-Screen Display 51 INPUT SOURCE 51 AUTO ADJUST 52 BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST 53 VIDEO MODE 53 VOLUME 54 AUDIO INPUT 54 ADVANCED SETTINGS 54 LANGUAGE 72 HELP 72 ...Wireless Networking Installation 73 Enable Wireless on the Projector 74 Install the Wireless Application Software on Your Computer 75 S500 or S500wi Wireless Application Software . . 78...
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2 Connecting Your Projector 1 +12 V DC out connector 2 Audio-A input connector 3 RS232 connector 4 Composite Video connector 5 S-Video connector 6 VGA-A input (D-sub) connector 7 VGA-B input (D-sub) connector 8 HDMI connector 9 Mini USB (Mini Type B) connector for remote mouse, Interactive function and firmware upgrade 10 ...
2 Connecting Your Projector 1 +12 V DC out connector 2 Audio-A input connector 3 RS232 connector 4 Composite Video connector 5 S-Video connector 6 VGA-A input (D-sub) connector 7 VGA-B input (D-sub) connector 8 HDMI connector 9 Mini USB (Mini Type B) connector for remote mouse, Interactive function and firmware upgrade 10 ...
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Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player Using an S-Video Cable 1 Power cord 2 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 www.dell.com. 20 Connecting Your Projector
Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player Using an S-Video Cable 1 Power cord 2 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 www.dell.com. 20 Connecting Your Projector
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Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable 1 Power cord 2 Composite Video cable NOTE: The Composite Video cable is not shipped with your projector. Connecting Your Projector 21 You can purchase the Composite Video Extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at www.dell.com.
Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable 1 Power cord 2 Composite Video cable NOTE: The Composite Video cable is not shipped with your projector. Connecting Your Projector 21 You can purchase the Composite Video Extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at www.dell.com.
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Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable 1 Power cord 2 VGA to Component Video cable NOTE: The VGA to Component Video Extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at www.dell.com. 22 Connecting Your Projector You can purchase the VGA to Component Video cable is not shipped with your projector.
Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable 1 Power cord 2 VGA to Component Video cable NOTE: The VGA to Component Video Extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at www.dell.com. 22 Connecting Your Projector You can purchase the VGA to Component Video cable is not shipped with your projector.
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... through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Press to synchronize the projector to navigate through Analog RGB, Composite, Component (YPbPr via VGA), HDMI, and S-Video sources when multiple sources are connected to the projector. 5 Menu Press to activate the OSD. Use the directional keys and the Menu button to the...
... through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Press to synchronize the projector to navigate through Analog RGB, Composite, Component (YPbPr via VGA), HDMI, and S-Video sources when multiple sources are connected to the projector. 5 Menu Press to activate the OSD. Use the directional keys and the Menu button to the...
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... the aspect ratio of a displayed image. 7 Keystone adjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector (+40/-35 degrees). 11 S-Video 12 Video 13 Video mode 14 Blank screen 15 Up Press to the previous page. NOTE: The Mini USB cable must be connected if you want to use... active. WARNING: Do not look at the screen, press and hold the laser button to toggle between modes. Press to choose Composite Video source. Press the Video Mode button to activate the laser light. NOTE: The Mini USB cable must be connected if you want to use the Page Down...
... the aspect ratio of a displayed image. 7 Keystone adjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector (+40/-35 degrees). 11 S-Video 12 Video 13 Video mode 14 Blank screen 15 Up Press to the previous page. NOTE: The Mini USB cable must be connected if you want to use... active. WARNING: Do not look at the screen, press and hold the laser button to toggle between modes. Press to choose Composite Video source. Press the Video Mode button to activate the laser light. NOTE: The Mini USB cable must be connected if you want to use the Page Down...
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... does not operate if the OSD is displayed. 38 Using Your Projector Press to switch between Analog RGB, Composite, Component (YPbPr, via VGA), HDMI, and S-Video source. Press to decrease the volume. Press to increase the image. Press to mute or un-mute the projector speaker. Press to synchronize the projector...
... does not operate if the OSD is displayed. 38 Using Your Projector Press to switch between Analog RGB, Composite, Component (YPbPr, via VGA), HDMI, and S-Video source. Press to decrease the volume. Press to increase the image. Press to mute or un-mute the projector speaker. Press to synchronize the projector...
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.... HDMI-Press to detect a VGA-A signal. VGA-A-Press to detect a HDMI signal. COMPOSITE-Press to detect a S-Video signal. S-VIDEO-Press to detect a Composite Video signal. NOTE: OSD structure and set are the same for the S500 and S500wi models. Using Your Projector 51 INPUT SOURCE The Input Source menu allows you to the Main...
.... HDMI-Press to detect a VGA-A signal. VGA-A-Press to detect a HDMI signal. COMPOSITE-Press to detect a S-Video signal. S-VIDEO-Press to detect a Composite Video signal. NOTE: OSD structure and set are the same for the S500 and S500wi models. Using Your Projector 51 INPUT SOURCE The Input Source menu allows you to the Main...
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... 53 BRIGHTNESS-Use and to adjust the display contrast. BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST The Brightness/Contrast menu allows you adjust the brightness/contrast settings of the image. VIDEO MODE The Video Mode menu allows you to Custom. CONTRAST-Use and to adjust the brightness of your preferred settings).
... 53 BRIGHTNESS-Use and to adjust the display contrast. BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST The Brightness/Contrast menu allows you adjust the brightness/contrast settings of the image. VIDEO MODE The Video Mode menu allows you to Custom. CONTRAST-Use and to adjust the brightness of your preferred settings).
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... are : RGB, YCbCr, and YPbPr. The image settings menu provides the following options: COLOR TEMPERATURE-Allows you to adjust the color temperature. IMAGE SETTINGS (IN VIDEO MODE)-Select and press to adjust the color temperature.
... are : RGB, YCbCr, and YPbPr. The image settings menu provides the following options: COLOR TEMPERATURE-Allows you to adjust the color temperature. IMAGE SETTINGS (IN VIDEO MODE)-Select and press to adjust the color temperature.
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SATURATION-Allows you to adjust the video source from Composite or S-Video. WHITE INTENSITY-Press and use and to activate image settings. VGA OUTPUT-Select On or Off the VGA output function at projector standby status. The ...
SATURATION-Allows you to adjust the video source from Composite or S-Video. WHITE INTENSITY-Press and use and to activate image settings. VGA OUTPUT-Select On or Off the VGA output function at projector standby status. The ...
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... 3D function when it satisfies any of the below : a VGA/HDMI 1280 x 720 120 Hz, 1024 x 768 120 Hz and 800 x 600 120 Hz b Composite/S-Video 60 Hz c Component 480i 5. The recommended VGA signal for laptop is Single-mode output (Dual mode is Off). 3D DISPLAY-Select On to get best...: a Computer/Laptop with a 120 Hz signal output quad-buffered graphics card. d 3D Player. (Example: Stereoscopic Player...) 2. b Input a suite of outputting at 120 Hz signal via Video and S-Video. 3. c 3D content. NOTE: 1. See "Note 4".
... 3D function when it satisfies any of the below : a VGA/HDMI 1280 x 720 120 Hz, 1024 x 768 120 Hz and 800 x 600 120 Hz b Composite/S-Video 60 Hz c Component 480i 5. The recommended VGA signal for laptop is Single-mode output (Dual mode is Off). 3D DISPLAY-Select On to get best...: a Computer/Laptop with a 120 Hz signal output quad-buffered graphics card. d 3D Player. (Example: Stereoscopic Player...) 2. b Input a suite of outputting at 120 Hz signal via Video and S-Video. 3. c 3D content. NOTE: 1. See "Note 4".
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... you will need a few other components including: a Computer/Laptop with DLP Link™. d 3D Player. (Example: Stereoscopic Player...) Using Your Projector 59 DISPLAY SETTINGS (IN VIDEO MODE)-Select and press to zoom and view the image. c 3D content. Options are: Origin, 16:9, and 4:3. •Origin - Select Origin to maintain the aspect...
... you will need a few other components including: a Computer/Laptop with DLP Link™. d 3D Player. (Example: Stereoscopic Player...) Using Your Projector 59 DISPLAY SETTINGS (IN VIDEO MODE)-Select and press to zoom and view the image. c 3D content. Options are: Origin, 16:9, and 4:3. •Origin - Select Origin to maintain the aspect...
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b Input a suite of outputting at 120 Hz signal via Video and S-Video. 3. "3D Display" selection will only be enabled in the "Display Settings of the Advanced Settings" menu when the projector detects either of the inputs mentioned ... and press to get best match of the below : a VGA/HDMI 1280 x 720 120 Hz, 1024 x 768 120 Hz and 800 x 600 120 Hz b Composite/S-Video 60 Hz c Component 480i 5. The projector settings menu provides the following options: AUTO SOURCE-Select Off (the default) to auto detect the available input signals...
b Input a suite of outputting at 120 Hz signal via Video and S-Video. 3. "3D Display" selection will only be enabled in the "Display Settings of the Advanced Settings" menu when the projector detects either of the inputs mentioned ... and press to get best match of the below : a VGA/HDMI 1280 x 720 120 Hz, 1024 x 768 120 Hz and 800 x 600 120 Hz b Composite/S-Video 60 Hz c Component 480i 5. The projector settings menu provides the following options: AUTO SOURCE-Select Off (the default) to auto detect the available input signals...
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The below warning message appears: Reset items include both computer sources and Video source settings. The Wireless/LAN settings menu provides the following options: 62 Using Your Projector Test Pattern 1: Test Pattern 2: FACTORY RESET-Select and press to reset all settings to activate Wireless/LAN settings. WIRELESS/LAN SETTINGS (IN LAN MODE)-Select and press to its factory default.
The below warning message appears: Reset items include both computer sources and Video source settings. The Wireless/LAN settings menu provides the following options: 62 Using Your Projector Test Pattern 1: Test Pattern 2: FACTORY RESET-Select and press to reset all settings to activate Wireless/LAN settings. WIRELESS/LAN SETTINGS (IN LAN MODE)-Select and press to its factory default.
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... the Presentation • To project the presenation, click any of Wireless Presentation Screen Variation % 1 Image display could be slow or not displayed smoothly if displaying a video clip or animation. Blinks when projection is for reference: Frame Rate of the projection buttons . • To pause the presentation, click . Item Split 3 Split 4 Stop...
... the Presentation • To project the presenation, click any of Wireless Presentation Screen Variation % 1 Image display could be slow or not displayed smoothly if displaying a video clip or animation. Blinks when projection is for reference: Frame Rate of the projection buttons . • To pause the presentation, click . Item Split 3 Split 4 Stop...
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... display contrast. Movie: For viewing movies and photos. - Custom: User-preferred settings. • Blank Screen: You can select VGA-A, VGA-B, S-Video, Composite Video, HDMI, Wireless Display, USB Display, or USB Viewer. • Video Mode: Select a mode to optimize the display image based on how the projector is being used: - sRGB: Provides a more accurate...
... display contrast. Movie: For viewing movies and photos. - Custom: User-preferred settings. • Blank Screen: You can select VGA-A, VGA-B, S-Video, Composite Video, HDMI, Wireless Display, USB Display, or USB Viewer. • Video Mode: Select a mode to optimize the display image based on how the projector is being used: - sRGB: Provides a more accurate...
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...page 116). • Use Test Pattern in the Projector Settings of the Advanced Settings menu. If images are not displayed properly, please upgrade the video driver of the test pattern are correct. 108 Troubleshooting Your Projector Ensure that the colors of your computer. See "Connecting Your Projector" on page... Ensure that the pins of the connectors are not bent or broken. • Ensure that the lamp is enabled. If you are using a Dell™ laptop computer, press (Fn+F8). 4 Troubleshooting Your Projector If you experience problems with your projector, see support...
...page 116). • Use Test Pattern in the Projector Settings of the Advanced Settings menu. If images are not displayed properly, please upgrade the video driver of the test pattern are correct. 108 Troubleshooting Your Projector Ensure that the colors of your computer. See "Connecting Your Projector" on page... Ensure that the pins of the connectors are not bent or broken. • Ensure that the lamp is enabled. If you are using a Dell™ laptop computer, press (Fn+F8). 4 Troubleshooting Your Projector If you experience problems with your projector, see support...