Dell S300w Projector User Manual

Dell™ S300w ProjectorUser’s Guide

10 Connecting Your Projector CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 7.I

100 Specifications NOTE: The lamp life rating for any projector is a measure of brightness degradation only, and is not a specification for the time

Specifications 101RS232 Pin AssignmentRS232 Protocol • Communication Settings • Command typesTo pop up the OSD menu and adjust the settings.• Control

102 SpecificationsCompatibility Modes (Analog/Digital) ResolutionRefresh Rate (Hz)Hsync Frequency (KHz)Pixel Clock (MHz) 640 x 350 70.087 31.469 25.

Contacting Dell 103Contacting DellFor customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet

104 GlossaryAppendix: GlossaryANSI LUMENS — A standard for measuring the brightness. It is calculated by dividing a square meter image into nine equal

Glossary 105dB — decibel — A unit used to express relative difference in power or intensity, usually between two acoustic or electric signals, equal t

106 GlossaryMinimum Distance — The closest position that a projector can focus an image onto a screen.NTSC — National Television Standards Committee.

Index 107IndexAAdjusting the Projected Image 24Adjusting the Projector Height 24lower the projectorFront tilt adjustmentwheel 24Tilt adjustment wheel

108 IndexS-Video connector 9USB Type A Viewer connector 9USB Type B Display connector 9VGA-A input (D-sub) connector 9VGA-A output (monitor loop-throu

Index 109SScreen 49Screen Settings 49Security Settings 50Speaker 49SpecificationsAudio 98Brightness 98Color Wheel Speed 98Contrast Ratio 98Dimensions

Connecting Your Projector 11Connecting to a ComputerConnecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable NOTE: The Mini USB cable is not provided with your projec

12 Connecting Your ProjectorMonitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA Cables NOTE: Only one VGA cable is shipped with your projector. An additional V

Connecting Your Projector 13Connecting a Computer Using an RS232 cable NOTE: The RS232 cable is not shipped with your projector. Consult a profession

14 Connecting Your ProjectorConnecting a Computer Using an USB Display NOTE: Need to install USB Driver, see "USB Display Driver Installation&qu

Connecting Your Projector 15Connecting a Computer Using Wireless NOTE: Your computer must have wireless function and should be configured properly to

16 Connecting Your ProjectorConnecting a DVD PlayerConnecting a DVD Player Using an S-Video Cable NOTE: The S-Video cable is not shipped with your p

Connecting Your Projector 17Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable NOTE: The Composite Video cable is not shipped with your projector.

18 Connecting Your ProjectorConnecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable NOTE: The VGA to Component Video cable is not shipped with your pro

Connecting Your Projector 19Connecting a DVD Player Using an HDMI Cable NOTE: The HDMI cable is not shipped with your projector.1 Power cord2 HDMI ca

Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your projector. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicate

20 Connecting Your ProjectorConnecting to Local Area NetworkTo project an image and control the projector that is connected to a network through an RJ

Connecting Your Projector 21Professional Installation Options: Installation for Driving Automatic Screen NOTE: Use the dimension of 12V DC plug in 1.

22 Connecting Your ProjectorConnection With Commercial RS232 Control Box NOTE: The RS232 cable is not shipped with your projector. Consult a professi

Using Your Projector 233Using Your ProjectorTurning Your Projector On NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source (computer, DVD player

24 Using Your Projector3To power off the projector quickly, press the Power button and hold for 1 second while the projector’s cooling fans are still

Using Your Projector 25Adjusting the Projector Focus CAUTION: To avoid damaging the projector, ensure that the zoom lens and elevator foot are fully

26 Using Your ProjectorAdjusting Projection Image Size294"(746.76cm)223"(566.42 cm)178"(452.12 cm)134"(340.36 cm)89" (226.06

Using Your Projector 27Screen (Diagonal)Max. 44.6" (113.28 cm)89" (226.06 cm)134" (340.36cm)178" (452.12 cm)223" (566.42 cm)2

28 Using Your ProjectorUsing the Control Panel1 Power Turns the projector on or off. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" o

Using Your Projector 294 TEMP warning light If the TEMP amber indicator is on or blinking, one of the following problems could be occurring:• Internal

Contents 3Contents1 Your Dell Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6About Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Connecting

30 Using Your ProjectorUsing the Remote Control1Power Turns the projector on or off. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" o

Using Your Projector 315 Laser Point the remote control at the screen, press and hold the laser button to activate the laser light. CAUTION: Do not

32 Using Your Projector17MenuPress to activate the OSD.18Mute Press to mute or un-mute the projector speaker.19 Zoom + Press to increase the image.20

Using Your Projector 33Installing the Remote Control Batteries NOTE: Remove the batteries from the remote control when not in use.1Press the tab to l

34 Using Your ProjectorOperating Range With Remote Control NOTE: Actual operating range may slightly differ from the diagram. Weak batteries will als

Using Your Projector 35Using the On-Screen Display• The projector has a multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu that can be displayed with or with

36 Using Your ProjectorINPUT SELECTThe Input Select menu allows you to select your projector’s input source.AUTO SOURCE—Select Off (the default) to lo

Using Your Projector 37"Wireless Guide screen" on page 56.USB Display—Allows you to via the USB cable to display PC/NB screen from your proj

38 Using Your ProjectorVIDEO MODE—Allows you to optimize the display image: Presentation, Bright, Movie, sRGB (provides more accurate color representa

Using Your Projector 39TINT—Press to increase the amount of green in the image and to increase the amount of red in the image (available for NTSC

4 Contents3 Using Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Turning Your Projector On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Turning Your Project

40 Using Your ProjectorDISPLAY (in PC Mode)Using the Display menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projector. The Picture menu provides th

Using Your Projector 41FREQUENCY—Allows you to change the display data clock frequency to match the frequency of your computer graphics card. If you s

42 Using Your ProjectorDISPLAY (in Video Mode)Using the Display menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projector. The Picture menu provides

Using Your Projector 43LAMPThe Lamp menu provides the following options:LAMP HOUR—Displays the operating hours since the last lamp timer reset.LAMP HO

44 Using Your ProjectorLANGUAGE—Allows you to set the language for the OSD. Press to activate the Language menu.PROJECTOR MODE—Allows you to select

Using Your Projector 45NOTE: 1. When you want to create 3D experience, you will need a few other components including:a PC/NB with a 120 Hz signal out

46 Using Your ProjectorWIRELESS / NETWORK The Wireless / Network menu allows you to configure the network connection settings.DHCP ADDRESS—If a DHCP s

Using Your Projector 473After the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS is set up, select Store and press the button to store the settings.4If se

48 Using Your ProjectorOTHERSThe Others menu allows you to change settings for Menu, Screen, Audio, Power, Security, and Closed Caption (for NTSC only

Using Your Projector 49SCREEN SETTINGS—Select and press to activate screen settings. The screen settings menu consists of the following options:CAPT

Contents 5USB Display Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Presentation to Go (PtG) Installation . . . . . . . . . . 64PtG Viewer . . . .

50 Using Your ProjectorPOWER SETTINGS—Select and press to activate power settings. The power settings menu consists of the following options:POWER S

Using Your Projector 51PASSWORD—When Password Protect is enabled, a Password Protect screen requesting you to enter a password will be displayed when

52 Using Your Projector2If you have entered an incorrect password, you will be given another 2 chances. After the three invalid attempts, the projecto

Using Your Projector 53CHANGE PASSWORD—Key in the original password, then enter the new password and confirm the new password again.CLOSED CAPTION—Sel

54 Using Your Projector NOTE: Closed caption option is available for NTSC only.TEST PATTERN—Test Pattern is used to test focus and resolution.You can

Using Your Projector 55Wireless Networking Installation NOTE: Your computer must have the following minimum system requirements:Operating System:•Win

56 Using Your ProjectorIn order to use your projector wirelessly, you need to complete the steps below:1Install the wireless antenna. See "Instal

Using Your Projector 57 NOTE: • Your computer must have wireless network function to detect the connection.• When you connect to the S300w network, y

58 Using Your Projector8Select the appropriate operating system, then click Download.9Click Run to proceed with the one-time installation of the softw

Using Your Projector 5910The installation software will launch. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup.S300w Wireless Application Softwar

6 Your Dell Projector1Your Dell ProjectorYour projector comes with all the items shown below. Ensure that you have all the items, and contact Dell™ if

60 Using Your ProjectorUnderstanding the ButtonsAfter a successful login, the following screen appears.Projecting the Presentation• To project the pre

Using Your Projector 61 NOTE: The following information is for wireless data presentation mode only. Image display could be slow or not displayed smo

62 Using Your ProjectorProjector From Web Management" on page 70.SEARCH FOR PROJECTOR—Click to search and connect to wireless projector..MAKE APP

Using Your Projector 63USB Display Driver InstallationIn order to use your USB Display, you need to complete the steps below:1Enable Wireless / Networ

64 Using Your ProjectorPresentation to Go (PtG) InstallationYour computer must have the following minimum system requirements.Operating System:-Window

Using Your Projector 65PtG ViewerSystem will stay in this page when ready.Photo Viewer

66 Using Your ProjectorPtG/Photo Function IntroductionShow valid PtG and Photo files which are stored in USB disk. NOTE: If only one disk is detected,

Using Your Projector 67Photo Overview NOTE: Support 14 languages of photo files name format (Language: English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japan

68 Using Your ProjectorSetup PtG Converter - LitePlease follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup.

Using Your Projector 69PtG Converter - Lite Application SoftwarePlease launch the "PtG Converter - Lite". The screen below appears.1Click

Your Dell Projector 7About Your Projector CAUTION: Safety Instructions1Do not use the projector near appliances that generate a lot of heat.2Do not

70 Using Your ProjectorManaging the Projector From Web ManagementConfiguring the Network SettingIf the projector is connected to a network, you can ac

Using Your Projector 71Download the Wireless Application SoftwareSee also "Wireless Networking Installation" on page 55.Click the Download b

72 Using Your ProjectorConference ControlThis allows you to host conference presentations from different sources without using projector cables and le

Using Your Projector 73Managing PropertiesAdminAn administrator password is required to access the Admin page. • Admin Password: Enter the administrat

74 Using Your ProjectorSystem StatusDisplays the Network Status, Connection Status, and Projector Status information.

Using Your Projector 75Network StatusSee OSD section on page 46.IP Setup• Choose Obtain an IP address automatically to assign an IP address to the pro

76 Using Your ProjectorSSID: 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

Using Your Projector 77Projection SetupProjection Setup• Resolution: Allows you to select the resolution. Options are: XGA (1024 x 768) and WXGA (1280

78 Using Your ProjectorChange PasswordsThis page allows you to change the administrator password.• Enter New Password: Enter the new password.• Confir

Using Your Projector 79Reset to DefaultClick the Apply button to restore all wireless/network setup to its factory default settings.

8 Your Dell Projector7Do not look into the lens while the projector is on as it may cause injury to your eyes.8Do not place any objects near or in fro

80 Using Your ProjectorFirmware UpdateUse the Firmware Update page to update your projector’s wireless firmware.To start firmware update, do the follo

Using Your Projector 81Projector Control PanelProjector Information• Projector Status: There are 5 status: Lamp On, Standby, Power Saving, Cooling and

82 Using Your ProjectorImage Control• Projector Mode: Allows you to select the projector mode, depending on how the projector is mounted. There are 4

Using Your Projector 83Alert SettingE-mail Alert: With standard SMPT server using default 25 port and not support encryption and authentication (SSL o

84 Using Your ProjectorReboot SystemClick Reboot to reboot the system.CrestronFor Crestron function.

Using Your Projector 85TIPS:I would like to remotely access the projector via Internet. What is the better setting for the browser?To have a better se

86 Using Your ProjectorWhy am I unable to access the SMTP server?1Check with your MIS or network administrator whether the SMTP server function is ope

Using Your Projector 87Firewall Configuration and FAQQ: Why can’t I access the Web Management Page?A: Your computer’s firewall configuration may preve

88 Using Your ProjectorWindows Firewall 1Open Windows Firewall (Start > All Programs > Control Panel). Double click on Windows Firewall.2On the

Using Your Projector 89Make Application TokenThe Application Token lets you perform Plug and Show using a USB token.1From the application software, cl

Connecting Your Projector 92Connecting Your Projector1 Mini USB connector for remote mouse and firmware upgrade12 Audio-B right-channel input connecto

90 Troubleshooting Your Projector4Troubleshooting Your ProjectorIf you experience problems with your projector, see the following troubleshooting tips

Troubleshooting Your Projector 91Partial, scrolling, or incorrectly displayed image1Press the Auto Adjust button on the remote control or the control

92 Troubleshooting Your ProjectorThe image is stretched when displaying a 16:9 DVDThe projector automatically detects the input signal format. It will

Troubleshooting Your Projector 93TEMP light is blinking amber A projector fan has failed and the projector will automatically shut down. Try to clear

94 Troubleshooting Your ProjectorGuiding SignalsProjector StatusDescriptionControl Buttons IndicatorPowerTEMP(Amber)LAMP (Amber)Standby mode Projector

Troubleshooting Your Projector 95Lamp failure Lamp is defective. Replace the lamp. OFF OFF AMBERFault - DC supply (+12V)Power supply has been interrup

96 Troubleshooting Your ProjectorChanging the Lamp CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as

Troubleshooting Your Projector 979Reset the lamp usage time by selecting "Yes" for Lamp Reset in the OSD Lamp tab (see Lamp menu on page 43)

98 Specifications5SpecificationsLight Valve 0.65" WXGA S450 DMD, DarkChip3™Brightness 2200 ANSI Lumens (Max.)Contrast Ratio 2400:1 Typical (Full

Specifications 99Weight 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)Environmental Operating temperature: 5oC -