Dell 7700HD User's Guide

Dell™ 7700FullHD ProjectorUser’s Guide

10 Connecting Your Projector2Connecting Your Projector1 WiFi USB (Type A) connector 11 +12 V DC out connector2 USB Type B connector for USB Display12

100 Using Your Projector4Click Finish to close the wizard.

Troubleshooting Your Projector 1014Troubleshooting Your ProjectorIf you experience problems with your projector, see the following troubleshooting tip

102 Troubleshooting Your ProjectorPartial, scrolling, or incorrectly displayed image1Press the Auto Adjust button on the remote control or the control

Troubleshooting Your Projector 103Image is out of focus 1Adjust the focus ring on the projector lens.2Ensure that the projection screen is within the

104 Troubleshooting Your ProjectorTEMP light is solid amber The projector has overheated. The display automatically shuts down. Turn the display on a

Troubleshooting Your Projector 105Guiding SignalsProjector Status DescriptionControl Buttons IndicatorPowerTEMP(Amber)LAMP (Amber)Standby mode Project

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

Troubleshooting Your Projector 107Advanced Setting menu on page 51). When a new lamp module has been changed, the projector will automatically detect

108 Specifications5SpecificationsLight Valve 0.95" 1080p DMD, DarkChip2™Brightness 5000 ANSI Lumens (Max.)Contrast Ratio 2500:1 (Natural)10000:1

Specifications 109Power Consumption Normal mode: 525 W ± 10% @ 110 VacEco mode: 430 W ± 10% @ 110 VacPower saving mode: <20 W (Wireless and Network

Connecting Your Projector 11 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 8.I

110 SpecificationsS-Video input: One standard 4-pin min-DIN S-Video connector for Y/C signal.Composite Video input: One Yellow RCA jack for CVBS signa

Specifications 111 NOTE: The lamp life rating for any projector is a measure of brightness degradation only, and is not a specification for the time

112 SpecificationsRS232 Pin AssignmentRS232 Protocol • Communication Settings • Command typesTo pop up the OSD menu and adjust the settings.• Control

Specifications 113PIP Combination SourcesHDMI-A HDMI-B VGA-A VGA-B ComponentHDMI-A No No Yes Yes YesHDMI-B No No Yes Yes YesVGA-A Yes Yes No No NoVGA-

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

Contacting Dell 115Contacting DellFor customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet

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

Glossary 117dB — decibel — A unit used to express relative difference in power or intensity, usually between two acoustic or electric signals, equal t

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

Glossary 119the project from a fixed distance. For example, a 1.4:1 zoom lens ratio means that a 10 foot image without zoom would be a 14 foot image w

12 Connecting Your ProjectorConnecting to a ComputerConnecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable NOTE: The Mini USB cable must be connected if you want to

120 IndexIndexAAdjusting the Projected Image 26Elevator button 26lower the projectorElevator foot 26Tilt adjustment wheel 26Lowering the Projector Hei

Index 121RJ45 connector 10RS232 (D-sub) connector 10Security cable slot 10S-Video connector 10USB Type A connector for USB Viewer 10USB Type B connect

122 IndexEnvironmental 109I/O Connectors 109Light Valve 108Noise Level 109Number of Pixels 108Power Consumption 109Power Supply 108Projection Distance

Connecting Your Projector 13Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA Cables NOTE: Only one VGA cable is shipped with your projector. An additional V

14 Connecting Your ProjectorConnecting a Computer Using a RS232 Cable NOTE: The RS232 (9-pin D-sub female to female pin2-3 swap) cable is not shipped

Connecting Your Projector 15Connecting a Computer by USB Cable NOTE: Plug and Play. Only one USB cable is shipped with your projector. An additional

16 Connecting Your ProjectorConnecting a Computer Using Wireless Dongle (Optional) NOTE: Your computer should be equipped with a wireless connector a

Connecting Your Projector 17Connecting a DVD PlayerConnecting a DVD Player Using an S-Video Cable NOTE: The S-Video cable is not shipped with your p

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

Connecting Your Projector 19Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable NOTE: The VGA to Component Video cable is not shipped with your pro

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indic

20 Connecting Your ProjectorConnecting a DVD Player Using a 3 RCA Component Video Cable NOTE: The 3 RCA to 3 RCA Component Video (Male to Male) cable

Connecting Your Projector 21Connecting a DVD Player Using an HDMI Cable NOTE: The HDMI cable is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase the

22 Connecting Your ProjectorConnecting to Local Area NetworkTo project an image and control the projector that is connected to a network through a RJ4

Connecting Your Projector 23Professional Installation Options: Installation for Driving Automatic Screen NOTE: Use a 12 V DC plug in, 1.7 mm (ID) x 4

24 Connecting Your ProjectorConnection With Commercial RS232 Control Box NOTE: The RS232 (9-pin D-sub female to female pin2-3 swap) cable is not ship

Using Your Projector 253Using Your ProjectorTurning Your Projector On NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source (computer, DVD player

26 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 27Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus CAUTION: To avoid damaging the projector, ensure that the side door is fully closed and

28 Using Your ProjectorAdjusting Projection Image Size244.17"(620.19 cm)199.40"(506.48 cm)156.67"(397.94 cm)111.91"(284.25 cm)69.1

Using Your Projector 29DesiredDistance (m)<A>(Min zoom) (Max zoom)Screen size Top Screen size TopDiagonal (inch) <B>W (cm) x H (cm)From ba

Contents 3Contents1 Your Dell Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7About Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Connecting

30 Using Your ProjectorUsing the Control Panel1 LAMP warning light If the LAMP amber indicator is on or blinking, one of the following problems could

Using Your Projector 314 Volume Control Allows you to increase or decrease the volume.5 Up / Keystone adjustment Press to navigate through the On-S

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

Using Your Projector 336Page up Press to move to the previous page. NOTE: The Mini USB cable must be connected if you want to use the Page Up feature.

34 Using Your Projector19 Auto Adjust Press to synchronize the projector with the input source. Auto Adjust does not operate if the OSD is displayed.2

Using Your Projector 35Installing the Remote Control Batteries NOTE: Remove the batteries from the remote control when not in use.1Press the tab to l

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

Using Your Projector 37Using the On-Screen Display• The projector has a multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu that can be displayed with or with

38 Using Your ProjectorWIRELESS/USB—Press to activate the Input Source Wireless/USB menu. NOTE: The Wireless/USB can be used after the "Wireles

Using Your Projector 39BRIGHTNESS/CONTRASTThe Brightness/Contrast menu allows you adjust the brightness/contrast settings of your projector.BRIGHTNESS

4 ContentsProfessional Installation Options: Installation for Driving Automatic Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Connection With Commercial RS232

40 Using Your ProjectorVOLUMEThe Volume menu allows you adjust the volume settings of your projector.VOLUME—Press to increase the volume and to de

Using Your Projector 41IMAGE SETTINGS (IN PC MODE)—Select and press to activate image settings. The image settings menu provides the following optio

42 Using Your ProjectorCOLOR TEMPERATURE—Allows you to adjust the color temperature. The screen appears cooler at higher color temperatures and warmer

Using Your Projector 43DISPLAY SETTINGS (IN PC MODE)—Select and press to activate display settings. The display settings menu provides the following

44 Using Your ProjectorDISPLAY SETTINGS (IN VIDEO MODE)—Select and press to activate display settings. The display settings menu provides the follow

Using Your Projector 45PROJECTOR SETTINGS—Select and press to activate projector settings. The projector settings menu provides the following option

46 Using Your Projector NOTE: 1 Closed caption option is available for NTSC only.2 Closed captioning can only be enabled via S-Video and Composite Vi

Using Your Projector 47LAN SETTINGS—Select and press to activate LAN settings. The LAN settings menu provides the following options:WIRELESS AND LAN

48 Using Your Projector3. After the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS is set up, select Store and press button to store the settings.4. If y

Using Your Projector 49a Use and buttons to select the option.b Use and buttons to set the value.c After the setup is complete, press the bu

Contents 5Wireless Networking Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Enable Wireless on the Projector. . . . . . . . . . 56Install the Wireless Appl

50 Using Your Projectorbe activated the next time you turn on the projector. If you enable this feature, you will be asked to enter the projector’s pa

Using Your Projector 51CHANGE PASSWORD—Key in the original password. Then, enter the new password and confirm the new password again.POWER SETTINGS—Se

52 Using Your ProjectorQUICK SHUTDOWN—Select On to turn off the projector with a single press of the Power button. This function allows the projector

Using Your Projector 53PIP SETTINGS—Select and press to activate pip settings. The pip settings menu provides the following options:PICTURE IN PICTU

54 Using Your ProjectorLANGUAGEAllows you to set the language for the OSD. Press to activate the Language menu.HELPIf you encounter problems with yo

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

56 Using Your ProjectorEnable Wireless on the ProjectorIn order to use your projector wirelessly, you need to complete the steps below:1Install the op

Using Your Projector 57The Wireless Guide Screen shown below appears: NOTE: If wireless connection is disabled, then follow these steps to set up: AD

58 Using Your ProjectorInstall the Wireless Application Software on Your Computer7Connect your computer to the 7700FullHD wireless network. NOTE: • Y

Using Your Projector 59 NOTE: If the web page does not load automatically, enter the IP address (default IP address is 192.168.100.10) noted from the

6 ContentsAccessing Web Management . . . . . . . . . . . 78Make Application Token . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 994 Troubleshooting Your Projec

60 Using Your Projector11Click Run to proceed with the one-time installation of the software. NOTE: You may choose to save the file and install it at

Using Your Projector 61Launch the Wireless ApplicationOnce the installation is complete, the program will launch and search automatically. If the prog

62 Using Your ProjectorUnderstanding the ButtonsAfter a successful log in, the following screen appears:Projection Mode Item Description1 Status Bar D

Using Your Projector 63Projecting the Presentation• To project the presentation, click any of the projection buttons .• To pause the presentation, cl

64 Using Your Projector NOTE: 1The percentage of screen variation is based on 1024 x 768. Example to display a 320 x 240 video clip on 1024 x 768 de

Using Your Projector 65Presentation to Go (PtG) InstallationMinimum system requirements to install PtG are as follow:Operating System:-WindowsMicrosof

66 Using Your ProjectorPtG ViewerSystem will stay in this page when ready.Photo Viewer

Using Your Projector 67PtG/Photo Function IntroductionShow valid PtG and Photo files which are stored in the USB disk. NOTE: If only one disk is detec

68 Using Your ProjectorPhoto Overview NOTE: Supports 14 languages of photo files name format (Languages: English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Jap

Using Your Projector 69Install the PtG Converter Application Software on Your ComputerPlease follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

Your Dell Projector 71Your Dell ProjectorYour projector comes with all the items shown below. Ensure that you have all the items, and contact Dell™ if

70 Using Your ProjectorUsing the PtG Converter1Launch the "PtG Converter - Lite.exe" or double-click the icon on the desktop to start the

Using Your Projector 71Audio Projection InstallationAudio Projection only supports the Wireless Display and LAN Display input source.Minimum system re

72 Using Your ProjectorEnable Wireless or LAN on the Projector1Connect the power cable and turn on the projector by pressing the power button.2.1If th

Using Your Projector 733Access the Input Source menu, select the Wireless/USB and then select the Wireless Display on the sub-menu.The Wireless Guide

74 Using Your Projector NOTE: If the LAN is used for audio projection, connect the LAN cable to the projector and the computer.Launch the Wireless Ap

Using Your Projector 75Login8To communicate with your projector, enter the Login Code (see Step 4), and then click OK. NOTE: If the IP Address is not

76 Using Your ProjectorVideo Stream InstallationVideo Stream only supports the Wireless Display and LAN Display input source.Minimum system requiremen

Using Your Projector 77Enable Wireless or LAN on the ProjectorPlease refer to "steps 1 to 4 of the Audio Projection Installation" on page 71

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

Using Your Projector 79Download the Wireless Application SoftwareSee also "Wireless Networking Installation" on page 55.Click the Download b

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

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

Using Your Projector 81Managing PropertiesAdminAn administrator password is required to access the Admin page. • Admin Password: Enter the administrat

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

Using Your Projector 83Network SetupSee OSD section on page 47.IP Setup• Choose Obtain an IP address automatically to assign an IP address to the proj

84 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 85Projection SetupProjection Setup• Resolution: Allows you to select the resolution. Options are: XGA (1024 x 768) and 720p (1280

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

Using Your Projector 87Reset to DefaultClick the Apply button to restore the wireless/network setup to its factory default settings.

88 Using Your ProjectorFirmware UpgradeUse the Firmware Upgrade page to update your projector’s wireless firmware. NOTE: Please disable and enable wir

Using Your Projector 89Projector UpgradeUse the Projector Upgrade page to update your projector’s firmware. NOTE: Please disable and enable wireless/n

Your Dell Projector 96Do not try to touch the ventilation outlet as it can become very hot after the projector has been turned on or immediately after

90 Using Your Projector5Click the Update button to start. Wait while the system updates the firmware in your device. NOTE: Temp and Lamp LEDs are bot

Using Your Projector 91Projector Control PanelProjector Information• Projector Status: There are five status: Lamp On, Standby, Power Saving, Cooling,

92 Using Your ProjectorImage Control•Operation Mode: Allows you to select the operation mode. The two options are: Normal Mode and ECO Mode.•Projector

Using Your Projector 93Alert SettingE-mail Alert• E-mail Alert: You can set whether to be notified by email (Enable) or not (Disable).• To/Cc/From: Yo

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

Using Your Projector 95FAQS:I would like to remotely access the projector via the Internet. What is the best setting for the browser?To have the best

96 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 97Firewall Configuration and FAQQ: Why can’t I access the Web Management Page?A: Your computer’s firewall configuration may preve

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

Using Your Projector 99Make Application Token NOTE: This feature is only applicable to wireless-enabled models.The Application Token lets you perform