User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Owner’s Manual
- Contents
- 1 Your Dell Projector
- 2 Connecting Your Projector
- 3 Using Your Projector
- 4 Troubleshooting Your Projector
- 5 Specifications
- 6 Contacting Dell
- 7 Appendix: Regulatory Notices
- 8 Glossary
- 9 Index
- Your Dell Projector
- Connecting Your Projector
- Connecting to a Computer
- Connecting a Computer with an M1 to D-sub/USB Cable
- Connecting a Computer with a D-sub to D-sub Cable
- Connecting to a DVD Player
- Connecting a DVD Player with an M1 to HDTV Cable
- Connecting a DVD Player with a D-sub to YPbPr Cable
- Connecting a DVD Player with a RCA to RCA Cable
- Connecting a DVD Player with an S-video Cable
- Connecting a DVD Player with a Composite Cable
- Connecting a DVD Player with a BNC to VGA cable
- Professional Installation Options: Installation for Driving Automatic Screen
- Installation for wired RS232 remote control: Connection with PC
- Connection with Commercial RS232 Control Box:
- Connecting to a Computer
- Using Your Projector
- Troubleshooting Your Projector
- Specifications
- Contacting Dell
- Appendix: Regulatory Notices
- Glossary
- Index
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48 Troubleshooting Your Projector
Self-diagnostic for Video
Dell 5100MP Projector provides self-diagnostic test of the projector video display
(for Video, S-video, Component-i). Use this advanced feature for preliminary self-
diagnostic on your projector when encountering a display problem for video.
1
After turning on the projector, press "+" and "-" buttons on the control panel
simultaneously for 3 seconds and release the buttons when screen goes blank.
2
Press "+" and "-" buttons again to exit the diagnostic mode.
3
While in Self-diagnostic mode, the screen will run a seven-color-cycle test as
following:
Red--> Green--> Blue--> White--> Watchet Blue--> Dark Green--> Yellow.
Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are correct. Contact Dell if the colors are
not displayed correctly.
Changing the Lamp
Replace the lamp when you see "Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in
full power operation. Replacement suggested! www.dell.com/lamps" appears on
the screen. If this problem persists after replacing the lamp, contact Dell.
CAUTION: The lamp becomes very hot when in use. Do not attempt to replace
the lamp until the projector has been allowed to cool down for at least 30
minutes.
CAUTION: Do not touch the bulb or the lamp glass at any time. The bulb may
explode due to improper handling, including the touching of the bulb or the
lamp glass.
1
Turn off the projector and disconnect the power cord.
2
Let the projector cool for at least 30 minutes.
3
Loosen the 2 screws that secure the lamp cover, and remove the cover.
4
Loosen the 2 screws that secure the lamp.