Dell™ S300w Projector User’s Guide
Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your projector. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Contents 1 Your Dell Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About Your Projector 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting Your Projector . Installing the Antenna Connecting to a Computer 6 7 . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable . . . . 11 Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Connecting a Computer Using an RS232 cable .
3 Using Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Turning Your Projector On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Turning Your Projector Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Projected Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raising the Projector Height . . . . . . . . . . . . Lowering the Projector Height Adjusting the Projector Focus . 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 . . . . . . . . . 34 . . . . . .
USB Display Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Presentation to Go (PtG) Installation PtG Viewer Photo Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PtG Overview 65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Photo Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buttons Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setup PtG Converter - Lite . . . . . . . . . . . . . PtG Converter - Lite Application Software . . .
Your Dell Projector 1 Your projector comes with all the items shown below. Ensure that you have all the items, and contact Dell™ if anything is missing. Package Contents Power cable 1.
About Your Projector Top View Bottom View 4 8 9 1 6 2 7 82.15±0.15 14.00±0.10 3 5 55.00±0.10 10 110.00±0.15 1 Control panel 2 Focus tab 3 Lens 4 IR receivers 5 Lens cap 6 Antenna 7 Mounting holes for wall mount: Screw hole M3 x 6.5mm depth. Recommended torque <8 kgf-cm 8 Mounting hole for tripod: Insert nut 1/4"*20 UNC 9 Lamp cover 10 Tilt adjustment wheel CAUTION: Safety Instructions 1 Do not use the projector near appliances that generate a lot of heat.
7 Do not look into the lens while the projector is on as it may cause injury to your eyes. 8 Do not place any objects near or in front of the projector or cover its lens while the projector is on as the heat may cause the object to melt or burn. 9 Do not use the wireless projector near cardiac pacemakers. 10 Do not use the wireless projector near medical equipment. 11 Do not use the wireless projector near microwave ovens. NOTE: • Do not attempt to wall mount the projector yourself.
Connecting Your Projector 1 21 2 20 19 3 4 5 6 7 2 8 9 18 17 16 15 14 1312 11 10 1 Mini USB connector for remote mouse and firmware upgrade 12 Audio-B right-channel input connector 2 HDMI connector 13 Security cable slot 3 VGA-A output (monitor loopthrough) 14 Audio-B left-channel input connector 4 VGA-A input (D-sub) connector 15 Microphone connector 5 S-Video connector 16 VGA-B input (D-sub) connector 6 Composite Video connector 17 USB Type B Display connector 7 RS232
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 7. Installing the Antenna Your projector comes with a wireless antenna for wireless networking. Refer to "Wireless Networking Installation" on page 55. 1 Screw the antenna to the antenna connector at the back of your projector. 2 Raise the antenna to position as shown.
Connecting to a Computer Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable 1 2 3 1 Power cord 2 VGA to VGA cable 3 USB-A to Mini USB-B cable NOTE: The Mini USB cable is not provided with your projector. NOTE: The Mini USB cable must be connected if you want to use the Page Up and Page Down features on the remote control.
Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA Cables 1 2 1 Power cord 2 VGA to VGA cable 2 NOTE: Only one VGA cable is shipped with your projector. An additional VGA cable can be purchased on the Dell website at support.dell.com.
Connecting a Computer Using an RS232 cable 1 2 1 Power cord 2 RS232 cable NOTE: The RS232 cable is not shipped with your projector. Consult a professional installer for the cable and RS232 remote control software.
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.
Connecting a Computer Using Wireless NOTE: Your computer must have wireless function and should be configured properly to detect the wireless connection. Refer to your computer’s documentation on how to configure wireless connection.
Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player Using an S-Video Cable 1 2 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 support.dell.com.
Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable 1 2 1 Power cord 2 Composite Video cable NOTE: The Composite Video cable is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase the Composite Video Extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at support.dell.com.
Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable 1 2 1 Power cord 2 VGA to Component Video cable NOTE: The VGA to Component Video cable is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase the VGA to Component Video Extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website at support.dell.com.
Connecting a DVD Player Using an HDMI Cable 1 2 1 Power cord 2 HDMI cable NOTE: The HDMI cable is not shipped with your projector.
Connecting to Local Area Network To project an image and control the projector that is connected to a network through an RJ45 cable. 1 2 Local Area Network (LAN) 1 Power cord 2 RJ45 cable NOTE: The RJ45 cable is not shipped with your projector.
Professional Installation Options: Installation for Driving Automatic Screen 1 3 2 1 Power cord 2 12V DC Plug 3 Automatic Screen NOTE: Use the dimension of 12V DC plug in 1.7 mm (ID) x 4.00 mm (OD) x 9.5 mm (shaft) to connect the automatic screen with the projector.
Connection With Commercial RS232 Control Box 1 3 2 1 Power cord 2 RS232 cable 3 Commercial RS232 control box NOTE: The RS232 cable is not shipped with your projector. Consult a professional technician to obtain the cable.
3 Using Your Projector Turning Your Projector On NOTE: Turn on the projector before you turn on the source (computer, DVD player, etc.). The Power button light blinks blue until pressed. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Connect the power cord and appropriate signal cables. For information about connecting the projector, see "Connecting Your Projector" on page 9. 3 Press the Power button (see "Using the Control Panel" on page 28 to locate the Power button). 4 Turn on your source (computer, DVD player, etc.
3 To power off the projector quickly, press the Power button and hold for 1 second while the projector’s cooling fans are still running. NOTE: Before you turn on the projector again, wait for 60 seconds to allow the internal temperature to stabilize. 4 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector.
Adjusting the Projector Focus CAUTION: To avoid damaging the projector, ensure that the zoom lens and elevator foot are fully retracted before moving the projector or placing the projector in its carrying case. 1 Rotate the focus tab until the image is clear. The projector focuses at distances ranging between 1.64 ft to 10.83 ft (0.5 m to 3.3 m).
Adjusting Projection Image Size 294"(746.76cm) ) 4" 29 6cm .7 46 7 ( 223"(566.42 cm) 26 178"(452.12 cm) ) 8" 17 2 cm .1 2 5 (4 134"(340.36 cm) ) 4" 13 6 cm .3 0 4 (3 89"(226.06 cm) Using Your Projector 3.28'(1.0m) 4.92'(1.5m) 6.56'(2.0m) ) " 89 6 cm .0 6 2 (2 8.20'(2.5m) 10.83'(3.3m) Projector to screen distance ) 3" 22 2 cm .4 6 6 (5 44.6"(113.28 cm) 44.6" (113.28 cm) 1.64'(0.
Max. Screen (Diagonal) Min. 44.6" 89" 134" (113.28 cm) (226.06 cm) (340.36cm) 178" 223" 294" (452.12 cm) (566.42 cm) (746.76 cm) 44.6" 89" 134" (113.28 cm) (226.06 cm) (340.36cm) 178" 223" 294" (452.12 cm) (566.42 cm) (746.76cm) Max. 37.80" X (WxH) 23.62" Screen Size Hd Distance 75.59" X 47.24" 113.39" X 70.87" 151.18" X 94.49" 188.98" X 118.11" 249.21" X 155.91" (288 cm X 180 cm) (384 cm X 240 cm) (480 cm X 300 cm) (633 cm X 396 cm) 113.39" X 70.87" 151.18" X 94.49" 188.98" X 118.
Using the Control Panel 1 2 3 4 10 5 6 9 8 7 1 Power Turns the projector on or off. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 23 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on page 23. 2 Up / Keystone adjustment Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector (+40/-35 degrees).
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 page 94. 5 Enter Press to confirm the selection item. 6 IR Receiver Point the remote control towards the IR receiver and press a button. 7 Right Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items.
Using the Remote Control 1 15 2 16 3 4 17 5 18 6 7 19 21 20 22 8 9 10 23 24 11 12 14 13 25 26 1 Power Turns the projector on or off. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 23 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on page 23. 2 Enter Press to confirm the selection. 3 Right Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. 4 Down Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items.
5 Laser Point the remote control at the screen, press and hold the laser button to activate the laser light. CAUTION: Do not look at the laser point when it is active. Avoid directing the laser light on your eyes. 6 Aspect Ratio Press to change aspect ratio of a displayed image. 7 Keystone adjustment Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector (+40/-35 degrees). 8 Page up Press to move to previous page.
17 Menu Press to activate the OSD. 18 Mute Press to mute or un-mute the projector speaker. 19 Zoom + Press to increase the image. 20 Zoom - Press to decrease the image. 21 Press to increase the volume. Volume up 22 Volume down Press to decrease the volume. 23 Freeze Press to pause the screen image, then press "Freeze" again to unfreeze image. 24 VGA Press to choose VGA source. 25 Source Press to switch between Analog RGB, Composite, Component (YPbPr, via VGA), HDMI, and S-Video source.
Installing the Remote Control Batteries NOTE: Remove the batteries from the remote control when not in use. 1 Press the tab to lift the battery compartment cover. 1 2 Check the polarity (+/-) marking on the batteries. 2 3 Insert the batteries and align their polarity correctly according to the marking in the battery compartment. 3 NOTE: Avoid mixing different types of batteries or using new and old batteries together. 4 Slip the battery cover back.
Operating Range With Remote Control Operating range Angle Distance ±20° 7m/22.97feet Distance Angle Angle e nc sta Di NOTE: Actual operating range may slightly differ from the diagram. Weak batteries will also prevent the remote control from properly operating the projector.
Using the On-Screen Display • The projector has a multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu that can be displayed with or without an input source. • To navigate through the tabs in the Main Menu, press the or buttons on your projectors control panel or remote control. • To select a submenu, press the button on your projector’s control panel or remote control. • To select an option, press the or buttons on your projector’s control panel or remote control. The color changes to dark blue.
INPUT SELECT The Input Select menu allows you to select your projector’s input source. AUTO SOURCE—Select Off (the default) to lock the current input signal. If you press the Source button when the Auto Source mode is set to Off, you can manually select the input signal. Select On to auto detect the available input signals. If you press the Source button when the projector is on, it automatically finds the next available input signal. VGA-A—Press to detect VGA-A signal.
"Wireless Guide screen" on page 56. USB Display—Allows you to via the USB cable to display PC/NB screen from your projector. See "USB Display Driver Installation" on page 63. USB Viewer—Allows you to display photo and PPT files from your USB flash. See "Presentation to Go (PtG) Installation" on page 64. INPUT SELECT ADVANCED The Input Select Advanced menu allows you to enable or disable input sources. VGA-A—Use and to enable or disable VGA-A input. VGA-B—Use and to enable or disable VGA-B input.
VIDEO MODE—Allows you to optimize the display image: Presentation, Bright, Movie, sRGB (provides more accurate color representation), and Custom (set your preferred settings). NOTE: If you adjust the settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness, Tint, and Advanced the projector automatically switches to Custom. BRIGHTNESS—Use CONTRAST—Use and and to adjust the brightness of the image. to adjust the display contrast. to activate Picture Advance Menu.
TINT—Press to increase the amount of green in the image and the amount of red in the image (available for NTSC only). to increase to activate Picture Advance Menu. See "PICTURE ADVANCED—Press ADVANCED" below. NOTE: Saturation, Sharpness, and Tint are only available when input source is from Composite or S-Video. PICTURE ADVANCED Using the Picture Advanced menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projector.
DISPLAY (in PC Mode) Using the Display menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projector. The Picture menu provides the following options: ASPECT RATIO—Allows you to select the aspect ratio to adjust how the image appears. • Original — Select Original to maintain the aspect ratio of image projected according to input source. • • 4:3 — The input source scales to fit the screen and projects a 4:3 image. Wide — The input source scales to fit the width of the screen to project a wide screen image.
FREQUENCY—Allows you to change the display data clock frequency to match the frequency of your computer graphics card. If you see a vertical flickering wave, use Frequency control to minimize the bars. This is a coarse adjustment. TRACKING—Synchronize the phase of the display signal with the graphic card. If you experience an unstable or flickering image, use Tracking to correct it. This is a fine adjustment.
DISPLAY (in Video Mode) Using the Display menu, you can adjust the display settings of your projector. The Picture menu provides the following options: ASPECT RATIO—Allows you to select the aspect ratio to adjust how the image appears. • Original — Select Original to maintain the aspect ratio of image projected according to input source. • • 4:3 — The input source scales to fit the screen and projects a 4:3 image.
LAMP The Lamp menu provides the following options: LAMP HOUR—Displays the operating hours since the last lamp timer reset. LAMP HOUR RESET—Select Yes to reset the lamp timer. SET UP The Set Up menu allows you to adjust settings for Language, Projector Mode, V. Keystone, Alert Volume, Standby VGA Output, 3D Display and Wireless / Network.
LANGUAGE—Allows you to set the language for the OSD. Press Language menu. to activate the PROJECTOR MODE—Allows you to select the projector mode, depending upon how the projector is mounted. • Front Projection-Desktop — This is the default option. • Front Projection-Wall Mount — The projector turns the image upside down for wall-mounted projection. • Rear Projection-Desktop — The projector reverses the image so that you can project from behind a translucent screen.
NOTE: 1. When you want to create 3D experience, you will need a few other components including: a PC/NB with a 120 Hz signal output quad buffered graphics card. b "Active" 3D glasses with DLP Link™. c 3D content. See "Note 4". d 3D Player. (Example: Stereoscopic Player...) 2. Enable the 3D function when it satisfies any of the below-mentioned conditions: a PC/NB with graphics card, capable of outputting at 120 Hz signal via VGA or HDMI cable. b Input a suite of 3D content via Video and S-Video. 3.
WIRELESS / NETWORK The Wireless / Network menu allows you to configure the network connection settings. DHCP ADDRESS—If a DHCP server exists in the network to which the projector is connected, the IP address will automatically be acquired when you select DHCP On. If DHCP is Off, manually set the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. Use to select the number of IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. Key in Enter to confirm each number and then use to set the next item.
3 After the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS is set up, select Store and press the button to store the settings. 4 If select Store without press enter button, the system will keep in the original setting. WIRELESS—Default is Connect. Select Disconnect to disable the wireless connection to use LAN networking only. NOTE: It is recommended to use the default settings for Wireless Connect. RESET—Press to reset network configuration.
OTHERS The Others menu allows you to change settings for Menu, Screen, Audio, Power, Security, and Closed Caption (for NTSC only). You can also perform Test Pattern and Factory Reset. MENU SETTINGS—Select and press to activate menu settings. The menu settings consists of the following options: MENU POSITION—Allows you to change the position of the OSD menu on the screen. MENU TRANSPARENCY—Select to change the transparency level of the OSD background.
SCREEN SETTINGS—Select and press to activate screen settings. The screen settings menu consists of the following options: CAPTURE SCREEN—Select and press to capture the screen display, the following message appears on the screen. NOTE: To capture a full image, ensure the input signal that is connected to the projector is 1280 x 800 resolution. SCREEN—Select Dell to use the Dell logo as wallpaper. Select Captured to set the captured image as wallpaper. RESET—Select and press the default setting.
POWER SETTINGS—Select and press to activate power settings. The power settings menu consists of the following options: POWER SAVING—Select Off to disable Power Saving mode. By default, the projector is set to enter power saving mode after 120 minutes of no activity. A warning message appears on screen showing a 60-second countdown before switching to power saving mode. Press any key buttons during countdown period to stop power saving mode.
PASSWORD—When Password Protect is enabled, a Password Protect screen requesting you to enter a password will be displayed when the power plug is inserted into the electrical outlet and the power for the projector is first turned on. By default, this function is disabled. You can enable this feature, by selecting Enabled. If the password has been set before, key in the password first and select the function. This password security feature will be activated the next time you turn on the projector.
2 If you have entered an incorrect password, you will be given another 2 chances. After the three invalid attempts, the projector will automatically turn off. NOTE: If you forget your password, contact DELL™ or a qualified service personnel. 3 To disable the password function, select Off to disable the function. 4 To delete the password, select Delete.
CHANGE PASSWORD—Key in the original password, then enter the new password and confirm the new password again. CLOSED CAPTION—Select On to enable close caption and activate the closed caption menu. Select an appropriate closed captions option: CC1, CC2, CC3, and CC4.
NOTE: Closed caption option is available for NTSC only. TEST PATTERN—Test Pattern is used to test focus and resolution. You can enable or disable the Test Pattern by selecting Off, 1 or 2. You can also invoke the Test Pattern 1 by pressing and holding down and buttons on the control panel simultaneously for 2 seconds. You can also invoke the test pattern 2 by pressing and holding down and buttons on the control panel simultaneously for 2 seconds.
Wireless Networking Installation NOTE: Your computer must have the following minimum system requirements: Operating System: • Windows Microsoft Windows 2000 with service pack 4 or later, Windows XP Home or Professional Service pack 2 32-bit(recommended), Windows Vista 32-bit, and Windows 7 Home or Professional 32-bit or 64-bit • MAC MacBook and above, MacOS 10.5 and above Minimum Hardware: a Intel Pentium III-800 MHZ (or greater) b 256MB of RAM required, 512 MB or more recommended.
In order to use your projector wirelessly, you need to complete the steps below: 1 Install the wireless antenna. See "Installing the Antenna" on page 10. 2 Enable wireless connection on the projector. See "WIRELESS / NETWORK" on page 46. NOTE: When you start wireless, please wait about 50 seconds reboot the Wireless / Network. 3 On INPUT SELECT menu, select Multiple Display and then select Wireless display on sub-menu. See "INPUT SELECT" on page 36. The Wireless Guide Screen shown below appears.
NOTE: • Your computer must have wireless network function to detect the connection. • When you connect to the S300w network, you will lose wireless connectivity with other wireless networks. 6 Open your internet browser. You will be automatically directed to the S300w Web Management web page. NOTE: If the web page does not load automatically, enter the IP address noted from the projector’s screen in the browser’s address bar. 7 The S300w Web Management page opens. For first time use, click Download.
8 Select the appropriate operating system, then click Download. 9 Click Run to proceed with the one-time installation of the software. NOTE: You may choose to save the file and install it at latter time. To do this, click Save. NOTE: The following warning messages may appear, select Run and Allow respectively.
10 The installation software will launch. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup. S300w Wireless Application Software Once the installation is complete, S300w Wireless Application software will launch and will search for the projector automatically. The screen below appears. Login To communicate with your projector, enter the Login Code provided for in Step 4 of "Wireless Networking Installation, then click OK.
Understanding the Buttons After a successful login, the following screen appears. 1 2 1 2 3 3 Item Description Status Bar Displays IP and LOGIN CODE information. Menu Click to activate the application menu. Minimize button Click to minimize the application. Close button Click to exit the application. Controls Toolbar Full screen Click to project the image in full screen. Split 1 Click to project the image in the upper left corner of the screen.
NOTE: The following information is for wireless data presentation mode only. Image display could be slow or not displayed smoothly if displaying a video clip or animation, refer to the frame rate table below for reference. Frame Rate of Wireless Presentation Screen Variation % 1 Estimated frame per second 2 <5 % 303 <10% 163 <20% 123 <40% 83 <75% 53 100% 33 > 100% ≤ 24 NOTE: 1 The percentage of screen variation is based on 1024 x 768.
Projector From Web Management" on page 70. SEARCH FOR PROJECTOR—Click to search and connect to wireless projector.. MAKE APPLICATION TOKEN—Click to make application token. See "Make Application Token" on page 89. INFO—Click to display system information. ABOUT—Click to display the application version. EXIT—Click to close the application.
USB Display Driver Installation In order to use your USB Display, you need to complete the steps below: 1 Enable Wireless / Network connection on the projector. See "WIRELESS / NETWORK" on page 46. NOTE: When you start wireless, please wait about 50 seconds to reboot the Wireless / Network. 2 Connecting the USB cable to your projector and computer. See "Connecting a Computer Using an USB Display" on page 14. 3 On INPUT SELECT menu, select Multiple Display and then select USB Display on sub-menu.
Presentation to Go (PtG) Installation Your computer must have the following minimum system requirements. Operating System: - Windows Microsoft Windows XP Home or Professional Service pack 2/3 32-bit (recommended), Windows Vista 32-bit, and Windows 7 Home or Professional 32bit or 64-bit - Office 2003 and Office 2007 In order to use your USB Viewer, you need to complete the steps below: 1 Enable Wireless / Network connection on the projector. See "WIRELESS / NETWORK" on page 46.
PtG Viewer System will stay in this page when ready.
PtG/Photo Function Introduction Show valid PtG and Photo files which are stored in USB disk. NOTE: If only one disk is detected, system will skip this step.
Photo Overview NOTE: Support 14 languages of photo files name format (Language: English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish and Traditional Chinese). Buttons Introduction Use up, down and left buttons to navigate and control panel or remote control to select.
Setup PtG Converter - Lite Please follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup.
PtG Converter - Lite Application Software Please launch the "PtG Converter - Lite". The screen below appears. 1 Click 2 Select the PowerPoint file you want to convert. 3 Click Browse button to select storage location and then press OK. to start conversion. NOTE: 1 If not PowerPoint application on your computer, file convert will fail. 2 PtG converter only support up to 20 pages.
Managing the Projector From Web Management Configuring the Network Setting If the projector is connected to a network, you can access the projector using a web browser. For configuring the network setting, refer to "WIRELESS / NETWORK" on page 46. Accessing Web Management Use Internet Explorer 5.0 and above or Firefox 1.5 and above and enter the IP address. You can now access Web Management and manage the projector from a remote location.
Download the Wireless Application Software See also "Wireless Networking Installation" on page 55. Click the Download button of the corresponding operating system of your computer.
Conference Control This allows you to host conference presentations from different sources without using projector cables and lets you control how each presentation will appear on screen. Computer Name: Lists the computers logged for conference control. Play Control: Click the buttons to control how each computer’s projection will appear on screen. • Full screen projection — The presentation from the computer occupies the whole screen.
Managing Properties Admin An administrator password is required to access the Admin page. • Admin Password: Enter the administrator password then click Login. The default password is "admin". To change the password, see "Change Passwords" on page 78.
System Status Displays the Network Status, Connection Status, and Projector Status information.
Network Status See OSD section on page 46. IP Setup • Choose Obtain an IP address automatically to assign an IP address to the projector automatically, or Use the following IP address to assign an IP address manually. DHCP Server Setup • Choose Auto to automatically setup the Start IP, End IP, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Server address from a DHCP server, or Disable to disable this function.
SSID: 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 HEX string. Key: If Encryption is enabled, you have to set key value according to Encryption mode you selected. RADIUS Server Setup • Setup the IP address, Port and Key information. GateKeeper • There are 3 options: All Pass: Allow users to access office network via wireless projector. All Block: Block users to access all office network via wireless projector.
Projection Setup Projection Setup • Resolution: Allows you to select the resolution. Options are: XGA (1024 x 768) and WXGA (1280 x 800). • Color Depth: Allows you to select the color depth for more vivid presentations. Options are: Normal (16 bit) and High (32 bit). • Login Code: Select how you want the login code to be generated by the projector. There are 3 options: • Disable: Login code will not be required when logging in to the system. • Random: Default is Random.
Change Passwords This page allows you to change the administrator password. • Enter New Password: Enter the new password. • Confirm New Password: Enter the password again and click Apply. NOTE: Contact Dell if you forget your administrator password.
Reset to Default Click the Apply button to restore all wireless/network setup to its factory default settings.
Firmware Update Use the Firmware Update page to update your projector’s wireless firmware. To start firmware update, do the following steps: 1 Press Browse to select the file to update. 2 Click the Update button to start. Wait while the system updates the firmware in your device. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the update process, this may cause the system to crash! 3 80 Click OK when update is complete.
Projector Control Panel Projector Information • Projector Status: There are 5 status: Lamp On, Standby, Power Saving, Cooling and Warming up. Click the Refresh button to refresh the status and control settings. • Power Saving: Power Saving can be set to Off, 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. For more information, see "Power Saving" on page 50. • Alert Status: There are 3alert status: Lamp warning, Low lamp life, and Temperature warning.
Image Control • Projector Mode: Allows you to select the projector mode, depending on how the projector is mounted. There are 4 projection modes: Front ProjectionDesktop, Front Projection-Wall Mount, Rear Projection-Desktop and Rear Projection-Wall Mount. • Source Select: The Source Select menu allows you to select your projector input source. You can select VGA-A, VGA-B, S-Video, Composite Video, HDMI, Wireless Display, USB Display and USB Viewer.
Alert Setting E-mail Alert: With standard SMPT server using default 25 port and not support encryption and authentication (SSL or TLS). • E-mail Alert: You can set whether to be notified by email (Enable) or not (Disable). • To/CC/From: You can enter email address of sender (From) and recipients (To/Cc) to receive notification when an abnormality or warning occurs. • Subject: You can enter the subject line of the email. Click the E-mail Alert Test button to test the e-mail alert settings.
Reboot System Click Reboot to reboot the system. Crestron For Crestron function.
TIPS: I would like to remotely access To have a better setting for the browser, please the projector via Internet. What follow the steps below: is the better setting for the 1 Open Control Panel Internet Options browser? General tab Temporary Internet Files Settings Select Every visit to the pages. 2 Some firewall or anti-virus may block the HTTP application, if possible turn off the firewall or anti-virus.
Why am I unable to access the SMTP server? Why am I unable to receive the test alert email even though the projector already indicates the test mail is already sent? 86 Using Your Projector 1 Check with your MIS or network administrator whether the SMTP server function is open for the projector and the IP assigned to the projector is allowed to access the SMTP server. The projector’s SMTP socket port number is 25, this cannot be changed.
Firewall Configuration and FAQ Q: Why can’t I access the Web Management Page? A: Your computer’s firewall configuration may prevent you from accessing the Web Management Web Page. Please refer to the following configuration settings. Firewall Protection McAfee Security Center Norton AntiVirus Sygate Personal Firewall Configuration 1 Launch McAfee Security Center (Start > All Programs > McAfee > McAfee Security Center). 2 On the personal firewall plus tab, click View the Internet Applications List.
Firewall Protection Windows Firewall Zone Alarm 88 Configuration 1 Open Windows Firewall (Start > All Programs > Control Panel). Double click on Windows Firewall. 2 On the General tab, uncheck Don’t allow exceptions. 3 On the Exceptions tab, click the Add Program... button. 4 Find and select Dell S300w Projector from the list of programs, then click OK. 5 Click OK to confirm exceptions settings. 1 Open Zone Alarm Firewall (Start > All Programs > Zone Labs > Zone Labs Center).
Make Application Token The Application Token lets you perform Plug and Show using a USB token. 1 From the application software, click 2 The following screen appears. Click Next. 3 Plug a flash drive into any of the USB ports on your computer. Select the drive from the list, then click Next. 4 Click Finish to close the wizard. > Make Application Token.
Troubleshooting Your Projector 4 If you experience problems with your projector, see the following troubleshooting tips. If the problem persists, contact Dell™ (see Contacting Dell™ on page 103). Problem Possible Solution No image appears on the screen • Ensure that the lens cap is removed and the projector is turned on. • Ensure that you have chosen the correct input source on the INPUT SELECT menu. • Ensure the external graphics port is enabled.
Problem (continued) Partial, scrolling, or incorrectly displayed image Possible Solution (continued) 1 Press the Auto Adjust button on the remote control or the control panel. 2 If you are using a Dell™ portable computer, set the resolution of the computer to WXGA (1280 x 800) or XGA (1024 x 768): a Right-click the unused portion of your Microsoft® Windows® desktop, click Properties and then select Settings tab. b Verify that the setting is 1280 x 800 or 1024 x 768 pixels for the external monitor port.
Problem (continued) Possible Solution (continued) The image is stretched when displaying a 16:9 DVD The projector automatically detects the input signal format. It will maintain the aspect ratio of the projected image according to input signal format with an Original setting. If the image is still stretched, adjust the aspect ratio in the Set Up menu in the OSD. Image is reversed Select Set Up from the OSD and adjust the projector mode.
Problem (continued) Possible Solution (continued) TEMP light is blinking amber A projector fan has failed and the projector will automatically shut down. Try to clear the projector mode by pressing and holding the POWER button for 10 seconds. Please wait for about 5 minutes and try to power up again. If the problem persists, contact Dell™. The OSD does not appear on the screen Try to press the Menu button on the panel for 15 seconds to unlock the OSD. Check the Menu Lock on page 48.
Guiding Signals Control Buttons Projector Status Description Indicator Power TEMP (Amber) LAMP (Amber) Standby mode Projector in Standby mode. Ready to power on. BLUE Flashing OFF OFF Warming up mode Projector takes some time to warm up and power on. BLUE OFF OFF Lamp on Projector in Normal mode, ready to display an image. Note: The OSD menu is not accessed. BLUE OFF OFF Cooling mode Projector is cooling to shutdown.
Lamp failure Lamp is defective. Replace the lamp. OFF OFF AMBER Fault - DC supply (+12V) Power supply has been interrupted. The projector automatically shuts down. Unplug the power cord after three minutes and then turn on the projector. If this problem persists, contact Dell. AMBER Flashing AMBER AMBER Lamp module connection failed Lamp module connection may be disrupted. Check the lamp module and ensure that it is properly installed. If the problem persists, contact Dell.
Changing the Lamp CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 7. Replace the lamp when the message "Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in the operation. Replacement suggested! www.dell.com/lamps" appears on the screen. If this problem persists after replacing the lamp, contact Dell™. For more information, see Contacting Dell™on page 103.
9 Reset the lamp usage time by selecting "Yes" for Lamp Reset in the OSD Lamp tab (see Lamp menu on page 43). When a new lamp module has been changed, the projector will automatically detect and reset the lamp hours. CAUTION: Lamp Disposal (for the US only) LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO WWW.DELL.COM/HG OR CONTACT THE ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE AT WWW.EIAE.ORG.
Specifications Light Valve 0.65" WXGA S450 DMD, DarkChip3™ Brightness 2200 ANSI Lumens (Max.) Contrast Ratio 2400:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off) Uniformity 80% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA) Number of Pixels 1280 x 800 (WXGA) Displayable Color 1.07 billion colors 5 Color Wheel Speed 2X Projection Lens F-Stop: F/ 2.8 Focal length, f=7.2 mm Fixed Throw ratio =0.521 wide and tele Projection Screen Size 44.6-294 inches (diagonal) Projection Distance 1.64~10.83 ft (0.5 m~3.
Weight 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) 12"(306m m) 9. 7" (2 46 .5 m m ) 3.
USB port: One USB slave (Mini USB) for remote support & two type-A/type-B of USB connector. RS232 port: One mini-DIN 6-pin for RS232 communication. RJ45 port: One RJ45 connector for control of projector through network. Microphone: One 3.5 mm stereo mini phone jack (Pink). 12V output: One 12V DC / 200mA max. relay output for driving automatic screen. Wireless Wireless Standard: IEEE802.11b/g Wireless: One Wireless connector (Embedded WiFi).
RS232 Pin Assignment RS232 Protocol • Communication Settings Connection settings Value Baud Rate: 19200 Data Bits: 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 • Command types • Control command Syntax (From PC to Projector) To pop up the OSD menu and adjust the settings.
Compatibility Modes (Analog/Digital) 102 Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Hsync Frequency (KHz) Pixel Clock (MHz) 640 x 350 70.087 31.469 25.175 640 x 480 59.940 31.469 25.175 640 x 480 p60 59.940 31.469 25.175 720 x 480 p60 59.940 31.469 27.000 720 x 576 p50 50.000 31.250 27.000 720 x 400 70.087 31.469 28.322 640 x 480 75.000 37.500 31.500 848 x 480 60.000 31.020 33.750 640 x 480 85.008 43.269 36.000 800 x 600 60.317 37.879 40.000 800 x 600 75.000 46.875 49.
Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-9993355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell™ provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1 Visit support.
Appendix: Glossary ANSI LUMENS — A standard for measuring the brightness. It is calculated by dividing a square meter image into nine equal rectangles, measuring the lux (or brightness) reading at the center of each rectangle, and averaging these nine points. ASPECT RATIO — The most popular aspect ratio is 4:3 (4 by 3). Early television and computer video formats are in a 4:3 aspect ratio, which means that the width of the image is 4/3 times the height.
dB — decibel — A unit used to express relative difference in power or intensity, usually between two acoustic or electric signals, equal to ten times the common logarithm of the ratio of the two levels. Diagonal Screen — A method of measuring the size of a screen or a projected image. It measures from one corner to the opposite corner. A 9FT high, 12FT wide, screen has a diagonal of 15FT.
Minimum Distance — The closest position that a projector can focus an image onto a screen. NTSC — National Television Standards Committee. North American standard for video and broadcasting, with a video format of 525 lines at 30 frames per second. PAL — Phase Alternating Line. A European broadcast standard for video and broadcasting, with a video format of 625 lines at 25 frames per second. Reverse Image — Feature that allows you to flip the image horizontally.
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 Connect
S-Video connector 9 USB Type A Viewer connector 9 USB Type B Display connector 9 VGA-A input (D-sub) connector 9 VGA-A output (monitor loop-through) 9 VGA-B input (D-sub) connector 9 Contact Dell 6, 92, 96 Control Panel 28 D Dell contacting 103 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 M Power Saving 50 Main Unit 7 An
S Screen 49 Screen Settings 49 Security Settings 50 Speaker 49 Troubleshooting 90 Contact Dell 90 V Volume 49 Specifications Audio 98 Brightness 98 Color Wheel Speed 98 Contrast Ratio 98 Dimensions 99 Displayable Color 98 Environmental 99 I/O Connectors 99 Light Valve 98 Noise Level 98 Number of Pixels 98 Power Consumption 98 Power Supply 98 Projection Distance 98 Projection Lens 98 Projection Screen Size 98 RS232 Protocol 101 Uniformity 98 Video Compatibility 98 Weight 99 support contacting Dell 103 T
