Dell Projector S500/S500wi User Manual

Troubleshooting Your Projector111
TEMP light is solid amber The projector has overheated. The display 
automatically shuts down. Turn the display on 
again after the projector cools down. If the 
problem persists, contact Dell™.
TEMP  light is blinking amber If the projector fan fails, the projector will 
automatically shut down. Try to clear the 
projector mode by pressing and holding the 
Po w e r button for 10 seconds. Please wait for 
about 5 minutes and try to power up again. If 
the problem...

112Troubleshooting Your Projector
Troubleshooting your Interactive Pen
Problem (continued)Possible Solution (continued)
Cannot use the Pen or cannot 
connect the Pen  • Check if the input source is PC (VGA, 
HDMI, Wireless and LAN source)
• Check if the Interactive function is turned  On. (Menu -> Advanced Settings -> 
Interactive Settings -> Interactive)
• Check if the Connection option is set  correctly. (Menu -> Advanced Settings -> 
Interactive Settings -> Connection)
• When using Wireless or LAN...

Troubleshooting Your Projector113
Cannot select Interactive Check if there is a PC (VGA, HDMI, Wireless 
and LAN source) input source.
Cannot use the Pen in 3D 
source. a
The 3D source is not supported.
b Output signal of 120 Hz is not supported.
Cannot use the Pen in 
Composite Video or S-Video 
source. Composite Video or S-Video source is not 
supported.
Cannot use Nib If the Nib is worn out, replace with a new Nib.
When using USB Display, can 
Wireless USB function be 
used? Wireless USB function is...

114Troubleshooting Your Projector
Guiding Signals
Projector 
Status Description Control Buttons Indicator
Pow e r TEMP
(Amber) LAMP
(Amber)
Standby mode Projector in Standby mode. Ready to  power on. BLUE
Flashing OFF OFF
Wa r m i n g  u p  
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. BLUE OFF OFF
Cooling before 
Po w e r...

Troubleshooting Your Projector115
Interactive Pen LED Guiding Signals
PEN StatusDescription Indicator
Checking flow and items / times
Green color Amber color
Normal Mode 1  Pen faces the screen with  the link. Solid ON OFF
Normal Mode 2 Pen doesn’t faces the screen  but with the link. Flashing 0.02s 
ON /1s OFF OFFWill enter Sleep Mode after 3 
minutes
Search for 
Open network 
mode When Pen searching for 
open network (Green LED 
flashing twice every 2 sec).
After holding down Nib and 
Function button...

116Troubleshooting Your Projector
Changing the Lamp
 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedure s in this section, follow the 
Safety Instructions as described on page 10.
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 125.
 
CAUTION: Use an original lamp to ensure...

Troubleshooting Your Projector117
9Reset the lamp usage time by selecting Yes for  Lamp Reset in the OSD  Po w e r  
Settings of the Advanced Setting menu  (see Power Settings of the Advanced 
Setting menu on page 67). 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 ACCORDIN G TO LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL 
LAWS. FOR MORE...

118Specifications
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Specifications
Light Valve 0.65 WXGA S450 DMD, DarkChip3™
Brightness 3200 ANSI Lumens (Max.)
Contrast Ratio 2300:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off)
Uniformity 80% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA)
Number of Pixels 1280 x 800 (WXGA)
Displayable Color 1.07 billion colors
Color Wheel Speed 2 X 1 X for 3D Display
Projection Lens F-Stop: F/ 2.71
Effective Focal length=4.415 [email protected] screen size
Fix
Throw ratio =0.3 wide and tele
Projection Screen Size 77~100 inches (diagonal)
Projection Distance...

Specifications119
Audio  2 speakers x 5 watt RMS
Noise Level 34 dB(A) Normal mode, 31 dB(A) Eco mode
Projector Weight 15.6 lb (7.08 kg) ± 0.05 lb 
Pen Weight 0.13 lb (60 g) (with Li-ion battery)
Projector Dimensions 
(W x H x D) 12.9 x 7.5 x 16.6 inches (326.8 x 191 x 420.5 mm)
Interactive Pen Dimensions 
(W x H x D) 
for S500wi only 0.88 x 0.94 x 6.66 inches (22.46 x 23.79 x 169.17 
mm)
Environmental Operating temperature: 5 ºC - 35 ºC (41 ºF- 95 ºF)
Humidity: 80% maximum
Storage temperature: 0 ºC to...

120Specifications
I/O Connectors Power: One AC power socket (3-pin - C14 inlet)
VGA input: Two 15-pin D-sub connectors (Blue), 
VGA-A and VGA-B, for analog RGB/Component 
input signals.
VGA output: One 15-pin D-sub connector (Black) 
for VGA-A loop through.
S-Video input: One standard 4-pin min-DIN 
S-Video connector for Y/C signal.
Composite Video input: One Yellow RCA jack for 
CVBS signal.
HDMI input: One HDMI connector for supporting 
HDMI 1.3. HDCP compliant.
Analog Audio input: One 3.5 mm stereo...