Dell Projector S500/S500wi User Manual

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Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable
 NOTE: The Composite Video cable is not shi pped with your projector. You can 
purchase the Composite Video Extension (5 0 ft/100 ft) cable on the Dell website 
at  www.dell.com .
1
Po w e r  c o rd
2 Composite Video cable 
						

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Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable
 NOTE: The VGA to Component Video cable is not shipped with your projector. 
You can purchase the VGA to Component Vi deo Extension (50 ft/100 ft) cable on 
the Dell website at www.dell.com .
1
Po w e r  c o rd
2 VGA to Component Video cable 
						

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Connecting a DVD Player Using a HDMI Cable
 NOTE: The HDMI cable is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase 
the HDMI cable on the Dell website at  www.dell.com.
1
Po w e r  c o rd
2 HDMI cable 
						

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Connecting to Local Area Network
To project an image and control the projector that is connected to a 
network through a RJ45 cable.
 NOTE: The RJ45 cable is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase the 
RJ45 cable on the Dell website at  www.dell.com.
1
Po w e r  c o rd
2 RJ45 cable
Local Area Network (LAN) 
						

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Professional Installation Options:  Installation for Driving Automatic 
Screen
 NOTE: Use a 12 V DC plug in, 1.7 mm (ID)  x 4.00 mm (OD) x 9.5 mm (shaft), to 
connect the automatic screen to the projector.
12 V DC Plug
1 Po w e r  c o rd
2 12 V DC Plug
3 Automatic Screen 
						

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Connection With Commercial RS232 Control Box
 NOTE: The RS232 cable is not shipped with your projector. Consult a 
professional technician to obtain the cable.
1
Po w e r  c o rd
2 RS232 cable
3 Commercial RS232 control box 
						

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Connecting With Your Interactive Pen (for S500wi only)
1Po w e r  c o rd
2 VGA to VGA cable
3 USB-A to Mini USB-B cable
4 12 V DC Plug
5 Motorized Projection Screen
6 Interactive Pen 
						

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 NOTE: 
1 Interactivity is supported only in the following input modes: VGA and 
HDMI from a PC, and Wireless Display, USB Display, and LAN 
Display.
2 To enable Interactive Pen, the 2nd connection between computer 
and projector is required. There are three options available for your 
computer and projector connections: 
a use a Mini USB cable
b use a LAN cable (need to install the Dell Wireless Application 
Software)
c use WLAN (need to install the Dell Wireless Application 
Software)
If you use a LAN or WLAN connection, ensure that Wireless/LAN is 
turned on first.
3 Automation Screen is optional.
4 If the distance between your computer/laptop and projector is over 5 
meters, a USB hub is recommended for your installation. 
						

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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.
1Connect the power cord and appropriate  signal cables to the projector. For 
information about connecting the projector, see Connecting Your Projector on 
page 12. 
2Press the  Pow e r button (see Using the Control Panel on page 34 to locate the 
Po w e r  button). 
3Turn on your source (computer, DVD player, etc.)
4Connect your source to the projector using the appropriate cable. See 
Connecting Your Projector on page 12 for instructions to connect your source 
to the projector.
5By default, the input source of the projector is set to VGA-A. Change the input 
source of the projector if necessary.
6If you have multiple sources connected to the projector, press the  Source 
button on the remote control or control panel to select the desired source. See 
Using the Control Panel on page 34 and Using the Remote Control on 
page 36 to locate the  Source button.
Turning Your Projector Off
 CAUTION: Unplug the projector after properly  shutting down as explained in 
the following procedure.
1Press the  Pow e r button. Follow the instruction displayed on screen to properly 
turn off the projector.
 
NOTE: The  Press Power Button to Turn off Projector  message will 
appear on the screen. The message disa ppears after 5 seconds or you can 
press the  Menu button to clear it. 
2Press the Pow e r button again. The cooling fans continue to operate for 120 
seconds. 
						

							30Using Your Projector
3To 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 agai n, wait for 60 seconds to allow the 
internal temperature to stabilize. 
4Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector. 
Adjusting the Projected Image 
Raising the Projector Height 
1Raise the projector to the desired display angle, and use the two tilt adjustment 
wheels to fine-tune the display angle.
Lowering the Projector Height 
1Lower the projector, and use the two tilt adjustment wheels to fine-tune the 
display angle.
1 Tilt adjustment wheel 
(Angle of tilt: -3 to 0.6 degree)