Dell S300 Projector Users Guide

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TIPS:
I would like remote access the 
projector via Internet. What is 
the better setting for the 
browser?To have a better setting for the browser, please 
follow the steps below:
1Open Control Panel  Internet Options  
General tab   Te m p o r a r y  I n t e r n e t  F i l e s  
Settings  Select Every visit to the pages.
2Some firewall or anti-virus may block the 
HTTP application, if possible turn off the 
firewall or anti-virus.
I would like to remote access the 
projector via Internet. What 
socket port number should I 
open for it in the firewall?The following are TCP/IP socket ports which 
projector uses.
Why am I unable to access the 
projector via Internet?
1Check whether your computer/laptop is 
connected to the Internet.
2Check with your MIS or network 
administrator whether your computer/laptop 
is in the same subnet.
UDP/TCPPort 
NumberDescription
TCP 80 Web configuration 
(HTTP)
UDP/TCP 25 SMTP: used for email 
routing between mail 
servers
UDP/TCP 161 SNMP: Simple 
Network Management 
Protocol
UDP 9131 AMX: used for AMX 
discovery 
						

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Why am I unable to access the 
SMTP server?1Check 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.
2Check if the out going SMTP server, user 
name, and password are set correctly.
3Some SMTP servers will check whether the 
mail address of From correlates with the 
User name and Password. For example, 
you use [email protected]
 as the mail address in 
From. You should also use [email protected]
 
account information for the User name and 
the password to log in 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?It could be because the SMTP server 
recognized the alert mail as a spam mail or 
because of the SMTP server restriction. Check 
with your MIS or network administrator for 
the SMTP server’s setting. 
						

							62Troubleshooting Your Projector
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Troubleshooting Your Projector
If you experience problems with your projector, see the following troubleshooting 
tips. If the problem persists, contact Dell™. See Contacting Dell™ on page 74.
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. 
If you are using a Dell™ Laptop computer, 
press   (Fn+F8). For other 
computers, see your respective 
documentation. If images are not displayed 
properly, please upgrade the video driver of 
your computer. For Dell computer, see 
support.dell.com.
• Ensure that all the cables are securely 
connected. See Connecting Your Projector 
on page 9.
• Ensure that the pins of the connectors are 
not bent or broken. 
• Ensure that the lamp is securely installed 
(see Changing the Lamp on page 67). 
•Use 
Te s t  Pa t t e r n in the Others menu. 
Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are 
correct. 
Missing Input Source. 
Cannot switch to particular 
Input Source.Go to Advanced Enable/Disable Sources, 
ensure that particular Input Source is set to 
Enable. 
						

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Partial, scrolling, or 
incorrectly displayed image1Press the Auto Adjust button on the remote 
control or the control panel.
2If you are using a Dell™ portable computer, 
set the resolution of the computer to WXGA 
(1280 x 800) or XGA (1024 x 768): 
aRight-click the unused portion of your 
Microsoft® Win do ws® desktop, click 
Properties and then select Settings tab.
bVerify that the setting is 1280 x 800 or 
1024 x 768 pixels for the external monitor 
port.
cPress  (Fn+F8). 
If you experience difficulty in changing 
resolutions or your monitor freezes, restart all 
the equipment and the projector.
If you are not using a Dell™ portable 
computer, see your documentation. If images 
are not displayed properly, please upgrade the 
video driver of your computer. For a Dell 
computer, see support.dell.com.
The screen does not display 
your presentationIf you are using a portable computer, press 
 
(Fn+F8). 
Image is unstable or flickering Adjust the tracking in the OSD Display sub-
menu (in PC Mode only). 
Image has vertical flickering 
barAdjust the frequency in the OSD Display sub-
menu (in PC Mode only). 
Image color is incorrect
• If the display receives the wrong signal 
output from the graphics card, please set the 
signal type to 
RGB in the OSD Display tab.
•Use 
Te s t  Pa t t e r n in the Others menu. 
Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are 
correct. 
Image is out of focus1Adjust the focus ring on the projector lens.
2Ensure that the projection screen is within 
the required distance from the projector 
(1.64 ft [0.5 m] to 10.83 ft [3.3 m]).
Problem (continued)Possible Solution (continued) 
						

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The image is stretched when 
displaying a 16:9 DVDThe 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.
Lamp is burned out or makes 
a popping soundWhen the lamp reaches its end of life, it may 
burn out and may make a loud popping sound. 
If this occurs, the projector does not turn back 
on. To replace the lamp, see Changing the 
Lamp on page 67. 
LAMP light is solid amber If the LAMP light is solid amber, replace the 
lamp. 
LAMP light is blinking amber  If  the LAMP light is blinking amber, Lamp 
module connection may be disrupted. Please 
check the lamp module and ensure that it is 
properly installed.
If the LAMP light and the Po w e r light are 
blinking amber, the lamp driver has failed and 
the projector will automatically shut down. 
If the LAMP and TEMP light are blinking 
amber and the Po w e r light is solid blue, the 
color wheel has failed and the projector will 
automatically shut down.
To clear the protection mode, press and hold 
the POWER button for 10 seconds.
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™. Problem 
(continued)Possible Solution (continued) 
						

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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 screenTry to press the Menu button on the panel for 
15 seconds to unlock the OSD. Check the 
Menu Lock on page 43.
The remote control is not 
operating smoothly or works 
only within a limited rangeThe battery may be low. Check if the laser 
beam transmitted from the remote is too dim. 
If so, replace with 2 new AAA batteries. Problem 
(continued)Possible Solution (continued) 
						

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Guiding Signals
Projector Status DescriptionControl 
ButtonsIndicator
Po we rTEMP
(Amber)LAMP 
(Amber)
Standby mode Projector in Standby mode. Ready to power on. BLUE
FlashingOFF 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. BLUE OFF OFF
Power Saving mode Power Saving mode has been activated. The 
projector will automatically enter standby mode, if 
an input signal is not detected in two hours.AMBER
FlashingOFF OFF
Cooling before 
Po w e r  S a v i n g  m o d eThe projector takes 60 seconds to cool down before 
entering Power Saving mode.AMBER OFF OFF
Projector 
overheatedAir vents might be blocked or ambient temperature 
may be above 35ºC. The projector automatically 
shuts down. Ensure that the air vents are not 
blocked and that the ambient temperature is 
within operational range. If the problem persists, 
contact Dell.OFF AMBER OFF
Lamp driver 
overheatedThe lamp driver is overheated. The air vents may 
be blocked. The projector automatically shuts 
down. Turn the display on again after the projector 
cools down. If the problem persists, contact Dell.AMBER AMBER OFF
Fan breakdown One of the fans has failed. The projector 
automatically shuts down. If the problem persists, 
contact Dell.ÒFFAMBER
FlashingOFF
Lamp driver 
breakdownThe lamp driver has failed. The projector 
automatically shuts down. Unplug the power cord 
after three minutes then turn the display on again. 
If this problem persists, contact Dell.AMBER
FlashingOFFAMBER
Flashing
Color Wheel 
breakdownColor wheel cannot start. The projector has failed 
and the projector automatically shuts down. 
Unplug the power cord after three minutes and 
then turn on the projector. If this problem persists, 
contact Dell.BLUEAMBER
FlashingAMBER
Flashing
Fault  - D C s up ply  
(+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
FlashingAMBER AMBER
Lamp module 
connection failedLamp module connection may be disrupted. Check 
the lamp module and ensure that it is properly 
installed. If the problem persists, contact Dell.OFF OFFAMBER
Flashing 
						

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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 74.
 
CAUTION: Use an original lamp to ensure safe and optimal working condition 
of your projector.
 
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. Projector 
lamps are very fragile and may shatter if touched. The shattered glass pieces 
are sharp and can cause injury.
 
CAUTION: If the lamp shatters, remove all broken pieces from the projector 
and dispose or recycle according to state, local, or federal law. For more 
information see www.dell.com/hg.
1Turn off the projector and disconnect the power cord. 
2Let the projector cool for at least 30 minutes.
3Loosen the two screws that secure the 
lamp cover, and remove the cover. 
4Loosen the two screws that secure the 
lamp. 
5Pull the lamp up by its metal handle.
 NOTE: Dell™ may require lamps 
replaced under warranty to be returned 
to Dell™. Otherwise, contact your local 
waste disposal agency for the address 
of the nearest deposit site.
6Replace with the new lamp.
7Tighten the two screws that secure the 
lamp.
8Replace the lamp cover and tighten the 
two screws. 
						

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9Reset the lamp usage time by selecting Yes for Lamp Reset in the OSD Lamp 
tab (see Lamp menu on 
page 39). 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. FOR LAMP 
SPECIFIC DISPOSAL INFORMATION CHECK WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG. 
						

							Specifications69
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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
Color Wheel Speed 2X
Projection Lens F-Stop: F/ 2.8
Focal length, f=7.2 mm
1X manual Zoom Lens, Fix
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~3.3 m)
Video Compatibility Composite Video / S-Video: NTSC (J, M, 4.43), PAL 
(B, D, G, H, I, M, N, Nc, 60), SECAM (B, D, G, K, 
K1, L)
Component Video via VGA & HDMI: 1080i/p, 
720p, 576i/p, 480i/p
Power Supply Universal AC 100-240 50-60 Hz with PFC input
Power Consumption
Normal mode: 240W ± 10% @ 110Vac (Network On)
Power saving mode: