Dell™ S500/S500wi Projector User’s Guide
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About Your Interactive Pen (for S500wi only) . 2 Connecting Your Projector . 10 . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Install the Cable Cover Connecting to a Computer 9 . . . Installing the Optional Wireless Dongle . . . . 15 . . . . . 16 Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable Monitor Loop-Through Connection Using VGA Cables .
Professional Installation Options: Installation for Driving Automatic Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Connection With Commercial RS232 Control Box . 26 . . . . . . . 27 Using Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Turning Your Projector On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Connecting With Your Interactive Pen (for S500wi only) . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Turning Your Projector Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Projected Image . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Docking Charger Introduction (Optional, for S500wi only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charging the Interactive Pen Battery by Docking Charger . . . . . . . . . 45 . . . . . . . . . . 47 Operating Range with Remote Control . . . . . . . . . 49 Operating Range with Interactive Pen (for S500wi only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 INPUT SOURCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 AUTO ADJUST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set up PtG Converter - Lite . . . . . . . . . . . . . PtG Converter - Lite Application Software . . . . . Managing the Projector From Web Management 88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Troubleshooting your Interactive Pen . 6 Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 . . . . . . . . . . 115 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Your Dell Projector Your projector comes with all the items shown below. Ensure that you have all the items, and contact Dell™ if anything is missing. S500/S500wi Package Contents Power cable 1.
Only for S500wi Package Contents Interactive Pen Wrist strap Nib Interwrite Workspace CD 2 m Mini USB cable (USB-A to Mini USB-B) 5 m Mini USB cable (USB-A to Mini USB-B) 8 Your Dell Projector
About Your Projector Top View Bottom View 1 Control panel 2 Focus tab 3 Lens 4 IR receivers 5 Lamp cover 6 Mounting holes for wall mount: Screw hole M4 x 10 mm depth.
About Your Interactive Pen (for S500wi only) Top View Bottom View 4 5 3 6 7 8 2 1 1 Replaceable nib 2 Lens 3 Control buttons 4 LED indicators 5 Wrist strap holder 6 Power switch 7 Firmware upgrade connector 8 Mini USB charge connector CAUTION: Safety Instructions 1 Do not use the projector near appliances that generate a lot of heat. 2 Do not use the projector in areas where there is an excessive amount of dust.
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 by yourself. It should be installed by a qualified technician. • Recommended Projector Wall Mount Kit (P/N: N4MYM). For more information, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. • For more information, see the Safety Information that shipped with your projector.
Connecting Your Projector 2 1 +12 V DC out connector 11 USB Type B connector for USB Display 2 Audio-A input connector 12 USB Type A connector for USB Viewer 3 RS232 connector 13 RJ45 connector 4 Composite Video connector 14 VGA-A output (monitor loop through) connector 5 S-Video connector 15 Power cord connector 6 VGA-A input (D-sub) connector 16 Audio-B right-channel input connector 7 VGA-B input (D-sub) connector 17 Audio-B left-channel input connector 8 HDMI connector 18
NOTE: The S500 and S500wi connectors are the same. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 10. Installing the Optional Wireless Dongle Your projector must be installed with a wireless dongle if you want to use the wireless networking option. Refer to "Wireless Networking Installation" on page 73. The wireless dongle is not shipped with your S500 projector. You can purchase it on the Dell website at www.dell.com.
Install the Cable Cover Your projector comes with a cable cover. You can find cable cover in your projector's box. Follow the following steps to assemble the cable cover and your projector. 1 Locate the cable cover in the projector's box. 2 Assemble the cable cover to your projector at the Right.
Connecting to a Computer Connecting a Computer Using a VGA Cable 1 Power cord 2 VGA to VGA cable 3 USB-A to Mini USB-B cable 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 Power cord 2 VGA to VGA cable NOTE: Only one VGA cable is shipped with your projector. An additional VGA cable can be purchased on the Dell website at www.dell.com.
Connecting a Computer Using a RS232 cable 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 by USB Cable 1 Power cord 2 USB-A to USB-B cable NOTE: Plug and Play. Only one USB cable is shipped with your projector. An additional USB cable can be purchased on the Dell website at www.dell.com.
Connecting a Computer Using Wireless NOTE: Your computer should be equipped with a wireless connector and properly configured to detect another wireless connection. Refer to your computer’s documentation on how to configure a wireless connection. NOTE: Your projector must be installed wireless dongle if you want to use the wireless networking. Refer to "Wireless Networking Installation" on page 73.
Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player Using an S-Video Cable 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 www.dell.com.
Connecting a DVD Player Using a Composite Video Cable 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 www.dell.com.
Connecting a DVD Player Using a Component Video Cable 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 www.dell.com.
Connecting a DVD Player Using a HDMI Cable 1 Power cord 2 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.
Connecting to Local Area Network To project an image and control the projector that is connected to a network through a RJ45 cable. Local Area Network (LAN) 1 Power cord 2 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.
Professional Installation Options: Installation for Driving Automatic Screen 1 Power cord 2 12 V DC Plug 3 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.
Connection With Commercial RS232 Control Box 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.
Connecting With Your Interactive Pen (for S500wi only) 1 Power cord 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 Connecting Your Projector 27
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.
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 Connect the power cord and appropriate signal cables to the projector. For information about connecting the projector, see "Connecting Your Projector" on page 12. 2 Press the Power button (see "Using the Control Panel" on page 34 to locate the Power button). 3 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 Projected Image Raising the Projector Height 1 Raise the projector to the desired display angle, and use the two tilt adjustment wheels to fine-tune the display angle.
Adjusting the Projector Focus 1 Rotate the focus tab until the image is clear. The projector focuses at distances ranging between 1.60 ft to 2.15 ft ± 0.02 ft (0.489 m to 0.655 m ± 0.6 mm). 1 Focus tab Cleaning the Projector's Mirror Process 1 Turn off the projector power and disconnect the power cord. 2 Let the projector cool for at least 30 minutes. 3 Use air blower bulb to blow off dust on the mirror or gently wipe the mirror by using a microfiber cleaning cloth.
Adjusting Projection Image Size Projector to screen distance S500/S500wi 32 Using Your Projector
S500/S500wi Screen (Diagonal) Max. 77" 81" 86" 91" 95" 100" (195.58 cm) (205.74 cm) (218.44 cm) (231.14 cm) (241.30 cm) (254.00 cm) Min. 77" 81" 86" 91" 95" 100" (195.58 cm) (205.74 cm) (218.44 cm) (231.14 cm) (241.30 cm) (254.00 cm) Max. 64.17" X (WxH) 40.16" Screen Size Hd Distance 68.50" X 42.91" 72.44" X 45.28" 76.77" X 48.03" 81.10" X 50.79" 85.83" X 53.54" (174 cm X 109 cm) (184 cm X 115 cm) (195 cm X 122 cm) (206 cm X 129 cm) (218 cm X 136 cm) 68.50" X 42.91" 72.44" X 45.28" 76.
Using the Control Panel 1 2 3 4 10 5 9 8 7 6 1 IR Receiver Point the remote control towards the IR receiver and press a button. 2 Left Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. / Auto Adjust Press to synchronize the projector to the input source. NOTE: Auto Adjust does not operate if the on-screen display (OSD) is displayed. 3 Up / Keystone adjustment Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items.
6 Power Turns the projector on or off. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 29 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on page 29. 7 Down / 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).
Using the Remote Control 1 15 2 16 3 4 17 5 18 19 6 21 20 8 7 22 9 10 23 24 11 12 25 13 14 26 1 Power Turns the projector on or off. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 29 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on page 29. 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. WARNING: 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 the 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 the previous page.
16 Left Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. 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 Volume up Press to increase the volume. 22 Volume down Press to decrease the volume. 23 Freeze Press to pause the screen image, then press "Freeze" again to unfreeze the image. 24 VGA Press to choose VGA source.
Using the Interactive Pen (for S500wi only) Top View Bottom View 1 2 6 3 7 5 8 4 1 Replaceable nib Press the nib to draw or write. When the nib is engaged, it works like left clicking your mouse to draw or write. NOTE: • If the nib is engaged, the Pen will switch to Draw mode and the button function will be temporarily disabled. • When the nib wears out, change the nib head as shown below.
2 Left This button acts like the left click button of a mouse. 3 Function Functions available are listed in the OSD Menu "Set function" (see page 70). NOTE: Double-clicking the Function button will act as Undo, if supported by the software. 4 Mini USB charge connector Allow you use Mini USB cable to charge. See "Charging the Interactive Pen Battery" on page 44. 5 LED indicators Two LED indicators are available: Green and Amber (see on "Interactive Pen LED Guiding Signals" on page 115).
• When Toggle is selected in the Set Function menu, press the Function button to select Normal/Draw/Stable mode. NOTE: Interactive pen cannot support Windows Mouse property function "Switch primary and secondary buttons".
Using the Wrist Strap (for S500wi only) Please use the wrist strap as a safety precaution in case of loss of grip on the Interactive Pen, and prevent damage to the Interactive Pen, surrounding objects, or injury to other people. 1 Feed the cord on the wrist strap through the connector holder. 2 Wear the wrist strap on your wrist.
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.
Charging the Interactive Pen Battery (for S500wi only) When the Interactive Pen amber battery light starts to blink, its internal battery is low (If the battery is fully discharged, you will not be able to turn the Interactive Pen on by pressing its nib, left, right or set function buttons). To charge the battery, connect a mini USB cable between the Interactive Pen and your computer or laptop (If connecting to computer or laptop, make sure the computer or laptop is powered on).
Docking Charger Introduction (Optional, for S500wi only) Front View Back View 1 Power LED light 2 Mini USB connector 3 Power switch 4 Power cord connector NOTE: The Docking Charger is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase the Docking Charger on the Dell website at www.dell.com. LED Indicator on Docking Charger Green LED Solid On When the docking charger is switched on, the Green LED will turn solid ON.
LED Indicator on Interactive Pen Amber LED Solid On The Amber LED will turn solid ON during the charge process. Amber LED Off Once battery is fully charged, the LED will turn OFF indicating "Charge Complete". Amber LED Flashing If the Amber LED starts FLASHING (0.4sec ON, 0.6sec OFF, 1sec per flashing cycle), it indicates no charging takes place. Charger error or bad battery is identified.
Charging the Interactive Pen Battery by Docking Charger When the Interactive Pen amber battery light start to blink, its internal battery is low (If the battery is fully discharged, you won't be able to turn the Interactive Pen on by pressing its nib, left, right or set function buttons). To charge the battery, you can follow the following steps to install: 1 Connect the power cable to the wall outlet. 2 Plug the Interactive Pen into the Mini USB port of the docking charger.
NOTE: During the charging process, Interactive Pen amber battery light will be lit all the time until the charging completed. NOTE: For first time use, it takes at least 4-5 hours to fully charge the battery. A fully charged battery will allow up to 25 hours of non-stop use or up to 4 weeks in standby. CAUTION: If your docking charger cannot charge, contact DELL™.
Operating Range with Remote Control Operating range Angle Distance ±20° 7 m/22.97 feet e nc ta is D Distance Angle Angle NOTE: Actual operating range may slightly differ from the diagram. Weak batteries will also prevent the remote control from properly operating the projector.
Operating Range with Interactive Pen (for S500wi only) Angle 0° 20° 45° Distance Operating range Angle Distance 9 m/29.53 feet 7 m/22.97 feet 5 m/16.4 feet Angle e nc sta Di NOTE: • Projector is at 2000 lm brightness, with 100 inches image size, and in Bright mode. • Can support multiple pens (up to 10 pens) connecting to one projector but the pens cannot be used simultaneously. • Actual operating range may slightly differ from the diagram.
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. • Press the Menu button on the control panel or the remote control to enter the Main Menu. • To navigate through the tabs in the Main Menu, press the or buttons on your projector's control panel or remote control. • To select a submenu, press the or button on your projector’s control panel or remote control.
NOTE: The Multiple Display can be used after the "Wireless/LAN" option is turned on. INPUT SOURCE MULTIPLE DISPLAY The Input Source Multiple Display menu allows you to activate the Wireless Display, USB Display, and USB Viewer. to access the projector's Wireless Guide screen. See WIRELESS DISPLAY—Press "Wireless Guide screen" on page 75. USB DISPLAY—Allows you to, via the USB cable, display the computer/laptop screen from your projector.
BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST The Brightness/Contrast menu allows you adjust the brightness/contrast settings of your projector. BRIGHTNESS—Use CONTRAST—Use and and to adjust the brightness of the image. to adjust the display contrast. VIDEO MODE The Video Mode menu allows you to optimize the display image: Presentation, Bright, Movie, sRGB (provides more accurate color representation), and Custom (set your preferred settings).
VOLUME The Volume menu allows you adjust the volume settings of your projector. VOLUME—Press to increase the volume and to decrease the volume. AUDIO INPUT The Audio Input menu allows you to select your audio input source. The options are: Audio-A, Audio-B, HDMI, Wireless/LAN, and Microphone. ADVANCED SETTINGS The Advanced Settings menu allows you to change settings for Image, Display, Projector, Wireless/LAN, Menu, Power, and Information.
IMAGE SETTINGS (IN PC MODE)—Select and press to activate image settings. The image settings menu provides the following options: COLOR TEMPERATURE—Allows you to adjust the color temperature. The screen appears cooler at higher color temperatures and warmer at lower color temperatures. When you adjust the values in the Color Adjust menu, the Custom mode is activated. The values are saved in the Custom mode. RGB COLOR ADJUST—Allows you to manually adjust the colors red, green, and blue.
RGB COLOR ADJUST—Allows you to manually adjust the colors red, green, and blue. SATURATION—Allows you to adjust the video source from black and white to fully saturated color. Press to increase the amount of color in the image and to decrease the amount of color in the image. SHARPNESS—Press sharpness. to increase the sharpness and to decrease the TINT—Press to increase the amount of green in the image and to decrease the amount of green in the image (available for NTSC only).
DISPLAY SETTINGS (IN PC MODE)—Select and press to activate image settings. The image settings menu provides the following options: HORIZONTAL POSITION—Press the image left. VERTICAL POSITION—Press image down. to move the image right and to move the image up and to move to move the FREQUENCY—Allows you to change the display data clock frequency to match the frequency of your computer’s graphics card. If you see a vertical flickering wave, use the Frequency control to minimize the bars.
3D DISPLAY—Select On to start the 3D display function (default is Off). NOTE: 1. When you want to create a 3D experience, you will need a few other components including: a Computer/Laptop 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.
DISPLAY SETTINGS (IN VIDEO MODE)—Select and press to activate display settings. The display settings menu provides the following options: ASPECT RATIO—Allows you to select the aspect ratio to adjust how the image appears. Options are: Origin, 16:9, and 4:3. •Origin — Select Origin to maintain the aspect ratio of image projector according to the input source. •16:9 — The input source scales to fit the width of the screen to project a 16:9 screen image.
2. Enable the 3D function when it satisfies any of the below-mentioned conditions: a Computer/Laptop 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. "3D Display" selection will only be enabled in the "Display Settings of the Advanced Settings" menu when the projector detects either of the inputs mentioned above. 4.
•Rear Projection-Wall Mount — The projector reverses and turns the image upside down. You can project from behind a translucent screen with a wall-mounted projection. •Front Projection-Desktop — This is the default option. •Front Projection-Wall Mount — The projector turns the image upside down for wall-mounted projection. SPEAKER—Select On to enable the speaker. Select Off to the disable speaker. CLOSED CAPTION—Select On to enable close caption and activate the closed caption menu.
Test Pattern 1: Test Pattern 2: FACTORY RESET—Select and press to reset all settings to its factory default. The below warning message appears: Reset items include both computer sources and Video source settings. WIRELESS/LAN SETTINGS (IN LAN MODE)—Select and press to activate Wireless/LAN settings.
WIRELESS/LAN—Select On to activate the Wireless/LAN function. You can also set the Wireless/LAN module to on/off while the projector is in the standby status. WIRELESS SETTINGS—Select and press to activate the Wireless Settings menu. See "Wireless/LAN Settings (in Wireless Mode)" on page 64. DHCP—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.
4. If you select Store without pressing the Enter button, the system will keep the original settings. RESET—Press to reset network configuration. WIRELESS/LAN SETTINGS (IN WIRELESS MODE)—Select and press to activate wireless settings. The wireless settings menu provides the following options: WIRELESS—Default option is Connected. Select Disconnected to disable the wireless connection. NOTE: It is recommended to use the default settings for Wireless Connect.
c After the setup is complete, press the button to exit. 3. After the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS is set up, select Store and press button to store the settings. 4. If you select Store without pressing the Enter button, the system will keep the original settings. MENU SETTINGS—Select and press to activate the 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.
a Go to Menu Settings, press the password settings. and then select Password to Enabled b Enabling the Password function will pop up a change screen. Key in a 4-digit number from the screen and press . S500wi Password screen S500 Password screen c To confirm, enter the password again. d If the password verification is successful, you may resume with accessing the projector's functions and its utilities. 2 If you have entered an incorrect password, you will be given another two chances.
CHANGE PASSWORD—Key in the original password. Then, enter the new password and confirm the new password again. S500wi Change Password screen S500 Change Password screen POWER SETTINGS—Select and press to activate power settings.
QUICK SHUTDOWN—Select On to turn off the projector with a single press of the Power button. This function allows the projector to quickly power off with an accelerated fan speed. Slightly higher acoustic noise is expected during quick power off. NOTE: Before you turn on the projector again, wait for 60 seconds to allow the internal temperature to stabilize. The projector will take a longer time to turn on if you try to power on immediately.
1. Ensure that the Interactive Pen is connected. See "Connecting With Your Interactive Pen (for S500wi only)" on page 27. 2. Interactive Pen cannot be used in the following circumstances: a In extend mode. b When the 3D display function is enabled, and there is a 120 Hz input source connected to the projector. 3. Interactivity is supported only in the following input modes: VGA and HDMI from a Computer, and Wireless Display, LAN Display, or USB Display.
CLICK SPEED—Allows you to set the mouse pause time. This function is only available in Normal mode. The available options are: Fast, Medium, and Low. •Fast — Set the pointer motion freeze time to the minimum amount of time, 0.5 seconds. •Medium — Set the pointer motion freeze time to the middle value, 1.0 seconds. •Low — Set the pointer motion freeze time to the maximum amount of time, 1.5 seconds SET FUNCTION—Allows you to set the function of the Function button on the Interactive Pen.
•Pairing Mode — When you select Open, follow the on-screen steps to set your Interactive Pen into the open mode. (This mode can let you use your Interactive Pen with any Dell interactive projector when the pen points to the screen.) •Fixed Mode — When you select Fixed, follow the on-screen steps to complete the pairing between Projector and Interactive Pen. (This mode is to make sure your Interactive Pen pairing with your designated projector.
INFORMATION—The information menu displays the current S500 or S500wi projector settings. LANGUAGE Allows you to set the language for the OSD. Press menu. to activate the Language HELP If you encounter problems with your projector, you can access the help menu for troubleshooting.
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.
Enable Wireless on the Projector In order to use your projector wirelessly, you need to complete the steps below: 1 Install the optional wireless dongle (Optional in S500). See "Installing the Optional Wireless Dongle" on page 13. NOTE: Wireless dongle embedded for S500wi. 2 Connect the power cable to the wall outlet and press the power button. 3 Press the Menu button on your projector control panel or remote control. 4 The wireless connection default is enable.
The Wireless Guide Screen shown below appears: NOTE: If wireless connection is disabled, then follow these steps to set up: ADVANCED SETTINGS J Wireless/LAN Settings J Wireless Settings J Wireless J Connected. The image input source will be automatically switched to wireless screen when wireless option is selected in this step. 6 Take note of the LOGIN CODE, NETWORK NAME (SSID), and IP ADDRESS. You will need these information to log in in later.
7 Connect your computer to the S500 or S500wi wireless network. NOTE: • Your computer must have wireless network function to detect the connection. • When you connect to the S500 or S500wi wireless network, you will lose wireless connectivity with other wireless networks. NOTE: Remember to turn off all proxies. (In Microsoft® Windows Vista: Click Control Panel J Internet Options J Connections J LAN Settings) 8 76 Open your internet browser.
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. 9 10 The S500 or S500wi Web Management page opens. For first-time use, click Download. Select the appropriate operating system, then click Download.
11 Click Run to proceed with the one-time installation of the software. NOTE: You may choose to save the file and install it at a latter time. To do this, click Save. NOTE: If you are unable to install the application because of inadequate rights on the computer, please contact your network administrator. S500 or S500wi Wireless Application Software Once the installation is complete, the S500 or S500wi Wireless Application software will launch and will search for the projector automatically.
S500 Log in screen S500wi Log in screen NOTE: If the IP Address is not detected, enter the IP Address displayed at the bottom left corner of the screen. Understanding the Buttons After a successful log in, the following menu bar appears on the computer screen. 1 2 1 2 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.
Item 3 Description Split 3 Click to project the image in the lower left corner of the screen. Split 4 Click to project the image in the lower right corner of the screen. Stop Click to stop projection. Pause Click to pause projection. Refresh Click to refresh projected image. Connection Status Connection Icon Blinks when projection is in progress. Projecting the Presentation • • • • To project the presenation, click any of the projection buttons To pause the presentation, click .
2 Actuate frame rate could be different depending on factors such as network environment, image content, signal conditions, locations, and CPU performance. 3 Under clean WLAN environment using 802.11g connection, and no screen stretching. 4 Compressed to 1024 x 768 and under 802.11g. NOTE: Your computer will not enter S1 (standby mode) / S3 (sleep mode) / S4 (hibernate mode) when running a wireless, USB Display, or USB Viewer presentation. Using the Menu Click to display the menu.
Presentation to Go (PtG) Installation Minimum system requirements to install PtG are as follow: 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 32-bit or 64-bit - Office 2003 and Office 2007 NOTE: Presentation to Go (PtG) installation steps are the same for the S500 and S500wi models.
PtG Viewer System will stay in this page when ready.
PtG/Photo Function Introduction Show valid PtG and Photo files which are stored in the USB disk. NOTE: If only one disk is detected, the system will skip this step.
Photo Overview NOTE: Supports 14 languages of photo files name format (Languages: English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, and Traditional Chinese). Buttons Introduction Use the up, down and left buttons to navigate and control panel or remote control to select.
Set up PtG Converter - Lite Please follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. PtG Converter - Lite Application Software Please launch the "PtG Converter - Lite". The below screen appears: 1 Click 2 Select the PowerPoint file you want to convert. 86 to start conversion.
3 Click Browse button to select the storage location and then press OK. NOTE: 1 If your computer does not have MS PowerPoint installed, file convert will fail. 2 PtG converter only supports up to 20 pages. 3 PtG converter only supports conversion of .ppt files to .PtG files.
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/LAN Settings" on page 62. 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 73. 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. NOTE: Without Conference Play Control, the last user to hit the "Play" button on the application will take control of the full-screen projection. 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.
Managing Properties Admin An administrator password is required to access the Admin page. • Admin Password: Enter the administrator password and then click Login. The default password is "admin". To change the password, see "Change Passwords" on page 96.
System Status Displays the Network Status, Connection Status, and Projector Status information.
Network Status See OSD section on page 62. 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 set up 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 the Encryption mode you selected. RADIUS Server Setup • Set up the IP address, Port, and Key information. GateKeeper • There are three options: All Pass: Allow users to access the office network via the wireless projector.
Projection Setup Projection Setup • Resolution: Allows you to select the resolution. Options are: XGA (1024 x 768) and WXGA (1280 x 800). • Login Code: Select how you want the login code to be generated by the projector. There are three options: • Disable: Login code will not be required when logging in to the system. • Random: Default is Random. Login code will be randomly generated. • Use the following code: Enter a 4-digit code. This code will be used to log in to the system.
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 the wireless/network setup to its factory default settings.
Firmware Update Use the Firmware Update page to update your projector’s wireless firmware. NOTE: Please disable and enable wireless/network using the OSD to restart the network card for the projector after firmware upgrade is successful. To start firmware update, follow these 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.
Projector Control Panel Projector Information • Projector Status: There are five 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 68. • Alert Status: There are three alert states: 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 four projection modes: Front Projection-Desktop, Front Projection-Wall Mount, Rear Projection-Desktop, and Rear Projection-Wall Mount. • Source Select: The Source Select menu allows you to select your projector's input source. You can select VGA-A, VGA-B, S-Video, Composite Video, HDMI, Wireless Display, USB Display, or USB Viewer.
Alert Setting E-mail Alert • 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. SMTP Setting • Out going SMTP server, User name, and Password should be provided by your network administrator or MIS.
Reboot System Click Reboot to reboot the system. Crestron For Crestron function.
FAQS: I would like to remotely access the projector via the Internet. What is the best setting for the browser? To have the best setting for the browser, please follow the below steps: 1 Open Control Panel Internet Options 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? 104 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 106 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 S500 or S500wi 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 125). Problem Possible Solution No image appears on the screen • Ensure that you have chosen the correct input source on the INPUT SOURCE 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.
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): 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 pixels for the external monitor port. c Press (Fn+F8).
Problem (continued) Image is out of focus Possible Solution (continued) 1 Adjust the focus ring on the projector lens. 2 Ensure that the projection screen is within the required distance from the projector (1.60 ft [0.489 m] to 2.15 ft [0.655 m] ± 0.02 ft [0.6 mm]). 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.
Problem (continued) Possible Solution (continued) 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 Power button for 10 seconds. Please wait for about 5 minutes and try to power up again.
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.
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 not supported.
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.
Interactive Pen LED Guiding Signals PEN Status Description Normal Mode 1 Pen faces the screen with the link. Normal Mode 2 Pen doesn’t faces the screen but with the link. 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 for 5 secs, the pen will change to this mode. Search for Fixed When Pen searching for network mode fixed network.
Changing the Lamp CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures 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.
9 Reset the lamp usage time by selecting "Yes" for Lamp Reset in the OSD Power 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 ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAWS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO WWW.DELL.
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 5 2X 1 X for 3D Display Projection Lens F-Stop: F/ 2.71 Effective Focal length=4.415 mm@87.2 screen size Fix Throw ratio =0.3 wide and tele Projection Screen Size 77~100 inches (diagonal) Projection Distance 1.
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 0.88 x 0.94 x 6.66 inches (22.46 x 23.79 x 169.17 (W x H x D) mm) 0.88" (2 2.46 mm for S500wi only ) 6. 66 ” (1 . 69 17 m m ) 0.94" (23.
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.
Wireless Dongle Wireless Standard: IEEE802.11b/g/n Wireless: One WiFi USB (type A) connector for supporting wireless dongle (Embedded WiFi, USB interface, S500 is optional). OS environment: Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000, MAC OS X Support: Presentation slides and projector control. Allow connection up to 30 users at the same time. 4-to-1 split screen. Allow four presentation slides to be projected on screen. Conference Control mode.
RS232 Pin Assignment RS232 Protocol • Communication Settings Connection settings Value Baud Rate 19,200 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) 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.
800 x 600 119.972 76.302 73.250 1024 x 768 119.989 97.551 115.500 1280 x 720 120.000 101.563 146.
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.
Contacting eInstruction eInstuction provides phone based and online technical support options. Availability varies by country, but an e-mail to techsupport@einstruction.com can be directed appropriately for users in any country. USA eInstruction Software Technical Support Phone: 480-443-2214 or 800-856-0732 Email: Techsupport@einstruction.com International eInstruction Software Technical Support, EMEA Phone: +33 1 58 31 1065 Email: EU.Support@einstruction.
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 9 FT high, 12 FT wide, screen has a diagonal of 15 FT.
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 30 Adjusting the Projector Height 30 lower the projector Tilt adjustment wheel 30 Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus 31 Focus ring 31 C Changing the Lamp 116 Connecting the Projector Composite Video cable 21 Connecting a Computer with a RS232 cable 17, 18 Connecting with a Component Cable 22 Connecting with a Composite Cable 21 Connecting with an HDMI Cable 23 Connecting with an S-video Cable 20 HDMI cable 23, 24, 26 Power cord 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 2
S-Video connector 12 USB Type A Viewer connector 12 USB Type B Display connector 12 VGA-A input (D-sub) connector 12 VGA-A output (monitor loop-through) 12 VGA-B input (D-sub) connector 12 Contact Dell 7, 111, 116 Control Panel 34 D Dell contacting 125 I Interactive Pen Control panel 10 Firmware upgrade connector 10 LED indicators 10 Lens 10 Mini USB charge connector 10 Power switch 10 Replaceable nib 10 Wrist strap holder 10 M Main Unit 9 Control panel 9 Focus tab 9 IR receivers 9 Lamp cover 9 Lens 9
Color Wheel Speed 118 Contrast Ratio 118 Dimensions 119 Displayable Color 118 Environmental 119 I/O Connectors 120 Light Valve 118 Noise Level 119 Number of Pixels 118 Power Consumption 118 Power Supply 118 Projection Distance 118 Projection Lens 118 Projection Screen Size 118 RS232 Protocol 122 Uniformity 118 Video Compatibility 118 Weight 119 support contacting Dell 125 T telephone numbers 125 Troubleshooting 108 Contact Dell 108 132 Index
