Dell Advanced Projector S718QL User guide

Dell Advanced Projector S718QL

User’s Guide

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make

better use of your projector

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.

Provide an earthing connection before the main plug is connected to the mains.

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Model: Dell Advanced Projector S718QL

October 2017 Rev. A01

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Contents

1 About Your Dell Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Projector Box Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Projector Top and Bottom View

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Projector Connections

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Federal Communication Commission Interference

Statement

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Radiation Exposure Statement:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

FOR COUNTRY CODE SELECTION USAGE (WLAN

DEVICES)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Industry Canada statement:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:

. . . . . . . . . 11

Remote Control

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2 Adjusting Projector Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Aligning Projected Image To A Projection Screen . . . 15

Adjusting Image Shape

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Adjusting Image Height

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Projector Image Focus Adjustment

. . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Quick Focus Adjustment

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Adjusting Projector Position

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Adjusting Image Corners

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Adjusting Image Size

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Cleaning the Projector's Lens

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

3 Using Your Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using Network Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using PC-Free Presentation

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Set-up Bluetooth Speaker

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Turn Off the Projector Speaker

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Using High Dynamic Range (HDR)

. . . . . . . . . . . . 60

4 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Troubleshooting Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Guiding Signals

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

4 |Contents

5 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Replacing the Remote Control Battery . . . . . . . . . . 66

6 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Compatibility Mode (Digital) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

7 Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

8 Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

About Your Dell Projector 5

Your projector comes with all the items shown below. Ensure that you have all

the items, and contact Dell if anything is missing.

Projector Box Contents

1

About Your Dell Projector

Package Contents

Power cable 1.8 m HDMI cable (2.0 spec)

Remote control (CR2032 x 2pcs)

User's Guide and Documentation

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Projector Top and Bottom View

NOTE: Wall mount screw hole M4 x 9 mm depth.

1 IR receivers

2 Status indicators

3 Power button

4 Lens

5 6W (x 2) speakers

6 Mounting holes for wall mount

7 Tilt adjustment wheel

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About Your Dell Projector 7

Projector Connections

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this

section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 8.

1 Mini USB (mini type B) connector

for firmware upgrade

8 SPDIF connector

2 RJ45 connector 9 USB Type A Power (5V/1.8A)

connector

3 HDMI 1 (2.0) connector 10 USB Type A Power (5V/1.8A)

connector

4 HDMI 2 (1.4) connector 11 Power cord connector

5 HDMI 3 (1.4) connector 12 RS232 connector

6 USB (Type A) 3.0 connector for

USB media playback and

optional wireless dongle

13 Kensington cable slot

7 Audio output connector

1 2 3 4

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8 About Your Dell Projector

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. The dust may cause the system to fail and the projector will

automatically shutdown.

3

Ensure that the projector is mounted in a well-ventilated area.

4

Do not block the ventilation slots and openings on the projector.

5

Ensure the projector operates between ambient temperatures 5°C to 40°C

(41°F to 104°F).

6

Do not try to touch the ventilation outlet as it can become very hot after the

projector has been turned on or immediately after it is turned off.

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 alcohol to wipe the lens.

NOTE:

•

Do not attempt to ceiling mount the projector by yourself. It should be

installed by a qualified technician.

•

Recommended Projector Wall Mount Kit. For more information, see the

Dell Support website at

dell.com/support

.

•

For more information, see the Safety Information that shipped with your

projector.

•

The S718QL projector can only be used indoors.

About Your Dell Projector 9

WARNING: Laser Safety Notice

This product is classified as CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT - RISK

GROUP 1 according to IEC 60825-1 : 2014. Complies with FDA

regulations 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 as a Risk Group 1 , LIP (

Laser Illuminated Projector) as defined in IEC 62471:2006 except for

deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.

•

Failure to comply with the following could result in death or serious

injury.

•

This projector has a built-in Class 4 laser module. Never attempt to

disassemble or modify the projector.

•

Any operation or adjustment not specifically instructed in the User

manual creates the risk of hazardous laser radiation exposure.

•

Do not open or disassemble the projector as this may cause damage or

exposure to laser radiation.

•

Do not stare into beam when the projector is on. The bright light may

result in permanent eye damage.

•

When turning on the projector, make sure no one within projection range

is looking into the lens.

•

Follow the control, adjustment, or operation procedures to avoid damage

or injury from exposure of laser radiation.

•

The instructions for the assembly, operation, and maintenance include

clear warnings concerning precautions to avoid possible exposure to

hazardous laser radiation.

10 About Your Dell Projector

Federal Communication Commission Interference

Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the

following measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate

this equipment.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any

other antenna or transmitter.

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated

with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

FOR COUNTRY CODE SELECTION USAGE (WLAN

DEVICES)

NOTE: The country code selection is for non-US model only and is not

available to all US model. Per FCC regulation, all WiFi product

marketed in US must fixed to US operation channels only.

About Your Dell Projector 11

Industry Canada statement:

This device complies with ISED’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject

to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’ ISED applicables aux appareils

radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions

suivantes : (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et

(2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage

susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated

with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements

ISED établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être

installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de

rayonnement et votre corps.

12 About Your Dell Projector

Remote Control

1 Power Turns the projector on or off.

2 Back Returns to the previous screen.

3 Up Press to navigate through the On-Screen

Display (OSD) Menu items.

4 Right Press to navigate through the On-Screen

Display (OSD) Menu items.

5 Down Press to navigate through the On-Screen

Display (OSD) Menu items.

6 Volume down Press to decrease the volume.

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7 Volume up Press to increase the volume.

8 Freeze Press to pause the screen image, then press

"Freeze" again to resume normal projection.

9 Video in Press to switch between sources: HDMI 1,

HDMI 2, HDMI 3, Wireless/LAN Display, and

USB Viewer.

10 Video mode The projector has preset configurations that

are optimized for displaying data (presentation

slides) or video (movies, games, etc.).

Press the Video Mode button to toggle

between Presentation mode, Bright mode,

Movie mode, sRGB, or Custom mode.

Pressing the Video Mode button once will

show the current display mode. Pressing the

Video Mode button again will switch between

modes.

11 Menu Press to activate the OSD.

12 Enter Press to confirm the selection.

13 Left Press to navigate through the On-Screen

Display (OSD) Menu items.

14 Mute Press to mute or un-mute the projector

speaker.

15 Blank Press to toggle between white/blank/resume

the image.

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14 About Your Dell Projector

Remote Control Operating Range

NOTE: Actual operating range may slightly differ from the diagram.

Weak batteries will also prevent the remote control from properly

operating the projector.

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Operating range

Angle ±30°

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Aligning Projected Image To A Projection Screen

To ensure that the projected image shows within the surface of a projection

screen, use the following method:

1

Move the projector close to the screen, and form a rectangular image that is

smaller than the screen itself.

2

Check that the bottom edge of the projected image aligns with the bottom

edge of screen frame, and the top edge of the projected image is level with

the screen.

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16 Adjusting Projector Image

3

Check that the left and right edges are parallel to the screen.

If you are

unable to align the sides, skip this step and correct this with 4-Corner

adjustment on Page 27 Adjusting Image Corners.

4

Ensure that the rectangle is in the center of the screen (equal distance from

left and right sides of the screen).

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5

Move the projector backwards slowly to fill the screen.

6

Once the screen is filled, use the 4 corner correction to fine-tune the image

shape.

18 Adjusting Projector Image

Adjusting Image Shape

1

Turn the

front tilt adjustment wheels



and

rear tilt adjustment wheel



such that there are no gaps between the projector and wheels.

NOTE: Adjustment wheels can only be extended/protrude by 2cm,

after which they fall out.

2

Extend the

rear tilt adjustment wheel



if the projected image appears as

shown below:

1

22

1

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3

Extend the

front tilt adjustment wheels



if the projected image appears

as shown below:

4

Extend the left side

front tilt adjustment wheel



if the projected image

appears as shown below:

22

2

20 Adjusting Projector Image

5

Extend the right side

front tilt adjustment wheel



if the projected image

appears as shown below:

6

In certain situations, it might be necessary to adjust the orientation of

projector to correct the distortion on the projected image. Turn the

projector

anticlockwise when the projected image appears shown as below.

2

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