Dell Professional Projector S518WL 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. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2017 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Contents 1 About Your Dell Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Projector Box Contents . . . . . . Projector Top and Bottom View Projector Connections . . . . . . Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . 2 Adjusting Projector Image Adjusting Projected Zoom . . Adjusting Projector Position . Adjusting Image Corners . . . Adjusting Image Size . . . . . 3 Using Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 About 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. Projector Box Contents Package Contents Power cable VGA cable (VGA to VGA) Remote control (CR2032 x 2pcs) 1.
Projector Top and Bottom View Top View Bottom View 5 1 6 2 3 4 7 1 IR receiver 2 Power button 3 Focus tab 4 Lens 5 Tilt adjustment wheel 6 Mounting holes for wall mount 7 Mounting holes for ceiling mount NOTE: Wall mount screw hole M4 x 8 mm depth. Wall mount dimensions : 130mm X 88mm M4 Ceiling mount screw hole M3 x 8 mm depth. Ceiling mount dimensions : 110mm X 82.
Projector Connections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 1 Mini USB (mini type B) connector for firmware upgrade 2 VGA input 3 Composite Video connector 4 HDMI-1 (1.4) connector 5 HDMI-2 (1.4) connector 6 RJ45 connector 7 USB Type A Power (+5V/ 1.
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).
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.
Remote Control 1 9 10 Video Mode 2 11 3 12 13 4 5 6 7 14 15 Blank Freeze 8 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.
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, 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.
Remote Control Operating Range Blank Freeze Operating range Distance ±30° 7 m/22.97 feet Video Mode Angle 'LVWDQFH $QJOH NOTE: Actual operating range may slightly differ from the diagram. Weak batteries will also prevent the remote control from properly operating the projector.
2 Adjusting Projector Image Adjusting Projected Zoom Raising the Projector Height 1 Raise the projector to the desired display angle, and use the rear tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle. Lowering the Projector Height 1 To lower the projected image, use the front tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle.
Adjusting Projector Position When you select a position for the projector, consider the size and shape of your screen, the location of your power outlets, and the distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment. Follow these general guidelines: • When positioning the projector to the screen, it must be at least 31 inches (78.4 cm) from the projection screen. • Position the projector to the required distance from the screen.
Case C Case D Rear Projection Upward Projection Do not install the S518WL projector in the following ways: Case E Portrait Right Projection 14 Adjusting Projector Image Case F Portrait Left Projection
Adjusting Image Corners Use Keystone adjustment feature to get perfect, rectangular projected images.
Adjusting Image Size 100" (254 cm) 16 80" (203.2 cm) Adjusting Projector Image 31" (78.4 cm) 35" (89.6 cm) 70" (177.8 cm) 40" (100.8 cm) 44" (112 cm) Projector to screen distance (Horizontal) 90" (228.
Adjusting Image Shape Screen Size W*H B Diagonal Length of image W (Width) A (Projection Distance) H (Height) D (Offset) inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm 70 177.8 59 150.8 37 94.2 31 78.4 5.6 14.1 80 203.2 68 172.3 42 107.7 35 89.6 6.4 16.2 90 228.6 76 193.9 48 121.2 40 100.8 7.2 18.2 100 254.0 85 215.4 53 134.6 44 112.0 8.0 20.2 * This graph is for user reference only.
3 Using Your Projector Using Network Display Configure Your Projector for Network Display Connect Projector to the Network 1 Connect the power cable and turn on the projector by pressing the power button. 2 Press the Menu button on your projector control panel or remote control. NOTE: Use select.
3 Ensure DHCP option is Off from LAN settings of Advanced Settings menu. 4 Access the Input Source menu, select Network source.
a If this is the first time you are connecting to the projector via wireless method, first open the web browser on your computer and enter the IP address 10.0.50.100. Continue to Step 6. 6 7 20 b If you have previously connected your computer to the projector via wireless method, please continue to Step 6. Follow the on-screen instruction to launch the web management page and download the app to start network projection. Open Dell Network Projection application on your computer.
8 Find a Projector you connected with. 9 Select Extend to share your content. NOTE: Your computer should be equipped with wireless functionality 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 with a wireless dongle if you want to use the wireless display. The wireless dongle is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase it on the Dell website at www.dell.com.
Connecting a Computer Using Optional Wireless Dongle S U FCC Z -W U 5 2 ID: 0 5 C 22 Using Your Projector
Connect the wireless dongle to the USB-A port on the projector. 2 Access the Input Source menu, select Network source. 3 In your device’s wireless menu, search for the projector by its ID. Then enter the PSK at the prompt to start sharing the same network with the projector. S 1 U FCC Z -W U 5 2 ID: 0 5 C Network Projection ID: Open web browser and enter the IP address.
4 Do one of the following: a If this is the first time you are connecting to the projector via wireless method, first open the web browser on your computer and enter the IP address 10.0.50.100. Continue to Step 5. 5 24 b If you have previously connected your computer to the projector via wireless method, please continue to Step 6. Follow the on-screen instruction to launch the web management page and download the app to start network projection.
6 Open Dell Network Projection application on your computer. 7 Find a Projector you connected with.
8 Select Extend to share your content. NOTE: Your computer should be equipped with wireless functionality 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 with a wireless dongle if you want to use the wireless display. The wireless dongle is not shipped with your projector. You can purchase it on the Dell website at www.dell.com.
Connecting to Smartphone or Tablet Using Optional Wireless Dongle S U FCC Z -W U 52 ID: 05 C 1 Install application EZCast Pro on your android or iOS device. In your device’s wireless menu, search for the projector by its ID. Then enter the PSK at the prompt to start sharing the same network with the projector. 2 Launch the EZCast Pro application then click the top-right button to choose the device you connected with.
NOTE: Dell S518WL supports EZView funtion. It is an application that transmits supported content from your Android or iOS devices wirelessly. For more Information, please visit the Dell Support site at dell.com/support. Supported file formats are listed on page 40 in Multimedia File Type Support section.
Connect Projector Directly to the Computer A.Direct cable connection 3 Connect the LAN cable to the projector and the computer. B.Network switch 4 Connect the LAN cable to the projector and the computer via the network switch/hub. 5 DHCP of LAN Settings switches to On. NOTE: If the DHCP setting is set to On, the IP sharing device will automatically assign a set of IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway.
Install software on your PC/ Windows device 1 Open Local Area Connection Properties, and then enter the IP Address and Subnet Mask, click OK. Steps: Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter Setting > Local Area Connection 2 Open the Internet browser on your computer, and enter 10.0.50.100 (default) in the browser's address bar. You will be directed to the Dell S518WL Web Management page. 3 The S518WL Web Management page opens.
4 At the Download page, click Download Network Projection App For Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP and install to your computer. NOTE: If you are unable to install the application because of inadequate rights on the computer, please contact your network administrator. 5 Click Run to proceed with the one-time installation of the software. 6 The installation software will launch. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup.
Installation instructions for Mac 1 Open Local Area Connection Properties, and then enter the IP Address and Subnet Mask, click OK. Steps: Go > Applications > System Preferences > Network 2 Open the Safari browser on your Mac computer, and enter 10.0.50.100 (default) in the browser's address bar. You will be directed to the Dell S518WL Web Management page. 3 The S518WL web management page opens. For first-time use, click Download.
4 At the Download page, click You can also download for Mac OS and install to your computer. NOTE: If you are unable to install the application because of inadequate rights on the computer, please contact your network administrator. 5 Running Dell_Network_Projection_Mac.pkg from Downloads folder.
6 The installation software will launch. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup. Using the Dell Network Projection App (Windows) Once the installation is completed, you can double-click desktop to start the application.
1 At Dell Network Projection screen, click Find a Projector, and then select Dell_42FE21E1 (This is an example. The actual network name of your projector will differ from this example.). This is the name & code that will be projected, when your projector is set to the 'Network' source. 2 In order to start presenting, click on the first icon until "Mirror On" is shown.
Using the Dell Network Projection App (Mac) 1 1.Go to Applications folder, and then open the Network Projection folder. 2 Run the Network Projection application from Network Projection folder.
3 On the Dell Network Projection screen, click Find a Projector, and then select Dell_CCDDEE01 (This is an example. The actual network name of your projector will differ from this example.). This is the name & code that will be projected, when your projector is set to the 'Network' source. 4 In order to start presenting, click on the first icon until "Mirror On" is shown.
Split Screen After the network projection connects, click Conference button to activate the split screen feature.
Understanding the Buttons Item Description Control Toolbar Mirror Off/On Click to toggle network projection On/Off and screen extension. Quality Click to toggle High/Low quality. Audio Click to toggle audio On/Off. Conference Click to activate the conference control. Preference Click to activate the fast connection settings.
Using PC-Free Presentation Multimedia File Type Support Photos Image Type Profile Baseline JPEG Color Space Size limitation YUV400 8000 x 6000 YUV420 8000 x 6000 YUV422 8000 x 6000 YUV440 8000 x 6000 YUV444 8000 x 6000 YUV400 YUV420 Progressive YUV422 YUV440 Width <= 10240 & Height <=6400 YUV444 BMP No Limit No Limit No Limit Audio Audio Format Sample Rate (KHz) Bit Rate (Kbps) MP1 8-48 8-320 MP2 8-48 8-320 MP3 8-48 8-320 WMA 22-48 5-320 40 Using Your Projector
Video File Extensions Audio / Video Codec Profile/Level Support .avi .mkv Video H.264 Up to High Profile , Levels 1- 4.1 (1080P 30fps 25Mbps) Audio MPEG-1 Layer I, II MPEG-1 Layer III (mp3) PCM ADPCM .mov .mp4 Video Audio H.264 Up to High Profile , Levels 1- 4.1 (1080P 30fps 25Mbps) MPEG4 Advanced Simple Profile (frame picture) , Levels 0-5 (1080P 30fps 30Mbps PCM ADPCM .
Office Viewer File Type Support The office viewer feature allows you to play the MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and PDF files. File Format Support Version Adobe PDF MS Word Pages/Lines Limitation Size Limitation Up to 1000 pages (One file) Up to 75 MB Word 97, 2000, 2002, 2003 Up to 100 MB Word 2007, 2010 (.docx) MS Excel MS PowerPoint Excel 97, 2000,2002, 2003 Row Limit: up to 595 / Column Limit: up to 256 Excel 2007, 2010 (.
Setting up to present using External USB Storage NOTE: A USB flash disk must be plugged into the projector if you want to use the USB media playback feature. Follow these steps to display the Video, Audio, Photo, or PDF files on your projector: 1 Connect the power cable and turn on the projector by pressing the power button. 2 Plug in a USB flash disk to your projector. 3 Press the Menu button on the control panel or remote control. 4 Access the Input Source menu, select USB Viewer source.
5 Go to USB Viewer menu: a You can play Video, Music, or Photo files, or select Setting option to change multimedia settings. The Video Source Screen shown below appears: At the Video playback screen, press the button on the control panel or remote control to access the video playback control. Then you can use the following buttons on the screen to control video playback.
The Music Source Screen shown below appears: At the Music playback screen, press the button on the control panel or remote control to access the music playback control. Then you can use the following buttons on the screen to control music playback.
At the Photo playback screen, press the button on the control panel or remote control to access the photo playback control. Then you can use the following buttons on the screen to control photo playback.
b You can also play MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, or PDF files via Document option.
Buttons Introduction ( In USB Viewer) Button Up Down Left Control Panel Up Down Left and Source Menu (Hold 2 seconds) Remote Up Control Down Left Right Right Enter Menu Return Enter Return N/A Enter Return Return Office Viewer File Type Support The office viewer feature allows you to play the MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and PDF files. File Type Support Version Adobe PDF MS Word Word 97, 2000, 2002, 2003 Word 2007, 2010 (.
MS Excel MS PowerPoint Excel 97, 2000,2002, 2003 Row Limit: up to 595 / Column Limit: up to 256 Excel 2007, 2010 (.xlsx) Sheet: up to 100 Office XP Excel Note: Any one of three limitations above cannot appear on one Excel file simultaneously PowerPoint 97 Up to 1000 pages (One file) PowerPoint 2000, 2002, 2003 Up to 15 MB Up to 19 MB PowerPoint 2007, 2010 (.pptx) Office XP PowerPoint PowerPoint presentation-2003 and earlier*.pps) PowerPoint presentation-2007 and 2010(.
Setting up to Present via Internal Memory Follow these steps to playback the Photo, Video, or Music files on your projector: 1 Connect power cable with AC adapter then usinig USB-A to USB-A cable to connect computer and projector. Power up the projector by pressing the power button. XELOM XELOM 2 50 Access the Input Source menu, select the Internal Memory option, and press the button.
The Internal Memory Screen shown below appears: 3 Select Storage Mode to access the internal memory as Removable Disk. 4 To copy files to the projector's Internal Memory, first open a file explorer window. Go to Computer and locate a Removable Disk. This refers to the Internal Memory of the projector. You may copy files to the Internal Memory. This will allow you to project the files directly from the projector in the future, without needing a computer. For supported file types, please refer to page 22.
The Photo Source Screen shown below appears: Slideshow screen: + Press the button on the remote control or keypad to access the photo viewer control. Then you can use the following buttons on the screen to control photo viewer.
The Music Source Screen shown below appears: Music playback screen: Fine Music Vol. 1 Maid with the Flaxen Hair.mp3 00:00:27 00:02:50 Press the button on the remote control or keypad to access the music playback control. Then you can use the following buttons on the screen to control music playback.
The Video Source Screen shown below appears: Video playback screen: 00:00:26 00:02:36 Press the button on the remote control or keypad to access the video playback control. Then you can use the following buttons on the screen to control video playback.
4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips If you experience problems with your projector, see the following troubleshooting tips. If your problem persists, please contact Dell. Problem Possible Solution No image appears on the screen F8 CRT/LCD Fn • 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) Possible Solution (continued) Partial, scrolling, or incorrectly displayed image If you are using a Dell laptop computer, set the resolution of the computer to WXGA (1280 x 800): aRight-click the unused portion of your Microsoft® Windows® desktop, click Properties, and then select Settings tab. bVerify that the setting is 1280 x 800 pixels for the external monitor port. cPress (Fn+F8).
Problem (continued) Possible Solution (continued) The image is stretched The projector automatically detects the when displaying a 16:9 DVD input signal format. It will maintain the aspect ratio of the projected image according to the input signal format with an Original setting. If the image is still stretched, adjust the aspect ratio in the Display Settings of the Advanced Settings menu in the OSD.
Guiding Signals Control Buttons Projector Status Description Indicator Power TEMP (Amber) LAMP (Amber) Standby mode Projector in Standby mode. Ready to power on. White Flashing OFF OFF Warming up mode Projector takes some time to warm up and power on. White OFF OFF Laser Diode on Projector in Normal mode, ready to display an image. Note: The OSD menu is not accessed. White OFF OFF Cooling mode Projector is cooling to shutdown.
5 Maintenance Replacing the Remote Control Battery 1 Rotate the battery lid counterclockwise to remove the battery cover. 2 Insert a CR2032 coin cell battery and align the polarity correctly according to the marking in the battery holder. LT S 32 20 CR 3 V O NOTE: When you use the remote control for the first time, there is a plastic sheet between the battery and its contact. Remove the sheet before use. LT S 32 20 CR 3 V O 3 Rotate the battery lid clockwise to lock the battery cover.
6 Specifications Light Valve Brightness Contrast Ratio Uniformity Number of Pixels Aspect Ratio Displayable Color Color Wheel Speed Projection Lens 0.65 WXGA S450 DMD, DarkChip3™ 3200 ANSI Lumens (Max.) 1800:1 Typical (Full On/Full Off) 20000:1 High Contrast Ratio 80% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA) 1280 x 800 (WXGA) 16:9 1.07 billion colors 2 X for Normal F-Stop: F/2.7 Focal length, f=7.51 mm No Manual Zoom Lens, Fixed Throw ratio =0.
Noise Level Normal mode: 36 dB(A) Projector Weight Dimensions (W x D x H) Eco mode: 32 dB(A) < 12 lb (5.5 Kg) 1.26 x 0.99 x 0.37 inches (386.5 x 303.2 x 115 mm) 1.26 "(38 6.5 mm ) 0.37"(115 mm) 0. Environmental 99 3 "( 03 .
Light Source 62 Specifications USB (mini type B) port: One mini type B connector for firmware upgrade. USB Power (5V/1.8A): One USB Power (5V/1.8A) for power only RS232 port: One 9-pin D-sub for RS232 communication. RJ-45 port: One RJ-45 connector for build-in for network control and LAN display.
Compatibility Mode (Digital / Analog) Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) H Sync Frequency (KHz) Pixel Clock (MHz) 640 x 350 70.087 31.469 25.175 720 x 400 70.087 31.469 28.322 720 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 31.500 640 x 480 85.008 43.269 36.000 800 x 600 60.317 37.879 40.000 800 x 600 75.000 46.875 49.500 800 x 600 85.061 53.674 56.250 1280 x 720 p50 50.000 37.500 74.
1680 x 1050 59.954 65.290 146.250 1920 x 1200-R 60.000 74.038 154.000 1440 x 900 59.887 55.935 106.500 848 x 480 60.000 31.020 33.750 1920 x 1080 60.000 67.500 148.500 1366 x 768 59.790 47.712 85.500 1280 x 800 59.810 49.702x 83.
7 Additional Information For additional information on how to use your projector, please see the Dell Projectors User Guide at www.dell.com/support/manuals.
8 Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-456-3355). 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.
Index A D Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector Height 12 lower the projector Front tilt adjustment wheel 12 Rear tilt adjustment wheel 12 Dell contacting 65, 66 C Connection Ports Audio input connector 6 Audio output connector 6 Audio RCA (L) connector 6 Audio RCA (R) connector 6 Composite Video connector 6 HDMI-1 (1.4) connector 6 HDMI-2 (1.
Brightness 60 Color Wheel Speed 60 Contrast Ratio 60 Dimensions 61 Displayable Color 60 Environmental 61 I/O Connectors 61 Light Valve 60 Noise Level 61 Number of Pixels 60 Power Consumption 60 Power Supply 60 Projection Distance 60 Projection Lens 60 Projection Screen Size 60 Projector Weight 61 Uniformity 60 Video Compatibility 60 support contacting Dell 65, 66 T telephone numbers 66 68 Index
