Problem (continued)

Possible Solution (continued)

The image is stretched when

The projector automatically detects a 16:9

displaying a 16:9 DVD

DVD and adjusts the aspect ratio to full

 

screen with a 4:3 (letter-box) default setting.

 

If the image is still stretched, adjust the aspect

 

ratio as follows:

 

• If you are playing a 16:9 DVD, select 4:3

 

aspect ratio type on your DVD player (if

 

capable).

 

• If you cannot select 4:3 aspect ratio type on

 

your DVD player, select 4:3 aspect ratio in

 

the Image Settings menu in the OSD.

 

 

Image is reversed

Select Management from the OSD and adjust

 

the projection mode.

Lamp is burned out or makes a popping sound

When 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 26.

LAMP light is solid orange

If LAMP light is solid orange, replace the

 

lamp.

 

 

LAMP light is blinking

If the LAMP light is blinking orange, the lamp

orange

cover is not closed properly. Close the lamp

 

cover properly. If the problem persists, contact

 

Dell.

 

 

TEMP light is solid orange

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

A projector fan has failed and the projector

orange

will automatically shut down. If the problem

 

persists, contact Dell.

The remote control is not operating smoothly or in very limited range

The battery may be low. Check if the laser beam transmitted from the remote is too dim. If so, replace with 2 new AA batteries.

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