Dell 5100MP owner manual Problem

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, and displays Lamp Defective in the LCD display until the lamp is replaced. To replace the lamp, see "Changing the Lamp" on page 48.

LAMP light is solid orange	If LAMP light is solid orange, replace the
	lamp.
Interlock failed	If the LAMP light is blinking orange, the lamp
	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.

Troubleshooting Your Projector

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