Problem (continued)

Possible Solution (continued)

Image is out of focus

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

The projector automatically detects the input

displaying a 16:9 DVD

signal format. It will maintain the aspect ratio

 

of the projected image according to 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.

 

 

Image is reversed

Select Projector Settings of the Advanced

 

Settings from the OSD and adjust the

 

projector 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 116.

LAMP light is solid amber

If the LAMP light is solid amber, replace the

 

lamp.

 

 

LAMP light is blinking amber

If the LAMP light is blinking amber, the lamp

 

module connection may be disrupted. Please

 

check the lamp module and ensure that it is

 

properly installed.

 

If the LAMP lights and the Power light are

 

blinking amber, the lamp driver has failed and

 

the projector will automatically shut down.

 

If the LAMP and TEMP lights are blinking

 

amber and the Power light is solid blue, the

 

color wheel has failed and the projector will

 

automatically shut down.

 

To clear the protection mode, press and hold

 

the POWER button for 10 seconds.

 

 

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Dell S500WI manual Ratio in the Display Settings of the Advanced, Select Projector Settings of the Advanced

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