Dell S718QL Advanced Projector - Users Guide

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    Dell Advanced Projector S718QL User's Guide
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    better use of your projector CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Model: Dell Advanced Projector S718QL October 2017
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    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 Contents
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    5 Maintenance 66 Replacing the Remote Control Battery 66 6 Specifications 67 Compatibility Mode (Digital 70 7 Additional Information 72 8 Contacting Dell 73 4 | Contents
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    . Ensure that you have all the items, and contact Dell if anything is missing. Projector Box Contents Package Contents Power cable 1.8 m HDMI cable (2.0 spec) Remote control (CR2032 x 2pcs) Video Mode User's Guide and Documentation Informacion Importante Blank Freeze S718QDLell About Your
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    Projector Top and Bottom View Top View 1 Bottom View 6 7 2 3 4 5 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 80.00 160.00 200.00 NOTE: Wall mount screw hole M4 x 9 mm depth. 6 About Your Dell Projector
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    Projector Connections 12 3 4 5 6 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 1 Mini USB (mini type B) connector 8 SPDIF connector for firmware upgrade 2 RJ45 connector 9 USB Type A Power (5V/1.8A) connector 3 HDMI in this section, follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 8. About Your Dell Projector 7
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    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
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    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
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    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 marketed in US must fixed to US operation channels only. 10 About Your Dell Projector
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    ôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. About Your Dell Projector 11
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    2 3 4 5 6 7 Freeze 8 1 Power 2 Back 3 Up 4 Right 5 Down 6 Volume down Turns the projector on or off. Returns to the previous screen. Press to navigate through the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu items. Press to (OSD) Menu items. Press to decrease the volume. 12 About Your Dell Projector
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    sources: HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, Wireless/LAN Display, and USB Viewer. The projector has preset configurations that are optimized for displaying data (presentation slides) or video ( Press to mute or un-mute the projector speaker. Press to toggle between white/blank/resume the image. About Your
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    ViMdeoode Blank Freeze NOTE: Actual operating range may slightly differ from the diagram. Weak batteries will also prevent the remote control from properly operating the projector. 14 About Your Dell Projector
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    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
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    Image Corners. B C B C 4 Ensure that the rectangle is in the center of the screen (equal distance from left and right sides of the screen). D D D D 16 Adjusting Projector Image
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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. Adjusting Projector Image 17
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    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. 1 2 2 NOTE: Adjustment wheels can only be extended/protrude by 2cm, after which they fall out. 2 Extend the rear tilt adjustment wheel 
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    3 Extend the front tilt adjustment wheels  if the projected image appears as shown below: 2 2 4 Extend the left side front tilt adjustment wheel  if the projected image appears as shown below: 2 Adjusting Projector Image 19
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    wheel  if the projected image appears as shown below: 2 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. 20 Adjusting
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    appears as shown below: 8 If necessary, repeat Steps 2 to 7 to achieve a rectangular projected image. In certain situations, it might be necessary to adjust the projector to be nearer or further away from the wall. For fine adjustment of the projected image, use Keystone Settings as shown on page 27
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    to be a rectangle. Refer to section on Page 27 Adjusting Image Corners for more information about fine adjustment of the keystone settings. Lowering the Projector Image Height 1 Extend the front tilt adjustment wheels  to lower the image. 2 Use the keystone settings to make the image shape to be
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    Adjustment 1 The Dell S718QL supports power focus. When the projection screen is blurred, you can use the Power Focus option to adjust the screen until it is clear. Steps: Advanced Settings > Projector Settings > Focus Adjust 2 Adjust the focus until the image is clear. The projector focuses at
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    1 With the On-Screen Display (OSD) not shown, press and hold the right button on the projector control panel for 2 seconds. 2 A quick focus adjustment screen will pop up. 3 Adjust the focus of your projected image by pressing the up and down buttons on the projector control panel. 24 Adjusting
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    of the projector to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format determine the size of the projected image. • Lens throw ratio: 0.189 You can set up or install the S718QL in the following ways: Case A Case B Table Top Projection Ceiling or Wall Mount Projection Adjusting Projector Image
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    Case C Case D Upward Projection Case E Portrait Right Projection Portrait Left Projection 26 Adjusting Projector Image
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    Step 2 to adjust the corner to desired position. 4 Repeat Step 3 to select another corner to adjust. 5 When you are finished, press button to exit. Adjusting Projector Image 27
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    Adjusting Image Size 28 Adjusting Projector Image Projector to screen distance (Horizontal) 8.9 inches (22.6 cm) 7.2 inches (18.4 cm) 5.6 inches (14.2 cm) 3.9 inches (9.9 cm) 130" (330 cm) 120" (305 cm) 110" (279 cm) 100" (254 cm)
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    reference only. * Offset Ratio: 118% Height (S3) inch cm 49.0 124.5 53.9 137.0 58.8 149.4 63.7 161.9 Distance from top of image to top of projector (L2) inch cm 7.3 18.6 8.2 20.9 9.1 23.1 10.0 25.4 S3 L2 (Offset) L1 Adjusting
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    's lens periodically, or whenever you notice dust or smudges on the surface. 1 Turn off the projector power and disconnect the power cord. 2 Let the projector cool for at least 30 minutes. 3 Use air blower bulb to blow off dust on the lens or gently wipe the lens by using a microfiber
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    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 , , and buttons to navigate
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    3 Ensure DHCP option is Off from LAN settings of Advanced Settings menu. 4 Access the Input Source menu, select Network source. The Network Guide Screen shown below appears: 32 Using Your Projector
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    Directly to the Computer A.Cable Connections 5 Connect the LAN cable to the projector and the computer. B.Network Switch/Hub 6 Connect the LAN cable to the projector and the computer via the network switch/hub. LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 WAN RESET POWER 7 DHCP of LAN Settings switches to On
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    Instructions for installing Dell Network Projection Software on Windows PC 1 Open Local Area Connection the browser's address bar. You will be directed to the Dell S718QL Web Management page. 3 The S718QL Web Management page opens. For first-time use, click Download. 34 Using Your Projector
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    to proceed with the one-time installation of the software. 6 The installation software will launch. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup. NOTE: Alternatively you can download the latest version of the Dell Network Projection application from dell.com/support Using Your Projector 35
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    Install Dell Network Projection Software on the Mac 1 Open Local Area Connection Properties, and then ) in the browser's address bar. You will be directed to the Dell S718QL Web Management page. 3 The S718QL web management page opens. For first-time use, click Download. 36 Using Your Projector
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    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. Using Your Projector 37
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    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. icon on the The Dell Network Projection Screen shown below appears: 38 Using Your Projector
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    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 and code that will be projected, when your projector is set to the 'Network' source. 2 In order
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    Using the Dell Network Projection App (Mac) 1 1.Go to Applications folder, and then open the Network Projection folder. 2 Running Network Projection application from Network Projection folder. The Dell Network Projection Screen shown below appears: 40 Using Your Projector
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    3 At 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 and code that will be projected, when your projector is set to the 'Network' source. 4 In
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    Split Screen After the network projection connects, click Conference button to activate the split screen feature. 42 Using Your Projector
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    settings. MY HOSTNAME-Allows you to change the computer hostname. CURRENT DEVICE-Display the current device name. PREFERRED DEVICE-Connect to the computer and the projector using the "Preferred Device". HOST CONTROL DO NOT DISTURB-Users are not allowed to connect to the
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    High/Low quality. Click to toggle audio On/Off. Click to activate the conference control. Click to activate the fast connection settings. 44 Using Your Projector
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    Media Type JPEG Ext Name jpg/jpeg Version Support BMP bmp PNG/GIF png/gif TIFF tiff Detailed 411, others), size
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    Audio File Type Mpeg-1 Layer 3 WMA WMV LPCM ADPCM OGG Vorbis AMR File Extension mp3 Version Support Detailed Specification VBR: bit rate: 8~320 Kbps wma/asf wav n/a (included in the video 8KHz; Bit rate: 32 Kbps CBR: Sampling rate: 32K~192KHz VBR: Up to 500 Kbps (spec) 46 Using Your Projector
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    level 4.2 2. Baseline @ level 3 3. 4K@24P H.265: 1. [email protected] Main Tier 2. 4K@60P 10bit MPEG-1: support up to 1080@60p H.264: 1. Main and High Profile @ level 4.2 2. Baseline @ level 3 3. 4K@24P H. 4.2 2. Baseline @ level 3 3. 4K@24P H.265: 1. [email protected] Main Tier 2. 4K@60P 10bit Using Your Projector 47
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    . 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
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    . Then you can use the following buttons on the screen to control video playback. Previous Rewind Play / Pause Forward Next Repeat Volume - Volume+ Using Your Projector 49
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    screen to control music playback. Previous Rewind Play Pause Stop Forward Next Repeat Volume - Volume+ The Photo Source Screen shown below appears: 50 Using Your Projector
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    Zoom + Zoom - Right Left Up / Down / Left / Right (in Zoom mode) Reset Slideshow Information Slideshow settings The Setting Source Screen shown below appears: Using Your Projector 51
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    b You can also play MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, or PDF files via Document option. The Document Screen shown below appears: 52 Using Your Projector
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    seconds) Remote Up Down Left Control Right Enter Menu Return Return Return N/A Return Office Viewer File Type Support The office viewer feature allows you to play the MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and PDF files obvious limitations of page and line. Up to 100 MB Using Your Projector 53
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    (.pptx) Office XP PowerPoint PowerPoint presentation2003 and earlier*.pps) PowerPoint presentation2007 and 2010(.ppsx) Up to 15 MB Up to 19 MB 54 Using Your Projector
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    is 10 m. b Bluetooth sound profile supports Stereo (2 channel). c The S718QL projector Bluetooth transmitter can only communicate with one Bluetooth speaker at a time. d Once a Bluetooth speaker is paired, the projector will automatically connect to it when the projector is turned on. e If there is
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    3 When the Bluetooth function is enabled, select Scanning and Pairing, and then press the Enter button to enter the Scanning and Pairing screen. a Click Scan button. b When the Scan Devices list appears, select Device 1 and click the Pairing button. 56 Using Your Projector
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    Disconnect the Bluetooth Speaker 1 Connect the power cable and turn on the projector by pressing the power button. 2 Select Scanning and Pairing, and then press the Enter button to enter the Scanning and Pairing screen. Using Your Projector 57
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    3 When you into Bluetooth Scanning and Pairing sub-menu, and then click Disconnect button. 58 Using Your Projector
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    turn-off Speaker (default is On) on the sub-menu. NOTE: The Speaker option refers only to the projector internal speaker. 2 When you press the Mute button on the remote control, the projector speaker, the external audio, SPDIF, and Bluetooth speakers will be turned off. Video Mode 3 Once the 3.5 mm
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    . Follow these steps to activate HDR feature: 1 Connect the power cable and turn on the projector by pressing the power button. 2 Connect the HDMI 2.0 cable to the projector HDMI-1 port and the computer or DVD player. NOTE: Your computer or DVD player must support the HDR function. 60 Using Your
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    3 Access the Display Settings menu, select HDR and then follow the functionality difference to select Auto, HDR Bright, or Off on the sub-menu. Using Your Projector 61
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    you experience problems with your projector, see the following troubleshooting tips. If your problem persists, please contact Dell. Problem No your computer. For Dell computers, see www.dell.com/support. • Ensure that all the cables are securely connected. See "Adjusting Projector Image" on page
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    , see www.dell.com/support. If you are using a portable computer, press (Fn+F8). • If the display receives the wrong signal output from the graphics card, please set the signal type to RGB in the OSD Image Settings of the Advanced Settings tab. • Use Test Pattern in the Projector Settings of the
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    shuts down. Turn the display on again after the projector cools down. If the problem persists, please contact Dell. TEMP light is blinking amber If the projector fan fails, the projector will automatically shut down. Try to clear the projector mode by pressing and holding the Power button for 10
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    blocked and that the ambient temperature is within operational range. If the problem persists, please contact Dell. One of the fans has failed. The projector automatically shuts down. If the problem persists, please contact Dell. Air vents might be blocked or the Laser Diode driver has overheated
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    the first time, there is a plastic sheet between the battery and its contact. Remove the sheet before use. CR230V3O2L 3 Rotate the battery lid clockwise to mount the battery cover. TS 66 Maintenance
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    07 billion colors 2 X for Normal F-Stop: F/2.74 Focal length, f=2.84 mm No Manual Zoom Lens, Fixed Throw ratio =Fixed UST 0.18 wide and tele Offset ratio: 118% W Network standby: < 2 W NOTE: By default, the projector is set to enter power saving mode after 20 minutes of no activity. 2 speakers x
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    Noise Level Projector Weight Dimensions (W x D x H) Normal mode: 36 dB(A) Eco mode: 29 dB(A) < 29.76 lb 3.5 mm stereo mini phone jack (Green). USB (mini type B) port: One mini type B connector for firmware upgrade. USB 3.0 (type A) port: One USB 3.0 type A connector for USB playback. USB Power (5V
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    Light Source RJ-45 port: One RJ-45 connector for build-in for network control and LAN display. SPDIF port: One SPDIF connector for digital audio output. Up to 20,000 hours in Normal mode Specifications 69
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    .500 121.750 162.000 148.500 74.250 74.250 297.000 297.000 297.000 297.000 Support HDMI 1.4 or 2.0 HDMI 1.4 & 2.0 HDMI 1.4 & 2.0 HDMI 1.4 & 2.0 HDMI 1.4 & 2.0 HDMI 1.4 & 2.0 HDMI 1.4 & 2.0 HDMI 1.4 & 2.0 HDMI 1.4 & 2.0 HDMI 1.4 & 2.0 HDMI 1.4 & 2.0 HDMI 1.4 & 2.0 HDMI 1.4 & 2.0 HDMI 1.4 & 2.0 HDMI
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    3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160 4096 x 2160 4096 x 2160 4096 x 2160 4096 x 2160 50.000 60.000 24.000 25.000 30.000 50.000 60.000 112.500 135.000 54.000 56.250 67.500 112.500 135.000 594.000 594.000 297.000 297.000 297.000 594.000 594.000 HDMI 2.0 HDMI 2.0 HDMI 1.4 & 2.0 HDMI 1.4 & 2.0 HDMI
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    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. 72 Additional Information
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    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. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1 Visit go
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    media playback and optional wireless dongle 7 USB Type A Power (5V/1.8A) connector 7 Contact Dell 5 D Dell contacting 72, 73 M Main Unit 6 6W (x 2) speakers 6 IR receivers 6 Lens 6 Mounting holes for wall mount 6 Power button 6 Status indicators 6 Tilt adjustment wheel 6 P phone numbers 73 R Remote
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    Valve 67 Noise Level 68 Number of Pixels 67 Power Consumption 67 Power Supply 67 Projection Distance 67 Projection Lens 67 Projection Screen Size 67 Projector Weight 68 Uniformity 67 Video Compatibility 67 support contacting Dell 72, 73 T telephone numbers 73 Index 75
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Dell Advanced Projector S718QL
User’s Guide