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Dell Mobile Projector M318WL

User’s Guide

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Page 1: ...Dell Mobile Projector M318WL User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...sion of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc DLP and DLP logo and DLP BrilliantColor are trademarks of TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Wi Fi is a registered trademark of Wireless Ethernet Co...

Page 3: ...jector Position 12 Adjusting Image Corners 14 Adjusting Image Size 15 3 Using Your Projector 17 Connecting a Computer Using Optional Wireless Dongle 17 Connecting to Multimedia 23 Using PC Free Presentation 24 4 Troubleshooting 42 Troubleshooting Tips 42 Guiding Signals 45 5 Maintenance 46 Replacing the Remote Control Battery 46 6 Specifications 47 Compatibility Modes Digital 50 7 Additional Infor...

Page 4: ...Ensure that you have all the items and contact Dell if anything is missing Projector Box Contents 1 About Your Dell Projector Package Contents Power cable 1 0 m HDMI cable 1 4 spec Carrying case User s Guide and Documentation AC adapter 1 2 m USB A to A cable Informacion Importante ...

Page 5: ...ew 1 Control panel 2 Focus tab 3 Lens 4 Tilt adjusting wheel 5 Mounting hole for tripod Insert nut 1 4 20 UNC CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 7 Top View Bottom View 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 6: ... USB memory storage access firmware upgrade and optional wireless dongle 1 IR receiver 4 Audio output connector 2 USB type A connector 5 HDMI connector 3 DC input connector 6 Security cable slot CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the Safety Instructions as described on page 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 7: ...jector has been turned on or immediately after it is turned off 7 Do not look into the lens while the projector is on as it may cause injury to your eyes 8 Do not place any objects near or in front of the projector or cover its lens while the projector is on as the heat may cause the object to melt or burn 9 Do not use alcohol to wipe the lens 10 Do not use the wireless projector near cardiac pace...

Page 8: ...s 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 Video Mode Freeze Blank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 15 14 13 10 9 ...

Page 9: ...ation slides or video movies games etc Press the Video Mode button to toggle between Presentation mode Bright mode Movie mode sRGB or Custom mode Pressing the Video Mode button once will show the current display mode Pressing the Video Mode button again will switch between modes 11 Menu Press to activate the OSD 12 Enter Press to confirm the selection 13 Left Press to navigate through the On Scree...

Page 10: ...nge NOTE Actual operating range may slightly differ from the diagram Weak batteries will also prevent the remote control from properly operating the projector Operating range Angle 30 Distance 7 m 22 97 feet QJOH LVWDQFH V id e o M o d e F re e z e B la n k ...

Page 11: ...ojector to the desired display angle and use the front tilt adjustment wheel to fine tune the display angle Lowering the Projector Height 1 Use the front tilt adjustment wheel to fine tune the display angle 2 Adjusting Projector Image 1 Front tilt adjustment wheel Angle of tilt 0 to 6 degrees 6 1 1 ...

Page 12: ...e 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 The distance from the lens of the projector to the screen the zoom setting and the video format determine the size of the projected image Lens throw ratio 0 52 You can set up or install the M318WL in the f...

Page 13: ...usting Projector Image 13 Do not install the M318WL projector in the following ways Case C Case D Upward Projection Ceiling Mount Projection Case E Case F Portrait Right Projection Portrait Left Projection ...

Page 14: ...mage Adjusting Image Corners Use Auto Adjust to automatically adjust the projector s Horizontal Vertical Frequency and Tracking in PC mode Dell M318WL HDMI Auto Adjust Presentation Mode Advanced Settings English Resolution Hz ...

Page 15: ...Projector Image 15 Adjusting Image Size 80 203 2 cm 70 177 8 cm 60 152 4 cm 50 127 0 cm 40 101 6 cm 30 76 2 cm 8 48 2 58 m 7 41 2 26 m 6 36 1 94 m 5 28 1 61 m 4 23 1 29 m 3 18 0 97 m Projector to screen distance ...

Page 16: ...ce m A Screen size Height Diagonal inch B W cm x H cm From base to top of image cm C 0 97 30 65 x 40 40 1 29 40 86 x 54 54 1 61 50 107 x 67 67 1 94 60 129 x 81 81 2 26 70 151 x 94 94 2 58 80 171 x 108 108 Height Hd 81 cm Diagonal 60 D i s t a n c e 1 9 4 m W B C H A ...

Page 17: ...Using Your Projector 17 Connecting a Computer Using Optional Wireless Dongle 3 Using Your Projector F C C ID S U Z W U 5 2 0 5 C ...

Page 18: ... search for the projector by its ID Then enter the PSK at the prompt to start sharing the same network with the projector Wireless Display Auto Adjust Presentation Mode Advanced Settings English Resolution Hz Dell M318WL HDMI Network Projection Network Projection ID Open web browser and enter the IP address Click Download and run installation program Launch installed app to start network projectio...

Page 19: ...od first open the web browser on your computer and enter the IP address 10 0 50 100 Continue to Step 5 b If you have previously connected your computer to the projector via wireless method please continue to Step 6 5 Follow the on screen instruction to launch the web management page and download the app to start network projection ...

Page 20: ...20 Using Your Projector 6 Open Dell Network Projection application on your computer 7 Find a Projector you connected with ...

Page 21: ... 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 ...

Page 22: ...ro 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 F C C ID S U Z W U 5 2 0 5 C ...

Page 23: ...ly For more Information please visit the Dell Support site at dell com support Supported file formats are listed on page 24 in Multimedia File Type Support section Connecting to Multimedia Using a USB Flash Disk Refer to page 30 for detailed instructions NOTE The USB flash disk is not shipped with your projector 1 Power cord 2 AC adapter 3 USB flash disk 2 1 3 ...

Page 24: ...e YUV420 No Limitation 2GB YUV422 YUV440 YUV444 progressive YUV420 64x panel resolution 2GB YUV422 YUV440 YUV444 BMP 64x panel resolution File Format Video Format MAX Res MAX Bit Rate bps Audio Format MOV MP4 AVI MKV DIVX H264 1080P 20Mbps AC3 DTS MP1 MP2 MP3 PCM ADPCM MOV MP4 MPEG4 1080P 20Mbps AMR PCM ADPCM WMV WMV3 1080P 20Mbps WMA2 WMA3 Music Type Ext Name Sample Rate KHz Bit Rate Kbps MP1 8 4...

Page 25: ...adapter then usinig USB A to USB A cable to connect computer and projector Power up the projector by pressing the power button 2 Access the Input Source menu select the Internal Memory option and press the button The Internal Memory Screen shown below appears M O L E X M O L E X Internal Memory Dell M318WL Auto Adjust Presentation Mode Advanced Settings English Resolution Hz ...

Page 26: ...he 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 24 To project a file from the Internal Memory select one from Video Music Photo or Document then press the button to start playing Or select the Setup option to change multimedia settings I...

Page 27: ...rs Video playback screen 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 Previous Rewind Play Pause Forward Next Repeat Volume Video 00 00 26 00 02 36 ...

Page 28: ...ress 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 Previous Rewind Play Pause Stop Forward Next Repeat Volume Audio Fine Music Vol 1 Maid with the Flaxen Hair mp3 00 00 27 00 02 50 ...

Page 29: ...how 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 Rotate Zoom in out Up Down Left Right in Zoom mode Reset Slideshow Information Slideshow settings Photo ...

Page 30: ...ent Using External USB Storage NOTE A USB flash disk must be plugged into the projector if you want to use the multimedia USB function Follow these steps to playback the Photo Video or Music files on your projector 1 Connect the power cable with AC adapter and turn on the projector by pressing the power button Version Upgrade USB ...

Page 31: ...s the button The USB Screen shown below appears 4 Select the multimedia files Video Music Photo or Document and then press the to start playing Or select the Setup option to change multimedia settings USB Viewer Dell M318WL Auto Adjust Presentation Mode Advanced Settings English Resolution Hz USB Viewer Video Music Photo Document Setting ...

Page 32: ...rs Video playback screen 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 Previous Rewind Play Pause Forward Next Repeat Volume Video 00 00 26 00 02 36 ...

Page 33: ...ress 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 Previous Rewind Play Pause Stop Forward Next Repeat Volume Audio Fine Music Vol 1 Maid with the Flaxen Hair mp3 00 00 27 00 02 50 ...

Page 34: ...how 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 Rotate Zoom in out Up Down Left Right in Zoom mode Reset Slideshow Information Slideshow settings Photo ...

Page 35: ...Using Your Projector 35 The Settings Screen shown below appears NOTE This is used for firmware upgrade via USB Version Upgrade USB ...

Page 36: ...ble 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 2 Press the button Access the Input Source menu select the Internal Memory option and press the button M O L E X M O L E X Internal Memory Dell M318WL Auto Adjust Presentation Mode Advanced Settings English Resolution Hz ...

Page 37: ...puter Go to Computer and locate a Dell Network Pro 5 Open Dell Network Pro and copy Dell Network Projection Lite application to your computer 6 On the projector press the button Access the Input Source menu select the USB Display option and press the button Internal Memory Video Music Photo Document Storage Mode Setting USB Display Dell M318WL Auto Adjust Presentation Mode Advanced Settings Englis...

Page 38: ...38 Using Your Projector The USB Display screen shown below appears 7 Run the Dell Network Projection Lite application from your computer ...

Page 39: ...Using Your Projector 39 8 Find a Projector you connected with 9 Select Extend to share your content ...

Page 40: ...dentifying Parts and Controls NOTE Powering up the projector only works with the selected compatible power bank 1 Power in port from laptop adapter 2 Power button Battery status button 3 Battery status lights 5 4 USB out ports 2 5 Power out port to laptop 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 41: ... cable to the power out port of the power companion 2 Connect the other end of the power output cable to the DC input connector of your projector 3 Press the power button to start powering your projector NOTE The battery status light blinks amber when the power companion battery is low ...

Page 42: ...RCE 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 If images are not displayed properly please upgrade the video driver of your computer For Dell computers see dell com support Ensure that all the cables are securely connected See Connecting to Multimedia on page 23 Ensure that the pins of ...

Page 43: ...ade the video driver of your computer For a Dell computer see dell com support Image color is incorrect Use Test Pattern in the Projector Settings of the Advanced Settings menu Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are correct 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 3 18 ft 97 cm...

Page 44: ...32 battery USB Display not displaying Display over USB Should run automatically To manually run USB display go to My Computer and run Dell Network Projection Lite exe NOTE You may require administrator level access to install the driver Contact your network administrator for support Video file is not supported Ensure the video file is supported by the projector s multimedia player Go to pages 24 2...

Page 45: ...ve 35 C The projector automatically shuts down Ensure that the air vents are not blocked and that the ambient temperature is within operational range If the problem persists contact Dell OFF AMBER OFF Fan breakdown One of the fans has failed The projector automatically shuts down If the problem persists contact Dell OFF AMBER Flashing OFF LED failure LED defective OFF OFF AMBER R LED driver over h...

Page 46: ...polarity correctly according to the marking in the battery holder 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 3 Rotate the battery lid clockwise to lock the battery cover NOTE Remote Control is not shipped with your projector 5 Maintenance 3VO L T S CR2032 3VO L T S CR2032 ...

Page 47: ...ayable Color 1 07 billion colors Projection Lens F Stop F 2 0 f 14 95 mm Fixed Lens Throw ratio 1 5 wide and tele Offset ratio 100 Projection Screen Size 30 80 inches diagonal Projection Distance 3 18 8 48 ft 97 258 cm Video Compatibility Composite Video NTSC M 3 58 4 43 PAL B D G H I M N 4 43 SECAM B D G K K1 L 4 25 4 4 Component Video input via VGA 1080i 50 60 Hz 720p 50 60 Hz 576i p 480i p HDMI...

Page 48: ... 02 kg Dimensions W x H x D 4 14 x 1 43 x 4 09 inches 105 3 x 36 5 x 104 mm Environmental Operating temperature 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F Humidity 80 maximum Storage temperature 0 C to 60 C 32 F to 140 F Humidity 90 maximum Shipping temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Humidity 90 maximum I O Connectors Power One DC power jack HDMI input One HDMI connector for supporting HDMI 1 3 HDCP compliant Audio ou...

Page 49: ...dusty environments under high temperatures many hours per day and abrupt powering off will most likely result in a LED s shortened operating life span or possible LED failure I O Connectors USB type A port One USB connector for supporting USB display multimedia playback Video Music Photo Office Viewer USB memory storage access USB flash drive internal memory and supporting projector media and imag...

Page 50: ...363 65 000 1280 x 720 p50 50 000 37 500 74 250 1280 x 720 p60 60 000 45 000 74 250 1920 x 1080 i50 50 000 28 125 74 250 1920 x 1080 i60 60 000 33 750 74 250 1280 x 720 59 855 44 772 74 500 1024 x 768 75 029 60 023 78 750 1280 x 800 59 810 49 702 83 500 1366 x 768 59 790 47 712 85 500 1360 x 768 60 015 47 712 85 500 1024 x 768 84 997 68 677 94 500 1440 x 900 59 887 55 935 106 500 1280 x 1024 60 020...

Page 51: ...Additional Information 51 For additional information on how to use your projector please see the Dell Projectors User Guide at www dell com support manuals 7 Additional Information ...

Page 52: ... 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 www dell com contactDell 2 Select your country from the displayed list 3 Select a Segment for Contact 4 Select the appropriate service or support li...

Page 53: ...ctor 6 HDMI connector 6 Contact Dell 4 43 D Dell contacting 51 52 M Main Unit 5 Control panel 5 Elevator button for height adjustments 5 Focus ring 5 Lens 5 O On Screen Display 16 P phone numbers 52 R Remote Control 16 S Specifications Aspect Ratio 47 Audio 48 Brightness 47 Contrast Ratio 47 Digital Light Processing 47 Dimensions 48 Displayable Color 47 Environmental 48 I O Connectors 48 Internal ...

Page 54: ...wer Supply 47 Projection Distance 47 Projection Lens 47 Projection Screen Size 47 Uniformity 47 Video Compatibility 47 Weight 48 support contacting Dell 51 52 T telephone numbers 52 Troubleshooting Contact Dell 42 ...

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