Ask-proxima DP2300 User Manual

PROXIMA®USER'S GUIDETrue-Color Data LCD Projector (Model DP2300)

Oont^ent:!Chapter 1Introducing the Proxima* Deaktop Projector™Desktop Projector Family...1—2Cyclops

Chapter 3Using the Desktop ProjectorThe Control Panel... 3—1The Control Panel Keys ...

CHapfcer ^ Cleaning ... .4-2IVtaintsenBnce General Maintenance...

Chapter 1Introducing the Proxima’® Desktop Projector™Tile Próxima Desktop Projector family consists of portable, color data and video LCD desktop proj

Chapter 1 • introducing the Proxima® Desktop ProjectorOesktop The Desktop Projector family includes the following products: Pi-ojecfcorFamily . T|je

Chapter 1 • Introducing the Proxima® Desktop ProjectorWhet;*s in t:he After y'ou’ve opened the box and removed the Desktop Projector Box? and sh

Chapiter SDetailedSetupYour Próxima Deskt:op ProjectorBefore you begin, examine the components of the projector.Figure 3The Ppoxima Desktop Projector

Ljnapter h¿ • LJetanea aetjupGet;t;ing Opening the Projector Started ----------------------------------------------1. Place the projector on a solid,

Chapter ^ • Detailed Setup2. Grasp the front edge of the cover assembly at the upper front of the projector. Raise it until it reaches the first stop

3. Place your fingers beneath the mirror assembly (located at the lower center of the front panel) and raise it into place until it reaches a 45“ ang

Quick 5et;up Procedures1. Place che projector on a solid flat surface at a right angle (perpendicular) to the projection screen and parallel to the fl

Chapter £ • Detailed SetupCAUTIOiM! DO NOT attempt CO lift or move the projector by using the cover assembly or projection mirror as a handle.IT IS ST

Chapter S • Detailed SetupUsing an AV TripodLocated on the bottom of the Desktop Projector is a connectorfor use with a tripod. Use only a heavy-duty,

Chapter S • Detsiied SetupClosing the ProjectorTo close the projector, reverse the opening procedures,1. Rotate the projection mirror assembly forward

Chapter 2 • Detailed SetupTransporting the ProjectorCAUTiOIM! Do not move or transport the Desktop Projectorwithout securely closing the projector and

Chapter 3. • Deteiled SetupConnectirig Take a moment to look at the projector’s rear connector panel. t;he Deskt;opProiectorFigure 10The Connector Pan

Chapter £5 • Oetailad SetupConnecting Take a momenr to look at the projector’s rear connector panel, the Oesktop ProjectorFigure TOThe Connector Pane!

Chapter 2 • Detailed SetupCOMPUTERThe video Y-cabie allows you to connect your computer to both the Desktop Projector and to a separate computer monit

GhBpfcer £5 • Deeeiled Setup4. Insert the Y'Cable’s large, 25-pin connector (marked LCD) into the Desktop Projector's COMPUTER port.Figure

Cheptep a • Deteiled SetupISiot;e: if you want to use your desktop computer without a monitor, connect one of the supplied video terminators to the sh

Chapter 2 • Detailed SetupIMot;e: If you’re using your notebook or laptop computer with an external monitor, follow the procedure described in the pre

9. Rotate the projector's focus ring for the clearest displayed image. Use the tide screen image that appi^s when you first power up the project

Chapter 2 • Detailed SetupPowering Up Your Desktop Projector and external monitor (if you are using one) must be powered up before turning on your com

Chapter 2 » Detailed Setup2. Connect the power cord to a properly grounded wail outlet.3. Move the AC PON^TER switch to the ON position. The projecto

Chapter S • Deteifed SetupTurning On/Off the Lamp’'iCTen you first turn on the projector, the lamp will be on. Press the LAMP key on the Control

Chapter 2 • OetailecJ SetupProjecting Your next step is to adjust the projected image for size and clarity, the ImageImage SizeThe size of the project

Chapter 2 • Detailed SetupFocusingYou can use the title screen image that appears when you first start up the projector to make your adjustments.Using

Chapter gDetailed SetupKeystoningThe normal projected Image will have a rectangular shape. Keystoning is when the projected image becomes trapezoidal.

Chapter £ • Detailed SetupTo correct for keystoning, always make sure that the projector is at a right angle to the screen in the horizontal plane. Th

CHap'ter 3Using theDesktopProjectorThis chapter provides detailed information on the Desktop Projector settings, the Control Panel functions, the

Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop ProjectorBRIGHTNESS KeysThe BRIGHTNESS keys increase and decrease the intensity level of the projected image. Press the

Chap'Cer 3 • Using the Desktop ProjectormIMotie: Holding the key down for several seconds initiates the Cyclops light measurement sequence. For m

Warning/Aiert l-ightsWarning and alert lights located on the projector's control panel provide you with an indication oF the Desktop ”Projector&a

Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop ProjectorThe IS/ienu The Menu Window appears in the lower portion of the projected Set;t:ings image, displaying the curr

Chapter 3 * Using the Desktop ProjectorLJXNGUAGELANGUAGE allows you to select a particular language set for the Menu Window. Languages displayed inclu

Chapter 3 • Using Che Desktop ProjectorCOM PORTThis value reflects the current status of the projector's serial port. Possible values include Act

Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop Pro|ectorFREQUENCYThis adjustment allows you to synchronize the Desktop Projector with your video source. For example, i

Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop ProiectorSETTINGSThis control allows you to retrieve rlie factory—set or stored settings, or to save the current setting

Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop ProjectorWarning and Warning and alert lights located on the projector's control panel Alert i-ights provide you wi

Chapc-er 3 • Using che Desktop Pr-ajector-If an OVERTEMP condition occurs, perform the following checks while you allow the projector to cool;• Verif

Chapter 3 * Using the Desktop ProjectorThe Remote The remote control contains all the key functions available on the Control Control Panel.¡Mote: For

Chapter 3 » Using the Desktop ProjectorMENU/CYCLOPS KeyThis button is used to display the menu and to calibrate the optional Cyclops interactive point

Chapt:er <4MaintenanceThere is very iitde involved with the care and maintenance of your Desktop Projector. However, common sense and periodic main

IVIenu WindowPress the MENU/ ® key to display the Menu Wjndow.Proxima ◄ Select ► a Adjust ▼ Version 1.1LanguageEnglishBrightnesst Frequency800Color Mo

Chapter A • MaintenanceCleaning From time to time, you’ll need to clean the optics on the lens and mirror assembly.Projection Lens or Minror1. Take a

Chapter 4 • MaintenanceGeneralIV!aint:enanceSwitching LampsIf your projector lamp burns out during a presentation, the LAMP SELECTOR switch allows you

Chapter -4 MaintenanceReplacing LampsLeave the Desktop Projector running with the lamp off prior to changing lamps. This will allow the fan to run and

Chapter A • Maintenance3. Lift the cover until it stops. Do not force the cover! The lamp chamber is now accessible.Figure H7Opening the lamp chamberC

Chaoter ^ • Maintenance4. A lamp release lever is located at the front of each ceramic lamp socket. Push the lever to the outside to release the lamp

Chapter A • MaintenanceChanging Ain FiltersYou should change or dean the three air intake filters after every 250 operating hours to assure proper coo

Chapter <4MaintenanceFront Air Intake Filter Assemblies1, Release latches are located on the lower portion of the two front filter grill assembly f

Chapter 4 » Msintenance2. Remove the foam air filters.Figure 31Sepersting ths air fiiter from the filter grill3. Depending on their condition, clean

Chapter ¿1 « ivtsinfeenanceTop Air Intake Fitter Assembly1. To rekase the top air filter assembly, place both thumbs iaio the two depressions located

Chapter >4 • Maintenance3. On the bottom side of the grill assembly, you will see a retaining grid. Grasp the tab at the center to remove it.Figur

Getting HelpFor recbikai siippoit, please contact your deJcr or call Pro>ama acU.S A and Canada;(619)457-5500Pies 1 for Cuaomer Scrvkc(61.9) 457-85

Chapter <4 • MeintensncaChanging the Remote Controi’s BatteriesTo iristall or change the two AAA alkaline batteries in the remote control unit:1. L

Chaptser 5T poubleshootingLikely Oauee Poaaibte Soiut;iante3No image projectedNo power to projectopTurn power ON Check AC cordCheck power to eiectrica

Chap&BP 5 » TroubieshootingProblem Likely CeusePossible SotufciontsiNo image oncomputer screenPower switch off or projector not onPpojecter must b

Chapter 5 « TroubleshootingWhere t;o GetHelpIf at any rime you need help;1. Check the Troubleshooring Chair.2. Call your dealer’s technical support li

Chapter- 5 • TpoubieshooCingReturnsif the Desktop Projector or any of its accessories are determined to be defective;1. Co-ntact Proxima Customer Serv

Appendix ASpecificationsProjector TypePortable Color Data ProjectorComputer CompscibilityIBM PC, PS/2 and compatibles CVGA. EGA , CGA'’ , VESA BA

Appendix BAccessories S.RepiacementPartsAeeeseoryOescript^ionPart ISio. 1Cyciops earners and WandInteractive pointer systemASPBODual infcenaifci'

Appendix B » Accessories G- Replacement ParcsRepSscemenfc RaftsfSJa.Ain Filten, Top1 AD-OOSGO-IAin Filters, Front C231 A0-006a«4-1Halogen Lamp1 SG-000

IndexAAccessoriesB-1Desktop ProjectorAir Filters4—7closing2-7Applying Power to the Projector2-14 components2-1Arrow Keys3-1connecting2-9AV T ripod 2-6

Lamps4-3Oreplacing4-4switching4-3Opening the Projector 2-2turning ON/OFF2-16OVERTEMP Warning Light3-9LANGUAGE3-5PIVilPositioning the Desktop Projector

PROXIMA®DesktopQUICKREFERENIGUIQE2300The Proxima® Desktop Projector*'’^^ and Remote Control:1)2)3)4) 5} 6)7)8)Control Panel Mirror Assembly Cover

5SETTINGS3-8factory3-8retrievmg3-8storing3-8SOURCE3-5SpecificationsA-1STORE SETTINGS3-8Switching Lamps4-3SYNC3-6.SYNC Keys 3-3TTechnical Specification

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