Proxima DP5100 Bedienungsanleitung

USER’S GUIDE M odel DP5100[...]

Proxima Corporation warrants that the Proxima ® Desktop Projector™ product manufactured by Proxima is free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use during the Warranty Period. The Warranty Period commences on the day of purchase by the end–user. The Warranty Period is one year. The Desktop Projector lamps are not covered by t[...]

Introduction .................................................................... 1–1 What’s in the Box? ........................................................... 1–2 Quick Setup Desktop Computers .................................... 1–3 Quick Setup Laptop and Notebooks ............................... 1–4 Your Proxima Desktop Projector [...]

Remote Control ............................................................... 3–5 STANDBY/ON Key ................................................ 3–6 RESET Key .............................................................. 3–6 CALL Key ................................................................ 3–6 INPUT SELECT Keys ..................[...]

User’s Guide • 1–1 Chapter 1 • Introducing the Proxima ® Desktop Projector Chapter 1 Introducing the Proxima Desktop Projector The Proxima ® Desktop Projector ™ Model DP5100 is a portable, color data and video LCD desktop projection product that makes sharing data and presenting information as easy as connecting your computer to your mo[...]

1–2 • User’s Guide Chapter 1 • Introducing the Proxima ® Desktop Projector After you’ve opened the box and removed the Desktop Projector, make sure you have all the items shown in Figure 1-2. CAUTION! The Desktop Projector 5100 should be treated like any other precision optical instrument. Handle it carefully. Proxima Desktop  Project[...]

User’s Guide • 1–3 Chapter 1 • Introducing the Proxima ® Desktop Projector Quick Setup: Desktop Computers Here are the steps you follow to connect your PC or Macintosh to the projector (to connect to a laptop or notebook computer, follow the instructions on the next page). Each step is described in detail in Chapter 2. 1. Place the project[...]

1–4 • User’s Guide Chapter 1 • Introducing the Proxima ® Desktop Projector To connect the projector to your laptop or notebook computer, follow these instructions. Each step is described in detail in Chapter 2. 1. Place the projector on a solid, flat surface, at a right angle (perpendicular) to the projection screen, parallel to the floor.[...]

User’s Guide • 2–1 Chapter 2 • Detailed Setup Chapter 2 Detailed Setup Your Proxima Desktop Projector Before you begin, examine the components of the projector. 3 FOCUS N F ZOOM W T INPUT STANDBY /ON ON LAMP TEMP T INPUT STANDBY /ON W VIDEO RGB MENU VOL F RESET CALL N FOCUS ZOOM RGB 1/2 VIDEO 1/2 MENU MENU H CHANGE BLUE BACK [...]

2–2 • User’s Guide Chapter 2 • Detailed Setup Setting up the Projector Setting Up the Projector 1. Place the projector on a solid, flat surface. The projector should be located at a right angle (perpendicular) to the projection screen and parallel to the floor. FOCUS NF ZOOM W T INPUT STANDBY /ON ON LAMP TEMP Projection Screen Figure 2-2[...]

User’s Guide • 2–3 Chapter 2 • Detailed Setup Connecting the projector Take a moment to look at the projector's rear connector panel. CONTROL 1 2 1 2 S–VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO LR AUDIO RGB AC IN LR 1 9 3 2 5 4 6 7 8 Figure 2-3 The Connector Panel Item Description 1 S-Video inputs Input from S-VHS or S-video source 2 Video inputs NTSC/PA[...]

2–4 • User’s Guide Chapter 2 • Detailed Setup Macintosh VGA Macintosh Video Cable Adaptor 1 2 RGB Connecting to your Computer You use the VGA video cable to connect your computer to the DP5100. Note: If you want to connect your monitor to the computer while the projector is hooked up, you must order the optional distribution amplifier. S[...]

User’s Guide • 2–5 Chapter 2 • Detailed Setup COMPUTER /VGA FOCUS N F ZOOM W T INPUT STANDBY /ON ON LAMP TEMP Figure 2-5 Computer video connections Notebooks/Laptops 1. Turn off power to the computer and the projector. 2. If you are using a Macintosh laptop, a) Plug the laptop video adaptor cable (supplied with the laptop) into the la[...]

2–6 • User’s Guide Chapter 2 • Detailed Setup Special Configurations If your computer has an internal monitor but does not have external video capabilities (Macintosh SEs and certain PowerBooks), you need a video adapter card in order to attach to the Desktop Projector. Setup for a third-party adapter is identical to the procedures outlined[...]

User’s Guide • 2–7 Chapter 2 • Detailed Setup S–VIDEO VIDEO L Composite audio/video cable  VIDEO RECORDER – VCR VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT Figure 2-6 The Desktop Projector connected to a video source To connect an NTSC or PAL source to your projector: 1. The composite audio/video cable is made up of 3 cables with yellow, red, and whit[...]

2–8 • User’s Guide Chapter 2 • Detailed Setup 1. Connect one end of your S-Video (Y-C) cable (optional) to the port on the video source marked VIDEO OUT, TO MONITOR, or something similar. The cable has identical round 4-pin connectors on either end. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the projector's port labelled S-VIDEO 1 or 2. [...]

User’s Guide • 2–9 Chapter 2 • Detailed Setup Connecting a Microphone When you need to address a large audience while projecting an NTSC, PAL, or S-VHS video image with no accompanying audio, plug an amplified or wireless microphone equipped with a line level output (maximum level of 1 volt, peak-to-peak) into the left AUDIO port that corre[...]

2–10 • User’s Guide Chapter 2 • Detailed Setup Turning on the Projector On the connector panel there is a power jack and a power switch. Figure 2-7 Power jack and AC POWER switch To turn on the projector: 1. Plug the power cord into the projector's power jack on the connector panel. 2. Make sure that the air intake on the bottom and ex[...]

User’s Guide • 2–11 Chapter 2 • Detailed Setup Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control again to turn off the lamp. The ON indicator blinks orange during lamp cool-down. After about a minute, the fan shuts down and the ON indicator glows orange. Note: Turning the lamp off does not cut power to the projector. You mu[...]

2–12 • User’s Guide Chapter 2 • Detailed Setup 150"/381 cm Figure 2-9 Maximum diagonal measurement of projected image when the projector is 40’ (12.1 m) from the projection screen Image Sizing and Focusing 1. Adjust the picture size using the ZOOM buttons on the control panel or remote control. The picture becomes wider by pressing W[...]

User’s Guide • 2–13 Chapter 2 • Detailed Setup Keystoning The normal projected image will have a rectangular shape. Keystoning is when the projected image becomes trapezoidal. Normal Image Keystoned Image Figure 2-10 Normal vs. keystoned images Keystoning occurs when the lens of the projector is not perpen- dicular to the projection screen [...]

2–14 • User’s Guide Chapter 2 • Detailed Setup The DP5100 is designed to minimize this effect while projecting images high enough for the entire audience to view. An 8.8 o correction for keystoning is built into the projector. Use the adjustable feet to raise and lower the front of the projector. Figure 2-12 Adjusting the keystoning by rota[...]

User’s Guide • 3–1 Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop Projector Chapter 3 Using the Desktop Projector This chapter describes each of the keys on the control panel and the remote control. It also explains the various projector settings and how to change them. The figure in the margin shows the control panel for the DP5100. STANDBY/ON Key The STAN[...]

3–2 • User’s Guide Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop Projector FOCUS Key The focus key adjusts the screen focus: • N: Near • F: Far Three multi-function indicator lights on the projector's control panel indicate the projector's current operating condition. Figure 3-2 Control Panel Indicator lights TEMP Indicator The TEMP indicator[...]

User’s Guide • 3–3 Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop Projector • Check the filter element. Clean or replace it if necessary. For more information, please refer to Chapter 4, Maintenance . • Check the rear exhaust vent. If the projector has reached an overtemperature condition and the fan is working, you should feel a strong rush of hot air [...]

3–4 • User’s Guide Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop Projector The remote control is the primary control for the projector. It contains all the key functions available on the Control Panel, and performs additional functions not available on the Control Panel. The remote control can be used up to 16 feet from the front of the projector and withi[...]

User’s Guide • 3–5 Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop Projector STANDBY/ON Key The STANDBY/ON key toggles the projection lamp on and off. • STANDBY - everything is on except the lamp and the fan. • ON - The projector is in the projection mode. RESET Key The first time you turn the projector on, the factory settings are in effect. If you chan[...]

3–6 • User’s Guide Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop Projector ZOOM Key The ZOOM key adjusts picture size. • W: Picture becomes wider. • T: Picture becomes telescopic (smaller). FOCUS Key The FOCUS key adjusts the screen focus. • N: Near • F: Far MENU Keys MENU MENU MENU Figure 3-4 Menu keys These four keys allow you to access and modif[...]

User’s Guide • 3–7 Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop Projector VOLUME Keys The VOLUME keys on the remote control are used to adjust the audio level of the projector’s internal speaker. Press the up or down key to increase or decrease the speaker’s audio level. MUTE Key Use the Mute key to momentarily shut down audio ouput from the DP5100. P[...]

3–8 • User’s Guide Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop Projector Menus Pressing the up or down MENU key brings the Menu Window to the center of the projected image. The menus show the current settings for the projector. Displaying the Menu Press the up or down MENU key once to display the menu. You use these menus to adjust the projector’s imag[...]

User’s Guide • 3–9 Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop Projector RGB (COMPUTER) Menu BRIGHT CONTR RGB1 : : : : 20 110 0 400 V POSI H POSI H PHASE H SIZE Figure 3-5 Menu for computer video BRIGHT The BRIGHT (Brightness) setting increases and decreases the intensity level of the projected image. Press the right arrow key to increase the brightness;[...]

3–10 • User’s Guide Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop Projector H POSI The H POSI setting is used to adjust the horizontal position of the projected image. Press the right arrow key to move the image left; the left key moves the image right. H PHASE Adjust the H PHASE setting if you see uneven horizontal features, streaks, or shimmering in a co[...]

User’s Guide • 3–11 Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop Projector BRIGHT The BRIGHT (Brightness) setting increases and decreases the intensity level of the projected image. Press the right arrow key to increase the brightness, or the left arrow key to decrease the brightness. TINT The TINT setting adjusts the red or green color balance for NTSC/P[...]

User’s Guide • 4–1 Chapter 4 • Maintenance Chapter 4 Maintenance There is very little involved with the care and maintenance of your DP5100. However, common sense and periodic main- tenance will ensure top performance. The lamp, lenses, mirrors, and LCD panels have been carefully aligned at the factory to give you the clearest, brightest im[...]

4–2 • User’s Guide Chapter 4 • Maintenance General Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 1. Turn off the projector. 2. Unplug the projector’s power cord from the wall socket and remove the power cord from the projector’s power receptacle. 3. Unscrew the screw located on the right side of the rear panel and remove the service door. Figure 4-1 R[...]

User’s Guide • 4–3 Chapter 4 • Maintenance CAUTION! The lamp module gets very hot during operation. Use appropriate care when changing lamps. Make sure that the lamp module has cooled for at least 3 to 5 minutes. 5. Grasp the handle located on the rear of the lamp module and firmly pull the lamp module straight out. Figure 4-3 Removing the [...]

4–4 • User’s Guide Chapter 4 • Maintenance 1. Disconnect all cables/cords from the projector. 2. Set the projector on its side, connector panel down. 3. Remove both screws on the filter cover. Figure 4-4 Removing the screws on the air filter cover 4. Press up on the air filter cover tab to release the cover latch as you pull the grill assem[...]

User’s Guide • 4–5 Chapter 4 • Maintenance 5. Clean the air filter using a vacuum cleaner after you have disassembled it. If dirt is still present, wipe the air filter with a cloth moistened with water, then wipe it with a dry cloth. Figure 4-6 The components of the air filter 6. Reassemble and re-install the air filter. Changing the Remote[...]

4–6 • User’s Guide Chapter 4 • Maintenance 2. Remove the old batteries and replace them with new ones. Align the batteries in the proper direction. Figure 4-7 Installing batteries 3. Replace the cover on the battery compartment. Temperature Extremes The projector should not be stored in excess of 140 o F (60 o C). The ideal operating temper[...]

User’s Guide • 5–1 Chapter 5 • Troubleshooting Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Problem Likely Cause Possible Solution(s) No image projected at all No power to projector Turn power ON Check AC cord Check power to electrical outlet Lamp not on Turn lamp ON OVERTEMP indication Allow projector to cool; turn projector OFF, then ON No video image proje[...]

5–2 • User’s Guide Chapter 5 • Troubleshooting Problem Likely Cause Possible Solution(s) Streaks on monitor Video cable plugged into computer is upside-down Check and re-set cable connections Faint screen Low intensity Adjust BRIGHT (brightness) and CONTR (contrast) settings Jittery, fuzzy letters Out of sync Adjust H PHASE setting Cannot g[...]

User’s Guide • 5–3 Chapter 5 • Troubleshooting Where to Get Help If you need help: 1. Check the Troubleshooting Chart. 2. Call your dealer’s technical support line and explain your problem. 3. Call Proxima at: U.S.A. and Canada: (619) 457–5500 Press 1 for Customer Service. (619) 457-8542 (Fax) Outside U.S.A. and Canada: (619) 457–5500[...]

5–4 • User’s Guide Chapter 5 • Troubleshooting Returns If the Desktop Projector or any of its accessories are determined to be defective: 1. Contact Proxima Customer Service to request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. 2. Send the defective unit with the RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the shipping box, freight prepa[...]

User’s Guide • A–1 Appendix A • Specifications Appendix A Specifications Proxima Desktop Projector 5100 Projector Type Portable Multimedia Projector Computer Compatibility PC compatibles (VGA, VESA 640 x 480 @ 72 Hz) Apple Macintosh II, Quadra, Centris, Performa, PowerBook, and Power Macintosh Video Compatibility NTSC, PAL Connectors RGB: T[...]

User’s Guide • B–1 Appendix B • Accessories & Replacement Parts Appendix B Accessories & Replacement Parts Proxima Desktop Projector 5100 Accessory Description Part No. Desktop Projector™ Soft Carrying Case Accomodates the DP5100 and accessories A296 Desktop Projector Hard Carrying Case Accomodates the DP5100 and accessories A295 [...]

B–2 • User’s Guide Appendix B • Accessories & Replacement Parts You can order accessories and replacement parts through your local dealer or by contacting Proxima at the following numbers: U.S.A. and Canada: (619) 457–5500 Press 1 for Customer Service. (619) 457–8542 (Fax) Outside U.S.A. and Canada: (619) 457–5500 Press 1 for Cust[...]

Index A adjusting the image 3-9 brightness 3-9 color 3-11 contrast 3-9 H-POSI 3-10 streaks and shimmering 3-10 sharpness 3-11 tint 3-11 V-POSI 3-9 accessories B-1 air filter 4-3 applying power to the projector 2-10 arrow keys, remote control 3-6 audio connecting from VCR or laserdisc 2-8 connecting from computer 2-6 connecting to a microphone 2-9 B[...]

F FOCUS key 2-12, 3-2, 3-6 focusing the image 2-12 H horizontal image adjustment 3-10 H PHASE setting 3-10 H POSI setting 3-10 I INPUT key 3-1 INPUT SELECT key 3-5 image size 2-11 K keys ARROW keys (MENU) 3-6 BLUE BACK key 3-7 CALL key 3-5 CHANGE key 3-7 FOCUS key 3-6 INPUT key 3-1 INPUT SELECT key 3-5 LIGHT key 3-7 MENU keys 3-6 MUTE key 3-7 RESET[...]

troubleshooting 5-1 turning the lamp on/off 2-10 V VCRs connecting audio from 2-8 connecting video from 2-6 vertical image adjustment 3-9 VGA video cable 1-2, 2-4 video connecting from the computer 2-4, 2-5 connecting from VCR/laserdisc 2-6 volume, adjusting 3-7 VOLUME keys 3-7 V POSI setting 3-9 W warning lights 3-2 Z ZOOM key 3-1, 3-6 P ports, in[...]