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Proxima Desktop Projector 55 00 User’ s Guide Final 06/2 1/96[...]

W arranty Proxima Corporation w arrants that the Proxima®‚ Desktop Projector™ product manufactured b y Proxima is free from defects in materials and w orkmanship under normal use during the W arranty Period. The W arranty Period commences on the da y of purchase by the end-user . The W arranty Period is one year . The Projector lamp not covere[...]

Contents Chapter 1 Y our Proxima Desktop Projector 5500 What’s in the Box? ............................................................... 1-2 Quick Start ........................................................................... 1-3 Connector Panel .................................................................. 1-5 Control Panel ............[...]

Chapter 4 Maintenance Cleaning the Lens ................................................................ 4-1 R eplacing the Lamp ............................................................. 4-2 Cleaning the Air Filter ......................................................... 4-4 Changing the R emote Control’s Batteries ..........................[...]

Your Proxima Desktop Projector 5500 1-1 Chapter 1 Y our Proxima Desktop Projector 55 00 The Proxima® Desktop Projector™ family consists of portable , color data and video Desktop Projection™ products that make sharing data and presenting information as eas y as connecting your computer to y our monitor . 800 600 400 200 0 APR MA Y JUN JUL MENU[...]

1-2 Chapter One WHA T’S IN THE BOX? After y ou’ve opened the box and remov ed the DP5500 and accessory packs, make sure you ha ve all of the items sho wn in Figure 1-2. CAUTION! The DP5500 should be treated like any other precision optical instrument. Handle it carefully . Proxima  Desktop Projector Remote Control Power Cords VGA Video Cable[...]

Your Proxima Desktop Projector 5500 1-3 QUICK ST AR T Place the DP5500 on a solid flat surface at a right angle (perpendicular) to the projection screen, parallel to the floor . Follow the appropriate section below for the type of s y stem that you ha ve. These steps are described in detail in Chapter 2. NOTE: The DP5500 has two sets of computer vi[...]

1-4 Chapter One 6 T urn the projector on and press the ST ANDB Y/ON key . NOTE: If you turn the projector off while the computer is running, the external monitor will go blank. This is normal. Just turn the projector back on, and the monitor display will return. Notebooks NOTE: If you are connecting to an Apple PowerBook, attach the Mac - VGA cable[...]

Your Proxima Desktop Projector 5500 1-5 CONNECTOR PANEL All connections betw een the DP5500 and your computer or video source are made on the side connector panel. RGB IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT 2 1 CYCLOPS S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R CONTROL RGB OUT 1 2 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 1-3 The Connector Panel CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION 1 CYCLOPS Port Connec[...]

1-6 Chapter One FOCUS MENU RESET ZOOM MUTE INPUT ON LAMP TEMP STANDBY /ON + – + – CONTROL PANEL Use the DP5500’ s control panel keys to turn the projector on or off, adjust the projected image , and to display and hide the menus. P ower , warning, and alert lights give y ou important information about how your projector is working. KEY FUN[...]

Setting Up the Desktop Projector 5500 2-1 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Desktop Projector 55 00 YOUR DP5500 Before you begin, locate the main parts of the DP55 00. INPUT VIDEO 1/2 SEARCH BLANK TIMER VOL – + FOCUS MENU STANDBY RESET RIGHT ZOOM MUTE RGB 1/2 ON CYCLOP S RGB IN CONTROL RGB OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO 0UT 3 4 5 1 2 11 6 7 9 10 8 Figure 2-1 Th[...]

2-2 Chapter T wo GETTING ST ARTED Positioning the Projector Place the projector on a solid, flat surface at a right angle (perpendicular) to the projection screen and parallel to the floor . If you’re using a media cart, make sure the wheels are locked to prev ent it from moving. FOCUS MENU RESET ZOOM MUTE INPUT ON LAMP TEMP STANDBY /ON Perpen[...]

Setting Up the Desktop Projector 5500 2-3 T ransporting and Moving the Projector The projector has a recessed handle on one of the side panels . Alway s use the handle to transport it. The projector has protectiv e feet on the side opposite the handle , as w ell as on the bottom. Figure 2-3 T ransporting the projector If you are mo ving the project[...]

2-4 Chapter T wo Projector Cooling and Airflow The air intake grill is on the bottom of the projector . The air exhaust grill is on the rear panel. CAUTION! Never operate the projector if these grills are clogged or obstructed, or if the electric fans are not running. FOCUS MUTE INPUT STANDBY /ON TEMP LAMP ON FOCUS MENU RESET Figure 2-5 Allow fo[...]

Setting Up the Desktop Projector 5500 2-5 CONNECTOR PANEL All connections betw een the projector and your computer or video source are made on the side connector panel. RGB IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT 2 1 CYCLOPS S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R CONTROL RGB OUT 1 2 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 2-6 The Connector Panel CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION 1 CYCLOPS Port C[...]

2-6 Chapter T wo CONNECTING POWER TO THE PROJECTOR The pow er cord receptacle and AC POWER switch are located belo w the projector’ s connector panel. RGB IN CONTROL MONITOR OUT 2 Figure 2-7 Power receptacle and AC Power switch 1 Plug the appropriate po wer cord for your location into the po wer receptacle on the side of the projector . 2 Connect[...]

Setting Up the Desktop Projector 5500 2-7 RGB IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT 2 1 CYCLOPS S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R CONTROL MONITOR OUT 1 2 VGA Cable To Computer In From Monitor Out Figure 2-9 VGA connections 1 Unplug the monitor cable from the computer . 2 Plug one end of the supplied V GA cable into the RGB IN 1 port on the projector . Plug the o[...]

2-8 Chapter T wo Connecting Macintosh Computers Use the video adapter cable shown belo w to connect a Macintosh computer to the DP5500. Mac – VGA Cable Adapter From Mac CPU To VGA Cable Figure 2-10 The Macintosh adapters Use the cable adapter and supplied V GA video cable to connect the projector to your Macintosh computer . RGB IN AUDIO[...]

Setting Up the Desktop Projector 5500 2-9 Use your existing monitor cable to connect the projector to a separate computer monitor , so you can use the projector and monitor at the same time . NOTE: The DP5500 only supports Multi-Sync monitors for Macintosh computers. Other monitors cannot be used. 5 T urn the projector on and press the ST ANDB Y/ON[...]

2-10 Chapter T wo Special Configurations If your computer has an internal monitor but no external video capability (Macintosh Performa 575, P owerMac 5200, and certain P owerBooks), y ou need a separate video adapter card in order to attach the DP55 00. Setup for a third-party adapter is identical to the procedures outlined in the Quick Start secti[...]

Setting Up the Desktop Projector 5500 2-11 CONNECTING COMPOSITE VIDEO Y ou can display composite video (NTSC, P AL or SECAM) on the DP5500. 2 1 CYCLOPS S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R Figure 2-14 Video 1 & 2 ports Use the supplied A V cable (see page 1-2) to connect an NTSC, PAL, or SECAM source to y our projector . 1 Find the RCA connector on y our vi[...]

2-12 Chapter T wo 3 Use the red and white A V Cable connectors to connect audio from the S-Video source to the projector . See connecting Non-Computer Audio, below . CONNECTING NON-COMPUTER AUDIO The AUDIO ports allo w you to connect stereo or monaural audio from a composite video source . AUDIO L R Figure 2-16 Audio Input ports For stereo audio, u[...]

Setting Up the Desktop Projector 5500 2-13 Connecting the PC to the Projector Through the CONTROL Port Y ou can connect the projector to a computer through the CONTR OL port. Y ou can then use the jo ystick on your remote control as the computer's s ystem mouse (see page 3-8). Before you begin, make sure that the projector and computer pow er [...]

2-14 Chapter T wo Projector Audio Out The projector contains an internal stereo s ystem consisting of an amplifier and one speaker . Although this sy stem provides high-quality audio output, a multimedia presentation ma y require independently powered stereo speakers or an external sound s ystem. NOTE: Use the MUTE key to turn the projector’ s in[...]

Using the Desktop Projector 5500 3-1 Chapter 3 Using the Desktop Projector 55 00 TURNING ON THE PROJECTOR AND LAMP Po wer the DP5500 up before the computer . This allow s the computer to sense the projector during its start-up sequence . Mov e the AC POWER switch to the ON position. The ON indicator on the projector control panel glo ws orange . Th[...]

3-2 Chapter Three FOCUSING AND ZOOMING THE IMAGE Y ou can use the title screen that appears when you first start the projector to make your focus and image size adjustments . 1 Press the ZOOM +/- key on the Control Panel or R emote Control to make the image larger (+) or smaller (-). NOTE: If you have a Cyclops interactive pointer system installed [...]

Using the Desktop Projector 5500 3-3 CONTROL PANEL KEYS Use the DP5500’ s control panel keys to turn the projector on or off, adjust the projected image , and to display and hide the menus. P ower , warning, and alert lights give y ou important information about how your projector is working. KEY FUNCTION ST ANDBY/ON T urns the lamp on or off. IN[...]

3-4 Chapter Three CONTROL PANEL INDICA TORS Po wer , warning, and alert indicators give y ou important information about how y our projector is working. INDICA TOR FUNCTION ON Glows green if AC input and projector power supplies are okay . Glows red if not, or if the air filter door is removed. Glows orange while in standby mode. Flashes green duri[...]

Using the Desktop Projector 5500 3-5 TEMP The TEMP indicator illuminates if the projector o verheats or if the air filter door on the bottom of the projector is open. A thermostat automatically turns off the po wer to the lamp until the projector cools. If an o ver-temperature condition occurs, perform the follo wing checks while you allo w the pro[...]

3-6 Chapter Three USING THE REMOTE CONTROL The remote control contains all the key functions av ailable on the DP5500 control panel, as well as sev eral additional features. F or best results , aim the remote control at the projection screen or at the projector’ s front panel. Do not obstruct the red infrared ey e located on the front of the proj[...]

Using the Desktop Projector 5500 3-7 KEY FUNCTION 1 JOYSTICK Functions as arrow keys or as a mouse. 2 RIGHT/RESET Resets the projector settings to the factory defaults if the menus are open. Functions as a right mouse button if the projector is in Host mode (see page 3-8). 3 MENU Displays or hides the menu. 4 FOCUS +/- Adjusts the focus. 5 VOLUME +[...]

3-8 Chapter Three USING THE JOYSTICK Use the joy stick to mo ve through the menus and select items or change values in them. Y ou can also use the joy stick as your sy stem mouse if you install the serial cable and follow the boot instructions detailed in the Host Mode section (see belo w). • Mov e the joystick left or right to mov e across the m[...]

Using the Desktop Projector 5500 3-9 3 T urn on the projector and light the lamp. 4 T urn on your computer . It should detect the projector as a serial mouse . 5 Use the jo ystick on the IR remote control to mo ve the mouse . Notebook users ma y need to disable their integrated pointing device before using an external serial mouse . Consult your no[...]

3-10 Chapter Three USING THE MAIN MENU When y ou press MENU, the Main menu appears at the top of the screen. Figure 3-5 Main menu T o turn the menu off, press MENU again. The menus will automatically disappear after a few seconds. The following table lists the main menu options that y ou can select. The Input and Image menus display only those item[...]

Using the Desktop Projector 5500 3-11 SETUP MENU The SETUP menu is used to adjust image quality and position. The selections are different for each type of video source . The computer source Setup menu is shown belo w . Figure 3-6 Setup Menu Screen OPTION WHA T IT DOES SOURCE VOLUME Increases or decreases the volume level. All sources BRIGHT Increa[...]

3-12 Chapter Three INPUT MENU Use the Input menu to select a video source . • Use the Arro w keys to select a source . • If you choose Video 1 or Video 2, select a video format. • Select T est Pattern to adjust the focus. Figure 3-7 Input menu MENU ITEM OPTIONS FUNCTION RGB 1 or 2 Selects the RGB 1 or 2 port. VIDEO 1 or 2 Selects the VIDEO 1 [...]

Using the Desktop Projector 5500 3-13 IMAGE MENU This menu is used to adjust the projected video image and select how the projector will display . Figure 3-8 Image menu MENU ITEM OPTIONS FUNCTION MIRROR Standard operating mode. Flips the picture horizontally , vertically , or horizontally and vertically . BLANK Selects a blank color (white, blue, o[...]

3-14 Chapter Three OPTION (OPT .) MENU The OPT menu is used to control the projector’s communications settings . Figure 3-9 OPT Menu Screen[...]

Using the Desktop Projector 5500 3-15 MENU ITEM OPTIONS FUNCTION COMM SPEED Selects the speed of data transmission. COM. BITS Selects the format of data transmission: Use 7N1 for 7 data-bits, No parity , 1 stop bit. Use 8N1 for 8 data-bits, No parity , 1 stop bit. MOUSE Selects the speed of mouse movement. TIMER Sets the duration of the Break T ime[...]

3-16 Chapter Three Setting the T imer Y ou can set the Timer to count down for breaks , class activities, and other presentation requirements. 1 From the Options menu, choose Timer and press the right MENU key on the control panel or mov e the jo ystick to the right. 2 When the Timer menu appears , use the MENU keys on the control panel or the joy [...]

Maintenance 4-1 Chapter 4 Maintenance There is very little inv olv ed with the care and maintenance of your DP55 00. Ho wever , common sense and periodic maintenance will ensure top performance . The lamp, lenses , mirrors, and LCD panels ha ve been carefully aligned at the factory to give y ou the clearest, brightest image possible. Ho wever , phy[...]

4-2 Chapter Four REPLACING THE LAMP 1 T urn off the projector . 2 Unplug the projector’ s pow er cord from the wall socket and remov e it from the projector’s po wer receptacle . 3 R emo ve the screw on the right side of the rear panel and remo ve the service door . Figure 4-1 Removing the service door 4 Unscrew the four lamp assembly screw s ([...]

Maintenance 4-3 CAUTION! The lamp assembly gets very hot during operation. Use appropriate care when changing lamps. Make sure that the lamp assembly has cooled for at least three to five minutes before touching it. 5 Grasp the rear of the lamp assembly and firmly pull the assembly out. Figure 4-3 Removing the lamp assembly 6 R eplace the old lamp [...]

4-4 Chapter Four CLEANING THE AIR FIL TER Y ou should change or clean the air intake filter after ev ery 250 operating hours to maintain proper cooling. This filter is located on the bottom of the projector , under the grill. 1 Disconnect all cables and cords from the projector . 2 T urn the projector on its side, connector panel do wn. 3 R emo ve [...]

Maintenance 4-5 5 After y ou hav e disassembled it, clean the air filter using a vacuum cleaner . If it is still dirty , wipe the air filter with a moist cloth, then wipe it with a dry cloth. Figure 4-6 The components of the air filter 6 R eassemble and reinstall the air filter . CHANGING THE REMOTE CONTROL ’S BA TTERIES If the remote control is [...]

Troubleshooting 5-1 Chapter 5 T roubleshooting 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: USA. and Canada: (6 19) 457-5500. Press 1 for Customer Service . (6 19) 457-8542 (Fax) Outside USA and Canada: (6 19) 457-5500. Press 1 for [...]

5-2 Chapter Five Projector PROBLEM LIKEL Y CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION(S) No image projected No power to projector . T urn power ON. Check AC cord. Check power to electrical outlet. Lamp not on. T urn lamp ON. Lamp burned out. Replace lamp assembly . Over temperature indication. Allow projector to cool; turn projector OFF and then ON. Make sure the bot[...]

Troubleshooting 5-3 PROBLEM LIKEL Y CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION(S) Projected image Zoom lens not adjusted Adjust zoom lens or move smaller than screen properly, or projector too projector away from screen close to screen. screen. Image off-center H. or V . POSIT adjusted Adjust H. and/or V . POSIT ; if incorrectly . image will not center , check for co[...]

5-4 Chapter Five PROBLEM LIKEL Y CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION(S) Getting excessive CONTRAST setting is Adjust CONTRAST setting, then white or washout too high. adjust BRIGHT (brightness) in NTSC, P AL, or setting. S-VHS mode No audio Audio source(s). Check audio source(s) for power ON and proper operation. Loose/improper cable. Check and secure cabling [...]

Troubleshooting 5-5 RETURNING YOUR DP5500 FOR REP AIR If the DP55 00 or any of its accessories are determined to be defectiv e: 1 Contact Proxima Customer Service to request a R eturn Material A uthorization (RMA) number . 2 Send the defectiv e unit, including any accessories , cables, and the remote control, with the RMA number clearly marked on t[...]

Specifications A-1 Appendix A Specifications DP5500 SPECIFICA TIONS Color 16.7 million colors Display 3 polysilicon liquid crystal panels Compatibility NTSC, P AL, SECAM, and S-VHS Projection Lamp 250 W att, metal-halide lamp Optics Zoom lens F3.0 ~ 3.8 f46.5 ~ 74.4mm Keystone Correction 8.8 ° Audio System One built-in speaker , 3 Watt Inputs 2 Co[...]

Replacement Parts and Accessories B-1 Appendix B A ccessories and R eplacement Parts REPLACEMENT PARTS PART PART NUMBER Lamp Assembly L84 Remote Control A15 Power Cord - US C151-10 Power Cord - Europe C152-10 VGA Video Cable C950-06 VGA - Mac Cable Adapter C951 S-Video Cable C552-6 A V Cable C550-6 Serial Cable C551-6 Mini-stereo to Mini-stereo Cab[...]

Index A AC P ower switch 2-6 Accessories B-1 AUDIO 1-5, 2-5 AUDIO OUT 1-5, 2-5 Audio Out P orts 2-14 External Speaker System Connection 2-14 External Stereo Sy stem Connection 2-14 Audio P orts Monaural Source 2-12 Stereo Source 2-12 C Circuit Breaker R eset switch 2-6 Computer A udio Port Connecting a Monaural Source 2-1 0 Connecting a Stereo Sour[...]