Ask Proxima Dlp Projector Users Guide

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WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause 
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This entire user’s guide is available on the enclosed CD as an Adobe Acrobat pdf file in the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Norwe-
gian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese. Before using this projector, pl ease read these instructions. 
Le mode demploi complet est disponible sur le CD joint sous forme de fichier pdf dAdobe Acrobat dans les langues suivantes :  anglais, français, 
allemand, italien, norvégien, portugais, espagnol,...

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Declaration of ConformityWe declare under our sole responsibility that this projector conform to the following 
directives and norms:
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
EMC: EN 55022
           EN 55024
 EN 61000-3-2
 EN 61000-3-3
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
Safety: EN 60950: 2000 
February, 2004TrademarksApple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple 
Computer, Inc. IBM is a trademark or registered trademark of International...

4 Table of Contents
Introduction 6
Positioning the projector  8
Projector and Device Connector Guide  9
Computer connections  9
Video connections  9
Connecting a computer source  12
Required computer connections  12
Optional computer connections  12
Displaying a computer source image  13
Adjusting the image  14
Using the projector with Windows 98 for the first time  15
Connecting a video device  17
Video device connections  18
Composite video connection  18
S-video connection  18
VGA connection  19...

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Important Operating Considerations for Safety
 Place the projector in a horizontal position no greater than 15 degrees 
off axis.
 Locate the projector in a well-ventilated area without any obstructions 
to intake or exhaust vents. Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or 
other soft covering that may block the vents. 
 Locate the projector at least 4 (1.2 m) away from any heating or cooling 
vents.
 Use only the power cord provided. A surge-protected power strip is 
recommended.
 Refer to...

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IntroductionYour new digital projector is simple to connect, easy to use, and straightfor-
ward to maintain. It is a versatile projector that is flexible enough for busi-
ness presentations and home video viewing too. It has native SVGA 
800x600 resolution and is compatible with a wide variety of computers and 
video devices, including:
 Most standard VCRs, DVD players (progressive and interlaced), pro-
gressive DVD, HDTV sources, TV and satellite tuners, camcorders, 
video games, and laser disc...

7 Connector Panel
The projector provides both computer and video connection options, 
including: 
 M1 for computer and video
 S-video
 Composite RCA audio/video
The projector also provides the following connectors:
 Monitor out
 Audio out
 12 volt DC output (see below)12 volt DC outputThe 3.5mm mini-jack trigger provides a 12 volt DC output. It provides a 
constant output while the projector is on. It has numerous uses. For exam-
ple, if you connect your projection screen to the 12 volt DC output...

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Positioning the projectorTo determine where to position the projector, consider the size and shape of 
your screen, the location of your power outlets, and the distance between 
the projector and the rest of your equipment. Here are some general guide-
lines:
 Position the projector on a flat surface at a right angle to the screen. The 
projector must be at least 4.9 feet (1.49m) from the projection screen.
 Position the projector within 10 feet (3m) of your power source and 
within 6 feet (1.8m) of...

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Projector and Device Connector GuideThe following illustration and table should help you find the connectors to use and obtain the best resolution possible from your input devices, such as com-
puters, standard VCRs, DVD players (progressive and interlaced), HDTV sources, TV and satellite tuners, camcorders, video games (progressive and inter-
laced), and laser disc players.Computer connectionsComputer connections involve attaching the VGA and USB ends of the provided computer cable to a computer and...