Ask Proxima Dlp Projector Users Guide

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Using the remote controlThe remote uses two (2) provided AA batteries. They are easily installed by 
sliding the cover off the remote’s back, aligning the + and - ends of the bat-
teries, sliding them into place, and then replacing the cover.
Caution: When replacing the batteries, be aware that using batteries other 
than the type provided with the projector may risk severe damage to the 
remote. When disposing of the batteries, be sure to do so in an environmen-
tally proper manner.
To operate, point...

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Using the audio Using the projector’s speakersTo use the projector ’s speaker, connect your source to the Audio In connec-
tors (L and/or R) on the projector ’s composite connectors. 
To adjust the volume, press the Vo l u m e buttons on the keypad or remote.
To mute the sound, press the Mute button on the remote. 
Troubleshooting Audio
If you aren’t hearing the audio, check the following:
 Make sure the audio cable is connected.
 Make sure mute is not active (press the Mute button on the remote)....

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Using the keypad buttonsMost buttons are described in detail in other sections, but here is an over-
view of their functions:
Menu–opens the on-screen menus (page 35).
Select–confirms choices made in the menus (page 35).
Up/Down arrows–navigates to and adjusts settings in the menus (page 35).
Auto Image–resets the projector to the source.
Presets–cycles through the available preset settings (page 37).
Key s t o n e–adjusts squareness of the image (page 14).
Vo l u m e–adjusts sound (page 31).
Video...

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Optimizing computer imagesAfter your computer is connected properly and the computer ’s image is on 
the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For gen-
eral information on using the menus, see page 35.
 Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, or Brightness in the Picture menu 
(page 36). 
 Change the Aspect Ratio. Choose the option that best fits your input 
source (page 36).
 Adjust the Color Temperature in the Advanced menu (page 38).
 Adjust the Phase, Tracking, or Horizontal or...

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Optimizing video imagesAfter your video device is connected properly and the image is on the 
screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For general 
information on using the menus, see page 35.
 Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, Brightness, Color, or Tint in the Picture 
menu (page 36). 
 Change the Aspect Ratio. Choose the option that best fits your input 
source (page 36).
 The remote’s Effect button allows you to assign various features to the 
button. The default effect is...

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Using the menusTo open the menus, press the Menu button on the keypad or remote. (The 
menus automatically close after 60 seconds if no buttons are pressed.) The 
Main menu appears. Use the arrow buttons to move up and down to high-
light the desired submenu, then press the Select button. 
To change a menu setting, highlight it, press Select, then use the up and 
down arrow buttons to adjust the value, select an option using radio but-
tons, or turn the feature on or off using check boxes. Press...

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Picture menuTo adjust the following settings, highlight the setting, press Select, use the 
up and down arrows to adjust the values, then press Select to confirm the 
changes.
Key s t o n e: adjusts the image vertically and makes a squarer image. You can 
also adjust keystone from the keypad.
Contrast: controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest 
parts of the picture and changes the amount of black and white in the 
image.
Brightness: changes the intensity of the image.
Color:...

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Presets: Presets are provided that optimize the projector for displaying 
computer presentations, photographs, film images, and video images. Film 
input is material originally captured on a film camera, like a movie; video 
input is material originally captured on a video camera, like a TV show or 
sporting event. You can use the preset as a starting point, then further cus-
tomize the settings for each source. The settings you customize are saved in 
the preset for each source. To restore the...

38 Advanced menu
Sharpness: (video sources only) changes the clarity of the edges of a video 
image. Select a sharpness setting.
Color Space: This option applies to computer and component video 
sources. It allows you to select a color space that has been specifically tuned 
for the input signal. When Auto is selected, the projector automatically 
determines the standard. To choose a different setting, turn off Auto, then 
choose RGB for computer sources, choose either SMPTE240, REC709 or 
REC601 for...

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Settings menuAudio: allows adjustments to Volume of the internal speaker and allows a 
chime to play when starting the projector. Adjustments can also be made 
from the projector ’s keypad and the remote. 
Sources: Power-up Source determines which source the projector checks 
first for active video during power-up. When the Autosource feature is On, 
the projector automatically finds the active source, checking the selected 
Power-up Source first. The source options are Computer 1 for a computer,...