Ask Proxima Dlp Projector Users Guide
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10 Video Device Video Compatibility If Your Device Connector Is Attach to Adapter or Labeled Connector on Projector For Setup Instructions, see Comments Standard Broadcast TV (not HDTV) via: cable, digital cable, satellite TV, DVD, or VCR NTSC, PAL, and SECAM formatsComposite video or S-videoComposite video or S-videoComposite video connection on page 18. S-video connection on page 18Not for progressive (i.e. HDTV) sources. See page 11. Standard Video CameraNTSC, PAL, and SECAM formatsComposite video or S-videoComposite video or S-videoComposite video connection on page 18. S-video connection on page 18Not for progressive (i.e. HDTV) sources. See page 11. Standard Video GameNTSC, PAL, and SECAM formatsComposite video or S-videoComposite video or S-videoComposite video connection on page 18. S-video connection on page 18Not for progressive (i.e. HDTV) sources. See page 11.
11 Video Device Video Compatibility If Your Device Connector Is Attach to Adapter or Labeled Connector on Projector For Setup Instructions, see Comments HDTV (High Definition TV)1080i, 720p VGA Component videoComputer In Computer In via optional M1 to Com- ponent adapterVGA connection on page 19 M1 to Component adapter on page 19 Not for Component 480i. Progressive DVD 1080i, 720p Component 480p VGA Component videoComputer In Computer In via optional M1 to Com- ponent adapterVGA connection on page 19 M1 to Component adapter on page 19 Not for Component 480i. Progressive Video Game1080i, 720p Component 480p VGA Component videoComputer In Computer In via optional M1 to Com- ponent adapterVGA connection on page 19 M1 to Component adapter on page 19 Not for Component 480i.
12 Connecting a computer sourceRequired computer connectionsConnect one end of the provided computer cable (see page 17 for connect- ing video devices) to the blue M1 Computer In connector on the projector. Connect the other ends (USB and VESA) to the USB and VGA ports on your computer. If you are using a desktop computer, you will need to disconnect the monitor cable from the computer ’s video port first. This connection allows you to advance slides in a PowerPoint presentation using the remote. USB drivers must be installed to use the USB feature. For more information, see page 16. Connect the black power cord to the Powe r connector on the side of the pro- jector and to your electrical outlet. NOTE: Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector. Optional computer connections To have sound with your presentation, connect an audio cable (not included) to your computer and to the red and/or white Audio In connec- tors on the projector. If you are using a desktop computer and want to see the image on your computer screen as well as on the projection screen, connect the computer ’s monitor cable to the Monitor Out connector on the projector. connect computer cable connect power cableconnect audio cableconnect monitor cable
13 Displaying a computer source image Remove the lens cap. To g g l e t h e Pow e r switch on the side of the projector to the On position. The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the start up screen displays and the LED is steady green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness. ? No start up screen? Get help on page 22. Turn on your computer. The computer ’s image should appear on the projection screen. If it doesn’t, press the Computer button on the projector ’s keypad. If your computer has Windows 98 as its operating system, see “Using the projector with Windows 98 for the first time” on page 15 regarding the driver setup process. Make sure your laptop’s external video port is active. Many laptops do not automatically turn on their external video port when a projector is connected. Usually a key combination like FN + F8 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on and off. Locate a function key labeled CRT/LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol. Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously. Refer to your laptop’s documenta- tion to learn your laptop’s key combination. ? No laptop image? Try pressing the Auto Image button on the key- pad. Get help on page 23. remove lens captoggle Power switchturn on computeractivate laptop’s external port FN keymonitor key or LCD/CRT key
14 Adjusting the imageIf necessary, adjust the height of the projector by pressing the release button to extend the foot. If necessary, rotate the leveling foot located at the rear of the projector. Avoid placing your hands near the hot exhaust vent in front of the projector. Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle to the screen. See page 45 for a table listing screen sizes and distances. Adjust the zoom or focus. If the image is not square, adjust the keystone using the buttons on the key- pad. Press the top Ke y s t o n e button to reduce the upper part of the image, and press the bottom Key s t o n e button to reduce the lower part. Adjust the Contrast or Brightness in the Picture menu. See page 36 for help with these menu adjustments. adjust height elevator foot rotate leveling foot release button adjust distanceadjust zoom or focus focus (thin ring) (thick ring)zoom adjust keystone adjust Picture menu
15 Using the projector with Windows 98 for the first timeThe first time you connect a computer running Windows 98 to the projector, the computer recognizes the projector as “new hardware” and the Add New Hardware Wizard appears. Follow these instructions to use the Wiz- ard to load the correct driver (which was installed with your Windows operating system). If you are running Windows 2000 or Windows ME, skip these steps and go to “Adjusting the image” on page 14.aClick Next to begin searching for the driver.bMake sure “Search for the best driver” is selected, then click Next.cUncheck any checked boxes, then click Next. Windows automatically locates the driver. If this driver has been removed, reload the driver using your Windows operating system CD.dWhen Windows finds the driver, you are ready to install it. Click Next. abcd
16 Skip this page if you did not connect a USB mouse cable For Windows 98: If you connected the USB cable, the Add New Hardware Wizard appears again. Drivers must be installed to use the USB functionality. The Wizard launches three times. The first time it detects a USB Composite Device. The second time a USB Human Interface Device (for the keyboard). The third time it detects a USB Human Interface Device (for the mouse). For Windows 2000, Windows ME, and Windows XP: The USB drivers are automatically installed.
17 Connecting a video deviceYou can connect video devices such as VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, digital cameras, video game consoles, HDTV receivers, and TV tuners to the projector. There is also an audio input via the red and white A/V connec- tors. You can connect the audio directly to the projector to get sound from the built-in speaker, or you can connect the audio to your stereo system via the Audio Out connector. You can connect the projector to most video devices that can output video. You cannot directly connect the coaxial cable that enters your house from a cable or satellite company, the signal must pass through a tuner first. Exam- ples of tuners are digital cable boxes, VCRs, digital video recorders, and sat- ellite TV boxes. Basically, any device that can change channels is considered a tuner. Before connecting your projector, you should decide which aspect ratio you want to use. The projector ’s Aspect Ratio setting is accessed through the projector ’s Picture Menu. See page 36 for more information.What is Aspect Ratio?Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to image height. TV screens are usually 4:3, which is the default for this projector. HDTV and most DVDs are 16:9. If you’re projecting onto a screen, the size/shape of the screen may determine which aspect ratio to use. If you are projecting onto a blank wall, you don’t have the screen size restriction. What you plan to project will also help you choose between 4:3 and 16:9. Most TV shows are 4:3, while most movies are 16:9. If a have a 16:9 screen then you should select an aspect ratio of 16:9 for anamorphic movies or HDTV, and Native for 4:3 content. If you have a 4:3 screen you should still use 16:9 for anamorphic movies or HDTV, but you also have the option of using either 4:3 (to fill the screen) or Native (for direct pixel mapping) for 4:3 content. Keep in mind that anamorphic movies only appear correctly if the DVD player is set to output to a 16:9 television. 4:3 screen16:9 screen Do Not Use4:3 mode 16:9 mode Native mode (NTSC only)
18 Video device connectionsComposite video connectionPlug the provided A/V cable’s yellow connector into the video-out connec- tor on the video device. Plug the other yellow connector into the yellow Video 2 connector on the projector. Plug a white connector into the left audio out connector on the video device and plug a red connector into the right audio out connector on the video device. Plug the remaining white connector into the white audio in connec- tor on the projector, and plug the remaining red connector into the red audio in connector on the projector. Keep in mind that video output from composite connections are not as high quality as S-video.S-video connectionIf your video device uses a round, seven-prong S-video connector, plug an S-video cable (available as an optional accessory) into the S-video connector on your video device and into the S-video connector on the projector. Use the A/V cable’s red and white audio connectors as described directly above (the yellow connectors on the A/V cable are not used). Keep in mind that S-video delivers higher quality video output than com- posite. connect A/V cableconnect S-video and A/V cables
19 VGA connectionIf your video device has a 15-pin VGA output, plug one end of the included computer cable into the VGA connector on your video source. This connec- tor may be labeled “To Monitor” on the video source. Plug the M1 computer end of the cable into the Computer In connector on the projector. Do not plug the USB end of this cable into the video device. Use the A/V cable’s red and white audio connectors as described on the previous page (the yellow connectors on the A/V cable are not used).M1 to Component adapterTo connect a progressive scan DVD or HD source, use an M1 to Component adapter (available as an optional accessory). Connect one end of a compo- nent cable (not provided) into the adapter. Connect the M1 end of the adapter into the Computer 1 connector on the projector. Connect the power cord to the Pow e r connector on the side of the projector and to your electrical outlet. NOTE: Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector. connect computer and A/V cables connect power cable