Ask Proxima M1 Projector Users Guide

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Projected colors don’t match sourceAdjust color temperature, color space, 
color control, brightness, and contrast in 
the Picture and Advanced menus. Also, 
adjust color and tint (video sources only).
Correct image
Lamp won’t turn on, LED blinking red (page 14)Make sure vents aren’t blocked; allow 
projector to cool for one minute Unplug projector; wait one minute; plug in 
projector and turn it on: lamp lights
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This product is backed by a limited two-year warranty. An extended war-
ranty plan may be purchased from your dealer. When sending the projector 
in for repair, we recommend shipping the unit in its original packing mate-
rial, or having a professional packaging company pack the unit for ship-
ping. An optional ATA shipping case is available for purchase that provides ade-
quate protection for shipping. Please insure your shipment for its full value. Lamp won’t turn on, LED blinking red (page 14)Lamp...

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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:
power–turns the projector on (page 7) and off (page 14).
menu–displays the on-screen menus (page 27).
select–confirms choices made in the menus (page 27).
up/down arrows–navigates to and adjusts settings in the menus (page 27).
auto image–resets the projector to the source.
presets–cycles through the available preset settings (page 29).
keystone–adjusts squareness of the image...

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Using the remote controlThe remote uses two (2) provided AAA batteries. They are easily installed 
by sliding the cover off the remote’s back, aligning the + and - ends of the 
batteries, sliding them into place, and then replacing the cover.
To operate, point the remote at the projection screen or at the projector (not 
at the computer). The range of optimum operation is about 30 feet (9.14m).
To use the laser pointer, press and hold the Laser button. The laser turns off 
when the button is released,...

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Using the audio To play sound from the projector, connect your source to the Audio In con-
nector on the projector.
To adjust the volume, use the buttons on the keypad.Troubleshooting audioIf there is no sound, check the following:
 Make sure the audio cable is connected.
 Make sure mute isn’t active (used with the Effect key). 
 Make sure the volume is turned up enough. Press the volume button 
on the keypad.
 Adjust the audio source.
 If playing a video, make sure the playback has not been...

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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 27.
 Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, or Brightness in the Picture menu. 
 Change the Aspect Ratio. Aspect Ratio is the ratio of the image width to 
image height. TV screens are usually 1.33:1, also known as 4:3. HDTV 
and most DVDs are 1.78:1, or 16:9. Choose the option that best...

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Optimizing video imagesAfter the video device is connected properly and the image is on the screen, 
you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For general informa-
tion regarding menu usage, see page 27.
 Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, Brightness, Color, or Tint in the Picture 
menu. See page 28. 
 Change the Aspect ratio. Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to 
image height. TV screens are usually 1.33:1, also known as 4:3. HDTV 
and most DVDs are 1.78:1, or 16:9. Choose the...

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Using the menusTo open the menus, press the Menu button on the keypad. (The menus auto-
matically close after 60 seconds if no buttons are pressed.) The Main menu 
appears. Use the arrow buttons to move up and down to highlight 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 Select to...

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Picture menuTo adjust the following five 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....

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Presets: The provided Presets optimize the projector for displaying com-
puter presentations, 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 customize the set-
tings for each source. The settings you customize are saved in the preset for 
each source. To restore the factory default...