Ask Proxima M1 Projector Users Guide

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Adjusting the imageAdjust the height of the projector, if necessary, by pressing the release but-
ton to extend the elevator foot. 
Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree 
angle to the screen. 
See page 38 for a table listing screen sizes and distances.
Adjust the zoom tab or the focus dial by rotating them until the desired 
image size and sharpness are produced.
If the image is not square, adjust the keystone by using the buttons on the 
keypad. 
Press the upper Ke y s t o n e  button to reduce the upper part of the image, and 
press the lower Ke y s t o n e  button to reduce the lower part.
Adjust the Contrast or Brightness in the Picture menu. 
See page 27 for help with the menus.
adjust height
release buttonadjust distanceadjust zoom and focus
focus
zoomadjust keystoneadjust Contrast or Brightness 
						

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Connecting a video device Standard video connectionsPlug the S-video cable’s connector into the S-video-out connector on the 
video device. Plug the other connector into the S-Video connector on the 
projector. 
Plug the white connector of the audio adapter into the left audio out con-
nector on the video device and plug the red connector into the right audio 
out connector on the video device. 
Plug the audio cable into the other end of the audio cable adapter and into 
the audio in connector on the projector.
Connect the black power cable to the connector on the side of the projector 
and to your electrical outlet. The Power LED on the keypad turns solid 
green and the fans start to run. 
NOTE: Always use the power cable that shipped with the projector.Optional video connectionsIf the video device uses a composite video connector, plug a composite 
video cable (sold separately) into the composite connector on the video 
device and into the S-video adapter. Plug the S-video adapter into the 
S-video connector on the projector. Use the audio cables as described above.
connect S-video cable andaudio cable and adapter
connect power cableconnect composite video cable and adapterand audio cable and adapter 
						

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Displaying a video imageRemove the lens cap. 
Press the Pow e r button on the top of the projector.
The LED flashes green. When the lamp comes on, the startup screen is dis-
played and the LED is steady green. It can take a minute for the image to 
achieve full brightness. 
? No startup screen? Get help on page 15.
Plug in and turn on the video device.
? No video image? Try pressing the Source or Auto Image 
button on the keypad. Get help on page 15. 
Adjust the height of the projector by pressing the release button to extend 
the elevator foot. 
Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree 
angle to the screen. See page 38 for a table listing screen sizes and distances 
to the screen.
remove lens cappress Powerturn on video device
sourceadjust height
release button
adjust distance 
						

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Adjust the zoom using the tab or the focus using the dial by rotating them 
until the desired image size and sharpness are produced.
If the image is not square, adjust the keystone using the buttons on the key-
pad. Press the upper Ke y s t o n e  button to reduce the upper part of the 
image, and press the lower Ke y s t o n e  button to reduce the lower part.
Adjust the volume on the keypad.
Adjust the Contrast, Brightness, Color, or Tint in the Picture menu. 
See page 27 for help with the menus.
adjust zoom and focus
focus
zoomadjust keystone
adjust volumeadjust Picture menu 
						

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Shutting down the projectorBy default, the projector automatically displays a blank screen after no 
active source is detected for 30 minutes. This blank screen helps preserve 
the life of the projector. The image returns when an active source is detected 
or a remote or keypad button is pressed.
Screen Save
You can make the blank screen appear after a different time interval using 
the Settings>System menu. See page 32. There are six time options, rang-
ing from five minutes to 30 minutes with five minute intervals.
Powe r  S av e
The projector also has a Power Save feature that, when activated, automati-
cally turns the lamp off after no signals are detected for 20 minutes. After 10 
additional minutes with no signal, the projector powers down. If an active 
signal is received before the projector powers down, the image is displayed. 
You must press the Power button to display an image after 30 minutes have 
passed. When Power Save is enabled, Screen Save is disabled. See page 31.
Turning off the projector
To turn off the projector, press the power button and verify that you want to 
turn the projector off by pressing the power button again within 3 seconds. 
You can cancel the shutdown by not pressing the power button a second 
time. The lamp turns off and the LED blinks green for 1 minute. When the 
lamp has cooled, the LED lights green. Unplug the power cable to com-
pletely power off the projector.
Troubleshooting your setupIf your image appears correctly on the screen, skip to the next section 
(page 23). If it does not, troubleshoot the setup. 
The LED on top of the projector indicate the state of the projector and can 
help you troubleshoot. 
 
The following tables show common problems. In some cases, more than one 
possible solution is provided. Try the solutions in the order they are pre-
sented. When the problem is solved, you can skip the additional solutions.
Table 1: LED behavior and meaning
LED color/behavior
Meaning
solid green The projector is plugged in, or the projec-
tor has been turned on and the software 
has initialized or the projector has been 
turned off.
blinking green The power button has been pressed and 
the software is initializing, or the projec-
tor is powering down.
blinking red
see page 38 for more informationA fan or lamp failure has occurred. Make 
sure the vents aren’t blocked (see 
page 20).Turn off the projector and wait 
one minute, then turn the projector on 
again. If the Change Lamp message 
appears, replace the lamp and reset the 
lamp timer. Contact Technical Support if 
the problem persists
.
solid red An unidentifiable error: please contact 
Technical Support. 
						

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Source Troubleshooting
Problem Solution Result
No startup screenPlug power cable in and press the power 
button. Remove lens cap.
Correct image
Only startup screen appears
Press the Source button 
Activate laptop’s external portComputer image projected
startup
screen
A
startup
screen
or restart
laptop
source
A
A 
						

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No computer image, just the words “Signal out of 
range” Adjust computer refresh rate in Control 
Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced>
Adapter (location varies by operating 
system)Computer image projected
A
Signal out of
range
You may also need to set a different 
resolution on your computer, as shown
on the following page
A
A 
						

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Image fuzzy or cropped Set your computer’s display resolution to 
the native resolution of the projector 
(Start>Settings>Control 
Panel>Display>Settings tab, 
select1024x768) Image clear and not cropped
Remote control not advancing PowerPoint slidesConnect computer cable (page 6), then 
load USB drivers, if needed (page 8)
Check batteries in remoteRemote advances slides. 
See page 23 for information on the remote
A
AA
For a laptop,
disable laptop
monitor
or turn-on dual-
display mode
A
X 
						

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Projector troubleshooting
Problem Solution Result
Image not squareAdjust keystone on keypadSquare image
Edges of video image distortedTurn Overscan on in the Picture>Advanced 
menuCorrect image
Image not sharpAdjust Sharpness in the Picture>Advanced 
menuCorrect image
AB
AB
ABAB
AB 
						

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Image does not fit 16:9 screenChange aspect ratio to 16:9 in 
Picture>Aspect ratio menuCorrect image
Image reversed left to right
Turn off Rear in Settings>System menu
Correct image 
Video image “torn” and fragmentedChange Video Standard in 
Picture>Advanced menuCorrect image
A
AB
A
AB
B
AB