Ask Proxima M6 Reference Guide

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Source Troubleshooting
Problem 
Solution
Result
No startup screen
Plug power cable in, press Power button. 
Remove lens cap.
Correct image
Only startup screen appears
Press the Source button 
 
Activate laptop’s external port
Computer image projected
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
or restart laptopYou may also need to set a...

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For PC: Image fuzzy or cropped 
Set your computer’s display resolution to the native resolution of the projector 
(Start>Settings>Control 
Panel>Display>Settings tab, select 
1024x768) 
Image clear and not cropped
For Macintosh: Image fuzzy or cropped
Set your computer’s display resolution to 
the native resolution of the projector 
(Apple menu>System 
Preferences>Displays, choose 1024x768) 
Image clear and not cropped
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For a laptop,
disable laptop
monitor
or turn-on dual-
display mode
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Only my laptop’s background appears, not the 
Desktop icons 
Disable “Extend my Windows Desktop” in Control Panel>Display>Settings>Display 2 
(location varies by operating system)
Background and Desktop projected
The video embedded in my PowerPoint 
presentation does not play on the screen
Turn off the internal LCD display on your 
laptop
Embedded video plays correctly
 
Uncheck this
option, then
click Apply 

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Projector troubleshootingProblem 
Solution
Result
Image not square
Adjust keystone on keypad or Picture menu
Square image
Image not sharp
Adjust the focus lens or Sharpness in the Picture>Advanced menu
Correct image
Image does not fit 16:9 screen
Change aspect ratio to 16:9 in Picture>Aspect ratio menu
Correct image
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Image reversed left to right
Tu r n  o f f  R e a r  i n  Settings>System menu
Correct image 
Projected colors don’t match source
Adjust color, tint, color temperature, brightness, contrast in the menus
Correct image
Image not centered on screen
Move projector, adjust zoom, adjust heightAdjust horizontal or vertical position in 
 
Picture>Advanced menu
Correct image
Lamp won’t turn on, Lamp LED is blinking red (5 blinks)
Make sure vents aren’t blocked; allow projector to cool for one minute 
Unplug...

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Still having problems?If you need assistance, visit the Service and Support section of our website 
or call us. This product is backed by a limited warranty. An extended warranty plan 
may be purchased from your dealer. When sending the projector in for 
repair, we recommend shipping the unit in its original packing material, or 
having a professional packaging company pack the unit. Please insure your 
shipment for its full value.“Change lamp” message appears at startup, 
lamp 
won’t turn on, lamp...

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Using the keypad buttonsMost buttons are described in detail in other sections, but here is an over
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view of their functions:power–turns the projector on (
page
 6) and off.
menu–opens the on-screen menus (
page
 19).
source/select–confirms choices made in the menus and selects sources 
(page
 19).
up/down/left/right arrows–navigates to and adjusts settings in the menus 
(page
 19).
keystone–vertical keystone adjusts the squareness of the image (
page
 7). 
You can also adjust the keystone via the...

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Using the remote controlThe remote uses two (2) AA 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.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
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tally proper manner.To operate, point the remote...

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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
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eral information on using the menus, see 
page
 19.
 Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, or Brightness in the Picture menu.  Change the Aspect Ratio. See 
page
 20 for details.
 Adjust the Color Space, Temperature or Control in the Advanced 
menu. Adjust the Phase, Tracking, or Horizontal or Vertical position in the 
Advanced...

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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
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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
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tons, or turn the feature on or off using check boxes. Press...