Ask Proxima M6 Reference Guide

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Picture menuTo adjust the following six settings, highlight the setting, press Select, use 
the up and down arrows to adjust the values, then press select to confirm 
the changes.Ke y 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, film images, and video images. Film input is mate
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rial originally captured on a film camera, like a movie; video input is mate
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rial originally captured on a video camera, like a TV show or sporting event.There are also user-definable presets. To set a preset for the current source, 
adjust the image, select Save Settings in the Presets menu, then select Save 
User 1 (or 2 or 3). You can recall these...

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Advanced settingsThe following 4 options are for computer and component sources only. Phase: adjusts the horizontal phase of a computer source.Tr a c k i n g: adjusts the vertical scan of a computer source.Horizontal/Vertical Position: adjusts the position of a computer source.Sync Threshold Adjust: (enhanced and high definition sources only) If a 
hardware device, such as a DVD player, is not syncing properly with the 
projector, select this option to help it sync.White Peaking: (video sources only)...

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Settings menuAudio: allows adjustments to the volume.Sources
: allows you to assign a particular input to a specific source key 
when using an optional remote. Also allows selection of a default Power-up 
Source and enables or disables Autosource. 
Sources>Autosource: When Autosource is not checked, the projector 
defaults to the source selected in Power-up Source. If no source is found, a 
blank screen displays. When Autosource is checked, Power-up Source 
determines which source the projector...

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PC Screen Saver Off: prevents your computer from going into Screen Save 
mode. This feature is only available if the USB portion of the computer cable 
is connected to your computer (
page
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Pow e r  S av e: automatically 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 will be displayed. Screen Save: automatically blanks the screen...

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Custom Key (for use with optional remote only): allows you to assign a dif
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ferent function to the Custom button on the remote to quickly and easily 
use the effect. Only one effect can be enabled at a time. Highlight an effect 
and press Select to choose a different one. The default effect is About.Blank: displays an empty screen.Mute: turns off all sound.Aspect Ratio: toggles among 4:3, 16:9, and Native (see 
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Source: cycles through available sources.Auto Image: resets the projector...

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MaintenanceCleaning the lens1
Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth.Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner, and don’t apply the 
cleaner directly to the lens. Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh 
chemicals might scratch the lens.
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Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens in a circular motion. If you 
don’t intend to use the projector immediately, replace the lens cap.
Cleaning the lamp filter screensIn dirty or dusty environments, the dust filter screens on and...

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Replacing the projection lampThe lamp hour timer in the Service Info menu counts the number of hours 
the lamp has been in use. Twenty hours before the specified end of the 
lamp’s life, the message “Replace lamp” briefly appears on the screen at 
each startup. When the expected lamp life has been reached, the Lamp indi
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cator icon lights red. NOTE: You can order new lamp housings from www.infocus.com (in select 
areas), your retailer or your dealer. Use only a replacement lamp with the 
same type...

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 Be extremely careful when removing the lamp housing. In the unlikely 
event that the lamp ruptures, small glass fragments may be generated. 
The lamp module is designed to contain most of these fragments, but 
use caution when removing it. Before replacing a ruptured lamp, clean 
the lamp compartment and dispose of cleaning materials. Wash hands 
after lamp replacement. 
 
Hg – Lamp contains mercury. Manage in accordance with local 
disposal laws. See www.lamprecycle.org.
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Carefully remove the lamp...

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AppendixProjected image sizeNOTE: Visit our website for an interactive image size calculator.
Table 1: 
Image Size, Width and Height for Lens at Maximum Image Size 
Distance to 
Screen (feet/m) 
Diagonal
(inches/m)
Width
(inches/m)
Height
(inches/m)
4.9/1.5
40/1
32/.8
24/.6
7.4/2.3
60/1.5
48/1.2
36/.9
9.9/3.0
80/2
64/1.6
48/1.2
12.3/3.8
100/2.5
80/2
60/1.5
18.5/5.6
150/3.8
120/3
90/2.3
32.8/10.0
266/6.8
213/5.4
160/4.1
Table 2: 
Image Size, Width and Height for Lens at Minimum Image Size 
Distance to...