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: (video and component sources only) adjusts a video image from 
black and white to fully saturated color.Tint: (NTSC video sources only) adjusts the red-green color balance in the 
image.Auto Image: resynchs the projector to the source.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. The default is 4:3, which displays the input resized up or 
down to fill the display area.
 
The aspect ratio selection is saved for each source.
increasing keystonedecreasing keystoneAspect Ratio 
						

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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 settings in the future by selecting the 
User 1 preset. If you make any adjusts the image, Presets Off will automatically be 
selected in the Preset menu to indicate changes have been made. To restore the factory default settings, choose Factory Reset in the Set
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tings>Service menu.
Presets 
						

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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) adjusts the white level processed in 
the image. It increases the brightness of whites that are near 100%. Overscan: (video sources only) removes noise around the video image.Sharpness: (video sources only) changes the clarity of the edges of a video 
image. Select a sharpness setting.Color Space: This option applies to computer sources. It allows you to 
select a color space that has been specifically tuned for the video input. 
When Auto is selected, the projector automatically determines the standard. 
To choose a different setting, turn off Auto, then choose RGB for computer 
sources, choose either REC709 or REC601 for component sources.Color Temperature: changes the intensity of the colors. Select a listed 
value.Color Control: allows you to individually modify each color. Highlight the 
color, press Select, then use the arrows to adjust the value.Video Standard: (video sources only) When it is set to Auto, the projector 
attempts to pick the video standard automatically based on the input signal 
it receives. (The video standard options may vary depending on your region 
of the world.) If the projector is unable to detect the correct standard, the 
colors may not look right or the image may appear “torn.” If this happens, 
manually select a video standard by selecting NTSC, PAL, or SECAM from 
the Video Standard menu.
Sharpness
Advanced
Color SpaceColor Temperature
Color ControlVideo Standard 
						

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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 defaults to at startup. If no signal is 
present, the projector checks the sources in order until a source is found or 
until power down. Sources>Power-up Source: this determines which source the projector 
checks first for active video during power-up. Sources>Source Enable: When Autosource is selected, the Source Enable 
feature indicates which sources the projector attempts to lock onto. You can 
use the Source Enable feature to eliminate certain sources from this search, 
which will speed the search. By default, the check boxes for all sources are 
checked.System>OSD Offset: allows you to adjust the position of the OSD. By 
default, the menus are positioned in the upper lefthand corner of the dis
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played image and the messages are positioned in the lower lefthand corner. 
Adjust the offset to move these items more to the right and middle of the 
display. Rear: reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent 
screen.Auto Power: When Auto Power is checked, the projector automatically 
goes into the startup state after the projector is powered on. Display Messages: displays status messages (such as “Searching” or 
“Mute”) in the lower-left corner of the screen.
Audio
Settings
Sources
Power-up 
Source
System 
						

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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
 5).
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 with a black color after no sig
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nals are detected for a preset number of minutes. The image returns when 
an active source is detected or a remote or keypad button is pressed. Screen 
Save is disabled when Power Save is enabled.Startup Logo: allows you to display a blank Black, White, or Blue screen 
instead of the default screen at startup and when no source is detected.Blank Screen: determines what color is displayed when no source is 
detected3.
System Screen Save
Startup LogoBlank 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 
page
 20).
Source: cycles through available sources.Auto Image: resets the projector to the source. Freeze: pauses the projected image. Source Info: the default effect. It opens a window with projector and 
source information. Service Info: opens a window with projector and source information. Language: allows you to select a language for the onscreen display of 
menus and messages.Service: to use these features, highlight them and press Select.Factory Reset: restores all settings (except Lamp Hours) to their default 
after displaying a confirmation dialog box.Reset Lamp Hours: resets the lamp hours counter in the Service Info menu 
to zero. Do this only after changing the lamp. It displays a confirmation dia
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log box.Test Pattern: allows you to display certain patterns to adjust the image. 
This feature only works with an optional remote. To display test patterns, 
click the Test Pattern check box, exit the menus, then press the Blank button 
on the remote. To select the patterns, use the up/down arrows on the 
remote or keypad. To exit the test patterns, press the Blank button again.Service Info: provides information about the projector and lamp.Service Code: only used by authorized service personnel.
Custom Key
Language
Service menu 
						

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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.
2
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 
around the lamp module can become clogged, causing high temper
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atures inside the lamp module. 
These high temperatures can impact 
lamp performance and operating life. Routine maintenance to remove 
dust and dirt from the screens lowers the lamp operating tempera
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ture and prolongs lamp life. 
To maximize lamp life you will need to 
clean the screens every 250 hours. Lamp screen maintenance may need to 
occur more often than 250 hours depending on your installation/use envi
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ronment
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1Remove the lamp module. Refer to 
“Replacing the projection lamp” 
on page
 27 for instructions.
2Examine the dust filter screens on the lamp module and in the 
lamp housing area. If necessary, use a vacuum cleaner set on low 
power to clean the screens. Be careful not to disturb any internal 
components when cleaning the screens.3Replace the lamp module.
Using the security lockThe projector has a security lock for use with a cable lock system. Refer to 
the information that came with the lock for instructions on how to use it. 
						

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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 and rating as the original lamp. 1
Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable. 
2
Wait 60 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly.
 
 
3
Turn the projector upside down and loosen the captive screw on the 
lamp door. The lamp door is part of the lamp housing.
4
Insert the screwdriver in the tab on the lamp door and pry the door up.
WARNINGS:  To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 60 minutes before 
you replace the lamp.  Unplug the power cord before replacing the lamp. Do not drop the lamp module. The glass may shatter and cause injury. Do not touch the glass lamp screen. Fingerprints can obscure projection 
sharpness.
Service Info menu
turn off and unplug
the projector
wait 60 minutesloosen the screw on lamp doorpry the lamp door off
tab 
						

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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.
5
Carefully remove the lamp housing. Dispose of the lamp in an environ
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mentally proper manner. 
6
Install the new lamp housing. Be careful to attach the connector on the 
lamp housing to the connector inside the projector. These connectors are 
located near the leveling foot.
7
Tighten all three screws.
8
Plug in the power cable then press the Pow e r button to turn the projec
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tor back on, then reset the lamp hour timer. 
Resetting the lamp timerTo reset the lamp timer, navigate to the Settings>Service menu and select 
Reset Lamp Hours. 
remove lamp housing
reset lamp time in Service menu 
						

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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 
Screen (feet/m) 
Diagonal
(inches/m)
Width
(inches/m)
Height
(inches/m)
4.9/1.5
31/.8
25/.64
19/.48
7.4/2.3
47/1.2
38/1
28/.7
9.9/3.0
63/1.6
50/1.3
38/.8
12.3/3.8
79/2
63/1.6
47/1.2
18.5/5.6
118/3
94/2.4
71/1.4
32.8/10.0
209/5.3
167/4.2
125/3.3