Ask Proxima M9 Technical Specifications

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Contents
Contents........................................................................... 1
About this manual... .......................................................................................... 2
Operation During Projection .......................................... 3
Image Operations During Projection ................................................................. 3
Adjusting Image Brightness ......................................................................................... 3
Selecting the Color Mode............................................................................................. 4
Zooming an Image ....................................................................................................... 4
Momentarily Cutting Off the Input Source Image ......................................................... 5
Freezing an Image ....................................................................................................... 5
Displaying a Pointer in the Projected Image ................................................................ 6
Changing the aspect ratio of the projected image............................................. 7
Eco Mode .......................................................................................................... 7
Using the [FUNC] Key ....................................................................................... 8
Configuring Advanced Projector Settings.................... 9
Basic Setup Menu Operations .......................................................................... 9
Displaying the Setup Menu .......................................................................................... 9
Configuring Setup Menu Settings ................................................................................ 9
Basic Setup Menu Example ....................................................................................... 10
Restoring Projector Settings to Their Initial Factory Defaults.......................... 12
Setup Menu Contents ..................................................................................... 13
Image Adjustment Main Menu ................................................................................... 14
Screen Settings Main Menu ....................................................................................... 16
Input Settings Main Menu .......................................................................................... 19
Option Settings 1 Main Menu ..................................................................................... 20
Option Settings 2 Main Menu ..................................................................................... 22
Operational Info Main Menu ....................................................................................... 23
Restore All Defaults Main Menu................................................................................. 24
User Maintenance ......................................................... 25
Cleaning the Projector..................................................................................... 25
Cleaning the Projector Exterior .................................................................................. 25
Cleaning the Lens ...................................................................................................... 25
Cleaning Intake and Exhaust Vents........................................................................... 25 
						

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Replacing the Lamp ........................................................................................ 26
To check the current lamp use time ........................................................................... 26
When to replace the lamp .......................................................................................... 26
Replacing the Lamp ................................................................................................... 27
To replace the lamp ................................................................................................... 28
Resetting the Lamp Time ........................................................................................... 29
To reset the lamp time ............................................................................................... 30
To reset the lamp time after exceeding the lamp life ................................................. 30
Appendix ........................................................................ 31
Remote Controller Signal Range .................................................................... 31
Connecting to a Component Video Output Device ......................................... 32
Full-screen Display of an RGB Image ........................................................................ 33
Reattaching the Lens Cover............................................................................ 34
zAll of the operations in this manual are explained using the remote controller that comes 
with the projector. The following key operations can also be performed on the projector 
instead of the remote controller: [MENU], [S], [T], [X], [W], [ENTER], [ESC], [ ], 
[INPUT], [AUTO], [ZOOM +], [ZOOM –], [FOCUS S], [FOCUS T].
About this manual...
To perform this remote 
controller operation:Use this projector button:
[ENTER] Button in the center of the cursor keys
[ZOOM +], [ZOOM –]
[ZOOM] button in combination with the [W] and [X] buttons
[FOCUS S], [FOCUS T] [FOCUS] button in combination with the [S] and [T] buttons 
						

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Operation During Projection
This section explains the various types of operations you can perform while the projector is 
projecting an image. 
You can perform the following operations while projecting an image.
zImage brightness adjustment
zColor mode selection 
zImage zooming 
zMomentary cut off of the input source image and projection of a black or blue screen, or 
a logo
zImage freeze
zPointer display in the projected image
zAspect ratio switching (between 4:3 and 16:9)
Adjusting Image Brightness
To adjust image brightness
1Press the [BRIGHT] key.
zThis displays the brightness adjustment window.
2Use the [W] and [X] keys to adjust image brightness.
3To hide the window, press the [ESC] key.
Image Operations During Projection 
						

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Selecting the Color Mode
You can select from among five different color mode settings to optimize the projected 
image in accordance with image contents and projection conditions.
To change the color mode
1Press the [COLOR MODE] key.
zThis displays the color mode selection window. The currently selected color mode is the 
one whose button is selected (filled in).
2Use the [T] and [S] keys to move the highlighting to the color mode you want 
to select, and then press the [ENTER] key.
zThis will select the button next to the highlighted color mode name. 
zFor details on what each color mode does, see “Color Mode” under “Image Adjustment 
Main Menu” on page 14.
3To hide the window, press the [ESC] key.
Zooming an Image
1Press the [D-ZOOM +] or [D-ZOOM –] key.
zThis will cause   to appear in the projected image.
2Use the cursor keys to move the   to the part of the image that you want in 
the center of the enlarged image.
3Press (or hold down) the [D-ZOOM +] key.
zEach press of the [D-ZOOM +] key enlarges the image one step. Holding down the 
[D-ZOOM +] key continually enlarges the image. 
zPressing the [D-ZOOM –] key while an image is enlarged reduces the zooming by one 
step. Holding down the [D-ZOOM –] key continually reduces the size of the image. 
zWhile an image is zoomed, you can use the cursor keys to scroll the view to other 
parts of the image.
4To exit the zoom operation, press the [ESC] key. 
						

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Momentarily Cutting Off the Input Source Image
1Press the [BLANK] key.
zThis temporarily cuts off the image from the input source and projects a black screen in 
its place.
2To resume projection of the image from the input source, press the [BLANK] 
key (or [ESC] key).
Note
You can specify projection of a black screen or blue screen, or a logo. For details, see 
“Blank Screen” under “Screen Settings Main Menu” on page 18.
Freezing an Image
Pressing the [FREEZE] key freezes the projected image.
To freeze the projected image
1While an image is being projected from an input source, press the [FREEZE] 
key.
zThis will capture the image that is on the screen at the moment you press [FREEZE] 
and stores it in projector memory. That image remains projected on the screen.
2To restore projection of the image from an input source, press the [ESC] key. 
						

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Displaying a Pointer in the Projected Image
You can select from among eight different pointer styles, including various arrow styles, for 
display in the projected image. Pointers can be used during a presentation to indicate or 
highlight a specific part of the image.
Note
Depending on the pointer style you are using, the pointer may not display properly 
when you are using keystone correction. If this happens, use the [KEYSTONE +] and 
[KEYSTONE –] keys to change the keystone correction value to zero.
To display a pointer in the image
1Press the [POINTER] key.
zThis will cause a pointer to appear in the image.
zYou also can use the setup menu to specify the pointer type that appears first when 
you press the [POINTER] key. For details, see “Pointer” under “Option Settings 2 Main 
Menu” on page 22.
2Use the cursor keys to move the pointer to the location you want.
zHolding down a cursor key moves the cursor at high speed.
3To modify the pointer as described below, press the [STYLE] key.
To select the pointer type
1Press the [POINTER] key to display the pointer.
2Keep pressing the [POINTER] key until the pointer you want is displayed.
zEach press of the [POINTER] key cycles through the available pointer types.
To clear the pointer from the image
Press the [ESC] key.
Arrow 1 Oval 1 Spot 2
For this pointer type:Pressing [STYLE] will do this:
Arrow 1 / Arrow 2 Rotate the arrow by 90 degrees
Bar 1 / Bar 2 Toggle between flashing and not flashing
Oval 1 / Oval 2 Toggle between flashing and not flashing
Spot 1 / Spot 2 Cycle the darkness (transparency) of the area not 
covered by the spot among two levels 
						

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Press the [ASPECT] key to toggle the aspect ratio of the displayed image between 4:3 
and 16:9.
Note
zThe aspect ratio setting affects the projected image only when the input source is 
VIDEO or component. 
zWhen the input source is a component signal with an aspect ratio of 16:9, the 
aspect ratio switches automatically to 16:9. When this happens, pressing the 
[ASPECT] key will not change the aspect ratio. 
zYou also can change the aspect ratio setting using the setup menu. For details, see 
“Aspect Ratio” under “Screen Settings Main Menu” on page 16.
Important!
Note that enlarging or reducing the size of an image using the [ASPECT] key for 
commercial purposes or public presentation may infringe on the legally protected 
copyright of the copyright holder of the original material.
Turning on the Eco Mode reduces lamp brightness to save power. The projector’s cooling 
fan also operates at a slower speed while the Eco Mode is turned on, which results in 
quieter operation.
Turn on the Eco Mode when your priority is quieter operation. Turn off the Eco Mode when 
your priority is maximum brightness.
To turn the Eco Mode on or off
Press [ECO] to toggle the Eco Mode on and off.
Changing the aspect ratio of the projected image
Eco Mode 
						

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Pressing the [FUNC] key displays the menu shown below.
You can use this menu to perform the operations described below. 
zAdjust image brightness
Highlight “Brightness” and then press the [ENTER] key.
• This performs the same operation as pressing the [BRIGHT] key (  key) described on 
page 3.
zTurn the Eco Mode on or off
Highlight “Eco Mode” and then press the [ENTER] key.
• This performs the same operation as pressing the [ECO] key (
U key) described on 
page 7.
zSelect the aspect ratio of the projected image
Highlight “Aspect Ratio” and then press the [ENTER] key.
• This performs the same operation as pressing the [ASPECT] key (
… key) described on 
page 7.
Using the [FUNC] Key 
						

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Configuring Advanced Projector Settings
Your projector has a setup menu that you can use to configure advanced settings.
Displaying the Setup Menu
Pressing the [MENU] key displays the menu shown below in the center of the projection 
screen.
Note
You can position the setup menu in the center or on the left edge of the projection 
screen. For details, see “Menu Position” under “Option Settings 1 Main Menu” on page 
20.
To exit the setup menu
Press the [MENU] key.
Configuring Setup Menu Settings
1Press the [MENU] key to display the setup menu.
2Use the [T] and [S] keys to select the main menu item you want by 
highlighting it.
3Press the [ENTER] key. 
4Use the [T] and [S] keys to select the sub-menu item you want by highlighting 
it.
5Perform the required operation on the selected sub-menu item screen.
zThe guidance text explains the operations you need to perform to configure each setting.
6To return to the main menu from the sub-menu, press the [ESC] key.
7To exit the setup menu, press the [MENU] key.
Basic Setup Menu Operations
Main menu
The main menu includes seven main menu 
items. The currently selected main menu item is 
the one that is highlighted.
Sub-menu
The sub-menu shows each individual setting 
under each main menu item, and its current 
setting.
Guidance text
Guidance text provides a brief description of the 
main key operations available for the operation 
you are currently performing.