Proxima Dp5500 Projector User Manual

Proxima
Desktop Projector 5500
UserÕs Guide
Final 06/21/96 

Warranty
Proxima Corporation warrants that the Proxima¨â Desktop Projectorª product manufactured
by Proxima is free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use during the
Warranty Period. The Warranty Period commences on the day of purchase by the end-user.
The Warranty Period is one year. The Projector lamp not covered by this Warranty.
Each Proxima product is manufactured from new parts, or new and some used parts. In some
cases, the product may have been delivered to another end-user...

Contents
Chapter 1
Your Proxima Desktop Projector 5500
WhatÕs in the Box? ............................................................... 1-2
Quick Start ........................................................................... 1-3
Connector Panel .................................................................. 1-5
Control Panel ....................................................................... 1-6
Options and Accessories ..................................................... 1-6
Chapter 2...

Chapter 4
Maintenance
Cleaning the Lens ................................................................ 4-1
Replacing the Lamp ............................................................. 4-2
Cleaning the Air Filter ......................................................... 4-4
Changing the Remote ControlÕs Batteries .......................... 4-5
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting
Where to get Help ................................................................ 5-1
Returning your DP5500 for Repair...

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Chapter 1
Your Proxima Desktop Projector 5500
The Proxima¨ Desktop Projectorª family consists of portable, color data and
video Desktop Projectionª products that make sharing data and presenting
information as easy as connecting your computer to your monitor.
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Figure 1-1  The Proxima DP5500 in use
This manual covers the Desktop Projector 5500, which...

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WHATÕS IN THE BOX?
After youÕve opened the box and removed the DP5500 and accessory packs,
make sure you have all of the items shown in Figure 1-2.
CAUTION! The DP5500 should be treated like any other precision optical
instrument. Handle it carefully.
Proxima 
Desktop ProjectorRemote ControlPower Cords
VGA Video Cable
Mac – VGA
Cable Adapter
Also included but not shown:

 • (2) AAA Alkaline Batteries
 • Users Guide
 • Product Registration Card

 AV Cable Serial Cable
FOCUS...

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QUICK START
Place the DP5500 on a solid flat surface at a right angle (perpendicular) to
the projection screen, parallel to the floor. Follow the appropriate section
below for the type of system that you have. These steps are described in
detail in Chapter 2.
NOTE: The DP5500 has two sets of computer video and audio inputs. The
following examples describe how to use INPUT 1.
Desktop PCs
1Unplug the monitor cable from the computer.
2Plug one end of the supplied...

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6Turn the projector on and press the STANDBY/ON key.
NOTE: If you turn the projector off while the computer is running, the
external monitor will go blank. This is normal. Just turn the projector back
on, and the monitor display will return.
Notebooks
NOTE: If you are connecting to an Apple PowerBook, attach the Mac - VGA
cable adapter to the computerÕs Video Out port (or video adapter cable).
1Plug the COMPUTER end of the VGA Video cable into the notebookÕs
VGA Out port or into the...

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CONNECTOR PANEL
All connections between the DP5500 and your computer or video source are
made on the side connector panel.
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Figure 1-3  The Connector Panel
CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION
1CYCLOPS Port Connects your computer to the Cyclops Interactive
Pointer System.
2S-VIDEO 1 & 2 Connects to an S-Video source.
3VIDEO 1 & 2 Connects to video output from an NTSC, PAL, or...

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FOCUS
MENU
RESET
ZOOM MUTE INPUT ON
LAMP
TEMPSTANDBY
/ON
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+ –
CONTROL PANEL
Use the DP5500Õs control panel keys to turn the projector on or off, adjust
the projected image, and to display and hide the menus. Power, warning,
and alert lights give you important information about how your projector is
working.
KEY FUNCTION
STANDBY/ON Turns the lamp on or off.
INPUT Switches the video inputs.
MUTE Turns the Audio on or off.
ZOOM +/- Zooms in and out.
FOCUS +/- Adjusts the focus.
MENU...