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 and then returned. In all
cases, the product has undergone testing and quality inspection, meets all of Proximas re-
quirements for a mew product, and our full warranty terms apply.
The end-userÕs sales receipt or invoice showing the date of purchase of the product and the
name of the Reseller is proof of date of purchase. The Warranty extends only to the original
purchaser and is not transferable.
During the Warranty Period, Proxima will, at no additional charge, repair or replace defective
parts or at the option of Proxima, replace the entire unit.
This limited Warranty does not extend to any Proxima product that has been damaged or
been rendered defective (a) as a result of accident, misuse or other abuse; (b) by the use of
parts not manufactured or sold by Proxima; (c) by modification of the product; or (d) as a
result of servicing by non-authorized personnel.
Limitation of Warranties
The foregoing Warranty is expressly in lieu of any other expressed or implied ,warranties,
including, without limitation, warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular pur-
pose. To the extent not prohibited by law, all statutory ,warranties are hereby waived and
excluded from this Warranty. Proxima expressly disclaims all warranties not stated in this
Limited Warranty.
FCC Statement
Warning: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio
communications. It has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class ÒAÓ comput-
ing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case
the user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to
correct the interference.
Trademarks, Patents, and Copyright
Proxima and Cyclops are registered trademarks of Proxima Corporation. Desktop Projector
and Desktop Projection are trademarks of Proxima Corporation. Other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
© 1996 Proxima Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. 
						

							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
Setting Up the Desktop Projector 5500
Your DP5500 ....................................................................... 2-1
Getting Started ..................................................................... 2-2
Connector Panel .................................................................. 2-5
Connecting Power to the Projector .................................... 2-6
Connecting Computer Video .............................................. 2-6
Connecting Computer Audio ........................................... 2-10
Connecting Composite Video .......................................... 2-11
Connecting an S-Video Source ......................................... 2-11
Connecting Non-Computer Audio ................................... 2-12
Chapter 3
Using the Desktop Projector 5500
Turning on the Projector and Lamp ................................... 3-1
Focusing and Zooming the Image ...................................... 3-2
Turning off the Projector ..................................................... 3-2
Control Panel Keys .............................................................. 3-3
Control Panel Indicators ..................................................... 3-4
Using the Remote Control .................................................. 3-6
Using the Joystick ................................................................ 3-8
Operating the Projector ....................................................... 3-8
The Graphical User Interface .............................................. 3-9
Using the Main Menu ....................................................... 3-10
Setup Menu ........................................................................ 3-11
Input Menu ........................................................................ 3-12
Image Menu ....................................................................... 3-13
Option Menu ..................................................................... 3-14
Quick Menus ..................................................................... 3-16 
						

							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 ..................................... 5-5
Ordering Parts ...................................................................... 5-5
Appendix A
Specifications
DP5500 Specifications ....................................................... A-1
Appendix B
Replacement Parts and Accessories
Replacement Parts ............................................................... B-1
Optional Accessories ........................................................... B-1
Index 
						

							Your Proxima Desktop Projector 5500    1-1
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 provides images of
unrivaled brightness, clarity, and color accuracy. 
						

							1-2    Chapter One
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 ZOOMSTANDBY
/ON ON
LAMP
TEMP
INPUT
MUTE
RESET MENUCYCLOPS
RGB INCONTROL RGB OUT AUDIO
INAUDIO
0UT
INPUT VIDEO 1/2SEARCHBLANKTIMERVOL– +FOCUSMENUSTANDBYRESETRIGHTZOOM
MUTE
RGB 1/2
S-Video CableMini-stereo to Mini-stereo Cable
Figure 1-2  Items included with the DP5500
Your projector also includes power cords for Europe and Great Britain. 
						

							Your Proxima Desktop Projector 5500    1-3
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 VGA cable into the RGB 1 IN port on the
projector. Plug the other end into the computerÕs Monitor Out port.
3Connect your audio source to the AUDIO 1 IN port on the projector
using the AV cable.
4You can project with or without a PC monitor. To use the monitor, plug
the monitor cable into the RGB OUT port on the projector.
5Turn the projector on and press the STANDBY/ON key.
NOTE: An external monitor is not needed to use the DP5500.
Desktop Macintosh Computers
1Unplug the monitor cable from the computer.
2Plug one end of the supplied VGA video cable into the RGB IN 1 port on
the projector. Attach the VGA end of the Mac - VGA cable adapter to the
other end of the VGA video cable.
3Plug the Mac end of the Mac - VGA cable adapter into your computerÕs
Video port.
4Connect your audio source to the AUDIO 1 IN port on the projector
using the AV cable.
5To project and view the monitor at the same time, plug your monitor
cable into the RGB OUT port of the projector.
NOTE: The DP5500 only supports Multi-Sync monitors for Macintosh
computers. Other monitors cannot be used. 
						

							1-4    Chapter One
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 Mac - VGA cable adapter (Macintosh only).
2Plug one end of the VGA Video cable into the RGB IN 1 port on the
projector.
3Connect your audio source to the AUDIO 1 IN port on the projector.
4Turn on the projector and press the STANDBY/ON key.
Special Configurations
If your computer has an internal monitor but no external video capability
(such as the Macintosh Performa 575, PowerMac 5200, and certain
PowerBooks), you need a video adapter card in order to attach the DP5500.
Setup for a third-party adapter is identical to the procedures outlined in the
Quick Start section above. Contact your dealer, Proxima Customer Service, or
a third-party supplier for more information about an appropriate video
adapter. 
						

							Your Proxima Desktop Projector 5500    1-5
CONNECTOR PANEL
All connections between the DP5500 and your computer or video source are
made on the side connector panel.
RGB IN AUDIO
INAUDIO
OUT 21
CYCLOPSS-VIDEOVIDEOAUDIO
LR
CONTROL RGB OUT
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11
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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
SECAM source.
4L-AUDIO-R 1 & 2 Connects to stereo/mono audio output from an
NTSC, PAL, or SECAM source.
5AUDIO OUT Provides audio output to an external stereo system.
6RGB OUT Provides computer output to a separate monitor.
7CONTROL Connects to a serial cable for computer control.
8POWER SWITCH Turns power on and off.
9POWER RECEPTACLE For AC power cord connection.
10RGB IN 1 & 2 Connects computer video to the projector.
11AUDIO IN 1 & 2 Connects to stereo/mono audio output from a
computer. 
						

							1-6    Chapter One
FOCUS
MENU
RESET
ZOOM MUTE INPUT ON
LAMP
TEMPSTANDBY
/ON
+ –
+ –
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 Controls the menu.
RESET Resets the image to the factory defaults.
INDICATOR FUNCTION
ON Flashes green during start-up.
Glows green if AC input and projector power
supplies are functioning. Glows red if they are not,
or if the air filter door is removed.
TEMP Glows red to warn of an over-temperature
condition. Flashes red if the fan is not working.
LAMP Glows red if the projection lamp burns out.
Figure 1-4  The DP5500 Control Panel
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES
The Cyclops Interactive Pointer system
The Proxima Cyclops¨ interactive pointer system uses a built-in camera to
function like a cordless mouse. With the Cyclops system, you can control
your computers cursor on the projected image by moving the hand-held
wand or optional hand-held laser pointer.