Proxima Dp5500 Projector User Manual

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Chapter 2
Setting Up the Desktop Projector 5500
YOUR DP5500
Before you begin, locate the main parts of the DP5500.
INPUT VIDEO 1/2SEARCHBLANKTIMERVOL
– +FOCUSMENU
STANDBYRESETRIGHTZOOM
MUTE
RGB 1/2
ONCYCLOPS
RGB INCONTROL RGB OUT AUDIO
INAUDIO
0UT
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Figure 2-1  The Proxima DP5500 and Cyclops Remote Control
1. Control panel 7. Projection lens
2. Rear exhaust 8. Infrared lens
3. Connector panel 9. Internal speaker
4. AC power switch 10. Handle
5. Power cord receptacle 11. Remote control
6. Bottom intake filter 
						

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GETTING STARTED
Positioning the Projector
Place the projector on a solid, flat surface at a right angle (perpendicular) to
the projection screen and parallel to the floor. If youÕre using a media cart,
make sure the wheels are locked to prevent it from moving.
FOCUS
MENU
RESETZOOM MUTE INPUT ONLAMPTEMPSTANDBY
/ON
Perpendicular to the
projection screen
Parallel to the floor8.8¡ Top View
Side View
Projection Screen
Figure 2-2  Positioning the projector 
						

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Transporting and Moving the Projector
The projector has a recessed handle on one of the side panels. Always use
the handle to transport it. The projector has protective feet on the side
opposite the handle, as well as on the bottom.
Figure 2-3  Transporting the projector
If you are moving the projector a short distance, grasp it securely at the sides
by the lower parts of the housing to support the weight of the unit.
ONCYCLOPS
RGB INCONTROL RGB OUT AUDIO
INAUDIO
0UT
Figure 2-4  Moving the projector 
						

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Projector Cooling and Airflow
The air intake grill is on the bottom of the projector. The air exhaust grill is on
the rear panel.
CAUTION! Never operate the projector if these grills are clogged or
obstructed, or if the electric fans are not running.
FOCUS MUTE INPUT STANDBY
/ON
TEMP LAMP ONFOCUS
MENU
RESET
Figure 2-5  Allow for proper air flow 
						

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CONNECTOR PANEL
All connections between the projector 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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Figure 2-6  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. 
						

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CONNECTING POWER TO THE PROJECTOR
The power cord receptacle and AC POWER switch are located below the
projectorÕs connector panel.
RGB INCONTROL MONITOR OUT
2
Figure 2-7  Power receptacle and AC Power switch
1Plug the appropriate power cord for your location into the power
receptacle on the side of the projector.
2Connect the power cord to a properly-grounded wall outlet.
CONNECTING COMPUTER VIDEO
Connecting a PC
Use the included VGA video cable to connect your PC to the projector.
If you want to use your monitor and DP5500 at the same time, use your
existing monitor cable to connect the projector to a separate monitor.
VGAVGA
VGA Connector Cable
Figure 2-8  VGA Video cable 
						

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RGB IN AUDIO
INAUDIO
OUT 21
CYCLOPSS-VIDEOVIDEOAUDIO
LR
CONTROL
MONITOR OUT1
2
VGA Cable
To Computer In
From
Monitor Out
Figure 2-9  VGA connections
1Unplug the monitor cable from the computer.
2Plug one end of the supplied VGA cable into the RGB IN 1 port on the
projector. Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the computers Video
Out (VGA) port.
3Connect your audio source to the AUDIO IN 1 port on the projector
(see page 2-10).
NOTE: If you are using a second computer video or audio source, plug their
outputs into the RGB IN 2 and AUDIO IN 2 connectors.
4If you want to use an external monitor, connect the monitor cable to the
RGB OUT port of the projector.
5Turn the projector on and press the STANDBY/ON key.
NOTE: An external monitor is not required to use the DP5500. 
						

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Connecting Macintosh Computers
Use the video adapter cable shown below to connect a Macintosh computer
to the DP5500.
Mac – VGA Cable Adapter From
Mac CPUTo VGA
Cable
Figure 2-10  The Macintosh adapters
Use the cable adapter and supplied VGA video cable to connect the
projector to your Macintosh computer.
RGB IN AUDIO
INAUDIO
OUT 21
CYCLOPSS-VIDEOVIDEOAUDIO
LR
CONTROL
MONITOR OUT1
2
VGA - Mac
Monitor Cable Mac - VGA
Cable Adapter
VGA Cable 
to 
Computer 1 
In PortMacintosh
Monitor Cable
To Monitor Out Port
Figure 2-11  Macintosh connections
1Unplug the Macintosh 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 the Macintosh
video port.
4Connect the audio source to the projectors AUDIO IN 1 port
(see page 2-10).
NOTE: If you are using a second computer video or audio source, plug their
outputs into the RGB IN 2 and AUDIO IN 2 connectors. 
						

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Use your existing monitor cable to connect the projector to a separate
computer monitor, so you can use the projector and monitor at the same
time.
NOTE: The DP5500 only supports Multi-Sync monitors for Macintosh
computers. Other monitors cannot be used.
5Turn the projector on and press the STANDBY/ON key.
NOTE: An external monitor is not required to use the DP5500.
Connecting Notebook Computers
Use the appropriate cable and adapter to connect your portable computer to
the projector.
Video
Output
Port
MAC - VGA
Adapter
VGA CableComputer 1
In Port
RGB IN AUDIO
INAUDIO
OUT 21
CYCLOPSS-VIDEOVIDEOAUDIO
LR
CONTROL
MONITOR OUT1
2
Figure 2-12  Laptop connections
NOTE: If you are connecting to an Apple PowerBook, attach the Mac - VGA
cable adapter to the computerÕs VIDEO OUTPUT port (or video adapter cable).
1Plug the COMPUTER end of the VGA cable into the computerÕs VGA or
Video Out port or into the Mac - VGA cable adapter (Macintosh only).
2Plug one end of the supplied VGA cable into the RGB IN 1 port on the
projector.
3Connect your audio source to the AUDIO IN 1 port on the projector.
4Turn the projector on and press the STANDBY/ON key.
NOTE: If your projector wonÕt project an image at the same time as your laptop
monitor, refer to your laptop documentation for information on switching
between the internal screen and the video port. 
						

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Special Configurations
If your computer has an internal monitor but no external video capability
(Macintosh Performa 575, PowerMac 5200, and certain PowerBooks), you
need a separate 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 in Chapter 1. Contact your dealer, Proxima Customer
Service, or a third-party supplier for more information about an appropriate
video adapter.
CONNECTING COMPUTER AUDIO
The AUDIO IN 1 and 2 ports allow audio input from two separate
computers or microphones.
AUDIO
INAUDIO
OUT
MONITOR OUT
1
Figure 2-13  Computer 1 & 2 Audio ports
1Insert one mini jack end of the Computer Audio cable into the AUDIO
OUT port of a Macintosh or the sound card of a PC.
2Insert the mini-jack at the other end of the AV cable into the projectorÕs
AUDIO 1 or 2 ports.
NOTE: Although two COMPUTER AUDIO sources and two other AUDIO
sources may be connected simultaneously, only one can be active.
If computer video is selected, COMPUTER AUDIO is active. If NTSC, PAL,
SECAM, or S-VHS video are being viewed, the L-AUDIO-R are active.