Proxima Dp6500x Projector User Manual

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Adjusting the imageAdjust the height of the projector, if necessary, by pressing the release but-
ton to extend the elevator foot. 
Rotate the leveling foot, if necessary.
Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree 
angle to the screen. 
See page 41 for a table listing screen sizes and distances.
Adjust the zoom or focus rings by rotating them until the desired image size 
and sharpness are produced.
If the image is not square, adjust the keystone by using the buttons...

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Connecting a video device Standard video connectionsPlug the video cable’s yellow connector into the video-out connector on the 
video device. Plug the other yellow connector into the yellow Video con-
nector on the projector. 
Plug a white connector into the left audio out connector on the video device 
and plug a red connector into the right audio out connector on the video 
device. 
Plug the remaining white connector into the left audio in connector on the 
projector, and plug the red connector...

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Displaying a video imageRemove the lens cap. 
Press the Pow e r button on the top of the projector.
The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, 
the startup screen is displayed and the LED is steady green. It can take a 
minute for the image to achieve full brightness. 
? No startup screen? Get help on page 16.
Plug in and turn on the video device.
The video device’s image should appear on the projection screen. If it 
doesn’t, press the Video button on the keypad. 
Adjust...

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Adjust the zoom or focus rings by rotating them until the desired image size 
and sharpness are produced.
If the image is not square, adjust the keystone using the buttons on the key-
pad. Press the upper Ke y s t o n e  button to reduce the upper part of the 
image, and press the lower Ke y s t o n e  button to reduce the lower part.
Adjust the volume on the keypad or remote.
Adjust the Contrast, Brightness, Color, or Tint in the Picture menu. 
See page 29 for help with the menus.
adjust zoom and...

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Shutting down the projectorThe projector automatically displays a black screen after no active source is 
detected for 30 minutes. This black screen helps preserve the life of the pro-
jector. The image returns when an active source is detected or a remote or 
keypad button is pressed.Screen SaveYou can make the black screen appear after five minutes by turning on 
Screen Save in the Settings>System menu. See page 34. There are six time 
options for the Screen Save feature. They range from five...

17 Source troubleshooting
Problem Solution Result
No startup screenPlug power cable in and remove lens cap
press power button
Correct image
Only startup screen appears
Press the Computer button 
Activate laptop’s external portComputer image projected
Start Up
Logo
A
Start Up
Logo
or restart
laptop
A
A 

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No computer image, just the words “Signal out of 
range” Adjust computer refresh rate in Control 
Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced>
Adapter (location varies by operating 
system)Computer image projected
A
Signal out of
range
You may also need to set a different 
resolution on your computer, as shown
in the following Problem, “Image fuzzy
or cropped”
A
A 

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Image fuzzy or cropped Set your computer’s display resolution to 
the native resolution of the projector 
(Start>Settings>Control 
Panel>Display>Settings tab, 
select1024x768) Image clear and not cropped
Remote control not controlling my computer’s 
mouseConnect computer cable (page 7), then, 
load USB drivers, if needed (page 10)Remote controls computer cursor. Note 
that the mouse is not functional in zoom 
mode (see page 34)
See page 25 for information on the remote
A
AA
For a laptop,
disable...

20 Projector troubleshooting
Problem Solution Result
Image not squareAdjust keystone on keypadSquare image
Edges of image distortedTurn Overscan on in the Picture>Advanced 
menuCorrect image
Image not sharpAdjust Sharpness in the Picture>Advanced 
menuCorrect image
AB
AB
ABAB
AB 

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Image does not fit 16:9 screenChange aspect ratio to 16:9 in 
Picture>Aspect ratio menuCorrect image
Image upside downTurn off Ceiling in Settings>System menuCorrect image
Image reversed left to right
Turn off Rear in Settings>System menu
Correct image 
A
B
AB
A
AB