Proxima Projector Dp2810 User Manual

							USERÕS GUIDE
Multimedia LCD Projectors
Halogen Models
This manual covers all of the Desktop Projector halogen models. These
projectors have many aspects in common. Unless otherwise indicated,
the information contained within this manual is common to all models. 
						

							Proxima Corporation warrants that the Proxima¨ 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 is 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, and Proximas 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.
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
purpose. 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.
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
computing 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.
Proxima and Cyclops are registered trademarks; Desktop Projector, Desktop Projection,
LightBoard, and Fit-To-View are trademarks of Proxima Corporation. The appearance of
the projector housing of the DP2XXX family is a registered trademark of Proxima
Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corpora-
tion. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Other trademarks are
the property of their respective owners. This product is covered by one or more of the
following U.S. and foreign patent numbers: 5,062,001, 5,137,484, 5,153,568, 5,177,629,
5,181,015, 5,225,875, 5,264,835, 5,276,436, 5,298,892, 5,299,039, 5,300,944,
5,302,946, 5,321,450, 5,400,095, 5,453,803, 5,459,484, 5,483,382, 5,489,923,
5,499,036, 5,502,459, 5,504,501, 5,510,861, 5,512,967, 5,515,079, and DES. 360,426.
Foreign patent numbers Canada Registered Design No.74980 D Proxima Corporation
1994, British Registered Design No.2 038 977, Germany Registered Design No. M 94
03 987.9 geschutztes Muster, Under Geschmacksmusterschutz, China Patent for Design
No.94303399.3, Japan Registered Design No.948294, South Korea Registered Design
No.174628, Australia Pat. Nos. 644 852, 668 823. Other US and foreign patents applied
for.
© 1996 Proxima Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change
without notice.US and foreign patents applied for.
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							Contents
Chapter 1
Introducing the
Proxima
Desktop
ProjectorCyclops Interactive Pointer System .................................. 1Ð2
WhatÕs in the Box? ........................................................... 1Ð2
Quick Start ...................................................................... 1Ð4
Desktop Computers ................................................. 1Ð4
Notebooks/Laptops .................................................. 1Ð4
Control Panel ........................................................... 1Ð6
Warning and Alert Lights ......................................... 1Ð7
Levels Menu ............................................................. 1Ð7
Setup Menu ............................................................. 1Ð8
Remote Control ....................................................... 1Ð9
Getting Help .......................................................... 1Ð10
Your Proxima Desktop Projector ..................................... 2Ð1
Getting Started ................................................................ 2Ð2
Opening the Projector .............................................. 2Ð2
Closing the Projector ................................................ 2Ð6
Transporting the Projector ....................................... 2Ð7
Connecting the Desktop Projector .................................. 2Ð8
COMPUTER .......................................................... 2Ð9
RSÐ232 .................................................................. 2Ð12
VIDEO IN ............................................................. 2Ð12
SÐVHS ................................................................... 2Ð13
COMPUTER AUDIO IN ..................................... 2Ð14
AUDIO IN ............................................................ 2Ð14
Connecting a Microphone ..................................... 2Ð15
AUDIO OUT ........................................................ 2Ð16
Powering Up ................................................................. 2Ð18
Applying Power to the Projector ............................ 2Ð18
Turning On/Off the Lamp ..................................... 2Ð21
Projecting the Image ...................................................... 2Ð22
Image Size .............................................................. 2Ð22
Focusing ................................................................. 2Ð23
Keystoning ............................................................. 2Ð24
Chapter 2
Detailed Setup 
						

							Chapter 3
Using the
Desktop
ProjectorThe Control Panel ........................................................... 3Ð1
Arrow Keys ............................................................... 3Ð1
BRIGHTNESS Keys ................................................ 3Ð2
LAMP Key ............................................................... 3Ð2
MENU/      (CYCLOPS) Key .................................. 3Ð2
SYNC Keys .............................................................. 3Ð3
VIDEO Key ............................................................. 3Ð3
VOLUME Keys ....................................................... 3Ð4
Menu Settings ................................................................. 3Ð4
Selecting and Changing Settings .............................. 3Ð4
Saving Changes ........................................................ 3Ð4
Levels Menu .................................................................... 3Ð5
BRIGHTNESS ........................................................ 3Ð5
SYNC ....................................................................... 3Ð5
VOLUME ................................................................ 3Ð6
RGB Controls: RED, GREEN & BLUE ................. 3Ð6
TINT ....................................................................... 3Ð6
SIG LEVEL .............................................................. 3Ð6
Setup Menu ..................................................................... 3Ð7
SOURCE ................................................................. 3Ð7
IMAGE .................................................................... 3Ð8
COLORS ................................................................. 3Ð8
PROJECTION ........................................................ 3Ð9
FREQUENCY ......................................................... 3Ð9
LANGUAGE ......................................................... 3Ð10
STORE? ................................................................. 3Ð10
SETTINGS ............................................................ 3Ð10
Warning and Alert Lights .............................................. 3Ð11
OVERTEMP Warning Light ................................. 3Ð11
REPLACE LAMP Alert Light ................................ 3Ð12
Remote Control ............................................................. 3Ð13
MUTE Key ............................................................ 3Ð13
TEXT Key ............................................................. 3Ð14
REV, PAUSE and FWD Keys ................................ 3Ð14 
						

							Cleaning the Lens and Mirror ......................................... 4Ð1
General Maintenance ....................................................... 4Ð2
Switching Lamps ...................................................... 4Ð2
Replacing Lamps ...................................................... 4Ð3
Changing Air Filters ................................................. 4Ð5
Changing the Remote ControlÕs Batteries ................ 4Ð9
Temperature Extremes ........................................... 4Ð10
Troubleshooting Chart .................................................... 5Ð1
Where to Get Help .......................................................... 5Ð4
Appendix A
Specifications
Appendix B
Accessories & Replacement Parts
Index
Chapter 4
Maintenance
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting 
						

							UserÕs Guide  ¥  1Ð1 Chapter 1  ¥  Introducing the Proxima
¨ Desktop Projector
Chapter 1
Introducing
the Proxima
Desktop
Projector
The Proxima¨ Desktop Projectorª family consists of portable,
color data and video LCD desktop projection products that make
sharing data and presenting information as easy as connecting
your computer to your monitor.
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The Proxima Desktop Projector in use 
						

							1Ð2  ¥  UserÕs Guide Chapter 1  ¥  Introducing the Proxima
¨ Desktop Projector
This manual covers all of the Desktop Projector halogen models.
These projectors have many aspects in common. Unless otherwise
indicated, the information contained within this manual is
common to all models.
Where controls, operations, or other aspects differ between
models, the projectors will be distinguished with regard to video
compatibility. Models that support video will be referred to as
audio/video-enabled. Models that do not support video will be
referred to as audio-enabled.
All Proxima Desktop Projector halogen models come Cyclops-
capable. Cyclops is an interactive pointer system that functions
like a cordless mouse and lets you control your computer and
software from the projection screen.
After youÕve opened the box and removed the Desktop Projector
and shrink-wrapped accessory packs, make sure you have all of the
items shown in Figure 1-2.
CAUTION! The Desktop Projector should be treated like any
other precision optical instrument. Handle it carefully.
+
WhatÕs in the
Box? Cyclops
Interactive
Pointer
System 
						

							UserÕs Guide  ¥  1Ð3 Chapter 1  ¥  Introducing the Proxima
¨ Desktop Projector
Proxima Desktop 
ProjectorRemote Control
(A26)Power Cord
(C1002–6)
VGA Video Y-Cable
(C454-6)Macintosh Video
Y-Cable (C464-6)
Also included but not shown:

 • Mac and VGA Video Terminators
 • Dust Cover
 • (2) AAA Alkaline Batteries
 • Users Guide
 • Product Registration Card

Composite
Video/Audio Cable*
(C497-6)S-Video Cable*
(C466-6)Computer Audio Cable*
(C498-6)
RCA Y Adapter*
(C496)

VIDEOMENUFREEZELAMP< REVFWD >MUTEPAUSE–  BRIGHTNESS  +
Blue keys = PC/MAC Remote softwareTEXT–  VOLUME  +–    SYNC    +CYCLOPS
* Audio/video-enabled models only
Figure 1-2
Items included with the Desktop Projector
The international version has three extra power cords for Europe
(part number C1003-6), Great Britain (part number C1011-6),
and Italy (part number C1012-6). 
						

							1Ð4  ¥  UserÕs Guide Chapter 1  ¥  Introducing the Proxima
¨ Desktop Projector
Quick Start1. Place the projector on a solid flat surface at a right angle
(perpendicular) to the projection screen, parallel to the floor.
2. Raise the cover assembly until it clicks into place.
3. Raise the mirror assembly into its fully open position.
For steps 4 through 7, follow the appropriate section for your
system.
Desktop Computers
4. Make sure that the computer and the monitor are turned off.
5. Unplug the monitor cable from the computer and attach it to
the MONITOR end of the ÒYÓ cable.
6. Plug the ÒYÓ cableÕs COMPUTER (or CPU) end into the
computerÕs monitor port.
7. Insert the ÒYÓ cableÕs LCD end into the projectorÕs
COMPUTER port.
If these steps complete your preliminary configuration, continue
with Step 8 at the bottom of the page.
Notebooks/Laptops
4. Make sure that the computer is turned off.
5. Plug the ÒYÓ cableÕs COMPUTER (or CPU) end into the
computerÕs monitor port.
6. Insert the ÒYÓ cableÕs LCD end into the projectorÕs
COMPUTER port.
7. Attach the Macintosh or VGA video terminator to the ÒYÓ
cableÕs MONITOR end or plug in an external monitor.
8. Connect video and audio sources to the projector: 
						

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¨ Desktop Projector
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CAUTION:  The lamp comes on automatically when you turn
on the projector.  DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE
LENS WHEN THE LAMP IS ON!  Your vision can be damaged
by the brightness of the light.
9. Plug in the projector.  Turn on the projector and any external
monitor before you turn on the computer, so that the
computer properly senses the projector during its start-up
routine.
10. Rotate the projectorÕs focus ring until the title screen image is
clear and sharp.
Connector Function/Cable Connections
RS-232For optional Cyclops system or
Presentation Control
Software
- Din 8-to-DB9 IBM serial data
cable (C936-6)
- Macintosh ADB data cable
(C470-6) for Cyclops
- Macintosh serial data cable
for Mac Remote (C934-6)Installation instructions included
with Cyclops system or
Presentation Control software
COMPUTERConnects computer video to
projector
- VGA video “Y” cable (C454-6)
- Macintosh video “Y” cable
(C464-6)Projector:  LCD
Monitor:  MONITOR
IBM:  COMPUTER/VGA
Mac:  CPU/MAC II
S-VHS
(Audio/video -
enabled
models)S-VHS or S-Video input
- S-Video cable (C466-6)Projector:  S-VHS
- Mini Din 4
Source:  VIDEO OUT
- Mini Din 4
VIDEO IN
(Audio/video -
enabled
models)Video input from NTSC, PAL, or
SECAM
- Composite video/audio cable
(C497-6)Projector:  VIDEO IN
- Yellow RCA plug
Source:  VIDEO OUT
- Yellow RCA plug
AUDIO INAudio input from
NTSC/PAL/SECAM/S-VHS
source or microphone
- Composite video/audio cable
(C497-6)Projector:  L/R AUDIO IN
- White (L)/Red (R) RCA plugs
Source:  L/R AUDIO OUT
- White (L)/Red (R) RCA plugs
COMPUTER
AUDIO INAudio input from computer or
microphone
- Computer audio cable  
(C498-6)Projector:  COMPUTER AUDIO IN
- RCA plugs
Source:  AUDIO OUT
- Mini jack
AUDIO OUTConnects an external speaker
system
- Computer audio cable (C498 -
6)Projector:  AUDIO OUT
- Mini jack
External Amplifier:  L/R AUDIO IN
- L/R RCA plugs