Proxima Projector Model DP5100 User Manual

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Connecting
the projectorTake a moment to look at the projectors rear connector panel.
CONTROL
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2
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S–VIDEOVIDEO AUDIOLR
AUDIO RGB
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Figure 2-3
The Connector Panel
Item Description
1 S-Video  inputs Input from S-VHS or S-video
source
2 Video  inputs NTSC/PAL input from VCRs,
laserdisc players, and camcorders
3   Audio  inputs
(from video
sources)Left and right inputs from VCR or
other audio source, or amplified or
wireless microphone
4 ControlNot used
5 Computer
(RGB) Audio
inputsLeft and right inputs from
computer audio source, or
amplified or wireless microphone
6 ON/OFF switch Main power ON/OFF switch
7 Power jack Input power connector
8 RGB
(Computer)
Video inputsConnects computer video sources
to the projector
9 Video input -
BNCBNC-style connector for NTSC/PAL
input; Video 2 input source only   
						

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Macintosh VGA
Macintosh Video
Cable Adaptor
1
2
RGB
Connecting to your Computer
You use the VGA video cable to connect your computer to the
DP5100.
Note: If you want to connect your monitor to the computer
while the projector is hooked up, you must order the optional
distribution amplifier. See Appendix B for information.
Desktop Computers
If you are using a desktop computer, regardless whether itÕs a PC
or a Macintosh, the process of connecting it to the projector is the
same. Use the VGA video cable (and the Macintosh video cable
adaptor as necessary).
Figure 2-4
VGA and Macintosh connectors
1. Turn off power to the computer, monitor, and the projector.
2. Unplug your monitor cable from your computerÕs video
monitor port.
3. To connect to a Macintosh, plug one end of the Macintosh
video cable adaptor into the MacintoshÕs video output
(monitor) port. Connect the other end of the Macintosh video
cable adaptor to either end of the DP5100 VGA video cable.
Skip ahead to step 5.
4. To connect to a PC, plug one end of the DP5100 VGA video
cable into the computers video output (monitor) port.
5. Plug the other end of the DP5100 VGA video cable into the
projectors COMPUTER (RGB) 1 or 2 port.
VGA video cable 
						

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COMPUTER
/VGA
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Figure 2-5
Computer video connections
Notebooks/Laptops
1. Turn off power to the computer and the projector.
2. If you are using a Macintosh laptop,
a) Plug the laptop video adaptor cable (supplied with the
laptop) into the laptop.
b) Connect one end of the Macintosh video cable adaptor
(supplied with the projector) to the laptop video adaptor
cable.
 c) Connect the other end of the Mac video cable adaptor to
one end of the DP5100 VGA video cable. Skip to step 4.
3. To connect to a PC laptop, plug one end of the DP5100 VGA
video cable into the computers video output (monitor) port.
4. Plug the other end of the DP5100 VGA video cable into the
projectors COMPUTER (RGB) 1 or 2  port.
Note:  If you canÕt project an image at the same time that the
laptop displays an image, see your laptops manuals for instruc-
tions on switching between the internal screen and the video port.
1
2
RGB
Macintosh Video
Cable Adaptor
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Special Configurations
If your computer has an internal monitor but does not have
external video capabilities (Macintosh SEs and certain
PowerBooks), you need a video adapter card in order to attach to
the Desktop Projector. Setup for a third-party adapter is identical
to the procedures outlined in the section titled Desktop Computers.
Contact your dealer, Proxima Customer Service, or a third-party
supplier for information on video adapters.
Connecting Audio from the Computer
The RGB (COMPUTER) AUDIO IN ports allow audio input
from two separate computers or microphones.
1. Insert the mini jack end of a computer audio cable (not
supplied; call your dealer for information) into the AUDIO
OUT port of a Macintosh or the sound card of a PC.
2. Insert the RCA jacks at the other end of the computer audio
cable into the projectorÕs left and right RGB (COMPUTER)
AUDIO ports.
Connecting Video from a VCR
The Desktop Projector 5100 can project video from NTSC or
PAL  sources (VCRs, laserdisc players, and camcorders).
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S–VIDEOVIDEO L
Composite
audio/video cable

VIDEO RECORDER – VCRVIDEO OUTAUDIO OUT
Figure 2-6
The Desktop Projector connected to a video source
To connect an NTSC or PAL source to your projector:
1. The composite audio/video cable is made up of 3 cables with
yellow, red, and white RCA plugs. Insert the yellow RCA plug
into the circular port on your camcorder, laserdisc player, or
VCR marked VIDEO OUT, TO MONITOR, or something
similar.
2. Insert the other yellow RCA plug into the projectors VIDEO
1 or 2 port.
The red and white cables are for audio input from the video
source. Refer to the section Connecting audio from a VCR.
Connecting to SÐVHS Video Sources
The Desktop Projector 5100 can project video from an
SÐVHS or SÐVideo source. 
						

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1. Connect one end of your S-Video (Y-C) cable (optional) to the
port on the video source marked VIDEO OUT, TO
MONITOR, or something similar. The cable has identical
round 4-pin connectors on either end.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the projectors port
labelled S-VIDEO 1 or 2.
Connecting Audio from a VCR
The DP5100 has left and right stereo ports for audio inputs from
two separate VCRs, laserdisc players, and other video equipment.
Connecting a Video Audio Source
The composite audio/video cable is made up of 3 cables with
yellow, red, and white RCA plugs.
1. Insert a white RCA plug into your video sourceÕs left AUDIO
OUT port. Insert the other white RCA plug into the pro-
jectors left AUDIO port (top right corner of connector panel).
2. Insert a red RCA plug into your video sourceÕs right AUDIO
OUT port. Insert the other red RCA plug into the projectors
right AUDIO port.
Note: Although all four AUDIO IN and COMPUTER (RGB)
AUDIO IN ports can be connected simultaneously, only one is
active at a time. Audio will be active for the video source you have
selected.
Connecting a Monaural Source
If you have a monaural source that you want to play through the
projectorÕs speaker, connect it to the left AUDIO port.
AUDIO LR
1
2
S–VIDEO 
						

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Connecting a Microphone
When you need to address a large audience while projecting an
NTSC, PAL, or S-VHS video image with no accompanying
audio, plug an amplified or wireless microphone equipped with a
line level output (maximum level of 1 volt, peak-to-peak) into the
left AUDIO port that corresponds to the input port you are
projecting the video through.
To address a large audience while projecting a computer image,
connect the source to the projectorÕs left and right RGB
(COMPUTER) AUDIO ports that correspond to the input port
you are projecting the computer video through.
If your microphoneÕs amplifier has only one output, use a
standard RCA cable to connect it to the projectorÕs left AUDIO
IN or left RGB (COMPUTER) AUDIO IN port.
AUDIO System
The DP5100 contains an internal sound system consisting of an
amplifier and a high-fidelity speaker. A separate audio system
must be used for external speakers or a sound system.
The projector must be turned on before you turn on your
computer, so that the computer properly senses the projectorÕs
display during its boot-up sequence.
Powering Up 
						

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Turning on the Projector
On the connector panel there is a power jack and a power switch.
Figure 2-7
Power jack and AC POWER switch
To turn on the projector:
1. Plug the power cord into the projectors power jack on the
connector panel.
2. Make sure that the air intake on the  bottom
and exhaust grill on the rear of the projector
are not clogged or blocked. Never operate the
projector if these grills are clogged or
obstructed.
3. Connect the power cord to a properly
grounded wall outlet.
4. Move the AC POWER switch to the ON
position. The ON indicator on the control
panel will glow orange. If it does not glow
orange, refer to Chapter 5, Troubleshooting.
Turning On/Off the Lamp
Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector
or the remote control. The ON indicator blinks
green during lamp start-up and then glows green;
the fan comes on immediately.
Figure 2-8
The Control Panel
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STANDBY
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Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote
control again to turn off the lamp. The ON indicator blinks
orange during lamp cool-down. After about a minute, the fan
shuts down and the ON indicator glows orange.
Note: Turning the lamp off does not cut power to the
projector. You must move the AC POWER switch to the OFF
position to completely turn off the projector.
Image Size
The size of the projected image varies according to the distance
from the projector to the projection screen and the setting of the
zoom lens. The next table shows the minimum and maximum
projected image size (measured diagonally) based on the distance
from the projector to the screen.
Projecting
the Image
Projection
Distance (feet)Minimum screen size
(inches diagonal)Maximum screen
size (inches
diagonal)
3 ft (.9 m) 17 (43.1 cm) 27 (68.6 cm)
5 ft (1.5 m) 29  (73.6  cm) 44  (111.7  cm)
10 ft (3.0 m) 57 (144.8 cm) 89 (226.1 cm)
15 ft (4.5 m) 86  (218.4  cm) 133  (337.8  cm)
20 ft (6.0 m) 114 (289.6 cm) 178 (452.1 cm)
25 ft (7.5 m) 143 (363.2 cm) 222 (563.9 cm)
30 ft (9.0 m) 171 (434.3 cm) 267 (678.2 cm)
35 ft (10.5 m) 200 (508 cm) 311  (789.9  cm)
40 ft (12.0 m) 229 (581.7 cm) 356 (904.2 cm) 
						

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150/381 cm
Figure 2-9
Maximum diagonal measurement of projected image when
the projector is 40Õ (12.1 m) from the projection screen
Image Sizing and Focusing
1. Adjust the picture size using the ZOOM buttons on the
control panel or remote control. The picture becomes wider
by pressing W, and telescopic by pressing T.
Note: Pressing the BLUE BACK button on the remote
control shows a bright blue background so you can clearly see
the edges.
2. Adjust the focus using the FOCUS buttons.
a) Press the FOCUS button. An on-screen display appears.
b) Using the FOCUS button, adjust the focus so that the
image is clear.
3. Turn on the power to all connected equipment.
356 (904.2 cm)