User manual ASK PROXIMA DP5100

[. . . ] USER'S GUIDE Model DP5100 Warranty Proxima Corporation warrants that the Proxima® Desktop ProjectorTM 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 end­user. The end­user's 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. [. . . ] Insert the other yellow RCA plug into the projector's VIDEO 1 or 2 port. Refer to the section Connecting audio from a VCR. Connecting to S­VHS Video Sources Composite audio/video cable S­VIDEO VIDEO L The Desktop Projector 5100 can project video from an S­VHS or S­Video source. User's Guide · 2­7 Chapter 2 · Detailed Setup S­VIDEO 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. Connect the other end of the cable to the projector's port labelled S-VIDEO 1 or 2. Connecting Audio from a VCR 1 2 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. Insert a white RCA plug into your video source's left AUDIO OUT port. Insert the other white RCA plug into the projector's left AUDIO port (top right corner of connector panel). Insert a red RCA plug into your video source's right AUDIO OUT port. Insert the other red RCA plug into the projector's right AUDIO port. Note: Although L AUDIO R 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 projector's speaker, connect it to the left AUDIO port. 2­8 · User's Guide Chapter 2 · Detailed Setup 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 projector's left and right RGB (COMPUTER) AUDIO ports that correspond to the input port you are projecting the computer video through. If your microphone's amplifier has only one output, use a standard RCA cable to connect it to the projector's 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. Powering Up The projector must be turned on before you turn on your computer, so that the computer properly senses the projector's display during its boot-up sequence. User's Guide · 2­9 Chapter 2 · Detailed Setup 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 projector's power jack on the connector panel. 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. If it does not glow orange, refer to Chapter 5, Troubleshooting. Turning On/Off the Lamp TE M P LA M P O N S D N TA N /O B Y IN P U T W ZO O M T 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 N S CU FO F 2­10 · User's Guide Chapter 2 · Detailed Setup Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control again to turn off the lamp. 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. Projecting the Image 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. Projection Distance (feet) 3 ft (. 9 m) 5 ft (1. 5 m) 10 ft (3. 0 m) 15 ft (4. 5 m) 20 ft (6. 0 m) 25 ft (7. 5 m) 30 ft (9. 0 m) 35 ft (10. 5 m) 40 ft (12. 0 m) Minimum screen size (inches diagonal) 17" (43. 1 cm) 29" (73. 6 cm) 57" (144. 8 cm) 86" (218. 4 cm) 114" (289. 6 cm) 143" (363. 2 cm) 171" (434. 3 cm) 200" (508 cm) 229" (581. 7 cm) Maximum screen size (inches diagonal) 27" (68. 6 cm) 44" (111. 7 cm) 89" (226. 1 cm) 133" (337. 8 cm) 178" (452. 1 cm) 222" (563. 9 cm) 267" (678. 2 cm) 311" (789. 9 cm) 356" (904. 2 cm) User's Guide · 2­11 Chapter 2 · Detailed Setup 150"/381 cm 356" (904. 2 cm) Figure 2-9 Maximum diagonal measurement of projected image when the projector is 40' (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. [. . . ] When it is properly placed, a small alignment mark etched on the projector chassis will be visible below the lamp module. Replace the power cord. Cleaning the Air Filter You should change or clean the air intake filter after every 100 operating hours to maintain proper cooling. This filter is located on the bottom of the projector, under the grill. User's Guide · 4­3 Chapter 4 · Maintenance 1. Remove both screws on the filter cover. Figure 4-4 Removing the screws on the air filter cover 4. [. . . ]