User manual ASK PROXIMA DP5500

[. . . ] Proxima Desktop Projector 5500 User's Guide Final 06/21/96 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. 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, meets all of Proxima's requirements for a mew product, and our full warranty terms apply. [. . . ] You can then use the joystick on your remote control as the computer's system mouse (see page 3-8). Before you begin, make sure that the projector and computer power is on and that the cables are securely connected. NOTE: This CONTROL feature is only available for PCs. 1 MONITOR OUT 2 RGB IN CONTROL Figure 2-17 The Control port Connecting the Cyclops Interactive Pointer System Use the CYCLOPS port to connect the projector and optional Cyclops interactive pointer system to the computer. You can use the Cyclops system to control your computer's on-screen mouse cursor. CYCLOPS 1 S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R 2 Figure 2-18 The Cyclops port The optional Cyclops interactive pointer system is shipped with its own Installation and User's Guides. The Cyclops kit also includes extra cables to connect the projector and the computer. 1 Connect one end of the appropriate serial cable to the projector's CYCLOPS port. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the computer: · On a PC, connect the computer end to a Serial port. · On a Macintosh, connect the computer end to an ADB connector. Setting Up the Desktop Projector 5500 2-13 Projector Audio Out The projector contains an internal stereo system consisting of an amplifier and one speaker. Although this system provides high-quality audio output, a multimedia presentation may require independently powered stereo speakers or an external sound system. NOTE: Use the MUTE key to turn the projector's internal and any connected external speakers on or off. AUDIO OUT Figure 2-19 The Audio Out port To connect your projector to an external stereo system: 1 Insert one end of a Computer Audio cable into the projector's AUDIO OUT port. 2 Insert the plug at the other end into the external amplifier or powered speaker system's Audio In port. 2-14 Chapter Two Chapter 3 Using the Desktop Projector 5500 TURNING ON THE PROJECTOR AND LAMP Power the DP5500 up before the computer. This allows the computer to sense the projector during its start-up sequence. Press the STANDBY/ON key on the operator panel for one second to turn the lamp on. The ON indicator blinks green for a few seconds while the lamp warms up, and then turns to a steady green color. Never operate the projector if the air intake or exhaust grills are clogged or obstructed, or if the electric fans are not running. Figure 3-1 Projector STANDBY/ON key ON LA M P TE M P IN PU T D AN ST N /O BY Using the Desktop Projector 5500 3-1 FOCUSING AND ZOOMING THE IMAGE You can use the title screen that appears when you first start the projector to make your focus and image size adjustments. 1 Press the ZOOM +/- key on the Control Panel or Remote Control to make the image larger (+) or smaller (-). NOTE: If you have a Cyclops interactive pointer system installed and you change the image size, you will have to recalibrate the Cyclops camera. 2 Adjust the focus using the FOCUS +/- buttons on the Control Panel or Remote Control. Image Size The size of the projected image will change as you move the projector closer to the screen or adjust the zoom lens. The following table indicates the minimum and maximum distance from the projector to the screen for most standard size screens. DISTANCE FROM PROJECTOR TO SCREEN SCREEN SIZE 40 in. 452 in. TURNING OFF THE PROJECTOR 1 Press and hold the STANDBY/ON key on the Control Panel for one second to turn the lamp off. When using the remote control, press and hold the STANDBY/ON key for two seconds. 2 The fan will stop about one minute later and the ON indicator will glow. Turn the AC POWER switch off. 3-2 Chapter Three CONTROL PANEL KEYS Use the DP5500's control panel keys to turn the projector on or off, adjust the projected image, and to display and hide the menus. Power, warning, and alert lights give you important information about how your projector is working. KEY ON FUNCTION Turns the lamp on or off. Press - to make the picture smaller. STANDBY/ON D AN ST N /O MENU Press any of the MENU keys to display the menu options over the projected image. If a menu selection is not made within five seconds, the menu will disappear. [. . . ] If the remote control does not appear to be working properly, replace the batteries. To install or change the two AAA alkaline batteries in the remote control unit: 1 Locate the battery compartment at the lower rear of the case. · Insert batteries incorrectly. Maintenance 4-5 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting WHERE TO GET HELP If you need help: 1 Check the Troubleshooting Chart. 2 Call your dealer's technical support line and explain your problem. [. . . ]