Proxima 9260/9240 User Manual

Proxima 9260/9240 User Manual

Proxima owner's manual desktop projector 9260/9240
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Desktop Projector 9260
Desktop Projector 9240
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PRESENTATIONS
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  • Page 1 Desktop Projector 9260 Desktop Projector 9240 English English Deutsch Français Italiano Español PRESENTATIONS WORKING SESSIONS TRAINING MULTIMEDIA ANIMATION VIDEO...
  • Page 2: To The Owner

    As the owner of a Desktop Projector 9260/9240, you are probably eager to try out your new projector. Before you do, we suggest that you spend a little time reading this guide to familiarize yourself with the operating procedures, so that you will receive maximum satisfaction from the many features included in your new projector.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the projector exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indicates a need for service.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    AUTOMATIC MULTISCANNING SYSTEM MULTILANGUAGE MENU DISPLAY LASER POINTER FUNCTION OTHER FEATURES UNPACKING THE PROJECTOR TRADEMARKS INSTALLATION NAME OF EACH PART OF THE PROJECTOR SETTING-UP THE PROJECTOR MOVING THE PROJECTOR POWER REQUIREMENTS CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR TERMINAL OF THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING THE COMPUTER...
  • Page 5: Features And Design

    FEATURES AND DESIGN The Desktop Projector is a multimedia projector that combines powerful and sophisticated features with easy-to-use, intuitive controls. Built-in multimedia features include audio, a palette of 16.77 million colors and active matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. The projector is ideal for high-performance business, training and imaging applications that demand exceptional color quality.
  • Page 6: Installation

    Keep heat-sensitive objects away from the exhaust port. If you set the projector on top of a metallic surface, the surface will become hot because of the hot air exhaust. Be careful when handling.
  • Page 7: Setting-Up The Projector

    POSITIONING: This projector can be focused from 4.6' (1.4 m) ~ 47.3' (14.4 m). Refer to the figure below as an example when positioning the projector to the screen. ROOM LIGHT The level of brightness in a room has a great influence on picture quality.
  • Page 8: Moving The Projector

    When carrying the projector, use a Proxima recommended Carrying Case. Do not transport the projector by using a courier or transport service in an unsuitable transport case. This may cause damage to the projector. To transport the projector through a courier or transport service, use a Proxima recommended Case.
  • Page 9: Power Requirements

    Your projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 VAC or 200-240 VAC. The projector automatically selects the correct input voltage. The projector is designed to work with single-phase power systems having a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not plug into any other type of power system.
  • Page 10: Connecting The Projector

    Used to connect a monitor to the projector. COMPUTER AUDIO INPUT-1 JACK mini stereo type Used to connect a computer audio input to the projector. CONTROL PORT-1 CONNECTOR Used to connect a mouse cable to the projector. COMPUTER AUDIO INPUT-2 JACK mini stereo type Used to connect a computer audio input to the projector.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Computer

    ADB port) on your computer to projector's control port with cable. (three type cables supplied; for PS/2 Port, Serial Port and ADB Port). CONTROL PORT NOTE: The RXD port (1 pin on the Serial Port) is provided on control port 2 connector only. If you control the projector by computer, you must connect control port 2 connector. Pin No./Signal...
  • Page 12: Connecting An Ibm-Compatible Desktop Computer

    (PROVIDED) AUDIO CABLE (PROVIDED) NOTE: When connecting the cable, the power cords of both the projector and the external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet. Turn the projector and peripheral equipment on before the computer is switched on. COMPUTER...
  • Page 13: Connecting An Ibm-Compatible Laptop Computer

    (PROVIDED) AUDIO CABLE (PROVIDED) NOTE: When connecting the cable, the power cords of both the projector and the external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet. Turn the projector and peripheral equipment on before the computer is switched on. COMPUTER...
  • Page 14: Connecting A Macintosh Desktop Computer

    21" MODE (1152 x 870) NOTE: When connecting the cable, the power cords of both the projector and the external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet. Turn the projector and peripheral equipment on before the computer is switched on.
  • Page 15: Connecting A Macintosh Powerbook Computer

    21" MODE (1152 x 870) NOTE: When connecting the cable, the power cords of both the projector and the external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet. Turn the projector and peripheral equipment on before the computer is switched on.
  • Page 16: Connecting The Video Equipment

    CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING THE VIDEO EQUIPMENT Connect to the video and audio outputs of a VCR, video disc player, DVD player, video camera, satellite TV tuner or other AV equipment. CONNECTING TO THE VIDEO INPUT JACK Connect the video output from the video equipment to this jack using the video cable.
  • Page 17 AUDIO INPUT AUDIO OUTPUT NOTE: When connecting the cable, the power cords of both the projector and the external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet. Turn the projector on before the peripheral equipment is switched on. Satellite DVD Player...
  • Page 18 CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING TO THE EXT. SP. JACK (3.5 mm mini stereo type) This jack outputs stereo speaker sound which viewing on screen. If you use external speaker system, connect stereo type external speaker jack. Internal speaker sound is disconnected when speaker jack is connected.
  • Page 19: Before Operation

    BEFORE OPERATION CONTROLS AND INDICATORS FRONT INDICATORS TOP CONTROLS TOP CONTROLS warning lamp lamp ready temp. replace power computer volume video menu auto image zoom focus BEFORE OPERATION FRONT INDICATORS...
  • Page 20 TEMPERATURE WARNING INDICATOR Flashes red when internal projector temperature is too high. READY INDICATOR Light is green when projector lamp is ready to be turned on. POWER INDICATOR Light is dim when the projector is on. Light is brightened when the projector is in stand-by mode.
  • Page 21: Operation Of The Remote Control

    OPERATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL This remote control unit is not only able to operate the projector but also usable as a wireless mouse for a PC. One pointing pad and two click buttons are used for wireless mouse operation.
  • Page 22 Used to select computer mode. (Computer 1 or Computer 2 Input) MENU BUTTON This button will activate the MENU operation. Use this button, the POINT UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT button and the SELECT button to make adjustments to the projector's setting in MENU operation. VIDEO SELECT BUTTON Used to select video mode.
  • Page 23 Using the Remote Control Unit Point the remote control toward the projector (Receiver window) when pressing the buttons. Maximum operating range for the remote control is about 16.4' (5 m) and 60° front and rear of the projector.
  • Page 24: Control The Projector

    The projector has two types of operation: DIRECT OPERATION and MENU OPERATION. DIRECT OPERATION allows you to operate the projector by using one button without showing the MENU. In MENU OPERATION mode, you display menus where you can adjust the projector's settings. Follow the instruction for each control.
  • Page 25: Menu Operation

    MENU OPERATION TOP CONTROL OF ADJUST ITEM THE PROJECTOR MODE SELECT MENU POINT LEFT/RIGHT SELECT POINT UP/DOWN SELECT 1. COMPUTER/VIDEO MODE TOP CONTROL OF ADJUST ITEM THE PROJECTOR SOUND MENU SOUND VOLUME POINT LEFT/RIGHT SOUND MUTE SELECT POINT UP/DOWN LANGUAGE...
  • Page 26: Before Operation

    1. If you switch to DIRECT operation by pressing a DIRECT operation button while in MENU mode, the menus will disappear and the MENU operation will end. 2. You can use the REMOTE CONTROL UNIT or the TOP CONTROL OF THE PROJECTOR to operate the MENU operation.
  • Page 27: Basic Operation

    (See "CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR" section on pages 11-18). Connect the projector's AC power cord into a wall outlet and turn the MAIN ON/OFF switch (located on the rear of the projector) to the ON position. The LAMP POWER indicator will light RED, the READY indicator will light GREEN.
  • Page 28: Sound Volume Adjustment

    ZOOM ADJUSTMENT Press the ZOOM ( ) or ( ) button on the remote control unit or on the projector to obtain your desired picture size. For a larger picture, press ( ) and for a smaller picture, press ( ).
  • Page 29: No Show Function

    NOTE: Your computer or video equipment is not affected by this function, and will continue to run. AUTO IMAGE FUNCTION Press the AUTO IMAGE button on the remote control unit or on the projector. The item(s) indicated "ON" in the AUTO IMAGE FUNCTION are adjusted automatically.
  • Page 30: Menu Operation

    BASIC OPERATION In MENU OPERATION mode, you display menus where you can adjust the projector's settings. You can use the TOP CONTROL OF THE PROJECTOR or the REMOTE CONTROL UNIT. TOP CONTROL OF THE PROJECTOR POINT UP BUTTON computer video...
  • Page 31: Sound Adjustment

    SOUND ADJUSTMENT You can adjust the sound volume and sound mute ON/OFF switch in the MENU display. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select SOUND and press the SELECT BUTTON. Another dialog box SOUND ADJUST DISPLAY will appear.
  • Page 32: Video Mode

    This projector is compatible with the six major broadcast video standards: PAL, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL-M and PAL-N (COLOR SYSTEMs). When the color system is set to "Auto position", this projector can detect one of 4 systems (PAL, SECAM, NTSC or NTSC 4.43) automatically. However, if the video signal is not strong enough to detect the video format, the projector may not reproduce the proper video image.
  • Page 33: Video Source Select

    Component Video (Y, Pb, Pr). When the video source is set to "Auto" position this projector can detect one of 3 types Composite Video, S-Video and Component Video (Y, Cb,Cr) automatically. However, if the input video source is Component Video (Y, Pb, Pr), the projector may not detect the video source.
  • Page 34: Picture Image Adjustment

    VIDEO MODE PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Picture adjustments have been preset at the factory. If you want to change the setting, operate the projector as follows. 1. Press MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select IMAGE and press the SELECT BUTTON. Another dialog box IMAGE ADJUST DISPLAY will appear.
  • Page 35: Picture Screen Adjustment

    WIDE function This projector is able to project not only a normal video image (with 4 x 3 aspect ratio), but also a wider video image by compressing 4 x 3 image. This feature enable you to enjoy watching pictures like cinema images. You can switch either to WIDE or to REGULAR screen mode.
  • Page 36: Computer Mode

    Although this will work in most cases, you may be required to manually set the projector for some computer signals. If the computer image is not reproduced properly, try the following procedure and switch to the computer display mode that you want to use.
  • Page 37: Compatible Computer Specifications

    1024 x 768 61.00 XGA11 Specifications are subject to change without notice. NOTE: Basically this projector can accept the signal from all computers with the above mentioned V, H-Frequency and less than 165 MHz of Dot Clock. H-Freq. V-Freq. ON-SCREEN...
  • Page 38: Auto Image Function

    9. To quit the MENU, point to Quit and then press the SELECT BUTTON. 10.This setting is temporarily effective until you turn off the projector or change the input signal. NOTE: The fine sync., total dots and screen position of some computers may not be fully adjusted with the "Auto Image Function."...
  • Page 39: Picture Image Adjustment

    PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Picture adjustments have been preset at the factory. If you want to change the setting, operate the projector as follows. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select IMAGE and press the SELECT BUTTON. Another dialog box IMAGE ADJUST DISPLAY will appear.
  • Page 40: Picture Position Adjustment

    COMPUTER MODE PICTURE POSITION ADJUSTMENT 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select POSITION and press the SELECT BUTTON. Another dialog box POSITION SETTING DISPLAY will appear. 3.
  • Page 41: Pc Adjustment

    This projector can automatically detect display signals from most personal computers currently distributed. However, some computers employ a special signal format which is different from the standard one and the projector cannot detect it. If this happens, the projector cannot reproduce a proper image. And a flickering picture, a non-synchronized picture, a non-centered picture or a skewed picture may be projected instead.
  • Page 42 7. The parameters will be filled with the data determined by the projector according to the present signal input. 8. The function of the parameters and their values are summarized in the table as below.
  • Page 43 17. Another dialog box "PC ADJUSTMENT DISPLAY 2" will appear and the parameter data for the Mode you have selected is shown in this dialog box. 18. Move the arrow to an item that you want to adjust by pressing the POINT UP/DOWN BUTTON(s). 19.
  • Page 44 COMPUTER MODE MODE FREE The Mode free function is provided to confirm or clear the parameter data produced by PC ADJUST. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select PC ADJUST and press the SELECT BUTTON. Another dialog box "Where to reserve"...
  • Page 45: Picture Screen Adjustment

    3. Press the NORMAL BUTTON in keystone mode, the image changed to original image (not correct keystone distortion). This projector cannot display in the resolution more than 1280 x 1024. If your computer's screen resolution is higher than 1280 x 1024, reset the resolution to the lower.
  • Page 46: Other Function Setting

    See the next page menus figure and settings. BLUE BACK (On or Off) When this function is in the "On" position, the projector will project a blue image without video noise on the screen when the video source is unplugged or turned off.
  • Page 47: Remote Control (Mode 1 Or Mode 2)

    REMOTE CONTROL CODE CHANGE (Mode 1 or Mode 2) This projector can be operated with two different code, one is factory-set normal code (MODE 1) and the other one is extended code (MODE 2). This is used to prevent the remote control operation mixture (jam) when two projector and several remote control video equipments are system-up and used together.
  • Page 48: Lamp Age

    OTHER FUNCTION SETTING LAMP AGE The Lamp age function is designed to reset the lamp replacement monitor timer. When replacing the lamp, reset the lamp replacement monitor timer by using this function. NOTE: Do not reset the LAMP REPLACEMENT MONITOR TIMER, except after the lamp is replaced. 1.
  • Page 49: Appendix

    Possible causes for the temperature warning may be: 1. Ventilation slots of the projector are blocked. In such an event, reposition the projector so that ventilation slots are not obstructed. 2. Air filter is clogged with dust particles. Remove dust from the air filter by following instructions in the Air Filter Care and Cleaning section below.
  • Page 50: Lamp Replacement

    APPENDIX LAMP REPLACEMENT If the lamp fails to come on and the lamp monitor on the projector light is orange, you must replace the lamp. For continued safety, replace with a lamp assembly of the same type. Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before you open the lamp cover. The inside of the projector can become very hot.
  • Page 51: Cleaning The Lens

    4. If the projector still does not display an image, re-start the computer. 5. If the image still does not display, unplug the projector from the computer and check the computer monitor's display. The problem may be with your graphics controller rather than with the projector. (When you reconnect the projector, remember to turn the computer and monitor off before you power up the projector.
  • Page 52 Make sure nothing is blocking between the remote control sensor and remote control unit. Make sure you are not too far from the projector when using the remote control unit. Maximum operate range 16.4 ' (5 m). Check the ALL-OFF switch on the Remote Control Unit is set to "ON".
  • Page 53: Technical Specifications

    Power Consumption Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Remote Control Transmitters Proxima Desktop Projector 9260/9240 10.7" (272 mm) x 6.1" (154 mm) x 16.2" (412.5 mm) 15.6 Ibs (7.1 kg) 1.3" TFT Active Matrix type x 3 panels 2,359,296 {786,432 (1,024 x 768) x 3} 6 color system (PAL, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL-M and PAL-N)
  • Page 54 Warranty Proxima Corporation warrants that the Proxima® Desktop Projector Model 9260/9240 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 two years.
  • Page 55 Fax. (858) 457-9647 www.proxima.com <http://www.proxima.com> Part No. 710-00843-1 1 /2000 610 282 2038 (1AA6P1P2055-- MF6F) For Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia: ASK Proxima ASA K. G. Meldahlsvei 9 Postboks 1403 N-1602 Fredrikstad tel. +47-69 34 01 55 fax. +47-69 34 06 32 Technical Support &...

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