Proxima Desktop Projector DP5100 User Manual

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Model DP5100

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  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE Model DP5100...
  • Page 2 Warranty Period. The Warranty Period commences on the day of purchase by the end–user. The Warranty Period is one year. The Desktop Projector lamps are not covered by this Warranty. The end–user’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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    S–VHS ... 2–7 COMPUTER AUDIO IN... 2–7 AUDIO IN ... 2–8 AUDIO System ... 2–9 Applying Power to the Projector ... 2–9 Turning On/Off the Lamp... 2–10 Image Size ... 2–11 Image Sizing and Focusing ... 2–12 Keystoning ... 2–12 STANDBY/ON Key ...
  • Page 4 Remote Control ... 3–5 Menus ... 3–9 Lens Cleaning ... 4–1 Chapter 4 General Maintenance... 4–2 Maintenance Troubleshooting Chart ... 5–1 Chapter 5 Where to Get Help ... 5–4 Troubleshooting Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Accessories & Replacement Parts Index STANDBY/ON Key ...
  • Page 5: Introducing The

    LCD desktop projection product that makes sharing data and presenting information as easy as connecting your computer to your monitor. Figure 1-1 The Proxima Desktop Projector DP5100 in use Desktop Projector Model DP5100 is a portable, ®...
  • Page 6: What's In The Box

    Chapter 1 • Introducing the Proxima What’s in the After you’ve opened the box and removed the Desktop Projector, Box? make sure you have all the items shown in Figure 1-2. CAUTION! like any other precision optical instrument. Handle it carefully.
  • Page 7: Desktop

    Macintosh Video Cable Adaptor b) Plug the other end of the Macintosh video cable adaptor 6. To connect to a PC, plug one end of the DP5100 VGA video cable into the computer’s video output (monitor) port. VGA video cable 7.
  • Page 8: Quick Setup Laptop And Notebooks

    4. If you have a PC laptop, skip ahead to step 5. To connect to a Macintosh Video Cable Adaptor 5. To connect to a PC laptop, plug one end of the DP5100 VGA video cable 6. Plug the other end of the DP5100 VGA video cable into the 7.
  • Page 9: Projector

    Chapter 2 Detailed Setup Before you begin, examine the components of the projector. Your Proxima Desktop Projector Figure 2-1 The Proxima Desktop Projector and Remote Control (1) Control panel (2) Air exhaust (at rear) (3) Connector panel (4) AC power switch...
  • Page 10: Setting Up The Projector

    Chapter 2 • Detailed Setup Setting up the Setting Up the Projector Projector 1. Place the projector on a solid, flat surface. The projector Figure 2-2 Positioning the Desktop Projector, top view and side view Note: locked to prevent it from moving.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Desktop Projector

    Connecting Take a moment to look at the projector's rear connector panel. the projector Figure 2-3 The Connector Panel Chapter 2 • Detailed Setup S–VIDEO VIDEO Item S-Video inputs Input from S-VHS or S-video source Video inputs NTSC/PAL input from VCRs,...
  • Page 12 3. To connect to a Macintosh, plug one end of the Macintosh Cable Adaptor VGA video cable 4. To connect to a PC, plug one end of the DP5100 VGA video 5. Plug the other end of the DP5100 VGA video cable into the 2–4 • User’s Guide If you want to connect your monitor to the computer monitor port.
  • Page 13: Computer (Rgb)

    Cable Adaptor 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 computer's video output (monitor) port. VGA video cable 4.
  • Page 14 (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.
  • Page 15: S-Vhs

    Composite VCR marked VIDEO OUT, TO MONITOR, or something audio/video cable similar. 2. Insert the other yellow RCA plug into the projector's VIDEO S–VIDEO VIDEO 1 or 2 port. The red and white cables are for audio input from the video source.
  • Page 16: Audio In

    2. Connect the other end of the cable to the projector's port 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.
  • Page 17: Audio System

    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.
  • Page 18: Turning On/Off The Lamp

    Power jack and AC POWER switch To turn on the projector: 1. Plug the power cord into the projector's power jack on the 2. Make sure that the air intake on the bottom 3. Connect the power cord to a properly 4.
  • Page 19: Projecting The Image

    Image 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.
  • Page 20: Image Sizing And Focusing

    Chapter 2 • Detailed Setup 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 2. Adjust the focus using the FOCUS buttons.
  • Page 21: Keystoning

    (the horizontal plane). Keystoning also occurs when the projector is tilted sideways. To correct keystoning, make sure that the projector is at a right angle to the screen in the horizontal plane. The projector is properly aligned if the top and bottom of the projected image are equal in length and parallel to the floor.
  • Page 22 Chapter 2 • Detailed Setup The DP5100 is designed to minimize this effect while projecting images high enough for the entire audience to view. An 8.8 correction for keystoning is built into the projector. Use the adjustable feet to raise and lower the front of the projector.
  • Page 23: Using The Desktop

    Desktop Projector This chapter describes each of the keys on the control panel and the remote control. It also explains the various projector settings and how to change them. The figure in the margin shows the control panel for the Control Panel DP5100.
  • Page 24: Focus Key

    A thermostat will switch off power to the lamp until the projector cools. CAUTION! The power must remain on so the fans can cool the projector. If an overtemperature condition occurs, perform the following checks while the projector cools: 3–2 •...
  • Page 25: Lamp Indicator

    • Check the filter element. Clean or replace it if necessary. For more information, please refer to Chapter 4, Maintenance. • Check the rear exhaust vent. If the projector has reached an overtemperature condition and the fan is working, you should feel a strong rush of hot air from the vent.
  • Page 26: Remote Control

    Control Panel. The remote control can be used up to 16 feet from the front of the projector and within 30 to the left and right of the projector. Figure 3-3 Remote control keys Note: edge.
  • Page 27: Standby/On Key

    • ON - The projector is in the projection mode. RESET Key The first time you turn the projector on, the factory settings are in effect. If you change any of these settings, then want to recall all of the factory settings, press the RESET key.
  • Page 28: Zoom Key

    MENU Keys Figure 3-4 Menu keys These four keys allow you to access and modify the DP5100 settings. Settings are viewed in the Menu Window, which appears in the center of the projected image when your press the MENU up or down keys.
  • Page 29: Volume Keys

    MUTE Key Use the Mute key to momentarily shut down audio ouput from the DP5100. Pressing MUTE again toggles the sound back on. CHANGE Keys The CHANGE keys control the image inversion feature.
  • Page 30: Menus

    Displaying the Menu Press the up or down MENU key once to display the menu. You use these menus to adjust the projector’s image settings. The menus vary depending on the current video source. Selecting and Changing Settings To move to and change a setting: 1.
  • Page 31 Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop Projector RGB (COMPUTER) Menu BRIGHT CONTR V POSI H POSI H PHASE H SIZE Figure 3-5 Menu for computer video BRIGHT The BRIGHT (Brightness) setting increases and decreases the intensity level of the projected image. Press the right arrow key to increase the brightness;...
  • Page 32: Video Menu

    Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop Projector H POSI The H POSI setting is used to adjust the horizontal position of the projected image. Press the right arrow key to move the image left; the left key moves the image right.
  • Page 33 Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop Projector BRIGHT The BRIGHT (Brightness) setting increases and decreases the intensity level of the projected image. Press the right arrow key to increase the brightness, or the left arrow key to decrease the brightness.
  • Page 34: Chapter 4 Lens Cleaning

    Chapter 4 Maintenance There is very little involved with the care and maintenance of your DP5100. However, common sense and periodic main- tenance will ensure top performance. The lamp, lenses, mirrors, and LCD panels have been carefully aligned at the factory to give you the clearest, brightest image possible.
  • Page 35: General Maintenance

    General Replacing the Lamp Maintenance 1. Turn off the projector. 2. Unplug the projector’s power cord from the wall socket and 3. Unscrew the screw located on the right side of the rear panel Figure 4-1 Removing the service door 4.
  • Page 36: Cleaning The Air Filter

    When it is properly placed, a small align- ment mark etched on the projector chassis will be visible below the lamp module. 7. Screw the two lamp module retaining screws down flush.
  • Page 37 Chapter 4 • Maintenance 1. Disconnect all cables/cords from the projector. 2. Set the projector on its side, connector panel down. 3. Remove both screws on the filter cover. Figure 4-4 Removing the screws on the air filter cover 4. Press up on the air filter cover tab to release the cover latch as...
  • Page 38: Changing The Remote Control's Batteries

    5. Clean the air filter using a vacuum cleaner after you have disassembled it. If dirt is still present, wipe the air filter with a cloth moistened with water, then wipe it with a dry cloth. Figure 4-6 The components of the air filter 6.
  • Page 39: Temperature Extremes

    Installing batteries 3. Replace the cover on the battery compartment. Temperature Extremes The projector should not be stored in excess of 140 The ideal operating temperature is below 80 If the projector has been exposed to extremely low temperatures, allow it to warm up before you use it.
  • Page 40 Projected image out of focus Projected image larger than screen Projected image smaller than screen Image off-center Likely Cause No power to projector Lamp not on OVERTEMP indication Video source(s) Loose/improper cabling Laptop external video port not turned on Loose cable...
  • Page 41 Possible Solution(s) Check and re-set cable connections Adjust BRIGHT (brightness) and CONTR (contrast) settings Adjust H PHASE setting Verify projector is image compatible with one of the standards listed in Appendix A Adjust H PHASE or BRIGHT (brightness) settings Check for faulty video...
  • Page 42: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Chart

    If you need help: Where to Get Help 1. Check the Troubleshooting Chart. 2. Call your dealer’s technical support line and explain your problem. 3. Call Proxima at: U.S.A. and Canada: (619) 457–5500 Press 1 for Customer Service. (619) 457-8542 (Fax) Outside U.S.A.
  • Page 43 1. Contact Proxima Customer Service to request a Return 2. Send the defective unit with the RMA number clearly marked 3. Pack the projector in its original box for safe shipment. If you 5–4 • User’s Guide Material Authorization (RMA) number.
  • Page 44: Appendix A Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications Proxima Desktop Projector 5100 Projector Type Portable Multimedia Projector Computer PC compatibles (VGA, VESA 640 x 480 @ 72 Hz) Compatibility Apple Macintosh II, Quadra, Centris, Performa, PowerBook, and Power Macintosh Video Compatibility NTSC, PAL Connectors RGB:...
  • Page 45 Connects Mac SE or SE/30 to Desktop Projector Connects Mac Classic to Desktop Projector Male RCA connects DP5100 to male RCA video source Connects Desktop Projector to a video source w/ a BNC connector Protects projector and other attached equipment from power surges and spikes.
  • Page 46 Appendix B • Accessories & Replacement Parts You can order accessories and replacement parts through your local dealer or by contacting Proxima at the following numbers: B–2 • User’s Guide Replacement Parts Air Filter VGA Video Cable Macintosh Video Cable Adaptor Composite Video/Audio Cable Metal Halide Lamp Power Cord: British...
  • Page 47: Applying Power To The Projector

    H-POSI streaks and shimmering sharpness tint V-POSI accessories air filter applying power to the projector arrow keys, remote control audio connecting from VCR or laserdisc connecting from computer connecting to a microphone batteries, remote control BLUE BACK key brightness, adjusting...
  • Page 48: Computer (Rgb) Video Menu

    FOCUS key focusing the image horizontal image adjustment H PHASE setting H POSI setting INPUT key INPUT SELECT key image size keys ARROW keys (MENU) BLUE BACK key CALL key CHANGE key FOCUS key INPUT key INPUT SELECT key LIGHT key MENU keys MUTE key RESET key...
  • Page 49 Desktop Projector PowerBooks remote control RESET key replacement parts replacing batteries lamp filter S-VHS setting up the projector SHARP setting speakers, external specifications STANDBY/ON key streaks on the image (H PHASE)

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