Model D P 5 8 0 0 USER’S GUIDE Please read this user’s guide for fast setup and use of your new projector. After reading this guide, keep it in a safe place for future reference. DP5800 Features High brightness Highly efficient optical system with a metal halide lamp ensures high brightness.
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For Customers in the United Kingdom THIS PRODUCT IS SUPPLIED WITH A TWO-PIN MAINS PLUG FOR USE IN MAINLAND EUROPE. FOR USE IN THE U.K., PLEASE REFER TO THE NOTES ON THIS PAGE. IMPORTANT FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug.
WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
• Do not rest the projector on the power cord. The power cord may be damaged and it may cause a fire, electric shock, etc, be sure that heavy objects are not put on it.
Your DP5800 Projector LAMP indicator Glows when the lamp should be replaced. (See page 11.) FOCUS button Adjusts focus. RESET button Resets unit to factory settings. MENU button Picture adjustments. Refer to pages 12 for details. Speaker Handle Cooling fan...
Your DP5800 Projector (continued) Remote control STANDBY / ON button Power ON/OFF button. OFF sets the unit in Standby mode. ZOOM button Adjusts picture size. TIMER ON / OFF button Displays or removes the TIMER menu. When a Blank screen is displayed, TIMER can not be set.
2. Adjust the feet to the best viewing angle, and then lock the foot adjusters. 3. To adjust the angle slightly, rotate the foot adjusters. Caution Do not unlock the foot adjusters unless you are supporting the projector, to avoid dropping the projector and causing an injury.
Using the Projector Projecting the picture Turn the MAIN POWER switch of the projector on. [ • The ON indicator will glow orange. Press the STANDBY/ON button. • The ON indicator blinks (green) and then glows (green). Remove the lens cap.
• The ON indicator lights up orange and the lamp turns off. About 1 minute later, the fan stops and the indicator blinks orange. NOTE: If you press the STANDBY/ON button for less than 1 second, the projector will not switch to Standby mode.
The LAMP indicator will light when the lamp becomes too hot. 1. Turn off the power and let the projector cool for 20 minutes. 2. Turn the projector back on. If the LAMP indicator still glows red, contact your dealer. Action...
Storing your settings Settings can be saved for the VIDEO1, VIDEO2, RGB1 and RGB2 input terminals. These adjustments are saved after projector power is turned off. To return to the initial settings • Select the menu item to restore to the initial setting using the menu buttons or menu stick switch.
Using the Menus (continued) SET UP Menu The SET UP menu lets you change the picture characteristics and position. The menus will be different for RGB and video signals. RGB signal Setup mumu S E T U P I N P U T I M A G E VOLUME BRIGHT...
Using the Menus (continued) INPUT Menu Use this menu to select an input source. S E T U P I N P U T RGB1 RGB2 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 TEST PATTERN RGB1 RGB2 VIDEO1* VIDEO2* TEST PATTERN SYSTEM * Video models only. IMAGE Menu The IMAGE menu controls picture inversion, Size, Reveal and Blanking.
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Using the Menus (continued) Select normal or expanded image size. S E T U P I N P U T I M A G E DISP. SIZE NORMAL SMALL Adjustment Item Inverts the picture horizontally or vertically for ceiling or rear screen projection. H : INVERT MIRROR V : INTERT...
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Using the Menus (continued) S E T U P I N P U T I M A G E COM. SPEED (bps) S E T U P I N P U T I M A G E TIMER S E T U P I N P U T I M A G E AUTO OFF Adjustment Item...
Connecting to a Video Source Available for video models only. 1 . Input signal specifications Luminance signal S-VIDEO signal Chrominance signal VIDEO signal Input AUDIO signal Output 2 . Signal input terminal pin-out Chrominance signal NOTE: Video input signal terminals have priority in the following order: 1.
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(VESA 60Hz) 1024 (VESA 75Hz) NOTE: A MAC adapter is necessary to set the resolution mode. The projector is compatible with 13inch and 16inch mode. XGA images will be compressed to 800 x 600. Some lines may therefore be missing.
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Connecting to an RGB Signal (continued) 4 . Initial signal settings The following signals are initially set. The settings may need to be changed for specific computer types. Use the Setup menu (page 16) to adjust the settings. DATA HSYNC Computer/Signal sorce 15kHz RGB VGA-1...
SEL0 SEL1 Caution Turn off the power of both the projector and computer before connecting to the CONTROL port. Connect the computer to the CONTROL terminal of the projector using an appropriate cable. Refer to the instruction manual for each device before connecting them through the CONTROL port.
Connecting to a Control Signal (continued) PS/2 mouse Projector DATA SEL0 SEL1 Projector ADB (Mac) mouse SDATA SEL0 SEL1 Serial mouse Projector SELO SEL1 READY Computer DATA PS/2 cable Computer (POWER ON) ADB cable Computer Serial cable (option) Mini Din 6pin...
Connecting to a Control Signal (continued) 3 . Communication settings (1) Connect the projector and computer using an RS 232C cable. (2) Turn on the computer. After the computer is fully started, turn on the projector. (3) Start communication. 4 . Control command codes...
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REVEAL X1h=Reveal down, X4h=Reveal right, X=0 (slow) NOTE: If the computer sends an undefined command code or data code the projector may not operate properly. Commands consist of 2 command bytes and following data bytes. The first byte indicates the kinds of commands and the length of the command.
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1. The computer sends the command ’40H’ + ‘yyH’ 2. The projector changes its status to the default setting. 3. The projector replies with the command ‘1xH’ + ‘yyH’ + data bytes to the computer to indicate a return to default settings.
System Setup Typical system connections: AC Outlet VCR with S-VHS out (video models only) Computer (Notebook type) Computer (Desktop type) VCR, etc. (video models only) CRT Display Caution Turn power off to all devices before connecting. Refer to the instruction manual for each device before connecting.
Re-install the air filter. Caution If the air filter is filled with dust, etc., the protection circuit will turn the projector power off. Lamp Replacement The estimated operating time of the lamp is approximately 700 hours. The following symptoms indicate that the lamp should be replaced: •...
• The power cord is disconnected. No picture or sound. • The setting of the input source is not correct. • Wiring to the projector is not correct. Picture is displayed with • Wiring to the projector is not correct. no sound.
Dimension diagram All dimensions shown in inches. (mm) • All specifications are subject to change without notice. Liquid crystal projector DP5800 3 sheets of liquid crystal panels, 3 primary color lights shutter system 1.3 inches TFT active matrix (H800 x V600) 480,000 pixels Zoom lens F=2.3...
Warranty and Servicing Please read this operating guide before calling for service. For warranty and service claims, please contact Proxima Corporation Proxima Corporation Main Office 9440 Carroll Park Drive San Diego, CA 92121-2298 U.S.A. Phone (619) 457-5500 Fax (619) 457-9647 http://www.proxima.com 7/97 Part Number: 710-00519-1 Proxima Europe LTD.