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- Page 1 Multimedia Projector Pro AV 9400 Model Pro AV 9400L (Without Lens) PRESENTATIONS WORKING SESSIONS TRAINING MULTIMEDIA ANIMATION VIDEO...
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Page 2: To The Owner
As the owner of a Pro AV 9400, 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
IMAGE RESOLUTION AUTOMATIC MULTISCANNING SYSTEM SCREEN MODE MULTILANGUAGE 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 CONNECTING THE VIDEO EQUIPMENT... -
Page 5: Features And Design
MENU DISPLAY is displayed with; English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Japanese. UNPACKING THE PROJECTOR The projector comes with the parts listed below. Check to find all the parts are included. If any parts are missing, contact an authorized dealer or service station. -
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 4.9' (1.5 m) ~ 80.7' (24.6 m). Refer to the figure below as an example when positioning the projector to the screen. THIS PROJECTOR SHOULD NEVER BE SET IN THE WAY INDICATED. NEVER HANG THE PROJECTOR UPSIDE DOWN. -
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
RGB out CONTROL PORT-1 CONNECTOR Used to connect a mouse cable to the projector. CONTROL PORT-2 CONNECTOR Used to connect a mouse cable to the projector. USB PORT-1 CONNECTOR Used to connect a computer to the projector. - Page 11 VIDEO INPUT JACKS-1 (BNC TYPE x 3) Used to connect a video source to the projector. S-VIDEO INPUT JACK-1 Used to connect a S-VHS video source to the projector. AUDIO INPUT JACKS-1 (R and L) Used to connect an audio source to the projector.
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Page 12: Connecting The Computer
If the audio input of the audio equipment is monaural, connect it to the left jack. CONNECTING TO THE MULTI-POLE 12-PIN (CONTROL PORT) CONNECTORS (1 and 2) When the computer is operated by projector's remote control unit, connect three different type of cables (provided) between projector control port and computer mouse port or serial port. - Page 13 2, Video 1 or Video 2). If you have selected program source Computer 2 the video signal connected to the Computer 2 input terminal will be available at the monitor output terminal. An external monitor can be connected to the HDB15-pin (VGA) terminal on the projector. Connect the monitor to this terminal using the VGA cable (not provided).
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Page 14: Connecting An Ibm-Compatible Desktop Computer
AUDIO CABLE (NOT PROVIDED) AUDIO INPUT Amp. NOTE: The hook up should be done as per the above illustration. After hook up, turn on the projector, monitor, computer, in that order. BNC CABLE x 5 (NOT PROVIDED) VGA CABLE (PROVIDED) - Page 15 SERIAL PORT CABLE (NOT PROVIDED) AUDIO CABLE (NOT PROVIDED) AUDIO INPUT Amp. NOTE: The hook up should be done as per the above illustration. After hook up, turn on the projector, monitor, computer, in that order. ANALOG OUTPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO CABLE...
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Page 16: Connecting An Ibm-Compatible Laptop Computer
(NOT PROVIDED) AUDIO CABLE (NOT PROVIDED) AUDIO INPUT Amp. NOTE: The hook up should be done as per the above illustration. After hook up, turn on the projector, computer, in that order. COMPUTER OUTPUT (DB15-PIN TYPE) AUDIO CABLE (NOT PROVIDED) - Page 17 SERIAL PORT CABLE (NOT PROVIDED) AUDIO CABLE (NOT PROVIDED) AUDIO INPUT Amp. NOTE: The hook up should be done as per the above illustration. After hook up, turn on the projector, computer, in that order. GRAPHIC ACCELERATOR PC CARD ANALOG OUTPUT...
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Page 18: Connecting A Macintosh Desktop Computer
16" MODE (832 x 624) 19" MODE (1024 x 768) 21" MODE (1152 x 870) NOTE: The hook up should be done as per the above illustration. After hook up, turn on the projector, monitor, computer, in that order. BNC CABLE x 5... -
Page 19: Connecting A Macintosh Powerbook Computer
16" MODE (832 x 624) 19" MODE (1024 x 768) 21" MODE (1152 x 870) NOTE: The hook up should be done as per the above illustration. After hook up, turn on the projector, computer, in that order. Adapter shipped with the PowerBook. -
Page 20: Connecting The Video Equipment
CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING THE VIDEO EQUIPMENT CONNECTING TO THE VIDEO INPUT JACKS (1 and 2) BNC TYPE x 3 Connect to the video outputs of a VCR, video disc player, DVD player, video camera, satellite TV tuner or other AV equipment. -
Page 21: Connecting The Projector
INPUT INPUT (BNC) (BNC) (BNC) MONITOR NOTE: The hook up should be done as per the above illustration. After hook up, turn on the projector, video equipment, in that order. DVD Player Satellite Video Disc Player TV Tuner Cb (B-Y) -
Page 22: Before Operation
BEFORE OPERATION CONTROLS AND INDICATORS FRONT INDICATORS TOP CONTROLS FRONT INDICATORS TOP CONTROLS ready warning temp lamp replace volume zoom focus lens shift mode memu normal auto image lamp power select... - Page 23 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. LAMP POWER INDICATOR Light is dim when the projector is on. Light is brightened when the projector is in stand-by mode.
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Page 24: Operation Of The Remote Control
OPERATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 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 25 MENU BUTTON This button will activate the MENU operation. Use this button, the POINT UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT button and the SELECT (REAR CLICK) button to make adjustments to the projector's setting in MENU operation. NORMAL BUTTON Use to reset to normal picture adjustment preset by factory.
- Page 26 Using the Remote Control Unit Point the remote control toward the projector (Receiver window) whenever pressing the buttons. Maximum operating range for the remote control is about 16.4' (5m) and 60° front and rear of the projector. To insure safe operation, please observe the following precautions : Use (2) AA type alkaline batteries.
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Page 27: Wireless Remote Control Unit
This button will activate the MENU operation. Use this button, the POINT UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons and the SELECT button to make adjustments to the projector's setting in MENU operation. POINT UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT BUTTONS To select an item on the MENU that you want to adjust. To select an item, move the arrow by pressing these buttons (UP, DOWN, LEFT or RIGHT). - Page 28 Using the Remote Control Unit (wired) Connect a remote control cable to R/C jacks located on the wireless/wired remote control unit and the side of the projector. To insure safe operation, please observe the following precautions : Use (2) AA type alkaline batteries.
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Page 29: 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 30: Menu Operation
Y, Cb, Cr PICTURE IMAGE COLOR TINT WHITE BALANCE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS PICTURE SCREEN WIDE REGULAR TOP CONTROL OF WIRELESS/WIRED THE PROJECTOR REMOTE CONTROL MENU MENU POINT LEFT/RIGHT POINT LEFT/RIGHT SELECT SELECT POINT UP/DOWN POINT UP/DOWN SELECT SELECT TOP CONTROL OF... -
Page 31: Before Operation
1. The MENU, once activated, will not disappear unless you choose MENU QUIT. 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 32: Basic Operation
(See "CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR" section on pages 10-21). Connect the projector's AC power cord into a wall outlet and turn the MAIN ON/OFF switch (located on the side of the projector) to the ON position. The LAMP POWER indicator will light RED, the READY indicator will light GREEN. -
Page 33: Direct Operation
SOUND VOLUME ADJUSTMENT Press the VOLUME buttons on the projector or on the remote control unit to adjust the volume. The volume display will be displayed on the screen for a few seconds. Pressing volume (+) will increase volume and increase the number on the screen. -
Page 34: Digital Zoom Function
P-TIMER function. AUTO IMAGE FUNCTION Press the AUTO IMAGE button on the projector or on the remote control unit. The item(s) indicated "ON" in the AUTO IMAGE FUNCTION are adjusted automatically. If all the items in AUTO IMAGE FUNCTION are "OFF", AUTO IMAGE SETTING display appears. If you wish to operate the AUTO IMAGE FUNCTION, perform the steps 3 - 9 of "AUTO IMAGE FUNCTION"... -
Page 35: Menu Operation
In MENU OPERATION mode, you can adjust the projector. You can use the TOP CONTROL THE PROJECTOR or the REMOTE CONTROL UNIT. TOP CONTROL OF THE PROJECTOR POINT UP MENU BUTTON BUTTON MEMU NORMAL POINT LEFT POINT DOWN BUTTON BUTTON... -
Page 36: Sound Adjustment
BASIC OPERATION SOUND ADJUSTMENT You can adjust the sound volume, treble, bass levels and Built-in SP., 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 (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box SOUND ADJUST DISPLAY will appear. -
Page 37: Video Mode
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. In case this happens, this projector allows you to choose a specific broadcast signal format. -
Page 38: Picture Image Adjustment
VIDEO MODE PICTURE IMAGE ADGUSTMENT 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 (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box IMAGE ADJUST DISPLAY will appear. -
Page 39: 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 40: 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 41: Compatible Computer Specifications
1024 x 768 1024 x 768 XGA12 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 200 MHz of Dot Clock. H-Freq. V-Freq. -
Page 42: Auto Image Function
9. To quit the MENU, point to Quit and then press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) 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 same computers may not be fully adjusted with the "Auto Image Function."... -
Page 43: 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 (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box IMAGE ADJUST DISPLAY will appear. -
Page 44: 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 (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box POSITION SETTING DISPLAY will appear. 3. -
Page 45: Pc Adjustment
This projector can automatically detect most display signals from most personal computers currently distributed. However, some computers adopt 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 46 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 47 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 48 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 (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box "Where to reserve"...
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Page 49: Picture Screen Adjustment
CLICK) BUTTON. The image size is turned to the true size. This projector cannot display in the resolution more than 1600 x 1200. If your computer's screen resolution is higher than 1600 x 1200, reset the resolution to the lower before connecting the projector. -
Page 50: Other Function Setting
USB, Remote control and Lamp age. 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 51: Remote Control (Mode 1 Or Mode 2)
REMOTE CONTROL (Mode 1 or Mode 2) This projector can be received two types signal from the remote control unit. One of the type is used the normal code (Mode 1), other is used expand code (Mode 2). Turn REMOTE CONTROL function Mode 2 in the SETTING menu. The projector can be received the expand cord. -
Page 52: Lamp Age
OTHER FUNCTION SETTING LAMP AGE NOTE: Do not reset the LAMP REPLACEMENT MONITOR TIMER, except after the lamp is replaced. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select SETTING and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box SETTING DISPLAY will appear. -
Page 53: 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 above. -
Page 54: Lamp Replacement
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 55: Cleaning The Lens
4. If the projector still does not display an image, restart 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 56 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 transmitted signal mode from remote control unit.
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Page 57: Technical Specifications
This symbol on the nameplate means the product is Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. It is designed and manufactured to meet rigid U.L. safety standards against risk of fire, casualty and electrical hazards. Multi-media Projector Pro AV 9400 15.4" (390 mm) x 9.2" (234 mm) x 22.9" (582 mm) 39.2 Ibs (17.8 kg) 1.8"... - Page 58 Warranty Proxima Corporation warrants that the Proxima® Multimedia Projector Model Pro AV 9400 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.