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Introduction
Your Proxima Lightbook Projector
The Proxima® Lightbook™ projector makes sharing data and presenting
information as easy as connecting your computer to your monitor.
Figure i-1
This manual covers the Proxima Lightbook family of light, portable
projectors which provide images of unrivaled clarity and color accuracy.
The Proxima Lightbook projector in use
Your Proxima Lightbook Projector i-1

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  • Page 1 Introduction Your Proxima Lightbook Projector The Proxima® Lightbook™ projector makes sharing data and presenting information as easy as connecting your computer to your monitor. Figure i-1 The Proxima Lightbook projector in use This manual covers the Proxima Lightbook family of light, portable projectors which provide images of unrivaled clarity and color accuracy.
  • Page 2 WHAT’S IN THE BOX? After you’ve opened the box and removed the projector and accessory packs, make sure you have all of the items shown in Figure i-2. CAUTION! The Proxima Lightbook projector should be treated like any other precision optical instrument. Handle it carefully. Proxima Lightbook Projector S-Video Cable...
  • Page 3 OPENING THE PROJECTOR 1 Press the gold buttons on both sides of the projector and pull the top assembly up. It will click into place. Figure i-3 Opening the projector NOTE: The indicators will both flash if the projector is not completely open.
  • Page 4 YOUR LIGHTBOOK PROJECTOR Before you begin, locate the main parts of the Lightbook projector. preview select source Figure i-5 The Lightbook projector and Cyclops Remote Control 1 Internal Speakers 2 Control Panel 3 Cooling Fans 4 Release Button 5 Keystone Adjustment 6 Focus Ring 7 Remote Control IR Lens Introduction...

  • Page 5: Connector Panel

    CONNECTOR PANEL All connections between the projector and computer or video source are made on the side connector panel. Serial Computer In Figure i-6 The Connector Panel CONNECTOR SERIAL COMPUTER IN MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO IN L-AUDIO-R AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AC CIRCUIT BREAKER AC PLUG AC POWER...

  • Page 6: Control Panel

    CONTROL PANEL Use the Lightbook projector’s control panel keys to turn the projector on or off, adjust the projected image, and display and hide the menu. The indicators provide status information about your projector. Over-Temperature Replace Lamp Figure i-7 The Control Panel Source Setup Menu...

  • Page 7: Quick Start

    LIGHT FUNCTION Glows red to warn of an over-temperature condition. Flashes quickly if the projector is not fully opened. Flashes slowly if the spare lamp burns out. Glows red when the active lamp burns out. Flashes quickly if the projector is not fully opened. QUICK START Follow the appropriate section below for the type of system that you have.
  • Page 8 Connecting Desktop PCs Serial Figure i-9 Connecting a Desktop PC 1 Turn the PC power off. Unplug the monitor cable from the computer. 2 Plug the end of the supplied VGA cable with the large round collar into the COMPUTER IN port on the projector. Plug the other end into the computer’s Monitor Out port.
  • Page 9 Connecting Macintosh Computers Serial Computer In Figure i-10 Connecting a Macintosh 1 Unplug the existing monitor cable from your computer. 2 Plug the end of the supplied VGA video cable with the large round collar into the COMPUTER IN port on the projector. Attach the VGA end of the Mac - VGA cable adapter to the other end of the VGA video cable.
  • Page 10 Connecting NTSC, PAL, SECAM, or S-Video Use the supplied AV cable to connect an NTSC, PAL, or SECAM source to the projector. Use the supplied S-Video cable to connect an S-Video source. ComputerIn Serial S-Video Cable S-VideoCable (Optional) S.Video Figure i-11 Connecting video Special Configurations If your computer has an internal monitor but no external video capability (such as the Macintosh Performa 575, PowerMac 5200, and certain...

  • Page 11: Closing The Projector

    CLOSING THE PROJECTOR 1 Close the lens door latch. Figure i-12 Closing the lens 2 Press both gold buttons to release the top assembly Figure i-13 Releasing the projector top 3 Gently press down and pull back on the assembly until it clicks into place.
  • Page 12 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Lightbook Projector POSITIONING THE PROJECTOR Place the projector on a solid, flat surface at a right angle (perpendicular) to the projection screen and parallel to the floor. If you are using a media cart, make sure the wheels are locked to prevent it from moving. Top View Side View Figure 1-1...
  • Page 13 TRANSPORTING AND MOVING THE PROJECTOR Always use the supplied carrying case to transport the projector. If you are moving the projector a short distance, grasp it securely at the sides by the lower parts of the housing to support the weight of the unit. Figure 1-2 Moving the projector Projector Cooling and Airflow...
  • Page 14 CONNECTOR PANEL All connections between the projector and your computer or video source are made on the side connector panel. Serial Computer In Figure 1-4 The Connector Panel CONNECTOR SERIAL COMPUTER IN MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO IN L-AUDIO-R AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AC CIRCUIT BREAKER AC PLUG...

  • Page 15: Connecting Power To The Projector

    CONNECTING POWER TO THE PROJECTOR The power cord receptacle, AC POWER switch, and circuit breaker are located below the connector panel of the projector. Figure 1-5 Power receptacle, AC Power switch, and circuit breaker reset switch 1 Plug the appropriate power cord into the power receptacle on the side of the projector.

  • Page 16: Connecting Your Computer

    CONNECTING YOUR COMPUTER Connecting Notebook Computers Use the appropriate cable and adapter to connect your notebook computer to the projector. Video Output Port MAC - VGA Adapter VGA Cable Figure 1-6 Notebook connections NOTE: If you are using an Apple PowerBook, attach the Mac - VGA cable adapter to the computer’s Video Output port (or video adapter cable).
  • Page 17 Connecting PCs Use the included VGA video cable to connect your PC to the projector’s COMPUTER IN port. If you want to use your monitor and Lightbook projector at the same time, use your existing monitor cable to connect the projector to the monitor.
  • Page 18 Connecting Macintosh Computers Use the video adapters shown below to connect a Macintosh computer and monitor to the Lightbook projector. From Mac CPU Mac – VGA Cable Adapter To Mac Monitor Cable VGA– Mac Monitor Adapter Figure 1-9 The Macintosh adapters Use the cable adapters and supplied VGA video cable to connect the projector to your Macintosh computer.
  • Page 19 1 Unplug the Macintosh monitor cable from the computer. 2 Plug the end of the supplied VGA video cable with the large, round collar into the COMPUTER IN port on the projector. Attach the VGA end of the Mac - VGA cable adapter to the other end of the VGA video cable. 3 Plug the Mac end of the Mac - VGA cable adapter into the Macintosh video port.
  • Page 20 CONNECTING COMPUTER AUDIO Use the composite audio cable to connect your audio source to the AUDIO IN port on the projector. Figure 1-11 Audio In port 1 Insert one end of the computer audio cable into the Audio Out port of a Macintosh or the sound card of a PC.
  • Page 21 CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO SOURCE To connect an S-Video source, use the supplied S-Video cable (see page i-2) instead of an RCA cable connection for the video source. The S-Video cable has identical, round, 4-pin mini-DIN connectors on both ends. Figure 1-13 The S-Video port To connect an S-Video source: 1 Insert one end of the S-Video cable into the mini-DIN Video Out port on...
  • Page 22 NOTE: Although both L-AUDIO-R and AUDIO IN may be connected at the same time, only one can be active. If computer video is selected, AUDIO IN is active. If NTSC/PAL/SECAM/S-Video is being viewed, the L-AUDIO-R ports are active. If your TV audio source outputs only monaural audio, your projector will provide simulated stereo audio.
  • Page 23 CONNECTING TO THE SERIAL/ADB PORT Use the SERIAL port to connect the projector and the computer in order to use the optional Cyclops F/X software. Figure 1-16 The Serial port 1 Connect one end of the serial cable to the projector’s SERIAL port. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the computer: •...
  • Page 24 Chapter 2 Using the Lightbook Projector OPENING THE PROJECTOR 1 Press both gold buttons on the projector’s sides. Figure 2-1 Opening the projector 2 Pull the top assembly up and forward. It will click into place. NOTE: The completely open. 3 Lift the gold lens door latch.
  • Page 25 TURNING ON THE PROJECTOR 1 Move the AC POWER switch to the ON position. The keypad lights up and the lamp turns on. The projector will beep once. NOTE: Make sure to turn the projector on before you power up the computer. This allows the computer to sense the projector during its startup sequence.

  • Page 26: Turning Off The Projector

    CORRECTING A KEYSTONED IMAGE The image may become distorted when you elevate the front of the projector. Keystoned Images Figure 2-5 Keystoned and square images 1 Move the keystone correction lever forward or back to adjust the shape of the image. Figure 2-6 Correcting the keystoned image TURNING OFF THE PROJECTOR...
  • Page 27 CLOSING THE PROJECTOR 1 Close the lens door latch. Figure 2-7 Closing the lens 2 Press both gold buttons to release the top assembly. Figure 2-8 Releasing the projector top 3 Gently press down and pull back on the assembly until it clicks into place. Chapter Two...

  • Page 28: Control Panel Keys

    CONTROL PANEL KEYS Use the control panel keys to turn the lamp on or off, adjust the projected image, and to display and hide the menu. Figure 2-9 Control Panel keys KEY(S) FUNCTION Controls the menu and adjusts screen position. Switches through the video inputs.
  • Page 29 Lamp key is used to turn the lamp on or off. Use this key when you want to present information without displaying the computer or video image, or to turn the lamp off to allow the projector to cool. When you turn the lamp on, the fans will run at a higher speed.
  • Page 30 Setup Setup Press the key to display a series of Setup menus. The projector will Setup display the slide bars in sequence to help you adjust the image. For example, if you are connected to a computer source, the SETUP key will cycle through slide bar adjusters for Contrast, Sync, and Image Position.
  • Page 31 CONTROL PANEL INDICATORS These indicators provide important status information about your projector. Over-Temperature Replace Lamp Figure 2-11 Lightbook projector’s control panel indicators INDICATOR Over-Temperature indicator glows red if the projector overheats. A thermostat automatically turns off the power to the lamp until the projector cools. If an over-temperature condition occurs, perform the following checks while you allow the projector to cool: •...
  • Page 32 After the projector returns to its normal operating temperature, turn the main power switch off and back on to clear the over-temperature indicator. NOTE: The remote control’s key will not function after an over-temperature condition until the main power switch is turned off and on. Projector Not Open Both the indicators will flash quickly if the projector is not...
  • Page 33 USING THE CYCLOPS REMOTE CONTROLS The Cyclops® Remote Control contains all the key functions available on the projector control panel as well as several additional features. The Cyclops Quick Remote allows you to control several of the projector’s most popular features. For best results, aim the remote control at the projection screen or at the projector’s front panel.
  • Page 34 Cyclops Remote Control FUNCTION MUTE Turns audio on or off. – VOLUME + Decreases or increases the volume of internal and external speakers. Turns the lamp on or off. MENU Displays or hide the menu. SOURCE Switches between connected sources. SETUP Displays the Setup menu (see page 2-7).
  • Page 35 OPERATING MODES The Lightbook projector can operate in Local or Host mode. Local Mode Any time you activate the projector’s menus or the drawing tools, the projector is in Local mode. In Local mode, the remote control can be used for projector menu and draw functions only.

  • Page 36: Using The Main Menu

    Using the Main Menu Press MENU to display the Main menu. To turn the menu off, press MENU again. Input Source Preferences Figure 2-13 Main menu The menu displays only those items that are relevant to the current input source (computer, video, or S-Video). The following table lists the Main menu options: MENU ACTIONS...

  • Page 37: Selecting A Tool

    Selecting a Tool The Tools menu is used to set up and activate: • The LightBoard™, WhiteBoard and BlackBoard tools. • The Timer. • The Reveal function. Figure 2-14 Tool Select menu Use the keys to select a tool. Press Using the Draw Tools The Draw tools allow you to highlight text or other objects on the screen or to draw on a white or black background with the remote control.
  • Page 38 Draw Tool Bar The Draw tool bar has four options: Pencil Click to select the Pencil tool. Eraser Click to select the Eraser. You can erase portions of your highlights. Clear All Click to erase all previous highlighting. New Color Click to select a new color.
  • Page 39 4 To draw, click and hold the center of the MouseDisk at the desired starting point for about 2 seconds to lock it. Then, press the edges of the MouseDisk to move the Pencil tool and draw on the screen. 5 To exit Draw, click the small box in the upper left corner of the Draw tool bar.

  • Page 40: Input Source Menu

    Reveal Use this feature to slowly reveal a screen for greater audience impact. 1 Choose Reveal and press the key to select it. 2 Use the , , keys to gradually display the image. Blue Screen Reveal Up Blue Screen Reveal Left Figure 2-18 Reveal patterns...
  • Page 41 Changing the Input Video Source Your Lightbook projector will check the connections and automatically select a size, position, and sync setting for any connected device. 1 To change the input source, use the box. 2 Press the NOTE: There will be a brief delay before the source changes. Changing the Source Mode Your Lightbook projector automatically senses the type of device connected to each input port.

  • Page 42: Image Menu

    Image Menu The Image menu displays a series of adjustment slide bars with the current settings. Use the keys to move the bars up or down to adjust the settings. NOTE: The menus vary according to the current input source. Computer Source Menus Contrast...
  • Page 43 The following table lists all of the available settings for the Image menu. Use keys to change them. ADJUSTMENT Contrast Sync Pixel Skip Brightness Tint Saturation Save To Fit to View Saving Custom Settings A set of customized values for every video mode can be stored for up to twenty custom modes.

  • Page 44: Audio Menu

    Audio Menu Use this menu to select an audio source, adjust the volume, or to select speakers. Menus Volume Tools Input Source Image Audio Fine Audio Preferences Advanced Help Figure 2-21 Audio menu MENU ITEM SETTING Volume Raises or lowers the speaker volume for the selected source. Mute Mutes the speaker sound.

  • Page 45: Using The Audio Menus

    Fine Audio Menu Input Source Figure 2-22 Fine Audio menu MENU ITEM Balance Treble Bass Stereo Using the Audio Menus You can include audio in your presentation in a variety of ways. Selecting Stereo Audio 1 Open the Fine Audio menu and select Stereo. Adjust the balance, treble and bass.

  • Page 46: Preferences Menu

    Simulating Stereo While Using a Monaural Source 1 Open the Fine Audio menu. Select the Stereo menu, and then select Mono. 2 Press MENU to exit. NOTE: If you are using a monaural source, it must be connected to the L-AUDIO input.

  • Page 47: Advanced Menu

    Advanced Menu Use the Advanced menu to adjust the projector settings to suit a particular presenter’s style and taste. Menus Tools Input Source Image Audio Fine Audio Preferences Advanced Help Figure 2-24 Advanced menu MENU ITEM Language Projection Reset Mode 2-24 Chapter Two Language...

  • Page 48: Help Menu

    Help Menu Select Help from the Main menu to display connection diagrams for your PC, Macintosh, or video source. Help Topics Video Figure 2-25 Help menu 1 Press to select the item you want Help on. Press to display that item, or to cancel.
  • Page 49 Chapter 3 Cyclops F/X Your projector comes with Cyclops F/X — software effects that you can use to make your presentations more interesting and effective. For example, you can use the Spotlight to call attention to specific areas on the image, use the Zoom or Magnify effects to focus on important information in the image, or use See-it/Show-it to preview images on your computer without distracting your audience.
  • Page 50 INSTALLING CYCLOPS F/X Follow these steps to install the Cyclops F/X software: 1 Insert the disk labeled Proxima Cyclops F/X into your computer’s floppy drive. 2 Do one of the following: • In Windows 95, choose Start, Run, then type a:\setup.exe (or the drive letter for your floppy drive).
  • Page 51 The main screen of the F/X program appears: Figure 3-2 Cyclops F/X special effects On the left side of this window is a list of the special effects. The Assignments area in the middle of the window provides options that allow you to customize your remote and software.

  • Page 52: Customizing Effects

    The Assignments area also contains five buttons: BUTTON Setup Remote Put Away Edit Effect Projector Setting Allows you to adjust image, audio, and general settings on your Connect In addition, the Assignments area allows you to control the MouseDisk speed on your remote, and gives you checkboxes to turn on audible and visual feedback.
  • Page 53 NOTE: To access effects that are assigned to the Prog 1 and Prog 2 keys, assign the settings for those keys (in the projector's Preferences menu) to Host. USING THE CYCLOPS INTERACTIVE POINTER SYSTEM You can use the Cyclops interactive pointer system with Cyclops F/X. To set up the software, click Setup Remote in the Assignments area of the mains screen.
  • Page 54 Click on the Edit Navigation Bar button. The following screen appears: Figure 3-4 Edit Cyclops Navigation screen Use this screen to assign different options to the navigation bar. To assign a new function to the navigation bar, click the Next or Previous areas and assign a function using the list boxes to the right.
  • Page 55 SEE-IT/SHOW-IT See-it/Show-it is a feature of Cyclops F/X that previews the next slide in your presentation on your computer monitor—without switching from the slide your audience sees. The See-it/Show-it feature displays the image, along with a timer that counts down on your computer monitor until See-it/Show-it displays the next slide.
  • Page 56 FREEZE The Freeze option freezes the image on your projector so you can use your remote to control your computer. This might be handy when you want to perform functions on your computer without distracting your audience from your presentation. To edit the Freeze key settings, click the Edit Freeze Key option in the Assignments area.
  • Page 57 STARTING AN EFFECT Once you’ve customized an effect, you’re ready to use it. 1 Before the presentation, start Cyclops F/X, then minimize the main screen. 2 During your presentation, press the key or button that you assigned to each effect to start the desired effect. THE PRESENTATION EFFECTS The following are the Presentation Effects.
  • Page 58 Magnify enlarges a rectangular area around the mouse pointer. You can choose from three levels of magnification (200%, 400%, or 800%). NOTE: To enlarge the entire screen, use the Zoom effect. Next/Previous advances to the next or previous slide. Object allows you to draw rectangles, squares, ellipses, and circles. You can change the color and width of each shape.
  • Page 59 Title Screen projects an image from a .BMP file. You can use this effect to show a predefined image with transition effects during a presentation. You can also play an associated sound. Just specify which file to play and indicate whether to play it when the image appears or continuously. Zoom enlarges the entire image to 200%, 400%, or 800% of its original size.

  • Page 60: Options Menu

    Options menu The Options menu offers commands that allow you to set up assignments on the remote, wand, or laser pointer, change the look and feel of the cursor, and change the COM port settings. MENU ITEM Setup Remote Cursor Options Connect 3-12 Chapter Three...
  • Page 61 Chapter 4 Maintenance CHANGING THE LAMP Follow these steps to change the lamp when the primary bulb burns out: 1 Press the key to turn the lamp off. Allow the fans to cool the lamp until the fans stop. 2 Turn the projector on its back. 3 Lift the tab and pull the lamp assembly up and out.
  • Page 62 REPLACING A BULB 1 Pull the lamp assembly out as shown in Figure 4-1. 2 Pull the bulb out. Insert a new bulb, being careful to avoid bending the pins. NOTE: Avoid touching the bulb with your fingers. Oils from your hands can shorten the bulb life.
  • Page 63 CLEANING THE FAN FILTER Clean the fan filter every 6 months. Clean it more often if the projector is used in dusty environments. 1 Turn the projector over. 2 Wipe the filter off, or use compressed air to blow off any dust that has accumulated on it.
  • Page 64 CHANGING BATTERIES – CYCLOPS QUICK REMOTE The Cyclops Quick Remote uses two 357A alkaline batteries. 1 Locate the battery compartment at the lower rear of the case. Press the corner down and slide it off. 2 Remove the old batteries and replace them with new ones. Make sure to align the batteries in the proper orientation.

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting PROBLEM No image projected No computer image projected No video image projected REPLACE LAMP indication LIKELY CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION(S) No power to projector. Turn power ON. Check AC cord. Check power to electrical outlet. Lamp not on. Turn lamp ON.
  • Page 66 PROBLEM Displayed image not square (keystoning) Projected image out of focus Projected image larger than screen Projected image smaller than screen No image on the monitor Faint screen Jittery, fuzzy text Image off-center Cannot get entire image on screen; scrambled image “Shimmering”...
  • Page 67 PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE Getting excessive CONTRAST and/or white or washout BRIGHTNESS too high. Black and white Video signal ambiguous. image from color SECAM input No audio Audio source(s). Loose/improper cabling. Over-Temperature Air vent(s) clogged. indication Fan malfunction. Room is warm or you are at high altitude.
  • Page 68 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. 3 Call Proxima at: USA. and Canada: (619) 457-5500. Press 1 for Customer Service. (619) 457-8542 (Fax) Outside USA and Canada: (619) 457-5500.
  • Page 69 ORDERING PARTS Please order replacement and accessory parts through your local reseller, or call Proxima at: USA and Canada (800) 447-7694 or (619) 457-5500 Press 1 for Customer Service Fax: (619) 457-8542 Outside USA and Canada (619) 457-5500 Press 1 for Customer Service Fax: (619) 622-0173 Europe +31-43-358 5200...

  • Page 70: Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications Color Display Technology Resolution Contrast Ratio Aspect Ratio Compatibility Projection Lamp Brightness Optics Keystone Correction Audio System Inputs Outputs Power Source Dimensions Weight Throw Ratio Screen Size Projection Distance 16.7 million colors AM LCD VGA: 640 (H) x 480 (V) pixels 125:1 typical NTSC, PAL, SECAM, S-Video PC (VGA)

  • Page 71: Replacement Parts

    Appendix B Accessories and Parts REPLACEMENT PARTS PART Lamp Cyclops Remote Control Cyclops Quick Remote Control Power Cord - US Power Cord - Europe Power Cord - United Kingdom Power Cord - Italy VGA Video Cable VGA - Mac Adapter Mac - VGA Monitor Adapter S-Video Cable Computer Audio Cable...

  • Page 72: Optional Accessories

    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES OPTION Deluxe Soft Carrying Case Deluxe Soft Case for Laptop Rolling Hard Case ® MicroSaver Security Cable Appendix B PART NUMBER A261 A262 A263 K100...
  • Page 73 Index Closing the Projector i-11, 2-4 Color Palette 2-15 AC Circuit Breaker i-5, 1-3 Commputer In Port 1-3 AC Plug i-5, 1-3 Computer In Port i-5 AC Power i-5, 1-3 Connector Panel i-4, i-5, 1-3 AC Power Switch 1-4 Connector Table i-5, 1-3 Accessories B-2 Contents of Box ADB (Serial) Port i-5, 1-3...
  • Page 74 Main Menu 2-13 PC Help Screen 2-25 Main Menu Options Table 2-13 Pixel Skip 2-7 Maintenance Power Cord Receptacle i-4 Changing Quick Remote Power receptacle 1-4 Batteries 4-4 Power Switch 2-2 Changing Remote Powering Up Projector 2-2 BatteriesControl Batteries 4-3 Preferences Menu 2-23 Fan Filter 4-3 Preview Key...
  • Page 75 Timer Menu 2-16 Tint 2-7 Image Menu 2-20 Tool Select Menu 2-14 Tool Selection 2-14 Choosing a Color 2-15 Draw Tool Bar 2-15 Tool Selection Menu Timer 2-16 Treble Fine Audio Menu 2-22 Troubleshooting 5-1 Help 5-4 Returning for Repair 5-4 Turning off the Projector 2-3 VGA Video Cable 1-6 Video Connection...

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