Ask Proxima C500 User Manual
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- Page 1 > > > > > > > C500/C447 Regulatory model W50 User’s Guide English, Deutsch, Español, Français, Italiano, Svensk, Nederlands, Portugués,...
- Page 2 High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of without notice. HDMI Licensing LLC. InFocus, In Focus, and INFOCUS (stylized) are either This document applies to model W50: IN5106, C500, IN5102, C447. registered trademarks or trademarks of InFocus Corporation in the United States and other countries.
- Page 3 Do not look into laser beam emitted from the front of the remote control Do not look into laser beam emitted from the front of the remote control Location of laser beam warning labels on remote Location of laser beam warning labels on remote OR this label OR this label Location of laser beam warning labels on remote...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents For complete details on connecting and operating the projector, refer to this User’s Guide. Electronic versions of this User’s Guide in multiple languages Introduction are available on our website. Included Items The website also has technical specifications (an interactive image size cal- Positioning the projector culator, laptop activation commands, connector pin outs, a glossary, the Connecting a computer... - Page 5 Important Operating Considerations for Safety • Place the projector in a horizontal position no greater than 8 degrees off axis. • Locate the projector in a well-ventilated area without any obstructions to intake or exhaust vents. Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may block the vents.
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Page 6: Introduction
Introduction Projector components and features: front Your new multimedia projector provides three computer, three video, and zoom/focus/offset door four audio inputs, one audio output, and RS-232 and Network control. It has XGA 1024x768 resolution. Optional user-changeable short, fixed short, long and ultra long throw lenses make this a flexible product suitable for many different uses. - Page 7 Connector Panel component video The projector provides three computer and three video connection options: remote audio in 1,2 control • one VESA computer VESA computer receiver RS232 RJ-45 (IR) lock serial control • one HDMI™ (High Definition Multimedia Interface)* HDMI monitor •...
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Page 8: Positioning The Projector
Positioning the projector To determine where to position the projector, consider the size and shape of your screen, the location of your power outlets, and the distance between Projection angle in 4:3 mode (default) 10 ft high image the projector and the rest of your equipment. Here are some general guide- lines: •... -
Page 9: Connecting A Computer
Connecting a computer connect computer cable Required computer connections Connect one end of the VESA computer cable to the Computer 2 connector on the projector. Connect the other end to the video port on your computer. If you are using a desktop computer, you first need to disconnect the moni- tor cable from the computer’s video port. - Page 10 If you are using a desktop computer and want to see the image on your computer screen as well as on the projection screen, plug the monitor cable connect monitor cable to the Monitor out connector on the projector. You can control the projector from an LCD control panel, touch screen, or connect RS-232 cable other control device or computer by connecting an RS-232 cable to the pro- jector’s Serial Control connector.
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Page 11: Displaying A Computer Image
Displaying a computer image remove lens cap Remove the lens cap. Press the power switch on the back of the projector to the on (I) position. The Power light on the Status Indicator Panel (page 15) lights green. press Power switch press Power button Press the Power button on the top of the projector or the remote. -
Page 12: Adjusting The Image
Adjusting the image release adjust height release button Adjust the height of the projector, if necessary, by pressing the release but- button tons on each side of the projector’s front to extend the elevator feet. elevator elevator foot foot Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree adjust distance angle (perpendicular) to the screen. -
Page 13: Connecting A Video Device
Connecting a video device connect A/V cable Standard video connections Plug the audio/video (A/V) cable’s yellow connector into the video-out connector on the video device. Plug the other yellow connector into the yel- low Video 3 connector on the projector. Plug a white connector into the left audio out connector on the video device and plug a red connector into the right audio out connector on the video device. -
Page 14: Displaying A Video Image
Displaying a video image remove lens cap Remove the lens cap. Press the power switch on the back of the projector to the on (I) position. The Power light on the Status Indicator Panel (page 15) lights green. press Power switch press Power button Press the Power button on the top of the projector or the remote. - Page 15 Adjust the zoom or focus by rotating the Zoom or Focus rings inside the lens door until the desired image size and focus are produced. adjust Zoom and Focus If the image is not on the screen or viewing area, adjust it by using the lens adjust Lens Shift shift dials inside the lens door.
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Page 16: Shutting Down The Projector
Shutting down the projector The Status Indicator Panel on top of the projector indicates the state of the projector and can help you troubleshoot. The projector automatically blanks the screen after no active source is detected for 5 minutes. This blank screen helps preserve the life of the pro- jector. - Page 17 Problem Solution Result Plug power cable in, press power switch and power button. Remove lens cap. No startup screen Correct image Computer image projected Only startup screen appears/no computer image Press the Source button Activate laptop’s external port or restart laptop...
- Page 18 Adjust computer refresh rate in Control Computer image projected No computer image, just the words “Signal out of Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced> range” Adapter (location varies by operating system) You may also need to set a different resolution on your computer, as shown in the following problem, “Image fuzzy or cropped”...
- Page 19 Projector troubleshooting Problem Solution Result Square image Image not square Adjust keystone the Picture menu Adjust the focus ring or Sharpness in the Correct image Image not sharp Picture>Advanced menu Change aspect ratio to 16:9 in Correct image Image does not fit 16:9 screen Picture>Aspect ratio menu...
- Page 20 Turn on/off Ceiling in Settings>System Correct image menu Image upside down Image reversed left to right Turn on/off Rear in Settings>System menu Correct image Correct image Projected colors don’t match source Adjust color, tint, color temperature, brightness, contrast in the menus COLOR COLOR...
- Page 21 Make sure vents aren’t blocked; allow Unplug projector; wait 20 minutes; plug in Lamp won’t turn on, Temp light is lit (page 15) projector to cool for one minute projector and turn it on: lamp lights Temperature light Lamp may need to be replaced (page 36) Lamp won’t turn on, Lamp light is lit (page 15) Lamp turns on Lamp light...
- Page 22 Correct image Move projector, adjust zoom or lens shift, Image not centered on screen adjust height Adjust horizontal or vertical position in Picture>Advanced menu Still having problems? If you need assistance, visit our website or call us. See the inside of the back cover for a list of all relevant web addresses. This product is backed by a limited warranty.
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Page 23: Using The Keypad Buttons
Using the keypad buttons power–turns the projector on (page 10) and off (page 15). menu–opens the on-screen menus (page 27). up/down arrows–navigates to and adjusts settings in the menus (page 27). select–confirms choices made in the menus (page 27). source–switches among active sources... -
Page 24: Using The Remote Control
Using the remote control laser navigation buttons The remote uses two (2) provided AAA batteries (Hitachi Maxell, part num- button ber LR03). They are easily installed by sliding the cover off the remote's back, aligning the + and - ends of the batteries, sliding them into place, and then replacing the cover. -
Page 25: Using The Audio
Using the audio To play sound from the projector, connect your source to an Audio In con- connect audio cable nector on the projector. To adjust the volume, mute, or loudness, use the Audio menu (see page 31). Troubleshooting audio If there is no sound, check the following: •... -
Page 26: Optimizing Computer Images
Optimizing computer images Presentation features After your computer is connected properly and the computer’s image is on Several features are provided to make giving presentation easier. The fol- the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For gen- lowing is an overview, details are found in the menu section on page 27. -
Page 27: Optimizing Video Images
Optimizing video images Customizing the projector After the video device is connected properly and the image is on the screen, You can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs. See you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For general informa- page 31 to page 34 for details on these features. -
Page 28: Using The Menus
Using the menus To open the menus, press the menu button on the keypad or remote. (The Menu menus automatically close after 60 seconds if no buttons are pressed.) The button Main menu appears. Use the arrow buttons to move up and down to high- light the desired submenu, then press the Select button. -
Page 29: Picture Menu
Picture menu To adjust the following six settings, highlight the setting, press Select, use Keystone Vertical the up and down arrows to adjust the values, then press select to confirm the changes. increasing keystone decreasing keystone Keystone Vertical: adjusts the image vertically and makes a squarer image by using an adjustable scale band. - Page 30 Presets: Presets are provided that optimize the projector for displaying computer presentations and video images in different lighting conditions and on different backgrounds. There are also user-definable presets. To set a preset for the current source, Save Settings adjust the image, select Save Settings in the Presets menu, then select Save User Presets 1 (or 2 or 3).
- Page 31 Video Standard: when set to Auto, the projector attempts to automatically pick the video standard based on the input signal it receives. (The video standard options may vary depending on your region of the world.) If the projector is unable to detect the correct standard, the colors may not look Video Standard right or the image may appear “torn.”...
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Page 32: Settings Menu
Settings menu PC Screen Saver Off: prevents your notebook computer from going into Screen Save mode. The projector must be connected to the PC via a USB Audio: allows adjustments to the volume. Also allows you to turn on and cable for this feature to work. - Page 33 Power Save: automatically turns the lamp off after no signals are detected for 20 minutes. After 10 additional minutes with no signal, the projector powers down. If an active signal is received before the projec- tor powers down, the image will be displayed. Screen Save Screen Save: automatically blanks the screen after no signals are detected for five minutes.
- Page 34 Custom Key (for use with optional remote only): allows you to assign a dif- Network Restart: Disconnects the projector from the network, gets a ferent function to the Custom key on the optional remote to quickly and new IP address, and reconnects. easily use the effect.
- Page 35 Language: allows you to select a language for the onscreen display of menus and messages. Language Service: to use these features, highlight them and press Select. Factory Reset: restores all settings (except Lamp and Filter Hours and Net- work settings) to their default after displaying a confirmation dialog box. Reset Lamp Hours: resets the lamp hours counter in the Service Info menu to zero.
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Page 36: Maintenance
Maintenance clean the lens Cleaning the lens with a soft dry cloth and non-abrasive Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth. cleaner Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner, and don’t apply the cleaner directly to the lens. Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the lens. -
Page 37: Replacing The Projection Lamp
Replacing the projection lamp the lamp compartment and dispose of cleaning materials. Wash hands after lamp replacement. The lamp hour timer in the Service Info menu counts the number of hours Hg – Lamp contains mercury. Manage in accordance with local the lamp has been in use. - Page 38 Loosen the three captive screws (marked by the arrows) on the lamp module. When replacing the lamp, never touch any screws without the arrow mark. loosen the captive screws on lamp module Carefully remove the lamp module by grasping and lifting the handle. lamp module handle Dispose of the lamp in an environmentally proper manner.
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Page 39: Cleaning The Dust Filter
Cleaning the dust filter Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable. turn off and unplug the projector Wait 45 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly. WARNING: To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before you clean or replace the dust filter. -
Page 40: Appendix
Appendix Optional lenses WARNING: When replacing the lens, turn off the projector and pull out the Projected image size power cord from the receptacle. Loosen the screws marked with a triangle to remove the lens. NOTE: Visit the Service section of our website for interactive image size cal- culators for the standard and optional lenses. - Page 41 Table 4: Projection sizes: Short Zoom lens (1.2 -2.0:1 throw ratio range) Table 5: Projection sizes: Long Throw lens (1.9 - 3.9:1 throw ratio range Projection Distance (inch/m) Projection Distance (inch/m) Screen Size Screen Size (inch/m) (inch/m) Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum 40/1 39/1.0...
- Page 42 Table 6: Projection sizes: Ultra Long Throw lens (3.9 - 7.4:1 throw ratio range Projection Distance (inch/m) Screen Size (inch/m) Minimum Maximum 40/1 122/3.1 236/6.0 60/1.5 189/4.8 354/9.0 70/1.8 220/5.6 513/10.5 100/2.5 315/8.0 594/15.1 120/3 382/9.7 717/18.2 150/3.8 476/12.1 898/22.8 200/5.1 638/16.2 1197/30.4...
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Page 43: Rs-232 Commands
RS-232 commands A read command returns the range and the current setting, for example: Communication Configuration Read Command Examples Visit our website for additional RS-232 settings and information. To control this projector via RS-232, connect a null modem cable and set the Function Command Response... - Page 44 Write Command Examples Com- Function Default mand Function Command Response Brightness (BRT140) Sets the brightness to 140 About (Source Info) ABT at W 0: n/a Power (PWR0) Turns power off 1: enable Power (PWR1) Turns power on Active Iris IRI at RW 0: Off Error Conditions 1: Presentation...
- Page 45 Blank Screen BSC at RW Custom Key (Effect) EFK at RW 0: black 0: blank 1: blue 1: mute 2: white 2: aspect ratio 3: source Blue Gain BCG at RW 4: auto image 5: freeze Brightness BRT at RW 6: zoom 7: Source Info Ceiling...
- Page 46 IR Receiver front IRF at RW Lamp Lit LML at R 0: disable 0: not lit 1: enable 1: lit IR Receiver rear IRR at RW Reset Lamp Hours LRT at W 0: disable 0: not reset 1: enable 1: reset IR Receiver top IRT at RW Number of Lamp...
- Page 47 Menu MNU at RW Power-up Source DSC at RW 0: disable 0: computer 1 1: enable 1: computer 2 2: computer 3 Menu Navigation NAV at W 3: video 1 0: up 4: video 2 1: down 5: video 3 4: select Presets PST at RW...
- Page 48 Save User Presets 3 US3 at W Audio for Source 0 SA0 at RW 0: not saved 0: audio 1 1: saved 1: audio 2 2: audio 3 Screen Save SSV at RW 3: audio 4 0: 5 minutes 4: HDMI Internal 1: 10 minutes 5: mute 2: 15 minutes...
- Page 49 Vertical Position VPS at RW auto def< +128 128: else: def - Video Standard VSU at RW 0: Auto 1: NTSC 2: PAL 3: SECAM Volume VOL at RW...
- Page 50 INDEX Display Messages 31 displaying Numerics computer image 10 1024x768 resolution 5 video images 13 dust filter, cleaning 38 Aspect Ratio 33 audio 24 elevator foot 11, 13 Audio In connector 8, 12 Auto Image 33 Factory Reset 34 Auto Power 31 filter, resetting hours 34 Autosource 31 focus 11, 14...
- Page 51 lens, cleaning 35 resetting lamp hours 37 Low Power 31 RS-232 cable 9 Magnify 33 connecting 6 Main menu 27 menu system 27 screen saver, turning off 31 Monitor connector 9 security lock 38 Mute 33 serial connection 6, 9 Service 34 Network 33 Service Code 34...