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  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE Multimedia LCD Projector (Not actual front cover)

  • Page 2: Warranty

    WARRANTY Proxima Corporation warrants that the Proxima® Desktop Projector™ 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 one year. The projector lamp is not covered by this Warranty.
  • Page 3 LCD projectors that make sharing data and presenting information as easy as connecting your computer to your monitor. The Desktop Projector 9100 is a high-resolution multimedia LCD projector that offers a high-quality, extremely bright image. It is compatible with a wide range of computers and resolutions—from 640 x 480 personal...

  • Page 4: Cyclops Interactive Pointer System

    CYCLOPS INTERACTIVE POINTER SYSTEM All Proxima Desktop Projector products come Cyclops®-ready. The Cyclops interactive pointer system functions like a cordless mouse, allowing you to control your computer and software by pointing at the projection screen. INTRODUCING THE MEDIAEXPRESS SYSTEM The MediaExpress™ Image Display System is a hybrid, next-generation product that brings the functionality of computers and projectors much closer together.

  • Page 5: What's In The Box

    • (2) AAA Alkaline Batteries • User's Guide • Product Registration Card • European (C1001-10), U.K. (C1004-10), and Italian (C1003-10) power cords Figure i-2, Items included with the Desktop Projector 9100 Power Cord Cyclops F/X Disks (C1002–10) (A50 F/X) Computer Audio...

  • Page 6: Quick Start

    To connect the projector to your computer, read the section appropriate for your hardware (or read Chapter 1, which lists these steps in greater detail). Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the parts of the projector: Figure i-3, The Desktop Projector 9100 NUMBER Introduction...

  • Page 7: Step 1: Setting Up The Projector

    Step 1: Setting up the projector 1 Place the projector on a solid, flat surface. 2 Position the projector so that the side with the handle is facing the projection screen. 3 Locate the arm release lever (see the next figure). Slide it gently in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 8 5 Locate the flip mirror release lever on the top of the arm (see Figure i-5). Push it in the direction of the arrow while pulling up on the lift tab. This releases the flip mirror. Figure i-5, Pressing the lever to release the flip mirror Introduction...
  • Page 9 6 Gently tilt the mirror to approximately 45 degrees. (You can adjust the angle later to raise or lower the projected image.) Figure i-6, Flipping the mirror to a 45-degree angle CAUTION! Never push on or force the mirror. Always use care when opening the mirror assembly.

  • Page 10: Step 2: Connecting The Computer

    Step 2: Connecting the computer In general, use the Proxima cable appropriate for your system to connect your computer to the DP9100. Connect your computer's video out port to the COMPUTER IN port on the projector. If you want to connect an external monitor, use your existing monitor cable to connect the projector's COMPUTER OUT port to your monitor.

  • Page 11: Step 3: Connecting Video And Audio

    Step 3: Connecting video and audio Connect audio and video sources to the projector, using this table as a guide. If you need more information, see the appropriate section in Chapter 2. TO SET THIS UP: CONNECT THIS CABLE: Video from Composite audio/video cable VCR/ laserdisc (C497-6).
  • Page 12 THE CYCLOPS REMOTE CONTROL AND CONTROL PANEL MUTE – VOLUME MENU SOURCE SETUP PROG 1 PROG 2 PROXIMA Figure i-8, The Cyclops remote control and control panel 1 MouseDisk (remote only) 2 Prog 1 (remote only) 3 Source (Lamp on/off) i-10 Introduction 3 13...
  • Page 13 FUNCTION (Volume +/-) Adjusts the audio level. Mute (remote Mutes the audio, or returns the sound. only) Menu Turns the menus on and off. Setup Adjusts the sync, contrast, brightness, tint, and image position settings. Fit-To-View/ • In computer or video mode, the Fit-to-View key enlarges or /Prog 2 compresses the image to fit the projector’s 1024 x 768 resolution.

  • Page 14: Setting Up Your Projector

    Chapter 1 Setting up your projector OPENING THE PROJECTOR To open the projector: 1 Place the projector on a solid, flat surface. 2 Position the projector so that the side with the handle is facing the projection screen. The connector panel will be facing away from the projection screen (see Figure 1-1).
  • Page 15 3 The projector must be parallel to the floor. If you’re using a media cart, make sure the wheels are locked to prevent it from moving. Top View Perpendicular to the projection screen Side View Parallel to the floor Figure 1-2, Top view and side view of the projector 4 Locate the arm release lever beside the control panel, on the top of the projector (see Figure 1-3).
  • Page 16 5 The arm pops up. Gently lift the arm. It raises automatically until it is fully extended. Do not force the arm further. Figure 1-4, The arm pops up 6 Locate the flip mirror release lever on the top of the arm. Press it in the direction of the arrow while pulling up on the lift tab.

  • Page 17: Closing The Projector

    7 Gently tilt the mirror open to approximately 45 degrees (you can adjust the angle of the mirror later, to raise or lower the projected image). Figure 1-6, Opening the flip mirror CAUTION! Never push on or force the mirror. Always use care when opening the mirror assembly.
  • Page 18 O-VIE FIT-T SOUR CLEA VOLU SETU MENU LAMP REPL OVER TEMP Figure 1-7, Accessing the recessed handle If you must move the projector while it is open, grasp it securely at the sides by the lower part of the housing to support its weight. Figure 1-8, Moving the projector while it is open Setting Up Your Projector 1-5...

  • Page 19: Turning On The Projector

    TURNING ON THE PROJECTOR The projector and the external monitor (if you’re using one) should be turned on before you turn on your computer. This ensures that the computer properly senses the display during it’s start-up process. On the rear panel of the projector there is a power cord receptacle and a power switch.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Projector To Your Computer

    CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR TO YOUR COMPUTER Take a moment to review the projector’s connector panel. Video 1 S-Video 1 Audio 1 In Audio 2 In Video 2 S-Video 2 MIC Cyclops Computer Audio Out Audio In Computer In Computer Out Figure 1-10, The connector panel PORT CONNECTS TO...
  • Page 21 PORT CONNECTS TO... Connects an external microphone to the projector. COMPUTER Connects to the computer to bring computer video into the projector. COMPUTER Connects a workstation monitor to the projector for simultaneous display. VGA OUT Connects a PC or Macintosh monitor to the projector for simultaneous display.
  • Page 22 Audio In Computer In Figure 1-11, The projector’s COMPUTER IN connector You can display data on a separate monitor in addition to the projector. Computer out connections can be made with the projector and computer power on. Computer Out VGA Out Figure 1-12, Projector’s video output connectors Projecting without an attached monitor Some display cards rely on sense line information from the monitor to...

  • Page 23: Macintosh Computers

    1 Disconnect your computer-to-monitor cable at the computer end. 2 Connect the free end of the monitor cable to the VGA OUT connector on the projector. 3 Use the Proxima VGA to LCD connector cable (C800-6) between the projector and the computer. Connect the end of the cable marked “LCD” to the projector’s COMPUTER IN connector, and the end marked “COMPUTER”...
  • Page 24 PROJECTOR Figure 1-14, The Proxima Mac to LCD adapter 3 Connect the free end of the Mac to LCD adapter to the projector’s VGA OUT connector. Note: Macintosh users who do not connect an external monitor may need to set DP9100 sense lines to achieve the desired display resolution. See Appendix C: Sense Lines for more information.

  • Page 25: Notebook Computers

    Notebook computers Use the appropriate Proxima video cable to connect your notebook to the projector: 1 Connect the end of the Proxima video cable marked “COMPUTER” to the external monitor connector on your notebook (or to the video cable adapter supplied with your notebook). 2 Connect the end of the Proxima video cable marked “LCD”...
  • Page 26 Workstations 13C3 Video Connections (except Silicon Graphics workstations) If your workstation has a 13C3 connector at the computer video port: 1 Disconnect your computer-to-monitor cable at the computer end. 2 Connect the free end of the monitor cable to the projector’s COMPUTER OUT connector.
  • Page 27 Silicon Graphics 13C3 Video Connections If you have a Silicon Graphics workstation with 13C3 connectors at the computer and monitor video ports: 1 Disconnect your computer-to-monitor cable at the computer end. 2 Connect the free end of the monitor cable to the Proxima SGI to LCD adapter (C947-12).
  • Page 28 DEC 3C3 Video Connections If you have a DEC workstation with 3C3 connectors at the computer and monitor video ports: Figure 1-19, 3C3 connector 1 Disconnect your computer-to-monitor cable at the computer end. 2 Connect the free end of the monitor cable to the Proxima DEC 3C3 to LCD adapter (C947-10).
  • Page 29 3 Connect the optional Proxima BNC to LCD Connector Cable (C803-6) between the projector’s COMPUTER OUT connector and the monitor’s BNC video input. Use the same BNC connections used with the monitor. 13C3 t BNC C Figure 1-21, BNC to LCD Connector cable Connecting the Cyclops interactive pointer system The Cyclops interactive pointer system uses a built-in camera to function like a cordless mouse.

  • Page 30: Connecting Video And Audio To The Projector

    • If NTSC/PAL/SECAM/S-Video are selected, AUDIO 1 IN is active. Connecting video from a VCR The Desktop Projector 9100 can project video from NTSC, PAL or SECAM sources (i.e., VCRs, laserdisc players and video cameras). Figure 1-22, The projector connected to a VCR...
  • Page 31 White Connecting video from S-Video sources The Desktop Projector 9100 can also project video from an S-Video source. 1 Connect one end of the S-Video cable (C466-6) to the Video Out connector on the video source. The cable has identical round four-pin connectors on either end.
  • Page 32 Connecting external speakers The Desktop Projector 9100 contains an internal stereo system consisting of an amplifier and two speakers. Although this system provides high-quality stereo output, a multimedia presentation may require external powered speakers or an external sound system. When connecting external speakers, use the optional Proxima Powered Loudspeaker System (A55) or a similar system.
  • Page 33 Connecting an external stereo system To connect the projector to an external stereo system: 1 Using the Composite Video/Audio cable (C497-6), insert the white and red RCA plugs into the projector’s left and right AUDIO OUT ports. 2 Insert the white and red RCA plugs at the other end of the cable into the external amplifier’s left and right AUDIO IN ports.

  • Page 34: Important Precautions

    IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS To avoid any potential hazards to the projector, make sure the air intake and exhaust grills are unobstructed. Do not operate the projector if these areas are clogged or blocked. Figure 1-26, Allow sufficient air flow CAUTION! The lamp chamber gets very hot during operation, especially the ceramic sockets at each end of the lamp.

  • Page 35: Turning The Lamp On And Off

    Turning the lamp on and off The lamp is off when you first turn on the projector. Press the on the Cyclops remote control or control panel to turn the lamp on. The green power indicator light illuminates. It takes a few seconds for the lamp to warm up.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Image

    In the unlikely event that an overtemperature conditions occurs, see Chapter 6, Troubleshooting for information on restarting your projector. ADJUSTING THE IMAGE Raising or lowering the image To raise or lower the projected image, tilt the mirror on top of the arm up (to move the image higher) or down (to move the image lower).

  • Page 37: Image Size

    Correcting keystoning The normal projected image will have a rectangular shape. An image is keystoned when it appears trapezoidal. Figure 1-30, Normal image vs. keystoned image Keystoning occurs when the front of the projector is not perpendicular to the projection screen (the vertical plane) or when the projector is not parallel to the floor (the horizontal plane).

  • Page 38: Using Your Projector

    Chapter 2 Using your projector The Desktop Projector 9100 was designed with ease of use and simplicity in mind. With the Cyclops remote control or the control panel, most of the common functions are right at your fingertips. To perform most of the actions you’ll need during your presentation, such as adjusting or muting the volume and proceeding from one slide to the next, just press a button on the Cyclops remote control or the control panel.
  • Page 39 Source key Use the Source key to switch between the various video input sources you connect, such as the computer video input, NTSC/PAL/SECAM video input, S-Video input, or MediaExpress input. Setup key Use the Setup key to make your pre-presentation adjustments, such as sync, brightness, contrast, tint, and image position.
  • Page 40 Menu Press the Menu key to activate the onscreen menus. Press it again to exit the menus. (Lamp on/off) This key turns the lamp on and off. On the remote, press and release this key once quickly to display a black screen. To turn the lamp off, press and hold this key for at least two seconds.

  • Page 41: Switching Between Input Sources

    (Overtemp indicator light) This light illuminates if the projector becomes too hot or when one of the fans malfunctions. When this light is illuminated, the lamp automatically turns off. In the unlikely event of an overtemperature condition, see Chapter 6, Troubleshooting for more information. (Lamp indicator light) This light illuminates when the lamp needs to be replaced.

  • Page 42: Saving Your Settings

    For most settings, you make incremental adjustments by moving a slide bar. To move a slide bar, press the edges of the MouseDisk, press the up and down arrow keys on the projector’s control panel, or use the optional Cyclops wand or laser pointer. Changing the language on the menus To change the menus to a different language, choose Language on the Preferences menu.
  • Page 43 Adjusting the contrast To adjust the contrast, press the Setup key until the Contrast slider appears. Press the edges of the MouseDisk, use the optional Cyclops wand or laser pointer, or press the left and right arrow keys to move the slider. You can also adjust the contrast by accessing the projector’s menus and choosing Contrast from the Image menu.

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Audio

    Switching to rear projection mode To switch to rear projection mode (projecting from behind the projection screen instead of in front of the screen), choose Projection, Rear from the Projector menu. ADJUSTING THE AUDIO You can adjust the volume from the Cyclops remote control, the control panel, or the menus.

  • Page 45: Presentation Features

    Adjusting fade and balance The fade slider allows you to choose between the projector's internal speakers and an external loudspeaker system like the Proxima Powered Loudspeaker System (A55). The balance slider allows you to control the level of sound between the left and right sides of your sound system. To adjust the fade and balance, choose the corresponding command on the Audio menu, then move the slide bar in the appropriate direction.
  • Page 46 2 From the Tools menu, choose LightBoard mode, then specify whether you want the Overlay, WhiteBoard, or BlackBoard. 3 From the Tools menu, choose LightBoard, On. The Draw toolbar appears in the upper left corner of the projected image. It has four buttons: Figure 2-2, The Draw toolbar BUTTON FUNCTION...
  • Page 47 4 Select one of these buttons, then use the Cyclops wand, laser pointer, or the MouseDisk to draw on the projected image. To open the color palette: 1 Click the Color box or the icon in the upper right corner of the projected image.
  • Page 48 If you find that you use LightBoard features frequently, consider programming either the Prog 1 or Prog 2 key, so you can access the LightBoard tool with the press of a key. Setting the timer (for audience intermission) The DP9100 includes a break timer, for lunch breaks, intermissions, question and answer sessions, or any other timed pause.

  • Page 49: Advanced Features

    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 more information on Cyclops F/X, see Chapter 4, Cyclops F/X. ADVANCED FEATURES There are several advanced features of the DP9100 that make giving presentations even easier.

  • Page 50: Menus And Keys

    Chapter 3 Menus and keys PROJECTOR MENUS The Main menu Input Source Preferences Advanced Figure 3-1, The Main menu MENU Tools Cyclops Input Source Image Audio Projector Preferences Advanced Menus Tools Cyclops Image Audio Projector WHAT IT CONTAINS Settings for the LightBoard tool, Break Timer, and mouse tracking. Commands for calibrating the Cyclops interactive pointer system and button selection.

  • Page 51: The Tools Menu

    The Tools menu Menus LightBoard Mode Tools Cyclops WhiteBoard Input Source BlackBoard Image Audio Projector Preferences Advanced Figure 3-2, The Tools menu USE THIS OPTION... LightBoard Mode LightBoard Break Timer Break Timer Value Mouse Tracking Chapter Three LightBoard Break Timer Overlay ...TO DO THIS: Sets the background for LightBoard drawing:...
  • Page 52 The Cyclops menu Menus Button Calibrate Tools Left No Calibrate Cyclops Right Calibrate Input Source Center Image None Audio Projector Preferences Advanced Figure 3-3, The Cyclops menu USE THIS ...TO DO THIS: OPTION... Calibrate Starts the Cyclops calibration procedure. Button Sets the Cyclops wand or laser pointer to emulate a left, right, or center mouse button (or none).
  • Page 53 The Input Source menu Menus Source Select Tools Computer Cyclops Input Source Image Audio Projector MediaExpress Preferences Advanced Figure 3-4, The Input source menu USE THIS OPTION... Source Select Source Mode Input Measurements Chapter Three SourceMode Cancel Select Video 1 EWS1 (140 MHz) 1280 x 1024 81.97 KHz 76 HZ S-Video 1...
  • Page 54 The Image menu (computer or MediaExpress input source) Menus Sync DotClk. Bright Tools Cyclops Input Source Image Audio Projector Preferences Advanced Figure 3-5, The Image menu USE THIS OPTION... *Sync *DotClk Bright Contrast Green Blue *Factory Default Interlace * Not available in MediaExpress mode. Contrast Green Blue...
  • Page 55 The Image menu (video or S-Video input source) Menus Contrast Tools Cyclops Input Source Image Audio Projector Preferences Advanced Figure 3-6, The Image menu USE THIS OPTION... Contrast Bright Tint Saturation Chapter Three Bright Tint Saturation ...TO DO THIS: Adjusts the video contrast. Adjusts the video brightness.

  • Page 56: The Audio Menu

    The Audio menu Menus Volume Mute Tools Normal Cyclops Mute Input Source Image Audio Projector Preferences Advanced Figure 3-7, The Audio menu USE THIS ...TO DO THIS: OPTION... Volume Adjusts the audio volume. Mute Mutes the audio or turns it back on. Balance Adjusts the left/right audio balance.

  • Page 57: The Projector Menu

    The Projector menu Menus Projection Tools Cyclops Input Source Image Audio Projector Preferences Advanced Figure 3-8, The Projector menu USE THIS OPTION... Projection Lamp Hours Lamp Hours Chapter Three Lamp Hours Lamp Hours Front No Reset 65:25:54 Rear Reset ...TO DO THIS: Switches between front and rear projection.

  • Page 58: The Preferences Menu

    The Preferences menu Menus Colors Language Tools 226K English Cyclops Millions Deutsch Input Source Francais Image Español Audio Italiano Projector Preferences Advanced Figure 3-9, The Preferences menu USE THIS ...TO DO THIS: OPTION... Colors Sets the number of colors to use. Language Sets the default language for the menus.

  • Page 59: The Advanced Menu

    The Advanced menu Menus User Tools Defaults Cyclops User A Input Source User B Image Audio Projector Preferences Advanced Figure 3-10, The Advanced menu USE THIS OPTION... User Hor. (Horizontal) Pos (Position) Vert. (Vertical) Pos (Position) VCO gain Sense 3, 2, 1, and 0 3-10 Chapter Three...
  • Page 60 Chapter 4 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 61: Installing Cyclops F/X

    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 62: Assignments Area

    The main screen of the F/X program appears: Figure 4-2, 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 63: 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 64: Using The Cyclops Interactive Pointer System

    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 65 Click on the Edit Navigation Bar button. The following screen appears: Figure 4-4, 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 66 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 67 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 68: Starting An Effect

    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 69 Magnify enlarges a rectangular area around the mouse pointer. You can choose from three levels of magnification (200 percent, 400 percent, or 800 percent). 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.

  • Page 70: Menu Commands

    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 71: 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 4-12 Chapter Four...

  • Page 72: Maintenance

    Chapter 5 Maintenance Periodic maintenance will keep your DP9100 in top working condition. CLEANING THE LENS AND MIRROR To clean the projection lens and mirror: 1 Take a piece of lens tissue and form it into a loose swab. Wet it with lens cleaning fluid or denatured alcohol, and gently wipe it over the surface of the lens or mirror.
  • Page 73 Figure 5-1, Blowing air into the projector 2 Take a piece of lens tissue and form it into a loose swab. Wet it with a solution of approximately ten percent Isopropyl alcohol and water, and gently wipe it over the surface of the projection window. 3 Take another clean piece of lens tissue and repeat the process, wiping it over the projection window in the opposite direction.

  • Page 74: Replacing The Lamp

    REPLACING THE LAMP For best performance, you should replace the lamp after 700 hours of operation. Note: Do not touch the lamp with your bare hands. Use gloves or a soft cloth and handle it using the metal ends only. Removing the old lamp 1 Leave the projector running with the lamp off for at least five minutes before you change the lamp.

  • Page 75: Installing The New Lamp

    5 Locate the door to the lamp chamber on the right side of the left panel. It has one slotted captive screw. With a screwdriver or coin, loosen the screw, then open the lamp chamber door (see Figure 5-3). Figure 5-3, Opening the lamp chamber door 6 Locate the thumbscrew on the right side of the lamp and unscrew it.

  • Page 76: Cleaning/Changing Air Filters

    3 Slide the end of the lamp without the thumbscrew into the slot on the left side of the lamp chamber (see the Figure below). Figure 5-4, Sliding the lamp into place 4 Slide the end of the lamp with the thumbscrew into place, with the glass pinch-off on the lamp pointing up, and tighten the thumbscrew.
  • Page 77 Figure 5-5, The three left-top retaining screws 3 Unsnap the top left cover by lifting it up and pulling it out (see Figure 5-6). Figure 5-6, Lifting the top left cover out The filter is located on the inside of the top left cover (see Figure 5-7). Figure 5-7, The top cover filter Chapter Five...
  • Page 78 4 There is a plastic grill covering the filter. Pull on the handle in the center of the grill to access the filter. To replace the top cover, reverse steps one through three, taking care to align the cover before snapping it into place. Accessing the right filters Before you can access the right filters, you must remove the left side door and top left cover.
  • Page 79 4 Locate the screws holding the main top cover in place (see Figure 5-9). Remove the three screws and lift up on the screw mountings until the cover is loose. Gently pull the cover up and to the left of the projector until it releases.
  • Page 80 6 Locate the three screws at the top of the right side panel. Remove the screws and unsnap the panel, from the rear first. Figure 5-10, The screws at the top of the right side panel 7 The filters are now exposed (see Figure 5-11). Remove the retaining screw to access the rear filter.

  • Page 81: Replacing The Batteries In The Remote Control

    REPLACING THE BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL 1 Locate the battery compartment on the end of the remote control. Press down while you slide the cover off of the compartment. Figure 5-12, Installing batteries in the remote control 2 Remove the old batteries and replace them with new ones. Make sure you align the batteries in the proper direction.

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting Chart

    Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter provides answers to some commonly asked questions about the Desktop Projector 9100. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Please refer to this troubleshooting chart and the following adjustment recommendations before calling for assistance. PROBLEM No computer image 1. Loose cable.
  • Page 83 PROBLEM Image off-center. Cannot get entire image on screen; scrambled image. Black border appears around 800 x 600 images. Image appears to have lines “swapped.” One or more colors SYNC, BRIGHTNESS, or “shimmer” on- screen. No video image projected. Colors weak in video (NTSC/PAL/ SECAM) mode.
  • Page 84 PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE Remote control Batteries upside-down or old. does not work. Tiny dim or colored This is a normal LCD effect. points of light. Overtemp light 1. Airflow is blocked. is illuminated. 2. Filters are clogged. 3. Fan is malfuntioning. Rainbow image.

  • Page 85: Adjusting Contrast And Brightness

    3 After you have determined your video specifications, find the closest computer parameter entry in the compatibility list. Next, open the DP9100’s Source Mode menu and scroll up or down through selections to find the closest source mode. Use the right arrow key to load the mode of choice.

  • Page 86: Adjusting The Vertical Position

    Adjusting the Vertical Position The Vert. Pos (Vertical Position) control adjusts the amount of blanking before each video frame. Incorrect vertical position adjustment can cause the projected image to extend above or below the viewing area, video frame overlap (lines from the bottom of one frame superimposed on the top of the next frame, or a horizontal or vertical double image).
  • Page 87 Half-Normal Height Display Figure 6-3, Adjusting the half-normal height display Use the arrow keys, the Setup key on the control panel, or use the following procedure to adjust the half-normal height display: 1 Press the Menu key. The Main menu displays. 2 Select Advanced from the Main menu.
  • Page 88 Vertical Double Image Figure 6-4, Adjusting the vertical position Use the Setup key or the following procedure to adjust the Vert. Pos control: 1 Open the Main menu. 2 Select Advanced. 3 Select Vert. Pos (Vertical Position). 4 Press the down arrow key until the image is properly aligned. Note: There are separate Vert.

  • Page 89: Unknown/Unrecognized Video Source

    Dark Lines in Fit-to-View Mode Only 1 With the menus closed, use the arrow keys on the control panel to pan the image down until it stabilizes. 2 Adjust the contrast. 3 Change the colors to 226k. 4 Change the computer screen’s background colors. Certain colors may cause this pattern to appear in Fit-to-View Mode.

  • Page 90: Compatibility List

    4 Check the Input Measurements window and record the V Sync, H Sync, and Lines values for the incoming video signal. Consult your computer’s documentation for the Video Data Rate (dot clock) specifications. Input Measurements V Sync: 72.00 Hz H Sync: 78.00 KHz Lines: 1057 Sense: HLHL Figure 6-5, Input measurement window...
  • Page 91 *Denotes interlaced models 6-10 Chapter Six...
  • Page 92 , ) " " 3 Troubleshooting 6-11...

  • Page 93: Where To Get Help

    WHERE TO GET HELP If you still need help after checking the Troubleshooting Chart and making adjustments, or you need replacement parts, call your dealer’s technical support line. If your dealer cannot solve your problem, please call Proxima Customer Service at: U.S.A.
  • Page 94 Appendix A DP9100 SPECIFICATIONS Color Display Technology Resolution Contrast Ratio Video Compatibility Projection Lamp Brightness Keystone Correction Audio System Inputs Outputs Power Source Dimensions Weight Projection Distance Compatibility 16.7 Million Colors LCD: Active Matrix 1024 x 768 Multiple Graphics Modes (640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1152 x 900, 1280 x 1024 100:1 Typical NTSC M 3.58 MHz;...

  • Page 95: Accessories And Replacement Parts

    Appendix B Accessories and Replacement Parts REPLACEMENT PARTS PART Replacement lamp Cyclops remote control Power Cord, IEC, North America Power Cord, IEC, Europe Power Cord, IEC, Italy Power Cord, IEC, UK VGA to LCD cable Mac to LCD adapter Mac to LCD cable Mac ADB cable 13C3 to LCD cable SGI to LCD adapter...
  • Page 96 ACCESSORIES PART MediaExpress Image Display System Cyclops Interactive Pointer System Cyclops Laser Pointer Powered Loudspeaker System Desktop Projector Rolling Hard Case BNC Cable Kit Appendix B PART NUMBER ME90H A2079 A297...

  • Page 97: Sense Lines

    Sense line information can be found in the technical documentation that came with your computer. CONFIGURING THE DESKTOP PROJECTOR 9100 1 Determine the default resolution for your video system. 2 Gather sense line information from your computer documentation or from your video card documentation.
  • Page 98 MACINTOSH DISPLAYS The next table shows typical sense line settings for Macintosh systems, based on the system’s resolution. Try these settings only if you have trouble projecting an image without an external monitor connected to the computer. Remember to restart your computer after you make these changes. DISPLAY RESOLUTION 640 x 480 1152 x 870...
  • Page 99 Sense line settings for popular video cards: " 3 ( " ( " " 1 i t l i t l Per Apple, the PowerBook will only display resolutions up to 832 x 624. The Griffin Mac Sync Adapter can select many different resolutions through switch settings on the adapter itself.
  • Page 100 Index Adapters 1-8 Adjusting the volume Volume keys 2-7 Advanced features 2-12 Advanced menu 3-10 Hor. Pos 3-10 Sense 3, 2, 1, 0 3-10 User 3-10 VCO gain 3-10 Vert. Pos 3-10 air flow 1-21 arm release lever 1-2 Arrow keys i-11, 2-3 AUDIO 1/2 In 1-7 audio adjustments 2-7 balance 2-8...
  • Page 101 Source key i-10, 2-2 Volume keys i-11 DEC 3C3 to LCD adapter 1-15 DEC 3C3 Video Connections 1-15 DEC 3C3-LCD connector cable 1-15 Desktop Projector 9100 description i-1 diagonal image size 1-24 distance from screen 1-24 Dot Clock adjustment 6-4...
  • Page 102 keystoning 1-24 lamp replacing 5-3 installing the new lamp 5-4 lamp type A-1 removing the old lamp 5-3 Lamp indicator 2-4 Lamp key i-10, 1-22, 2-3 LightBoard tool 2-2, 2-8 Draw toolbar 2-9 lighting the lamp i-9 Mac to LCD Adapter 1-11 MAC to LCD connector cable 1-11 Macintosh connections 1-10 Main menu 3-1...
  • Page 103 Quick Start i-4 connecting video and audio i-9 connecting your computer i-8 setting up the projector i-5 turning on the projector i-9 rear projection 2-7 recessed carrying handle 1-4 remote mouse tracking 2-8 Replace Lamp indicator i-11 Replacement Parts B-1 Return Material Authorization Number 6-12 Reverse key i-11, 2-2...

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