Page 1: Table Of Contents
Limited Warranty Warnings and Important Notes Unpacking / Packing Shipping Container Contents Projector Overview Front & Rear Panel Layout Remote Installation & Operation Keyboard Installation & Operation Local Control Panel &...
Page 2: Limited Warranty
Normal Maintenance as outlined in the installation and servicing instructions of this User’s Manual will be the responsibility of the purchaser. AmPro Corporation makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied, in connection with this product except as herein above provided. Implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or arising from a course of dealing or usage of trade are specifically excluded.
Page 3: Warnings And Important Notes
Warnings and Important Notes First Before operating this equipment, please read this manual carefully and completely. This manual will provide you with the necessary information of the many functions and features, and the necessary instructions for operation of this equipment. Note Data presented in this manual has been carefully reviewed for accuracy and reliability;...
Page 4 Precautions location should be carefully checked beforehand to determine that the installation will safely support the weight of the projector. NOTE: AmPro Corporation is not responsible for injury or damage caused by an improperly installed projector. Lamp Module Be sure the lamp and its holder are cooled before changing lamp or injury to personnel Warnings will occur.
Page 5 Due to the nature of the encoded process used in copy guarded video material, which is Video Material beyond the control of AmPro Corporation. It is the user’s responsibility to correct for any video disturbances or artifacts caused by the copy guarded video material which may affect the projector’s operation.
Page 6: Unpacking / Packing
Un-Packing and Packing Introduction This section of the manual describes the directions for inspecting the AmPro 5000 Series standard shipping container, contents and describes steps to follow when unpacking the projector shipping container. Additionally, reference is provided for repackaging the projector if necessary.
Page 7 Un-packing and Packing Un-Packing Step 1. Remove the two (2) banding straps from around the shipping container. Step 2. Remove the top section carton (item 1) by sliding it up and over the interior sections. Step 3. Remove the Plywood cover (item 2) and top foam insert (item 3). Step 4.
Page 8: Shipping Container Contents
Un-packing and Packing Shipping Container Contents Item Description Qty. Shipping Carton Plywood Cover Foam Cover Accessory Boxes Lens Foam Insert (Main) Projector Shipping Mount Wood Lag Bolts Floating Platform Skid w/Pallet Optional Items *Lens(es) shipped only if ordered ** Depends on number of options selected at time or order.
Page 9: Projector Overview
Projector Overview General The AmPro 5200 DLP™ projector is the latest in large screen display technology. The AmPro 5200 is called “ALICE™ - Advanced Light Imaging with Computer Enhancement” which uses Texas Instruments’ Digital Light Processor three-chip engine that projects a bright 1,300 ANSI lumens at a resolution of 848 x 600.
Page 10: Front & Rear Panel Layout
Projector Overview Front Panel Layout All external connections and the PC Card Cage are located at the front of the projector. The main AC power receptacle, the main AC toggle/breaker switcher and all the different video inputs are readily available. Open the front access panel to gain entry to the PC card cage and connectors.
Page 11: Remote Installation & Operation
Remote Control Installation and Operation Connecting the Receiver The external serial receiver lets you control your mouse from up to 45 Receiver feet away. To connect the Mind Path external receiver to your computer follow these steps: Turn off your projector. Plug the free end of the external serial receiver cable into a serial port 2 (COM2) on your projector.
Page 12 Remote Control Installation and Operation Remote Control - Power On, 2 Function; Toggle between Sources Functions - Standby; toggle the projected image on/off (Video Mute) - Display Main Menu, Enter highlighted function - Cycle through control; Use to scroll “left” through controls - Cycle through controls;...
Page 13: Keyboard Installation & Operation
Keyboard Installation and Operation Installing the Turn the keyboard over onto its face. Batteries By pressing the two latch tabs simultaneously, pry open the battery door with your fingers. Insert 4 AA alkaline batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) orientation as shown inside the compartment (negative is at the flat end of the battery and goes towards the spring).
Page 14 Keyboard Installation and Operation Positioning the The receiver is multi-positional. It can stand up or lay flat on either side. If you are placing it Receiver on a table or desktop. It is best to stand the receiver up to minimize any disruption of the signal by the table or desktop.
Page 15 Keyboard Installation and Operation Keyboard The IR remote Control keystrokes can be simulated using the IR Keyboard. The following is Operation a list of projector commands using the Keyboard. NOTE: The IR Remote Control key equivalent is represented in parenthesis ( ) Keystrokes Description POWER (...
Page 16: Local Control Panel & Indicators
Local Control and Indicators Controls Located at the rear of the projector is the local control panel. The controls allow the user to perform the following functions. PWR (POWER): Allows the user to power the projector on and off. MENU: Enters the On-Screen-Display Mode. SEL (SELECT): Use the SEL key to select the highlighted function.
Page 17: Source Connections
Source Connections Essential Cable Before applying AC power to the 5000 Series projector, both IR receivers MUST BE CONNECTED. Connections The IR receiver connections for the keyboard and remote control are located on the PC card cage. To access the PC card cage and connectors, turn the ¼ turn captive screw located on the left side of the access panel, and gently open the door.
Page 18: Basic Operation & Menu Navigation
Basic Operation and Menu Navigation Power Up The AmPro 5200 Series follows an initial “power-up” sequence from the time the main AC is toggled “on” to the time an image is displayed. With the two receivers installed, plug the main power cord into a receptacle. Toggle the main ac switch “on”.
Page 19 Basic Operation and Menu Navigation Menu Navigation and Conventions Command Buttons – Command List Box – Allows you to select an buttons cause an action to occur, item from a list. Scroll bar - Use the such as selecting a particular scroll bar typical associated with list function or presenting a boxes to move up and down the list.
Page 20: Auto-Search And Temp Channel
Auto Search & Temp Channel Auto Search When a new source is introduced to the Auto Search Flow projector, the projector will initially search through the “user ” channel listing for a New Source match. If a match is found, this channel is selected and the channel number is displayed in the “Chan n, Select Channel”...
Page 21: Menu System
Menu System As previously mentioned, ALICE operates on layers of command button menus. The initial command buttons (below) allows you to access all of the user type projector controls. Main Menu Picture Allows the user to adjust image quality functions such as, brightness, and contrast, clock phase and some advance settings as well.
Page 22: Picture Command
Menu System Picture Command - The user is provided with a new set of command controls. The numbers of controls are depended on the particular mode, i.e. RGB versus Video. These controls are used to adjust the image quality of the projected image, with additional advance controls for black level, gain, filter, odd/even setting and blanking.
Page 23 Menu System Advanced “continued” Odd/Even Certain signals may require you to set the ODD/EVEN parameters. Once selected, you are presented with an option box for selection. If your image appears jagged or the fields are offset or seem out of order, switch between STANDARD or NON-STANDARD mode. The setting of the ODD, ODD PLUS 1 and ODD MINUS 1 is only available when NON- STANDARD mode is selected.
Page 24: Source Command
Menu System Source Command - Is used to select the desired input or display mode. With all available options installed, the user may select between two (2) RGB modes, two (2) Video modes and the internal graphics mode. RGB-1 The RGB-1 input includes separate connectors for RED, GREEN, BLUE video signals, plus separate connectors for Composite Sync (Horizontal Drive in the case of five (5) wire inputs) and Vertical Drive.
Page 25: Setup Wizard Command
Menu System Setup Wizard The SETUP WIZARD will guide the first time user through a step-by-step setup of the various image parameters or even if you are an experience user, the Setup Wizard provides a quick method of setting up a new source. Main Screen The Setup wizard screen provides you with the function list.
Page 26: User Setup Command
Menu System User’s Setup The User Setup command allows random access the setup controls of the projector. The more experienced operator typically uses this function. H Pos Centers the active video area within maximum display area. Adjust for minimal image loss from side-to-side.
Page 27 Menu System User’s Setup “continued” Scaling Provides the user with the ability to blank all four sides, Size or “zoom” the image in the horizontal, vertical or both directions, center the image horizontally, vertically or snap the image to horizontal/vertical centers. See Scaling controls. Blanking - Adjust the four sides of the image until all unwanted video is eliminated or wanted information is...
Page 28 Menu System User’s Setup “continued” Advanced “continued” View Data The View Data provides a comprehensive listing window of all of the user channels. This listing includes all the statistics that make-up a particular channel. The Highlighted column denotes the currently selected channel. Use the scroll bars at the bottom and right sides to move up-and-down or left-to- right.
Page 29: Menu Command
Menu System Menu-Channels Use the Channels command to access the channel management system with the following functions. Select Highlight the desired channel, then press Select to choose the channel for display. Save As First highlight the desired channel, then press Save As to evoke the Save As pop- up window.
Page 30 Menu System Menu Command “continued” Menu-Utility Several projector set-up and configuration commands are found under the Utility command. Orient Allows the user to select the desired projection application for the following modes. Front-Floor, Front-Ceiling, Rear-Floor and Rear-Ceiling. Press the Orient button to access the pop-up option box.
Page 31: Chan / Sel Channel Command
Menu System Chan 1: Chan n: Indicates the selected channel. Where “n” is the channel number. Sel Channel NOTE: Chan 0 indicates a temporary channel* has been created. Sel Channel: Press button to activate a channel list box. See below Use the scroll bar on the right side to move up and down the list.
Page 32: Menu Flow Chart
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Page 33: Projector Installation
Installation, Lens Adjustments & Lens Data Tables Throw Distance The projector has a wide variety of lenses available, including multiple fixed and zooms. Refer to Lens Data Tables. The throw distance is calculated by using the lens magnification factor times the desired image width.
Page 34: Lens Adjustments, Data Tables
Installation, Lens Adjustments and Lens Data Tables Optical Adjustments Lens Shift The lens shift is adjusted by turning the lens shift knob located at the front of the projector. Adjuster Adjust the lens shift until the image is centered within your screen area. See Below. Refer to the Lens Specifications for the maximum amount of lens shift for your particular lens.
Page 35 Installation, Lens Adjustments and Lens Data Tables Fixed Lens Data Table Data presented in the following tables are for reference use only! 1.0:1 Lens Specification/Throw Distance (Reference Only) Throw Distance: 4.6 ft. (1.4 m) - 30 ft. (9.1 m) @ 4:3 Ratio Pixel Vertical Offset @ 1024 x 768 = +/- 150 pixels Image Size Throw Distance...
Page 36 Installation, Lens Adjustments and Lens Data Tables Fixed Lens Data Table “continued” Data presented in the following tables are for reference use only! 3.9:1 Lens Specification/Throw Distance (Reference Only) Throw Distance: 19.0 ft. (5.8 m) - 118.0 ft. (36.0 m) @ 4:3 Ratio Pixel Vertical Offset @ 1024 x 768 = +/- 150 pixels Image Size Throw Distance...
Page 37 Installation, Lens Adjustments and Lens Data Tables Zoom Lens Data Table Data presented in the following tables are for reference use only! 1.2-2.3:1 Lens Specification/Throw Distance (Reference Only) Throw Distance: 5.9 ft. (1.8 m) - 70.3 ft. (21.4 m) @ 4:3 Ratio Pixel Vertical Offset @ 1024 x 768 = 0 pixels Image Size Throw Distance...
Page 38 Installation, Lens Adjustments and Lens Data Tables Zoom Lens Data Table “continued” Data presented in the following tables are for reference use only! 2.5-4.0:1 Lens Specification/Throw Distance (Reference Only) Throw Distance: 16.4 ft (5.0 m) - 131.0 ft. (40.0 m) @ 4:3 Ratio Pixel Vertical Offset @ 1024 x 768 = +/- 360 pixels Image Size Throw Distance...
Page 39: Projector Dimensions
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Page 40: Ceiling Mount Information
Ceiling Mount Information Ceiling Mount (69728) Parts List Item Description Item Description Top Slide Bracket w/1-1/2” Pipe Coupler 5/16-18 x 5/8” Hex Bolts Ceiling Mount Housing 5/16 I.D. Split Lock Washer Mounting Plates 5/16 I.D. Flat Washer 5/16-18 Flange Nuts HB-Hanging Bracket * 1 (one) Slide Bracket included w/kit.
Page 41 Ceiling Mount Information Ceiling Mount (69728) Dimensions Top Slide Bracket Ceiling Mount Housing HB-Hanging Bracket 5200 User’s Manual...
Page 42: Rs-232C Interface Data
RS-232C Interface Data An external PC or third party controller may be used to control your ALICE 5200. This section will describe how to connect and control the 5200 DLP projector using external serial communication with characters and numeric commands. Enabling Com As standard, Serial Port 1 (COM1) is unused and may be used for the external control of the Ports...
Page 43 RS-232C Interface Data Character / Commands to the projector are two general types. Character commands and Numeric Numeric commands. Character commands in fact consist of two types. Some of them put the Commands projector into a particular adjustment mode. For example, sending a letter B puts the projector into brightness adjustment mode.
Page 44 RS-232C Interface Data Numeric CODE DESCRIPTION NOTE Command Table 101# Bit Sequence: Use 101#n, where n = 0 - 61 110# Border Red: Use 110#n, where n = 0 - 255 111# Border Green: Use 111#n, where n = 0 - 255 112# Border Blue: Use 112#n, where n = 0 -255 113#...
Page 45: Connectors Pin Assignments
Connector Pin Assignments Keyboard Port Keyboard Port Pin Assignments Keyboard Port Pin Numbers Your projector comes Signal standard with a wireless Keyboard Data KBDATA keyboard. The cables No Connection and adapters for Signal Ground connecting the keyboard Fused Supply Voltage FVcc IR receiver are provided.
Page 46 Connector Pin Assignments Parallel Port (LPT2) LPT2 Pin Assignments LPT2 Pin Numbers If you reconfigure your SIGNAL hardware, you may need Strobe STB# the pin numbers and Printer Data Bit 0 assignments for the Printer Data Bit 1 parallel port connector. The figure below Printer Data Bit 2 illustrates the pin...
Page 47 Connector Pin Assignments Internal Video Internal Video Card “OUT” Internal Video Card “OUT” Pin Assignments Card "OUT" Pin Numbers Signal (HD15 pin) Red Video Green Video GREEN This port may be used to Blue Video BLUE display the Ground internal SXGA DDC Return DCD RET source to an...
Page 48: Specifications And Options
Specifications and Options 5200 Specifications Brightness 2000 (ANSI Lumens) DMD Chip Resolution 1024 x 768 Contrast 250:1 ANSI Horizontal Scan Rate 15-64 kHz Vertical Scan Rate 30-120 Hz Source Compatibility 1280 x 1024 Computer Features Pentium Processor 233 MHz with MMX Hard Drive 4 GB Memory...
Page 49 Specifications and Options Options Lenses Fixed: 1.0:1, 2.3:1, 3.9:1, 5.5:1 Zoom: 1.2-2.3:1, 2.34-5.5:1, 1.5-2.5:1, 2.5-4.0:1 Switcher 8-channel, 250Mhz bandwidth, table or rack mount switcher with separate or composite sync inputs, audio follow, RGsB, Video or S-Video and 5' (152 cm) RS- 232C cable Ceiling Mount Kit Ceiling mount kit with adjustments for roll, pitch and yaw Remote Controls Infrared Keyboard / mouse &...
Page 50: Changing The Lamp Module
Lamp Module Replacement Procedure A replacement lamp module may be purchased (P/N 69736) from your selling dealer an authorized AmPro Service Center or AmPro Corporation. Replacement The lamp module is accessed on the rear of the projector. It consists of a 500W Xenon Procedures lamp mounted in a heat sink and housed in a protective plastic assembly.
Page 51 Lamp Module The lamp inside the lamp module is under great pressure. DO NOT incinerate. Disposal WARNING! Eye protection should be worn when working with the lamp to avoid injury from metal particles. If Desired, pressure can be relieved by any means of breaking the copper tubular seal on the back of the lamp.
Page 52 ALICE Help Guide 1 If your ALICE projector operating system is not working as expected, and you are not sure of what to do, start with this guide. This guide directs you through some initial checks and basic troubleshooting. Help Chart Start Symbol –...
Page 53 ALICE Help Guide 1 Flow Boot-Up Chart 1 Problem Be sure that the IR Keyboard/Mouse and the IR remote Mouse are properly connected. If desired, connect an external monitor to the Apply AC power to the projector. Toggle the projector "on". projector VGA "out"...
Page 54 ALICE Help Guide 1 Flow Chart 2 Did the system boot correctly Contact the manufacturer for additional help. Go to SYSEDIT Does Windows 95 Start properly Click START then RUN Type SYSEDIT then click OK Close autoexec.bat and config.sys windows. Verify that the following statements are present in your Win.ini file;...
Page 55 ALICE Help Guide 1 Flow Keyboard/Mouse Remote/Mouse Chart 3 Problem Problem Does the IR Does the IR Keyboard and Remote/Mouse Mouse work work properly properly Are the batteries good. Are the batteries good. Replace the Replace the batteries batteries Does the IR Does the IR Remote/Mouse Keyboard and...
Page 56 ALICE Help Guide 1 BIOS Press <Delete> to enter the main BIOS screen and check the following parameters Configuration IDD HDD AUTO DETECTION Select the setting that includes LBA mode Press <Enter> three more times and answer NO to each prompt. STANDARD CMOS SETUP Be sure primary type = user, mode = LBA, and reported drive size corresponds to actual drive size.
Page 57 ALICE Help Guide 1 Safe Mode Windows® 95 will automatically initiate Safe Mode if it detects that the system start-up has Operation failed, for example if the Registry is corrupted, or an application has requested Safe Mode. Sporadically, Windows® 95 will start Safe Mode for no apparent reason. If this is the case, simply rebooting the system will resolve the problem.
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