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Proxima
Desktop Projector 5500
User’s Guide
Final 06/21/96
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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 not covered by this Warranty. Each Proxima product is manufactured from new parts, or new and some used parts. In some cases, the product may have been delivered to another en
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Contents Chapter 1 Your Proxima Desktop Projector 5500 What’s in the Box? ............................................................... 1-2 Quick Start ........................................................................... 1-3 Connector Panel .................................................................. 1-5 Control Panel ....................................................................... 1-6 Options and Accessories ..................................................... 1-6 Chapter
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Chapter 4 Maintenance Cleaning the Lens ................................................................4-1 Replacing the Lamp ............................................................. 4-2 Cleaning the Air Filter ......................................................... 4-4 Changing the Remote Control’s Batteries .......................... 4-5 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Where to get Help................................................................5-1 Returning your DP5500 for Repair ......
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INPUT MUTE ZOOM ZOOM MENU RESET TEMP /ON STANDBY
LAMP ON JUL APR JUN MAY 800 600 400 200 0 APR MAY JUN JUL 800 600 400 200 0 Chapter 1 Your Proxima Desktop Projector 5500 The Proxima® Desktop Projector™ family consists of portable, color data and video Desktop Projection™ products that make sharing data and presenting information as easy as connecting your computer to your monitor. Figure 1-1 The Proxima DP5500 in use This manual covers the Desktop Projector 5500, which provides images of unri
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MUTE VIDEO 1/2 RGB 1/2 INPUT VOL TIMER BLANK SEARCH RIGHT RESET STANDBY MENU + ZOOM FOCUS – WHAT’S IN THE BOX? After you’ve opened the box and removed the DP5500 and accessory packs, make sure you have all of the items shown in Figure 1-2. CAUTION! The DP5500 should be treated like any other precision optical instrument. Handle it carefully. Proxima
Remote Control Power Cords Desktop Projector AV Cable VGA Video Cable Serial Cable S-Video Cable Mac – VGA
Mini-stereo to Mini-stereo Cable Cable
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QUICK START Place the DP5500 on a solid flat surface at a right angle (perpendicular) to the projection screen, parallel to the floor. Follow the appropriate section below for the type of system that you have. These steps are described in detail in Chapter 2. NOTE: The DP5500 has two sets of computer video and audio inputs. The following examples describe how to use INPUT 1. Desktop PCs 1 Unplug the monitor cable from the computer. 2 Plug one end of the supplied VGA cable into the RGB 1 IN port
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6 Turn the projector on and press the STANDBY/ON key. NOTE: If you turn the projector off while the computer is running, the external monitor will go blank. This is normal. Just turn the projector back on, and the monitor display will return. Notebooks NOTE: If you are connecting to an Apple PowerBook, attach the Mac - VGA cable adapter to the computer’s Video Out port (or video adapter cable). 1 Plug the COMPUTER end of the VGA Video cable into the notebook’s VGA Out port or into the Mac - VGA
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S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R CYCLOPS CONNECTOR PANEL All connections between the DP5500 and your computer or video source are made on the side connector panel. 2 3 4 1 5 11 6 10 7 9 8 Figure 1-3 The Connector Panel CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION 1 CYCLOPS Port Connects your computer to the Cyclops Interactive Pointer System. 2 S-VIDEO 1 & 2 Connects to an S-Video source. 3 VIDEO 1 & 2 Connects to video output from an NTSC, PAL, or SECAM source. 4 L-AUDIO-R 1 & 2 Connects to stereo/mono audio output from an N
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STANDBY
/ON ON LAMP TEMP INPUT MUTE ZOOM FOCUS MENU RESET – + – + CONTROL PANEL Use the DP5500’s control panel keys to turn the projector on or off, adjust the projected image, and to display and hide the menus. Power, warning, and alert lights give you important information about how your projector is working. KEY FUNCTION STANDBY/ON Turns the lamp on or off. INPUT Switches the video inputs. MUTE Turns the Audio on or off. ZOOM +/- Zooms in and out. FOCUS +/- Adjusts the focus. MENU Controls t
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MUTE VIDEO 1/2 RGB 1/2 INPUT VOL TIMER BLANK SEARCH RIGHT RESET STANDBY MENU + ZOOM FOCUS – Chapter 2 Setting Up the Desktop Projector 5500 YOUR DP5500 Before you begin, locate the main parts of the DP5500. 1 10 2 9 3 4 8 5 11 6 7 Figure 2-1 The Proxima DP5500 and Cyclops Remote Control 1. Control panel 7. Projection lens 2. Rear exhaust 8. Infrared lens 3. Connector panel 9. Internal speaker 4. AC power switch 10. Handle 5. Power cord receptacle 11. Remote control 6. Bottom intake filter Setti
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STANDBY
ON /ON TEMP INPUT ZOOM RESET LAMP MUTE FOCUS MENU GETTING STARTED 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’re using a media cart, make sure the wheels are locked to prevent it from moving. Top View Perpendicular to the
projection screen 8.8° Side View Parallel to the floor Figure 2-2 Positioning the projector 2-2 Chapter Two Projection Screen
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Transporting and Moving the Projector The projector has a recessed handle on one of the side panels. Always use the handle to transport it. The projector has protective feet on the side opposite the handle, as well as on the bottom. Figure 2-3 Transporting 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 2-4 Moving the projector Setting Up the Desktop Projector 5500 2-3
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ON /ON STANDBY
LAMP TEMP INPUT MUTE FOCUS FOCUS MENU RESET Projector Cooling and Airflow The air intake grill is on the bottom of the projector. The air exhaust grill is on the rear panel. CAUTION! Never operate the projector if these grills are clogged or obstructed, or if the electric fans are not running. Figure 2-5 Allow for proper air flow 2-4 Chapter Two
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S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R CYCLOPS CONNECTOR PANEL All connections between the projector and your computer or video source are made on the side connector panel. 2 3 4 1 5 11 6 10 7 9 8 Figure 2-6 The Connector Panel CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION 1 CYCLOPS Port Connects your computer to the Cyclops Interactive Pointer System. 2 S-VIDEO 1 & 2 Connects to an S-Video source. 3 VIDEO 1 & 2 Connects to video output from an NTSC, PAL, or SECAM source. 4 L-AUDIO-R 1 & 2 Connects to stereo/mono audio output from a
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VGA CONNECTING POWER TO THE PROJECTOR The power cord receptacle and AC POWER switch are located below the projector’s connector panel. Figure 2-7 Power receptacle and AC Power switch 1 Plug the appropriate power cord for your location into the power receptacle on the side of the projector. 2 Connect the power cord to a properly-grounded wall outlet. CONNECTING COMPUTER VIDEO Connecting a PC Use the included VGA video cable to connect your PC to the projector. If you want to use your monitor and
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CYCLOPS S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R VGA Cable
To Computer In From
Monitor Out Figure 2-9 VGA connections 1 Unplug the monitor cable from the computer. 2 Plug one end of the supplied VGA cable into the RGB IN 1 port on the projector. Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the computer's Video Out (VGA) port. 3 Connect your audio source to the AUDIO IN 1 port on the projector (see page 2-10). NOTE: If you are using a second computer video or audio source, plug their outputs into the RGB IN 2 and
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VIDEO L AUDIO R CYCLOPS S-VIDEO Connecting Macintosh Computers Use the video adapter cable shown below to connect a Macintosh computer to the DP5500. From
To VGA
Mac CPU Cable Mac – VGA Cable Adapter Figure 2-10 The Macintosh adapters Use the cable adapter and supplied VGA video cable to connect the projector to your Macintosh computer. Mac - VGA
Cable Adapter VGA Cable
to
Computer 1
In Port Macintosh
VGA - Mac
Monitor Cable Monitor Cable To Monitor Out Port Figure 2-11 Macintosh co
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S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R CYCLOPS 1 2 AUDIO
AUDIO
IN OUT 1 2 RGB IN CONTROL MONITOR OUT Use your existing monitor cable to connect the projector to a separate computer monitor, so you can use the projector and monitor at the same time. NOTE: The DP5500 only supports Multi-Sync monitors for Macintosh computers. Other monitors cannot be used. 5 Turn the projector on and press the STANDBY/ON key. NOTE: An external monitor is not required to use the DP5500. Connecting Notebook Computers Use the appr
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Special Configurations If your computer has an internal monitor but no external video capability (Macintosh Performa 575, PowerMac 5200, and certain PowerBooks), you need a separate video adapter card in order to attach the DP5500. Setup for a third-party adapter is identical to the procedures outlined in the Quick Start section in Chapter 1. Contact your dealer, Proxima Customer Service, or a third-party supplier for more information about an appropriate video adapter. CONNECTING COMPUTER AUDIO
