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M2+.book Page 1 Thursday, April 8, 2004 8:10 AM FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
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M2+.book Page 2 Thursday, April 8, 2004 8:10 AM Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: InFocus Corporation 27700B SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Oregon 97070 USA European Office: Strawinskylaan 585, 1077 XX Amsterdam, The Netherlands We declare under our sole responsibility that the projector conforms to the follow- ing directives and norms: Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC EMC: EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC Safet
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M2+.book Page i Thursday, April 8, 2004 8:10 AM TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions iii Introduction 1 Image Resolution 1 Compatibility 1 Unpacking the Projector 1 Usage Guidelines 4 If You Need Assistance 4 Warranty 4 Setting up the Projector 5 Connecting a Computer 7 Connecting a Video Player 9 Powering up the Projector 11 Turning Off the Projector 14 Using the Projector 15 Basic Image Adjustment 15 Adjusting the Projector 15 Using the Remote Control 17 Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons
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M2+.book Page iii Thursday, April 8, 2004 8:10 AM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read and follow all safety instructions provided BEFORE using your new projector. Failure to comply with safety instruc- tions may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury and may damage or impair protection provided by equipment. Please save all safety instructions. Safety Definitions: Warning: Statements identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury. Caution: Statements i
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M2+.book Page iv Thursday, April 8, 2004 8:10 AM S a f e ty In st ru ct ion s Caution: Don’t set liquids on the projector. Spilled liquids may damage your projector. Caution: Don’t place the projector on a hot surface or in direct sunlight. Caution: Do not drop the projector. Transport the projector in an approved case; see page 37 for a list of cases. Important Operating Considerations for Safety Place the projector in a horizontal position no greater than 15 degrees off axis.
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M2+.book Page 1 Thursday, April 8, 2004 8:10 AM INTRODUCTION The ASK Proxima M2+™ is a projector specifically designed for portability, connectivity, and collaboration. It is easy to connect, easy to use, easy to transport, and easy to maintain. Image Resolution The XGA resolution of the projected image is 1024x768. The pro- jector is compatible with screen resolutions up to 1280x1024. If your computer’s screen resolution is higher than 1280x1024, reset it to a lower resolution before yo
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M2+.book Page 2 Thursday, April 8, 2004 8:10 AM In tr o d uc ti on 3 1 2 4 5 8 6 7 FIGURE 1 Shipping box contents 1. Projector + lens cap 6. Audio cable 2. Remote control with batter- 7. Computer cable ies 3. User’s Guide, Quick Start 8. SCART adapter * card, and CD 4. Audio/Video (A/V) cable 5. Power cord * * country-dependent 2
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M2+.book Page 4 Thursday, April 8, 2004 8:10 AM In tr o d uc ti on Usage Guidelines Do not look directly into the projection lens when the projector is turned on. The bright light may harm your eyes. Do not block the grills on the projector. Restricting the air flow can cause it to overheat and turn off. If this happens, you must wait a minute before attempting to turn it back on. Handle the projector as you would any product with glass components. Be especially careful not to drop
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M2+.book Page 5 Thursday, April 8, 2004 8:10 AM SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR 1 Place the projector on a flat surface. The projector must be within 6 feet (1.8 m) of your power source and your computer. If you want to project from behind a translucent screen, set up the projector behind your screen. See “Rear” on page 24 to reverse the image. 2 Position the projector the desired distance from the screen. If the image is too big or too small, use the zoom ring to adjust the size or move t
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M2+.book Page 6 Thursday, April 8, 2004 8:10 AM S e tti ng up t h e Pr oj ec to r Computer NOTE: Before you continue, S-video make sure the projector and all other equipment is turned off. If you’re connecting a computer, make sure the distance between it Audio in Composite video and the projector is 6 feet or less. FIGURE 6 Connector panel Wireless Projection You can use the projector’s Computer connector along with the I nFocus LiteShow wireless adapter and software for cable-free digital
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M2+.book Page 7 Thursday, April 8, 2004 8:10 AM Connecting a Computer NOTE: Many laptop computers The projector ships with an analog computer cable. If your com- puter has a digital output, you can order the optional digital com- do not automatically turn on their puter cable. Using a digital source generates the highest quality external video port when a sec- and brightest image possible. See “Optional Accessories” on ondary display device such as a page 37. projector is connected. Refe
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M2+.book Page 8 Thursday, April 8, 2004 8:10 AM S e tti ng up t h e Pr oj ec to r Do you want to advance slides in PowerPoint with the projector’s remote? 1 Plug the USB end of the computer cable into the mouse con- nector on your computer. NOTE: The USB mouse is supported for use with You must have the appropriate USB drivers installed on your computer to use the USB feature. Windows 98 ships with the Windows 98 or higher only. appropriate drivers. For more information, see “Powering up
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M2+.book Page 9 Thursday, April 8, 2004 8:10 AM Connecting a Video Player If your video device (VCR, DVD player, video camera) uses a round, one-prong composite video connector, use the composite audio/video (A/V) cable. If your video device uses a round, four-prong S-video con- nector, use an S-video cable, ordered separately. S-video generates a higher quality image. 1 Plug the A/V cable’s round yellow connector into the “video- out” connector on your video device (Figure 8). This con
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M2+.book Page 11 Thursday, April 8, 2004 8:10 AM Powering up the Projector 1 Remove the lens cap. NOTE: Always use the power cord 2 Plug the power cord into the side of the projector, then plug it into your electrical outlet. A surge-protected power strip is that shipped with the projector. recommended. The LED turns orange (Figure 6 on page 6). 3 Press the Power button on the top of the projector. The fans start to run, the LED on the top of the projector (Figure 6 on page 6) lights s
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M2+.book Page 12 Thursday, April 8, 2004 8:10 AM S e tti ng up t h e Pr oj ec to r Uncheck any checked boxes, then click Next. Windows auto- matically locates the driver. If this driver has been removed, reload the driver using your Windows operating system CD. When Windows finds the driver, you are ready to install it. Click Next. 12
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M2+.book Page 13 Thursday, April 8, 2004 8:10 AM Click Finish when installation is complete. 6 The computer image should display on the projection screen. If it doesn’t, press the Source/Select button on the keypad or the Computer button on the remote to display your com- puter’s image. Make sure your laptop’s external video port is activated; see your laptop’s documentation for details. NOTE: With some computers, If necessary, make adjustments to the image using the pro- the order i
