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Proxima
Desktop Projector 4100/4200
User’s Guide
(not actual cover)
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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 is 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
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Contents Chapter 1 Your Proxima Desktop Projector™ 4100/4200 What’s in the Box? ............................................................... 1-2 Quick Start ........................................................................... 1-3 Connector Panel .................................................................. 1-5 Control Panel....................................................................... 1-6 Options and Accessories ..................................................... 1-7 Ch
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Using the Audio Menus ....................................................3-26 Preferences Menu ..............................................................3-27 Advanced Menu .................................................................3-28 Chapter 4 Cyclops F/X Installing Cyclops F/X .........................................................4-2 Starting Cyclops F/X ............................................................4-2 Assignments Area .............................................
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800 600 400 200 0 APR MAY JUN JUL APR MAY JUN JUL 800 600 400 200 0 Chapter 1 Your Proxima Desktop Projector™ 4100/4200 The Proxima® Desktop Projector™ family consists of portable, color data and video LCD and Digital Light Processing™ (DLP) Desktop Projection™ products that make sharing data and presenting information as easy as connecting your computer to your monitor. Figure 1-1 The Proxima DP4100/4200 in use This manual covers the Desktop Projector™ 4100 and 4200, which both use Digital Lig
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MENU SOURCE SETUP PROG 1 PROG 2/ MUTE –VOLUME+ /O WHAT’S IN THE BOX? After you’ve opened the box and removed the DP4100/4200 and accessory packs, make sure you have all of the items shown in Figure 1-2. CAUTION! The DP4100/4200 should be treated like any other precision optical instrument. Handle it carefully. Proxima
Remote Control Power Cord Audio/Video
Desktop Projector (AV) Cable S-Video Cable Computer
VGA Video Cable Mini Jack to
Audio Cable RCA Adapter VGA – Mac
Serial Cable ADB Ca
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QUICK START Place the DP4100/4200 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. NOTE: The DP4100/4200 has two sets of computer video and audio inputs. The following examples describe the use of input 1. Desktop PCs 1 Unplug the monitor cable from the computer. 2 Plug the end of the supplied VGA cable with the large round collar into the COMPUTER 1 IN port on the
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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 on again 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 cable adapter (Macintosh only). 2 Plug the end of the
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CONNECTOR PANEL All connections between the DP4100/4200 and computer or video source are made on the side connector panel. 54 5 6 4 Video 1 Aux Port Video 2 S-Video 2 S-Video1 7 3 Mic Cyclops Audio Audio 8 3 9 Audio Out Computer 1 Audio Computer 2 Audio Computer 1 In Computer 2 In Monitor Out 2 1 2 1 10 Figure 1-3 The Connector Panel CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION 1 COMPUTER 1 & 2 IN Connects computer video to the projector. 2 COMPUTER 1 & 2 AUDIO Allows stereo/mono audio input from the computer. 3 AUDI
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CONTROL PANEL The DP4100/4200's control panel keys are used to turn the projector on or off, adjust the projected image, and to display and hide the menu. Power, warning, and alert lights give you important information about how your projector is working. Desktop Projector™ 4200 Source 4 7 Power 5 6 Setup Menu Over-Temperature 3 3 1 Replace Lamp 8 2 Figure 1-4 The Control Panel KEY FUNCTION 1 Turns the projector on or off if AC power switch is on. 2 Turns the image to a black screen. 3 Adjust
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LIGHT FUNCTION Glows green if AC input and projector power supplies are okay. Glows red if not. Glows red to warn of an over-temperature condition. Glows red if the projection lamp burns out. OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES The MediaExpress System The MediaExpress™ system is a hybrid, next-generation product that brings the functionality of computers and projectors much closer together. The MediaExpress system eliminates the need to hook up a computer to the DP4100/4200. Just print your presentation fro
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MENU SOURCE SETUP PROG 1 PROG 2/ MUTE –VOLUME+ /O Video 1 S-Video 1 Video 2 S-Video 2 Aux Port Audio Mic Cyclops Audio Computer 1 Audio Computer 2 Audio Audio Out Computer 1 In Computer 2 In Video Out Chapter 2 Setting Up the Desktop Projector 4100/4200 YOUR DP4100/4200 Before you begin, locate the main parts of the DP4100/4200. 1 3 2 2 11 1 4 6 5 12 preview select source 7 8 9 10 Figure 2-1 The Proxima DP4100/4200 and Cyclops Remote Controls 1. Internal Speakers 7. Circuit Breaker 2. Cooling F
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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 12 to 17.7°
Depending on zoom setting 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 located in one of the side panels. Always use the handle to transport the projector. 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 P
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Projector Cooling and Airflow Locate the air intake grills on the front and rear of the projector, and the air exhaust grill on the top cover. 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 PROXIMA
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CONNECTOR PANEL All connections between the projector and your computer or video source are made on the side connector panel. 54 5 6 4 Video 1 Aux Port S-Video 1 Video 2 S-Video 2 7 3 Mic Cyclops Audio Audio 8 3 9 Computer 1 Audio Computer 2 Audio Audio Out Computer 1 In Computer 2 In Monitor Out 2 1 2 1 10 Figure 2-6 The Connector Panel CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION 1 COMPUTER 1 & 2 IN Connects computer video to the projector. 2 COMPUTER 1 & 2 AUDIO Allows audio input from the computer. 3 AUDIO Allows
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VGA CONNECTING POWER TO THE PROJECTOR The power cord receptacle, AC POWER switch, and circuit breaker are located next to the connector panel of the projector. Circuit Breaker Video 1 Video 2 S-Video 2 Aux Port S-Video 1 AC Power Switch Mic Cyclops Audio Audio Power Receptacle Computer 1 Audio Computer 2 Audio Audio Out Computer 1 In Video Out Computer 2 In Figure 2-7 Power receptacle, AC Power switch, and circuit breaker reset switch 1 Plug the appropriate power cord into the power receptacle
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VGA Cable
To COMPUTER IN From
MONITOR OUT Figure 2-9 VGA connections 1 Unplug the monitor cable from the computer. 2 Plug the end of the supplied VGA cable with the large round collar into the COMPUTER 1 IN 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 COMPUTER 1 AUDIO inputs on the projector. NOTE: If you are using a second computer video or audio source, plug their outputs into the COMPUTER 2 IN and CO
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Connecting Macintosh Computers The video adapters shown below are used to connect a Macintosh computer and monitor to the DP4100/4200. From
To VGA
Mac CPU Cable Mac – VGA Cable Adapter To Mac
From Projector
Monitor Cable MONITOR OUT VGA– Mac Monitor Adapter Figure 2-10 The Macintosh adapters Use the cable adapters and supplied VGA video cable to connect the projector to your Macintosh computer. VGA Cable
to
COMPUTER 1
IN Port Mac - VGA
Cable Adapter Macintosh
Monitor Cable To MO
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1 Unplug the Macintosh monitor cable from the computer. 2 Plug the end of the supplied VGA video cable with the large round collar into the COMPUTER 1 IN port on the projector. Attach the VGA end of the Mac - VGA cable adapter to the other end of the VGA video cable. 3 Plug the Mac end of the Mac - VGA cable adapter into the Macintosh video port. 4 Connect the audio source to the projector's COMPUTER AUDIO 1 ports. NOTE: If you are using a second computer video or audio source, plug their output
