USER’S GUIDE Model DP5100
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 Desktop Projector lamps are not covered by this Warranty. The end–user’s sales receipt or invoice showing the date of purchase of the product and the name of the Reseller is proof of date of purchase.
Contents Introduction .................................................................... 1–1 Introducing the What’s in the Box? ........................................................... 1–2 Proxima ® Quick Setup Desktop Computers .................................... 1–3 Desktop Quick Setup Laptop and Notebooks ............................... 1–4 Chapter 1 Projector™ Your Proxima Desktop Projector ..................................... 2–1 Setting up the Projector ......................................
Remote Control ............................................................... 3–5 STANDBY/ON Key ................................................ 3–6 RESET Key .............................................................. 3–6 CALL Key ................................................................ 3–6 INPUT SELECT Keys ............................................. 3–6 ZOOM Key ............................................................. 3–7 FOCUS Key......................................................
Chapter 1 • Introducing the Proxima ® Desktop Projector Chapter 1 Introducing the Proxima Desktop Projector The Proxima® Desktop Projector™ Model DP5100 is a portable, color data and video LCD desktop projection product that makes sharing data and presenting information as easy as connecting your computer to your monitor.
Chapter 1 • Introducing the Proxima® Desktop Projector What’s in the Box? After you’ve opened the box and removed the Desktop Projector, make sure you have all the items shown in Figure 1-2. CAUTION! The Desktop Projector 5100 should be treated like any other precision optical instrument. Handle it carefully.
Chapter 1 • Introducing the Proxima ® Desktop Projector Quick Setup: Desktop Computers Here are the steps you follow to connect your PC or Macintosh to the projector (to connect to a laptop or notebook computer, follow the instructions on the next page). Each step is described in detail in Chapter 2. 1. Place the projector on a solid, flat surface, at a right angle (perpendicular) to the projection screen, parallel to the floor. 2. Remove the lens cover. 3.
Chapter 1 • Introducing the Proxima® Desktop Projector Quick Setup: To connect the projector to your laptop or notebook computer, Laptop and follow these instructions. Each step is described in detail in Notebooks Chapter 2. 1. Place the projector on a solid, flat surface, at a right angle (perpendicular) to the projection screen, parallel to the floor. 2. Remove the lens cover. 3. Turn off the computer and the projector. 4. If you have a PC laptop, skip ahead to step 5.
Chapter 2 • Detailed Setup Chapter 2 Detailed Setup Before you begin, examine the components of the projector.
Chapter 2 • Detailed Setup Setting up the Projector Setting Up the Projector 1. Place the projector on a solid, flat surface. The projector should be located at a right angle (perpendicular) to the projection screen and parallel to the floor. IN W N TE MP F T ST /O AN N DB OM MP T LA U ON P ZO FO CU S Projection Screen Y Figure 2-2 Positioning the Desktop Projector, top view and side view Note: If you're using a media cart, make sure the wheels are locked to prevent it from moving.
Chapter 2 • Detailed Setup Connecting the projector Take a moment to look at the projector's rear connector panel.
Chapter 2 • Detailed Setup Connecting to your Computer You use the VGA video cable to connect your computer to the DP5100. Note: If you want to connect your monitor to the computer while the projector is hooked up, you must order the optional distribution amplifier. See Appendix B for information. Desktop Computers If you are using a desktop computer, regardless whether it’s a PC or a Macintosh, the process of connecting it to the projector is the same.
TEMP LAMP ON STANDBY /ON INPUT W ZOOM T N FOCUS F Chapter 2 • Detailed Setup COMPUTER /VGA Figure 2-5 Computer video connections Notebooks/Laptops 1. Turn off power to the computer and the projector. 2. If you are using a Macintosh laptop, a) Plug the laptop video adaptor cable (supplied with the laptop) into the laptop. b) Connect one end of the Macintosh video cable adaptor (supplied with the projector) to the laptop video adaptor cable.
Chapter 2 • Detailed Setup Special Configurations If your computer has an internal monitor but does not have external video capabilities (Macintosh SEs and certain PowerBooks), you need a video adapter card in order to attach to the Desktop Projector. Setup for a third-party adapter is identical to the procedures outlined in the section titled Desktop Computers. Contact your dealer, Proxima Customer Service, or a third-party supplier for information on video adapters.
Chapter 2 • Detailed Setup R – VC DER UT COR IO O O RE AUD VIDE T O OU VIDE Figure 2-6 The Desktop Projector connected to a video source To connect an NTSC or PAL source to your projector: Composite audio/video cable S–VIDEO VIDEO L 1. The composite audio/video cable is made up of 3 cables with yellow, red, and white RCA plugs. Insert the yellow RCA plug into the circular port on your camcorder, laserdisc player, or VCR marked VIDEO OUT, TO MONITOR, or something similar. 2.
Chapter 2 • Detailed Setup S–VIDEO 1. Connect one end of your S-Video (Y-C) cable (optional) to the port on the video source marked VIDEO OUT, TO MONITOR, or something similar. The cable has identical round 4-pin connectors on either end. 1 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the projector's port labelled S-VIDEO 1 or 2. 2 Connecting Audio from a VCR The DP5100 has left and right stereo ports for audio inputs from two separate VCRs, laserdisc players, and other video equipment.
Chapter 2 • Detailed Setup Connecting a Microphone When you need to address a large audience while projecting an NTSC, PAL, or S-VHS video image with no accompanying audio, plug an amplified or wireless microphone equipped with a line level output (maximum level of 1 volt, peak-to-peak) into the left AUDIO port that corresponds to the input port you are projecting the video through.
Chapter 2 • Detailed Setup Turning on the Projector On the connector panel there is a power jack and a power switch. Figure 2-7 Power jack and AC POWER switch To turn on the projector: 1. Plug the power cord into the projector's power jack on the connector panel. TE 2. Make sure that the air intake on the bottom and exhaust grill on the rear of the projector are not clogged or blocked. Never operate the projector if these grills are clogged or obstructed. M P LA M P O N S 3.
Chapter 2 • Detailed Setup Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control again to turn off the lamp. The ON indicator blinks orange during lamp cool-down. After about a minute, the fan shuts down and the ON indicator glows orange. Note: Turning the lamp off does not cut power to the projector. You must move the AC POWER switch to the OFF position to completely turn off the projector.
Chapter 2 • Detailed Setup 150"/381 cmcm) 356" (904.2 Figure 2-9 Maximum diagonal measurement of projected image when the projector is 40’ (12.1 m) from the projection screen Image Sizing and Focusing 1. Adjust the picture size using the ZOOM buttons on the control panel or remote control. The picture becomes wider by pressing W, and telescopic by pressing T. Note: Pressing the BLUE BACK button on the remote control shows a bright blue background so you can clearly see the edges. 2.
Chapter 2 • Detailed Setup Keystoning The normal projected image will have a rectangular shape. Keystoning is when the projected image becomes trapezoidal. Keystoned Image Normal Image Keystoned image Normal image Figure 2-10 Normal vs. keystoned images Keystoning occurs when the lens of the projector is not perpendicular to the projection screen (the vertical plane) or when it is not parallel to the floor (the horizontal plane). Keystoning also occurs when the projector is tilted sideways.
Chapter 2 • Detailed Setup The DP5100 is designed to minimize this effect while projecting images high enough for the entire audience to view. An 8.8o correction for keystoning is built into the projector. Use the adjustable feet to raise and lower the front of the projector.
Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop Projector Chapter 3 Using the Desktop Projector This chapter describes each of the keys on the control panel and the remote control. It also explains the various projector settings and how to change them. Control Panel Keys The figure in the margin shows the control panel for the DP5100. TE STANDBY/ON Key M P LA M P The STANDBY/ON key toggles the projection lamp on and off. O N • STANDBY - Everything is on except the lamp and the fan.
Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop Projector FOCUS Key The focus key adjusts the screen focus: • N: Near • F: Far Control Panel Indicators Three multi-function indicator lights on the projector's control panel indicate the projector's current operating condition. Figure 3-2 Control Panel Indicator lights TEMP Indicator The TEMP indicator light glows red in the unlikely event that the projector reaches an over-temperature condition. A thermostat will switch off power to the lamp until the projector cools.
Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop Projector • Check the filter element. Clean or replace it if necessary. For more information, please refer to Chapter 4, Maintenance. • Check the rear exhaust vent. If the projector has reached an overtemperature condition and the fan is working, you should feel a strong rush of hot air from the vent. If the fan is not working, the projector needs service. After the projector returns to its normal operating temperature, the TEMP indicator will go out.
Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop Projector Remote Control The remote control is the primary control for the projector. It contains all the key functions available on the Control Panel, and performs additional functions not available on the Control Panel. The remote control can be used up to 16 feet from the front of the projector and within 30° to the left and right of the projector.
Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop Projector STANDBY/ON Key The STANDBY/ON key toggles the projection lamp on and off. • STANDBY - everything is on except the lamp and the fan. • ON - The projector is in the projection mode. RESET Key The first time you turn the projector on, the factory settings are in effect. If you change any of these settings, then want to recall all of the factory settings, press the RESET key. CALL Key The CALL key overlays a small image that identifies the current input source.
Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop Projector ZOOM Key The ZOOM key adjusts picture size. • W: Picture becomes wider. • T: Picture becomes telescopic (smaller). FOCUS Key The FOCUS key adjusts the screen focus. • N: Near • F: Far MENU Keys MENU MENU MENU Figure 3-4 Menu keys These four keys allow you to access and modify the DP5100 settings. Settings are viewed in the Menu Window, which appears in the center of the projected image when your press the MENU up or down keys.
Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop Projector VOLUME Keys The VOLUME keys on the remote control are used to adjust the audio level of the projector’s internal speaker. Press the up or down key to increase or decrease the speaker’s audio level. MUTE Key Use the Mute key to momentarily shut down audio ouput from the DP5100. Pressing MUTE again toggles the sound back on. CHANGE Keys The CHANGE keys control the image inversion feature. • The H key flips the projected image horizontally, for rear projection.
Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop Projector Menus Pressing the up or down MENU key brings the Menu Window to the center of the projected image. The menus show the current settings for the projector. Displaying the Menu Press the up or down MENU key once to display the menu. You use these menus to adjust the projector’s image settings. The menus vary depending on the current video source. Selecting and Changing Settings To move to and change a setting: 1.
Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop Projector RGB (COMPUTER) Menu RGB1 BRIGHT CONTR V POSI : 20 H POSI : 110 H PHASE : 0 H SIZE : 400 Figure 3-5 Menu for computer video BRIGHT The BRIGHT (Brightness) setting increases and decreases the intensity level of the projected image. Press the right arrow key to increase the brightness; press the left arrow key to decrease the brightness. CONTR The CONTR (Contrast) setting is used to adjust the contrast in the projected image.
Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop Projector H POSI The H POSI setting is used to adjust the horizontal position of the projected image. Press the right arrow key to move the image left; the left key moves the image right. H PHASE Adjust the H PHASE setting if you see uneven horizontal features, streaks, or shimmering in a computer video image. This setting is similar to a sync (synchronization) adjustment on other products. Press the left or right arrow key until the image stabilizes.
Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop Projector BRIGHT The BRIGHT (Brightness) setting increases and decreases the intensity level of the projected image. Press the right arrow key to increase the brightness, or the left arrow key to decrease the brightness. TINT The TINT setting adjusts the red or green color balance for NTSC/PAL video or S-video sources. Use the left and right arrow keys to adjust the color signal balance.
Chapter 4 • Maintenance Chapter 4 Maintenance There is very little involved with the care and maintenance of your DP5100. However, common sense and periodic maintenance will ensure top performance. The lamp, lenses, mirrors, and LCD panels have been carefully aligned at the factory to give you the clearest, brightest image possible. However, physical abuse can cause misalignment or damage to the optical elements. Take appropriate care in use and handling.
Chapter 4 • Maintenance General Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 1. Turn off the projector. 2. Unplug the projector’s power cord from the wall socket and remove the power cord from the projector’s power receptacle. 3. Unscrew the screw located on the right side of the rear panel and remove the service door. Figure 4-1 Removing the service door 4. Unscrew the two service door retaining screws (they will not come out of the service door).
Chapter 4 • Maintenance The lamp module gets very hot during operation. Use appropriate care when changing lamps. Make sure that the lamp module has cooled for at least 3 to 5 minutes. CAUTION! 5. Grasp the handle located on the rear of the lamp module and firmly pull the lamp module straight out. Figure 4-3 Removing the lamp module 6. Replace the old lamp module with a new lamp module, carefully aligning the power pins on the bottom and pressing firmly into place.
Chapter 4 • Maintenance 1. Disconnect all cables/cords from the projector. 2. Set the projector on its side, connector panel down. 3. Remove both screws on the filter cover. Figure 4-4 Removing the screws on the air filter cover 4. Press up on the air filter cover tab to release the cover latch as you pull the grill assembly out (see Figure 4-5).
Chapter 4 • Maintenance 5. Clean the air filter using a vacuum cleaner after you have disassembled it. If dirt is still present, wipe the air filter with a cloth moistened with water, then wipe it with a dry cloth. Figure 4-6 The components of the air filter 6. Reassemble and re-install the air filter. Changing the Remote Control’s Batteries To install or change the two AA alkaline batteries in the remote control unit: 1. Locate the battery compartment at the lower rear of the case.
Chapter 4 • Maintenance 2. Remove the old batteries and replace them with new ones. Align the batteries in the proper direction. Figure 4-7 Installing batteries 3. Replace the cover on the battery compartment. Temperature Extremes The projector should not be stored in excess of 140o F (60o C). o o The ideal operating temperature is below 80 F (27 C). If the projector has been exposed to extremely low temperatures, allow it to warm up before you use it.
Chapter 5 • Troubleshooting Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Problem No image projected at all Likely Cause No power to projector Possible Solution(s) Turn power ON Check AC cord Check power to electrical outlet Lamp not on Turn lamp ON OVERTEMP indication Allow projector to cool; turn projector OFF, then ON Video source(s) Check video source(s) (composite or S-VHS) for power ON and proper operation Loose/improper cabling Check and secure cabling between video source(s) and projector Laptop external vi
Chapter 5 • Troubleshooting Problem Likely Cause Possible Solution(s) Streaks on monitor Video cable plugged into computer is upside-down Check and re-set cable connections Faint screen Low intensity Adjust BRIGHT (brightness) and CONTR (contrast) settings Jittery, fuzzy letters Out of sync Adjust H PHASE setting Cannot get entire image on screen; scrambled image Compatibility problems Verify projector is image compatible with one of the standards listed in Appendix A “Shimmering” colors H
Chapter 5 • Troubleshooting Where to Get Help If you need help: 1. Check the Troubleshooting Chart. 2. Call your dealer’s technical support line and explain your problem. 3. Call Proxima at: U.S.A. and Canada: (619) 457–5500 Press 1 for Customer Service. (619) 457-8542 (Fax) Outside U.S.A. and Canada: (619) 457–5500 Press 1 for Customer Service.
Chapter 5 • Troubleshooting Returns If the Desktop Projector or any of its accessories are determined to be defective: 1. Contact Proxima Customer Service to request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. 2. Send the defective unit with the RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the shipping box, freight prepaid, to: U.S.A.
Appendix A • Specifications Appendix A Specifications Proxima Desktop Projector 5100 Projector Type Portable Multimedia Projector Computer Compatibility PC compatibles (VGA, VESA 640 x 480 @ 72 Hz) Video Compatibility NTSC, PAL Connectors RGB: Apple Macintosh II, Quadra, Centris, Performa, PowerBook, and Power Macintosh Two DB-15s (VGA connectors) Video: Two female RCA composites Two 4-pin Mini DIN S-Video (Y/C) One BNC connector Audio: Two sets of female RCA jacks for COMPUTER AUDIO IN Two femal
Appendix B • Accessories & Replacement Parts Appendix B Accessories & Replacement Parts Proxima Desktop Projector 5100 Accessory Description Part No.
Appendix B • Accessories & Replacement Parts Replacement Parts Part No.
Index A adjusting the image brightness color contrast H-POSI streaks and shimmering sharpness tint V-POSI accessories air filter applying power to the projector arrow keys, remote control audio connecting from VCR or laserdisc connecting from computer connecting to a microphone 3-9 3-9 3-11 3-9 3-10 3-10 3-11 3-11 3-9 B-1 4-3 2-10 3-6 2-8 2-6 2-9 4-6 3-7 3-9 3-9, 3-10 C CALL key CHANGE key Changing air filters batteries 4-2 4-3 4-1 3-11 3-11 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-9 2-5 2-6 2-8 2-6 3-11 3-1 D B batteries, rem
F FOCUS key focusing the image L 2-12, 3-2, 3-6 2-12 H horizontal image adjustment H PHASE setting H POSI setting 3-10 3-10 3-10 I INPUT key INPUT SELECT key image size 3-1 3-5 2-11 LAMP light lamp replacing turning on laptop computers laserdisc, connecting video from lens LIGHT key lights (indicator) TEMP LAMP ON 3-3 4-2 2-10 2-5 2-6 4-1 3-7 3-2 3-3 3-3 M K keys ARROW keys (MENU) BLUE BACK key CALL key CHANGE key FOCUS key INPUT key INPUT SELECT key LIGHT key MENU keys MUTE key RESET key STANDBY/ON
P ports, input and output positioning the projector problems laptops overheating projector, see Desktop Projector PowerBooks 2-3 2-2 5-1 2-5 2-5 2-6 R remote control RESET key replacement parts replacing batteries lamp filter 3-4 3-5 B-2 4-6 4-2 4-3 S 5-1 2-10 V VCRs connecting audio from 2-8 connecting video from 2-6 vertical image adjustment 3-9 VGA video cable 1-2, 2-4 video connecting from the computer 2-4, 2-5 connecting from VCR/laserdisc 2-6 volume, adjusting 3-7 VOLUME keys 3-7 V POSI setting
