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Chapter 6

Troubleshooting

WHERE TO GET HELP

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Summary of Contents for DESKTOP PROJECTOR 4100

Page 1: ...e do not make any claim of copyright The copyright remains the property of their respective owners ABOUT PROJECTOR COM Projector com http www projector com is your review and buying guide resource for DLP and LCD video projectors Visit the site to read the latest projector news and reviews read and comment on projector specifications download user manuals and much more ...

Page 2: ...o w n l o a d e d f r o m P r o j e c t o r c o m Proxima Desktop Projector 4100 4200 User s Guide not actual cover ...

Page 3: ...his Limited Warranty FCC Statement Warning This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause interference to radio communications It has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasona...

Page 4: ...onnecting Computer Video 2 6 Connecting Computer Audio 2 10 Connecting Composite Video 2 11 Connecting an S Video Source 2 11 Connecting Non Computer Audio 2 12 Chapter 3 Using the Desktop Projector 4100 4200 Turning on the Projector and Lamp 3 1 Focusing the Image 3 2 Image Size 3 3 Turning off the Projector 3 4 Control Panel Keys 3 4 Control Panel Indicators 3 9 Using the Cyclops Remote Control ...

Page 5: ... 7 Freeze 4 8 Starting an Effect 4 9 The Presentation Effects 4 9 Menu Commands 4 11 Chapter 5 Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 5 1 Cleaning the Lens 5 3 Changing Remote Control Batteries 5 3 Changing Batteries Cyclops Quick Remote 5 4 Cleaning and Replacing the Noise Filter 5 4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Where to Get Help 6 1 Returning Your DP4100 4200 for Repair 6 5 Ordering Parts 6 5 Appendix A Sp...

Page 6: ... Digital Light Processing DLP Desktop Projection products that make sharing data and presenting information as easy as connecting your computer to your monitor 800 600 400 200 0 APR MAY JUN JUL 800 600 400 200 0 APR MAY JUN JUL Figure 1 1 The Proxima DP4100 4200 in use This manual covers the Desktop Projector 4100 and 4200 which both use Digital Light Processing technology to provide images of unr...

Page 7: ...Desktop Projector Remote Control Power Cord VGA Video Cable Mac VGA Cable Adapter Also included but not shown 2 AAA Alkaline Batteries User s Guide Product Registration Card Audio Video AV Cable S Video Cable Computer Audio Cable VGA Mac Monitor Adapter Serial Cable ADB Cable Mini Jack to RCA Adapter PROG 1 PROG 2 SOURCE SETUP MUTE VOLUME MENU O MAC MAC VGA preview select source Cyclops Quick Remo...

Page 8: ...using the PC monitor To use the monitor plug the monitor cable into the MONITOR OUT port on the projector 5 Turn the projector on and press the key Desktop Macintosh Computers 1 Unplug the 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 othe...

Page 9: ...r Macintosh only 2 Plug the end of the VGA Video cable with the large round collar into the COMPUTER 1 IN port on the projector 3 Connect your audio source to the COMPUTER 1 AUDIO inputs on the projector 4 Turn on the projector and press the key Special Configurations If your computer has an internal monitor but no external video capability such as the Macintosh Performa 575 PowerMac 5200 and cert...

Page 10: ...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 AUDIO Allows stereo mono audio input from an NTSC PAL or SECAM source 4 VIDEO 1 2 Allows video input from an NTSC PAL or SECAM source 5 S VIDEO 1 2 Allows S Video video input 6 AUX PORT For serial mouse use and software upgrades 7 MIC Allows audio input fro...

Page 11: ...ow your projector is working Source Setup Menu Power Over Temperature Replace Lamp 4 3 3 2 5 7 8 6 1 Desktop Projector 4200 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 Adjusts the volume up or down 4 Activates the MediaExpress system if installed 5 Setup Activates the Setup menu 6 Menu Displays or hides th...

Page 12: ... kind of file called a PDF file copy or store the file on a disk then place the disk in the MediaExpress disk drive and start the show Cyclops The Proxima Cyclops interactive pointer system uses a built in camera to function like a cordless mouse With Cyclops you can control your computer s cursor by moving the hand held wand or pointing with an optional hand held laser Wireless Audio Proxima s ex...

Page 13: ...ut Audio Out Aux Port Mic Cyclops PROXIMA PROG 1 PROG 2 SOURCE SETUP MUTE VOLUME MENU O 1 1 2 6 3 4 5 7 9 10 8 2 11 preview select source 12 Figure 2 1 The Proxima DP4100 4200 and Cyclops Remote Controls 1 Internal Speakers 7 Circuit Breaker 2 Cooling Fans 8 Main AC Power Switch 3 Control Panel 9 Power Cord Receptacle 4 Zoom Lens Assembly 10 Connector Panel 5 Cyclops Infrared Lens 11 Workgroup Kno...

Page 14: ...urface 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 Perpendicular to the projection screen Parallel to the floor 12 to 17 7 Depending on zoom setting Top View Side View Projection Screen Figure 2 2 Positioning the projector ...

Page 15: ...n 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 ...

Page 16: ...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 PROXIMA Figure 2 5 Allow for proper air flow ...

Page 17: ... 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 audio input from an NTSC PAL or SECAM source 4 VIDEO 1 2 Allows video input from an NTSC PAL or SECAM source 5 S VIDEO 1 2 Allows S Video input 6 AUX PORT For serial mouse use and software upgrades 7 MIC Allows audio input from a microphon...

Page 18: ... Video Out Audio Out Aux Port Mic Cyclops Figure 2 7 Power receptacle AC Power switch and circuit breaker reset switch 1 Plug the appropriate power cord 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 Use your existing mon...

Page 19: ...he 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 COMPUTER 2 AUDIO connectors 4 If you want to use an external monitor connect the monitor cable to the MONITOR OUT port of the pr...

Page 20: ...Adapter Mac VGA Cable Adapter From Mac CPU To VGA Cable To Mac Monitor Cable From Projector MONITOR OUT MAC MAC Figure 2 10 The Macintosh adapters Use the cable adapters and supplied VGA video cable to connect the projector to your Macintosh computer MAC II CPU VGA Mac Monitor Adapter Mac VGA Cable Adapter VGA Cable to COMPUTER 1 IN Port Macintosh Monitor Cable To MONITOR OUT Port Figure 2 11 Maci...

Page 21: ...Mac monitor adapter and your existing monitor cable to connect the projector to a separate computer monitor so you can view computer video on the projector screen and the monitor at the same time NOTE The DP4100 4200 only supports the Multi Sync standard as separate monitors for Macintosh desktop computers 5 To project and view the monitor at the same time plug the monitor cable into the Mac end o...

Page 22: ...top documentation for information on switching between the internal screen and the video port 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 video adapter card in order to attach the DP4100 4200 Setup for a third party adapter is identical to the procedures outlined in the Quick...

Page 23: ...ideo is being viewed AUDIO is active CONNECTING COMPOSITE VIDEO You can display composite video NTSC PAL or SECAM on the DP4100 4200 Video 1 Video 2 S Video 1 S Video 2 Figure 2 14 Video 1 2 ports Use the supplied AV cable see page 1 2 to connect an NTSC PAL or SECAM source to your projector 1 Find the RCA connector on your video source marked VIDEO OUT or something similar This connector is usual...

Page 24: ...e 2 16 Audio Input ports For stereo audio use the supplied AV cable 1 Insert the red right and white left ends of the cable into the AUDIO OUT ports of a composite video s audio source 2 Connect the other end of each cable to the projector s AUDIO ports NOTE Although both COMPUTER AUDIO and AUDIO may be connected simultaneously only one can be active If computer video is selected COMPUTER AUDIO is...

Page 25: ...s the computer s system mouse in Host Mode see Chapter 3 Aux Port Figure 2 17 The Aux port Connecting a Microphone When you need to address a larger audience while projecting an image plug an amplified or wireless microphone equipped with a line level output maximum level of 1 volt peak to peak into the MIC port Audio Out Mic Cyclops Figure 2 18 Microphone input Connecting Cyclops Use the CYCLOPS ...

Page 26: ...stem consisting of an amplifier and two speakers Although this system provides high quality stereo output a multimedia presentation may require independently powered speakers or an external sound system NOTE The projector s internal speakers can be turned on or off using the Audio menu see page 3 24 Video Out Audio Out Figure 2 20 The Audio Out port To connect your projector to an external stereo ...

Page 27: ...ff when you first turn on the projector Press the key on the operator panel for one second to turn the lamp on The key blinks for a few seconds while the lamp warms up and then turns to a steady green color Next turn on your computer If you turn the projector off while the rest of your computer system is running your external monitor will go blank This is normal Just turn the projector on again an...

Page 28: ... menu see page 3 6 to adjust the focus Press the Setup key and use the right and left arrow keys to adjust the focus 2 You can also use the Prog 1 or Prog 2 key on the Cyclops remote control to set the focus These keys can be and may have been reprogrammed for other functions see Advanced menu page 3 28 ...

Page 29: ... 3 2 1 0 4 8 1 5 8 2 4 3 6 1 1 5 4 1 7 9 2 7 4 1 1 2 6 1 1 9 10 3 0 4 5 1 4 6 8 2 1 15 4 6 6 8 2 1 10 2 3 1 20 6 1 9 1 2 8 13 6 4 1 25 7 6 11 4 3 5 17 0 5 2 30 9 1 13 6 4 2 20 4 6 2 DP4200z FEET METERS FROM IMAGE MIN DIAG MAX DIAG 5 1 5 2 9 0 9 4 3 1 3 6 1 8 3 4 1 0 5 1 1 6 7 2 1 4 0 1 2 6 0 1 8 8 2 4 4 6 1 4 6 8 2 1 9 2 7 5 2 1 6 7 7 2 3 10 3 0 5 7 1 7 8 5 2 6 15 4 6 8 6 2 6 12 8 3 9 20 6 1 11 5 ...

Page 30: ...he fan stops the projector is cool and you can turn the AC POWER Switch off NOTE Turning the lamp off does not turn the projector power off The fan will still operate for 30 seconds You must move the AC POWER switch to the OFF position to completely power down the projector CONTROL PANEL KEYS The DP4100 4200 s control panel keys are used to turn the projector on or off adjust the projected image a...

Page 31: ... to Workgroup mode Power The key is used to turn the lamp on or off To turn the projector lamp off press the key for at least one second On the Cyclops remote control press the key for at least two seconds The projector will beep twice to acknowledge the command The projector will shut off in 30 seconds Hide The key is used to switch the image to a black screen Use this key when you want to presen...

Page 32: ...urces Volume The keys display a slide bar to adjust the audio output levels of the projector Press the key to increase or the key to decrease the audio output levels These keys control both internal and external audio levels Setup Setup Press the Setup key to display the Setup menu The projector will display a set of slide bars to help you adjust the image These include the adjustments on the Imag...

Page 33: ...ppears after five seconds if no actions are taken SETTING PURPOSE AVAILABLE ON Focus Adjust focus All Sources Zoom Zoom in or out All Sources Bright Increase decrease brightness All Sources Contrast Increase decrease the contrast level of the image All Sources Sync Fine tune the dot clock phase Computer Video Dot Clk Adjust pixels per line Computer Video Horz Pos Move the image left or right Compu...

Page 34: ... closer together A diskette with a PDF file is placed into the DP4100 4200 s optional MediaExpress disk drive and a slide show can be run without connecting a computer to the projector Workgroup Mode The Workgroup knob switches the projector to an extra bright 1050 lumen for DP4100z and 1400 lumen for DP4200z monochrome mode for displaying spreadsheets and other text based information Pull the kno...

Page 35: ...over temperature condition Glows red if the projection lamp burns out Power The power indicator glows green after you turn on the AC power switch and the projector completes a self check Over Temperature The indicator illuminates if the projector overheats An over temperature condition automatically turns off the power to the lamp until the projector cools If an over temperature condition occurs p...

Page 36: ...nd the lamp is turned on from the control panel Replace Lamp The indicator will illuminate if the projection lamp burns out If the lamp has burned out you cannot continue your presentation until you replace the lamp assembly CAUTION If the lamp fails during a presentation make sure that the projector cools for at least five minutes with the projector off before attempting to change the lamp See pa...

Page 37: ... increases the volume of internal and or external speakers O Hides or shows the image Press and hold the button for two seconds to power down the projector The projector will beep twice when the command is acknowledged MENU Displays or hides the menu SOURCE Switches between connected sources SETUP Displays the Setup menu see page 3 6 PROG1 Programmable key see page 3 27 PROG2 This is a programmabl...

Page 38: ...rt the presentation Cyclops Quick Remote The Cyclops Quick Remote allows you to control the most often used projector functions NOTE Several of the remote control functions require the installation of Proxima s Cyclops F X software see Chapter 4 KEY FUNCTION Moves a presentation PowerPoint Freehand etc forward or back one frame This function can only be used if Cyclops F X is installed Preview All...

Page 39: ...ocal Mode Any time you activate the projector s menus or the LightBoard tool the projector is in Local Mode In Local Mode the mouse or Cyclops remotes can be used for projector menu and LightBoard functions only they do not communicate with the computer In Local Mode the projector mouse Cyclops remotes or Cyclops pointer can be used to Move through the projector menus Select items in the projector...

Page 40: ...again to close the menu or wait five seconds and they will automatically disappear Settings are automatically saved when you exit the menus Menu Selection Using a Mouse If a Microsoft compatible mouse is connected to the projector s AUX port menu selections are even easier When the menus are open simply point to the desired item and click to select or change it Using the Menus with the Cyclops Int...

Page 41: ...e 3 7 Using Cyclops to activate the menus and LightBoard USING THE MAIN MENU When the MENU key is pressed or when the Cyclops pointer or a mouse are used to open the menus the Main menu appears at the top of the screen Menus Input Source Advanced Image Tools Audio Preferences Figure 3 8 Main menu To turn the menu off press the MENU key again or click on the Menu title bar with the Cyclops pointer ...

Page 42: ...on the Cyclops remote control or changes the language of the menu display Advanced Provides advanced projector functions SELECTING A TOOL The Tools menu is used to set up and activate The LightBoard tool The Cyclops interactive pointer The Timer Menus Tool Select Input Source Cyclops Advanced Image Timer Tools LightBoard Audio Preferences Figure 3 9 Tool Select menu Using the LightBoard Tool The L...

Page 43: ...ect a LightBoard mode Overlay Uses the Draw tool to highlight or annotate the displayed image WhiteBoard Clears the screen and provides a white background for the Draw tool BlackBoard Clears the screen and provides a dark background for the Draw tool 3 Select ON on the LightBoard menu The Draw toolbar appears in the upper left of the display Figure 3 11 Toolbox 4 The currently selected tool Draw o...

Page 44: ...w Color Click to select a new color This button also shows the currently selected color Choosing a Color 1 Click the top color box or the down arrow in the upper right corner of the Draw tool bar to display the color palette Figure 3 12 Toolbox Color palette 2 Click the color you want to use The Color box takes on the selected color and the color palette remains on the screen 3 Click the Color box...

Page 45: ... release the mouse or wand button Using the Cyclops Menu The Cyclops menu allows you to calibrate and adjust the Cyclops interactive pointer system For more information refer to the Cyclops User s Guide NOTE The Cyclops menu will only be active if the Cyclops camera is installed Menus Tool Select Calibrate Button Input Source Cyclops Calibrate Right None Advanced Image Timer Tools LightBoard No Ca...

Page 46: ...control or a mouse to set the time 3 From Timer on the top menu bar select On and the clock will begin to count down When the timer reaches zero a series of beeps will be heard INPUT SOURCE MENU This menu provides a two step method of selecting the video source When a video input is connected the Source Mode box indicates which video source has been detected by the projector The Source Select box ...

Page 47: ... or Video 2 NOTE There will be a 2 5 second delay before the source changes Changing the Source Mode The Source Mode box lists all of the input source settings that match or are close to the type of source the projector sensed 1 To change the Source Mode setting use the arrow keys to move to the Source Mode box and use the and keys mouse or Cyclops pointer to select a different input source 2 Use ...

Page 48: ... down to adjust the individual settings for the best picture The menus vary according to the currently selected input source Computer Source Bright Menus Image Input Source Projection Advanced Image Tools Adjust Audio Preferences Contrast Sync DotClk Video Source Bright Menus Image Input Source Projection Advanced Image Tools Adjust Audio Preferences Contrast Tint R G Saturation Figure 3 17 Image ...

Page 49: ...himmering in the image Dot Clk Adjusts the Dot Clock if vertical black lines Computer appear on the screen Do not adjust the Dot Clock until you have tried to fine tune the picture with the Sync setting Tint Makes the screen image more red up Video or green down Saturation Increases or decreases the saturation of Video the image colors Normal Video Allows panning around the image if it PAL SECAM D...

Page 50: ...menu Projection submenu MENU FUNCTION Position Flips the image for rear and ceiling projection Display Switches between normal and reverse video modes Reverse video inverts the colors your monitor and projector normally display AUDIO MENU This menu is used to select an audio source and adjust the audio output Normal Adjustments Submenu Source Microphone Computer 1 Mute On Off Menus Adjustments Inp...

Page 51: ... external speakers only Fine Adjustments Submenu Stereo Mono Stereo Menus Adjustments Input Source Fine Advanced Image Tools Normal Audio Preferences Balance Treble Bass L R Figure 3 20 Fine Adjustments submenu MENU ITEM SETTING Stereo Selects stereo when playing a stereo source from both left and right audio inputs Select Mono when using a monaural source for simulated stereo output Balance Adjus...

Page 52: ...nu key to exit and save your changes Muting Audio 1 Choose the source e g Computer you will be using without any audio 2 Return to the Audio menu and select Source 3 Select Adjustments then select Normal 4 Select Mute then select ON 5 Press the Menu key to exit and save your changes Simulating Stereo While Using a Monaural Source 1 Connect the monaural source to the left AUDIO or COMPUTER AUDIO po...

Page 53: ...EM SETTING Language Displays menus in any of five languages Prog Key 1 and 2 Assigns a specific projector function to one of the PROG keys on the Remote Control as a short cut LightBoard Draws on a clear background WhiteBoard Draw on a white background BlackBoard Draw on a black background Timer Starts or resets the Timer Rev Video Switches between normal and reverse video Freeze Freezes the image...

Page 54: ...cts one of three user sets of stored settings Mode Selects Reset to return the Dot Clock and customized settings for the current image source to the factory defaults IR Accel Sets the speed of the mouse when using the mouse disc on the remote control Lamp Reset Indicates the amount of time hours on the lamp Reset this to zero when you replace the lamp Saving Custom Settings A set of customized val...

Page 55: ...rojector 4100 4200 3 29 Recalling Custom User Settings 1 The adjustments are recalled simply by selecting the desired User 2 From the Advanced main menu access User select User A User B or User C 3 The projector recognizes the video input and recalls the custom settings ...

Page 56: ...o w n l o a d e d f r o m P r o j e c t o r c o m 3 30 Chapter Three ...

Page 57: ...lable for UNIX systems Note You cannot use Cyclops F X with the MediaExpress system To use Cyclops F X follow these steps details are covered throughout this chapter 1 Use the serial cable appropriate for your system PCs C936 6 or Macs C470 6 to connect the serial port on your computer to the CYCLOPS port on the projector C Cyclops Figure 4 1 Cyclops port on the projector 2 Install the Cyclops F X...

Page 58: ... the disk icon then double click the Cyclops F X Installer icon in the disk window Drag the Cyclops F X icon onto the hard disk icon 3 Follow the instructions that appear on your screen STARTING CYCLOPS F X Once you re finished with the installation do one of the following In Windows 3 x or Windows 95 double click the Cyclops F X icon to start the program For Macintosh users the software will auto...

Page 59: ...the middle of the window provides options that allow you to customize your remote and software Note If you open a menu or if you re using the LightBoard tool Cyclops F X will be suspended ASSIGNMENTS AREA The Assignments area displays the custom remote keys and their current assignments To modify the custom remote keys 1 Highlight the effect you want to assign 2 Double click the box next to the cu...

Page 60: ...on audible and visual feedback CUSTOMIZING EFFECTS Most effects have options that you can tailor to both the presentation and your own presentation style For example you can customize the Spotlight effect to specify the shape and size of the spotlight You can also change the name of each effect for example you can change the name from Spotlight to Headlight You can assign each effect to a key on t...

Page 61: ...se the Cyclops interactive pointer system with Cyclops F X To set up the software click Setup Wand Laser in the Assignments area of the main screen The following screen appears Figure 4 3 Cyclops interactive pointer screen Click the Show Navigation Bar checkbox to enable the navigation bar This will provide you with a quick way to scroll through your slide show with the Cyclops wand or laser point...

Page 62: ...this screen to assign different options to the navigation bar To assign a new function to the navigation bar click the Next or Previous areas and assign a function using the list boxes to the right You can also use this screen to define where the navigation bar will appear on your display The default is Lower Left ...

Page 63: ...t with your audience while preparing for the message on the next slide To use See it Show it 1 Click Edit Navigation Keys in the Assignments area of the Cyclops F X main screen The following screen appears Figure 4 5 Edit Navigation Keys screen 2 Select a countdown time for the Forward or Reverse keys or both When you select a countdown time See it Show it is automatically enabled 3 To disable See...

Page 64: ...en appears Figure 4 6 Edit Freeze Key screen To use Freeze 1 Press Pause on your Cyclops remote 2 Use any of the remote keys to control your computer 3 Press Pause again when you re ready to return to your presentation Once you freeze your screen all of the other keys on your remote are available to control your computer This means you can edit your current presentation display slides from another...

Page 65: ...hat sounds when the timer expires To set a transparent background uncheck Color and Picture To display a picture check Picture click File then select the desired BMP file Center Cursor centers the mouse pointer on the screen This helps prevent losing the cursor Custom Cursor changes the appearance of the mouse pointer to one of 30 images Only the standard arrow pointer changes The other standard i...

Page 66: ...a WAV file when you press a button You can play the sound repeatedly or just once Note You must have a sound card to use this effect Spotlight dims all of the image except for the area around the mouse pointer You specify the shape and size of the spotlight circular square or bar Once you ve started Spotlight press the MouseDisk to change its size Another setting makes the Spotlight visible agains...

Page 67: ...If you uncheck the Show Cursor During Zoom checkbox left click to change the zoom factor Note Most effects have an option that lets you rename the command itself MENU COMMANDS File menu The File menu offers the following commands for working with profiles of effects MENU ITEM FUNCTION Reset to defaults Resets the F X options to the factory defaults Open Opens a previously saved profile of settings...

Page 68: ... cursor and change the COM port settings MENU ITEM FUNCTION Setup Remote Allows you to display the assignments area for the Cyclops remote control or the optional Cyclops wand or laser pointer Cursor Options Changes the look and feel of the cursor Also includes an option that allows you to apply one of the Cyclops F X custom cursor options to Windows Connect Allows you to edit the COM port setting...

Page 69: ...wer receptacle CAUTION You must lower the projector s foot before you remove the front cover Removing the cover with the foot extended may cause the foot to collapse CAUTION Exercise care when detaching the front cover in the next step A ribbon cable connects the cover to the projector 3 Remove the two screws on the lower front panel Snap the front panel off The lamp is now accessible Remove Screw...

Page 70: ... and surrounding areas get very hot be careful when you remove the lamp Make sure that the projector has cooled for at least five minutes Figure 5 2 Removing the lamp screw 6 Grasp the handle on the front of the lamp chamber and pull it out of the projector Do not use excessive force Figure 5 3 Removing the lamp 7 Slide a replacement lamp into the projector seating it firmly ...

Page 71: ...ose swab Wet it with lens cleaning fluid or denatured alcohol and gently move it over the lens surface 2 Take a part of the lens tissue that you haven t touched and repeat the process going over the lens in another direction CAUTION Your projector contains electric circuitry and sensitive optics Protect it from potential fluid spills CHANGING REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES To install or change the two A...

Page 72: ...ructions below to determine if your projector contains a noise filter The DP4200 does not use a noise filter You should rinse off the noise filter after every 100 hours of use If you are using the projector in dusty areas clean it more frequently If you are experiencing a high number of over temperature problems you may need to clean the filter more often CAUTION Be sure to turn off the main AC po...

Page 73: ...g the noise filter 4 Rinse the filter dry it and replace it 5 Replace the top cover starting at the rear of the projector engaging the two tabs at the rear first then working forward and front panels to complete the installation Be sure to reattach the ribbon cable on the front panel and tighten the two Phillips crosspoint screws that hold the front panel in place ...

Page 74: ...lp 1 Check the Troubleshooting Chart 2 Call your dealer s technical support line and explain your problem 3 Call Proxima at USA and Canada 619 457 5500 619 457 8542 Fax Outside USA and Canada 619 457 5500 619 622 0173 Fax Europe 31 43 358 5200 31 43 358 5201 Fax Internet World Wide Web http www prxm com Click on Customer Service ...

Page 75: ... projected connections No power to computer Turn on computer Incompatible video system If possible check computer with another monitor No video image Video source s Check video source s projected Loose improper cabling Check and secure cabling between video source s and projector REPLACE LAMP Burned out lamp Replace lamp indication Displayed image Projector not placed at a Adjust position of the n...

Page 76: ...r BRIGHTNESS settings BRIGHTNESS Jittery fuzzy text Out of sync Adjust SYNC Adjust Dot Clock Image off center Position controls arrow keys Adjust position controls Compatibility problem Make sure the projector is compatible with one of the standards listed in Appendix A Misalignment or damage to Projector requires service optical elements Cannot get entire Compatibility problems Make sure projecto...

Page 77: ...rojector Over Temperature Air vent s clogged Allow projector to cool clear indication obstructions from vents Fan malfunction Allow projector to cool check for fan operation service if necessary Noise filter dirty Allow projector to cool clean noise filter Remote control Batteries upside down or old Check battery placement or doesn t work replace with new batteries Projector IR receiver window Rem...

Page 78: ...prepaid to USA and Canada Europe Proxima Corporation Proxima Corporation RMA RMA 9440 Carroll Park Drive Horsterweg 24 San Diego CA 92121 6191 RX Beek The Netherlands 3 Pack the projector in its original box for safe shipment include all accessories cables and the remote controls If you no longer have the original shipping materials contact Proxima Customer Service for packaging ORDERING PARTS Ple...

Page 79: ...gh Definition Lens with Variable Focus or Zoom Lens Keystone Correction 12 0 17 7 degrees depending on zoom lens adjustment 17 7 degrees fixed lens Audio System Digital Stereo Sound two built in 3 Watt Speakers Inputs 2 Computer Video 2 Composite Video NTSC PAL SECAM S VIDEO 2 Computer Stereo Audio 2 Composite Video Stereo Audio 1 Microphone RS 232 Aux Port Cyclops Outputs Stereo Audio 2 RCAs 1 Mo...

Page 80: ...m P r o j e c t o r c o m A 2 Appendix A Screen Size Diagonal 2 9 ft 0 9m to 25 5 ft 7 8m Projection Distance 5 ft 1 5m to 30 ft 9 1m from screen Lamp 270 watt metal Halide Replaceable lamp indicator light Lamp life 400 hours ...

Page 81: ... C1002 10 Power Cord Germany C1001 10 Power Cord Great Britain C1004 10 Power Cord Italy C1003 10 VGA Video Cable C951 6 Mac VGA Cable Adapter C922 VGA Mac Monitor Adapter C924 S Video Cable C466 6 Computer Audio Cable C498 6 Serial Cable C936 6 Mini jack TO RCA Audio Adapter C5105 Macintosh ADB Cable C470 6 Noise Filter 140 01305 1 Cyclops F X Driver Kit A50F X Composite A V Cable C497 6 User s G...

Page 82: ...r c o m B 2 Appendix B Optional Accessories OPTION MODEL PART NUMBER MediaExpress with Floppy Drive ME40F MediaExpress with Floppy Drive and Hard Drive ME40H Rolling Hard Case A300 Rolling Soft Case A298 Cyclops A2074 Wireless Audio A56 or A57 ...

Page 83: ...clops 1 7 Cyclops Connection 2 13 Cyclops Remote Control 3 10 Cyclops Tool Menu Button 3 19 Calibrate 3 19 D Desktop Projector Powering Up 3 1 Turning Off 3 4 Dot Clk 3 7 3 23 DP4100 Specifications A 1 Draw Tool Bar Clear All 3 18 Eraser 3 18 New Color 3 18 Pencil 3 18 F Fit to View 3 23 Focus 3 3 3 7 Focusing the Image Non Zoom Models 3 2 3 3 Zoom Lens Models 3 2 3 3 Frame Advance Quick Remote 3 ...

Page 84: ...op Macintosh computers 1 3 Desktop PCs 1 3 Notebooks 1 4 R Remote Control Batteries 5 3 Remote Control Keys 3 11 Remote Control Unit 3 11 Repair of your Desktop Projector 6 5 Replace Lamp 3 10 Replacement Parts B 1 Returning your Desktop Projector for repair 6 5 S S VHS 1 2 1 5 2 5 Saturation 3 7 3 23 See it Show it 4 7 Select Key Quick Remote 3 12 Settings Table 3 3 3 7 SETUP 3 11 Setup Key 3 6 S...

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