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Proxima

Desktop Projector 5500

User’s Guide

Final 06/21/96

Summary of Contents for Desktop Projector 5500

Page 1: ...Proxima Desktop Projector 5500 User s Guide Final 06 21 96 ...

Page 2: ...he product or d as a result of servicing by non authorized personnel Limitation of Warranties The foregoing Warranty is expressly in lieu of any other expressed or implied warranties including without limitation warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular pur pose To the extent not prohibited by law all statutory warranties are hereby waived and excluded from this Warranty Proxima ex...

Page 3: ...ng 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 5500 Turning on the Projector and Lamp 3 1 Focusing and Zooming the Image 3 2 Turning off the Projector 3 2 Control Panel Keys 3 3 Control Panel Indicators 3 4 Using the Remote Control 3 6 Using the Joystick 3 8 Operating the Projector 3 ...

Page 4: ...Changing the Remote Control s Batteries 4 5 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Where to get Help 5 1 Returning your DP5500 for Repair 5 5 Ordering Parts 5 5 Appendix A Specifications DP5500 Specifications A 1 Appendix B Replacement Parts and Accessories Replacement Parts B 1 Optional Accessories B 1 Index ...

Page 5: ...oducts 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 MENU RESET ZOOM ZOOM INPUT MUTE STANDBY ON ON LAMP TEMP 800 600 400 200 0 APR MAY JUN JUL Figure 1 1 The Proxima DP5500 in use This manual covers the Desktop Projector 5500 which provides images of unrivaled brightness clarity and color accuracy ...

Page 6: ...o Cable Mac VGA Cable Adapter Also included but not shown 2 AAA Alkaline Batteries User s Guide Product Registration Card AV Cable Serial Cable FOCUS ZOOM STANDBY ON ON LAMP TEMP INPUT MUTE RESET MENU CYC LOP S RG B IN CO NT RO L RG B OU T AU DI O IN AU DI O 0U T INP UT VID EO 1 2 SEAR CH BLAN K TIM ER VO L FOC US MEN U STA ND BY RES ET RIG HT ZOO M MU TE RG B 1 2 S Video Cable Mini stereo to Mini...

Page 7: ...e AV cable 4 You can project with or without a PC monitor To use the monitor plug the monitor cable into the RGB OUT port on the projector 5 Turn the projector on and press the STANDBY ON key NOTE An external monitor is not needed to use the DP5500 Desktop Macintosh Computers 1 Unplug the monitor cable from the computer 2 Plug one end of the supplied VGA video cable into the RGB IN 1 port on the p...

Page 8: ...ac VGA cable adapter Macintosh only 2 Plug one end of the VGA Video cable into the RGB IN 1 port on the projector 3 Connect your audio source to the AUDIO 1 IN port on the projector 4 Turn on the projector and press the STANDBY ON key Special Configurations If your computer has an internal monitor but no external video capability such as the Macintosh Performa 575 PowerMac 5200 and certain PowerBo...

Page 9: ... 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 NTSC PAL or SECAM source 5 AUDIO OUT Provides audio output to an external stereo system 6 RGB OUT Provides computer output to a separate monitor 7 CONTROL Connects to a serial cable for computer control 8 POWER SWITCH...

Page 10: ...nu RESET Resets the image to the factory defaults INDICATOR FUNCTION ON Flashes green during start up Glows green if AC input and projector power supplies are functioning Glows red if they are not or if the air filter door is removed TEMP Glows red to warn of an over temperature condition Flashes red if the fan is not working LAMP Glows red if the projection lamp burns out Figure 1 4 The DP5500 Co...

Page 11: ... L FOCUS MENU STAN DB Y RESET RIG HT ZOOM MU TE RG B 1 2 ON CY CL OP S RG B IN CO NT RO L RG B OU T AU DI O IN AU DI O 0U T 3 4 5 1 2 11 6 7 9 10 8 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 ...

Page 12: ...e 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 FO CU S ME NU RE SE T ZO OM MU TE INP UT ON LA MP TEM P STA ND BY ON Perpendicular to the projection screen Parallel to the floor 8 8 Top View Side View Projection Screen Figure 2 2 Positioning the projector ...

Page 13: ...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 ON CY CL OP S RG B IN CO NT RO L RG B OU T AU DI O IN AU DI O 0U T Figure 2 4 Moving the projector ...

Page 14: ...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 FOCUS MUTE INPUT STANDBY ON TEMP LAMP ON FOCUS MENU RESET Figure 2 5 Allow for proper air flow ...

Page 15: ...er 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 NTSC PAL or SECAM source 5 AUDIO OUT Provides audio output to an external stereo system 6 RGB OUT Provides computer output to a separate monitor 7 CONTROL Connects to a serial cable for computer control 8 POWER SWIT...

Page 16: ...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 DP5500 at the same time use your existing monitor cable to connect the projector to a separate monitor VGA VG...

Page 17: ...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 AUDIO IN 2 connectors 4 If you want to use an external monitor connect the monitor cable to the RGB OUT port of the projector ...

Page 18: ...A Cable Adapter VGA Cable to Computer 1 In Port Macintosh Monitor Cable To Monitor Out Port Figure 2 11 Macintosh connections 1 Unplug the Macintosh monitor cable from the computer 2 Plug one end of the supplied VGA video cable into the RGB IN 1 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 adap...

Page 19: ...RGB IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT 2 1 CYCLOPS S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R CONTROL MONITOR OUT 1 2 Figure 2 12 Laptop connections NOTE If you are connecting to an Apple PowerBook attach the Mac VGA cable adapter to the computer s VIDEO OUTPUT port or video adapter cable 1 Plug the COMPUTER end of the VGA cable into the computer s VGA or Video Out port or into the Mac VGA cable adapter Macintosh only 2 Plug one...

Page 20: ... video adapter CONNECTING COMPUTER AUDIO The AUDIO IN 1 and 2 ports allow audio input from two separate computers or microphones AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT MONITOR OUT 1 Figure 2 13 Computer 1 2 Audio ports 1 Insert one mini jack end of the Computer Audio cable into the AUDIO OUT port of a Macintosh or the sound card of a PC 2 Insert the mini jack at the other end of the AV cable into the projector s AUDI...

Page 21: ...of the AV cable s yellow connectors into the Video Out jack on the video source 2 Insert the other yellow connector into the projector s VIDEO 1 port CONNECTING AN S VIDEO SOURCE To connect an S Video source use the supplied S Video cable see page 1 2 instead of an RCA cable connection The S Video cable has identical round 4 pin mini DIN connectors on both ends 2 1 CYCLOPS S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R ...

Page 22: ... 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 IN ports NOTE Although two COMPUTER AUDIO sources and two other AUDIO sources may be connected simultaneously only one can be active If computer video is selected COMPUTER AUDIO is active...

Page 23: ...s Interactive Pointer System Use the CYCLOPS port to connect the projector and optional Cyclops interactive pointer system to the computer You can use the Cyclops system to control your computer s on screen mouse cursor 2 1 CYCLOPS S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R Figure 2 18 The Cyclops port The optional Cyclops interactive pointer system is shipped with its own Installation and User s Guides The Cyclops ...

Page 24: ...ly powered stereo speakers or an external sound system NOTE Use the MUTE key to turn the projector s internal and any connected external speakers on or off AUDIO OUT Figure 2 19 The Audio Out port To connect your projector to an external stereo system 1 Insert one end of a Computer Audio cable into the projector s AUDIO OUT port 2 Insert the plug at the other end into the external amplifier or pow...

Page 25: ...ol panel glows orange The lamp is off when you first turn on the projector Press the STANDBY ON key on the operator panel for one second to turn the lamp on The ON indicator blinks green for a few seconds while the lamp warms up and then turns to a steady green color Next turn on your computer CAUTION Never operate the projector if the air intake or exhaust grills are clogged or obstructed or if t...

Page 26: ...d image will change as you move the projector closer to the screen or adjust the zoom lens The following table indicates the minimum and maximum distance from the projector to the screen for most standard size screens DISTANCE FROM PROJECTOR TO SCREEN SCREEN SIZE MINIMUM MAXIMUM 40 in 53 9 in 87 8 in 60 in 82 3 in 134 in 80 in 111 in 179 in 100 in 139 in 224 in 120 in 168 in 270 in 150 in 210 in 3...

Page 27: ...ger Press to make the picture smaller FOCUS Adjusts the focus of the image MENU Controls the menu RESET Resets all image settings to the factory defaults Hold the button down to display the number of hours that the lamp has already been used Figure 3 2 Control Panel keys MENU Press any of the MENU keys to display the menu options over the projected image If a menu selection is not made within five...

Page 28: ...is removed Glows orange while in standby mode Flashes green during lamp start up Flashes orange during lamp cool down TEMP Glows red to warn of an over temperature condition or if the air filter door on the bottom of the projector is open LAMP Glows red if the projection lamp burns out Flashes red if the air filter door is removed Figure 3 3 The DP5500 s Control Panel indicators F O C U S M E N U ...

Page 29: ...and rear of the projector If either fan is not working the projector needs service After the projector returns to its normal operating temperature you must turn the main power switch off and back on to clear the over temperature indicator Press the STANDBY ON key on the control panel to relight the lamp NOTE The remote control s STANDBY ON button will not function after an over temperature conditi...

Page 30: ...dditional features For best results aim the remote control at the projection screen or at the projector s front panel Do not obstruct the red infrared eye located on the front of the projector INPUT VIDEO 1 2 SEARCH BLANK TIMER VOL FOCUS MENU STANDBY RESET RIGHT ZOOM MUTE RGB 1 2 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Figure 3 4 Remote Control and Infrared Eye ...

Page 31: ...lays or hides the menu 4 FOCUS Adjusts the focus 5 VOLUME Decreases or increases the volume of internal and or external speakers 6 MUTE Turns audio on or off 7 RGB 1 2 Switches between connected computer sources 8 VIDEO 1 2 Switches between connected video sources 9 SEARCH Switches between all connected and active video sources 10 BLANK Turns a solid background on and off 11 TIMER Starts and stops...

Page 32: ...ress the joystick twice for a double mouse click OPERATING THE PROJECTOR The control panel and remote control provide access to all of the projector s features Press a key to select a function or to navigate through the menus Operating Modes The DP5500 can operate in Local or Host Mode Local Mode Any time you activate the projector s menus the projector is in Local Mode In Local Mode the remote co...

Page 33: ... items on the menu highlighted in green can then be changed 3 Use the and MENU keys to move up or down a menu column or to change a menu value For some items e g Video Source you may also need to use the and keys to access an item 4 The menus automatically disappear after five seconds Settings are automatically saved when you exit the menus or turn off the projector Using the Menus with the Remote...

Page 34: ...an select The Input and Image menus display only those items that are relevant to the selected input source computer video or S Video MENU FUNCTION SETUP Adjusts image quality and position INPUT Selects a video input source IMAGE Allows image inversion and other functions OPT Changes communication functions Default Settings The projector s factory settings are indicated by in the individual menu t...

Page 35: ...ast in the projected image All sources SHARPNESS Adjusts the sharpness of the image Video only COLOR Adjusts the color saturation for NTSC PAL Video only or S VIDEO sources TINT Adjusts the red or green color balance for Video only NTSC or S VIDEO sources Except PAL V POSIT Adjusts the vertical position of the Computer only projected image H POSIT Adjusts the horizontal position of the Computer on...

Page 36: ...u choose Video 1 or Video 2 select a video format Select Test Pattern to adjust the focus Figure 3 7 Input menu MENU ITEM OPTIONS FUNCTION RGB 1 or 2 Selects the RGB 1 or 2 port VIDEO 1 or 2 Selects the VIDEO 1 or 2 port and the video signal type AUTO NTSC PAL or SECAM TEST PATTERN Displays a full screen test pattern ...

Page 37: ...operating mode Flips the picture horizontally vertically or horizontally and vertically BLANK Selects a blank color white blue or black REVEAL Selects the speed for revealing an image MENU SIZE Changes the on screen menu size MESSAGE Turn the on screen image source messages on or off CYCLOPS Initiates Cyclops calibration See the Cyclops User s Guide for more information Press CANCEL to cancel the ...

Page 38: ...3 14 Chapter Three OPTION OPT MENU The OPT menu is used to control the projector s communications settings Figure 3 9 OPT Menu Screen ...

Page 39: ...e 7N1 for 7 data bits No parity 1 stop bit Use 8N1 for 8 data bits No parity 1 stop bit MOUSE Selects the speed of mouse movement TIMER Sets the duration of the Break Timer LANGUAGE Sets the language for the menu displays AUTO OFF Sets the time the projector can run with no action before it will automatically turn off The maximum is 99 Press RESET to set it to zero ...

Page 40: ...el or the joystick on the remote control to set the time 3 Press TIMER on the remote control and the clock will begin to count down QUICK MENUS The DP5500 has Quick Menus that allow you to easily adjust the volume focus and video source Adjustment slide bars appear at the bottom of the screen when you press the following Remote Control keys ADJUSTMENT ITEM FUNCTION VOLUME Increases or decreases th...

Page 41: ...lignment or damage to the optical elements Be careful when you use or handle any of the optical elements CLEANING THE LENS From time to time you ll need to clean the lens 1 Take a piece of lens tissue and form it into a loose 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 pr...

Page 42: ...ket and remove it from the projector s power receptacle 3 Remove the screw on the right side of the rear panel and remove the service door Figure 4 1 Removing the service door 4 Unscrew the four lamp assembly screws they will not come out of the lamp assembly Figure 4 2 Unscrewing the lamp assembly retaining screws ...

Page 43: ...y and firmly pull the assembly out Figure 4 3 Removing the lamp assembly 6 Replace the old lamp assembly with a new one carefully aligning the power pins on the bottom and pressing it firmly into place When it is properly placed a small alignment mark etched on the projector chassis will be visible below the lamp assembly 7 Tighten the four lamp assembly retaining screws 8 Replace the service door...

Page 44: ...jector under the grill 1 Disconnect all cables and cords from the projector 2 Turn 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 and then pull the grill cover down and out see Figure 4 5 Figure 4 5 Removing the air intake filter grill ...

Page 45: ...ing to be used for awhile remove the batteries from the unit If the remote control does not appear to be working properly replace the batteries To install or change the two AAA alkaline batteries in the remote control unit 1 Locate the battery compartment at the lower rear of the case Slide the cover off of the battery compartment 2 Insert new batteries as illustrated inside the battery compartmen...

Page 46: ...ler s technical support line and explain your problem 3 Call Proxima at USA and Canada 619 457 5500 Press 1 for Customer Service 619 457 8542 Fax Outside USA and Canada 619 457 5500 Press 1 for Customer Service 619 622 0173 Fax Europe 31 43 358 5200 31 43 358 5201 Fax Internet WorldWide Web http www prxm com Click Customer Service ...

Page 47: ...ter Incompatible video system If possible check computer with another monitor No video image Video source s Check power on the video projected source s Loose cable Check and secure cable connections between video source and projector LAMP indicator Burned out lamp Replace lamp assembly glowing red Displayed image Projector set at an Adjust relative positions of not square improper angle to project...

Page 48: ...computer screen projector is not running computer monitor to display Lamp is burned out Turn off projector Replace lamp Cable not connected Connect cable Streaks on monitor Video cable plugged into Check cable connections and the computer or projector projector is upside down Faint screen Low intensity Adjust BRIGHT brightness and CONTRAST settings Jittery fuzzy letters Out of sync Adjust H PHASE ...

Page 49: ...Internal fan failure Allow projector to cool Check for fan and blower operation service if necessary Bottom air filter door Close bottom air filter door is open Remote Control Batteries upside down or old Check battery placement or doesn t work replace with new batteries Projector IR receiver window Remove object obstructing red is blocked IR receiver on front of projector Out of range Move within...

Page 50: ...rporation 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 control If you no longer have the original shipping materials contact Proxima Customer Service for packaging ORDERING PARTS Please order replacement and accessory parts through your local res...

Page 51: ...6 5 74 4mm Keystone Correction 8 8 Audio System One built in speaker 3 Watt Inputs 2 Computer video 2 TV video NTSC PAL SECAM S VHS 2 Computer stereo audio 2 TV stereo audio RS 232 control port Cyclops System Outputs Stereo audio 1 RGB monitor Power Source 100 120 VAC 5 A or 220 240 VAC 2A Dimensions 12 6 in W x 6 9 in H x 18 2 in D Weight 23 1 lbs Compatibility PC VGA Apple Macintosh Powerbook se...

Page 52: ...ord US C151 10 Power Cord Europe C152 10 VGA Video Cable C950 06 VGA Mac Cable Adapter C951 S Video Cable C552 6 AV Cable C550 6 Serial Cable C551 6 Mini stereo to Mini stereo Cable 900 55010 Lens Cap 280 00099 Air Filter 280 00153 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES OPTION MODEL PART NUMBER Rolling Hard Case A295 Rolling Soft Case A298 Cyclops Interactive Pointer System A2075 ...

Page 53: ...t Source Menu Source Mode 3 12 Source Select 3 12 Sync Status 3 12 L LAMP Indicator 3 5 Laptop Connections 2 9 Lens Cleaning 4 1 M Macintosh Adapters 2 8 Macintosh Connections 2 8 Main Menu 3 10 Maintenance Lens Cleaning 4 1 MENU 3 7 MONITOR OUT 1 5 2 5 MUTE 3 7 N Notebooks 1 4 O Operating Modes Host Mode 3 8 Local Mode 3 8 Ordering Parts 5 5 Over Temperature 3 4 P Parts Optional Accessories B 1 R...

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