Ask Proxima Impression 750, User Manual

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE IMPRESSION 750 801 170B USG 750 AE B 24 05 95 Not the actual front page ...

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Page 4: ...OPTICS 13 ILLUMINATION SYSTEM 13 REMOTE CONTROL 14 CONTROL PANEL 16 CONNECTORS 17 FEATURES 18 MENU SYSTEM 24 THE SETUP MENU SELECTIONS 25 THE SOUND SELECTIONS 27 THE PICTURE SELECTIONS 28 PRACTICAL HINTS AND TIPS 29 MAINTENANCE 31 LAMP REPLACEMENT 31 FUSE REPLACEMENT 32 SERVICE 32 TECHNICAL DATA 33 CONNECTORS 36 FCC STATEMENT 38 ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT 39 SERVICE INFORMATION 40 CONNECTION LAYOUT 4...

Page 5: ...printed on recycled paper The information contained in this user guide is preliminary and the products described herein are subject to change without prior notice The symbols and are used in this publication to indicate Warning and Note respectively ...

Page 6: ...colors simultaneously makes it the ideal choice for presenting computer generated text and graphics as well as displaying live video Applications include presentations software training educational use advertising information boards and other situations where a small or large audience shares information Please spend some time reading this manual to get familiar with the product so that you can get...

Page 7: ...umination system PC MAC and SVGA compatible Built in NTSC PAL SECAM video interface Correct PAL SECAM aspect ratio 16 7 million colors BatMouse remote control mouse On Screen Display OSD On Screen Pointer Menu Control User settings memorized Correct VGA text Motorized lamp changer Compact housing Low weight Intelligent Safecool system False light blocking 4 meter Y split computer cable ...

Page 8: ...se Adapter PC 2 VGA Cable 8 Mouse Adapter Mac 3 Cable Adapt MAC mon 9 Power Cord 4 Cable Adapt MAC comp 10 User Guide 5 Mouse Cable 11 BatMouse Remote Control 6 AV Cable 12 Batteries 4 OPTIONAL MATERIAL Optional cables and adapters are available for special computer sources Consult your dealer for further information ...

Page 9: ...ty switch will cut off the illumination system if the ventilation is reduced Place the LCD projector on a table at a suitable distance from the projection screen in order to get the desired size of the projected image on the wall Adjust the projection lens for a sharp image by turning the focusing wheel on the lens barrel Project on a flat surface screen with high reflectivity to get a bright and ...

Page 10: ...described in the table below If needed connect sound to the COMPUTER AUDIO input APPLICABLE ADAPTERS COMPUTER ADAPTER VGA None EGA CGA EGA CGA option MACII c v LC Quadra Powerbook Duo etc MACII 640 x 480 included NEC 9801 NEC 9801 option TO SET UP FROM THE BATMOUSE REMOTE CONTROL STEP OPERATION 1 Press RESET for default settings 2 Press MENU then select TUNE and adjust with cursor keys 3 In the me...

Page 11: ...s parallel use of the local computer mouse and the remote mouse The local and remote mice should however not be operated simultaneously as this may lead to unpredictable positioning of the mouse pointer If you have a Macintosh make sure to connect your Mac mouse adapter via the keyboard The optional PS 2 adapter does not have a Y split APPLICABLE ADAPTERS MOUSE ADAPTER Microsoft 2 key compatible 9...

Page 12: ... keys then press DRAG again or wait 5 seconds to release the object Drag and Drop 4 Press RIGHT if your application requires emulation of the right mouse key The centre key of three key mice is not supported If double click does not work properly try to adjust the double click rate within the computer application in use To activate the pull down menues on a Macintosh computer use the DRAG key inst...

Page 13: ... Connect external speakers 8 as shown The internal speaker is switched off when external speakers are connected For added boost an external amplifier may be connected to the speaker output 8 Connect the microphone 7 to the projector as shown APPLICABLE CABLES SOURCE CABLE S VIDEO S VIDEO 4 pin mini DIN connector VIDEO AV cable RCA jacks AUDIO COMPUTER S VIDEO VIDEO AV cable RCA jacks and 3 5 mm ja...

Page 14: ...a rectangularly projected image on the wall Avoid scratching and bumping the lens as this will reduce the quality of the projected image Always re cap the lens when not in use 6 2 ILLUMINATION SYSTEM The LCD projector uses a 400W halogen lamp for illumination An additional lamp spare lamp is included in case the main lamp goes out The two lamps are mounted in a motorized lamp changer If one lamp f...

Page 15: ...rrectly to get the best possible viewing conditions and to control the presentation The figure shows the different keys of the BatMouse Set up should be done once with the application s you are running most frequently Allow some minutes for the equipment to warm up before adjusting Most settings will automatically be memorized individually for each source for future use ...

Page 16: ...ammed to one of the menu controls YES MUTE Switches sound on and off NO FREEZE Holds the image displayed NO COMPUTER Selects computer as source YES VIDEO Selects composite video as input source NO S VIDEO Selects S VIDEO as input source NO MIC Toggles microphone on and off NO POINTER Applies a cursor controlled pointer NO MASK Applies a black overlay on the displayed image controlled by the vertic...

Page 17: ...ailed overview please see the Features section LAMPCHANGER RESET TUNE ON OFF SPARE LAMP BRIGHT CONTROL FUNCTION TUNE Adjusts the stability of the image BRIGHT Adjusts the brightness whiteness of the image RESET Defaults to factory settings LAMP CHANGER Change to spare lamp SPARE LAMP Spare lamp indicator ON OFF Activity indicator ...

Page 18: ...ices with similar plugs to the connectors of the LCD projector as this voids any warranty and may cause permanent damage to the device CONNECTOR FUNCTION MOUSE Universal mouse connector COMPUTER Combined connector for analog and digital RGB S VIDEO S VIDEO S VHS video input VIDEO Composite video input AUDIO COMPUTER COMPUTER channel stereo sound input AUDIO S VIDEO S VIDEO channel stereo sound inp...

Page 19: ...re lamp is in use indicating that the defective lamp should be replaced Always replace the defective lamp as soon as the projector has cooled down after use To avoid burns do not open the rear door to replace a defective lamp until the unit has cooled down after operation The interior of the projector is heated during use 7 1 3 SET UP MEMORY The user controlled set up that usually is done when the...

Page 20: ...USER GUIDE LCD PROJECTOR 19 Most settings are stored individually for each mode including contrast brightness tune etc See the remote control table in the Remote Control section ...

Page 21: ...zed rooms External speakers may be used for better freedom in positioning of the speakers An external amplifier may also be connected to the speaker outputs for added boost to the external speakers 7 1 7 MULTISTANDARD TV SYSTEMS The LCD projector incorporates a unique multistandard video decoder that works with all major TV systems NTSC PAL and SECAM are automatically detected See the Technical Da...

Page 22: ...spot applied to the projected image and can be moved freely around using the cursor keys Activating POINTER will deactivate the MOUSE function as the same cursor keys are used The POINTER is a toggle function The pointer may be used with any application including live video for focusing attention The pointer may not be used when the MENU is active The pointer must also be switched off when control...

Page 23: ...ntil a new programming is performed 7 1 17 CONTRAST The contrast of an image is defined as the relation between dark and light colors An image of high contrast is often regarded as hard as compared to the soft feeling of a low contrast image Low contrast is recommended for long term viewing while high contrast is used to enhance details Use the CONTR keys on the remote control RC to adjust the con...

Page 24: ... to the mains input There is also an ON OFF key on the RC This key is used to blank the screen 7 1 27 RESET This feature enables standard settings of most controls see the MEM column in the remote control description where YES also indicates a standard setting RESET will only reset the active mode A fundamental master reset may be performed by pressing all four RESET BRIGHTNESS and TUNE buttons si...

Page 25: ...unctions like OSD ON OFF are tagged when active and untagged when not active Increase decrease functions like TUNE and FREQUENCY are adjusted using the cursor keys OSD is used to indicate the actual setting The MENU key is toggling the menu on and off The menu is also switched off after one minute of no action The last position in the menu is maintained during a session but it is reset during powe...

Page 26: ...lect POSITION then press LEFT and use the cursor keys VGA text mode 720 x 400 is correctly displayed when the image is positioned correctly 8 1 3 INVERSE This option inverts the image This setting is not memorized 8 1 4 FREQUENCY This setting is usually not changed by the user It is however provided in case of adaptation to special graphic cards that are close to one of those in the compatibility ...

Page 27: ...imer may be set started stopped and hidden displayed An audible sound indicates timeout unless sound is muted SET Select SET then adjust time using the cursor keys START STOP Select START STOP to start or stop the timer VISIBLE This function toggles between hide and display of the timer Visible is default at power up 8 1 8 OSD HIDE The OSD may be switched on or off as desired This setting only aff...

Page 28: ...BASS BALANCE MONO 8 2 1 MONO Select MONO if the audio source is not stereo in order to get sound in both speakers 8 2 2 TREBLE Select TREBLE then adjust using cursor keys 8 2 3 BASS Select BASS then adjust using cursor keys 8 2 4 BALANCE Select BALANCE then adjust using cursor keys ...

Page 29: ...ts like 512 colors on live video is desired Select between 16 7 M 32K or 512 colors 8 3 2 REAR The REAR mode is used for rear projection i e projection from the back of a screen mirroring the image 8 3 3 MCGA Select MCGA if desired when displaying MCGA 320 x 200 graphics Deselect MCGA when displaying DOS text Only applicable in TEXT or MCGA mode 8 3 4 COLOR Adjust COLOR saturation using the cursor...

Page 30: ...attached The projected image is completely black Check the ON OFF switch Check the BLACK switch Check COMPUTER S VIDEO VIDEO source selection Check if the SPARE LAMP indicator is on Both lamps may be defective The unit may be overheated due to blocked ventilation system Wait until the unit has cooled down before resuming operation The LCD image is too dark or too light Check the CONTRAST and BRIGH...

Page 31: ...too far away from the projector max distance 7 m 23 feet Only the LOGO is displayed Check if the selected source is connected and powered on Select the source from the RC There is no sound Check that the source is connected to the correct sound input connector Check if audio is connected Check if a cable unintentionally has been connected to the speaker output The mouse is not working Remember to ...

Page 32: ...on as the projector has cooled down after use Make sure to use the correct lamp see Technical Data section To avoid burns do not open the rear door to replace a defective lamp until the unit has cooled down after operation The interior of the projector is heated during use When the housing has cooled down open the rear door The defective lamp is positioned vertically either to the right or to the ...

Page 33: ...e of correct rating see Technical Data section There is room for a spare fuse in the holder 11 SERVICE This product contains no user serviceable parts Attempts to modify mechanics or electronics inside the housing will violate any warranties and may be hazardous If for any reason the product fails to work properly first check the previous chapter on hints and tips If things still do not work pleas...

Page 34: ...GE HUMIDITY 10 90 percent relative humidity non condensing OPERATING TEMPERATURE 10 40 C 50 to 104 F OPERATING HUMIDITY 20 80 percent relative humidity Allow for a slow acclimatization after storing at extreme temperatures and humidities to avoid condensation Should condensation appear operate for some time as the heat generated will evaporize the water POWER SUPPLY Check that the mains voltage sh...

Page 35: ...x 3 RGB LCD DIAGONAL 8 4 MOUSE COMPATIBILITY Microsoft two key compatible serial 9 pin PS 2 compatible two key Macintosh ADB compatible one key VIDEO FREQUENCY 25 35 MHz HORIZONTAL SYNC 15 40 kHz VERTICAL SYNC 60 76 Hz VGA 56 60 Hz SVGA 50 60 Hz VIDEO 66 Hz MACII NTSC SYSTEM M 4 43 NTSC PAL SYSTEM B G H D I SECAM SYSTEM B G H D I K1 L COMPUTER INPUT 0 0 7 Vpp VIDEO INPUT 0 0 7 Vpp S VIDEO INPUT 0 ...

Page 36: ...configure the projector for other interfaces with a total maximum of 40 definitions altogether predefined and user defined MODE V FREQ RESOLUTION VGA MCGA 60 70 72 640 x 480 640 x 400 640 x 350 720 x 400 text compressed SVGA 56 60 72 800 x 600 compressed EGA 60 640 x 200 640 x 350 CGA 60 640 x 200 MACII 66 640 x 480 NEC 9801 60 640 x 400 NTSC 60 640 x 480 PAL 50 640 x 480 aspect ratio corrected SE...

Page 37: ...all sync and data signals from the computer to the projector and back again to the CRT monitor 1 2 3 4 5 ANALOG R IN ANALOG G IN ANALOG B IN NOT USED 6 7 8 ANALOG R OUT 1 10 19 9 18 26 26 PIN HIGH DENSITY DSUB FEMALE FRONT VIEW 9 10 11 12 14 15 ANALOG G OUT ANALOG B OUT ANALOG R GND IN ANALOG G GND IN ANALOG B GND IN 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ANALOG R GND OUT ANALOG G GND OUT ANALOG B GND OUT HSYNC IN ...

Page 38: ...1 5 AUDIO COMPUTER S VIDEO VIDEO Three similar connectors are used for stereo sound line input for COMPUTER S VIDEO and VIDEO channels respectively 3 5 mm JACK FRONT VIEW INNER STEM SHIELD GND LEFT OUTER STEM RIGHT 13 1 6 MICROPHONE This connector is used for mono microphone input 3 5 mm JACK FRONT VIEW INNER STEM SHIELD GND MONO OUTER STEM GND 13 1 7 SPEAKER This connector is used for stereo soun...

Page 39: ...n tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of the FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause inte...

Page 40: ...cyclable plastics and metal is used Metal parts are painted aluminium and steel ELECTRONICS No CFC is used during manufacture No components that require special handling are used LCD MODULE The liquid does not contain toxic or cancer causing materials No special ventilation is needed when handling a broken cell Use gloves and wash your hands afterwards to avoid any irritation to skin The module is...

Page 41: ...55 Norway To return the defective unit package well preferably using the original packaging material enclose a copy of your sales receipt and a description of the problem you experience and ship prepaid to ASK AS Customer Service Department RMA N 1602 FREDRIKSTAD NORWAY Be sure to include your RMA number on the outside of the shipping box as units without this number will be returned to sender wit...

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Page 43: ...USER GUIDE LCD PROJECTOR 42 17 CONNECTION LAYOUT The foldout shows how to connect the LCD projector to the different audio video and computer sources ...

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