Ask Proxima IMPRESSION A6 - annexe 1, User Manual

Page 1: ...nnect the mouse cable to the MOUSE connector of the projector Use an applicable mouse adapter at the computer end MAINS 5 Connect the power cords to the various equipment POWER ON 6 First switch on the projector then the source equipment to facilitate correct recognition of the projector as a peripheral unit to the computer USE ZOOM FOCUS AND POSITION Zoom the lens for desired image size focus the...

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Page 3: ...CTIONS 23 8 3 4 THE HELP SELECTIONS 24 9 CEILING MOUNTING 25 9 1 SELECTING A MOUNT 25 9 2 MOUNTING IN THE CEILING 26 9 3 WIRING 26 10 YOUR PROJECTOR IN DETAIL 27 10 1 SLB SMALL LIGHT AND BRIGHT 28 10 2 AUTOMATIC SETUP 28 10 3 POLYSILICON TFT LCD TECHNOLOGY 28 10 4 BASIC OPTICAL SYSTEM 28 10 5 TRACKBALL REMOTE CONTROL 29 10 6 MENU SYSTEM 29 10 7 OSD SYSTEM 29 10 8 SET UP MEMORY 29 10 9 COOLING SYST...

Page 4: ...WER SUPPLY 40 14 4 REMOTE CONTROL 41 14 5 COMPATIBILITY 41 14 6 PROJECTION DISTANCES 42 15 CONNECTORS 43 15 1 SOURCE 1 2 43 15 2 MOUSE 44 15 3 LINE OUT 44 16 ENVIRONMENTAL HANDLING 45 17 FCC STATEMENT 46 This publication is printed on recycled paper The information contained in this User Guide and the products described herein are subjected to change without prior notice ...

Page 5: ...ecure operation please read this user guide and follow the instructions given Failing to do so may cause product failure that could void any warranties given and in some cases be harmful and dangerous to people For the experienced user a quick set up guide is included at the beginning of this manual Please retain this user guide for future reference ...

Page 6: ... voltages inside the product High voltages may constitute electric shock and may be lethal WARNING This symbol alerts the user of important operating maintenance servicing and safety related instructions HOT This symbol indicates hot surfaces NOTE This symbol is used to highlight specific information for the user ...

Page 7: ...essure lamp may explode if improperly used When the lamp life time is exceeded the projector will issue a warning on screen at start up and a red indicator on the projector will light up Change lamp with an identical spare part as described elsewhere in this User Guide 6 LAMP BEAM Do not look directly into the projector or lens when operating the projector The lamp emits rays of strong light which...

Page 8: ...erature specifications 12 OBJECT OR LIQUID ENTRY Care should be taken so that objects are not put or do not fall into the projector housing Be careful not to spill liquids that may flow into the projector interior Do not insert metal or flammable objects into the projector 13 POWER SOURCES The projector must only be connected to proper electrical voltage as marked on the projector body on the labe...

Page 9: ...replacement door Refer all servicing to authorized personnel only Replace damaged cords or cables with original replacement parts only 21 DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE The projector should be serviced by authorized personnel when Objects have fallen or liquid spilled into the projector The projector has been exposed to water or moisture The projector does not appear to operate normally fan not working ...

Page 10: ...ct light and portable Automatic adjustments set up User replaceable Metal Halide lamp True XGA 1024 x 768 resolution 640 x 480 to 1280 x 1024 image compatibility 16 7 million colors Stereo sound Infrared remote control with trackball mouse emulation Comprehensive menu system On screen display OSD User and source settings memorized Low noise cooling system False light blocking Power down management...

Page 11: ...dapter 3 MAC computer adapter 9 Power Cord 4 MAC monitor adapter 10 Remote Control 5 Mouse Cable 11 Batteries 6 Mouse Adapter PS 2 12 User Guide Soft Case not shown in drawing Computer version only The standard material is subject to change without prior notice 5 2 OPTIONAL MATERIAL Optional cables adapters and accessories are available Consult your dealer for further information 12 7 6 8 1 4 9 10...

Page 12: ... is supplied with long cables for high flexibility in placement Various cables are supplied or optionally available to connect to different sources Follow the list below in numerical order for a trouble free set up 1 SWITCH OFF all equipment before making all the connections 2 COMPUTER GRAPHICS ADAPTER Computer graphics adapters use different connectors depending on the actual computer system in u...

Page 13: ...pter if desired With some computers the branched adapter may not work For this purpose an optional straight serial adapter is available PS 2 Use the PS 2 adapter that connects directly to your computer mouse port Running the computer mouse in parallel is not possible unless your computer itself has provision for two mice simultaneously You may consider using the above serial adapter and run your m...

Page 14: ...hnical Data section for max and min projection distances Focus the image and observe that the picture elements pixels become sharp on screen The projector has two adjustable feet in the front so that the image can be shifted to a desired height on the wall Tilt the projector body in the desired position and press the foot release buttons If necessary fine adjust the height by screwing the feet eit...

Page 15: ... UP FREQUENCY and press ENTER Adjust the value up or down using the trackball or keyboard cursor controls observing that the amount of vertical stripes reduces until the distortion is gone You may still have an unstable image please see the next section 6 POSITION the image correctly by accessing SET UP POSITION then press ENTER and adjust position with the trackball or keyboard cursor controls 7 ...

Page 16: ...ntrol and with special presentation tools The remote control may be pointed directly at the projector front where the receiver is situated or indirectly by pointing at the projection screen When pointing at the screen point at an angle that reflects the beam towards the projector The trackball is by default controlling the computer mouse if the mouse cable is connected properly With some functions...

Page 17: ... the projector RESET Automatically adjusts the image correctly MASK Applies a mask to the image which can be moved up and down using the trackball PROG This key may be programmed to any one of the menu controls Yes MUTE Switches the sound on off No FREEZE Holds the image projected on the screen This feature can be used to hide actions on the computer that the audience need not see such as changes ...

Page 18: ... is set under OPTIONS in the menu system Mouse sensitivity is set at your computer as with the standard mouse RIGHT Emulates the right mouse key BOTTOM DRAG This emulates the click and hold function of the desktop mouse Use DRAG instead of RIGHT key when connected to a Macintosh computer LEFT ENTER Emulates the left mouse key Once the menu is accessed selections are confirmed using ENTER ...

Page 19: ...Volume of the audio output can be altered to suit local conditions Yes ON OFF Turns the projector into standby mode Switches the projection lamp off but leaves power on to the rest of the projector RESET Automatically adjusts the image correctly SOURCE Toggles between source 1 2 MENU Invokes the menu system CURSOR KEYS The cursor keys are used to navigate in the menu system ENTER Emulates the left...

Page 20: ...tes that the unit is in standby mode switched off using the remote control or the keypad GREEN YELLOW FLASHING FAST indicates that the projector is in stand by mode searching for source with a fast recovery time GREEN YELLOW FLASHING SLOW indicates that the projector is in suspend mode with a power reduction and longer recovery time The projection lamp is shut off ALARM RED indicates lamp lifetime...

Page 21: ... may be assigned to any of the menu functions Toggle functions like OSD REAR etc are tagged when active and untagged when not active Increase decrease functions like TUNE and FREQUENCY etc are adjusted using the trackball or keyboard cursor controls The OSD field in the lower left corner of the screen indicates the actual settings The menu system is toggled on and off with the MENU key The MENU is...

Page 22: ...projection from the back of a screen CEILING switches between an upright and an upside down projection by flipping the image vertically MAC 832 X 624 enables detection of this specific source Some SVGA sources with equal or more total lines will then be treated as MAC 832 X 624 In those cases turn this function off COLOR TEMP Color Temperature adjusts the red and blue color components FACTORY RESE...

Page 23: ... Power Management Signalling System initiating power down of the projector to avoid image imprint on the module Regulates the various on off stand by and suspend modes and signals the condition to the keyboard LED indicators Refer to the Projector Keyboard section for details TRACKBALL SENSITIVITY Controls the response of the remote control trackball in the menu system It does not affect the respo...

Page 24: ...USER GUIDE XGA LCD PROJECTOR 24 8 4 THE HELP SELECTIONS SOURCE INFO provides a status list of parameters relating to the source selected ABOUT provides system information about the projector ...

Page 25: ... be made with respect to signal and power wiring 9 1 SELECTING A MOUNT Various mounting systems are available from different sources Contact your dealer for further details or consult vendor catalogs Be sure that the vendor has tested the mount with this specific projector for operational safety Check that the mounting brackets fit the integral M4 screw mounts of the projector illustration below a...

Page 26: ...r proper mounting and operation After having mounted the projector in the ceiling test if the holding force is sufficient by adding a load to the mount at least double the weight of the combined projector and mount The mount should hold this extra weight with no sign of fatigue and with no sign of mounting screws loosening 9 3 WIRING Ceiling mounted projectors require long signal and power wires T...

Page 27: ...ndards to minimize power consumption when the source connected becomes inactive by lack of activity or when the source is switched off Operation is automatically resumed when the source again becomes active though some delay is incurred when restarting the projection lamp To allow for flexible operation and installation the unit may be operated from the tabletop ceiling mounted or in a rear projec...

Page 28: ... manufactured in a high temperature process enabling the formation of so called PolySilicon transistors These transistors are used both as switching elements at each picture element pixel and for other electronic signal handling 10 4 BASIC OPTICAL SYSTEM The projector is based on three PolySilicon TFT LCD light valves one each for the primary red green and blue colors of the spectrum Any other col...

Page 29: ...overlayed at any time with any image projected When invoked the menu system will not interrupt the display of the underlying image The hierarchical design with a main menu and sub menus provides a logical approach to access the various functions The localization in the upper left corner and the moderate size of the menus does not block much of the view of the image displayed Several languages are ...

Page 30: ...projection lamp and in the electronics circuitry needs to be effectively vented out of the projector Cooling fans are employed to force the convection of air through the system Air is let out close to the projection lamp as this is the hottest area The projector is designed to operate at a wide temperature range and works well when ceiling mounted even at high ambients See the technical Data secti...

Page 31: ...st in case 11 2 WORK GROUPS A work group typically involves a group of people actively involved in discussions round the table The projector usually is connected to a networked computer As the meeting evolves various documents are continuously updated and corrected Information is downloaded from the Internet or the company Intranet for up to date processing in the group By the end of the session t...

Page 32: ...both manufacturing process control as well as operational control in private public and military situations Several projectors may be cascaded or grouped to simultaneously project over a larger area or to project different screens simultaneously using a dedicated screen splitter available from third party suppliers These applications are typically fixed and the projectors are usually either ceilin...

Page 33: ...eiling mounted or used for rear projection Since control over lighting conditions is difficult at trade shows arranging two projectors on top of each other projecting the same image on the same screen will help by increasing the brightness 11 8 SIMULATORS Simulators are used in various applications for training and entertainment Professional use includes car driving air plane and ship vessel contr...

Page 34: ...k that the Power switch at the mains inlet is ON The unit may have overheated due to the ventilation slots being covered while the projector was in use Also ensure that the ambient temperature is within spec Check the air inlet filter as it may need vacuuming see Maintenance Wait until the unit has completely cooled down before using again The projected image is too dark or too light Adjust the CO...

Page 35: ...must not be used and should be returned to your dealer for repair The remote control is not working Make sure you point the remote control at the projection screen or directly at the IR receiver The maximum range of the IR transmitters is 15m 50 feet Are you standing close enough If the effective range of the transmitters is significantly reduced the remote control needs new batteries The desktop ...

Page 36: ...served This will ensure cool operation of the unit Do not scratch the lens surface Use the lens cap when the projector is not in use for added protection Remember to remove the lens cap before operating the unit 13 2 LAMP REPLACEMENT The projector is using a custom metal halide lamp for illumination The lamp is high pressure when hot operating or immediately after switch off Lamp pressure is norma...

Page 37: ...il it positively stops and mount the screw Fold the handle and remount the lamp lid Mount all screws well Use only original lamp and holder as specified The lamp is individually adjusted with the holder to maintain optimum illumination Replacement using a different lamp may result in poor illumination malfunction potentially explosion and will void any warranties To reset the lamp timer invoke the...

Page 38: ...you may also clean the trackball interior using a damp not wet cotton swab To change the batteries open the battery holder on the rear of the handset Remove the old batteries and dispose of carefully Insert new batteries of the type described in the Technical Data section observing the polarity instructions inside the battery holder and close the clip shut door Test that the remote control functio...

Page 39: ... may lead to permanent damage and will violate any warranties 14 1 GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITS Storage temperature 20 60 C 4 140 F sea level Storage humidity 10 90 relative humidity non condensing Operating temperature 10 30 C 50 86 F ambient sea level Operating humidity 20 80 relative humidity Allow for slow acclimatization after storing at extreme temperatures and humidities to avoid condensati...

Page 40: ...3 33 ft ANTI KEYSTONE CORRECTION 12 degrees PROJECTION LAMP 150 W metal halide LIGHT OUTPUT 650 ANSI lumen CELL 1 3 polysilicon TFT LCD COLOR RESOLUTION 16 7 million CONTRAST RATIO 300 1 PIXEL RESOLUTION 1024 x 768 x 3 DEFECTIVE PIXELS 10 max VIDEO FREQUENCY 12 150 MHz HORIZONTAL SYNC 15 100 kHz VERTICAL SYNC 43 5 130 Hz COMPUTER INPUT 0 1 Vpp AUDIO INPUT 1V RMS SPEAKERS 4 x 1 W speakers APPROVALS...

Page 41: ... Class A 14 5 COMPATIBILITY The projector is compatible with the interfaces and resolutions shown below some of which are predefined However since different varieties of these exist a frequency adjustment may be needed MODE RESOLUTION Generic 640 x 350 640 x 400 640 x 480 720 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 compressed VGA 640 x 350 640 x 400 640 x 480 720 x 400 SVGA 800 x 600 XGA 1024 x 768...

Page 42: ...DTH 0 48m 19 1 44m 57 3 36m 132 4 32m 170 HEIGHT 0 36m 14 1 08m 43 2 52m 99 3 24m 128 DISTANCE 1 00m 39 3 00m 118 7 00m 276 9 00m 354 MINIMUM MAXIMUM DISTANCE 1 00m 39 3 00m 118 7 00m 276 9 00m 354 DIAGONAL 0 80m 31 2 30m 91 5 50m 217 7 00m 276 WIDTH 0 64m 25 1 84m 72 4 40m 173 5 60m 220 HEIGHT 0 48m 18 1 38m 54 3 30m 130 4 20m 165 WIDE TELE Please consider the values given as nominal with a varia...

Page 43: ...warranty and may cause permanent damage to the projector 15 1 SOURCE 1 2 This connector relays all signals from the computer to the projector and also back to a local CRT monitor if required 1 2 3 ANALOG R IN ANALOG G IN ANALOG B IN 7 8 ANALOG R OUT 1 10 19 9 18 26 26 PIN HIGH DENSITY DSUB FEMALE FRONT VIEW 9 10 11 12 ANALOG G OUT ANALOG B OUT ANALOG R GND IN ANALOG G GND IN ANALOG B GND IN 16 17 ...

Page 44: ...rom the projector to the computer 8 PIN MINIDIN FEMALE FRONT VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 PS 2 CLOCK RS232 TXD RS232 RTS RS232 RXD RS232 CTS 6 7 8 PS 2 DATA MAC ADB GND 15 3 LINE OUT This connector is used for stereo sound output 3 5 mm JACK FRONT VIEW TIP STEM COMMON RIGHT RING LEFT ...

Page 45: ...possible recyclable materials have been used to minimize the environmental impact The delivery packaging can be recycled without further ado With respect to the projector unit itself thought should be given to the eventual disposal of the unit in the most environmentally friendly manner considering the mechanical electronic and chemical components inside If possible return the unit to a specialliz...

Page 46: ...omply 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 interference to radio or te...

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