Proxima Oviation 842, Quick Start Manual

Page 1: ...nnection 2 8 Serial Port Connection To Panel 2 9 Video Connections 2 9 S VHS Video Connection 2 10 Audio Connections 2 11 Stereo AUDIO IN 2 11 Mono AUDIO IN 2 12 Audio Follow 2 12 AUDIO OUT 2 13 Powering Up 3 1 Control Panel 3 2 The Remote Control 3 3 Operating the Projection Panel 3 5 The Control Panel and Remote Control 3 5 Using a Microsoft Compatible Mouse 3 5 Operating Modes 3 6 Chapter 2 Set...

Page 2: ...Source Menu 3 15 Image Menu 3 17 Audio Menu 3 19 Preferences Menu 3 23 Advanced Menu 3 24 Changing Remote Control Batteries 4 1 Cleaning the Glass 4 1 Troubleshooting Chart 5 1 Where to Get Help 5 2 Computer Video A 1 Compatible Video Standards A 1 Interfaces A 2 Accessories B 1 Ordering Parts B 4 Appendix B Accessories and Parts Appendix A Specifications Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Mainte...

Page 3: ...age quality superior ease of use and a wide variety of features And the panel s robust enclosure ensures that the investment you have just made will continue to pay itself back over many years of service Figure 1 The Projection Panel Among the many advanced features included in the projection system are Proxima s LightBoard drawing tool optional integrated Cyclops Interactive Pointer System capabi...

Page 4: ...ld contain the following items along with cables to connect the computer or video source to the projection panel LCD Projection Panel Remote Control Transmitter International AC Power Supply and Power Cord AU DI O Figure 2 The projection panel contents International versions include additional power cords for European United Kingdom and Italian electrical systems CAUTION Treat the projection panel...

Page 5: ...MENU VIDEO SYNC CONTRAST Figure 3 Control Panel POWER Key Turn power on off Arrow Keys Select menu items Adjust image on screen MENU Key Enter and exit the menu system VIDEO Select a video source on video ready models only SYNC Make minor adjustments in the timing of a computer video image CONTRAST Increase or decrease the image contrast ...

Page 6: ... Connect a Microsoft compatible mouse to this port to navigate menus or draw over the projected image in Local Mode or to control the computer s mouse functions in Host Mode CYCLOPS Connects the projection panel to the computer in order to use the optional Cyclops interactive pointer system Presentation Control Software or a Microsoft compatible mouse TO MAC MONITOR Plug a Macintosh monitor cable ...

Page 7: ...pressing a combination of keys on the laptop to establish the panel as an external monitor Refer to the laptop manual for information 3 Connect a monitor if desired to the appropriate connector on the projection panel see Monitor Connection on page 2 7 4 Refer to the Connector Panel table on page 1 4 or see Chapter 2 Setting Up the Projection Panel to connect any additional input devices 5 Power u...

Page 8: ...ing system The panel is fully compatible with all major software programs When using the optional Cyclops interactive pointer system or Presentation Control Software install the software drivers provided with these products Several optional accessories and interface kits are available for the projection panel Refer to Appendix B Accessories and Parts Accessories ...

Page 9: ...needed to set up the projection panel CAUTION Treat the projection panel with care Never lean it against vertical surfaces or put it where it s likely to fall First set up the computer overhead projector and viewing screen Set the projection panel on top of the overhead projector Figure 5 Projection panel on transmissive overhead projector ...

Page 10: ... port to navigate menus or draw over the projected image in Local Mode or to control the computer s mouse functions in Host Mode CYCLOPS Connects the projection panel to the computer in order to use the optional Cyclops interactive pointer system Presentation Control Software or a Microsoft compatible mouse TO MAC MONITOR Plug a Macintosh monitor cable into this connector TO VGA MONITOR Plug a VGA...

Page 11: ...he projection panel POWER Figure 7 The projection panel s POWER port Find the correct IEC power cord for the location Plug the female end into the power supply and the male end into the wall outlet The cables shown below allow connection of IBM compatible VGA and Macintosh computers VGA Connector Cable Macintosh Connector Cable MAC VGA V G A Figure 8 Computer connector cables Computer Video Connec...

Page 12: ...your desktop computer to the projection panel 1 Turn off power to the computer and projection panel 2 Unplug the monitor cable from the computer s Video Out connector 3 Connect the smaller end of the appropriate video cable to the computer s Video Out connector MONITOR COMPUTER PANEL AU DIO Figure 9 VGA Connections ...

Page 13: ...d of the cable to the projection panel s FROM COMPUTER connector GA MONITOR FROM COMPUTER POWE Figure 11 The projection panel s FROM COMPUTER connector 5 If desired connect an external monitor see page 2 7 or power up the hardware projection panel first to begin using the system Note An external monitor is not required to use the projection panel ...

Page 14: ...smaller end of the appropriate video cable to the external Monitor connector 3 Connect the larger end of the cable to the projection panel s FROM COMPUTER connector Figure 12 Laptop connections Note Use of the projection panel with some laptops requires pressing a combination of keys on the laptop to establish the panel as an external monitor Refer to the laptop manual for information GA MONITOR F...

Page 15: ...h the projection panel and computer power on 1 Connect the monitor s video cable to the projection panel s TO MAC MONITOR or TO VGA MONITOR connector CLOPS TO MAC MONITOR TO VGA MONITOR FRO Figure 13 The projection panel s TO MAC MONITOR and TO VGA MONITOR connectors 2 Turn the monitor power on Note Never connect monitors to the TO MAC MONITOR and TO VGA MONITOR ports at the same time ...

Page 16: ...ure 14 The projection panel s CYCLOPS connector The optional Cyclops or Presentation Control Software are shipped with their own Installation and User s Guides and additional cables if needed to connect the projection panel to the computer 1 Connect one end of the appropriate cable to the projection panel s CYCLOPS connector 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the computer On an IBM compatible...

Page 17: ...e circular connector on the camcorder laserdisc player VCR or other video source marked Video Out or something similar This connector accommodates the RCA cable supplied with video ready panel models On most video equipment this connector will be yellow S VHS VIDEO IN SERIA Figure 16 The projection panel s VIDEO IN connector for NTSC PAL SECAM The projection panel comes with an audio visual cable ...

Page 18: ...RCA cable connection described above The S VHS cable has identical round 4 pin DIN connectors on both ends S VHS AUDIO OUT VIDEO Figure 17 The projection panel s S VHS connector 1 Insert one end of the S VHS cable into the VIDEO OUT jack of the video source device 2 Insert the other end of the S VHS cable into the projection panel s S VHS connector ...

Page 19: ...er end s to the projection panel s AUDIO IN port s Be sure to connect Left to Left White to White and Right to Right Red to Red AUDIO IN LEFT RIGHT AUD OU Figure 18 The projection panel s AUDIO IN connector 3 Make the required adjustments in the Audio menu see page 3 19 For true stereo audio when using a computer use the cable supplied with your sound card to connect the audio source to the projec...

Page 20: ...he Audio menu see page 3 19 Audio Follow Your projection panel features Audio Follow capability This feature allows you to attach two video sources and the accompanying audio to the projection system at the same time 1 Connect monaural audio from your computer to the projection system s left AUDIO IN port 2 Connect monaural audio from your VCR or laser disc to the projection system s right AUDIO I...

Page 21: ...DIO OUT Use a stereo mini jack cable to connect the projection panel s AUDIO OUT port to a separate amplifier or amplified speakers For more information refer to the amplifier system manual RIGHT S VH AUDIO OUT Figure 19 The projection panel s AUDIO OUT connector ...

Page 22: ...el is on top of a lighted projector a sensor turns on the fan as a precaution to prevent overheating even if the panel s power is Off CAUTION Never operate the projection panel if the cooling slots are clogged or obstructed or if the electric fan inside the unit has failed Never unplug the power cord while it is still on top of a lighted projector A U D IO Figure 20 Allow for proper air flow Note ...

Page 23: ...ed to pan to parts of the image that are not shown in the current view PAL SECAM only MENU Press the MENU key to display the Menu Window in the upper portion of the projected image The Menu remains on screen until the MENU key is pressed again Menu settings are automatically stored when the menus are exited or the projection panel is turned off VIDEO Press the VIDEO key to cycle between computer v...

Page 24: ...mote Control allows you to control the projection panel from a distance by aiming it at the front of the panel or the projection screen The panel sees the reflected beam and responds to it ZOOM VOLUME MUTE TEXT FREEZE SYNC VIDEO MENU CONTRAST PROG Figure 22 The Remote Control Unit ...

Page 25: ...to toggle VGA text modes from 640x400 to 720x400 VOLUME Press to decrease to increase volume FREEZE Press this key to freeze a video source image Press again to return to full motion SYNC Use this key if text or graphic images shimmer Press SYNC repeatedly to fine tune the computer video signal CONTRAST Use this key and to adjust the amount of contrast in the projected image PROG Assign a specific...

Page 26: ...o all of the projection panel s functions and modes Simply press a key to select a function or to move through the menus Using a Microsoft Compatible Mouse A Microsoft compatible mouse can be used to control the menu and the LightBoard tool in Local Mode and as a system mouse in Host Mode see page 3 7 The mouse must be connected to the serial port on the projection panel before powering up the pan...

Page 27: ...oard are activated the panel is in Local Mode In Local Mode the projection panel mouse or the optional Cyclops is used for projection panel menu and LightBoard functions only it does not communicate with the computer In Local Mode the projection panel mouse or Cyclops can be used to Move through an open projection panel menu Select items in an open projection panel menu Control the LightBoard curs...

Page 28: ...n cursor for all computer functions If the projection panel s I O port is sensed first during the computer s start up the projection panel mouse becomes the system mouse and the computer mouse is not seen If the computer mouse is seen first and the user wants the panel mouse to be the system mouse the user must switch the mouse and projection panel ports and restart the computer If you are in Host...

Page 29: ...on screen menus 2 Press the Up and Down arrow keys to select the desired menu When a menu is selected the currently active settings are highlighted 3 Use the Left and Right arrow keys to move across the menus to the setting to be changed 4 Use the Up and Down arrow keys to change the selected value 5 Press the MENU key again to close the menus Settings are automatically saved when the menus are ex...

Page 30: ...ops wand or laser pointer to the left or right of the projected image and hold the button down until the menus appear or disappear As with the Microsoft compatible mouse menus can be controlled with a point and click To open or close the LightBoard draw program simply point the Cyclops wand or laser pointer above the projected image and hold the button down until the LightBoard tool bar appears or...

Page 31: ...s on the screen using this built in draw tool with Cyclops or a mouse Functions include Overlay Allows the user to draw or annotate over the displayed image WhiteBoard Clears the screen and provides bright background for the Draw tool BlackBoard Clears screen and provides dark background for Draw tool Cyclops Set up and calibrate the Cyclops Interactive Pointer System Input Source Select a video s...

Page 32: ...rd BlackBoard Cyclops Input Source Image Audio Preferences Advanced MENUS LightBoard Mode Off On LightBoard LightBoard Figure 25 LightBoard Menu LightBoard functions include Overlay Allows use of the Draw tool to highlight or annotate the displayed image WhiteBoard Clears the screen and provides a bright background for the Draw tool BlackBoard Clears the screen and provides a dark background for t...

Page 33: ...atible mouse attached to the SERIAL port to draw on the screen The Draw tool bar has four options Click this button to select the Drawing tool Click this button to select the Eraser You can erase portions of your highlights Click the Clear All button to erase all previous highlighting Click this button to select a new color This button shows the currently selected color To open the color pallette ...

Page 34: ... selection boxes off 4 To draw click and hold down the Cyclops or mouse button at the desired starting point Draw with the cursor and release the mouse or wand button to end a draw motion 5 The Draw tool bar can be moved to another location on the screen With the mouse or Cyclops wand click and hold on the top of the tool bar Drag the bar to the new location and release the mouse or wand button 6 ...

Page 35: ...LightBoard Figure 27 Cyclops Menu Menu Item Settings Calibrate Select Calibrate to calibrate the Cyclops system for image size and ambient lighting conditions Point and click the wand or laser pointer at the point of each of the four screen arrows displayed on the image Button Use this menu to choose which mouse button action to send to the computer when the Cyclops spot is detected Note For more ...

Page 36: ...1 To change the Source Mode setting move to the Source Select box and use the Up and Down arrow keys mouse or Cyclops to select Computer Video or S VHS in the Source Select box 2 The Source Mode box lists all of the input sources recognized by the projection panel that match or are close to the current source Move to the Source Mode box and use the Up and Down keys to highlight a different input s...

Page 37: ...e either NTSC or PAL SECAM When it detects a signal that may be either PAL or SECAM the panel initially defaults to PAL Computer Video S VHS Source Select Current Mode NTSC 60Hz PAL 50Hz SECAM 50Hz Cancel Select NTSC 60Hz Source Mode Input Source Image Audio Preferences Advanced MENUS LightBoard Cyclops Figure 30 Video Input Source Menu 3 Use the Arrow keys to either Cancel Left key or Select Righ...

Page 38: ...l Sync Use the Sync setting to compensate for fine variations in the video signal timing of a computer Adjust this setting if uneven horizontal features are seen such as lines of text streaks or shimmering in a graphics image Pixel Skip Use this setting to adjust the appearance of VGA text on the screen this menu item appears in VGA text mode only Dot Clock Use the Up or Down arrow keys to adjust ...

Page 39: ...o View Zoom Figure 32 Image Menu for a video source Menu Item Settings Contrast Use this setting and to increase or decrease the contrast level of the projection panel Brightness Use the Up and Down arrow keys to make the screen image brighter or darker Tint Use the Up and Down arrow keys to make the screen image more red or green Saturation Use the Up and Down arrow keys to increase or decrease t...

Page 40: ...ection panel Mute Mutes the Audio output Balance Adjusts the balance between the left and right speakers Treble Adjusts the treble tone Bass Adjusts the bass tone Source Controls which audio channel s are active 1 Select Stereo when playing a stereo source from both left and right inputs 2 Computer audio can be assigned to the left channel and video source audio to the right channel The audio sign...

Page 41: ...ource 4 Choose Stereo The source you chose under the Input Source menu in this case Video will now accept and output stereo audio If you will be using another video source e g Computer but do not want any audio associated with it complete the following additional steps 5 Return to the Input Source menu and access Source Select 6 Choose the source e g Computer you will be using without any audio 7 ...

Page 42: ... Right The source you chose under the Input Source menu in this case Video will now accept monaural input and will output simulated stereo audio If you will be using another video source e g Computer but do not want any audio associated with it complete the following additional steps 5 Return to the Input Source menu and access Source Select 6 Choose the source e g Computer you will be using witho...

Page 43: ...e Left 5 Return to the Input Source menu and access Source Select 6 Choose Video 7 Open the Audio menu and access Source 8 Choose Right When you close the menus the settings will be saved As you toggle between your sources the audio will follow the associated video source You will always get two channels out providing simulated stereo output Note Audio Follow will not work with Video and S VHS sim...

Page 44: ...een menu displays When Display is selected slide bars appear on screen when certain settings are adjusted with the Remote Control or Control Panel Prog Key Assign a specific projection panel function to the PROG key on the Remote Control as a shortcut LightBoard Opens or closes the Draw tools Reverse Switches between Normal and Reverse video Clear Blanks the screen so that you can show a transpare...

Page 45: ...lect one of the custom user sets of stored defaults Rev Video Select Rev Video to apply a photographic negative effect to the image This is useful for viewing text based applications Mode Reset Select Reset Mode to return the Dot Clock and customized settings for the current video source to the factory defaults Custom Settings Some settings may be adjusted to suit a particular presenter s style or...

Page 46: ... small bars appear to indicate the factory default values for that setting These bars will disappear when you use the Remote Control Cyclops or mouse to return to the setting s default Contrast Brightness Tint Saturation Input Source Image Audio Preferences Advanced MENUS LightBoard Cyclops Normal View Fit to View Zoom Figure 36 Default and current settings 3 Close the menus to save changes The ad...

Page 47: ...compartment open to change batteries Figure 37 Installing batteries Use 2 AAA size batteries To clean the top or bottom protective glass put a small amount of glass cleaner on a soft cloth or lens cleaning tissue Gently wipe the glass plate to remove any accumulated dust or grit Changing Remote Control Batteries Cleaning the Glass ...

Page 48: ...age off center Position controls arrow keys Adjust position controls if image will not center check for compatibility problems Cannot get entire image on screen scrambled image Compatibility problem Make sure your system is compatible with one of the standards listed in Appendix A One or more colors shimmer on screen SYNC or CONTRAST is out of adjustment Adjust SYNC or CONTRAST keys No video image...

Page 49: ...8542 Outside U S A and Canada 619 457 5500 Fax 619 622 0173 Europe 31 43 650 248 Fax 31 43 649 220 If the projection panel is determined to be defective a Return Material Authorization Number will be issued After receiving this number send the unit a copy of the sales receipt and a description of the problem freight prepaid to Proxima Clearly note the Return Material Authorization Number on the ou...

Page 50: ...roxima Corporation RMA ______ 9440 Carroll Park Drive San Diego CA 92121 2298 Europe Proxima Corporation RMA ______ Horsterweg 24 6191 RX Beek The Netherlands Please ship the projection panel in its original container If the original package is not available contact Proxima for packaging ...

Page 51: ...ted PAL specifications that may not be compatible with the panel Brazil M China Peoples Republic D K SECAM The projection panel supports the SECAM television standard 4 43 MHz subcarrier frequency Compatible Video Standards IBM PC PS 2 or Compatible SVGA VGA EGA CGA VESA 640 x 480 72Hz Olivetti AT T VGA EGA CGA NEC 9801 VGA EGA CGA Hercules Hercules Plus All Apple Macintosh II Family LC Quadra Cen...

Page 52: ...3 5 mm 840 842 8 4 in 213mm diagonal 6 73 in x 5 1 in 171mm x 130mm Resolution 640 x 480 pixels Response Time 30 50 milliseconds typical Contrast Ratio 100 1 typical Power Requirements Auto switching from 90 to 270 VAC 50 to 60 Hz 5 VDC 3A 12 VDC 2A 5 VDC 3A from supplied power supply I E C Power Cables supplied for all models Storage Temperature 10 to 60 C 14 to 140 F Humidity Tolerance 10 to 85 ...

Page 53: ...ction of accessories that can add to the usefulness of your projection system Cyclops Interactive Pointer System Maximize the power and convenience of the projection panel s LightBoard feature and interactively control application software with Cyclops Cyclops turns the projected image into a projected desktop Cyclops Wand ...

Page 54: ...tery operated or powered from a wall outlet They deliver high quality sound and do not require a separate amplifier They plug directly into the panel using a manufacturer supplied cable Interface Kits Additional interface kits are available for Macintosh SE SE 30 Macintosh Plus Macintosh Classic and Classic II Interface kits are also available for a wide range of PC compatible products Please cont...

Page 55: ...ries provides the ultimate in protection and convenience Check the carrying case as luggage or stow it in an airplane overhead compartment with complete confidence The Deluxe Soft Carrying case is the easy way to carry a projection panel Cyclops cables and accessories It fits easily in an airline overhead compartment for carefree travel Hard Carrying Case Deluxe Soft Carrying Case ...

Page 56: ...ment and accessory parts through your local reseller or call Proxima at U S A and Canada 800 447 7694 or 619 457 5500 Press 1 for Customer Service Fax 619 457 8542 Outside U S A and Canada 619 457 5500 Press 1 for Customer Service Fax 619 622 0173 Europe 31 43 650 248 Fax 31 43 649 220 ...

Page 57: ...3 Computer Input Source Menu 3 15 Computer Video A 1 Computer Video Connection desktop computers 2 4 laptop computers 2 6 Connecting the Panel 1 5 Connections 2 1 Connector Panel 1 3 AUDIO IN 2 11 CYCLOPS 2 8 FROM COMPUTER 2 5 POWER 2 3 S VHS 2 10 SERIAL 2 9 Serial Port 2 9 TO MAC MONITOR 2 7 TO VGA MONITOR 2 7 VIDEO IN 2 9 Control Panel 1 3 3 5 Custom Settings 3 25 Customer Service 5 2 CYCLOPS Co...

Page 58: ...t Source menu 3 15 LightBoard menu 3 11 Main menu 3 10 Preferences menu 3 23 Mouse 3 5 control 2 9 host mode 3 7 local mode 3 6 N NTSC PAL or SECAM 2 9 video 3 16 O Operation 3 5 Control Panel 3 5 mouse 3 5 Remote Control 3 5 Overlay 3 11 P POWER 2 3 3 1 Power Supply 2 3 IEC power cord 2 3 Powered Loudspeaker System B 2 Preferences Menu 3 23 Presentation Control Software 2 8 Prog Key 3 11 Projecti...

Page 59: ...2 7 TO VGA MONITOR 2 7 SERIAL 2 9 Software 1 6 Source Mode Box 3 15 Specifications compatible video standards A 1 computer video A 1 interfaces A 2 T Troubleshooting Chart 5 1 TV Video 2 9 V VGA Connections 2 4 VIDEO IN 2 9 VIDEO Key 3 2 Video Source Menu 3 16 W WhiteBoard 3 11 ...