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USER’S GUIDEModel DP5100

2–2 • User’s GuideChapter 2 • Detailed SetupSetting up theProjectorSetting Up the Projector1. Place the projector on a solid, flat surface. The pr

User’s Guide • 2–3Chapter 2 • Detailed SetupConnectingthe projectorTake a moment to look at the projector's rear connector panel.CONTROL1212S

2–4 • User’s GuideChapter 2 • Detailed SetupMacintoshVGAMacintosh VideoCable Adaptor12RGBConnecting to your ComputerYou use the VGA video cable t

User’s Guide • 2–5Chapter 2 • Detailed SetupCOMPUTER/VGAFOCUSN FZOOMWTINPUTSTANDBY/ONONLAMPTEMPFigure 2-5Computer video connectionsNotebooks/Lap

2–6 • User’s GuideChapter 2 • Detailed SetupSpecial ConfigurationsIf your computer has an internal monitor but does not haveexternal video capabil

User’s Guide • 2–7Chapter 2 • Detailed SetupS–VIDEO VIDEO LCompositeaudio/video cableVIDEO RECORDER – VCRVIDEO OUTAUDIO OUTFigure 2-6The Deskto

2–8 • User’s GuideChapter 2 • Detailed Setup1. Connect one end of your S-Video (Y-C) cable (optional) to theport on the video source marked VIDEO

User’s Guide • 2–9Chapter 2 • Detailed SetupConnecting a MicrophoneWhen you need to address a large audience while projecting anNTSC, PAL, or S-VH

2–10 • User’s GuideChapter 2 • Detailed SetupTurning on the ProjectorOn the connector panel there is a power jack and a power switch.Figure 2-7Pow

User’s Guide • 2–11Chapter 2 • Detailed SetupPress the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remotecontrol again to turn off the lamp. The ON

Proxima Corporation warrants that the Proxima® Desktop Projector™product manufactured by Proxima is free from defects in materials andworkmanship unde

2–12 • User’s GuideChapter 2 • Detailed Setup150"/381 cmFigure 2-9Maximum diagonal measurement of projected image whenthe projector is 40’ (1

User’s Guide • 2–13Chapter 2 • Detailed SetupKeystoningThe normal projected image will have a rectangular shape.Keystoning is when the projected i

2–14 • User’s GuideChapter 2 • Detailed SetupThe DP5100 is designed to minimize this effect while projectingimages high enough for the entire audi

User’s Guide • 3–1Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop ProjectorChapter 3Using theDesktopProjectorThis chapter describes each of the keys on the control

3–2 • User’s GuideChapter 3 • Using the Desktop ProjectorFOCUS KeyThe focus key adjusts the screen focus:• N: Near• F: FarThree multi-function i

User’s Guide • 3–3Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop Projector• Check the filter element. Clean or replace it if necessary. Formore information, please

3–4 • User’s GuideChapter 3 • Using the Desktop ProjectorThe remote control is the primary control for the projector. Itcontains all the key funct

User’s Guide • 3–5Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop ProjectorSTANDBY/ON KeyThe STANDBY/ON key toggles the projection lamp on and off.• STANDBY - every

3–6 • User’s GuideChapter 3 • Using the Desktop ProjectorZOOM KeyThe ZOOM key adjusts picture size.• W: Picture becomes wider.• T: Picture becom

User’s Guide • 3–7Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop ProjectorVOLUME KeysThe VOLUME keys on the remote control are used to adjust theaudio level of the

Introduction ... 1–1What’s in the Box?...

3–8 • User’s GuideChapter 3 • Using the Desktop ProjectorMenus Pressing the up or down MENU key brings the Menu Window tothe center of the project

User’s Guide • 3–9Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop ProjectorRGB (COMPUTER) MenuBRIGHTCONTR RGB1::::201100400V POSI H POSI H PHASE H SIZEF

3–10 • User’s GuideChapter 3 • Using the Desktop ProjectorH POSIThe H POSI setting is used to adjust the horizontal position ofthe projected image

User’s Guide • 3–11Chapter 3 • Using the Desktop ProjectorBRIGHTThe BRIGHT (Brightness) setting increases and decreases theintensity level of the

User’s Guide • 4–1Chapter 4 • MaintenanceChapter 4MaintenanceThere is very little involved with the care and maintenance ofyour DP5100. However, c

4–2 • User’s GuideChapter 4 • MaintenanceGeneralMaintenanceReplacing the Lamp1. Turn off the projector.2. Unplug the projector’s power cord from t

User’s Guide • 4–3Chapter 4 • MaintenanceCAUTION! The lamp module gets very hot during operation.Use appropriate care when changing lamps. Make su

4–4 • User’s GuideChapter 4 • Maintenance1. Disconnect all cables/cords from the projector.2. Set the projector on its side, connector panel down.

User’s Guide • 4–5Chapter 4 • Maintenance5. Clean the air filter using a vacuum cleaner after you havedisassembled it. If dirt is still present, w

4–6 • User’s GuideChapter 4 • Maintenance2. Remove the old batteries and replace them with new ones.Align the batteries in the proper direction.Fi

Remote Control... 3–5STANDBY/ON Key ... 3–6RE

User’s Guide • 5–1Chapter 5 • TroubleshootingChapter 5TroubleshootingProblem Likely Cause Possible Solution(s)No image projected atallNo power to

5–2 • User’s GuideChapter 5 • TroubleshootingProblem Likely Cause Possible Solution(s)Streaks on monitor Video cable plugged into computer isupsi

User’s Guide • 5–3Chapter 5 • TroubleshootingWhere to GetHelpIf you need help:1. Check the Troubleshooting Chart.2. Call your dealer’s technical s

5–4 • User’s GuideChapter 5 • TroubleshootingReturnsIf the Desktop Projector or any of its accessories are determined tobe defective:1. Contact Pr

User’s Guide • A–1Appendix A • SpecificationsAppendix ASpecificationsProxima Desktop Projector 5100Projector Type Portable Multimedia ProjectorCom

User’s Guide • B–1Appendix B • Accessories & Replacement PartsAppendix BAccessories &ReplacementPartsProxima Desktop Projector 5100Accesso

B–2 • User’s GuideAppendix B • Accessories & Replacement PartsYou can order accessories and replacement parts through yourlocal dealer or by c

IndexAadjusting the image 3-9brightness 3-9color 3-11contrast 3-9H-POSI 3-10streaks and shimmering 3-10sharpness 3-11tint 3-11V-POSI 3-9accessories B-

FFOCUS key 2-12, 3-2, 3-6focusing the image 2-12Hhorizontal image adjustment 3-10H PHASE setting 3-10H POSI setting 3-10IINPUT key 3-1INPUT SELECT key

troubleshooting 5-1turning the lamp on/off 2-10VVCRsconnecting audio from 2-8connecting video from 2-6vertical image adjustment 3-9VGA video cable 1-2

User’s Guide • 1–1Chapter 1 • Introducing the Proxima® Desktop ProjectorChapter 1Introducingthe ProximaDesktopProjectorThe Proxima® Desktop Projec

1–2 • User’s GuideChapter 1 • Introducing the Proxima® Desktop ProjectorAfter you’ve opened the box and removed the Desktop Projector,make sure yo

User’s Guide • 1–3Chapter 1 • Introducing the Proxima® Desktop ProjectorQuick Setup:DesktopComputersHere are the steps you follow to connect your

1–4 • User’s GuideChapter 1 • Introducing the Proxima® Desktop ProjectorTo connect the projector to your laptop or notebook computer,follow these

User’s Guide • 2–1Chapter 2 • Detailed SetupChapter 2DetailedSetupYour ProximaDesktopProjectorBefore you begin, examine the components of the proj