Proxima ASA Projector DP5500 User Manual

Proxima  
Desktop Projector 5500  
Users Guide  
Final 06/21/96  
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C o n t e n t s  
Ch a p t e r 1  
Your Proxim a Desktop Projector 5500  
Whats in the Box? ............................................................... 1-2  
Quick Start ........................................................................... 1-3  
Connector Panel .................................................................. 1-5  
Control Panel ....................................................................... 1-6  
Options and Accessories ..................................................... 1-6  
Ch a p t e r 2  
Setting Up the Desktop Projector 5500  
Your DP5500 ....................................................................... 2-1  
Getting Started ..................................................................... 2-2  
Connector Panel .................................................................. 2-5  
Connecting Power to the Projector .................................... 2-6  
Connecting Computer Video .............................................. 2-6  
Connecting Computer Audio ........................................... 2-10  
Connecting Composite Video .......................................... 2-11  
Connecting an S-Video Source ......................................... 2-11  
Connecting Non-Computer Audio ...................................2-12  
Ch a p t e r 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....................................................... 3-8  
The Graphical User Interface .............................................. 3-9  
Using the Main Menu ....................................................... 3-10  
Setup Menu ........................................................................ 3-11  
Input Menu ........................................................................3-12  
Image Menu .......................................................................3-13  
Option Menu .....................................................................3-14  
Quick Menus..................................................................... 3-16  
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Ch a p t e r 4  
Maintenance  
Cleaning the Lens ................................................................4-1  
Replacing the Lamp ............................................................. 4-2  
Cleaning the Air Filter ......................................................... 4-4  
Changing the Remote Controls Batteries .......................... 4-5  
Ch a p t e r 5  
Troubleshooting  
Where to get Help ................................................................5-1  
Returning your DP5500 for Repair ..................................... 5-5  
Ordering Parts...................................................................... 5-5  
Ap p e n d ix A  
Specifications  
DP5500 Specifications ....................................................... A-1  
Ap p e n d ix B  
Replacem ent Parts and Accessories  
Replacement Parts ...............................................................B-1  
Optional Accessories ...........................................................B-1  
In d e x  
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C h a p t e r 1  
Your Proxima Desktop Projector 5500  
The Proxima® Desktop Projector™ family consists of portable, color data and  
video Desktop Projection™ products that make sharing data and presenting  
information as easy as connecting your computer to your monitor.  
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Figure 1-1 The Proxim a DP5500 in use  
This manual covers the Desktop Projector 5500, which provides images of  
unrivaled brightness, clarity, and color accuracy.  
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX?  
After youve opened the box and removed the DP5500 and accessory packs,  
make sure you have all of the items shown in Figure 1-2.  
CAUTION! The DP5500 should be treated like any other precision optical  
instrum ent. Handle it carefully.  
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Power Cords  
Rem ote Control  
Proxim a  
Desktop Projector  
AV Cable  
VGA Video Cable  
Serial Cable  
S-Video Cable  
Mac – VGA  
Mini-stereo to Mini-stereo Cable  
Cable Adapter  
Also included but not shown:  
• (2) AAA Alkaline Batteries  
• User's Guide  
• Product Registration Card  
Figure 1-2 Item s included with the DP5500  
Your projector also includes power cords for Europe and Great Britain.  
1 -2 Chapter One  
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QUICK S TART  
Place the DP5500 on a solid flat surface at a right angle (perpendicular) to  
the projection screen, parallel to the floor. Follow the appropriate section  
below for the type of system that you have. These steps are described in  
detail in Chapter 2.  
NOTE: The DP5500 has two sets of com puter video and audio inputs. The  
following exam ples describe how to use INPUT 1.  
De s k t o p P Cs  
1 Unplug the monitor cable from the computer.  
2 Plug one end of the supplied VGA cable into the RGB 1 IN port on the  
projector. Plug the other end into the computers Monitor Out port.  
3 Connect your audio source to the AUDIO 1 IN port on the projector  
using the 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 m onitor is not needed to use the DP5500.  
De s k t o p Ma c in t o s h Co m p u t e rs  
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 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 adapter into your computers  
Video port.  
4 Connect your audio source to the AUDIO 1 IN port on the projector  
using the AV cable.  
5 To project and view the monitor at the same time, plug your monitor  
cable into the RGB OUT port of the projector.  
NOTE: The DP5500 only supports Multi-Sync m onitors for Macintosh  
com puters. Other m onitors cannot be used.  
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6 Turn the projector on and press the STANDBY/ON key.  
NOTE: If you turn the projector off while the com puter is running, the  
external m onitor will go blank. This is norm al. J ust turn the projector back  
on, and the m onitor display will return.  
No t e b o o k s  
NOTE: If you are connecting to an Apple PowerBook, attach the Mac - VGA  
cable adapter to the com puters Video Out port (or video adapter cable).  
1 Plug the COMPUTER end of the VGA Video cable into the notebooks  
VGA Out port or into the Mac - 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.  
S p e c ia l Co n fig u ra t io n s  
If your computer has an internal monitor but no external video capability  
(such as the Macintosh Performa 575, PowerMac 5200, and certain  
PowerBooks), you need a video adapter card in order to attach the DP5500.  
Setup for a third-party adapter is identical to the procedures outlined in the  
Quick Start section above. Contact your dealer, Proxima Customer Service, or  
a third-party supplier for more information about an appropriate video  
adapter.  
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CONNECTOR P ANEL  
All connections between the DP5500 and your computer or video source are  
made on the side connector panel.  
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Figure 1-3 The Connector Panel  
CONNECTOR  
DES CRIP TION  
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CYCLOPS Port  
Connects your com puter to the Cyclops Interactive  
Pointer System .  
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S-VIDEO 1 & 2  
VIDEO 1 & 2  
Connects to an S-Video source.  
Connects to video output from an NTSC, PAL, or  
SECAM source.  
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L-AUDIO-R 1 & 2  
Connects to stereo/m ono audio output from an  
NTSC, PAL, or SECAM source.  
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AUDIO OUT  
Provides audio output to an external stereo system .  
Provides com puter output to a separate m onitor.  
Connects to a serial cable for com puter control.  
Turns power on and off.  
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RGB OUT  
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CONTROL  
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POWER SWITCH  
POWER RECEPTACLE  
RGB IN 1 & 2  
AUDIO IN 1 & 2  
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For AC power cord connection.  
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Connects com puter video to the projector.  
Connects to stereo/m ono audio output from a  
com puter.  
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CONTROL P ANEL  
Use the DP5500s control panel keys to turn the projector on or off, adjust  
the projected image, and to display and hide the menus. Power, warning,  
and alert lights give you important information about how your projector is  
working.  
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FUNCTION  
ON  
STANDBY/ON  
INPUT  
Turns the lam p on or off.  
Switches the video inputs.  
Turns the Audio on or off.  
Zoom s in and out.  
LAMP  
STANDBY  
/ON  
TEMP  
MUTE  
INPUT  
MUTE  
ZOOM +/-  
FOCUS +/-  
MENU  
Adjusts the focus.  
Controls the m enu.  
ZOOM  
RESET  
Resets the im age to the factory defaults.  
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FOCUS  
ON  
Flashes green during start-up.  
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Glows green if AC input and projector power  
supplies are functioning. Glows red if they are not,  
or if the air filter door is rem oved.  
MENU  
TEMP  
LAMP  
Glows red to warn of an over-tem perature  
RESET  
condition. Flashes red if the fan is not working.  
Glows red if the projection lam p burns out.  
Figure 1-4 The DP5500 Control Panel  
OP TIONS AND ACCES S ORIES  
Th e Cyc lo p s In t e ra c t ive P o in t e r s ys t e m  
The Proxima Cyclops® interactive pointer system uses a built-in camera to  
function like a cordless mouse. With the Cyclops system, you can control  
your computer's cursor on the projected image by moving the hand-held  
wand or optional hand-held laser pointer.  
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C h a p t e r 2  
Setting Up the Desktop Projector 5500  
YOUR DP 5 5 0 0  
Before you begin, locate the main parts of the DP5500.  
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Figure 2-1 The Proxim a DP5500 and Cyclops Rem ote Control  
1. Control panel  
7. Projection lens  
8. Infrared lens  
9. Internal speaker  
10. Handle  
2. Rear exhaust  
3. Connector panel  
4. AC power switch  
5. Power cord receptacle  
6. Bottom intake filter  
11. Remote control  
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GETTING S TARTED  
P o s it io n in g t h e P ro je c t o r  
Place the projector on a solid, flat surface at a right angle (perpendicular) to  
the projection screen and parallel to the floor. If youre using a media cart,  
make sure the wheels are locked to prevent it from moving.  
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Top View  
Perpendicular to the  
projection screen  
8.8°  
Side View  
Parallel to the floor  
Figure 2-2 Positioning the projector  
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Tra n s p o rt in g a n d Mo vin g t h e P ro je c t o r  
The projector has a recessed handle on one of the side panels. Always use  
the handle to transport 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.  
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P ro je c t o r Co o lin g a n d Airflo w  
The air intake grill is on the 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.  
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Figure 2-5 Allow for proper air flow  
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CONNECTOR P ANEL  
All connections between the projector and your computer or video source  
are made on the side connector panel.  
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Figure 2-6 The Connector Panel  
CONNECTOR  
DES CRIP TION  
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CYCLOPS Port  
Connects your com puter to the Cyclops Interactive  
Pointer System .  
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S-VIDEO 1 & 2  
VIDEO 1 & 2  
Connects to an S-Video source.  
Connects to video output from an NTSC, PAL, or  
SECAM source.  
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L-AUDIO-R 1 & 2  
Connects to stereo/m ono audio output from an  
NTSC, PAL, or SECAM source.  
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AUDIO OUT  
Provides audio output to an external stereo system .  
Provides com puter output to a separate m onitor.  
Connects to a serial cable for com puter control.  
Turns power on and off.  
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CONTROL  
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POWER SWITCH  
POWER RECEPTACLE  
RGB IN 1 & 2  
AUDIO IN 1 & 2  
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For AC power cord connection.  
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Connects com puter video to the projector.  
Connects to stereo/m ono audio output from a  
com puter.  
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CONNECTING P OWER TO THE P ROJ ECTOR  
The power cord receptacle and AC POWER switch are located below the  
projectors connector panel.  
MONITOR OUT  
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RGB IN  
CONTROL  
Figure 2-7 Power receptacle and AC Power switch  
1 Plug the appropriate 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 COMP UTER VIDEO  
Co n n e c t in g a P C  
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 Connector Cable  
Figure 2-8 VGA Video cable  
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CYCLOPS S-VIDEO  
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To Computer In  
From  
Monitor Out  
Figure 2-9 VGA connections  
1 Unplug the monitor cable from the computer.  
2 Plug one end of the supplied VGA cable into the RGB IN 1 port on 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 com puter 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.  
5 Turn the projector on and press the STANDBY/ON key.  
NOTE: An external m onitor is not required to use the DP5500.  
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Co n n e c t in g Ma c in t o s h Co m p u t e rs  
Use the video adapter cable shown below to connect a Macintosh computer  
to the DP5500.  
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To VGA  
Cable  
Mac – VGA Cable Adapter  
Figure 2-10 The Macintosh adapters  
Use the cable adapter and supplied VGA video cable to connect the  
projector to your Macintosh computer.  
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Macintosh  
Monitor Cable  
VGA - Mac  
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 adapter into the Macintosh  
video port.  
4 Connect the audio source to the projector's AUDIO IN 1 port  
(see page 2-10).  
NOTE: If you are using a second com puter video or audio source, plug their  
outputs into the RGB IN 2 and AUDIO IN 2 connectors.  
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Use your existing monitor cable to connect the projector to a separate  
computer monitor, so you can use the projector and monitor at the same  
time.  
NOTE: The DP5500 only supports Multi-Sync m onitors for Macintosh  
com puters. Other m onitors cannot be used.  
5 Turn the projector on and press the STANDBY/ON key.  
NOTE: An external m onitor is not required to use the DP5500.  
Co n n e c t in g No t e b o o k Co m p u t e rs  
Use the appropriate cable and adapter to connect your portable computer to  
the projector.  
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MAC - VGA  
Adapter  
VGA Cable  
Figure 2-12 Laptop connections  
NOTE: If you are connecting to an Apple PowerBook, attach the Mac - VGA  
cable adapter to the com puters VIDEO OUTPUT port (or video adapter cable).  
1 Plug the COMPUTER end of the VGA cable into the computers VGA or  
Video Out port or into the Mac - VGA cable adapter (Macintosh only).  
2 Plug one end of the supplied VGA cable into the RGB IN 1 port on the  
projector.  
3 Connect your audio source to the AUDIO IN 1 port on the projector.  
4 Turn the projector on and press the STANDBY/ON key.  
NOTE: If your projector wont project an im age at the sam e tim e as your laptop  
m onitor, refer to your laptop docum entation for inform ation on switching  
between the internal screen and the video port.  
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S p e c ia l Co n fig u ra t io n s  
If your computer has an internal monitor but no external video capability  
(Macintosh Performa 575, PowerMac 5200, and certain PowerBooks), you  
need a separate video adapter card in order to attach the DP5500.  
Setup for a third-party adapter is identical to the procedures outlined in the  
Quick Start section in Chapter 1. Contact your dealer, Proxima Customer  
Service, or a third-party supplier for more information about an appropriate  
video adapter.  
CONNECTING COMP UTER AUDIO  
The AUDIO IN 1 and 2 ports allow audio input from two separate  
computers or microphones.  
AUDIO  
IN  
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Figure 2-13 Com puter 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 projectors  
AUDIO 1 or 2 ports.  
NOTE: Although two COMPUTER AUDIO sources and two other AUDIO  
sources m ay be connected sim ultaneously, only one can be active.  
If com puter video is selected, COMPUTER AUDIO is active. If NTSC, PAL,  
SECAM, or S-VHS video are being viewed, the L-AUDIO-R are active.  
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CONNECTING COMP OS ITE VIDEO  
You can display composite video (NTSC, PAL or SECAM) on the DP5500.  
CYCLOPS S-VIDEO  
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Use the supplied AV cable (see page 1-2) to connect an NTSC, PAL, or  
SECAM source to your projector.  
1 Find the RCA connector on your video source marked Video Out  
(or something similar). This connector is usually yellow. Insert one of the  
AV cables yellow connectors into the Video Out jack on the video source.  
2 Insert the other yellow connector into the projectors VIDEO 1 port.  
CONNECTING AN S -VIDEO S OURCE  
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.  
CYCLOPS S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
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Figure 2-15 The S-VHS port  
To connect an S-Video source:  
1 Insert one end of the S-Video cable into the mini-DIN Video Out port on  
the video source.  
2 Insert the other end of the S-Video cable into the projectors S-VIDEO  
port.  
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3 Use the red and white AV Cable connectors to connect audio from the  
S-Video source to the projector. See connecting Non-Computer Audio,  
below.  
CONNECTING NON-COMP UTER AUDIO  
The AUDIO ports allow you to connect stereo or monaural audio from a  
composite video source.  
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Figure 2-16 Audio Input ports  
For stereo 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 videos audio source.  
2 Connect the other end of each cable to the projectors AUDIO IN ports.  
NOTE: Although two COMPUTER AUDIO sources and two other AUDIO  
sources m ay be connected sim ultaneously, only one can be active. If  
com puter video is selected, COMPUTER AUDIO is active. If NTSC, PAL,  
SECAM, or S-VHS video are being viewed, AUDIO is active.  
If your audio source is monaural, connect it to the left AUDIO port.  
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Co n n e c t in g t h e P C t o t h e P ro je c t o r Th ro u g h t h e  
CONTROL P o rt  
You can connect the projector to a computer through the CONTROL port.  
You can then use the joystick on your remote control as the computer's  
system mouse (see page 3-8). Before you begin, make sure that the projector  
and computer power is on and that the cables are securely connected.  
NOTE: This CONTROL feature is only available for PCs.  
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CONTROL  
RGB IN  
Figure 2-17 The Control port  
Co n n e c t in g t h e Cyc lo p s In t e ra c t ive P o in t e r S ys t e m  
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.  
CYCLOPS S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
L
R
1
2
Figure 2-18 The Cyclops port  
The optional Cyclops interactive pointer system is shipped with its own  
Installation and Users Guides. The Cyclops kit also includes extra cables to  
connect the projector and the computer.  
1 Connect one end of the appropriate serial cable to the projectors  
CYCLOPS port.  
2 Connect the other end of the cable to the computer:  
On a PC, connect the computer end to a Serial port.  
On a Macintosh, connect the computer end to an ADB connector.  
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P ro je c t o r Au d io Ou t  
The projector contains an internal stereo system consisting of an amplifier  
and one speaker. Although this system provides high-quality audio output, a  
multimedia presentation may require independently powered stereo  
speakers or an external sound system.  
NOTE: Use the MUTE key to turn the projectors 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 projectors AUDIO  
OUT port.  
2 Insert the plug at the other end into the external amplifier or powered  
speaker systems Audio In port.  
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C h a p t e r 3  
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TURNING ON THE P ROJ ECTOR AND LAMP  
Power the DP5500 up before the computer. This allows the computer to  
sense the projector during its start-up sequence.  
Move the AC POWER switch to the ON position. The ON indicator on the  
projector control 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 the electric fans are not running.  
ON  
LAMP  
STANDBY  
/ON  
TEMP  
INPUT  
Figure 3-1 Projector STANDBY/ON key  
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FOCUS ING AND ZOOMING THE IMAGE  
You can use the title screen that appears when you first start the projector to  
make your focus and image size adjustments.  
1 Press the ZOOM +/- key on the Control Panel or Remote Control to make  
the image larger (+) or smaller (-).  
NOTE: If you have a Cyclops interactive pointer system installed and you  
change the im age size, you will have to recalibrate the Cyclops cam era.  
2 Adjust the focus using the FOCUS +/- buttons on the Control Panel or  
Remote Control.  
Im a g e S ize  
The size of the projected 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.  
DIS TANCE FROM P ROJ ECTOR TO S CREEN  
S CREEN S IZE  
40 in.  
MINIMUM  
53.9 in.  
82.3 in.  
111 in.  
MAXIMUM  
87.8 in.  
134 in.  
60 in.  
80 in.  
179 in.  
100 in.  
139 in.  
224 in.  
120 in.  
168 in.  
270 in.  
150 in.  
210 in.  
338 in.  
200 in.  
281 in.  
452 in.  
TURNING OFF THE P ROJ ECTOR  
1 Press and hold the STANDBY/ON key on the Control Panel for one  
second to turn the lamp off. When using the remote control, press and  
hold the STANDBY/ON key for two seconds.  
2 The fan will stop about one minute later and the ON indicator will glow.  
Turn the AC POWER switch off.  
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CONTROL P ANEL KEYS  
Use the DP5500s control panel keys to turn the projector on or off, adjust  
the projected image, and to display and hide the menus. Power, warning,  
and alert lights give you important information about how your projector is  
working.  
KEY  
FUNCTION  
ON  
LAMP  
STANDBY/ON Turns the lam p on or off.  
STANDBY  
/ON  
TEMP  
INPUT  
MUTE  
Switches between active connected video inputs.  
Turns the Audio on or off.  
INPUT  
MUTE  
ZOOM +/-  
Zoom s in and out. Press + to m ake the picture  
larger. Press - to m ake the picture sm aller.  
FOCUS +/-  
MENU  
Adjusts the focus of the im age.  
Controls the m enu.  
ZOOM  
+
FOCUS  
RESET  
Resets all im age settings to the factory defaults.  
Hold the button down to display the num ber of  
hours that the lam p has already been used.  
+
MENU  
RESET  
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 seconds, the menu will  
disappear. Menu settings are automatically stored when you exit the menus  
or turn off the projector. See page 3-9 for more information about using the  
menus.  
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CONTROL P ANEL INDICATORS  
Power, warning, and alert indicators give you important information about  
how your projector is working.  
INDICATOR FUNCTION  
ON  
LAMP  
TEMP  
ON  
Glows green if AC input and projector power  
supplies are okay. Glows red if not, or if the air  
filter door is rem oved.  
STANDBY  
/ON  
INPUT  
MUTE  
Glows orange while in standby m ode.  
Flashes green during lam p start-up.  
Flashes orange during lam p cool-down.  
ZOOM  
TEMP  
LAMP  
Glows red to warn of an over-tem perature  
condition or if the air filter door on the bottom of  
the projector is open.  
+
FOCUS  
Glows red if the projection lam p burns out.  
Flashes red if the air filter door is rem oved.  
+
MENU  
RESET  
Figure 3-3 The DP5500s Control Panel indicators  
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TEMP  
The TEMP indicator illuminates if the projector overheats or if the air filter  
door on the bottom of the projector is open. A thermostat automatically  
turns off the power to the lamp until the projector cools.  
If an over-temperature condition occurs, perform the following checks while  
you allow the projector to cool:  
Make sure that the room temperature is below 95° F (35° C).  
Check the intake and exhaust vents. Clear any obstruction to the air flow.  
Make sure that the fans are working. If the projector has reached an  
over-temperature condition and the fans are working, you should feel a  
strong flow of hot air from the top vent and a strong rush of air directly  
into the front 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 rem ote controls STANDBY/ON button will not function after an  
over-tem perature condition until the m ain power switch is turned off and on  
and the lam p is turned on from the Control Panel.  
LAMP In d ic a t o r  
The LAMP indicator flashes red if the air filter door is removed. It will  
show solid red if the lamp burns out.  
CAUTION! If the lam p fails during a presentation, m ake sure that the  
projector cools for a few m inutes with the power off before attem pting to  
change the lam p. See page 4-2 for instructions on changing lam ps. The lam p  
and surrounding parts get very hot. Use appropriate care when changing  
lam ps.  
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US ING THE REMOTE CONTROL  
The remote control contains all the key functions available on the DP5500  
control panel, as well as several additional features. For best results, aim the  
remote control at the projection screen or at the projectors front panel. Do  
not obstruct the red infrared eye located on the front of the projector.  
1
RIGHT  
RESET  
2
STANDBY  
MENU  
3
13  
12  
+
+
ZOOM  
FOCUS  
4
11  
10  
5
9
8
6
7
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KEY  
FUNCTION  
1
2
J OYSTICK  
RIGHT/RESET  
Functions as arrow keys or as a m ouse.  
Resets the projector settings to the factory  
defaults if the m enus are open. Functions  
as a right m ouse button if the projector is  
in Host m ode (see page 3-8).  
3
4
5
MENU  
Displays or hides the m enu.  
Adjusts the focus.  
FOCUS +/-  
VOLUME +/-  
Decreases or increases the volum e of  
internal and/or external speakers.  
6
7
MUTE  
Turns audio on or off.  
RGB 1/2  
Switches between connected com puter  
sources.  
8
9
VIDEO 1/2  
SEARCH  
Switches between connected video  
sources.  
Switches between all connected and  
active video sources.  
10  
11  
12  
13  
BLANK  
Turns a solid background on and off.  
Starts and stops the break tim er.  
Zoom s in and out.  
TIMER  
ZOOM +/-  
STANDBY/ON  
Turns the lam p on and off.  
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US ING THE J OYS TICK  
Use the joystick to move through the menus and select items or change  
values in them. You can also use the joystick as your system mouse if you  
install the serial cable and follow the boot instructions detailed in the Host  
Mode section (see below).  
Move the joystick left or right to move across the menus.  
Move the joystick up or down to move up or down in a menu. Move the  
joystick up to move up one level when you are at the top of a menu.  
Press the joystick to make a menu selection.  
If you have are operating in Host Mode, the joystick will provide the  
following functions:  
Move the joystick up, down, left or right to move the cursor.  
Press the joystick to initiate a mouse click.  
Press the joystick twice for a double mouse click.  
OP ERATING THE P ROJ ECTOR  
The control panel and remote control provide access to all of the projectors  
features. Press a key to select a function or to navigate through the menus.  
Op e ra t in g Mo d e s  
The DP5500 can operate in Local or Host Mode.  
Local Mode  
Any time you activate the projectors menus, the projector is in Local Mode.  
In Local Mode, the remote control can be used to move through and select  
items in the projector menus.  
Host Mode  
The DP5500 can emulate a serial mouse, allowing you to control your  
computer from the joystick on the remote control. You do not need a special  
mouse driver to emulate a serial mouse with the remote control.  
To use your remote as the system mouse:  
1 Turn off your computer and disconnect the mouse.  
2 Connect one end of the Proxima serial data cable to the computers serial  
port and the other end to the CONTROL port on the projector.  
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3 Turn on the projector and light the lamp.  
4 Turn on your computer. It should detect the projector as a serial mouse.  
5 Use the joystick on the IR remote control to move the mouse.  
Notebook users may need to disable their integrated pointing device before  
using an external serial mouse. Consult your notebook's users guide for  
instructions on connecting a serial mouse.  
THE GRAP HICAL US ER INTERFACE  
Your DP5500 graphical user interface makes it easy to control all of the  
projectors functions. Menu selections can be made with the control panel  
or the remote control.  
NOTE: Menu selections will change based on the type of video source you  
have selected.  
Us in g t h e Me n u s w it h t h e Co n t ro l P a n e l  
1 Press any of the MENU keys to display the on-screen menus.  
2 Press the and MENU keys to select the desired menu. The 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.  
Us in g t h e Me n u s w it h t h e Re m o t e Co n t ro l  
1 Press the MENU key to display the on-screen menus.  
2 Move the joystick to to the left or right to adjust highlighted menu items.  
3 Move the joystick up or down to select items in a menu column or to  
change a value. For some items (e.g. Video Source), you may need to  
move the joystick left or right to select an item.  
4 Press the center of the joystick to change a value or to select a check box.  
5 Move the joystick away from you to move up one level in any menu.  
6 Press MENU again to close the menu, or wait five seconds and it will  
automatically disappear. Settings are automatically saved when you exit  
the menus or turn off the projector.  
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US ING THE MAIN MENU  
When you press MENU, the Main menu appears at the top of the screen.  
Figure 3-5 Main m enu  
To turn the menu off, press MENU again. The menus will automatically  
disappear after a few seconds.  
The following table lists the main menu options that you can select. The  
Input and Image menus display only those items that are relevant to the  
selected input source (computer, video, or S-Video).  
MENU  
SETUP  
INPUT  
IMAGE  
OPT  
FUNCTION  
Adjusts im age quality and position.  
Selects a video input source.  
Allows im age inversion and other functions.  
Changes com m unication functions.  
De fa u lt S e t t in g s  
The projector's factory settings are indicated by  
in the individual  
menu tables. Press RESET when any menu item is selected to return it to the  
factory default.  
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S ETUP MENU  
The SETUP menu is used to adjust image quality and position. The  
selections are different for each type of video source. The computer source  
Setup menu is shown below.  
Figure 3-6 Setup Menu Screen  
OP TION  
VOLUME  
BRIGHT  
WHAT IT DOES  
S OURCE  
All sources  
All sources  
Increases or decreases the volum e level.  
Increases or decreases the intensity level  
of the projected im age.  
CONTRAST  
SHARPNESS  
COLOR  
Adjusts the contrast in the projected im age.  
Adjusts the sharpness of the im age.  
All sources  
Video only  
Video only  
Adjusts the color saturation for NTSC, PAL,  
or S-VIDEO sources.  
TINT  
Adjusts the red or green color balance for  
NTSC, or S-VIDEO sources.  
Video only  
(Except PAL)  
V. POSIT  
H. POSIT  
H. PHASE  
Adjusts the vertical position of the  
projected im age.  
Com puter only  
Adjusts the horizontal position of the  
projected im age.  
Com puter only  
Adjusts the horizontal phase setting. Use this Com puter only  
setting if you see uneven horizontal features,  
streaks, or shim m ering in a com puter  
video im age.  
H. SIZE  
Adjusts the width of a com puter display.  
Com puter only  
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INP UT MENU  
Use the Input menu to select a video source.  
Use the Arrow keys to select a source.  
If you choose Video 1 or Video 2, select a video format.  
Select Test Pattern to adjust the focus.  
Figure 3-7 Input m enu  
MENU ITEM  
RGB 1 or 2  
OP TIONS  
FUNCTION  
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.  
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IMAGE MENU  
This menu is used to adjust the projected video image and select how the  
projector will display.  
Figure 3-8 Im age m enu  
MENU ITEM  
OP TIONS  
FUNCTION  
MIRROR  
Standard operating m ode.  
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 im age.  
MENU SIZE  
Changes the on-screen m enu  
size.  
MESSAGE  
CYCLOPS  
Turn the on-screen im age source  
m essages on or off.  
Initiates Cyclops calibration.  
See the Cyclops Users Guide for  
m ore inform ation. Press CANCEL  
to cancel the calibration.  
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OP TION (OP T.) MENU  
The OPT menu is used to control the projectors communications settings.  
Figure 3-9 OPT Menu Screen  
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MENU ITEM  
OP TIONS  
FUNCTION  
COMM SPEED  
Selects the speed of data  
transm ission.  
COM. BITS  
Selects the form at of data  
transm ission:  
Use 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 m ouse  
m ovem ent.  
TIMER  
Sets the duration of the Break  
Tim er.  
LANGUAGE  
Sets the language for the m enu  
displays.  
AUTO OFF  
Sets the tim e the projector can  
run with no action before it will  
autom atically turn off. The  
m axim um is 99. Press RESET to  
set it to zero.  
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S e t t in g t h e Tim e r  
You can set the Timer to count down for breaks, class activities, and other  
presentation requirements.  
1 From the Options menu, choose Timer and press the right MENU key on  
the control panel or move the joystick to the right.  
2 When the Timer menu appears, use the MENU keys on the control panel  
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.  
ADJ US TMENT ITEM  
VOLUME +/–  
FUNCTION  
Increases or decreases the volum e level.  
Adjusts the focus of the im age.  
Displays the currently selected video input port.  
FOCUS +/–  
SEARCH, VIDEO 1/2, RGB 1/2  
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C h a p t e r 4  
Maintenance  
There is very little involved with the care and maintenance of your DP5500.  
However, common sense and periodic maintenance will ensure top  
performance.  
The lamp, lenses, mirrors, and LCD panels have been carefully aligned at the  
factory to give you the clearest, brightest image possible. However, physical  
abuse can cause misalignment 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, youll 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 havent touched, and repeat the  
process, going over the lens in another direction.  
CAUTION! Your projector contains electric circuitry and sensitive optics.  
Protect it from potential fluid spills.  
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REP LACING THE LAMP  
1 Turn off the projector.  
2 Unplug the projectors power cord from the wall socket and remove it  
from the projectors power receptacle.  
3 Remove the screw on the right side of the rear panel and remove the  
service door.  
Figure 4-1 Rem oving the service door  
4 Unscrew the four lamp assembly screws (they will not come out of the  
lamp assembly).  
Figure 4-2 Unscrewing the lam p assem bly retaining screws  
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CAUTION! The lam p assem bly gets very hot during operation. Use  
appropriate care when changing lam ps. Make sure that the lam p assem bly  
has cooled for at least three to five m inutes before touching it.  
5 Grasp the rear of the lamp assembly and firmly pull the assembly out.  
Figure 4-3 Rem oving the lam p assem bly  
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 and screw it into place.  
9 Replace the power cord.  
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CLEANING THE AIR FILTER  
You should change or clean the air intake filter after every 250 operating  
hours to maintain proper cooling. This filter is located on the bottom of the  
projector, 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 Rem oving 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 Rem oving the air intake filter grill  
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5 After you have disassembled it, clean the air filter using a vacuum cleaner.  
If it is still dirty, wipe the air filter with a moist cloth, then wipe it with a  
dry cloth.  
Figure 4-6 The com ponents of the air filter  
6 Reassemble and reinstall the air filter.  
CHANGING THE REMOTE CONTROLS BATTERIES  
If the remote control is not going 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 compartment.  
3 Replace the cover.  
CAUTION! Do not:  
Use batteries not specified for this unit.  
Use old and new batteries together.  
Insert batteries incorrectly.  
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C h a p t e r 5  
Troubleshooting  
WHERE TO GET HELP  
If you need help:  
1 Check the Troubleshooting Chart.  
2 Call your dealers 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.)  
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P ro je c t o r  
P ROBLEM  
LIKELY CAUS E  
P OS S IBLE S OLUTION(S )  
No im age projected  
No power to projector.  
Turn power ON.  
Check AC cord.  
Check power to electrical outlet.  
Lam p not on.  
Turn lam p ON.  
Lam p burned out.  
Replace lam p assem bly.  
Over tem perature indication. Allow projector to cool; turn  
projector OFF and then ON.  
Make sure the bottom air filter  
door is closed.  
No com puter im age  
projected  
Loose cable.  
Check and secure cable  
connections.  
No power to com puter.  
Turn on com puter.  
Incom patible video system .  
If possible check com puter with  
another m onitor.  
No video im age  
projected  
Video source(s).  
Loose cable.  
Check power on the video  
source(s).  
Check and secure cable  
connections between video  
source and projector.  
LAMP indicator  
glow ing red  
Burned-out lam p.  
Replace lam p assem bly.  
Displayed im age  
not square  
Projector set at an  
im proper angle to  
projection screen.  
Adjust relative positions of  
projector and screen.  
(keystoning)  
Projected im age  
out of focus  
Projection lens not focused.  
Adjust the lens focus.  
Projected im age  
Zoom lens not adjusted  
properly, or projector too  
far from screen.  
Adjust zoom lens, or m ove  
projector closer to screen.  
larger than screen  
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P ROBLEM  
LIKELY CAUS E  
P OS S IBLE S OLUTION(S )  
Projected im age  
Zoom lens not adjusted  
properly, or projector too  
close to screen.  
Adjust zoom lens or m ove  
projector away from screen  
screen.  
sm aller than screen  
Im age off-center  
H. or V. POSIT adjusted  
incorrectly.  
Adjust H. and/or V. POSIT; if  
im age will not center, check for  
com patibility problem s.  
Com patibility problem .  
Verify projector is im age  
com patible with one of the  
standards listed in Appendix A.  
Misalignm ent or dam age to  
optical elem ents.  
Projector requires service.  
No im age on the  
com puter screen  
Projector power is off or  
projector is not running.  
Com puter m ust be on for  
com puter m onitor to display.  
Lam p is burned out.  
Turn off projector.  
Replace lam p.  
Cable not connected.  
Connect cable.  
Streaks on m onitor  
Video cable plugged into  
the com puter or projector  
is upside down.  
Check cable connections and  
projector.  
Faint screen  
Low intensity.  
Adjust BRIGHT (brightness)  
and CONTRAST settings.  
J ittery, fuzzy letters  
Out of sync.  
Adjust H. PHASE setting.  
Cannot get entire  
im age on screen;  
scram bled im age  
Com patibility problem s.  
Verify projector is im age  
com patible.  
“Shim m ering” colors H. PHASE or BRIGHT setting Adjust H.PHASE or BRIGHT  
out of adjustm ent.  
(brightness) settings.  
Colors w eak in  
video m ode NTSC,  
PAL, or S-VHS  
Weak video signal.  
Check for faulty video source,  
bad connection, or frayed  
cable.  
COLOR setting m ay be  
too low.  
Adjust color setting.  
Troubleshooting 5 -3  
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P ROBLEM  
LIKELY CAUS E  
P OS S IBLE S OLUTION(S )  
Getting excessive  
w hite or w ashout  
in NTSC, PAL, or  
S-VHS m ode  
CONTRAST setting is  
too high.  
Adjust CONTRAST setting, then  
adjust BRIGHT (brightness)  
setting.  
No audio  
Audio source(s).  
Check audio source(s) for  
power ON and proper operation.  
Loose/im proper cable.  
Check and secure cabling  
between audio source(s) and  
projector.  
TEMP  
Air vent(s) clogged.  
Internal fan failure.  
Allow projector to cool; clear  
obstructions from vents  
Clean or replace filter as  
necessary.  
indicator  
Allow projector to cool;  
Check for fan and blower  
operation, service if necessary.  
Bottom air filter door  
is open.  
Close bottom air filter door.  
Rem ote Control  
doesnt w ork  
Batteries upside-down or old. Check battery placem ent or  
replace with new batteries.  
Projector IR receiver window Rem ove object obstructing red  
is blocked.  
IR receiver on front of projector.  
Out of range.  
Move within 20 ft. and within a  
30° angle from the front of the  
projector.  
Rem ote Control  
w on't w ork as  
m ouse control  
Serial cable not connected.  
Connect cable.  
Wrong m ouse driver installed. Use Microsoft serial m ouse  
driver.  
Projector powered up out  
of sequence.  
Power up projector, connect  
cable, and power up com puter.  
5 -4 Chapter Five  
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RETURNING YOUR DP 5 5 0 0 FOR REPAIR  
If the DP5500 or any of its accessories are determined to be defective:  
1 Contact Proxima Customer Service to request a Return Material  
Authorization (RMA) number.  
2 Send the defective unit, including any accessories, cables, and the remote  
control, with the RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the  
shipping box, freight prepaid, to:  
USA and Canada:  
Proxima Corporation  
RMA #  
Europe:  
Proxima Corporation  
RMA #  
9440 Carroll Park Drive  
San Diego, CA 92121  
Horsterweg 24  
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 P ARTS  
Please order replacement and accessory parts through your local reseller, or  
call Proxima at:  
USA and Canada:  
Europe:  
(800) 447-7694 or  
(619) 457-5500  
+31-43-358 5200  
+31-43-358 5201 (Fax)  
Press 1 for Customer Service  
Fax: (619) 457-8542  
Outside USA and Canada:  
(619) 457-5500  
Press 1 for Customer Service  
Fax: (619) 622-0173  
Troubleshooting 5 -5  
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A p p e n d ix A  
Specifications  
DP 5 5 0 0 S P ECIFICATIONS  
Color  
16.7 m illion colors  
Display  
3 polysilicon liquid crystal panels  
NTSC, PAL, SECAM, and S-VHS  
250 Watt, m etal-halide lam p  
Zoom lens F3.0 ~ 3.8 f46.5 ~ 74.4m m  
8.8°  
Com patibility  
Projection Lam p  
Optics  
Keystone Correction  
Audio System  
Inputs  
One built-in speaker, 3 Watt  
2 Com puter video  
2 TV video (NTSC, PAL, SECAM, S-VHS)  
2 Com puter stereo audio  
2 TV stereo audio  
RS-232 control port  
Cyclops System  
Outputs  
Stereo audio  
1 RGB m onitor  
Pow er Source  
Dim ensions  
Weight  
100 - 120 VAC, 5 A or 220 - 240 VAC, 2A  
12.6 in. (W) x 6.9 in. (H) x 18.2 in (D)  
23.1 lbs.  
Com patibility  
PC (VGA)  
Apple Macintosh & Powerbook series  
Quadra, Centris, Video NTSC/PAL/SECAM/S-Video  
Specifications A -1  
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A p p e n d ix B  
Accessories and Replacement Parts  
REP LACEMENT P ARTS  
P ART  
P ART NUMBER  
Lam p Assem bly  
Rem ote Control  
Pow er Cord - US  
Pow er Cord - Europe  
VGA Video Cable  
VGA - Mac Cable Adapter  
S-Video Cable  
L84  
A15  
C151-10  
C152-10  
C950-06  
C951  
C552-6  
C550-6  
C551-6  
900-55010  
280-00099  
280-00153  
AV Cable  
Serial Cable  
Mini-stereo to Mini-stereo Cable  
Lens Cap  
Air Filter  
OP TIONAL ACCES S ORIES  
OP TION  
MODEL / P ART NUMBER  
Rolling Hard Case  
A295  
A298  
A2075  
Rolling Soft Case  
Cyclops Interactive Pointer System  
Replacem ent Parts and Accessories B -1  
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In d e x  
Projector  
Moving 2-3  
A
G
AC Power switch 2-6  
Accessories B-1  
Getting Started 2-2  
Positioning 2-2  
Transporting 2-3  
Graphical User Interface 3-8  
AUDIO 1-5, 2-5  
Projector Cooling and Airflow 2-4  
Projector Operation  
AUDIO OUT 1-5, 2-5  
Audio Out Ports 2-14  
I
Image Menu  
Using a Mouse 3-8  
Using Control Panel and  
Remote 3-8  
External Speaker System  
Connection 2-14  
External Stereo System  
Connection 2-14  
Adjust Submenu 3-12  
Infrared Eye 3-6  
Input Source Menu  
Source Mode 3-12  
Source Select 3-12  
Sync Status 3-12  
Audio Ports  
Q
Monaural Source 2-12  
Stereo Source 2-12  
Quick Start  
Desktop Macintosh computers  
1-3  
L
Desktop PCs 1-3  
Notebooks 1-4  
C
LAMP Indicator 3-5  
Laptop Connections 2-9  
Lens Cleaning 4-1  
Circuit Breaker Reset switch 2-6  
Computer Audio Port  
R
Connecting a Monaural  
Source 2-10  
Connecting a Stereo Source  
2-10  
Remote Control Keys 3-7  
Remote Control Unit 3-6  
Repair of your DP5500 5-5  
Replacement Parts B-1  
Returning your DP5500 for Repair  
5-5  
M
Macintosh Adapters 2-8  
Macintosh Connections 2-8  
Main Menu 3-10  
Maintenance  
Computer Video Connection  
Macintosh Computers 2-8  
Notebook Computers 2-9  
PC 2-6  
Special Configurations 2-10  
Connector Panel 1-5, 2-5  
Connector Table 1-5, 2-5  
Contents of Box  
Lens Cleaning 4-1  
MENU 3-7  
MONITOR OUT 1-5, 2-5  
MUTE 3-7  
S
S-VHS 1 & 2 1-5, 2-5  
Special Configurations 1-4  
Accessories 1-2  
Control Panel  
N
T
Notebooks 1-4  
Turning off the Projector 3-2  
Keys Table 1-6  
Control Panel Keys 3-3  
Control Panel Lights 3-4  
CYCLOPS 1-5, 2-5  
Cyclops 1-6  
O
V
Operating Modes  
Host Mode 3-8  
Local Mode 3-8  
Ordering Parts 5-5  
Over-Temperature 3-4  
VGA Connections 2-7  
VGA Video Cable 2-6  
VIDEO 1 & 2 1-5, 2-5  
Video Imput Ports  
Cyclops Connection 2-13  
Composite Video Connections  
2-11  
D
Desktop Projector  
Turning Off 3-2  
DP5500  
S-VHS Connections 2-11  
VOLUME 3-7  
P
Parts  
Optional Accessories B-1  
Replacement B-1  
Power 3-4  
Power receptacle 2-6  
Power to the Projector 2-6  
Powering Up Projector 3-1  
Powering Up 3-1  
F
Focusing the Image  
Non-Zoom Models 3-2  
Zoom Lens Models 3-2  
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