Ask Proxima Impression 8300 User manual

QUICK SET UP
SVGA DLP PROJECTOR
SETTING UP
POWER OFF (1)
Switch off all equipment before
connecting.
COMPUTER (2)
Connect the computer to the
COMPUTER input using the SVGA
cable and applicable computer and
monitor adapters if needed.
VIDEO (3)
Connect video, using the AV cable,
to the VIDEO and SOUND inputs.
Use a SCART adapter if
necessary.
MOUSE (4)
Connect 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 image size desired,
focus the lens for an optically sharp
image and tilt the unit using the
integral adjustable feet to position the
image on screen.
WIDTH
Invoke the menu and select SETUP,
then FREQUENCY. Use a patterned
background and adjust until the
pattern is stable all over the screen.
STABILITY
In SETUP, select TUNE to stabilize
the image.
SCALING
If desired, press the SCALE button to
fit the image to the full screen.
POSITION
In SETUP, select POSITION to fit the
image within the screen borders.
CONTRAST AND BRIGHTNESS
Adjust CONTRAST and
BRIGHTNESS as preferred.
COLOR , TINT AND SHARPNESS
In the menu, select PICTURE, then
adjust COLOR, TINT (NTSC only)
and SHARPNESS as desired.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 SYMBOL DESCRIPTIONS....................................................................5
2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.....................................................................6
3 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................9
4 MAIN FEATURES ...............................................................................10
5 SUPPLIED MATERIAL........................................................................11
5.1 STANDARD MATERIAL......................................................11
5.2 OPTIONAL MATERIAL.......................................................11
6 MAKING THE CONNECTIONS ...........................................................12
7 IMAGE ADJUSTMENTS......................................................................15
8 USING THE PROJECTOR..................................................................17
8.1 REMOTE CONTROL ..........................................................17
8.2 PROJECTOR KEYBOARD..................................................20
8.3 THE MENU SYSTEM..........................................................21
8.3.1 THE SET-UP MENU SELECTIONS ....................22
8.3.2 THE PICTURE SELECTIONS (VIDEO
ONLY).........................................................................22
8.3.3 THE SOUND SELECTIONS................................23
8.3.4 THE OPTIONS SELECTIONS ............................23
8.3.5 THE HELP SELECTIONS...................................24
9 CEILING MOUNTING..........................................................................25
9.1 SELECTING A MOUNT.......................................................25
9.2 MOUNTING IN THE CEILING.............................................25
9.3 WIRING..............................................................................26
10 YOUR PROJECTOR IN DETAIL........................................................27
10.1 SLB - SMALL, LIGHT AND BRIGHT..................................28
10.2 DMD TECHNOLOGY........................................................28
10.3 DLP OPTICAL SYSTEM....................................................28
10.4 TRACKBALL REMOTE CONTROL....................................28
10.5 MENU SYSTEM................................................................29
10.6 OSD SYSTEM ..................................................................29
10.7 SET-UP MEMORY............................................................29
10.8 COOLING SYSTEM..........................................................29
10.9 MONOCHROME MODE....................................................30
11 APPLICATIONS................................................................................31
11.1 PORTABLE USE...............................................................31
11.2 WORK GROUPS..............................................................31
11.3 TEACHING.......................................................................31
11.4 TRAINING ........................................................................32
11.5 HOME THEATRES ...........................................................32
11.6 CONTROL ROOMS..........................................................32
11.7 PRODUCT PROMOTION..................................................32

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11.8 TRADE SHOWS...............................................................33
11.9 SIMULATORS...................................................................33
12 TROUBLE-SHOOTING .....................................................................34
13 MAINTENANCE ................................................................................36
13.1 GENERAL.........................................................................36
13.2 LAMP REPLACEMENT.....................................................37
13.3 THE REMOTE CONTROL.................................................38
14 TECHNICAL DATA............................................................................39
14.1 GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITS..............................39
14.2 PROJECTOR UNIT...........................................................40
14.3 POWER SUPPLY.............................................................41
14.4 REMOTE CONTROL ........................................................41
14.5 COMPATIBILITY...............................................................41
14.6 PROJECTION DISTANCES..............................................42
15 CONNECTORS.................................................................................43
15.1 COMP 1 AND COMP 2 .....................................................43
15.2 MOUSE ............................................................................44
15.3 S-VIDEO...........................................................................44
15.4 VIDEO..............................................................................44
15.5 AUDIO..............................................................................44
16 ENVIRONMENTAL HANDLING.........................................................45
17 FCC STATEMENT.............................................................................46
This publication is printed on recycled paper
The information contained in this User Guide is preliminary, and the
products described herein are subjected to change without prior notice.

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1 SYMBOL DESCRIPTIONS
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
This symbol indicates the presence of high 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, i.e. fan ventilation grill.
NOTE
This symbol is used to highlight specific information for the
user.

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2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The following list of instructions is provided to ensure safe and risk free use
and operation of the projector. Failing to read and follow these instructions
may void any warranties and may also cause personal injury and material
damage.
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS. All safety and operating instructions should be
read before the projector is operated.
2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS. The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.
3. HEED WARNINGS. All warnings on the projector and in the User Guide
should be adhered to. If ignored, use of this projector may cause death,
injury or material damage.
4. CABLES AND CORDS. Use only original cables and cords as supplied
with the projector or as optional accessories. Using third party cables
that may look identical may lead to material damage and personal
injury, as the internal wiring in the cables may be different.
5. LAMP LIFE. See the Technical Data section for lamp life time. The
high pressure lamp may explode if improperly used. When the lamp life
time is exceeded, the projector will fail to turn on the lamp, and a red
indicator (ALARM) 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 may
cause eye injury and/or sunburns.
7. WATER AND MOISTURE. The projector is designed for indoor use
only and should not be used near water and moisture.
8. CARTS AND STANDS. Place the projector on a stable, hard surface in
a manner that does not obstruct ventilation ports and openings in the
projector housing. Unstable carts, stands, tables and other
arrangements may cause the projector to fall, which may cause serious
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9. CEILING MOUNTING. When mounting the projector in the ceiling,
always ensure that all screws, bolts and other fixing devices of the
ceiling mount hardware are securely in place and tighten. Use only well
dimensioned ceiling mounts specified for this projector and from a
renowned supplier. Connect the projector to a switched mains power
supply, and switch off when not in use, for maximum protection against
fire. Switching off using the remote control only puts the projector in a
standby (sleep) mode with live internal voltages.
10.VENTILATION. Slots and openings in the projector housing are
provided for ventilation. Periodically vacuum the air inlets (from the
outside of the ventilation grilles) as needed. To ensure reliable
operation of the projector and protection from overheating, do not block
or cover slots or openings in any way. Do not insert any foreign objects
or instruments into the slots and openings, as this may block the
ventilation fans. Do not place the projector on a soft surface (carpet
etc.). Never install the projector in an enclosed unit unless it is properly
ventilated by a separate cooling system.
11.HEAT. The projector should be situated away from heat sources such
as sunlight, radiators, stoves or other strong heat sources. Do not
operate the projector outside the maximum temperature 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 label at the
power inlet. The projector should be connected to the electrical outlet
using a power cord compatible with the local electrical voltage. Never
operate the projector outside the electrical voltage specification. If you
are unsure about the type of electrical service at your location, please
consult your dealer or local power company.
14.POWER CORD PROTECTION. Power cords should be routed so that
they are not likely to be walked on, pinched or unduly bent by items
placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords and
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15.GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION. Precautions should be taken so
that grounding or polarization of the projector is maintained. Do not use
a three prong to a two prong adapter.
16.ELECTRICAL SHOCK. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not
open the unit. Refer all servicing to authorized personnel only.
17.CLEANING. The projector should be cleaned only as recommended,
see the Maintenance section. Disconnect the power cord from the
power outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid, spray or aerosol
cleaners.
18.NON-USE PERIODS. The power cord of the projector should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
19.LAMP REPLACEMENT. Replace projection lamp with same type and
rating as shown in the Technical Data section. Allow unit to cool down
before replacement.
20.SERVICING. The user should not attempt to perform unusual or
technical service to the projector. Do not open the unit, except for the
lamp 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, noise, smell, smoke, heat etc.)
•the projector has been dropped or damaged
22.ABNORMALITY. If you detect any abnormal smell or smoke,
immediately turn off the power switch. Disconnect the power plug from
the inlet to prevent fire or electrical shock.
23.LIFTING AND MOVING. Let the projector cool down before moving.
Disconnect the power cord and all other cables. Carry the unit by the
handle provided. The projector should preferably be transported in a
suitable case.

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3 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this state of the art SVGA full color projector!
For long and lasting, safe and secure 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.
All references to video/video interface/video connections made
in this document, only applies to the multimedia version of the
SVGA DLP Projector.

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4 MAIN FEATURES
The unit employs the following important features that in total provide you
with a highly functional and powerful projector:
•High brightness image
•Compact, light and portable
•User replaceable Metal Halide lamp
•True SVGA 800 x 600 resolution
•640 x 480 to 1152 x 870 image compatibility
•16.7 million colors
•Stereo sound
•Infrared remote control with trackball mouse
•Motorized Zoom and Focus lens
•Comprehensive menu system
•On screen display (OSD)
•User and source settings memorized
•Low noise cooling system
•False light blocking

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5 SUPPLIED MATERIAL
5.1 STANDARD MATERIAL
A complete set includes the following components :
1. LCD projector* 8. Mouse Adapter PS/2
2. A/V cable** 9. PC Adapter Y-Split (serial,RS232)
3. SCART Adapter** 10. MAC Mouse Adapter
4. SVGA Y-Split Cable 11. Power Cord
5. MAC computer adapter 12. Remote Control
6. MAC monitor adapter 13. Batteries
7. Mouse Cable 14. User Guide
*Soft Case (not shown in drawing) ** Multimedia version only
5.2 OPTIONAL MATERIAL
Optional cables, adapters and accessories are available. Consult your
dealer for further information.

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6 MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
The projector may be connected in various ways to different equipment.
The following sections describe in detail how to connect to these systems.
See the illustration on the rear of the quick set-up card on how the various
system parts connect together.
Be aware of static electricity that may build up in the dry season and when
operating on synthetic carpets. Discharge any static electricity by touching
a metallic surface before you start.
Place the projector on a table at a suitable distance to the projection
screen. Select a screen with good reflectivity and avoid direct sunlight
shining in. Place the projector so that the image is visible to the whole
audience, and so that the unit does not obstruct the view. The projector 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. 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 use.
Connection to the projector is made through a basic SVGA cable and
appropriate adapters.
•PC. Use the SVGA cable directly to connect the graphics port
of the PC to the COMPUTER connector on the projector. If
needed, connect your monitor cable to the free branch on the
SVGA cable.
•MAC. Use the MAC adapters, as marked, on the computer end
of the SVGA cable to adapt to the graphics-port connector and
monitor connector on the MAC.
•NEC. Use the optional NEC adapters, as marked, on the
computer end of the SVGA cable to adapt to the graphics-port
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3. VIDEO. Video connects through different interfaces, depending on the
type of equipment and quality level of the video signal.
•COMPOSITE VIDEO. This is the most frequently used video
connection. Use the AV cable (supplied) to connect between
the yellow phono (also known as ‘RCA’ or ‘cinch’) connector on
the video source and the yellow VIDEO input connector on the
projector.
The AV cable also provides connection to stereo sound. The
stereo jack connects to the AUDIO input connector on the
projector and the red and white phono connectors on the video
source.
•SUPER VIDEO. Use the optionally available S-VIDEO cable to
connect to the video source. S-VIDEO may give a better
quality image than composite video.
Use the AV cable for sound connection as described above.
•SCART ADAPTER. Some video sources are provided with the
SCART adapter for video and audio output. The SCART
adapter (supplied) provides connection to the AV cable.
•RGB VIDEO. Some high end video sources have component
red, green and blue video outputs for a best possible image.
Some systems use BNC type connectors, other systems use
the older CGA or the VGA connector. Contact your dealer for
an adapter that is suitable for your source. Use the AV cable
for stereo sound connection.
4. MOUSE. To enable mouse control from the remote control, a
connection is made using a mouse cable and various adapters.
Connect the cable directly to the MOUSE connector on the projector.
Connect the appropriate adapter to the free end of the mouse cable at
the computer end as described below.
•SERIAL (RS 232). Use the serial PC adapter with a Y-split
branch for the local computer mouse. The serial adapter is
fitted with a 9 pin DSUB connector. Use an extra 9 to 25 pin
adapter (available from your dealer) if your computer has a 25
pin serial connector. Connect your computer mouse to the free
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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 mouse on the serial port instead to
be able to run your local mouse in parallel. This will require a
different mouse driver setting. Please consult your computer
documentation or local dealer for details.
•MAC. Use the MAC mouse adapter to connect to the mouse
port on your MAC computer.
5. MAINS POWER. Connect the mains cord to the projector and all other
equipment in the set-up.
6. SWITCH ON. Switch on the projector first, then the computer and video
sources. It is important to switch the projector on first in order for
correct detection of the projector as a display and mouse peripheral
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7 IMAGE ADJUSTMENTS
This section will aid in adjusting a stable, flicker-free image for best
viewing results.
Use the remote control or the projector keypad to adjust settings, either
directly or through the menu system.
The following list aids in a trouble free set-up of the projector. Try using a
patterned background (tiles, checkerboard pattern etc) when adjusting the
image.
1. ZOOM, FOCUS AND POSITION IMAGE. The projection lens has a
motorized zoom and focus adjustment. The controls are directly
accessible on the projector keyboard or on the remote control by
invoking the menu system, SET-UP, ZOOM or FOCUS and press
ENTER. Place the projector at a suitable distance to the projection
screen, alternatively zoom the image, to obtain the desired screen size.
(See the Technical 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 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 either direction.
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2. SET FREQUENCY. The frequency controls the width of the image. A
wrong frequency setting can be seen as equally spaced, vertical stripes
or irregularities in the pattern displayed. Invoke the menu system, SET-
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.
3. TUNE. Tune the image for a stable projection. In the menu, select SET-
UP, TUNE and press ENTER. Adjust stability using the trackball.
4. SCALE & PAN . Scale the image as desired if you are viewing a lower
(VGA) or higher (XGA) resolution image. Scaling will fill the viewable
area by enlarging a lower resolution or compressing a higher resolution
image. If you do not scale a higher resolution image, you may choose
to PAN around instead in order to view parts of the image.
5. POSITION. Position the image correctly by accessing SET-UP,
POSITION, then press ENTER and adjust position with the trackball or
keyboard cursor controls
6. CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS. Contrast and brightness may be
adjusted according to your personal taste, the image and the viewing
conditions. The controls are directly accessible on the remote control
and on the projector keyboard.
7. COLOR, SHARPNESS and TINT. These adjustments may be made
when viewing video images from the VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs. These
controls do not apply to computer images.
Set-up should be done once with the source(s) you are using most
frequently. Allow some minutes for the unit to warm up before adjusting the
settings. Most settings will be memorized individually for each source for
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8 USING THE PROJECTOR
The projector has a set of features and functions you should familiarize
with in order to get the most out of using the unit.
Further information is provided in the Your Projector in Detail section.
8.1 REMOTE CONTROL
The remote control is used to adjust the projector for the best possible
image, either directly or through the menu system. It is also used during
presentations for computer mouse control and with special presentation
tools.
The remote control may be pointed directly at the projector
front or rear, where the receivers are 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, like POINTER, MASK
and in the menu system, the mouse control is disabled.
ON/OFF
PAN
MUTE
FREEZE
MASK
MENU
RESET
CONTR BRIGHT VOLUME
COMP1
PROGSCALE
COMP 2 VIDEO S-VIDEO
LIGHTPOINTER
TRACKERBALL
PLATE
RIGHT KEY
TRACKERBALL
BOTTOM KEY
LEFT KEY
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In the menu system, the trackball is used for navigation between the
different alternatives, and when a function is selected, the trackball is used
for adjustment of that function.
The following table describes each key in detail. Some functions are
memorized, while other functions are only momentary.
The MEM column indicates whether the function setting is memorized for
the source apparatus for future use.
KEY FUNCTION MEM
CONTR Contrast is the ratio between light and dark
colors. Low contrast is recommended for long-
term viewing, while high contrast is used to
enhance details.
Yes
BRIGHT Brightness (whiteness) of the image can be
altered to suit local lighting conditions. Usually
a bright, low contrast image is preferred.
Yes
VOLUME 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 Defaults to the standard settings for the active
mode. -
COMP 1 Selects the computer 1 as the active source. -
COMP 2 Selects the computer 2 as the active source. -
VIDEO Selects video as the active source. -
S-VIDEO Selects S-video as the active source. -
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 between software packages, or for
returning the audience’s attention back to the
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KEY FUNCTION MEM
POINTER Applies a trackball controlled pointer to the
screen. No
SCALE Selects between direct 1:1 mapping or scaling
of images. No
PAN Allows panning within oversized images using
the trackball. -
TRACKBALL The trackball is mainly used to control the
mouse pointer (if the mouse cable is attached
properly). When SCALE, MASK, PAN or MENU
is invoked, mouse control is disabled, as the
trackball is used to control these functions
instead. Trackball sensitivity, except for the
mouse, 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. -
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 selection are
confirmed using ENTER.
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8.2 PROJECTOR KEYBOARD
The keypad on the projector gives access to all controls, either directly or
through the menu system.
ON/OFF
ALARM RESET
CONTRAST BRIGHT VOLUME MENU
SOURCE
ENTER
CURSORS ZOOM FOCUS
The following table describes each key in detail. For details on CONTR,
BRIGHT, VOLUME & MENU see the remote control section above.
KEY FUNCTION MEM
ZOOM Zoom is used to obtain the desired screen size
of the image. -
FOCUS Focus is adjusted until the image (pixels)
becomes sharp on the screen. -
SOURCE Toggles between computer 1, computer 2,
S-video and video as the active source -
CURSOR
KEYS The cursor keys are used to navigate in the menu system -
ENTER Emulates the left mouse key.
Once the menu is accessed selection are
confirmed using ENTER.
-