Page 4 - CYCLOPS INTERACTIVE POINTER SYSTEM
i-2 Introduction CYCLOPS INTERACTIVE POINTER SYSTEM All Proxima Desktop Projector products come Cyclops®-ready. The Cyclopsinteractive pointer system functions like a cordless mouse, allowing you tocontrol your computer and software by pointing at the projection screen. INTRODUCING THE MEDIAEXPRESS ...
Page 6 - QUICK START; NUMBER
i-4 Introduction QUICK START To connect the projector to your computer, read the section appropriate foryour hardware (or read Chapter 1, which lists these steps in greater detail). Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the parts of the projector: 2 1 2 4 5 6 7 3 8 9 Figure i-3, The Desktop Pro...
Page 7 - Step 1: Setting up the projector; Place the projector on a solid, flat surface.; Do not force the arm further.
Introducing the DP9100 i-5 Step 1: Setting up the projector 1 Place the projector on a solid, flat surface. 2 Position the projector so that the side with the handle is facing theprojection screen. 3 Locate the arm release lever (see the next figure). Slide it gently in thedirection of the arrow. Fi...
Page 9 - Never push on or force the mirror. Always use care when
Introducing the DP9100 i-7 6 Gently tilt the mirror to approximately 45 degrees. (You can adjust theangle later to raise or lower the projected image.) Figure i-6, Flipping the mirror to a 45-degree angle CAUTION! Never push on or force the mirror. Always use care when opening the mirror assembly. A...
Page 10 - Step 2: Connecting the computer; Chapter 1, Setting Up Your Projector
i-8 Introduction Step 2: Connecting the computer In general, use the Proxima cable appropriate for your system to connectyour computer to the DP9100. Connect your computer's video out port tothe COMPUTER IN port on the projector. If you want to connect an externalmonitor, use your existing monitor c...
Page 11 - Step 3: Connecting video and audio; Step 4: Turning on the projector; Press the key to ignite the lamp. The lamp will light slowly.
Introducing the DP9100 i-9 Step 3: Connecting video and audio Connect audio and video sources to the projector, using this table as aguide. If you need more information, see the appropriate section inChapter 2. TO SET THIS UP: CONNECT THIS CABLE: FROM HERE: TO HERE: Video from Composite audio/video ...
Page 12 - KEY; MouseDisk
i-10 Introduction THE CYCLOPS REMOTE CONTROL AND CONTROLPANEL 2 3 5 7 8 3 5 12 11 3 4 3 13 9 VOLUME PROXIMA ® MUTE MENU SETUP SOURCE PROG 2 PROG 1 – + 3 8 9 ll 10 1 2 5 6 7 4 SOURCE FIT-TO-VIEW™ CLEAR SETUP MENU 14 Figure i-8, The Cyclops remote control and control panel KEY FUNCTION 1 MouseDisk • E...
Page 13 - Setup
Introducing the DP9100 i-11 KEY FUNCTION 5 (Volume + / -) Adjusts the audio level. 6 Mute (remote Mutes the audio, or returns the sound. only) 7 Menu Turns the menus on and off. 8 Setup Adjusts the sync, contrast, brightness, tint, and image position settings. 9 Fit-To-View/ • In computer or video m...
Page 14 - Chapter 1; Setting up your projector; OPENING THE PROJECTOR; To open the projector:
Setting Up Your Projector 1-1 Chapter 1 Setting up your projector OPENING THE PROJECTOR To open the projector: 1 Place the projector on a solid, flat surface. 2 Position the projector so that the side with the handle is facing theprojection screen. The connector panel will be facing away from thepro...
Page 17 - Closing the projector; To close the projector, reverse the opening procedures.; Moving the projector
1-4 Chapter One 7 Gently tilt the mirror open to approximately 45 degrees (you can adjustthe angle of the mirror later, to raise or lower the projected image). Figure 1-6, Opening the flip mirror CAUTION! Never push on or force the mirror. Always use care when opening the mirror assembly. Avoid touc...
Page 19 - TURNING ON THE PROJECTOR; before; The DP9100 consumes 800 watts of power. Most circuits and surge
1-6 Chapter One TURNING ON THE PROJECTOR The projector and the external monitor (if you’re using one) should beturned on before you turn on your computer. This ensures that the computer properly senses the display during it’s start-up process. On the rear panel of the projector there is a power cord...
Page 20 - CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR TO YOUR COMPUTER; Take a moment to review the projector’s connector panel.; PORT; * Instructions for connecting to this port are also included in the
Setting Up Your Projector 1-7 CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR TO YOUR COMPUTER Take a moment to review the projector’s connector panel. Audio 1 In Audio Out MIC Cyclops Computer Audio In Audio 2 In Video 1 S-Video 1 S-Video 2 Video 2 Computer In Computer Out VGA Out Figure 1-10, The connector panel PORT CO...
Page 22 - Projecting without an attached monitor; Appendix C: Sense Lines
Setting Up Your Projector 1-9 Audio In Computer In Figure 1-11, The projector’s COMPUTER IN connector You can display data on a separate monitor in addition to the projector.Computer out connections can be made with the projector and computerpower on. Computer Out VGA Out Figure 1-12, Projector’s vi...
Page 23 - PCs; Macintosh computers; Disconnect your computer-to-monitor cable at the computer end.
1-10 Chapter One PCs 1 Disconnect your computer-to-monitor cable at the computer end. 2 Connect the free end of the monitor cable to the VGA OUT connector onthe projector. 3 Use the Proxima VGA to LCD connector cable (C800-6) between theprojector and the computer. Connect the end of the cable marked...
Page 24 - Macintosh users who do not connect an external monitor may need to
Setting Up Your Projector 1-11 PROJECTOR MACINTOSH Proxim a Ca ble Figure 1-14, The Proxima Mac to LCD adapter 3 Connect the free end of the Mac to LCD adapter to the projector’sVGA OUT connector. Note: Macintosh users who do not connect an external monitor may need to set DP9100 sense lines to achi...
Page 25 - Notebook computers; Some notebooks require that you press a combination of keys or use
1-12 Chapter One Notebook computers Use the appropriate Proxima video cable to connect your notebook to theprojector: 1 Connect the end of the Proxima video cable marked “COMPUTER” to theexternal monitor connector on your notebook (or to the video cableadapter supplied with your notebook). 2 Connect...
Page 26 - Workstations; 3C3 Video Connections (except Silicon Graphics workstations)
Setting Up Your Projector 1-13 Workstations 13C3 Video Connections (except Silicon Graphics workstations) If your workstation has a 13C3 connector at the computer video port: 1 Disconnect your computer-to-monitor cable at the computer end. 2 Connect the free end of the monitor cable to the projector...
Page 27 - Silicon Graphics 13C3 Video Connections; SGI workstation users who do not connect an external monitor will
1-14 Chapter One Silicon Graphics 13C3 Video Connections If you have a Silicon Graphics workstation with 13C3 connectors at thecomputer and monitor video ports: 1 Disconnect your computer-to-monitor cable at the computer end. 2 Connect the free end of the monitor cable to the ProximaSGI to LCD adapt...
Page 28 - DEC 3C3 Video Connections; BNC Video Connections
Setting Up Your Projector 1-15 DEC 3C3 Video Connections If you have a DEC workstation with 3C3 connectors at the computer andmonitor video ports: Figure 1-19, 3C3 connector 1 Disconnect your computer-to-monitor cable at the computer end. 2 Connect the free end of the monitor cable to the Proxima DE...
Page 29 - Connecting the Cyclops interactive pointer system; To connect the MediaExpress system to the projector, see the
1-16 Chapter One 3 Connect the optional Proxima BNC to LCD Connector Cable(C803-6) between the projector’s COMPUTER OUT connector and themonitor’s BNC video input. Use the same BNC connections used with themonitor. 13C3 t BNC C t C bl Figure 1-21, BNC to LCD Connector cable Connecting the Cyclops in...
Page 30 - CONNECTING VIDEO AND AUDIO TO THE PROJECTOR; • If computer video is selected, COMPUTER AUDIO IN is active.; Connecting video from a VCR
Setting Up Your Projector 1-17 CONNECTING VIDEO AND AUDIO TO THE PROJECTOR This section shows how to connect audio and video to your projector. TheDP9100 has multiple inputs for audio and video. If you are connecting onlyone audio or video source to your projector, use the VIDEO 1 and AUDIO 1ports. ...
Page 31 - CABLE; Connecting video from S-Video sources; Connect the other end of the cable to the projector’s S-VIDEO 1 port.; Connecting audio from the computer; Use the COMPUTER AUDIO IN port to connect audio from a computer.; Connecting a microphone
1-18 Chapter One The Composite Audio/Video cable (C497-6) has a yellow, red, and whiteRCA plug at each end. To connect an NTSC, PAL, or SECAM source to yourprojector: CABLE PROJECTOR PORT VCR CONNECTOR (C497-6) Yellow VIDEO 1 or 2. Video Out, To Monitor, etc. White AUDIO 1 or 2 IN (white plug). Left...
Page 32 - Connecting external speakers
Setting Up Your Projector 1-19 Connecting external speakers The Desktop Projector 9100 contains an internal stereo system consisting ofan amplifier and two speakers. Although this system provides high-qualitystereo output, a multimedia presentation may require external poweredspeakers or an external...
Page 33 - Connecting an external stereo system; To connect the projector to an external stereo system:
1-20 Chapter One Connecting an external stereo system To connect the projector to an external stereo system: 1 Using the Composite Video/Audio cable (C497-6), insert the white andred RCA plugs into the projector’s left and right AUDIO OUT ports. 2 Insert the white and red RCA plugs at the other end ...
Page 34 - IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS; The lamp chamber gets very hot during operation, especially
Setting Up Your Projector 1-21 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS To avoid any potential hazards to the projector, make sure the air intake andexhaust grills are unobstructed. Do not operate the projector if these areasare clogged or blocked. Figure 1-26, Allow sufficient air flow CAUTION! The lamp chamber gets ...
Page 35 - Turning the lamp on and off; does not
1-22 Chapter One Turning the lamp on and off The lamp is off when you first turn on the projector. Press the key on theon the Cyclops remote control or control panel to turn the lamp on. Thegreen power indicator light illuminates. It takes a few seconds for the lamp towarm up. VOLUME MUTE MENU SETUP...
Page 36 - Troubleshooting; ADJUSTING THE IMAGE
Setting Up Your Projector 1-23 In the unlikely event that an overtemperature conditions occurs, see Chapter 6, Troubleshooting for information on restarting your projector. ADJUSTING THE IMAGE Raising or lowering the image To raise or lower the projected image, tilt the mirror on top of the arm up(t...
Page 37 - Correcting keystoning; DISTANCE FROM SCREEN
1-24 Chapter One Correcting keystoning The normal projected image will have a rectangular shape. An image iskeystoned when it appears trapezoidal. Figure 1-30, Normal image vs. keystoned image Keystoning occurs when the front of the projector is not perpendicular tothe projection screen (the vertica...
Page 38 - Chapter 2; Using your projector
Using Your Projector 2-1 Chapter 2 Using your projector The Desktop Projector 9100 was designed with ease of use and simplicity inmind. With the Cyclops remote control or the control panel, most of thecommon functions are right at your fingertips. To perform most of the actions you’ll need during yo...
Page 39 - Source key
2-2 Chapter Two Source key Use the Source key to switch between the various video input sources youconnect, such as the computer video input, NTSC/PAL/SECAM video input,S-Video input, or MediaExpress input. Setup key Use the Setup key to make your pre-presentation adjustments, such as sync,brightnes...
Page 40 - Menu; for more information.; Clear
Using Your Projector 2-3 Menu Press the Menu key to activate the onscreen menus. Press it again to exit themenus. / (Lamp on/off) This key turns the lamp on and off. On the remote, press and release thiskey once quickly to display a black screen. To turn the lamp off, press andhold this key for at l...
Page 41 - Chapter 6, Troubleshooting; SWITCHING BETWEEN INPUT SOURCES; For the settings you use less frequently, access the projector’s
2-4 Chapter Two (Overtemp indicator light) This light illuminates if the projector becomes too hot or when one of thefans malfunctions. When this light is illuminated, the lamp automaticallyturns off. In the unlikely event of an overtemperature condition, see Chapter 6, Troubleshooting for more info...
Page 42 - Changing the language on the menus; To change the menus to a different language, choose; Language; on the; Saving your settings; Advanced; Reverting to the factory defaults; Image; The choices on the Setup menu vary, depending on your current input; Adjusting the brightness; Bright
Using Your Projector 2-5 For most settings, you make incremental adjustments by moving a slide bar.To move a slide bar, press the edges of the MouseDisk, press the up anddown arrow keys on the projector’s control panel, or use the optionalCyclops wand or laser pointer. Changing the language on the m...
Page 43 - Adjusting the contrast; Contrast; Correcting shimmering or streaks; Sync; Correcting vertical banding
2-6 Chapter Two Adjusting the contrast To adjust the contrast, press the Setup key until the Contrast slider appears.Press the edges of the MouseDisk, use the optional Cyclops wand or laserpointer, or press the left and right arrow keys to move the slider. You can also adjust the contrast by accessi...
Page 44 - behind
Using Your Projector 2-7 Switching to rear projection mode To switch to rear projection mode (projecting from behind the projection screen instead of in front of the screen), choose Projection , Rear from the Projector menu. ADJUSTING THE AUDIO You can adjust the volume from the Cyclops remote contr...
Page 45 - Audio Mode
2-8 Chapter Two Adjusting fade and balance The fade slider allows you to choose between the projector's internalspeakers and an external loudspeaker system like the Proxima PoweredLoudspeaker System (A55). The balance slider allows you to control thelevel of sound between the left and right sides of...
Page 46 - BUTTON; can also click above the image to activate the LightBoard tool.
Using Your Projector 2-9 2 From the Tools menu, choose LightBoard mode, then specify whether you want the Overlay , WhiteBoard , or BlackBoard . 3 From the Tools menu, choose LightBoard , On . The Draw toolbar appears in the upper left corner of the projected image. It has four buttons: Figure 2-2, ...
Page 47 - Color box; Programming the Cyclops remote control
2-10 Chapter Two 4 Select one of these buttons, then use the Cyclops wand, laser pointer, orthe MouseDisk to draw on the projected image. To open the color palette: 1 Click the Color box or the icon in the upper right corner of the projected image. Eight color selection boxes appear. Figure 2-3, The...
Page 48 - Setting the timer (for audience intermission); To use the timer, first set the length of the break. Choose; Projecting transparencies; The panel area on the DP9100 is 6” by 8”, which is slightly smaller
Using Your Projector 2-11 If you find that you use LightBoard features frequently, considerprogramming either the Prog 1 or Prog 2 key, so you can access theLightBoard tool with the press of a key. Setting the timer (for audience intermission) The DP9100 includes a break timer, for lunch breaks, int...
Page 49 - ADVANCED FEATURES; To program the Prog 1 and 2 keys, open the projector menus and choose; If you want to set assign one of the Cyclops F/X effects to one of the; Host; in the Preferences menu.; Saving a user profile; or; connected to the projector.
2-12 Chapter Two Cyclops F/X Your projector comes with Cyclops F/X—software effects that you can use tomake your presentations more interesting and effective. For moreinformation on Cyclops F/X, see Chapter 4, Cyclops F/X . ADVANCED FEATURES There are several advanced features of the DP9100 that mak...
Page 50 - Chapter 3; Menus and keys; PROJECTOR MENUS; MENU
Menus and Keys 3-1 Chapter 3 Menus and keys PROJECTOR MENUS The Main menu Menus Input Source Cyclops Advanced Image Projector Tools Audio Preferences Figure 3-1, The Main menu MENU WHAT IT CONTAINS Tools Settings for the LightBoard tool, Break Timer, and mouse tracking. Cyclops Commands for calibrat...
Page 51 - The Tools menu; USE THIS; LightBoard Mode; LightBoard; Break Timer; Break Timer Value
3-2 Chapter Three The Tools menu LightBoard Mode LightBoard WhiteBoard On BlackBoard Overlay Off Break Timer On Off Break Timer Value 15:00 Mouse Tracking Menus Input Source Cyclops Advanced Image Projector Tools Audio Preferences Figure 3-2, The Tools menu USE THIS ...TO DO THIS: OPTION... LightBoa...
Page 52 - The Cyclops menu; Calibrate; Button
Menus and Keys 3-3 The Cyclops menu Calibrate Button Calibrate Right None No Calibrate Left Center Menus Input Source Tools Advanced Image Projector Cyclops Audio Preferences Figure 3-3, The Cyclops menu USE THIS ...TO DO THIS: OPTION... Calibrate Starts the Cyclops calibration procedure. Button Set...
Page 53 - The Input Source menu; Source Select
3-4 Chapter Three The Input Source menu Source Select SourceMode Input Measurements Video 1 EWS1 (140 MHz) HSync: 0.00 KHz Current Mode: S-Video 1 Computer VSync: 0.00 Hz Lines: 0 Sense: HHHH Video 2 S-Video 2 Select Cancel EWS2 (130 MHz) EWS3 (135 MHz) 1280 x 1024 81.25 KHz 76 Hz 1280 x 1024 81.97 ...
Page 55 - Tint; Saturation
3-6 Chapter Three The Image menu (video or S-Video input source) Bright Contrast Menus Cyclops Tools Advanced Input Source Projector Image Audio Preferences Saturation Tint Figure 3-6, The Image menu USE THIS ...TO DO THIS: OPTION... Contrast Adjusts the video contrast. Bright Adjusts the video brig...
Page 56 - The Audio menu
Menus and Keys 3-7 The Audio menu Figure 3-7, The Audio menu USE THIS ...TO DO THIS: OPTION... Volume Adjusts the audio volume. Mute Mutes the audio or turns it back on. Balance Adjusts the left/right audio balance. Bass Adjusts the bass. Treble Adjusts the treble. Fade Adjusts front/rear audio bala...
Page 57 - The Projector menu; Projection; Lamp Hours; Lamp Hours
3-8 Chapter Three The Projector menu Projection Lamp Hours Lamp Hours Rear Reset Front No Reset 65:25:54 Menus Cyclops Tools Advanced Input Source Audio Projector Image Preferences Figure 3-8, The Projector menu USE THIS ...TO DO THIS: OPTION... Projection Switches between front and rear projection....
Page 58 - The Preferences menu; Colors
Menus and Keys 3-9 The Preferences menu Figure 3-9, The Preferences menu USE THIS ...TO DO THIS: OPTION... Colors Sets the number of colors to use. Language Sets the default language for the menus. On-screen Displays or hides the slide bars for sync, volume, contrast, tint, horizontal position, and ...
Page 59 - The Advanced menu; User
3-10 Chapter Three The Advanced menu Figure 3-10, The Advanced menu USE THIS ...TO DO THIS: OPTION... User Sets a user profile of projector settings: • Defaults • User A (user defined) • User B (user defined) Hor. (Horizontal) Adjusts the horizontal position of the image on the screen. Pos (Position...
Page 60 - Chapter 4; You can use; Cyclops F/X is not available for UNIX systems.; This chapter is designed to give you a brief intr
Cyclops F/X 4-1 Chapter 4 Cyclops F/X Your projector comes with Cyclops F/X — software effects that you can useto make your presentations more interesting and effective. For example, youcan use the Spotlight to call attention to specific areas on the image, use theZoom or Magnify effects to focus on...
Page 61 - INSTALLING CYCLOPS F/X; Start; Windows users
4-2 Chapter Four INSTALLING CYCLOPS F/X Follow these steps to install the Cyclops F/X software: 1 Insert the disk labeled Proxima Cyclops F/X into your computer's floppydrive. 2 Do one of the following: • In Windows 95, choose Start , Run , then type a:\setup.exe (or the drive letter for your floppy...
Page 62 - The main screen of the F/X program appears:; If you open a menu, or if you're using the LightBoard tool, Cyclops; ASSIGNMENTS AREA; Highlight the effect you want to assign.
Cyclops F/X 4-3 The main screen of the F/X program appears: Figure 4-2, Cyclops F/X special effects On the left side of this window is a list of the special effects. TheAssignments area in the middle of the window provides options that allowyou to customize your remote and software. Note: If you ope...
Page 63 - Setup Remote; CUSTOMIZING EFFECTS; Edit
4-4 Chapter Four The Assignments area also contains five buttons: BUTTON FUNCTION Setup Remote Lets you switch the assignments display between the included Cyclops remote control and the optional Cyclops wand or laser pointer. Put Away Minimizes the F/X screen. Edit Effect Allows you to assign a sho...
Page 64 - To access effects that are assigned to the Prog 1 and Prog 2 keys,; USING THE CYCLOPS INTERACTIVE POINTER SYSTEM
Cyclops F/X 4-5 Note: To access effects that are assigned to the Prog 1 and Prog 2 keys, assign the settings for those keys (in the projector's Preferences menu) to Host. USING THE CYCLOPS INTERACTIVE POINTER SYSTEM You can use the Cyclops interactive pointer system with Cyclops F/X. To setup the so...
Page 66 - Click; Edit Navigation Keys; in the Assignments area of the Cyclops F/X; None; from the Forward and Reverse key
Cyclops F/X 4-7 SEE-IT/SHOW-IT See-it/Show-it is a feature of Cyclops F/X that previews the next slide in yourpresentation on your computer monitor—without switching from the slideyour audience sees. The See-it/Show-it feature displays the image, along witha timer that counts down on your computer m...
Page 67 - FREEZE; Press; on your Cyclops remote.; Pause; again when you're ready to return to your presentation.; in Freeze mode, your changes will not display until you exit .
4-8 Chapter Four FREEZE The Freeze option freezes the image on your projector so you can use yourremote to control your computer. This might be handy when you want toperform functions on your computer without distracting your audiencefrom your presentation. To edit the Freeze key settings, click the...
Page 68 - Color
Cyclops F/X 4-9 STARTING AN EFFECT Once you’ve customized an effect, you’re ready to use it. 1 Before the presentation, start Cyclops F/X, then minimize the mainscreen. 2 During your presentation, press the key or button that you assigned toeach effect to start the desired effect. THE PRESENTATION E...
Page 69 - To enlarge the entire screen, use the Zoom effect.
4-10 Chapter Four Magnify enlarges a rectangular area around the mouse pointer. You can choose from three levels of magnification (200 percent, 400 percent, or800 percent). Note: To enlarge the entire screen, use the Zoom effect. Next/Previous advances to the next or previous slide. Object allows yo...
Page 70 - Title Screen; projects an image from a .BMP file. You can use this effect to; Zoom; MENU COMMANDS; Effects menu; The Effects menu lets you change the items in the effects list.; MENU ITEM
Cyclops F/X 4-11 Title Screen projects an image from a .BMP file. You can use this effect to show a predefined image with transition effects during a presentation. Youcan also play an associated sound. Just specify which file to play andindicate whether to play it when the image appears or continuou...
Page 71 - Options menu; Cursor Options; Connect
4-12 Chapter Four Options menu The Options menu offers commands that allow you to set up assignmentson the remote, wand, or laser pointer, change the look and feel of the cursor,and change the COM port settings. MENU ITEM FUNCTION Setup Remote Allows you to display the assignments area for the Cyclo...
Page 72 - Chapter 5; Maintenance; CLEANING THE LENS AND MIRROR; To clean the projection lens and mirror:; Do not use acetone to clean the lens. It may remove paint from; CLEANING THE PROJECTION WINDOW; To clean the surface of the projection window:
Maintenance 5-1 Chapter 5 Maintenance Periodic maintenance will keep your DP9100 in top working condition. CLEANING THE LENS AND MIRROR To clean the projection lens and mirror: 1 Take a piece of lens tissue and form it into a loose swab. Wet it with lenscleaning fluid or denatured alcohol, and gentl...
Page 73 - Do NOT use lens cleaning fluid to clean the projection
5-2 Chapter Five Figure 5-1, Blowing air into the projector 2 Take a piece of lens tissue and form it into a loose swab. Wet it with asolution of approximately ten percent Isopropyl alcohol and water, andgently wipe it over the surface of the projection window. 3 Take another clean piece of lens tis...
Page 74 - REPLACING THE LAMP; Do not touch the lamp with your bare hands. Use gloves or a soft cloth; Removing the old lamp
Maintenance 5-3 REPLACING THE LAMP For best performance, you should replace the lamp after 700 hours ofoperation. Note: Do not touch the lamp with your bare hands. Use gloves or a soft cloth and handle it using the metal ends only. Removing the old lamp 1 Leave the projector running with the lamp of...
Page 75 - Installing the new lamp; To install a new lamp:
5-4 Chapter Five 5 Locate the door to the lamp chamber on the right side of the left panel. Ithas one slotted captive screw. With a screwdriver or coin, loosen thescrew, then open the lamp chamber door (see Figure 5-3). Figure 5-3, Opening the lamp chamber door 6 Locate the thumbscrew on the right s...
Page 76 - Close the lamp chamber door and tighten the captive screw.; CLEANING/CHANGING AIR FILTERS; There are three air filters in your DP9100.; Accessing the top filter; To access the top filter:
Maintenance 5-5 3 Slide the end of the lamp without the thumbscrew into the slot on theleft side of the lamp chamber (see the Figure below). Figure 5-4, Sliding the lamp into place 4 Slide the end of the lamp with the thumbscrew into place, with the glasspinch-off on the lamp pointing up, and tighte...
Page 78 - Accessing the right filters; To access the right filters:
Maintenance 5-7 4 There is a plastic grill covering the filter. Pull on the handle in the centerof the grill to access the filter. To replace the top cover, reverse steps one through three, taking care to alignthe cover before snapping it into place. Accessing the right filters Before you can access...
Page 79 - projection lens. Use caution when changing the filters.
5-8 Chapter Five 4 Locate the screws holding the main top cover in place (see Figure 5-9).Remove the three screws and lift up on the screw mountings until thecover is loose. Gently pull the cover up and to the left of the projectoruntil it releases. O VER TEMP V OLUME SOURCE FIT -T O-VIEW PO WER CLE...
Page 81 - REPLACING THE BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL; TEMPERATURE EXTREMES
5-10 Chapter Five REPLACING THE BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL 1 Locate the battery compartment on the end of the remote control. Pressdown while you slide the cover off of the compartment. Figure 5-12, Installing batteries in the remote control 2 Remove the old batteries and replace them with new ...
Page 82 - Chapter 6; TROUBLESHOOTING CHART; PROBLEM; No image on
Troubleshooting 6-1 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter provides answers to some commonly asked questions aboutthe Desktop Projector 9100. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Please refer to this troubleshooting chart and the following adjustmentrecommendations before calling for assistance. PROBLEM LIKELY CAU...
Page 84 - Remote control; DP9100 PARAMETER ADJUSTMENTS
Troubleshooting 6-3 PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION(S) Remote control Batteries upside-down or old. Check battery placement or does not work. replace with new batteries. Tiny dim or colored This is a normal LCD effect. None. points of light. Overtemp light 1. Airflow is blocked. 1. Ensure tha...
Page 85 - Adjusting Contrast and Brightness
6-4 Chapter Six 3 After you have determined your video specifications, find the closestcomputer parameter entry in the compatibility list. Next, open theDP9100’s Source Mode menu and scroll up or down through selections tofind the closest source mode. Use the right arrow key to load the mode ofchoic...
Page 86 - Adjusting the Vertical Position; Press the Menu key. The Main menu displays.; Select; There are separate Vertical Position values for Normal and
Troubleshooting 6-5 Adjusting the Vertical Position The Vert. Pos (Vertical Position) control adjusts the amount of blankingbefore each video frame. Incorrect vertical position adjustment can cause theprojected image to extend above or below the viewing area, video frameoverlap (lines from the botto...
Page 87 - Half-Normal Height Display; There are separate Hor. Pos and Vert. Pos values for Normal and
6-6 Chapter Six Half-Normal Height Display Figure 6-3, Adjusting the half-normal height display Use the arrow keys, the Setup key on the control panel, or use the followingprocedure to adjust the half-normal height display: 1 Press the Menu key. The Main menu displays. 2 Select Advanced from the Mai...
Page 88 - Vertical Double Image; Press the down arrow key until the image is properly aligned.; There are separate Vert. Pos values for Normal and; Faint, Vertical Lines of Distortion
Troubleshooting 6-7 Vertical Double Image Figure 6-4, Adjusting the vertical position Use the Setup key or the following procedure to adjust the Vert. Pos control: 1 Open the Main menu. 2 Select Advanced . 3 Select Vert. Pos (Vertical Position). 4 Press the down arrow key until the image is properly...
Page 89 - Dark Lines in Normal Mode Only; There are separate sync values for Normal and Fit-to-View modes.; UNKNOWN/UNRECOGNIZED VIDEO SOURCE; User A
6-8 Chapter Six Dark Lines in Fit-to-View Mode Only 1 With the menus closed, use the arrow keys on the control panel to panthe image down until it stabilizes. 2 Adjust the contrast. 3 Change the colors to 226k. 4 Change the computer screen’s background colors. Certain colors maycause this pattern to...
Page 90 - video processing timing purposes.; Make adjustments as necessary to fine-tune your display.; COMPATIBILITY LIST
Troubleshooting 6-9 4 Check the Input Measurements window and record the V Sync, H Sync,and Lines values for the incoming video signal. Consult your computer’sdocumentation for the Video Data Rate (dot clock) specifications. Input MeasurementsV Sync: 72.00 Hz H Sync: 78.00 KHz Lines: 1057 Sense: HLH...
Page 91 - *Denotes interlaced models
6-10 Chapter Six *Denotes interlaced models l e b a L r e r u t c a f u n a M s y S o e d i V / l e d o M n o i t u l o s e R k l C t o D ) z H M ( c n y S H ) z H K ( c n y S V ) z H ( 1 S W E I G S e m e r t x E , Z X , L X , 2 o g i d n I , y d n I 4 2 0 1 x 0 8 2 1 0 4 1 7 9 . 1 8 6 7 2 S W E h ...
Page 93 - WHERE TO GET HELP; World Wide Web; RETURNS; outside; A carton without a Return Material Authorization Number on the; Send authorized returns to:
6-12 Chapter Six WHERE TO GET HELP If you still need help after checking the Troubleshooting Chart and makingadjustments, or you need replacement parts, call your dealer’s technicalsupport line. If your dealer cannot solve your problem, please call ProximaCustomer Service at: U.S.A. and Canada Europ...
Page 94 - Appendix A
Specifications A-1 Appendix A DP9100 SPECIFICATIONS Color 16.7 Million Colors Display Technology LCD: Active Matrix 1024 x 768 Resolution Multiple Graphics Modes (640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1152 x 900, 1280 x 1024 Contrast Ratio 100:1 Typical Video Compatibility NTSC M 3.58 MHz; PAL B, G, H, ...
Page 95 - Appendix B; Accessories and Replacement Parts; REPLACEMENT PARTS; PART
Accessories and Replacement Parts B-1 Appendix B Accessories and Replacement Parts REPLACEMENT PARTS PART PART NUMBER Replacement lamp L71 Cyclops remote control A95 Power Cord, IEC, North America C1002-10 Power Cord, IEC, Europe C1001-10 Power Cord, IEC, Italy C1003-10 Power Cord, IEC, UK C1004-10 ...
Page 96 - ACCESSORIES
B-2 Appendix B ACCESSORIES PART PART NUMBER MediaExpress Image Display System ME90H Cyclops Interactive Pointer System A2079 Cyclops Laser Pointer A90 Powered Loudspeaker System A55 Desktop Projector Rolling Hard Case A297 BNC Cable Kit A37
Page 97 - Appendix C; Sense Lines; WHAT ARE SENSE LINES?; Determine the default resolution for your video system.
Sense Lines C-1 Appendix C Sense Lines This appendix explains how to adjust the projector if you’re having troubleconnecting to a computer with no external monitor. WHAT ARE SENSE LINES? Certain display cards and video systems rely on sense line information fromthe monitor to correctly configure the...
Page 98 - MACINTOSH DISPLAYS; Remember to restart your computer after you make these changes.; DISPLAY RESOLUTION; IDENTIFYING SENSE LINE SETTINGS; To determine the current sense line setting:; Input Source; . The four sense line settings will appear in the
C-2 Appendix C MACINTOSH DISPLAYS The next table shows typical sense line settings for Macintosh systems, basedon the system’s resolution. Try these settings only if you have troubleprojecting an image without an external monitor connected to thecomputer. Remember to restart your computer after you ...
Page 99 - Sense line settings for popular video cards:
Sense Lines C-3 Sense line settings for popular video cards: M E T S Y S R O D R A C C I H P A R G E P Y T R O T I N O M N O I T U L O S E R E S N E S 3 E S N E S 2 E S N E S 1 E S N E S 0 d r a k c a P - t t e l w e H k o o B i n m O 0 8 4 x 0 4 6 h g i H h g i H h g i H w o L k o o B r e w o P / C...
Page 100 - Index; Cables
Index Index A Adapters 1-8Adjusting the volume Volume keys 2-7 Advanced features 2-12Advanced menu 3-10 Hor. Pos 3-10Sense 3, 2, 1, 0 3-10User 3-10VCO gain 3-10Vert. Pos 3-10 air flow 1-21arm release lever 1-2Arrow keys i-11, 2-3AUDIO 1/2 In 1-7audio adjustments 2-7 balance 2-8bass control 2-7displa...
Page 103 - without an external monitor 1-14
Index Q Quick Start i-4 connecting video and audio i-9connecting your computer i-8setting up the projector i-5turning on the projector i-9 R rear projection 2-7recessed carrying handle 1-4remote mouse tracking 2-8Replace Lamp indicator i-11Replacement Parts B-1Return Material Authorization Number 6-...