Ask Proxima C175 - Manual

4 Connector Panel The projector provides computer and video connectors: • one M1-D/A (HD, DVI, and computer) • one VESA (HD, HD component, and computer) • one VESA (monitor out) • one S-video • one composite RCA video • one audio in/one audio out It also has an RJ-45 connector for serial control. Th...

5 Connecting a computer Required computer connections Connect the black end of the computer cable to the Computer 1 connector on the projector. Connect the blue end to the video port on your computer. If you are using a desktop computer, you first need to disconnect the monitor cable from the comput...

6 If you are using a desktop computer and want to see the image on your computer screen as well as on the projection screen, plug the monitor cable to the Monitor Out connector on the projector. If you prefer connecting your projector to your computer with an optional VESA cable, connect one end of ...

7 Displaying a computer image Remove the lens cap. Press the Power button on the top of the projector or the remote. The Power light on the Status Indicator Panel (page 12) blinks green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the start up screen displays and the Power light is steady gree...

8 Adjusting the image Adjust the height of the projector, if necessary, by pressing the release but-ton to extend the elevator foot. Rotate the leveling foot (located at the bottom back right corner), if neces-sary. Position the projector the desired distance from the screen, so that the lens is per...

9 Connecting a video device No video or audio cables are included with your projector. If the video device uses a round, four-prong S-video connector, plug an S-video cable into that connector on the video device and into the Video 2 connector on the projector. If the device uses a composite video c...

10 Displaying a video image Remove the lens cap. Press the Power button on the top of the projector or the remote. The Power light on the Status Indicator Panel (page 12) blinks green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the start up screen displays and the Power light is steady green....

12 Shutting down the projector The projector automatically blanks the screen after no active source is detected for 30 minutes. This blank screen helps preserve the life of the pro-jector. The image returns when an active source is detected or a remote or keypad button is pressed. Screen Save You ca...

18 Projected colors don’t match source Adjust color, tint, color temperature, brightness, contrast in the menus Correct image Image not centered on screen Move projector, adjust zoom, adjust height Correct image COLOR COLOR Adjust horizontal or vertical position in Picture>Advanced menu zoom

19 Still having problems? If you need assistance, visit the Service and Support section of our website or call us. This product is backed by a limited warranty. An extended warranty plan may be purchased from your dealer. When sending the projector in for repair, we recommend shipping the unit in it...

20 Using the keypad buttons Most buttons are described in detail in other sections, but here is an over-view of their functions: power –turns the projector on (page 7) and off (page 12). menu –opens the on-screen menus (page 24). select –confirms choices made in the menus (page 24). up/down arrows –...

21 Using the remote control The remote uses two (2) provided AA batteries. They are easily installed by sliding the cover off the remote’s back, aligning the + and - ends of the bat-teries, sliding them into place, and then replacing the cover. Caution : When replacing the batteries, be aware that u...

22 Using the audio To play sound from the projector, connect your source to the Audio In con- nector on the projector. To adjust the volume, use the buttons on the keypad. To adjust the balance or turn off the projector ’s chime, use the Audio menu (see page 28). Troubleshooting audio If there is no...

24 Using the menus To open the menus, press the Menu button on the keypad or remote. (The menus automatically close after 60 seconds if no buttons are pressed.) The Main menu appears. Use the arrow buttons to move up and down to high-light the desired submenu, then press the Select button. To change...

25 Picture menu To adjust the following six settings, highlight the setting, press Select , use the up and down arrows to adjust the values, then press select to confirm the changes. Keystone : adjusts the image vertically and makes a squarer image. You can also adjust keystone from the keypad. Cont...

26 Presets : Presets are provided that optimize the projector for displaying computer presentations, film images, and video images. Film input is mate-rial originally captured on a film camera, like a movie; video input is mate-rial originally captured on a video camera, like a TV show or sporting e...

27 Advanced settings The following 4 options are for computer and component sources only. Phase : adjusts the horizontal phase of a computer source. Tracking : adjusts the vertical scan of a computer source. Horizontal/Vertical Position : adjusts the position of a computer source. Sync Threshold Adj...

28 Settings menu Audio : allows adjustments to the volume and balance, and turns the projec- tor ’s startup Chime on and off. Sources : allows you to assign a particular input to a specific source key when using an optional remote. Also allows selection of a default Power-up Source and enables or di...

29 PC Screen Saver Off : prevents your computer from going into Screen Save mode. This feature is only available if the USB portion of the computer cable is connected to your computer (page 5). Power Save : automatically turns the lamp off after no signals are detected for 20 minutes. After 10 addit...

32 Maintenance Cleaning the lens 1 Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner, and don’t apply the cleaner directly to the lens. Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the lens. 2 Lightly wipe the cleaning clo...

33 Replacing the projection lamp The lamp hour timer in the Service Info menu counts the number of hours the lamp has been in use. Twenty hours before the specified end of the lamp’s life, the message “Replace lamp” briefly appears on the screen at each startup. When the expected lamp life has been ...

34 • Be extremely careful when removing the lamp housing. In the unlikely event that the lamp ruptures, small glass fragments may be generated. The lamp module is designed to contain most of these fragments, but use caution when removing it. Before replacing a ruptured lamp, clean the lamp compartme...

35 Cleaning the lamp filter screens In dirty or dusty environments, the dust filter screens on the lamp module and lamp door and in the lamp compartment can become clogged, causing high temperatures inside the lamp module. These high temperatures can impact lamp performance and operating life. Routi...

36 Appendix Projected image size NOTE : Visit our website for an interactive image size calculator. Table 2: Image sizes Distance to screen (feet/m) Minimum Diagonal (feet/m) Maximum Diagonal (feet/m) Minimum Horizontal (feet/m) Maximum Horizontal (feet/m) 5/1.5 2.75/0.83 3.4/1.02 2.2/0.66 2.73/0.82...

37 INDEX A Advanced setting 27Aspect Ratio 25, 30audio 22Audio In connector 5, 9audio volume 11audio, troubleshooting 22Auto Power 28Autosource 28 B Blank screen 29Brightness 8 C Ceiling 28cleaning the lamp filter screens 35cleaning the lens 32Color 11, 25Color Control 27Color Space 27Color Temperat...

38 lock, security 32Low Power 28 M Macintosh troubleshooting 15Main menu 24menu system 24Monitor connector 6 N no computer image 14no startup screen 13 O only startup screen appears 13onscreen menus 24Overscan 27 P password-protecting the projector 31PC Screen Saver 29personal identification number ...