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USER’S GUIDE

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^NOTE; This equipment has been tested and found to compiy with the limits,for a Class A digital device, pu]^

to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against hi|j| interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment gener^ uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the us' guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment if residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to corr

the interference at his own expense.

TO THE OWNER

As the owner of a Desktop Projector 9250, you are probably eager to try out your new projector. Before you we suggest that you spend a little time reading this guide to familiarize yourself with the operating procedur so that you will receive maximum satisfaction from the many features included in your new projector. This user’s guide wil! acquaint you with your projector’s features. Reading it will help us too. Through the yea

we have found that many service requests were not caused by problems with our projectors. They were cauE

by problems that could have been prevented, if the owner had foliowed the instructions in the guide. You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your projector fails to work properly, s ’TROUBLESHOOTING” section on pages 49 ~ 50 and try the solutions marked for each problem.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN i

lOISTURE.

I his Projector has a grounding-type AC line plug. This is a safety feature to be sure that the plug wii

into the power outlet. Do not try to defeat this safety feature.

Intense light source. Do not stare directly into the projection lens as possible eye damage could resi Be especially careful that children do not stare directly Into the beam.

If the Projector will not be used for an extended time, unplug the new Projector from the power outlet.

READ AND KEEP THIS USER'S GUIDE FOR LATER USE.

CAUTION

ftlSK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: to-REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,5DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR’

BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE.PARTS INSIDE EXCÉPT LAMP REPLACEMENt, REFER

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED, SERVICE PERSONNEL.

THÏS SYMBOL INDICATES THATDANGERGUS VOLTAGE CONSTiTUTiNG A RISK OF

: ELECTRIC. SHOOK IS PRESENT WITHIN

-THIS'Unit.

. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT-THERE A

IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENAN INSTRUCTIONS IN THE USER'S GUIDE WITI

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

All the safely and operating instructions should be read

^ore the product is operated.

. ,iead all of the instructions given here and retain fhem for

later use. Unplug this projector from AC power supply before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

Do not place this projector on an unstable cart, stand, or

table. The projector may fail, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the projector. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the

manufacturer, or sold with the projector. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.

Do not expose this unit to rain or use near water... for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc...

Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation, to insure reliable operation of the equipment and to protect it from overheating.

,„The openings should never be covered with cloth or other ' I ’aterial, and the bottom opening should not be blocked by

:ing the projector on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar ace. This projector should never be placed near or

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over a radiator or heat register.

This projector should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.

This projector should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied, consult your authorized dealer or local power company.

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this projector where

the cord may be damaged by persons walking on it.

a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. b. if liquid has been spilled into the projector. c. !f the projector has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the projector does not operate normally by following

the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the projector to normal operation.

e. If the projector has been dropped or the cabirret has

been damaged.

f. When the projector exhibits a distinct change in

performance-this indicates a need for service.

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original pari. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this projector,

ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the projector is in safe operating condition.

This projector is equipped with a grounding type AC line plug.

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Follow all projectors.

For added protection to the projector during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage due to lightning and poweriine surges.

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warnings

Should you be unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician. Do not defeat the safety purpose of this grounding type plug,

and instructions marked on the

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

Never push objects of any kind into this projector through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric

shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the projector.

Do not attempt to service this projector yoursett as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel.

¡lug this projector from wall outlet and refer servicing to lifled service personnel under the following conditions;

If the projector is to be built into a compartment or similarly enclosed, the minimum distances must be maintained. Do not cover the ventilation slot on the projector. Heat build-up can reduce the service life of your projector, and can aiso be dangerous.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

COMPATIBIUTY 5

IMAGE RESOLUTION PORTABILITY 5 DIGITAL ZOOM ADJUSTMENT UNPACKING THE PROJECTOR

TRADEMARKS

POWER REQUIREMENT 6 P-TIMER FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

SETTING-UP THE PROJECTOR 8-9

POSITIONING

ROOM LIGHT 8 VENTILATION 8 ADJUSTABLE FEET 9

MOVING THE PROJECTOR 9 COLOR SYSTEM SELECT

CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR

CONNECTING THE COMPUTER Connecting an IBM-compafible desktop computer 11 Connecting a Macintosh desktop computer Connecting an IBM-compatible laptop computer

^|r Connecting a Macintosh PowerBook computer 14

CONNECTING THE VIDEO EQUIPMENT

CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL SPEAKER 17

OPERATION OF CONTROLS

TOP OF THE PROJECTOR REAR OF THE PROJECTOR 20

OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL

REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

CONTROL THE PROJECTOR

DIRECT OPERATION MENU OPERATION

USING THE PROJECTOR

TO TURN ON THE PROJECTOR

TO TURN OFF THE PROJECTOR

DIRECT OPERATION

MODE SELECT

SOUND VOLUME ADJUSTMENT

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5 5 NO SHOW FUNCTION

7 FREEZE PICTURE FUNCTION

10-17 10-14

15-16

18-20 18-19 OTHER FUNCTION SETTING

21-23

24-26 SPLIT WIPE

24 LAMP AGE

25-26

27-46 TEMPERATURE WARNING INDICATOR

27 LAMP REPLACEMENT 27 27 27

SOUND MUTE FUNCTION ZOOM ADJUSTMENT FOCUS ADJUSTMENT

NORMAL PICTURE FUNCTION

AUTO IMAGE FUNCTION

MENU OPERATION

MODE SELECT SOUND ADJUSTMENT LANGUAGE ADJUSTMENT

PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT COMPUTER SYSTEM SELECT

COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATION AUTO IMAGE FUNCTION PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT PICTURE POSITION ADJUSTMENT PC ADJUSTMENT PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT

BLUE BACK

DISPLAY CEILING REAR

AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING

CLEANING THE LENS TROUBLESHOOTING

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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INTRODUCTION

The Desktop Projector 9250 is a muitimedia projector designed for portability, durability, and ease of use. The projector

utilizes built-in multimedia features, a palette of 16,77 miiiion colors, and active matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) fechnoiogy.

^COMPATIBILITY

The projector is compatible with many different types of personal computers and video devices, including;

• IBM-compatible computers, including laptops, up to 1280 x 1024 resolution.

• Apple Macintosh and PowerBook computers up to 1280 x 1024 resolution.

• Various VCRs, video disc players, video cameras, DVD players, satellite TV tuners or other AV equipment using any of the vtforldwide video standards, inciuding NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, SECAM and PAL-M.

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The resolution of the projector’s projected image is 1024 x 768. The projector displays computer images just as they appear on your computer's monitor. Screen resolutions between 1024 x 768 and 1280 x 1024 are compressed to 1024

X 768. The projector cannot display screen resolutions above 1280 x 1024. If your computer’s screen resolution is

higher than 1280 x 1024, reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the projector.

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The projector is extremely compact in size and weight. Having a sophisticated shape like an attaché case with a retractable carrying handle, the projector will help you make poweilul presentations wherever you go.

UNPACKING THE PROJECTOR

The projector comes with the parts fisted below. Check to make sure all are included. If any parts aré missing, contact an

authorized dealer or sen/ice station.

• User’s Guide.

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C Power Cords (UL and European types),

emote Control Transmitter Unit and batteries.

5 Lens Cover.

• Protective Dust Cover.

• VGA Cable.

• VGA/MAC Adapter.

• Mouse Cable for PS/2 port.

• Mouse Cable for serial port.

• Mouse Cable for ADB port.

• S-video cable (Mini DIN-4 type).

• AV cable (RCA type x 3],

• PC audio cable (Stereo mini jack).

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TRADEMARKS

• Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

• IBM and PS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of international Business Machines, Inc.

• Proxima is a registered trademark of Proxima Corporation.

• Desktop Projector is a trademark of Proxima Corporation.

• Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

Your projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 VAC or 200-240 VAC. The projector automaticaiiy selects the correct mput voltage. !t is designed to work with single-phase power systems having a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not plug into any other type of power system. Consult your authorized dealer or service station if you are not

sure of the type of power supply being in use.

Connect the AC power supply cord (provided) to the projector. The socket-outlet must be near this equipment and must be easily accessible.

Projector side (Female)

AC outlet side (Male)

DESCRIPTION

FRONT

PROJECTiON LENS

FEET LOCK BUTTON

REMOVABLE LENS COVER

SPEAKER

RÈÀR

EXHAUST VENT

CAUTION HOTAIR! Air. foiown from the exhaust vent is hot. Observe the following when handling your projector or choosing a location to install it.

• Keep heat-sensitive objects away from the exhaust port.

• If you set the projector on top of a metallic surface, the suilace will become hot because of the hot air exhaust. Be careful when handling.

• Do not touch the cabinet near to the exhaust

vent area, and especially screws and metallic parts. These parts will become hot while the projector is used.

INFRARED REMOTE RECEIVER

MAIN ON/OFF SWITCH

AIR INTAKE VENT

FEET LOCK

BUTTON

CARRY HANDLE

POWER CORD

CONNECTOR

BOTTOM

LAMP COVER

ADJUSTABLE

FEET

VENT

POSmONING:

SETTING-UP THE PROJECTOR

This projector is basically designed to project on a fiat projection surface. This projector can be focused from 4.6’ (1.4m) ~ 35.4’ (10.8m). Use the illustration befow as an example when positioning the projector to the screen.

ROOM LIGHT

300”

VENTILATION

This projector is equipped with a cooling fan to protect it from overheating. Pay attention to the following to ensure the ventilation and avoid a possible risk of fire and maifunction.

Do not cover the vents with papers or other materials. Keep the rear grill at least 3.3' (1m) away from any

object.

Make sure that there are no objects under the projector. An object under the projector may prevent the projector from taking the cooling air through the bottom vent.

ADJUSTABLE FEET

Picture tiii and projection angle can be adjusted by ADJUSTABLE FEET, Projection angle can be adjusted 0 to 6 ^ .

Lift the front of the projector and press the feet lock buttons (left and right) under the sides of the projector. When the buttons are pressed, feet lock is released.

2. Release the buttons at desired front high! position, (feet is locked).

3. Turn the adjustable feet and adjust picture position and tiit.

FEET

MOVING THE PROJECTOR

Use the carry handle when moving the projector.

Replace the lens cover and retract the adjustable feet when moving the projector to prevent damage to the projector.

CAUTION IN CARRYING OR TRANSPORTING THE PROJECTOR

• Do not drop or give a shock to the projector, otherwise damage or mutfunction may result.

• When carrying the projector, use a Proxima recommended Carrying Case.

• Do not transport the projector by using a courier or transport service in an unsuitable transport case. This may cause damage to the projector. To transport the projector through a courier or transport service, use a Proxima recommended Case.

• For a carrying or transportation cases, contact a Proxima authorized dealer.

CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR

Your projector is equipped with various audioArideo inputs and outputs including Computer HDB15-pin (VGA) term^H

-lonitor HDBI 5-pin (VGA) terminals and S-VHS video . IP

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CONNECTING THE COMPUTER

CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER INPUT HDB15-PIN (VGA) TERMINALS (1 and 2Ì

Personal computers can be connected to the HDB15-pin (VGA) terminai on the projector,

• Connect the computer to these terminais using the VGA cable and VGA/MAC adapter (provided). WARNING: For projectors, the VGA cable provided is designed to reduce RFI (Radio Frequency Interference

emissions. For reguSatory compliance reasons, this cable must be used and must not be replaced by an other cable.

CONNECTING TO THE MONITOR OUTPUT HDB15-P1N (VGA) TERMINAL

This terminal contains the information that is viewed on the screen. An extemaimonitor can be connected to the HDB15-pin (VGA) terminal on the projector.

• Connect the monitor to this termina! using a monitor cable (not provided).

HD815-PIN

TERMINAL

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0 0 0-00

10 9-8 7 6."_7

0-0-0 0 o 7

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Pin No./Signal

1 Red input 9 Non Connect 2 Green input 3 Blue input 11 Sense 0 4 Sense 2 12 Sense 1 5 Ground (Horiz. sync.) 13 Horiz. sync. 6 Ground (Red) 7 Ground (Green) 8- Ground (Blue)

Pin No./Signal

1Q Ground (Vert, syns

14 Vert. sync. 15 Reserved

CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER AUDIO INPUT JACKS (1 and 2)

• Connect audio outputs from your computer to these jacks using the audio cable (not provided).

CONNECTING TO THE MULTI-POLE 12-PiN (CONTROL PORT) CONNECTORS (1 and 2)

• If you wish to control the computer with projector’s remote control unit, you must connect control port (PS/2, Serial c ADB port) on your computer to projector’s control port with cable, (three type of cables provided)

Serial

Poii

TxD

RxD

READY

GND

ADBirj:

iPo'rt

ADB

GND

CONTROL PORT CABLE REMOVAL HINT

Disconnect control port cable

with foilowing steps.

1. Hold the portion (A) of the connector with one hand,

2. Pull the portion (B) arrow direction and remove connector.

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CONTROL PORT

11 d2

PS/2=

,i=*ort

CLK

DATA

GND

~B.

NOTE: The RxD port (5 pin on the' Serial Port) is provided on control port 2 connector only. If you control the proje^

by computer, you must connect control port 2 connector.

Connecting an IBM-compatible desktop computer

COMPUTER

NOTE: The hook up should be done as per the above illustration. After hook up, turn on the projector, monitor,

computer, in that order.

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Connecting a Macintosh desktop computer

COMPUTER

VGA/MAC ADAPTER

Set the dip switches as shown in the tabie below depending on the

RESOLUTION MODE that you want to use before you turn on the

projector and computer.

RESOLUTIQN^MODE 13' MQDE5iB40;^=;A80) '

,:1E-MODE:i832X:624)

1.S' MODE (1024 X 768)'

'21” MODE (1152 X .870)

NOTE: The hook up should be done as per the above illustration. After hook up, turn on the projector, monitor,

computer, in that order.

SW1,;SW2

ON,

ON ■ OFF OFF

■ ON' hON":

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SW3:

OFF

OFF OFF -ON'

OFF

■ON':

OFF

OFF OFF

OFF OFF OFF OFF

OFF

Connecting an IBM-compatible laptop computer

COMPUTER

NOTE: The hook up should be done as per the above illustration. After hook up, turn on the pro|ector, computer, in

that order.

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Connecting a Macintosh PowerBook computer

COMPUTER

The Macintosh PowerBook requires the use of the

PowerBook Video Adapter shipped with the PowerBook.

TO POWERBOOK VIDEO ADAPTER

VGA/MAC ADAPTER

AUDIO OUTPUT

ADB PORT INPUT

MOUSE CABLE FOR ADB PORT (PROVIDED)

(PROVIDED)

COMPUTER INPUT 1 or 2

VGA CABLE (PROVIDED)

DUE ]

CONTROL PORT OUTPUT 1 or 2

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AUDIO CABLE

(PROVIDED)

Set the dip switches as shown in the table below depending on the

RESOLUTION MODE that you want to use before you turn on the

projector and computer.

■RESOLUTION MODE L SW4'

■ 13” MODE (640-X 480) ■= 16” MODE {832 X 624): ;■ 19” MODE (1024 x -7#)- OFF

:21-MODE (1152 X 870)

COMPUTER

AUDIO INPUT 1 or 2

SW2

,SW3 SW4 SW5

ON OFF

QN^

OFF

ON, OFF on; ON'

-ON

OFF

ON|

OFF OFF

OFF

OFF OFF OFF OFF

OFF

EXTERNAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT (Referto page 17)

VGA/MAC ADAPTER

OFF

NOTE: The hook up should be done as per the above illustration. After hook up, turn on the projector, computer,

that order.

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CONNECTING THE VIDEO E0ÜÍPMÉNT

CONNECTING TO THE AV INPUT 1 JACKS

'onnect to the video and audio outputs of a VCR, video disc player, video camera, satellite TV tuner or other AV

quipment.

• Connect audio/video outputs from external sources to these input jacks using the audio/video cable.

• If the audio signal from the AV equipment is stereo, be sure to connect the right and left channels to the respective right and left audio input jacks.

• If the external audio signal is monaural, connect it to the left jack.

S-VHS FORMAT VCR CONNECTION

The AV 1 input includes an extra video input jack marked S-ViDEO to allow connection to an S-VHS format VCR that has

separate Y/C video signals. The S-VIDEO jack has priority over the VIDEO jack.

CONNECTING TO THE AV INPUT 2 JACKS

Connect to the video and audio outputs of a VCR, video disc player, video camera, satellite TV tuner or other AV equipment,

• Connect audio.Video outputs from external sources to these input jacks using the audio/video cable.

• If the audio signal from the AV equipment is stereo, be sure to connect the right and left channels to the respective right and left audio input jacks.

• If the external audio signal is monaural, connect it to the left jack.

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Connecting the Video Equipment

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Video Cassette Recorder

VIDEO EQUIPMENT

DVD Player Video Disc Player

Satellite

TV Tuner

L R AUDIO OUTPUT

VIDEO OUTPUT

S-VHS VCR Etc...

NOTE; The hook up should be done as per the above illustration. After hook up, turn on the projector, video equipment

in that order.

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