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Ovation 846
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Contents
Chapter 1
Your LCD Panel
Chapter 2
Setting Up the
Projection Panel
Quick Start............................................................................1–3
Connecting the Projection Panel....................................1–5
Software.................................................................................1–6
Accessories .............................................................................1–6
Connector Panel.................................................................... 2–2
Power Connection................................................................. 2–3
Desktop Computers .......................................................2–4
Laptop Computers .........................................................2–6
Monitor Connections ............................................................2–7
CYCLOPS
®
Connection .......................................................2–8
Video Connections ................................................................2–9
S-VHS Video Connection............................................2–10
Audio Connections..............................................................2–11
Stereo AUDIO IN .......................................................2–11
Mono AUDIO IN .......................................................2–12
Audio Follow ...............................................................2–12
AUDIO OUT..............................................................2–13
Chapter 3
Using the
Projection Panel
Powering Up .........................................................................3–1
Control Panel ........................................................................ 3–2
The Control Panel and Remote Control ........................3–5
Using a Microsoft-Compatible Mouse ...........................3–5
Operating Modes ...........................................................3–6
The Graphical User Interface.................................................3–8
Control Panel and Remote Control ...............................3–8
Controlling Menus with a Mouse ..................................3–8
Cyclops Interactive Pointer System ................................3–9
Using the Menus .................................................................3–10
LightBoard™ Menu ....................................................3–11
Cyclops Menu..............................................................3–14
Input Source Menu ......................................................3–15
Image Menu.................................................................3–17
Audio Menu................................................................. 3–19
Preferences Menu.........................................................3–23
Advanced Menu ...........................................................3–24
Chapter 4
Maintenance
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting
Appendix A
Specifications
Appendix B
Accessories
and Parts
Index
Changing Remote Control Batteries......................................4–1
Cleaning the Glass.................................................................4–1
Troubleshooting Chart.......................................................... 5–1
Where to Get Help................................................................5–2
Computer Video ................................................................... A–1
Compatible Video Standards................................................ A–1
Interfaces .............................................................................. A–2
Accessories ............................................................................ B–1
Ordering Parts...................................................................... B–4
Chapter 1
Your LCD Panel
Congratulations on purchasing your new Ovation+ projection panel - the most powerful projection panel available! This system allows you to project the power of your computer in presentations and workgroup meetings. The panel is designed to offer you unsurpassed image quality, superior ease of use, and a wide variety of features. And, the panel’s robust enclosure ensures that the investment you have just made will continue to pay itself back over many years of service.
Chapter 1 • The LCD Panel
Figure 1
The Projection Panel
Among the many advanced features included in the projection
™
system are Proxima’s LightBoard
®
integrated Cyclops
Interactive Pointer System capability, broad
drawing tool, optional
cross-platform compatibility, serial mouse control, on-screen graphical user interface, and user-customizable settings.
User’s Guide • 1–1
Chapter 1 • The LCD Panel
The projection system consists of an active-matrix Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel, a remote control, and appropriate cabling. The active-matrix LCD provides superior image quality for both still and full-motion video images.
The packing box should contain the following items, along with cables to connect the computer or video source to the projection panel.
AUDIO
LCD Projection Panel
Figure 2
The projection panel contents
International versions include additional power cords for European, United Kingdom, and Italian electrical systems.
CAUTION! Treat the projection panel with care. Never lean it
against vertical surfaces or put it where it’s likely to fall.
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Remote Control
Transmitter
International AC 
Power Supply
and Power Cord
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Chapter 1 • The LCD Panel
Quick Start
This section lists quick setup directions for experienced users.
Control Panel
POWER
MENU
VIDEO
SYNC
- CONTRAST +
Figure 3
Control Panel
POWER Key Turn power on/off. Arrow Keys Select menu items. Adjust image on screen. MENU Key Enter and exit the menu system. VIDEO Select a video source (on video-ready models
SYNC Make minor adjustments in the timing of a
CONTRAST Increase or decrease the image contrast.
only).
computer video image.
User’s Guide • 1–3
Chapter 1 • The LCD Panel
Connector Panel
AUDIO IN
LEFT RIGHT
S-VHSAUDIO
OUT
VIDEO IN SERIAL
Figure 4
Connector Panel
AUDIO IN LEFT
AUDIO IN RIGHT
CYCLOPS
TO MAC MONITOR TO VGA MONITOR FROM COMPUTER
Plug Left Channel Audio into the White RCA Connector.
Plug Right Channel Audio into the Red RCA Connector.
POWER
AUDIO OUT Stereo audio output. S-VHS Plug an S-VHS or S-Video source into this
connector. VIDEO IN This yellow RCA connector is for video input. SERIAL PORT Connect a Microsoft-compatible mouse to
CYCLOPS Connects the projection panel to the
TO MAC MONITOR
TO VGA MONITOR
FROM COMPUTER
POWER Plug the power cable from the power supply
this port to navigate menus or draw over the
projected image in "Local Mode", or to control
the computer's mouse functions in "Host
Mode".
computer in order to use the optional Cyclops
interactive pointer system, Presentation
Control Software, or a Microsoft-compatible
mouse.
Plug a Macintosh monitor cable into this
connector.
Plug a VGA monitor cable into this connector.
Connect the computer to this DB25
connector.
into this connector. Then, connect the
appropriate IEC power cord to the universal
power supply.
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Chapter 1 • The LCD Panel
Connecting the Projection Panel
1. Turn off all power to the computer, monitor, and projection panel.
2. Connect the power supply to the POWER connector on the projection panel and plug the power cord into the wall outlet (see Power Connection on page 2-3).
3. Connect a video cable between the computer’s Video Out connector and the projection panel’s FROM COMPUTER connector (see Computer Video Connection on page 2-3).
Note: Use of the projection panel with some laptops requires
pressing a combination of keys on the laptop to establish the panel as an external monitor. Refer to the laptop manual for information.
3. Connect a monitor (if desired) to the appropriate connector on the projection panel (see Monitor Connection on page 2-7).
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4. Refer to the Connector Panel table on page 1-4 or see Chapter 2: Setting Up the Projection Panel to connect any additional input devices.
5. Power up the projection panel, then the computer system.
Note: If the projection panel is on top of a lighted projector, a
sensor turns on the fan as a precaution to prevent overheating, even if the power is off.
6. Calibrate Cyclops if there is a Cyclops interactive pointer system installed. Refer to your Cyclops User’s Guide.
User’s Guide • 1–5
Chapter 1 • The LCD Panel
Software
Accessories
The projection panel does not require a separate device driver or any other modification to the computer’s operating system. The panel is fully compatible with all major software programs.
When using the optional Cyclops interactive pointer system or Presentation Control Software, install the software drivers provided with these products.
Several optional accessories and interface kits are available for the projection panel. Refer to Appendix B: Accessories and Parts.
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Chapter 2
Setting Up the Projection Panel
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Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel
This chapter describes the connections needed to set up the projection panel.
CAUTION! Treat the projection panel with care. Never lean
it against vertical surfaces or put it where it’s likely to fall. First, set up the computer, overhead projector, and viewing
screen. Set the projection panel on top of the overhead projector.
Figure 5
Projection panel on transmissive overhead projector
User’s Guide • 2–1
Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel
Connector
Panel
AUDIO IN
LEFT RIGHT
OUT
S-VHSAUDIO
All connections between the projection panel and computer or video source are made on the side connector panel.
VIDEO IN SERIAL
Figure 6
Connector Panel
AUDIO IN LEFT
AUDIO IN RIGHT
AUDIO OUT Stereo audio output. S-VHS Plug an S-VHS or S-Video source into this
VIDEO IN This yellow RCA connector is for video input. SERIAL PORT Connect a Microsoft-compatible mouse to
CYCLOPS Connects the projection panel to the
TO MAC MONITOR
TO VGA MONITOR
FROM COMPUTER
POWER Plug the power cable from the power supply
CYCLOPS
TO MAC MONITOR TO VGA MONITOR FROM COMPUTER
Plug Left Channel Audio into the White RCA Connector.
Plug Right Channel Audio into the Red RCA Connector.
connector.
this port to navigate menus or draw over the projected image in "Local Mode", or to control the computer's mouse functions in "Host Mode".
computer in order to use the optional Cyclops
interactive pointer system, Presentation
Control Software, or a Microsoft-compatible mouse.
Plug a Macintosh monitor cable into this connector.
Plug a VGA monitor cable into this connector.
Connect the computer to this DB25 connector.
into this connector. Then, connect the
appropriate IEC power cord to the universal power supply.
POWER
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Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel
Power
Connection
Computer
Video
Connection
The power supply has a fixed cord ending in a circular plug with five pins. Carefully insert this plug into the power port of the projection panel.
POWER
Figure 7
The projection panel’s POWER port
Find the correct IEC power cord for the location. Plug the female end into the power supply, and the male end into the wall outlet.
The cables shown below allow connection of IBM-compatible (VGA) and Macintosh computers.
VGA
VGA Connector Cable
VGA
Macintosh Connector Cable
Figure 8
Computer connector cables
MAC
User’s Guide • 2–3
Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel
Desktop Computers
Use the appropriate cable to connect your desktop computer to the projection panel.
1. Turn off power to the computer and projection panel.
2. Unplug the monitor cable from the computer’s Video Out connector.
3. Connect the smaller end of the appropriate video cable to the computer’s Video Out connector.
MONITOR
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Figure 9
VGA Connections
AUDIO
COMPUTER
PANEL
Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel
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MONITOR
PANEL
MAC II/CPU
AUDIO
Figure 10
Macintosh Connections
4. Connect the larger end of the cable to the projection panel’s FROM COMPUTER connector.
A MONITOR FROM COMPUTER
POW
Figure 11 The projection panel’s FROM COMPUTER connector
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5. If desired, connect an external monitor (see page 2-7) or power up the hardware (projection panel first) to begin using the system.
Note: An external monitor is not required to use the projection
panel.
User’s Guide • 2–5
Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel
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Laptop Computers
Use the appropriate cable to connect your laptop to the projection panel.
1. Turn off power to the laptop and projection panel.
2. Connect the smaller end of the appropriate video cable to the external Monitor connector.
3. Connect the larger end of the cable to the projection panel’s FROM COMPUTER connector.
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A MONITOR FROM COMPUTER
POW
Figure 12
Laptop connections
Note: Use of the projection panel with some laptops requires
pressing a combination of keys on the laptop to establish the panel as an external monitor. Refer to the laptop manual for information.
Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel
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Monitor
Connection
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Data can be viewed on a separate monitor in addition to the projection panel. This connection can be made with the projection panel and computer power on.
1. Connect the monitor’s video cable to the projection panel’s TO MAC MONITOR or TO VGA MONITOR connector.
LOPS
Figure 13
The projection panel’s TO MAC MONITOR and TO VGA MONITOR connectors
TO MAC MONITOR TO VGA MONITOR FR
2. Turn the monitor power on.
Note: Never connect monitors to the TO MAC MONITOR
and TO VGA MONITOR ports at the same time.
User’s Guide • 2–7
Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel
CYCLOPS
Connection
Use the CYCLOPS connector to connect the projection panel to the computer to use the optional Cyclops interactive pointer system, the Presentation Control Software, or a Microsoft­compatible mouse (see page 3-5).
SERIAL
Figure 14
The projection panel’s CYCLOPS connector
CYCLOPS
The optional Cyclops or Presentation Control Software are shipped with their own Installation and User’s Guides, and additional cables (if needed) to connect the projection panel to the computer.
1. Connect one end of the appropriate cable to the projection panel’s CYCLOPS connector.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer.
• On an IBM-compatible PC, connect the computer end to a Serial port.
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• On a Macintosh, connect the computer end to an ADB connector.
Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel
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A
Serial Port Connection
(To Panel)
Video
Connections
A separate Microsoft-compatible mouse can be connected to the SERIAL port connector on the projection panel to control the panel’s built-in LightBoard drawing capability. This mouse can also be used to navigate the panel’s menus in Local Mode (see page 3-6) or function as the computer system’s mouse in Host Mode.
EO IN SERIAL
Figure 15
The projection panel’s SERIAL port connector
CYCL
TV video (NTSC, PAL or SECAM) may be displayed on video-ready projection panels. Find the circular connector on the camcorder, laserdisc player, VCR, or other video source marked Video Out or something similar. This connector accommodates the RCA cable supplied with video-ready panel models. On most video equipment, this connector will be yellow.
S-VHS
VIDEO IN SERI
Figure 16
The projection panel’s VIDEO IN connector for NTSC/PAL/SECAM
The projection panel comes with an audio-visual cable with three RCA connectors on each end.
1. Insert one of the cable’s yellow connectors into the VIDEO OUT jack of the video source device.
2. Insert the other yellow connector into the projection panel’s yellow VIDEO IN connector.
The audio-visual cable’s remaining connectors (red and white) can be used to attach audio (see Audio Connections, page 2-11).
User’s Guide • 2–9
Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel
S-VHS Video Connection
For an S-VHS (or S-Video) source, use an S-VHS cable instead of the RCA cable connection described above. The S-VHS cable has identical round, 4-pin DIN connectors on both ends.
Figure 17
The projection panel’s S-VHS connector
1. Insert one end of the S-VHS cable into the VIDEO OUT jack of the video source device.
2. Insert the other end of the S-VHS cable into the projection panel’s S-VHS connector.
UDIO
OUT
S-VHS
VIDEO
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