Proxima Lightbook User Manual

Introduction

Your Proxima Lightbook Projector

The Proxima® Lightbook™ projector makes sharing data and presenting information as easy as connecting your computer to your monitor.

Figure i-1 The Proxima Lightbook projector in use

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This manual covers the Proxima Lightbook family of light, portable projectors which provide images of unrivaled clarity and color accuracy.

Your Proxima Lightbook Projector

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

After you’ve opened the box and removed the projector and accessory packs, make sure you have all of the items shown in Figure i-2.

CAUTION! The Proxima Lightbook projector should be treated like any

other precision optical instrument. Handle it carefully.

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Power Cord

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VGA Video Cable

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Video/Audio Cable

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Cable Adapter

Serial Cable

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• Cyclops F/X Diskettes

• (2) AAA Alkaline Batteries

• Product Registration Card 

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Figure i-2 Items included with the projector

Your projector also includes power cords for Europe, the United Kingdom, and Italy.

OPENING THE PROJECTOR

1 Press the gold buttons on both sides of the projector and pull the top

assembly up. It will click into place.

Figure i-3 Opening the projector

NOTE: The and indicators will both flash if the projector is not

completely open.

2 Lift the gold front door latch to pop the lens open.

Figure i-4 Opening the lens

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YOUR LIGHTBOOK PROJECTOR

Before you begin, locate the main parts of the Lightbook projector.

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Figure i-5 The Lightbook projector and Cyclops Remote Control

1 Internal Speakers 8 Cyclops Remote Control 2 Control Panel 9 Circuit Breaker 3 Cooling Fans 10 Power Cord Receptacle 4 Release Button 11 Main AC Power Switch 5 Keystone Adjustment 12 Connector Panel 6 Focus Ring 13 Cyclops Quick Remote 7 Remote Control IR Lens

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CONNECTOR PANEL

All connections between the projector and computer or video source are made on the side connector panel.

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Figure i-6 The Connector Panel

CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION

1 SERIAL Connects to your computer so you can use

Cyclops F/X software.

2 COMPUTER IN Connects computer video to the projector. 3 MONITOR OUT Provides computer video output to a separate

monitor.

4 S-VIDEO Allows S-Video video input. 5 VIDEO IN Allows video input from an NTSC, PAL, or

SECAM source.

6 L-AUDIO-R Allows stereo/mono audio input from an NTSC,

PAL, or SECAM source.

7 AUDIO IN Allows stereo/mono audio input. 8 AUDIO OUT Provides audio output to an external stereo

system.

9 AC CIRCUIT BREAKER Restarts the system after a power failure. 10 AC PLUG Connects AC power.

11 AC POWER Turns the projector on or off.

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CONTROL PANEL

Use the Lightbook projector’s control panel keys to turn the projector on or off, adjust the projected image, and display and hide the menu. The and

indicators provide status information about your projector.

Over-Temperature

Replace Lamp

Source

Setup

Figure i-7 The Control Panel

KEY FUNCTION

1 Controls the menu and adjusts screen position.

Source

Setup

Switches the video inputs.

Activates the Setup menu.

Displays or hides the menu.

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5 Turns the lamp on or off.

6 Adjusts the volume.

LIGHT FUNCTION

Serial Computer In Monitor Out

S-Video

Video In L R

In Audio Out

VIDEO/VGA

SERIAL

AUDIO

VIDEO/VGA

SERIAL

AUDIO

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Glows red to warn of an over-temperature condition. Flashes quickly if the projector is not fully opened.

Flashes slowly if the spare lamp burns out. Glows red when the active lamp burns out. Flashes quickly if the projector is not fully opened.

QUICK ST ART

Follow the appropriate section below for the type of system that you have. Be sure to observe the indicator lights when you power up the projector.

Connecting a Notebook

NOTE: If you are connecting to an Apple PowerBook, attach the Mac - VGA cable adapter to the computer’s Video Out port (or video adapter cable).

1 Plug the COMPUTER end of the supplied VGA Video cable into the

notebook’s VGA Out port or into the Mac - VGA cable adapter (Macintosh only).

Figure i-8 Connecting a notebook

2 Plug the end of the VGA Video cable with the large round collar into the

COMPUTER IN port on the projector.

3 Connect your audio source to the AUDIO IN port on the projector. 4 Turn the projector on.

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Connecting Desktop PCs

Serial Computer In Monitor Out

SERIAL

VIDEO/VGA

AUDIO

S-Video

Video In L R

In Audio Out

Figure i-9 Connecting a Desktop PC

1 Turn the PC power off. Unplug the monitor cable from the computer. 2 Plug the end of the supplied VGA cable with the large round collar into

the COMPUTER IN port on the projector. Plug the other end into the computer’s Monitor Out port.

3 Connect your audio source to the AUDIO IN port on the projector. 4 You can project without using the PC monitor. If you want to also use the

monitor, plug the monitor cable into the MONITOR OUT port on the projector.

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5 Turn the projector on. 6 Turn the computer on.

Connecting Macintosh Computers

Serial Computer In Monitor Out

S.Video Video In L R

SERIAL

VIDEO/VGA

AUDIO

In Audio Out

Figure i-10 Connecting a Macintosh

1 Unplug the existing monitor cable from your computer. 2 Plug the end of the supplied VGA video cable with the large round collar

into the COMPUTER IN port on the projector. Attach the VGA end of the Mac - VGA cable adapter to the other end of the VGA video cable.

3 Plug the Mac end of the Mac - VGA cable adapter into your computer’s

video port.

4 Connect your audio source to the AUDIO IN port on the projector. 5 To project and view the monitor at the same time, plug the monitor cable

into the Mac end of the VGA - Mac monitor adapter.

NOTE: The Lightbook projector only supports Multi-sync monitors for Macintosh computers.

6 Plug the VGA end of the VGA - Mac monitor adapter into the MONITOR

OUT port on the projector.

7 Turn the projector on.

NOTE: If you turn the projector off while the computer is on, your external

monitor will go blank. This is normal. Just turn the projector on again and the monitor display will return.

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Connecting NTSC, PAL, SECAM, or S-Video

Use the supplied AV cable to connect an NTSC, PAL, or SECAM source to the projector. Use the supplied S-Video cable to connect an S-Video source.

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Special Configurations

If your computer has an internal monitor but no external video capability (such as the Macintosh Performa 575, PowerMac 5200, and certain PowerBooks), you need a video adapter card to attach the Lightbook projector.

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Setup for a third-party adapter is identical to the procedures outlined in the Quick Start section above. Contact your dealer, Proxima Customer Service, or a third-party supplier for more information about an appropriate video adapter.

CLOSING THE PROJECTOR

1 Close the lens door latch.

Figure i-12 Closing the lens

2 Press both gold buttons to release the top assembly

Figure i-13 Releasing the projector top

3 Gently press down and pull back on the assembly until it clicks into

place.

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Setting Up the Lightbook Projector

POSITIONING THE PROJECTOR

Place the projector on a solid, flat surface at a right angle (perpendicular) to the projection screen and parallel to the floor. If you are using a media cart, make sure the wheels are locked to prevent it from moving.

Top View

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projection screen

Projection Screen

Side View

Parallel to the floor

Figure 1-1 Positioning the projector

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TRANSPORTING AND MOVING THE PROJECTOR

Always use the supplied carrying case to transport the projector. If you are moving the projector a short distance, grasp it securely at the sides by the lower parts of the housing to support the weight of the unit.

Figure 1-2 Moving the projector

Projector Cooling and Airflow

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Locate the air intake grills under the front of the projector and in the left rear corner, and the air exhaust grill in the right rear corner.

CAUTION! Never operate the projector if these grills are clogged or

obstructed, or if the electric fans are not running.

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Monitor Out

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Figure 1-3 Allow for proper air flow

CONNECTOR PANEL

All connections between the projector and your computer or video source are made on the side connector panel.

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Computer InSerial S-Video Video In

Monitor Out

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In–Audio–Out

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Figure 1-4 The Connector Panel

CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION

1 SERIAL Connects to your computer so you can use

Cyclops F/X software. Use a serial connector for a PC, ADB connector for a Macintosh.

2 COMPUTER IN Connects computer video to the projector. 3 MONITOR OUT Provides computer video output to a separate

monitor.

4 S-VIDEO Allows S-Video video input. 5 VIDEO IN Allows video input from an NTSC, PAL, or

SECAM source.

6 L-AUDIO-R Allows stereo/mono audio input from an NTSC,

PAL, or SECAM source.

7 AUDIO IN Allows stereo/mono audio input. 8 AUDIO OUT Provides audio output to an external stereo

system.

9 AC CIRCUIT BREAKER Restarts the system after a power failure. 10 AC PLUG Connects AC power. 11 AC POWER Turns the projector on or off.

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CONNECTING POWER TO THE PROJECTOR

The power cord receptacle, AC POWER switch, and circuit breaker are located below the connector panel of the projector.

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Computer InSerial S-Video Video In

AC Power Switch

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Circuit Breaker

Power Receptacle

Figure 1-5 Power receptacle, AC Power switch, and circuit breaker reset switch

1 Plug the appropriate power cord into the power receptacle on the side of

the projector.

2 Connect the other end of the power cord to a properly-grounded wall

outlet.

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CONNECTING YOUR COMPUTER

Connecting Notebook Computers

Use the appropriate cable and adapter to connect your notebook computer to the projector.

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VGA Cable

Figure 1-6 Notebook connections

NOTE: If you are using an Apple PowerBook, attach the Mac - VGA cable

adapter to the computer’s Video Output port (or video adapter cable).

1 Plug the end of the supplied VGA cable with the large round collar into

the computer’s VGA or Video Out port or into the Mac - VGA cable adapter (Macintosh only).

2 Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the COMPUTER IN port on the

projector.

Monitor Out

Computer

In Port

In–Audio–Out

3 If you want audio, connect your audio source to the AUDIO IN port on

the projector.

4 Turn the projector on.

NOTE: If your projector is unable to project an image at the same time your

laptop monitor displays an image, refer to your laptop documentation for information on switching between the internal screen and the video port.

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Connecting PCs

Use the included VGA video cable to connect your PC to the projector’s COMPUTER IN port. If you want to use your monitor and Lightbook projector at the same time, use your existing monitor cable to connect the projector to the monitor.

VGA

To Projector To Computer

VGA Connector Cable

Figure 1-7 VGA Video cable

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Monitor Out

Figure 1-8 Connecting a PC

1 Unplug the monitor cable from the computer.

Monitor Out

VGA

In–Audio–Out

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2 Plug the end of the supplied VGA cable with the large round collar into

the projector’ COMPUTER IN port. Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the computer’s Video Out (VGA) port.

3 If you want audio, connect your audio source to the AUDIO IN port on

the projector.

4 If you want to use an external monitor, connect the monitor cable to the

projector’s MONITOR OUT port.

5 Turn the projector on.

NOTE: An external monitor is not required to use the Lightbook projector.

Connecting Macintosh Computers

Use the video adapters shown below to connect a Macintosh computer and monitor to the Lightbook projector.

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Figure 1-9 The Macintosh adapters

Use the cable adapters and supplied VGA video cable to connect the projector to your Macintosh computer.

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Cable Adapter

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Monitor Out

In–Audio–Out

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MAC II

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Figure 1-10 Connecting a Macintosh

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1 Unplug the Macintosh monitor cable from the computer. 2 Plug the end of the supplied VGA video cable with the large, round collar

into the COMPUTER IN port on the projector. Attach the VGA end of the Mac - VGA cable adapter to the other end of the VGA video cable.

3 Plug the Mac end of the Mac - VGA cable adapter into the Macintosh

video port.

4 Connect the audio source to the AUDIO IN port.

Use the VGA - Mac monitor adapter and your existing monitor cable to connect the projector to a separate computer monitor, so you can view computer video on the projector screen and the monitor at the same time.

5 To project and view the monitor at the same time, plug the monitor cable

into the Mac end of the VGA - Mac monitor adapter.

6 Plug the VGA end of the Mac - VGA monitor adapter into the MONITOR

OUT port on the projector.

7 Turn the projector on.

NOTE: An external monitor is not required to use the Lightbook projector.

Special Configurations

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If your computer has an internal monitor but no external video capability (Macintosh Performa 575, PowerMac 5200, and certain PowerBooks), you need a video adapter card in order to attach the projector.

Setup for a third-party adapter is identical to the procedures outlined in the Quick Start section in the introduction chapter. Contact your dealer, Proxima Customer Service, or a third-party supplier for more information about an appropriate video adapter.

CONNECTING COMPUTER AUDIO

Use the composite audio cable to connect your audio source to the AUDIO IN port on the projector.

In–Audio–Out

Figure 1-11 Audio In port

1 Insert one end of the computer audio cable into the Audio Out port of a

Macintosh or the sound card of a PC.

2 Insert the other end into the projector’s AUDIO IN port.

NOTE: Although both AUDIO and AUDIO IN may be connected at the same

time, only one can be active. If computer video is selected, AUDIO IN is active. If NTSC, PAL, SECAM, or S-Video is being viewed, AUDIO is active.

CONNECTING COMPOSITE VIDEO

You can display composite video (NTSC, PAL or SECAM) on the projector.

Video In

Figure 1-12 Video In port

Use the supplied composite Video/Audio cable (see page i-2) to connect an NTSC, PAL, or SECAM source to your projector.

1 Find the RCA connector on your video source marked Video Out or

something similar. This connector is typically yellow. Insert one of the AV cable’s yellow connectors into the Video Out jack of the video source.

2 Insert the other yellow connector into the projector’s VIDEO IN port.

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CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO SOURCE

To connect an S-Video source, use the supplied S-Video cable (see page i-2) instead of an RCA cable connection for the video source. The S-Video cable has identical, round, 4-pin mini-DIN connectors on both ends.

S-Video

Video In

Figure 1-13 The S-Video port

To connect an S-Video source:

1 Insert one end of the S-Video cable into the mini-DIN Video Out port on

the video source.

2 Insert the other end of the S-Video cable into the projector’s S-Video port.

NOTE: The S-Video cable does not carry an audio signal. Use the red and

white connectors on the AV cable (see Connecting L-Audio-R Ports below) to connect Audio Out from your video source to the L-AUDIO-R ports on the projector.

CONNECTING AUDIO FROM A COMPOSITE VIDEO SOURCE

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Use the supplied AV cable to connect stereo or monaural audio inputs from an NTSC, PAL, SECAM or S-Video source.

Video In

Figure 1-14 L-Audio-R ports

1 Insert one of the white connectors on the AV cable into the left Audio Out

port of your video source. Insert the white connector on the other end into the L-AUDIO port on the projector.

2 Insert one of the red connectors on the AV cable into the right Audio Out

port of your video source. Insert the red connector on the other end into the R-AUDIO port on the projector.

NOTE: Although both L-AUDIO-R and AUDIO IN may be connected at the same time, only one can be active. If computer video is selected, AUDIO IN is active. If NTSC/PAL/SECAM/S-Video is being viewed, the L-AUDIO-R ports are active.

If your TV audio source outputs only monaural audio, your projector will provide simulated stereo audio. Connect the audio source to the left AUDIO port and set the stereo mode to mono using the Audio menu.

PROJECTOR AUDIO OUT

Your projector contains an internal stereo system consisting of an amplifier and two speakers. Although this system provides high-quality stereo output, a multimedia presentation may require independently powered speakers or an external sound system.

NOTE: The projector’s internal speakers can be turned on or off using the Audio menu (see page 2-21).

In–Audio–Out

Figure 1-15 The Audio Out port

To connect your projector to an external stereo system or powered speakers:

1 Insert one end of the Computer Audio cable into the projector’s

AUDIO OUT port.

2 Insert the other end into the external amplifier or powered speaker

system’s Audio In port.

3 If you are using two powered speakers, connect speaker A to speaker B

using the cables supplied with the powered speaker system.

NOTE: A mini-jack to RCA adapter is provided (see page i-2) in case your external speaker system has RCA input plugs.

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CONNECTING TO THE SERIAL/ADB PORT

Computer InSerial

Use the SERIAL port to connect the projector and the computer in order to use the optional Cyclops F/X software.

Figure 1-16 The Serial port

1 Connect one end of the serial cable to the projector’s SERIAL port. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the computer:

• On a PC, connect the computer end to a serial port.

• On a Macintosh, connect the computer end to an ADB connector.

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