lightbook 20 projector user manual
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1. Ee EI m iN 2 Ji ef o To Projector VGA Connector Cable To Computer Figure 1 7 VGA Video cable Oo Serial Computer In Monitor Out S Video VideoiIn T R In Audio Out A l l l I I VGA Cable To Computer In Monitor Out Figure 1 8 Connecting a PC 1 Unplug the monitor cable from the computer 2 Plugtheend 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 1 6 Chapter One Es_ SOW l l i 6 _ is a Connecting Macintosh Computers Use the video adapters shown below to connect a Macintosh computer and monitor to the Lightbook projector ul From 9 Mac CPU E p To VGA Cable Mac VGA Cable Adapter MAC To Mac d Monitor Cable gt 4 From Projector MONITOR OUT2. VGA Mac Monitor Adapter Figure 1 9 The Macintosh adapters Use the cable adapters and supplied VGA video cable to connect the projector to your Macintosh computer Mac VGA Cable Adapter CE Serial Computer In Monitor Out S Video Videoln L A A VGA Cable i i to l 1 p Computer 1 J 1 InPot x f 2 F aA SASF c sA Macintosh N Monitor Cable W To Monitor Out Port VGA Mac ypy Monitor Adapter Figure 1 10 Connecting a Macintosh Setting Up the Lightbook Projector 1 7 Es_ SOW l l i 6 _ is T E 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 Plugthe 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 PlugtheVGA end of the Mac VGA monitor adapter into the MONITOR OUT port on the projector
3. Figure i 9 Connecting a Desktop PC 1 Turn the PC power off Unplug the monitor cable from the computer 2 Plugtheend 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 5 Turn the projector on 6 Turn the computer on i 8 Introduction P OOSSe9 S Video Video In Figure i 10 Connecting a Macintosh 1 Unplug the existing monitor cable from your computer 2 Plugtheend 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 PlugtheMac end of the Mac VGA cable adapter into your computers 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 PlugtheVGA end of the VGA Mac monitor adapter into the MONITOR OUT port on t
4. Your Proxima Lightbook Projector i 11 a see e i Chapter 1 Setting Up the Lightbook Projector POSITIONING THE PROJ ECTOR Place the projector on asolid 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 whed s are locked to prevent it from moving Top View Perpendicular to the projection screen Projection Screen Side View Parallel to the floor Figure 1 1 Positioning the projector Setting Up the Lightbook Projector 1 1 a see e i TRANSPORTING AND MOVING THE PROJ ECTOR 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 wa ght of the unit Figure 1 2 Moving the projector Projector Cooling and Airflow Locate the air intake grills under the front of the projector and in the left rear comey and the air exhaust grill in the right rear comer A CAUTION Never operate the projector if these grills are clogged or obstructed or if the electric fans are not running Figure 1 3 Allow for proper air flow 1 2 Chapter One CONNECTOR PANEL All connections between the projector and your computer or video source are made on the side connector pand I
5. Audio Controls the audio volume Fine Audio Selects mono or stereo Adjusts balance treble and bass Preferences Programs a custom key on the remote control or increases the fan speed for high altitude use Advanced Selects one of five languages for the menus or selects rear inverted or other projection options Help Displays connection diagrams and general help Using the Lightbook Projector 2 13 Es_ SOW l l i 6 _ is a Selecting a Tool The Tools menu is used to set up and activate e The LightBoard WhiteBoard and BlackBoard tools e The Timer e The Reveal function Tool Select Input Source Image _ Audio Fine Audio Preferences Advanced help CancellSelect gt Menu WhiteBoard BlackBoard Timer Reveal Figure 2 14 Tool Select menu Usethe a and v keys to select a tool Press gt to sadeg it or lt to cance it Using the Draw Tools The Draw tools allow you to highlight text or other objects on the screen or to draw on a white or black background with the remote control 1 From the Tool Select menu select one of the drawing tools LightBoard Uses the Pencil tool to highlight or annotate the projected image WhiteBoard Clears the screen and provides a white background for the Draw tool BlackBoard Clears the screen and provides a dark background for the Draw tool 2 The Draw toolbar appears in
6. 7 Turn the projector on NOTE An external monitor is not required to use the Lightbook projector Special Configurations 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 1 8 Chapter One Es_ SOW l l i 6 _ is T E CONNECTING COMPUTER AUDIO Use the composite audio cable to connect your audio source to the AUDIO IN port on the projector R In Audio Out Figure 1 11 Audio In port 1 Inset 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 VideoIn L R Figure 1 12 Video In port Use the supplied composite Video Audio cable see page i 2 to
7. B 2 Appendix B Es_ SOW l l i Index A AC Circuit Breaker i 5 1 3 AC Plug i 5 1 3 AC Power i 5 1 3 AC Power Switch 1 4 Accessories B 2 ADB Serial Port i 5 1 3 ADB Serial Port Connection 1 12 Advanced Menu 2 24 Arrow Keys i 6 2 5 2 6 Audio Connecting from a composite video sourc 1 10 Muting 2 22 Audio In Port i 5 1 3 1 9 Audio Menu 2 21 Audio Menus Using 2 22 Audio Out Port i 5 1 3 1 11 External Speaker System Connection 1 11 External Stereo System Connection 1 11 Audio Port Connecting the Source 1 9 Monaural or Stereo Source 1 10 B Balance FineAudio Menu 2 22 Bass FineAudio Menu 2 22 Batteries Changing Quick Remote 4 4 Changing Remote Control 43 BlackBoard 2 14 Brightness 2 7 Image Menu 2 20 Bulb Replacement 4 2 C Circuit Breaker i 4 Circuit Breaker Reset switch 1 4 Closing the Projector i 11 2 4 Color Palette 2 15 Commputer In Port 1 3 Computer In Port i 5 Connector Panel i 4 i 5 1 3 Connector Table i 5 1 3 Contents of Box Accessories i 2 Contrast 2 7 Image Menu 2 20 Control Pand i 4 Keys Table i 6 Control Pand Indicator Over Temperature 2 8 Projector Not Open 2 9 Replace Lamp 2 9 Control Pand Indicators 2 8 Control Pand Keys 2 5 Control Pand Lights i 7 Cooling Fans i 4 Custom Settings Recalling 2 18 Custom Settings Saving 2 20 Cyclops Quick Remote i 4 2 10 Cydops Remote Control i 4 2 10 D Desktop PC Connecting i 8 Draw Tool Bar
8. SOW l l i 6 _ is T a CONNECTING YOUR COMPUTER Connecting Notebook Computers Use the appropriate cable and adapter to connect your notebook computer to the projector Serial Computer In Monitor Out Videoin L A e__ Computer In Port 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 Plugtheothe end of the VGA cableinto the COMPUTER IN port on the projector 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 Setting Up the Lightbook Projector 1 5 Es_ SOW l l i 6 _ is T E 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
9. Speaker Enable Selects internal and external Both or external speakers only Ext Only Using the Lightbook Projector 2 21 Fine Audio Menu L mage _ Help ea ee ee ee ee ee Fe ee y EA a L L Gl 4 4 Figure 2 22 Fine Audio menu MENU ITEM SETTING Balance Adjusts the balance between the left and right speakers Treble Adjusts the treble Bass Adjusts the bass Stereo Select stereo when playing a stereo source from both left and right audio inputs Select Mono when using a monaural source for simulated stereo output Using the Audio Menus You can include audio in your presentation in a variety of ways Selecting Stereo Audio 1 Open the Fine Audio menu and select Stereo Adjust the balance treble and bass 2 Press MENU to exit Muting Audio with the Menu 1 Open the Audio menu 2 Select Mute then select On 3 Press MENU to exit and mute the audio 2 22 Chapter Two Simulating Stereo While Using a Monaural Source 1 Open the Fine Audio menu Sdect the Stereo menu and then select Mono 2 Press MENU to exit NOTE If you are using a monaural source it must be connected to the L AUDIO input Preferences Menu Usethis menu to tailor the projector to your personal presentation style Prog Key1 Prog Key2 Operation Mode Input Source WhiteBoard WhiteBoard High Altitude Image Blac
10. Audio Espa ol Rear Ceiling All Standard Computer Mode Factory Reset Help Figure 2 24 Advanced menu MENU ITEM FUNCTION Language Display the menus in any of five languages Projection Flips the image for rear and ceiling projection Reset Mode Select Reset to return the settings for the current image source to the factory defaults 2 24 Chapter Two Help Menu Select Help from the Main menu to display connection diagrams for your PC Macintosh or video source Help Topics Figure 2 25 Help menu 1 Press a or v to sadec the item you want Help on Press gt to display that item or lt to cance Figure 2 26 PC Help screen Using the Lightbook Projector 2 25 Es_ SOW l l i 6 _ is T E Chapter 3 Cyclops F X Your projector comes with Cydops F X software effects that you can use to make your presentations more interesting and effective For example you can use the Spotlight to call attention to spedfic areas on the image use the Zoom or Magnify effects to focus on important information in the image or use See it Show it to preview images on your computer without distracting your audience You can use Cyclops F X with eitheamdtte that came with your projector or the optional Cyclops interactive pointer system or both same time NOTE Cyclops F
11. used in dusty environments 1 Turn the projector over 2 Wipe the filter off or use compressed air to blow off any dust that has accumulated on it Figure 4 3 The Lightbook front filter CHANGING BATTERIES CYCLOPS REMOTE To install or change the two AAA alkaline batteries in the remote control unit 1 Locate the battery compartment at the lower rear of the case Slide the cover off the battery compartment 2 Remove the old batteries and replace then with new ones Make sure to align the batteries in the proper orientation see Figure 4 4 3 Replace the cover on the battery compartment Figure 4 4 Installing batteries in the Cyclops Remote Control Maintenance 4 3 Es_ SOW l l i 6 _ is a CHANGING BATTERIES CYCLOPS QUICK REMOTE The Cydops Quick Remote uses two 357A alkaline batteries 1 Locate the battery compartment at the lower rear of the case Press the corner down and slide it off 2 Remove the old batteries and replace then with new ones Make sure to align the batteries in the proper orientation 3 Replace the battery cover Figure 4 5 Installing batteries in the Cyclops Quick Remote 4 4 Chapter Four 6 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION S No image projected No power to projector Turn power ON Check AC cord Check power to electrical outlet Lamp not on Turn lamp ON Lamp burned out Repla
12. Clear All 2 15 Eraser 2 15 New Color 2 15 Pencil 2 15 Drawing Tools 2 14 F Fan Filter Cleaning 4 3 Fine Audio Menu 2 22 Fit to View Image Menu 2 20 Focus Ring i 4 Focusing the Image 2 2 Frame Advance Quick Remote 2 11 H Help Where to get it 5 4 Hdp Menu 2 25 l Image Menu 2 19 Adjustments Table 2 20 Computer Source 2 19 Video Source 2 19 Image Position 2 7 Input Source Menu Source Mode 2 17 Source Sdect 2 17 Sync Status 2 17 Input Video Source Changing 2 18 Internal Speakers i 4 K Keystone Adjustment i 4 Keystoned Image Correction 2 3 L L Audio R Port i 5 1 3 1 10 Lamp Changing 4 1 Lamp Assembly Replacement 4 1 Lamp Key i 6 2 5 2 6 Remote Control 2 11 Language Advanced Menu 2 24 Lens Opening i 3 Lens Cleaning 4 2 Lens Focus Ring 2 2 LightBoard 2 14 M Macintosh Video Connection 1 7 Macintosh Adapters 1 7 Macintosh Computer Connecting i 9 Main AC Power Switch i 4 Main Menu 2 13 Main Menu Options Table 2 13 Maintenance Changing Quick Remote Batteries 4 4 Changing Renote BatteriesControl Batteries 4 3 Fan Filter 4 3 Lamp Assembly Replacement 4 1 Lens Cleaning 4 2 Menu Key i 6 2 5 2 6 Remote Control 2 11 Menus 2 12 Monitor Out Port i 5 1 3 Mouse Disk Remote Control 2 11 Mute Audio Menu 2 21 Mute Key Remote Control 2 11 N Notebook Connecting i 7 Video Connection 1 5 NTSC Connecting i 10 O Openingthelens i 3 Openingthe Projector i 3 Operating
13. Increases or decreases the contrast level All sources of the image Sync Helps reduce uneven horizontal Computer features such as lines of text streaks or shimmering in the image or vertical black lines that may appear on the screen Pixel Skip Adjusts the image for text mode Computer Text mode only Brightness Makes the screen image brighter or darker Video Tint Changes the color tones Video Saturation Increases or decreases the saturation of Video the image colors Save To Saves the current settings Computer Fit to View Compresses the image to fit on PAL SECAM the display video only Saving Custom Settings A set of customized values for every video mode can be stored for up to twenty custom modes If you want to store custom settings 1 Before you make any changes use the lt gt keys to move to the Save To menu Usethe a and v keys to select Custom 1 2 etc Click Moreto see additional Custom Mode listings Press gt to select anew Custom Mode number 2 Make any desired projector adjustments 3 Close the menu to save your changes to the new Custom Mode 2 20 Chapter Two Audio Menu Use this menu to select an audio source adjust the volume or to select speakers Image Audio Help Figure 2 21 Audio menu MENU ITEM SETTING Speaker Enable Ext Only Volume Raises or lowers the speaker volume for the selected source Mute Mutes the speaker sound
14. Modes Host Mode 2 12 Local Mode 2 12 Operation Modes PreferencesMenu 2 23 Ordering Parts 5 5 Over Temperature 2 8 P PAL Connecting i 10 Parts Replacement B 1 PC Video Connection 1 6 PC Help Screen 2 25 Pixel Skip 2 7 Power Cord Receptacle i 4 Power receptacle 1 4 Power Switch 2 2 Powering Up Projector 2 2 PreferencesMenu 2 23 Preview Key Quick Remote 2 11 PROG1 and 2 Keys Preferences Menu 2 23 PROG1 Key Remote Control 2 11 PROG2 Key Remote Control 2 11 Projection Advanced Menu 2 24 Projector Closing i 11 2 4 Connecting Power 1 4 Cooling and Airflow 1 2 Main Parts i 4 Moving 1 2 Opening i 3 2 1 Positioning 1 1 Setting up 1 1 Transporting 1 2 Turning Off 2 3 TurningOn 2 2 Q Quick Remote 2 10 Quick Remote Batteries 4 4 Quick Remote Keys 2 11 Quick Start Desktop PC i 8 Macintosh Computer i 9 Notebook i 7 R Recalling Custom Settings 2 18 Release Button i 4 Remote Control 2 10 Remote Control Batteries 4 3 Remote Control IR Lens i 4 Remote Control Keys 2 11 Repair of your Projector 5 4 Replacement Parts B 1 Reset Mode Advanced Menu 2 24 Retuming your Projector for Repair 5 4 Reveal 2 17 S S Video Connecting i 10 S Video Port i 5 1 3 S Video Source Connecting 1 10 Saturation 2 7 Image Menu 2 20 Save To Image Menu 2 20 SECAM Connecting i 10 See it Show it 3 7 Select Key Quick Renote 2 11 Serial ADB Port Connection 1 12 Serial Port i 5 1 3 Settings Ta
15. The keypad lights up and the lamp turns on The projector will beep once NOTE Make sure to turn the projector on before you power up the computer This allows the computer to sense the projector during its startup sequence Figure 2 3 Projector power switch 2 Nett turn on your computer If you tum the projector off while the rest of your computer system is running your external monitor will go blank This is normal Just turn the projector on again and your monitor display will return A CAUTION Never operate the projector if the air intake or exhaust grills are clogged or obstructed or if the electric fan is not running FOCUSING THE IMAGE You can use the title screen that appears when you start the projector to make your focus adjustments Rotate the focus ring to the right or left for the dearest image Figure 2 4 The Lightbook projector lens focus ring 2 2 Chapter Two Es_ SOW l l i 6 _ is T E CORRECTING A KEYSTONED IMAGE The image may become distorted when you elevate the front of the projector 800 800 800 600 ______ eo cmc 600 400 epp 400 400 m 200 FH j 200 200 0 ji E 0 L 0 na APR MAY JUN JUL APR MAY JUN JUL APR MAY JUN JUL Keystoned Images Correct Image Figure 2 5 Keystoned and
16. VGA 640 x 400 Fine Audio Z VGA Think Pad Help Figure 2 19 Input Source menu MENUS SETTING Source Select Selects computer and video input sources Source Mode Changes to an input source that matches or is close to the current source Sync Status Displays the Horizontal and Vertical frequency and the polarity of the current video source Using the Lightbook Projector 2 17 a see e i Changing the Input Video Source Your Lightbook projector will check the connections and automatically sadet a size position and sync setting for any connected device 1 To change the input source use the key to move to the Source Sdect box 2 Press the a and v keys to sdect Computer or Video NOTE There will be a brief delay before the source changes Changing the Source Mode Your Lightbook projector automatically senses the type of device connected to each input port To change the Source mode 1 Choose Automatic if you want the projector to size and adjust the image automatically You can save this setting into one of the available custom modes see page 2 19 The Source Mode box displays a _ next to all of the input source settings that match or are close to the type of source you have connected 2 To change the Source Mode setting use the lt and gt keys to move to the Source Mode box and use the and w keys to select a different input source 3 Usethe lt and gt keys
17. 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 ydlow connectors into the Video Out jack of the video source 2 Inset the other yellow connector into the projector s VIDEO IN port Setting Up the Lightbook Projector 1 9 a see e i 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 Videoln L 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 Use the supplied AV cable to connect stereo or monaural audio inputs from an NTSC PAL SECAM or S Video source VideoIn C R Figure 1 14 L Audio R ports 1 Insert one of the white connectors on the AV cabl
18. control and the optional Cyclops wand or laser pointer Put Away Minimizes the F X screen Edit Effect Allows you to assign a shortcut key to the effect You can also use this option to customize an effect Projector Setting Allows you to adjust image audio and general settings on your projector Connect Allows you to choose the COM port to which you will connect your projector In addition the Assignments area allows you to control the MouseDisk speed on your remote and gives you checkboxes to turn on audible and visual feedback CUSTOMIZING EFFECTS Most effects have options that you can tailor to both the presentation and your own presentation style For example you can customize the Spotlight effect to specify the shape and size of the spotlight You can also change the name of each effect for example you can change the name from Spotlight to Headlight You can assign each effect to a key on the keyboard or a button on the remote control The key or button you choose starts that effect To customize an effect 1 Right click the name of the effect and choose Edit from the menu You can also select the desired effect and click the Edit Effect button to make your changes 2 Adjust the settings in the appropriate dialog box and click OK 3 When you re finished customizing the effect choose File and Save to save your settings 4 Click the control box in the upper right corner to minimize the Cy
19. i Magnify enlarges a rectangular area around the mouse pointer You can choose from three levels of magnification 200 400 or 800 NOTE To enlarge the entire screen use the Zoom effect Next Previous advances to the next or previous slide Object allows you to draw rectangles squares ellipses and circles You can change the color and width of each shape Refresh repaints the projected image Use this feature to erase remnants of Stamp and Telestrator effects Reveal hides the image then lets you incrementally reveal more and more of the image You can specify a color for the hidden area a horizontal or vertical effect and the size of the Reveal window Run Program starts a program that you choose Screen Blank blanks the screen to a color that you choose Sound plays a WAV file when you press a button You can play the sound repeatedly or just once NOTE You must have a sound card to use this effect Spotlight dims all of the image except for the area around the mouse pointer You specify the shape and size of the spotlight circular square or bar Once you ve started Spotlight press the MouseDisk to change its size Another setting makes the Spotlight visible against a black background Stamp allows you to choose from 15 different bitmaps to stamp or paste over the projected image You can also choose to play a sound each time you stamp Switch to F X switches to the Cyclops F X main screen Telestrator
20. the next slidein your presentation on your computer monitor without switching from the slide your audience sees The See it Show it feature displays the image along with a timer that counts down on your computer monitor until Seeit Show it displays the next slide You can use See it Show it to preview slides so that you can interact with your audience while preparing for the message on the next slide To use See it Show it 1 Click Edit Navigation Keys in the Assignments area of the Cydops F X main screen The following screen appears Edit Navigation Keys Next Oei shite Clare Previous Clem Shite atte SeettShowitDelay None Figure 3 5 Edit Navigation Keys screen 2 Sdect a countdown time for the Forward or Reverse keys or both When you select a countdown time See it Show it is automatically enabled 3 To disable Seeit Show it select None from the Forward and Reverse key list boxes To switch to See it Show it press the Forward or Reverse key once quickly To end See it Show it press the Forward or Reverse key a second time The counter disappears and the next slide immediately displays Cyclops F X 3 7 a see e i FREEZE The Freeze option freezes the image on your projector so you can use your remote to control your computer This might be handy when you want to perform functions on your computer without distracting your audience from your presentation To edit the Freeze key settings dick the Edi
21. the upper left of the display Wal Figure 2 15 Toolbox V 3 The current tool Pencil or Eraser is highlighted and a cursor appears Use the remote control to draw on the screen 2 14 Chapter Two Es_ SOW l l i 6 _ is T E Draw Tool Bar The Draw tool bar has four options V4 Pencil Click to sdect the Pencil tool J Eraser Click to select the Eraser You can erase portions of your highlights Clear alt Cl ck to erase all previous highlighting New Color Click to sdect anew color This button also shows the currently selected color Choosing a Color 1 Click New Color or the down arrow in the upper right comer of the Draw tool bar to display the color palette Za ii Figure 2 16 Toolbox Color palette a V 2 Click the color you want to use The Color box takes on the selected color and the color palette remains on the screen 3 Click the Color box or the down arrow in the upper right corner again to turn the color selection boxes off Using the Lightbook Projector 2 15 S8588 e E a 4 To draw click and hold the center of the MouseDisk at the desired starting point for about 2 seconds to lock it Then press the edges of the MouseDisk to move the Pencil tool and draw on the screen 5 To exit Draw dick the small box in the upper left c
22. C466 6 Audio Cable C498 6 ml lit g Mac VGA VGA Mac Adapter Monitor Adapter C922 C924 Cyclops Quick Remote Control A85 Figure i 2 Items included with the projector VGA Video Cable Power Cord Composite C1002 10 Video Audio Cable C497 6 w gt CITT xe Mini J ack to RCA C951 6 Cable Adapter C5105 Serial Cable ADB Cable C936 6 C4070 6 Also included but not shown e Cyclops F X Diskettes e 2 AAA Alkaline Batteries e Product Registration Card Your projector also includes power cords for Europe the United Kingdom and Italy i 2 Introduction Es_ SOW l l i 6 _ is T E OPENING THE PROJ ECTOR 1 Press the gold buttons on both sides of the projector and pull the top assembly up It will dick into place Figure i 3 Opening the projector NOTE The and indicators will both flash if the projector is not completely open 2 Liftthegold front door latch to pop the lens open Figure i 4 Opening the lens Your Proxima Lightbook Projector i 3 YOUR LIGHTBOOK PROJ ECTOR Before you begin locate the main parts of the Lightbook projector Figure i 5 The Lightbook projector and Cyclops Remote Control Internal Speakers Control Panel Cooling Fans Release Button Keystone Adjustment Focus Ring Nn oO UU BR WN Remote Control IR Lens i 4 Introduction Cyclops Rem
23. PLEASE READ This manual is provided as a free service by Projyector com We are in no way responsible for the contents of the manual We do not guarantee its accuracy and we do not make any claim of copyright The copyright remains the property of their respective owners ABOUT PROJECTOR COM Projector com http www projector com is your review and buying guide resource for DLP and LCD video projectors Visit the site to read the latest projector news and reviews read and comment on projector specifications download user manuals and much more Es_ SOW l l i 6 _ is T E 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 This manual covers the Proxima Lightbook family of light portable projectors which provide images of unrivaled clarity and color accuracy Your Proxima Lightbook Projector i 1 Es_ SOW l l i 6 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 A CAUTION The Proxima Lightbook projector should be treated like any other precision optical instrument Handle it carefully Proxima Cyclops Remote Lightbook Projector Control 080 01101 1 S Video Cable Computer
24. X is not available for UNIX systems NOTE You cannot use Cyclops F X with the MediaExpress system To use Cyclops F X follow these steps details are covered throughout this chapter 1 Usethe serial cable appropriate for your system PCs C936 6 or Macs C470 6 to connect the serial port on your computer to the CYCLOPS port on the projector Cyclops Figure 3 1 Cyclops port on the projector 2 Install the Cydops F X software 3 Start Cydops F X customize the effects and assign them to specific keys on the keyboard or buttons on the remote control 4 Minimize the Cyclops F X main screen Then just press the assigned key or button during your presentation to start an effect This chapter is designed to give yooduactbrdr ftdntthe Cyclops F X softewar NOTE Updates to the Cyclops F X software are available for download from the World Wide Web at http www prxm com Cyclops F X 3 1 Es_ SOW l l i 6 _ is T E 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 floppy drive 2 Do oneofthefollowing e In Windows 95 choose Start Run then type a setup exe or the drive letter for your floppy drive e In Windows 3 x choose File Run then type a setup exe or the drive letter for your floppy drive e OnaMacintosh double dick the disk icon then double click the Cyclops F X Installer icon in the dis
25. ation of Proxima s Cyclops F X software see Chapter 3 KEY FUNCTION Moves a presentation PowerPoint Persuasion etc forward or back one frame This function can only be used if Cyclops F X is installed Preview Allows you to preview an image from a presentation PowerPoint Persuasion etc if Cyclops F X and a separate monitor are installed Refer to the See It Show It feature in Chapter 3 for more information Select Selects a pre programmed projector feature that you can choose from the Preferences menu see page 2 23 Source Switches between connected sources Using the Lightbook Projector 2 11 a see e i OPERATING MODES The Lightbook projector can operate in Local or Host mode Local Mode Any time you activate the projector s menus or the drawing tools the projector isin Local mode In Local mode the remote control can be used for projector menu and draw functions only It does not communicate with the computer even if it is attached through the SERIAL port In Local mode the remote control can be used to e Select items in the projector menus e Control the drawing cursor Host Mode If a data cable is connected between the projector s SERIAL port and the computer the projector can operate in Host mode In Host mode the remote control can be used to control the Cyclops F X software if it is installed on your computer Cyclops F X can be used with both the Cyclops Remote and Cycl
26. ble 2 7 Setup Key i 6 2 5 2 7 Remote Control 2 11 Setup Menu Key i 6 Source Key i 6 2 5 2 6 Quick Remote 2 11 Remote Control 2 11 Source Mode Changing 2 18 Speaker Enable Audio Menu 2 21 Special Configurations Video Connections i 10 Specifications A 1 Stereo Fine Audio Menu 2 22 Stereo Audio Simulating 2 23 Sync 2 7 Image Menu 2 20 T Timer Menu 2 16 Tint 2 7 Image Menu 2 20 Tool Sdect Menu 2 14 Tool Sdection 2 14 ChoosingaColor 2 15 Draw Tool Bar 2 15 Tool Sdection Menu Timer 2 16 Treble Fine Audio Menu 2 22 Troubleshooting 5 1 Hdp 5 4 Returning for Repair 5 4 Turning off the Projector 2 3 V VGA Video Cable 1 6 Video Connection Macintosh 1 7 Notebook 1 5 PC 1 6 Special Configurations 1 8 Video In Port i 5 1 3 Composite Video Connections 1 9 Volume Audio Menu 2 21 Volume Key 2 6 Remote Control 2 11 Volume Keys i 6 2 5 WwW WhiteBoard 2 14 PLEASE READ This manual is provided as a free service by Projyector com We are in no way responsible for the contents of the manual We do not guarantee its accuracy and we do not make any claim of copyright The copyright remains the property of their respective owners ABOUT PROJECTOR COM Projector com http www projector com is your review and buying guide resource for DLP and LCD video projectors Visit the site to read the latest projector news and reviews read and comment on projector specifications download user manuals and much m
27. ce lamp Projector not completely Push top assembly up and open forward Circuit breaker tripped Correct overload situation press circuit breaker reset button Over temperature indication Allow projector to cool turn projector OFF and then ON No computer image Loose cable Check and secure cable projected connections No power to computer Turn on computer Incompatible video system If possible check computer with another monitor Laptop video port not Make sure laptop external video activated port is activated No video image Video source s Check video source s projected Loose improper cabling Check and secure cabling between video source s and projector REPLACE LAMP Burned out lamp Replace lamp indication Troubleshooting 5 1 Es_ SOW l l i 6 _ is T E PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION S Displayed image Projector not placed at a Adjust position of the not square proper angle to projection projector and the screen keystoning screen Use the Keystone Adjustment lever Projected image Projection lens not focused Adjust the focus out of focus Projected image Projector too far from screen Move projector closer to screen larger than screen Projected image Projector too close to screen Move projector away from smaller than screen screen No image on the Power switch off or Computer must be on for monitor projector not running computer monitor to display Turn on proj
28. clops F X main screen 3 4 Chapter Three Pe TE i 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 set up the software dick Setup Remote in the Assignments area of the mains screen Choose Cyclops Wand or Laser Pointer The following screen appears Fie Effects Options Help a es w ai Tw t E Deas Gee l Eniects Mere gt y SRO Aandag CYCL PS us y Ethem G thee Cwins Figure 3 3 Cyclops interactive pointer screen Click the Show Navigation Bar checkbox to enable the navigation bar This will provide you with a quick way to scroll through your slide show with the Cydops wand or laser pointer Cyclops F X 3 5 Previous Dom shte Can Navigation Bar Location Lower Left 4 Figure 3 4 Edit Cyclops Navigation screen Use this screen to assign different options to the navigation bar To assign a new function to the navigation bar click the Next or Previous areas and assign a function using the list boxes to the right You can also use this screen to define where the navigation bar will appear on your display The default is Lower Left 3 6 Chapter Three a see e i SEE IT SHOW IT See it Show it is a feature of Cyclops F X that previews
29. e 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 1 10 Chapter One Es_ SOW l l i 6 _ is a 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 PROJ ECTOR 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 R In Audio Out Figure 1 15 The Audio Out port To connect your projector to an external stereo system or powered speakers 1 Inset one end of the Computer Audio cable into the projector s AUDIO OUT port 2 Inset the other end into the extemal a
30. ector and light the lamp Cable not connected Connect cable Faint screen Low CONTRAST or Adjust CONTRAST and or BRIGHTNESS settings BRIGHTNESS J ittery fuzzy text Out of sync Adjust SYNC Image off center Position controls arrow keys Adjust position controls Compatibility problem Make sure the projector is compatible with one of the standards listed in Appendix A Misalignment or damage to Projector requires service optical elements Cannot get entire Compatibility problems Make sure the projector is image on screen compatible with one of the scrambled image standards listed in Appendix A Wrong video resolution Set video resolution on computer to 640 x 480 Shimmering colors SYNC out of adjustment Adjust SYNC Colors weak Weak video signal Check for faulty video source bad connection or frayed cable 5 2 Chapter Five a see e i PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION S Getting excessive CONTRAST and or Adjust CONTRAST and or white or washout BRIGHTNESS too high BRIGHTNESS Black and white Video signal ambiguous Adjust Tint or Saturation image from color SECAM input No audio Audio source s Make sure that the audio source is turned on and functioning properly Loose improper cabling Check and secure cabling between audio source s and projector Over Temperature Air vent s clogged Allow projector to cool clear indication obstructions from ven
31. ent changes to the current profile Save As Saves the profile settings under a name and location you specify Exit Quits the F X program Effects menu The Effects menu lets you change the items in the effects list MENU ITEM FUNCTION Edit Allows you to edit F X options Test Tests the current effect Add Allows you to add an effect Duplicate Allows you to copy an effect Delete Allows you to delete an effect Cyclops F X 3 11 Es_ SOW l l i 6 _ is T E Options menu The Options menu offers commands that allow you to set up assignments on 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 Cyclops remote control or the optional Cyclops wand or laser pointer Cursor Options Changes the look and feel of the cursor Also includes an option that allows you to apply one of the Cyclops F X custom cursor options to Windows Connect Allows you to edit the COM port settings for your computer 3 12 Chapter Three Es_ SOW l l i 6 _ is T E Chapter 4 Maintenance CHANGING THE LAMP Follow these steps to change the lamp when the primary bulb burns out 1 Press the key to turn the lamp off Allow the fans to cool the lamp until the fans stop 2 Turn the projector on its back 3 Lift the tab and pull the lamp assembly
32. ess Increase decrease brightness Video Image Position Move the image left or right and up or Computer down PAL SECAM video in full scale model with Fit To View turned off see page 2 20 Tint Changes the color tones Video Saturation Increase decrease color Video Pixel Skip Adjusts the image for text mode Computer Text mode only Using the Lightbook Projector 2 7 Es_ SOW l l i 6 _ is T E CONTROL PANEL INDICATORS These indicators provide important status information about your projector a U Over Temperature 0 Replace Lamp Figure 2 11 Lightbook projector s control panel indicators INDICATOR FUNCTION Glows red to warn of an over temperature condition Flashes quickly if the projector is not completely open Flashes slowly if the spare lamp burns out Glows red when the active lamp burns out Flashes quickly if the projector is not completely open Over Temperature The indicator glows red if the projector overheats A thermostat automatically turns off the power to the lamp until the projector cools If an over temperature condition occurs perform the following checks while you allow the projector to cool e Verify that the room temperature is below 86 F 30 C e Check theintake and exhaust vents Clear any obstruction to the air flow e Makesure that the fans are working If the projector has reached an over temperature condition and the fans are workin
33. functions available on the projector control pane as well as several additional features The Cydops Quick Remote allows you to control several of the projector s most popular features For best results aim the remote control at the projection screen or at the projector s front paned Do not obstruct the red infrared eye located on the front of the projector Infrared Eye Figure 2 12 Cyclops Remote Control Infrared Eye and Cyclops Quick Remote 2 10 Chapter Two Es_ SOW l l i 6 _ is a Cyclops Remote Control KEY FUNCTION MUTE Turns audio on or off VOLUME Decreases or increases the volume of internal and external speakers x 0 Turns the lamp on or off MENU Displays or hide the menu SOURCE Switches between connected sources SETUP Displays the Setup menu see page 2 7 PROG1 Programmable key see page 2 23 PROG2 Programmable key see page 2 23 Acts like an arrow key or mouse click Press the edges to move the screen cursor Press the center to send a mouse click To drag an object position the cursor over it then press the center button for two seconds Move the cursor to the new location and press the center button again to release it Cyclops Quick Remote The Cydops Quick Remote allows you to control the most often used projector functions NOTE Several of the remote control functions require the install
34. g you should feel a strong flow of hot air from the left rear vent If the fans are not working the projector needs service NOTE If you are using the projector at a high altitude location or in a warm room you may want to switch to High Altitude mode Preferences menu to run the fans at a higher speed see page 2 23 2 8 Chapter Two a see e i After the projector returns to its normal operating temperature turn the main power switch off and back on to clear the ove temperature indicator NOTE The remote control s 0 key will not function after an over temperature condition until the main power switch is turned off and on Projector Not Open Both the and indicators will flash quickly if the projector is not completely open Make sure that the projector locks into the open position Replace Lamp The indicator will glow red if the primary bulb burns out The indicator will flash if the spare projection lamp bums out If both lamps have burned out you cannot continue your presentation until you replace the lamp See page 4 2 to replace the lamp NOTE When the lamp nears the end of its life it may shut off without the lamp staying on If this happens press the button twice If the lamp does not stay on switch to the spare bulb or replace it Using the Lightbook Projector 2 9 Es_ SOW l l i 6 _ is a USING THE CYCLOPS REMOTE CONTROLS The Cydops Remote Control contains all the key
35. he 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 J ust turn the projector on again and the monitor display will return Your Proxima Lightbook Projector i 9 Es_ SOW l l i 6 _ is T E 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 O 000000 Ei q Cc a I S Video Cable opona SLO O Ni Figure i 11 Connecting video 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 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 i 10 ntroduction CLOSING THE PROJ ECTOR 1 Closethelens door latch Figure i 12 Closing the lens 2 Press both gold buttons to rdease 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
36. k Drive Horsterweg 24 San Diego CA 92121 6191 RX Beek The Netherlands 3 Pack the projector in its original box for safe shipment ind ude all accessories cables and the remote control If you no longer have the original shipping materials contact Proxima Customer Service for packaging 5 4 Chapter Five a see e i ORDERING PARTS Please order replacement and accessory parts through your local reseler or call Proxima at USA and Canada Europe 800 447 7694 or 431 43 358 5200 619 457 5500 Fax 31 43 358 5201 Press 1 for Customer Service Fax 619 457 8542 Outside USA and Canada 619 457 5500 Press 1 for Customer Service Fax 619 622 0173 Troubleshooting 5 5 Es_ SOW l l i Appendix A Specifications 6 Color 16 7 million colors Display Technology AM LCD Resolution VGA 640 H x 480 V pixels Contrast Ratio 125 1 typical Aspect Ratio 4 3 Compatibility NTSC PAL SECAM S Video PC VGA Apple Macintosh amp PowerBook series Quadra Centris Projection Lamp 400 Watt Halogen Replacable lamp indicator light Lamp life 40 60 hours Brightness 250 ANSI Lumens typical Optics High Definition lens with variable focus Keystone Correction 17 29 degrees adjustable Audio System Digital stereo sound two built in 2 Watt speakers Inputs 1 Computer Video 1 Composite Video NTSC PAL SECAM S Video 1 Compute
37. k window Drag the Cyd ops F X icon onto the hard disk icon 3 Follow theinstructions that appear on your screen STARTING CYCLOPS F X Once you re finished with the installation do one of the following In Windows 3 x or Windows 95 double click the Cyclops F X icon to start the program e For Macintosh users the software will automatically load each time you start your computer Windows users The first time you start the software Cyclops F X displays a Projector Setup Tutorial Wizard Follow the instructions that appear on your screen When you have finished configuring your system restart Windows 3 2 Chapter Three Figure 3 2 Cyclops F X special effects On the left side of this window isa list of the special effects The Assignments area in the middle of the window provides options that allow you to customize your remote and software NOTE If you open a menu or if you re using the LightBoard tool Cyclops F X will be suspended ASSIGNMENTS AREA The Assignments area displays the custom remote keys and their current assignments To modify the custom remote keys 1 Highlight the effect you want to assign 2 Doubleclick the box next to the custom remote key in the Assignments area Cyclops F X 3 3 Es_ SOW l l i 6 _ is a The Assignments area also contains five buttons BUTTON FUNCTION Setup Remote Lets you switch the assignments display between the included Cyclops remote
38. kBoard BlackBoard Audio Timer Fine Audio Reveal Reveal Freeze Freeze Advanced Host Host Help Figure 2 23 Preferences menu MENU ITEM SETTING Prog Key 1 and 2 Assigns a specific projector function to one of the PROG keys on the Cyclops Remote Control or to the Select key on the Cyclops Quick Remote e LightBoard Opens or closes the Draw tools eWhiteBoard Draw on a white background e BlackBoard Draw on a black background Timer Start or reset the Timer Reveal Gradually reveals the video image e Freeze Freezes the image on the screen Host Enables a special effect selected in Cyclops F X Operation Mode Select High Altitude to run the projector fans at higher speed Use this setting if you are at a high altitude location or in a warm room To set the PROG 1 or 2 keys usethe a v lt and gt keys on the Cyclops Remote to select the function that you want to assign to each PROG key The Select key on the Cydops Quick Remote will select the feature assigned to the PROG 2 key in the Preferences menu Using the Lightbook Projector 2 23 Advanced Menu Use the Advanced menu to adjust the projector settings to suit a particular presenter s style and taste Language Projection Reset Mode Fine Audio Italiano Input Source Deutsch Rear Current Computer Video Mode Image Francais Ceiling All Custom Computer Mode
39. mplifier 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 Setting Up the Lightbook Projector 1 11 Es_ SOW l l i 6 _ is T E CONNECTING TO THE SERIAL ADB PORT Use the SERIAL port to connect the projector and the computer in order to use the optional Cydops F X software Orao Serial Computer In Figure 1 16 The Serial port 1 Connect one end of the serial cable to the projector s SERIAL port Connect the other end of the cable to the computer On aPC connect the computer end to a serial port On a Macintosh connect the computer end to an ADB connector 1 12 Chapter One a see e i Chapter 2 Using the Lightbook Projector OPENING THE PROJ ECTOR 1 Press both gold buttons on the projector s sides Figure 2 1 Opening the projector 2 Pull the top assembly up and forward It will dick into place NOTE The and indicators will both flash if the projector is not completely open 3 Lift the gold lens door latch Thelens door will pop open and thelens will extend Figure 2 2 Opening the lens Using the Lightbook Projector 2 1 a see e i TURNING ON THE PROJ ECTOR 1 Movethe AC POWER switch to the ON position
40. n Audio Out 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 Setting Up the Lightbook Projector 1 3 CONNECTING POWER TO THE PROJ ECTOR The power cord receptacle AC POWER switch and circuit breaker are located below the connector pane of the projector Ou Gar eN Computer In Ree for Out Vie E NNNNNAN AC Power Switch 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 1 4 Chapter One Es_
41. ool When you turn the lamp on the fans will run at a higher speed NOTE If the lamp is off you can still use the VOLUME and MUTE keys to adjust the audio Arrows V keys allow you to e Make small adjustments in the position of the projected image Press the arrow keys to shift the image in the direction indicated by the arrow or e Modify settings in the Menus The volume keys display a slide bar to aaa the volume of the projector audio Press the w key to increase or the amp key to decrease the audio output levas These keys control both ed ond external audio levels 2 6 Chapter Two a see e i Setup G Press the Gr key to display a series of Setup menus The projector will display the slide bars in sequence to help you adjust the image For example if you are connected to a computer source the SETUP key will cycle through slide bar adjusters for Contrast Sync and Image Position NOTE If no video source is present the Help screen will appear when you press Setup Contrast Figure 2 10 Sample Setup slide bar Press gt or lt 4 to adjust the selected item Press e again to accept the new setting The display disappears after five seconds if no actions are taken NOTE The Setup options will be different for each type of input source SETTING PURPOSE AVAILABLE ON Sync Fine tune the clarity of the image Computer only Contrast Sharpen the image All sources Brightn
42. ops Quick Remote USING THE MENUS Your Lightbook projector features a graphical user interface that makes it easy to control all of the projector s functions Menu selections can be made with the projector control pane or remote control Menus will change based on the type of video source you have connected 1 Press MENU to display the on screen menus 2 Press the and v keys or the edges of the remote control mouse disk to select the desired menu item An item is highlighted when it is selected 3 Usethe lt and gt keys or mouse disk to move across the menus 4 Usethe a and v keys or mouse disk to move down a menu column or to change a menu value 5 Press MENU again to close the menu Settings are automatically saved when you exit the menus NOTE You must use the Cyclops Remote to open the menus and select items in them The Cyclops Quick Remote cannot access the menus 2 12 Chapter Two Es_ SOW l l i 6 _ is T E Using the Main Menu Press MENU to display the Main menu To turn the menu off press MENU again L mage Help Figure 2 13 Main menu The menu displays only those items that are relevant to the current input source computer video or S Video The following table lists the Main menu options MENU ACTIONS Tools Selects a projector tool Input Source Selects a video source and adjusts the settings of an incoming signal Image Sets the display characteristics
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44. orner of the Draw tool bar You can move the Draw tool bar to another location on the screen With the remote control dick and hold the center of the MouseDisk with the cursor on the top of the tool bar Drag the bar to the new location and release the center button Setting the Timer Use the Timer menu to start and reset the on screen digital timer You can set the Timer to count down for breaks dass activities and other presentation requirements gt Reset Start 99 00 Figure 2 17 Timer menu 1 From Tool Select choose Timer and press the gt key 2 Usethe a and w keyson the control pane or the MouseDisk on the remote control to set the time 3 Press lt to reset the timer to the last setting used 4 Press to start or stop the timer count down 2 16 Chapter Two Pe TE i Reveal Use this feature to slowly reveal a screen for greater audience impact 1 Choose Reveal and press the gt key to select it 2 Usethea v 4 or gt keysto gradually display the image a ae Blue Screen Reveal Up Reveal Down Blue Blue Screen Screen Reveal Left Reveal Right Figure 2 18 Reveal patterns Input Source Menu The Source Mode box indicates which video source has been detected by the projector Source Select Source Mode Tools CancellSelect m H Freq31 4 KHz V Freq 59 Hz Input Source Automatic _ H Pol NEG Image LI VGA 640 x 350 V Pol NEG Audio LI
45. ote Control Circuit Breaker Power Cord Receptacle Main AC Power Switch Connector Panel Cyclops Quick Remote CONNECTOR PANEL All connections between the projector and computer or video source are made on the side connector pand 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 Your Proxima Lightbook Projector i 5 Es_ SOW l l i 6 _ is T E 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 A nn Over Temperature Replace Lamp AN o s e Figure i 7 The Control Panel KEY FUNCTION Controls
46. r Stereo Audio 1 Composite Video Stereo Audio 1 Serial ADB Outputs Stereo Audio 1 Monitor Power Source 90 260 VAC 47 63 Hertz Dimensions 5 H x 9 1 8 W x 13 1 2 L closed 12 7 cm H x 23 2 cm W x 34 3 cm L closed 6 3 8 H x 9 1 8 W x 17 L open 16 2 cm H x 23 2 cm W x 43 2 cm L open Weight 11 35 Ibs Throw Ratio 1 5 1 fixed lens Screen Size 4 5 ft 1 6m to 13 5 ft 4 5m Projection Distance 5 ft 1 7m to 18 ft 6 0m from screen Specifications A 1 Es_ SOW l l i _ is T E Appendix B Accessories and Parts REPLACEMENT PARTS PART PART NUMBER Lamp L82 Cyclops Remote Control 080 01101 1 Cyclops Quick Remote Control A85 Power Cord US C1002 10 Power Cord Europe C1001 10 Power Cord United Kingdom C1004 10 Power Cord Italy C1003 10 VGA Video Cable C951 6 VGA Mac Adapter C922 Mac VGA Monitor Adapter C924 S Video Cable C466 6 Computer Audio Cable C498 6 Serial Cable C936 6 Mini jack to RCA Cable Adapter C5105 Macintosh ADB Cable C4070 6 Composite Video Audio Cable C497 6 Cyclops F X Disks A50 F X Soft Carrying Case A260 Accessories and Parts B 1 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES OPTION PART NUMBER Deluxe Soft Carrying Case A261 Deluxe Soft Case for Laptop A262 Rolling Hard Case A263 MicroSaver Security Cable K100
47. square images 1 Move the keystone correction lever forward or back to adjust the shape of the image Figure 2 6 Correcting the keystoned image TURNING OFF THE PROJ ECTOR 1 Press the O key to turn the lamp off 2 Le the projector cool until the fans turn off and then turn the AC POWER switch off A CAUTION Do not close the projector without allowing it to cool until the fans turn off Using the Lightbook Projector 2 3 CLOSING THE PROJ ECTOR 1 Closethe lens door latch Figure 2 7 Closing the lens 2 Press both gold buttons to release the top assembly Figure 2 8 Releasing the projector top 3 Gently press down and pull back on the assembly until it clicks into place 2 4 Chapter Two a see e i CONTROL PANEL KEYS Use the control panel keys to turn the lamp on or off adjust the projected image and to display and hide the menu Figure 2 9 Control Panel keys KEY S FUNCTION Controls the menu and adjusts screen position Switches through the video inputs Activates the Setup menu Displays or hides the menu Turns the lamp on or off Adjusts the volume up or down solejo oo OO Using the Lightbook Projector 2 5 Es_ SOW l l i 6 _ is a Lamp The key is used to turn the lamp on or off Use this key when you want to present information without displaying the computer or video image or to turn the lamp off to allow the projector to c
48. t Freeze Key option in the Assignments area The following screen appears Edit isto prs freeze Key Noes Les Timor 5 DO Count Up to Mirutes Coum Dawa trom Misutes resi Time 12 How Format al Figure 3 6 Edit Freeze Key screen To use Freeze 1 Press PAUSE on your Cydops remote 2 Useany of the remote keys to control your computer 3 Press PAUSE again when you re ready to return to your presentation Once you freeze your screen all of the other keys on your remote are available to control your computer This means you can edit your current presentation display slides from another presentation or even open another application all without distracting your audience NOTE If you adjust the projector settings from your computer while you re in Freeze mode your changes will not display until you exit 3 8 Chapter Three Es_ SOW l l i 6 _ is T E 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 main screen 2 During your presentation press the key or button that you assigned to each effect to start the desired effect THE PRESENTATION EFFECTS The following are the Presentation Effects To end any of the effects press the Esc key on your keyboard or the key on remote that you assigned for that effect Break Timer is a digital timer that counts down from a duration you set Once yo
49. the menu and adjusts screen position Switches the video inputs Activates the Setup menu Displays or hides the menu Turns the lamp on or off Adjusts the volume 9 0 0 0 0 0 i 6 Introduction Es_ SOW l l i 6 _ is T E LIGHT FUNCTION 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 START 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 Plugthe 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 Your Proxima Lightbook Projector i 7 Connecting Desktop PCs E Out
50. to either Canca lt or Sadet gt the new source entry A Y will appear in the box next to that option The input measurements of the current settings are displayed under the Sync Status heading next to the currently sdected video mode Recalling Custom User Settings To recall your custom settings sdect then from the Source Mode menu 1 Usethe a and vw keys to select the custom settings see page 2 19 that you want to recall 2 Press The projector will recall the custom settings 2 18 Chapter Two Pe TE i Image Menu The Image menu displays a series of adjustment slide bars with the current settings Use the a and w keys to move the bars up or down to adjust the settings NOTE The menus vary according to the current input source Computer Source Menus Pixel Skip 42 gt lt 2 cancellSelect gt iq 4 J None Selected Image Custom 1 J J Custom 2 il J E l Custom 3 J More pA A A Video Source Menus Contrast 3 ee E E T E ale 1 EAE A g L L L Image Led je ak Sj l 1 q f Al Figure 2 20 Image menus Using the Lightbook Projector 2 19 Es_ SOW l l i Thefollowing table lists all of the available settings for the Image menu Use 6 the a and v keys to change them ADJUSTMENT FUNCTION SOURCE Contrast
51. ts Fan malfunction Allow projector to cool Check for fan operation If the fans are not working call Proxima Customer Service Room is warm or you are Use the Preferences menu to at high altitude switch to the High Altitude setting Remote Control Batteries upside down or old Check battery placement or doesn t work replace with new batteries Projector IR receiver window Remove object obstructing red blocked IR receiver on front of projector Troubleshooting 5 3 a see e i WHERE TO GET HELP If you need help 1 Check the Troubleshooting Chart 2 Call your dealer s technical support line and explain your problem 3 Call Proxima at USA and Canada 619 457 5500 Press 1 for Customer Service 619 457 8542 Fax Outside USA and Canada 619 457 5500 Press 1 for Customer Service 619 622 0173 Fax Europe 31 43 358 5200 31 43 358 5201 Fax Internet WorldWide Web http www prxm com Click Customer Service Returning your Projector for Repair If the projector or any of its accessories are determined to be defective 1 Contact Proxima Customer Service to request a Return Material Authorization RMA number 2 Send the defective unit including any accessories cables and the remote control with the RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the shipping box freight prepaid to USA and Canada Europe Proxima Corporation Proxima Corporation RMA RMA 9440 Carroll Par
52. turns the mouse into a freehand drawing tool You can customize the color and width of the line and constrain the drawing to only horizontal or vertical lines Ticker Tape displays a scrolling text message across the image Just specify the text of that you want to appear the typeface and the point size You can play a sound file each time the message runs across the image and customize the background color and picture 3 10 Chapter Three a see e O E 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 You can also play an associated sound Just specify which file to play and indicate whether to play it when the image appears or continuously Zoom enlarges the entire image to 200 400 or 800 of its original size You choose whether to show the mouse pointer during a Zoom and indicate the leva of magnification If you check the Show Cursor During Zoom checkbox left dick to manually cancel the zoom If you uncheck the Show Cursor During Zoom checkbox left click to change the zoom factor NOTE Most effects have an option that lets you rename the command itself MENU COMMANDS File menu The File menu offers the following commands for working with profiles of effects MENU ITEM FUNCTION Reset to defaults Resets the F X options to the factory defaults Open Opens a previously saved profile of settings Save Saves rec
53. u start the timer click the MouseDisk once to lengthen the duration You can also use Break Timer to play a sound or select a background color or picture If your computer is equipped with a sound card you can select a WAV file and play it continuously while the timer is running or use it as an alarm that sounds when the timer expires To set a transparent background uncheck Color and Picture To display a picture check Picture dick File then select the desired BMP file Center Cursor centers the mouse pointer on the screen This helps prevent losing the cursor Custom Cursor changes the appearance of the mouse pointer to one of 30 images Only the standard arrow pointer changes The other standard icons such as the hourglass are not affected Detail Cursor magnifies the area around the pointer in a small rectangle Effects Menu displays a list of effects Use this feature to start effects that you haven t assigned to a button or key To start an effect double click its name Press ESC on the keyboard to close the list without starting an effect Highlight Bar draws a horizontal bar across the screen Move the bar up or down to draw attention to different areas on the screen You can also change the color and width of the bar Highlighter works like a highlighter pen on your computer screen by overlaying a semi transparent color on your screen You can change the color and width of the pen Cyclops F X 3 9 a see e
54. up and out Rotate the assembly and place it back in the projector Figure 4 1 Changing the lamp NOTE Some lamps may fail without turning on the indicator If the lamp fails and the indicator glows allow the fans to cool the projector until _ they stop If the lamp fails but the indicator does not go on press the key to turn the lamp circuit off Then allow the fans to cool the projector until it stops Maintenance 4 1 Es_ SOW l l i 6 _ is a REPLACING A BULB 1 Pull the lamp assembly out as shown in Figure 4 1 2 Pull the bulb out Insert a new bulb being careful to avoid bending the pins NOTE Avoid touching the bulb with your fingers Oils from your hands can shorten the bulb life Use a soft cloth to handle the bulb Figure 4 2 Removing a bulb 3 Replace the lamp assembly as shown in Figure 4 1 CLEANING THE LENS From time to time you ll need to clean the lens 1 Take a piece of lens tissue and form it into a loose swab Wet it with lens deaning fluid or denatured alcohol and gently move it over the lens surface 2 Takea part of the lens tissue that you haven t touched and repeat the process going over the lensin another direction A CAUTION Your projector contains electric circuitry and sensitive optics Protect it from potential fluid spills 4 2 Chapter Four a see e i CLEANING THE FAN FILTER Clean the fan filter every 6 months Clean it more often if the projector is
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