Ask Proxima 64 Projector User Manual
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1. 10 SERVICE This product contains no user serviceable parts Attempts to modify mechanics or electronics inside the housing will violate any warranties and may be hazardous If for any reason the product fails to work properly first check the previous chapter on hints and tips If things still do not work please contact your dealer for technical support Prepare a list of the symptoms you observe to make the diagnosing easier for your dealer Remember to include all cables and power supply when returning the goods If the problem cannot be solved by the dealer please see the Service Information section 20 USER GUIDE LCD PANEL 11 TECHNICAL DATA The technical data may change without prior notice in order to improve the product performance The apparatus is designed for indoor use and should not be operated outside the general environmental limits as this may lead to permanent damage and violation of any warranties 11 1 1 GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITS STORAGE TEMPERATURE 20 60 C 4 140 F STORAGE HUMIDITY 10 90 percent relative humidity non condensing OPERATING TEMPERATURE 10 40 C 50 to 104 F OPERATING HUMIDITY 20 80 percent relative humidity Allow for a slow acclimatization after storing at extreme temperatures and humidities to avoid condensation Should condensation appear operate for some time on an OHP as the heat generated will evaporize the water 21 USER GUIDE LCD PA2. For Macintosh computers the right key is not used The DRAG key is used to emulate the click and hold action To move an object position the mouse cursor press DRAG to tag the object position the object as desired using the cursor keys then press DRAG again to release the object DRAG is automatically released 5 seconds after the last key is pressed The DRAG key is used to activate the pull down menus on the Macintosh USER GUIDE LCD PANEL 8 PRACTICAL HINTS AND TIPS This is a list of what to do when things go wrong Check the symptoms carefully if you experience any problem The cure may be at your hands i Always press the RESET key and observe that the LED on the LCD panel is flashing This indicates that the LCD panel receives signals from the remote control The LCD image is completely white Check the ON OFF key on the remote control The LCD image is completely black Check the BLACK switch Check the CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS settings Check if the cables are connected and that power is on LED on front panel The LCD image is too dark or too light Check the CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS settings Try the RESET key Some shades are unstable or flickering Try to adjust the CONTRAST or possibly TUNE The whole LCD image appears unstable or misplaced Try to adjust the TUNE or POSITION Alternatively you are most probably connected to an incompatible computer see the Compatibility section or video card S
3. The setting is stored individually for each source 7 1 9 ON OFF This switch controls the operation of the panel When switched on all functions are active When switched off the automatic fan control is still operating but the image is turned white The ON OFF switch is a toggle key USER GUIDE LCD PANEL 7 1 10 RESET This feature resets most controls to standard settings See the MEM column in the remote control description where YES indicates a standard resettable setting RESET will only reset the active mode A fundamental master reset may be performed by pressing all four front panel keys simultaneously for approx 5 seconds All settings will return to factory defaults Do not perform a master reset unless it is really required This operation will also erase all custom sources and modes that have been memorized 7 1 11 BLACK Use the BLACK key if you temporarily want to suspend the display of images The BLACK key is a toggle function and the screen goes black when activated Any key pressed will release BLACK 7 1 12 INVERSE This option inverts the image This setting is not memorized 7 1 13 PALETTE The PALETTE is by default set to display 16 greyshades regardless of application Some applications may however look better with a different set of shades Pressing PALETTE will cycle between 2 16 and 64 greyshades This setting is retained individually for each mode RESET defaults to 16 shades 7 1 14 FREEZE
4. CGA or NEC computer insert applicable adapters 4 and 5 as described in the table below Connect the power supply to the LCD panel 3 APPLICABLE ADAPTERS COMPUTER ADAPTER aaa EGA CGA option MACII c v LC Quadra Powerbook Duo etc MACII 640 x 480 included NEC 9801 NEC 9801 option Computer only monitor not available TO SET UP FROM THE BATMOUSE REMOTE CONTROL STEP OPERATION Press RESET for default settings Adjust TUNE for a stable image Press POSITION then use cursor keys to position the image Adjust CONTRAST as desired USER GUIDE LCD PANEL 5 2 MOUSE See the rear foldout when setting up Connect the mouse to the LCD panel using the appropriate adapter 6 as described in the table below Then connect the adapter 6 to the mouse cable at the computer end Finally connect the mouse cable to the LCD panel 2 For the computer to recognise the mouse connect all cables and power on the LCD panel before power is applied to the computer A Y split is provided with the PC and MAC adapters that enables parallel use of the local computer mouse and the remote mouse g gt The local and remote mice should not be operated simultaneously as this may lead to unpredictable positioning of the mouse pointer If you have a Macintosh make sure to connect your Mac mouse adapter via the keyboard The optional PS 2 adapter does not have a Y split APPLICABLE AD
5. Press the FREEZE button to lock the image displayed This feature is useful if you want to make changes locally on your computer that should not be seen by the audience Press FREEZE once more to resume on line operation Any other key pressed will also release FREEZE 7 1 15 MAC The MACII series of computers are equipped with slightly different 640 x 480 graphics adapters that need manual set up to work correctly Press this key to toggle between the basic MACII and the LC mode The setting is retained USER GUIDE LCD PANEL 7 1 16 FREQUENCY This setting is usually not changed by the user It is however provided in case of adaptation to special graphics adapters that are close to those in the compatibility list A bad frequency setting can be seen as an image too wide or too narrow combined with vertical unstable bands Press the FREQUENCY keys left or right to correct the image The setting is stored individually for each source 7 1 17 POSITION Due to minor variations in graphics adapters the horizontal and vertical position may need adjustment Press POSITION then use the cursor keys to position the image The position is stored 7 1 18 MOUSE The remote control RC employs a unique mouse functionality that enables full mouse control of your PC PS 2 or Macintosh computer By default the cursor keys of the remote control emulate the mouse The LEFT and RIGHT keys emulate the left and right keys on a standard two key mouse
6. column in the table below indicates whether the setting is memorized for each source For a detailed overview see the Features section BATMOUSE KEYS CONTROL FUNCTION MEM ON OFF Tumsthepanelomoff RESET Defaults to standard settings ELRSORS_ The four cursor keys contol the computer mouse _ a ae E LEFT This key emulates the left mouse key and is also used to execute menu commands USER GUIDE LCD PANEL 6 2 FRONT PANEL The front panel keyboard consists of a subset of the remote control keys ON OFF lt BRIGHT p RESET o CONTROL FUNCTION TUNE Adjusts the stability of the image BRIGHT Adjusts the brightness whiteness of the image RESET Defaults to factory settings ON OFF LED activity indicator 6 3 CONNECTORS All connectors are positioned on the right hand side of the LCD panel See the technical data section for pinouts of the various connectors MOUSE COMPUTER GJO Je POWER Do not connect any other devices with similar plugs to the connectors of the LCD panel as this voids any warranty and may cause permanent damage to the device CONNECTOR FUNCTION POWER Low voltage power supply MOUSE COMPUTER Combined connector for analog and digital RGB USER GUIDE LCD PANEL 7 FEATURES The LCD panel has a variety of different features implemented This chapter explains each feature in detail 7 1 1 INTELLIGENT SAFECOOL SYSTEM The fa
7. APTERS MOUSE ADAPTER Microsoft 2 key compatible 9 pin serial port PS 2 compatible mouse PS 2 Macintosh ADB bus mouse USING THE BATMOUSE 3 Press DRAG to tag an object move it using the cursor keys then press DRAG again or wait 5 seconds to release the object 4 Press RIGHT if your application requires emulation of the right mouse key The centre key of three key mice is not emulated USER GUIDE LCD PANEL If double click does not work properly try to adjust the double click rate within the computer application in use To activate the pull down menus on a Macintosh computer use the DRAG key instead of the left mouse key USER GUIDE LCD PANEL 6 USING THE LCD PANEL The LCD panel has a set of connectors and controls that you need to know in order to operate the device correctly 6 1 REMOTE CONTROL The infrared BatMouse remote control RC is the main user interface to the device The RC is used to set the LCD panel correctly to get the best possible viewing conditions and to control the presentation The figure shows the different keys of the BatMouse C JvC 9 0 3 CJ BLACK INVERSE PALETTE FREEZE POSITION Set up should be done once with the application s you are running most frequently Allow some minutes for the equipment to warm up before adjusting Most settings will automatically be memorized individually for each source for future use USER GUIDE LCD PANEL The MEM
8. GUIDE LCD PANEL 12 CONNECTORS The pinouts of all external connectors are described 12 1 1 POWER This connector feeds regulated DC power to the panel 2 4 1 GND o o 5 PIN DIN 2 11409 O 3 FEMALE 45VDC FRONT VIEW 4 5VDC 5 412VDC 12 1 2 MOUSE This connector is used for mouse control 7 RAS SPANNEN 1 MAC ADB 5 RS232 RTS 5 3 FEMALE 2 PS 2 CLOCK 6 RS232 RXD FRONT VIEW 3 PS 2 DATA 7 RS232 CTS N Y 4 RS232 TXD 8 GND 2 1 12 13 COMPUTER This connector relays all sync and data signals from the computer to the panel and back again to the CRT monitor 000000000 26 PIN HIGH DENSITY DSUB 000000000 FEMALE FRONT VIEW 00000000 1 ANALOGR IN 10 ANALOG R GND IN 19 HSYNC IN 2 ANALOG G IN 11 ANALOG G GND IN 20 C VSYNC IN 3 ANALOG B IN 12 ANALOG B GND IN 21 DIGITAL GND 4 NOT USED 13 NOT USED 22 PCIDO 5 NOT USED 14 NOT USED 23 PCID1 6 NOT USED 15 NOT USED 24 DIGITAL GND 7 ANALOG R OUT 16 ANALOG R GND OUT 25 HSYNC OUT 8 ANALOG G OUT 17 ANALOG G GND OUT 26 VSYNC OUT 9 ANALOG B OUT 18 ANALOG B GND OUT 24 USER GUIDE LCD PANEL 13 FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been certified to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules Only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with the Class A limits may be attached to a computer that complies with Class A limits When conne
9. NEL 11 1 2 DISPLAY UNIT Monochrome display unit connecting directly to external video sources SIZE 310 x 310 x 40 mm 4 9 pounds Power 5 12 5 V Universal Dual scan FSTN 130 ms 20 1 PIXEL RESOLUTION 640 x 480 SCREEN DIAGONAL 9 4 MOUSE COMPATIBILITY Microsoft two key compatible serial 9 pin PS 2 compatible two key Macintosh ADB compatible one key VIDEO FREQUENCY 25 35 MHz HORIZONTAL SYNC 15 50 kHz VERTICAL SYNC 60 80Hz VGA 56 72Hz SVGA 66 Hz MACII COMPUTER INPUT 0 0 7 Vpp APPROVALS FCC Class A Subpart J Part 15 22 USER GUIDE LCD PANEL 11 1 3 POWER SUPPLY Primary switched universal type AC to DC converter INPUT VOLTAGE 100 to 250 VAC OUTPUT VOLTAGES 5VDC 12VDC 5VDC CONNECTOR 5 pin DIN male APPROVALS T V UL CSA S D FI 11 1 4 REMOTE CONTROL Infrared wireless remote control BATTERIES 2 pcs LRO3 AAA 1 5V penlight 7m RANGE 23 feet 11 1 5 COMPATIBILITY The unit is predefined for the following interfaces In addition the user can configure the panel for other interfaces with a total maximum of 40 definitions altogether predefined and user defined MODE VFREQ RESOLUTION VGA MCGA 60 70 72 640x 480 640 x 400 640 x 350 720 x 400 text compressed SVGA 56 60 72 800 x 600 compressed EGA 640 x 200 640 x 350 cea 60 640x200 MACII 66 640x480 NEC 9801 6o 640 400 23 USER
10. USER GUIDE IMPACT 64 Not the actual front page 801 200A USG 064 AE A 14 06 95 USER GUIDE IMPACT 64 USER GUIDE LCD PANEL USER GUIDE LCD PANEL TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION a 2 beet ek ited cde 5 MAIN FEATURES ccoo ataron 5 SUPPLIED MATERIAL sess 6 OPTIONAL MATERIAL c 0oooocccccncoccncnoonnnnnononcnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnninncnnnnns 6 SETTING UP THE LCD PANEL seen 7 COMPUTER PD Den 8 MOUSE iia latir 9 USING THE LCD PANEL nispeti aaiae ieai leain 11 REMOTE CONTROL sse 11 FRONT PANEL ia ee AEGRIS 13 CONNECTORS amp euenire 13 FEATURES essc Se ee a 14 PRACTICAL HINTS AND 5 18 MAINTENANCE k oii ei eie iasi eee etna eee eee a a E A ini 20 SERVICES 2 E E 20 TECHNICAL DATA oieri aaea a a a a a a nnne 21 CONNECTORS iei eel aie ia t aike 24 FCC STATEMENT 2 2 a ise teen tea 25 ENVIRONMENTAL 5 26 SERVICE INFORMATION cocoococcccccocccconoonnononnnncnnnnnnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnancnnnnnnne 27 CONNECTION LAYOUT 28 Foldout Page USER GUIDE LCD PANEL This publication is printed on recycled paper The information contained in this user guide is preliminary and the products described herein are subject to change without prior notice lo The symbols A and ES are used in this p
11. cting to a peripheral device a shielded input output cable is required to ensure compliance with FCC rules The shielded cable that must be used is supplied with the equipment Operation with non certified peripherals or non shielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception 13 1 1 INSTRUCTIONS TO USER This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of the FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient the receiving antenna Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver Plug the equipment to a different outlet so that equipment and receiver are on different branch circuits Fasten cables using mounting screws to ensure adequate EMI control You may require the following booklet from the Federal Communicati
12. ee the Features section for frequency adjustment and positioning The cooling fan is not working The fan operation is controlled by the overhead projector light Is the OHP turned on Check that the power supply is attached Do not use the LCD if the fan appears defective as overheating may occur USER GUIDE LCD PANEL The remote control is not working Check if the batteries need replacement Be sure to point at the projection screen or directly at the IR eye in the front of the LCD panel You may be too far away from the panel max distance 7 m 23 feet The mouse is not working Make sure that the LCD panel is switched on first Remember to connect the mouse cables before the computer is switched on Check if the mouse cable and adapter are properly connected USER GUIDE LCD PANEL 9 MAINTENANCE From time to time the housing and protection glasses may be cleaned with a damped non abrasive cloth possibly using a mild detergent to remove spots The upper protection glass is not removable as it only needs cleaning from the outside the inside is sealed to the LCD module The lower protection glass can be removed for cleaning Place the unit upside down on a soft cloth to avoid scratches Using two fingers press the protection glass out of the guide rail and slide out Replace the glass after cleaning Be careful not to touch or drop any objects inside the housing as this may cause serious damage
13. es and adapters are available for special computer sources USER GUIDE LCD PANEL 5 SETTING UP THE LCD PANEL Switch off all equipment before connecting the components Be aware of static electricity that may build up especially in the dry season and when operating on synthetic carpets Discharge any static electricity by touching a metallic surface before you start Place the LCD panel on top of a transmissive overhead projector OHP Select a high intensity type projector for instance 400W Best results are obtained in a dimmed room with no direct sunlight shining in Using the LCD panel on some metal halide OHP s may cause visible flicker This will not harm the LCD panel The following are guidelines for first time set up e Connect the cables and power supply as described in the rear foldout page see Connection Layout e Attach power to the LCD panel turn the overhead projector and computer on Do not switch on the OHP unless the LCD panel is powered as this may cause permanent damage If you are going to use a mouse make sure to power the LCD panel first For more information on set up see the following sections on Computer and Mouse USER GUIDE LCD PANEL 5 1 COMPUTER Connect the LCD panel computer monitor and power supply as shown in the rear foldout Connect the VGA cable 1 between the LCD panel and the computer Use the Y split on the computer end to connect the monitor If you have a Macintosh EGA
14. lly and vertically to 640 x 480 resolution This feature is convenient when displaying irregular images like pictures scanned images and coarse graphics Regular images patterns text and fine line graphics may look distorted due to the downsizing In this case we recommend setting up the computer in 640x480 mode for a precise image 7 1 5 VGA TEXT VGA text is compressed correctly from 720 x 400 to 640 x 400 mode when the image is positioned correctly The characters maintain their shape as every ninth pixel is dropped horizontally between each character 7 1 6 CONTRAST The contrast of an image is defined as the relation between dark and light colors An image of high contrast is often regarded as hard as compared to the soft feeling of a low contrast image Low contrast is recommended for long term viewing while high contrast is used to enhance details Use the CONTR keys on the remote control RC to adjust the contrast Also see Brightness The contrast setting is stored individually for each mode 7 1 7 BRIGHTNESS The brightness is the amount of white in an image The brightness is adjusted to the ambient lighting conditions Use the BRIGHT keys to adjust brightness See also Contrast The brightness setting is stored individually for each source 7 1 8 TUNE This feature enables a stable image An unstable image can be seen as sideways instability or swimming Press TUNE until a stable image is achieved
15. n operation is controlled by the overhead projector light OHP This safety feature ensures that the fan is always operating as long as the OHP is turned on When the OHP is turned off the fan automatically stops to minimize noise Es The power supply must be attached to the panel for the fan to work properly 7 1 2 SET UP MEMORY The user controlled set up that usually is done when the panel is connected to a new computer is automatically memorized for future use The set up information is stored in a non volatile memory approximately 5 seconds after the last key is pressed The memory can store 40 different sources modes Several sources are predefined while the remaining are available for customer set up of sources See the Technical Data section for compatibility Custom sources are stored only if their sync pattern differs from any of the previous selections The panel automatically selects a new memory location Most settings are stored individually for each mode including contrast brightness tune etc See the remote control table above 7 1 3 COLOR MAPPING A color to monochrome mapping scheme much like the one used in monochrome television sets is applied This means that a color image of a human face appears natural in black and white When using 64 shades usually no information is lost even in color intensive applications USER GUIDE LCD PANEL SVGA SVGA in 800 x 600 mode is compressed both horizonta
16. omer Service Department N 1602 FREDRIKSTAD NORWAY Es Be sure to include your RMA number on the outside of the shipping box as units without this number will be returned to sender without processing 27 USER GUIDE LCD PANEL 16 CONNECTION LAYOUT The foldout shows how to connect the LCD panel to the different computer sources 28
17. ons Commission FCC How to identify and resolve radio and TV interference problems available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 25 USER GUIDE LCD PANEL 14 ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT This product is manufactured to minimize the stress and pollution of the surroundings Where possible recyclable materials are used ITEM RECYCLING HANDLING PACKAGING Only recyclable materials are used MECHANICS Only recyclable plastics and metal is used Recycling codes are moulded in the plastic Metal parts are painted aluminium and steel ELECTRONICS No CFC is used during manufacture No components that require special handling are used LCD MODULE The liquid does not contain toxic or cancer causing materials No special ventilation is needed when handling a broken cell Use gloves and wash your hands afterwards to avoid any irritation to skin The module is largely made up of glass so handle broken units carefully to avoid wounds 26 USER GUIDE LCD PANEL 15 SERVICE INFORMATION In cases where a problem cannot be solved by the assistance of your dealer please call the following number to get an RMA Return Authorization Number 47 69 34 01 55 Norway To return the defective unit package well preferably using the original packaging material enclose a copy of your sales receipt and a description of the problem you experience and ship prepaid to ASK AS Cust
18. ublication to indicate Warning and Note respectively USER GUIDE LCD PANEL 1 INTRODUCTION The LCD panel is a state of the art projection device that can be connected to most computers The ability to display a multitude of greyshades simultaneously makes it the ideal choice for presenting computer generated text and graphics Applications include presentations software training educational use advertising information boards and other situations where a small or large audience shares information 2 MAIN FEATURES 64 greyshades BatMouse infrared remote mouse User settings memorized Individual settings for all modes Correct VGA text Infrared remote control Housing footprint fits OHP glass exactly Low weight Intelligent Safecool system False light blocking 4meters Y cable USER GUIDE 3 SUPPLIED MATERIAL LCD PANEL A complete set includes the following components Pos 2 3 4 ES DL cd 7 m 8 y H G mE 9 Noahwh 4 LCD Panel VGA Cable Cable Adapt MACII mon Cable Adapt MACII comp Mouse Cable Mouse Adapter PC Mouse Adapter Mac OPTIONAL MATERIAL 8 Power 5 12 5V 9 Power Cable 10 BatMouse Remote Control 11 Batteries 12 Attach Case 13 User Guide Optional cabl
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