Proxima ASA Multimedia LCD Projectors manual Vhs

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Chapter 5 • Troubleshooting

Problem

Likely Cause

Possible Solution(s)

Colors weak in video

Weak video signal

Check for faulty video

mode (NTSC, PAL,

 

source, bad connection,

SECAM or S-VHS)

 

or frayed cable

 

TINT setting may be too

Adjust TINT level

 

 

low

 

Getting excess white

CONTRAST too high

Adjust CONTRAST, then

or washout in TV

 

adjust BRIGHTNESS

video mode (NTSC,

 

 

PAL, SECAM or

 

 

S-VHS)

 

 

Black and white image

Video signal ambiguous

Use the Setup Menu to

from color SECAM

 

select SECAM as the

input

 

video source

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

OVERTEMP

Air vent(s) clogged

Allow projector to cool;

indication

 

clear obstructions from

 

 

vents

 

 

Clean and replace filters

 

 

as necessary

 

Fan malfunction

Allow projector to cool

 

 

 

Check for fan and blower

 

 

operation; service if

 

 

necessary

Remote Control

Batteries upside-down

Check battery placement

doesn’t work

or old

or replace with new

 

 

batteries

 

Projector’s IR receiver

Remove object

 

 

window blocked

obstructing red IR

 

 

receiver on front of

 

 

projector

Cyclops and

Compatiblity problem

Disable Cyclops by

Presentation

 

holding down the MENU

Control Software

 

key while turning on the

don't work at the

 

projector (you must use

same time

 

the MENU key on the

 

 

projector; it will not

 

 

work using the MENU

 

 

key on the remote)

User’s Guide • 5–3

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Contents Multimedia LCD Projectors Halogen Models Page Contents RGB Controls RED, Green & Blue Switching Lamps JUN JUL Chapter Introducing Proxima Desktop ProjectorCyclops Interactive Pointer System What’s in the Box? Items included with the Desktop Projector Connect video and audio sources to the projector Computer Control Panel Levels Menu Press the MENU/ key a second time to display the Setup Menu Remote Control Getting Help Chapter Detailed Setup Getting Started Opening the Projector Opening the cover assembly Detailed Setup Using an AV Tripod Closing the Projector Transporting the Projector Connecting Computer Monitor Special Configurations Video VHS Computer Audio Connecting a Microphone Audio OUT External Stereo System Amplifier Receiver Stereo Detailed Setup Allow for proper air flow Turning On/Off the Lamp 128/325.1 cm Focusing Correcting Keystoning Projection Screen Panel Chapter Using Desktop ProjectorBrightness Keys Sync Keys Volume Keys Press the Menu key once to display the Levels Menu. From Volume Source Image Projection Language Overtemp Warning Light Replace Lamp Alert Light Mute Key Text Key Chapter Maintenance General Switching Lamps Maintenance Follow these steps to remove the lamp and install a new one Opening the lamp chamber Changing Air Filters Front Air Intake Filter Assemblies Remove the foam air filters Remove the foam air filter Replace the cover on the battery compartment Temperature Extremes Replace Lamp Chapter TroubleshootingContrast VHS A. and Canada Carroll Park Drive San Diego, CA Proxima Desktop Projector Appendix a SpecificationsAudio in may be used as Appendix B Accessories Replacement Parts Outside U.S.A. and Canada 619 Audio OUT IndexFrequency VHS