Proxima ASA 4100/4200 Smaller than screen, No image on, Monitor, Streaks on monitor, Faint screen

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PROBLEM

LIKELY CAUSE

POSSIBLE SOLUTION(S)

 

 

 

 

 

Projected image

Projector too close to screen

Move projector away from

 

smaller than screen

 

screen

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zoom not set correctly on

Adjust zoom

 

 

zoom model

 

 

 

 

 

 

No image on the

Power switch off or

Computer must be on for

 

monitor

projector not running

computer monitor to display

 

 

 

Turn on projector and light the

 

 

 

lamp

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cable not connected

Connect cable

 

 

 

Streaks on monitor

Video cable for monitor

Check and reset cable

 

 

plugged into projector is

connection

 

 

upside-down

 

 

 

 

Faint screen

Low CONTRAST or

Adjust CONTRAST and/or

 

 

BRIGHTNESS settings

BRIGHTNESS

 

 

 

Jittery, fuzzy text

Out of sync

Adjust SYNC

 

 

 

Adjust Dot Clock

 

 

 

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 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

 

 

 

Getting excessive

CONTRAST and/or

Adjust CONTRAST and/or

white or washout

BRIGHTNESS too high

BRIGHTNESS

 

 

 

 

Troubleshooting 6-3

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Contents Proxima Desktop Projector 4100/4200 User’s Guide Warranty Limitation of WarrantiesFCC Statement Trademarks, Patents, and Copyrights Contents Appendix a Appendix BIndex Your Proxima Desktop Projector 4100/4200 WHAT’S in the BOX? Quick Start Desktop PCsDesktop Macintosh Computers Special Configurations Connector Description Connector PanelKeyfunction Control PanelCyclops Options and AccessoriesWireless Audio MediaExpress SystemYour DP4100/4200 Setting Up the Desktop Projector 4100/4200Positioning the Projector Getting Started3Transporting the projector Transporting and Moving the Projector5Allow for proper air flow Projector Cooling and Airflow6The Connector Panel Connecting Power to the Projector Connecting Computer VideoConnecting a PC 9VGA connections Computer Connecting Macintosh Computers12Laptop connections VGA Cable To Computer Port Connecting Notebook Computers13Computer 1 & 2 Audio ports Connecting Computer AudioConnecting AN S-VIDEO Source Connecting Composite Video16Audio Input ports Connecting NON-COMPUTER AudioConnecting a Mouse to the AUX Port Serial Connecting a MicrophoneConnecting Cyclops 20The Audio Out port Projector Audio OutTurning on the Projector and Lamp Using the Desktop Projector 4100/4200Focusing the Image Feet Meters from Image MIN. Diag MAX. Diag Image SizeControl Panel Keys Turning OFF the ProjectorKeysfunction PowerHide ArrowsSource Source VolumeSetup Setup Menu MenuSetting Purpose Available on 4Workgroup knob Workgroup ModeControl Panel Indicators Over TemperatureIndicator Function Replace Lamp Using the Cyclops Remote ControlsPROG2 Cyclops Remote ControlKEY FunctionCyclops Quick Remote Operating the ProjectorKEY Function Using the Control Panel and Cyclops Remote Controls Using a Microsoft-Compatible MouseOperating Modes Graphical User Interface Using the Menus with the Control Panel or Cyclops RemoteMenu Selection Using a Mouse Using the Menus with the Cyclops Interactive Pointer SystemMain menu Using the Main MenuUsing the LightBoard Tool Selecting a ToolMenu Actions Overlay WhiteBoardBlackBoard Toolbox Color palette Draw Tool BarButton Using the Cyclops MenuMenus Setting CalibrateInput Source Menu Setting the TimerChanging the Source Mode Changing the Input Video SourceImage Menu Adjust Submenu Computer SourceVideo Source Fit-to-View Adjustment Function SourceNormal Video DP4100 onlyMenu Function Normal Adjustments SubmenuProjection Submenu Audio MenuMenu Item Setting Fine Adjustments SubmenuMuting Audio Using the Audio MenusSimulating Stereo While Using a Monaural Source Selecting Stereo AudioLanguage Displays menus in any of five languages Preferences MenuAdvanced Menu Saving Custom SettingsRecalling Custom User Settings 30Chapter Three Cyclops F/X Installing Cyclops F/X Starting Cyclops F/XWindows users 2Cyclops F/X special effects Assignments AreaButton Function Customizing Effects3Cyclops interactive pointer screen Using the Cyclops Interactive Pointer System4Edit Cyclops Navigation screen 5Edit Navigation Keys screen SEE-IT/SHOW-IT6Edit Freeze Key screen FreezePresentation Effects Starting AN Effect10Chapter Four Menu Item Function Menu CommandsFile menu Effects menuOptions menu Replacing the Lamp Maintenance2Removing the lamp screw Changing Remote Control Batteries Cleaning the LensChanging Batteries Cyclops Quick Remote Cleaning and Replacing the Noise Filter Pull the noise filter out Where to GET Help TroubleshootingProjector Problem Likely Cause Possible SolutionsStreaks on monitor Smaller than screenNo image on MonitorImage from color Over-TemperatureRemote control Black and whiteOrdering Parts Returning Your Desktop Projector for RepairDP4100/4200 Specifications Screen Size Diagonal Projection DistanceLamp Part Part Number Replacement PartsMediaExpress with Floppy Drive and Hard Drive Optional AccessoriesOption Model / Part Number MediaExpress with Floppy DriveIndex Source