ASKProxima Oviation 846 Quick start guide

Contents

Chapter 1

Your LCD Panel

Quick Start............................................................................1–3

Connecting the Projection Panel....................................1–5

Software.................................................................................1–6

Accessories .............................................................................1–6

Connector Panel....................................................................2–2

Power Connection.................................................................2–3

Computer Video Connection ................................................2–3

Desktop Computers .......................................................2–4

Laptop Computers .........................................................2–6

Monitor Connections ............................................................2–7

CYCLOPS

®

Connection .......................................................2–8

Serial Port Connection (To Panel).........................................2–9

Video Connections ................................................................2–9

S-VHS Video Connection............................................2–10

Audio Connections..............................................................2–11

Stereo AUDIO IN .......................................................2–11

Mono AUDIO IN .......................................................2–12

Audio Follow ...............................................................2–12

AUDIO OUT..............................................................2–13

Powering Up .........................................................................3–1

Control Panel ........................................................................3–2

The Remote Control .............................................................3–3

Operating the Projection Panel..............................................3–5

The Control Panel and Remote Control ........................3–5

Using a Microsoft-Compatible Mouse ...........................3–5

Operating Modes ...........................................................3–6

Chapter 2

Setting Up the

Projection Panel

Chapter 3

Using the

Projection Panel

The Graphical User Interface.................................................3–8

Control Panel and Remote Control ...............................3–8

Controlling Menus with a Mouse ..................................3–8

Cyclops Interactive Pointer System ................................3–9

Using the Menus .................................................................3–10

LightBoard™ Menu ....................................................3–11

Cyclops Menu..............................................................3–14

Input Source Menu ......................................................3–15

Image Menu.................................................................3–17

Audio Menu.................................................................3–19

Preferences Menu.........................................................3–23

Advanced Menu ...........................................................3–24

Changing Remote Control Batteries......................................4–1

Cleaning the Glass.................................................................4–1

Troubleshooting Chart..........................................................5–1

Where to Get Help................................................................5–2

Computer Video................................................................... A–1

Compatible Video Standards................................................ A–1

Interfaces .............................................................................. A–2

Accessories ............................................................................ B–1

Ordering Parts...................................................................... B–4

Appendix B

Accessories

and Parts

Appendix A

Specifications

Chapter 5

Troubleshooting

Chapter 4

Maintenance

Index

User’s Guide • 1–1

Chapter 1 • The LCD Panel

Chapter 1

Your LCD Panel

Congratulations on purchasing your new Ovation+ projection

panel - the most powerful projection panel available! This system

allows you to project the power of your computer in presentations

and workgroup meetings. The panel is designed to offer you

unsurpassed image quality, superior ease of use, and a wide variety

of features. And, the panel’s robust enclosure ensures that the

investment you have just made will continue to pay itself back

over many years of service.

Figure 1

The Projection Panel

Among the many advanced features included in the projection

system are Proxima’s LightBoard

™

drawing tool, optional

integrated Cyclops

®

Interactive Pointer System capability, broad

cross-platform compatibility, serial mouse control, on-screen

graphical user interface, and user-customizable settings.

1–2 • User’s Guide

Chapter 1 • The LCD Panel

The projection system consists of an active-matrix Liquid Crystal

Display (LCD) panel, a remote control, and appropriate cabling.

The active-matrix LCD provides superior image quality for both

still and full-motion video images.

The packing box should contain the following items, along with

cables to connect the computer or video source to the projection

panel.

LCD Projection Panel

Remote Control

Transmitter

International AC 

Power Supply

and Power Cord

AUDIO

Figure 2

The projection panel contents

International versions include additional power cords for

European, United Kingdom, and Italian electrical systems.

CAUTION! Treat the projection panel with care. Never lean it

against vertical surfaces or put it where it’s likely to fall.

☞

User’s Guide • 1–3

Chapter 1 • The LCD Panel

Quick Start

This section lists quick setup directions for experienced users.

Control Panel

POWER

MENU

VIDEO

SYNC

- CONTRAST +

Figure 3

Control Panel

POWER Key Turn power on/off.

Arrow Keys Select menu items. Adjust image on screen.

MENU Key Enter and exit the menu system.

VIDEO Select a video source (on video-ready models

only).

SYNC Make minor adjustments in the timing of a

computer video image.

CONTRAST Increase or decrease the image contrast.

1–4 • User’s Guide

Chapter 1 • The LCD Panel

Connector Panel

AUDIO IN

LEFT RIGHT

S-VHSAUDIO

OUT

VIDEO IN SERIAL

CYCLOPS

TO MAC MONITOR TO VGA MONITOR FROM COMPUTER

POWER

Figure 4

Connector Panel

AUDIO IN LEFT

AUDIO IN RIGHT

Plug Left Channel Audio into the White RCA

Connector.

Plug Right Channel Audio into the Red RCA

Connector.

AUDIO OUT Stereo audio output.

S-VHS Plug an S-VHS or S-Video source into this

connector.

VIDEO IN This yellow RCA connector is for video input.

SERIAL PORT Connect a Microsoft-compatible mouse to

this port to navigate menus or draw over the

projected image in "Local Mode", or to control

the computer's mouse functions in "Host

Mode".

CYCLOPS Connects the projection panel to the

computer in order to use the optional Cyclops

interactive pointer system, Presentation

Control Software, or a Microsoft-compatible

mouse.

TO MAC

MONITOR

Plug a Macintosh monitor cable into this

connector.

TO VGA

MONITOR

Plug a VGA monitor cable into this connector.

FROM

COMPUTER

Connect the computer to this DB25

connector.

POWER Plug the power cable from the power supply

into this connector. Then, connect the

appropriate IEC power cord to the universal

power supply.

User’s Guide • 1–5

Chapter 1 • The LCD Panel

Connecting the Projection Panel

1. Turn off all power to the computer, monitor, and projection

panel.

2. Connect the power supply to the POWER connector on the

projection panel and plug the power cord into the wall outlet

(see Power Connection on page 2-3).

3. Connect a video cable between the computer’s Video Out

connector and the projection panel’s FROM COMPUTER

connector (see Computer Video Connection on page 2-3).

Note: Use of the projection panel with some laptops requires

pressing a combination of keys on the laptop to establish the

panel as an external monitor. Refer to the laptop manual for

information.

3. Connect a monitor (if desired) to the appropriate connector on

the projection panel (see Monitor Connection on page 2-7).

4. Refer to the Connector Panel table on page 1-4 or see

Chapter 2: Setting Up the Projection Panel to connect any

additional input devices.

5. Power up the projection panel, then the computer system.

Note: If the projection panel is on top of a lighted projector, a

sensor turns on the fan as a precaution to prevent overheating,

even if the power is off.

6. Calibrate Cyclops if there is a Cyclops interactive pointer

system installed. Refer to your Cyclops User’s Guide.

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1–6 • User’s Guide

Chapter 1 • The LCD Panel

Software

The projection panel does not require a separate device driver or

any other modification to the computer’s operating system. The

panel is fully compatible with all major software programs.

When using the optional Cyclops interactive pointer system or

Presentation Control Software, install the software drivers

provided with these products.

Several optional accessories and interface kits are available for the

projection panel. Refer to Appendix B: Accessories and Parts.

Accessories

User’s Guide • 2–1

Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel

Chapter 2

Setting Up

the Projection

Panel

This chapter describes the connections needed to set up the

projection panel.

CAUTION! Treat the projection panel with care. Never lean

it against vertical surfaces or put it where it’s likely to fall.

First, set up the computer, overhead projector, and viewing

screen. Set the projection panel on top of the overhead projector.

Figure 5

Projection panel on transmissive overhead projector

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2–2 • User’s Guide

Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel

All connections between the projection panel and computer or

video source are made on the side connector panel.

Connector

Panel

Figure 6

Connector Panel

AUDIO IN LEFT

AUDIO IN RIGHT

Plug Left Channel Audio into the White RCA

Connector.

Plug Right Channel Audio into the Red RCA

Connector.

AUDIO OUT Stereo audio output.

S-VHS Plug an S-VHS or S-Video source into this

connector.

VIDEO IN This yellow RCA connector is for video input.

SERIAL PORT Connect a Microsoft-compatible mouse to

this port to navigate menus or draw over the

projected image in "Local Mode", or to control

the computer's mouse functions in "Host

Mode".

CYCLOPS Connects the projection panel to the

computer in order to use the optional Cyclops

interactive pointer system, Presentation

Control Software, or a Microsoft-compatible

mouse.

TO MAC

MONITOR

Plug a Macintosh monitor cable into this

connector.

TO VGA

MONITOR

Plug a VGA monitor cable into this connector.

FROM

COMPUTER

Connect the computer to this DB25

connector.

POWER Plug the power cable from the power supply

into this connector. Then, connect the

appropriate IEC power cord to the universal

power supply.

AUDIO IN

LEFT RIGHT

S-VHSAUDIO

OUT

VIDEO IN SERIAL

CYCLOPS

TO MAC MONITOR TO VGA MONITOR FROM COMPUTER

POWER

User’s Guide • 2–3

Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel

Power

Connection

The power supply has a fixed cord ending in a circular plug with

five pins. Carefully insert this plug into the power port of the

projection panel.

POWER

Figure 7

The projection panel’s POWER port

Find the correct IEC power cord for the location. Plug the female

end into the power supply, and the male end into the wall outlet.

The cables shown below allow connection of IBM-compatible

(VGA) and Macintosh computers.

VGA Connector Cable

Macintosh Connector Cable

MAC

VGA

Figure 8

Computer connector cables

Computer

Video

Connection

2–4 • User’s Guide

Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel

Desktop Computers

Use the appropriate cable to connect your desktop computer to

the projection panel.

1. Turn off power to the computer and projection panel.

2. Unplug the monitor cable from the computer’s Video Out

connector.

3. Connect the smaller end of the appropriate video cable to the

computer’s Video Out connector.

MONITOR

COMPUTER



PANEL

AUDIO

Figure 9

VGA Connections

User’s Guide • 2–5

Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel

MONITOR

MAC II/CPU

PANEL

AUDIO

Figure 10

Macintosh Connections

4. Connect the larger end of the cable to the projection panel’s

FROM COMPUTER connector.

G

A MONITOR FROM COMPUTER

POW

E

Figure 11

The projection panel’s FROM COMPUTER connector

5. If desired, connect an external monitor (see page 2-7) or power

up the hardware (projection panel first) to begin using the

system.

Note: An external monitor is not required to use the projection

panel.

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2–6 • User’s Guide

Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel

Laptop Computers

Use the appropriate cable to connect your laptop to the projection

panel.

1. Turn off power to the laptop and projection panel.

2. Connect the smaller end of the appropriate video cable to the

external Monitor connector.

3. Connect the larger end of the cable to the projection panel’s

FROM COMPUTER connector.

Figure 12

Laptop connections

Note: Use of the projection panel with some laptops requires

pressing a combination of keys on the laptop to establish the panel

as an external monitor. Refer to the laptop manual for

information.

✍

G

A MONITOR FROM COMPUTER

POW

E

User’s Guide • 2–7

Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel

Monitor

Connection

Data can be viewed on a separate monitor in addition to the

projection panel. This connection can be made with the

projection panel and computer power on.

1. Connect the monitor’s video cable to the projection panel’s

TO MAC MONITOR or TO VGA MONITOR connector.

C

LOPS

TO MAC MONITOR TO VGA MONITOR FR

O

Figure 13

The projection panel’s TO MAC MONITOR and TO VGA

MONITOR connectors

2. Turn the monitor power on.

Note: Never connect monitors to the TO MAC MONITOR

and TO VGA MONITOR ports at the same time.

✍

2–8 • User’s Guide

Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel

CYCLOPS

Connection

Use the CYCLOPS connector to connect the projection panel to

the computer to use the optional Cyclops interactive pointer

system, the Presentation Control Software, or a Microsoft-

compatible mouse (see page 3-5).

SERIAL

CYCLOPS

Figure 14

The projection panel’s CYCLOPS connector

The optional Cyclops or Presentation Control Software are

shipped with their own Installation and User’s Guides, and

additional cables (if needed) to connect the projection panel to

the computer.

1. Connect one end of the appropriate cable to the projection

panel’s CYCLOPS connector.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer.

• On an IBM-compatible PC, connect the computer end to

a Serial port.

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

connector.

User’s Guide • 2–9

Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel

Serial Port

Connection

(To Panel)

A separate Microsoft-compatible mouse can be connected to the

SERIAL port connector on the projection panel to control the

panel’s built-in LightBoard drawing capability. This mouse can

also be used to navigate the panel’s menus in Local Mode (see

page 3-6) or function as the computer system’s mouse in Host

Mode.

D

EO IN SERIAL

CYCL

O

Figure 15

The projection panel’s SERIAL port connector

TV video (NTSC, PAL or SECAM) may be displayed on

video-ready projection panels. Find the circular connector on the

camcorder, laserdisc player, VCR, or other video source marked

Video Out or something similar. This connector accommodates

the RCA cable supplied with video-ready panel models. On most

video equipment, this connector will be yellow.

S-VHS

VIDEO IN SERI

A

Figure 16

The projection panel’s VIDEO IN connector for

NTSC/PAL/SECAM

The projection panel comes with an audio-visual cable with three

RCA connectors on each end.

1. Insert one of the cable’s yellow connectors into the VIDEO

OUT jack of the video source device.

2. Insert the other yellow connector into the projection panel’s

yellow VIDEO IN connector.

The audio-visual cable’s remaining connectors (red and white) can

be used to attach audio (see Audio Connections, page 2-11).

Video

Connections

2–10 • User’s Guide

Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel

S-VHS Video Connection

For an S-VHS (or S-Video) source, use an S-VHS cable instead of

the RCA cable connection described above. The S-VHS cable has

identical round, 4-pin DIN connectors on both ends.

S-VHS

A

UDIO

OUT

VIDEO

Figure 17

The projection panel’s S-VHS connector

1. Insert one end of the S-VHS cable into the VIDEO OUT jack

of the video source device.

2. Insert the other end of the S-VHS cable into the projection

panel’s S-VHS connector.

User’s Guide • 2–11

Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel

Video-ready projection panel models have three audio ports

labeled AUDIO IN LEFT (White), AUDIO IN RIGHT (Red)

and AUDIO OUT.

Stereo AUDIO IN

For true stereo audio when using a VCR or laser-disc, use the

supplied audio-visual cables to connect the audio source to the

projection panel.

1. Insert the white and/or red ends into the source’s AUDIO

OUT port(s).

2. Connect the other end(s) to the projection panel’s AUDIO IN

port(s). Be sure to connect Left to Left (White to White) and

Right to Right (Red to Red).

AUDIO IN

LEFT RIGHT

AU

D

O

U

Figure 18

The projection panel’s AUDIO IN connector

3. Make the required adjustments in the Audio menu

(see page 3-19).

For true stereo audio when using a computer, use the cable

supplied with your sound card to connect the audio source to the

projection panel.

1. Insert the cable’s mini-jack into your computer’s AUDIO

OUT port.

2. Connect the plugs on the other end to the panel’s AUDIO IN

ports.

3. Make the required adjustments in the Audio menu

(see page 3-19).

Audio

Connections

2–12 • User’s Guide

Chapter 2 • Setting Up the Projection Panel

Mono AUDIO IN

Even if your audio source only outputs monaural audio, your

panel can output simulated stereo.

1. Choose the appropriate cable, and insert the appropriate

connector in your source’s AUDIO OUT port.

2. Connect the other end to the projection panel’s left or right

AUDIO IN port.

3. Make the required adjustments in the Audio menu

(see page 3-19).

Audio Follow

Your projection panel features Audio Follow capability. This

feature allows you to attach two video sources and the

accompanying audio to the projection system at the same time.

1. Connect monaural audio from your computer to the

projection system’s left AUDIO IN port.

2. Connect monaural audio from your VCR or laser-disc to the

projection system’s right AUDIO IN port.

3. Make the required adjustments in the AUDIO menu

(see page 3-19).

As you toggle between your sources, the audio follows the

associated video. You always get simulated stereo output.

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