Ampro Corporation Ampro Projector 5200 User Manual

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Remote Control Installation and Operation
Connecting the
ReceiverReceiv er The external serial receiv er lets you control your mouse from up to 45
feet away. To connect the Mind Path external receiver to your computer follow
these steps:

  Turn off your projector.

  Plug the free end of the external serial receiver cable into a serial port 2
(COM2) on your projector.

  Turn on your projector.
Positioning the
ReceiverOnce the receiver is connected to your projector, take care to place it so the
remotes infrared signal can reach it.  There are two ways to do this.  The best way
to position the receiver is so that the infrared signal travels directly from the remote
into the receiv er. As you use the remote, aim at the red light on the receiv er. If your
presentation rooms configuration prevents positioning the receiver this way,
position the receiver so the infrared signal bounces off a projection screen or wall.
Depending on the distances involved and the reflective qualities of the screen or
wall, bouncing the infrared signal off a screen or wall may perform just as well.
Installing the
BattriesThe remote uses 2 AAA alkaline batteries.
To install the batteries, follow these steps:

  Turn the remote upside down with its back facing you.

  Using your thumb, gently press and slide the battery cover up until the battery
compartment is exposed.

  Insert the batteries into the battery compartment.

  Slide the battery cov er back into position until it snaps into place.
NOTE: Although your batteries should last up to 1 year of normal operation, we recommend you
purchase a sec ond set of batteries and carry them with you as a back up. Always use alkaline-ty pe
batteries in your remote.
Software NoticeYour 5200 IR remote Control includes specially configured
operating software.
DO NOT
 remove or edit this software, unless advised and
instructed to by the factory. Failure to comply will result in
detrimental operation of the remote and projector.
IR Receiver
Receiv er Connector
Serial Port 2
(COM2) 
						

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 - Power On, 2nd Function; Toggle between Sources
 - Standby; toggle the projected image on/off (Video Mute)
 - Display Main Menu, Enter highlighted function
 - Cycle through control; Use to scroll “left” through controls
 - Cycle through controls; Use to scroll “right” through controls.
Mouse Pad
 – Move the mouse cursor, Enter function
Press Edge Cursor Moves
Click Center Left Click
Click Center Twice Left Double Click
Press and Hold Center (1 sec.)Left Click-and-Drag
Remote Control
Functions
Adjustment Pad 
– Use 
to increase/decrease selected function
When a slider control is visible or whenev er an
adjustment is required, use the adjustment pad to
increase or decrease the setting
Until a slider control is visible, the adjustment pad may
be used to scroll left and right through the functions.
Within a “List Box”, use the adjustment pad to move between the options. 
						

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Keyboard Installation and Operation
Installing the
Batteries
  Turn the keyboard over onto its face.

  By pressing the two latch tabs simultaneously, pry open the battery door with your
fingers.

  Insert 4 AA alkaline batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) orientation as shown
inside the compartment (negative is at the flat end of the battery and goes towards the
spring).

  Replace the batteries door and make sure both latch tabs snap into place.

  Turn the projector off.

  Open the front access panel.

  Locate the mouse and keyboard ports.
Connecting the
KeyboardMouse Connection

  Identify the mouse connector of the “Y” adapter.

  Connect the 6-pin round din connector to the mouse port on the projector
Keyboard Connection

  Identify the keyboard connector of the “Y” adapter. The one marked with a
keyboard symbol.

  Plug the connector into the port-labeled keyboard on your projector.
One all connections are made (IR Remote and Keyboard), power the projector on.
!The keyboard and mouse cables on the receiver have very similar connections. Take care not to mix
them up. No damage will result, but your keyboard and mouse pad will not work properly.
Mouse Pad Connector
Keyboard / Mouse Pad
IR Receiver
Keyboard Connector
“AT” Keyboard Adapter
PS/2 Mouse Port
Keyboard Port 
						

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Positioning the
ReceiverThe receiv er is multi-positional. It can stand up or lay flat on either side. If you are placing it
on a table or desktop. It is best to stand the receiv er up to minimize any disruption of the
signal by the table or desktop.
When you are mounting or positioning the receiver be careful not to block the lens from line-
of-sight contact with the Keyboard. The Keyboard is powerful enough to bounce the infrared
(IR) signal off the walls, but obstructions close to the receiver may interfere.
Keyboard
RangeIndoors, in the absence of IR light sources, operating ranges will be up to 50 feet (15.2
meters), and, under ideal conditions, beyond. Naturally, individual results will vary depending
on how you use your keyboard.
Battery Life
Both the keyboard and mouse pad use what is known as “sleep mode”. When nothing is
being typed on the keyboard, the IR LED’s and the keyboard processor go to “sleep,”
consuming a mere fraction of their normal power requirements, while waiting for the next key
press.
Under normal usage, sev eral pages per day, battery life of up to a year will be typical. Again,
your results will depend on how you use your keyboard.
When it finally comes time for battery replacement, you will begin to notice a reduction in
range, typified by lost keys at longer distances. Please use only alkaline batteries only.
Keyboard Specifications
Technology Broad Beam Infrared
Number of Keys 79 (equal to 104 when combined with the Fn Key)
IR Carrier Frequency 36 KHz
Effective Operating Range Up to 50 feet (15 meters) typical
Effective Operating Angle
Horizontal: 
 60° at 5 meters
Vertical: 
 30° at 5 meters
Battery Life Up to one year (typical)
Power 4 x AA alkaline batteries (6 VDC)
Temperature Operating:5 °F (10 °C) to 132 °F (55 °C)
Storage: -12 °F (-25 °C) to 158 °F (70 °C)
Keyboard Dimensions 13.8” (35 cm) x 8.5” (22 cm) x 1.6” (4 cm)
Keyboard Weight 1 lb., 9 oz (0.7 kg)
Receiv er Dimensions 2.8” (7 cm) x 2.7” (7 cm) x .0.9” (2.3 cm)
Keyboard Connector 6-pin PS/2 mini-DIN
Mouse Connector 6-pin PS/2 mini-DIN 
						

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Keyboard
OperationThe IR remote Control keystrokes can be simulated using the IR Keyboard. The following is
a list of projector commands using the Keyboard.
NOTE: The IR Remote Control key equivalent is represented in parenthesis ( )
Keystrokes Description
POWER (
): Press    keys simultaneously to power
the display engine “on”.
2
nd Function: Use    to toggle between available
sources.
POWER OFF: Use the    key sequences to explicitly
power-off the display.
STANDBY: (): Press    keys simultaneously to toggle
the projected image On/Off (Video Mute command).
DISPLAY OSD MENU: (): Use the  key to initially display
the on-screen-display (Main Menu)
SELECT: After scrolling through the menu commands, press 
to select the highlighted function for activation or additional options.
SCROLL: If a command employs an active list window, use the
 key to scroll through the options.
SCROLLING: Use the keyboard arrow keys to scroll between options
listed in secondary windows and boxes. W hen an adjustment meter is
employed, use the arrow keys to perform the desired adjustment.
 FUNCTION: In addition, use the  key to enable the
keystroke function denoted within the boxed area, i.e., When a window
is present that uses the scroll bars, pressing  will jump to
the beginning of the list. Likewise, pressing  will jump to
the end of the list.
ADJUSTMENT: Certain functions use the keyboard arrow keys to
increase and decrease the active function levels. Again, the
/ keys work similar as described abov e.
The following keyboard commands are used to select a particular channel or source without the use of the on-
screen menus.
CHANNEL SELECT: The  command allows the user
to enter the “waiting for channel selection.” After entering the initial
command, the user enters, then selects a desired channel
number between 1 and 9.
SOURCE SELECT: Entering  places the projector into
the “waiting for source command.” After the initial command. The user
enters , then the desired source number, see below
 = RGB1
 = RGB2
 = Video
 = S-Video
 = Internal 
						

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Local Control and Indicators
Controls
Located at the rear of the projector is the local control panel. The controls allow the user to
perform the following functions.

  PWR (POWER): Allows the user to power the projector on and off.

  MENU: Enters the On-Screen-Display Mode.

  SEL (SELECT): Use the SEL key to select the highlighted function.

  STBY (STANDBY): Use to toggle the projected image on or off.

  ARROW KEYS: Use to scroll through menu items. Once an item has been selected, use
the arrow keys to adjust the selected function.
Indicators
External L.E.D. Indicators: Located at the rear of the projector (just abov e the local control
panel) are five L.E.D.s These L.E.D.s will indicate the status of the projector through the boot
sequence and operation.

  LAMP: This L.E.D. indicates the lamp power supply is on and the lamp should be lit.

 Green-normally “ON”.

  ENGINE: Indicates the display engine is turned “on” and operational.

 Green-normally “ON”.

  LVPS: Indicates main AC is applied, switch is “on” and the P.C. power supply is
operational.

 Green-normally “ON”

  HDD: Hard-disk driv e. Lights up or flashes when the drive is in use or active.

 Red-normally “FLASHES”

  READY: Initially this indicator blinks, indicating the PC. is in the boot cycle. When the
P.C. has completed the boot cycle, the L.E.D. will become steady and the projector is
ready for the power-on command from the remote control or keyboard.

 Amber- Initially “BLINKS”, then “STEADY”. 
						

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Source Connections
Essential Cable
ConnectionsBefore applying AC power to the 5000 Series projector, both IR receivers MUST BE
CONNECTED
.


  The IR receiver connections for the keyboard and remote control are located on the PC
card cage.


  To access the PC card cage and connectors, turn the ¼ turn captive screw located on
the left side of the access panel, and gently open the door.


  Route the connectors from the IR receiv ers up through the access slot located on the
underside of the projector.
!Refer to the Remote Control and Keyboard Installation section for information on connecting the IR
Remote and Keyboard.
Source
ConnectionThe AmPro 5200 DLP™ projector incorporates “Auto-Search” and “Auto-Setup. This simply
means that the projector will automatically look and setup to new sources.
“ALICE’s” operation is based on a powerful PC operating system, which incorporates an
internal graphics card, so no external source is required. If no external source is detected,
ALICE will automatically switch to the internal source, providing that Auto-Search is enabled.
Refer to Basic Operation Section for additional information.
However, if an external source is desired, follow the diagram below for connecting the
source. Remember that ALICE will automatically select the source for you. 
						

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Basic Operation and Menu Navigation
Power Up
The AmPro 5200 Series follows an initial “power-up” sequence from the time the main AC is
toggled “on” to the time an image is displayed.


  With the two receivers installed, plug the main power cord into a receptacle.


  Toggle the main ac switch “on”. The projector will automatically start, first displaying the
Windows boot-up screen, then the Scan Disk operation.


  The projector will then automatically search for an external source, if present, the
projector will perform an auto-setup, then display the source. If no source is present, the
projector will automatically switch to the internal graphic channel.
NOTE: If more then one external source is present, the projector will switch to the “last
source” selected prior to the last shutdown.
Lens Focus /
Shift / ZoomThere are two knobs located directly below the lens assembly. The knob on the left (as
viewed from the front, table mounted) is used to perform the lens shift, while the second knob
is used for lens focus. Adjust the Shift/Focus knobs for optimal picture performance. If your
projector is equipped with a zoom lens, adjust the image size using the gray ring around the
lens.
On-Screen
MenusThe AmPro 5200 uses a series of overlay menus to control the operation of the projector.
Meaning, whatever source is currently being displayed, the control menu and commands are
overlaid on top of it. This technique allows the user to utilize the controls of the projector and
make desired changes while the active source is being used.


  To bring-up the main menu, press 

 on the remote control or  on the keyboard.
Below illustrates and briefly explains the main command set options.


 Picture
 – Allows the user to adjust image quality functions such as, brightness, contrast,
clock phase and some advance settings as well.


 Source
 – Allows the user to explicitly select the display source type. I.E., RGB, RGB2,
VIDEO etc.


 Setup Wizard
 – The Setup Wizard allows the user to step through predetermine setup
sequence. This is useful for the first time user.


 User Menu
– This function allows you to perform a random type of channel setup or
editing. Experience operators typically use this function.


 Menu
 – Menu presents additional commands and functions for the setup of a source
(channel).


 Chan 1: Sel Channel
 – This button displays the currently activ e channel. Once selected,
a channel list dialog box is presented for manual selection of a desired channel setup.


 Standby
 – Puts the projector into the standby mode. Powers the lamp supply off. Press
the center of the Mouse Pad (remote) or  (keyboard) to redisplay the image.
Also, see Remote Control operation.


 Power
 – Powers the projector (Display engine/Lamp) OFF. Presents the user with a
decision dialog box. In the event this command was entered intentionally, simply select
NO on dialog box.


 Help
 – Enters the internal WinHelp help file.


 Exit
 - Exits the menu system and removes the menu(s) from the screen. 
						

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Menu Navigation and Conventions
Command Buttons –
 Command
buttons c aus e an ac tion to occur,
such as s electing a particular
function or pres enting a
supplementary dialog boxList Box – 
Allows you to select an
item from a list. Scroll bar - Us e the
scroll bar typic al ass oc iated with list
boxes to move up and down the list.
An item that is highlighted is
available f or s election.
Pop-Up Preview Windows –
 Pop-
Up preview windows are associated
with s ome c ommand buttons. The
preview window allows you to view
the perspective c ontrols and
functions relevant to the initial
command.Text Entry –
 W ith c ertain operations
a text entry is required. One example
of this function is the Channel“ SAVE
AS”. Place the cursor into the text
entry window and us e the keyboard
to type or edit the existing text string.
Pop-Up Active List Window –
 Pop-
up Active list windows allows the
us er to s elect a function direc tly f orm
the smaller pop-up window. T ypic ally,
when scrolling through the pop-up
window, the function is
simultaneous ly highlighted and
activatedPop-Up Functions with Slider
Controls –
 Us e the 
 button or
 key to move between function
level box and commands. W hen the
relevant function level box is
highlighted, us e the remote
adjustment pad or keyboard arrow
keys to adjust.
Meter Window/ Bar –
 The meter bar
is made available to thos e functions
that require an adjustment be made.
Use either the Adjustment Pad
(remote) or the arrow keys
(keyboard) to perf orm the
adjustment.
Additionally, us e the remote mous e
point and click to drag the slider.Help - 
Enters this help file. This
command is made available on all
menu screens.
Prev – 
Previous c ommand. This
command is us ed to revert back to
prec eding c ommand bar.
Exit – 
Available on all screens.
Allows you to exit the menu system
and removes the on-screen display.
Radio Buttons –
 Us ed to pres ent
two or more mutually exc lusive
choices. You must pick on of the
choic es by either mous e clicking or
using the remote c ontrol or keyboard
arrow keys to s elec t the ass ociated
button to highlight.
Use the 
 button or  key to
move between option box and
command. Us e / buttons to move
between options
Check Boxes –
 Enable/dis able a
particular c ommand option, s elect
multiply choic e items . The option is
enabled when a chec k  appears in
the chec k box. The item is dis abled
when the chec k box is empty.
OK Button–
 Clic k this button to enter
your choic e and return to the initial
command.
Cancel Button -
 The majority of the
windows include the Cancel button.
Click this button to c aus e ALICE to
ignore any changes you’ve made to
the function and return to the
previous operation
Yes/No Buttons –
 Thes e c ommands
are normally ass ociated with dec ision
windows. Yes will accept the
command and No will c anc el
command.
Close Window and Exit Button –
On s ome of  the menus you will find
the Clos e/Exit button, thes e c ontrols
are typic al ass oc iated with
inf ormation only windows 
						

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Auto Search & Temp Channel
Auto Search
When a new source is introduced to the
projector, the projector will initially search
through the “user
 ” channel listing for a
match. If a match is found, this channel is
selected and the channel number is
displayed in the “Chan n, Select Channel”
command button located on the initial menu.
If no match is found in the “user” channel
listings, then auto-search will look through
the “factory
 ” read-only channel data for a
match. If a match is found, then this is
selected and the channel number displayed
in the “Chan n, Select Channel command
button is set to 0 (zero).
If no match is found in the factory channel
listing, then the projector will interpolate
between the next closest signal abov e and
below the current signal and establish a
temporary
 channel. Again, displaying 0
(zero) as the selected channel number.

 User Channel List
The “user” channel list contains all user
established channels setups and some
common source setups from the factory.

 Factory Channel List
The “factory” channel list is a read-only
listing that is originally created at the factory
and cannot be accessed directly by the
user. This list contains a variety (100+) of
common video and computer setups.

 Temporary Channel
A temporary channel is denoted as a
channel that has either been copied from
the factory channel list or a new channel
created by system interpolation. A temp
channel is designated as Channel 0 (zero).Auto Search Flow
Saving
Temporary
ChannelsThe temporary channel is nev er changed unless the user has changed at least one
parameter, i.e., Brightness, Contrast, H Pos etc.
Now assuming that at least one parameter has been changed, the temporary channel is
sav ed under either of the two following two circumstances;

  At least 10 minutes has passed since the most recent change. This 10-minute timer is reset
ev ery time a parameter change is made. If the temporary channel is sav ed under this condition,
a new channel is created and the projector is switched to this new channel. The new channel is
set to the next open channel number and is tagged with the horizontal and v ertical frequencies.

  A temporary channel is sav ed if any action is taken that causes a new or different channel to be
selected. This includes such actions as selecting a new channel manually, selecting a new source
manually, changing the input source so auto search forces a channel change, selecting this Help or
Edit Config, which both forces selection of the internal channel.
Search 
user 
channel data 
for match
Find 
MatchSelect match. 
Display channel 
number
YES
Search 

factory 
channel data 
for match
NO
New Source
Select match. 
Display channel 
number 0
 (temp channel)
Find 
MatchYES
Interpolate. 
Establish 

temp 
channel.
NO