Polaroid Polaview 305 manual

Polaview 305 Projector User Guide[...]

FCC Statement Warning: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class “A” computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rul[...]

1 Introduction What’s in the box? 3 Quick start 5 The remote control and the control panel 12 2 Detailed setup Setting up your projector 15 Getting started 16 Connecting the projector to your computer 22 Connecting video and audio to the projector 33 Important precautions 38 Adjusting the image 42 T able of contents[...]

ii Table of contents 3 Using the projector Using your projector 45 Using the remote control and the control panel 46 Switching input sources 49 Using the menus 50 Adjusting the image 51 Adjusting the audio 53 Adjusting the remote-control mouse tracking 54 Presentation features 55 Advanced features 59 Menus and keys 61 4 Polaroid F/X Installing Pola[...]

Table of contents iii 6 T roubleshooting Troubleshooting guide 97 Polaview Model 305 Projector parameter adjustments 100 Adjusting your display 102 Unknown/Unrecognized video source 106 Compatibility list 108 Where to get help 112 Polaroid Service Centers 113 Warranty 115 Appendix A: Specifications 117 Appendix B: Parts 119 Appendix C: Sense lines [...]

The Polaroid Polaview projector family consists of portable, color data and video LCD desktop projectors that make shar- ing data and presenting information as easy as connecting your computer to your monitor. The Polaview Model 305 Projector is a high-resolution multi- media LCD projector that offers the highest, brightest image quality available.[...]

Cyclops interactive pointer system The Polaview Model 305 Projector comes Cyclops-ready. The Cyclops interactive pointer system functions like a cord- less mouse, and allows you control your computer and soft- ware by pointing at the projection screen. Introducing the Adobe Acrobat Player System The Adobe Acrobat Player Image Display System brings [...]

What’ s in the box? After you open the box and remove the projector and the shrink-wrapped accessory packs, make sure you have all of the items shown below. Items included with the Polaview Model 305 Projector a Polaview Model 305 h Composite video/audio Projector cable b Remote control i 13C3-to-LCD cable c Polaroid F/X disks j Macintosh-to-LCD [...]

Also included but • Macintosh-to-LCD adapter not shown • SGI-to-LCD cable and adapter • DEC 3C3-to-LCD cable and adapter • Macintosh and PC serial cables (included with remote) • 2 AAA alkaline batteries • User’s Guide • Product registration card • European, U.K., and Italian power cords 4 Introduction[...]

Quick start To connect the projector to your computer, read the section appropriate for your hardware in the following Quick start section (or read Chapter 2, Detailed setup, which lists these steps in greater detail). Take a moment to identify the parts of the projector. The Polaview Model 305 Projector a Flip mirror f Projection arm b Flip-mirror[...]

Setting up 1 Place the projector on a solid, flat surface. the projector 2 Position the projector so that the side with the handle is fac- ing the projection screen. 3 Locate the arm release lever. Slide it gently in the direction of the arrow (see the illustration below). Sliding the lever to release the arm 4 The arm pops up. Gently lift the arm [...]

6 Gently tilt the flip mirror approximately 45˚. (You can adjust the angle later to raise or lower the projected image.) Tilting the flip mirror to a 45 degree angle Caution: Never push on or force the mirror. Always use care when opening the mirror assembly. Avoid touching the surface of the mirror with your fingers. Connecting the Follow the ins[...]

Macintosh computers Connecting a Macintosh monitor requires the Polaview VGA /MAC (part number C804) adapter and the existing monitor cable. Use the Polaview adapter only. 1 Disconnect your computer-to-monitor cable at the computer end. 2 Connect the free end of the monitor cable to the Polaview VGA/MAC adapter. 3 Connect the free end of the Mac-to[...]

4 Use the SGI 13C3-to-LCD connector cable (part number C943-6) to link the projector to the computer. Connect the end marked LCD to the projector COMPUTER IN connector, and the end marked COMPUTER to the SGI workstation video-output connector. Proceed to the section Connecting video and audio . Workstations with 13C3 connectors (except SGI) 1 Disco[...]

DEC workstations 1 Disconnect your computer-to-monitor cable at the comput- er end. 2 Connect the free end of the monitor cable to the DEC 3C3-to- LCD adapter (part number C946). 3 Connect the free end of the DEC 3C3-to-LCD adapter to the projector COMPUTER OUT connector. 4 Use the DEC 3C3-to-LCD connector cable (part number C946-6) to link the pro[...]

To set this up: Connect this cable: From here: To here: External Mini-jack-to-RCA cable AUDIO OUT 1, 2 Mini-jack speakers adapter (C5105) and ports on cable included mini-jack cable (included projector with speakers. with speakers) Stereo system RCA stereo cable AUDIO OUT Left/right (comes with port on AUDIO IN stereo) projector ports on amplifier [...]

The remote control and the control panel The remote control and the control panel Key Function a MUTE (remote Mutes the audio, or returns the sound. control only) b VOLUME +/- Adjusts the audio level. c On the remote, press this key once to (Lamp on/off) clear a black screen. The lamp stays on. On both the remote control and the control panel, turn[...]

Key Function f MouseDisk Emulates a left-button mouse click when (remote control you press the center of the disk. only) Acts like an arrow key when you press the edges of the disk. Toggles between Draw and Move modes in the Draw tool, and controls the mouse pointer. In Adobe Acrobat Player System menus, controls the mouse pointer. g MENU Turns the[...]

Key Function k Over-temp Illuminates if the projector is too hot, indicator or if the fans malfunction, indicating (control panel that the lamp was automatically turned only) off. For over-temp conditions, see Chapter 6, Troubleshooting for more information. l Replace lamp Flashes for 90 seconds after you turn (control panel off the lamp. only) Ill[...]

Setting up your projector Before you begin, take a moment to identify the parts of the projector. The Polaview Model 305 Projector a Flip mirror f Projection arm b Flip-mirror-release lever g Projection window c Projection lens h Power switch d Arm-release lever i Connector panel e Control panel 2 Detailed setup e b c a h i g f d[...]

Getting started Opening the projector To open the projector: 1 Place the projector on a solid, flat surface. 2 Position the projector so that the side with the handle is fac- ing the projection screen. The connector panel faces away from the projection screen, as illustrated below. Positioning the projector in front of the projection screen 3 The p[...]

Top and side views of the projector 4 Locate the arm release lever beside the control panel, on the top of the projector. Slide it gently in the direction of the arrow. Sliding the lever to release the arm Detailed setup 17 P erpendicular to the projection screen P arallel to the floor T op view Side view Pr ojection screen OVERTEMP OVERTEMP VOLUME[...]

5 The arm pops up. Gently lift the arm until it is fully extend- ed. Do not force the arm farther. The arm pops up 6 Locate the flip-mirror-release lever on the top of the arm. Slide it in the direction of the arrow while pulling up on the lift tab. This releases the mirror. The flip-mirror- release lever 18 Detailed setup[...]

7 Gently tilt the flip mirror open approximately 45˚ (you can adjust the angle of the mirror later, to raise or lower the pro- jected image). Opening the flip mirror Caution: Never push on or force the mirror. Always use care when opening the mirror assembly. Avoid touching the surface of the mirror with your fingers. Closing the projector To clos[...]

Moving the projector You should be sure to close the projector securely and dis- connect all cables before moving it. The projector has a recessed carrying handle on its side. To gain access to the handle, just push one side of it in; the other side automati- cally releases (as illustrated below). Gaining access to the recessed handle If you must m[...]

Turning on The projector and the external monitor (should you use one) the projector should be turned on before you turn on your computer. This ensures that the computer properly senses the display dur- ing the start-up process. On the rear panel of the projector there is a power-cord receptacle and a power switch. The power switch To turn on 1 Plu[...]

Connecting the projector to your computer Take a moment to review the projector connector panel. The connector panel of the projector Port Connects to Cable AUDIO 1 IN Left and right ports connect Composite AUDIO 2 IN to a video source, bring audio/video. audio into the projector. cable. VIDEO 1 Connects the projector to a Composite VIDEO 2 video c[...]

Port Connects to Cable AUDIO OUT Connects to external Audio cable. speakers or an external sound system to send stereo audio out. CYCLOPS* Connects to the computer RS-232 cable, to use the Polaroid F/X (PC, Mac, or software or the optional Workstation). Cyclops interactive pointer system. MIC Connects an external External microphone to the micropho[...]

Note: You do not need to shut off power to either the com- puter or projector when you connect the two units to one another. Available cables include: • 13C3-to-LCD connector cable (part number C801-6) • VGA-to-LCD connector cable (part number C800-6) • Mac-to-LCD connector cable (part number C802-6) • Mac-to-LCD adapter (part number C804-0[...]

Projecting without an attached monitor Some display cards rely on sense-line information from the monitor to configure themselves for the correct display res- olution. The absence of sense-line information causes some display cards to output a default video signal and actually prevents some video cards from outputting video at all. If you connect t[...]

Macintosh computers Connecting a Macintosh monitor requires the Polaview VGA/MAC adapter (part number C804) and the existing monitor cable. Use the Polaview adapter only. 1 Disconnect your computer-to-monitor cable at the computer end. 2 Connect the free end of the monitor cable to the Polaview VGA/MAC adapter. The Macintosh- to-LCD connection 3 Co[...]

The Polaview Macintosh-to-LCD adapter Notebook Use the appropriate Polaview video cable to connect your computers notebook computer to the projector. 1 Connect the end of the Polaview video cable marked COM- PUTER to the external monitor connector on your notebook computer (or to the video cable adapter supplied with your notebook computer). 2 Conn[...]

Note: Some notebook computers require that you press a combination of keys or use a control panel to set the projec- tor as an external monitor. Refer to your notebook computer manual for more information. Workstations 13C3 video connections (except Silicon Graphics workstations) If your workstation has a 13C3 connector at the computer video port: [...]

Silicon Graphics 13C3 video connections If you have a Silicon Graphics workstation with 13C3 con- nectors at the computer and monitor video ports: 1 Disconnect your computer-to-monitor cable at the computer end. 2 Connect the free end of the monitor cable to the Polaview SGI-to-LCD adapter. 3 Connect the free end of the SGI-to-LCD adapter to the pr[...]

DEC 3C3 video connections If you have a DEC workstation with 3C3 connectors at the computer and monitor video ports: 3C3 connector 1 Disconnect your computer-to-monitor cable at the computer end. 2 Connect the free end of the monitor cable to the Polaview DEC 3C3-to-LCD adapter (part number C947-10). 3 Connect the free end of the DEC 3C3-to-LCD ada[...]

2 Connect the free BNC end to the optional Polaview BNC block-to-LCD connector cable (part number C942-2), con- necting the same BNC connectors used on the monitor. Plug the LCD end of the cable into the projector COMPUTER IN connector. Using the BNC block-to-LCD connector cable 3 Connect the optional Polaview BNC-to-LCD connector cable (part numbe[...]

Connecting the Cyclops interactive pointer system The Cyclops interactive pointer system uses a built-in cam- era to function like a cordless mouse. With the Cyclops sys- tem, you can control your computer cursor by moving the hand-held Cyclops wand or optional laser pointer. Instruc- tions for setting up your Cyclops system are included with your [...]

Connecting video and audio to the projector This section describes how to connect audio and video to your projector. The Polaview Model 305 Projector has multi- ple inputs for audio and video. If you are connecting only one audio or video source to your projector, use the VIDEO 1 and AUDIO 1 ports. Make sure that you connect your audio and video to[...]

The composite audio/video cable (part number C497-6) has a yellow, red, and white RCA plug at each end. To connect an NTSC, PAL, or SECAM source to your projector, make the appropriate cable connections, as indicated in the fol- lowing chart: Cable Projector port VCR connector Yellow VIDEO 1 or 2 VIDEO OUT, TO MONITOR, etc. White AUDIO 1 or 2 IN L [...]

Connecting audio Use the COMPUTER AUDIO IN port to connect audio from a from the computer computer. 1 Insert the mini jack end of the computer audio cable (part number C498-6) into the AUDIO OUT connector of a Macin- tosh or the sound card of a PC. 2 Insert the RCA jacks at the other end of the computer audio cable into the projector left and right[...]

Connecting The projector contains an internal stereo system consisting external speakers of an amplifier and two speakers. Although this system pro- vides high-quality stereo output, a multimedia presentation may require external speakers or an external sound system. When connecting external speakers, use the optional Polaview loudspeaker system (p[...]

Connecting an To connect the projector to an external stereo system, external 1 Using the computer video/audio cable (C497-6), insert the stereo system white and red RCA plugs into the left and right AUDIO OUT ports of the projector. 2 Insert the white and red RCA plugs at the other end of the cable into the left and right AUDIO IN ports of the ext[...]

Important precautions To avoid any potential hazards to the projector, make sure not to obstruct the air-intake and exhaust grills. Do not oper- ate the projector if these areas are clogged or blocked. Allow sufficient air flow Caution: The lamp chamber gets very hot during opera- tion, especially the ceramic sockets at each end of the lamp. Be car[...]

Turning the lamp The lamp is off when you first turn on the projector. Press on and off the key (shaded gray in the illustration below) on the remote control or control panel to turn the lamp on. The green power-indicator light illuminates. It takes a few sec- onds for the lamp to warm up. The key To turn the lamp off, press and hold the key for ab[...]

The projector has safeguards built in to protect it from over- heating. In the rare event that the projector overheats, the lamp shuts off automatically and the over-temp indicator (shaded gray in the illustration below) on the control panel illuminates. The over-temp indicator light In the unlikely event that an over-temperature condition occurs, [...]

Adjusting the image Raising or lowering To raise or lower the projected image, tilt the mirror on top the image of the arm up, to move the image higher, or down, to move the image lower. Focusing the image To focus the image, rotate the ring just below the projection lens, beneath the mirror, until the image is sharp and clear. Rotating the focus r[...]

Correcting keystoning The normal projected image has a rectangular shape. A key- stoned image has a trapezoidal shape (as illustrated below). A normal vs. a keystoned image Keystoning occurs when the front of the projector is not per- pendicular to the projection screen (the vertical plane) or when the projector is not parallel to the floor (the ho[...]

Image size The size of the projected image depends on the distance between the projector and the projection screen. The follow- ing table shows the projected image size, measured diago- nally, based on this distance. Distance from screen Diagonal image size 4 ft/1.2 m 46 inches 6 ft/1.8 m 69 inches 8 ft/2.4 m 92 inches 10 ft/3.0 m 115 inches 12 ft/[...]

Using your projector The Polaview Model 305 Projector is designed with ease of use and simplicity in mind. With the remote control or the control panel, most of the common functions are right at your fingertips. To execute most of the functions you need during your pre- sentation, such as adjusting or muting the volume and pro- ceeding from one sli[...]

Using the remote control and the control panel The keys on the remote control and the control panel SOURCE key Use the SOURCE key to switch between the various video input sources you connect, such as the computer video input, NTSC/PAL/SECAM video input, S-video input, or Adobe Acrobat Player System input. SETUP key Use the SETUP key to make your p[...]

MouseDisk When you press the center of the MouseDisk, it functions like a mouse click. When you press the edges of the Mouse Disk, it functions like an arrow key. In the Draw tool, this key toggles between Draw and Move modes. It also controls the mouse pointer. In Adobe Acrobat Player System dialog boxes, press the edges of this button to move the[...]

CLEAR Press the CLEAR key to clear the screen to a bright white background. This is useful when you want to show a trans- parency during your presentation. Press and hold the CLEAR key for approximately two seconds to clear the screen to black. To display video once more, press the CLEAR key again. (Over-temp This light illuminates if the projector[...]

Switching input sources With some presentations, you have multiple input sources connected to the projector. Input sources are VCRs, comput- ers, laserdisc players, the optional Adobe Acrobat Player System system, or any piece of hardware that produces images you want to project through your projector. For example, you may have a VCR, the Adobe Acr[...]

Using the menus Before starting your presentation, you want to fine-tune the image to get the sharpest, clearest image possible. The handful of settings you use the most are easy to access; just press the SETUP key and make your adjustments. For the settings you use less frequently, gain access to the projector menus to make your adjustments. To op[...]

Reverting to the If you want to revert to the original factory settings for a factory defaults specific computer source, choose Image, Factory Defaults, Reset. To reset the projector itself, press the CLEAR key, then press each of the four arrow keys on the projector control panel once. The power LED indicator blinks twice to indicate the projector[...]

You can also adjust the sync by opening the projector menus and choosing Sync from the Image menu. Correcting If the projected image has vertical black lines or bands, vertical banding adjust the Dot Clock (DotClk..) setting on the Image menu to eliminate them. (This setting is only available when the source is your computer.) Adjusting the color T[...]

Adjusting the audio You can adjust the volume from the remote control, the control panel, or the menus. The Audio menu contains addi- tional audio controls. Displaying and hiding You can display a volume indicator while you increase or the volume indicator decrease the volume of the internal speakers. To display the volume indicator, choose Prefere[...]

Adjusting the remote-control mouse tracking Use this setting to adjust how fast the pointer moves. To increase or decrease the remote-control mouse tracking, choose Mouse Tracking from the Tools menu and move the slider in the appropriate direction. 54 Using the projector[...]

Presentation features Once you adjust the image and audio settings, you are ready to start your presentation. This section describes some of the features of the Polaview Model 305 Projector that you may want to use during your presentations. Using the Draw tool The Draw tool is a unique feature that lets you draw or annotate on the projected image.[...]

3 From the Tools menu, choose Draw, On. The Draw toolbar appears in the upper left corner of the projected image. It has four buttons: The Draw toolbar Button Function Click this button to select the Draw tool. Click this button to select the Eraser. You can erase any of your annotations. Click the Clear All button to erase all previous annotations[...]

Note: If you use the optional Cyclops interactive pointer system, you can also click above the image to activate the Draw tool. 4 Select one of these buttons, then use the Cyclops wand, laser pointer, or the MouseDisk to draw on the projected image. To open the color palette: 1 Click the Color box or the icon in the upper right corner of the projec[...]

58 Using the projector You can move the Draw toolbar to another spot on the pro- jected image. Click and hold the title bar of the toolbar, drag it to a new location, and release the button. See Program- ming the remote control later in this chapter, for more infor- mation. When you finish using the Draw tool, click the close box in the upper left [...]

Using the SCALE key The SCALE key lets you fit larger images on one screen. to zoom, reduce, Use this key to compress 1280 x 1024 or 1152 x 900 images and pan images to fit the 1024 x 768 screen resolution, or to enlarge a 640 x 480 image to fit the screen. Press the SCALE key a second time to return the image to its original size. To pan an image [...]

Saving a user profile The Polaview Model 305 Projector permits two presenters to save their settings and recall them each time they give presentations. To save current video settings as a profile, open the projec- tor menus and choose Advanced, User. Then select User A or User B, and adjust each setting you want to save. By exit- ing the projector [...]

Menus and keys The Main menu Menu What it contains Tools Settings for the Draw tool, Break Timer, and mouse tracking. Cyclops Commands for calibrating the Cyclops interactive pointer system and button selection. Input Source Settings for computer video, S-video and Adobe Acrobat Player System input sources, and a display-only screen of current VSyn[...]

Menu What it contains Preferences Settings for colors, language, on-screen indicators, and Program key functionality. Also contains the settings for projecting in reverse video for DOS screens. Advanced Settings for custom profiles, horizon- tal and vertical image position, VCO gain, and sense lines. The Tools menu Option Function Draw Mode Sets th[...]

The Cyclops menu Option Function Calibrate Starts the Cyclops calibration procedure. Button Sets the Cyclops wand or laser pointer to emulate a left, right, or center mouse button (or none). Using the projector 63 Calibrate Button Calibrate Right None No Calibrate Left Center Menus Input Source Tools Advanced Image Projector Cyclops Audio Preferenc[...]

The Input Source menu Option Function Source Select Select the input source: • Computer • Video 1 • S-Video 1 • Video 2 • S-Video 2 • Adobe Acrobat Player System (optional) Source Mode Select from a list of video standards: • NTSC • PAL • SECAM • Computer compatibility Input View projector readings for the Measurements selected [...]

The Image menu (computer or Adobe Acrobat Player System input source) Option Function Sync * Adjusts the sync setting. DotClk.. * Adjusts the dot clock setting. Bright Adjusts the brightness of the image. Contrast Adjusts the RGB bias levels. Red Adjusts the red level. Green Adjusts the green level. Blue Adjusts the blue level. Factory Default Rese[...]

The Image menu (video or S-video input source) Option Function Contrast Adjusts the video contrast. Bright Adjusts the video brightness. Tint Adjusts the video tint. Saturation Adjusts the video color saturation. 66 Using the projector Bright Contrast Menus Cyclops Tools Advanced Input Source Projector Image Audio Preferences Saturation Tint[...]

The Audio menu Option Function Volume Adjusts the audio volume. Mute Mutes the audio or turns it back on. Balance Adjusts the left/right audio balance. Bass Adjusts the bass. Treble Adjusts the treble. Fade Adjusts front/rear audio balance. Mic. Volume Adjusts the volume of the microphone. Audio Mode Switches between Stereo and Mono modes. Using th[...]

The Projector menu Option Function Projection Switches between front and rear projection. Lamp Hours Resets the lamp hours counter. Use this option after you change the lamp. Lamp Hours Displays the number of hours elapsed on the lamp-hours counter. 68 Using the projector Projection Lamp Hours Lamp Hours Rear Reset Front No Reset 65:25:54 Menus Cyc[...]

Using the projector 69 The Preferences menu Option Function Colors Sets the number of colors to use. Language Sets the default language for the menus. On-Screen Displays or hides the slide bars for sync, volume, contrast, tint, horizontal position, and vertical position. Prog Key1 Sets an operation for the PROG 1 key on the remote control. Choose f[...]

70 Using the projector The Advanced menu Option Function User Sets a user profile of projector settings: • Defaults • User A (user defined) • User B (user defined) Hor. (Horizontal) Adjusts the horizontal position of the Pos (Position) image on the screen. Vert. (Vertical) Adjust the vertical position of the Pos (Position) image on the screen[...]

4 Polaroid F/X Your Polaview Model 305 Projector comes with Polaroid F/X software effects that you can use to make your presenta- tions more interesting and effective. For example, you can use the Spotlight to call attention to specific areas on the image, use the Zoom or Magnify effects to focus on impor- tant information in the image, or use See-[...]

72 Polaroid F/X To use Polaroid F/X, follow these steps: 1 Use the serial cable appropriate for your system (PCs: C936-6 or Macs: C470-6) to connect the serial port on your computer to the CYCLOPS port on the projector. 2 Install the Polaroid F/X software. 3 Start Polaroid F/X, customize the effects, and assign them to specific keys on the keyboard[...]

Polaroid F/X 73 Getting started Installing Polaroid F/X Follow these steps to install the Polaroid F/X software: 1 Insert the disk labeled Polaroid F/X into your computer flop- py drive. 2 Complete this step as it applies to your specific computer system: • In Windows 95, choose Start, Run, then type a:setup.exe (or the drive letter for your flo[...]

74 Polaroid F/X The main screen of the F/X program appears: Polaroid F/X special effects On the left side of this window is a list of the special effects. The Assignments area in the middle of the window offers options that let you customize your remote control and soft- ware. Note: Opening a menu or using the Draw tool suspends operation of Polaro[...]

Polaroid F/X 75 Using Polaroid F/X The Assignments area The Assignments area displays the custom remote-control keys and their current assignments. To modify the custom remote-control keys: 1 Highlight the effect you want to assign. 2 Double-click on the box next to the customer remote-control key in the Assignments area. The Assignments area also [...]

76 Polaroid F/X Customizing effects Options are available to let you tailor most effects to meet specific presentation requirements. For example, you can customize the Spotlight effect to specify the shape and size of the spotlight. You can also change the name of each effect (for example, you can change the name from “Spot- light” to “Headli[...]

Polaroid F/X 77 Using the Cyclops You can use the Cyclops interactive pointer system with interactive pointer Polaroid F/X. To set up the software, click on Setup system Remote in the Assignments area of the main screen. Choose Cyclops Wand or Laser Pointer. The following screen appears: The Cyclops interactive pointer screen Click on the Show Navi[...]

78 Polaroid F/X Click on the Edit Navigation Bar button. The following screen appears: Edit Polaroid Navigation Keys screen Use this screen to assign different functions to the naviga- tion bar. To assign a new function to the navigation bar, click on the Next or Previous areas and a select a function, using the list boxes to the right. You can als[...]

Polaroid F/X 79 See-It/Show-It See-It/Show-It is a feature of Polaroid F/X that lets you freeze your projected image while you preview the next image on your computer monitor. To use See-It/Show-It: 1 Click Edit Navigation Keys in the Assignments area of the Polaroid F/X main screen. The following screen appears: Edit Navigation Keys screen 2 Selec[...]

80 Polaroid F/X Freeze The Freeze option freezes the image on your projector so you can use your remote control to control your computer. This feature lets you work on your computer without dis- tracting your audience’s attention away from your presenta- tion. To edit the Freeze key settings, click the Edit Freeze Key option in the Assignments ar[...]

Polaroid F/X 81 Once you freeze your screen, all keys on your remote con- trol are available to control you computer. You can edit your current presentation, display slides from another presenta- tion, or open another application—all without distracting your audience. Note: If you adjust the projector settings from your com- puter while you are i[...]

82 Polaroid F/X Detail Cursor magnifies the area around the pointer in a small rectangle. Effects Menu displays a list of effects. Use this feature to start effects not assigned to a button or key. To start an effect, double-click its name. Press Esc on the keyboard to close the list without starting an effect. Highlight Bar draws a horizontal bar [...]

Polaroid F/X 83 Spotlight dims all of the image except for the area around the mouse pointer. You specify the shape and size of the spotlight (circular, square, or bar). Once you start Spotlight, press the MouseDisk to change its size. Another setting makes the Spotlight visible against a black background. Stamp allows you to choose from 15 bitmaps[...]

84 Polaroid F/X Menu commands File menu The File menu offers the following commands for working with profiles of effects. Menu item Function Reset to defaults Resets the F/X options to the factory defaults. Open Opens a previously-saved profile of settings. Save Saves recent changes to the current profile (prompts for a name if the file has not bee[...]

Polaroid F/X 85 Options menu The Options menu offers commands that allow you to set up assignments on the remote control, wand, or laser point- er; change the look and feel of the cursor; and change the COM port settings. Menu item Function Show Remote Allows you to display the assignments area for the remote control or the optional Cyclops wand or[...]

Periodic maintenance keeps your projector in top working condition. Cleaning the lens and mirror To clean the projection lens and mirror: 1 Take a piece of lens tissue and form it into a loose swab. Wet it with lens cleaning fluid or denatured alcohol, and gently wipe it over the surface of the lens or mirror. 2 Take another clean piece of lens tis[...]

Cleaning the projection window The projection window is the surface through which the LCD image is projected. To ensure that the projector main- tains a clear, sharp image, you should clean the projection window from time to time. To clean the surface of the projection window: 1 Use a can of compressed air to blow dust off the LCD panel inside the [...]

Replacing the lamp For best performance, you should replace the lamp after 700 hours of operation. Note: Do not touch the lamp with your bare hands. Use gloves or a soft cloth and handle it using the metal ends only. Removing 1 Leave the projector running with the lamp off for at least the old lamp five minutes before you change the lamp. This allo[...]

5 Locate the door to the lamp chamber on the right side of the left panel. It has one slotted, captive screw. With a screw- driver or coin, loosen the screw, then open the lamp-cham- ber door. Opening the lamp-chamber door 6 Locate the thumbscrew on the right side of the lamp and unscrew it. When the thumbscrew is loose enough, gently pull the lamp[...]

3 Slide the end of the lamp without the thumbscrew into the slot on the left side of the lamp chamber (see below). Sliding the lamp into place 4 Slide the end of the lamp with the thumbscrew into place, with the glass pinch-off on the lamp pointing up, and tight- en the thumbscrew. Make sure to tighten the thumbscrew as snugly as possible. Pull the[...]

Cleaning/changing air filters To make sure that your projector operates safely and effi- ciently, you should change or replace the filters after every 250 hours of operation. It is best to change or clean all of the filters at one time. To clean the filters, wash them in a solu- tion of warm, soapy water. Your Polaview Model 305 Projector has three[...]

Lifting the top left cover out The filter is located on the inside of the top left cover (see the illustration below). The top cover filter 4 There is a plastic grill covering the filter. Pull on the handle in the center of the grill to access the filter. To replace the top cover, reverse steps 1 through 3 , taking care to align the cover before sn[...]

2 Locate the screws on the bottom side of the right panel. Loosen the three screws (see the illustration below). 3 Turn the projector back to its base and raise the projection arm. 4 Locate the screws holding the main top cover in place (see the illustration below). Remove the three screws and lift up on the screw mountings until the cover is loose[...]

Caution: Never touch the LCD panel located underneath the top-cover projection lens. Use caution when changing the filters. 6 Locate the three screws at the top of the right side panel (see the illustration below). Remove the screws and unsnap the panel, from the rear first. The screws at the top of the right side panel 7 The filters are now expose[...]

cable is keyed, so it only reattaches on one side. Also, make sure that the arm release lever is in the release position (fully to the left) before you replace the top cover. Replacing the batteries in the remote control 1 Locate the battery compartment on the end of the remote control. Press down while you slide the cover off of the compartment. 2[...]

This chapter provides answers to some commonly asked questions about the Polaview Model 305 Projector. Please refer to the troubleshooting chart before calling your dealer for assistance. T roubleshooting guide Symptom Cause Solution No computer image Loose cable Check and secure cable projected connections No power to computer Turn on computer Inc[...]

Symptom Cause Solution No image on Loose cable Connect cable computer screen Wrong video cable Use correct video cable BNC cable not connected Make sure cable is correctly correctly attached at both ends Monochrome on color Computer was turned Turn projector on monitor on before projector Restart computer Streaks on monitor Video cable plugged into[...]

Symptom Cause Solution One or more colors SYNC, BRIGHTNESS, Adjust SYNC, BRIGHTNESS “shimmer” on-screen or CONTRAST is out of or CONTRAST settings adjustment No video image Video source(s) Check video source(s) projected (composite or S-video) for power and proper operation Loose/improper cabling Secure cabling between video source(s) and panel[...]

Symptom Cause Solution Rainbow image Lamp pinch-off not Adjust lamp position to pointing up point pinch-off straight up Ensure that thumbscrew is very tight Discolored image Lamp is not seated Adjust lamp to ensure it properly is firmly seated in the clamps Ensure that thumbscrew is very tight Polaview Model 305 Projector parameter adjustments If t[...]

Further parameter adjustments may be required to correct image problems for the best input source selection. A basic explanation of the adjustment functions follows. Note: Parameter modifications are saved each time you close the menus or turn off the power. Adjusting contrast Adjust the contrast so that the colors (particularly the gray and bright[...]

Adjusting The Voltage Control Oscillator (VCO) gain affects how well the VCO gain the Dot Clock locks to the incoming horizontal sync signal. Incorrect VCO gain is indicated by lines shooting through the display or by severely compressed or shifted displays. Adjusting your display Horizontal Adjusting the Horiz. Pos control usually corrects this do[...]

Half-normal height display Adjusting the half-normal height display Use the arrow keys, the SETUP key on the control panel, or use the following procedure to adjust the half-normal height display: 1 Press the MENU key to display the Main menu. 2 Select Advanced from the Main menu. 3 Select the Hor. Pos. (horizontal position) slide bar. 4 Press the [...]

9 Move the slide bar up or down until the image is displayed properly. If none of these adjustments corrects the problem, try a dif- ferent Source mode selection. Make sure the selection has the correct resolution and the closest V-sync and H-sync val- ues. Vertical double image Adjusting the vertical position Use the SETUP key or the following pro[...]

Faint, vertical lines 1 Use the remote control to adjust the sync first. If the of distortion lines of distortion move uniformly across the screen as you adjust the sync, there is a dot clock problem. 2 Adjust the dot clock slowly so that the shading gets farther and farther apart, until it is gone. This may require trial and error as you must avoi[...]

Noise, flickering 1 Use the remote control to adjust the sync first. Make pixels, or distortion sure you use the entire range of sync adjustments before yo proceed to step 2. You can correct many severe-looking dis- tortions by using sync. Note: There are separate sync values for NORMAL and SCALE modes. Sync adjustments made in one are not applied [...]

Unknown/Unrecognized video source Occasionally, you may encounter an unknown or unrecog- nizable video signal while using the projector. If this should happen, use the following steps to connect and adjust the projector: 1 Connect the projector to the video source and make sure that the power is on. 2 Select User A or User B for a custom setting (A[...]

Compatibility list The following pages list the workstation/computer video signal characteristics stored in the Polaview Model 305 Pro- jector memory. This list is subject to change as more platforms are support- ed. If your system is not listed, call Polaroid for more infor- mation. Model/Video Dot Clk H Sync V Sync Label Manufacturer System Resol[...]

Model/Video Dot Clk H Sync V Sync Label Manufacturer System Resolution (MHz) (KHz) (Hz) EWS12 SGI Indy, Indigo2, 1280 x 1024 107.35 63.9 60 XL, XZ, Extreme EWS13 Intergraph TD-2, TD-4, 1280 x 1024 106 63.8 64 TD-5, G91 MAC Apple Power PC 1280 x 1024 135 80 75 MAC Apple 1280 x 960 63 75 75 EWS14 Tadpole SPARCbook 1152 x 900 105.5 71.8 76 EWS15 Tadpo[...]

Model/Video Dot Clk H Sync V Sync Label Manufacturer System Resolution (MHz) (KHz) (Hz) VESA Generic 1024 x 768 84.5 62.5 78 EWS21 Tadpole SPARCbook 3 1024 x 768 81.3 61.2 76 MAC* Apple PowerPC 1024 x 768 80 60 75 XGA Apple Quadra 605 (19”), 1024 x 768 74.7 56.4 70 PowerMac XGA Generic 1024 x 768 80 53.3 67 VESA Generic 1024 x 768 64.3 48.88 60 V[...]

Model/Video Dot Clk H Sync V Sync Label Manufacturer System Resolution (MHz) (KHz) (Hz) VESA Generic 800 x 600 36 35.16 56 SVGA Apple MAC 800 x 600 36 35.24 56 Laptop Toshiba T4500 800 x 600 36.7 35 56.4 VGA Generic 640 x 480 25 31.5 60 VGA Generic 640 x 480 31.5 38 72 VGA Generic Text Mode 720 x 480 25 31.5 70 VGA Toshiba 2150 CDT 640 x 480 25 31.[...]

Where to get help If at any time you need help with your projector: 1 Check the Troubleshooting Chart. 2 Call your dealer’s technical support line and explain your problem. 3 Call Polaroid Corporation (see pages 113-114). 112 Troubleshooting[...]

Troubleshooting 113 Polaroid Offices and Service Centers Australia Polaroid Australia Pty. Ltd. 13–15 Lyonpark Road P.O. Box 163 North Ryde, N.S.W. 2113 Tel.: (02) 9 950 7000 Fax: (02) 887 2209 Belgique/België Polaroid (Belgium) N.V.–S.A. Rue Colonel Bourg 111 Kolonel Bourgstraat 111 1140 Bruxelles–1140 Brussel Tel.: 32 2 702 86 20 Fax: 32 2[...]

114 Troubleshooting New Zealand Polaroid New Zealand Ltd. Camera Services 24-26 Anzac Avenue Auckland Tel.: (09) 377 3773 Norge Polaroid (Norge) A/S Industriveien 8B, 1473 Skårer Postboks 80, 1471 Skårer Tlf: 67 90 47 10 Fax: 67 90 51 73 Österreich Polaroid Ges.m.b.H. Eitnergasse 5A 1231 Wien Tel.: 869 86 27 Fax: 869 81 00 Portugal Polaroid (Esp[...]

One Y ear W arranty Polaroid Corporation warrants your Polaview Projector equipment against defects in manufacture for a period of one year from the date of purchase. To verify the warranty period, you should keep the sales slip or other proof of the purchase date. Should this product, or any component or accessory included with it, become defectiv[...]

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. Outside the U.S.A. THIS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTA[...]

Color 16.7 million colors Display technology LCD: active matrix 1024 x 768 Resolution Multiple graphics modes (640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1152 x 900, 1280 x 1024, 72 Hz) Contrast ratio 100:1 typical Video compatibility NTSC M 3.58 MHz; PAL B, G, H, I 4.42 MHz; SECAM 4.43 MHz; S-VIDEO Projection lamp 575 watt metal halide Brightness 300 ANSI [...]

Outputs Stereo audio (2 RCAs) 1 computer audio 1 monitor Power source 90-265 VAC, 50-60 Hertz Dimensions Closed -13.8 in. (H) x19.8 in. (W) x 7.3 in. (D) (35 x 50.2 x 18.5 cm) Open - 13.8 in. (H) x 19.8 in. (W) x 25.1 in. (D) (35 x 50.2 x 63.75 cm) Weight 31.6 lbs. (14.3 kg) Projection distance 4 ft. to 12 ft. (1.22 m to 3.7 m) Compatibility IBM PC[...]

Replacement product Part No. Remote control 622190 Power cord, IEC, North America C1002-10 Power cord, IEC, Europe C1001-10 Power cord, IEC, Italy C1003-10 Power cord, IEC, UK C1004-10 VGA-to-LCD cable C800-6 Mac-to-LCD adapter C804-0 Mac-to-LCD cable C802-6 Mac ADB cable C470-6 13C3-to-LCD cable C801-6 SGI-to-LCD adapter C947-12 SGI 13C3-to-LCD ca[...]

Replacement product Part No. Polaroid F/X diskettes (Windows version 3.x) 080-00866-1 Polaroid F/X diskettes (Windows 95) 080-00867 Lamp assembly 623403 Adobe Acrobat Player System 621822 Cyclops interactive pointer system 622189 Laser pointer 623404 Loudspeaker system A55 Polaview projector hard case 612306 You can order accessories and replacemen[...]

What are sense lines? This appendix explains how to adjust the projector if you have trouble connecting to a computer with no external monitor. Certain display cards and video systems rely on sense-line information from the monitor to configure themselves cor- rectly for display resolution. The absence of sense-line infor- mation causes some displa[...]

6 Exit the menus and restart your computer (do not turn off the projector). Macintosh displays The next table shows typical sense-line settings for Macintosh systems, based on the system resolution. Try these settings only if you have trouble projecting an image without an exter- nal monitor connected to the computer. Remember to restart your compu[...]

Input Measurements windows Sense line settings for popular video cards Graphic card/ System Monitor type Resolution Sense 3 Sense 2 Sense 1 Sense 0 Hewlett- OmniBook 640 x 480 High High High Low Packard MAC / RGB 13" 640 x 480 High High High Low PowerBook 1 16" 832 x 624 High High High High (with terminator 2 ) RGB 19" 1024 x 768 Hig[...]

Graphic card/ System Monitor type Resolution Sense 3 Sense 2 Sense 1 Sense 0 Sun TurboGX/ 1024 x 768 60 Hz High High Low High SPARC TurboGXplus station 1152 x 900 66 Hz High High High High 1152 x 900 76 Hz High High High Low 1280 x 1024 67 Hz High Low High Low 1280 x 1024 76 Hz High Low High High ZX 1024 x 768 76 Hz High Low Low Low 1152 x 900 66 H[...]

A Adapters, 24 Adjusting the contrast, 101 Adjusting the brightness, 101 Adjusting the volume Volume keys, 53 Adobe Acrobat Player System, 2, 32 connecting, 32 PDF files, 2 Adobe Acrobat Player System key, 13, 46–47 Advanced features, 59 Advanced menu, 62, 70 Hor. Pos, 70 Sense 3, 2, 1, 0, 70 User, 70 VCO gain, 70 Vert. Pos, 70 Air flow, 38 Arm r[...]

C Cables included, 24 optional, 24 Cleaning/changing air filters, 91–96 right filters, 93–96 top filter, 93–94 CLEAR key, 14, 48 Closing the projector, 19 Compatibility list, 108–111 Composite audio/video cable, 34 COMPUTER AUDIO IN, 22 COMPUTER IN, 23 COMPUTER OUT, 23 Connecting a microphone, 35 Connecting a monitor, 22–23 Connecting an [...]

D DEC 3C3-to-LCD adapter, 30 DEC 3C3 video connections, 30 DEC 3C3-to-LCD connector cable, 30 Diagonal image size, 43 Distance from screen, 43 Dot Clock adjustment, 101 Draw mode, 13, 47, 55, 62 Draw tool, 13, 47, 55–58, 61, 62, 69, 74 Draw toolbar, 56–58 E External speaker system, 36 External stereo system, 37 F Fade, 53 Fade and balance, 53 F[...]

K Keystoning, 42 L Lamp replacing, 89–91 installing the new lamp, 90–91 lamp type, 121 removing the old lamp, 89–90 Lamp indicator, 48 Lamp on/off key, 12, 39, 47 Lighting the lamp, 11 M Mac-to-LCD adapter, 27 MAC-to-LCD connector cable, 26 Macintosh connections, 26 Main menu, 61–62 Advanced, 62 Audio, 61 Cyclops, 61 Image, 61 Input Source,[...]

P Parts replacement, 118–119 Pause key, 13, 46 PC connections, 25 PDF file, 32 Polaroid F/X, 13, 46, 71–86 Assignments area, 74 customizing effects, 75 Cyclops interactive pointer system, 76 Freeze, 79 installing, 72 Menu commands, 83–84 Presentation effects, 80–86 See It/Show It, 78 special effects, 73 starting an effect, 80 starting, 73 P[...]

S S-VIDEO-1/2, 22 SCALE feature, 59 SCALE key, 13, 47 See-It/Show It, 13, 46, 78 Sense lines, 25 definition, 121 Macintosh displays, 122 Setting up the projector, 6–7 SETUP key, 13, 46 Silicon Graphics, see SGI SGI 13C3-to-LCD connector cable, 29 SGI connections, 29 without an external monitor, 29 SGI-to-LCD adapter, 29 SOURCE key, 12, 46 Source [...]

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