Polaroid 215EPolaview manual

215E P olaview LCD Projector User’ s Guide[...]

English 1 Table of contents General information Declaration of Conformity ____________________________________________ 6 Important safeguards _________________________________________________ 7 Introduction LCD projector features ______________________________________________ 10 Contents of the LCD projector box____________________________________ [...]

2 Polview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Using other useful functions __________________________________________ 35 Selecting the Language for On-Screen Displays (for Model PV215E-C only) ______________________________________ 35 Selecting the Video System Format ________________________________ 35 Turning off the input signal display __________[...]

English 3 ProMouse Control Feature ___________________________________________ 54 Windows 95 / Windows 98 _______________________________________ 54 System requirements _________________________________________ 54 ProMouse installation ________________________________________ 55 To open the ProMouse Software _______________________________ 55 Using[...]

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English 5 General information General inf ormation Caution: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and [...]

6 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide General information Declaration of Conformity Model Number: PV215E T rade Name: Polaroid Responsible Party: Polaroid (Europa) BV Address: Hoge Botofstraat 45 7511 ZA, Enschede, The Netherlands T elephone Number: 31-53-486-5050 This device complies with the following directives and standards: 89/336/EEC: [...]

English 7 General information Important safeguards Caution: Please read all of these instructions before you operate your LCD projector . Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. Machine Noise Information Ordinance 3. GSGV , January 18, 1991: The sound pressure level at the operator position is equal or less than 44dB (A) accor[...]

8 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide General information 10 . Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not place the LCD projector where the cord will be walked on. 11. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the LCD projector . 12. As a safety feature, this LCD projector is equipped with a 3-prong earthed plug. The 3-pron[...]

English 9 General information 19 . When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 20. The air filter should be cleaned every 100 ho[...]

10 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Introduction Intr oduction LCD projector features High brightness and resolution 1,440 K-pixel, 600-lumen (ANSI) offers clear images even when ambient light level is high. Compact and lightweight Because it is completely portable, you can give attractive presentations at any location by connecting the L[...]

English 11 Introduction Video board This LCD projector accepts input signals in all major video formats, including P AL, SECAM, NTSC, P AL-M, P AL-N and NTSC4.43, as well as the higher quality S-VIDEO signals. Equipped with a variety of convenient functions A variety of functions such as the following have been provided. • A blue screen is projec[...]

12 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Introduction Contents of the LCD projector box Please confirm that the following items are packed in the LCD projector box. They are provided to help you use or set up your LCD projector . • LCD projector • Remote control unit • 2 “AA” batteries • 9.8 ft. UL/CSA power cord or 2.44m power co[...]

English 13 Introduction Parts list and accessories Remote contr ol unit POWER MODE FREEZE SHUTTER MENU INPUT LIGHT POINTER MUTE VOLUME ST ANDARD a hn o p i j k l m b c d e f g a FREEZE button b POWER button c MUTE button d MODE button e Adjust Z / X / C / V buttons f LIGHT button g Click 2 button h SHUTTER button i VOLUME buttons j INPUT button k M[...]

14 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Introduction Before using the remote control Load the 2 “AA” batteries into the remote control unit. 1. Slide the lid in the direction of the arrow . 2. Install 2 “AA” batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment. 3. Replace the lid and snap it into place. Battery replacement caution Do[...]

English 15 Introduction LCD pr ojector S T A N D A R D VOLUME MODE MENU INPUT STATUS CODE S-VIDEO VIDEO IN L-AUDIO-R RS232C RGB IN AUDIO IN RGB OUT AUDIO OUT MAIN MAIN OFF ON a c d f g h i j e b l k m n o p r s t v u w q S T A N D A R D VOLUME MODE MENU INPUT STA TUS CODE a PC Card release button b PC Card slot c S-VIDEO input connector d VIDEO inp[...]

16 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Introduction LCD pr ojector bac k/ bot tom S-VIDEO VIDEO IN L-AUDIO IN-R RS232C RGB IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT MAIN AC IN ON OFF RGB OIUT a b c e h g f d a Remote control sensor b Air outlet port c Carrying handle d Adjusters e Lens cap holder f Air filter g Lamp cover screws h Lamp cover[...]

English 17 Getting started Get ting started How to use the remote control unit Y ou can use the remote control unit in place of the computer’ s mouse. Note: If PC-Card or V ideo mode is selected as the input signal mode for the LCD projector , the ProMouse feature cannot be used. (This includes the Pointer , Stamp and Line functions.) POINTER but[...]

18 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Getting started Setting up the LCD projector Place the LCD projector on a stable, flat surface according to the LCD projector/ screen relative position chart on page 32. Positioning the LCD projector Caution: Depending on the relative position of the LCD projector and the screen, improper adjustments m[...]

English 19 Getting started Adjusting the lens If the LCD projector is not set up so that it is horizontal, it will not be possible to obtain a distortion-free picture. T urn the adjusters in either direction to make fine adjustments to the level of the projector so that the projector is perfectly horizontal. a. Use the ZOOM ring to adjust the size[...]

20 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Getting started Connecting the LCD projector Before you begin • T urn off the power supply of each system component before connecting any of the components. • If necessary cables for connecting any of the system components are not supplied with the component or available as an optional accessory , y[...]

English 21 Getting started • Plug the RS-232C cable (supplied) correctly into both the RS-232C terminal on the LCD projector and the RS-232C output terminal on the computer . Secure the plugs by tightening the thumb screws. When connecting to a Macintosh series computer , use the RS-232C 9-pin adapter (supplied). Or , when connecting to an IBM-PC[...]

22 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Getting started Computer cables & adapters These accessories are supplied in order to connect the LCD projector to computer equipment. The numbers in the left column correspond to the numbers in the connection diagram on page 20. No. Cable/adapter Port Length Projector Computer/AV product 1 VGA cabl[...]

English 23 Getting started Pin assignments Follow the instructions below when connecting to a computer . Refer to page 22 for a list of cables and adapters. a. Signal connector: D-Sub HD 15-pin (PC/A T compatible model) Connect the signal cable to the D-Sub HD 15-pin connector on the LCD project unit. b. Signal connector: D-Sub 15-pin (MAC) to conv[...]

24 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Getting started Set ting the DIP Switc hes Find the resolution of your display type on the table shown at left (also on the adapter). Then, set each DIP switch that is indicated by a “ ” mark to ON. Example: If your display type is 16'', set DIP switches 2 and 4 on the VGA-MAC adapter to O[...]

English 25 Getting started c. RS-232C connector: D-Sub 9 pin Connect the RS-232C cable to the Mini DIN 8-pin connector on the LCD projector unit. d. RS-232C connector: Mini DIN 8-pin T o convert a D-Sub 9-pin connector to a Mini DIN 8-pin connector , use a RS-232C 9-pin adapter (included). Connect the D-Sub 9-pin adapter and RS-232C cable. Then, co[...]

26 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Getting started Factory preset timing Preset timing IBM 640x350 at 70 Hz IBM 640x400 at 70 HZ IBM 640x480 at 60 Hz Dot Clock 25.1745 Mhz 25.1745 Mhz 25.1745 Mhz Horizontal frequency 31.4681 Khz 31.4681 Khz 31.4681 Khz A-Period 31.778 µs (800 dots) 31.778 µs (800 dots) 31.778 µs (800 dots) B-Blanking [...]

English 27 Getting started Preset timing VESA 640x480 at 85Hz VESA 640x480 at 72Hz VESA 640x480 at 75 Hz Dot Clock 31.5 MHz 31.5 MHz 31.5 Mhz Horizontal frequency 37.861 KHz 37.861 KHz 37.500 KHz A-Period 26.413 µs (832 dots) 26.413 µs (832 dots) 26.667 µs (840 dots) B-Blanking 6.095 µs (192 dots) 6.095 µs (192 dots) 6.349 µs (200 dots) C-Syn[...]

28 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Getting started *Note: Because some lines are omitted, picture degradation may occur . Preset timing VESA 800x600 at 72Hz VESA 800x600 at 75Hz VESA 800x600 at 85Hz Dot Clock 50.000 Mhz 49.500 Mhz 56.250 Mhz Horizontal frequency 48.077 Khz 46.875 Khz 53.674 Khz A-Period 20.800 µs (1040 dots) 21.333 µs [...]

English 29 Getting started *Note: Because some lines are omitted, picture degradation may occur . Preset timing (*Compression) MAC 16” 832x624 MAC 19” 1024x768 Horizontal frequency 49.725 KHz 60.2410 KHz A-Period 20.111 µs (1152 dots) 16.600 µs (1328 dots) B-Blanking 5.587 µs (320 dots) 3.800 µs (304 dots) C-Sync Width 1.117 µs (64 dots) 1[...]

30 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Getting started Turning the power on and off If the MAIN power switch on the LCD projector is pressed while the cooling fan is still operating, the operating life of the projector lamp will be shortened. Be sure to follow the procedure outlined below when turning the LCD projector power supply on and of[...]

English 31 Getting started T ur ning of f the pow er 1. Press the POWER button on the LCD projector or remote control to turn off the power. The ST ANDBY(R) ON(G) indicator flashes red while the LCD projector cools down, and then changes to solid red when the fan stops after about a minute. 2. Set the MAIN power switch on the LCD projector to OFF.[...]

32 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Getting started LCD projector/screen relative position The picture can be adjusted to the desired size within the range of the zoom lens. (This chart is based on SVGA input signals. Screen sizes will be smaller when VGA signals are used.) If the LCD projector and the screen are not properly placed, the [...]

English 33 Getting started Basic LCD projector operation Before you begin, make sure… • Y ou have read Important safeguards. (See page 7) • All connections are made. (See page 20) • The LCD projector is positioned properly . (See page 31) • The LCD projector is plugged in. • The lens cap is removed. 1. Turn on the power. (See “T urnin[...]

34 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Getting started 4. Press VOLUME +/- on the LCD projector or remote control unit to adjust the volume level of the built-in speaker. The number of segments (0-63) increases or decreases as the volume is adjusted. When you select an S-VIDEO or VIDEO input signal a Input signal b Input signal format Note: [...]

English 35 Getting started Using other useful functions Y ou may use buttons on the LCD projector or remote control unit for the following operations. Selecting the Language f or On- Scr een Displays (for Model PV215E-C only) The LCD projector can display screens in one of five different languages. The procedure and on-screen displays shown below [...]

36 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Getting started T ur ning of f the input signal display The function which displays the currently selected input signal on the screen can be turned off by the following procedure. The procedure and on-screen displays shown below assume that an RGB signal is being used as the input signal. 1. Press MENU [...]

English 37 Getting started Canceling the enlar ging (scanning line conv ersion) function When a VIDEO/S-VIDEO signal in NTSC format or a signal with less than 800 x 600 dots (for example, 640x480 dots) is input, the LCD projector automatically enlarges the image to 800 x 600 dots. This may cause picture quality degradation. For a better image, sele[...]

38 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Getting started Blue Scr een with no input signal The LCD projector is equipped with an internal blue screen function which turns the screen blue when the video or computer equipment connected to the input jack is turned off, or when there is nothing connected to the input jack. • If the power is turn[...]

English 39 Getting started Adjusting the projected image This LCD projector’ s picture is set to standard specifications at the factory . However , you can adjust the image to suit your own preferences by using the RGB or VIDEO ADJUST feature. Three memory modes allow you to adjust and save up to three sets of settings for each input signal (RGB[...]

40 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Getting started 3. Press MODE repeatedly to choose one of the three memory modes for adjustment (page 45). 4. Press Z or X to select , and then press C or V to display the item to be adjusted. 5. Press C or V to adjust as described below . The setting will be displayed by numerals and a bar . 6. Press M[...]

English 41 Getting started RGB sync adjustment For V POSI, H POSI, H SIZE and PHASE adjustments, see the PC Output T iming Relative V alue Chart on page 43. These adjustments are carried out automatically when the Auto Setup feature of the ProMouse software is used. See “ProMouse Control Feature” on page 54. RGB input is selected (See page 33).[...]

42 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Getting started 4. Press Z or X to adjust as described below . The setting will be displayed by numerals and a bar . 5. Press MENU once to return to the RGB SYNC MENU menu, or three times to exit. Adjustments f or RGB input • V POSI (Vertical Position) Control (Adjust the vertical position within the [...]

English 43 Getting started PC Output Timing Relative Value Chart Model Vertical position Horizontal position Horizontal size IBM 640 x 350 at 70 Hz/ IBM 640 x 350 at 70 Hz -30-+30 -50-+50 -50-+90 IBM 640 x 480 at 60 Hz -30-+30 -50-+50 -50-+90 MAC II 640 x 480 -30-+30 -50-+50 -50-+90 MAC 16” 832 x 624 -30-+30 -50-+50 -50-+90 VESA 640 x 350 at 85 H[...]

44 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Getting started Adjusting the white balance The picture may become over -saturated with red or blue color . Also, the white shade may not be the desired degree of whiteness. In such cases, you can adjust the white balance by the following procedure. RGB input is selected (See page 33). Use the buttons o[...]

English 45 Getting started 4. Press Z or X to select R LEVEL, G LEVEL OR B LEVEL for the COLOR (for RGB input) or SUB COLOR (for S-VIDEO/VIDEO input). 5. Press C or V to display the R, G or B LEVEL ADJUST screen. 6. Press C or V to adjust the R, G or B Level. The setting will be displayed by numerals and a bar . Example of adjustment: R LEVEL Press[...]

46 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Getting started Projecting PC-Card (ATA Flash Card) data Using this software, “JPEG V iewer”, you can save the image displayed on the PC screen as a JPEG file to a PC-Card (A T A Flash Card). If you insert the PC-Card in this LCD projector , you can project using the JPEG Image Playback feature. Fo[...]

English 47 Getting started 4. Press VOLUME + to decide FOLDER. A list of images will be displayed. 5. Press C or V to select an image. The selected image is encircled by a bold, blue frame, and the FOLDER name and number is displayed. Note: Press Z or X to change the selected FOLDER, and press VOLUME - to display the INDEX. 6. Press VOLUME + to pro[...]

48 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Getting started JPEG Viewer features System requirements • IBM PC/A T or compatible • Microsoft W indows 95, Windows 98 • 16MB RAM or more recommended • 2MB available hard disk space • 3.5 inch 1.44MB floppy disk drive (for installation) • PCMCIA T ype II slot JPEG Viewer installation 1. Tu[...]

English 49 Getting started Starting up the JPEG Viewer Examples below assume the use of W indows 95. 1. Turn on the PC and start up W indows. 2. Insert the PC-Card (A T A Flash Card not supplied) into the PC-Card (a) Slot on your PC. When you purchase a PC- Card, format it as you normally with W indows 95 or 98 before use. 3. Select [Start] [Progra[...]

50 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Getting started Functions of each menu item Following are the software’ s menu items and their functions: menu bar tool bar File Add Graphic file to Folder Converts an original BMP or JPEG file to a JPEG file and saves it to Folder D elete Graphic file from Folder Deletes selected images from Folder E[...]

English 51 Getting started When using the Capture feature 1. Select [Option] from the [Tool] menu, and then set the drive and JPEG quality for saving captured images. PC-Card drive Select the PC-Card drive for saving images. Wait time to start Capture Set the waiting time from when the Capture is clicked until capturing the actual image starts. Sel[...]

52 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Getting started File names will automatically assigned consecutive numbers whenever saved, and thumbnail files will be made. Thumbnail files are used when displaying a list of images in this LCD projector or in this software. JPEG file: Aut_0001.jpg, Aut_0002.jpg,... Thumbnail file: Thm_0001.jpg, Thm_[...]

English 53 Getting started Moving the images between Folders 1. Open the Folder containing the image to be moved and the destination Folder . 2. Select the image that you want to move. 3. Drag the selected image and drop it into the destination Folder . The selected image is inserted in front of the image that it was dropped into. The file numbers[...]

54 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Getting started 2. Select [New] or [Open] from the [Folder] menu, and then open Folder for saving images. The Folder is also opened if you click [New] or [Open] shortcut button on the T oolbar . When creating a new Folder , a consecutive number is automatically assigned to the Folder name. Folder1, Fold[...]

English 55 Getting started ProMouse installation 1. Turn on the PC and start up W indows. 2. Insert the floppy disk (ProMouse software) into the floppy disk drive. 3. Select [Run…] from the Windows Start menu 4. Type in [A:SETUP:EXE] and click [OK] . It is assumed that your 3.5 inch 1.44MB floppy disk drive is assigned as drive “A”. If not[...]

56 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Getting started Using the ProMouse Software The setting window will appear when the ProMouse software is started up. To start the ProMouse Control feature Follow the steps below . Please refer to “ProMouse Software details” (below) for detailed settings. 1. Select the Option Communication Setting. S[...]

English 57 Getting started Option Menu • Clear Screen Deletes all the lines or stamp marks written on the screen. • Mouse Setting The dialog shown below will appear . Sets the movement speed of the mouse using the remote control unit. Help Menu • Contents Displays help information for the software. • V ersion Information Displays a dialogue[...]

58 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Getting started Macintosh System requirements • System 7.1 or later • 68030 CPU or higher , or Power Macintosh • 2 MB RAM on-board memory • 2MB available hard disk space • 3.5'' 1.44MB floppy disk drive (for installation) • Serial port (Mini DIN 8 pin) Note: It is possible that th[...]

English 59 Getting started 7. Click on “Restart” to finish the installation and restart the Macintosh. To open the ProMouse Software Double click the ProMouse icon in the ProMouse Folder . The ProMouse software will open. Using ProMouse Software The setting window will appear when the ProMouse software is started up. To start the ProMouse Cont[...]

60 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Getting started To Use the Auto Setup feature The signal mode is identified and the vertical position, horizontal position, horizontal size, and phase are automatically adjusted. Click on Auto Setup at the bottom of the setting window . • Y ou may also select Option Auto Setup. • The on-screen disp[...]

English 61 Getting started How to program 1. Click on the remote key you want to be programmed in the setting window . The screen shown at right will appear . 2. Operate the desired shortcut command on the PC. The key selected in step 1 will be programmed with the shortcut command operated in step 2. Programmed shortcut keys are indicated in the se[...]

62 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Appendix Appendix Maintenance W ar ning Indications Status Code Display Indications This LCD projector has a ST A TUS CODE display that calls your attention to problem conditions existing inside the LCD projector . The LCD projector displays a status code indication each time an internal problem is dete[...]

English 63 Appendix Note: Please wait one minute before turning the power back on, to allow the lamp to cool. A much longer time may be required if the LCD projector has reached an abnormally high internal temperature. Cleaning the Air Filter The air filter should be cleaned about every 100 hours. Also, clean the air filter if “A-0” appears i[...]

64 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Appendix 3. Remove the air filter unit Hold the indent on the air filter unit with your hands and pull the air filter unit out of the LCD projector . 4. Clean the filter. Gently remove any accumulated dust from the air filter unit with your vacuum cleaner . Caution: Operating the LCD projector with a[...]

English 65 Appendix Lamp Replacement Warning: If Status Code “L -n ” (see page 62) is display ed on the Status Code Display when lamp is not turned on, tak e the LCD P r ojector to y our nearest Service Center for repair as there is danger of injur y due to lamp fragments. Lamp replacement period The LCD projector lamp has a limited operating l[...]

66 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Appendix Lamp replacement procedure Caution: Because of possibility of injury , strictly follow the lamp replacement procedure outlined below . Order Lamp: 630146 T ools required: A coin. 1. After the cooling fan has stopped and the STANDBY(R) ON(G) indicator turns solid red, set the MAIN power switch t[...]

English 67 Appendix 4. Remove the lamp unit screw. Remove the lamp unit screws (2), then grasp the lamp unit handle and carefully pull it from the LCD projector . Keep the lamp housing opening to your right. Do not touch the lamp or point the lamp opening at anyone. Warning: The lamp may be hot. Be careful when handling. Caution: High-pressure lamp[...]

68 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Appendix 10 . Press Z or X to select SET UP PROJECTOR, and then press C or V to display the screen. 11. Press Z or X to select LAMP TIME RESET , and then press C or V to display the screen. 12. Press C or V to select YES. “Push POWER button to reset” will appear . 13. Press POWER to reset the lamp t[...]

English 69 Appendix Before Requesting Service If the LCD projector unit fails, check the following before calling your dealer for service. Where to get help If at any time you need help: • Check “Before Requesting Service” above. • Call your dealer’ s technical support line and explain your problem. • Call Polaroid Corporation. Refer to[...]

70 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Appendix Specifications LCD panels 0.9” Polysilicon LCD panel X3, RGB shutter method, using translucent TN crystal panels Drive method Active Matrix 4:3 aspect ratio panels, TFT (Thin Film Transistor) No. of pixels 480,000 (800 x 600) stripe pixels x 3 panels Lens 1-1.3 zoom lens, F2.5-2.7, f37-48mm m[...]

English 71 Appendix Note: Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Audio output 1.5 W (10% THD) Speaker 70 mm X 40 mm X 1 (2.76” X 1.58” X 1 Operating temperature 5˚C to 40˚C (41˚F to 104˚F) Operating humidity 10% - 80% (non-condensation) Storage temperature/ Storage humidity -13°F to 104°F (-25°C to 40°C) / 5%-8[...]

72 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide Appendix Polaroid Three Year Limited Warranty Polaroid warrants your Polaview projector equipment against defects in manufacture for a period of three years from the date of purchase. T o verify the warranty period, you should keep the sales slip or other proof of the purchase date. Should this product,[...]

73 Polaroid Offices and Service Centers Australia Polaroid Australia Pty . Ltd. 13–15 L yonpark Road P .O. Box 163 North Ryde, N.S.W . 2113 T el.: (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 T el.: 32 2 702 86 20 Fax: 32 2 726 92 99[...]

74 New Zealand Polaroid New Zealand Ltd. 24-26 Anzac A venue Auckland T el.: (64-9) 377 3773 Norge Polaroid (Norge) A/S Industriveien 8B, 1473 Skårer , Norway Tlf: (47-67) 90 47 10 Fax: (47-67) 90 51 73 Österreich Polaroid Ges.m.b.H. Eitnergasse 5A 1231 W ien, Austria T el.: (43-1) 869 86 27 Fax: (43-1) 869 81 00 Portugal Polaroid (España) S.A. [...]