Chisholm Aurora S500 Svga Lcd Projector Reference Manual

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Chisholm Aurora S500  
 
 
 
SVGA LCD Projector 
 
 
REFERENCE MA NUAL 
						

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Safety Precautions 
 
WARNING:  To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or 
moisture.  Dangerous high voltages are present inside the enclosure.  Do not open the case.  
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. 
 
FCC STATEMENT:  This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a 
commercial env ironment.  This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause 
harmful interference to radio communications.  Operation of this equipment in a residential area 
is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the 
interference at his or her own expense. 
 
CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS STATEMENT:  This digital apparatus 
complies with the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the 
Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. 
 
Le présent appareil numérique német pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites 
applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le 
brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada. 
 
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS 
 
Save Original Packing Materials 
The original shipping carton and packing materials will come in handy if you ever have to ship 
your Projector.  For maximum protection, repack the set as it was originally packed at the factory.  
 
Avoid Volatile Liquid 
Do not use volatile liquids, such as an insect spray, near the unit. 
 
Moisture Condensation 
Never operate this unit immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location.  
When the unit is exposed to such a change in temperature, moisture may condense on the crucial 
internal parts.  To prevent the unit from possible damage, do not use the unit for at least 2 hours 
when there is an extreme or sudden change in temperature. 
 
CAUTION:  Please read and observe all warnings and instructions given in this owner’s manual 
and those marked on the unit.  Retain this booklet for future reference. 
 
This unit has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety.  Improper use can 
result in electric shock or fire hazard.  The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if 
you observ e the following procedures for installation, use and servicing. W ith exception of the 
Lamp, this unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the 
user. 
 
CAUTION: Do not remove the cabinet cover, or you may be exposed to dangerous voltage.  
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only. 
  
						

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1. Read Owner’s Manual 
 
After unpacking this product, read the owner’s manual carefully, and 
follow all the operating and other instructions. 
 
 
 
 
2. Power Sources 
 
This product should be operated only from the type of power source 
indicated on the marking label.  If you are not sure of the type of power 
supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power 
company.  For products intended to operate from battery power or other 
sources, refer to the operating instructions. 
 
 
 
3. Source of Light 
 
Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on.  The strong light from 
the lamp may cause damage to your eyes or sight. 
 
 
 
4. Ventilation 
 
Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure 
reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating.  
These openings must not be blocked or cov ered.  The openings 
should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug 
or other similar surface.  This product should not be placed in a built-
in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper v entilation is 
provided or the manufacturer’s instructions hav e been adhered to. 
 
 
 
 
5. Heat 
 
The product should be situated away from heat sources such as 
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) 
that produce heat. 
 
 
 
 
6. Water and Moisture 
 
Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bathtub, wash 
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a 
swimming pool and the like.  
						

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7. Cleaning 
 
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.  Do 
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.  Use a damp cloth 
for cleaning. 
 
 
 
 
8. Power-Cord Protection 
 
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not 
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or 
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, 
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from 
the product. 
 
 
9. Overloading 
 
Do not ov erload wall outlets; extension cords, or integral 
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or 
electric shock. 
 
 
 
 
10. Lightning 
 
For added protection for this product during storm, or when it is 
left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it 
from the wall outlet.  This will prev ent damage to the product 
due to lightning and power-line surges. 
 
 
 
 
11. Object and Liquid Entry 
 
Never push objects of any kind into this product through 
openings as they may touch dangerous v oltage points or short-
out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.  Never spill 
liquid of any kind on the product. 
 
 
 
12. Attachments 
 
Do not use attachments not recommended by the product 
manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 
  
						

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13. Mounting and Transport 
 
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or 
table.  The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult and 
serious damage to the product.  Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, 
or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.  Any 
mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and 
should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 
 
 
14. Damage Requiring Service 
 
Unplug the projector from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified 
service personnel under the following conditions: 
 
· When the power supply cord or plug is damaged. 
· If liquid has been spilled, or objects hav e fallen into the product. 
· If the product has been exposed to rain or water. 
· If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.  
· If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. 
· When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service. 
 
 
15. Servicing 
 
With the exception of Lamp replacement an air filter cleaning, 
do not attempt to serv ice this product yourself as opening or 
removing cov ers may expose you to dangerous v oltages or 
other hazards.  Refer all servicing to qualified service 
personnel. 
 
 
16. Replacement Parts 
 
When replacement parts are required, be sure the serv ice 
technician has used replacement parts specified by the 
manufacturer or hav e the same characteristics as the 
original part.  Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, 
electric shock, or other hazards.  The Lamp is user 
replaceable. 
 
 
17. Safety Check 
 
Upon completion of any serv ice or repairs to this product, ask 
the service technician to perform safety checks to determine 
that the product is in proper operating condition. 
 
 
TRADEMARK NOTE:  Trademarks appearing in this reference manual are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of their respective companies.  
						

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Table of Contents 
 
INTRODUCTION..................................................................... 1 
 Getting Started.................................................................. 3 
 Unpacking......................................................................... 4 
 Setup................................................................................ 6 
 Installation........................................................................ 12 
 
PROJECTOR OPERATION................................................... 13 
 Controls and Indicators..................................................... 13 
 Video Menu...................................................................... 16 
 Audio Menu...................................................................... 19 
 Preferences Menu............................................................ 20 
 Information Menu............................................................. 24 
 Remote Control................................................................ 25 
 
ANNOTATION OPTIONS.......................................................30 
 PenPal..............................................................................30 
  Pen and Tablet............................................................31 
  Mouse.........................................................................33 
  Mouse Clicks...............................................................34 
  Pencil..........................................................................34 
  Sound Control.............................................................35 
  Source Selection.........................................................35 
  Menu Selection...........................................................35 
  Notepad......................................................................35 
  Videopad.....................................................................35 
  Erase..........................................................................35 
 WritingPad...................................................................... 36 
  Pen and Tablet........................................................... 36 
  Icons.......................................................................... 38 
  Erase......................................................................... 39 
  Pads.......................................................................... 39 
  Tools.......................................................................... 40 
  Mouse Clicks.............................................................. 45 
  Colors........................................................................ 46 
  Sizes.......................................................................... 46 
  Projector Control Panel...............................................47 
 
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................... 50 
 
CARE AND MAINTENANCE.................................................. 53 
 
ACCESSORIES..................................................................... 58  
						

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Aurora S500 
INTRODUCTION 
 
Thank you for selecting the Aurora Projector.  Our goal is to bring you innovative products of superior 
quality and performance.  W e welcome your comments.  This Owner’s Manual describes the operation of 
the Aurora and it’s optional Annotation devices, WritingPad and PenPal.  If you need assistance, 
contact us at the number displayed when the Aurora is first powered on or at the number printed on the 
back cover of this Owner’s Manual. 
 
The Projector uses high-resolution polysilicon display technology and is capable of displaying up to 16.7 
million colors.  Aurora will produce a bright high quality image.  For best performance use a high quality 
projection screen and reduce the ambient room light. 
 
The Aurora is available in three models: 
 
· Model S500 Data and Video Projector 
· Model S500P Data and Video Projector with PenPal Annotation option 
· Model S500W Data and Video Projector with WritingPad Annotation option 
 
 
Features 
 
§ Uniformly bright high-quality picture 
§ High-density, high-quality video for multimedia 
§ Compact and lightweight for portability 
§ Image inversion and reversal for front or rear 
projection from the floor or ceiling 
§ Large-screen image up to 300 inches diagonally 
§ Projector keypad controls 
§ W ireless Remote Control for presentation, 
computer mouse, and Projector control 
§ On-screen menus for easy adjustments 
§ Concurrent computer monitor support 
§ Easy connect cables 
§ Automatic detection of fan failure 
§ Built-in 12 watt stereo speaker system 
§ Mac and PC compatible (VGA, SVGA, XGA) 
§ Video and S-Video input (DVD, laserdisc, VCR, or CD-ROM) 
§ Up to 2 selectable data inputs and 4 selectable v ideo inputs 
§ 4 stereo audio inputs and 1 switched stereo audio output 
§ On-screen menu control from the Projector, Remote Control or Annotation option 
§ Automatic power management for saving energy 
§ Universal power supply 
  
						

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The Annotation option is available in two versions:  1) WritingPad and 2) PenPal.  The WritingPad 
option includes a large writing Tablet, a Pen, and a set of icon templates that allow you to do the 
following: 
 
§ Draw or write in any of 8 colors and 4 line weights 
§ Highlight information 
§ Erase 
§ Draw and move boxes, frames and icons 
§ Write on video or a notepad 
§ Select and use 60 icons from 3 icon libraries 
§ Use the Pen as a Microsoft mouse (Macintosh Mouse 
Adapter is av ailable as an accessory) 
§ Quickly access frequently used features 
§ Control the Projector 
§ Turn the sound off and on 
§ Freeze and unfreeze the projected image 
§ Control notepad color and Pen button features 
 
 
The PenPal Annotation option includes a small writing Tablet and Pen and allows you to do the 
following: 
 
§ W rite in four colors with pressure sensitiv e line weights 
§ Erase 
§ Control the Projector 
§ Use the Pen as a Microsoft mouse (Macintosh Mouse 
Adapter is available as an accessory) 
§ Turn the sound off and on 
§ Write on video or a notepad 
 
 
Additional accessories that may be purchased separately include: 
 
§ Macintosh Mouse Adapter 
§ Annotation devices 
§ 25-foot Annotation extension cable 
§ Variety of Ceiling Mounts 
§ Variety of Carry and Travel Cases 
 
 
  
						

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Getting Started 
 
The Projector is simple to use.  Plug it into a computer, a VCR, 
a DVD, a laserdisc, a camera, or any device that provides RGB, 
S-Video or composite output.  You may also attach any audio 
line output that is available from those devices.  W hen attached to a compatible video and audio source, 
the Projector will deliver a high quality video and audio experience. 
 
 
If you are using a computer, the Projector plugs directly into the same computer connector used by your 
computer monitor.  Your computer monitor may also be connected to the Projector for simultaneous 
viewing. 
 
 
If you need to make adjustments to the Projector, 
this can be done from the Projector keypad, the 
Remote Control, or the Annotation option.  Any 
adjustments to the video mode you are using are 
automatically saved. 
 
 
The keypad for operating the Projector is located on top of 
the Projector and connectors for attaching various devices 
are located on the side.  IR (infrared) lenses are located on 
the front and back of the Projector and are used to receiv e input from the Remote Control.  The 12-watt 
stereo speaker system is located on the back of the Projector (away from the projected image). 
 
 
The cables provided are labeled for easy 
connection.  The cable names correspond to the 
name on the side of the Projector.  Match the 
Projector cables to the connectors on the side of 
the Projector.  For example, the PC or Mac RGB 
cable may be connected to either RGB 1 or RGB 
2.  Connect only those cables that are needed for 
your application.  
 
 
  
						

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Unpacking 
 
Unpack the shipping container.  Inspect the contents to ensure that you have all the pieces identified 
below.  If anything is missing, please contact your dealer or call us directly. 
 
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