Polaroid Projector Polaview 215E User Manual

							40Polaview 215E LCD Projector UserÕs 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 MENU once to return to the RGB ADJUST or VIDEO ADJUST 
menu, or three times to exit.
Adjustments for input 
image¥ COLOR control (Adjust color intensity level.) (S-Video or video mode only)
Press V to deepen the color.
Press C to make the color paler.
¥ TINT control (Adjust hue for realistic tones.)(S-Video or video mode only)
Press V for more green.
Press C for more purple.
(Tint can be adjusted when the LCD projector is set to NTSC or NTSC4.43 
video formats.)
¥ BRIGHTNESS control (Adjust black level to room brightness.)
Press V to brighten the image.
Press C to darken the background.
¥ PICTURE control (Adjust overall picture intensity.)
Press V for a stronger picture.
Press C for a fainter picture.
¥ SHARPNESS control (Adjust picture sharpness.) (S-Video or video mode only)
Press V to sharpen the edges of the image.
Press C to soften the edges of the image.
¥ COLOR or SUB COLOR (White Balance) control
See page 44 for details.
Recall standard 
settingsPress C or V together. If the menu showing all items is displayed, all items will 
be reset. If a single item is displayed, only that item will be reset.
RGB ADJUST MODE 1
>BRIGHTNESS 0 -----
I-----
PICTURE 0 -----I-----
COLOR
R LEVEL 0 -----
I-----
G LEVEL 0 -----I-----
B LEVEL 0 -----I-----VIDEO ADJUST MODE 1
(1/2)
>COLOR 0 -----
I-----
TINT 0 -----I-----
BRIGHTNESS 0 -----I-----
PICTURE 0 -----I-----
SHARPNESS 0 -----I-----
RGB ADJUST MODE 1
-+
>BRIGHTNESS +5 -----
I-----VIDEO ADJUST MODE 1
-+
>COLOR +5 -----I----- 
						

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RGB sync adjustment
For V POSI, H POSI, H SIZE and PHASE adjustments, see the PC Output 
Timing Relative Value Chart on page 43. These adjustments are carried out 
automatically when the Auto Setup feature of the ProMouse software is used. See 
ÒProMouse Control FeatureÓ on page 54.
RGB input is selected (See page 33). Use the buttons on the LCD projector or 
remote control unit.
1.Press MENU to display the menu.
2.Press Z or X to select RGB SYNC MENU, and then press C or V to 
display the screen.
3.Press Z or X to select, and then press C or V to display the item to be 
adjusted.
POWER
MODEFREEZE SHUTTER
MENUINPUT
LIGHT POINTER MUTE VOLUME
STANDARD
STANDARD
VOLUME MODE
MENUINPUTSTATUS
CODE
a
d
bc
a  MENU button
b  Adjust Z/X/C/Vbuttons
c  MENU Button (remote control)
d  Adjust Z/X/C/Vbuttons
(remote control)
RGB ADJUST
>RGB SYNC MENU
SET UP PROJECTOR
LANGUAGE
/SPRACHE /LANGUE
/IDIOMA /LINGUA
SELECT : PUSH ZorX
SET : PUSH CorV
END : PUSH MENUMENU
RGB SYNC MENU
VGA60 H=31, 5KHz
V=60       Hz
>V POST 0 -----
I-----
H POST 0 -----I-----
H SIZE 0 -----I-----
PHASE 0 -----I-----
SELECT : PUSH ZorX
SET : PUSH CorV
END : PUSH MENURGB SYNC MENU
VGA60 H=31, 5KHz
V=60       Hz
-+
>V POST +5 -----
I----- 
						

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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 for RGB 
input¥ V POSI (Vertical Position) Control
(Adjust the vertical position within the projection screen.)
Press C to move down or V to move up.
¥ H POSI (Horizontal Position) Control
(Adjust the horizontal position within the projection screen.)
Press C to move left or V to move right.
¥ H (Horizontal) SIZE Control
(Adjust the data display, timing, and attain the correct horizontal image size.)
Press C or V to eliminate the vertical stripes that appear on the computer 
screen.
¥ PHASE Control
(Adjust the vertical line strength so that text is readable.)
Press C or V to eliminate the ßicker (localized noise) that appears on the 
computer screen.
IMAGE IMAGEprojection 
screen
IMAGE IMAGE 
						

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PC Output Timing Relative Value Chart
ModelVertical 
positionHorizontal 
positionHorizontal
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 16Ó 832 x 624 -30-+30 -50-+50 -50-+90
VESA 640 x 350 at 85 Hz/
VESA 640 x 400 at 85 Hz-30-+30 -50-+50 -50-+90
VESA 640 x 480 at 72 Hz -26-+30 -50-+50 -50-+90
VESA 640 x 480 at 75 Hz -14-+30 -50-+50 -50-+90
VESA 640 x 480 at 85 Hz -23-+30 -50-+50 -50-+90
VESA 800 x 600 at 56 Hz -19-+30 -50-+50 -50-+90
VESA 800 x 600 at 60 Hz -22-+30 -50-+50 -50-+90
VESA 800 x 600 at 72 Hz -24-+30 -50-+50 -50-+90
VESA 800 x 600 at 75 Hz -19-+30 -50-+50 -50-+90
VESA 800 x 600 at 85 Hz -25-+30 -50-+50 -50-+90
VESA 1024 x 768 at 60 Hz -30-+30 -50-+50 -50-+90
VESA 1024 x 768 at 70 Hz -30-+30 -50-+50 -50-+90
VESA 1024 x 768 at 75 Hz -29-+30 -50-+50 -50-+90
MAC 19Ó 1024 x 768 -27-+30 -50-+50 -50-+90 
						

							44Polaview 215E LCD Projector UserÕs 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 on the LCD projector or 
remote control unit.
1.Press MENU to display the menu.
2.Press Z or X to select RGB ADJUST or VIDEO ADJUST, and then press 
C or V to display the screen.
3 different sets of control adjustments can be memorized for different 
projection situations.
3.Press MODE repeatedly to choose one of the three memory modes for 
adjustment (page 45).
POWER
MODEFREEZE SHUTTER
MENUINPUT
LIGHT POINTER MUTE VOLUME
STANDARD
STANDARD
VOLUMEMODE
MENUINPUTSTATUS
CODE
c
b
a
fd
e
a  MODE button
b  Adjust Z/X/C/VButtons
c  MENU button 
d  MODE button (remote control)
e  Adjust Z/X/C/Vbuttons 
(remote control)
f  MENU button (remote control)
>RGB ADJUST
RGB SYNC MENU
SET UP PROJECTOR
LANGUAGE
/SPRACHE /LANGUE
/IDIOMA /LINGUA
SELECT : PUSH ZorX
SET : PUSH CorV
END : PUSH MENUMENU>VIDEO ADJUST
SET UP PROJECTOR
VIDEO SYSTEM
LANGUAGE
/SPRACHE /LANGUE
/IDIOMA /LINGUA
SELECT : PUSH ZorX
SET : PUSH CorV
END : PUSH MENUMENU
RGB S-VIDEO/VIDEO 
						

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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 V to strengthen the red component. 
Press C to weaken the red component. 
7.Press MENU once to return to the RGB ADJUST or VIDEO ADJUST 
menu, or three times to exit.
Selecting the picture 
memoryPress MODE on the LCD projector or remote control unit to select the desired 
picture mode.
¥ When MODE is pressed, the preset setting will Þrst be displayed on the screen 
for about 5 seconds.
¥ Each time you press MODE, the display will change as shown below:
RGB ADJUST MODE
-+
BRIGHTNESS 0 -----
I-----
PICTURE 0 -----I-----
COLOR
>R LEVEL 0 -----
I-----
G LEVEL 0 -----I-----
B LEVEL 0 -----I-----VIDEO ADJUST MODE
(1/2)
>COLOR 0 -----
I-----
TINT 0 -----I-----
BRIGHTNESS 0 -----I-----
PICTURE 0 -----I-----
SHARPNESS 0 -----I-----
VIDEO ADJUST MODE
(2/2)
SUBCOLOR
>R LEVEL 0 -----
I-----
G LEVEL 0 -----I-----
B LEVEL 0 -----I-----
VIDEO ADJUST MODE
-+
R LEVEL +5 -----
I----- RGB ADJUST MODE
-+
>R LEVEL +5 -----I-----
MODE1 MODE2 MODE3 
						

							46Polaview 215E LCD Projector UserÕs Guide
Getting started
Projecting PC-Card (ATA Flash Card) data
Using this software, ÒJPEG ViewerÓ, you can save the image displayed on the PC 
screen as a JPEG Þle to a PC-Card (ATA Flash Card). If you insert the PC-Card in 
this LCD projector, you can project using the JPEG Image Playback feature.
Follow the instructions below to use this feature.
Caution: It is possible that this feature will not operate correctly with all PC Cards. 
Operating performance of the following PC Card makers is veriÞed. (ATA Flash 
Card). Panasonic; Hitachi; TDK; SanDisk
After purchasing a PC Card, perform (Normal) format with Windows 95 before 
using it.
Follow the instructions below when projecting image data saved on the PC-Card. 
(See ÒJPEG Viewer featuresÓ on page 48)
1.Turn on the LCD projector to start projecting. (See ÒTurning on the 
powerÓ on page 30 )
2.Insert the PC-Card (2a) 
into the PC-Card slot (
2b) 
on the LCD projector. 
Then, press INPUT on the 
LCD projector or remote 
control and select ÒPC-
CARDÓ.
The INDEX and Þrst image 
in each FOLDER are shown.
Note:
It takes a few seconds for the list of images to be displayed. (WAIT...appears) If 
you made JPEG Þles with something other than JPEG Viewer, it may take a 
much longer time to display the list of images.
See ÒWhen using BMP or JPEG JPEG Converter featureÓ, and convert to 
JPEG Þles ideally suited to this LCD projector.
If you made a FOLDER with something other than JPEG Viewer, FOLDER-
A, FOLDER-B,...will be displayed.
ÒROOTÓ is displayed if images corresponding to this LCD projector are found 
in root directly.
The screen turns blue if images corresponding to this LCD projector are not 
found in the PC-Card.
When you want to eject the PC-Card, slide the PC-Card RELEASE button in 
the direction of the arrow mark on the LCD projector, and ÒNO CARD screen 
is displayed.
3.Press C or V to select FOLDER.
Press V select the next FOLDER.
PressC to select the previous FOLDER.
The selected FOLDER is indicated by a red arrow.
The selected image in FOLDER is encircled by a 
bold, blue frame.
Note: Press VOLUME to play back the Þrst image 
of the selected FOLDER.
STANDARDVOLUM
EMODE
MENUINPUTSTATUS
CODE
S-VIDEOVIDEO INL-AUDIO-RRS232CRGB INAUDIO INRGB OUTAUDIO OUTMAIN
MAIN
OFF
ON
2b
2a
INDEX
FOLDER 1 7
FOLDER 2 12
V FOLDER 3 24
FOLDER 4 5
FOLDER 5 13
FOLDER 6 11
SELECT FOLDER :CorV
TO SLIDE SHOW : VOLUME-
TO MULTI : VOLUME+ 
						

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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: PressZorX to change the selected 
FOLDER, and press VOLUME 
- to display the 
INDEX.
6.Press VOLUME + to project the selected image.
Press C orV select the images one by one.
Press V to project the next image.
Press C to project the previous image.
Note:
Press Volume - when playing back to return the 
screen to the list of images.
Press Volume + during playback to display the INDEX.
Press Z orX during playback to display the Þle size and the operating 
instructions.
Press Z orX again to turn off the display.
When using the 
Repeat PlayThe LCD projector can automatically play back images one by one in the 
selected FOLDER, and you can select the length of time each image is played 
back.
1.Press MENU to display the menu.
2.PressZorXto select ÒREPEAT PLAYÓ.
3.PressCorVrepeatedly to select the length of 
time each image is played back.
Playback length of 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 30 
seconds, 60 seconds, or 120 seconds can be selected.
Note:
Repeat Play can only be used in the selected 
FOLDER.
You cannot select images while Repeat Play is in 
progress. Follow the above instructions to select 
REPEAT PLAY OFF, and then select an image.
MULTI DISP
FOLDER 3 1 / 24
SELECT SLIDE :CorV
SELECT FOLDER :ZorX
TO INDEX : VOLUME-
TO SLIDE SHOW : VOLUME+
1 / 24 800 x 600
ON-SCREEN ON / OFF :ZorX
NEXT SLIDE :CorV
TO MULTI : VOLUME-
TO INDEX : VOLUME+
RGB ADJUST
>REPEAT PLAY OFF
SET UP PROJECTOR
LANGUAGE
/SPRACHE /LANGUE
/IDIOMA /LINGUA
SELECT : PUSH ZorX
SET : PUSH CorV
END : PUSH MENUMENU
RGB ADJUST
>REPEAT PLAY 5sec.
SET UP PROJECTOR
LANGUAGE
/SPRACHE /LANGUE
/IDIOMA /LINGUA
SELECT : PUSH ZorX
SET : PUSH CorV
END : PUSH MENUMENU 
						

							48Polaview 215E LCD Projector UserÕs Guide
Getting started
JPEG Viewer features
System requirements
¥ IBM PC/AT or compatible
¥ Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98
¥ 16MB RAM or more recommended
¥ 2MB available hard disk space
¥ 3.5 inch 1.44MB ßoppy disk drive (for installation)
¥ PCMCIA Type II slot
JPEG Viewer installation
1.Turn on the PC and start up Windows 95 or 98.
2.Insert the floppy disk (JPEG Viewer software) into the ßoppy disk drive.
3.Select [RunÉ] from the Windows Start menu.
4.Type in [A:\SETUP.EXE] and click [OK].
It is assumed that your 3.5 inch 1.44MB ßoppy disk 
drive is assigned as drive ÒAÓ. If not, replace ÒAÓ with 
the appropriate letter.
5.Follow the instructions as they appear on 
your PC screen.
How to make JPEG files
You can make JPEG Þles using the installed 
JPEG Viewer software. 
Capture feature
You can save captured images of your PC screen as JPEG Þles. (See page 51)
Note: Existing BMP or JPEG Þles must be converted and saved as JPEG Þles 
ideally suited to this LCD projector when projecting with this LCD projector. (See 
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Starting up the JPEG Viewer
Examples below assume the use of Windows 95.
1.Turn on the PC and start up 
Windows.
2.Insert the PC-Card (ATA 
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 Windows 95 or 98 before 
use.
3.Select [Start]  [Programs] 
[JPEG Viewer]  [JPEG 
Viewer] to open the JPEG 
application.
STANDARDVOLUM
EMODE
MENUINPUTSTATUS
CODE
S-VIDEOVIDEO INL-AUDIO-RRS232CRGB INAUDIO INRGB OUTAUDIO OUTMAIN
MAIN
OFF
ON
2b
2a