Polaroid Projector Polaview 330 User Manual
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English iii Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................... 1 Getting Started .......................................................................... 2 Connecting to Power ................................................................................. 2 Connecting to an IBM-compatible Desktop PC ....................................... 3 Connecting to an IBM-compatible Laptop PC ......................................... 4 Connecting to a Macintosh Desktop PC .................................................. 4 Connecting to a Macintosh Laptop PC .................................................... 5 Connecting to Audio ................................................................................. 6 Connecting to a Video Player ................................................................... 6 Connecting to the Remote Mouse ........................................................... 7 Operating the Projector ............................................................ 9 Turning On the Projector .......................................................................... 9 Focusing the Image ................................................................................. 10 Adjusting the Image Size ........................................................................ 10 Distance to Screen vs. Image Size ......................................................... 11 Adjusting the Image Height .................................................................... 12 Leveling the Image .................................................................................. 13 Operating States...................................................................... 14 Using the Remote Control ...................................................... 15 Remote Control Functions ...................................................................... 15 On/Standby ........................................................................................ 15 Source ................................................................................................ 16 Menu .................................................................................................. 16 Direction Keys .................................................................................... 16 Joystick .............................................................................................. 16 Left Mouse ......................................................................................... 16 Curtain ................................................................................................ 16 Freeze ................................................................................................. 16 Zoom In/Zoom Out ............................................................................ 16 Pointer ................................................................................................ 16 Audio Controls ................................................................................... 17 Drag .................................................................................................... 17 Right Mouse and Remote Backlight ................................................ 17 Using the Menus ..................................................................... 18 Main Menu ............................................................................................... 18 Audio Menu ............................................................................................. 19 Volume ............................................................................................... 20 Bass .................................................................................................... 20 Treble ................................................................................................. 20 Stereo Mode ...................................................................................... 20 Mute ................................................................................................... 20 Balance ............................................................................................... 20 Reset ................................................................................................... 20 Picture Menu ............................................................................................ 20 Frequency .......................................................................................... 21 Tracking .............................................................................................. 21 Contrast .............................................................................................. 21
iv English Brightness .......................................................................................... 22 Sharpness .......................................................................................... 22 Room Light ........................................................................................ 22 Color ................................................................................................... 22 Tint ...................................................................................................... 22 Reset ................................................................................................... 22 Source Menu............................................................................................ 22 Computer ........................................................................................... 23 Composite .......................................................................................... 23 S-Video ............................................................................................... 23 Features Menu ......................................................................................... 23 Language ........................................................................................... 23 Startup Logo 24 Curtain Style ...................................................................................... 24 Compression ...................................................................................... 24 Ceiling Mount .................................................................................... 24 Rear Projection .................................................................................. 24 Reset ................................................................................................... 24 Custom Modes Menu .............................................................................. 25 Mode 1 ............................................................................................... 26 Mode 2 ............................................................................................... 26 Mode 3 ............................................................................................... 26 Mode 4 ............................................................................................... 26 Reset ................................................................................................... 26 Service Menu ........................................................................................... 26 Lamp Life ........................................................................................... 27 Reset Lamp Timer ............................................................................. 27 Projector Life ...................................................................................... 27 Test Pattern ........................................................................................ 27 Advanced Configuration ......................................................... 28 Installing a Custom Startup Logo .......................................................... 28 Configuring the Remote Mouse ............................................................. 28 Windows 95 ....................................................................................... 28 Windows 3.x ...................................................................................... 29 Using the Internal Pointer and Remote Mouse Simultaneously ......... 29 Possible Problem Using the Remote Mouse......................................... 30 Macintosh Issues ..................................................................................... 30 Macintosh PowerBook Series 140, 145, 145B, 150, 170 ................. 31 Macintosh PowerBook Series 200, 230, 250, 280, 2300 ................. 31 Macintosh PowerBook 5300 ............................................................. 31 Macintosh PowerBook Series 160, 165, 180, 185, 500, 520, 540 ... 31 Macintosh PowerBook 1400 ............................................................. 32 Macintosh PowerBook 3400 and G3 ................................................ 32 Activating the Laptop External Video Port ............................................ 32 Maintaining the Projector ....................................................... 37 Replacing the Lamp Module................................................................... 37 Cleaning the Dust Filters ......................................................................... 37 Back Filter ........................................................................................... 38 Bottom Filter ...................................................................................... 38 Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 39
English v Appendix A - Parts and Accessories ...................................... 45 Parts .......................................................................................................... 45 Accessories .............................................................................................. 45 Appendix B - Specifications ................................................... 46 Appendix C - Notices, Warranties, Safety Precautions ........ 47 Notices...................................................................................................... 47 FCC Statement ......................................................................................... 47 Canadian Notice ...................................................................................... 47 European Notice ...................................................................................... 47 Declaration of Conformity for U.S.A ...................................................... 48 Declaration of Conformity ...................................................................... 48 Warranties ................................................................................................ 49 U.S.A. and Canada ............................................................................ 49 Outside the U.S.A. and Canada ........................................................ 49
English 1 Introduction Introduction The Polaroid Polaview 330 LCD projector is designed for the traveling presenter. Its light weight, small size, and easy-to-use features make it a premium portable presentation system that is ideally suited to small group meetings or large formal presentations. A true XGA (1024x768) projector at 700 lumens, it produces images bright enough to be used in any normal room lighting conditions. The Polaview 330 LCD projector is compatible with IBM-compatible personal computers and Macintosh computers. The Polaroid Polaview 330 LCD projector has the following features: ¥ Stereo audio ¥ Three-panel polysilicon active matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) ¥ Palette capable of 16.7 million colors ¥ Backlit keyboard ¥ Optical zoom ¥ Adjustable front foot used to set the projected image height ¥ Adjustable back feet used to level the projected image ¥ Startup logo that you can customize ¥ Automatic projector settings storage and use for up to 10 computers ¥ Remote control The Polaroid Polaview 330 LCD projector is a true XGA projector; you do not need to turn off your laptop computer display to see your entire screen in the projected image. The advanced broadcast video technology allows the Polaview 330 LCD projector to provide bright, sharp NTSC, PAL, and SECAM video images. S-Video and composite inputs insure compatibility with any video source. The ultra high pressure lamp insures true color rendition with truer whites. With 2000 hours of typical lamp life, you can be on the road for months before you need to replace the lamp.
2 English Getting Started Getting Started This section explains how to set up and connect the projector, including information about basic adjustments and interfacing with peripherals. Connecting to Power Important : To avoid damage to electronic components, Þrst connect the power cord to the AC socket on the projector, then connect the plug to an AC outlet. To connect to power: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC socket on the projector. 2 Connect the power cord plug to an AC outlet. Figure 1: Connecting the Power Cord The projector enters the sleep state , with the fans and lamp off. The Power On/Standby LED, the Lamp Age LED, and the Lamp Status LED on the projector keypad are on while the projector is in the sleep state . For more information on the projectorÕs operating states, see ÒOperating StatesÓ on page 14. Figure 2: Projector Keypad AC socket Direction keysPower On/Standby Lamp Status LED Lamp Age LED Source Menu LED
English 3 Getting Started Connecting to an IBM-compatible Desktop PC To connect to an IBM-compatible desktop computer: 1 Set the computer display resolution to XGA (1024x768). 2 Disconnect the PC monitor cable from the monitor output connector on the computer. 3 Connect the VGA/SVGA cable to the Computer In connector on the projector and to the monitor output connector on the computer. Figure 3: Connecting to an IBM-compatible Desktop PC If the computer resolution is lower than XGA, the projector automatically resizes the image to Þll the screen. If the resolution is higher than XGA, the projector displays a compressed SXGA image or a cropped 1024x768 window of an SXGA screen. If the image is cropped, use the direction keys on the projector or remote control to adjust the display. If you need to view the computer monitor and the projected image simultaneously, using the 15connect the display to the built-in Monitor Loop-Through connector on the projector. To use the Monitor Loop-Through connection: 1 Attach the 15-pin HD gender changer to the Monitor Out connector on the projector. 2 Connect the PC monitor cable to the 15-pin HD gender changer. Monitor Out connector Computer In connector
4 English Getting Started Connecting to an IBM-compatible Laptop PC To connect to an IBM-compatible laptop computer: 1 Set the computer display resolution to XGA (1024x768) or lower. 2 Connect the VGA/SVGA cable to the Computer In connector on the projector and to the external monitor output connector on the laptop computer. Figure 4: Connecting to an IBM-compatible Laptop PC 3 Activate the VGA external monitor port on the laptop computer. Note: For a list of laptop manufacturers and more information on the method you use to activate the VGA external monitor port, see ÒActivating the Laptop External Video PortÓ on page 32. Connecting to a Macintosh Desktop PC If your Macintosh desktop computer has a separate VGA output port: 1 Connect the VGA cable to the Computer In connector on the projector and to the VGA output connector on the computer. Figure 5: Connecting to a Macintosh Desktop PC Computer In connector Computer In connector Monitor Out connector
English 5 Getting Started 2 In the Control Panel of the Macintosh operating system, set the Mirroring option to ÒOnÓ and select the external monitor as the active monitor. For more information on the Mirroring function, see ÒMacintosh PowerBook Series 160, 165, 180, 185, 500, 520, 540Ó on page 31. If your Macintosh desktop computer does not have a separate VGA output port: 1 Disconnect the monitor cable from the monitor output connector on the computer. 2 Connect the Macintosh adapter to the monitor output connector on the computer. 3 Connect the monitor cable to the output side of the Macintosh adapter. 4 Set the DIP switches on the Macintosh adapter to match the output settings of the computer. For more information on the correct DIP switch settings, see ÒMacintosh IssuesÓ on page 30. If you need to view the computer monitor and the projected image simultaneously, connect the display to the built-in Monitor Loop-Through connector on the projector. To use the Monitor Loop-Through connection: 1 Connect the Macintosh loop-through adapter to the monitor out connector on the computer. 2 Connect the Macintosh monitor cable to the output side of the loop- through adapter. Connecting to a Macintosh Laptop PC To connect to a Macintosh laptop computer: 1 Connect the Macintosh adapter to the external monitor output connector on the laptop computer. 2 Connect the VGA cable to the Computer In connector on the projector and to the output side of the Macintosh adapter. Figure 6: Connecting to a Macintosh Laptop PC Computer In connector
6 English Getting Started 3 Set the DIP switches on the Macintosh adapter to match the output settings of the laptop. For more information on the correct DIP switch settings, see ÒMacintosh IssuesÓ on page 30. 4 In the Control Panel of the Macintosh operating system, set the Mirroring option to ÒOnÓ and select the external monitor as the active monitor. For more information on the Mirroring function, see ÒMacintosh PowerBook Series 160, 165, 180, 185, 500, 520, 540Ó on page 31. Connecting to Audio You can connect the projector to computer audio output and, once connected, you can provide an audio signal to powered external speakers. Note that there are separate audio input connections for a computer and VCR on the projector. To connect to computer audio: 1 Connect one end of the stereo audio cable (3.5 mm male plugs on each end) to the audio output connector on your computerÕs sound card or the speaker output connector on your laptop computer. 2 Connect the other end of the stereo audio cable to the Audio In connector on the projector. Figure 7: Connecting to Audio To provide an audio signal to powered external speakers: ¥ Connect the powered external speaker cable plug to the Audio Out connector on the projector. Connecting to a Video Player You can connect either composite video/stereo audio or S-video signal inputs to the projector. To connect to composite video: 1 Connect the red and white audio plugs on the three-wire composite audio/video cable to the left and right audio connectors on the projector and to the audio output connectors on the video player. Audio In connector Audio Out connector