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Polaroid Polaview 305 manual Troubleshooting guide

Models: Polaview 305

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6 Troubleshooting

6 Troubleshooting

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.

Troubleshooting guide

Symptom	Cause	Solution

No computer image	Loose cable	Check and secure cable
projected		connections
	No power to computer	Turn on computer
	Incompatible video	If possible, check computer
	system	with another monitor
	No power to projector	Power switch; AC cord
		plugged in (both ends);
		outlet on
	External video port not	Activate the external video
	activated	port on your notebook
		computer. Cycle the power
		on your notebook computer
		with your projector
		connected and turned on.

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Polaroid Polaview 305 manual Troubleshooting guide

Contents

Polaview 305 Projector User GuideWarning This equipment generates, uses and can 2 Detailed setup Table of contents1 Introduction 3 Using the projector 5 Maintenance4 Polaroid F/X ii Table of contents6 Troubleshooting Appendix B PartsAppendix C Sense lines Index1 Introduction The Polaview Model 305 Projector in useCyclops interactive pointer system 2 IntroductionIntroducing the Adobe Acrobat Player System What’s in the box? European, U.K., and Italian power cords Macintosh-to-LCD adapterSGI-to-LCD cable and adapter DEC 3C3-to-LCD cable and adapterQuick start ing the projection screen Place the projector on a solid, flat surfaceof the arrow see the illustration below Proceed to the section Connecting video and audio Caution Never push on or force the mirror. Always useProceed to the section Connecting video and audio Proceed to the section Connecting video and audio8 Introduction Macintosh computersProceed to the section Connecting video and audio Proceed to the section Connecting video and audioProceed to the section Connecting video and audio Workstations with 13C3 connectors except SGIConnecting 10 IntroductionDEC workstations video and audioTo raise or lower the image, tilt the mirror assembly accord Rotate the ring at the base of the projector lens to focus thecontrol only The remote control and the control panelPreferences menu remote control onlyremote control MouseDiskcontrol panel onlycontrol panel only2 Detailed setup Setting up your projectora Flip mirror f Projection armGetting started To open the projectorDetailed setup Top and side views of the projectorSliding the lever to release the arm Top view Perpendicular to the projection screen Side viewThe arm pops up 18 Detailed setupThe flip-mirror- release lever 1 Tilt the mirror down into the arm until it latches Gaining access to the recessed handle 20 Detailed setupMoving the projector while it is open Plug the power cord into the power-cord receptacle Connecting the projector to your computer The connector panel of the projectorConnects to the computer You may also need to use an adapter13C3-to-LCD connector cable part number C801-6 VGA to connector PCs PC video-out connection to the projectorProjecting without an attached monitor cable26 Detailed setup The Macintosh- to-LCD connectionMAC Monitor Note Some notebook computers require that you press a Silicon Graphics 13C3 video connections Silicon Graphicsworkstation connections30 Detailed setup 3C3 connectorDEC 3C3 video connections BNC video connectionsUsing the BNC block-to-LCD connector cable BNC-to-LCD connector cableTo projector Computer VIDEO OUTConnecting the Cyclops interactive pointer system 32 Detailed setupConnecting the Adobe Acrobat Player System Connecting video and audio to the projector Connecting video 34 Detailed setupfrom S-video sources Use the COMPUTER AUDIO IN port to connect audio from a computer Mini-jack to RCA 36 Detailed setupcable adapter To connect the projector to an external stereo system 38 Detailed setup Important precautionsAllow sufficient air flow Turning the lamp on and off The key CLEAR40 Detailed setup The over-temp indicator lightRaising or lowering the image Focusing the image Adjusting the imageRotating the focus ring 42 Detailed setup Correcting keystoning A normal vs a keystoned imageThe size of the projected image depends on the distance 3 Using the projector Using your projectorUsing the remote control and the control panel When you press the center of the MouseDisk, it functions CLEAR Over-temp indicator light, control panel only 48 Using the projectorLamp-indicator light, control panel only Switching input sources Using the menus rately, see Advanced featuresAdjusting the image If you want to revert to the original factory settings for aYou can also adjust the sync by opening the projector Adjusting the audio Adjusting the remote-control mouse tracking 54 Using the projectorPresentation features Click this button to select the Draw tool To open the color palette You can move the Draw toolbar to another spot on the pro Advanced features 60 Using the projector Menus and keys Settings for colors, language procedure Using the projectorStarts the Cyclops calibration to emulate a left, right, or center64 Using the projector The Input Source menuSource Select Source ModeAdjusts the sync setting Adjusts the video contrast Adjusts the video brightnessAdjusts the video tint Adjusts the video color saturationVolume Mic. VolumeThe Audio menu Mute68 Using the projector No ResetReset The Projector menusync, volume, contrast, tint, horizontal The Preferences menuColors LanguageSee Appendix C, Sense lines 70 Using the projector4 Polaroid F/X To use Polaroid F/X, follow these steps After installing the software Getting startedThe main screen of the F/X program appears Using Polaroid F/X Setup RemoteProjector Setting Put AwayTo customize an effect Polaroid F/X. To set up the software, click on Setup Remote in the Assignments area of the main screenChoose Cyclops Wand or Laser Pointer. The following screen appearsClick on the Edit Navigation Bar button. The following screen appears your projected image while you preview the next image on The Freeze option freezes the image on your projector so Once you freeze your screen, all keys on your remote con Note To enlarge the entire screen, use the Zoom effect Switch to F/X switches to the Polaroid F/X main screen Allows you to edit F/X options Tests the current effectAllows you to add an effect Allows you to copy an effectarea for the remote control or the 5 Maintenance Cleaning the lens and mirrorCleaning the projection window Removing Replacing the lampthe old lamp Installing the new lamp5 Close the lamp-chamber door and tighten the captive screw Cleaning/changing air filters Access to the right filters3 Turn the projector back to its base and raise the projection arm 7 The filters are now exposed see the illustration below Temperature extremes Replacing the batteries in the remote control96 Maintenance 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guideAppendix A, Specifications 98 TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Input Measurements V Sync 72.00 Hz H Sync 78.00 KHz Polaview Model 305 Projector parameter adjustmentsLines 1057 Sense HLHL Adjusting contrast Adjusting syncAdjusting Adjusting thethe VCO gain Adjusting your displayAdjusting 1 Press the MENU key to display the Main menu 104 Troubleshooting Vertical double image Adjusting the vertical positionFaint, vertical lines of distortionDark, vertical lines of distortionNoise, flickering pixels, or distortionInput Measurements V Sync 72.00 Hz H Sync 78.00 KHz Unknown/Unrecognized video sourceLines 1057 Sense HLHL Compatibility list 108 TroubleshootingEWS12 110 Troubleshooting VESA Where to get help 1 Check the Troubleshooting Chart2 Call your dealer’s technical support line and explain your problem 112 TroubleshootingPolaroid Offices and Service Centers Troubleshooting114 Troubleshooting One Year Warranty SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR Appendix A Specifications Stereo audio 2 RCAs Appendix B Parts Replacement productReplacement product 120 Appendix BAppendix C Sense lines sense-line settings 122 Appendix CMacintosh displays IdentifyingSense line settings for popular video cards Input Measurements V Sync 72.00 Hz H Sync 78.00 KHzLines 1057 Sense HLHL Appendix C124 Appendix C Index 126 Index Index 128 Index Index 130 Index PXW8610 9/96 Printed in U.S.A 710-00516-1