Getting started, To open the projector | Polaroid Polaview 305

Getting started

16Detailed setup

Getting started

Opening the projector

To open the projector:

1Place the projector on a solid, flat surface.

2Position the projector so that the side with the handle is fac- ing the projection screen. The connector panel faces away from the projection screen, as illustrated below.

Positioning the projector in front of the projection screen

3The projector must be parallel to the floor. If you use a media cart, make sure the wheels are locked to prevent it from moving.

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Polaroid Polaview 305 manual Getting started, To open the projector

Contents

User Guide Polaview 305 Projector Warning This equipment generates, uses and can Table of contents 2 Detailed setup1 Introduction 5 Maintenance 3 Using the projector4 Polaroid F/X ii Table of contents Appendix B Parts 6 TroubleshootingAppendix C Sense lines Index The Polaview Model 305 Projector in use 1 Introduction 2 Introduction Cyclops interactive pointer systemIntroducing the Adobe Acrobat Player System What’s in the box? Macintosh-to-LCD adapter European, U.K., and Italian power cordsSGI-to-LCD cable and adapter DEC 3C3-to-LCD cable and adapter Quick start Place the projector on a solid, flat surface ing the projection screenof the arrow see the illustration below Caution Never push on or force the mirror. Always use Proceed to the section Connecting video and audio Macintosh computers 8 IntroductionNotebook computers Silicon Graphics workstations Workstations with BNC connectors Workstations with 13C3 connectors except SGI 10 Introduction ConnectingDEC workstations video and audio Rotate the ring at the base of the projector lens to focus the To raise or lower the image, tilt the mirror assembly accord The remote control and the control panel control onlyPreferences menu remote control onlyMouseDisk control panel Setting up your projector 2 Detailed setupa Flip mirror f Projection arm To open the projector Getting started Top and side views of the projector Detailed setupSliding the lever to release the arm Top view Perpendicular to the projection screen Side view 18 Detailed setup The arm pops upThe flip-mirror- release lever 1 Tilt the mirror down into the arm until it latches 20 Detailed setup Gaining access to the recessed handleMoving the projector while it is open Plug the power cord into the power-cord receptacle The connector panel of the projector Connecting the projector to your computer You may also need to use an adapter Connects to the computer 13C3-to-LCD connector cable part number C801-6 PCs PC video-out connection to the projector VGA to connectorProjecting without an attached monitor cable The Macintosh- to-LCD connection 26 Detailed setup MAC Monitor Note Some notebook computers require that you press a Silicon Graphics Silicon Graphics 13C3 video connectionsworkstation connections 3C3 connector 30 Detailed setupDEC 3C3 video connections BNC video connections BNC-to-LCD connector cable Using the BNC block-to-LCD connector cableTo projector Computer VIDEO OUT 32 Detailed setup Connecting the Cyclops interactive pointer systemConnecting the Adobe Acrobat Player System Connecting video and audio to the projector 34 Detailed setup Connecting videofrom S-video sources Use the COMPUTER AUDIO IN port to connect audio from a computer 36 Detailed setup Mini-jack to RCAcable adapter To connect the projector to an external stereo system Important precautions 38 Detailed setupAllow sufficient air flow CLEAR Turning the lamp on and off The key The over-temp indicator light 40 Detailed setup Adjusting the image Raising or lowering the image Focusing the imageRotating the focus ring Correcting keystoning A normal vs a keystoned image 42 Detailed setup The size of the projected image depends on the distance Using your projector 3 Using the projector Using the remote control and the control panel When you press the center of the MouseDisk, it functions 48 Using the projector CLEAR Over-temp indicator light, control panel onlyLamp-indicator light, control panel only Switching input sources rately, see Advanced features Using the menus If you want to revert to the original factory settings for a You can also adjust the sync by opening the projector Adjusting the audio 54 Using the projector Adjusting the remote-control mouse tracking Presentation 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 Starts the Cyclops calibration procedureto emulate a left, right, or center mouse button or none The Input Source menu 64 Using the projectorSource Select Source Mode Adjusts the sync setting Adjusts the video brightness Adjusts the video contrastAdjusts the video tint Adjusts the video color saturation Mic. Volume VolumeThe Audio menu Mute No Reset 68 Using the projectorReset The Projector menu The Preferences menu sync, volume, contrast, tint, horizontalColors Language 70 Using the projector See Appendix C, Sense lines 4 Polaroid F/X To use Polaroid F/X, follow these steps After installing the software The main screen of the F/X program appears Setup Remote Using Polaroid F/XProjector Setting Put Away To customize an effect Remote in the Assignments area of the main screen Polaroid F/X. To set up the software, click on SetupChoose Cyclops Wand or Laser Pointer. The following screen appears Click 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 Tests the current effect Allows you to edit F/X optionsAllows you to add an effect Allows you to copy an effect area for the remote control or the Cleaning the lens and mirror 5 Maintenance Cleaning the projection window Replacing the lamp Removingthe old lamp the new lamp Installing 5 Close the lamp-chamber door and tighten the captive screw Cleaning/changing air filters the right filters Access to 3 Turn the projector back to its base and raise the projection arm 7 The filters are now exposed see the illustration below Replacing the batteries in the remote control Temperature extremes96 Maintenance Troubleshooting guide 6 Troubleshooting 98 Troubleshooting Appendix A, Specifications Troubleshooting Polaview Model 305 Projector parameter adjustments Input Measurements V Sync 72.00 Hz H Sync 78.00 KHzLines 1057 Sense HLHL Adjusting sync Adjusting contrastAdjusting Adjusting the the VCO gain Adjusting your display 1 Press the MENU key to display the Main menu Vertical double image Adjusting the vertical position 104 Troubleshooting of distortion Faint, vertical linesDark, vertical lines Dark Lines in Scale mode only pixels, or distortion Noise, flickering Unknown/Unrecognized video source 108 Troubleshooting Compatibility list EWS12 110 Troubleshooting VESA 1 Check the Troubleshooting Chart Where to get help2 Call your dealer’s technical support line and explain your problem 112 Troubleshooting Polaroid Offices and Service Centers 114 Troubleshooting One Year Warranty SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR Appendix A Specifications Stereo audio 2 RCAs Replacement product Appendix B Parts 120 Appendix B Appendix C Sense lines 122 Appendix C sense-line settingsMacintosh displays Identifying Sense line settings for popular video cards Appendix CInput Measurements windows 124 Appendix C Index 126 Index Index 128 Index Index 130 Index 710-00516-1 PXW8610 9/96 Printed in U.S.A