Polaroid Polaview 305 manual

Use the COMPUTER AUDIO IN port to connect audio from a computer.

Detailed setup 35

Connecting audio from the computer

The projector

COMPUTER AUDIO IN port

Use the COMPUTER AUDIO IN port to connect audio from a computer.

1Insert the mini jack end of the computer audio cable (part number C498-6) into the AUDIO OUT connector of a Macin- tosh or the sound card of a PC.

2Insert the RCA jacks at the other end of the computer audio cable into the projector left and right COMPUTER AUDIO IN ports.

	MIC	CYCLOPS
	MIC
COMPUTER	AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN	AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
COMPUTER IN	COMPUTER OUT	VGA OUT

Connecting a microphone

To use a microphone while projecting an NTSC, PAL, SECAM or S-video image, plug an amplified or wireless microphone equipped with a line level output (maximum 1 volt, peak-to-peak) into the MIC port.

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Polaroid Polaview 305 manual Use the COMPUTER AUDIO IN port to connect audio from a computer

Contents

Polaview 305 Projector User Guide Warning 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 contents 6 Troubleshooting Appendix B PartsAppendix C Sense lines Index 1 Introduction The Polaview Model 305 Projector in use Cyclops 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 adapter Quick 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 use 8 Introduction Macintosh computersNotebook computers Silicon Graphics workstations Workstations with 13C3 connectors except SGI Workstations with BNC connectors Connecting 10 IntroductionDEC workstations video and audio To raise or lower the image, tilt the mirror assembly accord Rotate the ring at the base of the projector lens to focus the control only The remote control and the control panelPreferences menu only remote controlMouseDisk control panel 2 Detailed setup Setting up your projectora Flip mirror f Projection arm Getting started To open the projector Detailed setup Top and side views of the projectorSliding the lever to release the arm Top view Perpendicular to the projection screen Side view The 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 projector Connects to the computer You may also need to use an adapter 13C3-to-LCD connector cable part number C801-6 VGA to connector PCs PC video-out connection to the projectorProjecting without an attached monitor cable 26 Detailed setup The Macintosh- to-LCD connection MAC Monitor Note Some notebook computers require that you press a Silicon Graphics 13C3 video connections Silicon Graphicsworkstation connections 30 Detailed setup 3C3 connectorDEC 3C3 video connections BNC video connections Using the BNC block-to-LCD connector cable BNC-to-LCD connector cableTo projector Computer VIDEO OUT Connecting 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 CLEAR 40 Detailed setup The over-temp indicator light Raising or lowering the image Focusing the image Adjusting the imageRotating the focus ring 42 Detailed setup Correcting keystoning A normal vs a keystoned image The size of the projected image depends on the distance 3 Using the projector Using your projector Using 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 features 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 Adjusting the remote-control mouse tracking 54 Using the projector 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 procedure Starts the Cyclops calibrationto emulate a left, right, or center mouse button or none 64 Using the projector The Input Source menuSource Select Source Mode Adjusts the sync setting Adjusts the video contrast Adjusts the video brightnessAdjusts the video tint Adjusts the video color saturation Volume Mic. VolumeThe Audio menu Mute 68 Using the projector No ResetReset The Projector menu sync, volume, contrast, tint, horizontal The Preferences menuColors Language See Appendix C, Sense lines 70 Using the projector 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 Using Polaroid F/X Setup RemoteProjector Setting Put Away To 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 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 Allows you to edit F/X options Tests the current effectAllows you to add an effect Allows you to copy an effect area for the remote control or the 5 Maintenance Cleaning the lens and mirror Cleaning the projection window Removing Replacing the lampthe old lamp Installing the new lamp 5 Close the lamp-chamber door and tighten the captive screw Cleaning/changing air filters Access to the right filters 3 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 guide Appendix A, Specifications 98 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 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 the Adjusting your display the VCO gain 1 Press the MENU key to display the Main menu 104 Troubleshooting Vertical double image Adjusting the vertical position Faint, vertical lines of distortionDark, vertical lines Dark Lines in Scale mode only Noise, flickering pixels, or distortion Unknown/Unrecognized video source Compatibility list 108 Troubleshooting EWS12 110 Troubleshooting VESA Where to get help 1 Check the Troubleshooting Chart2 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 Appendix B Parts Replacement product 120 Appendix B Appendix C Sense lines sense-line settings 122 Appendix CMacintosh displays Identifying Appendix C Sense line settings for popular video cardsInput Measurements windows 124 Appendix C Index 126 Index Index 128 Index Index 130 Index PXW8610 9/96 Printed in U.S.A 710-00516-1