Polaview 305 Projector User Guide
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Table of contents 1 Introduction What’s in the box? 3 Quick start 5 The remote control and the control panel 12 2 Detailed setup Setting up your projector 15 Getting started 16 Connecting the projector to your computer 22 Connecting video and audio to the projector 33 Important precautions 38 Adjusting the image 42
ii Table of contents 3 Using the projector Using your projector 45 Using the remote control and the control panel 46 Switching input sources 49 Using the menus 50 Adjusting the image 51 Adjusting the audio 53 Adjusting the remote-control mouse tracking 54 Presentation features 55 Advanced features 59 Menus and keys 61 4 Polaroid F/X Installing Polaroid F/X 73 Using Polaroid F/X 75 5 Maintenance Cleaning the lens and mirror 87 Cleaning the projection window 88 Replacing the lamp
Table of contents iii 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide 97 Polaview Model 305 Projector parameter adjustments 100 Adjusting your display 102 Unknown/Unrecognized video source 106 Compatibility list 108 Where to get help 112 Polaroid Service Centers 113 Warranty 115 Appendix A: Specifications 117 Appendix B: Parts 119 Appendix C: Sense lines 121 Index 125
1 Introduction The Polaroid Polaview projector family consists of portable, color data and video LCD desktop projectors that make sharing data and presenting information as easy as connecting your computer to your monitor. The Polaview Model 305 Projector is a high-resolution multimedia LCD projector that offers the highest, brightest image quality available. It is compatible with a wide range of computers; from 640 x 480 personal computers to 1280 x 1024 workstations.
2 Introduction Cyclops interactive pointer system The Polaview Model 305 Projector comes Cyclops-ready. The Cyclops interactive pointer system functions like a cordless mouse, and allows you control your computer and software by pointing at the projection screen. Introducing the Adobe Acrobat Player System The Adobe Acrobat Player Image Display System brings the functionality of computers and projectors closer together by eliminating the need to hook a computer up to the projector.
Introduction 3 What’s in the box? After you open the box and remove the projector and the shrink-wrapped accessory packs, make sure you have all of the items shown below. Items included with the Polaview Model 305 Projector a b c MUTE – VOLU ME + MENU SOUR CE SETU P PROG 1PROG 2 d PRO XIM A® e f g h i j k a Polaview Model 305 Projector h Composite video/audio cable b Remote control i 13C3-to-LCD cable c Polaroid F/X disks j Macintosh-to-LCD cable d Power cord (U.S.
4 Introduction Also included but not shown • Macintosh-to-LCD adapter • SGI-to-LCD cable and adapter • DEC 3C3-to-LCD cable and adapter • Macintosh and PC serial cables (included with remote) • 2 AAA alkaline batteries • User’s Guide • Product registration card • European, U.K.
Introduction 5 Quick start To connect the projector to your computer, read the section appropriate for your hardware in the following Quick start section (or read Chapter 2, Detailed setup, which lists these steps in greater detail). Take a moment to identify the parts of the projector.
6 Introduction Setting up the projector 1 Place the projector on a solid, flat surface. 2 Position the projector so that the side with the handle is facing the projection screen. 3 Locate the arm release lever. Slide it gently in the direction of the arrow (see the illustration below). Sliding the lever to release the arm 4 The arm pops up. Gently lift the arm until it is fully extended. Do not force the arm farther. 5 Locate the flip-mirror-release lever on the top of the arm.
Introduction 7 6 Gently tilt the flip mirror approximately 45˚. (You can adjust the angle later to raise or lower the projected image.) Tilting the flip mirror to a 45 degree angle Caution: Never push on or force the mirror. Always use care when opening the mirror assembly. Avoid touching the surface of the mirror with your fingers. Connecting the computer Follow the instructions specific to your hardware. Connecting PCs 1 Disconnect your computer-to-monitor cable at the computer end.
8 Introduction Macintosh computers Connecting a Macintosh monitor requires the Polaview VGA /MAC (part number C804) adapter and the existing monitor cable. Use the Polaview adapter only. 1 Disconnect your computer-to-monitor cable at the computer end. 2 Connect the free end of the monitor cable to the Polaview VGA/MAC adapter. 3 Connect the free end of the Mac-to-LCD adapter to the projector VGA OUT connector.
Introduction 9 4 Use the SGI 13C3-to-LCD connector cable (part number C943-6) to link the projector to the computer. Connect the end marked LCD to the projector COMPUTER IN connector, and the end marked COMPUTER to the SGI workstation video-output connector. Proceed to the section Connecting video and audio. Workstations with 13C3 connectors (except SGI) 1 Disconnect your computer-to-monitor cable at the computer end. 2 Connect the free end of the monitor cable to the projector COMPUTER OUT connector.
10 Introduction DEC workstations 1 Disconnect your computer-to-monitor cable at the computer end. 2 Connect the free end of the monitor cable to the DEC 3C3-toLCD adapter (part number C946). 3 Connect the free end of the DEC 3C3-to-LCD adapter to the projector COMPUTER OUT connector. 4 Use the DEC 3C3-to-LCD connector cable (part number C946-6) to link the projector to the computer.
Introduction 11 To set this up: Connect this cable: From here: To here: External speakers Mini-jack-to-RCA cable adapter (C5105) and mini-jack cable (included with speakers) AUDIO OUT 1, 2 ports on projector Mini-jack cable included with speakers.
12 Introduction The remote control and the control panel The remote control and the control panel m b MUTE a b — VOLUME + c g MENU d SOURCE e PROG 1 SETUP h k g l MENU h i PROG 2 SETUP n c f SCALE SOURCE CLEAR j i Key Function a MUTE (remote control only) b d Mutes the audio, or returns the sound. VOLUME +/- Adjusts the audio level. c (Lamp on/off) On the remote, press this key once to clear a black screen. The lamp stays on.
Introduction 13 Key f MouseDisk (remote control only) Function Emulates a left-button mouse click when you press the center of the disk. Acts like an arrow key when you press the edges of the disk. Toggles between Draw and Move modes in the Draw tool, and controls the mouse pointer. In Adobe Acrobat Player System menus, controls the mouse pointer. g MENU Turns the menus on and off. h SETUP Adjusts the sync, contrast, brightness, tint, and image position settings.
14 Introduction Key Function k Over-temp indicator (control panel only) Illuminates if the projector is too hot, or if the fans malfunction, indicating that the lamp was automatically turned off. For over-temp conditions, see Chapter 6, Troubleshooting for more information. l Replace lamp (control panel only) Flashes for 90 seconds after you turn off the lamp. m Arrow keys (control panel only) Illuminates when the recommended lamp life is exhausted.
2 Detailed setup Setting up your projector Before you begin, take a moment to identify the parts of the projector.
16 Detailed setup Getting started Opening the projector To open the projector: 1 Place the projector on a solid, flat surface. 2 Position the projector so that the side with the handle is facing the projection screen. The connector panel faces away from the projection screen, as illustrated below. Positioning the projector in front of the projection screen 3 The projector must be parallel to the floor. If you use a media cart, make sure the wheels are locked to prevent it from moving.
Detailed setup 17 MENU SETUP VOLUME SOURCE FIT-TO-VIEW REPL LAMP POWER WER OVERTEMP CLEAR Top and side views of the projector Perpendicular to the projection screen Projection screen Top view Side view Parallel to the floor 4 Locate the arm release lever beside the control panel, on the top of the projector. Slide it gently in the direction of the arrow.
18 Detailed setup 5 The arm pops up. Gently lift the arm until it is fully extended. Do not force the arm farther. The arm pops up 6 Locate the flip-mirror-release lever on the top of the arm. Slide it in the direction of the arrow while pulling up on the lift tab. This releases the mirror.
Detailed setup 19 7 Gently tilt the flip mirror open approximately 45˚ (you can adjust the angle of the mirror later, to raise or lower the projected image). Opening the flip mirror Caution: Never push on or force the mirror. Always use care when opening the mirror assembly. Avoid touching the surface of the mirror with your fingers. Closing the projector To close the projector, reverse the opening procedures. 1 Tilt the mirror down into the arm until it latches.
20 Detailed setup Moving the projector You should be sure to close the projector securely and disconnect all cables before moving it. The projector has a recessed carrying handle on its side. To gain access to the handle, just push one side of it in; the other side automatically releases (as illustrated below).
Detailed setup 21 Turning on the projector The projector and the external monitor (should you use one) should be turned on before you turn on your computer. This ensures that the computer properly senses the display during the start-up process. On the rear panel of the projector there is a power-cord receptacle and a power switch. The power switch Power-cord receptacle Power switch To turn on the projector 1 Plug the power cord into the power-cord receptacle.
22 Detailed setup Connecting the projector to your computer Take a moment to review the projector connector panel. The connector panel of the projector AUDIO 1 IN VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO 1 AUDIO 2 IN VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO 2 MIC COMPUTER AUDIO IN COMPUTER IN CYCLOPS AUDIO OUT COMPUTER OUT VGA OUT Port Connects to Cable AUDIO 1 IN Left and right ports connect to a video source, bring audio into the projector. Composite audio/video. cable.
Detailed setup 23 Port Connects to Cable AUDIO OUT Connects to external speakers or an external sound system to send stereo audio out. Audio cable. CYCLOPS* Connects to the computer to use the Polaroid F/X software or the optional Cyclops interactive pointer system. RS-232 cable, (PC, Mac, or Workstation). MIC Connects an external microphone to the projector. External microphone cable. COMPUTER IN Connects to the computer to bring computer video into the projector. PC, Mac, Sun, SGI, or DEC.
24 Detailed setup Note: You do not need to shut off power to either the computer or projector when you connect the two units to one another.
Detailed setup 25 Projecting without an attached monitor Some display cards rely on sense-line information from the monitor to configure themselves for the correct display resolution. The absence of sense-line information causes some display cards to output a default video signal and actually prevents some video cards from outputting video at all. If you connect the projector to a computer without a monitor, turn on your system and check to see if the display resolution is acceptable.
26 Detailed setup Macintosh computers Connecting a Macintosh monitor requires the Polaview VGA/MAC adapter (part number C804) and the existing monitor cable. Use the Polaview adapter only. 1 Disconnect your computer-to-monitor cable at the computer end. 2 Connect the free end of the monitor cable to the Polaview VGA/MAC adapter. The Macintoshto-LCD connection Mac-to-LCD cable Projector Macintosh 3 Connect the free end of the Mac-to-LCD adapter to the projector VGA OUT connector.
Detailed setup 27 Projector VGA OUT port Notebook computers LCD MAC Monitor Macintosh-to-LCD adapter LCD The Polaview Macintosh-to-LCD adapter Existing Macintosh monitor cable Use the appropriate Polaview video cable to connect your notebook computer to the projector. 1 Connect the end of the Polaview video cable marked COMPUTER to the external monitor connector on your notebook computer (or to the video cable adapter supplied with your notebook computer).
28 Detailed setup Note: Some notebook computers require that you press a combination of keys or use a control panel to set the projector as an external monitor. Refer to your notebook computer manual for more information. Workstations 13C3 video connections (except Silicon Graphics workstations) If your workstation has a 13C3 connector at the computer video port: 1 Disconnect your computer-to-monitor cable at the computer end.
Detailed setup 29 Silicon Graphics 13C3 video connections If you have a Silicon Graphics workstation with 13C3 connectors at the computer and monitor video ports: 1 Disconnect your computer-to-monitor cable at the computer end. 2 Connect the free end of the monitor cable to the Polaview SGI-to-LCD adapter. 3 Connect the free end of the SGI-to-LCD adapter to the projector COMPUTER OUT connector.
30 Detailed setup DEC 3C3 video connections If you have a DEC workstation with 3C3 connectors at the computer and monitor video ports: 3C3 connector 1 Disconnect your computer-to-monitor cable at the computer end. 2 Connect the free end of the monitor cable to the Polaview DEC 3C3-to-LCD adapter (part number C947-10). 3 Connect the free end of the DEC 3C3-to-LCD adapter to the projector COMPUTER OUT connector.
Detailed setup 31 2 Connect the free BNC end to the optional Polaview BNC block-to-LCD connector cable (part number C942-2), connecting the same BNC connectors used on the monitor. Plug the LCD end of the cable into the projector COMPUTER IN connector. Using the BNC block-to-LCD connector cable LCD R G B H V To projector Computer VIDEO OUT 3 Connect the optional Polaview BNC-to-LCD connector cable (part number C803-6) to the projector COMPUTER OUT connector and the monitor BNC video input.
32 Detailed setup Connecting the Cyclops interactive pointer system The Cyclops interactive pointer system uses a built-in camera to function like a cordless mouse. With the Cyclops system, you can control your computer cursor by moving the hand-held Cyclops wand or optional laser pointer. Instructions for setting up your Cyclops system are included with your Cyclops kit.
Detailed setup 33 Connecting video and audio to the projector This section describes how to connect audio and video to your projector. The Polaview Model 305 Projector has multiple inputs for audio and video. If you are connecting only one audio or video source to your projector, use the VIDEO 1 and AUDIO 1 ports. Make sure that you connect your audio and video to the corresponding group. If you connect video to group 1 and audio to group 2, you cannot hear the audio.
34 Detailed setup The composite audio/video cable (part number C497-6) has a yellow, red, and white RCA plug at each end. To connect an NTSC, PAL, or SECAM source to your projector, make the appropriate cable connections, as indicated in the following chart: Connecting video from S-video sources Cable Projector port VCR connector Yellow VIDEO 1 or 2 VIDEO OUT, TO MONITOR, etc.
Detailed setup 35 Connecting audio from the computer Use the COMPUTER AUDIO IN port to connect audio from a computer. 1 Insert the mini jack end of the computer audio cable (part number C498-6) into the AUDIO OUT connector of a Macintosh or the sound card of a PC. 2 Insert the RCA jacks at the other end of the computer audio cable into the projector left and right COMPUTER AUDIO IN ports.
36 Detailed setup Connecting external speakers The projector contains an internal stereo system consisting of an amplifier and two speakers. Although this system provides high-quality stereo output, a multimedia presentation may require external speakers or an external sound system. When connecting external speakers, use the optional Polaview loudspeaker system (part number A55) or a similar system.
Detailed setup 37 Connecting an external stereo system To connect the projector to an external stereo system, 1 Using the computer video/audio cable (C497-6), insert the white and red RCA plugs into the left and right AUDIO OUT ports of the projector. 2 Insert the white and red RCA plugs at the other end of the cable into the left and right AUDIO IN ports of the external amplifier.
38 Detailed setup Important precautions To avoid any potential hazards to the projector, make sure not to obstruct the air-intake and exhaust grills. Do not operate the projector if these areas are clogged or blocked. Allow sufficient air flow Caution: The lamp chamber gets very hot during operation, especially the ceramic sockets at each end of the lamp. Be careful when you open the lamp chamber or change the lamp.
Detailed setup 39 Turning the lamp on and off The The lamp is off when you first turn on the projector. Press the key (shaded gray in the illustration below) on the remote control or control panel to turn the lamp on. The green power-indicator light illuminates. It takes a few seconds for the lamp to warm up. key MUTE — VOLUME + MENU MENU SOURCE PROG 1 SETUP SETUP PROG 2 CLEAR SCALE SOURCE To turn the lamp off, press and hold the key for about two seconds.
40 Detailed setup The projector has safeguards built in to protect it from overheating. In the rare event that the projector overheats, the lamp shuts off automatically and the over-temp indicator (shaded gray in the illustration below) on the control panel illuminates. The over-temp indicator light MENU SETUP CLEAR SCALE SOURCE In the unlikely event that an over-temperature condition occurs, see Chapter 6, Troubleshooting, for information on restarting your projector.
Detailed setup 41 Adjusting the image Raising or lowering the image To raise or lower the projected image, tilt the mirror on top of the arm up, to move the image higher, or down, to move the image lower. Focusing the image To focus the image, rotate the ring just below the projection lens, beneath the mirror, until the image is sharp and clear.
42 Detailed setup Correcting keystoning The normal projected image has a rectangular shape. A keystoned image has a trapezoidal shape (as illustrated below). A normal vs. a keystoned image Normal image Keystoned image Keystoning occurs when the front of the projector is not perpendicular to the projection screen (the vertical plane) or when the projector is not parallel to the floor (the horizontal plane). Keystoning can also occur when the projector is tilted sideways.
Detailed setup 43 Image size The size of the projected image depends on the distance between the projector and the projection screen. The following table shows the projected image size, measured diagonally, based on this distance. Distance from screen Diagonal image size 4 ft/1.2 m 46 inches 6 ft/1.8 m 69 inches 8 ft/2.4 m 92 inches 10 ft/3.0 m 115 inches 12 ft/3.
3 Using the projector Using your projector The Polaview Model 305 Projector is designed with ease of use and simplicity in mind. With the remote control or the control panel, most of the common functions are right at your fingertips. To execute most of the functions you need during your presentation, such as adjusting or muting the volume and proceeding from one slide to the next, just press the appropriate button on the remote control or the control panel.
46 Using the projector Using the remote control and the control panel The keys on the remote control and the control panel MUTE —VOLUME+ MENU MENU SOURCE SETUP SETUP PROG 1 PROG 2 CLEAR SCALE SOURCE SOURCE key Use the SOURCE key to switch between the various video input sources you connect, such as the computer video input, NTSC/PAL/SECAM video input, S-video input, or Adobe Acrobat Player System input.
Using the projector 47 MouseDisk When you press the center of the MouseDisk, it functions like a mouse click. When you press the edges of the Mouse Disk, it functions like an arrow key. In the Draw tool, this key toggles between Draw and Move modes. It also controls the mouse pointer. In Adobe Acrobat Player System dialog boxes, press the edges of this button to move the mouse pointer, and the center to select options.
48 Using the projector CLEAR Press the CLEAR key to clear the screen to a bright white background. This is useful when you want to show a transparency during your presentation. Press and hold the CLEAR key for approximately two seconds to clear the screen to black. To display video once more, press the CLEAR key again. (Over-temp indicator light, control panel only) This light illuminates if the projector becomes too hot or when one of the fans malfunctions.
Using the projector 49 Switching input sources With some presentations, you have multiple input sources connected to the projector. Input sources are VCRs, computers, laserdisc players, the optional Adobe Acrobat Player System system, or any piece of hardware that produces images you want to project through your projector. For example, you may have a VCR, the Adobe Acrobat Player System, and your computer connected. To switch from one of source to another, just press the SOURCE key.
50 Using the projector Using the menus Before starting your presentation, you want to fine-tune the image to get the sharpest, clearest image possible. The handful of settings you use the most are easy to access; just press the SETUP key and make your adjustments. For the settings you use less frequently, gain access to the projector menus to make your adjustments. To open the menus, press the MENU key once. Each menu command offers a list of related settings.
Using the projector 51 Reverting to the factory defaults If you want to revert to the original factory settings for a specific computer source, choose Image, Factory Defaults, Reset. To reset the projector itself, press the CLEAR key, then press each of the four arrow keys on the projector control panel once. The power LED indicator blinks twice to indicate the projector has been reset. Adjusting the image Press the SETUP key to gain access to most of the settings you need to adjust the image.
52 Using the projector You can also adjust the sync by opening the projector menus and choosing Sync from the Image menu. Correcting vertical banding If the projected image has vertical black lines or bands, adjust the Dot Clock (DotClk..) setting on the Image menu to eliminate them. (This setting is only available when the source is your computer.
Using the projector 53 Adjusting the audio You can adjust the volume from the remote control, the control panel, or the menus. The Audio menu contains additional audio controls. Displaying and hiding the volume indicator You can display a volume indicator while you increase or decrease the volume of the internal speakers. To display the volume indicator, choose Preferences, On-Screen, Display. To suppress this visual indicator, set On-Screen to Hide.
54 Using the projector Adjusting the remote-control mouse tracking Use this setting to adjust how fast the pointer moves. To increase or decrease the remote-control mouse tracking, choose Mouse Tracking from the Tools menu and move the slider in the appropriate direction.
Using the projector 55 Presentation features Once you adjust the image and audio settings, you are ready to start your presentation. This section describes some of the features of the Polaview Model 305 Projector that you may want to use during your presentations. The Draw tool is a unique feature that lets you draw or annotate on the projected image. You can choose from three styles: Using the Draw tool • Overlay lets you highlight or draw on top of the projected image.
56 Using the projector 3 From the Tools menu, choose Draw, On. The Draw toolbar appears in the upper left corner of the projected image. It has four buttons: The Draw toolbar Button Function Click this button to select the Draw tool. Click this button to select the Eraser. You can erase any of your annotations. Click the Clear All button to erase all previous annotations. Click this button to select a new color. This button displays the currently selected color.
Using the projector 57 Note: If you use the optional Cyclops interactive pointer system, you can also click above the image to activate the Draw tool. 4 Select one of these buttons, then use the Cyclops wand, laser pointer, or the MouseDisk to draw on the projected image. To open the color palette: 1 Click the Color box or the icon in the upper right corner of the projected image. Eight color-selection boxes appear.
58 Using the projector You can move the Draw toolbar to another spot on the projected image. Click and hold the title bar of the toolbar, drag it to a new location, and release the button. See Programming the remote control later in this chapter, for more information. When you finish using the Draw tool, click the close box in the upper left corner of the Draw toolbar.
Using the projector 59 Using the SCALE key to zoom, reduce, and pan images The SCALE key lets you fit larger images on one screen. Use this key to compress 1280 x 1024 or 1152 x 900 images to fit the 1024 x 768 screen resolution, or to enlarge a 640 x 480 image to fit the screen. Press the SCALE key a second time to return the image to its original size. To pan an image that does not fit on the screen (images larger than 1024 x 768), press the arrow keys on the projector control panel.
60 Using the projector Saving a user profile The Polaview Model 305 Projector permits two presenters to save their settings and recall them each time they give presentations. To save current video settings as a profile, open the projector menus and choose Advanced, User. Then select User A or User B, and adjust each setting you want to save. By exiting the projector menus, you save your settings as a profile. Note: You cannot save sense-line and front/rear settings as part of the profile.
Using the projector 61 Menus and keys The Main menu Menus Tools Cyclops Input Source Image Audio Projector Preferences Advanced Menu What it contains Tools Settings for the Draw tool, Break Timer, and mouse tracking. Cyclops Commands for calibrating the Cyclops interactive pointer system and button selection. Input Source Settings for computer video, S-video and Adobe Acrobat Player System input sources, and a display-only screen of current VSync, HSync, Lines, and Sense measurements.
62 Using the projector The Tools menu Menu What it contains Preferences Settings for colors, language, on-screen indicators, and Program key functionality. Also contains the settings for projecting in reverse video for DOS screens. Advanced Settings for custom profiles, horizontal and vertical image position, VCO gain, and sense lines.
Using the projector 63 The Cyclops menu Button Menus Calibrate Tools No Calibrate Left Cyclops Calibrate Right Input Source Center Image None Audio Projector Preferences Advanced Option Function Calibrate Starts the Cyclops calibration procedure. Button Sets the Cyclops wand or laser pointer to emulate a left, right, or center mouse button (or none).
64 Using the projector The Input Source menu Menus Source Select Tools Computer Cyclops Video 1 Input Source Select EWS1 (140 MHz) 1280 x 1024 81.97 KHz 76 HZ S-Video 1 Input Measurements VSync: 0.00 Hz HSync: 0.00 KHz Lines: 0 Sense: HHH EWS2 (130 MHz) 1280 x 1024 81.
Using the projector 65 The Image menu (computer or Adobe Acrobat Player System input source) Menus Sync DotClk. Bright Contrast Red Green Blue Tools Factory Default No Reset Cyclops Reset Input Source Interlace Even Odd Image Audio Projector Preferences Advanced Option Function Sync* Adjusts the sync setting. DotClk..* Adjusts the dot clock setting. Bright Adjusts the brightness of the image. Contrast Adjusts the RGB bias levels. Red Adjusts the red level.
66 Using the projector The Image menu (video or S-video input source) Menus Contrast Bright Tint Saturation Tools Cyclops Input Source Image Audio Projector Preferences Advanced Option Function Contrast Adjusts the video contrast. Bright Adjusts the video brightness. Tint Adjusts the video tint. Saturation Adjusts the video color saturation.
Using the projector 67 The Audio menu Menus Volume Mute Tools Normal Cyclops Mute Balance Bass Treble Fade Mic. Volume Audio Mode Stereo Mono Input Source Image Audio Projector Preferences Advanced Option Function Volume Adjusts the audio volume. Mute Mutes the audio or turns it back on. Balance Adjusts the left/right audio balance. Bass Adjusts the bass. Treble Adjusts the treble. Fade Adjusts front/rear audio balance. Mic. Volume Adjusts the volume of the microphone.
68 Using the projector The Projector menu Menus Projection Lamp Hours Lamp Hours Tools Front No Reset 65:25:54 Cyclops Rear Reset Input Source Image Audio Projector Preferences Advanced Option Function Projection Switches between front and rear projection. Lamp Hours Resets the lamp hours counter. Use this option after you change the lamp. Lamp Hours Displays the number of hours elapsed on the lamp-hours counter.
Using the projector 69 The Preferences menu Menus Colors Language Prog. Key1 Prog. Key2 Tools 226K English Display Scale Scale Cyclops Millions Deutsch Hide Draw On-Screen Draw Input Source Français Image Español Clear Clear Audio Italiano Freeze Freeze Reverse Reverse Projector Preferences Advanced Option Function Colors Sets the number of colors to use. Language Sets the default language for the menus.
70 Using the projector The Advanced menu Menus User Sense 3 Sense 2 Sense 1 Tools Defaults High High High High Cyclops User A Low Low Low Low Input Source User B Horiz. Pos. Vert. Pos. VCO Gain Sense 0 Image Audio Projector Preferences Advanced Option User Function Sets a user profile of projector settings: • Defaults • User A (user defined) • User B (user defined) Hor. (Horizontal) Pos (Position) Adjusts the horizontal position of the image on the screen. Vert.
4 Polaroid F/X Your Polaview Model 305 Projector comes with Polaroid F/X software effects that you can use to make your presentations more interesting and effective. For example, you can use the Spotlight to call attention to specific areas on the image, use the Zoom or Magnify effects to focus on important information in the image, or use See-it/Show-it to preview images on your computer without distracting your audience.
72 Polaroid F/X To use Polaroid F/X, follow these steps: 1 Use the serial cable appropriate for your system (PCs: C936-6 or Macs: C470-6) to connect the serial port on your computer to the CYCLOPS port on the projector. MIC COMPUTER AUDIO IN CYCLOPS AUDIO OUT 2 Install the Polaroid F/X software. 3 Start Polaroid F/X, customize the effects, and assign them to specific keys on the keyboard or to the remote-control keys. 4 Minimize the Polaroid F/X main screen.
Polaroid F/X 73 Getting started Follow these steps to install the Polaroid F/X software: Installing Polaroid F/X 1 Insert the disk labeled Polaroid F/X into your computer floppy drive. 2 Complete this step as it applies to your specific computer system: • In Windows 95, choose Start, Run, then type a:\setup.exe (or the drive letter for your floppy drive). • In Windows 3.x, choose File, Run, then type a:\setup.exe (or the drive letter for your floppy drive). 3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
74 Polaroid F/X The main screen of the F/X program appears: Polaroid F/X special effects On the left side of this window is a list of the special effects. The Assignments area in the middle of the window offers options that let you customize your remote control and software. Note: Opening a menu or using the Draw tool suspends operation of Polaroid F/X.
Polaroid F/X 75 Using Polaroid F/X The Assignments area The Assignments area displays the custom remote-control keys and their current assignments. To modify the custom remote-control keys: 1 Highlight the effect you want to assign. 2 Double-click on the box next to the customer remote-control key in the Assignments area.
76 Polaroid F/X Customizing effects Options are available to let you tailor most effects to meet specific presentation requirements. For example, you can customize the Spotlight effect to specify the shape and size of the spotlight. You can also change the name of each effect (for example, you can change the name from “Spotlight” to “Headlight”). You can assign each effect to a key on the keyboard or to a remote-control key. Use this key to start the effect.
Polaroid F/X 77 Using the Cyclops interactive pointer system You can use the Cyclops interactive pointer system with Polaroid F/X. To set up the software, click on Setup Remote in the Assignments area of the main screen. Choose Cyclops Wand or Laser Pointer. The following screen appears: The Cyclops interactive pointer screen Click on the Show Navigation Bar check-box to enable the navigation-bar feature.
78 Polaroid F/X Click on the Edit Navigation Bar button. The following screen appears: Edit Polaroid Navigation Keys screen Use this screen to assign different functions to the navigation bar. To assign a new function to the navigation bar, click on the Next or Previous areas and a select a function, using the list boxes to the right. You can also use this screen to determine where the navigation bar appears on your display. The default is Lower Left.
Polaroid F/X 79 See-It/Show-It See-It/Show-It is a feature of Polaroid F/X that lets you freeze your projected image while you preview the next image on your computer monitor. To use See-It/Show-It: 1 Click Edit Navigation Keys in the Assignments area of the Polaroid F/X main screen. The following screen appears: Edit Navigation Keys screen 2 Select a countdown time for the Forward or Reverse (Next: and Previous:) keys, or both. When you select a countdown time, you automatically disable See-It/Show-It.
80 Polaroid F/X Freeze The Freeze option freezes the image on your projector so you can use your remote control to control your computer. This feature lets you work on your computer without distracting your audience’s attention away from your presentation. To edit the Freeze key settings, click the Edit Freeze Key option in the Assignments area. The following screen appears: Edit Freeze Key screen To use Freeze: 1 Press Pause on your remote control.
Polaroid F/X 81 Once you freeze your screen, all keys on your remote control are available to control you computer. You can edit your current presentation, display slides from another presentation, or open another application—all without distracting your audience. Note: If you adjust the projector settings from your computer while you are in Freeze mode, your changes do not display until you exit Freeze mode. Starting an effect Once you customize an effect, you are ready to use it.
82 Polaroid F/X Detail Cursor magnifies the area around the pointer in a small rectangle. Effects Menu displays a list of effects. Use this feature to start effects not assigned to a button or key. To start an effect, double-click its name. Press Esc on the keyboard to close the list without starting an effect. Highlight Bar draws a horizontal bar across the screen. Move the bar up or down to draw attention to different areas on the screen. You can also change the color and width of the bar.
Polaroid F/X 83 Spotlight dims all of the image except for the area around the mouse pointer. You specify the shape and size of the spotlight (circular, square, or bar). Once you start Spotlight, press the MouseDisk to change its size. Another setting makes the Spotlight visible against a black background. Stamp allows you to choose from 15 bitmaps to “stamp,” or paste, over the projected image. You can choose to play a sound each time you stamp. Switch to F/X switches to the Polaroid F/X main screen.
84 Polaroid F/X Menu commands File menu The File menu offers the following commands for working with profiles of effects. Menu item Function Reset to defaults Resets the F/X options to the factory defaults. Open Opens a previously-saved profile of settings. Save Saves recent changes to the current profile (prompts for a name if the file has not been named). Save As Saves the profile settings under a name and location you specify. Exit Quits the F/X program.
Polaroid F/X 85 Options menu The Options menu offers commands that allow you to set up assignments on the remote control, wand, or laser pointer; change the look and feel of the cursor; and change the COM port settings. Menu item Function Show Remote Allows you to display the assignments area for the remote control or the optional Cyclops wand or laser pointer. Cursor Options Changes the look and feel of the cursor.
5 Maintenance Periodic maintenance keeps your projector in top working condition. Cleaning the lens and mirror To clean the projection lens and mirror: 1 Take a piece of lens tissue and form it into a loose swab. Wet it with lens cleaning fluid or denatured alcohol, and gently wipe it over the surface of the lens or mirror. 2 Take another clean piece of lens tissue and repeat the process, wiping it over the lens or mirror in the opposite direction.
88 Maintenance Cleaning the projection window The projection window is the surface through which the LCD image is projected. To ensure that the projector maintains a clear, sharp image, you should clean the projection window from time to time. To clean the surface of the projection window: 1 Use a can of compressed air to blow dust off the LCD panel inside the projector. Point the can into the opening in the top center of the right side of the projector (see the illustration below).
Maintenance 89 Replacing the lamp For best performance, you should replace the lamp after 700 hours of operation. Note: Do not touch the lamp with your bare hands. Use gloves or a soft cloth and handle it using the metal ends only. Removing the old lamp 1 Leave the projector running with the lamp off for at least five minutes before you change the lamp. This allows the fan to cool the lamp chamber. 2 After the lamp has cooled sufficiently, turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.
90 Maintenance 5 Locate the door to the lamp chamber on the right side of the left panel. It has one slotted, captive screw. With a screwdriver or coin, loosen the screw, then open the lamp-chamber door. Opening the lamp-chamber door 6 Locate the thumbscrew on the right side of the lamp and unscrew it. When the thumbscrew is loose enough, gently pull the lamp from the right socket. Then slide it out from the left.
Maintenance 91 3 Slide the end of the lamp without the thumbscrew into the slot on the left side of the lamp chamber (see below). Sliding the lamp into place 4 Slide the end of the lamp with the thumbscrew into place, with the glass pinch-off on the lamp pointing up, and tighten the thumbscrew. Make sure to tighten the thumbscrew as snugly as possible. Pull the lamp to make sure that it is securely seated. 5 Close the lamp-chamber door and tighten the captive screw.
92 Maintenance Cleaning/changing air filters To make sure that your projector operates safely and efficiently, you should change or replace the filters after every 250 hours of operation. It is best to change or clean all of the filters at one time. To clean the filters, wash them in a solution of warm, soapy water. Your Polaview Model 305 Projector has three air filters. Access to the top filter To gain access to the top filter: 1 Remove the left side door, as described in the previous section.
Maintenance 93 Lifting the top left cover out The filter is located on the inside of the top left cover (see the illustration below). The top cover filter 4 There is a plastic grill covering the filter. Pull on the handle in the center of the grill to access the filter. To replace the top cover, reverse steps 1 through 3, taking care to align the cover before snapping it into place.
94 Maintenance 2 Locate the screws on the bottom side of the right panel. Loosen the three screws (see the illustration below). 3 Turn the projector back to its base and raise the projection arm. 4 Locate the screws holding the main top cover in place (see the illustration below). Remove the three screws and lift up on the screw mountings until the cover is loose. Gently pull the cover up and to the left of the projector until it releases.
Maintenance 95 Caution: Never touch the LCD panel located underneath the top-cover projection lens. Use caution when changing the filters. 6 Locate the three screws at the top of the right side panel (see the illustration below). Remove the screws and unsnap the panel, from the rear first. The screws at the top of the right side panel 7 The filters are now exposed (see the illustration below). The two right side filters Remove the retaining screw to gain access to the filters.
96 Maintenance cable is keyed, so it only reattaches on one side. Also, make sure that the arm release lever is in the release position (fully to the left) before you replace the top cover. Replacing the batteries in the remote control 1 Locate the battery compartment on the end of the remote control. Press down while you slide the cover off of the compartment. 2 Remove the old batteries and replace them with new ones. Make sure you align the batteries in the proper direction.
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.
98 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Solution No image on computer screen Loose cable Connect cable Wrong video cable Use correct video cable BNC cable not connected correctly Make sure cable is correctly attached at both ends Monochrome on color monitor Computer was turned on before projector Turn projector on Restart computer Streaks on monitor Video cable plugged into Check and reset cable computer is upside-down connections Faint screen Low contrast Adjust CONTRAST Jittery, fuzzy letters
Troubleshooting 99 Symptom Cause Solution One or more colors “shimmer” on-screen SYNC, BRIGHTNESS, or CONTRAST is out of adjustment Adjust SYNC, BRIGHTNESS or CONTRAST settings No video image projected Video source(s) Check video source(s) (composite or S-video) for power and proper operation Loose/improper cabling Secure cabling between video source(s) and panel Video source(s) Check for faulty video source, bad connection, or frayed cable CONTRAST setting may be too low Adjust CONTRAST leve
100 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Solution Rainbow image Lamp pinch-off not pointing up Adjust lamp position to point pinch-off straight up Ensure that thumbscrew is very tight Discolored image Lamp is not seated properly Adjust lamp to ensure it is firmly seated in the clamps Ensure that thumbscrew is very tight Polaview Model 305 Projector parameter adjustments If the auto-selected computer source parameters are incorrect for your application, or the computer system you are using is not one of t
Troubleshooting 101 Further parameter adjustments may be required to correct image problems for the best input source selection. A basic explanation of the adjustment functions follows. Note: Parameter modifications are saved each time you close the menus or turn off the power. Adjusting contrast and brightness Adjust the contrast so that the colors (particularly the gray shades) are right for the projected image. Buttons should look three-dimensional, as they do on your monitor.
102 Troubleshooting Adjusting the VCO gain The Voltage Control Oscillator (VCO) gain affects how well the Dot Clock locks to the incoming horizontal sync signal. Incorrect VCO gain is indicated by lines shooting through the display or by severely compressed or shifted displays. Adjusting your display Horizontal double image Adjusting the Horiz. Pos control usually corrects this problem.
Troubleshooting 103 Half-normal height display Adjusting the half-normal height display Use the arrow keys, the SETUP key on the control panel, or use the following procedure to adjust the half-normal height display: 1 Press the MENU key to display the Main menu. 2 Select Advanced from the Main menu. 3 Select the Hor. Pos. (horizontal position) slide bar. 4 Press the down arrow key until the image is properly aligned. (If this adjustment does not correct the problem, reset the Hor. Pos. control.
104 Troubleshooting 9 Move the slide bar up or down until the image is displayed properly. If none of these adjustments corrects the problem, try a different Source mode selection. Make sure the selection has the correct resolution and the closest V-sync and H-sync values. Vertical double image Adjusting the vertical position Use the SETUP key or the following procedure to adjust the Vert. Pos. control. 1 Open the Main menu. 2 Select Advanced. 3 Select Vert. Pos. (vertical position).
Troubleshooting 105 Faint, vertical lines of distortion 1 Use the remote control to adjust the sync first. If the lines of distortion move uniformly across the screen as you adjust the sync, there is a dot clock problem. 2 Adjust the dot clock slowly so that the shading gets farther and farther apart, until it is gone. This may require trial and error as you must avoid skipping over the correct value.
106 Troubleshooting Noise, flickering pixels, or distortion 1 Use the remote control to adjust the sync first. Make sure you use the entire range of sync adjustments before yo proceed to step 2. You can correct many severe-looking distortions by using sync. Note: There are separate sync values for NORMAL and SCALE modes. Sync adjustments made in one are not applied to the other. Make adjustments in both. 2 If sync does not correct the problem, adjust the Dot Clock.
Troubleshooting 107 Unknown/Unrecognized video source Occasionally, you may encounter an unknown or unrecognizable video signal while using the projector. If this should happen, use the following steps to connect and adjust the projector: 1 Connect the projector to the video source and make sure that the power is on. 2 Select User A or User B for a custom setting (Advanced menu). 3 If it is not already selected, select Computer input from the Source menu.
108 Troubleshooting Compatibility list The following pages list the workstation/computer video signal characteristics stored in the Polaview Model 305 Projector memory. This list is subject to change as more platforms are supported. If your system is not listed, call Polaroid for more information. Model/Video System H Sync V Sync (KHz) (Hz) Manufacturer EWS1 SGI Indy, Indigo2, XL, XZ, Extreme 1280 x 1024 140 81.97 76 EWS2 Intergraph TD-2, TD-4, TD-5, G90 1280 x 1024 130 81.
Troubleshooting 109 Model/Video System H Sync V Sync (KHz) (Hz) Manufacturer EWS12 SGI Indy, Indigo2, XL, XZ, Extreme 1280 x 1024 107.35 63.9 60 EWS13 Intergraph TD-2, TD-4, TD-5, G91 1280 x 1024 106 63.8 64 MAC Apple Power PC 1280 x 1024 135 80 75 MAC Apple 1280 x 960 63 75 75 EWS14 Tadpole SPARCbook 1152 x 900 105.5 71.8 76 EWS15 Tadpole SPARC 2 1152 x 900 105.5 71.8 76 EWS16 Sun SPARC 2 1152 x 900 100 71.
110 Troubleshooting Resolution Dot Clk (MHz) H Sync V Sync (KHz) (Hz) 1024 x 768 84.5 62.5 78 SPARCbook 3 1024 x 768 81.3 61.2 76 Apple PowerPC 1024 x 768 80 60 75 XGA Apple Quadra 605 (19”), 1024 x 768 PowerMac 74.7 56.4 70 XGA Generic 1024 x 768 80 53.3 67 VESA Generic 1024 x 768 64.3 48.88 60 VESA Generic 1024 x 768 77.3 58.1 72 VESA Generic 1024 x 768 65 48.5 60 EWS22 SGI Indy, Indigo2, XL, XZ, Extreme 1024 x 768 64.3 48.
Troubleshooting 111 Resolution Dot Clk (MHz) H Sync V Sync (KHz) (Hz) 800 x 600 36 35.16 56 MAC 800 x 600 36 35.24 56 T4500 800 x 600 36.7 35 56.4 Generic 640 x 480 25 31.5 60 VGA Generic 640 x 480 31.5 38 72 VGA Generic Text Mode 720 x 480 25 31.5 70 VGA Toshiba 2150 CDT 640 x 480 25 31.9 60 VGA Generic 640 x 480 32 38 75 VGA Toshiba 800 x 600 40 39 62.5 MAC Apple 832 x 624 57.3 49.73 74.5 MAC Apple LC 640 x 480 31.
112 Troubleshooting Where to get help If at any time you need help with your projector: 1 Check the Troubleshooting Chart. 2 Call your dealer’s technical support line and explain your problem. 3 Call Polaroid Corporation (see pages 113-114).
Troubleshooting 113 Polaroid Offices and Service Centers Australia Polaroid Australia Pty. Ltd. 13–15 Lyonpark Road P.O. Box 163 North Ryde, N.S.W. 2113 Tel.: (02) 9 950 7000 Fax: (02) 887 2209 Belgique/België Polaroid (Belgium) N.V.–S.A. Rue Colonel Bourg 111 Kolonel Bourgstraat 111 1140 Bruxelles–1140 Brussel Tel.: 32 2 702 86 20 Fax: 32 2 726 92 99 Toll free: 32 78 155 905 Brasil Polaroid do Brasil Ltda. Av. Paulista, 1776–11º andar Cerqueira Cesar São Paulo–Capital 01310-921 Tel.: 55.11.285.
114 Troubleshooting New Zealand Polaroid New Zealand Ltd. Camera Services 24-26 Anzac Avenue Auckland Tel.: (09) 377 3773 Norge Polaroid (Norge) A/S Industriveien 8B, 1473 Skårer Postboks 80, 1471 Skårer Tlf: 67 90 47 10 Fax: 67 90 51 73 Österreich Polaroid Ges.m.b.H. Eitnergasse 5A 1231 Wien Tel.: 869 86 27 Fax: 869 81 00 Portugal Polaroid (España) S.A. Sucursal em Portugal Edificio Monumental Avenida Praia da Vitória, 71-A 4º B 1050 Lisboa Tel.: (01) 316.10.
Troubleshooting 115 One Year Warranty Polaroid Corporation warrants your Polaview Projector equipment against defects in manufacture for a period of one year from the date of purchase. To verify the warranty period, you should keep the sales slip or other proof of the purchase date.
116 Troubleshooting SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. Outside the U.S.A. and Canada THIS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.
Appendix A: Specifications Color 16.7 million colors Display technology LCD: active matrix 1024 x 768 Resolution Multiple graphics modes (640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1152 x 900, 1280 x 1024, 72 Hz) Contrast ratio 100:1 typical Video compatibility NTSC M 3.58 MHz; PAL B, G, H, I 4.42 MHz; SECAM 4.43 MHz; S-VIDEO Projection lamp 575 watt metal halide Brightness 300 ANSI lumens (typical) Keystone correction 4.
118 Appendix A Outputs Stereo audio (2 RCAs) 1 computer audio 1 monitor Power source 90-265 VAC, 50-60 Hertz Dimensions Closed -13.8 in. (H) x19.8 in. (W) x 7.3 in. (D) (35 x 50.2 x 18.5 cm) Open - 13.8 in. (H) x 19.8 in. (W) x 25.1 in. (D) (35 x 50.2 x 63.75 cm) Weight 31.6 lbs. (14.3 kg) Projection distance 4 ft. to 12 ft. (1.22 m to 3.7 m) Compatibility IBM PC, PS/2 and compatibles Apple: Macintosh II, LC, Quadra, Centris, Performa, and PowerBook.
Appendix B: Parts Replacement product Part No.
120 Appendix B Replacement product Part No. Polaroid F/X diskettes (Windows version 3.x) 080-00866-1 Polaroid F/X diskettes (Windows 95) 080-00867 Lamp assembly 623403 Adobe Acrobat Player System 621822 Cyclops interactive pointer system 622189 Laser pointer 623404 Loudspeaker system A55 Polaview projector hard case 612306 You can order accessories and replacement parts through your local dealer or by contacting Polaroid (see pages 113 and 114).
Appendix C: Sense lines What are sense lines? This appendix explains how to adjust the projector if you have trouble connecting to a computer with no external monitor. Certain display cards and video systems rely on sense-line information from the monitor to configure themselves correctly for display resolution. The absence of sense-line information causes some display cards to output a default video signal, and actually prevents some video cards from outputting video at all.
122 Appendix C 6 Exit the menus and restart your computer (do not turn off the projector). Macintosh displays The next table shows typical sense-line settings for Macintosh systems, based on the system resolution. Try these settings only if you have trouble projecting an image without an external monitor connected to the computer. Remember to restart your computer after you make these changes.
Appendix C 123 Input Measurements windows Input Measurements V Sync: 72.00 Hz H Sync: 78.
124 Appendix C System Sun SPARC station Graphic card/ Monitor type Resolution Sense 3 Sense 2 Sense 1 Sense 0 1024 x 768 60 Hz High High Low High 1152 x 900 66 Hz High High High High 1152 x 900 76 Hz High High High Low 1280 x 1024 67 Hz High Low High Low 1280 x 1024 76 Hz High Low High High 1024 x 768 76 Hz High Low Low Low 1152 x 900 66 Hz High Low High High 1152 x 900 76 Hz High High High Low 1280 x 1024 76 Hz High Low High Low 1024 x 768 76 Hz High
Index A Adapters, 24 Adjusting the contrast, 101 Adjusting the brightness, 101 Adjusting the volume Volume keys, 53 Adobe Acrobat Player System, 2, 32 connecting, 32 PDF files, 2 Adobe Acrobat Player System key, 13, 46–47 Advanced features, 59 Advanced menu, 62, 70 Hor. Pos, 70 Sense 3, 2, 1, 0, 70 User, 70 VCO gain, 70 Vert.
126 Index C Cables included, 24 optional, 24 Cleaning/changing air filters, 91–96 right filters, 93–96 top filter, 93–94 CLEAR key, 14, 48 Closing the projector, 19 Compatibility list, 108–111 Composite audio/video cable, 34 COMPUTER AUDIO IN, 22 COMPUTER IN, 23 COMPUTER OUT, 23 Connecting a microphone, 35 Connecting a monitor, 22–23 Connecting an external stereo system, 38 Connecting external speakers, 36 Connecting video and audio, 33–37 computers, 35 S-video sources, 34 VCRs, 33 Connecting without a mon
Index 127 D I DEC 3C3-to-LCD adapter, 30 DEC 3C3 video connections, 30 DEC 3C3-to-LCD connector cable, 30 Diagonal image size, 43 Distance from screen, 43 Dot Clock adjustment, 101 Draw mode, 13, 47, 55, 62 Draw tool, 13, 47, 55–58, 61, 62, 69, 74 Draw toolbar, 56–58 Image adjustments, 41–43, 51–52 brightness, 51 contrast, 51 correcting keystoning, 42 focusing the image, 41 image size, 43 raising or lowering the image, 41 Image menu, 65, 66 Blue, 65 Bright, 65, 66 Contrast, 65, 66 DotClk.
128 Index K Keystoning, 42 L Lamp replacing, 89–91 installing the new lamp, 90–91 lamp type, 121 removing the old lamp, 89–90 Lamp indicator, 48 Lamp on/off key, 12, 39, 47 Lighting the lamp, 11 M Mac-to-LCD adapter, 27 MAC-to-LCD connector cable, 26 Macintosh connections, 26 Main menu, 61–62 Advanced, 62 Audio, 61 Cyclops, 61 Image, 61 Input Source, 61 Preferences, 62 Projector, 61 Tools, 61 Maintenance, 87–96 cleaning the air filters, 91–96 cleaning the lens and mirror, 87 cleaning the projection windo
Index 129 P Q Parts replacement, 118–119 Pause key, 13, 46 PC connections, 25 PDF file, 32 Polaroid F/X, 13, 46, 71–86 Assignments area, 74 customizing effects, 75 Cyclops interactive pointer system, 76 Freeze, 79 installing, 72 Menu commands, 83–84 Presentation effects, 80–86 See It/Show It, 78 special effects, 73 starting an effect, 80 starting, 73 Polaview cables included, 24 optional, 24 Positioning the projector, 16 Power consumption, 21 Power switch, 21 Precautions, 38–40 Preferences menu, 69 Color
130 Index S S-VIDEO-1/2, 22 SCALE feature, 59 SCALE key, 13, 47 See-It/Show It, 13, 46, 78 Sense lines, 25 definition, 121 Macintosh displays, 122 Setting up the projector, 6–7 SETUP key, 13, 46 Silicon Graphics, see SGI SGI 13C3-to-LCD connector cable, 29 SGI connections, 29 without an external monitor, 29 SGI-to-LCD adapter, 29 SOURCE key, 12, 46 Source mode selecting, 100 Specifications, 117–118 Sync adjustment, 101 Sync setting, 51 T Technical support, 112–114 Temperature extremes, 96 13C3 connections
“Polaroid” and “Polaview” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, Cambridge, MA, U.S.A. “Cyclops” is a registered trademark of Proxima Corporation. “IBM” is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. “Macintosh” is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. “Adobe”, “Acrobat“, and “Acrobat Player” are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Other trademarks may be the property of their respective owners. U.S. patent number 5,510,861 applies to the Polaview Model 305. Other U.S.
