Telex® User’s Manual Firefl y P20 0 VIDEO SVHS AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT COMP UTER MONIT OR Firefly™ P200/P250 LCD Notebook Projector
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol is displayed on the product to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may constitute a risk of electric shock.
8. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at wall outlets, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. 9. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet.
Warranty Telex warrants that the Firefly™ P200/P250 will provide a usable active pixel ratio of at least 99.995%. This means that out of 1.44 million pixels on the Firefly™ P250 (921,600 pixels on the P200), less than 50 pixels will be inactive. Inactive pixels may appear illuminated on the display, however, they will not affect picture quality or the life expectancy of the unit. If you have any questions on this matter, please feel free to contact Telex Communications, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Canadian Department of Communications Statement . . . . . . . iv GENERAL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 UNPACKING THE P200/P250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL FEATURES The Firefly™ P200/P250 is a full-color compact LCD projection system that is used to display a computerized multi-media presentation. The built-in amplifier/speakers lets you connect to a wireless microphone, portable CD player, or to the auxiliary output of a stereo system. The P200/P250 also allows you to connect to the output of a VCR or LaserDisc player. The P200/P250 is equipped with a monitor interface connector.
The Firefly™ P200/P250 can be connected to any IBM or IBM compatible computer equipped with a VGA/SVGA video output. The P200/P250 can also be connected to any Apple Macintosh computer that is equipped with a standard Macintosh video output. The Firefly™ P200/P250 uses advanced thin-film-transistor liquid crystal display (TFT LCD) technology and is capable of displaying up to 16,194,277 colors.
ACCESSORIES The accessories shown in Figures 2 and 3 are available for use with the Firefly™ P200/P250 LCD notebook projector: Figure 2. RC-8 Remote Control Catalog 47436-030 K AN BL T FO H IG BR S CU NT CO ST RA ME LU VO CE UR SO DE MO T SE E /R NU ME The RC-8 is specifically designed for use with the Firefly™ P200/P250. It allows remote control of all the P200/P250 keypanel and on-screen functions. (The RC-8 comes with the Firefly™ P200/P250.) Figure 3.
UNPACKING THE P200/P250 Unpack the Firefly™ P200/P250 LCD notebook projector and check the package contents.
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P200/P250 SETUP This section is a detailed description of the setup for your P200/P250. Positioning the Firefly™ P200/P250 On the Desktop 1. Place the P200/P250 on a table or desktop as shown in Figure 5. ☞ NOTE: Ensure that the P200/P250 vents are not blocked. The P200/P250 takes in cool air at the side of the projector. Hot air is exhausted at the rear of the P200/P250. 2. To determine the distance between projector and screen, refer to Figure 5 and select the desired screen image size. Figure 5.
2. Press and release the locking mechanism, then lift the P200/P250 to its raised position as shown in Figure 6. 3. Plug the Firefly™ P200/P250 into an AC wall outlet (the POWER button will glow). 4. Audio input can be amplified by the P200/P250 and heard over the built-in speakers.
7. If you are using an IBM VGA/SVGA computer, the connections are shown in Figure 7: a. Unplug the monitor cable from the computer. b. Plug one end of the supplied VGA/SVGA cable into the video port of the computer. c. Plug the other end of the VGA/SVGA cable into the COMPUTER jack on the Firefly™ P200/P250. d. To use your computer monitor along with your P200/P250, plug the monitor cable into the MONITOR jack on the Firefly™ P200/P250. Figure 7.
8. If you are using a Macintosh computer, the connections are shown in Figure 8: a. Unplug the monitor cable from the computer. b. Plug the adapter labeled either “550093-0" or “550093-2" into the monitor port of the computer. c. Plug one end of the supplied VGA/SVGA cable into the adapter on the computer. d. Plug the other end of the VGA/SVGA cable into the COMPUTER jack on the Firefly™ P200/P250. e.
Remote Control Battery The remote control requires one 9V alkaline battery installed as shown in Figure 9. Figure 9. Remote Control Battery Installation 1. SLIDE THE BATTERY COVER BACK AND LIFT OUT. 2. PLUG IN THE BATTERY AND POSITION IT IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT. X . .A .A .S U N ,M X S -X LI 36 O 4 C P 7 D A 4 V E : 9 N /N IN P M .S U N X ,M X S -X LI 36 O 4 C P 7 D A 4 V E : 9 N /N IN P M . PE O N 3. ALIGN THE TABS ON THE BATTERY COVER WITH THE SLOTS IN THE BACK CASE AND REPLACE THE COVER.
OPERATION After you have connected the Firefly™ P200/P250 as described in the P200/P250 Setup section of this manual, you are ready to begin using your P200/P250 LCD notebook projector. Basic Operation 1. Lift and rotate the mirror as shown in Figure 6. 2. Press POWER to turn on the P200/P250 LCD notebook projector. The keypanel will light up and the projector lamp will turn on; initially the screen will be blue. After initialization, the Telex logo will appear.
Figure 10. P200/P250 Screen Focus VIDE O SV H S AUD IO IN COM AUD IO OUT PUTE R MON ITOR 9. Press VOLUME to adjust the volume of the P200/P250 built-in speakers. ☞ NOTE: If you have an external powered speaker system plugged into the AUDIO OUT jack, turn it on and adjust the volume of that external system. (The level at the AUDIO OUT jack is controlled by VOLUME .) 10. Turn on and play the connected VCR, LaserDisc player, etc. 11.
14. After the Firefly™ P200/P250 has cooled and the fans have stopped, you may unplug the P200/P250 from the AC wall outlet. ☞ NOTE: To use your computer and monitor without disconnecting them from the P200/P250, the P200/P250 must be plugged into an AC wall outlet. The MONITOR jack on the Firefly™ P200/P250 requires power to operate the computer monitor. ☞ NOTE: The projector does not need to be turned on to use the MONITOR jack.
CONTROLS The P200/P250 keypanel and Menu Mode On-Screen controls allow you to customize the projected image and enhance the appearance of your presentation. The function of each keypanel and on-screen control is described below and the keypanel is shown in Figure 11. Figure 11.
☞ NOTE: The Alignment controls are functional only when the P200/P250 is not in “menu” mode. MENU This key controls the display of the on-screen controls “menu.” If an on-screen controls “menu” item is displayed, pressing this key will make the display disappear (on-screen displays normally disappear after five seconds).
Menu Mode On-Screen Controls INVERSE To access the INVERSE function, press and release MENU, then press either the up or down arrow key to “step” through the “menu” until INVERSE is displayed. Press either the right or left arrow key to switch between a positive and negative image. An on-screen graphic will indicate the INVERSE setting. WIDTH To access the WIDTH function, press and release MENU, then press either the up or down arrow key to “step” through the “menu” until WIDTH is displayed.
LAMP HOURS To access the LAMP HOURS function, press and release MENU, then press either the up or down arrow key to “step” through the “menu” until LAMP HOURS is displayed. An on-screen graphic will indicate the relative LAMP HOURS value. The LAMP HOURS value is based upon an expected average lamp life. As the P200/P250 is used, the lamp hour value is decremented toward 0. When the lamp hour value reaches 0, the REPLACE LAMP indicator will light.
Illuminated Indicators POWER The POWER button glows red when the P200/P250 is plugged into an AC wall outlet and is ready to be turned on. Keypanel When the keypanel is lit, indicates that the P200/P250 is in operation; the projector lamp should also be on. REPLACE LAMP When lit, REPLACE LAMP indicates that the LAMP HOURS value is zero. Refer to the LAMP HOURS Menu Mode On-Screen control and the Lamp Replacement section of this manual.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Storage and Transportation To prepare your P200/P250 for transport, perform the following steps: 1. Press POWER to turn off the projector and lamp. (The fans will continue turning for approximately three minutes.) 2. When the fans have stopped turning and the P200/P250 is cool, unplug the power cord. 3. Close the P200/P250 down to its storage position and engage the locking mechanism. 4. Rotate and close the mirror into its storage position.
3. Rotate and lower the mirror, then close the P200/P250 down to its storage position. 4. Turn the P200/P250 over on a flat, stable surface. ☞ NOTE: Typically, lamps have an average operating life of approximately 30 hours. When lit, REPLACE LAMP indicates that the P200/P250 has reached this average lamp operating life, and lamp failure may occur soon.
6. Lift out the lamp/spare lamp compartment assembly. 7. Turn over the lamp compartment assembly and place it on a stable surface. 8. Rotate the retainer clip (Figure 12) and pull the active lamp out of the lamp holder. 9. Slide the spare lamp from its storage location. 10. Insert the spare into the lamp holder and rotate the retainer clip to its original position. ☞ NOTE: Replace the spare lamp as soon as possible. 11. Replace the lamp/spare lamp compartment assembly. 12.
Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Telex logo is displayed on Firefly™ P200/P250 • Unit is working properly, but no video source is present. No image projected from Firefly™ P200/P250 • • • • • • • • Firefly™ not turned on. Firefly™ not connected to AC wall outlet. AC wall outlet defective. Computer or video cable not secure. No video signal from computer or video source. Incompatible video signal from computer. Projector lamp burned out. Weak video signal or poor VCR tracking.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Split image or partial image • Image alignment needed; use up-down and left-right arrow keys. • Incompatible video signal from computer. • Reset the Firefly™ to factory default settings. Power button not illuminated on keypanel • Firefly™ not connected to AC wall outlet. • Defective AC wall outlet. No audio from built-in speakers • • • • • • • • • No audio source connected. Firefly™ not turned on. Firefly™ not connected to AC wall outlet. AC wall outlet defective.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Image out of focus • Rotate the lens to adjust screen focus. • Adjust FOCUS control. ☞ ☞ NOTE: If only portions of the image are out of focus and the FOCUS adjustment causes the out-of-focus portions to move, refer to the solution described in the “vertical bars” problem. NOTE: Displaying a cross-hatch pattern will aid in resolving any focus adjustment problems. No image on Macintosh monitor • Incorrect Macintosh computer and monitor adapters.
SERVICE INFORMATION In the interest of promptness (if service is required), it is recommended that you first contact the dealer from whom the equipment was purchased. If modules are to be returned to the dealer or factory, they should be shipped in the original packing material or carefully packed in some other container with sufficient packing material to prevent damage.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS P200 Computer Compatibility • IBM and IBM compatibles with VGA (640 x 480) • Macintosh computers with external video (640 x 480 mode) • 800 x 600 mode supported by showing a 640 x 480 window of the larger image P250 Computer Compatibility • IBM and IBM compatibles with SVGA (800 x 600) • Macintosh computers with external video (832 x 624 and 800 x 600 modes) • 640 x 480 mode supported by showing a window with the smaller image Computer Interface HD-15 D-subminiature interface connec
Optical Lens • 140 mm focal length • f3.7 • Four element Dogmar lens Computer Video Requirements • Red, Green, Blue signal input/output (0 to 1.
ABBREVIATIONS AUX B/W CCIR CD CW CCW DOS EP FCC LCD LED LP ME-SECAM NTSC PAL RAM ROM SECAM SLP SP SVGA S-VHS TFT VAC VCR VDC VGA VHS 28 User Manual Auxiliary Black and white Comite Consultatif International des Radio Communications Compact disk Clockwise Counter-clockwise Disk operating system Extended play (same as SLP) Federal Communications Commission Liquid crystal display Light emitting diode Long play Middle East SECAM National Television System Committee Phase alternation by line Random access memo
INDEX A accessories adapter . . alignment . audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . 4, 9, 24 . . . 14, 23 6 - 7, 11, 23 B battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 18 BRIGHTNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 22 C cleaning . . . color . . . . compatibility compatible . connect . . . connections . connector . . contract . . . contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX, CONT’D fuse holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 G GERMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 I incompatible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 - 23 indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 18 INVERSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 22 K keypanel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 14, 23 L lamp . . . . . . . lamp access . . . lamp holder . . . LAMP HOURS . lamp replacement language . . . . LCD . . . . . . . LED . . . . . . .
INDEX, CONT’D remote control . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 4, 10, 18 REPLACE LAMP . . . . . . . . 15, 17 - 18, 20 RESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 17, 20, 24 S service . . settings . . setup . . . SOURCE . SPANISH . spare lamp storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 11, 15 - 17, 22 . . . . . 6, 11 . . . . . 12, 15 . . . . . . . 17 . . . . . . . 21 . . .
38109-676 Rev A March 1997
