Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Polaview 220 Polaroid
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Polaview 220.
FCC Statement Warning: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications.
1 Introduction What’s in the box? 2 Computer/video compatibility 3 Quick start 4 2 Detailed setup Your Polaview Model 220 Projector 7 Getting started 9 Connector panel 10 Computer and VCR connection.
ii Table of contents 4 Maintenance Storage, cleaning and care 29 Replacing the lamp 30 5 T roubleshooting Troubleshooting guide 33 Where to get help 34 Polaroid Offices and Service Centers 35 One Year.
Thank you for purchasing the Polaview Model 220 Digital Light Processing (DLP) Projector, one of an innovative line of advanced presentation products from Polaroid. Your Polaview Model 220 Projector is a valuable presenta- tion tool that can project images from a computer or video source onto a large screen or wall, in a range of 16.
What’ s in the box? The Polaview Model 220 Projector is shipped with the fol- lowing accessories. See Appendix A: Parts for a complete list of accessories and corresponding part numbers.
e Mac monitor redrive f VGA/Mac II reversible cable g 1/8 in. phono-to-RCA adapter cable h 1/8 in. phono jack cable i RCA composite video cable j Power cord (USA) k Power cord (EC/UK) Also included bu.
Quick start The following steps outline the basic setup procedure for connecting the projector to your computer. Detailed infor- mation about connections for various computer sources is described in Chapter 3, Detailed setup .
4 To supply power to the projector, connect the power cable to the power port on the rear panel of the projector. Then connect the power cord to an appropriate power outlet. Turn on the power switch located on the rear panel of the projector, beside the power port.
Note: Whenever you connect the projector to a computer or video source for the first time, the projector defaults to the factory settings. Due to operational differences between computers and video sources, it may be necessary to make minor adjustments to the settings.
2 Detailed setup Y our Polaview Model 220 Projector This chapter describes setup procedures for connecting your Polaview Model 220 Projector to a compatible computer. It also provides instructions on how to set up the projector for use with various video sources.
The Polaroid Polaview Model 220 Projector – rear view g Connector panel h Green LED power indicator i AC power switch j Power-cord receptacle 8 Detailed setup LR SOURCE 1 VIDEO INPUTS L R STEREO MAC.
Getting started Positioning the Place the projector on a solid, flat surface at a right angle projector (perpendicular) to the projection screen and parallel to the floor. If you use a media cart, make sure the wheels are locked to prevent it from moving.
Connector panel All connections between the projector and your computer or video source are made on the rear connector panel. The connector panel Note: Whenever you connect the projector to a computer or video source for the first time, the projector defaults to the factory settings.
Computer and VCR connections Connecting IBM PCs Place the projector on a tabletop or other level surface and compatibles with the lens facing the projection screen. 1 Connect your computer to the projector with the VGA/Mac II reversible cable (part number CA18).
Connecting Mac II, Place the projector on a tabletop or other level surface Quadra, LC, and with the lens facing the projection screen. Powerbook and compatibles 1 Connect your computer to the projector with the VGA/Mac II reversible cable (part number CA18).
Detailed setup 13 NTSC/PAL/SECAM Place the projector on a tabletop or other level surface video connections with the lens facing the projection screen. 1 Connect one of the yellow RCA composite video cable (part number CA19) plugs into the VIDEO OUT jack of your video source.
3 Connect the white RCA audio-video cable plug to the AUDIO L (left) jack of your audio source. Then connect the white plug at the projector end of the cable to a white audio jack (either SOURCE 1 or SOURCE 2 L) on the projector rear panel.
Supplying power to the projector After you connect the projector to your computer or video source, connect the power cord to the projector. The power- cord receptacle and AC power switch are located below the connector panel on the rear side of the projector.
T urning on the projector Turn on the power switch located on the rear panel of the projector, beside the power port. After approximately 30 seconds after the power is on, a solid blue image is projected onto your screen. Whenever the power is on, the green LED power indicator on the rear panel of the projector glows a steady green.
Focusing and zooming Focus the projected image with the FOCUS control either the image on the control panel or remote control. Adjust the image size by using the ZOOM control on the control panel or remote control. Keystone correction A keystone correction of 17 degrees is built into the projector to compensate for image distortion.
Control-panel keys The control-panel keys are used to adjust the projected image and to display and hide the menus. Control-panel keys Key Function IMAGE Provides access to menus for control of brightness, contrast, tint, phase, and sharpness of the projected image.
Key Function ENTER L & R Nonfunctional keys, reserved for future product development. Cursor pad Controls on-screen menus and increases or decreases setting levels. MUTE Turns the audio on or off. CURTAIN Toggles between a displayed image and a blank blue screen.
Standby mode Use the Standby mode to prolong the life of the projector lamp. When you select the Standby mode by pressing the LAMP key, the green LED power indicator on the rear panel of the projector begins to blink and continues to do so for 3 minutes, to allow the projector to cool down.
22 Using the projector The remote control Key Function a Laser pointer Serves as a pointing device. b SOUND Controls the volume, balance, treble, and bass of the source connected to the projector. c IMAGE Provides access to menus for control of brightness, contrast, tint, phase, and sharpness of the projected image.
Key Function h SET UP Controls front, rear, table-top, ceiling-mount modes of projection; language; factory-setting defaults; and video mode. i ENTER L & R Performs previous or next functions, when used with the computer IR receiver kit. j Cursor pad Controls on-screen menus and increases or decreases setting levels.
24 Using the projector Menu selections IMAGE menu Select the IMAGE menu to control the brightness, contrast, tint, phase, and sharpness of the projected picture. Option What it does BRIGHTNESS Increases or decreases the intensity level of the projected image.
SETUP menu Select the SETUP menu to make adjustments to the following settings: Option What it does PROJECTION (FRONT/REAR) Selects the projected display orientation for front or rear projection mode. LOCATION (TABLE/CEILING) Inverts the projected image orientation for use with a ceiling mount.
26 Using the projector Image optimization Making adjustments Use the projector SETUP and IMAGE menus to adjust the to settings settings to fine-tune your projected image. Your projector factory-default settings are designed to configure it with your computer and video sources automatically to provide a high-quality projected image.
Eliminating Examine the projected image for horizontal noise bars or horizontal noise jittering around text or icons. Use the SHARPNESS option to eliminate them: 1 From the projector control panel or remote control, press the IMAGE menu key.
True-to-life color Examine the projected image for true-to-life color rendition. rendition Use the TINT option to make the adjustments: 1 From the projector control panel or remote control, press the IMAGE menu key. 2 Using the cursor pad, scroll through the menu selections and highlight TINT on the on-screen menu display.
Storage, cleaning and care Store the Polaview Model 220 Projector either in its original shipping container or carrying case to guard it against dust and lint. Use a non-abrasive, lint-free cloth and non-abrasive cleaning solution, such as an eyeglass or camera-lens clean- ing solution, on the lens to keep it clean.
Replacing the lamp assembly When you notice that the output from the projector lamp starts to weaken, you need to replace the lamp assembly (part number 623374). Caution: Replace the lamp assembly at the first sign of the bulb weakening. Do not wait for bulb to burn out as it is possible for the failing bulb to burst.
Remove the Unlock the lamp assembly by rotating the locking key on lamp assembly the right side of the lamp assembly counter-clockwise one- half revolution.
T roubleshooting guide Symptom Cause Solution Projector does not Lamp-assembly door Refer to lamp assembly turn on; not closed correctly replacement procedure no lights or fan and verify proper instal.
Symptom Cause Solution Solid-color screen is Projector is initializing If screen is displayed for displayed more than 15 seconds, press a source button associated with an active source Lamp does not l.
Troubleshooting 35 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.
36 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.
Troubleshooting 37 One Y ear W arranty 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.
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.
Listed below are all standard accessories available from Polaroid for use with the Polaview Model 220 Projector. These standard items are shipped with each model. The appropriate Polaroid part number is listed with each item. Replacement product Part No.
You can order accessories and replacement parts through your local dealer or by contacting Polaroid (see pages 35 and 36). 40 Appendix A.
The Polaview 220 Model Projector is compatible with the following computer and video sources: Source Resolution Mac 12 in. 512 x 384 (60, 60.15hz) VGA Text 720 x 400 (70hz) VGA Hi Res Graphics 640 x 480 (60, 72, 75hz) VGA Lo Res Graphics 640 x 400 (70) Mac II, Quadra, LC, Powerbook 640 x 480 (60, 66.
“Polaroid” and “Polaview” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, Cambridge, MA, U.S.A. Inc. “Digital Light Processing” and “DLP” are trademarks of Texas Instruments. “Apple” and “Macintosh” are registered trademarks of Apple Comput - er, Inc.
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