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Black Box AC400A Owner's Manual

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Real Color 16 LCD Projection Panel
Monochrome 16 LCD Projection Panel
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Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX
FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746
Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com
SEPTEMBER 1993
AC400A
AC401A

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  • Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 SUPPORT Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 INFORMATION Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
  • Page 2 REAL COLOR AND MONOCHROME 16 LCD PROJECTION PANELS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection...
  • Page 3 REAL COLOR AND MONOCHROME 16 LCD PROJECTION PANELS TRADEMARKS ® is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated. Macintosh ® and Apple ® and PS/2 ® are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. MS-DOS ® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Compaq ®...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ...28 5.1 Cleaning the Display Surface ...28 5.2 Cleaning the Projection Panel Filter ...28 5.3 Troubleshooting Guide ...29 Appendix A: Working With Colors (AC400A only)...32 Appendix B: Interface Requirements ...33 B.1 Power Connector Polarity ...34 B.2 Screen Area...34 Appendix C: Special Guidelines for IBM and Compatibles ...36...

  • Page 5: Specifications

    REAL COLOR AND MONOCHROME 16 LCD PROJECTION PANELS Resolution — 640 x 480 Power — UL ® approved 12 VDC, 1.5A power supply Size — 15.3"H x 13.1"W x 2.6"D (38.9 x 33.3 x 6.6 cm) Weight — 5.9 lb. (2.7 kg) 1.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2. Introduction 2.1 Description For remarkably impressive presentations, use the Real Color or Monochrome 16 LCD Projection Panel. The Panel, which projects 16 real colors or 16 shades of grey, delivers the computer compatibility and ease of use you never thought possible in an LCD projection panel.

  • Page 7: Shipping Container Contents

    REAL COLOR AND MONOCHROME 16 LCD PROJECTION PANELS The Projection Panel is easy to use. Simply connect the Panel to a computer graphics card and place the unit onto an ordinary overhead projector. The data and graphics normally displayed on the computer monitor will be projected in images that you can easily see in typical room lighting.

  • Page 8: General Guidelines

    2.3 General Guidelines Follow these guidelines when you use the Projection Panel. • Be sure the Projection Panel is on whenever the overhead projector is turned on. CAUTION If the Projection Panel is not on when it is on top of an operating overhead pro- jector, the Panel could sustain damage.

  • Page 9: Installation

    REAL COLOR AND MONOCHROME 16 LCD PROJECTION PANEL 3. Installation 3.1 Setup Instructions This chapter explains the connections you must make between the three pieces of equipment you will be using—the Projection Panel, your computer, and monitor. Be sure to follow the instructions for your type of computer.
  • Page 10 3.1.1 C ABLES Three cables are supplied with the Projection Panel: 1. A Macintosh II/Macintosh LC/Apple IIGS loop-through cable 2. A VGA/MCGA loop-through cable 3. A loop-through cable for EGA, CGA, or Macintosh video 15-pin MacII The cables that come with your Projection Panel are used to connect the computer’s video port to the Projection Panel and the monitor.
  • Page 11 REAL COLOR AND MONOCHROME 16 LCD PROJECTION PANEL 3.1.2 C ONNECTING THE ANEL TO OMPUTER You are going to make eithertwo or three connections. You will connect the computer’s graphics card to the Projection Panel, the Projection Panel to the wall outlet with the power supply, and, optionally, the Projection Panel to the computer’s monitor.
  • Page 12 Computer IBM or compatible with VGA Graphics Card or IBM PS/2 with built-in VGA or MCGA Graphics IBM or Compatible with EGA or CGA Graphics Card or Classic Style Macintosh Macintosh II Series or Macintsoh LC, Apple IIGS Fig. 3-3. Selecting the Proper “Y” Cable for Your Computer. Refer to Appendix A for additional important information on how to properly place a Projection Panel...

  • Page 13: Connecting The Projection Panel To A Desktop Computer

    REAL COLOR AND MONOCHROME 16 LCD PROJECTION PANEL 3.2 Connecting the Projection Panel to a Desktop Computer Figure 3-4 shows how to connect the Projection Panel to typical desktop computers, which include CGA, EGA, VGA, Macintosh II, and Macintosh LC setups. All cables are labeled (for example, LCD, Monitor, VGA, etc.) to indicate where they connect.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Projection Panel To An Ibm Pc Compatible Laptop Computer

    3.3 Connecting the Projection Panel to an IBM PC Compatible Laptop Computer Figure 3-5 shows a typical laptop installation. Fig. 3-5. Typical Laptop Installation. When the external port is activated, many laptop computers automatically turn off their internal display. For more information, see Appendix C or your computer manual for typical laptop commands.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Projection Panel To A Macintosh Series Computer

    REAL COLOR AND MONOCHROME 16 LCD PROJECTION PANEL 3.4 Connecting the Projection Panel to a Macintosh Series Computer Figure 3-6 shows how to connect the Projection Panel to a Macintosh series computer. Fig. 3-6. Macintosh Series Computer. Because classic-style Macintosh computers do not have a video connector, you must install an internal adapter.

  • Page 16: Operation

    4.1 Adjusting the Projection Panel At this point, bring up the software you want to project. You should be projecting an image on the screen. This section will show you how to adjust the Projection Panel to get clear, crisp images. You can adjust the Projection Panel using the 10-function keypad.
  • Page 17 REAL COLOR AND MONOCHROME 16 LCD PROJECTION PANELS shift Fig. 4-1. Projection Panel Keypad. Table 4-1. Non-Shift and Shift Keys. NON-SHIFT KEYS Tint (up/down) Contrast (up/down) Sync+ Position (up/down) Position (left/right) Clear Reverse level reset tint position clear palette reverse menu sync- position...

  • Page 18: Non-Shift Control Button Functions

    4.2 Non-Shift Control Buttons To activate one of the non-shift buttons (printed in grey) on the operating control panel, just press the button. 4.2.1 T OLOR Press the Tint key to adjust the color. The Tint Up key adds red and green to the image.
  • Page 19 REAL COLOR AND MONOCHROME 16 LCD PROJECTION PANELS Projected characters or graphics may appear to shimmer because of differences in signal outputs of some computers. Press the Sync+ button until projected characters “lock” into position and shimmering is eliminated. Each time Sync+ is pushed, it fine- tunes the Projection Panel to match signals from the graphics system.

  • Page 20: Shift-Activated Control Button Functions

    reset clear Fig. 4-7. Clear. 4.2. R EVERSE If you wish to reverse the way you see an image, light letters on a dark background or dark letters on a light background, press the Reverse button. Pressing it again causes the display to return to the original image.
  • Page 21 REAL COLOR AND MONOCHROME 16 LCD PROJECTION PANELS Fig. 4-9. Holding Down Shift and Pushing a Command Button. 4.3.1 S Each time Sync- is pushed, it fine tunes the Projection Panel to match signals from the graphics system. Sync- continuously cycles backward through all 16 positions.
  • Page 22 reset shift clear Fig. 4-11. Reset. 4.3.3 P ALETTE Pressing the Palette button selects the displayed color palette size. This button allows you to switch between 8-color and 16-color displays on the Real Color Panel and select one of seven, color-to-greyshade mappings on the Monochrome panel.

  • Page 23: Using The Control Buttons To Make Adjustments

    REAL COLOR AND MONOCHROME 16 LCD PROJECTION PANELS level tint shift Fig. 4-13. Level Up and Level Down. 4.3.5 M Pressing the Menu control displays the User Menu, which allows you to adjust the initial color balance and tracking, change the text mode and language, and flip the projection image.

  • Page 24: User Menu

    NOTE The Projection Panel must be placed correctly on the overhead projector. Incorrect placement may cause the Projection Panel to project blurry or mis-converged images. For more infor- mation, see Appendix A. 4. Press Sync until the image is locked in as a solid image with no shimmer or movement.

  • Page 25: Moving Through The User Menu

    REAL COLOR AND MONOCHROME 16 LCD PROJECTION PANELS NO VIDEO TRACK 800 HORZ 15.3 VERT MODE Fig. 4-15. Projection Panel Menu. 4.6 Moving Through the User Menu After you display the User Menu, use the Position control buttons (left and right) to move within and between option columns.
  • Page 26 If the colors still need adjustment, follow these steps and use the red and green adjustments to fine-tune the panel: 1. Move the green bar down until you have a rich red and a solid black. 2. Move the red bar down until you have a rich, true green.
  • Page 27 REAL COLOR AND MONOCHROME 16 LCD PROJECTION PANELS 4.7.4 V IDEO IDEO The Video column provides information about the current video input. If video is not present, the User Menu displays “No Video,” with no Horizontal or Mode information and the test pattern or blank screen visible in the image area.
  • Page 28 4.7.7 T LICE Text Slice allows you to adjust VGA text characters to look their best. The Projection Panel discards one of seven pixels to adjust characters. Text Slice allows you to choose which of the seven pixels you want the Projection Panel to discard.

  • Page 29: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Be especially careful not to drop it. The hardened polymer surface of the Real Color 16 LCD Projection Panel (AC400A) is designed to be scratch and dent resistant. However, you should avoid scratching it with sharp metal objects. The Monochrome...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting Guide

    Filter Fig. 5-1. The Projection Panel Filter. 2. Gently remove the filter and clean it by washing it in gentle soap. Be sure to let the filter dry completely before re-inserting it in the Projection Panel. The frequency with which you will need to clean the filter depends on how often you use the Panel.
  • Page 31 REAL COLOR AND MONOCHROME 16 LCD PROJECTION PANELS • The power supply may not be plugged into a live AC outlet. Check to ensure that the power supply is connected to the Projection Panel and to a live AC wall outlet. •...
  • Page 32 Problem: Image is out of focus. Possible Causes and Solutions: • Overhead is not adjusted correctly. Adjust overhead until image is in focus. • The surface of the Projection Panel or overhead projector may need cleaning. Problem: Vertical lines or bleeding. Possible Causes and Solutions: •...

  • Page 33: Appendix A: Working With Colors (Ac400A Only)

    REAL COLOR AND MONOCHROME 16 LCD PROJECTION PANELS A. Working With Colors NOTE This appendix applies only to the Real Color 16 LCD Projection Panel (AC400A). Convergence Color alignment on a screen is known as convergence. Colors that are aligned correctly, pixel by pixel, will produce sharp lines on the screen.

  • Page 34: Appendix B: Interface Requirements

    B. Interface Requirements The Projection Panel is equipped with a 26-pin connector. Table B-1 shows the pin assignments for the 26-pin connector. Table B-1. Pin Assignments for the 26-pin connector. Input Pin 20, 21 APPENDIX B: Interface Requirements Signal Description Vertical sync Horizontal sync Blue analog...

  • Page 35: Power Connector Polarity

    REAL COLOR AND MONOCHROME 16 LCD PROJECTION PANELS B.1 Power Connector Polarity The power connector on your Projection Panel uses the polarity shown in Fig. B-1. Fig. B-1. Power Connector Polarity. The Projection Panel is shipped with a 12-Volt, 1.5-Amp power supply designed to work specifically with the Projection Panel.
  • Page 36 Fig. B-2. Macintosh Display. Table B-2. Common Computer Monitors and Their Screen Areas. Computer Monitor AT&T, CGA Macintosh Macintosh II, VGA Macintosh LC APPENDIX B: Interface Requirements 640 pixels 512 pixels Projection Panel Screen Area 640 x 400 pixels 640 x 350 pixels 512 x 342 pixels 640 x 480 pixels 512 x 384 pixels...

  • Page 37: Appendix C: Special Guidelines For Ibm And Compatibles

    REAL COLOR AND MONOCHROME 16 LCD PROJECTION PANELS C. Special Guidelines for IBM C.1 IBM Computers with Two Display Cards If your computer has both a color and monochrome display, you may need to turn on the color card. Because your computer will only display on one monitor at a time, you need to ensure that the color display is on when using the...

  • Page 38: Instructions For Activating Portables And Laptops

    APPENDIX C: Special Guidelines for IBM and Compatibles C.2 Instructions for Activating Portables and Laptops Refer to Table C-1 for commands to activate or de-activate the Projection Panel. Table C-1. Portable and Laptop Activation Chart. Computer Model Compaq ® portable II Compaq portable III Compaq SLT Compaq LTE/286...
  • Page 39 REAL COLOR AND MONCHROME 16 LCD PROJECTION PANELS Table C-1 (continued). Portable and Laptop Activation Chart. Computer Model Toshiba 3100-e Toshiba 3100sx Toshiba 3200sx Toshiba 3200 Toshiba 5100 Toshiba 5100/100 Toshiba 5200 Toshiba 5100/100 Zenith 128, 170, 180, 183, 184, Supersport Zenith Supersport 286e Fn F10 Supersport sx Supersport...
  • Page 40 Index Numbers 512x342 pixels, 15 640 by 480 pixels, 36 640x480 pixel display, 7 CGA, 7, 10,, 18, 28 EGA, 7, 10,, 18, 21, 26 MCGA, 10, 24 MS DOS, 38 RGB, 7 VGA, 7, 10, 13, 18, 22, 24, 26, 28...
  • Page 41 © Copyright 1993. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746...

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