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  • Page 1 PLEASE READ This manual is provided as a free service by Projector.com. We are in no way responsible for the contents of the manual. We do not guarantee its accuracy and we do not make any claim of copyright. The copyright remains the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 2 Polaview 110 Projector User Guide...
  • Page 3 Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly W a r n i n g : approved by Polaroid could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Canadian Notice This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Introduction What’s in the box? Quick start Connector panel Control panel 2 Detailed setup Your Polaview Model 110 Projector Getting started Connector panel Supplying power to the projector Computer video and audio connections 3 Using the projector Turning on the projector and lamp Control-panel keys Using the remote control...
  • Page 5 Quick menus 4 Maintenance Cleaning the lens Replacing the lamp Cleaning the air filter Changing the remote-control batteries 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide Where to get help Polaroid Offices and Service Centers One Year Warranty Appendix A: Specifications Appendix B: Parts Index...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1 Introduction The Polaroid Polaview Projector family consists of portable, color data and video projection products that make sharing data and presenting information as easy as connecting your computer to your monitor. This manual covers the Polaview Model 110 Projector, which provides images of unrivaled clarity and color a c c u r a c y .

  • Page 7: What's In The Box

    2 Introduction What’s in the box? After you open the box and take out the projector and acces- sory packs, make sure you have all of the items shown. The projector should be treated like any other pre- Caution! cision optical instrument. Handle it carefully. Items included with the projector a Projector...

  • Page 8: Quick Start

    Introduction 3 Also included but • 2 AA alkaline batteries not shown • European power cord • User’s guide • U.K. power cord • Product registration card Quick start Place the Model 110 projector on a solid flat surface at a right angle (perpendicular) to the projection screen, parallel to the floor.
  • Page 9 4 Introduction 3 Plug the Mac end of the Mac - VGA cable adapter into your computer Video port. 4 Connect your audio source to the AUDIO 1 IN port on the p r o j e c t o r . 5 To project and view the monitor at the same time, plug the monitor cable into the RGB OUT port of the projector.
  • Page 10 Model 110 projector. Setup for a third-party adapter is identical to the procedures outlined in the Quick start section above. Contact your deal- er, Polaroid Customer Service, or a third-party supplier for more information about an appropriate video adapter.

  • Page 11: Connector Panel

    6 Introduction Connector panel All connections between the Model 110 projector and com- puter or video source are made on the side connector panel. The connector panel C o n n e c t o r D e s c r i p t i o n a VIDEO 1 &...

  • Page 12: Control Panel

    Introduction 7 C o n n e c t o r D e s c r i p t i o n h AUDIO OUT Provides audio output to an external stereo system. i RGB OUT Provides computer output to a separate monitor.
  • Page 13 8 Introduction K e y F u n c t i o n M E N U Controls the menu. R E S E T Resets the image to the factory defaults. Flashes green during start-up. Glows green if AC input and projector power supplies are functioning.

  • Page 14: Detailed Setup

    2 Detailed setup Your Polaview Model 110 Projector Before you begin, examine the components of the projector. The Polaroid Polaview Model 110 Projector and the Cyclops Remote Control a Handle g Connector panel b Internal speaker h AC power switch...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    10 Detailed setup Getting started Place the projector on a solid, flat surface at a right angle (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. Positioning the projector...
  • Page 16 Detailed setup 11 Transporting and The projector has a recessed handle located in one of the side panels. Always use the handle to transport the projec- moving the projector tor. The projector has protective feet on the side opposite the handle, as well as on the bottom. Transporting the projector If you are moving the projector a short distance, grasp the...
  • Page 17 12 Detailed setup Projector cooling The air intake grill is on the bottom of the projector. The air exhaust grill is on the rear panel. and airflow Caution! Never operate the projector if these grills are clogged or obstructed, or if the electric fans are not running. Allow for proper airflow...

  • Page 18: Connector Panel 1

    Detailed setup 13 Connector panel All connections between the projector and your computer or video source are made on the side connector panel. The connector panel C o n n e c t o r D e s c r i p t i o n a VIDEO 1 &...
  • Page 19 14 Detailed setup C o n n e c t o r D e s c r i p t i o n g L-AUDIO-R 1 & 2 Connects to stereo/mono audio output from an NTSC, PAL, or SECAM source. h AUDIO OUT Provides audio output to an external stereo system.

  • Page 20: Supplying Power To The Projector

    Detailed setup 15 Supplying power to the projector The power-cord receptacle and AC power switch are located below the projector connector panel. Power receptacle and AC power switch a Power receptacle b AC power switch To supply power to the projector: 1 Plug the appropriate power cord into the power receptacle on the side of the projector.

  • Page 21: Computer Video And Audio Connections

    16 Detailed setup Computer video and audio connections Connecting a PC Use the included VGA video cable to connect your PC to the projector. If you want to use your monitor and projector at the same time, use your existing monitor cable to connect the projector to a separate monitor.
  • Page 22 Detailed setup 17 3 Connect your audio source to the AUDIO IN 1 port on the projector. Refer to Connecting computer audio later in this c h a p t e r . If you are using a second computer video or audio Note: source, plug the output cables for these sources into the RGB IN 2 and AUDIO IN 2 connectors.
  • Page 23 18 Detailed setup Macintosh connections 1 Unplug the Macintosh monitor cable from the computer. 2 Plug one end of the supplied VGA video cable into the RGB IN 1 port on the projector. Attach the VGA end of the Mac - VGA cable adapter to the other end of the VGA video c a b l e .
  • Page 24 Detailed setup 19 To use the projector, you do not need an external Note: m o n i t o r . Use the appropriate cable and adapter to connect your Connecting notebook computers portable computer to the projector. Laptop connections Note: If you are connecting the projector to an Apple PowerBook, attach the Mac - VGA cable adapter to the com-...
  • Page 25 Setup for a third-party adapter is identical to the procedures outlined in the Quick start section in Chapter 1. Contact your dealer, Polaroid Customer Service, or a third-party supplier for more information about an appropriate video adapter. Connecting computer audio The AUDIO IN 1 and 2 ports allow audio input from two sep- arate computers or microphones.
  • Page 26 Detailed setup 21 Connecting composite video You can display composite video (NTSC, PAL or SECAM) on the projector. Use the supplied AV cable to connect an NTSC, PAL, or SECAM source to your projector. 1 Find the RCA connector on your video source marked VIDEO OUT or something similar.
  • Page 27 22 Detailed setup Connecting non-computer audio The AUDIO ports allow you to connect stereo or monaural audio from a composite video source to the projector. For stereo audio, use the supplied AV cable. 1 Insert the red (right) and white (left) ends of the cable into the AUDIO OUT ports of a composite video audio source.
  • Page 28 Detailed setup 23 Connecting the Cyclops interactive pointer system Use the CYCLOPS port to connect the projector and optional Cyclops interactive pointer system to the computer. You can use the Cyclops system to control your computer on-screen mouse cursor. The optional Cyclops interactive pointer system is shipped with its own installation and user’s guides.

  • Page 29: Using The Projector

    3 Using the projector Turning on the projector and lamp Turn on the projector before you turn on your computer. This allows the computer to sense the projector during its startup sequence. Move the AC power switch to the ON position. The ON indi- cator on the projector control panel glows orange.
  • Page 30 26 Using the projector Projector STANDBY/ON key You can use the title screen image that appears when you Focusing and zooming the image first start the projector to make your focus and image-size a d j u s t m e n t s . 1 Press the ZOOM +/- key on the control panel or remote con- trol to make the image larger (+) or smaller (-).
  • Page 31 Using the projector 27 Image size The size of the projected image changes as you move the projector closer to the screen or adjust the zoom lens. The following table indicates the minimum and maximum dis- tance from the projector to the screen for most standard size s c r e e n s .

  • Page 32: Control-Panel Keys

    28 Using the projector Control-panel keys The control-panel keys are used to turn the projector on or off, adjust the projected image, and to display and hide the menus. Power, warning, and alert lights give you important information about how your projector is working. Control-panel keys K e y F u n c t i o n...
  • Page 33 Using the projector 29 MENU Press the MENU keys to display the menu options above the projected image. If a menu selection is not made within five seconds, the menu disappears. Menu settings are auto- matically stored when you exit the menus or turn off the projector.
  • Page 34 30 Using the projector TEMP indicator The TEMP indicator illuminates if the projector overheats or if the air-filter door on the bottom of the projector is open. A thermostat automatically turns off the power to the lamp until the projector cools. If an over-temperature condition occurs, perform the follow- ing checks while you allow the projector to cool: •...

  • Page 35: Using The Remote Control

    Using the projector 31 Using the remote control The remote control contains all the key functions available on the projector control panel as well as several additional features. For best results, aim the remote control at the pro- jection screen or at the front panel of the projector. Do not obstruct the infrared eye located on the front of the projector.
  • Page 36 32 Using the projector K e y F u n c t i o n g J O Y S T I C K Functions as arrow keys or as a m o u s e . h R I G H T / R E S E T Resets the projector settings to the factory defaults if the menus are open.
  • Page 37 Using the projector 33 Using the joystick Use the joystick to move through the menus and select items or change values in them. You can also use the joy- stick as your system mouse if you install the serial cable and follow the boot instructions detailed in the Host mode s e c- tion on the next page.
  • Page 38 34 Using the projector Host mode The projector can emulate a serial mouse, allowing you to control your computer from the joystick on the remote control. You do not need a special mouse driver to emulate a serial mouse with the remote control. Use one of the following sections to set up your projector for mouse emulation.
  • Page 39 Using the projector 35 The graphical user Your projector features a graphical user interface that makes it easy to control all of the projector functions. You can interface make menu selections with the control panel or the remote c o n t r o l . Menu selections differ depending on the type of Note: video source you select.

  • Page 40: Using The Main Menu

    36 Using the projector Using the Main menu When you press MENU the Main menu appears at the top of the screen. Main menu screen To turn the menu off, press MENU again. The menus auto- matically disappear after a few seconds. The following table lists the main menu options that you can select.

  • Page 41: Setup Menu

    Using the projector 37 SETUP menu Use the SETUP menu selections to adjust image quality and position. The computer source Setup menu is shown below. Setup menu screen O p t i o n What it does S o u r c e V O L U M E Increases or decreases All sources...
  • Page 42 38 Using the projector O p t i o n What it does S o u r c e V. POSIT Adjusts the vertical position of C o m p u t e r the projected image. o n l y H.

  • Page 43: Input Menu

    Using the projector 39 INPUT menu Use the Input menu to select a video source. • Use the arrow keys to select a source. • If you choose VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2, select a video format. Select TEST PATTERN to adjust your focus. •...

  • Page 44: Image Menu

    40 Using the projector IMAGE menu Use this menu to adjust the projected video image and select how the projector displays the image. IMAGE menu screen Menu item O p t i o n s F u n c t i o n M I R R O R Standard operating m o d e .
  • Page 45 Using the projector 41 Menu item O p t i o n s F u n c t i o n R E V E A L Selects the speed for revealing an image. MENU SIZE Changes the on-screen menu size. M E S S A G E Turns the on-screen image source...

  • Page 46: Option (Opt.) Menu

    42 Using the projector OPTION (OPT.) menu The OPT. menu is used to control the projector communica- tions settings. OPT. menu screen Menu item O p t i o n s F u n c t i o n COM. SPEED Selects the speed of data transmission.
  • Page 47 Using the projector 43 Menu item O p t i o n s F u n c t i o n M O U S E Selects the speed of mouse movement. T I M E R Sets the duration of the break timer.

  • Page 48: Setting The Timer

    44 Using the projector Setting the timer You can set the timer to count down for breaks, class activi- ties, and other presentation requirements. 1 From the Options menu, choose Timer and press the right MENU key on the control panel or move the joystick to the r i g h t .

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    4 Maintenance Your Polaview Model 110 Projector requires minimal main- tenance; however, follow these recommendations for peri- odic maintenance to ensure top performance. The lamp, lenses, mirrors, and LCD panels have been care- fully aligned at the factory to give you the clearest, brightest image possible.

  • Page 50: Replacing The Lamp

    46 Maintenance Replacing the lamp 1 Turn off the projector. 2 Unplug the projector power cord from the wall socket and from the projector power receptacle. 3 Loosen and remove the screw located on the right side of the rear panel and remove the service door. Removing the service door 4 Loosen the 4 lamp-assembly screws (you cannot remove...
  • Page 51 Maintenance 47 5 Grasp the lamp assembly and firmly pull it straight out of the projector, as shown below. Removing the lamp assembly 6 Replace the old lamp assembly with a new one, carefully aligning the power pins on the bottom, and pressing it firm- ly into place.

  • Page 52: Cleaning The Air Filter

    48 Maintenance Cleaning the air filter You should change or clean the air-intake filter after every 250 operating hours to maintain proper cooling. This filter is located on the bottom of the projector, under the grill. 1 Disconnect all cables and cords from the projector. 2 Set the projector on its side, connector panel down.
  • Page 53 Maintenance 49 4 Press up on the air-filter cover tab to release the cover latch, and then pull the cover down and out. Removing the air-filter cover 5 Remove the air filter and clean it with a vacuum cleaner. If dirt is hard to remove, wipe the air filter with a cloth moist- ened with water, then wipe it with a dry cloth.

  • Page 54: Changing The Remote-Control Batteries

    50 Maintenance Changing the remote-control batteries If you are not planning to use the remote control for awhile, remove the batteries from the unit. To install or change the two AAA alkaline batteries in the remote control: 1 Locate the battery compartment at the lower rear of the case.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide Symptom Cause Solution No image projected No power to projector Turn power ON Check AC cord Check power to electrical outlet Lamp not on Turn lamp ON Lamp burned out Replace lamp assembly Over-temperature Allow projector to cool; turn indication projector OFF and then ON;...
  • Page 56 52 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Solution No video image Video source(s) Check power on the video source(s) Loose cable Check and secure cable connections between video source and projector LAMP indicator Burned-out lamp Replace lamp assembly glowing red Displayed image not Projector set at Adjust relative positions square (keystoning)
  • Page 57 Troubleshooting 53 Symptom Cause Solution No image on Power switch is off or Computer must be on for computer screen projector is not running computer monitor to display Lamp is burned out Turn off projector; replace lamp Cable not connected Connect cable Streaks on monitor Video cable plugged into...
  • Page 58 54 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Solution TEMP indicator Air vent(s) clogged Allow projector to cool; clear obstructions from vents Clean or replace filter as necessary Internal fan failure Allow projector to cool; check for fan and blower operation; service if necessary Bottom air-filter door Close bottom air-filter door is open...

  • Page 59: Where To Get Help

    Where to get help If at any time you need help: 1 Check the Troubleshooting guide. 2 Call your dealer’s technical support line and explain your problem. 3 Call Polaroid Corporation (see pages 56 and 57).

  • Page 60: Polaroid Offices And Service Centers

    Polaroid Canada Inc. Tel.: 81-3-3438-8811 350 Carlingview Drive Fax: 81-3-3433-3537 Etobicke, Ontario M9W 5G6 México Toll free: 1-800-268-6970 Polaroid de México S.A. de C.V. Danmark Paseo de la Reforma 195 Polaroid a.s. Piso 17 Blokken 75 C.P. 06500 México, D.F.
  • Page 61 Fax: 67 90 51 73 Polaroid Corporation Technical Assistance Österreich Tel.: Toll free 1-800-432-5355 Polaroid Ges.m.b.H. Call for the nearest Polaroid Eitnergasse 5A l o c a t i o n 1231 Wien Tel.: 869 86 27 Fax: 869 81 00 Portugal Polaroid (España) S.A.

  • Page 62: One Year Warranty

    Should this product, or any component or accessory included with it, become defective at any time during the warranty period, Polaroid Corporation will, at its discre- tion, either replace or repair this item, without charge, provided the product is returned to a designated servic- ing location (prepaid and insured).

  • Page 63: Appendix A: Specifications

    Appendix A: Specifications Number of colors 16.7 million colors Display 3 polysilicon liquid crystal panels Computer compatibility PC (VGA) Apple Macintosh and Powerbook series Quadra, Centris, Video NTSC/PAL/ SECAM/S-Video Video compatibility NTSC, PAL, SECAM and S-VHS Projection lamp 250 watt metal-halide lamp Optics Zoom lens F3.0 - 3.8, f46.5 - 74.4mm Keystone correction...
  • Page 64 60 Appendix A Input 2 computer video 2 TV video (NTSC, PAL, SECAM, S-VHS) 2 computer stereo audio 2 TV stereo audio RS-232 control port Cyclops interactive pointer system Outputs Stereo audio 1 RGB monitor Power source 100-120 VAC, 5A or 220-240 VAC, 2A Dimensions 12.6 in.

  • Page 65: Appendix B: Parts

    Optional accessory Model/Part no. Rolling hard case A295 Rolling soft case A298 Cyclops interactive pointer system A2075 S-Video cable C552-6 You can order accessories and replacement parts through your local dealer or by contacting Polaroid (see pages 56 and 57).

  • Page 66: Index

    Index Accessories, 61 COLOR, 37 AC power switch, 9, 14, 15 COM. BITS, 42 Air filter, 48 COM. SPEED, 42 AUDIO, 6, 14 Composite video Audio connection connections, 21 Computer, 20 Computer audio Non-computer, 22 connections, 20 AUDIO IN 1 & 2, 6, 13 Computer audio port, 20 AUDIO OUT, 7, 14, 23 Computer video connection...
  • Page 67 64 Index FOCUS +/-, 44 Joystick, 33 FOCUS +/- key, 7 Focusing the image Non-zoom models, 26 LAMP indicator, 8, 29, 30 Zoom lens models, 26 Lamp replacement, 46 LANGUAGE, 43 Laptop connections, 19 Getting started, 10 Lens cleaning, 45 Graphical user interface, 35 Local mode, 33 Host mode...
  • Page 68 Index 65 ON indicator, 8, 29 Quick menu adjustment items Operating modes FOCUS +/-, 44 Host mode, 34 SEARCH, VIDEO 1/2, Local mode, 33 RGB 1/2, 44 OPT. menu items VOLUME +/-, 44 AUTO OFF, 43 Quick menus, 44 COM. BITS, 42 Quick start COM.
  • Page 69 66 Index SEARCH, VIDEO 1/2, VGA connections, 16 RGB 1/2, 44 VGA video cable, 16 SETUP menu, 37 VIDEO 1 & 2, 6, 13 SETUP menu options VIDEO 1 or 2, 39 BRIGHT, 37 Video input ports COLOR, 37 Composite video CONTRAST, 37 connections, 21 H.
  • Page 70 “Polaroid” and “Polaview” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, Cambridge, MA, U.S.A. “Proxima” and “Cyclops” are registered trademarks of Proxima Corporation. “IBM” is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. “Macintosh” is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Other trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 71 PLEASE READ This manual is provided as a free service by Projector.com. We are in no way responsible for the contents of the manual. We do not guarantee its accuracy and we do not make any claim of copyright. The copyright remains the property of their respective owners.

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