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Polaroid Polaview 215E User Manual

Polaroid Polaview 215E User Manual

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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 215E Polaview LCD Projector User’s Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents General information Declaration of Conformity ____________________________________________6 Important safeguards _________________________________________________7 Introduction LCD projector features ______________________________________________10 Contents of the LCD projector box____________________________________12 Parts list and accessories _____________________________________________13 Remote control unit _____________________________________________13 Before using the remote control _______________________________14 Battery replacement caution___________________________________14 LCD projector _________________________________________________15 LCD projector back/bottom _____________________________________16 Getting started...
  • Page 4 Using other useful functions__________________________________________35 Selecting the Language for On-Screen Displays (for Model PV215E-C only) ______________________________________35 Selecting the Video System Format ________________________________35 Turning off the input signal display ________________________________36 Disabling the POWER button on the remote control unit _____________36 Canceling the enlarging (scanning line conversion) function____________37 Changing to 16:9 (wide) screen format _____________________________37 Blue Screen with no input signal___________________________________38 Adjusting the projected image ________________________________________39...
  • Page 5 Lamp replacement period_____________________________________65 Lamp replacement procedure _________________________________66 Before Requesting Service ___________________________________________69 Where to get help ___________________________________________69 Specifications ______________________________________________________70 Polaroid Three Year Limited Warranty ________________________________72 U.S.A. and Canada ______________________________________________72 Outside the U.S.A. and Canada____________________________________72 Polaroid Offices and Service Centers __________________________________73 English...
  • Page 6 Polview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide...

  • Page 7: General Information

    General information General information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Caution: Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 8: Declaration Of Conformity

    73/23/EEC: EN 60950: A1, A2, A3 Thank you for purchasing the Polaroid Polaview PV215E LCD Projector, one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, it will bring you years of service. Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the back of your LCD projector.

  • Page 9: Important Safeguards

    Do not use attachments not recommended by Polaroid, as they may cause hazards. Do not use the LCD projector near water; for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
  • Page 10 Upon completion of any service or repairs to the LCD projector ask the service technician to perform a routine safety check to determine that the LCD projector is in safe operating condition. Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide...
  • Page 11 General information When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. The air filter should be cleaned every 100 hours of lamp use.

  • Page 12: Introduction

    Automatic Universal Power Supply with automatic power down This unit has an operating voltage range of 100-240 V AC. The lamp power is automatically turned off if there is no input signal for 15 minutes. Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide...
  • Page 13 Introduction Video board This LCD projector accepts input signals in all major video formats, including PAL, SECAM, NTSC, PAL-M, PAL-N and NTSC4.43, as well as the higher quality S-VIDEO signals. Equipped with a variety of convenient functions A variety of functions such as the following have been provided. •...

  • Page 14: Contents Of The Lcd Projector Box

    • 3.5'' floppy disk containing ProMouse Software for Windows 95 & 98 • 3.5'' floppy disk containing ProMouse Software for Macintosh • 3.5'' floppy disk containing JPEG Viewer for Windows 95 & 98 • User’s Guide (please read completely before operating) • Registration card Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide...

  • Page 15: Parts List And Accessories

    Introduction Parts list and accessories Remote control unit POWER FREEZE SHUTTER MUTE VOLUME MODE MENU INPUT STANDARD LIGHT POINTER FREEZE button VOLUME buttons POWER button INPUT button MUTE button MENU button MODE button POINTER button Adjust buttons Mouse button LIGHT button Transmitter Click 2 button Click 1 button...

  • Page 16: Before Using The Remote Control

    Press the LIGHT button to illuminate the function buttons on the remote control unit for 10 seconds. The light goes out while any button is pressed, and then turns back on for an additional 10 seconds when the button is released. Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide...

  • Page 17: Lcd Projector

    Introduction LCD projector STATUS CODE VOLUME MODE INPUT MENU M AI N OF F M A IN PC Card release button MAIN power switch PC Card slot FOCUS ring S-VIDEO input connector ZOOM ring VIDEO input connector Remote control sensor AUDIO (l/r) input connectors POWER button/ STANDBY(R) ON(G) indicator...

  • Page 18: Lcd Projector Back/Bottom

    Introduction LCD projector back/ bottom Remote control sensor Lens cap holder Air outlet port Air filter Carrying handle Lamp cover screws Adjusters Lamp cover Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide...

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    Getting started Getting started How to use the remote control unit You can use the remote control unit in place of the computer’s mouse. If PC-Card or Video mode is selected as the input signal mode for the LCD Note: projector, the ProMouse feature cannot be used.

  • Page 20: Setting Up The Lcd Projector

    To lower the projector, turn the adjusters to the left. For a distortion-free picture, it is very important that the LCD projector be Note: positioned so that it is perfectly horizontal. If necessary, turn the adjusters in either direction to make fine adjustments. Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Lens

    Getting started Adjusting the lens If the LCD projector is not set up so that it is horizontal, it will not be possible to obtain a distortion-free picture. Turn the adjusters in either direction to make fine adjustments to the level of the projector so that the projector is perfectly horizontal. MA IN MA IN Use the ZOOM ring to adjust the size of the picture.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Lcd Projector

    • When the LCD projector is connected to external devices (for example, a personal computer) you can use the remote control unit in place of the computer’s mouse by attaching the RS-232C connector cable. Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Connecting To Audio/Video Output Equipment (S-Video/Video Signal)

    Getting started • Plug the RS-232C cable (supplied) correctly into both the RS-232C terminal on the LCD projector and the RS-232C output terminal on the computer. Secure the plugs by tightening the thumb screws. When connecting to a Macintosh series computer, use the RS-232C 9-pin adapter (supplied).

  • Page 24: Computer Cables & Adapters

    Mini DIN 8-pin (male) D-Sub 9-pin (female) 6.56 ft RS-232C cable (2.0 m) D-Sub 9-pin (male) Mini DIN 8-pin (female) RS-232C 9-pin — adapter D-Sub 9-pin (male) D-Sub 25-pin (female) RS-232C 25-pin — adapter Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: Pin Assignments

    Getting started Pin assignments Follow the instructions below when connecting to a computer. Refer to page 22 for a list of cables and adapters. Signal connector: D-Sub HD 15-pin (PC/AT compatible model) Connect the signal cable to the D-Sub HD 15-pin connector on the LCD project unit.

  • Page 26: Setting The Dip Switches

    ON. By doing so, the signal will travel through switches 2 and 4 and pin numbers 4 to 10 as shown in the signal chart above. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide...
  • Page 27 Getting started RS-232C connector: D-Sub 9 pin Connect the RS-232C cable to the Mini DIN 8-pin connector on the LCD projector unit. RS-232C connector: Mini DIN 8-pin To convert a D-Sub 9-pin connector to a Mini DIN 8-pin connector, use a RS-232C 9-pin adapter (included).

  • Page 28: Factory Preset Timing

    13.726 ms (480 lines) 13.714 ms (480 lines) 9.244 ms (350 lines) F-Front Porch 0.886 ms (3 lines) 0.086 ms (3 lines) 0.845 ms (32 lines) Sync Polarity (H/V) Negative/Negative Sync on Green or Composite Positive/Negative Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide...
  • Page 29 Getting started Preset timing VESA 640x480 at 85Hz VESA 640x480 at 72Hz VESA 640x480 at 75 Hz Dot Clock 31.5 MHz 31.5 MHz 31.5 Mhz Horizontal frequency 37.861 KHz 37.861 KHz 37.500 KHz A-Period 26.413 µs (832 dots) 26.413 µs (832 dots) 26.667 µs (840 dots) B-Blanking 6.095 µs (192 dots)
  • Page 30 12.795 ms (768 lines) F-Front Porch 0.062 ms (3 lines) 0.053 ms (3 lines) 0.017 ms (1 line) Sync Polarity (H/V) Positive/Positive Positive/Positive Positive/Positive *Note: Because some lines are omitted, picture degradation may occur. Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide...
  • Page 31 Getting started Preset timing (*Compression) MAC 16” 832x624 MAC 19” 1024x768 Horizontal frequency 49.725 KHz 60.2410 KHz A-Period 20.111 µs (1152 dots) 16.600 µs (1328 dots) B-Blanking 5.587 µs (320 dots) 3.800 µs (304 dots) C-Sync Width 1.117 µs (64 dots) 1.200 µs (96 dots)) D-Back Porch 3.910 µs (244 dots)

  • Page 32: Turning The Power On And Off

    When POWER is first pressed, and while the LCD projector is Note: warming up, the “Polaroid” letter will be projected on the screen for approximately 30 seconds. During the warm-up period, no other picture can be projected on the screen.

  • Page 33: Turning Off The Power

    Getting started Press the POWER button on the LCD projector or remote control to Turning off the power turn off the power. The STANDBY(R) ON(G) indicator flashes red while the LCD projector cools down, and then changes to solid red when the fan stops after about a minute.
  • Page 34 If the lens, mirror or image other optical component becomes dirty, the picture will blur or darken, making viewing difficult. Do not expose the projector to extreme heat or cold. Operating temperature: 41°-104°F (5°-40°C). Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Basic Lcd Projector Operation

    Getting started Basic LCD projector operation Before you begin, make sure… • You have read Important safeguards. (See page 7) • All connections are made. (See page 20) • The LCD projector is positioned properly. (See page 31) • The LCD projector is plugged in. •...

  • Page 36: Special Effects While Projecting

    Press again to return to the normal screen and sound. • Freezing the picture Press the FREEZE button to freeze the picture and mute the sound. Press again to return to the normal screen and sound. Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: Using Other Useful Functions

    Getting started Using other useful functions You may use buttons on the LCD projector or remote control unit for the following operations. Selecting the The LCD projector can display screens in one of five different languages. The Language for On- procedure and on-screen displays shown below assume that an RGB signal is being used as the input signal.

  • Page 38: Turning Off The Input Signal Display

    Select OFF to disable the POWER button on the remote control unit. Select ON to use the POWER button on the remote control unit normally. (This is the factory setting.) Press MENU twice to exit. Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide...

  • Page 39: Canceling The Enlarging (Scanning Line Conversion) Function

    Getting started When a VIDEO/S-VIDEO signal in NTSC format or a signal with less than Canceling the enlarging (scanning 800 x 600 dots (for example, 640x480 dots) is input, the LCD projector line conversion) automatically enlarges the image to 800 x 600 dots. This may cause picture quality degradation.

  • Page 40: Blue Screen With No Input Signal

    LCD projector’s frequency range but is not one of the LCD projector’s programmed formats. (as on page 26 through page 29) • Should an RGB signal be input which is out of the LCD projector’s frequency range, no indication will appear. Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Projected Image

    Getting started Adjusting the projected image This LCD projector’s picture is set to standard specifications at the factory. However, you can adjust the image to suit your own preferences by using the RGB or VIDEO ADJUST feature. Three memory modes allow you to adjust and save up to three sets of settings for each input signal (RGB and S-VIDEO/VIDEO).

  • Page 42: Adjustments For Input Image

    See page 44 for details. Recall standard Press together. If the menu showing all items is displayed, all items will settings be reset. If a single item is displayed, only that item will be reset. Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide...

  • Page 43: Rgb Sync Adjustment

    Getting started RGB sync adjustment For V POSI, H POSI, H SIZE and PHASE adjustments, see the PC Output Timing Relative Value Chart on page 43. These adjustments are carried out automatically when the Auto Setup feature of the ProMouse software is used. See “ProMouse Control Feature”...

  • Page 44: Adjustments For Rgb Input

    • PHASE Control (Adjust the vertical line strength so that text is readable.) Press to eliminate the flicker (localized noise) that appears on the computer screen. Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide...
  • Page 45 Getting started PC Output Timing Relative Value Chart Vertical Horizontal Horizontal Model position position size IBM 640 x 350 at 70 Hz/ -30-+30 -50-+50 -50-+90 IBM 640 x 350 at 70 Hz IBM 640 x 480 at 60 Hz -30-+30 -50-+50 -50-+90 MAC II 640 x 480...

  • Page 46: Adjusting The White Balance

    /LINGUA /IDIOMA /LINGUA SELECT : PUSH SELECT : PUSH : PUSH : PUSH : PUSH MENU : PUSH MENU Press MODE repeatedly to choose one of the three memory modes for adjustment (page 45). Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Selecting The Picture Memory

    Getting started Press to select R LEVEL, G LEVEL OR B LEVEL for the COLOR (for RGB input) or SUB COLOR (for S-VIDEO/VIDEO input). RGB ADJUST MODE VIDEO ADJUST MODE (1/2) BRIGHTNESS ----- ----- >COLOR ----- ----- PICTURE ----- ----- TINT ----- -----...

  • Page 48: Projecting Pc-Card (Ata Flash Card) Data

    The selected image in FOLDER is encircled by a TO SLIDE SHOW : VOLUME- TO MULTI : VOLUME+ bold, blue frame. Press VOLUME to play back the first image Note: of the selected FOLDER. Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide...

  • Page 49: When Using The Repeat Play

    Getting started Press VOLUME to decide FOLDER. A list of images will be displayed. Press to select an image. The selected image is encircled by a bold, blue frame, and the FOLDER name and number is MULTI DISP displayed. FOLDER 3 1 / 24 SELECT SLIDE Press...

  • Page 50: Jpeg Viewer Features

    You can save captured images of your PC screen as JPEG files. (See page 51) Existing BMP or JPEG files must be converted and saved as JPEG files Note: ideally suited to this LCD projector when projecting with this LCD projector. (See page 53) Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide...

  • Page 51: Starting Up The Jpeg Viewer

    Getting started Starting up the JPEG Viewer Examples below assume the use of Windows 95. Turn on the PC and start up Windows. Insert the PC-Card (ATA Flash Card not supplied) into the PC-Card Slot on your When you purchase a PC- MA IN Card, format it as you normally MA IN...

  • Page 52: Functions Of Each Menu Item

    Arranges windows in a top to bottom pattern Tile Vertical Arranges windows in a left to right pattern Arrange Icons Arranges minimized windows Help JPEG Viewer Help Displays JPEG Viewer help Version Information Displays the version information Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide...

  • Page 53: When Using The Capture Feature

    Getting started When using the Capture feature Select [Option] from the [Tool] menu, and then set the drive and JPEG quality for saving captured images. PC-Card drive Select the PC-Card drive for saving images. Wait time to start Capture Set the waiting time from when the Capture is clicked until capturing the actual image starts.

  • Page 54: Size Of The Projected Screen

    Drag the selected image and drop it into an image in the desired location. The selected image is inserted in front of the image it was dropped into. The file name numbers are renewed automatically. select “D” drop into “B” Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide...

  • Page 55: Moving The Images Between Folders

    Getting started Moving the images between Folders Open the Folder containing the image to be moved and the destination Folder. Select the image that you want to move. select “B” drop into “F” Drag the selected image and drop it into the destination Folder. The selected image is inserted in front of the image that it was dropped into.

  • Page 56: Promouse Control Feature

    It is possible that the supplied software will not operate correctly, depending on the hardware configuration of the PC and the sharing of resources by other applications’ software. Specifications of these software are subject to change without notice. Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide...

  • Page 57: Promouse Installation

    Getting started ProMouse installation Turn on the PC and start up Windows. Insert the floppy disk (ProMouse software) into the floppy disk drive. Select [Run…] from the Windows Start menu Type in [A:\SETUP:EXE] and click [OK]. It is assumed that your 3.5 inch 1.44MB floppy disk drive is assigned as drive “A”. If not, replace “A”...

  • Page 58: Using The Promouse Software

    ProMouse Software details File Menu • Save Saves the current window status. You may also click Save in the lower left corner of the setting window. • Exit Quits the ProMouse Control feature. Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide...
  • Page 59 Getting started Option Menu • Clear Screen Deletes all the lines or stamp marks written on the screen. • Mouse Setting The dialog shown below will appear. Sets the movement speed of the mouse using the remote control unit. Help Menu •...

  • Page 60: Macintosh

    Macintosh hard disk. • Custom Install Lets you select the type of Macintosh. • Remove Removes installed ProMouse(E) software from the Macintosh hard disk. Click on “Install” to start the ProMouse software installation. Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: To Open The Promouse Software

    Getting started Click on “Restart” to finish the installation and restart the Macintosh. To open the ProMouse Software Double click the ProMouse icon in the ProMouse Folder. The ProMouse software will open. Using ProMouse Software The setting window will appear when the ProMouse software is started up. To start the ProMouse Control feature Follow the steps below.

  • Page 62: To Use The Auto Setup Feature

    Selects the indicator stamp mark on the screen. The currently selected stamp mark appears at the left end of this row. • Remote Key Action You can program the , and keys as personal computer shortcut keys. Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide...
  • Page 63 Getting started How to program Click on the remote key you want to be programmed in the setting window. The screen shown at right will appear. Operate the desired shortcut command on the PC. The key selected in step 1 will be programmed with the shortcut command operated in step 2.

  • Page 64: Appendix

    (with no condensation). Lamp does not light up. Lamp is burned out. Take the LCD projector to your nearest Service Lamp voltage is not correct. Center. Abnormally high internal Abnormal temperature rise. temperature. Other cause. Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide...

  • Page 65: Cleaning The Air Filter

    Appendix Status Code Symptom Problem Possible Solution Lamp operation time is It is nearly time to replace Replace the lamp unit. over 1000 hours. the lamp unit. (See page 66). Lamp operation time is The lamp unit must be over 1100 hours. replaced.
  • Page 66 Slide the air filter unit into the LCD projector until the hollows in the air filter unit are aligned with the hollows in the LCD projector. The LCD projector power cannot be turned on unless the air filter unit is Note: correctly installed. Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide...

  • Page 67: Lamp Replacement

    Appendix Lamp Replacement Warning: If Status Code “L-n” (see page 62) is displayed on the Status Code Display when lamp is not turned on, take the LCD Projector to your nearest Service Center for repair as there is danger of injury due to lamp fragments.

  • Page 68: Lamp Replacement Procedure

    Remove the lamp cover screws. First read the caution and warning labels on the lamp cover. Then, remove the lamp cover screws (2) by using a coin, and take off the lamp cover. lamp cover screws coin Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide...
  • Page 69 Appendix Remove the lamp unit screw. Remove the lamp unit screws (2), then grasp the lamp unit handle and carefully pull it from the LCD projector. Keep the lamp housing opening to your right. Do not touch the lamp or point the lamp opening at anyone. lamp unit screws coin The lamp may be hot.
  • Page 70 Have you finished yet? SELECT : PUSH : PUSH MENU Press to select YES. “Push POWER button to reset” will appear. Press POWER to reset the lamp time to “0”. Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide...

  • Page 71: Before Requesting Service

    Where to get help If at any time you need help: • Check “Before Requesting Service” above. • Call your dealer’s technical support line and explain your problem. • Call Polaroid Corporation. Refer to listing of Polaroid offices and service centers. English...

  • Page 72: Specifications

    PC card slot: PCMCIA Type II X 1 MAIN POWER ON/OFF, VOLUME +/-, MODE, Controls Cabinet buttons/Switches MENU, INPUT, , Release Power ON/OFF, Freeze, Shutter, Mute, Volume +/-, Mode, Remote control unit buttons Menu, Input, , Light, Pointer, Mouse, Click1, Click2 Polaview 215E LCD Projector User’s Guide...
  • Page 73 Appendix Audio output 1.5 W (10% THD) Speaker 70 mm X 40 mm X 1 (2.76” X 1.58” X 1 Operating temperature 5˚C to 40˚C (41˚F to 104˚F) Operating humidity 10% - 80% (non-condensation) Storage temperature/ -13°F to 104°F (-25°C to 40°C) / 5%-85% (non-condensing) -13°F to 140°F (-25°C to 60°C) / Normal humidity Storage humidity Power supply...

  • Page 74: Polaroid Three Year Limited 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 discretion, either replace or repair this item, without charge, provided the product is returned to a designated servicing location (prepaid and insured).

  • Page 75: Polaroid Offices And Service Centers

    Tel.: (81-3) 3438 8811 Etobicoke, Ontario M9W 5G6 Fax: (81-3) 3433 3537 Toll free: 1-800-268-6970 México Danmark Polaroid de México S.A. de C.V. Polaroid a.s. Paseo de la Reforma 195 Blokken 75 Piso 17 3460 Birkerød C.P. 06500 México, D.F.
  • Page 76 Tel: (44) 1582 63 2000 Polaroid Caribbean Corporation Freefone: (800) 010119 Centro de Seguros Ave. Ponce de León 701 U.S.A. Miramar, Santurce 00907 Polaroid Corporation Tel.: (1-809) 725-6240 Technical Assistance Fax: (1-809) 725-5462 Tel.: Toll free 1-800-432-5355 Call for the nearest Polaroid location...
  • Page 77 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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