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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 305 Projector User Guide...
  • Page 3 (“CE” is the abbreviation of Conformité Européenne.) This product is in conformity with the following directives: 73/23/EEC, low voltage directive; 89/33/EEC, EMC directive; 93/68/EEC, “CE” marking directive. © Copyright 1996 Polaroid Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Introduction What’s in the box? Quick start The remote control and the control panel 2 Detailed setup Setting up your projector Getting started Connecting the projector to your computer Connecting video and audio to the projector Important precautions Adjusting the image...
  • Page 5 Adjusting the image Adjusting the audio Adjusting the remote-control mouse tracking Presentation features Advanced features Menus and keys 4 Polaroid F/X Installing Polaroid F/X Using Polaroid F/X 5 Maintenance Cleaning the lens and mirror Cleaning the projection window Replacing the lamp...
  • Page 6 Table of contents iii 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide Polaview Model 305 Projector parameter adjustments Adjusting your display Unknown/Unrecognized video source Compatibility list Where to get help Polaroid Service Centers Warranty Appendix A: Specifications Appendix B: Parts Appendix C: Sense lines Index...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1 Introduction The Polaroid Polaview projector family consists of portable, color data and video LCD desktop projectors that make shar- ing data and presenting information as easy as connecting your computer to your monitor. The Polaview Model 305 Projector is a high-resolution multi- media LCD projector that offers the highest, brightest image quality available.
  • Page 8 2 Introduction Cyclops interactive pointer system The Polaview Model 305 Projector comes Cyclops-ready. The Cyclops interactive pointer system functions like a cord- less mouse, and allows you control your computer and soft- ware by pointing at the projection screen. Introducing the Adobe Acrobat Player System The Adobe Acrobat Player Image Display System brings the functionality of computers and projectors closer together by eliminating the need to hook a computer up to the projector.

  • Page 9: What's In The Box

    Projector a Polaview Model 305 h Composite video/audio Projector cable b Remote control i 13C3-to-LCD cable c Polaroid F/X disks j Macintosh-to-LCD cable d Power cord (U.S.) k VGA-to-LCD cable e Mini-jack-to-RCA cable f Computer audio cable g S-video cable...
  • Page 10 4 Introduction • Macintosh-to-LCD adapter Also included but not shown • SGI-to-LCD cable and adapter • DEC 3C3-to-LCD cable and adapter • Macintosh and PC serial cables (included with remote) • 2 AAA alkaline batteries • User’s Guide • Product registration card •...

  • Page 11: Quick Start

    Introduction 5 Quick start To connect the projector to your computer, read the section appropriate for your hardware in the following Quick start section (or read Chapter 2, Detailed setup, which lists these steps in greater detail). Take a moment to identify the parts of the projector. The Polaview Model 305 Projector...
  • Page 12 6 Introduction 1 Place the projector on a solid, flat surface. Setting up the projector 2 Position the projector so that the side with the handle is fac- ing the projection screen. 3 Locate the arm release lever. Slide it gently in the direction of the arrow (see the illustration below).
  • Page 13 Introduction 7 6 Gently tilt the flip mirror approximately 45˚. (You can adjust the angle later to raise or lower the projected image.) Tilting the flip mirror to a 45 degree angle Caution: Never push on or force the mirror. Always use care when opening the mirror assembly.
  • Page 14 8 Introduction Macintosh computers Connecting a Macintosh monitor requires the Polaview VGA /MAC (part number C804) adapter and the existing monitor cable. Use the Polaview adapter only. 1 Disconnect your computer-to-monitor cable at the computer end. 2 Connect the free end of the monitor cable to the Polaview VGA/MAC adapter.
  • Page 15 Introduction 9 4 Use the SGI 13C3-to-LCD connector cable (part number C943-6) to link the projector to the computer. Connect the end marked LCD to the projector COMPUTER IN connector, and the end marked COMPUTER to the SGI workstation video-output connector. Proceed to the section Connecting video and audio .
  • Page 16 10 Introduction DEC workstations 1 Disconnect your computer-to-monitor cable at the comput- er end. 2 Connect the free end of the monitor cable to the DEC 3C3-to- LCD adapter (part number C946). 3 Connect the free end of the DEC 3C3-to-LCD adapter to the projector COMPUTER OUT connector.
  • Page 17 Introduction 11 To set this up: Connect this cable: From here: To here: External Mini-jack-to-RCA cable AUDIO OUT 1, 2 Mini-jack speakers adapter (C5105) and ports on cable included mini-jack cable (included projector with speakers. with speakers) Stereo system RCA stereo cable AUDIO OUT Left/right (comes with...

  • Page 18: The Remote Control And The Control Panel

    12 Introduction The remote control and the control panel The remote control and the control panel MUTE — VOLUME MENU MENU SOURCE SETUP PROG 1 PROG 2 SETUP SCALE SOURCE CLEAR Function a MUTE (remote Mutes the audio, or returns the sound. control only) VOLUME +/- Adjusts the audio level.
  • Page 19 Reverse/ In an Adobe Acrobat Player System Forward/ presentation, Reverse/Forward moves to Pause the next/previous slide. (remote control Pause suspends the current slide in an only) Adobe Acrobat Player System presentation. Pause opens See-it/Show it in Polaroid F/X.
  • Page 20 14 Introduction Function Over-temp Illuminates if the projector is too hot, indicator or if the fans malfunction, indicating (control panel that the lamp was automatically turned only) off. For over-temp conditions, see Chapter 6, Troubleshooting for more information. Replace lamp Flashes for 90 seconds after you turn (control panel off the lamp.

  • Page 21: Detailed Setup

    2 Detailed setup Setting up your projector Before you begin, take a moment to identify the parts of the projector. The Polaview Model 305 Projector a Flip mirror f Projection arm b Flip-mirror-release lever g Projection window c Projection lens h Power switch d Arm-release lever i Connector panel...

  • Page 22: Getting Started

    16 Detailed setup Getting started To open the projector: Opening the projector 1 Place the projector on a solid, flat surface. 2 Position the projector so that the side with the handle is fac- ing the projection screen. The connector panel faces away from the projection screen, as illustrated below.
  • Page 23 Detailed setup 17 Top and side views of the projector Top view Perpendicular to the projection screen Side view Parallel to the floor 4 Locate the arm release lever beside the control panel, on the top of the projector. Slide it gently in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 24 18 Detailed setup 5 The arm pops up. Gently lift the arm until it is fully extend- ed. Do not force the arm farther. The arm pops up 6 Locate the flip-mirror-release lever on the top of the arm. Slide it in the direction of the arrow while pulling up on the lift tab.
  • Page 25 Detailed setup 19 7 Gently tilt the flip mirror open approximately 45˚ (you can adjust the angle of the mirror later, to raise or lower the pro- jected image). Opening the flip mirror Caution: Never push on or force the mirror. Always use care when opening the mirror assembly.
  • Page 26 20 Detailed setup You should be sure to close the projector securely and dis- Moving the projector connect all cables before moving it. The projector has a recessed carrying handle on its side. To gain access to the handle, just push one side of it in; the other side automati- cally releases (as illustrated below).
  • Page 27 Detailed setup 21 The projector and the external monitor (should you use one) Turning on the projector should be turned on before you turn on your computer. This ensures that the computer properly senses the display dur- ing the start-up process. On the rear panel of the projector there is a power-cord receptacle and a power switch.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Projector To Your Computer

    22 Detailed setup Connecting the projector to your computer Take a moment to review the projector connector panel. The connector panel of the projector S-VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 AUDIO 1 IN AUDIO 2 IN VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO 2 CYCLOPS COMPUTER AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN COMPUTER IN...
  • Page 29 Audio cable. speakers or an external sound system to send stereo audio out. CYCLOPS* Connects to the computer RS-232 cable, to use the Polaroid F/X (PC, Mac, or software or the optional Workstation). Cyclops interactive pointer system. Connects an external...
  • Page 30 24 Detailed setup Note: You do not need to shut off power to either the com- puter or projector when you connect the two units to one another. Available cables include: • 13C3-to-LCD connector cable (part number C801-6) • VGA-to-LCD connector cable (part number C800-6) •...
  • Page 31 Detailed setup 25 Projecting without an attached monitor Some display cards rely on sense-line information from the monitor to configure themselves for the correct display res- olution. The absence of sense-line information causes some display cards to output a default video signal and actually prevents some video cards from outputting video at all.
  • Page 32 26 Detailed setup Connecting a Macintosh monitor requires the Polaview Macintosh computers VGA/MAC adapter (part number C804) and the existing monitor cable. Use the Polaview adapter only. 1 Disconnect your computer-to-monitor cable at the computer end. 2 Connect the free end of the monitor cable to the Polaview VGA/MAC adapter.
  • Page 33 Detailed setup 27 The Polaview Macintosh-to-LCD Macintosh-to-LCD adapter adapter Projector Existing Macintosh VGA OUT port monitor cable Notebook Use the appropriate Polaview video cable to connect your computers notebook computer to the projector. 1 Connect the end of the Polaview video cable marked COM- PUTER to the external monitor connector on your notebook computer (or to the video cable adapter supplied with your notebook computer).
  • Page 34 28 Detailed setup Note: Some notebook computers require that you press a combination of keys or use a control panel to set the projec- tor as an external monitor. Refer to your notebook computer manual for more information. Workstations 13C3 video connections (except Silicon Graphics workstations) If your workstation has a 13C3 connector at the computer video port:...
  • Page 35 Detailed setup 29 Silicon Graphics 13C3 video connections If you have a Silicon Graphics workstation with 13C3 con- nectors at the computer and monitor video ports: 1 Disconnect your computer-to-monitor cable at the computer end. 2 Connect the free end of the monitor cable to the Polaview SGI-to-LCD adapter.
  • Page 36 30 Detailed setup DEC 3C3 video connections If you have a DEC workstation with 3C3 connectors at the computer and monitor video ports: 3C3 connector 1 Disconnect your computer-to-monitor cable at the computer end. 2 Connect the free end of the monitor cable to the Polaview DEC 3C3-to-LCD adapter (part number C947-10).
  • Page 37 Detailed setup 31 2 Connect the free BNC end to the optional Polaview BNC block-to-LCD connector cable (part number C942-2), con- necting the same BNC connectors used on the monitor. Plug the LCD end of the cable into the projector COMPUTER IN connector.
  • Page 38 32 Detailed setup Connecting the Cyclops interactive pointer system The Cyclops interactive pointer system uses a built-in cam- era to function like a cordless mouse. With the Cyclops sys- tem, you can control your computer cursor by moving the hand-held Cyclops wand or optional laser pointer. Instruc- tions for setting up your Cyclops system are included with your Cyclops kit.

  • Page 39: Connecting Video And Audio To The Projector

    Detailed setup 33 Connecting video and audio to the projector This section describes how to connect audio and video to your projector. The Polaview Model 305 Projector has multi- ple inputs for audio and video. If you are connecting only one audio or video source to your projector, use the VIDEO 1 and AUDIO 1 ports.
  • Page 40 34 Detailed setup The composite audio/video cable (part number C497-6) has a yellow, red, and white RCA plug at each end. To connect an NTSC, PAL, or SECAM source to your projector, make the appropriate cable connections, as indicated in the fol- lowing chart: Cable Projector port...
  • Page 41 Detailed setup 35 Use the COMPUTER AUDIO IN port to connect audio from a Connecting audio from the computer computer. 1 Insert the mini jack end of the computer audio cable (part number C498-6) into the AUDIO OUT connector of a Macin- tosh or the sound card of a PC.
  • Page 42 36 Detailed setup The projector contains an internal stereo system consisting Connecting external speakers of an amplifier and two speakers. Although this system pro- vides high-quality stereo output, a multimedia presentation may require external speakers or an external sound system. When connecting external speakers, use the optional Polaview loudspeaker system (part number A55) or a simi- lar system.
  • Page 43 Detailed setup 37 To connect the projector to an external stereo system, Connecting an external 1 Using the computer video/audio cable (C497-6), insert the stereo system white and red RCA plugs into the left and right AUDIO OUT ports of the projector. 2 Insert the white and red RCA plugs at the other end of the cable into the left and right AUDIO IN ports of the external amplifier.

  • Page 44: Important Precautions

    38 Detailed setup Important precautions To avoid any potential hazards to the projector, make sure not to obstruct the air-intake and exhaust grills. Do not oper- ate the projector if these areas are clogged or blocked. Allow sufficient air flow Caution: The lamp chamber gets very hot during opera- tion, especially the ceramic sockets at each end of the lamp.
  • Page 45 Detailed setup 39 The lamp is off when you first turn on the projector. Press Turning the lamp on and off key (shaded gray in the illustration below) on the remote control or control panel to turn the lamp on. The green power-indicator light illuminates.
  • Page 46 40 Detailed setup The projector has safeguards built in to protect it from over- heating. In the rare event that the projector overheats, the lamp shuts off automatically and the over-temp indicator (shaded gray in the illustration below) on the control panel illuminates.

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Image

    Detailed setup 41 Adjusting the image To raise or lower the projected image, tilt the mirror on top Raising or lowering the image of the arm up, to move the image higher, or down, to move the image lower. Focusing the image To focus the image, rotate the ring just below the projection lens, beneath the mirror, until the image is sharp and clear.
  • Page 48 42 Detailed setup The normal projected image has a rectangular shape. A key- Correcting keystoning stoned image has a trapezoidal shape (as illustrated below). A normal vs. a keystoned image Normal image Keystoned image Keystoning occurs when the front of the projector is not per- pendicular to the projection screen (the vertical plane) or when the projector is not parallel to the floor (the horizontal plane).
  • Page 49 Detailed setup 43 The size of the projected image depends on the distance Image size between the projector and the projection screen. The follow- ing table shows the projected image size, measured diago- nally, based on this distance. Distance from screen Diagonal image size 4 ft/1.2 m 46 inches...

  • Page 50: Using The Projector

    3 Using the projector Using your projector The Polaview Model 305 Projector is designed with ease of use and simplicity in mind. With the remote control or the control panel, most of the common functions are right at your fingertips. To execute most of the functions you need during your pre- sentation, such as adjusting or muting the volume and pro- ceeding from one slide to the next, just press the appropri-...

  • Page 51: Using The Remote Control And The Control Panel

    In an Adobe Acrobat Player System presentation, these keys reverse or advance to the next slide The Pause key sus- pends the timer for a slide during an Adobe Acrobat Player System presentation. It also opens See-it/Show-it in Polaroid FX.
  • Page 52 Using the projector 47 When you press the center of the MouseDisk, it functions MouseDisk like a mouse click. When you press the edges of the Mouse Disk, it functions like an arrow key. In the Draw tool, this key toggles between Draw and Move modes.
  • Page 53 48 Using the projector Press the CLEAR key to clear the screen to a bright white CLEAR background. This is useful when you want to show a trans- parency during your presentation. Press and hold the CLEAR key for approximately two seconds to clear the screen to black.

  • Page 54: Switching Input Sources

    Using the projector 49 Switching input sources With some presentations, you have multiple input sources connected to the projector. Input sources are VCRs, comput- ers, laserdisc players, the optional Adobe Acrobat Player System system, or any piece of hardware that produces images you want to project through your projector.

  • Page 55: Using The Menus

    50 Using the projector Using the menus Before starting your presentation, you want to fine-tune the image to get the sharpest, clearest image possible. The handful of settings you use the most are easy to access; just press the SETUP key and make your adjustments. For the settings you use less frequently, gain access to the projector menus to make your adjustments.

  • Page 56: Adjusting The Image

    Using the projector 51 If you want to revert to the original factory settings for a Reverting to the factory defaults specific computer source, choose Image, Factory Defaults, Reset. To reset the projector itself, press the CLEAR key, then press each of the four arrow keys on the projector control panel once.
  • Page 57 52 Using the projector You can also adjust the sync by opening the projector menus and choosing Sync from the Image menu. If the projected image has vertical black lines or bands, Correcting vertical banding adjust the Dot Clock (DotClk..) setting on the Image menu to eliminate them.

  • Page 58: Adjusting The Audio

    Using the projector 53 Adjusting the audio You can adjust the volume from the remote control, the control panel, or the menus. The Audio menu contains addi- tional audio controls. Displaying and hiding You can display a volume indicator while you increase or the volume indicator decrease the volume of the internal speakers.

  • Page 59: Adjusting The Remote-Control Mouse Tracking

    54 Using the projector Adjusting the remote-control mouse tracking Use this setting to adjust how fast the pointer moves. To increase or decrease the remote-control mouse tracking, choose Mouse Tracking from the Tools menu and move the slider in the appropriate direction.

  • Page 60: Presentation Features

    Using the projector 55 Presentation features Once you adjust the image and audio settings, you are ready to start your presentation. This section describes some of the features of the Polaview Model 305 Projector that you may want to use during your presentations. Using the Draw tool The Draw tool is a unique feature that lets you draw or annotate on the projected image.
  • Page 61 56 Using the projector 3 From the Tools menu, choose Draw, On. The Draw toolbar appears in the upper left corner of the projected image. It has four buttons: The Draw toolbar Button Function Click this button to select the Draw tool.
  • Page 62 Using the projector 57 Note: If you use the optional Cyclops interactive pointer system, you can also click above the image to activate the Draw tool. 4 Select one of these buttons, then use the Cyclops wand, laser pointer, or the MouseDisk to draw on the projected image.
  • Page 63 58 Using the projector You can move the Draw toolbar to another spot on the pro- jected image. Click and hold the title bar of the toolbar, drag it to a new location, and release the button. See Program- ming the remote control later in this chapter, for more infor- mation.

  • Page 64: Advanced Features

    (PROG 1 or PROG 2) and assign the func- tion or setting you want to use. Note: If you want to assign one of the Polaroid F/X effects to one of the programmable keys, you must select Host in...
  • Page 65 60 Using the projector The Polaview Model 305 Projector permits two presenters Saving a user profile to save their settings and recall them each time they give presentations. To save current video settings as a profile, open the projec- tor menus and choose Advanced, User. Then select User A or User B, and adjust each setting you want to save.

  • Page 66: Menus And Keys

    Using the projector 61 Menus and keys The Main menu Menus Tools Cyclops Input Source Image Audio Projector Preferences Advanced Menu What it contains Settings for the Draw tool, Tools Break Timer, and mouse tracking. Commands for calibrating the Cyclops Cyclops interactive pointer system and button selection.
  • Page 67 62 Using the projector Menu What it contains Preferences Settings for colors, language, on-screen indicators, and Program key functionality. Also contains the settings for projecting in reverse video for DOS screens. Settings for custom profiles, horizon- Advanced tal and vertical image position, VCO gain, and sense lines.
  • Page 68 Using the projector 63 The Cyclops menu Menus Calibrate Button Tools Left No Calibrate Cyclops Right Calibrate Input Source Center Image None Audio Projector Preferences Advanced Option Function Starts the Cyclops calibration Calibrate procedure. Sets the Cyclops wand or laser pointer Button to emulate a left, right, or center mouse button (or none).
  • Page 69 64 Using the projector The Input Source menu Menus Source Select SourceMode Input Measurements Tools Computer Cancel Select VSync: 0.00 Hz HSync: 0.00 KHz Cyclops Video 1 EWS1 (140 MHz) Lines: 0 Sense: HHH 1280 x 1024 81.97 KHz 76 HZ Input Source S-Video 1 EWS2 (130 MHz)
  • Page 70 Using the projector 65 The Image menu Menus Sync DotClk. Bright Contrast Green Blue Factory Interlace Default (computer or Tools Even No Reset Cyclops Adobe Acrobat Reset Input Source Player System Image Audio input source) Projector Preferences Advanced Option Function Adjusts the sync setting.
  • Page 71 66 Using the projector The Image menu Menus Contrast Bright Tint Saturation (video or S-video input source) Tools Cyclops Input Source Image Audio Projector Preferences Advanced Option Function Contrast Adjusts the video contrast. Adjusts the video brightness. Bright Adjusts the video tint. Tint Saturation Adjusts the video color saturation.
  • Page 72 Using the projector 67 The Audio menu Mic. Menus Volume Mute Balance Bass Treble Fade Audio Volume Mode Tools Normal Stereo Cyclops Mute Mono Input Source Image Audio Projector Preferences Advanced Option Function Adjusts the audio volume. Volume Mute Mutes the audio or turns it back on. Balance Adjusts the left/right audio balance.
  • Page 73 68 Using the projector The Projector menu Menus Projection Lamp Hours Lamp Hours Tools Front No Reset 65:25:54 Cyclops Reset Rear Input Source Image Audio Projector Preferences Advanced Option Function Switches between front and rear Projection projection. Resets the lamp hours counter. Lamp Hours Use this option after you change the lamp.
  • Page 74 Using the projector 69 The Preferences menu Menus Colors Language On-Screen Prog. Key1 Prog. Key2 Tools 226K English Display Scale Scale Cyclops Millions Deutsch Hide Draw Draw Input Source Français Reverse Reverse Image Español Clear Clear Audio Italiano Freeze Freeze Projector Preferences Advanced...
  • Page 75 70 Using the projector The Advanced menu Menus User Horiz. Vert. Sense 3 Sense 2 Sense 1 Sense 0 Pos. Pos. Gain Tools Defaults High High High High Cyclops User A Input Source User B Image Audio Projector Preferences Advanced Option Function Sets a user profile of projector...

  • Page 76: Polaroid F/X

    See-it/Show-it to pre- view images on your computer without distracting your audience. You can use Polaroid F/X with either the remote control that comes with your projector or the optional Cyclops interac- tive pointer system, or both at the same time.
  • Page 77 AUDIO IN 2 Install the Polaroid F/X software. 3 Start Polaroid F/X, customize the effects, and assign them to specific keys on the keyboard or to the remote-control keys. 4 Minimize the Polaroid F/X main screen. To start an effect...

  • Page 78: Installing Polaroid F/X

    Polaroid F/X 73 Getting started Follow these steps to install the Polaroid F/X software: Installing Polaroid F/X 1 Insert the disk labeled Polaroid F/X into your computer flop- py drive. 2 Complete this step as it applies to your specific computer system: •...
  • Page 79 On the left side of this window is a list of the special effects. The Assignments area in the middle of the window offers options that let you customize your remote control and soft- ware. Note: Opening a menu or using the Draw tool suspends operation of Polaroid F/X.

  • Page 80: Using Polaroid F/X

    Polaroid F/X 75 Using Polaroid F/X The Assignments area displays the custom remote-control The Assignments area keys and their current assignments. To modify the custom remote-control keys: 1 Highlight the effect you want to assign. 2 Double-click on the box next to the customer remote-control key in the Assignments area.
  • Page 81 3 When you finish customizing the effect, choose File and Save to save your settings. 4 Click on the control box in the upper left corner to minimize the Polaroid F/X main screen. Note: To gain access to effects assigned to the PROG 1 and PROG 2 keys, assign the settings for those keys to Host (in the Preferences menu of the projector).
  • Page 82 You can use the Cyclops interactive pointer system with Using the Cyclops interactive pointer Polaroid F/X. To set up the software, click on Setup system Remote in the Assignments area of the main screen. Choose Cyclops Wand or Laser Pointer. The following...
  • Page 83 78 Polaroid F/X Click on the Edit Navigation Bar button. The following screen appears: Edit Polaroid Navigation Keys screen Use this screen to assign different functions to the naviga- tion bar. To assign a new function to the navigation bar, click on the Next or Previous areas and a select a function, using the list boxes to the right.
  • Page 84 Polaroid F/X 79 See-It/Show-It is a feature of Polaroid F/X that lets you freeze See-It/Show-It your projected image while you preview the next image on your computer monitor. To use See-It/Show-It: 1 Click Edit Navigation Keys in the Assignments area of the Polaroid F/X main screen.
  • Page 85 80 Polaroid F/X The Freeze option freezes the image on your projector so Freeze you can use your remote control to control your computer. This feature lets you work on your computer without dis- tracting your audience’s attention away from your presenta- tion.
  • Page 86 Freeze mode. Once you customize an effect, you are ready to use it. Starting an effect 1 Before the presentation, start Polaroid F/X, then minimize the main screen. 2 During your presentation, press the key or button you assigned to each effect to start the desired effect.
  • Page 87 82 Polaroid F/X magnifies the area around the pointer in a Detail Cursor small rectangle. displays a list of effects. Use this feature to Effects Menu start effects not assigned to a button or key. To start an effect, double-click its name. Press Esc on the keyboard to close the list without starting an effect.
  • Page 88 15 bitmaps to “stamp,” or paste, over the projected image. You can choose to play a sound each time you stamp. switches to the Polaroid F/X main screen. Switch to F/X Telestrator turns the mouse into a freehand drawing tool.
  • Page 89 84 Polaroid F/X Menu commands File menu The File menu offers the following commands for working with profiles of effects. Menu item Function Resets the F/X options to the factory Reset to defaults defaults. Opens a previously-saved profile of Open settings.
  • Page 90 Changes the look and feel of the Cursor Options cursor. Also includes an option that lets you apply one of the Polaroid F/X custom cursor options to Windows. Allows you to edit the COM port Connect settings for your computer.

  • Page 91: Maintenance

    5 Maintenance Periodic maintenance keeps your projector in top working condition. Cleaning the lens and mirror To clean the projection lens and mirror: 1 Take a piece of lens tissue and form it into a loose swab. Wet it with lens cleaning fluid or denatured alcohol, and gently wipe it over the surface of the lens or mirror.

  • Page 92: Cleaning The Projection Window

    88 Maintenance Cleaning the projection window The projection window is the surface through which the LCD image is projected. To ensure that the projector main- tains a clear, sharp image, you should clean the projection window from time to time. To clean the surface of the projection window: 1 Use a can of compressed air to blow dust off the LCD panel inside the projector.

  • Page 93: Replacing The Lamp

    Maintenance 89 Replacing the lamp For best performance, you should replace the lamp after 700 hours of operation. Note: Do not touch the lamp with your bare hands. Use gloves or a soft cloth and handle it using the metal ends only.
  • Page 94 90 Maintenance 5 Locate the door to the lamp chamber on the right side of the left panel. It has one slotted, captive screw. With a screw- driver or coin, loosen the screw, then open the lamp-cham- ber door. Opening the lamp-chamber door 6 Locate the thumbscrew on the right side of the lamp and unscrew it.
  • Page 95 Maintenance 91 3 Slide the end of the lamp without the thumbscrew into the slot on the left side of the lamp chamber (see below). Sliding the lamp into place 4 Slide the end of the lamp with the thumbscrew into place, with the glass pinch-off on the lamp pointing up, and tight- en the thumbscrew.

  • Page 96: Cleaning/Changing Air Filters

    92 Maintenance Cleaning/changing air filters To make sure that your projector operates safely and effi- ciently, you should change or replace the filters after every 250 hours of operation. It is best to change or clean all of the filters at one time. To clean the filters, wash them in a solu- tion of warm, soapy water.
  • Page 97 Maintenance 93 Lifting the top left cover out The filter is located on the inside of the top left cover (see the illustration below). The top cover filter 4 There is a plastic grill covering the filter. Pull on the handle in the center of the grill to access the filter.
  • Page 98 94 Maintenance 2 Locate the screws on the bottom side of the right panel. Loosen the three screws (see the illustration below). 3 Turn the projector back to its base and raise the projection arm. 4 Locate the screws holding the main top cover in place (see the illustration below).
  • Page 99 Maintenance 95 Caution: Never touch the LCD panel located underneath the top-cover projection lens. Use caution when changing the filters. 6 Locate the three screws at the top of the right side panel (see the illustration below). Remove the screws and unsnap the panel, from the rear first.

  • Page 100: Replacing The Batteries In The Remote Control

    96 Maintenance cable is keyed, so it only reattaches on one side. Also, make sure that the arm release lever is in the release position (fully to the left) before you replace the top cover. Replacing the batteries in the remote control 1 Locate the battery compartment on the end of the remote control.

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    6 Troubleshooting This chapter provides answers to some commonly asked questions about the Polaview Model 305 Projector. Please refer to the troubleshooting chart before calling your dealer for assistance. Troubleshooting guide Symptom Cause Solution No computer image Loose cable Check and secure cable projected connections No power to computer...
  • Page 102 98 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Solution No image on Loose cable Connect cable computer screen Wrong video cable Use correct video cable BNC cable not connected Make sure cable is correctly correctly attached at both ends Monochrome on color Computer was turned Turn projector on monitor on before projector...
  • Page 103 Troubleshooting 99 Symptom Cause Solution One or more colors SYNC, BRIGHTNESS, Adjust SYNC, BRIGHTNESS “shimmer” on-screen or CONTRAST is out of or CONTRAST settings adjustment No video image Video source(s) Check video source(s) projected (composite or S-video) for power and proper operation Loose/improper cabling Secure cabling between...

  • Page 104: Polaview Model 305 Projector Parameter Adjustments

    100 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Solution Rainbow image Lamp pinch-off not Adjust lamp position to pointing up point pinch-off straight up Ensure that thumbscrew is very tight Discolored image Lamp is not seated Adjust lamp to ensure it properly is firmly seated in the clamps Ensure that thumbscrew is very tight Polaview Model 305 Projector parameter adjustments...
  • Page 105 Troubleshooting 101 Further parameter adjustments may be required to correct image problems for the best input source selection. A basic explanation of the adjustment functions follows. Note: Parameter modifications are saved each time you close the menus or turn off the power. Adjusting contrast Adjust the contrast so that the colors (particularly the gray and brightness...

  • Page 106: Adjusting Your Display

    102 Troubleshooting Adjusting The Voltage Control Oscillator (VCO) gain affects how well the VCO gain the Dot Clock locks to the incoming horizontal sync signal. Incorrect VCO gain is indicated by lines shooting through the display or by severely compressed or shifted displays. Adjusting your display Adjusting the Horiz.
  • Page 107 Troubleshooting 103 Half-normal height display Adjusting the half-normal height display Use the arrow keys, the SETUP key on the control panel, or use the following procedure to adjust the half-normal height display: 1 Press the MENU key to display the Main menu. 2 Select Advanced from the Main menu.
  • Page 108 104 Troubleshooting 9 Move the slide bar up or down until the image is displayed properly. If none of these adjustments corrects the problem, try a dif- ferent Source mode selection. Make sure the selection has the correct resolution and the closest V-sync and H-sync val- ues.
  • Page 109 Troubleshooting 105 Faint, vertical lines 1 Use the remote control to adjust the sync first. If the of distortion lines of distortion move uniformly across the screen as you adjust the sync, there is a dot clock problem. 2 Adjust the dot clock slowly so that the shading gets farther and farther apart, until it is gone.
  • Page 110 106 Troubleshooting Noise, flickering 1 Use the remote control to adjust the sync first. Make pixels, or distortion sure you use the entire range of sync adjustments before yo proceed to step 2. You can correct many severe-looking dis- tortions by using sync. Note: There are separate sync values for NORMAL and SCALE modes.

  • Page 111: Unknown/Unrecognized Video Source

    Troubleshooting 107 Unknown/Unrecognized video source Occasionally, you may encounter an unknown or unrecog- nizable video signal while using the projector. If this should happen, use the following steps to connect and adjust the projector: 1 Connect the projector to the video source and make sure that the power is on.

  • Page 112: Compatibility List

    The following pages list the workstation/computer video signal characteristics stored in the Polaview Model 305 Pro- jector memory. This list is subject to change as more platforms are support- ed. If your system is not listed, call Polaroid for more infor- mation. Model/Video Dot Clk...
  • Page 113 Troubleshooting 109 Model/Video Dot Clk H Sync V Sync Label Manufacturer System Resolution (MHz) (KHz) (Hz) EWS12 Indy, Indigo2, 1280 x 1024 107.35 63.9 XL, XZ, Extreme EWS13 Intergraph TD-2, TD-4, 1280 x 1024 106 63.8 TD-5, G91 Apple Power PC 1280 x 1024 135 Apple 1280 x 960...
  • Page 114 110 Troubleshooting Model/Video Dot Clk H Sync V Sync Label Manufacturer System Resolution (MHz) (KHz) (Hz) VESA Generic 1024 x 768 84.5 62.5 EWS21 Tadpole SPARCbook 3 1024 x 768 81.3 61.2 MAC* Apple PowerPC 1024 x 768 Apple Quadra 605 (19”), 1024 x 768 74.7 56.4 PowerMac...
  • Page 115 Troubleshooting 111 Model/Video Dot Clk H Sync V Sync Label Manufacturer System Resolution (MHz) (KHz) (Hz) VESA Generic 800 x 600 35.16 SVGA Apple 800 x 600 35.24 Laptop Toshiba T4500 800 x 600 36.7 56.4 Generic 640 x 480 31.5 Generic 640 x 480...

  • Page 116: Where To Get Help

    112 Troubleshooting Where to get help If at any time you need help with your projector: 1 Check the Troubleshooting Chart. 2 Call your dealer’s technical support line and explain your problem. 3 Call Polaroid Corporation (see pages 113-114).

  • Page 117: 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 118 Tlf: 67 90 47 10 U.S.A. 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 location 1231 Wien Tel.: 869 86 27 Fax: 869 81 00 Portugal Polaroid (España) S.A.

  • Page 119: 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 120 116 Troubleshooting 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.

  • Page 121: Appendix A: Specifications

    Appendix A: Specifications Color 16.7 million colors Display technology LCD: active matrix 1024 x 768 Multiple graphics modes (640 x 480, 800 x 600, Resolution 1024 x 768, 1152 x 900, 1280 x 1024, 72 Hz) 100:1 typical Contrast ratio Video compatibility NTSC M 3.58 MHz;...
  • Page 122 118 Appendix A Outputs Stereo audio (2 RCAs) 1 computer audio 1 monitor Power source 90-265 VAC, 50-60 Hertz Dimensions Closed -13.8 in. (H) x19.8 in. (W) x 7.3 in. (D) (35 x 50.2 x 18.5 cm) Open - 13.8 in. (H) x 19.8 in. (W) x 25.1 in. (D) (35 x 50.2 x 63.75 cm) Weight 31.6 lbs.

  • Page 123: Appendix B: Parts

    Appendix B: Parts Replacement product Part No. Remote control 622190 Power cord, IEC, North America C1002-10 Power cord, IEC, Europe C1001-10 Power cord, IEC, Italy C1003-10 Power cord, IEC, UK C1004-10 VGA-to-LCD cable C800-6 Mac-to-LCD adapter C804-0 Mac-to-LCD cable C802-6 Mac ADB cable C470-6 13C3-to-LCD cable...
  • Page 124 Adobe Acrobat Player System 621822 Cyclops interactive pointer system 622189 Laser pointer 623404 Loudspeaker system Polaview projector hard case 612306 You can order accessories and replacement parts through your local dealer or by contacting Polaroid (see pages 113 and 114).

  • Page 125: Appendix C: Sense Lines

    Appendix C: Sense lines What are sense lines? This appendix explains how to adjust the projector if you have trouble connecting to a computer with no external monitor. Certain display cards and video systems rely on sense-line information from the monitor to configure themselves cor- rectly for display resolution.
  • Page 126 122 Appendix C 6 Exit the menus and restart your computer (do not turn off the projector). The next table shows typical sense-line settings for Macintosh Macintosh displays systems, based on the system resolution. Try these settings only if you have trouble projecting an image without an exter- nal monitor connected to the computer.
  • Page 127 Appendix C 123 Input Measurements Input Measurements windows V Sync: 72.00 Hz H Sync: 78.00 KHz Lines: 1057 Sense: HLHL Sense line settings for popular video cards Graphic card/ System Monitor type Resolution Sense 3 Sense 2 Sense 1 Sense 0 Hewlett- OmniBook 640 x 480...
  • Page 128 124 Appendix C Graphic card/ System Monitor type Resolution Sense 3 Sense 2 Sense 1 Sense 0 TurboGX/ 1024 x 768 60 Hz High High High SPARC TurboGXplus station 1152 x 900 66 Hz High High High High 1152 x 900 76 Hz High High High...

  • Page 129: Index

    Index Audio menu, 62, 67 Audio mode, 67 Adapters, 24 Balance, 67 Adjusting the contrast, 101 Bass, 67 Adjusting the brightness, 101 Fade, 67 Adjusting the volume Mic. Volume, 67 Volume keys, 53 Mute, 67 Adobe Acrobat Player Treble, 67 System, 2, 32 Volume, 67 connecting, 32...
  • Page 130 126 Index Connector panel, 22–23 AUDIO 1/2 IN, 22 Cables AUDIO OUT, 23 included, 24 COMPUTER AUDIO IN, 22 optional, 24 COMPUTER IN, 23 Cleaning/changing COMPUTER OUT, 23 air filters, 91–96 CYCLOPS port, 23 right filters, 93–96 MIC, 23 top filter, 93–94 S-VIDEO 1/2, 22 CLEAR key, 14, 48 VGA OUT, 23...
  • Page 131 Index 127 DEC 3C3-to-LCD adapter, 30 Image adjustments, 41–43, 51–52 DEC 3C3 video brightness, 51 connections, 30 contrast, 51 DEC 3C3-to-LCD connector correcting keystoning, 42 cable, 30 focusing the image, 41 Diagonal image size, 43 image size, 43 Distance from screen, 43 raising or lowering Dot Clock adjustment, 101 the image, 41...
  • Page 132 128 Index MENU key, 13, 47 Menus, 61–70 Keystoning, 42 Advanced, 70 Audio, 67 changing the language, 50 Cyclops, 63 Lamp Image, 65, 66 replacing, 89–91 Input Source, 64 installing the new Main, 61–62 lamp, 90–91 Preferences, 69 lamp type, 121 Projector, 68 removing the old lamp, 89–90 reverting to...
  • Page 133 Pause key, 13, 46 and audio, 10 PC connections, 25 connecting your PDF file, 32 computer, 7–10 Polaroid F/X, 13, 46, 71–86 setting up the projector, 6–7 Assignments area, 74 turning on the projector, 11 customizing effects, 75 Cyclops interactive pointer...
  • Page 134 130 Index Tools menu, 62 Break Timer, 62 S-VIDEO-1/2, 22 Break Timer Value, 62 SCALE feature, 59 Draw, 62 SCALE key, 13, 47 Draw mode, 62 See-It/Show It, 13, 46, 78 Mouse Tracking, 62 Sense lines, 25 Troubleshooting, 97–116 definition, 121 Turning on the projector, 21 Macintosh displays, 122 Turning the lamp off, 39–40...
  • Page 135 “Polaroid” and “Polaview” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, Cambridge, MA, U.S.A. “Cyclops” is a registered trademark of Proxima Corporation. “IBM” is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. “Macintosh” is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. “Adobe”, “Acrobat“, and “Acrobat Player” are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
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