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Polaroid Polaview SuperPortable 10 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 Polaview SuperPortable 10...
  • Page 3 Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Polaroid could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for Canadian Notice...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2 Detailed setup Your Polaview SuperPortable 10 Projector Getting started Connecting the projector Turning on the projector and lamp 3 Using the projector Using your Polaview SuperPortable 10 LCD Projector Control-panel keys The remote control Menu-mode on-screen controls Illuminated indicators...
  • Page 5 Transporting and storing the projector Cleaning the lens Replacing the lamp Replacing the fuse Changing the remote-control battery 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide Where to get help Polaroid Offices and Service Centers One Year Warranty Appendix A: Specifications Appendix B: Parts Appendix C: Abbreviations Index...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    LCD desktop projectors that make shar- ing data and presenting information as easy as connecting your computer to your monitor. The Polaview SuperPortable 10 LCD Projector is a full-color compact LCD projection system ideal for displaying a com- puterized multi-media presentation. The built-in amplifier and speakers let you play sound from a portable CD player or to the auxiliary output of a stereo system.
  • Page 7 2 Introduction The projector has a monitor-interface connector that lets you view your computer video simultaneously on both the small and large screens. You can connect the projector to any IBM or IBM compatible computer equipped with a VGA video output. You can also connect it to any Apple Macintosh computer that is equipped with a standard Macintosh video output.

  • Page 8: What's In The Box

    Items included with the Polaview SuperPortable 10 LCD Projector a Polaview SuperPortable 10 LCD Projector b RC-8 remote control c Macintosh computer and monitor adapters d Power cord (110V units only) e VGA 9 ft. computer cable PC video cable 3.5mm stereo audio cable...
  • Page 9 Replacement parts If you need replacement parts for your projector, contact Polaroid or an authorized dealer. Do not attempt to use unauthorized replacement parts as they may increase the risk of fire, electric shock, or other hazards. See Appendix B, Parts, for a complete list of replacement parts, accessories, and the appropriate order numbers.

  • Page 10: Important Safety Instructions

    Introduction 5 Important safety instructions Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning any Cleaning exterior surface. Follow the cleaning instructions in this manual. See Chapter 4, Maintenance. Water and spillage Do not use the projector near water. Avoid using the projec- tor in an area where liquids can spill or where objects can fall onto it and come into contact with dangerous voltage points, possibly resulting in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 11 Chapter 4, Maintenance , of this user’s guide. Contact qualified service personnel for any other servicing. See the list of Polaroid Service Centers in Chapter 5, Troubleshooting. Should the projector sustain damage, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet immediately.

  • Page 12: Detailed Setup

    Unpack the projector and identify the package contents. Check to be sure you have all the items listed in What’s in the box? in Chapter 1, Introduction. Contact your Polaroid dealer if anything is missing or damaged. The 550093-002 and 550093-003 adapters are for use Note: with Macintosh multisync monitors.
  • Page 13 8 Detailed setup Before you begin, take a moment to identify the parts of the projector. The Polaview SuperPortable 10 LCD Projector, shown closed a Control panel b Mirror c Projection lens d Rear vents e Projector locking mechanism f Connector panel...

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Detailed setup 9 Getting started 1 Place the projector on a solid, flat surface. 2 Turn off all equipment. 3 Release the projector locking mechanism ( ) and slide it in the direction of the arrow ( ) in the illustration below. Opening the projector 4 Raise the mirror ( ) and, at the same time, rotate it (...
  • Page 15 10 Detailed setup When fully raised, the mirror should tilt upward at a approxi- mately a 45 degree angle from the top of the projector, as shown below. Positioning the projector in front of the projection screen Ensure that nothing is blocking the projector vents. Note: The projector takes in cool air through vents on both sides.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Projector

    Detailed setup 11 Connecting the projector You must connect the projector to a video source, and to an AC wall outlet. In addition, you can also connect the projec- tor to a computer monitor, an audio source, an additional (composite or S-VHS) video source, and an external ampli- fied stereo speaker system.
  • Page 17 12 Detailed setup Port Connects to Cable Connects to a VCR or Stereo or dual AUDIO IN LaserDisc to bring stereo RCA audio audio into the projector cable AUDIO OUT Connects to external Audio speakers or an external cable sound system to send stereo audio out COMPUTER Connects to the computer...
  • Page 18 Detailed setup 13 Basic setup For basic setup, follow these steps: 1 Plug the projector into an AC wall outlet (the POWER button on the projector control panel starts to glow). 2 The projector has built-in speakers that can amplify audio input.
  • Page 19 14 Detailed setup Connecting the If you are using an IBM VGA computer, connect the projector to a PC computer to the projector by following these steps: 1 Unplug the monitor cable from the computer. 2 Plug one end of the supplied VGA computer cable into the video port of the computer.
  • Page 20 Note: Use the 550093-2 and 550093-3 adapters with a 12- inch Macintosh monitor, or a 15-inch Multisync monitor. These adapters are available as accessories. Contact your Polaroid dealer for information on ordering them. Macintosh connections Adapter 550093-001 or...

  • Page 21: Turning On The Projector And Lamp

    The lamp-access door is on the bot- tom of the projector. 2 Turn on your computer. As you do so, the Polaroid logo dis- appears from the projection screen, and the computer screen image appears in its place.
  • Page 22 Detailed setup 17 5 Adjust the screen focus by rotating the lens, as shown in the illustration below. Focusing the projector Note: If you let ten seconds elapse before before you unplug the projector from the AC wall outlet, the projector saves all control-panel and on-screen control settings.
  • Page 23 18 Detailed setup 9 Turn on and play the connected VCR, LaserDisc player, etc. 10 Press SOURCE on the projector control panel to select one of the video inputs. 11 To enhance or adjust the projected image, refer to the Con- trol-panel keys and Menu-mode on-screen controls sections later in this chapter.

  • Page 24: Using The Projector

    Polaview Super- Portable 10 LCD Projector. The Polaview SuperPortable 10 LCD 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.

  • Page 25: Control-Panel Keys

    20 Using the projector Control-panel keys The projector control panel lets you adjust your projected image and enhance the appearance of your presentation. The function of each control-panel key is described below. The control panel Key-panel controls All controls have on-screen graphics to indicate their Note: relative value or selection setting.
  • Page 26 Using the projector 21 Alignment Press (left), (right), (up), or (down) to move the image to the desired position. There is no adjustment limit for the alignment function; the image continues to move and begins to wrap around onto the opposite side of the display.
  • Page 27 22 Using the projector You can program the F1 and F2 keys as shortcut keys to F1, F2 any Menu-mode on-screen controls that you want to use regularly, eliminating the need to to go through the on- screen menus. To program the F1 or F2 key, first select the desired Menu-mode on-screen control.

  • Page 28: The Remote Control

    Using the projector 23 The remote control Use the RC-8 remote control to change all the control panel and on-screen control functions. Whenever you press a remote-control key, the LED on the remote control blinks rapidly. The remote-control keys share the same functions as the corresponding keys on the projector control panel.

  • Page 29: Menu-Mode On-Screen Controls

    24 Using the projector Menu-mode on-screen controls The Menu-mode on-screen controls let you adjust the pro- jected image and enhance the appearance of your presenta- tion. The function of each on-screen control is described below. INVERSE To use the INVERSE function, press and release MENU, then press either the key to scroll through the menu until you display INVERSE.
  • Page 30 Using the projector 25 To use the PALETTE function, press and release MENU, PALETTE then press either the key to scroll through the menu until you display PALETTE. Press either the key to switch from one of two color modes: 8-color or 16,194,277- color.
  • Page 31 26 Using the projector TV COMPRESS To use the TV COMPRESS function, press and release MENU, then press either the key to scroll through the menu until you display TV COMPRESS. Press the key to switch between standard and compressed screen images.

  • Page 32: Illuminated Indicators

    Using the projector 27 Illuminated indicators The POWER key glows red when you plug the projector POWER power cord into an AC wall outlet. After the red light is on, use the POWER key on the control panel to turn on the pro- jector and lamp.

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    4 Maintenance Transporting and storing the projector To prepare your projector for transport, follow these steps: 1 Press POWER to turn off the projector and lamp. (The fans continue to run for approximately three minutes.) 2 When the fans stop turning and the projector is cool, unplug the power cord.

  • Page 34: Cleaning The Lens

    30 Maintenance Cleaning the lens 1 Lift and rotate the mirror as you would to prepare the pro- jector for use. 2 Gently wipe the exposed lens surface with a clean, lint-free tissue (slightly moistened with lens cleaner if necessary). Never pour lens cleaner or other solvents on the lens ele- ments.

  • Page 35: Replacing The Lamp

    Maintenance 31 Replacing the lamp Before you attempt to replace the projector lamp, Warning: to avoid the risk of electrical shock, unplug the power cord first from the AC wall outlet then from the projector AC power-input jack. 1 Press POWER to turn off the projector and lamp. (The fans continue to run for approximately three minutes.) To avoid the risk of burning yourself, let the lamp Warning:...
  • Page 36 32 Maintenance 5 Loosen the two lamp-access-door screws shown below. (These are captive screws; do not try to separate them from the lamp-access door.) Replacing the lamp WARNING: HOT Allow unit to cool before replacing lamp. Avoid touching bulb or inside of reflector.
  • Page 37 Maintenance 33 8 Press the retainer spring and pull the active lamp out of the lamp holder (see the illustration below). Spring retainer clip Active lamp Spare lamp 9 Slide the spare lamp out of the lamp-holder assembly, as shown in the illustration above, to remove it from its stor- age location.

  • Page 38: Replacing The Fuse

    34 Maintenance Replacing the fuse Locate the fuse holder just below the AC power-input jack (shown in the illustration below). Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to remove the fuse holder. AC power input jack USE ONLY WITH 250V FUSE Fuse holder Note: If you want to remove the fuse holder, you must open...

  • Page 39: Changing The Remote-Control Battery

    Maintenance 35 Changing the remote-control battery The remote control requires one 9V alkaline battery. Apart from the first time you use the remote control, you should install a new battery in the remote control when: • The LED on the remote control no longer lights when you press the keys.
  • Page 40 36 Maintenance 2 Place a new battery in the battery compartment, as shown below. Loading the new battery...
  • Page 41 Maintenance 37 3 Align the tabs on the battery cover with the slots in the back of the remote-control case (as illustrated below). Then close the cover. Closing the battery cover...
  • Page 42 38 Maintenance 4 Test the operation of the remote control by pressing any remote-control key. When the battery is properly installed, the LED indicator should blink rapidly. The LED indicator LED indicator...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Incompatible video signal Check that computer video from computer source is compatible with projector; see Appendix A, Specifications; contact Polaroid to verify compatible sources Projector lamp burned out Replace lamp Weak video signal or poor VCR tracking...
  • Page 44 8 possible settings Computer video cable Check cable connections not secured Incompatible video signal Check that computer video from computer source is compatible with projector; see Appendix A, Specifications; contact Polaroid to verify compatible sources Adjust the WIDTH control...
  • Page 45 Incompatible video signal Check that computer video from computer source is compatible with projector; see Appendix A, Specifications; contact Polaroid to verify compatible sources Reset projector to factory default settings POWER button not Projector not connected Plug cord into outlet...
  • Page 46 42 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Solution Bright spots Inactive pixel may appear on projected image as bright spot on screen; it does not affect picture quality or life expectancy of projector; projector may contain maximum of 50 inactive pixels Image contains one or WIDTH out of alignment Use the Menu-mode on-screen more vertical bars...

  • Page 47: 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 44 and 45).

  • Page 48: 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 49 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 50: 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 discretion, either replace or repair this item, without charge, provided the product is returned to a designated servicing location (prepaid and insured).
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting 47 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. Outside the U.S.A. THIS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTAL AND and Canada CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.

  • Page 52: Appendix A: Specifications

    Appendix A: Specifications Color 8-color mode: 2 shades per color, 8 total colors 16M-color mode: 253 shades per color, 16,194,277 total colors Display technology Active matrix TFT 640 x 480 Resolution 60:1 minimum Contrast ratio 100:1 typical LCD panel 6.4 in. (diagonal measure) Pixel response time tr = 30 msec typical tf = 50 msec typical...
  • Page 53 50 Appendix A Composite video compatibility NTSC, PAL or SECAM composite video S-VHS video compatibility NTSC, PAL or SECAM video with separate chrominance and luminance Optical lens 140 mm focal length f3.7 4-element Dogmar lens Projection lamp 410 watt FXL lamp Input power 450 watts Dimensions...

  • Page 54: Appendix B: Parts

    550093-002 Macintosh monitor adapter 550093-003 Power cord (Europe) 550024-000 Power cord (United Kingdom) 550024-004 Power cord without wall plug 550024-011 You can order replacement parts and accessories through your local dealer or by contacting Polaroid (see pages 44 and 45).

  • Page 55: Appendix C: Abbreviations

    Appendix C: Abbreviations Abbreviations Auxiliary Black and white CCIR Comite Consultatif International des Radio Communications Compact disk Clockwise Counter-clockwise Disk operating system Extended play (same as SLP) Federal Communications Commission Liquid crystal display Light emitting diode Long play ME-SECAM Middle East SECAM NTSC National Television System Committee Phase alternation by line...
  • Page 56 54 Appendix C Random access memory Read only memory SECAM Sequentiel Couleur A Memoire Super long play (same as EP) Standard play S-VHS super VHS Thin film transistor Volts-alternating current Video cassette recorder Volts-direct current Video graphics adapter Video home system...

  • Page 57: Index

    Index Connections, 11–15, 39, 40 Audio, 13 Abbreviations, 53–54 Macintosh, 15 Accessories, 4, 51 PC, 14 Adapter, 3, 4, 8, 15 S-video, 13 Alignment, 21, 23, 41, 42 Video, 13 Arrow keys, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, Connector panel, 8, 11, 20 41, 42 AUDIO IN, 12, 13 Audio, 13, 17, 41...
  • Page 58 56 Index Default settings, 17, 18, 21, 41 Lamp, 16, 25, 31–33, 50 Lamp access, 16 Lamp-access door, 16, 32 Lamp holder, 32–33 ENGLISH, 25 LAMP HOURS, 25, 31 Lamp replacement, 5, 31–33 Language, 25 LCD, 2 F1, 22 LED indicator, 23, 35, 38 F2, 22, 23 Lens, 8, 17, 30, 42, 50 Fans, 29, 40...
  • Page 59 Parts, 3–4, 8, 51 26, 41, 42 PC connection, 14 BRIGHT, 23 Pixel, 2, 42, 49 CONTRAST, 20, 23, 40 Polaroid Offices and Service F2, 22, 23 Centers, 44–45 LAMP, 22, 23, 27, 31 Polaview 10 SuperPortable LED indicator, 23, 35, 38 LCD Projector MENU, 21, 23.
  • Page 60 58 Index TFT LCD, 2 Vents, 5, 8, 10, 16 TINT, 25, 40 Video, 1, 2, 11, 13, 18, 21, 39, TONE, 25 40, 41 Transporting, 29 VIDEO, 11, 13, 21 Troubleshooting, 39–48 VOLUME, 17, 20, 23, 41 Turning off, 18 Turning on, 16 TV COLOR, 26 Warranty, 46–47...
  • Page 61 “Polaroid” and “Polaview” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, Cambridge, MA, U.S.A. Other trademarks may be the property of their respective owners. PXW8557 10/96 Printed in U.S.A. 1F2430...
  • Page 62 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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