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Silicon Graphics Presenter Owner's Manual

1024 x 768 full-color, ?at-panel monitor with stereo speakers and overhead projection capability.
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  • Page 1 Presenter Owner’s Guide Document Number 007-3250-001...
  • Page 2 States. Contractor/manufacturer is Silicon Graphics, Inc., 2011 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View, CA 94043-1389. Silicon Graphics is a registered trademark and Indy Presenter is a trademark of Silicon Graphics, Inc. Dukane is a registered trademark of Dukane Corporation. Presenter Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Starting Presenter With the Monitor Control Panel 6 Restarting the Presenter Monitor 7 Turning Off the Presenter 8 Setting Up the Presenter on the Dukane Customized Projector 8 Adjusting the Brightness 14 Switching to 15-Bit Color Mode 14 Adjusting the Volume and Tone of the Speakers 15...
  • Page 4 Product Support: Dukane Overhead Projector 22 Returning the Presenter to Silicon Graphics 23 Maintenance, Technical Specifications and Regulatory Information 25 Cleaning and General Care of the Presenter Monitor 25 Transporting the Presenter 27 Transporting the Dukane Overhead Projector 28 Technical Specifications 29 Manufacturer’s Regulatory Declarations 31...
  • Page 5 Quality 37 Backlight Brightness 37 Index 39...
  • Page 7 Figures Front View of the Presenter 2 Figure 1-1 Connecting the Interface Cable to the Presenter 4 Figure 1-2 Connecting the Power Cable 5 Figure 1-3 Setting Up the Dukane Overhead Projector. 9 Figure 1-4 Removing the Backlight Panel 11...

  • Page 9: List Of Tables

    List of Tables Technical Specifications for the Presenter 29 Table 3-1...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    If it is not, install it first, following the instructions in the manual that comes with the adapter board. Chapter 1 explains how to set up the Presenter as a monitor for your ® workstation and how to use it on the Silicon Graphics customized ®...

  • Page 13: Setting Up And Using The Presenter Monitor

    Chapter 1 Setting Up and Using the Presenter Monitor This chapter explains how to set up Presenter as a monitor for your workstation, and how to use it on the customized Dukane overhead projector to project images on a screen.

  • Page 14: Figure 1-1 Front View Of The Presenter

    Striking the surface with a hard object can break the glass. 3. Tilt the base of the Presenter to form a stand, as shown in Figure 1-1, and place it on a flat surface. You can leave your CRT monitor connected to the workstation while Note: using the Presenter.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Cables

    Setting Up the Presenter Monitor Connecting the Cables If the Presenter board is not already installed in your workstation, install it now, referring to the installation manual that comes with it. To use the Presenter monitor, you must connect two cables: •...

  • Page 16: Figure 1-2 Connecting The Interface Cable To The Presenter

    Chapter 1: Setting Up and Using the Presenter Monitor Follow these steps to connect the cables. 1. Connect the interface cable to the Presenter. It’s important that you connect the interface cable before the power cable. The connectors on the cable and on the Presenter have an elongated “D”...

  • Page 17: Figure 1-3 Connecting The Power Cable

    Setting Up the Presenter Monitor 2. Connect the power cable to the Presenter and then to an electrical outlet, as shown in Figure 1-3. (Figure 1-3 shows the power cable for the U.S.A. The power cable for your country may look different.) Connect the socket end to the power connector on the base of the Presenter.

  • Page 18: Turning On The Presenter

    Presenter. The display takes about a minute to warm up, so the image may appear dim at first. If there is no image on the Presenter, make sure the external cables are connected correctly, as described in “Connecting the Cables” on page 3.

  • Page 19: Restarting The Presenter Monitor

    Restarting the Presenter Monitor If the workstation is on and Presenter is disconnected, you can reconnect it and restart it from the Monitor Control Panel on the CRT monitor. See the steps below. Note that restarting the Presenter resets the backlight and bit mode to their original settings, that is, nearly full backlight and 12-bit mode.

  • Page 20: Turning Off The Presenter

    To restart the Presenter, reboot your workstation after connecting the interface cable and the power cable. If you are not planning to use the Presenter for a few hours, it’s a good idea to disconnect it. Leaving the display on for long periods of time shortens the life of the display’s backlight.

  • Page 21: Figure 1-4 Setting Up The Dukane Overhead Projector

    Setting Up the Presenter on the Dukane Customized Projector Follow these steps to set up the Presenter with the Silicon Graphics customized Dukane Overhead Projector. You can use the Presenter with either the Dukane 28A681 or 28A682 projector. However the audio capability on the Dukane 28A682 is not supported on the Presenter.
  • Page 22 Presenter 1280 and to your workstation, connect them now. (See “Connecting the Cables” on page 3 if necessary.) 8. If Presenter is not already on, turn it on or restart it in either of the following ways: If you have a CRT monitor attached, open the Monitor Control Panel.

  • Page 23: Figure 1-5 Removing The Backlight Panel

    Press in the latches on either side of the panel and tilt it up and remove it. See Figure 1-5. This automatically turns off the Presenter’s backlight. Caution: Do not place Presenter with the backlight panel attached on an overhead projector that is turned on. This causes overheating, and will damage Presenter.

  • Page 24: Figure 1-6 Placing The Presenter On The Overhead Projector

    11. Place the Presenter face down on the surface of the overhead projector so that only the back of the Presenter is visible, and slide it under the two clips on the projector to secure it. See Figure 1-6. Make sure the backlight panel has been removed first.

  • Page 25: Figure 1-7 Replacing The Backlight Panel

    It takes a few minutes for the backlight to reach full brightness again. Latches Replacing the Backlight Panel Figure 1-7 14. Rotate the base up and slide Presenter out from under the two projector clips. Presenter is now ready to be used as a desktop monitor.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Brightness

    Switching to 15-Bit Color Mode The default color mode on the Presenter is 12-bit. In this mode, some smooth shaded images appear banded. If you wish to decrease this banding, you can do so by switching to 15-bit mode. In that mode, however, some colors flicker.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Volume And Tone Of The Speakers

    Presenter speakers independently of the workstation speakers by selecting “Output Sliders Independent” from the Audio Panel Options menu. 4. To mute the Presenter speakers, click the Mute button on the Presenter Audio Panel. For further information on the Audio Panel: •...

  • Page 28: Using Headphones

    If you are not planning to use the Presenter monitor for a few hours, it’s a good idea to disconnect it. Leaving the display on for a long time shortens...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    This chapter contains information on solving problems that you may encounter when using Presenter. If you think there may be a problem with your Presenter, read the following sections to help isolate and solve it. If the problem persists after following these suggestions, call your service provider.

  • Page 30: Image Is Too Light Or Too Dark

    -restart at the shell prompt. 6. If you are using Presenter as a desktop monitor, (that is, you are not using it on an overhead projector), check that the backlight panel is fully seated. Full contact is required to turn on the backlight.

  • Page 31: Backlight Stays On When Back Panel Is Removed

    If there is a CRT monitor connected to your workstation, restart the Presenter from the Monitor Control Panel. (See “Restarting the Presenter Monitor” on page 7.) Or if you are on a network, log in to your system remotely, and type at the shell prompt.

  • Page 32: Icons At The Edges Of The Screen Not Visible

    When you switch from a high resolution (1280 x 1024 pixels) CRT monitor to the Presenter, icons that were on the upper and right edges of the screen may disappear. This is because the CRT monitor changes to 1024 x 768 pixels.

  • Page 33: Problems With The Dukane Overhead Projector

    The overhead projector takes about a minute to warm up. (Refer to the manual that comes with the projector.) 2. Check that the Presenter is placed face down on the overhead projector. 3. Make sure that the Presenter’s backlight panel has been removed.

  • Page 34: Diagnostics Tests For The Presenter

    Diagnostics Tests for the Presenter If, after following the suggestions in this chapter, you still believe there is a problem with the Presenter, run the Confidence Test from your CRT monitor. Follow these steps: 1. From the System toolchest, choose “Run Confidence Tests.”...

  • Page 35: Returning The Presenter To Silicon Graphics

    1. Disconnect the Presenter’s power cable and interface cable from the workstation. 2. Complete the Part Request Form from the last page of this manual. 3. Pack the Presenter and the completed Part Request Form in the original shipping carton. 4. Ship the carton to your service provider.

  • Page 37: Maintenance, Technical Specifications And Regulatory Information

    There is no need to turn off Presenter or remove the external cables before cleaning, as long as you spray the cloth and not directly on Presenter’s surface.

  • Page 38: Figure 3-1 Removing The Backlight Panel

    5. Replace the backlight panel. Tilt the panel and insert the lower edge into the slots on the Presenter. Lower the panel over the Presenter, aligning the two catches. Press down lightly until you hear a click as the catches engage.

  • Page 39: Transporting The Presenter

    Presenter. These carrying cases are soft-sided and should not be used to ship the Presenter, or to be checked in as baggage on an airline. The display is made of glass and may break if checked in as baggage.

  • Page 40: Transporting The Dukane Overhead Projector

    To take the Dukane Overhead Projector with you when you travel, Silicon Graphics recommends that you place it in its carrying case, and pack the carrying case in the original shipping carton with the packing materials.

  • Page 41: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Technical Specifications The table below lists the technical specifications for the Presenter liquid crystal display. Technical Specifications for the Presenter Table 3-1 Electro-Optical Pixel resolution 1024 H (x3 RGB stripe) x 768 V Color resolution 12-bit and 15-bit (12-bit True + 3-bit...
  • Page 42 Chapter 3: Maintenance, Technical Specifications and Regulatory Information Table 3-1 (continued) Technical Specifications for the Presenter Master volume Audio control buttons on Audio control workstation control volume of Presenter speakers Power 30 watts AC plus 10 watts @ 5 VDC...

  • Page 43: Manufacturer's Regulatory Declarations

    Manufacturer’s Regulatory Declarations Technical Specifications for the Presenter Table 3-1 (continued) Non-Operating Relative humidity 5% to 90% RH, no condensation Conditions Vibration 0.02”, 5-19 Hz 35 G, 5-500 Hz Shock 20G, 11 ms, half sine wave direction: X, Y, Z Manufacturer’s Regulatory Declarations...

  • Page 44: Electromagnetic Emissions

    Chapter 3: Maintenance, Technical Specifications and Regulatory Information Electromagnetic Emissions This device complies with the Class A limits of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. •...

  • Page 45: Electrostatic Discharge

    Electrostatic Discharge Silicon Graphics designs and tests its products to be immune to effects of electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD is a source of electromagnetic interference and can cause problems ranging from data errors and lockups to permanent...

  • Page 46: Shielded Cables

    Shielded cables reduce the possibility of interference with radio, television, and other devices. If you use any cables that are not from Silicon Graphics, make sure they are shielded. Telephone cables do not need to be shielded. The monitor cable supplied with your system uses additional filtering molded into the cable jacket to reduce radio frequency interference.

  • Page 47: Liquid Crystal Display (Lcd) Technology

    This section contains technical information on liquid crystal display technology. Display The key component in the Indy Presenter is the active matrix display module. It is composed of twisted nematic liquid crystal material, sandwiched between two sheets of glass, activated by electronic switches deposited on the inner surface of the glass.

  • Page 48: Differences Between Lcd And Crt Technology

    CRT. A third difference is the lack of flicker on the Presenter’s flat panel. CRTs flicker because the electron beam can only be in one place at a time. Thus each pixel on a CRT is being driven only about a millionth of the time.

  • Page 49: Backlight Brightness

    You will probably see them only if you have a solid background and are using the Presenter as a desktop monitor. The streaks are normal in LCD technology. If they become so bright as to always detract from the display’s performance, however, contact your service provider about a solution to the problem.
  • Page 51 Index Numbers 15-bit mode cable interface power specifications using shielded adjusting characteristics, physical of Presenter to default pixel resolution cleaning Presenter tone and volume confidence test audio connecting adjusting volume and tone interface cable specifications power cable troubleshooting speakers crosstalk...
  • Page 52 Presenter no image Presenter problems speakers streaking on display white screen packing overhead projector physical characteristics of Presenter pixel resolution, adjusting to default pixel resolutions 14, 29 power cable, connecting icons invisible 6, 20 power source interference to radios and televisions power specifications...
  • Page 53 fixed technology restarting the Presenter backlight panel restarting the Presenter remotely differences returning the Presenter display quality television interference tests, diagnostic tone and volume, adjusting screen savers, using transporting overhead projector...
  • Page 54 Index workstations radio and television interference caused by...
  • Page 57 RMA# Part Request Form Closed Company Name Street Address City/State/Zip Code Contact Phone Purchase Order Number Call ID # Model Type Warranty System Serial # (as found on back panel) System Configuration Information: System S/W Type of failure: Peripherals: Voltage: Disk (MB/GB) Memory (MB): Version...
  • Page 60 Tell Us About This Manual As a user of Silicon Graphics documentation, your comments are important to us. They help us to better understand your needs and to improve the quality of our documentation. Any information that you provide will be useful. Here is a list of suggested topics to comment on: •...

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