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User ’ s Guide ...
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English iii T able of Contents Introduction ............................................................................... 1 Getting Started .......................................................................... 2 Connecting to Power ................................................................................. 2 Connecting to an IBM-compat ...
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iv English Brightness .......................................................................................... 22 Sharpness .......................................................................................... 22 Room Light ........................................................................................ 22 Color ..................... ...
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English v Appendix A - Parts and Accessories ...................................... 45 Parts .......................................................................................................... 45 Accessories .............................................................................................. 45 Appendix B - Specifications ......... ...
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English 1 Introduction Intr oduction The Polaroid Polaview 330 LCD projector is designed for the traveling presenter . Its light weight, small size, and easy-to-use features make it a premium portable presentation system that is ideally suited to small group meetings or large formal pr esentations. A true XGA (1024x768) projector at 700 lumens, it ...
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2 English Getting Started Get ting Started This section explains how to set up and connect the projector , including information about basic adjustments and interfacing with peripherals. Connecting to Power Important : T o avoid damage to electronic components, first connect the power cord to the AC socket on the projector , then connect the plug ...
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English 3 Getting Started Connecting to an IBM-compatible Desktop PC T o connect to an IBM-compatible desktop computer: 1 Set the computer display resolution to XGA (1024x768). 2 Disconnect the PC monitor cable from the monitor output connector on the computer . 3 Connect the VGA/SVGA cable to the Computer In connector on the projector and to the m ...
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4 English Getting Started Connecting to an IBM-compatible Laptop PC T o connect to an IBM-compatible laptop computer: 1 Set the computer display resolution to XGA (1024x768) or lower . 2 Connect the VGA/SVGA cable to the Computer In connector on the projector and to the external monitor output connector on the laptop computer . Figure 4: Connecting ...
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English 5 Getting Started 2 In the Control Panel of the Macintosh operating system, set the Mirroring option to “On” and select the external monitor as the active monitor . For more information on the Mirroring function, see “Macintosh PowerBook Series 160, 165, 180, 185, 500, 520, 540” on page 31. If your Macintosh desktop computer does no ...
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6 English Getting Started 3 Set the DIP switches on the Macintosh adapter to match the output settings of the laptop. For more information on the correct DIP switch settings, see “Macintosh Issues” on page 30. 4 In the Control Panel of the Macintosh operating system, set the Mirroring option to “On” and select the external monitor as the ac ...
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English 7 Getting Started 2 Connect the yellow video plug to the Composite V ideo In connector on the projector and to the video output connector on the video player . Figure 8: Connecting to Composite Video/Audio T o connect to S-video: 1 Connect the audio plugs on the audio/video cable to the left and right audio connectors on the projector and t ...
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8 English Getting Started 3 Connect the remote mouse interface cable to the Mouse connector on the projector and to the mouse connector (serial, PS/2, ADB) on your computer . Figure 10: Connecting to the Remote Mouse Mouse connector ...
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English 9 Operating the Projector Operating the P r ojector This section explains how to turn on the projector and adjust the projected image. T urning On the Pr ojector Use the Power On/Standby button to turn on the projector . T o turn on the projector: 1 Check that the projector is connected to AC power and the projector is in the sleep state as ...
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10 English Operating the Projector For more information on the projector ’ s operating states, see “Operating States” on page 14. Tip: If the projector is connected to a laptop computer but is not project- ing an image, make sure that you have activated the external video output port correctly. For more information, see “Activating the Lapt ...
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English 11 Operating the Projector Distance to Screen vs. Image Size Use the following chart and tables to determine the distance between the projector and the screen for a desir ed screen image size. The top line in the graph indicates the image size with the lens at the maximum zoom position. The bottom line in the graph indicates the image size ...
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12 English Operating the Projector The following table contains information about image size with the zoom lens at the maximum zoom position. T able 2: Distance to Screen vs. Image Size, Lens at Maximum Zoom Adjusting the Image Height Use the quick-release Elevator Foot Release under the front of the projector to adjust the height of the projected ...
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English 13 Operating the Projector Lev eling the Image Use the leveling feet, located on both rear corners of the projector , to level the projected image. T o level the image: • Rotate one or both leveling feet until the projected image is level. Figure 16: Leveling the Image Leveling Foot ...
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14 English Operating States Operating States The Polaview 330 LCD projector has five operating states: 1 Sleep state - The lamp, all fans, and keypad lighting are off. The Power On/Standby LED, Lamp Age LED, and Lamp Status LED are on. 2 Live state - The lamp and keypad lighting are on. The fans are on at high speed. The projector displays either ...
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English 15 Using the Remote Control Using the Remote Contr ol This section explains how to use the remote control. The wireless remote contr ol that comes with the Polaview 330 LCD projector is similar to a remote contr ol for a television or VCR. Use the remote control to set up and adjust the image settings and to contr ol interactive presentatio ...
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16 English Using the Remote Control Source Press the Source button on either the r emote control or the projector keypad to toggle the input signal source between computer , composite video, and S-video. If there are no other active input signal sour ces connected, the projector displays an error message. Menu Press the Menu button on either the re ...
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English 17 Using the Remote Control Audio Controls Press the + button on the remote contr ol to increase the audio volume. Press the - button to decrease the audio volume. Pr ess the Mute button to mute the audio. Drag Use the Drag button in combination with the joystick to drag an item. Y ou can also use this button to “Drag & Drop” items. ...
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18 English Using the Menus Using the Menus Main Menu This section introduces you to the main menu and explains how to use the projector menu system. 1 Press the Menu button on either the remote control or on the pr ojector keypad to display the main menu. Each menu item has a submenu. Figure 18: Main Menu 2 Press the up and down direction keys to h ...
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English 19 Using the Menus Use the Reset menu item to reset these submenu values to default values: T able 4: Effect of Reset by Submenu Use the Reset item on a submenu to reset values for all submenu items. Audio Menu Use the Audio menu to control presentation sound characteristics. Figure 19: Audio Menu • Once you have highlighted the Audio men ...
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20 English Using the Menus Volume Use V olume to increase or decr ease the volume level. Bass Use Bass to increase or decrease the bass level. Treble Use T reble to increase or decrease the tr eble level. Stereo Mode Use Stereo Mode to select mono or stereo audio effects. The choices are: • Mono: Mixes contents of right and left channels • Line ...
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English 21 Using the Menus • Once you have highlighted the Picture menu item, press the right direction key to display the Picture submenu. Figure 22: Picture Submenu Frequency The Polaview 330 LCD projector automatically adjusts the frequency based on detected input signals. However , in some cases you may need to manually adjust the frequency . ...
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22 English Using the Menus Brightness Use Brightness to increase or decrease the brightness level. Sharpness Use Sharpness to increase or decrease the sharpness. Room Light Use Room Light to compensate for differences in room lighting conditions. The three Room Light values provide the best levels of brightness, contrast, and color saturation for d ...
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English 23 Using the Menus Computer Use Computer to select the computer as the signal source. Composite Use Composite to select composite video as the signal source. S-Video Use S-V ideo to select s-video as the signal source. Note: If the system does not detect a computer or video source, it displays a message that indicates that the TV/VCR or com ...
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24 English Using the Menus Startup Logo Use Startup Logo to select the logo displayed during projector startup. The choices are: • Default Logo • Custom Logo • Blank For more information on how to install a custom logo in projector memory , see “Installing a Custom Startup Logo” on page 28. Curtain Style Use Curtain Style to select curtai ...
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English 25 Using the Menus Custom Modes Menu Use the Custom Modes menu to save the current projector settings as one of four custom modes or to activate a previously saved custom mode. Figure 27: Custom Modes Menu • Once you have highlighted the Custom Modes menu item, press the right direction key to display the Custom Modes submenu. Figure 28: ...
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26 English Using the Menus Mode 1 Use Mode 1 to save the current pr ojector settings as a custom mode or to activate the previously saved Mode 1 settings. Mode 2 Use Mode 2 to save the current pr ojector settings as a custom mode or to activate the previously saved Mode 2 settings. Mode 3 Use Mode 3 to save the current pr ojector settings as a cust ...
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English 27 Using the Menus • Once you have highlighted the Service menu item, press the right direction key to display the Service submenu. Figure 30: Service Submenu Lamp Life Use Lamp Life to display the number of hours left in the life of the lamp. Reset Lamp Timer Use Reset Lamp T imer to reset the lamp life timer after you install a new lamp ...
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28 English Advanced Configuration A dv anced Configuration This section gives you more detailed information about various projector setup, peripheral connection, and projector usage issues. Installing a Custom Startup Logo Y ou can create a custom startup logo, save it as a standard 16-color W indows bitmap (BMP) file, and install it in projector ...
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English 29 Advanced Configuration 3 In the Mouse Properties window , click on the General tab. W indows indicates the driver that is currently in use. 4 Click on the Change button. 5 Click on the Show All Devices radio button. 6 Under Manufacturers, select either Microsoft or Logitech. 7 Under Models, select either Microsoft Serial Mouse or Microso ...
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30 English Advanced Configuration Some computers require you to make changes in the BIOS to allow use of an external mouse or simultaneous use of both an internal and external mouse. If the internal pointing device and the external mouse do not work after following the steps above, see your computer’ s manual to determine how to make these change ...
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English 31 Advanced Configuration Macintosh computers use several methods to connect to an external monitor or projector . The following paragraphs describe the different models and methods used as of this printing. Macintosh PowerBook Series 140, 145, 145B, 150, 170 These do not include video out support. Contact a third-party supplier for an inte ...
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32 English Advanced Configuration 8 Choose Monitors in the Control Panel. W ithin the Monitors Setup screen you will see two center squares. They r epresent the internal display and the external monitor or projector . Each square has a number . The number 1 represents the primary display and the number 2 represents the secondary display . 9 The pri ...
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English 33 Advanced Configuration On some laptop computers, you need to use a separate setup menu to activate the external video port. Computer Manufacturer Port Activation Keys Acer Ctrl-Alt-Esc (for Setup menu) Fn-F5 AST Fn-F5 Fn-D Fn-F1 Fn-F12 Ctrl-Fn-D Ctrl-D AT&T Fn-F6 Austin Ctrl-Alt-Shift Altima Shift-Ctrl-Alt-C Ambra Ctrl-Alt-Esc (for S ...
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34 English Advanced Configuration DEC Fn-F5 Fn-F4 Dell Ctrl-Alt-F10 Ctrl-Alt-< Fn-F12 Fn-F8 Fn-D Dolch Set DIP switch to CRT before the computer is booted Epson Set DIP switch to CRT when the computer is booted Automatic Setup Icon Fn-F10 Everex Setup Screen For-A Ctrl-Alt-Shift-C Fujitsu Fn-F10 Gateway Fn-F1 Fn-F5 Fn-F3 Grid Fn-F2 (for Setup me ...
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English 35 Advanced Configuration Leading Edge Fn-T Macintosh See “Macintosh Issues” on page 30. Magitronic Fn-F4 Mastersport Fn-F2 Micro Express Automatic when computer is booted Micron Fn-F2 Microslate Automatic when computer is booted Midwest Micro Fn-F11 Mitsubishi SW2 on-off-off-off NCR Setup screen NEC Setup screen Fn-F2 Fn-F3 Fn-F10 Oliv ...
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36 English Advanced Configuration T able 6: External Video Port Activation Keys Texas Instruments Setup (on keyboard) Ctrl-Alt-Setup Ctrl-Alt-Esc Control Panel-TIsetup-Sys config- display device, LCD/CRT Fn-F10 Fn-F12 Top Link Setup screen Fn-F6 Toshiba Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Ctrl-Alt-End Fn-End Tsetup Utility Automatic when computer is booted Twinhead Fn-F5 ...
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English 37 Maintaining the Projector Maintaining the P r ojector This section explains how to replace the lamp module and clean the projector dust filters. Replacing the Lamp Module T o replace the lamp module: 1 Press the catch on the lamp door to release the lamp door . 2 Lift out the lamp door . 3 Grasp the wire bale and remove the lamp module. ...
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38 English Maintaining the Projector Back Filter T o clean the back filter: 1 Remove the three retaining screws located on the back of the pr ojector . Figure 32: Replacing the Back Filter 2 Lift and remove the rear filter cover . 3 Remove the foam filter from the filter cover . 4 Clean the foam filter with soap and water , rinse, and dry thor ...
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English 39 Maintaining the Projector T roubleshooting This section outlines problems you might encounter while using the projector and tells you how to solve them. W arning: Except to replace the lamp or dust filter , do not attempt to open the projector cabinet to service it yourself. Doing so will subject you to dangerous voltages and other haza ...
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40 English Maintaining the Projector T able 7: T roubleshooting Procedures When viewing text on the projected image, some of the characters seem darker or thicker than others. The frequency of the projector does not match the frequency of the computer. 1 Press the Menu button on the remote con- trol or the keypad on the projector . 2 Select Picture ...
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English 41 Maintaining the Projector P olar oid Of fices and Service Centers Country Address Australia Polaroid Australia Pty . Ltd. 13–15 L yonpark Road P .O. Box 163 North Ryde, N.S.W . 2113 T el.: (02) 9 950 7000 Fax: (02) 887 2209 Belgique/België Polaroid (Belgium) N.V .–S.A. Rue Colonel Bourg 111 Kolonel Bourgstraat 111 1140 Bruxelles– ...
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42 English Maintaining the Projector France Polaroid (France) S.A. 12 Bis A ve. Gay Lussac La Clef de Saint-Pierre, B.P . 7 78996 Elancourt Cédex T el.: (33-1) 30 68 38 38 Fax: (33-1) 30 68 38 39 Hong Kong Polaroid (Far East) Ltd. 32/F W indsor House 311 Gloucester Road Causeway Bay T el.: (852) 2894 0333 Fax: (852) 2895 1382 Italia Polaroid (Ital ...
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English 43 Maintaining the Projector New Zealand Polaroid New Zealand Ltd. 24-26 Anzac A venue Auckland T el.: (64-9) 377 3773 Norge Polaroid (Norge) A/S Industriveien 8B, 1473 Skårer , Norway Tlf: (47-67) 90 47 10 Fax: (47-67) 90 51 73 Österreich Polaroid Ges.m.b.H. Eitnergasse 5A 1231 W ien, Austria T el.: (43-1) 869 86 27 Fax: (43-1) 869 81 00 ...
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44 English Maintaining the Projector T able 8: Polaroid Offices and Service Centers U.K. Polaroid (U.K.) Ltd. & Polaroid Export Operations Wheathampstead House Codicote Road Wheathampstead Hertfordshire AL4 8SF U.K. T el: (44) 1582 63 2000 Freefone: (800) 010119 U.S.A. Polaroid Corporation T echnical Assistance T el.: T oll free 1-800-432-5355 ...
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English 45 Appendix A - Parts and Accessories Appendix A - P ar ts and A ccessories Pa r t s T able 9: Parts List Accessories T able 10: Accessories List Part Part Number Rear air filter 39-0001-1A0 Bottom air filter 39-0003-1A0 Soft nylon carrying case 91-0003 Projector/computer mouse remote control 91-0001-000 PS2 remote mouse adaptor 91-0006 ADB ...
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46 English Appendix B - Specifications Appendix B - Specifications T able 11: Specifications Computer Compatibility IBM-compatible computers Apple Macintosh computers Video Compatibility NTSC-M/N/4.43 PAL-M/N/B/D/G/H/IK/L SECAM (B,D,G,K,K1,L) Composite and S-Video Audio Built-in stereo audio system with two internal 3 watt amplifiers and speakers ...
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English 47 Appendix C - Notices, Warranties, Safety Precautions Appendix C - Notices, W arranties, S afety P recautions Notices The information in this document is subject to change without prior notification for the sake of improving reliability , design and function. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright l ...
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48 English Appendix C - Notices, Warranties, Safety Precautions conformity with the following directives: 73/23/EEC, low voltage directive; 89/33/EEC, EMC directive; 93/68/EEC, “CE” marking directive. Declaration of Conformity f or U .S.A This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1 ...
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English 49 Appendix C - Notices, Warranties, Safety Precautions Warranties Polar oid Corporation warrants your Polaview Projector equipment against defects in manufacture for a period of one year from the date of purchase. T o verify the warranty period, you should keep the sales slip or other proof of the purchase date. Should this product, or any ...
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50 English Appendix C - Notices, Warranties, Safety Precautions Safety Precautions T o prevent accidents caused by improper handling or operation, please take note of the following precautions. Be careful when handling UHP lamps. There is a serious risk of eye damage from the intense illumination provided by the UHP lamp. A void direct viewing or u ...
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English 1 Index Inde x Numerics 800 number for Technical Support , 49 A AC power connecting , 2 specifications , 46 Accessories and parts , 45 Adapters Macintosh computers , 30 remote mouse , 45 Adjusting for room lighting , 22 image height , 12 image size , 10 Alignment problems , 40 Audio connecting , 6 specifications , 46 Audio In connector , 6 ...
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2 English Index D Dark characters , 40 Dark Room , 22 Dimensions of projector , 46 DIP switches, setting , 5, 30 Display crooked , 40 formats , 3, 46 noisy in video mode , 40 poor colors , 40 problems , 39, 40 specifications , 46 switch settings , 30 Displaying lamp life , 27 projector usage , 27 test pattern , 27 Drivers, mouse , 28 Dust filters, ...
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English 3 Index Logo choosing startup , 24 custom , 24, 28 default , 24 off , 24 startup , 9 M Macintosh computers, connecting to , 4, 30 Main menu, use of Reset , 19 Maintaining projector , 37 Manufacturers, activate external video port , 32 Menus , 18–27 Message, Will Shut Down In... , 14 Microsoft PowerPoint®, problem using remote mouse , 30 ...
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4 English Index Remote control , 15, 40 Remote mouse configuring , 28 connecting , 7 problem using Microsoft PowerPoint® , 30 using with internal pointer , 29 Replacing lamp module , 37 Reset use on main menu , 19 use on submenu , 19 Resetting lamp life timer , 27 Resolution, setting , 3 Reversing image , 24 Room Light menu , 22 Room lighting, adj ...
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