Page 2 - FCC Statement; This equipment generates, uses and can radiate; Canadian Notice; Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique edicté par le; European Notice; This is a Class A product. In a domestic environ-
FCC Statement W a r n i n g : This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used inaccordance with the instruction manual, may cause interfer-ence to radio communications. It has been tested and foundto comply with limits for a Class “A” computing de...
Page 3 - Table of contents
1 Introduction What’s in the box? 2 Quick start 3 Connector panel 6 Control panel 7 2 Detailed setup Your Polaview Model 110 Projector 9 Getting started 1 0 Connector panel 1 3 Supplying power to the projector 1 5 Computer video and audio connections 1 6 3 Using the projector Turning on the projecto...
Page 4 - ii Table of contents; Using the projector; Specifications
ii Table of contents 3 Using the projector SETUP menu 3 7 INPUT menu 3 9 IMAGE menu 4 0 OPTION (OPT.) menu 4 2 Setting the timer 4 4 Quick menus 4 4 4 Maintenance Cleaning the lens 4 5 Replacing the lamp 4 6 Cleaning the air filter 4 8 Changing the remote-control batteries 5 0 5 Troubleshooting Trou...
Page 5 - Introduction
The Polaroid Polaview Projector family consists of portable,color data and video projection products that make sharingdata and presenting information as easy as connecting yourcomputer to your monitor. This manual covers the Polaview Model 110 Projector,which provides images of unrivaled clarity and...
Page 6 - Introduction
What’s in the box? After you open the box and take out the projector and acces-sory packs, make sure you have all of the items shown. Caution! The projector should be treated like any other pre- cision optical instrument. Handle it carefully. Items included with the projector a Projector f AV cable ...
Page 7 - Quick start; Desktop PCs; Introduction 3
Also included but • 2 AA alkaline batteries not shown • European power cord • User’s guide • U.K. power cord • Product registration card Quick start Place the Model 110 projector on a solid flat surface at aright angle (perpendicular) to the projection screen, parallelto the floor. Follow the approp...
Page 8 - Notebooks; Introduction
3 Plug the Mac end of the Mac - VGA cable adapter into yourcomputer Video port. 4 Connect your audio source to the AUDIO 1 IN port on the p r o j e c t o r . 5 To project and view the monitor at the same time, plug themonitor cable into the RGB OUT port of the projector. Note: The projector only sup...
Page 9 - Special configurations; Introduction 5
Special configurations If your computer has an internal monitor but no externalvideo capability (such as the Macintosh Performa 575, PowerMac 5200, and certain PowerBooks), you need avideo adapter card to attach it to the Model 110 projector. Setup for a third-party adapter is identical to the proce...
Page 10 - Introduction; Connector panel; The connector panel; CYCLOPS port
6 Introduction Connector panel All connections between the Model 110 projector and com-puter or video source are made on the side connector panel. The connector panel C o n n e c t o r D e s c r i p t i o n a VIDEO 1 & 2 Connects to video output from anNTSC, PAL, or SECAM source. b S-VIDEO 1 &am...
Page 11 - Control panel; Introduction 7
C o n n e c t o r D e s c r i p t i o n h AUDIO OUT Provides audio output to an external stereo system. i RGB OUT Provides computer output to aseparate monitor. j C O N T R O L Connects to a serial cable forcomputer control. k Power switch Turns power on and off. Control panel The projector control-...
Page 12 - Options and; Introduction
K e y F u n c t i o n M E N U Controls the menu. R E S E T Resets the image to the factory defaults. O N Flashes green during start-up.Glows green if AC input and projectorpower supplies are functioning. Glows red if they are not, or if the air filter door is removed. T E M P Glows red to warn of an...
Page 13 - Detailed setup; Your Polaview Model 110 Projector; The Polaroid Polaview
2 Detailed setup Your Polaview Model 110 Projector Before you begin, examine the components of theprojector. The Polaroid Polaview Model 110 Projector andthe CyclopsRemote Control a Handle g Connector panel b Internal speaker h AC power switch c Infrared lens i Power-cord receptacle d Projection len...
Page 14 - Getting started; 0 Detailed setup
Getting started Place the projector on a solid, flat surface at a right angle(perpendicular) to the projection screen and parallel to thefloor. If you use a media cart, make sure the wheels arelocked to prevent it from moving. Positioning the projector 10 Detailed setup
Page 15 - Transporting and; The projector has a recessed handle located in one of the; moving the projector; Detailed setup 11
Transporting and The projector has a recessed handle located in one of the moving the projector side panels. Always use the handle to transport the projec-tor. The projector has protective feet on the side oppositethe handle, as well as on the bottom. Transporting the projector If you are moving the...
Page 16 - Projector cooling; The air intake grill is on the bottom of the projector. The air; and airflow; exhaust grill is on the rear panel.
Projector cooling The air intake grill is on the bottom of the projector. The air and airflow exhaust grill is on the rear panel. Caution! Never operate the projector if these grills are clogged or obstructed, or if the electric fans are not running. Allow for proper airflow 12 Detailed setup
Page 18 - 4 Detailed setup
C o n n e c t o r D e s c r i p t i o n g L-AUDIO-R 1 & 2 Connects to stereo/mono audio output from an NTSC, PAL, orSECAM source. h AUDIO OUT Provides audio output to an external stereo system. i RGB OUT Provides computer output to aseparate monitor. j C O N T R O L Connects to a serial cable fo...
Page 19 - Supplying power to the projector; Power receptacle; Detailed setup 15
Supplying power to the projector The power-cord receptacle and AC power switch are located below the projector connector panel. Power receptacle and AC powerswitch a Power receptacle b AC power switch To supply power to the projector: 1 Plug the appropriate power cord into the power receptacle on th...
Page 20 - Computer video and audio connections; Connecting a PC; Unplug the monitor cable from the computer.
Computer video and audio connections Connecting a PC Use the included VGA video cable to connect your PC to theprojector. If you want to use your monitor and projector atthe same time, use your existing monitor cable to connectthe projector to a separate monitor. VGA video cable VGA connections 1 Un...
Page 21 - Connecting; Use the video cable adapter shown below to connect a; Macintosh computers; Macintosh computer to the projector.
3 Connect your audio source to the AUDIO IN 1 port on theprojector. Refer to Connecting computer audio later in thisc h a p t e r . Note: If you are using a second computer video or audio source, plug the output cables for these sources into theRGB IN 2 and AUDIO IN 2 connectors. 4 If you want to us...
Page 23 - Detailed setup 19
Note: To use the projector, you do not need an external m o n i t o r . Connecting Use the appropriate cable and adapter to connect your notebook computers portable computer to the projector. Laptop connections Note: If you are connecting the projector to an Apple PowerBook, attach the Mac - VGA cab...
Page 24 - Although two COMPUTER AUDIO sources and two
Special configurations If your computer has an internal monitor but no externalvideo capability (Macintosh Performa 575, PowerMac 5200,and certain PowerBooks), you need a separate video-adapter card to attach the projector to it. Setup for a third-party adapter is identical to the proceduresoutlined...
Page 25 - Detailed setup 21
Connecting composite video You can display composite video (NTSC, PAL or SECAM) onthe projector. Use the supplied AV cable to connect an NTSC, PAL, orSECAM source to your projector. 1 Find the RCA connector on your video source markedVIDEO OUT or something similar. This connector is usuallyyellow. I...
Page 26 - Connecting non-computer audio; For stereo audio, use the supplied AV cable.
Connecting non-computer audio The AUDIO ports allow you to connect stereo or monauralaudio from a composite video source to the projector. For stereo audio, use the supplied AV cable. 1 Insert the red (right) and white (left) ends of the cable into theAUDIO OUT ports of a composite video audio sourc...
Page 27 - Connecting the Cyclops interactive pointer system; Connect the other end of the cable to the computer:; Projector AUDIO OUT; Use the MUTE key to turn on or off the internal or any
Connecting the Cyclops interactive pointer system Use the CYCLOPS port to connect the projector and optionalCyclops interactive pointer system to the computer. You canuse the Cyclops system to control your computer on-screenmouse cursor. The optional Cyclops interactive pointer system is shippedwith...
Page 28 - Turning on the projector and lamp; Never operate the projector if the air intake or
Turning on the projector and lamp Turn on the projector before you turn on your computer.This allows the computer to sense the projector during itsstartup sequence. Move the AC power switch to the ON position. The ON indi-cator on the projector control panel glows orange. The lamp is off when you fi...
Page 29 - Focusing and zooming; You can use the title screen image that appears when you; the image; If you have a Cyclops interactive pointer system
Projector STANDBY/ON key Focusing and zooming You can use the title screen image that appears when you the image first start the projector to make your focus and image-sizea d j u s t m e n t s . 1 Press the ZOOM +/- key on the control panel or remote con-trol to make the image larger (+) or smaller...
Page 30 - Image size; Turning off; Press and hold the STANDBY/ON key on the control panel; the projector; Using the projector 27
Image size The size of the projected image changes as you move theprojector closer to the screen or adjust the zoom lens. Thefollowing table indicates the minimum and maximum dis-tance from the projector to the screen for most standard sizes c r e e n s . Distance from projector screen Screen size M...
Page 31 - 8 Using the projector
Control-panel keys The control-panel keys are used to turn the projector on oroff, adjust the projected image, and to display and hide themenus. Power, warning, and alert lights give you importantinformation about how your projector is working. Control-panel keys K e y F u n c t i o n S T A N D B Y ...
Page 32 - O N
MENU Press the MENU keys to display the menu options abovethe projected image. If a menu selection is not made withinfive seconds, the menu disappears. Menu settings are auto-matically stored when you exit the menus or turn off theprojector. See The graphical user interface later in this chap-ter fo...
Page 33 - TEMP indicator; Check the intake and exhaust vents. Clear any obstruction to; LAMP indicator; If the lamp fails during a presentation, make sure
TEMP indicator The TEMP indicator illuminates if the projector overheats orif the air-filter door on the bottom of the projector is open. A thermostat automatically turns off the power to the lampuntil the projector cools. If an over-temperature condition occurs, perform the follow-ing checks while ...
Page 34 - Using the remote control; Using the projector 31
Using the remote control The remote control contains all the key functions available on the projector control panel as well as several additionalfeatures. For best results, aim the remote control at the pro-jection screen or at the front panel of the projector. Do notobstruct the infrared eye locate...
Page 35 - 2 Using the projector
K e y F u n c t i o n g J O Y S T I C K Functions as arrow keys or as am o u s e . h R I G H T / R E S E T Resets the projector settings to thefactory defaults if the menus areopen. Functions as a right mouse button if the projector is in the Host mode. See Operating the projectorlater in this chapt...
Page 36 - Using the projector 33
Using the joystick Use the joystick to move through the menus and selectitems or change values in them. You can also use the joy-stick as your system mouse if you install the serial cable andfollow the boot instructions detailed in the Host mode s e c-tion on the next page. • Move the joystick left ...
Page 37 - 4 Using the projector
Host mode The projector can emulate a serial mouse, allowing you to control your computer from the joystick on the remote control. You do not need a special mouse driver to emulatea serial mouse with the remote control. Use one of the following sections to set up your projectorfor mouse emulation. B...
Page 38 - Using the projector 35
The graphical user Your projector features a graphical user interface that makes interface it easy to control all of the projector functions. You canmake menu selections with the control panel or the remotec o n t r o l . Note: Menu selections differ depending on the type of video source you select....
Page 39 - Using the Main menu; Main menu screen; Default settings; 6 Using the projector
Using the Main menu When you press MENU the Main menu appears at the topof the screen. Main menu screen To turn the menu off, press MENU again. The menus auto-matically disappear after a few seconds. The following table lists the main menu options that youcan select. Note that the Input and Image me...
Page 40 - SETUP menu; Setup menu screen; Using the projector 37
SETUP menu Use the SETUP menu selections to adjust image quality andposition. The computer source Setup menu is shown below. Setup menu screen O p t i o n What it does S o u r c e V O L U M E Increases or decreases All sources the volume level. B R I G H T Increases or decreases All sources the inte...
Page 41 - 8 Using the projector
O p t i o n What it does S o u r c e V. POSIT Adjusts the vertical position of C o m p u t e r the projected image. o n l y H. POSIT Adjusts the horizontal position C o m p u t e r of the projected image. o n l y H. PHASE Adjusts the horizontal phase Computer setting. Use this setting if you o n l y...
Page 42 - INPUT menu; Use the Input menu to select a video source.; INPUT menu screen; TEST PATTERN
INPUT menu Use the Input menu to select a video source. • Use the arrow keys to select a source. • If you choose VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2, select a video format. • Select TEST PATTERN to adjust your focus. INPUT menu screen Menu item O p t i o n s F u n c t i o n RGB 1 or 2 Selects the RGB 1 or 2 port. VI...
Page 43 - IMAGE menu; Use this menu to adjust the projected video image and; IMAGE menu screen; M I R R O R
IMAGE menu Use this menu to adjust the projected video image and select how the projector displays the image. IMAGE menu screen Menu item O p t i o n s F u n c t i o n M I R R O R Standard operating m o d e .Flips the picture h o r i z o n t a l l y ,vertically, orhorizontally and v e r t i c a l l ...
Page 44 - R E V E A L
Menu item O p t i o n s F u n c t i o n R E V E A L Selects the speed for revealing an image. MENU SIZE Changes the on-screen menu size. M E S S A G E Turns the on-screenimage source messages on or off. C Y C L O P S Initiates Cyclopscalibration. Seethe Cyclops user’sguide for moreinformation. Press...
Page 45 - 2 Using the projector
OPTION (OPT.) menu The OPT. menu is used to control the projector communica-tions settings. OPT. menu screen Menu item O p t i o n s F u n c t i o n COM. SPEED Selects the speed ofdata transmission. COM. BITS Selects the format ofdata transmission:Use 7N1 for 7 data-bits, No parity, 1 stop bit. Use ...
Page 46 - M O U S E
Menu item O p t i o n s F u n c t i o n M O U S E Selects the speed ofmouse movement. T I M E R Sets the duration ofthe break timer. L A N G U A G E Sets the languagefor the menu d i s p l a y s . AUTO OFF Sets the time theprojector can runwith no action beforeit automatically turnsoff. The maximum ...
Page 47 - Setting the timer; Press MENU, and the clock begins to count down.; Quick menus; VOLUME
Setting the timer You can set the timer to count down for breaks, class activi-ties, and other presentation requirements. 1 From the Options menu, choose Timer and press the rightMENU key on the control panel or move the joystick to ther i g h t . 2 When the Timer menu appears, use the MENU keys on ...
Page 48 - Cleaning the lens; From time to time, you need to clean the lens.; Maintenance
Your Polaview Model 110 Projector requires minimal main-tenance; however, follow these recommendations for peri-odic maintenance to ensure top performance. The lamp, lenses, mirrors, and LCD panels have been care-fully aligned at the factory to give you the clearest, brightestimage possible. However...
Page 49 - Replacing the lamp; Turn off the projector.
Replacing the lamp 1 Turn off the projector. 2 Unplug the projector power cord from the wall socket andfrom the projector power receptacle. 3 Loosen and remove the screw located on the right side ofthe rear panel and remove the service door. Removing the service door 4 Loosen the 4 lamp-assembly scr...
Page 51 - Cleaning the air filter; Disconnect all cables and cords from the projector.
Cleaning the air filter You should change or clean the air-intake filter after every250 operating hours to maintain proper cooling. This filter islocated on the bottom of the projector, under the grill. 1 Disconnect all cables and cords from the projector. 2 Set the projector on its side, connector ...
Page 53 - Changing the remote-control batteries; two AAA alkaline batteries in the remote control:; use batteries not specified for this unit.; Do not; use old and new batteries together.; Do not; insert batteries incorrectly.
Changing the remote-control batteries If you are not planning to use the remote control for awhile,remove the batteries from the unit. To install or change the two AAA alkaline batteries in the remote control: 1 Locate the battery compartment at the lower rear of thecase. Slide the cover back to ope...
Page 54 - Troubleshooting guide; Symptom; Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting guide Symptom Cause Solution No image projected No power to projector Turn power ONCheck AC cord Check power to electricaloutlet Lamp not on Turn lamp ON Lamp burned out Replace lamp assembly Over-temperature Allow projector to cool; turn indication projector OFF and then ON;make sur...
Page 55 - 2 Troubleshooting
Symptom Cause Solution No video image Video source(s) Check power on thevideo source(s) Loose cable Check and secure cableconnections between videosource and projector LAMP indicator Burned-out lamp Replace lamp assembly glowing red Displayed image not Projector set at Adjust relative positions squa...
Page 56 - Troubleshooting 53
Symptom Cause Solution No image on Power switch is off or Computer must be on for computer screen projector is not running computer monitor to display Lamp is burned out Turn off projector;replace lamp Cable not connected Connect cable Streaks on monitor Video cable plugged into Check computer- or c...
Page 57 - Restart Windows
Symptom Cause Solution TEMP indicator Air vent(s) clogged Allow projector to cool; clearobstructions from vents Clean or replace filter asnecessary Internal fan failure Allow projector to cool; check for fan and blower operation;service if necessary Bottom air-filter door Close bottom air-filter doo...
Page 58 - Troubleshooting 55; Where to get help
Troubleshooting 55 Symptom Cause Solution The mouse cursor The projector host- Open the projector menus appears in Windows mode mouse function and choose OPT. but does not respond to is disabled Select COM Speed and make the remote control sure it is set to 1200 baud Select COM Bits and make sure it...
Page 59 - 6 Troubleshooting; Polaroid Offices and Service Centers
56 Troubleshooting Polaroid Offices and Service Centers Australia Polaroid Australia Pty. Ltd.13–15 Lyonpark RoadP.O. Box 163North Ryde, N.S.W. 2113Tel.: (02) 9 950 7000Fax: (02) 887 2209 Belgique/België Polaroid (Belgium) N.V.–S.A.Rue Colonel Bourg 111Kolonel Bourgstraat 1111140 Bruxelles–1140 Brus...
Page 60 - Troubleshooting 57
Troubleshooting 57 New Zealand Polaroid New Zealand Ltd.Camera Services24-26 Anzac AvenueAucklandTel.: (09) 377 3773 Norge Polaroid (Norge) A/SIndustriveien 8B, 1473 SkårerPostboks 80, 1471 SkårerTlf: 67 90 47 10Fax: 67 90 51 73 Österreich Polaroid Ges.m.b.H.Eitnergasse 5A1231 WienTel.: 869 86 27Fax...
Page 61 - 8 Troubleshooting; One Year Warranty; Polaroid Corporation warrants your Polaview Projector
58 Troubleshooting One Year Warranty Polaroid Corporation warrants your Polaview Projector equipment against defects in manufacture for a period ofone year from the date of purchase. To verify the war-ranty period, you should keep the sales slip or otherproof of the purchase date. Should this produc...
Page 62 - Appendix A: Specifications
Number of colors 16.7 million colors Display 3 polysilicon liquid crystal panels Computer compatibility PC (VGA) Apple Macintosh and Powerbook series Quadra, Centris, Video NTSC/PAL/SECAM/S-Video Video compatibility NTSC, PAL, SECAM and S-VHS Projection lamp 250 watt metal-halide lamp Optics Zoom le...
Page 65 - Index
A Accessories, 61AC power switch, 9, 14, 15Air filter, 48AUDIO, 6, 14Audio connection Computer, 20Non-computer, 22 AUDIO IN 1 & 2, 6, 13AUDIO OUT, 7, 14, 23AUDIO OUT ports External speaker system connection, 23 External stereo system connection, 23 AUDIO ports Monaural source, 22Stereo source, 2...
