Page 2 - FCC Statement; This equipment generates, uses and can; Canadian Notice; This is a Class A product. In a domestic
FCC Statement Warning: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed andused in accordance with the instruction manual, maycause interference to radio communications. It has beentested and found to comply with limits for a Class “A”computing device pursu...
Page 3 - Table of contents
1 Introduction What’s in the box? 3 Quick start 5 The remote control and the control panel 12 2 Detailed setup Setting up your projector 15 Getting started 16 Connecting the projector to your computer 22 Connecting video and audio to the projector 33 Important precautions 38 Adjusting the image 42 T...
Page 4 - ii Table of contents; Using the projector
ii Table of contents 3 Using the projector Using your projector 45 Using the remote control and the control panel 46 Switching input sources 49 Using the menus 50 Adjusting the image 51 Adjusting the audio 53 Adjusting the remote-control mouse tracking 54 Presentation features 55 Advanced features 5...
Page 5 - iii; Troubleshooting; Specifications
Table of contents iii 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide 97 Polaview Model 305 Projector parameter adjustments 100 Adjusting your display 102 Unknown/Unrecognized video source 106 Compatibility list 108 Where to get help 112 Polaroid Service Centers 113 Warranty 115 Appendix A: Specifications 1...
Page 6 - 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 connectingyour computer to your monitor. The Polaview Model 305 Projector is a high-resolution multi-media LCD projector that offers t...
Page 7 - Appendix B: Parts for
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 Ad...
Page 9 - Macintosh and PC serial cables
Also included but • Macintosh-to-LCD adapter 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 • European, U.K., and Italian power cords 4 Introduct...
Page 10 - Quick start; Introduction 5
Quick start To connect the projector to your computer, read the sectionappropriate 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 Proje...
Page 11 - Introduction
Setting up 1 Place the projector on a solid, flat surface. 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). Sliding the lever to relea...
Page 12 - 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. Avoid touching thesurface of the mirror ...
Page 13 - Introduction
Macintosh computers Connecting a Macintosh monitor requires the Polaview VGA/MAC (part number C804) adapter and the existing monitorcable. 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/M...
Page 14 - Introduction 9
4 Use the SGI 13C3-to-LCD connector cable (part number C943-6) to link the projector to the computer. Connect theend marked LCD to the projector COMPUTER IN connector,and the end marked COMPUTER to the SGI workstationvideo-output connector. Proceed to the section Connecting video and audio. Workstat...
Page 15 - 0 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. 4 Use the DEC 3C3-to-LCD co...
Page 16 - Turning on; Once you connect the computer and any video or audio; the projector; 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 port...
Page 17 - The remote control and the control panel; Key; 2 Introduction
The remote control and the control panel The remote control and the control panel Key Function a MUTE (remote Mutes the audio, or returns the sound. control only) b VOLUME +/- Adjusts the audio level. c On the remote, press this key once to (Lamp on/off) clear a black screen. The lamp stays on. On b...
Page 18 - Introduction 13
Key Function f MouseDisk Emulates a left-button mouse click when (remote control you press the center of the disk. only) Acts like an arrow key when you pressthe edges of the disk. Toggles between Draw and Move modes in the Draw tool, and controls the mouse pointer. In Adobe Acrobat Player System me...
Page 19 - 4 Introduction
Key Function k 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. l Replace lamp Flashes for 90 seconds aft...
Page 20 - Setting up your projector; Detailed setup
Setting up your projector Before you begin, take a moment to identify the parts of theprojector. The PolaviewModel 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 e Control panel 2 Det...
Page 21 - Getting started; Opening the projector; To open the projector:
Getting started Opening the projector To open 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 awayfrom the projection screen, as illustrated below. Positioning thepro...
Page 23 - The arm pops up; 8 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 thelift tab. This releases the mirror. The flip-mirror-release l...
Page 24 - Closing the projector; 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. Avoid touching thesurface of the mirror w...
Page 25 - Moving the projector; 0 Detailed setup
Moving the projector You should be sure to close the projector securely and dis-connect all cables before moving it. The projector has arecessed carrying handle on its side. To gain access to thehandle, just push one side of it in; the other side automati-cally releases (as illustrated below). Gaini...
Page 26 - Detailed setup 21
Turning on The projector and the external monitor (should you use one) the projector should be turned on before you turn on your computer. Thisensures that the computer properly senses the display dur-ing the start-up process. On the rear panel of the projector there is a power-cordreceptacle and a ...
Page 27 - Connecting the projector to your computer; Port; AUDIO 1 IN; 2 Detailed setup
Connecting the projector to your computer Take a moment to review the projector connector panel. The connector panel of the projector Port Connects to Cable AUDIO 1 IN Left and right ports connect Composite AUDIO 2 IN to a video source, bring audio/video. audio into the projector. cable. VIDEO 1 Con...
Page 28 - Detailed setup 23
Port Connects to Cable AUDIO OUT Connects to external 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. MIC Connec...
Page 30 - Disconnect your computer-to-monitor cable at the computer
Projecting without an attached monitor Some display cards rely on sense-line information from themonitor to configure themselves for the correct display res-olution. The absence of sense-line information causes somedisplay cards to output a default video signal and actuallyprevents some video cards ...
Page 31 - Macintosh computers; 6 Detailed setup
Macintosh computers Connecting a Macintosh monitor requires the PolaviewVGA/MAC adapter (part number C804) and the existingmonitor 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/MA...
Page 32 - Notebook; Use the appropriate Polaview video cable to connect your; computers; notebook computer to the projector.
The Polaview Macintosh-to-LCDadapter 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 notebookcomputer (or to the video cable adapt...
Page 33 - Some notebook computers require that you press a; Workstations
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 computermanual for more information. Workstations 13C3 video connections (except Silicon Graphics workstations) If your workstation h...
Page 34 - Silicon Graphics 13C3 video connections
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. 3 Connect...
Page 35 - DEC 3C3 video connections; BNC video connections; Note which BNC connectors you are currently using with
DEC 3C3 video connections If you have a DEC workstation with 3C3 connectors at thecomputer 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 - 2 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 thehand-held Cyclops wand or optional laser pointer. Instruc-tions for setting ...
Page 38 - Connecting video and audio to the projector; Connecting video; The projector can project video from NTSC, PAL or; from a VCR; Detailed setup 33
Connecting video and audio to the projector This section describes how to connect audio and video toyour projector. The Polaview Model 305 Projector has multi-ple inputs for audio and video. If you are connecting onlyone audio or video source to your projector, use the VIDEO1 and AUDIO 1 ports. Make...
Page 39 - 4 Detailed setup
The composite audio/video cable (part number C497-6) hasa yellow, red, and white RCA plug at each end. To connectan NTSC, PAL, or SECAM source to your projector, makethe appropriate cable connections, as indicated in the fol-lowing chart: Cable Projector port VCR connector Yellow VIDEO 1 or 2 VIDEO ...
Page 40 - Connecting audio; Use the COMPUTER AUDIO IN port to connect audio from a; from the computer; Insert the mini jack end of the computer audio cable (part; Connecting a; To use a microphone while projecting an NTSC, PAL,; microphone; Detailed setup 35
Connecting audio Use the COMPUTER AUDIO IN port to connect audio from a 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. 2 Insert the RCA jacks at the other end of the compu...
Page 41 - Connecting; The projector contains an internal stereo system consisting; external speakers; to the speaker cable, included with your speakers
Connecting The projector contains an internal stereo system consisting external speakers of an amplifier and two speakers. Although this system pro-vides high-quality stereo output, a multimedia presentationmay require external speakers or an external sound system. When connecting external speakers,...
Page 42 - Connecting an; To connect the projector to an external stereo system,; external; Insert the white and red RCA plugs at the other end of the
Connecting an To connect the projector to an external stereo system, 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 OUTports of the projector. 2 Insert the white and red RCA plugs at the other end of the cable ...
Page 43 - Important precautions; The lamp chamber gets very hot during opera-
Important precautions To avoid any potential hazards to the projector, make surenot 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...
Page 44 - Detailed setup 39
Turning the lamp The lamp is off when you first turn on the projector. Press on and off the key (shaded gray in the illustration below) on the remote control or control panel to turn the lamp on. Thegreen power-indicator light illuminates. It takes a few sec-onds for the lamp to warm up. The key To ...
Page 46 - Adjusting the image; Raising or lowering; To raise or lower the projected image, tilt the mirror on top; the image; Detailed setup 41
Adjusting the image Raising or lowering To raise or lower the projected image, tilt the mirror on top the image of the arm up, to move the image higher, or down, to movethe image lower. Focusing the image To focus the image, rotate the ring just below the projectionlens, beneath the mirror, until th...
Page 47 - Correcting keystoning; 2 Detailed setup
Correcting keystoning The normal projected image has a rectangular shape. A key-stoned image has a trapezoidal shape (as illustrated below). A normal vs. a keystoned image Keystoning occurs when the front of the projector is not per-pendicular to the projection screen (the vertical plane) orwhen the...
Page 48 - Image size; Distance from screen; Detailed setup 43
Image size The size of the projected image depends on the distancebetween 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 6 ft/1.8 m 69 inches 8 f...
Page 49 - Using your projector
Using your projector The Polaview Model 305 Projector is designed with ease ofuse and simplicity in mind. With the remote control or thecontrol panel, most of the common functions are right atyour fingertips. To execute most of the functions you need during your pre-sentation, such as adjusting or m...
Page 50 - Using the remote control and the control panel; SOURCE key; Use these keys to execute the function you define in the; PROG 2 keys; 6 Using the projector
Using the remote control and the control panel The keys on the remote control and the control panel SOURCE key Use the SOURCE key to switch between the various videoinput sources you connect, such as the computer videoinput, NTSC/PAL/SECAM video input, S-video input, orAdobe Acrobat Player System in...
Page 51 - When the projector menus are displayed, the arrow keys on
MouseDisk When you press the center of the MouseDisk, it functionslike a mouse click. When you press the edges of the MouseDisk, it functions like an arrow key. In the Draw tool, this key toggles between Draw and Movemodes. It also controls the mouse pointer. In Adobe AcrobatPlayer System dialog box...
Page 52 - This light illuminates if the projector becomes too hot or
CLEAR Press the CLEAR key to clear the screen to a bright whitebackground. This is useful when you want to show a trans-parency during your presentation. Press and hold theCLEAR key for approximately two seconds to clear thescreen to black. To display video once more, press theCLEAR key again. (Over...
Page 53 - Switching input sources; Using the projector 49
Switching input sources With some presentations, you have multiple input sourcesconnected to the projector. Input sources are VCRs, comput-ers, laserdisc players, the optional Adobe Acrobat PlayerSystem system, or any piece of hardware that producesimages you want to project through your projector. ...
Page 54 - Using the menus; Changing the language; To change the menus to a different language, choose; on the menus; 0 Using the projector
Using the menus Before starting your presentation, you want to fine-tune theimage to get the sharpest, clearest image possible. Thehandful of settings you use the most are easy to access; justpress the SETUP key and make your adjustments. For thesettings you use less frequently, gain access to the p...
Page 55 - Using the projector 51
Reverting to the If you want to revert to the original factory settings for a factory defaults specific computer source, choose Image, Factory Defaults,Reset. To reset the projector itself, press the CLEAR key, then presseach of the four arrow keys on the projector control panelonce. The power LED i...
Page 57 - Adjusting the audio; Using the projector 53
Adjusting the audio You can adjust the volume from the remote control, thecontrol 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 58 - Adjusting the remote-control mouse tracking; 4 Using the projector
Adjusting the remote-control mouse tracking Use this setting to adjust how fast the pointer moves. Toincrease or decrease the remote-control mouse tracking,choose Mouse Tracking from the Tools menu and move theslider in the appropriate direction. 54 Using the projector
Page 59 - Presentation features; Using the Draw tool; Using the projector 55
Presentation features Once you adjust the image and audio settings, you areready to start your presentation. This section describessome of the features of the Polaview Model 305 Projectorthat you may want to use during your presentations. Using the Draw tool The Draw tool is a unique feature that le...
Page 60 - The Draw toolbar; Button; 6 Using the projector
3 From the Tools menu, choose Draw, On. The Draw toolbar appears in the upper left corner of the projected image. Ithas four buttons: The Draw toolbar Button Function Click this button to select the Draw tool. Click this button to select the Eraser.You can erase any of your annotations. Click the Cl...
Page 61 - Using the projector 57
Note: If you use the optional Cyclops interactive pointer system, you can also click above the image to activate theDraw tool. 4 Select one of these buttons, then use the Cyclops wand, laser pointer, or the MouseDisk to draw on the projectedimage. To open the color palette: 1 Click the Color box or ...
Page 62 - 8 Using the projector; Setting the timer; The Polaview Model 305 Projector includes a break timer,; Projecting; The CLEAR key clears the projected image, allowing you to; transparencies; project transparencies in the middle of your presentation.
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, dragit to a new location, and release the button. See Program- ming the remote control later in this chapter, for more infor-mation. When you finish using the Dr...
Page 63 - Using the SCALE key; The SCALE key lets you fit larger images on one screen.; and pan images; You can set the top and left pan limits by adjusting; Advanced features; Programming; You can program two keys on the remote control, PROG 1; the remote control; If you want to assign one of the Polaroid F/X effects
Using the SCALE key The SCALE key lets you fit larger images on one screen. to zoom, reduce, Use this key to compress 1280 x 1024 or 1152 x 900 images and pan images to fit the 1024 x 768 screen resolution, or to enlarge a 640 x480 image to fit the screen. Press the SCALE key a secondtime to return ...
Page 64 - Saving a user profile; You cannot save sense-line and front/rear settings as
Saving a user profile The Polaview Model 305 Projector permits two presentersto save their settings and recall them each time they givepresentations. To save current video settings as a profile, open the projec-tor menus and choose Advanced, User. Then select User Aor User B, and adjust each setting...
Page 65 - Menus and keys; Menu; Using the projector 61
Menus and keys The Main menu Menu What it contains Tools Settings for the Draw tool, Break Timer, and mouse tracking. Cyclops Commands for calibrating the Cyclopsinteractive pointer system and button selection. Input Source Settings for computer video, S-videoand Adobe Acrobat Player System input so...
Page 66 - Sets the background for Draw:
Menu What it contains Preferences Settings for colors, language, on-screen indicators, and Program keyfunctionality. Also contains the settings for projecting in reverse video for DOS screens. Advanced Settings for custom profiles, horizon-tal and vertical image position, VCOgain, and sense lines. T...
Page 67 - The Cyclops menu; Option; Calibrate; Using the projector 63
The Cyclops menu Option Function Calibrate Starts the Cyclops calibration procedure. Button Sets the Cyclops wand or laser pointerto emulate a left, right, or center mouse button (or none). Using the projector 63 Calibrate Button Calibrate Right None No Calibrate Left Center Menus Input Source Tools...
Page 68 - The Input Source menu; Source Select; 4 Using the projector
The Input Source menu Option Function Source Select Select the input source: • Computer • Video 1 • S-Video 1 • Video 2 • S-Video 2 • Adobe Acrobat Player System (optional) Source Mode Select from a list of video standards: • NTSC • PAL • SECAM • Computer compatibility Input View projector readings ...
Page 69 - Using the projector 65
The Image menu (computer or Adobe Acrobat Player System input source) Option Function Sync * Adjusts the sync setting. DotClk.. * Adjusts the dot clock setting. Bright Adjusts the brightness of the image. Contrast Adjusts the RGB bias levels. Red Adjusts the red level. Green Adjusts the green level....
Page 70 - Contrast; Adjusts the video contrast.; Bright; Adjusts the video brightness.; Tint; Adjusts the video tint.; Saturation; Adjusts the video color saturation.
The Image menu(video or S-videoinput source) Option Function Contrast Adjusts the video contrast. Bright Adjusts the video brightness. Tint Adjusts the video tint. Saturation Adjusts the video color saturation. 66 Using the projector Bright Contrast Menus Cyclops Tools Advanced Input Source Projecto...
Page 71 - Adjusts the audio volume.
The Audio menu Option Function Volume Adjusts the audio volume. Mute Mutes the audio or turns it back on. Balance Adjusts the left/right audio balance. Bass Adjusts the bass. Treble Adjusts the treble. Fade Adjusts front/rear audio balance. Mic. Volume Adjusts the volume of the microphone. Audio Mod...
Page 72 - The Projector menu; Projection; 8 Using the projector
The Projector menu Option Function Projection Switches between front and rear projection. Lamp Hours Resets the lamp hours counter.Use this option after you change the lamp. Lamp Hours Displays the number of hours elapsedon the lamp-hours counter. 68 Using the projector Projection Lamp Hours Lamp Ho...
Page 73 - Using the projector 69; The Preferences menu; Colors
Using the projector 69 The Preferences menu Option Function Colors Sets the number of colors to use. Language Sets the default language for themenus. On-Screen Displays or hides the slide bars forsync, volume, contrast, tint, horizontal position, and vertical position. Prog Key1 Sets an operation fo...
Page 74 - 0 Using the projector; The Advanced menu; User
70 Using the projector The Advanced menu Option Function User Sets a user profile of projector settings: • Defaults • User A (user defined) • User B (user defined) Hor. (Horizontal) Adjusts the horizontal position of the Pos (Position) image on the screen. Vert. (Vertical) Adjust the vertical positi...
Page 77 - Installing Polaroid F/X; Follow these steps to install the Polaroid F/X software:; Starting Polaroid F/X; After installing the software:
Polaroid F/X 73 Getting started Installing Polaroid F/X Follow these steps to install the Polaroid F/X software: 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: • In Windows 95, choose Start, Run, then typ...
Page 80 - Customizing effects
76 Polaroid F/X Customizing effects Options are available to let you tailor most effects to meetspecific presentation requirements. For example, you cancustomize the Spotlight effect to specify the shape and sizeof the spotlight. You can also change the name of eacheffect (for example, you can chang...
Page 81 - Using the Cyclops; You can use the Cyclops interactive pointer system with; interactive pointer
Polaroid F/X 77 Using the Cyclops You can use the Cyclops interactive pointer system with 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 followingscreen appears: The Cyclops i...
Page 84 - Press Pause on your remote control.
80 Polaroid F/X Freeze The Freeze option freezes the image on your projector soyou 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. To edit the Freeze key settings, click the ...
Page 88 - Tests the current effect.
84 Polaroid F/X Menu commands File menu The File menu offers the following commands for workingwith profiles of effects. Menu item Function Reset to defaults Resets the F/X options to the factorydefaults. Open Opens a previously-saved profile ofsettings. Save Saves recent changes to the currentprofi...
Page 89 - Options menu; Menu item; Show Remote
Polaroid F/X 85 Options menu The Options menu offers commands that allow you to setup assignments on the remote control, wand, or laser point-er; change the look and feel of the cursor; and change theCOM port settings. Menu item Function Show Remote Allows you to display the assignments area for the...
Page 90 - Cleaning the lens and mirror; To clean the projection lens and mirror:; Do not look directly into the lens; Do not use acetone to clean the lens it may; Maintenance
Periodic maintenance keeps your projector in top workingcondition. 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, andgently wipe it over the surface of the lens o...
Page 91 - Cleaning the projection window; To clean the surface of the projection window:
Cleaning the projection window The projection window is the surface through which theLCD image is projected. To ensure that the projector main-tains a clear, sharp image, you should clean the projectionwindow from time to time. To clean the surface of the projection window: 1 Use a can of compressed...
Page 92 - Replacing the lamp; Do not touch the lamp with your bare hands. Use
Replacing the lamp For best performance, you should replace the lamp after 700hours of operation. Note: Do not touch the lamp with your bare hands. Use gloves or a soft cloth and handle it using the metal endsonly. Removing 1 Leave the projector running with the lamp off for at least the old lamp fi...
Page 95 - Cleaning/changing air filters; Your Polaview Model 305 Projector has three air filters.
Cleaning/changing air filters To make sure that your projector operates safely and effi-ciently, you should change or replace the filters after every250 hours of operation. It is best to change or clean all of thefilters at one time. To clean the filters, wash them in a solu-tion of warm, soapy wate...
Page 96 - The top cover filter; Access to
Lifting the top left cover out The filter is located on the inside of the top left cover (seethe 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. To replace the top cover, reverse steps 1 thr...
Page 99 - Replacing the batteries in the remote control; Locate the battery compartment on the end of the remote; Temperature extremes; 6 Maintenance
cable is keyed, so it only reattaches on one side. Also, makesure 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. Press down whi...
Page 100 - Troubleshooting guide; Symptom
This chapter provides answers to some commonly askedquestions about the Polaview Model 305 Projector. Please refer to the troubleshooting chart before calling yourdealer for assistance. Troubleshooting guide Symptom Cause Solution No computer image Loose cable Check and secure cable projected connec...
Page 101 - 8 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 Restart co...
Page 102 - 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) forpower and properoperation Loose/improper cabling Secu...
Page 103 - Polaview Model 305 Projector parameter adjustments; Input Measurements
Symptom Cause Solution Rainbow image Lamp pinch-off not Adjust lamp position to pointing up point pinch-off straight up Ensure that thumbscrewis 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 Polavi...
Page 105 - Adjusting your display; Horizontal; Adjusting the Horiz. Pos control usually corrects this; double image; Press the MENU key to display the Main menu.
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 throughthe display or by severely compressed or shifted displays. Adjusting your display Horizontal Adjusting...
Page 106 - Half-normal height display
Half-normal height display Adjusting the half-normal height display Use the arrow keys, the SETUP key on the control panel, oruse the following procedure to adjust the half-normal heightdisplay: 1 Press the MENU key to display the Main menu. 2 Select Advanced from the Main menu. 3 Select the Hor. Po...
Page 107 - Move the slide bar up or down until the image is displayed; Vertical double image; Press the down arrow key until the image is properly
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 hasthe correct resolution and the closest V-sync and H-sync val-ues. Vertical double image Adjusting the vertical ...
Page 108 - Dark Lines in Scale mode only
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 youadjust 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 - Unknown/Unrecognized video source
Unknown/Unrecognized video source Occasionally, you may encounter an unknown or unrecog-nizable video signal while using the projector. If this shouldhappen, use the following steps to connect and adjust theprojector: 1 Connect the projector to the video source and make sure that the power is on. 2 ...
Page 111 - Compatibility list
Compatibility list The following pages list the workstation/computer videosignal 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 115 - Where to get help; If at any time you need help with your projector:
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). 112 Troubleshooting
Page 116 - Polaroid Offices and Service Centers
Troubleshooting 113 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 Bru...
Page 118 - One Year Warranty
One Year Warranty Polaroid Corporation warrants your Polaview Projectorequipment against defects in manufacture for a period ofone year from the date of purchase. To verify the warrantyperiod, you should keep the sales slip or other proof of thepurchase date. Should this product, or any component or...
Page 119 - THIS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTAL AND; and Canada; No user-serviceable parts inside, with the exceptions
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIESSO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS,AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAYVARY FROM STATE TO STATE. Outside t...
Page 120 - Appendix A: Specifications
Color 16.7 million colors Display technology LCD: active matrix 1024 x 768 Resolution Multiple graphics modes (640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1152 x 900, 1280 x 1024, 72 Hz) Contrast ratio 100:1 typical Video compatibility NTSC M 3.58 MHz; PAL B, G, H, I 4.42 MHz; SECAM 4.43MHz; S-VIDEO Projectio...
Page 122 - Replacement product
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 C8...
Page 124 - Appendix C: Sense lines
What are sense lines? This appendix explains how to adjust the projector if youhave trouble connecting to a computer with no externalmonitor. Certain display cards and video systems rely on sense-lineinformation from the monitor to configure themselves cor-rectly for display resolution. The absence ...
Page 125 - Macintosh displays; Display resolution; Identifying
6 Exit the menus and restart your computer (do not turn off the projector). Macintosh displays The next table shows typical sense-line settings for Macintoshsystems, based on the system resolution. Try these settingsonly if you have trouble projecting an image without an exter-nal monitor connected ...
Page 126 - Sense line settings for popular video cards
Input Measurementswindows 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 High High High Low Packard MAC / RGB 13" 640 x 480 High High High Low PowerBook 1 16" 832 x 624 High High High High (...
Page 128 - Index
A Adapters, 24Adjusting the contrast, 101Adjusting the brightness, 101Adjusting the volume Volume keys, 53 Adobe Acrobat Player System, 2, 32 connecting, 32PDF files, 2 Adobe Acrobat Player System key, 13, 46–47 Advanced features, 59Advanced menu, 62, 70 Hor. Pos, 70Sense 3, 2, 1, 0, 70User, 70VCO g...