Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; ii User Manual
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol is displayed on the product toalert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” withinthe product’s enclosure that may constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point symbol is displayed on the product to alert theuser to the prese...
Page 4 - Warranty; Telex warrants that the Firefly; FCC Statement; iv User Manual
Warranty Telex warrants that the Firefly ™ P200/P250 will provide a usable active pixel ratio of at least 99.995%. This means that out of 1.44 million pixelson the Firefly ™ P250 (921,600 pixels on the P200), less than 50 pixels will be inactive. Inactive pixels may appear illuminated on the display...
Page 5 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Canadian Department of Communications Statement . . . . . . . iv GENERAL...
Page 6 - GENERAL FEATURES; The Firefly; User Manual 1
GENERAL FEATURES The Firefly ™ P200/P250 is a full-color compact LCD projection system that is used to display a computerized multi-media presentation. Thebuilt-in amplifier/speakers lets you connect to a wireless microphone,portable CD player, or to the auxiliary output of a stereo system. TheP200/...
Page 8 - ACCESSORIES; The RC-8 is specifically designed for use with the Firefly; Figure 3. B-10 Lapel Microphone with Transmitter; User Manual 3
ACCESSORIES The accessories shown in Figures 2 and 3 are available for use with theFirefly ™ P200/P250 LCD notebook projector: The RC-8 is specifically designed for use with the Firefly ™ P200/P250. It allows remote control of all the P200/P250 keypanel and on-screenfunctions. (The RC-8 comes with t...
Page 10 - User Manual 5
ADAPTERS (Used on Macintosh units only) VGA/SVGA VIDEO CABLE POWER CORD COMPOSITE VIDEO (RCA to RCA) RC-8 REMOTE SOFTCASE AUDIO CABLE (dual RCA to 1/8" stereo) AUDIO CABLE (1/8" stereo to 1/8" stereo) SO UR CE POWER BRI GHT CO NTRA ST VO LUM E F1 MENU/RESE T Warranty Card Registration Ca...
Page 11 - Positioning the Firefly; Place the P200/P250 on a table or desktop as shown in Figure 5.; Figure 5. Distance vs Image Size; User Manual
P200/P250 SETUP This section is a detailed description of the setup for your P200/P250. Positioning the Firefly ™ P200/P250 On the Desktop 1. Place the P200/P250 on a table or desktop as shown in Figure 5. NOTE: Ensure that the P200/P250 vents are not blocked. TheP200/P250 takes in cool air at the s...
Page 13 - COMPUTER; MONITOR; jack on the Firefly; User Manual
7. If you are using an IBM VGA/SVGA computer, the connectionsare shown in Figure 7: a. Unplug the monitor cable from the computer. b. Plug one end of the supplied VGA/SVGA cable into the videoport of the computer. c. Plug the other end of the VGA/SVGA cable into the COMPUTER jack on the Firefly ™ P2...
Page 15 - Remote Control Battery; New remote control unit is received from the factory.; Figure 9. Remote Control Battery Installation; 0 User Manual
Remote Control Battery The remote control requires one 9V alkaline battery installed as shown inFigure 9. A new battery should be installed in the remote control unit under thefollowing circumstances: • New remote control unit is received from the factory. • LED on the remote control no longer light...
Page 16 - OPERATION; Basic Operation; POWER; FOCUS
OPERATION After you have connected the Firefly ™ P200/P250 as described in the P200/P250 Setup section of this manual, you are ready to begin usingyour P200/P250 LCD notebook projector. Basic Operation 1. Lift and rotate the mirror as shown in Figure 6. 2. Press POWER to turn on the P200/P250 LCD no...
Page 19 - CONTROLS; Keypanel Controls
CONTROLS The P200/P250 keypanel and Menu Mode On-Screen controls allow youto customize the projected image and enhance the appearance of yourpresentation. The function of each keypanel and on-screen control isdescribed below and the keypanel is shown in Figure 11. Keypanel Controls NOTE: All control...
Page 21 - Menu Mode On-Screen Controls
Menu Mode On-Screen Controls INVERSE To access the INVERSE function, press and release MENU , then press either the up or down arrow key to “step” through the “menu” until INVERSE is displayed. Press either the right or left arrow key to switch between a positive and negative image. An on-screen gra...
Page 23 - Illuminated Indicators; LAMP HOURS; Remote Control
Illuminated Indicators POWER The POWER button glows red when the P200/P250 is plugged into an AC wall outlet and is ready to be turned on. Keypanel When the keypanel is lit, indicates that the P200/P250 is in operation; theprojector lamp should also be on. REPLACE LAMP When lit, REPLACE LAMP indicat...
Page 24 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE; Storage and Transportation; Lens Cleaning
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Storage and Transportation To prepare your P200/P250 for transport, perform the following steps: 1. Press POWER to turn off the projector and lamp. (The fans will continue turning for approximately three minutes.) 2. When the fans have stopped turning and the P200/P250 is cool,u...
Page 25 - REPLACE LAMP; Figure 12. Lamp Replacement; 0 User Manual
3. Rotate and lower the mirror, then close the P200/P250 down to itsstorage position. 4. Turn the P200/P250 over on a flat, stable surface. NOTE: Typically, lamps have an average operating life of approximately30 hours. When lit, REPLACE LAMP indicates that the P200/P250 has reached this average lam...
Page 26 - NOTE: Replace the spare lamp as soon as possible.; Tighten the two lamp compartment screws shown in Figure 12.; Fuse Replacement; NOTE: To access the fuseholder, the Firefly; raised position with the power cord unplugged.; Figure 13. Fuseholder Location; User Manual 21
6. Lift out the lamp/spare lamp compartment assembly. 7. Turn over the lamp compartment assembly and place it on a stablesurface. 8. Rotate the retainer clip (Figure 12) and pull the active lamp out of thelamp holder. 9. Slide the spare lamp from its storage location. 10. Insert the spare into the l...
Page 27 - Troubleshooting Guide; INVERSE; PALETTE
Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Telex logo is displayed on Firefly ™ P200/P250 • Unit is working properly, but no video source is present. No image projected from Firefly ™ P200/P250 • Firefly ™ not turned on. • Firefly ™ not connected to AC wall outlet. • AC wall outlet defective. ...
Page 28 - AUDIO OUT; NOTE: When adjusting the; WIDTH
PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Split image or partial image • Image alignment needed; use up-down and left-right arrow keys. • Incompatible video signal from computer. • Reset the Firefly ™ to factory default settings. Power button not illuminated on keypanel • Firefly ™ not connected to AC wall outlet....
Page 29 - NOTE: If only portions of the image are out of focus and the
PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Image out of focus • Rotate the lens to adjust screen focus. • Adjust FOCUS control. NOTE: If only portions of the image are out of focus and the FOCUS adjustment causes the out-of-focus portions to move, refer to thesolution described in the “vertical bars” problem. NOTE:...
Page 30 - SERVICE INFORMATION; Return equipment for factory repair to:
SERVICE INFORMATION In the interest of promptness (if service is required), it is recommendedthat you first contact the dealer from whom the equipment waspurchased. If modules are to be returned to the dealer or factory, theyshould be shipped in the original packing material or carefully packed inso...
Page 31 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS; P200 Computer Compatibility
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS P200 Computer Compatibility • IBM and IBM compatibles with VGA (640 x 480) • Macintosh computers with external video (640 x 480 mode) • 800 x 600 mode supported by showing a 640 x 480 window of thelarger image P250 Computer Compatibility • IBM and IBM compatibles with SVGA (...
Page 33 - ABBREVIATIONS
ABBREVIATIONS AUX Auxiliary B/W Black and white CCIR Comite Consultatif International des Radio Communications CD Compact disk CW Clockwise CCW Counter-clockwise DOS Disk operating system EP Extended play (same as SLP) FCC Federal Communications Commission LCD Liquid crystal display LED Light emitti...
Page 34 - INDEX; User Manual 29
A accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 9, 24alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 23audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 7, 11, 23 B battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 18 BRIGHTNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, ...
