Page 2 - Warranty; Telex warrants that the MagnaByte; FCC Statement; ii User Manual
Warranty Telex warrants that the MagnaByte ® P170/P170v will provide a 99.995% usable active pixel ratio. This means that out of the total 921,600 pixels,the MagnaByte ® P170/P170v may contain a maximum of 50 inactive pixels. Inactive pixels may appear illuminated on the display, however, theywill n...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; CAUTION; User Manual iii
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,within an equilateral triangle, is intended toalert the user to the presence of uninsulated“dangerous voltage” within the product’senclosure that may be of sufficient magnitudeto constitute a risk if electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilatera...
Page 4 - refer servicing to qualified service personnel when:; iv User Manual
7. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilationand to ensure reliable operation of the product and to prevent it fromoverheating. These slots and openings must not be blocked or covered inany manner. 8. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so th...
Page 5 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Title
TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page GENERAL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 UNPACKING THE P170/P170v . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 QUICK SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 6 - GENERAL FEATURES; User Manual 1
GENERAL FEATURES The MagnaByte ® Model P170/P170v is a full-color desktop LCD projection system that is used to display a computerized multi-mediapresentation. The built-in amplifier/speakers lets you connect to awireless microphone, portable CD player, or to the auxiliary output of astereo system. ...
Page 8 - ACCESSORIES; The RC-7 is specifically designed for use with the MagnaByte; User Manual 3
ACCESSORIES The accessories shown below are available for use with the MagnaByte ® P170/P170v desktop LCD projector: RC-7 Remote Control Catalog 47436-029 The RC-7 is specifically designed for use with the MagnaByte ® P170/P170v. It allows remote control of all the P170/P170v keypaneland on-screen f...
Page 9 - User Manual
UNPACKING THE P170/P170v Unpack the MagnaByte ® P170/P170v desktop LCD projector and check the package contents. Refer to Figure 2 and the following list foritems that are included in the P170/P170v: • P170/P170v desktop LCD projector, with appropriate labels • User’s manual • Quick reference guide ...
Page 10 - User Manual 5
ADAPTERS (Used on Macintosh units only) VGA VIDEO CABLE POWER CORD COMPOSITE VIDEO & AUDIO CABLE (Triple RCA to RCA) RC-7 REMOTE SOFTCASE AUDIO CABLE (dual RCA to 1/8" stereo) AUDIO CABLE (1/8" stereo to 1/8" stereo) SOURC E LAMP BRIGHT CONTR AST VOLU ME MEN U F2 RESET Warranty Ca rd...
Page 11 - QUICK SETUP; To prevent overheating, do not block the P170/P170v fan
QUICK SETUP If you feel very comfortable with the installation of personal computerhardware, you may want to use this section to help you quickly set upyour P170/P170v. 1. To ensure adequate cooling, place the P170/P170v on a hard, flat sur-face, such as a table or desktop as shown below. CAUTION! T...
Page 12 - User Manual 7
2. Connect the P170/P170v to the computer/s, audio source/s and anAC wall outlet as shown in Figure 5. (The P170v can also be con-nected to one or more VCRs or LaserDisc players. 3. If you are going to use the remote control accessory, install the sup-plied battery as shown in Figure 6. 4. Continue ...
Page 13 - Positioning the P170/P170v On the Desktop; Place the MagnaByte
P170/P170v SETUP This section is a detailed description of the setup for your MagnaByte ® P170/P170v. If you feel very comfortable with the set up of computerhardware, you may want to use the Quick Setup section of this manual. Positioning the P170/P170v On the Desktop 1. Place the MagnaByte ® P170/...
Page 14 - User Manual 9
Connecting the P170/P170v The P170/P170v must be connected to some video source, and to an ACwall outlet. The P170/P170v can also be connected to a computermonitor, audio source/s, additional video source/s and to an externalamplified stereo speaker system. (Only the P170v can be connected to acompo...
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6. If you are using an IBM VGA computer, the connections areshown in Figure 9: a. Unplug the monitor cable from the computer. b. Plug one end of the supplied VGA cable into the video port of the computer. c. Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the COMPUTER 1 VIDEO or COMPUTER 2 VIDEO jack on th...
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7. If you are using a Macintosh computer, the connections are shownin Figure 10: a. Unplug the monitor cable from the computer. b. Plug the adapter labeled either “550093-0" or “550093-2" into the monitor port of the computer. c. Plug one end of the supplied VGA cable into the adapter on the...
Page 17 - Remote Control Battery; New remote control unit is received from the factory.; 2 User Manual
Remote Control Battery The optional remote control requires one 9V alkaline battery installed asshown in Figure 11. 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 lo...
Page 18 - OPERATION; After you have connected the MagnaByte; Basic Operation; Slide open the lens cover door shown in Figure 13.; COMPUTER 1; WARNING; User Manual 13
OPERATION After you have connected the MagnaByte ® P170/P170v as described in either the Quick Setup or P170/P170v Setup sections of this manual, youare ready to begin using your color desktop LCD projector. Basic Operation 1. Slide open the lens cover door shown in Figure 13. 2. Turn on the P170/P1...
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4. Adjust the room lighting for optimum screen viewing. (The projec-tor lamp is automatically turned on when the P170/P170v is turnedon.) You may press the LAMP button to turn off the projector lamp until your presentation begins. 5. Adjust the screen focus by rotating the lens (Figure 13). 6. To ad...
Page 20 - NOTE; User Manual 15
NOTE: If you have an external powered speaker system plugged into the OUTPUT AUDIO jack, turn it on and adjust the volume of that external system. (The level at the OUTPUT AUDIO jack is controlled by VOLUME .) 10. Turn on and play the connected VCR, LaserDisc player, etc. (P170v model only.) 11. Pre...
Page 21 - CONTROLS; When any keypad key is pressed, the active source indicator; Keypanel Controls; MENU; , then press either the up or
CONTROLS The P170/P170v keypanel and Menu Mode On-Screen controls allowyou to customize the projected image and enhance the appearance ofyour presentation. The function of each keypanel and on-screen controlis described below and the keypad is shown in Figure 14. NOTE: When any keypad key is pressed...
Page 22 - User Manual 17
RESET To reset the MagnaByte ® P170/P170v image to the original factory settings, press and hold RESET until the on-screen display indicates READY TO RESET (approximately five seconds). When the key isreleased the P170/P170v will reset, clearing all image enhancements thatyou have made, restoring th...
Page 23 - Menu Mode On-Screen Controls; 8 User Manual
program the key for the selected Menu Mode On-Screen Control. The F1 key will now access the selected Menu Mode On-Screen Control. If you do not press F1 a second time within five seconds, the F1 program will remain unchanged. (The F1 key is not available on the remote control.) F2 The F2 key can be...
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Press any key to restore the P170/P170v screen and all keypad functions. FOCUS To access FOCUS function, press and release MENU, then press either the up or down arrow key to “step” through the “menu” until FOCUS is displayed. Press either the right or left arrow key to select between sixpossible im...
Page 25 - LED Indicators; 0 User Manual
hour value reaches 0, the REPLACE LAMP LED will light. Press either the right or left arrow key to reset the LAMP HOURS value to 40, and extinguish the REPLACE LAMP LED. Language To access the language function, press and release MENU , then press either the up or down arrow key to “step” through th...
Page 26 - Remote Control; CARE AND MAINTENANCE; Storage and Transportation; User Manual 21
Remote Control The optional RC-7 can be used to remotely change all of the keypaneland on-screen control functions, with the exception of the F1 key. When a remote control button is pressed, the LED on the remote control blinksrapidly. NOTE: When the remote control operating distance becomes too sho...
Page 27 - REPLACE LAMP; LAMP HOURS; 2 User Manual
4. Eject the lamp by pulling the ejection lever (Figure 15) on the lampholder toward the rear of the P170/P170v. 5. Return the ejection lever to its original, vertical position. NOTE: Typically, lamps have an operating life of approximately 40 hours. When lit, the REPLACE LAMP LED indicates that the...
Page 28 - Fuse Replacement; User Manual 23
Fuse Replacement Figure 16 shows the location of the fuse/spare fuse holder. Use a smallflat-blade screwdriver to pop the fuse/spare fuse holder out. A spare fuse may be stored in the slide-out drawer, as shown in Figure17. Replace the fuse only with the type and rating shown on the label. If themod...
Page 29 - Troubleshooting Guide; INVERSE; PALETTE; 4 User Manual
Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Telex logo is displayed on MagnaByte ® P170/P170v • Unit is working properly, but no video source is present. No image projected from MagnaByte ® P170/P170v • MagnaByte ® not turned on. • MagnaByte ® not connected to AC wall outlet. • AC wall outlet d...
Page 30 - OUTPUT AUDIO; WIDTH; User Manual 25
PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Power Indicator not illuminated on keypad • MagnaByte ® not turned on. • MagnaByte ® not connected to AC wall outlet. • Defective AC wall outlet. Source indicators scanning on keypad • No video signal from computer. • Incompatible video signal from computer. • Computer vid...
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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 32 - 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 33 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS; 8 User Manual
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Computer Compatibility • IBM and IBM compatibles with VGA (640 x 480) • Macintosh computers with external video (640 x 480 mode) Computer Interface HD-15 D-subminiature interface connector Color Palette • 8-color mode: 2 shades per color, 8 total colors • 16M-color mode: 253...
Page 35 - ABBREVIATIONS; 0 User Manual
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 36 - INDEX; BRIGHTNESS; User Manual 31
INDEX accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 24 battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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INDEX, CONT’D labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 15, 17, 19-22, 24, 29 LAMP HOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-21 lamp replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
