Polaroid Polaview Svga 270 Projector User Manual

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Table 1.2 Basic Operation (continued)
ItemDescription
VOLUMEVolume adjustment :Reduce VOLUME↔Increase VOLUME
MUTE ⊕Set/Clear Mute mode:Press the MUTE! button.
No sound is heard in the MUTE mode.
AUTO
Automatic adjustment at RGB input:Press the AUTO button.
Horizontal position(H.POSIT), vertical position,(V.POSIT) clock phase
(H.PHASE), and horizontal size(H.SIZE) are automatically adjusted. Use
with the window at maximum size in the application display.
Automatic adjustment at VIDEO/S-VIDEO input:
Press the AUTO! button.
A signal type appropriate for the input signal is selected automatically.
Valid only when AUTO is set for VIDEO on the menu.
* This operation requires approximately ten seconds. It may not function
correctly with some input signals.
TIMER
ON/OFF
Timer start/stop:Press the TIMER button.
Count-down and display by the minute from the initial value (1~99) set in
TIMER on the Options menu to 0.
* The timer does not display in the BLANK MODE or STATIC MODE.
BLANK
ON/OFFSet/Clear Blank mode:Press the BLANK button.
No image is displayed in the Blank mode. The screen color is as set in
BLANK on the Image menu.
MENU
ON/OFF ⊕Menu display start/stop:Press the MENU button.
* The menu display is terminated automatically after approximately ten
seconds of inactivity.
MENU
SELECT
Select menu type:Press the MENU SELECT button.
Allows the user to select the normal menu or the single menu. Only the
selected item is displayed on the single menu, and other items are
displayed with the  and  buttons as with the normal menu.
* Valid only when the menu is used. Push MENU SELECT button after
choosing an item such as BRIGHTNESS.
Normal menu Single menu
CONTRAST-2
BRIGHT
CONTRAST
V POSIT
H POSIT
H PHASE
H SIZE
COUL BAL  R
COUL BAL  B
ASPECT0
-2
+1 
0
0 100
100
800SETUP INPUT OPT.IMAGE(MENU SELECT) 
						

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Setup Menu
The following adjustments and settings are
possible when SETUP is selected at the top of
the menu. Part of the Setup menu differs
between RGB input and VIDEO/S-VIDEO
input. Select an item with the  and 
buttons, and start operation. Use the Single menu
to reduce menu size (see Table 1.2 MENU
SELECT).
Table 1.3 Setup Menu
Video
RGB
BRIGHT
CONTRAST
V POSIT
H POSIT
H PHASE
H SIZE
COUL BAL  R
COUL BAL  B
ASPECT0
-2
+1 
0
0 100
100
800SETUP INPUT OPT.IMAGEBRIGHT
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
COLOR
TINT
COUL BAL  R
COUL BAL  B
ASPECT0
+1
+1
0
0
0
0SETUP INPUT OPT.IMAGE
ItemDescriptionRGBVIDEOS-VIDEO
BRIGHTNESSAdjustment: Dark ↔Light ✔✔
CONTRASTAdjustment:Weak ↔Strong ✔✔
V. POSITAdjustment:Down ↔Up ✔-
H. POSITAdjustment:Left ↔Right ✔-
H. PHASEAdjustment:Left ↔Right 
* Adjust to eliminate flicker.✔-
H. SIZE
Adjustment:Small ↔Large 
* The image may not displayed correctly if the horizontal size
is excessive. In such cases, press the RESET button, and
initialise the horizontal size.
✔-
SHARPNESSAdjustment:Soft ↔Clear -✔
TINTAdjustment:Light ↔Dark -✔
COLORAdjustment:Red ↔Green 
* Only when it is received, it is effective the signal of the
NTSC or NTSC4.43.-✔
COLOR BAL RAdjustment:Light ↔Dark ✔✔
COLOR BAL BAdjustment:Light ↔Dark ✔✔
ASPECT
Select image aspect ratio:
4:3[ ]↔16:9[ ]↔4:3 small[ ]
Select image aspect ratio:
Press  button while 16:9[ ]/4:3 small[ ] is selected.
Center
→Down →Up (→Center )
* 4:3 small may not be displayed normally by an input signal.
✔✔ 
						

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Input Menu
The following functions are available when INPUT is selected on the
menu. Select an item with the  and  buttons, and start or stop
operation with the  and  buttons.
Table 1.4 Input Menu
fH:38kHz
fV:60HzRGB
VIDEO
AUTOSETUP INPUT OPT.IMAGE
ItemDescription
RGB
Displays RGB input frequency:Displays the horizontal and vertical sync
signal frequency for RGB input.
* It is effective only at the time of input of RGB.
VIDEO
Select video signal type:
Select the signal type with the  and  buttons.
Select NTSC, PAL SECAM, NTSC4.43, M-PAL, or N-PAL as appropriate
for the input signal.
Auto Adjust is valid at VIDEO/S-VIDEO input when AUTO is selected,
and is then used for automatic selection of the signal type.
* Use this function when the image becomes unstable (eg. the image
becomes irregular, or lacks color).
* Auto Adjust requires approximately ten seconds. It may not function
correctly with some input signals. Pressing the AUTO! button in this case
may correct this problem.
AUTO
Automatic adjustment at RGB input: Select EXECUET with the  button.
Horizontal position, vertical position, clock phase, and horizontal size are
automatically adjusted when RUN is selected. Use with the window at
maximum size in the application display.
Automatic adjustment at VIDEO/S-VIDEO input: 
Select 
EXECUETwith the  button. 
A signal type appropriate for the input signal is selected automatically
when 
EXECUETis selected. Valid only if AUTO is selected in VIDEO
(see above).
* This operation requires approximately ten seconds. It may not function
correctly with some input signals. Pressing the AUTO button in this case
may correct this problem.
* This function is the same as for Auto Adjust in Basic operation. 
						

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Image Menu
The following adjustments and settings are available when IMAGE is
selected on the menu. Select an item with the  and  buttons, and 
start operation.
Table 1.5 Image Menu
KEYSTONE
BLANK
MIRROR
START UP+1SETUP INPUT OPT.IMAGE
ItemDescription
KEYSTONEAdjustment:
Reduce size of bottom of image 
↔Reduce size of top of image 
BLANK
Select blank screen color:Select color with the  and  buttons.
* The image is cleared when the BLANK MODE is set with BLANK ON, or
when there is no signal, and the entire screen is displayed in the selected
color. Note that if TURN OFF is selected on the START UP the blank
screen is displayed in blue when there is no signal.
MIRROROperation start/stop:Press the or button.
Select Mirror status:Select mirror status with  and  buttons.
START UP
Operation start/stop:Press the  or  button.
Setup initial screen display:Select TURN ON with the  button.
Clear initial screen display:Select TURN OFF with the  button.
* Note that if TURN OFF is selected the blank screen is displayed in blue
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Options Menu
The following adjustments and settings are available when OPTIONS is
selected on the menu. Select an item with the  and  buttons, and
start operation.
Table 1. 6 Options Menu
VOLUMEMENU COLORTIMER
LANGUAGE
AUTO OFF
SYNC ON G128
SETUP INPUT OPT.IMAGE
ItemDescription
VOLUMEVolume adjustment:Reduce VOLUME ↔Increase VOLUME 
MENU COLORSelect menu background color:Select with the  and  buttons.
TIMER
Operation start/stop:Press the or button.
Setup initial timer value:Set 1~99 minutes with the  and 
buttons.
LANGUAGEOperation start/stop:Press the or button.
Select menu display language:Select with the  and  buttons.
AUTO OFF
Operation start/stop:Press the or button.
Set AUTO OFF:Set 0~99 minutes with the  and  buttons.
The system automatically enters the standby mode when a signal is
not received for the set time.
Clear AUTO OFF:Select STOP (0 min.) with the  button.
Wind Stop is selected the system does not enter the standby mode
even if no signal is received.
SYNC ON G
Operation start/stop:Press the or button.
SYNC ON G valid:Select TURN ON with the  button.
SYNC ON G invalid:Select TURN OFF with the  button.
* When SYNC ON G is effective, it may not be displayed normally by
an input signal. Remove a signal connector, and make it condition
without a signal, and input a signal again in this case SYNC ON G
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No Signal Menu
The same adjustments and settings are available as with the Image and
Options menus when the MENUO button is pressed during display of the
‘NO INPUT IS DETECTED ON ***’ or ‘SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE
ON ***’ message while no signal is received. See Table 1.7 below.
Table 1.7 No Signal Menu
VOLUME
KEYSTONE
BLANK
MIRROR
START UP
MENU COLORTIMER
LANGUAGE
AUTO OFF
SYNC ON G40
+1
ItemDescription
VOLUMEVolume adjustment:Reduce VOLUME ↔Increase VOLUME 
KEYSTONEAdjustment:
Reduce size of bottom of image 
↔Reduce size of top of image 
BLANK
Select blank screen color:Select color with the  and  buttons.
* 
The image is cleared when the BLANK MODE is set with BLANK ON,
or when there is no signal, and the entire screen is displayed in the
selected color. Note that if 
TURN OFFis selected on the START UP
the blank screen is displayed in blue when there is no signal.
MIRROROperation start/stop:Press the or button.
Select Mirror status:Select mirror status with  and  buttons.
START UP
Operation start/stop:Press the  or  button.
Setup initial screen display:Select TURN ON with the  button.
Clear initial screen display:Select TURN OFF with the  button.
* Note that if TURN OFF is selected the blank screen is displayed in
blue when there is no signal.
MENU COLORSelect menu background color:Select with the  and  buttons.
TIMEROperation start/stop:Press the or button.
Setup initial timer value:Set 1~99 minutes with the  and  buttons.
LANGUAGEOperation start/stop:Press the or button.
Select menu display language:Select with the  and  buttons.
AUTO OFF
Operation start/stop:Press the or button.
Set AUTO OFF:Set 0~99 minutes with the  and  buttons.
The system automatically enters the standby mode when a signal is
not received for the set time.
Clear AUTO OFF:Select STOP (0 min.) with the  button.
Wind Stop is selected the system does not enter the standby mode
even if no signal is received.
SYNC ON G
Operation start/stop:Press the or button.
SYNC ON G valid:Select TURN ON with the  button.
SYNC ON G invalid:Select TURN OFF with the  button.
* When SYNC ON G is effective, it may not be displayed normally by an input
signal. Remove a signal connector, and make it condition without a signal, and
input a signal again in this case SYNC ON G after it is overridden. 
						

							* For disposal of used lamp, treat according to the instruction of community authorities.
* Since the lamp is made of glass, do not apply shock to it and do
not scratch it.
* Also, do not use old lamp. This could also cause explosion of the
lamp.
* If it is probable that the lamp has exploded (explosive sound is
heard), disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and ask
your dealer to replace lamp. 
The lamp is covered by front glass and air-tight structure, but, in
rare cases, the reflector and the inside of the projector may be
damaged by scattered broken pieces of glass, and broken pieces
could cause injury when being handled.
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MAINTENANCE
Lamps
Electric shock
High temperature
Mechanical shock
Contact your dealer before replacing the lamp.
(Product name: Projector lamp /Model name: DT00301)
Before replacing the lamp, switch power OFF, remove the power cord from the power outlet, and
wait approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled. The lamp may explode if handled at high
temperatures.
Lamp Life
Projector lamps have a finite life. The image will become darker, and hues will become weaker,
after a lamp has been used for a long period of time. 
Replace the lamp if the LAMP indicator is red, or the CHANGE THE LAMP message (see Table
1.8) appears when the projector is switched ON.
Lamp
Front
glasss Reflector
The LAMP is also red when the lamp unit reaches high temperature. Before replacing the
lamp, switch power OFF, wait approximately 20 minutes, and switch power ON again. If
the LAMP indicator is still red, replace the lamp. 
						

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Replacing the Lamp
1. Switch the projector OFF, remove the power cord from the power
outlet, and wait at least 45 minutes for the unit to cool.
2. Prepare a new lamp.
3. Check that the projector has cooled sufficiently, and gently turn it
upside down.
4. Remove the two screws as shown in the diagram, and remove the lamp
cover.
5. Remove the ond screw, and gently remove the lamp while holding the
grips. Touching the inside of the lamp case may result in uneven
coloring.
6. Install the new lamp and tighten the one screw firmly.
7. Replace the lamp cover in position and tighten the two screws firmly.
8. Gently turn the projector right-side up.
* Ensure that screws are tightened properly. Screws not tightened fully may result in
injury or accidents.
* Do not use the projector with the lamp cover removed.
Resetting the Lamp Timer
Reset the lamp timer after replacing the lamp. When the lamp has been replaced after the LAMP
indicator is red, or the CHANGE THE LAMP message is displayed, complete the following
operation within ten minutes of switching power ON. The power will be turned off automatically in
over 10 minutes.
1. Switch power ON, and press the TIMER button on the remote controller, or the RESET button on
the control panel, for approximately three seconds. The ‘LAMP xxxx hr’ message will appear on
the lamp timer on the bottom of the screen.
2. Press the MENU button on the remote controller, or the RESET button on the control panel,
while the lamp timer is displayed. The ‘LAMP xxxx ❏
→0 CANCEL’ message will then
appear.
3. Press the  and select 0, and wait until the timer display is cleared.
The message functions will not operate properly if the lamp timer is reset without
replacing the lamp, or the lamp timer is not reset when the lamp is replaced. 
						

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Air Filter Maintenance
The air filter should be cleaned as described below at intervals of approximately 100 hours.
1. Switch the projector power supply OFF, and remove the
power cord from the power outlet.
2. Remove the air filter as shown in the diagram.
3. Vacuum the air filter.
4. Replace the air filter with the reverse procedure.
Other Maintenance
Inside maintenance
Ask a store for cleaning, the check toward an approximate goal of one time in 2 for the safe use.
Stop care by yourself absolutely because it is dangerous.
The maintenance of the lens
Wipe it lightly by the lens cleaning paper on the market. Dont touch a lens.
Maintenance of the Cabinet and Remote controller
Wipe it lightly with the cloth whose thing in such cases as the gauze is soft. Soak soft cloth in the
synthetic detergent thinned with the water or the water and wipe an iris well lightly when dirt is
cruel. Furthermore, wipe it lightly with the soft cloth which dried, and finish it.
Switch power OFF and remove the power cord from the power outlet, before beginning
maintenance work.
* Replace the air filter if contamination cannot be removed, or if it is damaged. Contact
your dealer in such case.(Product name: Air filter : MU01291) 
* Do not use the equipment with the air filter removed.
* When the air filter is clogged with dust etc. the CHECK AIR FLOW message appears on
the screen and the power supply is switched OFF automatically to prevent the
temperature rising inside the projector.
Switch power OFF and remove the power cord from the power outlet, before beginning
maintenance work.
* The benzine and the paint thinner arent to use a detergent except for the above and
medicine.
* Dont use spray.
* Dont scratch it with the stiff thing and dont strike it. 
						

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TROUBLESHOOTING
OSD Message
A message like the bottom table sometimes displays it with this opportunity at the time of power
source on.
Cope in accordance with the bottom table if message appears on the screen.
Table 1-8. Mssage display list.
MessageContents
CANGE THE LAMP
AFTER REPLACING LAMP,
RESET THE LAMP TIME.
*1)
Left message is displayed when ramp use time is 1700 hours.
The use time of the ramp draws near in the life.
A power source is turned off automatically when the use time
of the ramp reaches a life.
Recommend the setup of the new ramp and a little early
switching.
Be sure to reset a ramp timer after the ramp switching.
CANGE THE LAMP
AFTER REPLACING LAMP,
RESET THE LAMP TIME.
THE POWER WILL TURN OFF
AFTER ** hr.
*1)Left message is displayed when ramp use time passes 1779
hours.
It is more ** time until the use time of the ramp reaches a life.
When ** time is more used, a power source is turned off
automatically. Exchange a ramp in accordance with 1-17-page
ReplacingtheLamp.
Be sure to reset a ramp timer after the ramp resetting.
CANGE THE LAMP
AFTER REPLACING LAMP,
RESET THE LAMP TIME.
THE POWER WILL 
TURN OFF
AFTER 0 hr.A power source will be turned off automatically soon because
the use time of the ramp reached a life.
Turn off a power source soon and exchange a ramp in
accordance with 1-17-page ReplacingtheLamp.
Be sure to exchange a ramp and reset a ramp timer after the
switching.
NO INPUT IS DETECTED
ON ***There is no signal input
Verification is to give me the condition of the connection of
input of a signal and the signal source.
SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE
ON ***
The current horizontal or vertical frequency cannot be used by
this projector
Verification is to give me the specification of this opportunity
and the signal source.
CHECK THE AIR FLOW
Internal overheating.
Wait approximately 20 min. and then turn the power on again.
* Make sure the ventilation openings are not blocked.
* Clean the air filter.
* Lower the ambient temperature to 35 degrees C or less.
*1) This display will disappear after 3min. but will reappear when the power is turned on
again.