Polaroid Projector Polaview 215E User Manual

							 
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Polaview 215E LCD Projector UserÕs Guide 
Introduction 
Introduction 
LCD projector features 
High brightness and resolution 
1,440 K-pixel, 600-lumen (ANSI) offers clear images even when ambient light level 
is high. 
Compact and lightweight 
Because it is completely portable, you can give attractive presentations at any 
location by connecting the LCD projector to an external device such as a notebook 
computer. 
20 to 300 inch screen capability 
20 (0.97 m) to 300 (15.8) diagonal screen size. (See table on page 32.) 
Compatible with most personal computers 
The RGB input accepts signals from VGA, SVGA, XGA (Compression), and MAC 
compatible computers with no additional hardware. Other computers require a 
separate cable. 
On-screen display 
This LCD projectorÕs language is set to English at the factory. In addition, you can 
select Spanish, French, German or Italian.
Information screens and menus make setting up and operating the LCD projector 
extremely easy. 
IR remote control 
Front and rear sensors allow you to control the projector from almost anywhere in 
the room. 
Stereo audio output 
For external audio equipment connection. 
ProMouse control feature 
This feature lets you use the LCD Projector remote control unit as a mouse to 
control your personal computer. There is also an Auto Setup feature which 
identiÞes the signal mode and automatically adjusts the Vertical position, 
Horizontal position, Horizontal size and Phase. (See page 46) 
Projected PC-Card (ATA Flash Card) data 
Using this software, ÒJPEG ViewerÓ, you can save the image displayed on the PC 
screen as a JPEG Þle, to a PC-Card (ATA Flash Card). And if you insert the PC-
Card into this LCD projector, you can project the image using the JPEG Image 
playback feature. (See page 48.) 
Automatic Universal Power Supply with automatic power down 
This unit has an operating voltage range of 100-240 V AC. The lamp power is 
automatically turned off if there is no input signal for 15 minutes. 
						

							 
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Video board 
This LCD projector accepts input signals in all major video formats, including 
PAL, SECAM, NTSC, PAL-M, PAL-N and NTSC4.43, as well as the higher 
quality S-VIDEO signals. 
Equipped with a variety of convenient functions 
A variety of functions such as the following have been provided.
¥ A blue screen is projected when no signal is being input.
¥ Mute or freeze functions for video and audio signals can be toggled on and off.
¥ The input signal display function can be toggled on and off.
¥ Cancellation of the enlarging function is provided.
¥ 16:9 (wide) screen projection is provided.
¥ The function of the POWER button on the remote control unit can be 
disabled.
¥ Rear screen projection is provided. 
						

							 
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Contents of the LCD projector box 
Please conÞrm that the following items are packed in the LCD projector box. They 
are provided to help you use or set up your LCD projector.
¥ LCD projector
¥ Remote control unit
¥ 2 ÒAAÓ batteries
¥ 9.8 ft. UL/CSA power cord or 2.44m power cord
¥ VGA cable
¥ VGA MAC adapter
¥ PC audio cable
¥ RS-232C cable
¥ RS-232C 9-pin adapter
¥ RS-232C 25-pin adapter
¥ 3.5 ßoppy disk containing ProMouse Software for Windows 95 & 98
¥ 3.5 ßoppy disk containing ProMouse Software for Macintosh
¥ 3.5 ßoppy disk containing JPEG Viewer for Windows 95 & 98
¥ UserÕs Guide (please read completely before operating)
¥ Registration card 
						

							 
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Parts list and accessories 
Remote control unit
POWER
MODEFREEZE SHUTTER
MENU INPUT
LIGHT POINTER MUTE VOLUME
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p i
j
k
l
m b
c
d
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f
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a  FREEZE button
b  POWER button
c  MUTE button
d  MODE button
e  Adjust Z / X / C / V buttons
f  LIGHT button
g  Click 2 button
h  SHUTTER button
i  VOLUME buttons
j  INPUT button
k  MENU button
l  POINTER button
m  Mouse button
n  Transmitter
o  Click 1 button
p  Battery compartment 
						

							 
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Before using the remote control 
Load the 2 ÒAAÓ batteries into the remote control 
unit. 
1. 
Slide the lid in the direction of the arrow. 
2. 
Install 2 ÒAAÓ batteries as indicated inside the 
battery compartment. 
3. 
Replace the lid and snap it into place. 
Battery replacement caution 
Do not mix old and new batteries. (Also never mix 
alkaline with manganese batteries) 
Note: 
 Do not place the remote control 
unit upside down, otherwise the mouse 
button may be pressed down, which 
will cause the battery power to be 
consumed. 
Remote control unit operating range 
When using the remote control unit, point it at the front or rear of the LCD 
projector or at the projection screen. The range for optimum operation is within 30 
degrees of the receiver at a maximum distance of about 23 feet (7m). 
Remote control unit light up 
Press the LIGHT button to illuminate the function buttons on the remote control 
unit for 10 seconds. The light goes out while any button is pressed, and then turns 
back on for an additional 10 seconds when the button is released.
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LCD projector
STANDARD
VOLUME
MODE
MENUINPUTSTATUS
CODE
S-VIDEOVIDEO INL-AUDIO-RRS232CRGB INAUDIO INRGB OUTAUDIO OUT
MAIN
MAIN
OFF
ON
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STANDARD
VOLUME MODE
MENUINPUTSTATUS
CODE
a  PC Card release button
b  PC Card slot
c  S-VIDEO input connector
d  VIDEO input connector
e  AUDIO (l/r) input connectors
f  RS-232C connector
g  RGB input connector
h  Audio input connector
i  RGB output connector
j  Audio output connector
k  Lens cap
l  AC socket (100-240V)
m  MAIN power switch
n  FOCUS ring
o  ZOOM ring
p  Remote control sensor
q  POWER button/ STANDBY(R) 
ON(G) indicator
r  Adjust Z/X/C/V buttons
s  STATUS CODE
t  INPUT button
u  MENU button
v  MODE button
w  VOLUME button 
						

							 
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LCD projector  back/
bottom
S-VIDEO
VIDEO IN L-AUDIO IN-R RS232C RGB IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUTMAIN
AC INON OFF
RGB OIUT
a
b
c
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h g
f
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a  Remote control sensor
b  Air outlet port
c  Carrying handle
d  Adjusters
e  Lens cap holder
f  Air Þlter
g  Lamp cover screws
h  Lamp cover 
						

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Getting started
Getting started
How to use the remote control unit
You can use the remote control unit in place of the computerÕs mouse.
Note: If PC-Card or Video mode is selected as the input signal mode for the LCD 
projector, the ProMouse feature cannot be used. (This includes the Pointer, Stamp 
and Line functions.)
POINTER button: Each press will change the mouse 
cursor mode as shown below.
Mouse button: This can be used in place of the computerÕs 
mouse pointing device to move the screen cursor.
Click 1 button: This button corresponds to the button on a single-button mouse, 
or to the left button on a standard mouse with two buttons.
¥ When this button is pressed in Stamp mode, you can mark the screen with a 
stamp.
¥ When this button is held down and used with the mouse button in Line mode, 
you can paint a line on the screen.
Click 2 button: This button corresponds to the right button on a standard mouse 
with two buttons.
¥ When in mouse cursor mode (Pointer, Stamp, or Line), you can return to 
mouse mode by pressing this button.
POWER
MODEFREEZE SHUTTER
MENU INPUT
LIGHT POINTER MUTE VOLUME
STANDARD
d c
b
a
a  Click 2 button
b  Mouse button
c  Pointer button
d  Click 1 button
cursor button
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Getting started
Setting up the LCD projector
Place the LCD projector on a stable, ßat surface according to the LCD projector/
screen relative position chart on page 32.
Positioning the LCD projector
Caution: Depending on the relative position of the LCD projector and the screen, 
improper adjustments may cause picture distortion. To prevent the LCD from 
wobbling, make sure both adjusters (see below) are in Þrm contact with the support 
surface. 
Side view
Original picture position
Picture position after adjustment
Front view
To raise the projector, turn the adjusters to the right.
To lower the projector, turn the adjusters to the left.
Note: For a distortion-free picture, it is very important that the LCD projector be 
positioned so that it is perfectly horizontal. If necessary, turn the adjusters in either 
direction to make Þne adjustments.
S-VIDEO
VIDEO IN L-AUDIO IN-R RS232C RGB IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUTRGB OIUT
screen projected image
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center the projected image on the screen
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Getting started
Adjusting the lens
If the LCD projector is not set up so that it is horizontal, it will not be possible to 
obtain a distortion-free picture. Turn the adjusters in either direction to make Þne 
adjustments to the level of the projector so that the projector is perfectly horizontal.
a.Use the ZOOM ring to adjust the size of the picture.
For a larger picture, turn the ring to the right. For a smaller picture, turn the 
ring to the left.
b.Use the FOCUS ring to adjust the focus of the picture.
Turn the ring to the right or left until the picture is at the optimum focus.
Rear screen mode projection
The image can be ßipped to a mirror image of the input video signal for rear screen 
projection.
The procedure and on-screen displays shown below assume that an RGB signal is 
being used to input the signal.
1.Press MENU to display the menu.
2.Press Z or X to select SET UP PROJECTOR, and then press C or V to 
display the screen.
3.Press Z or X to select FRONT REAR and then press C or V select 
FRONT or REAR.
Select FRONT to return to the standard projection format.
Select REAR to ßip to a mirror image of the input signal.
4.Press MENU twice to exit.
STANDARDVOLUMEMODE
MENUINPUTSTATUS
CODE
S-VIDEOVIDEO INL-AUDIO-RRS232CRGB INAUDIO INRGB OUTAUDIO OUTMAIN
MAIN
OFF
ON
a
b
MENURGB ADJUST
RGB SYNC MENU
>SET UP PROJECTOR
LANGUAGE
/SPRACHE /LANGUE
/IDIOMA /LINGUA
SELECT : PUSH ZorX
SET : PUSH CorV
END : PUSH MENU
SET UP PROJECTOR>FRONT REAR FRONT
INPUT DISP ON
REMOTE POWER ON
EXPANSION (VGA) ON
LAMP TIME  RESET OFF
SELECT : PUSH ZorX
SET : PUSH CorV
END : PUSH MENU
S-VIDEO
VIDEO IN L-AUDIO IN-R RS232C RGB IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUTRGB OIUT
Front mounting
(factory setting)
Rear mounting