Polaroid Projector Polaview 215E User Manual

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Getting started
To Use the Auto Setup feature
The signal mode is identiÞed and the vertical position, horizontal position, 
horizontal size, and phase are automatically adjusted. Click on Auto Setup at the 
bottom of the setting window.
¥ You may also select Option  Auto Setup.
¥ The on-screen display at right will appear during 
auto adjustment.
¥ Auto Setup may not be possible with some 
computer types.
ProMouse Software details
File Menu
¥ Save
Saves the current window status.
You may also click Save in the lower left corner of the setting window.
¥ Quit
Quits the ProMouse Control feature.
Option Menu
¥ Clear Screen
Deletes all the lines or stamp marks written on the screen.
¥ Mouse Setting
The dialog box shown at right 
will appear. Sets the movement 
speed of the mouse using the 
remote control unit.
Apple Menu
¥ Version
Displays a dialogue box indicating the version of the software.
Window Setting
¥ Pointer Shape
Selects the indicating pointer mark on the screen.
The currently selected pointer mark appears at the left of this row.
¥ Stamp
Selects the indicator stamp mark on the screen.
The currently selected stamp mark appears at the left end of this row.
¥ Remote Key Action
You can program the Z, X, C, and V keys as personal computer shortcut 
keys.
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Getting started
How to program
1.Click on the remote key you 
want to be programmed in the 
setting window.
The screen shown at right will 
appear.
2.Operate the desired shortcut 
command on the PC.
The key selected in step 1 will be programmed with the shortcut command 
operated in step 2.
Programmed shortcut keys are indicated in the setting window.
Because the Clear Screen command is necessary to delete lines or stamp 
marks from the screen, the X key is programmed as Clear Screen at the 
factory. If you wish to change this command to a different key, follow steps 
(1) and (2).
¥ Line Style
Selects the indicating line thickness and colors on the screen.
Note: To return all items in the setting window to their original factory setting, 
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Maintenance
Warning IndicationsStatus Code Display Indications
This LCD projector has a STATUS CODE display that calls your attention to 
problem conditions existing inside the LCD projector. The LCD projector displays 
a status code indication each time an internal problem is detected. If any of the 
following indications appear in the STATUS CODE display, immediately turn off 
the MAIN power. Then, see the chart below.
STANDARD
VOLUMEMODE
MENUINPUTSTATUS
CODE
S-VIDEOVIDEO INL-AUDIO-RRS232CRGB INAUDIO INRGB OUTAUDIO OUT
MAIN
MAIN
OFF
ON
STATUS CODE display
Status Code Symptom  Problem Possible Solution
F-L Lamp unit automatically 
turns off due to abnormally 
high internal temperature. 
(Standby-by condition)Cooling fan malfunction Take the LCD projector 
to your nearest Service 
Center.
F-O Misinstalled air filter unit. Properly install the air filter 
unit.
A-n Temperature sensor 
malfunction.Take the LCD projector 
to your nearest Service 
Center.
A-0
A-1Clogged air filter.
Blocked air intake.
The surrounding tempera-
ture of the place of use may 
be too high.Clean the filter 
(See page 63).
Relocate the projector to a 
proper location.
Place the projector so that 
the surrounding tempera-
ture is between 5ûC(41ûC 
(104ûF) and the humidity is 
between 10% and 80% 
(with no condensation).
L-n
P-2Lamp does not light up. Lamp is burned out.
Lamp voltage is not correct.Take the LCD projector 
to your nearest Service 
Center.
P-3
P-4Abnormally high internal 
temperature.Abnormal temperature rise.
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Note: Please wait one minute before turning the power back on, to allow the lamp 
to cool. A much longer time may be required if the LCD projector has reached an 
abnormally high internal temperature.
Cleaning the Air FilterThe air Þlter should be cleaned about every 100 hours. Also, clean the air Þlter if 
ÒA-0Ó appears in the STATUS CODE display.
Replace the Þlter when it is clogged or dirty even after cleaning.
Cleaning procedure
Tools required: Vacuum cleaner.
Wait until the cooling fan stops and the STANDBY(R) ON(G) indicator turns 
solid red.
1.Set the MAIN power switch to OFF and unplug the power cord.
2.Place the LCD projector up on its side as illustrated.
L-1 Lamp operation time is 
over 1000 hours.It is nearly time to replace 
the lamp unit.Replace the lamp unit. 
(See page 66).
L-0 Lamp operation time is 
over 1100 hours.The lamp unit must be 
replaced.
C-d Forced cooling fan operat-
ing to expedite lamp 
replacement (See page 65).ÑÑ
Status Code Symptom  Problem Possible Solution
STANDARD
VOLUMEMODE
MENUINPUTSTATUS
CODE
S-VIDEOVIDEO INL-AUDIO-RRS232CRGB INAUDIO INRGB OUTAUDIO OUTMAIN
MAIN
OFF
ON
MAIN power switch
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3.Remove the air filter unit
Hold the indent on the air Þlter unit with your hands and pull the air Þlter unit 
out of the LCD projector.
4.Clean the filter.
Gently remove any accumulated dust from the air Þlter unit with your vacuum 
cleaner.
Caution: Operating the LCD projector with a torn or damaged air Þlter 
may cause damage to the LCD projector.
5.
Replace the air filter unit.
Slide the air Þlter unit into the LCD projector until the hollows in the air Þlter 
unit are aligned with the hollows in the LCD projector.
Note: The LCD projector power cannot be turned on unless the air Þlter unit is 
correctly installed.
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Lamp ReplacementWarning: If Status Code ÒL-nÓ (see page 62) is displayed on the Status 
Code Display when lamp is not turned on, take the LCD Projector to your 
nearest Service Center for repair as there is danger of injury due to lamp 
fragments.
Lamp replacement period
The LCD projector lamp has a limited operating life of approximately 1100 hours.
ÒLAMP TIME REMAINING 10hÓ will be displayed on screen when the operation 
time reaches 1090 hours. Then, each time the power is turned on, the lamp life 
remaining will be displayed.
A 10-second warning display (15 seconds when the LCD projector power is turned 
on) will appear every hour after 1090 hours of operation time, and the warning will 
ßash during the last 5 minutes of lamp life.
If lamp use reaches 1100 hours
The LCD projector will shut itself off and the STATUS 
CODE indication will become ÒL-0Ó. (See STATUS 
CODE on page 62.)
1.Replace the lamp.
2.Press POWER ON, the ÒLamp Time ResetÓ display 
will appear to reset the lamp time.
¥ Only this screen will be displayed when POWER is pressed until the lamp 
time is reset. (The LCD projector cannot display a normal picture at this 
time.)
¥ If the lamp time is not reset, this screen will disappear and the LCD 
projector will shut itself off after about 10 minutes.
3.Press C or V to select YES.
4.Turn the power off to reset the lamp time.
LAMP TIME  REMAINING
9h LAMP TIME  REMAINING
10hLAMP TIME  REMAINING
5min
LAMP TIME  REMAINING
0min
Unless you change to a 
new lamp. POWER will be 
off 10 minutes later.
Have you finished yet?
NOYES
SELECT : PUSH C or V
Lamp Time  Reset 
						

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Lamp replacement procedure
Caution: Because of possibility of injury, strictly follow the lamp replacement 
procedure outlined below.
Order Lamp: 630146 Tools required: A coin.
1.After the cooling fan has stopped and the STANDBY(R) ON(G) indicator 
turns solid red, set the MAIN power switch to OFF and unplug the power 
cord.
Note: Please wait more than one hour before replacing the lamp.
If you need to replace the lamp more urgently
1.
The LCD Projector has a forced cooling feature. After the POWER switch is 
turned OFF, and sometime during the Þrst minute of the cooling fan operation, 
press C and V at the same time. The cooling fan will change to high speed for 
about 10 minutes. (The ÒC-dÓ STATUS CODE will be displayed.)
2.Grabbing the handle, place the LCD projector up on its side as 
illustrated.
3.Remove the lamp cover screws.
First read the caution and warning labels on the lamp cover. Then, remove the 
lamp cover screws (2) by using a coin, and take off the lamp cover.
STANDARD
VOLUMEMODE
MENUINPUTSTATUS
CODE
S-VIDEOVIDEO INL-AUDIO-RRS232CRGB INAUDIO INRGB OUTAUDIO OUTMAIN
MAIN
OFF
ON
MAIN power switch
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4.Remove the lamp unit screw.
Remove the lamp unit screws (2), then grasp the lamp unit handle and carefully 
pull it from the LCD projector. Keep the lamp housing opening to your right. 
Do not touch the lamp or point the lamp opening at anyone.
Warning: The lamp may be hot. Be careful when handling.
Caution: High-pressure lamps may explode if improperly handled. 
Danger of injury due to lamp fragments.
5.Install the new lamp unit.
Remove the 630146 lamp from the LCD projector and install a new lamp unit. 
(630146)
Do not drop. The impact of dropping may cause the lamp to explode.
6.Replace the lamp unit screws.
Replace the lamp unit screw and the lamp cover screws using a coin to tighten.
Properly dispose of the old lamp.
7.Plug the LCD projector back in by inserting the power cord into the 
LCD projector AC socket, and set the MAIN power switch to ON.
8.Press POWER to turn the LCD projector ON.
9.Press MENU to display the menu.
lamp unit screws
coin
S-VIDEO
VIDEO IN L-AUDIO IN-R RS232C RGB IN AUDIO IN AUDI
O
RGB OIUTlamp unit
RGB ADJUST
RGB SYNC MENU
>SET UP PROJECTOR
LANGUAGE
/SPRACHE /LANGUE
/IDIOMA /LINGUA
SELECT : PUSH ZorX
SET : PUSH CorV
END : PUSH MENUFRONT/REAR FRONT
INPUT DISP ON
REMOTE POWER ON
EXPANSION (VGA) ON
>LAMP TIME  RESET NO
SELECT : PUSH ZorX
SET : PUSH CorV
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10 .Press Z orX to select SET UP PROJECTOR, and then press C or V to 
display the screen.
11.Press Z orX to select LAMP TIME RESET, and then press C or V to 
display the screen.
12.Press C or V to select YES. ÒPush POWER button to resetÓ will appear.
13.Press POWER to reset the lamp time to Ò0Ó.
When you change to a new 
lamp reset lamp time. 
Have you finished yet?
NOYES
SELECT : PUSH C or V
END : PUSH MENU
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Before Requesting Service
If the LCD projector unit fails, check the following before calling your dealer for 
service.
Where to get help
If at any time you need help:
¥ Check ÒBefore Requesting ServiceÓ above.
¥ Call your dealerÕs technical support line and explain your problem.
¥ Call Polaroid Corporation. Refer to listing of Polaroid ofÞces and service 
centers.
Problem Possible Cause
The power does not turn on.¥ The power cord may not be connected.
¥ The MAIN power switch on the projector may be turned off.
¥ The main power supply may not be supplied to the power point.
¥ The Status Codes are indicated on the STATUS CODE Display.
¥ The lamp unit or lamp unit cover may not have been correctly installed .
¥ The air filter unit may not have been correctly installed.
No picture appears¥ The lens cap may still be attached to the lens.
¥ The signal input source may not be connected properly.
¥ The input selection setting may not be correct.
¥ The BRIGHTNESS adjustment may be at the lowest setting.
¥ The LCD projector may be set to SHUTTER mode.
The picture is fuzzy¥ The lens focus may not have been set correctly, or the projector may not be at the correct 
distance from the screen.
¥ The lens may be dirty.
¥ The LCD projector may not be set up so that it is perpendicular to the screen.
¥ The VIDEO or R, G, B adjustments may not have been set correctly.
ÒFOCUSÓ or ÒNO SYNCÓ 
appears on the screen.¥ The signal input source may not be connected properly.
¥ The input selection setting may not be correct. 
¥ The connected signal source may be turned off.
The color is too light or the tint 
is poor¥ COLOR or TINT adjustments may not have been set correctly.
¥ The video formats may not match. 
¥ The signal connection pin assignments may not have been set correctly. 
No sound can be heard¥ The audio signal source may not be connected properly.
¥ The volume adjustment may be at the lowest possible setting.
¥ The MUTE function or Audio/Video SHUTTER function may be active.
The remote control unit does not 
operate¥ The batteries may be spent, or they may not be inserted correctly.
¥ There may be an object blocking the infrared signals between the remote control unit and 
the projector.
¥ The remote control unit may be out of the operating range.
ÒCARD NGÓ appears on screen¥ A PC-Card that is not compatible with this LCD projector is inserted