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User’s Guide

Introduction ............................................................................... 1

Getting Started.......................................................................... 2

Connecting to Power.................................................................................2

Connecting to an IBM-compatible Desktop PC.......................................3

Connecting to an IBM-compatible Laptop PC.........................................4

Connecting to a Macintosh Desktop PC ..................................................4

Connecting to a Macintosh Laptop PC ....................................................5

Connecting to Audio .................................................................................6

Connecting to a Video Player...................................................................6

Connecting to the Remote Mouse ...........................................................7

Operating the Projector ............................................................ 9

Turning On the Projector..........................................................................9

Focusing the Image.................................................................................10

Adjusting the Image Size

Distance to Screen vs. Image Size.........................................................11

Adjusting the Image Height....................................................................12

Leveling the Image

Operating States...................................................................... 14

Using the Remote Control...................................................... 15

Remote Control Functions......................................................................15

On/Standby........................................................................................ 15

Source ................................................................................................16

Menu ..................................................................................................16

Direction Keys ....................................................................................16

Joystick ..............................................................................................16

Left Mouse .........................................................................................16

Curtain ................................................................................................ 16

Freeze .................................................................................................16

Zoom In/Zoom Out ............................................................................16

Pointer ................................................................................................ 16

Audio Controls ...................................................................................17

Drag .................................................................................................... 17

Right Mouse and Remote Backlight ................................................17

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Using the Menus..................................................................... 18

Main Menu...............................................................................................18

Audio Menu .............................................................................................19

Volume ............................................................................................... 20

Bass ....................................................................................................20

Treble ................................................................................................. 20

Stereo Mode ......................................................................................20

Mute ...................................................................................................20

Balance ............................................................................................... 20

Reset ................................................................................................... 20

Picture Menu............................................................................................20

Frequency ..........................................................................................21

Tracking ..............................................................................................21

Contrast .............................................................................................. 21

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Brightness .......................................................................................... 22

Sharpness ..........................................................................................22

Room Light ........................................................................................22

Color ................................................................................................... 22

Tint ......................................................................................................22

Reset ................................................................................................... 22

Source Menu............................................................................................22

Computer ...........................................................................................23

Composite .......................................................................................... 23

S-Video ............................................................................................... 23

Features Menu.........................................................................................23

Language ...........................................................................................23

Startup Logo 24

Curtain Style ......................................................................................24

Compression ......................................................................................24

Ceiling Mount ....................................................................................24

Rear Projection ..................................................................................24

Reset ................................................................................................... 24

Custom Modes Menu..............................................................................25

Mode 1 ...............................................................................................26

Mode 2 ...............................................................................................26

Mode 3 ...............................................................................................26

Mode 4 ...............................................................................................26

Reset ................................................................................................... 26

Service Menu...........................................................................................26

Lamp Life ...........................................................................................27

Reset Lamp Timer .............................................................................27

Projector Life ......................................................................................27

Test Pattern ........................................................................................27

Advanced Configuration......................................................... 28

Installing a Custom Startup Logo ..........................................................28

Configuring the Remote Mouse.............................................................28

Windows 95 .......................................................................................28

Windows 3.x ......................................................................................29

Using the Internal Pointer and Remote Mouse Simultaneously.........29

Possible Problem Using the Remote Mouse.........................................30

Macintosh Issues.....................................................................................30

Macintosh PowerBook Series 140, 145, 145B, 150, 170 .................31

Macintosh PowerBook Series 200, 230, 250, 280, 2300 .................31

Macintosh PowerBook 5300 .............................................................31

Macintosh PowerBook Series 160, 165, 180, 185, 500, 520, 540 ...31

Macintosh PowerBook 1400 .............................................................32

Macintosh PowerBook 3400 and G3 ................................................32

Activating the Laptop External Video Port............................................32

Maintaining the Projector....................................................... 37

Replacing the Lamp Module...................................................................37

Cleaning the Dust Filters.........................................................................37

Back Filter ...........................................................................................38

Bottom Filter ......................................................................................38

Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 39

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Appendix A - Parts and Accessories...................................... 45

Parts..........................................................................................................45

Accessories..............................................................................................45

Appendix B - Specifications ................................................... 46

Appendix C - Notices, Warranties, Safety Precautions........ 47

Notices......................................................................................................47

FCC Statement.........................................................................................47

Canadian Notice ......................................................................................47

European Notice......................................................................................47

Declaration of Conformity for U.S.A......................................................48

Declaration of Conformity ......................................................................48

Warranties................................................................................................49

U.S.A. and Canada ............................................................................49

Outside the U.S.A. and Canada ........................................................49

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Introduction

The Polaroid Polaview 330 LCD projector is designed for the traveling presenter. Its light weight, small size, and easy-to-use features make it a premium portable presentation system that is ideally suited to small group meetings or large formal presentations. A true XGA (1024x768) projector at 700 lumens, it produces images bright enough to be used in any normal room lighting conditions.

The Polaview 330 LCD projector is compatible with IBM-compatible personal computers and Macintosh computers.

The Polaroid Polaview 330 LCD projector has the following features:

• Stereo audio

• Three-panel polysilicon active matrix liquid crystal display (LCD)

• Palette capable of 16.7 million colors

• Backlit keyboard

• Optical zoom

• Adjustable front foot used to set the projected image height

• Adjustable back feet used to level the projected image

• Startup logo that you can customize

• Automatic projector settings storage and use for up to 10 computers

• Remote control The Polaroid Polaview 330 LCD projector is a true XGA projector; you do

not need to turn off your laptop computer display to see your entire screen in the projected image.

The advanced broadcast video technology allows the Polaview 330 LCD projector to provide bright, sharp NTSC, P AL, and SECAM video images. S-Video and composite inputs insure compatibility with any video source.

The ultra high pressure lamp insures true color rendition with truer whites. With 2000 hours of typical lamp life, you can be on the road for months before you need to replace the lamp.

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Getting Started

This section explains how to set up and connect the projector, including information about basic adjustments and interfacing with peripherals.

Connecting to Power

Important : To avoid damage to electronic components, ﬁrst connect the

power cord to the AC socket on the projector , then connect the plug to an AC outlet.

To connect to power: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC socket on the projector. 2 Connect the power cord plug to an AC outlet.

AC socket

Figure 1: Connecting the Power Cord

The projector enters the sleep state , with the fans and lamp off. The Power On/Standby LED, the Lamp Age LED, and the Lamp Status LED on the projector keypad are on while the projector is in the sleep state . For more information on the projector’s operating states, see “Operating States” on page 14.

Direction

keys

Figure 2: Projector Keypad

Lamp Status LED

Lamp Age LED

Source

Power On/Standby

LED

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Connecting to an IBM-compatible Desktop PC

To connect to an IBM-compatible desktop computer: 1 Set the computer display resolution to XGA (1024x768). 2 Disconnect the PC monitor cable from the monitor output connector

on the computer.

3 Connect the VGA/SVGA cable to the Computer In connector on the

projector and to the monitor output connector on the computer.

Monitor Out

connector

Computer In

connector

Figure 3: Connecting to an IBM-compatible Desktop PC

If the computer resolution is lower than XGA, the projector automatically resizes the image to ﬁll the screen. If the resolution is higher than XGA, the projector displays a compressed SXGA image or a cropped 1024x768 window of an SXGA screen. If the image is cropped, use the direction keys on the projector or remote control to adjust the display.

If you need to view the computer monitor and the projected image simultaneously, using the 15connect the display to the built-in Monitor Loop-Through connector on the projector.

To use the Monitor Loop-Through connection: 1 Attach the 15-pin HD gender changer to the Monitor Out connector on

the projector.

2 Connect the PC monitor cable to the 15-pin HD gender changer.

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Connecting to an IBM-compatible Laptop PC

To connect to an IBM-compatible laptop computer: 1 Set the computer display resolution to XGA (1024x768) or lower. 2 Connect the VGA/SVGA cable to the Computer In connector on the

projector and to the external monitor output connector on the laptop computer.

Computer In

connector

Figure 4: Connecting to an IBM-compatible Laptop PC

3 Activate the VGA external monitor port on the laptop computer.

Connecting to a Macintosh Desktop PC

Note: For a list of laptop manufacturers and more information on the

method you use to activate the VGA external monitor port, see “Activating the Laptop External Video Port” on page 32.

If your Macintosh desktop computer has a separate VGA output port: 1 Connect the VGA cable to the Computer In connector on the projector

and to the VGA output connector on the computer.

Monitor Out

connector

Computer In

connector

Figure 5: Connecting to a Macintosh Desktop PC

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2 In the Control Panel of the Macintosh operating system, set the

Mirroring option to “On” and select the external monitor as the active monitor. For more information on the Mirroring function, see “Macintosh PowerBook Series 160, 165, 180, 185, 500, 520, 540” on page 31.

If your Macintosh desktop computer does not have a separate VGA output port:

1 Disconnect the monitor cable from the monitor output connector on

the computer.

2 Connect the Macintosh adapter to the monitor output connector on the

computer .

3 Connect the monitor cable to the output side of the Macintosh adapter. 4 Set the DIP switches on the Macintosh adapter to match the output

settings of the computer. For more information on the correct DIP switch settings, see “Macintosh Issues” on page 30.

Connecting to a Macintosh Laptop PC

If you need to view the computer monitor and the projected image simultaneously , connect the display to the built-in Monitor Loop-Through connector on the projector.

To use the Monitor Loop-Through connection: 1 Connect the Macintosh loop-through adapter to the monitor out

connector on the computer.

2 Connect the Macintosh monitor cable to the output side of the loop-

through adapter.

To connect to a Macintosh laptop computer: 1 Connect the Macintosh adapter to the external monitor output

connector on the laptop computer.

2 Connect the VGA cable to the Computer In connector on the pr ojector

and to the output side of the Macintosh adapter.

Computer In

connector

Figure 6: Connecting to a Macintosh Laptop PC

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3 Set the DIP switches on the Macintosh adapter to match the output

settings of the laptop. For more information on the correct DIP switch settings, see “Macintosh Issues” on page 30.

4 In the Control Panel of the Macintosh operating system, set the

Connecting to Audio

You can connect the projector to computer audio output and, once connected, you can provide an audio signal to powered external speakers. Note that there are separate audio input connections for a computer and VCR on the projector.

To connect to computer audio: 1 Connect one end of the stereo audio cable (3.5 mm male plugs on each

end) to the audio output connector on your computer’s sound card or the speaker output connector on your laptop computer.

2 Connect the other end of the stereo audio cable to the Audio In

connector on the projector.

Audio In

connector

Audio Out

connector

Connecting to a Video Player

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Figure 7: Connecting to Audio

To provide an audio signal to powered external speakers:

• Connect the powered external speaker cable plug to the Audio Out connector on the projector.

You can connect either composite video/stereo audio or S-video signal inputs to the projector.

To connect to composite video: 1 Connect the red and white audio plugs on the three-wire composite

audio/video cable to the left and right audio connectors on the projector and to the audio output connectors on the video player.

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2 Connect the yellow video plug to the Composite Video In connector on

the projector and to the video output connector on the video player.

Left Audio connector Right Audio connector

Composite Video In

connector

Figure 8: Connecting to Composite Video/Audio

To connect to S-video: 1 Connect the audio plugs on the audio/video cable to the left and right

audio connectors on the projector and to the audio output connectors on the video player.

Connecting to the Remote Mouse

2 Connect the S-video plug to the S-Video connector on the projector

and to the video output connector on the video player. Note that the composite video cable remains unused.

Left Audio connector

S-Video

Right Audio connector

connector

Unused composite

video cable

Figure 9: Connecting to S-Video Video/Audio

You can use the joystick on the projector’s remote control to control your computer mouse. To use the joystick, connect the remote mouse.

Note: If the remote mouse does not work after you follow these

instructions, see “Conﬁguring the Remote Mouse” on page 28.

To connect to the remote mouse: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse from the mouse connector on your computer.

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3 Connect the remote mouse interface cable to the Mouse connector on

the projector and to the mouse connector (serial, PS/2, ADB) on your computer.

Mouse

connector

Figure 10: Connecting to the Remote Mouse

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Operating the Projector

This section explains how to turn on the projector and adjust the projected image.

Operating the Projector

Turning On the Projector

Use the Power On/Standby button to turn on the projector. To turn on the projector:

1 Check that the projector is connected to AC power and the projector is

in the sleep state as described on page 14.

2 Press the Power On/Standby button on the projector keypad.

Power On/Standby

button

Figure 11: Power On/Standby Button

The projector enters the live state with the lamp on and the fan at high speed. The lamp takes approximately 30 seconds to reach full brightness.

The start-up sequence that the projector follows depends on the selections that you make in the projector system menus. For more information on how to modify these choices, see “Using the Menus” on page 18.

By default, the projector displays the startup logo for ﬁve seconds then selects the data input source. If no data input source is present, the projector selects a video player input source. If no video player input source is present, it displays the startup logo. If you did not select a startup logo in the Features menu, the projector displays a blank screen.

CAUTION: Ultra high pressure lamps need to be in a stable condition

prior to turning them on or off. To protect the lamp and the projector, the power up and power down circuitry contain built-in protective delays. After you turn on the lamp, a timer prevents you from turning it off for at least 30 seconds. After you turn off the lamp, a timer prevents you from turning it on for at least 60 seconds. Do not attempt to bypass these delays.

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Operating the Projector

For more information on the projector’s operating states, see “Operating States” on page 14.

Tip: If the projector is connected to a laptop computer but is not project-

ing an image, make sure that you have activated the external video output port correctly. For more information, see “Activating the Laptop External Video Port” on page 32.

Focusing the Image

Adjusting the Image Size

Use the Focus Ring to focus the projected image. To focus the image:

• Rotate the Focus Ring until the image is clear.

Focus Ring

Figure 12: Focusing the Image

Use the Zoom Ring Tab to adjust the size of the projected image. To adjust the image size:

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• Move the Zoom Ring Tab until the image is the desired size.

Zoom Ring

Tab

Figure 13: Adjusting the Image Size

Refer to the Distance to Screen vs. Image Size chart below to help you make the adjustment.

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Distance to Screen vs. Image Size

Use the following chart and tables to determine the distance between the projector and the screen for a desired screen image size.

The top line in the graph indicates the image size with the lens at the maximum zoom position. The bottom line in the graph indicates the image size with the lens at the minimum zoom position.

Lens at maximum zoom

Lens at minimum zoom

Image Size (inches diagonal)

Distance to Screen (feet)

Figure 14: Distance to Screen vs. Image Size

The following table contains information about image size with the zoom lens at the minimum zoom position.

Distance to

Screen (feet)

5 301824 10 60 36 48 15 90 54 72 20 120 72 96 25 150 90 120 30 180 108 144 35 210 126 168 40 240 144 192

Diagonal

(inches)

Height

(inches)

Width

(inches)

Table 1: Distance to Screen vs. Image Size, Lens at Minimum Zoom

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Operating the Projector

The following table contains information about image size with the zoom lens at the maximum zoom position.

Adjusting the Image Height

Distance to

Screen (feet)

5 402432 10 80 48 64 15 120 72 96 20 160 96 128 25 200 120 160 30 240 144 192 35 280 168 224 40 320 192 256

Diagonal

(inches)

Height

(inches)

Width

(inches)

Table 2: Distance to Screen vs. Image Size, Lens at Maximum Zoom

Use the quick-release Elevator Foot Release under the front of the projector to adjust the height of the projected image.

To adjust the image height: 1 Press the Elevator Foot Release and lift the front of the projector. 2 Release the Elevator Foot Release to lock the elevator foot in place.

Elevator Foot Release

Figure 15: Adjusting the Image Height

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Leveling the Image

Use the leveling feet, located on both rear corners of the projector, to level the projected image.

To level the image:

• Rotate one or both leveling feet until the projected image is level.

Leveling Foot

Figure 16: Leveling the Image

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Polaroid 330 User Guide

Table of Contents

Introduction

Getting Started

Operating the Projector