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SEPTEMBER 1993
AC400A
AC401A
Real Color 16 LCD Projection Panel
Monochrome 16 LCD Projection Panel
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REAL COLOR AND MONOCHROME 16 LCD PROJECTION PANELS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 o
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REAL COLOR AND MONOCHROME 16 LCD PROJECTION PANELS TRADEMARKS ® UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated. ® ® Macintosh and Apple are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. ® ® IBM and PS/2 are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. ® MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. ® Compaq is a registered trademark of Compaq Computer Corporation. ® Dell is a registered trademark of Dell Corporation. ® Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Ep
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REAL COLOR AND MONOCHROME 16 LCD PROJECTION PANELS Contents Chapter Page 1. Specifications.................................................................................................. 4 2. Introduction ................................................................................................... 5 2.1 Description............................................................................................ 5 2.2 Shipping Container Contents .............................................
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REAL COLOR AND MONOCHROME 16 LCD PROJECTION PANELS 1. Specifications Resolution — 640 x 480 ® Power — UL approved 12 VDC, 1.5A power supply Size — 15.3"H x 13.1"W x 2.6"D (38.9 x 33.3 x 6.6 cm) Weight — 5.9 lb. (2.7 kg) 4
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CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2. Introduction 2.1 Description For remarkably impressive presentations, use the Real Color or Monochrome 16 LCD Projection Panel. The Panel, which projects 16 real colors or 16 shades of grey, delivers the computer compatibility and ease of use you never thought possible in an LCD projection panel. Fig. 2-1 illustrates the Panel coupled with an overhead projector. Fig. 2-1. The Projection Panel on an Overhead Projector. 5
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REAL COLOR AND MONOCHROME 16 LCD PROJECTION PANELS The Projection Panel is easy to 2.2 Shipping Container Contents use. Simply connect the Panel to a The components shown in Fig. 2-2 computer graphics card and place are included with the Projection the unit onto an ordinary overhead Panel. projector. The data and graphics normally displayed on the computer 1. Projection Panel monitor will be projected in images that you can easily see in typical 2. This User Manual room lighting. The Projection
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CHAPTER 2: Introduction • Handle the Projection Panel as 2.3 General Guidelines you would anything made of Follow these guidelines when you glass. Be especially careful not use the Projection Panel. to drop it. • Be sure the Projection Panel • You can easily clean the is on whenever the overhead Projection Panel with standard projector is turned on. non-abrasive glass cleaner. Apply the cleaner to the cleaning cloth and then wipe the glass surface CAUTION lightly. Do not use excessive If the P
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REAL COLOR AND MONOCHROME 16 LCD PROJECTION PANEL 3. Installation 3.1 Setup Instructions This chapter explains the connections you must make between the three pieces of equipment you will be using—the Projection Panel, your computer, and monitor. Be sure to follow the instructions for your type of computer. Fig. 3-1. Projection Panel and Overhead Projector, Showing Cable Connections. 8
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CHAPTER 3: Installation 3.1.1 CABLES The cables that come with your Projection Panel are used to connect Three cables are supplied with the the computer’s video port to the Projection Panel: Projection Panel and the monitor. Each of the three cables has a 26-pin 1. A Macintosh II/Macintosh connector for the Projection Panel, LC/Apple IIGS loop-through a connector matching the video card cable and a connector for the monitor. 2. A VGA/MCGA loop-through The Projection Panel receives the computer’s
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REAL COLOR AND MONOCHROME 16 LCD PROJECTION PANEL 3.1.2 CONNECTING THE PROJECTION 3.1.3 SETTING UPTHE PROJECTION PANEL TO YOUR COMPUTER PANEL FOR PROJECTION You are going to make eithertwo or To set up the Projection Panel for three connections. You will connect projection, follow these steps: the computer’s graphics card to the Projection Panel, the Projection 1. Set up your overhead projector Panel to the wall outlet with the and plug it into the wall outlet. power supply, and, optionally, the
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CHAPTER 3: Installation Computer Cable Looks like IBM or compatible 15-pin with VGA Graphics Card or IBM PS/2 with built-in VGA or MCGA Graphics IBM or Compatible 9-pin with EGA or CGA Graphics Card or Classic Style Macintosh Macintosh II Series or 15-pin Macintsoh LC, Apple IIGS Fig. 3-3. Selecting the Proper “Y” Cable for Your Computer. Refer to Appendix A for additional 6. Unplug the computer monitor important information on how to cable from the graphics card. properly place a Projection Pan
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REAL COLOR AND MONOCHROME 16 LCD PROJECTION PANEL 3.2 Connecting the Projection Panel to a Desktop Computer Figure 3-4 shows how to connect the Projection Panel to typical desktop computers, which include CGA, EGA, VGA, Macintosh II, and Macintosh LC setups. All cables are labeled (for example, LCD, Monitor, VGA, etc.) to indicate where they connect. Fig. 3-4. Desktop Computer with a Y-Cable. 12
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CHAPTER 3: Installation 3.3 Connecting the Projection Panel to an IBM PC Compatible Laptop Computer Figure 3-5 shows a typical laptop installation. Fig. 3-5. Typical Laptop Installation. When the external port is CAUTION activated, many laptop computers The Projection Panel is not automatically turn off their internal compatible with the display. For more information, see Macintosh laptop. Do not Appendix C or your computer attempt to connect the manual for typical laptop commands. Projection Pa
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REAL COLOR AND MONOCHROME 16 LCD PROJECTION PANEL 3.4 Connecting the Projection Panel to a Macintosh Series Computer Figure 3-6 shows how to connect the Projection Panel to a Macintosh series computer. Fig. 3-6. Macintosh Series Computer. Because classic-style Macintosh NOTE computers do not have a video Because the SE and Plus connector, you must install an models of the Macintosh internal adapter. The Macintosh computer only display in 128, 512, and Plus require an A10 monochrome at a resoluti
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CHAPTER 4: Operation 4. Operation Some of the buttons are auto- 4.1 Adjusting the Projection Panel repeat buttons; that is, pressing and At this point, bring up the software holding these buttons causes them you want to project. You should be to constantly send instructions. projecting an image on the screen. Other buttons toggle through a This section will show you how to fixed number of settings and require adjust the Projection Panel to get you to press the button each time to clear, crisp im
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REAL COLOR AND MONOCHROME 16 LCD PROJECTION PANELS level reset tint position clear palette reverse menu sync- position shift sync+ Fig. 4-1. Projection Panel Keypad. Table 4-1. Non-Shift and Shift Keys. NON-SHIFT SHIFT KEYS KEYS Tint (up/down) Level (up/down) Contrast (up/down) Sync+ Sync- Position (up/down) Position (left/right) Menu (toggle) Clear Reset Reverse Palette 16
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CHAPTER 4: Operation 4.2 Non-Shift Control Buttons level To activate one of the non-shift buttons (printed in grey) on the contrast operating control panel, just press the button. 4.2.1 TINT (TRUE COLOR) Press the Tint key to adjust the color. The Tint Up key adds red and green to the image. Blue levels are affected by a mix of red and green. Fig. 4-3. Contrast (Monochrome). level 4.2.3 SYNC+ tint The Projection Panel has been calibrated to automatically match signals sent by specific computer
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REAL COLOR AND MONOCHROME 16 LCD PROJECTION PANELS Projected characters or graphics 4.2.5 POSITION, LEFT OR RIGHT may appear to shimmer because of Press the up or down position differences in signal outputs of some button to center the image computers. Press the Sync+ button horizontally on the screen. This until projected characters “lock” into button auto-repeats. position and shimmering is eliminated. menu Each time Sync+ is pushed, it fine- tunes the Projection Panel to match position signa
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CHAPTER 4: Operation reset palette clear reverse Fig. 4-7. Clear. Fig. 4-8. Reverse. 4.2. REVERSE 4.3 Shift-Activated Control Button Functions If you wish to reverse the way you see The functions shown on the an image, light letters on a dark operating control panel in blue background or dark letters on a light letters are activated when the Shift background, press the Reverse button is held down while a button. Pressing it again causes the command button is pushed. display to return to the orig
