Telex Firefly P200, User Manual

Page 1: ...Telex User s Manual Firefly P200 P250 LCD Notebook Projector COMPUTER MONITOR AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SVHS VIDEO Firefly P200 ...

Page 2: ...hould be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 Cleaning Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning any exterior surface Follow the cleaning instructions in this manual 6 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near ...

Page 3: ...erous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock 12 Servicing Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the operating instructions as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel 13 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and re...

Page 4: ...r a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference which the user at their own expense will be required to correct Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus ...

Page 5: ...n the Desktop 6 Connecting the P200 P250 6 Remote Control Battery 10 OPERATION 11 Basic Operation 11 CONTROLS 14 Keypanel Controls 14 Menu Mode On Screen Controls 16 Illuminated Indicators 18 Remote Control 18 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 19 Storage and Transportation 19 Lens Cleaning 19 Lamp Replacement 19 Fuse Replacement 21 Troubleshooting Guide 22 SERVICE INFORMATION 25 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 26 ABB...

Page 6: ...allows you to connect to the output of a VCR or LaserDisc player The P200 P250 is equipped with a monitor interface connector This allows you to simultaneously view your computer video on both the small and large screens Figure 1 shows the P200 P250 in use to project computer generated images onto a large screen The Telex Difference A System Approach Flexible Yet Easy To Use True Value The Telex D...

Page 7: ...arp clear fast moving images The P200 liquid crystal display is a matrix of 921 600 pixels arranged in 480 rows x 640 columns x 3 colors while the P250 liquid crystal display is a matrix of 1 44 million pixels arranged in 600 rows x 800 columns x 3 colors Each pixel is a single thin film transistor that actively controls the brightness of the light that passes through the pixel To protect the P200...

Page 8: ...ures a permanently attached omni directional lapel microphone The unique microphone cable doubles as an efficient antenna and the transmitter can be clipped to your belt or placed in your pocket The B 10 can be configured for use with either the PAS 1 or ENG 1 Telex receiver B L A N K F O C U S B R I G H T C O N T R A S T V O L U M E S O U R C E M O D E M E N U R E S E T Figure 2 RC 8 Remote Contr...

Page 9: ...phone to 1 8 stereo phone Audio cable dual RCA to 1 8 stereo phone adapter Composite video RCA to RCA RC 8 Remote control Power cord 110V units only Registration card Soft sided case Warranty card Contact your dealer if anything is missing or damaged NOTE The 550093 002 and 550093 003 adapters are for use with Macintosh multisync monitors Telex part numbers 550093 000 and 550093 001 are for 640 x ...

Page 10: ...A to 1 8 stereo AUDIO CABLE 1 8 stereo to 1 8 stereo SO U R C E PO W ER BR I G H T C O N TR A ST V O LU M E F1 M EN U R ES ET Warranty Card Registration Card Firefly P200 Quick Reference Guide U Manual FireflyP200 P250 Firefly P200 COMPUTER MONITO R AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SVHS VIDEO ser s F2 Figure 4 P200 P250 Package Contents User Manual 5 ...

Page 11: ...d select the desired screen image size Connecting the P200 P250 The P200 P250 must be connected to a video source and to an AC wall outlet The P200 P250 can be connected to a computer monitor audio source additional composite or S VHS video source and to an external amplified stereo speaker system The following describes the steps needed to connect the P200 P250 1 Turn off all equipment Projector ...

Page 12: ...IO IN jack use one of the two audio cables shown in Figure 4 5 If desired connect an external amplified mono or stereo speaker system to the AUDIO OUT jack on the P200 P250 NOTE When a cable is plugged into the AUDIO OUT jack the built in speakers are disabled 6 A video source such as a VCR or LaserDisc player can be connected to the VIDEO jack on the P200 P250 as shown in Figures 7 and 8 using th...

Page 13: ... on the Firefly P200 P250 d To use your computer monitor along with your P200 P250 plug the monitor cable into the MONITOR jack on the Firefly P200 P250 External Amplified Speaker VCR or Laserdisc Video Super VHS Video Line Level Stereo Audio Input COMPUTER MONITOR AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SVHS VIDEO The Big Monitor 347987598 6235 88 IBM Compatible PC Monitor VCR or Laserdisc Stereo Audio Input use dual...

Page 14: ...irefly select the adapter labeled either 550093 1 or 550093 3 Plug the adapter into the MONITOR jack on the Firefly P200 P250 plug the computer monitor cable into the adapter NOTE Use the 550093 2 and 550093 3 adapters with the 12 inch Macintosh monitor or the 15 inch Multisync monitor External Amplified Speaker VCR or Laserdisc Video Super VHS Video COMPUTER MONITOR AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SVHS VIDEO ...

Page 15: ...ual for instructions on the use of your Firefly P200 P250 LCD Notebook Computer Projector 1 SLIDE THE BATTERY COVER BACK AND LIFT OUT O P E N M I N N E A P O L I S M N U S A P N 4 7 4 3 6 X X X 9 V D C 2 PLUG IN THE BATTERY AND POSITION IT IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT M I N N E A P O L I S M N U S A P N 4 7 4 3 6 X X X 9 V D C 3 ALIGN THE TABS ON THE BATTERY COVER WITH THE SLOTS IN THE BACK CASE AND...

Page 16: ...rated by the projector lamp Always make sure that the air intake and exhaust are not blocked 4 Adjust the room lighting for optimum screen viewing The projector lamp is automatically turned on when the P200 P250 is turned on 5 Adjust the mirror angle for best screen image You may press the POWER button to turn off the projector and lamp until your presentation begins 6 Adjust the screen focus by r...

Page 17: ...l to select one of the video inputs 12 To further enhance or change the image on the Firefly P200 P250 refer to the Keypanel and Menu Mode On Screen Control sections of this manual NOTE Ten seconds after you make a change the image enhancements that you have made will be saved These saved enhancements will be used as the default settings the next time that you activate your P200 P250 13 When you a...

Page 18: ...tlet NOTE To use your computer and monitor without disconnecting them from the P200 P250 the P200 P250 must be plugged into an AC wall outlet The MONITOR jack on the Firefly P200 P250 requires power to operate the computer monitor NOTE The projector does not need to be turned on to use the MONITOR jack User Manual 13 ...

Page 19: ...id Press the lower button of the CONTRAST control to provide greater definition to the color image in the subtle shading areas When either adjustment limit is reached the on screen indicator will stop moving VOLUME Press the upper button of the VOLUME control to increase the volume of the built in speakers or increase the level at the AUDIO OUT jack Press the lower button of the VOLUME control to ...

Page 20: ...ore READY TO RESET is displayed the factory settings will not be restored SOURCE Press SOURCE to select video input from COMPUTER VIDEO SVHS jacks If only one video source is live the screen will go blank for a moment then return control to the live video source F1 F2 The F1 and F2 keys can be programmed as shortcuts to any Menu Mode On Screen control that you feel you regularly need to use withou...

Page 21: ...the MIRROR function press and release MENU then press either the up or down arrow key to step through the menu until MIRROR is displayed Press either the right or left arrow key to switch between the standard or mirror reverse image An on screen graphic will indicate the MIRROR setting PALETTE To access the PALETTE function press and release MENU then press either the up or down arrow key to step ...

Page 22: ...ow key to step through the menu until TV COMPRESS is displayed Press the right or left arrow key to switch between the standard or compressed screen image An on screen graphic will indicate the TV COMPRESS setting This control can only be adjusted when viewing a PAL or SECAM TV video image on the P200 this function is not used with the P250 TV SHARPNESS To access the TV SHARPNESS function press an...

Page 23: ...control and the Lamp Replacement section of this manual Remote Control The RC 8 remote control can be used to remotely change all of the keypanel and on screen control functions When a remote control button is pressed the LED on the remote control blinks rapidly NOTE When the remote control operating distance becomes too short for your purposes install a fresh battery as described in the Remote Co...

Page 24: ...C in winter If the Firefly P200 P250 has been exposed to extremely hot cold or humid conditions allow it to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before use Take care to protect the Firefly P200 P250 from jarring impacts Lens Cleaning 1 Lift and rotate the mirror as shown in Figure 6 2 Gently wipe the exposed lens surfaces with a clean lint free tissue slightly moistened with lens cleaner if ne...

Page 25: ...y elect to replace the lamp or reset the LAMP HOURS using the Menu Mode On Screen control or you may elect to continue using your P200 P250 until the lamp actually fails 5 Loosen the two lamp compartment screws shown in Figure 12 These are captive screws and should not be completely removed Retainer Clip Spare Lamp Active Lamp Slide Bulb Out Lamp Compartment Screw WARNING HOT Allow unit to cool be...

Page 26: ...as possible 11 Replace the lamp spare lamp compartment assembly 12 Tighten the two lamp compartment screws shown in Figure 12 Fuse Replacement Figure 13 shows the location of the fuse holder Use a small flat blade screwdriver to pop the fuse holder out NOTE To access the fuseholder the Firefly P200 P250 must be in its raised position with the power cord unplugged Replace the fuses only with the ty...

Page 27: ...VCR tracking No image on computer monitor Computer or monitor video cable not secure Monitor power off or disconnected Firefly not connected to AC wall outlet No video signal from computer Poor color or no color Adjust brightness tint and contrast controls Wrong inverse mode change INVERSE setting Signal from computer is monochrome Computer video cable not secure Select a different color mode usin...

Page 28: ...rsed Volume control is set too low External amplified speaker system connected to the AUDIO OUT jack Visible bright spots An inactive pixel may appear as a bright spot on the screen however it will not affect picture quality or the life expectancy of the P200 P250 The Firefly P200 P250 may contain a maximum of 50 inactive pixels Image contains one or more vertical bars Use the Menu Mode On Screen ...

Page 29: ...03 adapters with the 15 inch Macintosh multisync monitor or with the 12 inch Macintosh monitor Use the 55093 000 and 550093 001 with non multisync Macintosh monitors Use the 55093 003 and 550093 004 with 832 x 624 Macintosh monitors No screen image with Macintosh PowerBook PowerBook must be turned on after the P200 P250 is connected Turn off the PowerBook then turn it on again Ensure that Monitor ...

Page 30: ...rvice Department at the following address Customer Service Department Telex Communications Inc 9600 Aldrich Avenue South Minneapolis Minnesota 55420 USA Telephone 612 884 4051 Collect calls not accepted Return equipment for factory repair to Service Department Telex Communications Inc 1720 East 14th Street Glencoe MN 55336 USA NOTE All equipment returned for repair must be accompanied by documenta...

Page 31: ...odes 640 x 480 mode supported by showing a window with the smaller image Computer Interface HD 15 D subminiature interface connector Color Palette 8 color mode 2 shades per color 8 total colors 16M color mode 253 shades per color 16 194 277 total colors LCD Panel 6 4 diagonal measure Active matrix TFT Contrast ratio 60 1 minimum 100 1 typical 640 x 480 pixel resolution P200 800 x 600 pixel resolut...

Page 32: ...ments NTSC PAL or SECAM composite video S VHS Video Requirements NTSC PAL or SECAM video with separate chrominance and luminance Projection Lamp Requirements 410 Watt FXL lamp Input Power 465 Watts 120 VAC 60 Hz 230 VAC 50 60 Hz auto sensing Weight 9 8 lbs 4 4 kg Dimensions 2 9 H x 16 L x 10 3 W 74 mm x 406 mm x 262 mm Environmental Requirements Storage temperature 0 to 140 F 17 to 60 C Operating ...

Page 33: ...display LED Light emitting diode LP Long play ME SECAM Middle East SECAM NTSC National Television System Committee PAL Phase alternation by line RAM Random access memory ROM Read only memory SECAM Sequentiel Couleur A Memoire SLP Super long play same as EP SP Standard play SVGA Super VGA S VHS Super VHS TFT Thin film transistor VAC Volts alternating current VCR Video cassette recorder VDC Volts di...

Page 34: ...4 16 17 22 26 compatibility 26 compatible 2 26 connect 1 6 7 connections 8 9 connector 1 26 contract 16 contrast 14 22 26 D default settings 12 15 23 24 disconnected 22 disconnecting 13 E ENGLISH 17 enhance 12 14 enhancements 12 15 24 expand 16 F F1 15 F2 15 features 1 focus 2 11 16 22 24 FRENCH 17 INDEX User Manual 29 ...

Page 35: ...el 2 14 23 L lamp 11 15 20 21 27 lamp access 11 19 21 lamp holder 21 LAMP HOURS 15 17 18 20 lamp replacement 19 language 17 LCD 2 26 28 LED 10 18 28 lift 7 locking 7 19 M MENU 15 17 mirror 11 16 P PALETTE 16 22 26 pixel 2 23 26 POWER 7 11 12 15 18 R raised position 7 21 release 7 INDEX CONT D 30 User Manual ...

Page 36: ...0 24 S service 25 settings 11 15 17 22 setup 6 11 SOURCE 12 15 SPANISH 17 spare lamp 21 storage 19 21 27 T TINT 16 TONE 16 TV COLOR 17 TV COMPRESS 17 TV SHARPNESS 17 V vents 6 video 1 2 6 8 12 15 17 22 23 27 VOLUME 12 14 W WIDTH 16 22 23 INDEX CONT D User Manual 31 ...

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