Preface ....vii Registering your option . Chapter 1. Introduction ..1 Chapter 2. Setting up the projector . . . 3 Displaying a computer image. Using the projector with Windows 98 for the first time .
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Safety Before installing this product, read the Safety Information. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança. Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí. Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt. Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information. Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
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Preface The IBM iLC300 Conference Video Projector can be used for both business presentations and home entertainment and is easy to connect, use, and maintain. In addition to this user’s guide, your option package contains the following: Figure 1. Standard Accessories...
Register your option on the www.ibm.com/pc/register/ IBM Web site. IBM will send you information and updates on your registered product unless you indicate on the Web site questionnaire that you do not want to receive further information. viii IBM iLC300 Conference Projector: IBM iLC300 Conference Projector User’s Guide...
Chapter 1. Introduction The projector comes in a carry case that also stores accessory items, such as the projector remote, color-coded cables, documentation, and CD. The color-coded cables and straps make setup easy and the case is designed to help you keep accessories organized and protected.
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5 Computer monitor 6 Remote control receiver 7 Lock 8 Network connector 9 Serial connector 10 External speakers (audio out) 11 Component video 12 Computer 1 & 2 audio 13 Power connector IBM iLC300 Conference Projector: IBM iLC300 Conference Projector User’s Guide...
3. Connect the black power cable to the connector on the back of the projector and to your electrical outlet. The Power LED on the projector’s keypad turns solid green.
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You can control the projector from a computer by connecting an RS-232 cable to the projector’s Serial connector. Specific RS-232 commands can be found in the IBM iLC300 Conference Projector: IBM iLC300 Conference Projector User’s Guide video audio in...
Use the following steps to display a computer image. 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Press the Power button on the top of the projector or the remote. The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the startup screen is displayed and the LED is steady green.
2. Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle to the screen. 3. Adjust the zoom or focus rings by rotating them until the desired image size and sharpness are produced. IBM iLC300 Conference Projector: IBM iLC300 Conference Projector User’s Guide...
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Press the upper Keystone button to reduce the upper part of the image, and press the lower Keystone button to reduce the lower part. 5. Adjust the Contrast or Brightness in the Picture menu. Chapter 2. Setting up the projector...
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6. Plug the red connector into the right audio in connector on the projector. 7. Connect the black power cable to the connector on the back of the projector and to your electrical outlet. The Power LED on the keypad turns solid.
Press the upper Keystone button to reduce the upper part of the image, and press the lower Keystone button to reduce the lower part. 7. Adjust the volume on the keypad or the remote. IBM iLC300 Conference Projector: IBM iLC300 Conference Projector User’s Guide video audio in...
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8. Adjust the Contrast, Brightness, Color, or Tint in the Picture menu. See Chapter 5, “Using the menus”, on page 19 for help with menus. Chapter 3. Using the projector with a video device...
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Chapter 4. Using the projector features This chapter explains how to use projector features such as the remote, audio, menus, and Presentation Director. Using the keypad buttons Most buttons are described in detail in other sections. Below is an overview of their functions: power–turns the projector on and off.
To use the laser pointer, press and hold the Laser button. The laser turns off when the button is released, or times out after two (2) minutes of continuous operation. IBM iLC300 Conference Projector: IBM iLC300 Conference Projector User’s Guide laser...
See Chapter 5, “Using the menus”, on page 19. The remote also has a power button to turn the projector on and off (see “Shutting down the projector” on page 18 for shutdown info), volume and mute buttons to control the sound, a backlight button to light the remote’s buttons in the dark, and...
Make sure the volume is turned up enough. Press the volume button on the keypad or remote. v Make sure that if you are connected to Computer 1 on the back of the projector, that you are also connected to the corresponding audio in. If you are connected to Computer 2, be sure you are connected to its corresponding audio in.
Two menu options, Power Save and Screen Save, are provided to automatically shut down the projector after several minutes of inactivity or display a black screen. This helps preserve lamp life. v A Low Power menu option is also available to help lower the projector’s fan sound volume. Presentation Director Presentation Director helps you create and save presentation schemes that setup your ThinkPad computer to use an external monitor, projector, or television.
Screen Save is disabled. Turning off the projector To turn off the projector, press the power button and verify that you want to turn the projector off by pressing the power button again within 3 seconds. You can cancel the shutdown by not pressing the power button a second time. The lamp turns off and the LED blinks green for 1 minute while the fans continue to run to cool the lamp.
The Settings menu provides set-up type adjustments that are not changed often. The About menu provides a read-only display of information about the projector and source. Certain menu items may be hidden until a particular source is connected. For example, Sharpness is only available for video sources and will be hidden when a computer source is active.
When Auto is selected, the projector automatically determines the standard. To choose a different setting, turn off Auto, then choose RGB for computer sources, choose IBM iLC300 Conference Projector: IBM iLC300 Conference Projector User’s Guide...
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User and individually adjust the intensity of the red, green, and blue colors. Video Standard: When it is set to Auto, the projector attempts to pick the video standard automatically based on the input signal it receives. (The video standard options may vary depending on your region of the world.) If the projector is...
Low Power: Toggles between on and off. Turn it on to lower the light output of the lamp. This also lowers the fan speed, making the projector quieter. IBM iLC300 Conference Projector: IBM iLC300 Conference Projector User’s Guide...
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Power Save: Automatically turns the lamp off after no signals are detected for 20 minutes. After 10 additional minutes with no signal, the projector powers down. If an active signal is received before the projector powers down, the image will be displayed.
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Lamp Reset: Resets the lamp hours counter in the About menu to zero. Do this only after changing the lamp. It displays a confirmation dialog box. v Service Code: Only used by authorized service personnel. IBM iLC300 Conference Projector: IBM iLC300 Conference Projector User’s Guide...
This product contains a Metal Arc lamp which contains Mercury. Dispose of as required by local ordinances and regulations. v To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 60 minutes before you replace the lamp. v Do not drop the lamp module. The glass may shatter and cause injury.
Volume keys on the projector’s keypad for 10 seconds. At that point the LED will turn green and you can power on the projector. You can also navigate to the Settings -> Service menu and select Lamp Reset to reset the lamp timer.
Appendix B. Troubleshooting your setup This section provides information on setup troubleshooting. The LED on top of the projector’s keypad indicates the state of the projector and can help you troubleshoot. The following table describes LED behavior and meaning. LED color/behavior...
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Video image ″torn″ or fragmented Projected colors do not match source Lamp won’t turn on; LED blinking red Image not centered on screen IBM iLC300 Conference Projector: IBM iLC300 Conference Projector User’s Guide Solution Turn overscan on in the Picture -> Advanced menu.
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty. Warranty period Contact your place of purchase for warranty service information. Machine - IBM iLC300 Conference Video Projector Warranty period Projector - parts: 3 years, labor: 3 years Projector lamp - parts: 3 months...
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IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 Part 1 - General Terms This Statement of Limited Warranty includes Part 1 - General Terms and Part 2 - Country-unique Terms. The terms of Part 2 replace or modify those of Part 1. The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale, from IBM or your reseller.
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The English language version of this Agreement prevails over any other language version. HONG KONG AND MACAU Governing Law: The following replaces “laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine” in the first sentence: laws of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. INDIA Limitation of Liability: The following replaces items 1 and 2 of this Section: 1.
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disputes relating to it will be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts; and 5) in Greece, Israel, Italy, Portugal, and Spain any legal claim arising out of this Statement will be brought before, and finally settled by, the competent court of Athens, Tel Aviv, Milan, Lisbon, and Madrid, respectively.
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2. the amount of any other actual direct damages or loss, up to 125 percent of the charges (if recurring, the 12 months’ charges apply) for the Machine that is the subject of the claim or which otherwise gives rise to the claim; IBM iLC300 Conference Projector: IBM iLC300 Conference Projector User’s Guide...
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The following item is added to this paragraph: 3. breach of IBM’s obligations implied by Section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 or Section 2 of the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982. Applicability of suppliers and resellers (unchanged). The following is added to the end of this Section: IBM’s entire liability and your sole remedy, whether in contract or in tort, in respect of any default shall be limited to damages.
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Appendix E. European Union warranty information Consumers in the European Union have legal rights under applicable national legislation governing the sale of consumer goods. This legislation may apply to you if you purchased this product as a consumer (that is, as a natural person, and for personal use which is not related to your trade, business or profession).
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Appendix F. Notices IBM may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local IBM representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used.
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Avis de conformite a la reglementation d’Industrie Canada IBM iLC300 Conference Projector: IBM iLC300 Conference Projector User’s Guide...
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Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conform à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Deutsche EMV-Direktive (electromagnetische Verträglichkeit) Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt in Übereinstimmung mit dem deutschen EMVG vom 9.Nov.92 das EG-Konformitätszeichen zu führen. Der Aussteller der Konformitätserklärung ist die IBM UK, Greenock. Dieses Gerät erfüllt die Bedingungen der EN 55022 Klasse A.
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Advertencia: Este es un producto de Clase A. En un entorno doméstico este producto podría causar radiointerferencias en cuyo caso el usuario deberá tomar las medidas adecuadas. IBM iLC300 Conference Projector: IBM iLC300 Conference Projector User’s Guide...