Boxlight 9000 User Manual

FCC Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

DOC (Canada)

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada.

Safety Certifications

UL, CUL, TÜV, NOM

EN 55022 Warning

This product is intended for use in a commercial, industrial, or educational environment. It is not intended for residential use.

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment it may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. The typical use is in a conference room, meeting room or auditorium.

Wenn das Produkt Boxlight 9000 in Deutschland verkauft wird, muss es Umwelt geschuetzt sein. (Klasse B) Dieses Product muss mit dem Bundesamt fuer Post und Telekommunikation registriert sein. (BAPT)

Trademarks

Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM and PS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines, Inc. MicroSaver and Kensington are trademarks or registered trademarks of Kensington Microware Limited. Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. CablePro is a trademark or registered trademark of Boxlight Corporation.

Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer: Boxlight Corporation 19332 Powder Hill Place, Poulsbo, Washington USA

We declare under our sole responsibility that the Boxlight 9000 Projector conforms to the following directives and norms:

Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC EMI: EN 55022 (1992) Class A EMC: EN 50082-1 (1992)

IEC 801-2, IEC 801-3, IEC 801-4 Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC Safety: EN 60950: 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3: 1995

March, 1998

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Summary iii

Introduction 1

Image Resolution 1 Compatibility 1 Unpacking the Projector 1 Usage Guidelines 4 If You Need Assistance 4 Warranty 4

Setting up the Projector 5

Connecting an IBM-Compatible Computer Using the CablePro

Lite Cable 11

Connecting a Macintosh Computer Using the CablePro Lite

Cable 12

Connecting a Computer Using a VESA cable 13 Connecting a Computer using BNC cables 13 Connecting a Video Player 14 Connecting an External Speaker 15 Connecting the Remote Control Cable 16 Connecting a Computer with an RS-232 Cable 16 Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image 16 Turning Off the Projector 17

Using the Projector 19

Basic Image Adjustment 19 Adjusting the Projector 20 Using the Remote Control 21 Using the Remote and Keypad Buttons 22 Using the On-Screen Menus 25 Display Menu Functions 27 Audio Menu Functions 29 Image Menu Functions 31 Controls Menu Functions 33

Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 35

Cleaning the Lens 35 Cleaning the Fan Intake Filter 35 Replacing the Projection Lamp 37 Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control 39 Using the Kensington Lock 39 Troubleshooting 40 Solutions to Common Problems 40

Appendix 45

Specifications 45 Accessories 47 Portable and Laptop Activation Chart 49 Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer 53 Projected Image Size for Optional Lenses 54 Connection Pin Assignments 55 RS232 Terminal Specifications 57

Index 61

SAFETY SUMMARY

Please read these instructions carefully before using your projector. Failure to comply with them could result in fire, electrical shock, personal injury or damage to equipment.

These graphics are used throughout this manual to draw your attention to important information about the projectors.

NOTE: Additional useful details or tips.

CAUTION: Steps to take to avoid damage to your equipment.

WARNING: Steps to take to avoid personal injury.

These graphics are used on the projector’s labels.

Attention

- Refer to this User’s Guide for important

safety information.

CAUTION: Hot Surfaces

- Avoid touching hot surfaces.

Do not touch until the projector has cooled.

Do Not Look Into The Lens!

Be extremely careful not to look into the projection lens when the projector is turned on. The bright light may harm your eyes. Be especially careful to keep children from looking into the lens.

Pow e r S o urce

Use only a three-wire grounding type power source. The power source should not exceed 270 Volts RMS between the supply conductors or between either conductor and earth ground.

Power Cord

Use only the power cord that was shipped with the projector. Although other power cords might be similar in appearance, they have not been safety-tested with the projector. Do not use a power cord if it has become damaged or frayed. Contact Boxlight at 1-800-762-5757 if you need to replace your power cord.

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Safety Summary

Grounding

The projector is grounded through the grounding conductor on the power cord. To avoid electric shock, plug the power cord into a properly wired receptacle. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug.

Lamp

To avoid overheating and unacceptable image quality, replace the projection lamp with a lamp of the specified type. Refer to page 45 for lamp specifications and to page 37 for instructions on replacing the lamp.

Lamp Compartment

To avoid burns, do not open the lamp module door until the projector is turned off and the lamp has cooled for at least 30 minutes. Follow the instructions in this manual for lamp replacement carefully.

Hot Surfaces

Allow the projector to cool at least 30 minutes before replacing a lamp. When you open the lamp housing, be very careful not to touch the hot surfaces inside.

NOTE: If you open the projector

case, you will void the warranty.

Ventilation and Overheating

Openings in the projector case provide ventilation to protect it from overheating. Keep loose papers and other objects well away from the grills. Do not place the projector on top of or close to a computer or other heat-producing equipment.

Liquid Spills

Do not set drinks on top of the projector. Spilled liquids can flow inside and cause damage.

Do Not Disassemble

All service must be performed by Boxlight. The only user-serviceable parts in the projector are the projection lamp, which you can replace by opening the lamp cover on the side of the projector (see page 37) and the fan intake filter (see page 35). Do not open any other part of the projector.

INTRODUCTION

The Boxlight 9000 is an XGA multimedia projector designed for fixed installations. It allows 3 computer and 2 video inputs, along with RS-232 control.

Image Resolution

The Boxlight 9000 can display VGA, SVGA, XGA, and SXGA images. The native resolution of the projected image is XGA 1024x768. Screen resolutions between 1024x768 and 1280x1024 are compressed to 1024x768. The projector cannot compress screen resolutions above 1280x1024. If your computer’s screen resolution is higher than 1280x1024, reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the projector

Compatibility

The projector is compatible with a wide variety of computers and video devices, including:

•

IBM-compatible computers, including laptops, up to 1280x1024 resolution at 75 Hz.

•

Apple Macintosh and PowerBook computers up to 1280x1024 resolution.

•

Selected workstations (contact Boxlight for details).

•

Most standard VCRs, camcorders, DVD and laser disc players.

Unpacking the Projector

The projector comes with the items shown in Figure 1. Check to make sure all are included. Contact Boxlight immediately if anything is missing.

NOTE: The projector automati-

cally expands 640x480 and

800x600 images to fill the screen.

You can display these images at

their original resolutions by turn-

ing off the Auto Resize feature.

See “Auto Resize” on page 31 for

more information.

NOTE: The projector is compati-

ble with many third-party control-

lers and amplifiers, including

AMX, Crestron, and Extron. Call

Boxlight for details.

If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems, use the

Boxlight 9000 Quick Start

card that was included in the shipping box. For complete details on connecting and operating the projector, refer to this User’s Guide.

NOTE: For model 9000-INT: To

use video input, an optional video

board must be installed in the pro-

jector. Contact Boxlight for more

information.

Introduction

NOTE: For model 9000-INT: To

use video input, an optional video

board must be installed in the

projector. Contact Boxlight for

more information.

NOTE: Long throw and short

throw lenses are also available.

See “Optional Accessories” on

page 47.

IGURE 1

Shipping box contents

1. Boxlight 9000 projector 6. computer audio cable

2. Boxlight 9000 User’s Guide 7. CablePro Lite computer cable

3. power cord 8. VESA computer cable

4. remote and batteries 9. lens cap

5. VCR cable (RCA A/V cable)

Not shown: Quick Start card

power cord

connector

leveling

foot

Ken sin gton Loc k

remote control receivers

focus ring

lamp compartment

FIGURE 2

Side view of projector

lens shift knob

zoom ring

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Front view of projector

Introduction

Usage Guidelines

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Do not look directly into the projection lens when the projector is turned on. The bright light may harm your eyes.

•

Do not block the grills on the projector. Do not place the projector on cloth table coverings, as they may get sucked up to the vents. Restricting the air flow can cause the projector to overheat and turn off.

•

Handle the projector as you would any product with glass components. Be especially careful not to drop it.

•

Avoid leaving the projector in direct sunlight or extreme cold for extended periods of time. If this happens, allow it to reach room temperature before use.

•

This projector is not intended for use in mainframe computer rooms as defined in the Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75.

•

Transport the projector in a vendor-approved hard or soft case. Call Boxlight to order.

If You Need Assistance

The first place to look for help is in this manual. Be sure to check the guidelines in “Troubleshooting” on page 40.

If this manual doesn’t answer your question, call Boxlight at

1-800-762-5757

Warranty

This product is backed by a limited one-year warranty. The details of the warranty are printed at the back of this manual.

SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR

Place the projector on a flat surface.

•

The projector must be within 7.5 feet (2.3 m) of your power source.

•

If you are installing the projector on the ceiling, refer to the

Ceiling Mount Installation Guide

that comes with the Ceiling Mount Kit for more information. To turn the image upside down, see “Ceiling” on page 34. The Ceiling Mount Kit is sold separately; see page 48.

Position the projector the desired distance from the screen.

•

The distance from the lens of the projector to the screen and the zoom lens setting determine the size of the projected image. Table 1 shows example projected image sizes and minimum and maximum distances to the screen.

The formulas for distance to the screen are:

Max distance (ft) = diagonal image size (ft) ÷ .541 Min distance (ft) = diagonal image size (ft) ÷ .716

Ta b l e 1:

Diagonal Image Size and Width at Maximum and Minimum Distance

to Screen-Zoom Lens

Distance to screen

Diagonal

Image Size

(inches)

300 240 46.3 35.0 240 192 37 28.0 180 144 27.8 21 144 115 22.2 16.8 120 96 18.5 14

96 77 14.8 11.2 72 58 11.1 8.4 60 48 9.3 7 48 38 7.4 5.6

Image Width

(inches)

Maximum

distance

(feet)

Minimum

Distance

(feet)

NOTE: For a similar table for the

optional long throw and short

throw lenses, see page 54 of the

Appendix.

Setting up the Projector

zoom adjustment range:

18.5-14’

NOTE: The lens shift is not

adjustable on the optional short

throw lens. It is fixed at zero

degrees.

90º

maximum L: 18.5’

distance between lens and screen: L

IGURE 4

Projected image size for 10’ diagonal image size

90º

minimum L: 14’

The projector is equipped with a lens shift feature that allows you to adjust the projection height (move the image along the wall) without moving the projector, while still maintaining a perfectly square image. Turn the lens shift knob on top of the projector to make this adjustment (see Figure 3 on page 3).

The bottom of the image can move from half way below the projector’s lens (Figure 5) to 25% above the lens (Figure 6).

Example:

With a 10’ image, at the lowest projection angle, the bottom of the image is 5’ below the projector’s lens; at the highest projection angle, the bottom of the image is 2.5’ above the lens.

10’ high image

bottom of image 5’ below lens

10’ high image

bottom of image

2.5’ above lens

lens center

FIGURE 5

Lowest image projection angle

lens center

IGURE

Highest image projection angle

Once you know the diagonal image size, you can figure out the width and height using these formulas:

width (inches) = diagonal (inches) x 0.8 height (inches) = width (inches) x 0.75

Setting up the Projector

The following tables give the lens shift values for desktop and ceiling-mounted setups for various image sizes. The lower lens shift position represents the highest the projector can be above the bottom of the screen; the upper lens shift position represents the lowest the projector can be below the bottom of the screen.

Ta b l e 2:

Lens Shift Positions for Desktop Setup

Distance from lens center to

lower edge of screen (H)

Diagonal

Image Size

(inches)

300 -89.7 46.6 240 -71.7 37.2 180 -53.8 27.9 144 -43.0 22.3 120 -35.9 18.6

96 -28.7 14.9 72 -21.5 11.2 60 -17.9 9.3 48 -14.3 7.4

Lower lens

shift position

(inches)

Upper lens

shift position

(inches)

When the projector is ceiling mounted, use the upper edge of the screen as the base line.

Ta b l e 3:

Lens Shift Positions for Ceiling-Mounted Setup

Distance from lens center to

upper edge of screen (H)

Diagonal

Image Size

(inches)

300 89.7 -46.6 240 71.7 -37.2 180 53.8 -27.9 144 43.0 -22.3 120 35.9 -18.6

96 28.7 -14.9 72 21.5 -11.2 60 17.9 -9.3 48 14.3 -7.4

Lower lens

shift position

(inches)

Upper lens

shift position

(inches)

lens center

high edge of screen

lens center

FIGURE 7

Lens shift with ceiling-mounted projector

Now you’re ready to connect your equipment.

Steps for connecting the different types of equipment are given on the pages listed below.

Equipment you want to connect Page

IBM-compatible computer with

page 11

CablePro Lite

Macintosh computer with CablePro

page 12

Lite

Computer with VESA cable page 13

Computer with BNC cables page 13

Video player page 14

External speaker page 15

Remote cable page 16

RS-232 cable page 16

Setting up the Projector

NOTE: For model 9000-INT: To

use video input, an optional video

board must be installed in the

projector. Contact Boxlight for

Computer 3

external speaker

Video 1

Video 2

more information.

Computer 1

Computer

NOTE: For the connection pin

assignments, see page 55.

CablePro

IGURE 8

wired remote

s-video

composite video-RCA

5 BNCs

Connector panel

The projector has the following audio/video inputs:

Source Video Audio

Computer 1 3 Single-ended analog RGB

+ 2 H&V sync (5 BNCs)

Computer 2 VESA Single-ended analog

RGB (HD-15)*

Computer 3 CablePro Analog RGB*

Video 1 S-video Y/C (4-pin circular)ORLeft and right line-level

Base-band composite video (BNC)

Video 2 Base-band composite video

(RCA)* OR

Left and right line-level (2 RCAs)*

(2 RCAs)*

Left and right line-level (2 RCAs)*

HD 15

VESA

Base-band composite video (BNC)

*indicates cable included with projector

Connecting an IBM-Compatible Computer Using the CablePro Lite Cable

The CablePro Lite cable provides a computer connection. If you want audio, mouse control, or monitor loop-through, purchase the optional CablePro. See “Optional Accessories” on page 47.

This input is designated Computer 3.

Plug the end of the CablePro Lite computer cable into the

video connector on your computer.

Plug the end of the CablePro Lite computer cable into

the Computer 3 connector on the projector.

audio cable

CablePro Lite cable

NOTE: Many laptop computers

do not automatically turn on their

external video port when a sec-

ondary display device such as a

projector is connected. Refer to

your computer manual for the

command that activates the exter-

nal video port. Activation com-

mands for some laptop computers

are listed in the Appendix of this

manual on page 49.

FIGURE 9

Connecting the CablePro Lite computer cable to an IBM-compatible computer

Setting up the Projector

Connecting a Macintosh Computer Using the CablePro Lite Cable

The CablePro Lite cable provides a computer connection. If you want audio, mouse control, or monitor loop-through, purchase the optional CablePro. See “Optional Accessories” on page 47.

This input is designated Computer 3.

Plug the end of the CablePro Lite computer cable into the

NOTE: Some PowerBooks require

the Apple-supplied video-out cable

or monitor adapter for external

video. Connect it between the

PowerBook and the CablePro Lite

computer cable/Mac adaptor as

shown in Figure 10.

Boxlight Macintosh adaptor (sold separately).

Plug the CablePro Lite/Mac adaptor into the video connector

on your computer (or the Apple video-out cable or monitor adapter, if needed).

Plug the end of the CablePro Lite computer cable into

the Computer 3 connector on the projector.

If you want the projector display to be the same as the Power-

Book’s screen display, turn on video mirroring (called SimulScan in newer PowerBooks). See “Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer” on page 53 for additional information.

CablePro Lite cable

Mac adaptor

IGURE

Connecting the CablePro Lite computer cable to a Macintosh

PowerBook

video-out cable

or monitor adaptor

Connecting a Computer Using a VESA cable

The supplied VESA cable connects to the High Density 15-pin connector (HD 15) on the projector. This input is designated Computer 2.

Plug one end of the VESA cable into the video connector on

your computer. Plug the other end into the HD 15 connector on the projector.

If you want audio with your presentation, plug the supplied

audio cable into the audio connector on your computer. Plug

the other end into the connectors on the projector above the HD 15 connector.

audio cable

VESA cable

IGURE

Connecting the a computer with the VESA cable

Connecting a Computer using BNC cables

This input is designated Computer 1.

Connect the BNC cables to the appropriate connectors on the projector (Figure 8 on page 10) and on your computer. See “Connection Pin Assignments” on page 55 for more information.

Setting up the Projector

Connecting a Video Player

If your video player uses a round, one-prong composite video

NOTE: For model 9000-INT: To

use video input, an optional video

board must be installed in the

projector. Contact Boxlight for

more information.

connector, you’ll need only the A/V cable that shipped with the projector. (Refer to Figure 14 on page 16 to see the connector types.)

•

If your video player uses a round, four-prong S-video connector, you’ll need an S-video cable in addition to the A/V cable. If your video player uses a BNC connector, you’ll need a BNC cable in addition to the A/V cable. The cables are sold separately. (See “Optional Accessories” on page 47.)

Plug the A/V cable’s yellow connector into the “video-out”

port on your video player. This port may be labeled “To Monitor.”

•

If you’re using an S-video cable, connect it to the “s-video out” connector on the video player. If you’re using a BNC cable, connect it to the BNC connector on the video player (Figure 12).

Plug the other yellow connector into the composite connector

on the back of the projector (labeled

•

If you’re using S-video or BNC, plug the other end of the

under Video 2).

cable into the “S-VID” or “BNC” connector on the projector (Figure 12).

S-video cable

A/V cable

FIGURE 12

Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the audio connectors on the standard A/V cable

Plug the A/V cable’s white connector into the left “audio out”

port on your video player. Plug the cable’s red connector into the right “audio out” port on the video player.

•

If you’re using an S-video or BNC cable, the yellow connectors on the A/V cable remain unused (Figure 12).

Plug the A/V cable’s other white and red connectors to the

left and right “audio in” ports on the projector directly above your video connection.

The projector is compatible with the these major broadcast video standards: NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N and SECAM. It automatically adjusts to optimize its performance for the incoming video. The input signals for SECAM, PAL-M, and PAL-N video cannot be automatically detected, therefore they must be chosen manually; see “Video Standard” on page 33.

Connecting an External Speaker

To connect one or two external speakers, plug the speaker cable into the (audio out) connectors on the projector. The external

speaker’s volume is controlled by the projector; see “Volume” on page 25.

CAUTION: Your video player

may also have a “Video Out” port

for a coaxial cable connection.

DO NOT use this to connect to the

projector.

IGURE

Connecting external speakers

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