Boxlight 9000 User Manual

Copyright © 1998 by Boxlight Corporation.

Poulsbo, Washington. All rights reserved.

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

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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

ii

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.

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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.

1

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.

1

2

3

9

5

4

NOTE: Long throw and short

throw lenses are also available.

See “Optional Accessories” on

page 47.

8

7

6

F

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

2

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

IGURE

F

Front view of projector

3

3

Introduction

Usage Guidelines

•

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.

4

SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR

Place the projector on a flat surface.

1

•

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.

2

•

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.

5

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

F

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.

6

10’ high
image

bottom of image
5’ below lens

10’ high
image

bottom of image

2.5’ above lens

lens center

H

FIGURE 5

Lowest image projection angle

H

lens center

F

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

6

7

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)

8

lens center

H

high edge of screen

H

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

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Setting up the Projector

2

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

F

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)*

Left and right line-level
(2 RCAs)*

(2 RCAs)*

Left and right line-level
(2 RCAs)*

HD 15

VESA

10

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

1

video connector on your computer.

Plug the end of the CablePro Lite computer cable into

2

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

11

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

1

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

2

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

Plug the end of the CablePro Lite computer cable into

3

the Computer 3 connector on the projector.

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

4

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.

12

CablePro Lite cable

Mac adaptor

F

10

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

1

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

If you want audio with your presentation, plug the supplied

2

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

F

11

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.

13

Setting up the Projector

Connecting a Video Player

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

1

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”

2

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).

14

Plug the other yellow connector into the composite connector

3

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”

4

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

5

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.

F

13

IGURE

Connecting external speakers

15

Setting up the Projector

Connecting the Remote Control Cable

If the projector cannot receive the remote’s signal, as may be the
case if you’re using rear projection, connect the remote directly to
the projector with the remote cable.

Plug the remote cable into the connector on the projector.

1

NOTE: For more information on

using the remote, see page 21.

Plug the other end into the connector on the remote.

2

FIGURE 14

Connecting the remote control cable

NOTE: Always use the power cord

that shipped with the projector.

16

Connecting a Computer with an RS-232 Cable

You can control the projector from an LCD control panel by con­necting an RS-232 cable to the projector (see Figure 8 on page 10).
See “RS232 Terminal Specifications” on page 57 for details.

Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image

Remove the lens cap.

1

Plug the power cord into the side of the projector, then plug it

2

into your electrical outlet. A surge-protected power strip is
recommended if power surges are common in your area.

Turn on the projector by pressing the power button on the

3

remote or keypad.

•

The startup screen displays.

If you connected a video player, turn it on.

4

•

The image is displayed. If another source is active, press the

video 1 or video 2

button on the remote to display the image
from your video player, or press the Source button on the
keypad to cycle through the sources. (You can select a
default source to determine which source the projector
examines first during power-up for active video; see
“Default Source” on page 34.)

•

Use the

•

If you don’t want to hear the sound from your video player,

volume

press the

If you connected any external speakers, turn them on.

5

Turn on your computer.

6

•

The image is displayed. If another source is active, press the

computer 1, 2, or 3

buttons to adjust the volume.

button.

mute

button on the remote to display the
image from your computer, or press the Source button on
the keypad to cycle through the sources.

•

You can make adjustments to the image from the projector’s
on-screen menus. To open the menus, press the

menu

ton on the keypad or remote. Then select the Display menu
or the Image menu. For more information about the menus,
see page 25.

but-

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.

NOTE: With some computers,

the order in which you power up

the equipment is very important.

Most computers should be turned

on last, after all other peripherals

have been turned on. Refer to your

computer’s documentation to

determine the correct order.

•

If you don’t want to hear the sound from your computer,
press the

mute

button.

Turning Off the Projector

To turn the projector off, press the power button on the remote or
keypad. The lamp stays on for 15 seconds, then turns off. The fan
continues to run until the projector has cooled.

If you press power again within 15 seconds, the projector returns
to normal operation immediately.

CAUTION: When you discon-

nect the projector after you have

switched it off, always remove the

power cord from the electrical out-

let first, then remove it from the

projector.

17

USING THE PROJECTOR

This section describes how to use and make adjustments to the
projector. It also provides a reference to the remote and keypad
buttons and the options available from the on-screen menus.

Basic Image Adjustment

Make sure you have powered up your equipment in the right

1

order (page 16).

If the image doesn’t display completely, adjust the height and

2

tilt of the projector (page 20), zoom the image (page 20), or
center the image by adjusting its horizontal or vertical posi­tion (page 32).

If the image is out of focus, rotate the lens to focus it (page 20).

3

If the image appears to shimmer or if it has blurry vertical

4

bars after you have adjusted the focus, turn Auto Image
(page 31) off and then back on to reset the automatic sync and
tracking. If that doesn’t clear up the image, adjust the sync
(page 32) and/or the tracking (page 32) manually.

If the colors don’t look right, adjust the brightness, contrast,

5

and tint (page 27), and color and color temperature (page 28.)

19

Using the Projector

Adjusting the Projector

To focus the image, rotate the focus ring (Figure 15) until the
image is clear. To zoom the image, rotate the zoom ring. This
adjusts the image size without affecting focus.

lens shift knob

focus ring

FIGURE 15

Focus ring and zoom ring

zoom ring

The projector is equipped with a projection angle lens shift knob
that provides 18 degrees of adjustment from horizontal. This
allows you to adjust the projection height without moving the
projector (see page 6 for lens shift values). It also has a height­adjustment foot and a leveling knob (Figure 17).

To adjust the height of the projector, lift the projector and move
the foot to the desired position. Rotate the leveling knob, if neces­sary, to adjust the angle of the projected image.

20

FIGURE 16

Adjusting the foot

leveling knob

FIGURE 17

Leveling knob

Using the Remote Control

Point the remote control at the projection screen or at the projec­tor. The range for optimum operation is about 30 feet. If you
point the remote at the projection screen, the distance to the
screen and back to the projector must be less than or equal to
30 feet. For best results, point the remote directly at the projector.

If you have purchased the optional CablePro and are creating

®

presentations in Microsoft

PowerPoint®, you can use the
remote’s mouse buttons to navigate through your presentation
while in Slide Show mode. To configure PowerPoint for this,
choose Options from the Tools menu, click the View Tab, de-select
the “Popup Menu on Right Mouse Click” option in the Slide
Show section, then click OK. Then, when you’re in PowerPoint’s
Slide Show mode, a left click advances to the next slide and a
right click returns to the previous slide (other PowerPoint modes
are not affected).

NOTE: If you can’t aim the

remote control at the projector so

that its signal is received

example, when using rear projec-

tion or in a large auditorium—

connect it directly to the projector

with the optional remote control

cable.

—

for

NOTE: If you want mouse control

of the Computer 3 input, purchase

the optional CablePro. If you want

mouse control of multiple sources,

purchase a third-party mouse.

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Using the Projector

Using the Remote and Keypad Buttons

This section provides an alphabetical reference to the remote and

NOTE: For model 9000-INT: To

use video input, an optional video

board must be installed in the

projector. Contact Boxlight for

more information.

keypad buttons.

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FIGURE 18

Remote control

F

19

IGURE

Keypad

power button

mouse buttons

Computer 1, 2 and 3

When you have more than one source (computer or video) con­nected to the projector, select between them by pressing the but­ton for the source you want.

Press

computer 1, 2, or 3

to display your computer image or Lite-

Show Pro presentation.

Freeze

The

button halts, or “freezes” the projected image. Use this

freeze

button to freeze a frame of video (the video continues to run but
the projected image is frozen). You can also freeze an image from
a computer source on the screen, allowing you to perform other
operations on the computer without the audience seeing them.
Press

Help

again when you want the image to return to normal.

freeze

This displays the help information.

Light

Press

to illuminate the buttons on the remote control. The

light

light goes off automatically 10 seconds after you press any
button.

Menu

Press

to open the on-screen menus. Press

menu

menu

again to
close the menus. When you close the menus, the projector saves
any changes you made. For more information about the on­screen menus, see page 25.

NOTE: It takes a few seconds for

the projector to recognize a new

source. After the first time, the

source is recognized immediately.

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.

Mute

Pressing the

button silences the internal speakers. It also

mute

silences any external speakers that are connected.

To return the volume to its previous setting, press
press either

volume

button.

mute

again or

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Using the Projector

Scribble

The

scribble

button activates on-screen annotation.

Press the

1

Press the right disk mouse button (Figure 20 on page 25) to

2

scribble

button. The cursor changes to a pencil.

display the color selector. Use the disk mouse to position the
cursor on the desired color, then press the left mouse button.
Press the right button again to close the color selector.

Use the disk mouse to move the pencil to where you want to

3

start the annotation.

Press the left mouse button. The cursor changes to an upright

4

pencil.

Use the disk mouse to draw your annotation. Press the left

5

mouse button to complete the annotation.

To exit Scribble, press the

6

scribble

button. The annotation is

automatically deleted (it cannot be saved).

Pow e r

The Power button turns the projector on and off, and functions
the same on the keypad and remote. When you press power
while the projector is on, the lamp stays on for 15 seconds before
shutting off. If you press power again within 15 seconds, the pro­jector returns to normal operation immediately. If you don’t press
power again, the lamp turns off after 15 seconds. The fan contin­ues to run until the projector has cooled (approximately 30 sec­onds).

NOTE: For model 9000-INT: To

use video input, an optional video

board must be installed in the

projector. Contact Boxlight for

more information.

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Video 1 and 2

When you have more than one source (computer or video) con­nected to the projector, select between them by pressing the but­ton for the source you want.

Press

video 1 or 2

to display the image from your video player.

Vol u m e

•

To increase the volume, press

•

To decrease the volume, press

Volume adjustments are saved for each source you have con­nected (including external speakers).

Using the On-Screen Menus

The projector

has four on-screen menus that allow you to make
image adjustments and change a variety of settings. Most of these
adjustments aren’t available directly from the keypad or remote.

To open the on-screen menus, press the

button on the key-

menu

pad or remote. This changes the volume, source, and mute but­tons on the keypad to menu navigation buttons (and illuminates
the keypad green). Press the corresponding buttons to move the
cursor up, down, left, or right. To select a menu, use these buttons
to move the cursor to the tab for the menu you want, then click
either mouse button. To change a menu setting, move the cursor
to the setting you want to change using the navigation buttons,
then use one of the two mouse buttons to make changes. Press

again when you want to close the menus. All changes are

menu

saved when you close the menus.

To select a menu using the remote, use the disk mouse to move
the cursor to the tab for the menu you want, then click either
mouse button.

disk mouse

left mouse right mouse

button

button

NOTE: Some options in the

menus are only available when

certain equipment is connected.

For example, the Fade setting in

the Audio menu is only active if

external speakers are connected.

F

20

IGURE

Disk mouse and mouse buttons on remote

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Using the Projector

The status bar at the top of the menu display indicates the source
that is currently active (Computer or Video) and any peripherals
that are connected.

The status bar also contains a lamp hour counter that starts at

NOTE: For model 9000-INT: To

use video input, an optional video

board must be installed in the

projector. Contact Boxlight for

more information.

zero hours and counts each hour the lamp is in use (it does not
continue counting while in standby mode). Change the bulb
when the brightness is no longer acceptable. See “Replacing the
Projection Lamp” on page 37.

FIGURE 21

On-screen menu status bar

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Display Menu Functions

FIGURE 22

Display menu

Brightness

Adjusting the brightness changes the intensity of the image.

•

Press the left mouse button to darken the image; press the right
mouse button to lighten the image.

Contrast

The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest
and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes
the amount of black and white in the image.

•

Press the left mouse button to decrease the contrast; press the
right mouse button to increase the contrast, making the blacks
appear blacker and the whites appear whiter.

Tint

The

setting adjusts the amount of green in the projected

Tint

image.

•

Press the left mouse button to decrease the amount of green in
the image; press the right mouse button to increase the amount
of green in the image.

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Using the Projector

Color Temperature

The

Color Temperature

setting adjusts the amount of red in the

projected image.

•

Press the left mouse button to decrease the amount of red in the
image; press the right mouse button to increase the amount of
red in the image.

Blank Screen

NOTE: If you want to display a

blank screen while you’re

presenting, simply select an

inactive source with the remote or

keypad.

Blank Screen determines what color is displayed when there is no
active source.

•

Click the “Black” button to change the option to display a
blank blue screen; click the “Blue” button to display a blank
black screen.

Color

The

setting adjusts a video image from black and white to

Color

fully saturated color. It does not affect computer images.

•

Press the left mouse button to decrease the amount of color in
the image; press the right mouse button to increase the amount
of color in the image.

NOTE: For model 9000-INT: To

use video input, an optional video

board must be installed in the

projector. Contact Boxlight for

more information.

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Reset All

Click either mouse button to reset all the options (except Lan­guage, Rear Projection, Ceiling, and Video Standard) in all the
menus to their original settings. This also returns Freeze and
Mute to their default (off) settings.

Menu Position

This lets you move the menu to various locations on the screen,
allowing you to view different parts of the image while making
adjustments. The default position is the center of the screen. Click
Menu Position to move the menu to the upper-left corner; click it
again to move it to upper-right, then lower right, then lower left,
then center again.

Audio Menu Functions

FIGURE 23

Audio menu

Vo lu me

•

Press the left mouse button to decrease the volume; press the
right mouse button to increase the volume.

Volume adjustments you make are saved for each source (includ­ing external speakers).

Balance

The

Balance

right speakers. The

setting controls the balance between the left and

Balance

setting applies to all sources you have

connected.

NOTE: Changing the volume

from the menu is the same as

changing it using the keypad or

remote.

•

Press the left mouse button to increase the amount of sound
coming from the left speaker; press the right mouse button to
increase the amount of sound coming from the right speaker.

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Using the Projector

Fade

The

setting controls the balance between the internal and

Fade

external speakers. The setting appears gray and won’t highlight if
external speakers aren’t connected.

•

Press the left mouse button to increase the amount of sound
coming from the internal speaker; press the right mouse button
to increase the amount of sound coming from the external
speakers.

Tr e b l e

The

setting controls the higher frequencies of your audio

Tr e b l e

source.

•

Press the left mouse button to decrease the treble; press the

NOTE: The Tr eb l e and Bass

settings apply only to the

projector’s internal speakers.

External speakers typically have

their own tone controls.

right mouse button to increase the treble.

Bass

The

setting controls the lower frequencies of your audio

Bass

source.

•

Press the left mouse button to decrease the bass; press the right
mouse button to increase the bass.

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Image Menu Functions

FIGURE 24

Image menu

Auto Image

When

Auto Image

is on, the projector automatically adjusts track­ing, signal synchronization and vertical and horizontal position
for most computers. If you want to adjust these features manu­ally, you must turn off

Auto Resize

Auto Resize

automatically resizes the image by scaling it up or

Auto Image

first by clicking it.

down.

When

Auto Resize

image to the screen. If you turn

is on, the projector makes the best fit of the

Auto Resize

off (by clicking it), the

image may be either cropped or too small for the screen.

NOTE: Some screen savers inter-

fere with the operation of Auto

Image. If you’re experiencing prob-

lems, try turning your screen saver

off, then turning Auto Image off

and back on.

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Using the Projector

Manual Sync

The projector adjusts signal synchronization automatically for
most computers. But if the projected computer image looks fuzzy
or streaked, try turning

Auto Image

image still looks bad, try adjusting the signal synchronization
manually as described below.

off then back on again. If the

NOTE: The Manual Sync ,

Manual Tracking, Horiz.

Position and Ve r t . Posit ion

buttons are available only for

computer sources. The projector

sets these options automatically

for a video source.

Click the

1

Press the left or right mouse buttons repeatedly until the

2

Auto Image

button to turn Auto Image off.

image is sharp and free of streaks.

Manual Tracking

The tracking function adjusts the projector to match the video
signal from your computer. The projector usually adjusts the
tracking automatically when you connect your computer. How­ever, if the display shows evenly spaced, fuzzy, vertical lines or if
the projected image is too wide or too narrow for the screen, try
turning

Auto Image

off then back on again. If the image is still

bad, try adjusting the tracking manually as described below.

Click the

1

Press the left or right mouse buttons repeatedly until the

2

Auto Image

button to turn Auto Image off.

fuzzy vertical bars are gone.

Horiz. Position

Follow these steps to manually adjust the horizontal position.

Click the

1

Press the left mouse button to move the image right; press the

2

Auto Image

button to turn Auto Image off.

right mouse button to move the image left.

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Positioning adjustments are saved when you power off the pro­jector.

Ver t . Po s i t i o n

Follow these steps to manually adjust the vertical position.

Click the

1

Press the left mouse button to move the image down; press

2

Auto Image

button to turn Auto Image off.

the right mouse button to move the image up.

Positioning adjustments are saved when you power off the pro­jector.

Controls Menu Functions

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.

FIGURE 25

Controls menu

Video Standard

When

is on, the projector attempts to pick the video stan-

Auto

dard (NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N or SECAM) auto­matically based on the input signal it receives. (The video
standard options may vary depending on your region of the
world.) The input signals for SECAM, PAL-M, and PAL-N video
cannot be automatically detected, therefore they must be chosen
manually. If the projector is unable to detect the standard, the col­ors might not look right or the image might appear “torn.” If this
happens, manually select a video standard by clicking the button
and cycling through the standards.

Standby TIme

This option lets you select how long the lamp stays on and the
blank screen is displayed when you enter standby mode before
the projector turns off. Select among 1, 5, 10, and 15 minutes by
clicking the button and cycling through the options.

NOTE: If you already know the

video standard used in your geo-

graphical area, it’s often best to

manually select it.

NOTE: Standby Time is applica-

ble only when using RS-232 con-

trol or a remote that has a standby

button.

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Using the Projector

Language

You can display the on-screen menus in English, French, German,
and Spanish. The default is English.

•

Click the button for the language you want. The menus redraw
immediately.

Ceiling

•

Click either mouse button to turn the image upside down for

NOTE: To order the Ceiling

Mount, refer to “Optional

Accessories” on page 47.

ceiling-mounted projection.

Rear Projection

When you select

Rear Projection

so you can project from behind a translucent screen.

Default Source

Default Source toggles between all five sources. This determines
which source the projector checks first during power-up for
active video. Click the button to toggle between the options.

Auto Source Select

This setting toggles between On and Off. When this feature is Off,

NOTE: For model 9000-INT: To

use video input, an optional video

board must be installed in the

projector. Contact Boxlight for

more information.

the projector defaults to the source selected in Default Source. To
display another source, you must manually select one by press­ing the

computer

or

buttons on the remote or the

video

ton on the keypad. When this feature is On, the projector
automatically finds the active source, checking the default source
first. Click the button to toggle between the options.

, the projector reverses the image

but-

source

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MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

This section describes how to:

•

clean the lens

•

clean the fan intake filter

•

replace the projection lamp

•

replace the batteries in the remote control

•

use the Kensington lock feature

•

troubleshoot the projector

Cleaning the Lens

Follow these steps to clean the projection lens:

Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth.

1

•

Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner.

•

Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh chemicals might
scratch the lens.

Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens.

2

If you don’t intend to use the projector immediately, replace

3

the lens cap.

Cleaning the Fan Intake Filter

The fan intake filter on the bottom of the projector catches dust
and particles in the air. If the filter becomes clogged, the projector
does not cool properly and may malfunction. To prevent this,
clean the filter after every 100 hours of use.

Turn off the power and unplug the power cord.

1

Remove the filter door (Figure 26).

2

NOTE: If your projector is ceiling-

mounted, refer to the Ceiling

Mount Guide for instructions on

removing the fan intake filter.

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Maintenance and Troubleshooting

F

IGURE 26

Removing the filter door

Clean the filter.

3

•

Use a vacuum cleaner set on low power to remove the dust
and dirt.

36

F

27

IGURE

Cleaning the air filter

Replace the filter.

4

•

First, insert the side with the tabs, then press the other end
in place.

Replacing the Projection Lamp

The projector is designed so you can easily change the projection
lamp. The lamp hour counter on the status bar at the top of the
menus (page 26) counts the number of hours the lamp has been
in use. Replace the lamp when the brightness is no longer accept­able. You can order new lamp modules from Boxlight. See
“Accessories” on page 47 for information.

Follow these steps to replace the projection lamp:

Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.

1

Wait 30 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly.

2

Using a small, flat-blade screwdriver, remove the screw on the

3

outside of the lamp door.

Pull the lamp cover up and remove it.

4

Loosen the two non-removable screws on the outside of the

5

module.

WARNING: To avoid burns,

allow the projector to cool for at

least 30 minutes before you open

the lamp module door. Never

extract the lamp module while the

lamp is operating.

CAUTION: Never operate the

projector with the lamp cover open

or removed. This disrupts the air

flow and causes the projector to

overheat.

loosen these 2 screws

Remove the module (Figure 29).

6

F

28

IGURE

Lamp module door removed, showing 2 screws

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Maintenance and Troubleshooting

FIGURE 29

Removing the lamp module

Align the new lamp module in the correct direction.

7

WARNING: Do not drop the

lamp module or touch the glass

bulb! The glass may shatter and

cause injury.

Gently push the module in as far as it goes.

8

Tighten the screws on the outside of the module.

9

Reposition the lamp cover.

10

Replace the screw and tighten it.

11

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Plug in the power cord and turn the projector back on.

12

To reset the lamp hour counter in the Status bar, press and

13

hold the left mouse button, then press the menu button (while
still holding down the mouse button) for 5 seconds. Verify
that the counter was reset by pressing the menu button and
viewing the counter (see page 26).

Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control

The life of the batteries depends on how often and how long you
use the remote. Symptoms of low battery charge include erratic
responses when using the remote and a reduced range of opera­tion.

Follow these steps to replace the batteries:

Turn the remote face down in your hand.

1

Slide the battery cover off the end of the remote by pressing

2

on it with the heel of your hand.

Remove the old batteries.

3

Install two new AA alkaline batteries. Make sure you install

4

each in the correct direction.

Slide the battery cover back on the remote.

5

Using the Kensington Lock

The projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for
use with a Kensington MicroSaver Security System (Figure 30).
Refer to the information that came with the Kensington System
for instructions on how to use it to secure the projector.

F

30

IGURE

Installing the Kensington lock

39

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Solutions to Common Problems

Problem: Nothing on projection screen

•

Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to a func­tional AC electrical outlet. Make sure that the power cord is
also properly connected to the projector.

•

If the projector is plugged into a power strip, make sure the
power strip is turned on.

•

Make sure you have removed the lens cap on the projection
lens at the front of the projector.

•

Make sure the projector is switched on.

•

Check the projector’s lamp to ensure that it is securely con­nected in the lamp module. See “Replacing the Projection
Lamp” on page 37.

•

Make sure that the cables do not have any bent pins. Check the
power cord for bent pins also.

NOTE: For model 9000-INT: To

use video input, an optional video

board must be installed in the

projector. Contact Boxlight for

more information.

40

Problem: Color or text not being projected

•

You might need to adjust the brightness up or down until the
text is visible. Refer to “Brightness” on page 27 for more infor­mation.

•

Verify that the appropriate input source is selected. See “Com­puter 1, 2 and 3” on page 23 or “Video 1 and 2” on page 24.

Problem: The screen resolution is not right

•

Make sure the computer’s graphics card is set for a resolution
of no greater than 1280x1024.

Problem: Image isn’t centered on the screen

•

Reposition the image. Refer to “Horiz. Position” on page 32
and “Vert. Position” on page 32.

•

If you’re using an extension cable, make sure it’s Boxlight­approved.

Problem: Only the start-up screen displays

•

Verify that the cables are connected correctly.

•

Verify that the proper input source is connected. See “Com­puter 1, 2 and 3” on page 23 or “Video 1 and 2” on page 24.

•

You might need to turn everything off and power up the equip­ment again. Make sure you power up in this order: projector,
computer monitor, computer. It is especially important that
you follow this sequence for Macintosh computers.

•

Make sure your computer’s graphics board is installed and
configured correctly.

If you’re using Windows 3.x:

In the Windows Program Manager, double-click the Win-

1

dows Setup icon in the Main program group.

Verify that the Display setting is 1280x1024 or less.

2

If you’re using Windows 95:

Open “My Computer” icon, the Control Panel folder and

1

then the Display icon.

Click the Settings tab.

2

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.

Verify that the Desktop area is set to 1280x1024 or less.

3

Also check the following:

•

Does your computer have a compatible graphics board? The
projector isn’t CGA or EGA compatible.

•

Is your computer’s graphics output port turned on? This is
especially true for laptop computers. See “Portable and Laptop
Activation Chart” on page 49.

Problem: Image is too wide or narrow for screen

•

You might need to manually adjust the tracking to reduce or
enlarge the projected image. Refer to “Manual Tracking” on
page 32.

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Maintenance and Troubleshooting

•

Adjust the resolution of your monitor if it’s greater than
1280x1024. Only this resolution at 75 Hz or less will display on
the projector.

Problem: Image is out of focus

•

Turn the projection lens to focus the image.

•

Make sure the projection screen is at least 6 feet (1.8m) from the
projector.

•

Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning.

Problem: Image and menus are reversed left to right

•

Rear projection mode is probably turned on. Switch back to for­ward projection from the Controls menu. The image should
immediately return to forward projection. See “Rear Projec­tion” on page 34.

Problem: Image and menus are upside down

•

Ceiling mode is probably turned on. Turn off the mode from
the Controls menu. The image should immediately return to
forward projection. See “Ceiling” on page 34.

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Problem: The projector displays vertical lines, “bleeding” or
spots

•

Adjust the brightness. See “Brightness” on page 27.

•

Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning.

Problem: No sound

•

Press the mute button.

•

Adjust volume.

•

Verify audio/input connections.

•

Adjust audio source.

Problem: Image is “noisy” or streaked

Try these steps in this order.

Deactivate the screen saver on your computer.

1

2

Tu rn

Auto Image

off and then back on again. See “Auto

Image” on page 31.

Adjust the synchronization and tracking manually to find an

3

optimal setting. See “Manual Sync” on page 32 and “Manual
Tracking” on page 32.

•

If you’re using an extension cable, make sure it’s Boxlight­approved.

•

The problem could be with your computer’s graphics board. If
possible, connect a different computer.

Problem: Projected colors don’t match the computer or video
player’s colors

•

Adjust the brightness, tint and/or contrast from the Display
menu. Just as there are differences in the displays of different
monitors, there are often differences between the computer
image and the projected image. See “Brightness” on page 27,
“Tint” on page 27 and “Contrast” on page 27.

Problem: Lamp seems to be getting dimmer

•

The lamp begins to lose brightness when it has been in use for a
long time. Replace the lamp as described in “Replacing the Pro­jection Lamp” on page 37.

Problem: Lamp shuts off

•

A minor power surge may cause the lamp to shut off. Turn the
projector off, wait at least 30 seconds, then turn it back on.

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.

Problem: Remote not operating correctly

•

You might need to replace the batteries. See “Replacing the Bat­teries in the Remote Control” on page 39.

•

Make sure you’re pointing the remote either at the top or front
of the projector, or at the projection screen.

•

Make sure the remote is within its operating range of 30 feet.

Problem: When in PowerPoint’s Slide Show mode, the top of
the image is cut off and appears at the bottom.

•

Tu rn

Auto Image

off to restore the image. See “Auto Image” on

page 31.

•

To prevent this from happening in the future, make sure the
projector is displaying your presentation in PowerPoint’s Slide
mode before entering Slide Show mode.

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Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Before calling Boxlight for assistance, please have the following
information available:

•

the projector’s serial number (located on the bottom label)

•

the computer’s type and resolution

Call Boxlight at

1-800-762-5757.

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APPENDIX

Specifications

The projector must be operated and stored within the tempera­ture and humidity ranges specified.

Te m p e r a t u r e

Operating

Non-operating

Humidity

Operating and non-oper. 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing

Dimensions

13.8 x 20 x 8.0 inches (35 x 50.8 x 20.3 cm)

We ig h t

24 lbs. (11.3 kg) unpacked

Altitude

Operating 0 to 10,000 feet (3048 meters)
Non-operating 0 to 40,000 feet (12,192 meters)

10 C to 40

-20 to 70

°

C

°

C

Optics

Focus Range-zoom lens 6 feet (1.8 m) to infinity
Long-throw lens 15 feet (4.6 m) to infinity
Short-throw lens 2 feet to 12 feet (0.6-3.7 m)

Lamp

Type 350-watt metal halide

Remote Control

Battery Two (2) AA alkaline cells

Input Power Requirements

100/120VAC, 8.0/8.0A, 50/60 Hz 230 VAC, 5A, 50Hz

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Appendix

Audio Input

Input Impedance 8K ohm AC coupled
Maximum Input Voltage (L

+ RIN)

IN

L

or RIN < 2.0 Vrms for THD ≤ 0.3%

IN

< 4.5 V for THD ≤ 0.3%

PEAK

Sensitivity 100 mV at 1 KHz for 88 dB SPL at 1 meter
Connector Type red and white RCA jacks

Audio Output

Frequency Response 10 Hz - 20 KHz
Output Impedance 1.0K ohm nominal
Output Voltage 2 Vrms maximum (open circuit)
Connector Type red and white RCA jacks

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Accessories

Standard Accessories
(ship with the projector)

Boxlight 9000 Quick Start card

Boxlight 9000 User’s Guide

Shipping Box

Projection Lamp Module

Lens Cap

Remote Control and 2 Batteries

CablePro Lite 6.5 ft (2 m)

VESA computer cable 6.5 ft (2 m)

Audio/video cable

Audio cable

Power Cords (one ships with projector, type depends on country)

North American Power Cord

Australian Power Cord

UK Power Cord

European Power Cord

Optional Accessories

Soft Case

ATA Shipping Case

Long throw lens

Short throw lens

CablePro

CablePro Extension Cable, non-plenum
rated, 60.7 ft (18.5 m)

CablePro Extension Cable, plenum-rated,

60.7 ft (18.5m)

Remote Cable 50 ft (15.3m)

1 BNC to 1 BNC (composite video) 6.5 ft (2m)

Video board for Model 9000-INT

NOTE: Use only Boxlight-

approved accessories. Other prod-

ucts have not been tested with the

projector.

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Appendix

5 BNC to 5 BNC (workstations) 6.5 ft (2m)

HD 15 to 5 BNC (VESA) 6.5 ft (2m)

MiniDin4 to MiniDin4 S-Video 6.5 ft (2m)

S-Video Cable 30 ft (9.2m)

SGI/SUN Workstation cables

Macintosh adapter

Kensington MicroSaver Security System

Rhapsody II Speakers

JBL Subwoofer

Portable Projector Stand

Insta-Theater High Power Screen

Ceiling Mount-LiteMount

LiteMount False Ceiling Plate

LiteMount Pipe Tubing Extension

CablePro Wall Plate

Executive Remote Control

Executive Remote IR Receiver

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Portable and Laptop Activation Chart

Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their exter­nal video port when a secondary display device such as a projec­tor is connected. Activation commands for some laptop
computers are listed in the following table. (If your computer is
not listed or the given command does not work, refer to the com­puter’s documentation for the appropriate command.) On some
laptops, the activation function key is labeled with an icon, for

example or the text CRT/LCD.

Key command to

Computer

Acer Ctrl-Alt-Esc (for setup) Ctrl-Alt-Esc (for setup)

AST* ** FN-D or Ctrl-D FN-D or Ctrl-D

Advanced Logic
Research

Altima Shift-Ctrl-Alt-C Shift-Ctrl-Alt-L

Ambra** FN-F12 FN-F12

Amrel* ** setup menu setup menu

Apple see Mac Portable and Mac PowerBook

Aspen automatic automatic

BCC* automatic reboot computer

Bondwell LCD or CRT options after

Chaplet** setup screen setup screen

Commax Ctrl-Alt-#6 Ctrl-Alt-#5

activate port

Ctrl-FN-D Ctrl-FN-D

FN-F5 FN-F5

type from A:/IVGA/CRT type from A:/IVGA/CRT

FN-F12 FN-F12

Ctrl-Alt-V Ctrl-Alt-V

setup VGA/
Conf.Simulscan

FN-F5 FN-F5

F2/Choose Option/F5 F2/Choose Option/F5

Shift-Ctrl-D Shift-Ctrl-D

bootup

FN-F6 FN-F6

FN-F4 FN-F4

Key command to
de-activate port

setup VGA/
Conf.Simulscan

reboot for LCD or CRT
options to appear

NOTE: Often, pressing the key

commands once activates the

external video port, pressing it

again activates both the external

and internal ports, and pressing it

a third time activates the internal

port. Refer to your computer’s doc-

umentation for details on your spe-

cific model.

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Appendix

Key command to

Computer

Compaq* ** Ctrl-Alt-< Ctrl-Alt->

Compuadd* ** automatic automatic

Data General Ctrl-Alt-Command Ctrl-Alt-Command

Data General
Wal kabo ut

Datavue Ctrl-Shift-M Ctrl-Shift-M

Dell** Ctrl-Alt-< Ctrl-Alt->

Digital* automatic reboot

Dolch dip switch to CRT dip switch to LCD

Epson dip switch to CRT dip switch to LCD

Everex* setup screen option setup screen option

For-A Ctrl-Alt-Shift-C Ctrl-Shift-Alt-L

Gateway FN-F1/FN-F1 again simul-

Grid* ** FN-F2, choose auto or

Hyundai setup screen option setup screen option

IBM 970* automatic warm reboot

activate port

FN-F4 FN-F4

automatic automatic

mode/? (for setup option) mode/? (for setup option)

Alt-F for screen setup
option

2 CRT/X at DOS prompt reboot

Ctrl-Alt-F10 Ctrl-Alt-F10

FN-F8 (CRT/LCD) FN-F8

FN-D FN-D

FN-F12 FN-F12

FN-F2 FN-F2

taneous

simultaneous

Ctrl-Alt-Tab Ctrl-Alt-Tab

Key command to
de-activate port

Alt-F for screen setup
option

FN-F1

FN-F2

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Key command to

Computer

IBM ThinkPad** reboot, enter setup menu FN-F2

Kaypro boot up, monitor plugged inunplug monitor

Kris Tech FN-F8 FN-F8

Mac Portable
100

Mac PowerBook

140, 145, 150,
170

160, 165, 180,
520, 540, 5300,
1400, 3400, G3

210, 230, 250,
270, 280, 2300

Magitronic FN-F4 FN-F4

Mastersport FN-F2 FN-F1

Micro Express* automatic warm reboot

Microslate* automatic warm reboot

Mitsubishi SW2 On-Off-Off-Off SW2 Off-On-On-On

NCR setup screen option setup screen option

NEC* ** setup screen option setup screen option

Olivetti* automatic automatic

activate port

FN-F7, select choice from
setup menu

FN-F1, select choice

FN-F5, select choice

PS/2 SC select choice
(CRT, LCD, etc.)

no video port: not compatible

no video port: requires a 3rd-party interface

Control Panel folder, Pow­erBook Display folder;
Activate Video Mirroring
or select SimulScan Mode

requires Apple Docking Station or Mini Dock

CRT at the DOS prompt LCD at the DOS prompt

FN-F31 FN-F3

FN-O/* FN-O/*

FN- | | FN- | |

Key command to
de-activate port

warm reboot

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Appendix

Key command to

Computer

Packard Bell** FN-F2 FN-F2

Panasonic FN-F2 FN-F2

Samsung* setup screen option setup screen option

Sanyo setup screen option setup screen option

Sharp dip switch to CRT dip switch to LCD

Sun SPARC­Dataview

Tandy** Ctrl-Alt-Insert Ctrl-Alt-Insert

Texas Instru­ments*

Top-Link* ** setup screen option setup screen option

Toshiba* ** Ctrl-Alt-End Ctrl-Alt-Home

Twinhead* FN-F7 FN-F7

WinBook Ctrl-Alt-F10 Ctrl-Alt-F10

Wyse software driven software driven

Zenith** FN-F10 FN-F10

activate port

Ctrl-Alt-< Ctrl-Alt->

Ctrl-Shift-M Ctrl-Shift-M

setup screen option setup screen option

setup screen option setup screen option

FN-F6 FN-F6

FN-End FN-Home

FN-F5 FN-F5

setup screen option setup screen option

FN-F5 FN-F5

Automatic Automatic

FN-F2 FN-F2

FN-F1 FN-F1

Key command to
de-activate port

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* These manufacturers have models that automatically send video

to the external CRT port when some type of display device is
attached.

** These manufacturers offer more than one key command depend-

ing on the computer model.

Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer

When you turn video mirroring (called SimulScan in newer Pow­erBooks-see below) on, the projector displays the same informa­tion that appears on your PowerBook’s built-in screen. When
video mirroring is off, the projector acts like a separate display.

To turn on video mirroring for the first time:

Open the Monitors control panel; click on Monitor 2.

1

Set the number of colors you want.

2

Open the Control Strip; click on the monitor icon.

3

Select “Turn Video Mirroring On.”

4

Now you can turn video mirroring on and off from the Control
Strip without having to open the Monitors control panel again.

When using video mirroring and high color graphics such as
slide shows, the projected image occasionally might turn black
and white. If this happens, perform the following steps:

Turn off video mirroring.

1

Open the Monitors control panel.

2

Move the white menu bar to Monitor 2 to set the projector as

3

the primary monitor.

Restart the PowerBook.

4

Using SimulScan

Some newer PowerBooks display images on an external monitor
or projector differently than previous ones. When using
SimulScan, the projector displays the same information that
appears on your PowerBook

To select SimulScan:

Open the Control Panel, then double-click Monitors and

1

Sound.

In the Resolution list, choose the SimulScan mode, then click

2

OK.

If this changes your display settings, a dialog box appears.

3

Click OK to confirm the change.

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Appendix

Projected Image Size for Optional Lenses

NOTE: The lens shift is not

adjustable on the optional short

throw lens. It is fixed at zero

degrees.

Tab l e 4:

Diagonal Image Size and Width vs Distance to Screen-

Long Throw and Short Throw Lenses

Diagonal

Image Size

(inches)

300 240 100 N/A
240 192 80 N/A
180 144 60 N/A
144 115 48 11.5
120 96 40 9.6

96 77 32 7.7
72 58 24 5.8
60 48 20 4.8
48 38 N/A 3.8

Image Width

(inches)

Distance to screen

Long Throw

(feet)

Short Throw

(feet)

The formulas for distance to the screen are:
Long throw lens distance (ft) = diagonal image size (ft) ÷ .25
Short throw lens distance (ft) = diagonal image size (ft) ÷ 1.042

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Connection Pin Assignments

HD 15

11

6

1

1. Video input (red) 9. Unused

2. Video input (green) 10. Ground

3. Video input (blue) 11. Unused

4. Unused 12. DDC data

5. Ground 13. Horizontal sync signal

6. Ground (red) 14. Vertical sync signal

7. Ground (green) 15. DDC clock

8. Ground (blue)

5 BNC

15
10

5

NOTE: Pin assignments are not

available for the CablePro connec-

tor.

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.

RS-232

R Video input (red)

G Video input (green)

B Video input (blue)

H Horizontal sync signal

V Vertical sync signal

6

9

1. Not used 6. Not used

2. Receive data 7. Not used

3. Send data 8. Not used

4. Not used 9. Not used

5

1

5. Ground

NOTE: When all 5 BNCs are con-

nected, the projector handles sepa-

rate synch on H and V. When 4

BNCs are connected, the projector

handles a combined synch on H.

When 3 BNCs are connected, the

projector handles a combined

synch on G.

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Appendix

S-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.

2

4

Wired remote

1

3

2

1

1. Ground 3. luminance

2. Ground 4. Chrominance

3

1. (inner circle) Ground 3. (outer circle) Remote

2. (second circle) Data

power

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RS232 Terminal Specifications

Communication configuration

To control the projector from an LCD control panel, connect the
RS232 cable and set your computer’s serial port settings to match
this communication configuration:

Setting Value

Bits per second 19,200

Data bits 8

Parity None

Stop bits 1

Flow control None

Emulation VT100

Command format

All commands consist of 3 alpha characters followed by a
request, all enclosed in parentheses. The request can be a read
request (indicated by a “?”) or a write request (indicated by 1 to 4
ASCII digits).

A read request format: (AAA?) where

( starts the command

AAA denotes the command

? denotes the read request

)ends the command

A read command returns the range and the current setting, for
example:

Function Command Response

Brightness (BRT?) (0-22, 10)

Volume (VOL?) (0-80, 0)

Lamp hours (LMP?) (0-9999, 421)

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Appendix

NOTE: To assure the projector

can process a command, wait 3

seconds before entering the next

command.

A write request example: (AAA####) where

( starts the command

AAA denotes the command

#### denotes the value to be written

(leading zeros not necessary)

)ends the command

Some commands have ranges, while others are absolute. If a
number greater than the maximum range is received, it is auto­matically set to the maximum number for that function. If a com­mand is received that is not understood, a “?” is returned. With
absolute settings, “0” is off, 1-9999 is on. The one exception is the
Power command, where 0 is off and 1 is on.

Function Command Response

Brightness (BRT10) Sets the brightness to 10

Freeze (FRZ1) or

(FRZ8888)

Power (PWR0) Turns power off

Power (PWR1) Turns power on

Power (PWR9999) ?

Freezes the display

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Supported commands

Function Command Range

Power (Write only) PWR 0-1

Lamp Hours (Read only) LMP 0-9999

Standby STB 0-1

Freeze FRZ 0-1

Brightness BRT 0-255

Contrast CON 0-255

(0-127 for video)

Tint TNT 0-255

(0-63 for video)

Saturation CLR 0-63

Reset All RST 0-1

Auto Source Select Control ASC 0-1

Default Source DSC 0-4

0 = Computer 1
1 = Computer 2
2 = Computer 3
3 = Video 1
4 = Video 2

Source SRC 0-4

(same designations
as Default Source)

Vo l um e V OL 0 - 8 0

Mute MTE 0-1

Balance BAL 0-63

Fade FAD 0-63

Treble TRB 0-14

Bass BAS 0-14

Auto Image AIM 0-1

Auto Reseize ARZ 0-1

Manual Sync Setting MSS 0-19

Manual Tracking Setting MTS 0-63

Horizontal Position Setting HPS 0-63

Vertical Position Setting VPS 0-63

Video Standard VSU 0-4

0 = Auto
1 = NTSC
2 = PAL
3 = SECAM
4 = NTSC4.43

Language LAN 0-3

0 = English
1 = French
2 = German
3 = Spanish

Ceiling CEL 0-1

Rear Project REA 0-1

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INDEX

A

accessories, ordering 47, 49, 58
activation commands for laptop com-

puters 49

adjusting

balance 29
bass 30
color 28
contrast 27
fade 30
Menu Position 28
tint 27
treble 30

volume 25, 29
altitude limits 45
annotating 24
assistance. See Technical Support
Audio menu 29
Audio menu options

Balance 29

Bass 30

Fade 30

Treble 30

Volume 29
Auto Source Select 34

B

balance, adjusting 29
bass, adjusting 30
Blank Screen 28
Boxlight 9000

cases 47

ceiling mounted 5, 34

hot surfaces iv

project from behind the screen 34

setting up 5

specifications 45

turning off 17

turning on 16

ventilation and overheating iv

voiding the warranty iv
brightness, adjusting 27

buttons on remote

Computer 23
Freeze 23
Help 23
Light 23
Menu 23
Mute 23
Power 24
Scribble 24
Video 24
Volume 25

C

CablePro

connecting to equipment 9
extension cable 47

cables

A/V 14
CablePro extension 47
composite video 14
extension 47
ordering 47, 49, 58
power iii, 47
remote control 16, 47

S-video 14, 48
cases, ordering 47
ceiling-mounted projection 34, 47
cleaning the projection lens 35
color, adjusting 28
colors

don’t match monitor colors 43

not displayed 40
compatibility

IBM-compatible 1

Macintosh 1
composite video cable

connecting 14
Computer button 23
computers, compatible 1

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Index

connecting

external speakers 15
IBM-compatible computer 11
Macintosh computers 12
power cord 16
remote control cable 16
video player 14–15

connector panel

audio out 15

remote cable 16
contrast, adjusting 27
Controls menu 33
Controls menu options

Auto Source Select 34

Ceiling 34

Default Source 34

Language 34

Rear Projection 34

Standby Time 33

Video Standard 33
cords. See cables

D

Default Source 34
Display menu 27
Display menu options

Blank Screen 28

Brightness 27

Color 28

Contrast 27

Menu Position 28

Reset All 28

Tint 27
displaying

online help information 23

on-screen menus 23

E

extension cable 47
external speakers, connecting 15

F

fade, adjusting 30
filter, cleaning 35
Freeze button 23
freezing the display 23
fuzzy lines 32

H

Help button 23
hot surfaces iv

I

IBM-compatible computers

compatibility 1
connecting 11

icons

on projector labels iii
on the projector 10

image

adjusting 16, 19
centering 19
colors don’t match computer’s 43
focusing 20
fuzzy lines 19, 32
has lines or spots 42
not centered 40
not displayed 40
out of focus 42
quality iv, 40–43
resolution 1
reversed 42
size 5, 54
streaked 42

too wide or too narrow 19, 41
Image menu 31
Image menu options

Auto Image 31

Auto Resize 31

Horiz. Position 32

Manual Sync 32

Manual Tracking 32

Vert. Position 32
intake filter, cleaning 35

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K

Kensington lock 39, 48
keypad, description of buttons 22

L

labels on projector iii
lamp

ordering 47
overheating iv
replacing 37
safety iii–iv

turns off unexpectedly 43
lamp hour counter 26
lamp hour counter, resetting 38
language, selecting for menus 34
laptop computers

activation sequence to allow

secondary display 49
compatibility 11
connecting IBM-compatible 14
connecting PowerBook 12

lens

cap 47
cleaning 35
safety iii

leveling the projector 20
Light button 23

M

Macintosh computers

adaptor 12
compatibility 1
connecting 12

Menu button 25
Menu Position 28
menus. See on-screen menus
monitor, projected colors don’t match

43

Mute button 23

N

NTSC video 33

O

on-screen menus

Audio menu 29
changing language of 34
Controls menu 33
Display menu 27
displaying 25
Image menu 31
making changes to menu

functions 25

removing from the screen 26

P

PAL video 33
power cord

connecting 16
grounding iv
ordering 47

safety iii
power source, safety iii
power strip 16
power up sequence 17, 41
project from behind the screen 34

R

rear projection 34
remote control

description of buttons 22

illuminating buttons 23

not working 43

ordering 47

replacing the batteries 39

specifications 45

using 21
repair. See Technical Support
replacing

projection lamp module 37
re-positioning the image on the screen

32
resetting adjustments 28
resetting lamp hour counter 38
resolution 1

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Index

S

safety guidelines iii–iv
Scribble button 24
SECAM video 33
security feature 39
service. See Technical Support
SimulScan, using with PowerBooks 53
speakers

external 23, 48
internal 23

muting 23
specifications 45
Standby Time 33
S-video

connecting 14

ordering cable 48

T

Technical Support

information to have on hand

before you call 44

voiding the warranty iv
temperature limits 45
test pattern 41
text not visible 40
tint, adjusting 27
treble, adjusting 30
troubleshooting 40
turning off

projector 17

sound 23
turning on the projector 16

V

vertical lines displayed 32, 42
Video button 24
video mirroring on a PowerBook 12,

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video standards 33
volume

adjusting 25, 29
muting 23

Volume buttons 25

W

warranty iv, 48

64

U

using the remote control 21

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