Boxlight BEACON, CP-720e User Manual

Multimedia LCD Projector

Digital Multimedia Projector

About User’s manual

Features

Thank you for purchasing the LCD projector. Please read this user’s manual thoroughly to ensure correct usage of the projector and its features. After reading, store this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference.

1. Design with 3LCD optical system, provi de y ou:

Bright image, natural color, smooth video playback and gentle for your eyes.

2. Support Dynamic Contrast and 3D Comb Filter,

great for home theater use.

3. Auto V keystone function, +/- 30 degrees.

4. Auto brightness control.

5. Auto ceiling function.

6. Support YPbPr signal.

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Table of Contents

Safety Instructio ns………………………………………………………04

Checking the Package Content….…………...……………………...….10

Before Use

Names and Function of Each Part

Main Unit.................................................………………………….…..11

Keypad Control ...............……......................………………………… 13

Rear View I/O Board ..............................……………..… . ………… …15

Bottom View........................................………………………….…......17

Remote Control….....................................……………………….…….18

Inserting the batteries ............ ............................………………………19

Remote Control….....................................……………………….…….20

Inserting the batteries ............ ............................………………………21

Installation

Setting up the projector………………………………………….……..22

Screen size and projection distance…………………………...……….24 Adjusting the image position..………….………………………….…..25

Moving the projector………………………………………...…………26

How to connect

Desktop PC.............................……….........……………………........…27

Laptop PC.....................................……………………………...............28

USB Mouse............................……...………………………...................29

Video.......................................……………………………....................30

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Basic Operation

Turning on the projector………………………………..…….………..31 Adjusting the screen image……………….……………………...…….33 Turning off the power…………….………………………………...….34

Function of Menu (OSD)

Keypad operating…………………………………………..…………..35 Computer mode……………………………………………..……….…36 Video mode………………….……………………………..…………..42

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Ceiling Mounted Installation Guide……………………………………48 Cleaning the Projector/Lens……...………………….……..…………..49 Cleaning air filter…………………………………….…..….…………50 Lamp replacement………….……………………….……………….…51 Indicators…………………………………….…………….….………..52

List of Support Displays Modes…………………………..………..……53

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About the symbols

Various symbols are used in this instruction manual and on the product itself to ensure correct usage, to prevent danger to the users and others, and to prevent property damage. The meanings of these symbols are described below. It is important that you read these descriptions thoroughly and fully understand the contents.

Warning

Caution

Typical Symbols

cautions). An illustration is provided to clarify the contents (for example: the illustration to the left indicates danger of electrical shock).

This symbol indicates an additional warning (including

This symbol indicates a prohibited action. The contents will be clearly indicated in an illustration or description near the symbol (for example: the symbol to the left indicates that disassembly is prohibited).

This symbol indicates a compulsory action. The contents will be clearly indicated in an illustration or description near the symbol (for example: the symbol to the left shows that the power plug should

e disconnected from the power outlet).

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This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or even death.

This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or physical damage.

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Warning

 If a problem should occur

 If smoke or strange odors arise, continued use could result in fire

or electrical shock. In such case, immediately turn off the power switch and then disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. After making sure that the smoke or odor has stopped, contact your dealer for repairs. Never attempt to make repairs yourself because this is dangerous.

 Do not use this projector if there is no image or sound, or if the

sound is distorted. Continued use could result in fire or electrical shock. In such case, immediately turn off the power switch; disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer.

 If water should enter the inside of this projector, immediately turn

off the power switch, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer.

 Do not install on an unstable surface. Do not install this projector

on an unstable surface such as a wobbly stand or incline because this could result in the projector falling and causing injury.

 Do not open the cabinet. Never open the cabinet. There is high

voltage inside which can cause electrical shock. Contact your dealer for internal inspection, adjustment and repair.

 Do not modify. Do not modify this projector because this could result

in fire or electrical shock.

 Do not use in the bathroom. Do not use this projector in the

bathroom because this could result in fire or electrical shock.

 Do not insert objects into the project.

 Do not insert metal objects through the ventilation openings, etc.,

of this projector or drop such objects inside because this could result in fire or electrical shock.

 If a foreign object should enter this projector, immediately

turn off the power switch, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer.

 Continued use could result in fire or electrical shock. Use special

caution in households where children are present.

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Warning

 Do not look through the lens when the lamp is on. Never

look through the lens when the lamp is on. The powerful light could adversely affect vision. Use special caution in households where children are present.

 Avoid shock or impact on the projector.

 If the projector should fall, resulting in damage to the

cabinet, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer.

 Continued use could result in fire or electrical shock.

 Do not place this projector in a container containing

liquid. Do not place flower vases, flowerpots, cups, cosmetics, liquids such as water, etc., on top of this projector.

 Do not use any power cable except those supplied with the

projector. The use of any other power cable could result in fire or electrical shock.

 Do not shine the laser beam onto yourself or other.

 The laser pointer function of projector remote control emits

class Ⅱlaser bea m.

 Do not look directly into the laser beam outlet or direct the

laser beam at other people. Vision can be impaired if the laser beam enters the eyes. Especially pay attention if children are present.

 High temperatures are generated when the lamp is lit; so

do not place objects in front of the lens.

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Caution

Placing heavy objects on top of this projector could result in loss of balance or falling and cause personal injury or damage the projector.

 Do not block the ventilation openings.  Do not block the ventilation openings of this projector.

Blocking ventilation could lead to internal overheating which could result in fire.

 Do not place this projector on its side during use or push it

into a small, poorly ventilated location.

 Do not place this projector on a carpet or bedding or cover

it with a tablecloth, etc. Also, when installing this projector, make sure the ventilation openings are at least 30cm(12in) clearance around the projector.

 Care and maintenance. For safety purposes, disco nnect the

power plug from the power outlet before starting the care and maintenance of this projector.

 Battery usage.

 Replace the batteries with the same type only. Do not

mix old and new batteries; this could result in fire or personal injury due to battery cracking or leakage.

 Make sure the plus and minus terminal s are correctly

aligned when loading the batteries.

 Incorrect loading could result in personal injury or

contamination of the surroundings due to battery cracking or leakage.

 Have the projector interior cleaned regularly.  Contact your dealer to arrange for the service.

Accumulations of dust inside the projector can result in fire or malfunction if not cleaned for an extended period.

 Ask your dealer for details about internal cleaning.

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Caution

 Avoid installation in humid or dusty locations. Do not

install this projector in a humid or dusty location. This could result in fire or electrical s hock.

 Do not handle the power cord roughly.  Keep the power cord away from heaters; the heat could

melt the power cord and cause fire or electrical shock.

 Do not touch the power plug with wet hands; this could

result in electrical shock.

 When disconnecting the power plug, do not pull on the

power cord. This could damage the power cord and cause fire or electrical shock. Always grip the plug when disconnecting.

 When the projector is not to be used for an extended

period. If the projector is not to be used for an extended period because of travel, etc., disconnect the power plu g fr o m the power outlet and replace lens cover.

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Location of product safety labels

Safety labels are used on or within the projector to alert you to items or areas requiring your attention.

WARNING

Business cardBusiness card

LCD Projector

Model:

Input:

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Checking the Package Contents

□Projector

□Power Cord □Video Cable

□S-Video

□Computer cable

□Speaker Cable

□USB Cable

□RS232 (Optional)

□Quick Start Guide

(included CD)

Quic

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Guide

□ Filter Sponge

□Remote Control

( included battery)

INPUT

ESC

Auto

Keystone

Blank

Still

□Audio Cable

□Carrying Bag

Optional

□Remote Control ( included battery)

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Part Names and Function:

Main Unit

Outlet ventilation

4.Filer cover( bottom)4.Filer cover( bottom)

1.Zoom Ring

Use the Zoom Ring to adjust the size of the projected image. Rotate the Zoom Ring until the image is the desired size.

2.Focus Ring

Use the Focus Ring to focus the projector image. Rotate the Focus Ring until the image is clear.

2.Focus ring2.Focus ring

7.Lens cover7.Lens cover

3.Front IR receiver3.Front IR receiver

1.Zoom ring1.Zoom ring

6.Foot adjust button6.Foot adjust button

5.Front adjustable foot5.Front adjustable foot

8.Control panel8.Control panel

5.Speaker

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3. Front IR receiver

When using the remote control, point the remote control at this sensor.

4.Filter cover

Prevents dust and other foreign particles from being drawn into projector. Remove the Filter cover to clean the air filter.

5.Front adjustable foot

Extend and retract to adjust the projection angle

6.Foot adjust button

Lock/unlock the adjustable foot.

7.Lens cover

Attach when not using to protect the lens from becoming dirty or damaged.

8.Control panel (key pads)

Operating system.

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Keypad control

1. Power1. Power

7. Keystone7. Keystone

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8. Power indicator8. Power indicator

9. Lamp indicator9. Lamp indicator

6. Menu-left/ right,

Menu-up/down

5. Menu

3. Blank3. Blank

4.Auto

2. Input2. Input

1.Power button

Power on / operation mode, Standby mode, Cooling-down mode

2. INPUT Computer source

Selects between RGB input source Computer 1 → Computer 2(RGB or YPbPr) →AV →S-Video → Computer1 System will auto detect YPbPr or RGB signal in computer 2 port.

3. Blank

Blanks the projected image. If the projector is left in blank mode for more than 15 minutes, the projector will automatically shut down.

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4. Auto

Automatically adjusts the setting to match the current input.

5. Menu

Display or hides the OSD main menu page.

6.Menu-up /down, Menu-right / left

Selecting OSD menu item up or down / Selecting and adjusting the function of OSD menu item

7. Keystone

Adjusts the vertical keystone with menu-right, menu-left

8.Power indicator

Lights on or flashes to indicate the operating status of the projector (See Page 50)

9. Lamp indicator

Indicate a problem in the internal projector temperature, lamp cover or cooling

down. (See Page 50)

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Rear View / IO Board

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1. Computer in 1

Input Analog RGB video signal from a computer

2. Computer in 2

Analog RGB signal from a computer or YPbPr signal from a video

source.

System will auto detect YPbPr or RGB signal in computer in 2 port.

3. Monitor out connector Connect an external monitor to this connection view the Computer1 input.

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4. Control (RS-232C) Serial data port for controlling the projector with a computer or other RS-232 control device.

5. S-Video connector

S-Video signal from a video source.

6. Video in

Component video signal from a video source.

7. Audio out Connecting to an external speaker system.

8. Audio in

Stereo mini jack for PC input

9. USB mouse connector Connects a USB mouse cable to a computer to control computer mouse functions.

10. Power socket

Connects the power core to this connection.

11. Power switch Turns the power on/off.

12. Rear IR receiver When using the remote control, point the remote control at this sensor.

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