BOXLIGHT CD-450m, CD-550m User Manual

USERS GUIDE

BOXLIGHT

CD-450m/ CD-550m

Direct Phone:
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19332 Powder Hill Place
Poulsbo, WA 98370-7407 USA

www.boxlight.com

Free phone within these areas:

United Kingdom: 0800-762-575
Germany: 0800-180-8381
France: 0800-9132-88
USA and Canada: 800-762-5757

FCC W arning

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 pr o tection 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 in st al le d and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communi­cations. Operation of this equipment in a residenti al area is likely to cause harm­ful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.

Canada

This Class A digital apparatus c om plies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la cla sse A est conforme à la norme N MB-003 du
Canada.

Safety Certifications

UL, CUL, TÜV, NOM

EN 55022 Warning

This product is intended for use in a commercial, in dustrial, or educat ional envi­ronment. It is not intended for residential use.

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environme n t 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, meet ing room or auditorium.

Wenn das Produkt CD-450m/550m in Deutschland verkauft wird, muss es
Umwelt geschuetzt sein. (Klasse B) Dieses Product muss mit de m Bun d e sam t
fuer Post und Telekommunikation registriert sein. (BAPT)

Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer: Boxl ight
19332 Powder Hill Place , Pou lsb o , Washingotn, USA
We declare under our sole responsibility that the CD-4 50m an d CD-550m Projec­tors conform to the following directives and norms:

Directive 89/336/EE C, A me n ded 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, 1999

Trademarks

Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBo ok 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 Ke n s i ngton Microware Limite d. M icrosoft, Power­Point, and Windows ar e t rademarks or registered trademark s of Microsoft Corpo­ration. Digital Light Processing is a trademark or registered trademark of Texas
Instruments. CablePro is a trademark or registered trademark of Boxlight.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Instructions iii

Introduction 1

Image Resolution 1
Compatibility 2
Unpacking the Projector 2
Usage Guidelines 5
If You Need Assistance 5
Warranty 5

Setting up the Projector 7

Connecting the CablePro III to the Projector 8
Preparing to Connect Your Equipment to the Projector 9
Connecting a Laptop Computer 10
Connecting a Desktop Computer 12
Connecting a Video Player 14
Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image 16
Turning Off the Projector 17

Using the Projector 19

Basic Image Adjustment 19
Using the Remote Control 19
Adjusting the Projector 21
Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons 22
Using the On-Screen Menus 24
Display Menu 25
Audio Menu 27
Image Menu 28
Controls Menu 30
Language Menu
Status Menu 33

32

Maintenance & Troubleshooting 35

Cleaning the Lens 35
Replacing the Projection Lamp 35
Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control 38
Using the Kensington Lock 39
Troubleshooting 39

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Table o f C o ntents

Appendix 43

Specifications 43
Accessories 45
Portable and Laptop Activation Chart 47
Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer 52
Projected Image Size 53

Index 57

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read and follow all safety instructions provided BEFORE
using your new projector. Failure to comply with safety instruc­tions may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury and
may damage or impair protection provided by equipment. Please
save all saf e t y in structions.

Safety Definitions:

•

Warning:

Statements identify conditions or practices that

could result in permanent personal injury.

•

Caution:

Statements identify conditions or practices that could

result in damage to your equipment.

Safety Symbols:

Attention:

For information about usage of a feature, please

refer to the User’s Guide.

Warning:

Hot surface. Do not touch.

An arrow pointing to the lamp door on the projector.

Safety Terms:

•

Warning:

Don’t look directly into the lens when the projector is

turned on.

•

Warning:

Don’t block ventilation openings.

•

Warning:

To replace the lamp, turn the power off and

unplug the power cord. To avoid burns, wait 30 minutes
before opening the lamp door. Follow all instructions provided
in this User’s Guide.

•

Warning:

Please use the power cord provided. Connect

the power cord to a receptacle with a protective safety
(earth) ground terminal.

•

Warning:

Refer all service to qualified service personnel. Ser­vicing your own projector will void the warranty. See the fol­lowing page for the customer service contact information.

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Safety Instructions

•

Caution:

Don’t set liquids on the projector. Spilled liquids may

damage your projector.

•

Caution:

Don’t place the projector on a hot surface or in direct

sunlight.

•

Caution:

Do not drop the projector. Transport the projector in a

Boxlight-approved case; see page 46 for a list of cases.

•

Caution:

For ceiling mount installations, please use the ceiling
mount recommended in this User’s Guide on page 46 and fol­low all instructions provided with it.

Customer Serv ice

If you need assistance, call Boxlight at

1-800-762-5757

.

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INTRODUCTION

The Boxlight

®

CD-450m and CD-550m lightweight multimedia
projectors are specifically designed for the mobile presenter. They
generate crisp, clear images using Digital Light Processing™
(DLP) technology. The projectors are easy to connect, easy to use,
and easy to maintain. The soft carry case makes it easy to trans­port the 7.4 pound projectors. The 450m has SVGA 800x600
graphics, the 550m has XGA 1024x768 graphics. The user inter­faces of the two products are identical; information in this User’s
Guide applies to both products.

Image Resolution

CD-450m

The SVGA resolution of the 450m’s projected image is 800x600.
Screen resolutions between 800x600 and 1024x7 68 are com­pressed to 800x600. The projector cannot compress screen resolu­tions above 1024x768. If your computer’s screen resolution is
higher than 1024x768, reset it to a lower resolution before you
connect the projector.

CD-550m

The XGA resolution of the 550m’s projected image is 1024x768.
The projector cannot compress screen resolutions above
1024x768. If your computer’s screen resolution is higher than
1024x768, reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the
projector.

NOTE: The 450m automatically
expands 640x480 images to
800x600. You can display these
images at 640x480 by turning off
the Auto Resize feature. See “Auto
Resize” on page 28.

NO TE: The 550m automatically
expands 640x480 and 800x600
images to 1024x768. You can dis­play these images at their original
resolutions by turning off the Auto
Resize feature. See “Auto Resize”
on page 28.

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Introduction

Compatibility

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

•

IBM-compatible computers, including laptops, up to 1024x768
resolution at 75 Hz

•

Apple Macintosh and PowerBook computers up to 1024x768
resolution at 75 Hz.

•

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

Unpacking the Projector

The projector comes with the items shown in Figure 1. Check to
make sure all are included.

anything is missing

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

Quick Start

plete details on connecting and operating the projector, refer to
this User’s Guide.

Contact Boxlight immediately if

.

card that was included in the shipping box. For com-

NO TE: The contents of your

shipping box may vary depending

on the projector configuration

you’ve ordered.

2

2

1

4

5

3

7

6

1. CD-450m or CD-550m pro­jector and lens cap

2. Soft carry case 7.

3. User’s Guide and quick start
card

4. Power cord 9. CablePro PS/2 mouse cable

5. Remote 10. CablePro audio cable

6. RCA audio/video (A/V) cable

CablePro III

8. CablePro USB mouse cable

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9

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FIGURE 1

Shipping box contents

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Introduction

focus ring

elevator button

power
cord
connector

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IGURE 2

Side view of projector

keypad

connector panel

speaker

power swit ch

focus ring

zoom ring

FIGURE 3

Front view of projector

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Usage Guidel ines

•

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. Restricting the air flow
can cause it to overheat and turn off. If this happens, you must
wait a minute before attempting to turn it back on.

•

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 -appr oved har d or soft case.
Part numbers for these cases are listed on page 46.

If You Need Assistance

The first place to look for help is in this manual. Be sure to check
the guidelines in “Troubleshooting” o n pa ge 39.

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

1-800-762-5757

.

Warranty

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

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Introduction

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SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR

Place the projector on a flat surface.

1

•

The projector must be within 10 feet (3 m) of your power
source and within 8 feet (2.4 m) of your computer.

•

If you want to project from behind a translucent screen, set
up the projector behind your screen. See “Rear Projection”
on page 31 to reverse the image.

•

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 Projection” on page 30. The Ceiling
Mount Kit is sold separately; see page 46.

Position the projector the desired distance from the screen.

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•

The distance from the lens of the pr oj ector to the scr een and
the zoom setting determine the size of the projected image.
Figure 4 shows three pr ojected image sizes. For information
about image sizes at minimum and maximum zoom set­tings, see “Projected Image Size” on page53.

Make sure the projector and your computer are turned off.

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20 ft. (9.1m)

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Projected image size for CD-450m at minimum focusing distance

FIGURE 4

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Setting up the Projector

Connecting the CablePro III to the Projector

The CablePro III (referred to as “CablePro” in this manual for

CAUTION: Turn off the

computer, monitor and projector

whenever you connect or

disconnect cables.

brevity) simplifies the connection process by providing a central
hub for all the connections between the projector and your com­puter . The connectors on the CablePro ar e labeled with icons. The
CablePro also has an LED that lights solid green when the projec­tor is on and CablePro is functioning properly. A slowly blinking
LED indicates CablePro is waiting to initialize with the projector;
a rapidly blinking LED indicates a problem with CablePro.

Connect the end of the CablePro cable to the

connector on the projector’s connector panel (Figure 5).

NOTE: The projectors are

optimized for use with newer

CablePros (2 and 3). If you have a

CablePro 1from older models of

Boxlight projectors, we do not
recommend using it as image

quality is reduced. The label on the

bottom reads CablePro or

F

CablePro II or CablePro III.

IGURE 5

Connecting the CablePro to the projector

NO TE: In some older computers,

the monitor connector does not

have a hole for Pin 9. If you have

trouble connecting the CablePro to

your computer, contact Boxlight.

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Preparing to Connect Your Equipment to the Projector

Now you’re ready to connect your equipment. Computers are
connected to the CablePro. Video players are connected directly
to the projector.

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

Equipment you want to connect Page

Laptop computer with CablePro page 10
Desktop computer with CablePro page 12
USB or PS/2 mouse pages 10-11,

page 13

Video player page 14

s-video

composite
video

L/R audio in
(for video source)

CablePro

computer
audio in

F

IGURE 6

Connector panel

NO TE: Before you continue,
make sure the projector and your
equipment are turned off. If you’re
connecting a computer, make sure
the distance between it and the
projector is 10 feet or less.

NOTE: The computer audio in
connector on the connector panel
is only used with the optional
CablePro Lite cable. If you are
using CablePro, the audio cable
should be connected to the
CablePro, not directly to the projec­tor.

NOTE: If you are connecting an
older Macintosh computer that
does not have a 15-pin connector,
you must use a Mac adaptor
between the computer and the
CablePro. See “Optional Accesso­ries” on page 46.

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Setting up the Projector

Connecting a Laptop Computer

Plug the end of the CablePro cable into the video connec-

1

NOTE: Many laptop computers

do not automatically turn on their

external video port when a

secondary display device such as a

projector is connected. Refer to

your computer manual for the

command that activates the

external video port. Activation

commands for some laptop

computers are listed in the

Appendix.

tor on your laptop.

FIGURE 7

Connecting the CablePro to a laptop computer

Do you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector?

NOTE: If you don’t want audio or

mouse control, you can use a

simplified cable called CablePro

Lite, ordered separately.

NO TE: If you are connecting an

older Macintosh computer that

does not have a 15-pin connector,

you must use a Mac adaptor

between the computer and the

CablePro. See “Optional

Accessories” on page 46.

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Plug either end of the CablePro audio cable into the audio

1

connector on your computer.

Plug the other end of the audio cable into the connector

2

on the CablePro.

Do you want to control the comput er’s mous e from the projector’s
remote or keypad?
If your computer has a PS/2 connector, use the PS/2 mouse cable

Plug the end of the CablePro mouse cable into the mouse

1

connector on your computer.

Plug the end of the CablePro mouse cable into the

2

connector on the CablePro.

audio cable

mouse cable

FIGURE 8

Connecting the CablePro audio and mouse cables to a laptop computer

If your computer has a USB connector and is running Windows 98,
use the USB mouse cable

Plug the end of the CablePro mouse cable into the

1

mouse connector on your computer.

Plug the end of the CablePro mouse cable into the

2

connector on the CablePro.

You must have the appropriate USB drivers installed on your
computer to use the USB feature. Windows 98 ships with the
appropriate drivers.

NOTE: The USB mouse is sup­ported for use with Windows 98
only.

Now you’re ready to power up the projector and your laptop.
Skip to “Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image” on
page 16.

NO TE: A USB mouse is hot-plug­gable, meaning you do not need to
re-boot your computer after con­necting the mouse to use it. A PS-2
mouse is not hot-pluggable.

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Setting up the Projector

Connecting a Desktop Computer

Locate the cable that connects your monitor to your computer.

1

Unplug it from the computer.
Plug the end of the CablePro cable into the monitor con-

2

NO TE: If you are connecting an

older Macintosh computer that

does not have a 15-pin connector,

you must use the Mac adaptor
between the computer and the

CablePro. See “Optional

Accessories” on page 46.

nector on your comp uter.

FIGURE 9

Connecting the CablePro cable to a desktop computer

NO TE: The projector must be

turned on to display the image on

your monitor.

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Do you want to displ a y th e ima g e on y our comput er’s monitor as well
as on the projection screen?

Plug your monitor’s cable into the connector on the

1

CablePro.

Do you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector?

Unplug the audio cable, if present, from your computer.

1

Plug either end of the CablePro audio cable into the audio

2

connector on your computer.

Plug the other end of the audio cable into the connector

3

on the CablePro.

Do you want to control your computer’s mouse from the projector’s
remote or keypad?
If your computer has a PS/2 connector, use the PS/2 mouse cable

Unplug the mouse cable from your computer.

1

Plug the end of the CablePro mouse cable into the mouse

2

connector on your computer.

Plug the end of the CablePro mouse cable into the

3

connector on the CablePro.

audio cable

mouse cable

NO TE: A USB mouse is hot-plug­gable, meaning you do not need to
re-boot your computer after con­necting the mouse to use it. A PS-2
mouse is not hot-pluggable.

monitor cable

FIGURE 10

Connecting the CablePro monitor, audio and mouse cables to a desktop computer

If your computer has a USB connector and is running Windows 98,
use the USB mouse cable

Plug the end of the CablePro mouse cable into the

1

mouse connector on your computer.

Plug the end of the CablePro mouse cable into the

2

connector on the CablePro.

You must have the appropriate USB drivers installed on you
computer to use the USB feature. Windows 98 ships with the
appropriate drivers.

Now you’re ready to power up the projector and your computer.
Skip to “Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image” on
page 16.

NOTE: The USB mouse is sup­ported for use with Windows 98
only.

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