Boxlight CP718e User Manual
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Poulsbo, WA 98370
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CP718e
USER MANUAL
2/4/08 RevA
Multimedia LCD Projector
Digital Multimedia Projector
About User’s manual
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.
Features
1. Design with 3LCD optical system, provide you:
Bright image, natural color, smooth video playback
and gentle for your eyes.
2. 3D Comb Filter,
3. Auto V keystone function, +/- 30 degrees.
4. Auto brightness control.
5. Auto ceiling function.
6. Support YPbPr signal.
The content of this manual is subject to change without period notice.
All rights reserved.
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Table of Contents
Safety Instructions………………………………………………………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………………….……………………………..…………..43
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Ceiling Mounted Installation Guide……………………………………50
Cleaning the Projector/Lens……...………………….……..…………..51
Lamp replacement………….……………………….……………….…52
Indicators…………………………………….…………….….………..53
List of Support Displays Modes…………………………..………..…55
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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
be 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
resent.
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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 beam.
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, disconnect 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 plug from the power outlet and
replace lens cover.
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Location of product safety labels
Safety labels are used on or within this projector to make you aware of items or areas
requiring your attention.
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Part Names and Function:
Main Unit
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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.
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3. Front IR receiver
When using the remote control, point the remote control at this sensor.
4. Filter cover
Prevent 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
Used to protect the lens from becoming dirty or damaged when not in use.
8. Control panel (keypad)
Operating system.
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Keypad control
1. Power1.
Power
7. Keystone7.
Keystone
5. Menu5.
Menu
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8. Power indicator8.
Power
indicator
9. Lamp indicator9.
Lamp
indicator
6. Menu-left/ right,
6.
Menu-left/
Menu-up/down
Menu-up/down
right,
3. Blank3.
Blank
4.Auto
2. Input2.
Input
1. Power button
Power on / operation mode, Standby mode, Cooling-down mode
Brightness function,when sensor detects the surrounding light lower than
150 lux,”power button”will flash blue.
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.
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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.
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 53)
9. Lamp indicator
Indicates an internal temperature problem, lamp cover or cooling down.
(See Page 53)
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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
When input signal from computer 2, if the image appears distorted
Please press "Auto" to correct
3. Monitor out connector
Connect an external monitor to this connection to view the Computer1 input.
4. Control (RS-232C)
Serial data port for controlling the projector with a computer or other RS-232
control device.
5. S-Video connector
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S-Video signal from a video source.
6. Video in
Composite 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
Connect the power cord.
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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