BOXLIGHT MP-350m User Manual

USERS GUIDE

BOXLIGHT MP-350m

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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 Warn in g

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 protec ti on agai nst harmf ul int erference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequen cy e n e rgy and, if n ot in st alled and used in accordan ce
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 Regul at ion s .
Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement
sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada.

Safety Certifications

UL, CUL, TÜV

EN 55022 Warning

This product is int e nde d for use in a commercial, industria l, or educational envi­ronment. It is not intended for residential use.

This is a Class A product. In a dome stic 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, me e t in g room or au ditorium.

W enn das Produkt MP-350m in Deutschland verkauft wird, muss es Umwelt ges­chuetzt sein. (Klasse B) Dieses Product muss mit dem Bundesamt fuer Post u nd
T elekommunikation registriert sein. (BAPT)

Remote Control Warning

Laser radiation clas s II produc t ; w av e le n g th 670nm; maximum o u tput 1mW.
Remote control complies with applicable requirements of 21 CFR 1040.10 and

1040.11. Remote control complies with applica b le requiremen t s of E N 60 825-1:
1994 +A11.

Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer: Boxligh t Corporation
19332 Powder Hill Place , Pou lsb o , Washington, USA

We decla re under our sole responsibility that the MP-350m 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)
Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/ 68/EEC
Safety: EN 60950: 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3: 1995

January, 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 Ken s in g t on M ic roware Li m it e d. M ic roso ft , Po we r­Point, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpo­ration. CablePro is a trademark or registered trademark of B oxlight Corporation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Instructions iii

Introduction 1

Image Resolution 1
Compatibility 1
Unpacking the Projector 1
Usage Guidelines 3
If You Need Assistance 4
Warranty 4

Setting up the Projector 5

Connecting the CablePro™III to the Projector 6
Preparing to Connect Your Equipment to the Projector 7
Connecting a Laptop Computer 8
Connecting a Desktop Computer 10
Connecting a Computer Using a VESA cable 12
Connecting a Video Player 13
Connecting an External Speaker 15
Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image 15
Turning Off the Projector 16

Using the Projector 17

Basic Image Adjustment 17
Using the Remote Control 17
Adjusting the Projector 19
Using the Remote and Keypad Button s 21
Using the On-Screen Menus 24
Display Menu Functions 25
Audio Menu Functions 27
Image Menu Functions 29
Controls Menu Functions 31
Language menu 33
Status menu 33

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Table of Contents

Maintenance & 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 41

Appendix 47

Specifications 47
Accessories 49
Portable and Laptop Activation Chart 51
Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer 55
Projected Image Size 56

Index 59

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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 pr ovided by equipment. Please
save all saf e t y in structions.

Safety Definitions:

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Warning: Statements identify conditions or practices that
could result in permanent personal injury.

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Caution: Statements identify conditions or practices that could

result in damage to your equipment.

Safety Terms:

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Warning: Don’t look directly into the lens when the projector is
turned on.

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Warning: Don’t block ventilation open ings.

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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.

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Warning: Please use the power cord provided. Connect

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

•

Warning: Visible laser radiation. Do not stare into

beam.

•

Warning: Refer all service to qualified service personnel. Ser-

vicing your own projector will void the warranty. See the next
page for the customer service contact information.

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Caution: Don’t set liquids on the projector. Spilled liquids may
damage your projector.

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

sunlight.

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Caution: Do not dr op the pr ojector. Transport the projector in a
Boxlight-approved case; see page 50 for a list of cases.

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Safety Instructions

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Caution:

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

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 of the projector.

Warning:

Customer Service

If you need assistance, call Boxlight at

Laser radiation. Do not stare into laser beam.

1-800-762-5757

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INTRODUCTION

The Boxlight MP-350m™ lightweight multimedia projector com­bines powerful and sophisticated features with easy-to-use, intui­tive controls. Built-in multimedia features include audio, a
palette of 16.7 million colors and active matrix liquid crystal dis­play (LCD) technology. It delivers crisp, clear XGA 1024x768
images. The projector is ideal for high-performance business,
training and imaging applications that demand exceptional color
quality .

Image Resolution

The XGA resolution of the projected image is 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:

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

NOTE: The projector 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 29 for
more information.

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Apple Macintosh and PowerBook computers up to 1280x1024
resolution.

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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.

thing is missing.

Contact Boxlight immediately if any-

If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems, use the
Boxlight MP-350m 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: Selected workstations are
also supported. Contact Boxlight
for details.

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Introduction

NOTE: The contents of your

shipping box may vary depending

on the configuration you’ve

ordered.

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Shipping box contents

1. MP-350m projector and lens

7. VESA cable

cap

2. Soft carry case 8. VESA audio cable

3. MP-350m documentation:

9.

CablePro III

User’s Guide, Quick Start
card

4. power cord 10. CablePro USB mouse cable

5. remote and batteries 11. CablePro PS/2 mouse cable

6. RCA audio/video (A/V) cable 12. CablePro audio cable

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remote control
receiver

speaker

keypad

connector panel

power
cord
connector

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Projector

focus ring

zoom ring

elevator button

Usage Guidelines

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

•

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

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This projector is not intended for use in a mainf ram e computer
room as defined in the Stand ar d for th e Pr otection of E lectr onic
Computer/Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75.

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NOTE: We recommend that you
wait 30 seconds before powering
up the projector after shutting it
down.

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

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Introduction

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 two-year warranty. The
details of the warranty are printed at the back of this manual.

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SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR

1 Place the projector on a flat surface.

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

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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.

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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 31. The Ceiling
Mount Kit is sold separately.

2 Position the projector the desired distance from the screen.

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The distance from the lens of the projector to the screen
determines the size of the projected image. Figure 3 shows
three projected image sizes using the lens at minimum
focusing distance. For more information about image size,
see “Projected Image Size” on page 56.

NOTE: An optional extension
cable, sold separately, lets you
increase the distance between the
projector and your computer to
68 feet (21 m). See “Optional
Accessories” on page 50.

3 Make sure the projector and your computer are turned off.

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Projected image size (minimum focusing distance)

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Setting up the Projector

CAUTION: Turn off the

computer, monitor and projector

whenever you connect or

disconnect cables.

NOTE: The projector is 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

CablePro II or CablePro

III.

Connecting the CablePro™

III

to the Projector

The CablePro III (referred to as “CablePro” in this ma nual for
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 are 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 4).

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Connecting the CablePro to the projector

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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 and other equipment,
such as external speakers, 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 8
Desktop computer with CablePro page 10
Computer with VESA cable page 12
USB or PS/2 mouse page 8,

page 11
Video player page 13
External speaker page 15

wired remote
(optional
accessory)

s-video

external
speaker

CablePro

audio in
(for VESA input)

15 pin VESA

L/R audio in

composite

video

NOTE: 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: In some older computers,
the monitor connector does not
have a hole for Pin 9. If you have
trouble connecting the CablePro
cable to your computer, contact
Boxlight Technical Support.

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Connector panel

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NOTE: If you are connecting an
older Macintosh computer that
does not have a 15-pin connector,
you must use Mac adaptors
(ordered separately).

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Setting up the Projector

Connecting a Laptop Computer

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

NO TE: 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.

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Connecting the CablePro to a laptop computer

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

1 Plug either end of the CablePro audio cable into the audio

NOTE: If you don’t want audio or

mouse control, you can use a

simplified cable called CablePro

Lite, ordered separately. See

“Optional Accessories” on

page 50.

connector on your computer.

2 Plug the other end of the audio cable into the connector

on the CablePro.

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

NOTE: If you are connecting an

older Macintosh computer that

does not have a 15-pin connector,

you must use Mac adaptors

(ordered separately). See

“Optional Accessories” on

page 50.

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1 Plug the end of the CablePro mouse cable into the mouse

connector on your computer.

2 Plug the end of the CablePro mouse cable into the

connector on the CablePro.

audio cable

mouse cable

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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 cable

1 Plug the end of the CablePro mouse cable into the

mouse connector on your computer.

2 Plug the end of the CablePro mouse cable into the

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.

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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 15.

NOTE: 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

1 Locate the cable that connects your monitor to your computer.

Unplug it from the computer.

2 Plug the end of the CablePro cable into the monitor con-

nector on your comp uter.

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Connecting the CablePro cable to an IBM-compatible desktop computer

NOTE: The projector must be

turned on to display the image on

your monitor.

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Do you want to display the image on your computer’s monitor as
well as on the projection screen?

1 Plug your monitor’s cable into the connector on the

CablePro.

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

1 Unplug the audio cable, if present, from your computer.
2 Plug either end of the CablePro audio cable into the audio

connector on your computer.

3 Plug the other end of the audio cable into the connector

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 cable

1 Unplug the mouse cable from your computer.
2 Plug the end of the CablePro mouse cable into the mouse

connector on your computer.

3 Plug the end of the CablePro mouse cable into the

connector on the CablePro.

audio cable

mouse cable

monitor cable

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

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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 cable

1 Plug the end of the CablePro mouse cable into the

mouse connector on your computer.

2 Plug the end of the CablePro mouse cable into the

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 15.

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NOTE: 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 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.

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

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

2 If you want audio with your presentation, plug the supplied

audio cable into the audio connector on your computer. Plug
the other end into the connector on the projector.

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Connecting the VESA computer cable to a computer

audio cable

VESA cable

Connecting a Video Player

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

connector, you’ll need only the A/V cable that shipped with
the projector.

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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. The S-video cable is sold separately. (See “Optional
Accessories” on page 50.)

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

port on your video player (Figure 11). This port may be
labeled “To Monitor.”

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

3 Plug the other yellow connector int o the composite connector

on the projector.

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If you’re using S-video, plug the other end of the cable into
the “s-video” connector on the projector (Figure 12).

audio/video cable

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Connecting the projector to a video player using the standard A/V cable (with composite

video connector)

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Setting up the Projector

S-video cable

A/V cable

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

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

port on your video player. Plug the cable’s red connector into
the right “audio out” port on the video player (Figure 11 and
Figure 12).

CAUTION: Your video player

may also have a “Video Out” port

for a coaxial cable connection.

DO NO T use this to connec t to the

projector.

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

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

left and right “audio in” ports on the projector.

The projector is compatible with these major broadcast video
standards: NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, and SECAM.
It automatically adjusts to optimize its perf ormance 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 31.

Connecting an External Speaker

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

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Connecting an external speaker

Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image

1 Remove the lens cap.
2 Plug the power cord into the side of the projector, then plug it

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

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NOTE: Alw ays use the pow er cord
that shipped with the projector.

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The Power button on the keypad lights and the fans run on
low speed. After the projector has initialized, the Power
LED (Figure 18 on page 21) lights solid green.

3 Turn on the projector by pressing the power button on the

keypad.

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The startup screen displays.

4 If you connected a video player, turn it on.

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Press the

video

button on the keypad to display the image
from your video player. (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 32.)

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Use the

volume

buttons to adjust the volume.

CAUTION: If the lamp LED
remains solidly lit after the projec­tor has powered on, the lamp
needs to be replaced. Refer to
“Replacing the Projection Lamp”
on page 37 for more information.

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Setting up the Projector

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

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If you connected any external speakers, turn them on.

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If you connected your monitor, turn it on.

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Turn on your computer.

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The computer image should display on the projection

mute

button.

screen. (If a video source is active, press the
display yo u r com p u ter’s image.)

comp

button to

NO TE: 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.

CAUTION: When you

disconnect the projector after you

have switched it off, always

remove the power cord from the

electrical outlet first, then remove

it from the projector.

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If necessary, use the

brightness

buttons on the keypad to
adjust the brightness. You can ma ke f urther adjustments to
the image from the projector’s on-screen menus. To open
the menus, press the

menu

button on the keypad. Then
select the Display menu or the Image menu. For m ore infor­mation about the menus, see page 24.

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

mute

button.

Turning Off the Projector

If you want to turn off the projector for a short period of time,
press the

standby

button on the keypad. The Standby LED on the
keypad lights solid green. This blanks the screen for 15 minutes,
but keeps the projector running. After 15 minutes, the lamp goes
out (the projector keeps running). T o exit standby mode, press the

standby

button again. The Standby LED goes out. (It takes several
seconds for the projection lamp to reach full power and project
the image again.) You can change the amount of time the projec­tor stays in standby mode; see “Standby Time” on page 31 for
details.

To completely power off the projector, press the

power

button on

the keypad. We recommend waiting 30 seconds before pressing

power

the

button again.

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USING THE PROJECTOR

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

Basic Image Adjustment

1 Make sure you have powered up your equipment in the right

order (page 15).

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

tilt of the projector (page 19), zoom the image (page 19), or
center the image by adjusting its horizontal or vertical posi­tion (page 30).

3 If the image is out of focus, rotate the lens to focus it (page 19).
4 If the image appears to shimmer or if it has blurry vertical

bars after you have adjusted the focus, turn Auto Image
(page 29) off and then back on to reset the automatic sync and
tracking. If that doesn’t clear up the image, adjust the sync
(page 29) and/or the tracking (page30) manually.

5 If the colors don’t look right, adjust the brightness (page 22)

and tint (page 26).

Using the Remote Control

Point the remote control at the projection screen or at the front or
rear of the projector. The range for optimum operation is about
25 f eet. If yo u point th e remote at the projection screen, the dis­tance to the screen and back to the projector must be less than or
equal to 25 feet. For best results, point the remote directly at the
front or the rear of the projector.

The projector ships with a full-feature remote (see page 21 for a
description of the buttons) which includes a laser pointer. The
remote has a disk mouse and two mouse buttons, one on the top
of the remote and one on the bottom.

NOTE: If you can’t aim the
remote control at the projector so
that its signal is received
example, when using rear projec­tion

— connect the remote

directly to the projector with the
remote control cable.

— for

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Using the Projector

laser pointer

disk mouse

right mouse button

left mouse button

(on underside of remote)

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Remote control

NOTE: To control the computer’s

mouse from the projector’s remote

or keypad, you must connect the

mouse cable to the CablePro. See

page 7 for details.

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Press anywhere on the edge of the disk mouse to move the cursor
on the screen. You can move the cursor at any angle by pressing
the corresponding edge of the disk. The mouse button on the top
of the remote simulates your computer’s right mouse button; the
button on the bottom simulates your computer’s left mouse but­ton. When you press the disk mouse, the remote lights up. The
light goes off 10 seconds after you stop pressing buttons.

T o use the laser , pr ess and hold the laser button. The laser goes off
when the button is released.

If you are creating presentations in Microsoft

®

PowerPoint®, you
can use the remote’s mouse buttons to navigate through yo ur
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).

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.

focus ring

zoom ring

elevator button

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Focus ring, zoom ring, and elevator button

The projector is equipped with a self-locking, quick-release eleva­tor foot and button (Figure 15) and a leveling knob (Figure 16).

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Leveling knob

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Using the Projector

To raise the projector:

1 Press and hold the elevator button (Figure 15).
2 Raise the projector to the height you want, then release the

button to lock the elevator foot into position.

3 If necessary, use the leveling knob (Figure 16) to adjust the

angle of the projected image.

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Adjusting the height of the projector

To lower the projector:

1 Press the elevator button.
2 Lower the projector.
3 If necessary, use the leveling knob (Figure 16) to readjust the

angle of the projected image.

Using the Remote and Keypad Buttons

This section provides an alphabetical reference to the remote and
keypad buttons.

lamp LED

power LED

standby LED

F

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18

Keypad

F

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19

Remote

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Brightness + or -

Adjusting the brightness lightens or darkens the image.

•

To darken the image, press -

•

To lighten the image, press +.

Computer

.

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

computer

Press

Freeze

freeze

The

to display your computer image.

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

freeze

Press

Help (keypad only)

Press

Laser (rem ot e only)

again when you want the image to return to normal.

help

to display the on-screen help information.

The laser button activates a laser beam that can be used as a
pointing device. To use the laser, press and hold the laser button.
The laser goes off when the button is released.

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Menu

Press

menu

to open the on-screen menus. Press

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 24.

Mute (keypad only)

Pressing the

mute

button silences the internal speaker. It also

silences any external speakers that are connected.

mute

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

volume

button.

again or

Power

The Power button turns the projector on and off. When you plug
the projector in, the fan runs on low speed and the Power LED
lights after the projector has initialized. When the Power LED is
lit, you can press the Power button to turn the lamp on.

When you press the Power button 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. The fan continues to run until the projec­tor is unplugged.

Standby

When you press

standby

, the display and audio turn off and a
blank screen is displayed for 15 minutes. The Standby LED lights
solid orange while the projector is in standby. After 15 minutes,
the lamp goes out if you haven’t pressed

standby

again. You can
change the amount of time the projector stays in standby mode;
see “Standby Time” on page 31 for details.

•

If you press

standby

again within 15 minutes, the projector

returns to normal operations immediately.

•

If you press

standby

again after 15 minutes, there is about a

30 second delay before the lamp turns back on.

Video

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

video

Press

Volume + or -

•

To increase the volume, press +.

•

To decrease the volume, press

to display the image from your video player.

-

.

Volume adjustments are saved for each source you have con­nected.

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Using the On-Screen Menus

The projector

has six drop-down menus th at 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
pad or remote. Press

menu

again when you want to close the

menu

button on the key-

menus and save any changes.
To select a menu, use the arrow keys on the keypad or disk

mouse on the remote to move the cursor left and right to
highlight the menu you want. The drop-down menu appears.

F

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Drop-down menu

To change a menu setting, use the up and down arrow keys on
the keypad or the disk mouse on the remote to move the cursor
up and down to the item you want to change (the selected item is
highlighted red), then use the left and right mouse buttons (not
the left and right arrow buttons) to adjust a setting. Some sub­menus, such as Brightness, consist of a slider bar you use to
increase or decrease a value; some submenus, such as Standby
Time, consist of options you scroll through to select the desired
one. All changes are saved when you close the menus.

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To access another menu, use the left and right arrow buttons to
move left or right to another menu.

Display Menu Functions

F

21

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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.

Tint

The tint adjusts the red-green color balance in the projected
image. Changing the Tint setting has no effect on PAL or SECAM
video sources.

•

Press the left mouse button to increase the amount of green in
the image.

•

Press the right mouse button to increase the amount of red in
the image.

Contrast

The contrast controls the degree of difference betwe en 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.

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Color

The color setting adjusts a video image from black and white to
fully saturated color.

•

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.

Color Temperature

This 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

Blank Screen determines what color is displayed wh en there is no
active source and when the projector is in standby. Click the but­ton to toggle between the two options.

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Reset All

Click either mouse button to reset all the options (except Lan­guage, Vide o Standar d, Ceiling and Rear Pr oj ection, and Sta ndby
Time) in all the menus to their original settings. This also returns
Freeze and Mute to their default (off) settings.

Audio Menu Functions

F

IGURE

Audio menu

Volume

•

Press the left mouse button to decrease the volume.

•

Press the right mouse button to increase the volume.

Volume adjustments you ma ke are saved for each source.

Treble

The treble setting controls the higher frequencies of your audio
source.

•

Press the left mouse button to decrease the treble.

•

Press the right mouse button to increase the treble.

Bass

The bass setting controls the lower frequencies of your audio
source.

•

Press the left mouse button to decrease the bass.

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NOTE: Changing the volume
from the menu is the same as
changing it using the keypad or
remote.

NOTE: The Treble and Bass
settings apply only to the projec­tor’s internal speaker. External
speakers typically have their own
tone controls.

•

Press the right mouse button to increase the bass.

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Balance

The balance setting controls the balance between the left and
right external speakers. It appears gray and won’t highlight if
you haven’t connected external speakers. Balance
sources you have connected.

•

Press the left mouse button to increase the amount of sound
coming from the left external speaker.

•

Press the right mouse button to increase the amount of sound
coming from the right external speaker.

Fade

The fade setting controls the balance between the internal and
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.

applies to all

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Image Menu Functions

F

23

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Image menu

Auto Image

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

Auto Image

first by highlighting Auto Image in the Image menu

and clicking either mouse button to select “off”.

Auto Resize
Auto Resize

automatically resizes the image by scaling it up or

down.

NOTE: Some screen savers inter­fere with the operation of Auto
Image. If you’re experiencing prob­lems, try turning your screen saver
off, then turning Auto Image off
and back on.

Auto Resize

When
image to the screen. If you turn

is on, the projector makes the best fit of the

Auto Resize

off, the image may be

either cropped or too small for the screen.

Manual Sync

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

Auto Image

off then back on again. If the
image still looks bad, try ad justing the signal synchroniza tion
manually as described below.

1 Turn

Auto Image

off.

2 Press the left or right mouse buttons repeatedly until the

image is sharp and free of streaks.

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Using the Projector

Manual T racking

NO TE: The Manual Sync,

Manual Tracking, Horiz.

Position and Vert. Position

buttons are available only for

computer sources. The projector

sets these options automatically

for a video source.

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.

1 Turn

Auto Image

off.

2 Press the left or right mouse buttons repeatedly until the

fuzzy vertical bars are gone.

Horiz. Position

Follow these steps to manually adj ust the horizontal position.

1 Turn

Auto Image

off.

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

right mouse button to move the image le ft.

Positioning adjustments are saved when you power off the pro­jector.

Vert. Position

Follow these steps to manually adj ust the vertical position.

1 Turn

Auto Image

off.

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

the right mouse button to move the image up.

Positioning adjustments are saved when you power off the pro­jector.

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Controls Menu Functions

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24

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Controls menu

Video Standard

Auto

When

is on, the projector attempts to pick the video stan­dard (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 lo ok ri g ht or the image might appear “torn . ” I f t h is
happens, manually select a standard by clicking the button and
cycling through the standards.

NOTE: If you already know the
video standard used in your geo­graphical area, it’s often best to
manually select it.

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 and
1 and 2 hours by clicking either mouse button and cycling
through the options.

Ceiling Projection

•

Click either mouse button to turn the image upside down for
ceiling-mounted projection.

Rear Projection

When you select

Rear Projection

, the projector reverses the image

so you can project from behind a translucent screen.

NOTE: To order the Ceiling
Mount, refer to “Optional Accesso­ries” on page 50.

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Default Source

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

Auto Source Select

This setting toggles between On and Off. When this feature is Off,
the projector defaults to the source selected in Default Source. To
display another source, you must manually select one by press­ing the

computer

or

video

button on the keypad or remote. 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.

Plug and Play

This setting toggles between On and Off. When it is On, most
new computers will automatica lly recogn ize the projector, then
set the monitor resolution and refresh rate accordingly. You need
to set the Plug and Play setting to Off for the projector to display
properly on some older computers. The Plug and Play setting
does not affect video images.
If the projector display constantly changes between the computer
image and the message, "Perfecting the image", you may need to
set Plug and Play to Off.

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Display Messages

This setting toggles between On and Off. When this feature is On,
status messages such as “No signal detected” and “Standby”
appear in the lower-right corner of the screen. Click the either
mouse button to turn this feature off and not see status messages.

Display Startup Screen

This setting toggles between On and Off. When this feature is On,
the startup screen appears when the projector starts up and
remains until an active source is detected. Click the either mouse
button to turn this feature off and display a plain black or blue
screen instead of the startup screen.

Language menu

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Language menu

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

•

Move the cursor to the language you want, then click the either
mouse button. The menus redraw immediately.

Status menu

This is a read-only menu for informational purposes. To display
the status window, select Show status from the menu, then click
either mouse button. To remove the window, click either mouse
button.

F

26

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Status menu

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Using the Projector

Lamp hours used

Indicates how many hours the current lamp has been in use. The
counter starts at zero hours and counts each hour the lamp is in
use. When the counter reaches 3000 hours, the lamp monitor light
turns on. For optimum results, the lamp should be replaced at
this time. See “Replacing the Projection Lamp” on page 37 for
details.

Computer resolution

Shows your computer’s resolution set ting. To change this, go to
your computer’s Control Panel and adjust the resolution in the
Display tab. See your computer’s user’s guide for details.

Horizontal r e fresh rate

The time period that one horizontal line is displayed.

Vertical refresh rate

The time period that one video frame is displayed.

Mute status

Indicates if the audio is muted.

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Software ver.

Indicates the projector’s software version. This informatio n is
useful when contacting Technical Support.

CablePro ver.

Indicates the CablePro’s software version. This information is
useful when contacting Technical Support.

Source

Indicates the active source, Computer 1 (CablePro), Computer 2
(VESA input) or Video.

Speakers

Indicates if internal or external speakers are active.

MAINTENANCE & 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:

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

•

Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner.

•

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

2 Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens.
3 If you don’t intend to use the projector immediately, replace

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.

1 Turn off the power and unplug the power cord.
2 Remove the lamp door.

•

Remove the screw on the outside of the lamp door.

•

Pull the lamp door up and remove it.

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Maintenance & Troubleshooting

F

27

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Removing the lamp and filter doors

3 Using a screwdriver or your hand, push the tab on the filter

door forward and lift the door out.

4 Clean the filter.

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•

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

F

28

IGURE

Cleaning the air filter

5 Replace the filter.

•

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

Replacing the Projection Lamp

The lamp hour counter on the status bar at the top of the menus
counts the number of hours the lamp has been in use. After 3000

hours of use, the lamp monitor LED, marked on the top of
the projector near the keypad, lights yellow. For optimum results,

the lamp should be replaced at this time. You can or der new lamp
modules from Boxlight. See “Accessories” on page 49 for infor­mation.

Follow these steps to replace the projection lamp:

1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.
2 Wait 30 minutes to allow it to cool thoroughly.
3 Using a small, flat-blade screwdriver, loosen the screw on the

outside of the lamp door (Figure 29).

4 Pull the lamp cover up and remove it.

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.

F

29

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Removing the lamp module door

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Maintenance & Troubleshooting

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

CAUTION: Never operate the

projector with the lamp co ver o pen

or removed. This disrupts the air

flow and causes the projector to

overheat.

module (Figure 30).

6 Remove the module (Figure 30).

F

30

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Removing the lamp module

WARNING: Do not drop the

lamp module or touch the glass

bulb! The glass may shatter and

cause injury.

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7 Align the new lamp module in the correct direction.
8 Gently push the module in as far as it goes.

9 Tighten the screws on the outside of the module.
10 Reposition the lamp cover.
11 Tighten the lamp door screw.
12 Plug in the power cord and turn the projector back on. The

lamp monitor light and lamp hour counter in the Status menu
are automatically reset.

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:

1 Turn the remote face down in your hand.
2 Slide the battery cover off the end of the remote by pressing

on it with the heel of your hand.

3 Remove the old batteries.
4 Install two new AA alkaline batteries. Make sure you install

each in the correct direction.

5 Slide the battery cover back on the remote.

Using the Kensington Lock

The projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for
use with a Kensington MicroSaver Security System (Figure 31).
Refer to the information that came with the Kensington System
for instructions on how to use it to secure the projector.

F

31

IGURE

Installing the Kensington lock

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Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

If you’re experiencing trouble with the projector, follow these
steps to make sure everything is properly connected before you
call Technical Support for assistance.

1 Check cable connections. Verify that all computer, CablePro

and power cables are properly connected.

2 Verify that all power is switched on.

3 Verify that the projector has not been switched off with the

standby

button on the keypad.

4 If the projector still doesn’t display an image, restart the com-

puter.

5 If the problem still exists, unplug the projector from the com-

NO TE: Macintosh computers

require a specific power-up

sequence: the projector must be

turned on before you turn on the

computer.

puter and check the computer monitor’s display. The maxi­mum resolution that the projector can display is 1280x1024
pixels, preferably 1024x768. The problem might be with the
graphics controller in your computer rather than with the pro­jector. When you reconnect the projector, remember to turn
the computer and monitor off before you power up the pr ojec­tor. Power the equipment back up in this order: projector,
monitor, computer.

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6 If you’re using a laptop computer and it is not displaying your

presentation, make sure you have activated the computer’s
external video output. Most laptop computers do not auto­matically turn on their external video port when a secondary
display device such as a projector is connected. Refer to
page 51 for more information.

7 If the problem still exists, read through the problems and solu-

tions in this chapter.

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 from 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 CablePro and the cables do not have any
bent pins. Check the power cord for bent pins also.

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 + or -” on page 22 for more
information.

•

Verify that the appropriate input source is selected. See “Com­puter” on page 22 or “Video” on page 23.

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 30
and “Vert. Position” on page 30.

•

If you’re using an extension cable between the CablePro and
the projector, make sure it’s Boxlight-approved.

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Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Problem: Only the start-up screen displays

•

Verify that the cables are connected correctly. Check to see that
the CablePro computer cable is correctly connected to the mon­itor connector on the computer (this is the connector where
your monitor cable usually goes.) See page 6 for connection
procedures.

•

Verify that the proper input source is connected. See “Com­puter” on page 22 or “Video” on page 23.

•

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:

1

In the Windows Program Manager, double-click the Win­dows Setup icon in the Main program group.

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2

Verify that the Display setting is 1280x1024 or less.

If you’re using Windows 95 or 98:

1

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

2

Click the Settings tab.

3

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

Also check the following:

•

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

•

Is your computer ’s g raphics board turned on? This is espe­cially true for laptop computers. See “Portable and Laptop
Activation Chart” on page 51.

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 30.

•

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 4 feet (1.2m) from the
projector .

•

Make sure the projector is turned off, then 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 o n. Switch back to for­ward projection from the Controls menu. The image should
immediately return to forward projection. See “Rear Projec­tion” on page 31.

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 Projection” on page 31.

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

•

Adjust the brightness. See “Brightness + or -” on page 22.

•

Make sure the projector is turned off, then 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.

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Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Problem: Image is “noisy” or streaked

Try these steps in this order.

1 Deactivate the screen saver on your computer.

2 Turn

Auto Image

off and then back on again. See “Auto

Image” on page 29.

3 Adjust the synchronization and tracking manually to find an

optimal setting. See “Manua l Sync” on page 29 and “Manual
Tracking” on page 30.

•

If you’re using an extension cable between the CablePro and
the projector, make sure it’s Boxlight-approved.

•

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 + or -” on
page 22, “Color” on page 26 and “Contrast” on page 25.

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.

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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.

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 back or front
of the projector, or at the projection screen.

•

Make sure the remote is within its operating range of 25 feet.

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

•

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

•

the resolution of your computer.

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.

Temp e r atu re

Operating
Non-operating

Humidity

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

Dimensions

Weight

unpacked 9.7 pounds (4.4kg)

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

5.2 x 11.7 x 14.7 inches (13 x 29.5 x 36. 7 cm)

°

C

°

C

Optics

Focus Range 4-40 feet (1.2-12m)

Lamp

Type 120-watt UHE

Remote Control

Battery Two (2) AA alkaline cells
Laser Class II laser product; wavelenght 670nm;

maximum output 1mW

Input Power Requirements

100/120VAC, 5.0/5.0A, 50/60 Hz 230 VAC, 3A, 50Hz

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Appendix

Video Audio Input

Input Impedance 5K ohm DC coupled
Maximum Input Voltage (L

+ RIN)

IN

< 4.5 V for THD ≤ 0.3%

PEAK

LIN or RIN < 2.0 Vrms for THD ≤ 0.3%

Sensitivity 100 mV at 1 KHz for 88 dB SPL at 1 meter
Connector Type RCA jack

CablePro Audio Input

Input Impedance 10K ohm nominal, AC coupled
Maximum Input Voltage (LIN + RIN)

< 4.5 V for THD ≤ 0.3%

PEAK

LIN or RIN < 2.0 Vrms for THD ≤ 0.3%

Sensitivity 100 mV at 1 KHz for 88 dB SPL at 1 meter
Connector Type 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) stereo phone jack

Audio Output

Frequency Response 10 Hz - 20 KHz
Output Impedance 1.2 K 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)

MP-350m Quick Start card
MP-350m User’s Guide

Shipping Box
CablePro and Cables

CablePro Audio Cable
CablePro USB Mouse Cable

CablePro PS/2 Mouse Cable
VESA Cable (HD 15 to HD15, 6 ft)
VESA Audio Cable (6 ft)
Projection Lamp Module
Lens Cap
Audio/Video Cable
Remote Control and 2 Batteries

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

North American Power Cord
Australian Power Cord
UK Power Cord
European Power Cord
Danish Power Cord
Swiss Power Cord

NOTE: Use only Boxlight­approved accessories. Other prod­ucts have not been tested with the
projector.

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Appendix

Optional Accessories

Easy Carry Case
Soft Case
Hard Travel Case
Deluxe Travel Case
ATA Shipping Case
CablePro Lite, 6.5 ft (2 m)

Mac Adapter

CablePro Extension Cable, non-plenum rated,

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

(18.5m)
CablePro Installation Extension Cable, 70.5 ft
Kensington MicroSaver Security System
Rhapsody II Speakers
JBL Subwoofer
Portable Projector Stand
S-Video Cable
Ceiling Mount

False Ceiling Plate
Pipe Tubing Extension
CablePro Wall Plate

rd

Year Extended Warranty

3
(1 year extension)

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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 CR T 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 doc­umentation for details on your spe­cific 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

Walkabout
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

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 fro m
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

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 SPARC-

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

Texas Instru­ments*

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

Toshib a * ** Ctr l- A l t -E nd 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 on (called SimulScan in newer
PowerBooks-see below), 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:

1 Open the Monitors control panel; click on Monitor 2.
2 Set the number of colors you want.
3 Open the Control Strip; click on the monitor icon.
4 Select “Turn Video Mirroring On.”

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:

1 Turn off video mirroring.
2 Open the Monitors control panel.
3 Move the white menu bar to Monitor 2 to set the projector as

the primary monitor.

4 Restart the PowerBook.

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 SimulS ca n:

1 Open the Control Panel, then double-click Monitors and

Sound.

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

OK.

3 If this changes your display settings, a dial og box appears.

Click OK to confirm the change.

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Appendix

Projected Image Size

Use the chart below and the tables on the next page to help you
determine projected image sizes.

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F

32

IGURE

Projected image size

Table 1:

Image Size, Width and Height for Lens at Maximum

Image Size

Distance to

Screen (feet)

4312519
10 77 62 46
15 115 92 69
20 154 123 92
25 192 154 115
30 230 184 138
35 269 215 161
40 307 246 184

Image Size, Width and Height for Lens at

Distance to

Screen (feet)

4 241914
10 59 47 35
15 88 70 53
20 118 94 71
25 147 118 88
30 176 141 106
35 206 165 124
40 235 188 141

Diagonal

(inches)

Minimum Image Size

Maximum

Diagonal

(inches)

Width

(inches)

Table 2:

Maximum

Width

(inches)

Height

(inches)

Maximum

Height

(inches)

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INDEX

A

accessories, ordering 49, 50
activation comm ands for laptop com -

puters 51

adjusting

balance 28
bass 27
brightness 22, 25
color 26
contrast 25
fade 28
tint 26
treble 27

volume 23, 27
adjusting the height of the projector 19
altitude limits 47
assistance. See Technical Support
Audio menu 27
Audio menu options

Balance 2 8

Bass 27

Fade 28

Treble 27

Volume 27
Auto Source Select 32

B

balance, adjusting 28
bass, adjusting 27
Blank Screen 26
Brightness buttons 22
brightness, adjusting 22, 25
buttons on ke y p ad and remote

Brightness 22
Computer 22
Freeze 22
Help 22
Laser 22
Menu 22
Mute 22
Power 23
Standby 23
Video 23
Volume 23

C

CablePro

cables 6, 49
connecting to equipment 7
connecting to the projector 6

extension cable 50
CablePro Lite, ordering 50
cables

A/V 13, 49

CablePro 6, 49

CablePro extension 50

composite video 13

extension 5, 50

ordering 49, 50

power 49

remote contro l 50

S-video 13, 50
cases, ordering 50
ceiling-moun ted p roj e ction 31, 50
cleaning the projection lens 35

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Index

color temperature 26
color, adjusting 26
colors

don’t match monitor colors 44
not displayed 41

compatibility

IBM-compatible 1
Macintosh 1

composite video cable

connecting 13

ordering (A/V cable) 49
Computer button 22
computers, compatible 1
connecting

external speakers 15

IBM-compatible desktop

computer 10–11
IBM-compatible laptop 8–9
power cord 15
video player 13–14

connector panel

audio out 7

contrast, adjusting 25
Controls menu 31
Controls menu options

Auto Source Select 32
Ceiling 31
Default Source 32
Display Messages 32
Display Startup Screen 32
Plug and Play 32
Rear Projection 31
Standby Time 31
Video Standard 31

D

Default Source 32
Display menu 25
Display menu options

Blank Screen 26
Brightness 25
Color 26
Color temperature 26
Contrast 25
Reset All 26

Tint 26
Display Messages 32
Display Startup Screen 32
displaying

on-screen help informa tion 22

on-screen menus 22

startup screen 32

status messages 32

E

extension cable 5, 50
external speakers, connecting 15

F

fade, adjusting 28
filter, cleaning 35
Freeze button 22
freezing the display 22
fuzzy lines 30

H

Help button 22

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I

IBM-compatible compu t er s

compatibilit y 1
connecting 8–11

icons

on CablePro 6
on the projector 3, 7

image

adjusting 15, 17
centering 17, 30
colors don’t match computer’s 44
focusing 19
fuzzy lines 17, 30
has lines or spots 43
not centered 41
not displayed 41
out of focus 43
quality 41–44
resolution 1
reversed 31, 43
size 5, 56
streaked 44
too dark or too light 22

too wide or too narrow 17, 43
Image menu 29
Image menu options

Auto Image 29

Auto Resize 29

Horiz. Position 30

Manual Sync 29

Manual Tracking 30

Vert. Position 30
intake filter, cleaning 35

K

Kensington lock 39, 50

L

lamp

LED 37
ordering 49
replacing 37

turns off unexpectedly 44
lamp hour count e r 34
Language menu 33
language, selecting for menus 33
laptop computers

activation sequence to allow

secondary display 51

connecting IBM-compatible 8
laser pointer 22
LEDs

lamp 37

power 15

standby 23
lens

cap 49

cleaning 35
leveling the pro jector 19

M

Macintosh computers

compatibilit y 1
Menu 22
Menu button 22, 24
menus. See on-screen menus
monitor, projected colors don’t match

44

MP-350m

cases 50

ceiling mounted 5, 31

not working 40

project fr om be hi nd the screen 31

setting up 5

specifications 47

turning off 16

turning on 15
Mute button 22

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Index

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N

NTSC video 31

O

on-screen menus

Audio menu 27
changing language of 33
Controls menu 31
Display menu 25
displaying 24
Image menu 29
making changes to menu

functions 24

removing from the screen 24

P

PAL video 25, 31
Plug and Play 32
power button 16
power cord

connecting 15

ordering 49
power strip 15
power up sequence 15, 42
project from behind the screen 31

R

rear projection 31
remote contro l

not working 44

ordering 49

replacing t h e batteries 39

specifications 47

using 17
replacing

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

30
resetting adjustments 26
resolution 1

S

safety guideline s iii
SECAM video 25, 31
security feature 39
SimulScan, using with PowerBooks 55

speakers

external 15, 22, 50
internal 22

muting 22
specifications 47
Standby button 23
Standby Time 31
start-up screen 15, 42
Status menu 33
S-video

connecting 13

ordering cable 50

T

Technical Support

information to have on hand

before you call 45

things to try before you call 40
temperature limits 47
text not visible 41
tint, adjusting 25, 26
treble, adjusting 27
troubleshooting 40
turning off

projector 16

sound 22
turning on the projector 15

U

using the remote cont rol 17

V

vertical lines displayed 30, 43
VESA cable 49
Video button 23
video mirroring on a PowerBook 5 5
video standards 25, 31
volume

adjusting 23, 27

muting 22
Volume buttons 23

W

warranty 4, 50

LIMITED WARRANTY

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