BOXLIGHT MP-350m User Manual
USERS GUIDE
BOXLIGHT MP-350m
Direct Phone:
USA: (360) 779-7901
Europe: +44 (0) 1732-840-404
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.
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Warning: Visible laser radiation. Do not stare into
beam.
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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.
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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.
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Handle the projector as you would any product with glass
components. Be especially careful not to drop it.
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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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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.
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