Boxlight MP-355m User Manual

Copyright © 1999 by Boxligh t

Poulsbo, Washington. All rights reserved.

FCC W arning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable pr o tection against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in st al le d and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communi­cations. Operation of this equipment in a re s idential area is lik ely 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 c om plies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la cla sse A est conforme à la norme N MB-003 du
Canada.

Safety Certifications

UL, CUL, TÜV, NOM

EN 55022 Warning

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environme n t it may cause radio interfer­ence, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. The typ­ical use is in a conference room, meet ing room or auditorium.

Remote Control Warning

Laser radiation class II product; wavelength 670nm; maximum output 1mW.
Remote control complies w ith appl ic ab le requirement s of 21 CFR 1040.10 and

1040.11. Remote control complies with applicable requirements of EN 60 825-1:
1994 +A11.

Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer: Boxl ight
19332 Powder Hill Place , Pou lsb o , Washington, USA

We declare under our sole responsi bi li ty t ha t t h e MP -355m projector conforms to
the following directives and norms:

Directive 89/336/EE C, A me n ded by 93/68/EEC
EMI: EN 55022 (1992) Class A
EMC: EN 50082-1 (1992)
Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
Safety: EN 60950: 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3: 1995

October, 1999

Trademarks

Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBo ok are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc. IBM and PS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of
International Business Machines, Inc. MicroSaver and Kensington are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Ke n s i ngton Microware Limite d. M icrosoft, Power­Point, and Windows are trademarks or r e g istered trademarks of Microsoft Corpo­ration. CablePro is a trademark or registered trademark of Boxli ght.

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
Status menu 34

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Table o f C o ntents

Maintenance & Troubleshooting 37

Cleaning the Lens 37
Cleaning the Fan Intake Filter 37
Replacing the Projection Lamp 39
Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control 41
Using the Kensington Lock 41
Troubleshooting 42
Solutions to Common Problems 43

Appendix 49

Specifications 49
Accessories 51
Portable and Laptop Activation Chart 53
Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer 57
Projected Image Size 58

Index 61

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

Safety Definitions:

•

Warning:

Statements identify conditions or practices that

could result in permanent personal injury.

•

Caution:

Statements identify conditions or practices that could

result in damage to your equipment.

Safety Terms:

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Warning:

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

turned on.

•

Warning:

Don’t block ventilation openings.

•

Warning:

To replace the lamp, turn the power off and

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

•

Warning:

Please use the power cord provided. Connect

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

•

Warning:

Visible laser radiation. Do not stare into

beam.

•

Warning:

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

•

Caution:

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

damage your projector.

•

Caution:

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

sunlight.

•

Caution:

Do not drop the projector. T ransport the projector in a

Boxlight-approved case; see page 52 for a list of cases.

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Safety Instructions

•

Caution:

For ceiling mount installations, please use the ceiling
mount recommended in this User ’s Gu ide 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 Serv ice

If you need assistance, call Boxlight at

360-779-7901

Laser radiation. Do not stare into laser beam.

1-800-762-5757 or

.

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INTRODUCTION

The Boxlight MP-355m™ lightweight multimedia projector com­bines powerful and sophisticated features w ith ea sy-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.

•

Apple Macintosh and PowerBook computers up to 1280x1024
resolution.

•

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-355m 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.

NO TE: Selected workstations are
also supported. Contact Boxlight
for details.

1

Introduction

NO TE: The contents of your

shipping box may vary depending

on the configuration you’ve

ordered.

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1

4

6

5

7

3

9

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IGURE 1

Shipping box contents

1. MP-355m projector and lens

7. VESA cable

cap

2. Soft carry case 8. VESA audio cable

3. MP-355m 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

12

11

10

2

remote control
receiver

speaker

keypad

connector panel

power
cord
connector

FIGURE 2

Projector

focus ring

zoom ring

elevator button

Usage Guidel ines

•

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

•

Do not block the grills on the projector. 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.

•

This projector is not intended fo r use in a mainf ram e co mputer
room as defined in the Sta ndar d for th e Pr otection of Electr o nic
Computer/Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75.

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

•

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 42.

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

1-800-762-5757 or 360-779-7901.

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

Place the projector on a flat surface.

1

•

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

•

If you want to project from behind a translucent screen, set
up the projector behind your screen. See “Rear Projection”
on page 32 to reverse the image.

•

If you are installing the projector on the ceiling, refer to the

Ceiling Mount Installation Guide

that comes with the Ceiling
Mount Kit for more information. To turn the image upside
down, see “Ceiling Projection” on page 31. The Ceiling
Mount Kit is sold separately.

Position the projector the desired distance from the screen.

2

•

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 58.

NO TE: 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 52.

Make sure the projector and your computer are turned off.

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6

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4

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2

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6

t

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f

t

.

10 ft.

4 ft.

Projected image size (minimum focusing distance)

30 ft.

FIGURE 3

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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 manual 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 ar e labeled with icons. The
CablePro also has an LED that lights solid green when the projec­tor is on and CablePro is functioning properly. A slowly blinkin g
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).

FIGURE 4

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

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

NOTE: 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.

FIGURE 5

Connector panel

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

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

1

NOTE: Many laptop computers

do not automatically turn on their

external video port when a

secondary display device such as a

projector is connected. Refer to

your computer manual for the

command that activates the

external video port. Activation

commands for some laptop

computers are listed in the

Appendix.

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 52.

tor on your laptop.

FIGURE 6

Connecting the CablePro to a laptop computer

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

Plug either end of the CablePro audio cable into the audio

1

connector on your computer.

Plug the other end of the audio cable into the connector

2

on the CablePro.

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

NO TE: 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 52.

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Plug the end of the CablePro mouse cable into the mouse

1

connector on your computer.

Plug the end of the CablePro mouse cable into the

2

connector on the CablePro.

audio cable

mouse cable

FIGURE 7

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

Plug the end of the CablePro mouse cable into the

1

mouse connector on your computer.

Plug the end of the CablePro mouse cable into the

2

connector on the CablePro.

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

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.

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

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Setting up the Projector

Connecting a Desktop Computer

Locate the cable that connects your monitor to your computer.

1

Unplug it from the computer.

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

2

nector on your comp uter.

FIGURE 8

Connecting the CablePro cable to an IBM-compatible desktop computer

NO TE: The projector must be

turned on to display the image on

your monitor.

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

Plug your monitor’s cable into the connector on the

1

CablePro.

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

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

1

Plug either end of the CablePro audio cable into the audio

2

connector on your computer.

Plug the other end of the audio cable into the connector

3

on the CablePro.

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

Unplug the mouse cable from your computer.

1

Plug the end of the CablePro mouse cable into the mouse

2

connector on your computer.

Plug the end of the CablePro mouse cable into the

3

connector on the CablePro.

audio cable

mouse cable

monitor cable

NO TE: The USB mouse is sup­ported for use with Windows 98
only.

FIGURE 9

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

Plug the end of the CablePro mouse cable into the

1

mouse connector on your computer.

Plug the end of the CablePro mouse cable into the

2

connector on the CablePro.

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

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

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

1

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

If you want audio with your presentation, plug the supplied

2

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

12

audio cable

VESA cable

FIGURE 10

Connecting the VESA computer cable to a computer

Connecting a Video Player

If your video player uses a round, one-pr on g composite video

1

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

•

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 52.)

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

2

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

•

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

Plug the other yellow connector int o the composite connector

3

on the projector.

•

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

FIGURE 11

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

F

IGURE 12

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

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

4

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 NOT use this to connect 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).

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

5

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 performance 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.

FIGURE 13

Connecting an external speaker

Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image

Remove the lens cap.

1

Plug the power cord into the side of the projector, then plug it

2

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

NO TE: Alw ays use the po w er cor d
that shipped with the projector.

•

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.

Turn on the projector by pressing the power button on the

3

keypad.

•

The startup screen displays.

If you connected a video player, turn it on.

4

•

Press the

button on the keypad to display the image

video

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.)

•

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 39 for more information.

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