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

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:

•

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

.

iv

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:

•

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.

2

1

4

6

5

7

3

9

8

F

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.

3

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.

4

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.

3

1

9

.

2

f

t

.

6

.

4

f

2

.

6

t

.

f

t

.

10 ft.

4 ft.

Projected image size (minimum focusing distance)

30 ft.

FIGURE 3

5

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

6

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).

7

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.

8

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.

9

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.

10

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.

11

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)

13

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.

14

•

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.

15

Setting up the Projector

•

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

If you connected any external speakers, turn them on.

5

If you connected your monitor, turn it on.

6

Turn on your computer.

7

•

The computer image should display on the projection

mute

button.

screen. (If a video source is active, press the
display your computer’s image.)

•

NO TE: With some computers,

the order in which you power up

the equipment is very impor tant.

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.

If necessary, use the

brightness

adjust the brightness. You can make further adjustments to
the image from the projector’s on-screen menus. To open
the menus, press the

menu

select the Display menu or the Image menu. For more infor­mation about the menus, see page 24.

•

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

mute

Turning Off the Projector

buttons on the keypad to

button on the keypad. Then

button.

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). To 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.

comp

button to

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.

16

To completely power off the projector, press the

power

button on
the keypad. We recommend waiting 30 seconds before pressing
the

button again.

power

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

Make sure you have powered up your equipment in the right

1

order (page 15).
If the image doesn’t display completely, adjust the height and

2

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

If the image is out of focus, rotate the lens to focus it (page 19).

3

If the image appears to shimmer or if it has blurry vertical

4

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 (page 30) manually.

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

5

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 feet. If you point the 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.

NO TE: If you can’t aim the
remote control at the projector so
that its signal is received — for
example, when using rear projec-

—

tion

connect the remote
directly to the projector with the
remote control cable.

17

Using the Projector

laser pointer

disk mouse

right mouse button

left mouse button

(on underside of remote)

FIGURE 14

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.

18

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 , press and hold the laser button. The laser goes off
when the button is released.

If you are crea ting pr e sentation s in Microsoft

®

PowerPoint®, you
can use the remote’s mouse buttons to navigate through your
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 Projecto r

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

FIGURE 15

Focus ring, zoom ring, and elevator button

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

FIGURE 16

Leveling knob

19

Using the Projector

To raise the projector:

Press and hold the elevator button (Figure 15).

1

Raise the projector to the height you want, then release the

2

button to lock the elevator foot into position.
If necessary, use the leveling knob (Figure 16) to adjust the

3

angle of the projected image.

20

FIGURE 17

Adjusting the height of the projector

To lower the projector:

Press the elevator button.

1

Lower the projector.

2

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

3

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

FIGURE 18

Keypad

FIGURE 19

Remote

21

Using the Projector

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.

­+.

.

Press

Freeze

The

freeze

computer

to display your computer image.

button halts, or “freezes” the projected 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.
Press

Help (keypad only)

Press

Laser (remote only)

again when you want the image to return to normal.

freeze

to display the on-screen help information.

help

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.

Menu

Press

to open the on-screen menus. Press

menu

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.

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Mute (keypad only)

Pressing the

button silences the internal speaker. It also

mute

silences any external speakers that are connected.
To return the volume to its previous setting, press

press either

volume

button.

mute

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.

Press

Volume + or -

•

To increase the volume, press +.

•

To decrease the volume, press

to display the image from your video player.

video

-.

Volume adjustments are saved for each source you have con­nected.

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Using the Projector

Using the On-Screen Menus

The projector

has six drop-down menus that al low 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

again when you want to close the

menu

button on the key-

menu

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.

FIGURE 20

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
T ime, 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

FIGURE 21

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 differ ence between 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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Using the Projector

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 when ther e 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, Video Standar d, Ceiling and Rear Pro jection, and Standby
Time) in all the menus to their original settings. This also returns
Freeze and Mute to their default (off) settings.

Audio Menu Functions

FIGURE 22

Audio menu

Volume

•

Press the left mouse button to decrease the volume.

•

Press the right mouse button to increase the volume.

Volume adjustments you make 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.

NO TE: Changing the volume
from the menu is the same as
changing it using the keypad or
remote.

NO TE: Th e Trebl e and Bass set-
tings 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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Using the Projector

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

FIGURE 23

Image menu

Auto Image

The projector automatically adjusts 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.

When

Auto Resize

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 aut omatically 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 adjusting the signal synch ronization
manually as described below.

Turn

1
2

Auto Image

Press the left or right mouse buttons repeatedly until the

off.

image is sharp and free of streaks.

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Using the Projector

Manual Trackin g

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.

Turn

1
2

Auto Image

Press the left or right mouse buttons repeatedly until the

off.

fuzzy vertical bars are gone.

Horiz. Position

Follow these steps to manually adj ust the horizontal position.

NOTE: The Zoom feature is only
available when a computer source

is active. It is not available for

video sources.

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Turn

1
2

Auto Image

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

off.

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.

Turn

1
2

Auto Image

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

off.

the right mouse button to move the image up.

Positioning adjustments are saved when you power off the pro­jector.

Zoom

This option allows you to digitally zoom the image. Highlight
Zoom, then press either mouse button. A rectangle appears on
the screen. Use the arrow buttons on the keypad or the disk
mouse on the remote to move the rectangle to the area you want
to zoom, then click the right mouse button (not the left mouse
button). The image is zoomed. To zoom further, press the right
mouse button, move the rectangle to the desired area, then press
the right mouse button again. You can zoom three times. To
return the image to normal view, pr ess the left mouse button. The
zoom rectangle appears. To cancel zoom, activate any menu.

Controls Menu Functions

FIGURE 24

Controls menu

Video Standard

When

is on, the projector attempts to pick the video stan-

Auto

dard (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 look right or the image might appear “torn.” If this
happens, manually select a standard by clicking the button and
cycling through the standards.

NO TE: 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.

NOTE: To order the Ceiling
Mount, refer to “Optional Accesso­ries” on page 52.

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Using the Projector

Rear Projection

When you select

Rear Proje c tion

so you can project from behind a translucent screen.

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

button on the keypad or remote. When

video

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 recogni ze th e 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.

, the projector reverses the image

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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.

Auto startup

This setting toggles between On and Off. When this feature is On,
the lamp turns on automatically when you power on the
projector. (Th is is especially useful in ceiling-moun ted
installations.) When it is Off, you must press the Power button on
remote or keypad to turn the lamp on.

Document Camera

This feature improves the quality of images generated by docu­ment cameras. Only enable this feature if you are using a docu­ment camera.

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Using the Projector

Language menu

FIGURE 25

Language menu

You 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.

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FIGURE 26

Status menu

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 39 for
details.

Computer resolution

Shows your computer’s resolution setting. To cha nge 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 refresh 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.

Software ver.

Indicates the projector’s software version. This information 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 Vi deo.

Speakers

Indicates if internal or external speakers are active.

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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:

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

1

•

Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner.

•

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

Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens.

2

If you don’t intend to use the projector immediately, replace

3

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.

Turn off the power and unplug the power cord.

1

Remove the lamp door.

2

•

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

IGURE 27

Removing the lamp and filter doors

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

3

door forward and lift the door out.
Clean the filter.

4

38

•

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

FIGURE 28

Cleaning the air filter

Replace the filter.

5

•

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 order new lamp
modules from Boxlight. See “Accessories” on page 51 for infor­mation.

Follow these steps to replace the projection lamp:

Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.

1

Wait 30 minutes to allow it to cool thoroughly.

2

Using a small, flat-blade screwdriver, loosen the screw on the

3

outside of the lamp door (Figure 29).
Pull the lamp cover up and remove it.

4

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.

FIGURE 29

Removing the lamp module door

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Maintenance & Troubleshooting

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

5

CAUTION: Never operate the

projector with the lamp cover open

or removed. This disrupts the air

flow and causes the projector to

overheat.

module (Figure 30).
Remove the module (Figure 30).

6

FIGURE 30

Removing the lamp module

WARNIN G: Do not drop the

lamp module or touch the glass

bulb! The glass may shatter and

cause injury.

40

Align the new lamp module in the correct direction.

7

Gently push the module in as far as it goes.

8

Tighten the screws on the outside of the module.

9

Reposition the lamp cover.

10

Tighten the lamp door screw.

11

Plug in the power cord and turn the projector back on. The

12

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:

Turn the remote face down in your hand.

1

Slide the battery cover off the end of the remote by pressing

2

on it with the heel of your hand.
Remove the old batteries.

3

Install two new AA alkaline batteries. Make sure you install

4

each in the correct direction.
Slide the battery cover back on the remote.

5

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.

FIGURE 31

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 Techni cal Support for assistance.

Check cable connections. Verify that all computer, CablePro

1

and power cables are properly connected.
Verify that all power is switched on.

2

Verify that the projector has not been switched off with the

3

standby

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

4

button on the keypad.

puter.
If the problem still exists, unplug the projector from the com-

5

NOTE: Maci ntosh 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 of f befo re you power up the projec­tor. Power the equipment back up in this order: projector,
monitor, computer.

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

6

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 53 for more information.

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

7

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 pa ge 39.

•

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, comput er. 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:

In the Windows Program Manager, double-click the Win-

1

dows Setup icon in the Main program group.

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Verify that the Display setting is 1280x1024 or less.

2

If you’re using Windows 95 or 98:

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

1

then the Display icon.
Click the Settings tab.

2

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

3

Also check the following:

•

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

•

Is your computer’s graphics board turned on? This is espe­cially true for laptop computers. See “Portable and Laptop
Activation Chart” on page 53.

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 pr ojection scr een 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 on. Switch back to for­ward projection from the Controls menu. The image should
immediately return to forward projection. See “Rear Projec­tion” on page 32.

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.

Deactivate the screen saver on your computer.

1
2

Turn

Auto Image

off and then back on again. See “Auto

Image” on page 29.
Adjust the synchronization and tra c king manually to find an

3

optimal setting. See “Manual 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 page39.

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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 41.

•

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.

Tem p er a tu r e

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° C

-20 to 70

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

° 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 23 0 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-355m Quick Start card
MP-355m 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

NO TE: Use only Boxlight­approved accessories. Other prod­ucts have not been tested with the
projector .

51

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)

52

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.

K ey 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

K ey command to
de-activate port

setup VGA/
Conf.Simulscan

reboot for LCD or CRT
options to appear

NO TE: 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.

53

Appendix

K ey 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

K ey command to
de-activate port

Alt-F for screen setup
option

FN-F1

FN-F2

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K ey 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 from
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-part y interface

Contro l Pa ne l f old er, Po w­erBook 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- | |

K ey command to
de-activate port

warm reboot

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Appendix

K ey 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

Toshiba* ** Ctrl-Alt-End 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-Shif t -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

K ey 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:

Open the Monitors control panel; click on Monitor 2.

1

Set the number of colors you want.

2

Open the Control Strip; click on the monitor icon.

3

Select “Turn Video Mirroring On.”

4

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:

Turn off video mirroring.

1

Open the Monitors control panel.

2

Move the white menu bar to Monitor 2 to set the projector as

3

the primary monitor.
Restart the PowerBook.

4

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 SimulScan:

Open the Control Panel, then double-click Monitors and

1

Sound.

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

2

OK.
If this changes your display settings, a dialog bo x appear s.

3

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.

58

FIGURE 32

Projected image size

Table 1:

Image Size, W idt h and Height for Lens at Maximum

Image Size

Distance to

Screen (fee t)

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, W idt h and He ight for Len s at

Distance to

Screen (fee t)

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 51, 52
activation comm ands for laptop com -

puters 53

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 49
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
Auto startup 33

B

balance, adjusting 28
bass, adjusting 27
Blank Screen 26
Brightness buttons 22
brightness, adjusting 22, 25
buttons on k e y p ad

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

buttons on ke y p ad and remote

laser 22

C

CablePro

cables 6, 51
connecting to equipment 7
connecting to the projector 6

extension cable 52
CablePro Lite, ordering 52
cables

A/V 13, 51

CablePro 6, 51

CablePro extension 52

composite video 13

extension 5, 52

ordering 51, 52

power 51

S-video 13, 52
cases, ordering 52
ceiling-moun ted p roj e ction 31, 52
cleaning the projection lens 37
color temperature 26

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Index

color, adjusting 26
colors

don’t match monitor colors 46
not displayed 43

compatibility

IBM-compatible 1
Macintosh 1

composite video cable

connecting 13

ordering (A/V cable) 51
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
Auto startup 33
Ceiling 31
Default Source 32
Display Messages 32
Display Startup Screen 33
Document camera 33
Plug and Play 32
Rear Projection 32
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 33
displaying

on-screen help informa tion 22

on-screen menus 22

startup screen 33

status messages 32

E

extension cable 5, 52
external speakers, connecting 15

F

fade, adjusting 28
filter, cleaning 37
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 46
focusing 19
fuzzy lines 17, 30
has lines or spots 45
not centered 43
not displayed 43
out of focus 45
quality 43–46
resolution 1
reversed 31, 32, 45
size 5, 58
streaked 46
too dark or too light 22

too wide or too narrow 17, 45
Image menu 29
Image menu options

Auto Image 29

Auto Resize 29

Horiz. Position 30

Manual Sync 29

Manual Tracking 30

Vert. Position 30

Zoom 30
intake filter, cleaning 37

K

Kensington lock 41, 52

L

lamp

LED 39
ordering 51
replacing 39

turns off unexpectedly 46
lamp hour count e r 35
Language menu 34
language, selecting for menus 34
laptop computers

activation sequence to allow

secondary display 53

connecting IBM-compatible 8
laser pointer 22
LEDs

lamp 39

power 15

standby 23
lens

cap 51

cleaning 37
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

46

MP-355m

cases 52

ceiling mounted 5, 31

not working 42

project from behind the screen

31, 32
setting up 5
specifications 49
turning off 16
turning on 15

Mute button 22

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Index

N

NTSC video 31

O

on-screen menus

Audio menu 27
changing language of 34
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 51
power strip 15
power up sequence 15, 44
project from behind the scr ee n 31 , 32

R

rear projection 32
remote contro l

not working 46

ordering 51

replacing t h e batteries 41

specifications 49

using 17
replacing

projection lamp module 39
re-positioning the image on the screen

30
resetting adjustments 26
resolution 1

external 15, 22, 52
internal 22

muting 22
specifications 49
Standby button 23
Standby Time 31
start-up screen 15, 44
Status menu 34
S-video

connecting 13

ordering cable 52

T

Technical Support

information to have on hand

before you call 47

things to try before you call 42
temperature limits 49
text not visible 43
tint, adjusting 25, 26
treble, adjusting 27
troubleshooting 42
turning off

projector 16

sound 22
turning on the projector 15

U

using the remote cont ro l 17

V

vertical lines displayed 30, 45
VESA cable 51
Video button 23
video mirroring on a PowerBook 5 7
video standards 25, 31
volume

adjusting 23, 27

muting 22
Volume buttons 23

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S

safety guideline s iii
SECAM video 25, 31
security feature 41
SimulScan, using with PowerBooks 57
speakers

W

warranty 4, 52

Z

Zoom 30

LIMITED WARRANTY

Boxlight (“Boxlight”) warrants that each MP-355m (“the Product”) sold hereunder will conform to and function in accor­dance with the written specifications of Boxlight. Said limited warranty shall apply only to the first person or entity that
purchases the Product for persona l or b u si ne ss use and not for the purp ose of distribution or resale. The product may con­tain recycled components that are in new con d it ion. Said warranty shall co ntinue for a period of two (2) years from the
date of such purchase. The standard limi ted warranty excludes the lamps in projectors after 90 days and the accessories
after one year. Boxlight does not warrant that the Product will meet the specific requirements of the first person or entity
that purchases the Product for personal or business use. Boxlight’s liability for the breach of the foregoing limited warranty
is limited to the repair or replacement of the Product or refund of the purchase price of the Product, at Boxlight’s sole
option. To exercise the Purchaser’s rights under the foregoing warran ty, the Product must be returned at the Purchaser’ s
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its original packing material or a Bo xlight-approved ATA Shipping Case, or hav e a professio n al pac k agi ng company pack
the unit. Please insure your shipm en t for i ts full value. A return authorizat ion number, issued by the Boxlight custome r
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