BOXLIGHT XD-10m User Manual

Copyright © 2001 by B

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Poulsbo, Washington. All rights reserved.

FCC Warning

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 protection 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 installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communi­cations. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harm­ful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.

Canada

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Can­ada.

Safety Certifications

UL, CUL, TÜV, NOM

EN 55022 Warning

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment it may cause radio interfer­ence, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer: B
19332 Powder Hill Place, Poulsbo, Washington, USA

We declare under our sole responsibility that the XD-10m projector conforms to
the following directives and norms:

Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
EMC: EN 55022
EN 55024

Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
Safety: EN 60950: 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3 + A4: 1997

March, 2001

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EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3

Trademarks

Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc. IBM and PS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of
International Business Machines, Inc. Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Windows are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Digital Light Pro­cessing is a trademark or registered trademark of Texas Instruments.

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 a Computer 7
Connecting a Video Player 8
Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image 9
Turning Off the Projector 9

Using the Projector 11

Basic Image Adjustment 11
Adjusting the Projector 11
Using the Remote Control 13
Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons 14
Using the On-Screen Menus 16
Display Menu 17
Image Menu for Computer Sources 19
Image Menu for Video Sources 21
Control Menu 22
Advanced Menu 23
Language Menu
Status Menu 25

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Maintenance & Troubleshooting 27

Cleaning the Lens 27
Replacing the Projection Lamp 27
Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control 31
Using the Security Lock 31
Troubleshooting 32

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Appendix 35

Specifications 35
Accessories 36
Portable and Laptop Activation Chart 38
Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer 43
Projected Image Size 44

Index 45

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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 safety instructions.

Safety Definitions:

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Warning:

Statements identify conditions or practices that

could result in personal injury.

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Caution:

Statements identify conditions or practices that could

result in damage to your equipment.

Safety Symbols:

Attention:

For information about usage of a feature, please

refer to the User’s Guide.

Hot surface. Do not touch.

Warn ing:

An arrow pointing to the lamp door on the projector.

Safety Terms:

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Warning:

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

turned on.

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Warning:

To replace the lamp, turn the projector off

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

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Warning:

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Warning:

Refer all service to qualified service personnel. Ser-

Please use the power cord provided.

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

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Caution:

Don’t block ventilation openings.

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Safety Instructions

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Caution:

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

damage your projector.

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Caution:

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

sunlight.

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Caution:

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Important Operating Considerations

Do not drop the projector. Transport the projector in a

-approved case; see page 37 for a list of cases.

Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering
that may block the vents. In the unlikely event of the bulb ruptur­ing, thoroughly clean the area in front of the projector and dis­card any edible items placed in that area.

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Customer Service

If you need assistance, call B

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1-800-762-5757 or

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INTRODUCTION

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XD-10m™ digital projector is specifically
designed for the mobile presenter. It generates crisp, clear images
using Digital Light Processing™ (DLP) technology, and features
an M1-DA type DVI connector for easy, built-in digital/analog
and USB connectivity. It is easy to connect, easy to use, easy to
transport, and easy to maintain.

Image Resolution

The XGA resolution of the XD-10m’s projected image is 1024x768.
The projector is compatible with screen resolutions up to
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.

NOTE: The projector automati-

cally expands 640x480 and

800x600 images to 1024x768.

You can display these images at

their native resolutions using the

Resize option in the Image menu.

See page 19 for more information.

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Apple® Macintosh® and PowerBook® computers up to
1280x1024 resolution.

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Most standard VCRs, DVD players, HDTV sources, camcord­ers and laser disc players.

Unpacking the Projector

The projector comes with the items shown in Figure 1. Check to
make sure all are included.

anything is missing

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Contact

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immediately if

If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems, use the

Quick Start

card that was included in the shipping box. For com­plete details on connecting and operating the projector, refer to
this User’s Guide.

NOTE: The projector is compati-

ble with 1080i and 720P HDTV

formats.

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Shipping box contents

1. XD-10m digital projector +

5. Remote control

lens cap

2. Soft carry case 6. Analog computer cable

3. User’s Guide and Quick Start

7. Composite video cable

card

4. Power cord 8. S-video cable

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focus ring

security lock

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Side view of projector

computer and video
connectors

power
switch

power
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connector

zoom ring

keypad

Usage Guidelines

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

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Do not block the grills on the projector. Restricting the air flow
can cause it to overheat and turn off. If this happens, you must
wait a minute before attempting to turn it back on.

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Handle the projector as you would any product with glass
components. Be especially careful not to drop it.

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Avoid leaving the projector in direct sunlight or extreme cold
for extended periods of time. If this happens, allow it to reach
room temperature before use.

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Transport the projector in a B

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case.

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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 32.

If this manual doesn’t answer your question, call B

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

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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.

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The projector must be within 10 feet (3 m) of your power
source and within 6 feet (1.8 m) of your computer.

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If you want to project from behind a translucent screen, set
up the projector behind your screen. See “Rear Projection”
on page 23 to reverse the image.

Position the projector the desired distance from the screen.

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If the image is too big or too small, use the zoom ring to
adjust the size or move the projector forward or backward.
Figure 3 shows three projected image sizes. For more infor­mation about image size, see “Projected Image Size” on
page 44.

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Projected image size at minimum zoom

Make sure the projector and the computer are turned off.

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Setting up the Projector

NOTE: Before you continue,

make sure the projector and all

other equipment is turned off. If

you’re connecting a computer,

make sure the distance between it

and the projector is 6 feet or less.

computer

power switch

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Connector panel

to USB mouse

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Computer cable

power cord

to computer

video

to computer video

to projector

NOTE: If you are connecting an

older Macintosh computer that

does not have a 15-pin connector,

you must use a Mac adaptor

between the computer and the

projector. See “Optional

Accessories” on page 37.

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Connecting a Computer

The projector ships with an analog computer cable. If your com­puter has a digital output, you can order the optional digital com­puter cable. Using a digital source generates the highest quality
and brightest image possible.

See “Optional Accessories” on

page 37.

Plug the end of the computer cable with one cable into the

1

connector on the projector.

Plug the blue end of the computer cable into the video connec-

2

tor on your computer.

If you want to advance slides in a PowerPoint™ presentation

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using the remote, plug the USB cable into the USB mouse con­nector on your computer.

USB mouse

computer cable

NOTE: Many laptop computers

do not automatically turn on their

external video port when a sec-

ondary display device such as a

projector is connected. Refer to

your computer manual for the

command that activates the exter-

nal video port. Activation com-

mands for some laptop computers

are listed in the Appendix of this

manual on page 38 and in the

Service section of our website.

FIGURE 6

Connecting the projector to a computer

Now you’re ready to power up the projector and your laptop.
Skip to “Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image” on
page 9.

NOTE: The USB mouse is sup-

ported for use with Windows 98,

Windows 2000, and Apple OS 8.5

and higher only.

NOTE: You do not need to restart

your computer after connecting a

USB mouse to use it

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Setting up the Projector

Connecting a Video Player

If your video player uses a round, one-prong composite video
connector, use the composite video cable. If your video player
uses a round, four-prong S-video connector, use the S-video
cable. S-video generates a higher quality image.

Plug the composite video cable’s round yellow connector into

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NOTE: HDTV sources must be

connected to the projector using

the computer cable (not the video

cable). See the previous pages for

details on connecting this cable.

the “video-out” connector on your video player (Figure 7).
This connector may be labeled “To Monitor.”

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If you’re using an S-video cable, connect the round black
connector to the “S-video out” connector on the video
player.

Plug the square yellow connector into the video connector on

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the projector.

CAUTION: Your video player

may also have a “Video Out”

connector for a coaxial cable

connection. DO NOT use this to

connect to the projector.

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video cable

FIGURE 7

Connecting the projector to a video player

The projector is compatible with these major broadcast video
standards: NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL-60, and
SECAM. It automatically adjusts to optimize its performance for
the incoming video.

Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image

Remove the lens cap.

1

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

2

into your electrical outlet. A surge-protected power strip is
recommended.

Press the Power switch on the back of the projector.

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The fans start to run, the LED on the top of the projector
(Figure 11 on page 14) lights green, and the startup screen
appears. It takes about one minute for the image to achieve
full brightness.

If you connected a video player, turn it on.

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The video image should display on the projection screen. If
it doesn’t, press the
or the

button on the remote to display your video

video

button on the keypad (page 14)

source

image.

Turn on your computer.

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The computer image should display on the projection
screen. If it doesn’t, press the
or the

button on the remote to display your computer’s

data

button on the keypad

source

image.

NOTE: Always use the power cord

that shipped with the projector.

NOTE: The first time you connect

your computer to the projector, the

computer may display a message

stating that new hardware was

found. The Add New Hardware

Wizard may appear. Use the Wiz-

ard to load the correct driver (the

computer considers the projector a

Plug and Play Monitor).

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Make sure your laptop’s external video port is activated;
see “Portable and Laptop Activation Chart” on page 38 for
details.

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If necessary, make adjustments to the image using the pro­jector’s on-screen menus. To open the menus, press the

menu/select

button on the keypad or remote. For more

information about the menus, see page 16.

Turning Off the Projector

To turn off the projector, press the Power switch. If you want to
turn the lamp back on, you must allow 90 seconds for the lamp to
cool. The lamp won’t light if it’s too hot.

NOTE: With some computers,

the order in which you power up

the equipment is very important.

Most computers should be turned

on last, after all other peripherals

have been turned on. Refer to your

computer’s documentation to

determine the correct order.

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Setting up the Projector

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