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  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE BOXLIGHT MP-45t...

  • Page 2: To The Owner

    If your projector seems to operate improperly, read this manual again, check operations and cable connections and try the solutions in the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section at the end of this booklet. If the problem still persists, contact BOXLIGHT. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before This projector should be operated only from the type of power the product is operated. source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied, consult your authorized dealer or Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later local power company.

  • Page 4: Federal Communication Commission Notice

    Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the instructions. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Model Number : BOXLIGHT MP-45t Trade Name : Boxlight...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES AND DESIGN COMPUTER INPUT SELECTING INPUT SOURCE SELECTING COMPUTER SYSTEM PREPARATION PC ADJUSTMENT AUTO PC ADJUSTMENT NAME OF EACH PART OF PROJECTOR MANUAL PC ADJUSTMENT SETTING-UP PROJECTOR PICTURE IMAGE SELECT CONNECTING AC POWER CORD IMAGE LEVEL SELECT POSITIONING PROJECTOR PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTABLE FEET...

  • Page 6: Features And Design

    FEATURES AND DESIGN This Multimedia Projector is designed with advanced technology for portability, durability, and ease of use. This projector utilizes built-in multimedia features, a palette of 16.77 million colors, and matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. Compact Design Digital Zoom (for Computer) This projector is extremely compact in size and weight.

  • Page 7: Preparation

    PREPARATION NAME OF EACH PART OF PROJECTOR FRONT OF CABINET TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS PROJECTION LENS AIR INTAKE VENT INFRARED LENS COVER REMOTE RECEIVER SPEAKERS BACK OF CABINET TERMINALS INFRARED POWER CORD AND CONNECTORS REMOTE RECEIVER CONNECTOR EXHAUST VENT HOT AIR EXHAUSTED ! Air blown from exhaust vent is hot.

  • Page 8: Setting-Up Projector

    PREPARATION SETTING-UP PROJECTOR CONNECTING AC POWER CORD This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 V or 200-240 V AC. This projector automatically selects correct input voltage. It is designed to work with single-phase power systems having a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce risk of electrical shock, do not plug into any other type of power system.

  • Page 9: Positioning Projector

    PREPARATION POSITIONING PROJECTOR G This projector is designed to project on a flat ROOM LIGHT projection surface. Brightness in room has a great influence on G Projector can be focused from 4.6’ (1.4m) ~ 48.3’ picture quality. It is recommended to limit (14.7m).

  • Page 10: Adjustable Feet

    PREPARATION ADJUSTABLE FEET Picture tilt and projection angle can be adjusted using the ADJUSTABLE FEET. The projection angle can be adjusted up to 10.5 degrees. Lift the front of the projector and pull the FEET LOCK LATCHES on both sides of the projector. Release the FEET LOCK LATCHES to lock the ADJUSTABLE FEET.

  • Page 11: Moving Projector

    PREPARATION MOVING PROJECTOR Use the Carry Handle when moving the Projector. When moving the projector, replace the lens cover and retract the adjustable feet to prevent damage to the lens and projector case. When the projector is not in use for an extended period, put it in the case (dust cover) supplied with the projector.

  • Page 12: Connecting Projector

    (Refer to P13 for more details) and can be used as an audio connection using the projector (Refer to P13 for more Note: The MP-45t is HDCP input for computer 1 or an menu (Refer to P13, P23 for more details.) compliant for HD DVI inputs.

  • Page 13: Connecting To Computer

    CONNECTING PROJECTOR CONNECTING TO COMPUTER Cables used for connection (✽ = Cable or adapter is not supplied with this projector.) • VGA Cable (HDB 15 pin) • Control Cable for PS2 Port ✽, or ADB Port ✽ ✽ • DVI-Digital Cable (for Single Link T.M.D.S.) •...

  • Page 14: Connecting To Video Equipment

    CONNECTING PROJECTOR CONNECTING TO VIDEO EQUIPMENT Cables used for connection ✽ = Cable is not supplied with this projector.) • Video Cable (RCA x 1 or RCA x 3) ✽ • Audio Cable {Mini Plug (stereo)} ✽ ✽ ✽ • BNC Cable •...

  • Page 15: Before Operation

    BEFORE OPERATION OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL LASER POINTER (Drag ON) Left Side INDICATOR POWER ON-OFF BUTTON Lights red while laser beam Used to turn projector on or is emitted from Laser Light off. (P20) AUTO PC ON-OFF Window. Lights green when drag AUTO PC ADJ.

  • Page 16: Remote Control Batteries Installation

    BEFORE OPERATION NO SHOW BUTTON Operating Range D.ZOOM BUTTON Used to turn picture into black image. (P22) Used to select DIGITAL Point the Remote Control toward AUTO PC ON-OFF ZOOM +/– mode and the projector Receiver Window resize image. (P29) when using the remote control.

  • Page 17: Top Controls And Indicators

    BEFORE OPERATION TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS This projector has CONTROL BUTTONS (TOP CONTROLS) and INDICATORS on the top panel. LAMP REPLACE INDICATOR WARNING TEMP. INDICATOR READY INDICATOR LAMP INDICATOR Turns to yellow when Flashes when Lights green when the Becomes dim when the life of projection lamp internal projector...

  • Page 18: Operating On-Screen Menu

    BEFORE OPERATION OPERATING ON-SCREEN MENU HOW TO OPERATE ON-SCREEN MENU REMOTE CONTROL You can control and adjust this projector through the ON-SCREEN MENU. Refer to the following pages to operate each adjustment on the ON-SCREEN MENU. AUTO PC ON-OFF 1 DISPLAY MENU Press MENU button to display the ON-SCREEN MENU.

  • Page 19: Menu Bar

    BEFORE OPERATION MENU BAR FOR PC SOURCE Press MENU while connected to a PC input source. SETTING MENU SCREEN MENU IMAGE SELECT MENU Used to change Used to select Used to adjust size PC SYSTEM MENU GUIDE WINDOW settings of projector of image.

  • Page 20: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION TURNING ON / OFF PROJECTOR TURNING ON PROJECTOR Complete peripheral connections (with Computer, VCR, etc.) Current Input and before turning on projector. (Refer to "CONNECTING TO Lamp mode status PROJECTOR" on pages 12~14 for connecting that equipment.) Connect the projector's AC Power Cord into an AC outlet. LAMP Indicator lights RED, and READY Indicator lights GREEN.

  • Page 21: Adjusting Screen

    BASIC OPERATION ADJUSTING SCREEN ZOOM ADJUSTMENT Press ZOOM on Top Control or ZOOM L/M on Remote Control. “Zoom” message is displayed. Press ZOOM L or POINT UP to make image larger, and press ZOOM M or POINT DOWN to make image smaller. Message disappears after 4 seconds.

  • Page 22: Picture Freeze Function

    BASIC OPERATION PICTURE FREEZE FUNCTION Press FREEZE on Remote Control to freeze picture on-screen. To cancel FREEZE function, press FREEZE again or press any other button. NO SHOW FUNCTION Press NO SHOW on Remote Control to black out image. To restore to normal, press NO SHOW again or press any other button.

  • Page 23: Computer Input

    COMPUTER INPUT SELECTING INPUT SOURCE INPUT button DIRECT OPERATION ✽ Input 1 Select INPUT source by pressing INPUT on Top Control. Select INPUT source by pressing INPUT 1, INPUT 2 or INPUT 3 on Input 2 Remote Control. If the projector cannot reproduce proper image, manually select the correct input source using the On Screen MENU (see below).

  • Page 24: Select Computer System Manually

    COMPUTER INPUT SELECTING INPUT 2 (5 BNC INPUT JACKS ) Connecting a computer output [5 BNC Type (Green, Blue, Red, Horiz. INPUT MENU Sync and Vert. Sync.)] from a computer to G, B, R, H/HV and V jacks. INPUT Menu icon Press MENU and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear.

  • Page 25: Pc Adjustment

    COMPUTER INPUT PC ADJUSTMENT AUTO PC ADJUSTMENT Auto PC Adjustment function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync, Total dots and Picture Position to conform to your computer. Auto PC Adjustment function can be operated as follows. Auto PC Adj. Press MENU and the ON-SCREEN MENU will appear.

  • Page 26: Manual Pc Adjustment

    COMPUTER INPUT MANUAL PC ADJUSTMENT This projector can automatically tune to display signals from most personal computers currently distributed. However, some computers employ special signal formats which are different from standard ones and may not be tuned by Multi-Scan system of this projector.
  • Page 27 COMPUTER INPUT Press SELECT at Display Display area area icon and Display area Selects area displayed with this projector. Select resolution at dialog box appears. Display area dialog box. Display area Display area H Adjustment of horizontal area displayed by the projector. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT to decrease/increase value and then press SELECT.

  • Page 28: Picture Image Select

    COMPUTER INPUT PICTURE IMAGE SELECT IMAGE LEVEL SELECT (DIRECT) Select image level from Standard, Real, Image 1, Image 2, Image 3 IMAGE button and Image 4 by pressing IMAGE on Top Control or on Remote Standard Control. Real Standard Normal picture level preset on this projector. Image 1 Real Picture level with improved halftone for graphics.

  • Page 29: Picture Screen Adjustment

    COMPUTER INPUT PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT This projector has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to choose how the projector displays computer images. Press MENU and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT SCREEN MENU LEFT/RIGHT to move the red frame pointer to SCREEN. SCREEN Menu icon Press POINT UP/DOWN and move the red frame pointer to the function that you want to select and then press SELECT.

  • Page 30: Video Input

    VIDEO INPUT SELECTING INPUT SOURCE SELECTING INPUT 2 (5 BNC INPUT JACKS ) When connecting to a video source, select the input source in INPUT MENU SOURCE SELECT Menu. Press MENU and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT to move the red frame pointer to INPUT. INPUT Menu icon Move pointer (red arrow) to Press POINT UP/DOWN to move the red arrow pointer to Input...

  • Page 31: Selecting Video System

    VIDEO INPUT SELECTING VIDEO SYSTEM Press MENU and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT to move the red frame pointer to AV SYSTEM. Press POINT UP/DOWN to move the red arrow pointer to the system that you want to select and then press SELECT. VIDEO JACK OR S-VIDEO JACK AV SYSTEM MENU (VIDEO OR S-VIDEO) Auto...

  • Page 32: Picture Image Select

    VIDEO INPUT PICTURE IMAGE SELECT IMAGE LEVEL SELECT (DIRECT) Select image level from Standard, Cinema, Image 1, Image 2, Image 3 IMAGE button and Image 4 by pressing IMAGE on Top Control or on Remote Standard Control. Cinema Standard Normal picture level preset on this projector. Image 1 Cinema Picture level adjusted for picture with fine tone.

  • Page 33: Picture Screen Adjustment

    VIDEO INPUT PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT This projector has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to control how the projector resizes the video image. Press MENU and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT SCREEN MENU LEFT/RIGHT to move the red frame pointer to SCREEN. Press POINT UP/DOWN and move the red frame pointer to the SCREEN Menu icon function that you want to select and then press SELECT.

  • Page 34: Picture Image

    PICTURE IMAGE PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENTS Press MENU and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT IMAGE ADJUST MENU LEFT/RIGHT to move the red frame pointer to IMAGE ADJUST. Press POINT UP/DOWN to move the red frame pointer to the item that you want to adjust and then press SELECT. Adjust IMAGE ADJUST levels by pressing POINT LEFT/RIGHT.
  • Page 35 PICTURE IMAGE Move the red frame pointer to "MENU", and then press the COLOR SELECTION SELECT. The message "OK"? is displayed. Move the pointer to MODE [Yes] and then press SELECT. The COLOR MANAGEMENT Level and phase Gamma menu will be exited and the display will return to the IMAGE adjustment palette.
  • Page 36 PICTURE IMAGE Color temp. Press either POINT LEFT or POINT RIGHT to Color temp. level that you want to select. (XLow, Low, Mid or High) White balance (Red) Press POINT LEFT to lighten red tone and POINT RIGHT to deeper tone.

  • Page 37: Setting

    SETTING SETTING MENU Press MENU and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT SETTING MENU LEFT/RIGHT to move the red-frame pointer to SETTING. Press POINT DOWN to move the red-frame pointer to the item SETTING Menu icon that you want to set and then press SELECT. Setting dialog box appears.
  • Page 38 SETTING Anamorphic When this function is “On,” the screen image is forcibly changed to a 4:3 image, even if the input signal is HDTV. Blue back When this function is “On,” and the projector is not receiving any input a blank, blue screen will be displayed instead of video noise. Display This function decides whether to display On-Screen Displays.
  • Page 39 SETTING Power management This projector is equipped with a power management function. When the input signal is interrupted and no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds or more, the power management function turns off the lamp to reduce power consumption and conserve lamp operating time.
  • Page 40 SETTING This Projector is equipped with a USB port for either wireless mouse operation or projector control. Set the mode using the steps below. Wireless Mouse mode Select " " when controlling a computer with Remote Control of this projector. Projector mode Select "...

  • Page 41: Appendix

    APPENDIX OPERATING WIRELESS MOUSE The Wireless Remote Control not only operates the projector but can also function as a wireless mouse for most Personal Computers. The POINT, drag ON/OFF and two CLICK are used for wireless mouse operation. This Wireless Mouse function is available only when PC mouse pointer is displayed on a projected screen. INSTALLATION To use Wireless Remote Control as Wireless Mouse for a Personal Computer, installation of the mouse driver (not supplied) is required.

  • Page 42: Maintenance

    If this case happenes, disconnect and reconnect the AC power cord, and then turn on the projector again to check its operation. If the projector shuts down again or fails to turn on, the projector will need to be repaired. Disconnect the AC power cord and contact your dealer or Boxlight Technical Support.

  • Page 43: Air Filter Care And Cleaning

    When using under dusty or smoky conditions, dust may accumulate on the lens, liquid crystal panels, or optical elements inside the projector. This condition may degrade the quality of a projected image. When above symptoms are noticed, contact a Boxlight Corporation at 1-800-762-5757 or 360-779-7901 for cleaning. CLEANING PROJECTION LENS Follow these steps to clean Projection Lens: Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cleaning cloth.

  • Page 44: Lamp Replacement

    NOTE : Do not reset Lamp Replace Counter when Projection Lamp is not replaced. ORDER REPLACEMENT LAMP Replacement Lamp can be ordered through Boxlight Corporation at 1-800-762-5757 or 360-779-7901. When ordering Projection Lamp, give following information to dealer. Model No. of your projector BOXLIGHT MP-45t Replacement Lamp Type No.

  • Page 45: Lamp Replace Counter

    APPENDIX LAMP REPLACE COUNTER Be sure to reset the Lamp Replace Counter after the Lamp Assembly is replaced. When the Lamp Replace Counter is reset, the LAMP REPLACE Indicator stops lighting. Turn projector on, press MENU and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling your dealer or service center for assistance, check the following. 1. Make sure the projector is connected to your computer or video equipment as described in section "CONNECTING PROJECTOR" on pages 12 ~ 14. 2. Check cable connections. Verify that all computer, video and power cords are properly connected. 3.
  • Page 47 WARNING: High voltages are used to operate this projector. Do not attempt to open the cabi- net. Boxlight Service is easily obtained. If after following instructions above, you find that service is necessary, con- tact Boxlight for assistance at 1-800-762-5757 or 360-779-7901.

  • Page 48: Indicators And Projector Condition

    APPENDIX INDICATORS AND PROJECTOR CONDITION Check the Indicators for projector condition. Indicators Projector Condition LAMP WARNING READY LAMP REPLACE TEMP. green yellow The projector is OFF. (The AC Power Cord is unplugged.) The projector is READY to be turned on with the POWER ON- ✽...

  • Page 49: Compatible Computer Specification

    APPENDIX COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS Basically this projector can accept a signal from all computers with V, H-Frequency mentioned below and less than 180 MHz of Dot Clock. ON-SCREEN H-Freq. V-Freq. ON-SCREEN H-Freq. V-Freq. RESOLUTION RESOLUTION DISPLAY (kHz) (Hz) DISPLAY (kHz) (Hz) VGA 1 640 x 480...

  • Page 50: Menu Tree

    APPENDIX MENU TREE Input Input Input 1 SYSTEM RGB( Scart) RGB(PC Digital) SYSTEM RGB( AV HDCP ) SYSTEM Monitor out Input 2 Video SYSTEM Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr SYSTEM SYSTEM Input 3 Video SYSTEM Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr SYSTEM S-Video SYSTEM PC source Video source Screen Normal...
  • Page 51 APPENDIX System Setting Image adjust Language English Contrast 0 - 63 German Brightness 0 - 63 French Color 0 - 63 Italian Tint 0 - 63 Spanish Color management 0 - 63 Portuguese Auto picture control Off/L1/L2 Dutch Color temp. XLow/Low/Mid/High Swedish 0 - 63...

  • Page 52: Technical Specifications

    APPENDIX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Projector Type Multi-media Projector Dimensions 12.6" x 6.6" x 18.5" (319 mm x 168 mm x 470 mm) (W x H x D) Net Weight 20.3 lbs (9.2 kg) LCD Panel System 1.3" TFT Active Matrix type, 3 panels Panel Resolution 1024 x 768 dots Number of Pixels...

  • Page 53: Configurations Of Terminals

    APPENDIX CONFIGURATIONS OF TERMINALS COMPUTER INPUT-1 and MONITOR OUT TERMINALS (ANALOG) Terminal : HDB15-PIN Pin Configuration Red Input +5V Power Green Input Ground (Vert.sync.) Blue Input Sense 0 Sense 2 DDC Data Ground (Horiz.sync.) Horiz. sync. Ground (Red) Vert. sync. Ground (Green) DDC Clock Ground (Blue)

  • Page 54: Optional Parts

    APPENDIX OPTIONAL PARTS The parts listed below are optionally supplied. When ordering those parts, give the name and Type No. to the sales dealer. G Control Cable (PS2 Port) Type No. : POA-MCPS2 G Control Cable (ADB Port) Type No. : POA-MCMAC G MAC Adapter Type No.
  • Page 55 APPENDIX...
  • Page 56 Product for personal or business use and not for the purpose of distribution or resale. Said warranty shall continue for a period of two (2) years from the date of such purchase. 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.

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