BOXLIGHT MP-83i Operating Manual

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Liquid Crystal Projector
Model name
MP-83i/MP-83iE

OPERATING GUIDE

Thank you very much for purchasing this Boxlight Liquid Crystal Projector.
Please read this operating guide carefully. After reading this manual, keep it handy for future
reference.
Outline
This Liquid Crystal Projector can display various
computer signals and NTSC/PAL/SECAM video
signals.
Features
(1) High brightness
A highly efficient optical system with a UHB lamp ensures
high brightness.
(2) High resolution
Three separate high-definition liquid crystal panels are
used for the R, G and B signals.
(3) Compact size, light weight for portability
(4) RGB output terminal
(5) RS232C Communication
(6) Mouse emulation
(7) Complies with VESA DDC1/2B specifications
Contents
Before use ............................3
part ................................7
Installation ..........................11
Basic operations ..................12
terminals......................18
terminal........................18
signal terminal ............21
Lamp ..................................28
Message table ....................29
Troubleshooting ..................30
Specifications ......................31
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Liquid Crystal Projector Model name MP-83i/MP-83iE OPERATING GUIDE Thank you very much for purchasing this Boxlight Liquid Crystal Projector. Please read this operating guide carefully. After reading this manual, keep it handy for future reference. Outline Contents Page This Liquid Crystal Projector can display various Before use ......3...
  • Page 2 FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN U.K THIS PRODUCT IS SUPPLIED WITH A TWO PIN MAINS PLUG FOR USE IN MAINLAND EUROPE. FOR THE U.K PLEASE REFER TO THE NOTES ON THIS PAGE. IMPORTANT FOR UNITED KINGDOM WORDING FOR CLASS I EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTION BOOKS AND LABELS The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug.
  • Page 3: Before Use

    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...
  • Page 4: Safety Precaution

    (Safety precaution) Warning If any abnormality occurs. Do not look directly at the lens when • When there is an abnormal smell or smoke, if the lamp is lit. you use this unit as it is, this could cause a Do not look directly at the lens when fire or electric shock, etc.
  • Page 5 Warning • If the cord is damaged (core wire is Be careful in handling the power cord. • Do not scratch, damage or process the power exposed, disconnected, etc.), ask cord. Do not bend it forcibly. Also do not put a your dealer to replace it.
  • Page 6 Caution Use of batteries. Caution when replacing the lamp. • Do not use batteries not specified • When replacing the lamp, turn off the power of for this unit. Do not use new the projector and disconnect the power plug batteries mixed together with old from the power outlet.
  • Page 7: Names And Functions Of Each Part

    Names and functions of each part Main unit MENU button Picture adjustments. Refer to page 14~17 for details. RESET button INPUT button Resets unit to factory settings. To select the input source. (See page 14) RESET Each time this button is pressed, the input source is changed in sequence as shown below.
  • Page 8 Names and functions of each part (continued) Remote control sensor MAIN POWER switch AC IN socket Main power ON/OFF switch. Connect the provided power cord. :OFF RGB input terminal D-sub 15pin shrink terminal(1/2) RGB output terminal D-sub 15pin shrink terminal RGB output can be displayed even in the standby mode.
  • Page 9: Remote Control Transmitter

    Names and functions of each part (continued) Remote control transmitter MENU STICK SWITCH When the menu screen is being displayed, an adjustment item can be selected and adjustment can also be done using this switch. (See page 14) When menu screen is not displayed, this switch can move mouse cursor and also can work as left click.
  • Page 10 Names and functions of each part (continued) How to insert batteries Insert the provided batteries (AA or R6P) into the remote control transmitter. Insert the batteries Remove the battery as illustrated inside compartment cover. the battery compartment. Replace the cover. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow while pressing slightly down on it.
  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation Example of the projector and screen installation Determine picture size and projection distance as illustrated below. View from the side View from the top Screen Lens center a:Distance from the projector to the screen. (tolerance : 10%) a (inch) Screen (inch) This screen size is full-screen size.(800 dots X 600 dots) Minimum...
  • Page 12: Basic Operations

    Basic operations To project the picture RESET MENU RIGHT RESET MUTE INPUT STANDBY/ON MENU LAMP TEMP STANDBY/ON TIMER BLANK POSITION MUTE VIDEO1/2 RGB1/2 INPUT Turn the MAIN POWER switch of the projector on.[ I : ON] • The ON indicator will light up orange. Press the STANDBY/ON button.
  • Page 13: To Turn Off The Power

    Basic operations (continued) To turn off the power RESET MENU RIGHT RESET STANDBY/ON MUTE INPUT MENU LAMP TEMP STANDBY/ON TIMER BLANK POSITION MUTE VIDEO1/2 RGB1/2 INPUT Press the STANDBY/ON button, for 1 second. • The ON indicator lights up orange and the lamp turns off. (About 1 minute later), the fan stops and the indicator blinks orange.
  • Page 14: Adjustments And Functions

    Adjustments and functions RESET 2, 3 MENU RIGHT RESET MUTE INPUT STANDBY/ON MENU LAMP TEMP STANDBY/ON TIMER 1, 2, 3 BLANK POSITION MUTE Press the MENU ( ) buttons or the MENU ON / OFF button. • On-screen menus are displayed on the screen. Select the menu to be adjusted using the MENU ( buttons or MENU STICK SWITCH.
  • Page 15 Adjustments and functions (continued) SET UP The menu SET UP serves for the change of parameters influencing the picture and for the picture position adjustments. RGB signal input VIDEO signal input S E T U P I N P U T I M A G E O P T . S E T U P I N PU T IM A G E O P T .
  • Page 16 Adjustments and functions (continued) INPUT The menu INPUT serves for the selection of input source. S E T U P I N P U T I M A G E O P T . SETU P INP UT IMAGE OP T. S Y S T E M AUTO RGB1...
  • Page 17 Adjustments and functions (continued) OPT. The menu OPT. allows you to control communication function etc. S E T U P I N P U T I M A G E O P T . COM. SPEED COM. BITS TIMER LANGUAGE AUTO OFF START UP S E T U P I N P U T I M A G E O P T .
  • Page 18: Connection To The Video Signal Terminals

    Connection to the video signal terminals 1. Input signal Luminance signal 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω termination S-VIDEO signal* Chrominance signal 0.286Vp-p (burst signal), 75Ω termination VIDEO signal* 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω termination Input 200mVrms, 20kΩ below (MAX 3.0Vp-p) AUDIO signal Output 0~200mVrms, 1kΩ *With Video Option only 2.
  • Page 19: Example Of Computer Signal

    Connection to the RGB signal terminal(continued) 3. Example of computer signal Resolution Standard Display Dots Note 1 Note 2 Note 3 (kHz) (Hz) Type 640X350 31.5 70.1 VGA-1 Expanded 800X490 640X400 24.8 56.4 Expanded 800X560 PC9800 640X400 31.5 70.1 VGA-2 Expanded 800X560 640X480...
  • Page 20 Connection to the RGB signal terminal(continued) 4. Initial set signals The following signals are initially set. The settings may be different depending on the computer type. In this case, adjust the settings referring to pages 14, 15. Back porch(b) Front porch(d) Active(c) DATA HSYNC...
  • Page 21: Connection To The Control Signal Terminal

    Connection to the control signal terminal 1. Control signal terminal l a i D-sub 15pin shrink terminal (Male) Turn off the power of both the projector and computer before connecting. Caution Connect the computer to the control terminal of the projector using an appropriate cable. Refer to the instruction manual of each device before connecting.
  • Page 22 Connection to the control signal terminal (continued) PS/2 mouse Projector Computer DATA XA,CLK,SDATA Mini Din 6pin XB,DATA SW-L,SEL0 SW-R,SEL1 READY (Cable side) PS/2 cable ADB (Mac) mouse Projector Computer DATA XA,CLK,SDATA ( POWER ON ) Mini Din 4pin XB,DATA SW-L,SEL0 SW-R,SEL1 READY (Cable side)
  • Page 23 Connection to the control signal terminal (continued) 3. Communication (1) Connect the projector and computer using RS 232C cable. (2) Turn off the computer, Turn on the projector first, then turn on the computer. (3) Select the data speed (COM.SPEED) and the data format (COM.BITS) of the projector. (See page 17) (4) Start communication.
  • Page 24 Connection to the control signal terminal (continued) Control data table Item Data code MOUSE 00h=stop mouse emulation. 01~7Fh=start mouse emulation 0Xh=8N1 COMMUNICATE 1Xh=7N1 X0h=1200bps, X1h=2400bps, X2h=4800bps, X3h=9600bps, X4h=19200bps POWER 1Eh=Power off (Standby mode), 1Fh=Power on MIRROR 00h=Normal, 01h=H:Invert, 02h=V:Invert, 03h=H&V:Invert INPUT 11h=VIDEO1, 12h=VIDEO2, 21h=RGB1, 22h=RGB2 VIDEO...
  • Page 25 Connection to the control signal terminal (continued) The procedure of getting the Projector status (1)Computer sends the command '20H'+'yyH' to Projector. (2)Projector sends the reply command '1xH'+'yyH'+data bytes. The procedure of setting the Projector status (1)Computer sends the command '3xH'+'yyH'+data bytes. (2)Projector changes its status.
  • Page 26: Example Of System Setup

    Example of system setup Connecting various equipment. Computer (Notebook type) INPUT S-VIDEO RGB IN RGB OUT VIDEO AUDIO CONTROL CRT Display AUDIO VCR with S-VHS out (video model only) VCR with RCA out (video model only) Computer(Desk type) *only installed with Video Option Audio amplifying equipment •...
  • Page 27: Cleaning The Air Filter

    Cleaning the air filter Clean the air filter about every 100 hours or when "CHECK THE AIR FLOW" is displayed. Turn the main power switch off and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. Remove the air filter from the bottom. Clean the air filter using a vacuum cleaner.
  • Page 28: Lamp

    Lamp The picture will become dark or color will be poor when the lamp is used for a long time. If usage of lamp is continued in such cases, it could cause a malfunction. Replace lamp with new one. As reference for replacement time, indicator will light or message will be displayed when the power is turned on, as shown on pages 29~30.
  • Page 29: Message Table

    Lamp (continued) Install the lamp cover and secure it using screws. • To prevent a burn, install the lamp cover and secure it using screws. • When the lamp cover is out of place, the power does not turn on. Before you turn on the power, make sure to attach the lamp cover and fix it with the scrcws.
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Message table (continued) Indicator display The ON indicator, LAMP indicator and TEMP indicator will light or blink in the following cases. ON indicator LAMP indicator TEMP indicator Meaning Remedy Lights orange Goes off Goes off Standby mode Blinks green Goes off Goes off During warming up Lights green...
  • Page 31: Specifications

    Specifications • All specifications are subject to change without notice. Product name Liquid crystal projector Model name MP-83i/MP-83iE Display system 3 sheets of liquid crystal panels, 3 primary color lights shutter system Panel size 2.3cm (0.9 inchs) Liquid crystal Drive system...

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