“Troubleshooting” section in the end of result in a fire hazard. this booklet. If the problem still persists, contact BOXLIGHT. – Provide appropriate space on the top, sides and rear of the projector cabinet for allowing air circulation and cooling the projector.
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.
– Do not transport a projector by using a courier or transport Air Intake Vent service in an unsuitable transport case. This may cause damage to a projector. To transport a projector through a courier or transport service, consult your Boxlight dealer for best way.
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 Matinee 2HD Trade Name : Boxlight Responsible party : BOXLIGHT Address : 19332 Powder Hill Place Poulsbo, WA 98370-7407 USA Telephone No.
Compliance Connecting the AC Power Cord This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 V or 200-240 V AC. This projector automatically selects the 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.
Features and Design This Multimedia Projector is designed with the most 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) technol- ogy. Short Zoom Lens Keystone Adjustment This projector is equipped with Short Zoom Lens which...
Part Names and Functions Exhaust Vent Front CAUTION Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent. Do not put heat-sensitive objects near this side. Air Intake Vent (The two arrows show air flow.) Top Controls and Indicators Front Cover Infrared Remote Receiver Projection Lens Zoom Lever Focus Ring...
Part Names and Functions Terminal DVI-I RGB/COMPONENT Y - Pb/Cb - Pr/Cr Connect computer output (Digital/Analog DVI-I type), Connect the component video output to these jacks. (p16) component video output, or RGB Scart 21-Pin video output to S-VIDEO this terminal. (p16, 17) Connect the S-Video output from video equipment to this jack.
Part Names and Functions w e r ON-OFF POWER WARNING LAMP REPLACE MENU INPUT SELECT POWER ON–OFF button MENU button Turns the projector on or off. (p18) Opens or closes the On-Screen Menu. (p21) POINT (Upe/Downd/Left7/Right8) button POWER indicator Flashes red until the projector gets ready to be turned on or Selects an item or adjusts value in the On-Screen Menu.
Part Names and Functions LIGHT switch Slides upward and lights the following buttons for about 10 seconds: SCREEN, ON- Remote Control OFF, LAMP, MENU, SELECT, INPUT, and IMAGE ADJ. SCREEN button Selects a screen size. (p30, 38) LAMP button Selects a lamp mode. (p41) MENU button Opens or closes the On-Screen Menu.
Part Names and Functions Remote Control Operating Range Point the remote control toward the projector (Infrared Remote Receiver) whenever pressing any button. Maximum operating range for the remote control is about 16.4’ (5m) and 60° in front of the projector. 16.4’...
Installation Positioning the Projector This projector is designed to project on a flat projection surface and can be focused from 3.9’(1.2m) - 20.0’(6.1m). Refer to the figure and the table below for the screen size and the distance between the projector and the screen. 20.0' (6.1m) 15.1' (4.6m) (Inch Diagonal)
Installation Moving the Lens The projection lens can be moved up, down, left, and right with the manual lens shift function. This function makes it easy to provide a projected image where you want. Turn the lens shift ring (left/right) left/right to move the lens leftward / Lens Shift Ring rightward.
Installation Connecting to Video Equipment (Video, S-Video) Video, S-Video Use the supplied video cable or a s-video cable (not supplied). Video Equipment Composite S-VIDEO Video Output Output Video Cable S-Video (RCA x 1) Cable VIDEO S-VIDEO NOTE G The S-VIDEO jack has priority over the VIDEO jack under the condition of connecting both the S-VIDEO jack and the VIDEO jack when selecting AUTO in the Input Menu (p24).
Installation Connecting to Video Equipment (RGB Scart) RGB Scart Video Equipment Use a Scart-DVI cable (option). RGB Scart 21-pin Output Scart-DVI Cable DVI-I RGB/COMPONENT Connecting to a Computer Computer (Digital/Analog) IBM-compatible or Macintosh computer Use a DVI cable (option) for digital. Use a DVI-VGA cable (option) for analog.
Basic Operation Turning On the Projector Complete peripheral connections (with a computer, VCR, etc.) before turning on the projector. Connect the projector's AC power cord into an AC outlet and open the front cover. Turn the Main On/Off switch on, and the Open the front cover.
Basic Operation Zoom Adjustment Move the Zoom Lever to zoom in and out. Zoom Lever Focus Adjustment Rotate the Focus Ring to adjust the projected picture focus. Focus Ring Aperture (Contrast) Adjustment Move the Aperture Lever to adjust contrast. Aperture Lever...
Basic Operation Keystone Adjustment If a projected picture has keystone distortion, correct the image with KEYSTONE adjustment. Press the KEYSTONE L/M button on the remote control or select the Keystone in the Setting Menu (p39). The Keystone dialog box appears. Correct keystone distortion by pressing the KEYSTONE L/M button or the Point Up/Down button.
Basic Operation On-Screen Menu You can control and adjust this projector through the On-Screen Remote Control Menu. Refer to the following pages to operate each adjustment SELECT button on the On-Screen Menu. MENU button Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu POINT button (Main Menu).
Video Input Input Source Selection (INPUT 1 Terminal/Video, S-Video, Component) Direct Operation INPUT button INPUT button Choose Input 1 by pressing the INPUT button on the top control or on the remote control. Before using these buttons, correct input source Input 1 should be selected through the INPUT 1 buttons on the remote control or through menu operation as described on the next page.
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Video Input Menu Operation Select the Input Menu with the Point Up/Down button, and then Input Menu press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu. Select Input 1 with the Point Up/Down button and then press the Point Right button. The Source Select Menu will appear. Move the pointer to the source that you want to select and then press the SELECT button.
Video Input Input Source Selection (INPUT 2 Terminal/HDCP , Component, Scart) Direct Operation INPUT button INPUT button Choose Input 2 by pressing the INPUT button on the top control or on Input 2 the remote control. Before using these buttons, correct input source should be selected through menu operation as described below.
Video Input Video System Selection Select the AV System Menu with the Point Up/Down button, AV System Menu (Video or S-Video) and then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu. Choose the system that you want to select with the Point Up/Down button and then press the SELECT button.
Video Input Image Level Selection Direct Operation Select an image level among Standard, Cinema, Game, Image 1, Remote Control Image 2, Image 3, and Image 4 by pressing the IMAGE buttons (STANDARD (STD), PRESET IMAGE (P-IM), and 1-4 buttons) on the remote control.
Video Input Image Level Adjustment Select the Image Adjust Menu with the Point Up/Down button, Image Adjust Menu and then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu. Select an item with the Point Up/Down button and press the Point Left/Right button to adjust the item.
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Video Input This arrow indicates that there Sharpness are previous items. Select this item and press the Point Up Press the Point Left button to soften the image and the Point Right button to go to the previous button to sharpen the image. (From -7 to +7) item.
Video Input Screen Size Adjustment This projector has a useful function to resize a projected screen. Select the Screen Menu with the Point Up/Down button, and Screen Menu then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu. Select an item with the Point Up/Down button and press the Point Left/Right button to set the screen size.
Computer Input Input Source Selection Direct Operation Choose INPUT 2 by pressing the INPUT button on the top control or INPUT button on the remote control. Input 2 Before using these buttons, correct input source should be selected through menu operation as described below. Input 1 Top Control Remote Control...
Computer Input Computer System Selection This projector can detect most of the current computer systems with the Multi-scan system and the Auto PC adjustment function provided in the projector. When selecting computer input, the projector automatically displays the most proper image for the input signal.
Computer Input Computer Adjustment (Auto) The Auto PC Adjustment function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync, Total dots, Horizontal, and Vertical to conform to your computer. This function can be operated as follows. Select the PC Adjust Menu with the Point Up/Down button, and PC Adjust Menu then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu.
Computer Input Computer Adjustment (Manual) Some computers employ special signal formats which may not be tuned by Multi-scan system of this projector. This projector has Manual PC Adjustment to enable you to precisely adjust several parameters to match those signal formats. The projector has 5 independent memory areas to memorize those parameters manually adjusted.
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Computer Input Display area Select the resolution at the Display area dialog box. Display area H Adjusts the horizontal area displayed by this projector. Press the Point Left/Right button to decrease/increase value and then press the SELECT button. Display area V Adjusts the vertical area displayed by this projector.
Computer Input Image Level Selection Direct Operation Select an image level among Standard, Real (P-IM), Image 1, Image 2, Remote Control Image 3, and Image 4 by pressing the IMAGE buttons (STANDARD (STD), PRESET IMAGE (P-IM), and 1-4 buttons) on the remote control. Standard (STD) Normal picture level preset on this projector.
Computer Input Image Level Adjustment Select the Image Adjust Menu with the Point Up/Down button, Image Adjust Menu and then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu. Select an item with the Point Up/Down button and press the Point Left/Right button to adjust the item.
Computer Input Screen Size Adjustment This projector has a useful function to resize a projected screen. Select the Screen Menu with the Point Up/Down button, and Screen Menu then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu. Select an item with the Point Up/Down button and press the Point Left/Right button to set the screen size.
Setting Setting Select the Setting Menu with the Point Up/Down button, and Setting Menu (Language) then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu. Select an item with the Point Up/Down button to set various settings. Language The language used in the On-Screen Menu is available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Russian, Chinese, Korean, or Japanese.
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Setting Capture Capture This function is used to capture the image being projected and use it for a starting-up display or interval of presentations. After capturing the projected image, go to the Logo function and set it as “User”. Then the captured image will be displayed when turning on the projector next time or pressing the MY PICTURE (MY-P) button on the remote control.
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Setting Lamp mode Lamp mode This function allows you to change brightness of the screen. ···· normal brightness ···· the controlled brightness according with input signal ···· lowers brightness and reduces the lamp power consumption. Remote control This projector has two different remote control codes: Code 1 (initial code) and Code 2.
If the projector is POWER turned off again and the WARNING indicator lights red, disconnect the WARNING AC power cord and call Boxlight at 1-800-762-5757 or 360-779-7901 WARNING lights red for service.
LCD panels, or optical elements inside the projector. This condition may degrade the quality of a projected image. When the above symptoms are noticed, contact Boxlight at 1-800- 762-5757 or 360-779-7901 for proper cleaning. Replacing the Air Filter When there is much dust and dirt on the air filter, replace it with a new one following the steps below.
Maintenance and Cleaning Cleaning the Projection Lens Follow these steps to clean the projection lens. Disconnect the AC power cord before cleaning. Softly wipe the projection lens with a cleaning cloth that con- tains a small amount of non-abrasive camera lens cleaner, or use lens cleaning paper or a commercially available air blower to clean the lens.
See “Lamp Replace Counter” on the next page . Screw ORDER REPLACEMENT LAMP Replacement Lamp can be ordered through Boxlight at 1-800-762-5757 or 360-779-7901. When ordering a Projection Lamp, give the following information to the dealer. Model No. of your projector Matinee 2HD Replacement Lamp Type No.
Maintenance and Cleaning Lamp Replace Counter Be sure to reset the lamp replace counter after the lamp is replaced. When the lamp replace counter is reset, the LAMP REPLACE indicator stops lighting. Turn the projector on, press the MENU button, and the On- Lamp counter reset Screen Menu will appear.
Appendix Troubleshooting Before calling your dealer or service center for assistance, check the items below once again. – Make sure you have properly connected the projector to peripheral equipment as described in “Connecting to Video Equipment” and "Connecting to a Computer" on page16 and 17. –...
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High voltages are used to operate this projector. Do not attempt to open the cabinet. If the problem still persists after following all operating instructions, contact Boxlight for assistance at 1-800-762-5757 or 360-779-7901. Give the model number and explain about the problem. We will advise you how to obtain service.
Appendix Indicators and Projector Condition Check the indicators for projector condition. Indicators Projector Condition LAMP WARNING POWER REPLACE red/green yellow The Main On/Off switch is off or the AC power cord is unplugged. The projector is preparing for stand-by and the front cover is closed. Or the ✽...
Appendix Menu Tree Video Input/Computer Input Auto Go to System Input Input 1 (1) or (2) Video Go to System S-Video Go to System Y, Pb/Pc, Pr/Cr Go to System Go to System Input 2 RGB( Analog ) RGB( PC Digital ) RGB( AV HDCP ) Go to System Component...
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Appendix Computer Input System Mode 1 Screen Normal Mode 2 Full SVGA 1 True - - - - Digital zoom ✽Systems displayed in the System Menu vary depending on an input signal. PC Adjust Setting Auto PC Adj. Fine sync. 0 ~ 31 Total dots Setting...
Appendix Compatible Computer Specifications Basically this projector can accept the signal from all computers with the V, H-Frequency below mentioned and less than 100 MHz of Dot Clock. H-Freq. V-Freq. H-Freq. V-Freq. ON-SCREEN ON-SCREEN RESOLUTION RESOLUTION (kHz) (Hz) (kHz) (Hz) DISPLAY DISPLAY VGA 1...
Appendix Technical Specifications Projector Type Multimedia Projector Dimensions 14.13" x 3.82" x 10.79" (359mm x 97mm x 274mm) (not including raised portions) (W x H x D) Net Weight 9.0 lbs (4.1 kg) LCD Panel System 0.7” wide TFT Active Matrix type, 3 panels Panel Resolution 1280 x 720 dots Number of Pixels...
Appendix Configurations of Terminal DVI-I RGB/COMPONENT TERMINAL (DIGITAL/ANALOG) Terminal : DVI-I Pin Configuration C1 C2 Analog Red Input Analog Green Input Analog Blue Input Analog Horiz. sync Analog Ground (R/G/B) T.M.D.S. Data2– T.M.D.S. Data1– T.M.D.S. Data0– T.M.D.S. Data2+ T.M.D.S. Data1+ T.M.D.S.
(i) proof of date of purchase; (ii) the dealer’s name; and (iii) the model and serial number of the Product. When sending your unit in for repair, please ship your unit in its original packing material or a BOXLIGHT approved ATA Shipping Case, or have a professional packaging company pack the unit.
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