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BOXLIGHT SP-11i LCD Projector ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ITALANO NORSK NEDERLANDS PORTUGUÊS SVENSKA SUOMI POLSKI...
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BOXLIGHT Projector Use's Manual - Safety Guide User's Guide - Safety Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING • Before using, read these user's manuals of this projector to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store them in a safe place for future reference.
Safety Precautions WARNING Never use the projector if a problem should occur. Abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, no image, no sound, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. can cause a fire or electrical shock. In such case, immediately turn off the power switch and then disconnect the Disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.
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Safety Precautions (continued) WARNING Be cautious of High temperatures of the projector. High temperatures are generated when the lamp is lit. It could result in fire or burn. Use special caution in households where children are present. Do not touch about the lens, air fans and ventilation openings during use or immediately after use, to prevent a burn.
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Safety Precautions (continued) WARNING Be careful in handling the light source lamp. The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp made of glass. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out. When the bulb bursts, it is possible for shards of glass to fly into the lamp housing, and for gas containing mercury to escape from the projector’s vent holes.
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Safety Precautions (continued) CAUTION Be careful in moving the projector. Neglect could result in an injury or damage. • Do not move the projector during use. Before moving, disconnect the power cord and all external connections, and close the slide lens door or attach the lens cap.
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Safety Precautions (continued) CAUTION Ask your dealer to cleaning inside of the projector about every two years. Accumulations of dust inside the projector cause result in fire or malfunction. Cleaning inside is more effective if performed before every humid periods such as rainy season. •...
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Safety Precautions (continued) NOTE Avoid strong rays. Any strong ray (such as direct rays of the sun or room lighting) onto the remote control sensors could invalidate the remote control transmitter. Avoid radio interference. Any interfering radiation could cause disordered image or noises. •...
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Lamp WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp made. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them.
Regulatory Notices FCC Statement Warning WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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BOXLIGHT SP11i Projector User ’ s Manual – Quick Guide User ’ s Manual – Quick Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING Before using, read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide" and these manuals to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store them in a safe place for future reference.
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Connecting Devices Connecting Devices Please refer to the following for connecting your devices. See the rear of the projector. You can see the ports. AC IN Connecting to a computer VIDEO L - AU D I O - R RGB out RGB cable (D-sub 15 pin) AUDIO CONTROL...
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Connecting Power Supply Connecting Power Supply WARNING • Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord as incorrect or faulty connections may result in FIRE and/or ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Please adhere to the “User’s manual – Safety Guide” and the following. •...
ojecting The Pictur ojecting The Pictur Selecting An Input Signal TEMP POWER LAMP Press the INPUT button. INPUT STANDBY/ON MENU As illustrated below, each time you press the INPUT button, the projector switches between its input signal INPUT button ports. Select the signal you wish to project. VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO...
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Contr ol Buttons Contr ol Buttons See the top of the projector. You can see the control buttons. AC IN POWER indicator TEMP indicator LAMP indicator tells the state of power lights or blinks when any lights or blinks when any supply.
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Remote Contr Remote Contr See the remote control. SEARCH button RGB button (STANDBY/ON) searches for an input selects the input signal of button signal between the RGB port. prepares for turning the following signal ports of power on/off. RGB, VIDEO, S-VIDEO VIDEO button and COMPONENT VIDEO.
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Lamp Lamp WARNING The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp made of glass. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them.
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Air Filter Air Filter WARNING • Please carefully read the “User’s Manual - Safety Guide. • Before replacing the air filter, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in, and then wait for the projector to cool sufficiently. •...
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BOXLIGHT LCD Projector SP11i User's Manual - Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING Before using, read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide" and these manuals to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store them in a safe place for future reference.
Contents Projector Features …………………3 Multifunctional Settings …………22 Preparation …………………………3 Using The Menu Functions ……22 Part Names …………………………4 MAIN Menu ………………………23 The Projector ………………………4 PICTURE-1 Menu ………………24 Fastening The Lens Cap …………4 PICTURE-2 Menu ………………26 The Remote Control ………………6 INPUT Menu ……………………27 Setting Up ……………………………7 AUTO Menu ………………………29 Arrangement ………………………7...
Projector Features This multimedia projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC / PAL / SECAM video signals onto a screen. Little space is required for installation and large images can easily be realized. ● Ultra High Brightness Crisp, ultra-bright presentations is achieved by using a UHB (ultra high brightness) lamp and a highly efficient optical system.
Part Names Indicates the corresponding The Projector reference page Zoom ring Air filter cover Focus ring (An air filter is inside.) Lens (The picture is Remote sensor projected from here.) Elevator button Elevator feet Lens cap Projector (Front/Right) Fastening The Lens Cap To avoid losing, please fasten the lens cap to the projector using the strap.
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Part Names (continued) The Projector (continued) INPUT button POWER indicator TEMP indicator toggles between the signal tells the state of power lights or blinks when any ports. supply. Refer to the section problem about internal “Power ON/OFF”. temperature has happened. VIDEO S-VIDEO LAMP indicator...
Part Names (continued) The Remote Control SEARCH button RGB button (STANDBY/ON) searches for an input selects the input signal of button signal between the RGB port. prepares for turning the following signal ports of power on/off. VIDEO button RGB, VIDEO, S-VIDEO toggles between the signal and COMPONENT VIDEO.
Setting Up Arrangement WARNING • Install the projector in a suitable environment according to instructions of the “User’s Manual – Safety Guide” and this manual. • The power outlet should be close to the projector and easily accessible. Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance.
Setting Up (continued) Adjusting The Projector's Elevator CAUTION • If you press the elevator buttons without holding the projector, the projector might crash down, overturn, smash your fingers and possibly result in malfunction. To prevent damaging the projector and injuring yourself, ALWAYS HOLD THE PROJECTOR whenever using the elevator buttons to adjust the elevator feet.
Setting Up (continued) Connecting Your Devices WARNING • Incorrect connecting could result in fire or electrical shock. Whenever attempting to connect other devices to the projector, please thoroughly read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide", this manual and the manual of each device to be connected.
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Setting Up (continued) Please refer to the following for connecting your devices. See the rear of the projector. You can see the ports. AC IN Connecting to a computer VIDEO L- AU D I O- R RGB out RGB cable (D-sub 15 pin) AUDIO CONTROL S-VIDEO...
Setting Up (continued) Connecting Power Supply WARNING • Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord as incorrect or faulty connections may result in FIRE and/or ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Please adhere to the “User’s manual – Safety Guide” and the following. •...
Remote Control Putting Batteries CAUTION Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed. Improper use may result in battery cracking or leakage, which could result in fire, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment. • Keep the battery away from children and pets. •...
Remote Control (continued) Operating The Remote Control ATTENTION • Do not drop or otherwise expose the remote control to physical impact. • Do not get the remote control wet or place it on wet objects. Doing so may result in malfunction.
Power ON/OFF Turning On The Power WARNING • When the power is ON, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens or vents of the projector. NOTE • Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector before the connected devices.
Power ON/OFF (continued) Selecting An Input Signal TEMP POWER LAMP INPUT STANDBY/ON Using the projector’s control button MENU Press the INPUT button. INPUT button As illustrated below, each time you press the INPUT button, the projector switches between its input signal ports.
Power ON/OFF (continued) Turning Off The Power NOTE • Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector before the connected devices. Power off the projector after the connected devices. Press the STANDBY/ON button of the projector or the button of the remote control.
Operating Adjusting The Volume Press the VOLUME button. VOLUME As illustrated on the right, a dialog will VIDEO SEARCH appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume. ASPECT AUTO BLANK VOLUME MAGNIFY VOLUME MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE Use the buttons to adjust the POSITION MENU...
Operating (continued) Adjusting The Position Press the POSITION button. As illustrated on the right, a dialog will appear on the screen VIDEO SEARCH to aid you in adjusting the position. ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY VOLUME MUTE POSITION FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION POSITION MENU ENTER...
Operating (continued) Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature AUTO Press the AUTO button. VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK Automatic Adjustment for RGB Input MAGNIFY VOLUME Horizontal position (H POSITION), vertical position (V POSITION), clock phase (H PHASE) and horizontal size (H SIZE) are MUTE automatically adjusted.
Operating (continued) Using The Magnify Feature Press the MAGNIFY (ON) button. MAGNIFY The projector enters MAGNIFY mode. VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK VOLUME MAGNIFY Press the POSITION button, then use the buttons to select the area MUTE to zoom. Press the POSITION button again FREEZE KEYSTONE to finalize the zoom area.
Operating (continued) Signal Searching Press the SEARCH button. Cycle through input signals, displaying the images of retrieved signals. If no signal is found, returns to the signal that was selected before the search VIDEO SEARCH was begun. ASPECT AUTO BLANK VIDEO S-VIDEO SEARCH...
Multifunctional Settings Using The Menu Functions This projector has the following menus: MAIN, PICTURE-1, PICTURE-2, INPUT, AUTO, SCREEN, OPTION. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods. The basic operations of these menus are as follows. [ex. Adjusting Press the MENU VOLUME] button.
Multifunctional Settings (continued) MENU MAIN Menu MAIN KEYSTONE PICTURE-1 BRIGHT PICTURE-2 CONTRAST INPUT ASPECT With the MAIN menu, the items shown in the table below can be AUTO WHISPER NORMAL performed. SCREEN MIRROR NORMAL OPTION LANGUAGE ENGLISH Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the [Language] : SELECT table below.
Multifunctional Settings (continued) MENU MAIN PICTURE - 1 Menu GAMMA NORMAL PICTURE-1 COLOR BAL R PICTURE-2 COLOR BAL G INPUT COLOR BAL B With the PICTURE - 1 menu, the items shown in the Table below can be AUTO SHARPNESS SCREEN COLOR performed.
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Multifunctional Settings (continued) PICTURE - 1 Menu (continued) Item Description Load/Save a Setting: Selecting one from the following and then pressing the or the ENTER button performs each function. LOAD1 ⇔ LOAD2 ⇔ LOAD3 ⇔ LOAD4 ⇒ ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ SAVE1 SAVE2 SAVE3...
Multifunctional Settings (continued) MENU PICTURE - 2 Menu MAIN V POSITION PICTURE-1 H POSITION PICTURE-2 H PHASE INPUT H SIZE 1344 With the PICTURE - 2 menu, the items shown in the table below AUTO OVER SCAN SCREEN RESET can be performed. OPTION Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the : SELECT...
Multifunctional Settings (continued) MENU INPUT Menu MAIN COLOR SPACE AUTO PICTURE-1 COMPONENT COMPONENT PICTURE-2 VIDEO AUTO INPUT FRAME LOCK TURN ON With the INPUT menu, the items shown in the table below can be AUTO 3D-YCS NORMAL SCREEN VIDEO NR performed.
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Multifunctional Settings (continued) INPUT Menu (continued) Item Description Select a Noise Reduction Mode: ⇔ ⇔ HIGH MIDDLE • This function performs only at a VIDEO input or a S-VIDEO input. At a VIDEO input of NTSC 3.58, this function performs only when the TURN OFF is VIDEO NR selected under the 3D-YCS.
Multifunctional Settings (continued) MENU AUTO Menu MAIN ADJUST PICTURE-1 POWER OFF 0 min PICTURE-2 SEARCH TURN ON INPUT RESET With the AUTO menu, the items shown in the table below can be AUTO SCREEN performed. OPTION Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the : SELECT table below.
Multifunctional Settings (continued) MENU SCREEN Menu MAIN BLANK BLACK PICTURE-1 START UP TURN ON PICTURE-2 MENU POSITION INPUT MESSAGE TURN ON With the SCREEN menu, the items shown in the table below can be AUTO RESET SCREEN performed. OPTION Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the : SELECT table below.
Multifunctional Settings (continued) MENU MAIN VOLUME PICTURE-1 SCREEN TYPE PICTURE-2 LAMP TIME 1234h OPTION Menu INPUT FILTER TIME AUTO RESET SCREEN With the OPTION menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. OPTION Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. : SELECT Item Description...
Lamp WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them.
Lamp (continued) Replacing The Lamp WARNING • Please carefully read the “User’s Manual - Safety Guide”. CAUTION • Do not reset the lamp timer without replacing the lamp. • When you replace the lamp, please replace also the air filter. The air filter may be attached when you buy a replacement lamp for this projector.
Air Filter WARNING • Please carefully read the “User’s Manual - Safety Guide”. • Before replacing the air filter, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in. • Use the air filter of the specified type only. (sold separately) •...
Air Filter (continued) Replacing The Air Filter If the soiling will not come off the air filter, or it becomes damaged, then it needs to be replaced. Please replace the air filter as soon as possible. Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord. Contact your local dealer to prepare a Filter cover new air filter.
Other Care WARNING • Please carefully read the “User’s Manual - Safety Guide”. • Before replacing the air filter, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in. ATTENTION • Do not use cleaners or chemicals other than those listed below, including benzene and paint thinner.
Troubleshooting Related Messages When the unit's power is ON, messages such as those shown below may be displayed. When any such message is displayed on the screen, please respond as described below. If the same message is displayed after the treatment, or if a message other than the following appears, please contact your dealer or service company.
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Troubleshooting (continued) Related Messages (continued) Message Description A note of precaution when cleaning the air filter. CLEAN THE AIR FILTER Please immediately turn the power OFF, and clean or change POWER OFF FIRST, the air filter by referring to the “Air Filter” section of this manual. THEN CLEAN THE AIR FILTER.
Troubleshooting (continued) Regarding The Indicator Lamps ATTENTION • When the interior portion has become overheated, for safety purposes, the power source is automatically turned off, and the indicator lamps may also be turned off. In such a case, press the “○” (power OFF) side of the main power switch, and wait at least 45 minutes.
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Troubleshooting (continued) Regarding The Indicator Lamps (continued) POWER LAMP TEMP Description indicator indicator indicator The cooling fan is not operating. Turn the power OFF and wait at least 20 minutes. After the unit has sufficiently cooled down, Lighting or Blinking in please make confirmation of the following item, and then blinking in Turned off...
Troubleshooting (continued) Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defects WARNING • Please carefully read the “User’s Manual - Safety Guide”. Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc.
Troubleshooting (continued) Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defects (continued) Cases not involving a machine defect, Reference Phenomenon and Items to be confirmed pages The brightness setting and/or contrast setting has not been properly adjusted. Perform picture adjustments by changing the BRIGHT and/or CONTRAST settings, etc.
Specifications Item Specification Product name Liquid crystal projector Panel size 1.4 cm (0.55 type) Liquid crystal Drive system TFT active matrix panel Pixels 480,000 pixels (800 horizontal x 600 vertical) Lens Zoom lens F=1.6 ~ 1.8 f=16.8 ~ 20.1 mm Lamp 130W UHB Speaker...
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BOXLIGHT LCD Projector SP11i User's Manual - Technical Info TECHNICAL In this section, the technical information about this projector is described. WARNING Before using, read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide" and these manuals to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store them in a safe place for future reference.
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TECHNICAL TECHNICAL Signal Connectors VIDEO L - AU DI O - R 4 5 6 AUDIO CONTROL S-VIDEO 7 8 9 COMPONENT VIDEO Port Specification Video signal: RGB separate, Analog, 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω terminator (positive) H/V. sync. signal:TTL level (positive/negative) Composite sync.
Example Of Computer Signal Resolution Display fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Rating Signal mode H × V mode 720 × 400 37.9 85.0 VESA TEXT Zoom in 640 × 480 31.5 59.9 VESA VGA (60Hz) Zoom in 640 × 480 35.0 66.7 Mac13"mode Zoom in...
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Initial Set Signals The following signals are used for the initial settings. The signal timing of some computer models may be different. In such case, refer to adjust the V.POSIT and H.POSIT of the menu. Back porch b Front porch d Back porch b Front porch d Display interval c...
RS-232C Communication Connecting The Cable (1) Turn off the projector and the computer power supplies. (2) Connect the CONTROL port of the projector with a RS-232C port of the computer by a RS- 232C cable. Use the cable that fulfills the specification shown in the following figure. (3) Turn on the computer power supply and after the computer has started up, turn on the projector power supply.
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RS-232C Communication (continued) Requesting projector status (Get command) (1) Send the request code Header + Command data (‘02H’+‘00H’+ type (2 bytes)+‘00H’+‘00H’) from the computer to the projector. (2) The projector returns the response code ‘1DH’+ data (2 bytes) to the computer. Changing the projector settings (Set command) (1) Send the setting code Header + Command data (‘01H’+‘00H’+ type (2 bytes) + setting code (2 bytes)) from the computer to the projector.
RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Chart Command data Names Operation type Header Action Type Setting code BE EF 06 00 B9 D3 02 00 07 20 00 00 Keystone Increment BE EF 06 00 DF D3 04 00 07 20 00 00 Decrement BE EF...
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RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Chart (continued) Command data Names Operation type Header Action Type Setting code English BE EF 06 00 F7 D3 01 00 05 30 00 00 FRANÇAIS BE EF 06 00 67 D2 01 00 05 30 01 00 Deutsch BE EF...
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RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Chart (continued) Command data Names Operation type Header Action Type Setting code BE EF 06 00 EF F6 01 00 B3 30 05 00 BE EF 06 00 7F F7 01 00 B3 30 04 00 BE EF 06 00 4F F5...
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RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Chart (continued) Command data Names Operation type Header Action Type Setting code BE EF 06 00 0D 83 02 00 00 21 00 00 V Position Increment BE EF 06 00 6B 83 04 00 00 21 00 00 Decrement...
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RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Chart (continued) Command data Names Operation type Header Action Type Setting code BE EF 06 00 26 72 01 00 06 22 01 00 MIDDLE BE EF 06 00 D6 72 01 00 06 22 02 00 Video NR HIGH...
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RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Chart (continued) Command data Names Operation type Header Action Type Setting code BE EF 06 00 31 D3 02 00 01 20 00 00 Volume Increment BE EF 06 00 57 D3 04 00 01 20 00 00 Decrement BE EF...
(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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