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  • Page 2 The typ- ical use is in a conference room, meeting room or auditorium. Wenn das Produkt CD-450m/550m in Deutschland verkauft wird, muss es Umwelt geschuetzt sein. (Klasse B) Dieses Product muss mit dem Bundesamt...
  • Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: Boxlight 19332 Powder Hill Place, Poulsbo, Washingotn, USA We declare under our sole responsibility that the CD-450m and CD-550m Projec- tors conform to the following directives and norms: Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC EMI: EN 55022 (1992) Class A...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    If You Need Assistance Warranty Setting up the Projector Connecting the CablePro III to the Projector Preparing to Connect Your Equipment to the Projector Connecting a Laptop Computer Connecting a Desktop Computer Connecting a Video Player Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image...
  • Page 6 Appendix Specifications Accessories Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer Projected Image Size Index...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    User’s Guide. Hot surface. Do not touch. Warning: An arrow pointing to the lamp door on the projector. Safety Terms: Warning: Don’t look directly into the lens when the projector is • turned on. Warning: Don’t block ventilation openings. •...
  • Page 8 Caution: Do not drop the projector. Transport the projector in a • Boxlight-approved case; see page 46 for a list of cases. Caution: For ceiling mount installations, please use the ceiling • mount recommended in this User’s Guide on page 46 and fol- low all instructions provided with it.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION ® The Boxlight CD-450m and CD-550m lightweight multimedia projectors are specifically designed for the mobile presenter. They generate crisp, clear images using Digital Light Processing™ (DLP) technology. The projectors are easy to connect, easy to use, and easy to maintain. The soft carry case makes it easy to trans- port the 7.4 pound projectors.

  • Page 10: Compatibility

    Unpacking the Projector The projector comes with the items shown in Figure 1. Check to make sure all are included. Contact Boxlight immediately if anything is missing. If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems, use the Quick Start card that was included in the shipping box. For com- plete details on connecting and operating the projector, refer to this User’s Guide.
  • Page 11 CD-450m or CD-550m pro- jector and lens cap Soft carry case User’s Guide and quick start card Power cord Remote Shipping box contents RCA audio/video (A/V) cable CablePro III CablePro USB mouse cable CablePro PS/2 mouse cable CablePro audio cable...
  • Page 12 IGURE Side view of projector focus ring zoom ring IGURE Front view of projector keypad connector panel speaker...

  • Page 13: Usage Guidelines

    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 39. If this manual doesn’t answer your question, call Boxlight at 1-800-762-5757 Warranty This product is backed by a limited two-year warranty. The...

  • Page 15: Setting Up The Projector

    “Projected Image Size” on page 53. 3 Make sure the projector and your computer are turned off. Projected image size for CD-450m at minimum focusing distance 20 ft. (9.1m) 12 ft. (3.7m) 5 ft.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Cablepro Iii To The Projector

    The CablePro III (referred to as “CablePro” in this manual for brevity) simplifies the connection process by providing a central hub for all the connections between the projector and your com- puter. The connectors on the CablePro are labeled with icons. The CablePro also has an LED that lights solid green when the projec- tor is on and CablePro is functioning properly.

  • Page 17: Preparing To Connect Your Equipment To The Projector

    Preparing to Connect Your Equipment to the Projector Now you’re ready to connect your equipment. Computers are connected to the CablePro. Video players are connected directly to the projector. Steps for connecting the different types of equipment are given on the pages listed below.

  • Page 18: Connecting A Laptop Computer

    IGURE Connecting the CablePro to a laptop computer Do you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector? 1 Plug either end of the CablePro audio cable into the audio connector on your computer. 2 Plug the other end of the audio cable into the on the CablePro.
  • Page 19 You must have the appropriate USB drivers installed on your computer to use the USB feature. Windows 98 ships with the appropriate drivers. Now you’re ready to power up the projector and your laptop. Skip to “Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image” on page 16.

  • Page 20: Connecting A Desktop Computer

    1 Plug your monitor’s cable into the CablePro. Do you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector? 1 Unplug the audio cable, if present, from your computer. 2 Plug either end of the CablePro audio cable into the audio connector on your computer.
  • Page 21 Do you want to control your computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote or keypad? If your computer has a PS/2 connector, use the PS/2 mouse cable 1 Unplug the mouse cable from your computer. 2 Plug the end of the CablePro mouse cable into the mouse connector on your computer.

  • Page 22: Connecting A Video Player

    If you’re using S-video, plug the other end of the cable into • the “s-video” connector on the projector (Figure 12). IGURE Connecting the projector to a video player using the standard A/V cable (with composite video connector) audio/video cable...
  • Page 23 A/V cable Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the audio con- 4 Plug the A/V cable’s white connector into the left “audio out” port on your video player. Plug the cable’s red connector into the right “audio out”...

  • Page 24: Powering Up The Projector And Adjusting The Image

    Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Plug the power cord into the side of the projector, then plug it into your electrical outlet. A surge-protected power strip is recommended.

  • Page 25: Turning Off The Projector

    Turning Off the Projector If you want to turn off the projector for a short period of time, press the button on the keypad or remote. This blanks the standby screen for fifteen minutes, but keeps the projector running. (You can change the amount of time the projector stays in standby mode;...

  • Page 27: Using The Projector

    (page 21), adjust the height of the projector (page 21) or center the image by adjusting its horizontal or vertical position (page 29). Be sure the projector is at a 90 degree angle to the screen. 3 If the image is out of focus, rotate the focus lens (page 21).
  • Page 28 NOTE: To control the computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote or keypad, you must connect the mouse cable to the CablePro. See page 10 for details. left mouse button (on underside of remote) IGURE Remote control Press anywhere on the edge of the disk mouse to move the cursor on the screen.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Projector

    (Figure 14). To raise the projector: 1 Press and hold the elevator button (Figure 15). 2 Raise the projector to the height you want, then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. elevator button...

  • Page 30: Using The Keypad And Remote Buttons

    Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons The keypad is lit orange when the projector is on and lit green while the menus are displayed. While the menus are displayed, the volume, source, and standby buttons act as navigation but- tons. See “Using the On-Screen Menus” on page 24 for details.
  • Page 31 , the display and audio turn off and a standby blank screen is displayed for 15 minutes. You can change the amount of time the projector stays in standby mode; see “Standby Time” on page 30 for details. If you press again within 15 minutes, the projector •...

  • Page 32: Using The On-Screen Menus

    Tracking is not available until Auto Image is turned off). Using the On-Screen Menus The projector has six drop-down menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. Most of these adjustments aren’t available directly from the keypad.

  • Page 33: Display Menu

    Display Menu Brightness Adjusting the brightness changes the intensity of the image. Press the left mouse button to darken the image. • Press the right mouse button to lighten the image. • Tint The tint adjusts the red-green color balance in the projected image.
  • Page 34 Blank Screen Blank Screen determines what color is displayed when there is no active source and when the projector is in standby. Click either mouse button to toggle between blue and black. Reset All Click either mouse button to reset all the options (except Lan- guage, Video Standard, Ceiling and Rear Projection, and Standby Time) in all the menus to their original settings.

  • Page 35: Audio Menu

    Audio Menu Volume Press the left mouse button to decrease the volume. • Press the right mouse button to increase the volume. • Volume adjustments you make are saved for each source. Treble The treble setting controls the high frequencies of your audio source.

  • Page 36: Image Menu

    “off”. Auto Resize automatically resizes the image by scaling it up or Auto Resize down. It only affects computer images that are not the projector’s native resolution. When is on, the projector makes the best fit of the Auto Resize image to the screen.
  • Page 37 Manual Tracking The projector adjusts tracking automatically to match the video signal from your computer. However, if the display shows evenly spaced, fuzzy, vertical lines or if the projected image is too wide or too narrow for the screen, try turning on again.

  • Page 38: Controls Menu

    This option lets you select how long the lamp stays on and the blank screen is displayed when the projector enters standby mode before the projector turns off. Select among 1, 5, 10, and 15 minutes and 1 and 2 hours by clicking either mouse button and cycling through the options.
  • Page 39 You need to set the Plug and Play setting to Off for the projector to display properly on some older computers. The Plug and Play setting does not affect video images.

  • Page 40: Language Menu

    The startup screen con- tains information on contacting Boxlight. Click either mouse but- ton to turn this feature off and display a plain black or blue screen instead of the startup screen.

  • Page 41: Status Menu

    Status Menu This is a read-only window for informational purposes. To dis- play the status window, select Show status from the menu, then click either mouse button. To remove the window, click either mouse button. IGURE Status menu Lamp hours used Indicates how many hours the current lamp has been in use.
  • Page 42 Software version Indicates the projector’s software version. This information is useful when contacting Technical Support. CablePro version Indicates the CablePro’s software version. This information is useful when contacting Technical Support. Source Indicates the active source, Computer or Video.

  • Page 43: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    These types of bulbs deteriorate over time. Replace the lamp when the brightness is no longer acceptable. You can order new lamp modules from Boxlight. See “Accessories” on page 45 for information. Follow these steps to replace the projection lamp: 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.
  • Page 44 CAUTION: Never operate the projector with the lamp door open or removed. This disrupts the air flow and causes the projector to overheat. & 4 Pull the lamp door up and remove it. IGURE Removing the lamp door 5 Loosen the two non-removable screws on the outside of the module.
  • Page 45 6 Slide the lamp connector to the right to disconnect it from the projector (Figure 26). 7 Remove the module (Figure 27). IGURE Sliding the lamp connector IGURE Removing the lamp module WARNING: Do not drop the lamp module or touch the glass bulb! The glass may shatter and cause injury.

  • Page 46: Replacing The Batteries In The Remote Control

    10 Tighten the screws on the outside of the module. 11 Slide the lamp connector to the left to re-attach it. 12 Insert the tabs at the top of the lamp door into the projector and press the lamp door into place.

  • Page 47: Using The Kensington Lock

    • functional AC electrical outlet. Make sure that the power cord is also properly connected to the projector. If the projector is plugged into a power strip, make sure the • power strip is turned on. Make sure you have removed the lens cap on the projection •...
  • Page 48 Reposition the image. Refer to “Horizontal position” on • page 29 and “Vertical position” on page 29. Be sure the projector is at a 90 degree angle to the screen. • Problem: Only the start-up screen displays Verify that the cables are connected correctly. See page 10 •...
  • Page 49 • tion off in the Controls menu. The image should immediately return to forward projection. See “Rear Projection” on page 31. Problem: the projector displays vertical lines, “bleeding” or spots Adjust the brightness. See “Brightness” on page 25. • Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning.
  • Page 50 A minor power surge may cause the lamp to shut off. Turn the • projector off, wait at least a minute, then turn it back on. Before calling Boxlight for assistance, please have the following information available: the projector’s serial number (located on the bottom label) •...

  • Page 51: Appendix

    APPENDIX Specifications The projectors must be operated and stored within the tempera- ture and humidity ranges specified. Temperature Operating 50 to 104 F (10 to 40 C) Non-operating -4 to 158 F (-20 to 70 C) Humidity Operating and non-oper. 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing Dimensions 3.9 x 9 x 12.5 inches (9.9 x 22.9 x 31.8 cm)
  • Page 52 Video Audio Input Input Impedance 5K ohm DC coupled Maximum Input Voltage Sensitivity 100 mV at 1 KHz for 88 dB SPL at 1 meter Connector Type RCA jack Computer Audio Input Input Impedance 10K ohm nominal, AC coupled Maximum Input Voltage Sensitivity 100 mV at 1 KHz for 88 dB SPL at 1 meter Connector Type...

  • Page 53: Accessories

    CablePro PS/2 Mouse Cable (1.5 ft) Executive Remote Plus with batteries Projection Lamp Module Lens Cap Audio/Video Cable Power Cords (one ships with projector, type depends on country) North American Power Cord Australian Power Cord UK Power Cord European Power Cord...
  • Page 54 Full-Feature Laser Pro Remote Control Remote Cable, 50 ft (15 m) Ceiling Mount False Ceiling Plate Pipe Tubing Extension CablePro Wall Plate Kensington MicroSaver Security System Tripod Mount Portable Projector Stand Portable Projection Screen S-Video Cable 1 year extended warranty...

  • Page 55: Portable And Laptop Activation Chart

    Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their exter- nal video port when a secondary display device such as a projec- tor is connected. Activation commands for some laptop computers are listed in the following table. (If your computer is not listed or the given command does not work, refer to the com- puter’s documentation for the appropriate command.) On some laptops, the activation function key is labeled with an icon, for...
  • Page 56 Key command to Computer activate port Austin Ctrl-Alt-comma Award FN-F6 BCC* automatic Bondwell LCD or CRT options after bootup Chaplet** setup screen FN-F6 FN-F4 Chembook FN-F6 Commax Ctrl-Alt-#6 Compaq* ** Ctrl-Alt-< FN-F4 automatic mode/? (for setup option) Compuadd* ** automatic Alt-F for screen setup option Data General...
  • Page 57 Key command to Computer activate port Everex* setup screen option For-A Ctrl-Alt-Shift-C Fujitsu FN-F10 Gateway FN-F3 FN-F1/FN-F1 again simul- taneous Grid* ** FN-F2, choose auto or simultaneous Ctrl-Alt-Tab Hitachi FN-F7 Honeywell FN-F10 Hyundai setup screen option IBM 970* automatic IBM ThinkPad** reboot, enter setup menu FN-F7, select choice from setup menu...
  • Page 58 Key command to Computer activate port Magitronic FN-F4 Mastersport FN-F2 Micro Express* automatic Micron FN-F2 Microslate* automatic Mitsubishi SW2 On-Off-Off-Off setup screen option NEC* ** setup screen option CRT at the DOS prompt FN-F3 Olivetti* automatic FN-O/* Packard Bell* ** FN-F0 Ctrl-Alt-<...
  • Page 59 Key command to Computer activate port Twinhead* FN-F7 FN-F5 Automatic WinBook Ctrl-Alt-F10 Wyse software driven Zenith** FN-F10 FN-F2 FN-F1 Zeos** Ctrl-Shift-D FN-F1 * These manufacturers have models that automatically send video to the external CRT port when some type of display device is attached.

  • Page 60: Using Video Mirroring With A Powerbook Computer

    If this happens, perform the following steps: 1 Turn off video mirroring. 2 Open the Monitors control panel. 3 Move the white menu bar to Monitor 2 to set the projector as the primary monitor. 4 Restart the PowerBook.

  • Page 61: Projected Image Size

    Projected Image Size Image Size, Width and Height for CD-450m-maximum image size Distance to Diagonal Screen (feet) (feet) Image Size, Width and Height for CD-450m-maximum image size Distance to Diagonal Screen (m) Projected image size for CD-450m Table 1: Width...
  • Page 62 Table 3: Image Size, Width and Height for CD-450m-minimum image size Distance to Diagonal Screen (feet) (feet) 14.5 Table 4: Image Size, Width and Height for CD-450m-minimum image size- (metric) Distance to Diagonal Screen (m) Width Height (feet) (feet) 11.6...
  • Page 63 Table 5: Image Size, Width and Height for CD-550m-maximum image size Distance to Diagonal Screen (feet) (feet) 12.9 16.0 24.5 Table 6: Image Size, Width and Height for CD-550m-minimum image size (metric) Distance to Diagonal Screen (m) IGURE Projected image size for CD-550m Width Height (feet)
  • Page 64 Table 7: Image Size, Width and Height for CD-550m-minimum image size Distance to Diagonal Screen (feet) (feet) 12.4 18.6 Table 8: Image Size, Width and Height for CD-550m-minimum image size (metric) Distance to Diagonal Screen (m) Width Height (feet) (feet) 14.9 11.2 Width...

  • Page 65: Index

    27 brightness 25 color 26 contrast 25 tint 25 treble 27 volume 23, 27 adjusting the height of the projector 21 altitude limits 43 assistance. See Technical Support Audio menu 27 Audio menu options Bass 27 Treble 27 Volume 27...
  • Page 66 46 fuzzy lines 29 IBM-compatible computers compatibility 2 connecting 10–13 icons on CablePro 8 on the projector 9 image adjusting 16, 19 centering 29 colors don’t match computer’s 42 focusing 21 fuzzy lines 29 has lines or spots 41...
  • Page 67 lamp ordering 45 replacing 35 turns off unexpectedly 42 lamp hour counter 33 Language menu 32 language, selecting for menus 32 laptop computers activation sequence to allow secondary display 47 connecting IBM-compatible 10 lens cap 45 cleaning 35 Macintosh computers compatibility 2 Menu button 24 menus.
  • Page 68 40 text not visible 40 tint, adjusting 25 treble, adjusting 27 troubleshooting 39 turning off the projector 17 turning on the projector 16 USB mouse 11 vertical lines displayed 29, 41 video 25 video mirroring on a PowerBook 52...

  • Page 69: Limited Warranty

    Product for personal or business use. Boxlight’s liability for the breach of the foregoing limited warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the Product or refund of the purchase price of the Product, at Boxlight’s sole option.
  • Page 70 Part Number 010-0198-00...

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