BOXLIGHT CP-305t User Manual

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  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE BOXLIGHT CP-305t...
  • Page 2: To The Owner

    WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. G This projector produces intense light from the projection lens. Do not stare directly into the lens as possible. It could damage your eyes. Be especially careful that children do not stare directly into the beam.
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Do not place this projector on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The projector may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the projector. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the projector.
  • Page 4: Federal Communication Commission Notice

    : (800)762-5757 AC POWER CORD REQUIREMENT The AC Power Cord supplied with this projector meets the requirement for use in the country you purchased it. AC Power Cord for the United States and Canada : AC Power Cord used in the United States and Canada is listed by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and certified by the Canadian Standard Association (CSA).
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES AND DESIGN PREPARATION NAME OF EACH PART OF PROJECTOR SETTING-UP PROJECTOR CONNECTING AC POWER CORD POSITIONING PROJECTOR ADJUSTABLE FEET MOVING PROJECTOR CONNECTING PROJECTOR TERMINALS OF PROJECTOR CONNECTING TO COMPUTER CONNECTING TO VIDEO EQUIPMENT BEFORE OPERATION OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL...
  • Page 6: 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) technology. Compact Design This projector is extremely compact in size and weight.
  • Page 7: Preparation

    PREPARATION NAME OF EACH PART OF PROJECTOR FRONT CARRY HANDLE INFRARED REMOTE RECEIVER PROJECTION LENS BACK TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS POWER CORD CONNECTOR BOTTOM LAMP COVER ADJUSTABLE FEET FEET LOCK LATCHES EXHAUST VENTS HOT AIR EXHAUSTED ! Air blown from Exhaust Vents is hot.
  • Page 8: Setting-Up Projector

    NOTE ON THE POWER CORD The AC Power Cord must meet the requirement of the country where you use the projector. Confirm the AC plug type with the chart below. The proper AC power cord must be used.
  • Page 9: Positioning Projector

    POSITIONING PROJECTOR G This projector is designed to project on a flat projection surface. G The projector can be focused from 3.0’(0.9m) ~ 22.6’(6.9m). G Refer to the figure below to adjust a screen size. 3.0’ (0.9m) 40” 34” 34”...
  • Page 10: Moving Projector

    G Do not transport a projector by using a courier or transport service in an unsuitable transport case. This may cause damage to a projector. To transport a projector through a courier or transport service, consult Boxlight dealer for best way.
  • Page 11: Connecting Projector

    CONNECTING PROJECTOR TERMINALS OF PROJECTOR This projector has input and output terminals on its back for connecting computers and video equipment. Refer to figures on pages 11 to 13 and connect properly. EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK AUDIO INPUT JACKS Connect external Connect the audio output speaker system to this jack.
  • Page 12: Connecting To Computer

    Audio Cable (stereo) Audio Input Speaker Terminal External Speaker (✽ = Cable or adapter is not supplied with this projector.) • USB Cable • MAC Adapter (When connecting to Macintosh computer) ✽ • Audio Cables (Mini Plug (stereo) x 1)
  • Page 13: Connecting To Video Equipment

    Y-Pb/Cb-Pr/Cr jacks has priority over S-VIDEO jack. EXT. SP(8Ω)(STEREO) Speaker Terminal External Speaker ✽ = Cable is not supplied with this projector.) ✽ Component video output equipment. (such as DVD player or high-definition TV source.) Video Disc Player Composite Component Video Output...
  • Page 14: Before Operation

    It is also used as a PC mouse in Wireless Mouse NO SHOW Operation. (P37) AUTO PC ADJ. P-TIMER POWER ON-OFF BUTTON Used to turn projector on or off. (P19) ON-OFF VOLUME INPUT BUTTON Used to select input source. (P22, 30)
  • Page 15: Remote Control Batteries Installation

    BEFORE OPERATION Operating Range Point Remote Control Unit toward projector (Receiver Window) whenever pressing any button. Maximum operating range for Remote Control Unit is about 16.4’ (5m) and 60° in front and rear of the projector.
  • Page 16: Top Controls And Indicators

    BEFORE OPERATION TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS This projector has CONTROL BUTTONS (TOP CONTROLS) and INDICATORS on its top. WARNING TEMP. INDICATOR Flashes when internal projector temperature is too high. (P38) LAMP REPLACE INDICATOR Turns to yellow when the life of the projection lamp draws to an end.
  • Page 17: Operating On-Screen Menu

    OPERATING ON-SCREEN MENU HOW TO OPERATE ON-SCREEN MENU You can control and adjust this projector through ON-SCREEN MENU. Refer to the following pages to operate each adjustment on ON-SCREEN MENU. 1 DISPLAY MENU Press MENU button to display ON-SCREEN MENU.
  • Page 18: Menu Bar

    (Refer to P33, 34) SCREEN MENU SETTING MENU Used to adjust size Used to change of image. [Normal settings of projector / True / Wide / or reset Lamp Digital zoom +/–] Replace Counter. (Refer to P29) (Refer to P35, 36)
  • Page 19: Basic Operation

    3. Clean Air Filters. (See "AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING" section on page 38.) 4. Turn the projector on again. If WARNING TEMP. Indicator should still continue to flash, call Boxlight at 1-800-762-5757 or 360-779-7901. TURNING ON PROJECTOR Preparation Display disappears after 30 seconds.
  • Page 20: Adjusting Screen

    BASIC OPERATION Press ZOOM button on Top Control or ZOOM L/M button on Remote Control Unit. The message “Zoom” is displayed. Press ZOOM L button or POINT UP button to make image larger, and press ZOOM M button or POINT DOWN button to make image smaller.
  • Page 21: No Show Function

    Press NO SHOW button on Remote Control Unit to black out the image. To restore to normal, press NO SHOW button again or press any other button. Press P-TIMER button on Remote Control unit. The timer display “00 : 00” appears on the screen and the timer starts to count time (00 : 00 ~ 59 : 59).
  • Page 22: Computer Input

    Computer and then press SELECT button. SELECTING COMPUTER SYSTEM This projector automatically tunes to most different types of computers based on VGA, SVGA, XGA or SXGA (refer to “COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS” on page 23). When selecting Computer, this projector automatically tunes to incoming signal and projects proper image without any special setting.
  • Page 23: Compatible Computer Specifications

    COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS Basically this projector can accept the signal from all computers with the V, H-Frequency below mentioned and less than 140 MHz of Dot Clock. H-Freq. ON-SCREEN RESOLUTION (kHz) DISPLAY VGA 1 640 x 480 31.47 VGA 2 720 x 400 31.47...
  • Page 24: Pc Adjustment

    Store adjustment parameters. Adjustment parameters from Auto PC Adjustment can be memorized in this projector. Once parameters are memorized, setting can be done just by selecting Mode in PC SYSTEM Menu (P22). Refer to step 3 of MANUAL PC ADJUSTMENT section (P26).
  • Page 25: Manual Pc Adjustment

    Multi- Scan system of this projector. If this happens, projector cannot reproduce a proper image and the image may be recognized as a flickering picture, a non-synchronized picture, a non-centered picture or a skewed picture.
  • Page 26 COMPUTER INPUT Display area Selects area displayed with this projector. Select the resolution at Display area dialog box. Display area H Adjustment of horizontal area displayed with this projector. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) to decrease/increase value and then press SELECT button.
  • Page 27: Picture Image Adjustment

    Select image level among Standard, Real, Image 1, Image 2, Image 3 and Image 4 by pressing IMAGE button on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit. Standard Normal picture level preset on this projector. Real Picture level with improved halftone for graphics. IMAGE 1~4 User preset picture adjustment in IMAGE ADJUST Menu (P28).
  • Page 28: Image Level Adjustment

    COMPUTER INPUT Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to move a red frame pointer to IMAGE ADJUST Menu icon. Press POINT DOWN button to move a red frame pointer to the item that you want to adjust, and then press SELECT button. The level of each item is displayed.
  • Page 29: Picture Screen Adjustment

    PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT This projector has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to display the desirable image size. Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) to move a red frame pointer to SCREEN Menu icon.
  • Page 30: Video Input

    DIRECT OPERATION Choose Video by pressing INPUT button on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit. If projector cannot reproduce proper video source, select correct input source through MENU OPERATION (see below). MENU OPERATION Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button to move a red frame pointer to INPUT Menu icon.
  • Page 31: Selecting Video System

    When Video System is PAL-M or PAL-N, select system manually. PAL / SECAM / NTSC / NTSC4.43 / PAL-M / PAL-N If projector cannot reproduce proper video image, it is necessary to select a specific broadcast signal format among PAL, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL-M, and PAL-N.
  • Page 32: Picture Image Adjustment

    Select image level among Standard, Cinema, Image 1, Image 2, Image 3 and Image 4 by pressing IMAGE button on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit. Standard Normal picture level preset on this projector. Cinema Picture level adjusted for the picture with fine tone. IMAGE 1~4 User preset picture adjustment in IMAGE ADJUST Menu (P34).
  • Page 33: Image Level Adjustment

    IMAGE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) to move a red frame pointer to IMAGE ADJUST Menu icon. Press POINT DOWN button to move a red frame pointer to the item that you want to adjust and then press SELECT button. The level of each item is displayed.
  • Page 34: Picture Screen Adjustment

    Closes IMAGE MENU. PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT This projector has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to display the desirable image size. Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) to move a red frame pointer to SCREEN Menu icon.
  • Page 35: Setting

    POINT UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT button(s). Refer to KEYSTONE ADJUSTMENT on page 20. Blue back When this function is “On,” this projector will produce a blue image instead of the video noise on the screen when any input source is unplugged or turned off.
  • Page 36 When this function is “On,” projector is automatically turned on just by connecting AC Power cord to a wall outlet. Note ; Be sure to turn projector off properly (refer to the section “TURNING OFF THE PROJECTOR” on P19). If projector is turned off in the wrong steps, On Start function does not operate properly.
  • Page 37: Appendix

    APPENDIX OPERATING WIRELESS MOUSE Wireless Remote Control Unit is not only able to operate this projector but also usable as a wireless mouse for most Personal Computers. POINT buttons and two CLICK buttons are used for wireless mouse operation. This Wireless Mouse function is available only when PC mouse pointer is displayed on a projected screen. When ON- SCREEN MENU or any message / dialog box is displayed on the screen instead of PC mouse pointer, this Wireless Mouse function cannot be used.
  • Page 38: Maintenance

    Indicator stops flashing when the temperature of a projector returns to normal. When WARNING TEMP. Indicator continues to flash, check the items listed below. Ventilation Slots of the projector may be blocked. In such an event, reposition the projector so that Ventilation Slots are not obstructed.
  • Page 39: Lamp Replacement

    When the life of Projection Lamp of this projector draws to an end, LAMP REPLACEMENT indicator lights yellow. When a projected image becomes dark or the color of an image becomes unnatural, replacement of Projection Lamp is required. CAUTION For continued safety, replace with a lamp assembly of the same type.
  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    The problem may be with your graphics controller rather than with the projector. (When you reconnect the projector, be sure to turn the computer and monitor off before you power up the projector. Turn the projector on, and then the computer.)
  • Page 41 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.
  • Page 42: Technical Specifications

    APPENDIX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Projector Type Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight LCD Panel System Panel Resolution Number of Pixels Color System High Definition TV Signal Scanning Frequency Projection Image size (Diagonal) Horizontal Resolution Projection Lens Throw Distance Projection Lamp...
  • Page 43 CONFIGURATIONS OF THE TERMINALS COMPUTER INPUT / MONITOR OUT TERMINAL (ANALOG) Terminal : HDB15-PIN Connect the display output/input terminal of the computer to these terminal with the VGA Cable (supplied). When connecting the Macintosh computer, MAC Adapter (not supplied) is required. Pin Configuration CONTROL PORT CONNECTOR Terminal : Mini DIN 8-PIN...
  • Page 44: Warranty Limitation And Exclusion

    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. Lamp is warrantied for 120 days.

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