LCD Projector CP322ia USER'S MANUAL USER'S MANUAL Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING • Please read the accompanying manual “SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and this “USER'S MANUAL” thoroughly to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference.
This liquid crystal projector is used to project PROJECTOR various computer signals as well as NTSC / PAL / FEATURES SECAM video signals onto a screen. Little space is required for installation and large images can easily be realized. ●...
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• NEVER ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE GROUND CONNECTION OF THE THREE- PRONGED PLUG! • Make sure that you firmly connect the power cord to the projector and wall outlet. Connect your devices to the projector Connect your computer, VCR and/or other devices you will be using to the projector.
Lens cap AUDIO IN R and L ports VIDEO IN port AUDIO IN 1/2 port RGB OUT port USB port AUDIO OUT port THE PROJECTOR Indicates the corresponding reference page RESET button KEYSTONE button INPUT button STANDBY/ON button Air filter...
THE REMOTE CONTROL RGB button VIDEO button ASPECT button MAGNIFY buttons FREEZE button KEYBOARD buttons POSITION POSITION button Cursor buttons ESC button SEARCH button STANDBY/ON button STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH AUTO button ASPECT AUTO BLANK BLANK button MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME VOLUME button PAGE DOWN...
You can use the elevator feet to make adjustments if the surface on which you need to set the projector is uneven or if you otherwise need to adjust the angle of projection. The adjustment range of the elevator feet is 0 to 9 degrees.
The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen (ED-S3170A: 800x600 pixels/ED-X3270A: 1024x768 pixels). a:Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%) b:Distance from the lens center to the bottom of the screen (±10%) c:Distance from the lens center to the top of the screen (±10%)
• Whenever attempting to connect other devices to the projector, please thoroughly read the manual of each device to be connected. • TURN OFF ALL DEVICES prior to connecting them to the projector. Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector.
Ports and Cables Refer to the table below to find out which projector port and cable to use for connecting a given device. Use this table for determining which cables to prepare. Function Projector Port RGB IN 1 RGB input...
CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES (continued) Connecting to a Computer ATTENTION Whenever attempting to connect a laptop computer to the projector, be sure to activate the laptop's RGB external image output (set the laptop to CRT display or to simultaneous LCD and CRT display). For details on how this is done, please refer to the instruction manual of the corresponding laptop computer.
Connecting to a DVD Player AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN L / (MONO) VIDEO IN A A A AUDIO IN RGB OUT AUDIO OUT If using an audio/video connection DVD player Connecting to a VCR AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN L / (MONO) VIDEO IN A A A AUDIO IN RGB OUT...
CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES (continued) Connecting to a Display Monitor RGB IN AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN L / (MONO) VIDEO IN RGB OUT CONTROL AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT Display monitor...
• When strong light, such as direct sunlight or light from an extremely close range (such as from an inverter fluorescent lamp), hits the projector's remote sensor, the remote control may cease to function. Adjust the direction of the projector to keep light from directly hitting the projector's remote sensor. Close the battery...
TURNING ON THE POWER Precautions Connect all devices to be used to the projector prior to turning on the power. WARNING When the power is ON, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens. STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH...
Press this button to toggle between the devices connected to RGB IN 1 and 2. As illustrated below, each time you press the RGB button, the projector switches between RGB IN 1 and 2. Select the signal you wish to project.
(control panel or remote control) Press the STANDBY/ON button again while the "Power off?" message is visible. The projector lamp goes off and starts cooling down. The POWER indicator blinks orange while the lamp cools down. (Pressing the STANDBY/ON button while the POWER indicator is blinking orange has no effect.)
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Press the VOLUME button As illustrated on the right, a dialog will STANDBY/ON appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting VIDEO SEARCH the volume. ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE Press the...
ADJUSTING THE POSITION Press the POSITION button As illustrated on the right, a dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the position. STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION...
USING THE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT FEATURE Press the AUTO button STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK Automatic Adjustment for RGB Input MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME Horizontal position (H. POSIT), vertical position (V. PAGE DOWN MUTE POSIT), clock phase (H. PHASE) and horizontal size (H. FREEZE KEYSTONE SIZE) are automatically adjusted.
CORRECTING KEYSTONE DISTORTIONS Press the KEYSTONE button As illustrated on the right, a dialog will appear STANDBY/ON on the screen to aid you in correcting the VIDEO SEARCH distortion. ASPECT AUTO BLANK HOME PAGE UP VOLUME MAGNIFY PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE Use the...
BLANK ON/OFF or MENU ON/OFF feature is used, or, if there is a change in the input signal's state. • If the projector continues projecting the same image for a long time (i.e. you forget to exit FREEZE mode), the image might possibly remain as an afterimage. Do not leave the projector in FREEZE mode for too long.
SEARCH search will cease and the projector will project the detected ASPECT AUTO BLANK signal. If the projector is unable to find an input signal at any of HOME PAGE UP VOLUME MAGNIFY its ports, it will return to the state it was in prior to the search.
USING THE MENU FUNCTIONS Press the MENU button The menu display appears on the screen. The STANDBY/ON projector has the following menus: MAIN, VIDEO SEARCH PICTURE-1, PICTURE-2, INPUT, SCREEN, and ASPECT AUTO BLANK OPTION. Select a menu using the current settings of the items that can be manipulated via the...
Left click with mouse ENTER Right click with mouse RESET USB Mouse/Keyboard Control 1. Connect the projector’s USB terminal to the computer using a USB cable. The functions in the table below can be controlled. Available Functions Move Pointer Left click with mouse Right click with mouse Press keyboard’s HOME key...
• If the lamp should break (it will make a loud bang when it does), ventilate the room well, and make sure not to breathe the gas that comes out of the projector vents, or get it in your eyes or mouth.
THE LAMP (continued) Replacing the lamp All projector lamps will wear out eventually. If used for long periods of time, the image could become darkened, and the color contrast could be impacted as well. We recommend that you replace your lamps early.
Apply a vacuum cleaner to the top of the air filter cover to clean the air filter Turn on the projector, and use the menu to reset the filter timer • To reset the air filter timer, from the OPTION menu, select FILTER TIME.
• Make sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord before caring for the unit. Please carefully read "Safety Instructions", in order to care for your projector correctly. • Do not use with air filter cover removed.
Caring for the inside of the projector : In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by your local dealer about once every 2 years. Never try to care for the inside of the unit yourself.
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LCD Projector CP322ia USER'S MANUAL USER'S MANUAL Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING • Please read the accompanying manual “SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and this “USER'S MANUAL” thoroughly to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference.
MULTIFUNCTIONAL SETTINGS This device has 6 separate menus: MAIN, PICTURE 1, PICTURE 2, INPUT, SCREEN, OPTION. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods. The basic operations of these menus are as follows. Menu screen display : Press the "MENU" button. Menu selection : Choose a menu name using the button or the ENTER button.
PICTURE 1 Menu With the PICTURE 1 menu, the five items shown in the Table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the Table. PICTURE1 Menu Item COLOR BAL R Adjust Red Color Balance: Dark COLOR BAL B Adjust Blue Color Balance: Dark SHARPNESS...
MULTIFUNCTIONAL SETTINGS (continued) INPUT Menu With the INPUT menu, the four items shown in the Table below can be performed. With inputting of RGB IN 1 and RGB IN 2 signals, the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the signals will be displayed on the initial screen of the INPUT menu.
SCREEN Menu With the SCREEN menu, the five items shown in the Table below can be performed. Please perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the Table. SCREEN Menu Item Selection of BLANK Screen: ⇔ MyScreen The BLANK Screen may be voluntarily selected. The BLANK Screen is displayed when the screen has been erased (i.e., made to vanish) by manipulating the BLANK button (please refer to the “Temporarily Blanking the Screen”...
Refer to LAMP TIME: When set, this function displays the total time the projector lamp has been used since new. Reset LAMP TIME [Use this function only when the lamp has been replaced!]: Depress the RESET button for at least 3 seconds while lamp time is being displayed.
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU THINK A MACHINE DEFECT HAS OCCURRED 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. Message CHANGE THE LAMP Lamp usage time is approaching 2,000 hours.
Regarding the Indicator Lamps Lighting and flashing of the POWER indicator, the LAMP indicator, and the TEMP indicator have the meanings as described in the Table below. Please respond in accordance with the instructions within the Table. POWER LAMP TEMP indicator indicator indicator...
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU THINK A MACHINE DEFECT HAS OCCURRED (continued) Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken for Machine Defects Before requesting repair, check in accordance with the following chart. If the situation cannot be corrected, then contact your dealer. Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect The main power source is not ON.
WARRANTY AND AFTER-SERVICE If a problem occurs with the equipment, first refer to the “WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU THINK A MACHINE DEFECT HAS OCCURRED” section and run through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem contact your dealer or service company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied.
TECHNICAL TECHNICAL SIGNAL CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT RGB IN [1]/[2] RGB OUT D-sub 15-pin Shrink Pin No Signal Pin No Video input Red Video input Green Ground Video input Blue RGB IN [1]: SDA (DDC) Ground RGB IN [2]: Ground Red RGB OUT : Ground Green H.
• Depending on the input signal, full-size display may not be possible in some cases. Refer to the number of display pixels above. • This projector will display up to UXGA (1600X1200) resolution signals but the image will be rescaled to the native resolution of the projector. Best display performance is achieved when the signal input resolution is the same as the native resolution of the projector.
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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 Display interval c HSYNC Sync a...
CONNECTION TO THE MOUSE CONTROL Projector ADB Mouse CONTROL Terminal D-sub 15-pin shrink jack ! " # % & ' " # Serial Mouse CONTROL Terminal D-sub 15-pin shrink jack ! " # % & ' " # USB Mouse...
RS-232C COMMUNICATION (1) Turn off the projector and computer power supplies and connect with the RS-232C cable. (2) Turn on the computer power supply and after the computer has started up, turn on the projector power supply. Control jack D-sub 15-pin shrink jack...
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When the command sent by the projector cannot be practiced, the the error code ‘1cH’ +‘xxxxH’ is returned. When the data length is greater than indicated by the data length code, the projector will ignore the excess data code. Conversely, when the data length is shorter than indicated by the data length code, an error code will be returned to the projector.
Command data chart Names Operation type Blue BE EF White BE EF Black BE EF Blank Color MyScreen BE EF ORIGNAL BE EF BE EF Normal BE EF H Inverse BE EF Mirror V lnverse BE EF H&V Inverse BE EF BE EF Normal BE EF...
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Command data chart (continued) Names Operation type H.Position Reset Execute H.Size Reset Execute Color Balance Execute R Reset Color Balance Execute B Reset Sharpness Reset Execute Color Reset Execute Tint Reset Execute Keystone_V Reset Execute Keystone_H Reset Execute Auto Adjust Execute Lamp Time Reset Execute...
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Names Operation type BE EF Contrast Increment BE EF Decrement BE EF BE EF Color Balance R Increment BE EF Decrement BE EF BE EF Color Balance B Increment BE EF Decrement BE EF BE EF Increment BE EF Keystone_V Decrement BE EF BE EF...
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Command data chart (continued) Names Operation type Tint Increment Decrement Auto NTSC SECAM Video Format NTSC 4.43 M-PAL N-PAL Sync on G NORMAL WHISPER WHISPER NORMAL CINEMA GAMMA DYNAMIC Large Middle Over Scan Small Full MyScreen Size MyScreen Lock Lamp Time Filter Time Header Action...
FCC (Federal Communication Commission) equipment provided that the following conditions are met. The cables may have to be used with the core set to the projector side. Use the cables which are included with the projector or specified. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the...
(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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THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE FACE HEREOF AND THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT BE EXTENDED, ALTERED OR VARIED EXCEPT BY WRITTEN INSTRUMENT SIGNED BY BOXLIGHT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY MAY LAST, SO SUCH LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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