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  • Page 2 The typ- ical use is in a conference room, meeting room or auditorium. Wenn das Produkt MP-350m in Deutschland verkauft wird, muss es Umwelt ges- chuetzt sein. (Klasse B) Dieses Product muss mit dem Bundesamt fuer Post und Telekommunikation registriert sein.
  • Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: Boxlight Corporation 19332 Powder Hill Place, Poulsbo, Washington, USA We declare under our sole responsibility that the MP-350m projector conforms to the following directives and norms: Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC EMI: EN 55022 (1992) Class A...

  • Page 4: 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 Computer Using a VESA cable Connecting a Video Player...
  • Page 5 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Cleaning the Lens Cleaning the Fan Intake Filter Replacing the Projection Lamp Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Kensington Lock Troubleshooting Solutions to Common Problems Appendix Specifications Accessories Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer Projected Image Size Index...

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    • damage your projector. Caution: Don’t place the projector on a hot surface or in direct • sunlight. Caution: Do not drop the projector. Transport the projector in a • Boxlight-approved case; see page 50 for a list of cases.
  • Page 7 User’s Guide. Hot surface. Do not touch. Warning: An arrow pointing to the lamp door of the projector. Laser radiation. Do not stare into laser beam. Warning: Customer Service If you need assistance, call Boxlight at 1-800-762-5757...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems, use the Boxlight MP-350m Quick Start card that was included in the ship- ping box. For complete details on connecting and operating the projector, refer to this User’s Guide.
  • Page 9 NOTE: The contents of your shipping box may vary depending on the configuration you’ve ordered. IGURE Shipping box contents MP-350m projector and lens Soft carry case MP-350m documentation: User’s Guide, Quick Start card power cord remote and batteries RCA audio/video (A/V) cable...

  • Page 10: Usage Guidelines

    Do not look directly into the projection lens when the projector • is turned on. The bright light may harm your eyes. Do not block the grills on the projector. Do not place the projec- • tor on cloth table coverings, as they may get sucked up to the vents.

  • Page 11: If You Need Assistance

    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 40. 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 12: Setting Up The Projector

    SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR 1 Place the projector on a flat surface. The projector must be within 10 feet (3 m) of your power • source and within 8 feet (2.4 m) of your computer. If you want to project from behind a translucent screen, set •...

  • Page 13: 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 14: Preparing To Connect Your Equipment To The Projector

    Now you’re ready to connect your equipment. Computers are connected to the CablePro. Video players and other equipment, such as external speakers, are connected directly to the projector. Steps for connecting the different types of equipment are given on the pages listed below.

  • Page 15: 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 16 You must have the appropriate USB drivers installed on you 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 15.

  • Page 17: 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 18 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 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 19: Connecting A Computer Using A Vesa Cable

    Connecting a Computer Using a VESA cable The supplied VESA cable connects to the High Density 15-pin connector (HD 15) on the projector. This input is designated Computer 2. 1 Plug one end of the VESA cable into the video connector on your computer.

  • Page 20: 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). Connecting the projector to a video player using the standard A/V cable (with composite audio/video cable video connector) IGURE...
  • Page 21 A/V cable IGURE Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the audio con- nectors on the standard A/V cable 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 22: Connecting An External Speaker

    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 if power surges are common in your area.

  • Page 23: Turning Off The Projector

    If you don’t want to hear the sound from your computer or • video player, press the Turning Off the Projector If you want to turn off the projector for a short period of time, press the button on the keypad. The Standby LED on the standby keypad lights solid green.

  • Page 24: Using The Projector

    25 feet. If you point the remote at the projection screen, the dis- tance to the screen and back to the projector must be less than or equal to 25 feet. For best results, point the remote directly at the front or the rear of the projector.
  • Page 25 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 7 for details. laser pointer disk mouse right mouse button left mouse button (on underside of remote)

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Projector

    The projector is equipped with a self-locking, quick-release eleva- tor foot and button (Figure 15) and a leveling knob (Figure 16). IGURE Focus ring, zoom ring, and elevator button...
  • Page 27 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. 3 If necessary, use the leveling knob (Figure 16) to adjust the angle of the projected image.

  • Page 28: Using The Remote And Keypad Buttons

    Using the Remote and Keypad Buttons This section provides an alphabetical reference to the remote and keypad buttons. power LED lamp LED standby LED IGURE Keypad IGURE Remote...
  • Page 29 To lighten the image, press +. • Computer When you have more than one source (computer and video) con- nected to the projector, select between them by pressing the but- ton for the source you want. Press to display your computer image.
  • Page 30 Power The Power button turns the projector on and off. When you plug the projector in, the fan runs on low speed and the Power LED lights after the projector has initialized. When the Power LED is lit, you can press the Power button to turn the lamp on.

  • Page 31: Using The On-Screen Menus

    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 or remote. To open the on-screen menus, press the pad or remote.

  • Page 32: Display Menu Functions

    Display Menu Functions 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 33 Blank Screen Blank Screen determines what color is displayed when there is no active source and when the projector is in standby. Click the but- ton to toggle between the two options. 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 34: Audio Menu Functions

    Audio Menu Functions 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 higher frequencies of your audio source.
  • Page 35 Balance The balance setting controls the balance between the left and right external speakers. It appears gray and won’t highlight if you haven’t connected external speakers. Balance applies to all sources you have connected. Press the left mouse button to increase the amount of sound •...

  • Page 36: Image Menu Functions

    Auto Resize down. When is on, the projector makes the best fit of the Auto Resize image to the screen. If you turn either cropped or too small for the screen.
  • Page 37 Manual Tracking The tracking function adjusts the projector to match the video signal from your computer. The projector usually adjusts the tracking automatically when you connect your computer. How- ever, if the display shows evenly spaced, fuzzy, vertical lines or if...

  • Page 38: Controls Menu Functions

    This option lets you select how long the lamp stays on and the blank screen is displayed when you enter 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

    Language menu You can display the on-screen menus in English, French, German, and Spanish. The default is English. Move the cursor to the language you want, then click the either • mouse button. The menus redraw immediately. Status menu This is a read-only menu for informational purposes. To display the status window, select Show status from the menu, then click either mouse button.
  • Page 41 The time period that one video frame is displayed. Mute status Indicates if the audio is muted. Software ver. Indicates the projector’s software version. This information is useful when contacting Technical Support. CablePro ver. Indicates the CablePro’s software version. This information is useful when contacting Technical Support.

  • Page 42: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    Cleaning the Fan Intake Filter The fan intake filter on the bottom of the projector catches dust and particles in the air. If the filter becomes clogged, the projector does not cool properly and may malfunction. To prevent this, clean the filter after every 100 hours of use.
  • Page 43 & IGURE Removing the lamp and filter doors 3 Using a screwdriver or your hand, push the tab on the filter door forward and lift the door out. 4 Clean the filter. Use a vacuum cleaner set on low power to remove the dust •...

  • Page 44: Replacing The Projection Lamp

    For optimum results, the lamp should be replaced at this time. You can order new lamp modules from Boxlight. See “Accessories” on page 49 for infor- mation. Follow these steps to replace the projection lamp: 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.
  • Page 45 9 Tighten the screws on the outside of the module. 10 Reposition the lamp cover. 11 Tighten the lamp door screw. 12 Plug in the power cord and turn the projector back on. The lamp monitor light and lamp hour counter in the Status menu are automatically reset.

  • Page 46: Replacing The Batteries In The Remote Control

    The projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with a Kensington MicroSaver Security System (Figure 31). Refer to the information that came with the Kensington System for instructions on how to use it to secure the projector. IGURE Installing the Kensington lock...

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    1 Check cable connections. Verify that all computer, CablePro and power cables are properly connected. 2 Verify that all power is switched on. 3 Verify that the projector has not been switched off with the button on the keypad. standby 4 If the projector still doesn’t display an image, restart the com-...

  • Page 48: Solutions To Common Problems

    • tional 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 from the projection •...
  • Page 49 22 or “Video” on page 23. You might need to turn everything off and power up the equip- • ment again. Make sure you power up in this order: projector, computer monitor, computer. It is especially important that you follow this sequence for Macintosh computers.
  • Page 50 Make sure the projection screen is at least 4 feet (1.2m) from the • projector. Make sure the projector is turned off, then check the projection • lens to see if it needs cleaning. Problem: Image and menus are reversed left to right Rear projection mode is probably turned on.
  • Page 51 A minor power surge may cause the lamp to shut off. Turn the • projector off, wait at least 30 seconds, then turn it back on. Problem: Remote not operating correctly You might need to replace the batteries. See “Replacing the Bat- •...
  • Page 52 Before calling Boxlight for assistance, please have the following information available: the projector’s serial number (located on the bottom label) • the resolution of your computer. • Call Boxlight at 1-800-762-5757...

  • Page 53: Specifications

    APPENDIX Specifications The projector must be operated and stored within the tempera- ture and humidity ranges specified. Temperature Operating 10 C to 40 C Non-operating -20 to 70 C Humidity Operating and non-oper. 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing Dimensions 5.2 x 11.7 x 14.7 inches (13 x 29.5 x 36.7 cm)
  • Page 54 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 CablePro 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 55 Accessories Standard Accessories (ship with the projector) MP-350m Quick Start card MP-350m User’s Guide Shipping Box CablePro and Cables CablePro Audio Cable CablePro USB Mouse Cable CablePro PS/2 Mouse Cable VESA Cable (HD 15 to HD15, 6 ft) VESA Audio Cable (6 ft)

  • Page 56: Accessories

    CablePro Extension Cable, plenum-rated, 60.7 ft (18.5m) CablePro Installation Extension Cable, 70.5 ft Kensington MicroSaver Security System Rhapsody II Speakers JBL Subwoofer Portable Projector Stand S-Video Cable Ceiling Mount False Ceiling Plate Pipe Tubing Extension CablePro Wall Plate Year Extended Warranty...

  • Page 57: 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 58 Key command to Computer activate port Compaq* ** Ctrl-Alt-< FN-F4 automatic mode/? (for setup option) Compuadd* ** automatic Alt-F for screen setup option Data General Ctrl-Alt-Command Data General 2 CRT/X at DOS prompt Walkabout Datavue Ctrl-Shift-M Dell** Ctrl-Alt-< Ctrl-Alt-F10 FN-F8 (CRT/LCD) FN-D FN-F12 Digital*...
  • Page 59 Key command to Computer activate port IBM ThinkPad** reboot, enter setup menu FN-F7, select choice from setup menu FN-F1, select choice FN-F5, select choice PS/2 SC select choice (CRT, LCD, etc.) Kaypro boot up, monitor plugged Kris Tech FN-F8 Mac Portable no video port: not compatible Mac PowerBook 140, 145, 150,...
  • Page 60 Key command to Computer activate port Packard Bell** FN-F2 Ctrl-Alt-< Panasonic FN-F2 Samsung* setup screen option Sanyo setup screen option Sharp dip switch to CRT Sun SPARC- Ctrl-Shift-M Dataview Tandy** Ctrl-Alt-Insert setup screen option Texas Instru- setup screen option ments* Top-Link* ** setup screen option FN-F6...

  • Page 61: 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 62: Projected Image Size

    Projected Image Size Use the chart below and the tables on the next page to help you determine projected image sizes. IGURE Projected image size...
  • Page 63 Table 1: Image Size, Width and Height for Lens at Maximum Image Size Distance to Diagonal Screen (feet) (inches) Table 2: Image Size, Width and Height for Lens at Minimum Image Size Maximum Distance to Diagonal Screen (feet) (inches) Width Height (inches) (inches)

  • Page 64: Index

    22, 25 color 26 contrast 25 fade 28 tint 26 treble 27 volume 23, 27 adjusting the height of the projector 19 altitude limits 47 assistance. See Technical Support Audio menu 27 Audio menu options Balance 28 Bass 27...
  • Page 65 color temperature 26 color, adjusting 26 colors don’t match monitor colors 44 not displayed 41 compatibility IBM-compatible 1 Macintosh 1 composite video cable connecting 13 ordering (A/V cable) 49 Computer button 22 computers, compatible 1 connecting external speakers 15 IBM-compatible desktop computer 10–11 IBM-compatible laptop 8–9 power cord 15...
  • Page 66 Macintosh computers compatibility 1 Menu 22 Menu button 22, 24 menus. See on-screen menus monitor, projected colors don’t match MP-350m cases 50 ceiling mounted 5, 31 not working 40 project from behind the screen 31 setting up 5 specifications 47...
  • Page 67 25, 26 treble, adjusting 27 troubleshooting 40 turning off projector 16 sound 22 turning on the projector 15 using the remote control 17 vertical lines displayed 30, 43 VESA cable 49 Video button 23 video mirroring on a PowerBook 55...
  • Page 68 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 69 Part Number 010-0197-00...

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