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BOXLIGHT XD-5m User Manual

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  • Page 2 FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: Boxlight 19332 Powder Hill Place, Washington, USA We declare under our sole responsibility that the XD-5m Projector conforms to the following directives and norms: Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC EMI: EN 55022 (1992) Class A EMC: EN 50082-1 (1992)

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    If You Need Assistance Warranty Setting up the Projector Connecting a Computer Connecting a Video Player Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image Turning Off the Projector Using the Projector Basic Image Adjustment Using the Remote Control Adjusting the Projector...
  • 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

    (earth) ground terminal. Warning: Refer all service to qualified service personnel. Ser- • vicing your own projector will void the warranty. See the fol- lowing page for the customer service contact information. Caution: Don’t block ventilation openings. •...
  • Page 8 Caution: Don’t set liquids on the projector. Spilled liquids may • 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 • an InFocus-approved case; see page 37 for a list of cases.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Image Resolution The XGA resolution of the XD-5m’s projected image is 1024x768. The projector cannot compress screen resolutions above 1024x768. If your computer’s screen resolution is higher than 1024x768, reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the projector.
  • Page 10 NOTE: The contents of your shipping box may vary depending on the projector configuration you’ve ordered. IGURE Shipping box contents XD-5m projector + lens cap Soft carry case User’s Guide and quick start card Power cord Remote control VESA computer cable...

  • Page 11: Usage Guidelines

    Do not look directly into the projection lens when the lamp is • turned on. The bright light may harm your eyes. Do not block the grills on the projector. Restricting the air flow • can cause it to overheat and turn off. If this happens, you must wait a minute before attempting to turn it back on.

  • Page 12: 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 31. If this manual doesn’t answer your question, call Boxlight at 1-800-762-5757 360-779-7901 Warranty This product is backed by a limited two-year warranty. The...

  • Page 13: 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 6 feet (1.8 m) of your computer. If you want to project from behind a translucent screen, set •...
  • Page 14 NOTE: Before you continue, make sure the projector is unplugged and your equipment is turned off. If you’ r e connecting a computer, make sure the distance between it and the projector is 6 feet or less. S-video composite video...

  • Page 15: Connecting A Computer

    VESA cable Do you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector? 1 Plug either end of the audio cable into the audio connector on your computer. 2 Plug the other end of the audio cable into the on the projector.
  • Page 16 You must restart your computer after plugging in a PS-2 mouse. Do you want to control the 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 Plug the end of the PS/2 mouse cable with 6 pins into the mouse connector on your computer.

  • Page 17: Connecting A Video Player

    • the “S-video” connector audio adapter composite video cable audio cable Connecting the projector to a video player using the standard video cable (with com- posite video connector) and the audio cable and adapter on the projector (Figure 7). IGURE...
  • Page 18 S-video cable IGURE Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the audio cable and adapter 4 Plug the audio adapter’s white connector into the left “audio out” connector on your video player. Plug the adapter’s red connector into the right “audio out”...

  • Page 19: 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. The fans start to run, and the Lamp LED on the top of the •...

  • Page 20: Turning Off The Projector

    See page 16 for detalils on the Lamp LED. 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.

  • Page 21: Using The Projector

    (page 15), adjust the height of the projector (page 15) or center the image by adjusting its horizontal or vertical position (page 22). 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 15).
  • Page 22 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. You can move the cursor at any angle by pressing the corresponding edge of the disk. The mouse button on the top of the remote simulates your computer’s right mouse button;...

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Projector

    (Figure 10). To raise the projector: 1 Press and hold the elevator button (Figure 10). 2 Raise the projector to the height you want, then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. elevator button...

  • Page 24: Using The Keypad And Remote Buttons

    18. Source (keypad only) or Computer and Video (remote only) When you have more than one source (computer and video) con- nected to the projector, select between them by pressing the button on the keypad or the source the remote.
  • Page 25 , 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 23 for details. If you press again within 15 minutes, the projector •...

  • Page 26: 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 27: Display Menu

    Display Menu Brightness Adjusting the brightness changes the intensity of the image. Press the left navigation button to darken the image. • Press the right navigation button to lighten the image. • Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture.

  • Page 28: Audio Menu

    Blank Screen Blank Screen determines what color is displayed when there is no active source and when the projector is in standby. Click the left or right navigation button to toggle between blue and black. Reset All Click the left or right navigation button to reset all the options (except Language, Video Standard, Rear Projection, and Standby Time) in all the menus to their original settings.

  • Page 29: Image Menu

    “off”. Auto Resize automatically resizes the image by scaling it up. It Auto Resize 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 30 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 31: Controls Menu

    SECAM) automatically based on the input signal it receives. (The video standard options may vary depending on your region of the world.) If the projector is unable to detect the correct stan- dard, the colors might not look right or the image might appear “torn.”...
  • Page 32 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 33: Language Menu

    The startup screen con- tains information on contacting Boxlight. Click the left or right navigation button to turn this feature off and display a plain black or blue screen instead of the startup screen.

  • Page 34: Status Menu

    The time period that one video frame is displayed. Mute status Indicates if the audio is muted. Software version Indicates the projector’s software version. This information is useful when contacting Technical Support. Source Indicates the active source, Computer or Video.

  • Page 35: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    Replace the lamp when the brightness is no longer acceptable. You can order new lamp mod- ules from you Boxlight. See “Accessories” on page 36 for infor- mation. Follow these steps to replace the projection lamp: 1 Turn off the projector by unplugging the power cord.
  • Page 36 The lamp module is designed to contain these fragments, but use caution when removing the lamp module. CAUTION: Never operate the projector with the lamp door open or removed. This disrupts the air flow and causes the projector to overheat. &...
  • Page 37 11 Plug in the power cord to turn the projector back on. 12 To reset the lamp hour counter in the Status window, press and hold the...

  • Page 38: Replacing The Batteries In The Remote Control

    Kensington MicroSaver Security System (Figure 22). See “Optional Accessories” on page 37 for ordering information. 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 39: Troubleshooting

    Reposition the image. Refer to “Horizontal position” on • page 22 and “Vertical position” on page 22. 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 7 •...
  • Page 40 • figured correctly. Make sure your computer has a compatible video board. The • projector isn’t CGA, EGA or SXGA compatible. If you’re using Windows 98: 1 Open “My Computer” icon, the Control Panel folder and then the Display icon.
  • Page 41 • tion off in the Controls menu. The image should immediately return to forward projection. See “Rear Projection” on page 24. Problem: the projector displays vertical lines, “bleeding” or spots Adjust the brightness. See “Brightness” on page 19. • Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning.
  • Page 42 Make sure the vents are not blocked. • Before calling Boxlight for assistance, please have the following information available: the projector’s serial number (located on the bottom label) •...

  • Page 43: Appendix

    APPENDIX Specifications The XD-5m must be operated and stored within the temperature 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 8.9 x 10 x 2.8 inches (22.6 x 25.4 x 7.1 cm)

  • Page 44: Accessories

    PS/2 Mouse Cable USB Mouse Cable Executive Remote Plus Projection Lamp Module Lens Cap Power Cords (one ships with projector, type depends on country) North American Power Cord Australian Power Cord UK Power Cord European Power Cord Danish Power Cord...
  • Page 45 Optional Accessories Deluxe Carry Case Shipping Case (ATA approved) Deluxe Travel Case Macintosh Adaptor Full-Feature Laser Pro Remote Control GyroPoint II Radio Frequency Remote 2-Button Executive Remote Remote Receiver Kensington MicroSaver Security System S-Video Cable Year Advantage Service Plan (1 year extension)

  • Page 46: 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 projector is connected. Activation com- mands 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 computer’s documentation for the appro-...
  • Page 47 Key command to Computer activate port 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 Ctrl-Alt-Command Data General 2 CRT/X at DOS prompt...
  • Page 48 Key command to Computer activate port 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 FN-F1, select choice FN-F5, select choice...
  • Page 49 Key command to Computer activate port 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-< Panasonic FN-F2 Prostar Ctrl-Alt-S at bootup Samsung*...
  • Page 50 Key command to Computer activate port 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. ** These manufacturers offer more than one key command depend- ing on the computer model.

  • Page 51: 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 52: Projected Image Size

    NOTE: Use the graph and tables to help you determine projected image sizes. Projected Image Size IGURE Projected image size Image Size, Width and Height for XD-5m-maximum image size Distance to Diagonal Screen (ft/m) (ft/m) 4.9/1,5 8/2,4 5.2/1.6 12/3,7 7.8/2.4 16/4,9 10.4/3.2...

  • Page 53: Index

    38 adjusting brightness 19 contrast 19 tint 19 volume 17, 20 adjusting the height of the projector 15 altitude limits 35 assistance. See Technical Support Audio menu 20 Audio menu options Volume 20 Auto Source Select 24...
  • Page 54 elevator button/foot 15 fuzzy lines 22 IBM-compatible computers compatibility 1 connecting 7 image adjusting 11, 13 centering 22 colors don’t match computer’s 34 focusing 15 fuzzy lines 22 has lines or spots 33 not centered 31 not displayed 31 out of focus 33 quality 31–34 resolution 1 reversed 24, 33...
  • Page 55 19 video mirroring on a PowerBook 43 video standards 23 Volume buttons 17 volume, adjusting 17, 20 warranty 37 XD-5m cases 36 project from behind the screen 24 setting up 5 specifications 35 turning off 12 turning on 11...

  • Page 57: 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 58 Part Number 010-0212-00...

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