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BOXLIGHT FP-95t
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  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE BOXLIGHT FP-95t BOXLIGHT ®...
  • Page 2 TO THE OWNER As the owner of the Boxlight FP-95t, you are probably eager to try out your new projector. Before you do, we suggest that you spend a little time reading this manual to familiarize yourself with the operating procedures, so that you will receive maximum satisfaction from the many features included in your new projector.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read Unplug this projector from wall outlet and refer servicing to before the product is operated. qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later use.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PAGE FEATURES AND DESIGN P-TIMER FUNCTION AUTO IMAGE FUNCTION INTRODUCTION CURSOR FUNCTION COMPATIBILITY MENU OPERATION 35-36 IMAGE RESOLUTION MODE SELECT AUTOMATIC MULTISCANNING SYSTEM SOUND ADJUSTMENT SCREEN MODE LANGUAGE ADJUSTMENT MULTILANGUAGE UNPACKING THE PROJECTOR VIDEO MODE 37-39 TRADEMARKS COLOR SYSTEM SELECT VIDEO SOURCE SELECT...
  • Page 5: Features And Design

    FEATURES AND DESIGN INTRODUCTION The Boxlight FP -95t that combines powerful and sophisticated features with easy-to-use, intuitive controls. Built-in multimedia features include audio, a palette of 16.77 million colors and active matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. The projector is ideal for high-performance business, training and imaging applications that demand exceptional color quality.
  • Page 6: Installation

    INSTALLATION NAME OF EACH PART OF THE PROJECTOR FRONT OF THE PROJECTOR INFRARED REMOTE RECEIVER PROJECTION LENS REMOVABLE LENS COVER LAMP COVER SPEAKER REAR OF THE PROJECTOR EXHAUST VENT CAUTION HOT AIR! Air blown from the exhaust vent is hot. Observe the following when handling your projector or choosing a location to install it.
  • Page 7: Setting-Up The Projector

    INSTALLATION SETTING-UP THE PROJECTOR This projector is basically designed to project on a flat projection surface. POSITIONING: This projector can be focused from 4.9' (1.5 m) ~ 80.7' (24.6 m). Refer to the figure below as an example when positioning the projector to the screen. THIS PROJECTOR SHOULD BE SET IN THE WAY INDICATED.
  • Page 8: Moving The Projector

    When carrying the projector, use a Boxlight recommended Carrying Case. Do not transport the projector by using a courier or transport service in an unsuitable transport case. This may cause damage to the projector. To transport the projector through a courier or transport service, use a Boxlight recommended Case.
  • Page 9: Power Requirements

    INSTALLATION POWER REQUIREMENTS Your projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 VAC or 200-240 VAC. The projector automatically selects the correct input voltage. The projector is designed to work with single-phase power systems having a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not plug into any other type of power system. Consult your authorized dealer or service station if you are not sure what type of power is supplied to your building.
  • Page 10: Connecting The Projector

    CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR TERMINAL OF THE PROJECTOR SIDE OF THE PROJECTOR (CONNECT THE COMPUTER) USB 1 CONTROL PORT 1 AUDIO 1 ANALOG DIGITAL (MONO) USB 2 CONTROL PORT 2 AUDIO 2 (MONO) AUDIO OUT R/C JACK SERIAL PORT ANALOG RGB COMPUTER INPUT-1 TERMINAL (ANALOG HDB 15-PIN) CONTROL PORT-1 CONNECTOR Used to connect a computer to the projector.
  • Page 11 CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR SIDE OF THE PROJECTOR (CONNECT THE VIDEO EQUIPMENT) VIDEO/Y C/Cb(B-Y) Cr(R-Y) S-VIDEO AUDIO (MONO) VIDEO/Y C/Cb(B-Y) Cr(R-Y) S-VIDEO AUDIO (MONO) VIDEO/Y C/Cb(B-Y) Cr(R-Y) S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO INPUT JACKS-1 (BNC TYPE x 3) AUDIO INPUT JACKS-2 (R and L) Used to connect a video source to the projector.
  • Page 12: Connecting The Computer

    CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING THE COMPUTER CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER INPUT 1 TERMINAL (ANALOG HDB 15-PIN) Personal computers can be connected to the HDB15-pin (VGA) terminal on the projector. Connect the computer to these terminals using the VGA cable and VGA/MAC adapter (provided). CAUTION: For projectors, the VGA cable provided is designed to reduce RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) emissions.
  • Page 13 CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING TO THE MONITOR OUTPUT TERMINAL (ANALOG HDB 15-PIN) This terminal output the information of the selected computer source being viewed on the screen (Computer 1 or Computer 2). When video source ("Video 1" or "Video 2") is selected, this terminal outputs Computer 1 input information. An external monitor can be connected to the HDB15-pin (VGA) terminal on the projector.
  • Page 14 CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING AN IBM-COMPATIBLE DESKTOP COMPUTER MONITOR CABLE (NOT PROVIDED) COMPUTER BNC CABLE x 5 COMPUTER (NOT PROVIDED) OUTPUT (BNC TYPE x 5) VGA CABLE (PROVIDED) COMPUTER OUTPUT (HDB15-PIN TYPE) AUDIO CABLE (NOT PROVIDED) COMPUTER SERIAL PORT PS/2 PORT AUDIO OUTPUT INPUT INPUT...
  • Page 15 CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING AN IBM-COMPATIBLE DESKTOP COMPUTER (DIGITAL INPUT CONNECTION) NOTE: Before using with digital connection, install (Plug in) Graphic Accelerator Board (included within projector) into PCI bus slot of the computer and set up the computer following instructions in the Graphic Accelerator Board package. COMPUTER MONITOR CABLE (NOT PROVIDED)
  • Page 16 CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING AN IBM-COMPATIBLE LAPTOP COMPUTER COMPUTER VGA CABLE (PROVIDED) COMPUTER OUTPUT (DB15-PIN TYPE) AUDIO CABLE (NOT PROVIDED) COMPUTER SERIAL PORT PS/2 PORT AUDIO OUTPUT INPUT INPUT COMPUTER COMPUTER INPUT 1 AUDIO INPUT 1 (ANALOG) USB 1 CONTROL PORT 1 AUDIO 1 ANALOG DIGITAL...
  • Page 17 CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING AN IBM-COMPATIBLE LAPTOP COMPUTER (DIGITAL INPUT CONNECTION) NOTE: This connection need optionally soled Graphic Accelerator PC card (GA-SM02P2/CB). For this information, contact to your authorized dealer. Before using with digital connection, install (Plug in) Graphic Accelerator PC card into card bus slot of the computer and set up the computer following instructions in the Graphic Accelerator PC card package.
  • Page 18 CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING A MACINTOSH DESKTOP COMPUTER COMPUTER MONITOR CABLE BNC CABLE x 5 (NOT PROVIDED) (NOT PROVIDED) COMPUTER OUTPUT (BNC TYPE x 5) VGA/MAC ADAPTER (PROVIDED) COMPUTER OUTPUT VGA CABLE COMPUTER (PROVIDED) AUDIO OUTPUT ADB PORT ADB PORT INPUT INPUT AUDIO CABLE...
  • Page 19 CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING A MACINTOSH POWERBOOK COMPUTER COMPUTER NOTE: The Macintosh PowerBook requires the use of the PowerBook Video Adapter shipped with the PowerBook. VGA/MAC ADAPTER (PROVIDED) COMPUTER OUTPUT VGA CABLE (PROVIDED) COMPUTER ADB PORT ADB PORT AUDIO OUTPUT INPUT INPUT COMPUTER...
  • Page 20: Connecting The Video Equipment

    CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING THE VIDEO EQUIPMENT CONNECTING TO THE VIDEO INPUT JACKS (1 and 2) BNC TYPE x 3 Connect to the video outputs of a VCR, video disc player, DVD player, video camera, satellite TV tuner or other AV equipment.
  • Page 21 CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING THE VIDEO EQUIPMENT VIDEO EQUIPMENT DVD Player Satellite Video Camera Video Disc Player TV Tuner Video Cassette Recorder VIDEO Cb (B-Y) Cr (R-Y) AUDIO S-VIDEO OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT (BNC) (BNC) (BNC) (BNC) (BNC) VIDEO/Y C/Cb(B-Y)
  • Page 22: Before Operation

    BEFORE OPERATION CONTROLS AND INDICATORS FRONT INDICATORS TOP CONTROLS FRONT INDICATORS LAMP READY WARNING TEMP. LAMP REPLACE TOP CONTROLS VOLUME ZOOM FOCUS LENS SHIFT ON-OFF MODE MEMU AUTO IMAGE NORMAL SELECT...
  • Page 23 BEFORE OPERATION LAMP REPLACEMENT INDICATOR Light is orange when the Lamp life draws to an end. TEMPERATURE WARNING INDICATOR Flashes red when internal projector temperature is too high. READY INDICATOR Light is green when projector lamp is ready to be turned on. LAMP POWER INDICATOR Light is dim when the projector is on.
  • Page 24: Operation Of The Remote Control

    BEFORE OPERATION OPERATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL UNIT This remote control unit is not only able to operate the projector but also usable as a wireless mouse for a PC. One pointing pad and two click buttons are used for wireless mouse operation.
  • Page 25 BEFORE OPERATION COMPUTER SELECT BUTTON Used to select computer mode. (Computer 1 or Computer 2 Input) VIDEO SELECT BUTTON Used to select video mode. (Video 1 or Video 2 Input) POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Used to turn the projector on or off. VOLUME BUTTONS Used to adjust volume.
  • Page 26 BEFORE OPERATION Remote Control Battery Installation Remove the battery Slide the batteries into the Replace the compartment lid. compartment lid. compartment. Note : For correct polarity (+ and - terminal), be sure the battery terminals are in contact with the pins in the compartment.
  • Page 27: Wireless Remote Control Unit

    BEFORE OPERATION WIRELESS/WIRED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT WIRED REMOTE JACK When using the wired remote control, connect the remote cable to this jack. COMPUTER SELECT BUTTON Used to select computer mode. (Computer 1 or Computer 2 Input) VIDEO COMPUTER ON-OFF VIDEO SELECT BUTTON Used to select video mode.
  • Page 28 BEFORE OPERATION Remote Control Battery Installation Remove the battery Slide the batteries into the Replace the compartment lid. compartment lid. compartment. Note : For correct polarity (+ and - terminal), be sure the battery terminals are in contact with the pins in the compartment.
  • Page 29: Control The Projector

    BEFORE OPERATION CONTROL THE PROJECTOR The projector has two types of operation: DIRECT OPERATION and MENU OPERATION. DIRECT OPERATION allows you to operate the projector by using one button without showing the MENU. In MENU OPERATION mode, you display menus where you can adjust the projector's settings.
  • Page 30: Menu Operation

    BEFORE OPERATION MENU OPERATION TOP CONTROL OF WIRELESS/WIRED WIRELESS ADJUST ITEM THE PROJECTOR REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL MENU MODE SELECT MENU MENU POINT LEFT/RIGHT POINT LEFT/RIGHT POINT (LEFT/RIGHT) SELECT (REAR CLICK) SELECT SELECT POINT UP/DOWN POINT UP/DOWN POINT (UP/DOWN) SELECT SELECT SELECT (REAR CLICK) 1.
  • Page 31 BEFORE OPERATION 3. COMPUTER MODE TOP CONTROL OF WIRELESS/WIRED WIRELESS ADJUST ITEM THE PROJECTOR REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL COMPUTER SYSTEM MENU MENU MENU POINT LEFT/RIGHT POINT LEFT/RIGHT POINT (LEFT/RIGHT) SELECT SELECT SELECT (REAR CLICK) POINT UP/DOWN POINT UP/DOWN POINT (UP/DOWN) SELECT SELECT SELECT (REAR CLICK)
  • Page 32: Basic Operation

    (3). Remove dust with vacuum cleaner (See "AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING" section on page 53.) (4). Press POWER ON/OFF button to ON. If the TEMPERATURE WARNING INDICATOR still continues to flash, call Boxlight or an authorized Boxlight dealer. TO TURN OFF THE PROJECTOR Press the POWER ON/OFF button on the remote control unit or on the projector.
  • Page 33: Direct Operation

    BASIC OPERATION DIRECT OPERATION MODE button COMPUTER button MODE SELECT Press the MODE button on the projector or the COMPUTER and Computer 1 Computer 1 VIDEO button on the remote control unit to select Computer 1, Computer 2, Video 1 or Video 2 Input. The "Computer 1", "Computer Computer 2 Computer 2 2", "Video 1"...
  • Page 34: Digital Zoom Function

    BASIC OPERATION DIGITAL ZOOM FUNCTION Press the D. ZOOM button on the wireless remote control unit. The "D.zoom" and the magnifying-glass icon is displayed to indicate Digital zoom mode. Digital zoom mode can be adjust the image size or pan the image. D.
  • Page 35: Menu Operation

    BASIC OPERATION MENU OPERATION In MENU OPERATION mode, you can adjust the projector. You can use the TOP CONTROL OF THE PROJECTOR or the REMOTE CONTROL UNIT. WIRELESS REMOTE TOP CONTROL OF CONTROL UNIT THE PROJECTOR POINT UP MENU BUTTON BUTTON MEMU POINT RIGHT...
  • Page 36: Sound Adjustment

    BASIC OPERATION SOUND ADJUSTMENT You can adjust the sound volume, treble, bass levels and Built-in SP., Sound Mute ON/OFF switch in the MENU display. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select SOUND and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box SOUND ADJUST DISPLAY will appear.
  • Page 37: Video Mode

    VIDEO MODE COLOR SYSTEM SELECT This projector is compatible with the six major broadcast video standards: PAL, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL-M and PAL-N (COLOR SYSTEMs). When the color system is set to "Auto position", this projector can detect one of 4 systems (PAL, SECAM, NTSC or NTSC 4.43) automatically.
  • Page 38: Picture Image Adjustment

    VIDEO MODE PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Picture adjustments have been preset at the factory. If you want to change the setting, operate the projector as follows. 1. Press MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select IMAGE and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box IMAGE ADJUST DISPLAY will appear.
  • Page 39: Picture Screen Adjustment

    VIDEO MODE PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT This projector has the Wide function, which enables you to view a wider video image. WIDE function This projector is able to project not only a normal video image (with 4 x 3 aspect ratio), but also a wider video image by compressing 4 x 3 image.
  • Page 40: Computer Mode

    COMPUTER MODE COMPUTER SYSTEM SELECT This projector is adjustable to different types of computer display signals based on VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA or UXGA (See "COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS" on the next page). If you set MODE SELECT to "COMPUTER", the projector will automatically process the incoming signal and project the proper image without any special setting.
  • Page 41: Compatible Computer Specifications

    COMPUTER MODE COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS ON-SCREEN H-Freq. V-Freq. ON-SCREEN H-Freq. V-Freq. RESOLUTION RESOLUTION DISPLAY (kHz) (Hz) DISPLAY (Hz) (kHz) 640 x 480 31.47 59.88 XGA14 1024 x 768 58.30 VGA1 47.00 720 x 400 31.47 XGA15 1024 x 768 VGA2 70.09 58.03 72.00...
  • Page 42: Auto Image Function

    COMPUTER MODE AUTO IMAGE FUNCTION The Auto image function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync., Total dots and Screen position for most computers. NOTE: This auto image function will be skipped when the incoming signal is digital. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2.
  • Page 43: Picture Image Adjustment

    COMPUTER MODE PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Picture adjustments have been preset at the factory. If you want to change the setting, operate the projector as follows. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select IMAGE and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box IMAGE ADJUST DISPLAY will appear.
  • Page 44: Picture Position Adjustment

    COMPUTER MODE PICTURE POSITION ADJUSTMENT 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select POSITION and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box POSITION SETTING DISPLAY will appear. 3.
  • Page 45: Pc Adjustment

    COMPUTER MODE PC ADJUSTMENT NOTE: This function will be skipped when the incoming signal is digital. This projector can automatically detect most display signals from most personal computers currently distributed. However, some computers adopt a special signal format which is different from the standard one and the projector cannot detect it. If this happens, the projector cannot reproduce a proper image.
  • Page 46 COMPUTER MODE 6. Another dialog box "PC ADJUSTMENT DISPLAY 1" will appear and the parameter data for the Mode you have selected is shown in this dialog box. 7. The parameters will be filled with the data determined by the projector according to the present signal input. 8.
  • Page 47 COMPUTER MODE 17. Another dialog box "PC ADJUSTMENT DISPLAY 2" will appear and the parameter data for the Mode you have selected is shown in this dialog box. 18. Move the arrow to an item that you want to adjust by pressing the POINT UP/DOWN BUTTON(s). 19.
  • Page 48 COMPUTER MODE MODE FREE The Mode free function is provided to confirm or clear the parameter data produced by PC ADJUST. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select PC ADJUST and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box "Where to reserve"...
  • Page 49: Picture Screen Adjustment

    COMPUTER MODE PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT This projector can adjust the image size and pan the image with PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT. 1. Press MENU BUTTON and MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select SCREEN and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box SCREEN ADJUST DISPLAY will appear.
  • Page 50: Other Function Setting

    OTHER FUNCTION SETTING This projector has other functions setting: Blue back, Display, Reverse T/B, Reverse R/L, Split wipe, Power management, USB, Remote control and Lamp age. BLUE BACK (On or Off) When this function is in the "On" position, the projector will project a blue image without video noise on the screen when the video source is unplugged or turned off.
  • Page 51: Remote Control (Mode 1 Or Mode 2)

    OTHER FUNCTION SETTING REMOTE CONTROL CODE CHANGE (Mode 1 or Mode 2) This projector can be operated with two different code, one is factory-set normal code (MODE 1) and the other one is extended code (MODE 2). This is used to prevent the remote control operation mixture (jam) when two projector and several remote control video equipments are system-up and used together.
  • Page 52: Lamp Age

    OTHER FUNCTION SETTING LAMP AGE The Lamp age function is designed to reset the lamp replacement monitor timer. When replacing the lamp, reset the lamp replacement monitor timer by using this function. NOTE: Do not reset the LAMP REPLACEMENT MONITOR TIMER, except after the lamp is replaced. 1.
  • Page 53: Appendix

    APPENDIX MEINTENANCE TEMPERATURE WARNING INDICATOR The TEMPERATURE WARNING INDICATOR flashes red when the internal temperature of the projector exceeds the normal temperature. Possible causes for the temperature warning may be : 1. Ventilation slots of the projector are blocked. In such an event, reposition the projector so that ventilation slots are not obstructed.
  • Page 54: Lamp Replacement

    APPENDIX LAMP REPLACEMENT WHEN THE PROJECTION LAMP OF THIS PROJECTOR DRAWS TO AN END, THE LAMP REPLACEMENT INDICATOR LIGHTS YELLOW AND THE WARNING MESSAGE "LAMP REPLACEMENT" APPEARS AS THE RIGHT FIGURE. WHEN THE WARNING MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED, THE PROJECTION LAMP SHOULD BE REPLACED. To terminate the warning message.
  • Page 55: Cleaning The Lens

    3. When you don't use the projector, replace the lens cover. TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling Boxlight for assistance, check the matters below once again. 1. Make sure you have connected the projector to your equipment as described in section "CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR"...
  • Page 56 Turn on the projector before you turn on the computer. SERVICE WARNING: High voltages are used to operate this Boxlight Service is easily obtained. If after following all projector. Do not attempt to open the cabinet. operating instructions, you find that service is necessary, contact Boxlight for assistance at 1-800-762-5757.
  • Page 57: Technical Specifications

    APPENDIX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Projector Type Multi-media Projector Dimensions (W x H x D) 15.4" (390 mm) x 9.2" (234 mm) x 22.9" (582 mm) Net Weight 39.2 Ibs (17.8 kg) LCD Panel System 1.8" TFT Active Matrix type x 3 panels Number of Pixels 3,932,160 {1,310,720 (1,280 x 1,024) x 3} Color System...
  • Page 58 Product for personal or business use and not for the purpose of distribution or resale. 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.

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