BOXLIGHT CP-15t User Manual

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USER'S GUIDE
BOXLIGHT CP-15t
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  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE BOXLIGHT CP-15t BOXLIGHT ®...
  • Page 2: To The Owner

    As the owner of the Boxlight CP-15t, you are probably eager to try out your new projector. Before you do, we suggest that your 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

    If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the projector exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indicates a need for service.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    FEATURES AND DESIGN PREPARATION NAME OF EACH PART OF THE PROJECTOR 6 SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING THE AC POWER CORD VENTILATION MOVING THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR TERMINALS OF THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING TO THE VIDEO EQUIPMENT CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER...
  • Page 5: Features And Design

    Digital Zoom. Accessories This projector comes with the parts listed below. Check to make sure all are included. If any parts are missing, contact to Boxlight. Owner's Manual. AC Power Cord. Wireless Remote Control Unit. Batteries for Remote Control Unit.
  • Page 6: Preparation

    PREPARATION NAME OF EACH PART OF THE PROJECTOR FRONT OF THE CABINET PROJECTION LENS INFRARED REMOTE RECEIVER SPEAKER (Monaural) LENS COVER BACK OF THE CABINET EXHAUST VENT HOT AIR EXHAUSTED ! Air blown from the exhaust vent is hot. When using or installing the projector, following attention should be taken.
  • Page 7: Setting Up The Projector

    SETTING-UP THE PROJECTOR This projector is basically designed to project on a flat projection surface. The projector can be focused from 4.6'(1.4m) ~ 35.4'(10.8m). Refer to the figure below to adjust the screen size. 35.4' (10.8m) 300" 24.0' (7.3m) (762cm) 200"...
  • Page 8: Connecting The Ac Power Cord

    AC Power Cord, the appliance is in Stand-by Mode and consumes a little electric power. This projector is equipped with cooling fans for protection from overheating. Pay attention to the following to ensure proper ventilation and avoid a possible risk of fire and malfunction.
  • Page 9: Moving The Projector

    When carrying the projector, use a carrying case recommended by Boxlight. 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 case recommended by Boxlight.
  • Page 10: Connecting The Projector

    This can be done by pressing the RESET button with a pen, which will shut down the unit. Turn the projector off and restart the unit. Do not use the RESET function excessively. Red Input Non Connect Green Input Ground (Vert.sync.)
  • Page 11: Connecting To The Video Equipment

    · AUDIO CABLE (not supplied) NOTE : When connecting the cables, the power cords of both the projector and the external equipment should be disconnected from the AC outlet. Turn the projector and peripheral equipment on before the computer is switched on.
  • Page 12: Connecting To The Computer

    Be sure to connect the MOUSE CABLE corresponding with the mouse terminal on your computer. NOTE : When connecting the cable, the power cords of both the projector and the external equipment should be disconnected from the AC outlet. Turn the projector and peripheral equipment on before the computer is switched on.
  • Page 13 2. Pull the portion (A) to the arrow direction and remove connector. Use either of these Mouse Cables corresponding with your terminal of your computer. CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR MONITOR OUT COMPUTER IN CONTROL PORT MCI SERIAL AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT ▼...
  • Page 14 · PC AUDIO CABLE (stereo / not supplied) NOTE : When connecting the cable, the power cords of both the projector and the external equipment should be disconnected from the AC outlet. Turn the projector and peripheral equipment on before the computer is switched on.
  • Page 15 MAC/VGA ADAPTER Set the switches as shown in the table below depending on the RESOLUTION MODE that you want to use before your turn on the projector and computer. 13" MODE (640 x 480) 16" MODE (832 x 624) 19" MODE (1024 x 768) 21"...
  • Page 16: Before Operation

    OPERATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL This remote control unit is not only able to operate the projector but also usable as a wireless mouse for a PC. The POINT button and two CLICK buttons are used for wireless mouse operation. (Refer to page 41.) The Wireless mouse is usable when PC mouse pointer is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 17: Remote Control Batteries Installation

    Operating Range of the Remote Control Point the remote control toward the projector (Receiver Window) whenever pressing the buttons. Maximum operating range for the remote control is about 16.4’ (5m) and 60° front and rear of the projector. 16.4' (5 m) 60°...
  • Page 18: Top Controls And Indicators

    This indicator is lit in dimly lit (Refer to P43.) when the projector is turned on. And the light is brightly lit when the projector is in stand- by mode. MENU BUTTON Used to active or terminate the MENU operation.
  • Page 19: 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 the each adjustment on the ON-SCREEN MENU. 1 MOVING THE POINTER Move the pointer (see the NOTE below) by pressing POINT button(S) on the TOP CONTROL or the REMOTE CONTROL.
  • Page 20: Menu Bar

    BEFORE OPERATION MENU BAR IN COMPUTER MODE MODE MENU AUTO IMAGE MENU Used to select Used to adjust Fine sync., Total dots, the Computer and Picture Position input mode. automatically. (Refer to P25) (Refer to P29) SYSTEM MENU Used to select a computer system.
  • Page 21 MENU BAR IN MCI MODE Press MENU BUTTON while being in MCI mode. MODE MENU Used to select the MCI input mode. (Refer to P34) VIEW MENU Used to display, read or write the image data in a memory card through the PC CARD SLOT.
  • Page 22: Basic Operation

    3. Remove dust with vacuum cleaner. (See "AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING" section on page 46.) 4. Press the power ON-OFF button to ON. If the TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator still continues to flash, call Boxlight or an authorized Boxlight dealer.
  • Page 23: Adjusting The Picture

    CURSOR FUNCTION This projector can display a cursor by pressing cursor button on the Remote Control. The cursor can be controlled with the POINT buttons. To terminate the Cursor Function, press CURSOR button again.
  • Page 24: Sound Adjustment

    BASIC OPERATION Direct Operation Sound Volume Adjustment Press the VOLUME (+/–) buttons (located on the Top Control or on the Remote Control Units) to adjust the volume. The Volume dialog box appears on the screen for a few seconds. Use (+) button to increase the volume, and (–) button to decrease the volume.
  • Page 25: Computer Mode

    SELECT button. CURRENT MODE DISPLAY When selecting the Computer Mode, the Current Mode display appears. It shows the information of the computer as detected by the projector. SELECTING COMPUTER SYSTEM Automatic Multiscanning system This projector automatically adapts to most types of computers based on VGA, SVGA or XGA (refer to "COMPATIBLE COMPUTER...
  • Page 26: Pc Adjustment

    However, some computers employ special signal formats which are different from the standard ones and may not be detected by this projector. If this happens, the projector cannot reproduce a proper image and the image is recognized as a flickering picture, a non-synchronized picture, a non-centered picture or a skewed picture.
  • Page 27: Compatible Computer Specifications

    COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS Basically this projector can accept the signal from all computers with the V and H-Frequency listed below mentioned and less than 135 MHz of Dot Clock. H-Freq. ON-SCREEN RESOLUTION (kHz) DISPLAY VGA 1 640 x 480 31.47...
  • Page 28: Picture Image Adjustment

    COMPUTER MODE PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Adjust Picture Image Manually Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select IMAGE press the SELECT button. Another dialog box PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Menu will appear. Press the POINT DOWN button and a red-arrow icon will appear.
  • Page 29: Auto Image Function

    POSITION ADJUSTMENT on page 30 to adjust Picture Position.) Normal Function The normal picture level is preset on this projector by the factory and can be restored anytime by pressing the NORMAL button (located on the Top Control or on the Remote Control Unit). The "Normal" display will be displayed on the screen for a few seconds.
  • Page 30: Picture Position Adjustment

    To pan the image, press POINT UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons. Panning function can work only when the image is larger than the screen size. This projector cannot display in a resolution more than 1280 X 1024. If your computer’s screen resolution is higher than 1280 X 1024, set the resolution lower before connecting the projector.
  • Page 31: Video Mode

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

    PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT This projector has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to display the image in desirable size. Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will appear.
  • Page 33: Mci Mode

    SMARTMEDIA AND PC CARD ADAPTER on pages 38 and 39 for operation. NOTE : Some PCMCIA Adapter or PC Card are not compatible with for this projector and cannot provide the image data. In that case, use our SmartMedia and PC Card Adapter.
  • Page 34: Show The Data In The Memory Card

    INDEX SELECTION and PAGE SELECTION. This projector can project only the image data edited with Media Card Imager or the data in Bit Map type or in JPEG type through the PC CARD SLOT. Other data is not compatible and should be edited and written in a memory card with Media Card Imager before loading PC CARD SLOT.
  • Page 35: Picture Image Adjustment

    Closes the PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Menu. Normal Function The normal picture level is preset on this projector by the factory and can be restored anytime by pressing the NORMAL button (located on the Top Control or on the Remote Control Units). The "Normal" display will be displayed on the screen for a few seconds.
  • Page 36: Picture Position Adjustment

    To pan the image, press POINT UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons. Panning function can work only when the image is larger than the screen size. This projector cannot display in a resolution more than 1280 X 1024. If your computer’s screen resolution is higher than 1280 X 1024, set the resolution lower before connecting the projector.
  • Page 37: Write Data Into The Memory Card

    Operate Media Card Imager of PC to write/read the data in the PC card. (Refer to Owner's Manual of Media Card Imager for operation.) NOTE : Connect the projector to the computer with MCI Cable before turning those appliances on. Do not press any button while read/write the data through MCI Cable.
  • Page 38: Smartmedia And Pc Card Adapter

    MCI MODE SMARTMEDIA AND PC CARD ADAPTER SmartMedia and PC Card Adapter are provided with this LCD projector. SmartMedia can be used as a PC card conforming to the PC Card Standard-ATA by combining with PC Card Adapter. INSTALL Insert SmartMedia fully into PC Card Adapter. Make sure EJECT button pops out.
  • Page 39 Precautions and Specifications of the appliance. SmartMedia SmartMedia is a precision device. Do not bend it, drop it, subject it to strong forces or shocks or place where strong static electrical charge can be generated. Do not touch the surface of the Contact Area with fingers or allow it to be stained with foreign mate- rials.
  • Page 40: Setting

    Move the arrow to the item that you want to set, and then press the SELECT button to set it "On" or "Off". When this function is in the "On" position, this projector Blue back will produce a blue image without video noise on the screen when the video source is unplugged or turned off.
  • Page 41: Appendix

    OPERATING WIRELESS MOUSE The Wireless Remote Control Unit is not only able to operate the projector but can also be used as a wireless mouse for a PC. POINT buttons and two CLICK buttons are used for wireless mouse operation.
  • Page 42: Maintenance

    The Indicator stops flashing when the temperature of the projector become normal. When the TEMPERATURE WARNING Indicator continues to flash, check the following. The Ventilation slots of the projector are blocked. In such an event, reposition the appliance so that the ventilation slots are not obstructed.
  • Page 43: Lamp Replacement

    CAUTION For continued safety, replace with a lamp assembly of the same type. Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before you open the lamp cover. The inside of the projector can become very hot. Do not drop the lamp assembly or touch the glass bulb! The glass can shatter and may cause injury.
  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    APPENDIX Before calling your dealer or Boxlight for assistance, check the troubleshooting tips below. 1. Make sure you have connected the projector to your equipment as described in the section "CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR" on pages 10 ~ 15. 2. Check cable connection. Verify that all computer, video and power cord are properly connected.
  • Page 45 High voltages are used to operate this projector. Do not attempt to open the cabinet. Boxlight Service is easily obtained. If after following all operating instructions, you find that service is necessary, contact Boxlight for assistance at 1-800-762-5757 or 360-779-7901.
  • Page 46: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Projector Type Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight LCD Panel System Panel Resolution Number of Pixels Color System Scanning Frequency Projection Image size (Diagonal) Horizontal Resolution Projection Lens Throw Distance Projection Lamp AV Input Jacks Computer Input Jacks...
  • Page 47 This symbol on the nameplate means the product is Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. It is designed and manufactured to meet rigid U.L. safety standards against risk of fire, casualty and electrical hazards.
  • Page 48 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 90days.

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