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BOXLIGHT MP-40t

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  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE BOXLIGHT MP-40t...

  • Page 2: To The Owner

    TO THE OWNER Before operating this projector, read this manual thoroughly and operate the projector properly. This projector provides many convenient features and functions. Operating the projector properly enables you to manage those features and maintains it in better condition for a considerable time. Improper operation may result in not only shortening the product-life, but also malfunctions, fire hazard, or other accidents.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before This projector should be operated only from the type of power the product is operated. source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied, consult your authorized dealer or Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later local power company.

  • Page 4: Federal Communication Commission Notice

    COMPLIANCES Federal Communication Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES AND DESIGN COMPUTER MODE SELECTING COMPUTER MODE SELECTING COMPUTER SYSTEM PREPARATION COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS PC ADJUSTMENT NAME OF EACH PART OF THE PROJECTOR PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT SETTING-UP THE PROJECTOR NORMAL FUNCTION AUTO IMAGE FUNCTION CONNECTING THE AC POWER CORD PICTURE POSITION ADJUSTMENT POSITIONING THE PROJECTOR ADJUSTABLE FEET...

  • Page 6: Features And Design

    FEATURES AND DESIGN This Multimedia Projector is designed with the most advanced technology for portability, durability, and ease of use. The projector utilizes built-in multimedia features, a palette of 16.77 million colors, and matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. Compatibility Digital Zoom (Computer Mode only) This projector widely accepts various video and The Digital Zoom magnifies the image up to 49 times,...

  • Page 7: Preparation

    PREPARATION NAME OF EACH PART OF THE PROJECTOR FRONT OF THE CABINET TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS PROJECTION LENS INFRARED LENS COVER SPEAKERS REMOTE RECEIVERS BACK OF THE CABINET EXHAUST VENT HOT AIR EXHAUSTED ! Air blown from the exhaust vent is hot. When using or installing the projector, the following precautions should be taken.

  • Page 8: Setting-Up The Projector

    PREPARATION SETTING-UP THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING THE AC POWER CORD This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 V or 200-240 V AC. The projector automatically selects the correct input voltage. It is designed to work with single- phase power systems having a grounded neutral conductor.

  • Page 9: Positioning The Projector

    PREPARATION POSITIONING THE PROJECTOR This projector is designed to project on a flat ROOM LIGHT projection surface. The brightness in the room has a great The projector can be focused from 4.6’ (1.4m) ~ 47.3’ influence on the picture quality. It is (14.4m).

  • Page 10: Adjustable Feet

    PREPARATION ADJUSTABLE FEET Picture tilt and projection angle can be adjusted by rotating the ADJUSTABLE FEET. Projection angle can be adjusted to 9.0 degrees. Lift the front of the projector and pull the FEET LOCK LATCHES on both sides of the projector. Release the FEET LOCK LATCHES to lock the ADJUSTABLE FEET and rotate the ADJUSTABLE FEET to fine tune the position and the tilt.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Projector

    CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR TERMINALS OF THE PROJECTOR This projector has INPUT TERMINALS and OUTPUT TERMINALS on its side for connecting computers and video equipment. Refer to the figure on pages 11 to 14 and connect properly. COMPUTER IN 1 AV IN ANALOG DIGITAL CONTROL PORT 1...
  • Page 12 CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR OUTPUT TERMINALS RESET BUTTON R/C JACK This projector uses a micro processor to control the When using the Wired / Wireless unit. Occasionally, the micro processor may Remote Control Unit as the Wired malfunction and need to be reset. This can be done Remote Control, Connect the Wired by pressing the RESET button with a pen, which will Remote Control Unit to this jack with...

  • Page 13: Connecting To The Video Equipment

    CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING TO THE VIDEO EQUIPMENT Cables used for connection ( = Cables are not supplied with this projector.) • Video Cable (RCA x 1 or RCA x 3) NOTE : • S-VIDEO Cable When connecting the cable, the power cords of both the projector and the external equipment •...

  • Page 14: Connecting To The Computer

    CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER Cables used for connection ( = Cables are not supplied with this projector.) • VGA CABLE (HDB 15 pin) NOTE : • CONTROL CABLE FOR PS/2 PORT, SERIAL PORT, or ADB PORT When connecting the cable, the power cords of •...

  • Page 15: Before Operation

    BEFORE OPERATION TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS INDICATORS LAMP REPLACE INDICATOR WARNING TEMP. INDICATOR READY INDICATOR LAMP INDICATOR This indicator turns to This indicator flashes red This indicator lights green This indicator is dim when yellow when the life of the when internal projector when the projector is ready the projector is turned on.

  • Page 16: Operation Of The Remote Control

    BEFORE OPERATION OPERATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL Left Side POWER ON-OFF BUTTON COMPUTER BUTTON Used to turn the projector on or off. (P20) ON-OFF Used to select COMPUTER COMPUTER VIDEO input source. (P24) VIDEO BUTTON FOCUS ZOOM VOLUME Used to select VIDEO source.

  • Page 17: Operating Range

    BEFORE OPERATION ZOOM BUTTON ON-OFF COMPUTER VIDEO Operating Range Used to adjust zoom. Point the remote control toward the (P21) VOLUME BUTTON FOCUS ZOOM VOLUME projector (Receiver Window) Used to adjust volume. whenever pressing the buttons. (P23) Maximum operating range for the remote control is about 16.4’...

  • Page 18: Operating On-Screen Menu

    BEFORE OPERATION OPERATING ON-SCREEN MENU HOW TO OPERATE ON-SCREEN MENU You can control and adjust this projector through the WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL ON-SCREEN MENU. Refer to the following pages to POINT BUTTON operate each adjustment in the ON-SCREEN MENU. Used to move the Pointer UP/ DOWN/ RIGHT/ LEFT.

  • Page 19: Menu Bar

    BEFORE OPERATION MENU BAR MENU BAR IN COMPUTER MODE Press MENU BUTTON while in Computer mode. AUTO IMAGE MENU PC ADJUST MENU SETTING MENU LANGUAGE MENU MODE MENU Used to adjust Fine Used to adjust the Used to set the Display Used to select Used to select sync, Total dots,...

  • Page 20: Basic Operation

    4. Turn the Projector on again. If the TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator still continues to flash, call Boxlight at 1-800-762-5757 or 360-779-7901. NOTE: The Cooling Fan may work for cooling while the projector is turned off. When the Cooling Fan is...

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Image

    BASIC OPERATION ADJUSTING THE IMAGE ZOOM ADJUSTMENT Press the ZOOM button(s) on the Top Control or on the Remote Control Unit. The message “Zoom” is displayed. Press the ZOOM button or the POINT UP button to make the image larger, and press the ZOOM button or the POINT DOWN button to make the image smaller.

  • Page 22: Keystone Adjustment

    BASIC OPERATION KEYSTONE ADJUSTMENT If the picture has keystone distortion, correct image with KEYSTONE adjustment. Press the KEYSTONE button on the Remote Control Unit or select the Keystone on SCREEN MENU. (Refer to page 31, 35.) The message “Keystone” is displayed. Correct the Keystone distortion by pressing the KEYSTONE button or the POINT UP/DOWN button(s).

  • Page 23: Sound Adjustment

    BASIC OPERATION SOUND ADJUSTMENT DIRECT OPERATION Indicates the roughly level of the volume. Sound Volume Adjustment Press the VOLUME (+/–) button(s) on the Top Control or on the Remote Control Unit to adjust the volume. The Volume dialog box appears on the screen for a few seconds. (+) button to increase the volume, and (–) button decreasing.

  • Page 24: Computer Mode

    COMPUTER MODE SELECTING COMPUTER MODE MODE button COMPUTER button DIRECT OPERATION COMPUTER 1 COMPUTER 1 Select COMPUTER mode by pressing the MODE button on the COMPUTER 2 Top Control or the COMPUTER button on the Remote Control COMPUTER 2 Unit. VIDEO MENU OPERATION Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will...

  • Page 25: Compatible Computer Specifications

    COMPUTER MODE COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS Basically this projector can accept the signal from all computers with the V, H-Frequency mentioned below and less than 180 MHz of Dot Clock. ON-SCREEN H-Freq. V-Freq. ON-SCREEN H-Freq. V-Freq. RESOLUTION RESOLUTION DISPLAY (kHz) (Hz) DISPLAY (kHz) (Hz)

  • Page 26: Pc Adjustment

    COMPUTER MODE PC ADJUSTMENT This Projector can automatically tune to the display signals from most personal computers currently distributed. However, some computers employ special signal formats which are different from the standard ones and may not be tuned by the Multi-Scan system of this projector. If this happens, the projector cannot reproduce a proper image and the image may be recognized as a flickering picture, a non-synchronized picture, a non-centered picture or a skewed picture.
  • Page 27 COMPUTER MODE Total lines The number of the total vertical lines. Adjust the number to match the image of your personal computer. Total dots The number of the total dots in one horizontal period. Adjust the number to match the image of your computer. Horizontal / Vertical Adjustment of the horizontal or vertical picture position.

  • Page 28: Picture Image Adjustment

    COMPUTER MODE PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENTS Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select IMAGE and press the SELECT button. Another dialog box IMAGE MENU will appear. Press the POINT DOWN button and a red-arrow icon will appear.

  • Page 29: Normal Function

    COMPUTER MODE NORMAL FUNCTION The normal picture level is preset on this projector at the factory and can be restored anytime you press the NORMAL button (located on the Top Control or on the Remote Control Unit). The “Standard” display will be displayed on the screen for a few seconds.

  • Page 30: Picture Position Adjustment

    COMPUTER MODE PICTURE POSITION ADJUSTMENT The position of the image can be adjusted vertically and horizontally through PICTURE POSITION ADJUSTMENT. Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select POSITION and press the SELECT button. The POSITION MENU will appear.

  • Page 31: Picture Screen Adjustment

    COMPUTER MODE PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT This projector has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to display the desirable image size. Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select SCREEN and press the SELECT button.

  • Page 32: Video Mode

    VIDEO MODE SELECTING VIDEO MODE DIRECT OPERATION MODE button VIDEO Select VIDEO mode by pressing the MODE button on the Top Control or the VIDEO button on the Remote Control Unit. COMPUTER 1 COMPUTER 2 MENU OPERATION Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will appear.

  • Page 33: Selecting Color System

    VIDEO MODE SELECTING COLOR SYSTEM Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select SYSTEM and press the SELECT button. Another dialog box SYSTEM MENU will appear. Press the POINT DOWN button and a red-arrow icon will appear.

  • Page 34: Picture Image Adjustment

    VIDEO MODE PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select IMAGE and press the SELECT button. Another dialog box IMAGE MENU will appear. Press the POINT DOWN button and a red-arrow icon will appear.

  • Page 35: Normal Function

    VIDEO MODE NORMAL FUNCTION The normal picture level is preset on this projector at the factory and can be restored anytime you press the NORMAL button (located on the Top Control or on the Remote Control Unit). The "Standard" display will be displayed on the screen for a few seconds.

  • Page 36: Setting

    SETTING SETTING MENU Press the MENU button and the ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select SETTING and press the SELECT button. Another dialog box SETTING MENU will appear. Press the POINT DOWN button and a red-arrow icon will appear.

  • Page 37: Setting Language

    SETTING Ceiling function Ceiling When this function is “On,” the top / bottom and the left / right reversed picture is provided to project the image from a ceiling mounted projector. Rear When this function is “On,” the left / right reversed picture is provided Rear function to project the image to a rear projection screen.

  • Page 38: Appendix

    APPENDIX OPERATING WIRELESS MOUSE The Wireless Remote Control Unit is not only able to operate the projector but also usable as a wireless mouse for most Personal Computers. The POINT buttons and the two CLICK buttons are used for the wireless mouse operation.

  • Page 39: Maintenance

    When using under dusty or smoky conditions, dust may accumulate on the liquid crystal panel, lens, or optical elements inside it. This condition may degrade the quality of the projected image. When the above symptoms are noticed contact Boxlight at 1-800-762- Remove three Air 5757 or 360-779-7901 for cleaning.

  • Page 40: Lamp Replacement

    NOTE : Do not reset the LAMP REPLACEMENT MONITOR TIMER when the lamp is not replaced. HANDLE ORDER REPLACEMENT LAMP Replacement Lamp can be ordered through Boxlight at 1-800-762-5757 or 360-779-7901. Model No. of your projector : BOXLIGHT MP-40t Replacement Lamp Type No. : POA-LMP28 (Service Parts No.

  • Page 41: Cleaning The Projection Lens

    APPENDIX CLEANING THE PROJECTION LENS Follow these steps to clean the projection lens: Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cleaning cloth. Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner. Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the lens. Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling your dealer or service center for assistance, check the matters below once again. 1. Make sure you have connected the projector to your equipment as described in the section "CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR" on pages 11 ~ 14. 2.
  • Page 43 High voltages are used to operate this projector. Do not attempt to open the cabinet. If the problem still persists after following all operating instructions, contact Boxlight for assistance at 1-800-762- 5757 or 360-779-7901. Give the model number and explain the difficulty. We will advise you how to obtain service.

  • Page 44: Technical Specifications

    APPENDIX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Projector Type Multi-media Projector Dimensions 12.44" x 6.46" x 18.9" (316mm x 164mm x 480mm) (W x H x D) Net Weight 20.3 lbs (9.2 kg) LCD Panel System 1.3" TFT Active Matrix type, 3 panels Panel Resolution 1024 x 768 dots Number of Pixels 2,359,296 (1024 x 768 x 3 panels)
  • Page 45 APPENDIX CONFIGURATIONS OF THE TERMINALS COMPUTER INPUT-1 TERMINAL (ANALOG) Terminal : HDB15-PIN Connect the display output terminal of the computer to this terminal with the VGA Cable (supplied). When connecting the Macintosh computer, the MAC Adapter (supplied) is required. Pin Configuration Red Input +5V Power Green Input...
  • Page 46 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 120 days.

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