BOXLIGHT Seattle Series User Manual

BOXLIGHT Seattle Series User Manual

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151 NE State Hwy 300, Ste A
Belfair, WA 98528
360.464.2119
www.boxlight.com

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  • Page 1 Seattle Series 151 NE State Hwy 300, Ste A Belfair, WA 98528 360.464.2119 www.boxlight.com...
  • Page 2 Projector About the Owner’s Manual Please read the owner’s manual thoroughly to ensure correct usage of the projector and its features. After reading, store the owner’s manual in a safe place for future reference. Features 1. Dress up Design 2. Designed for tough environment 3.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About Owner’s Manual Contents ........................1 Contents of Your Box ....................3-A Safety Instructions ....................4 Safety Labels......................5 Part Names ........................6 Projector ........................6 Control Panel ......................7 Rear ......................... 8 Setting Up ........................9 Arrangement ......................9 Power ON / OFF ....................10 Setting Up The Projector ..................11 Ceiling Mounted Installation Guide ..............12 Adjusting The Projector’s Elevation ..............13 How To Connect ....................14...
  • Page 4: Contents

    Contents MENU ........................30 Advanced Menu .....................30 Presentation Menu ....................33 Security Menu ......................35 PIN Key In Operation ....................38 Network Control Software Application ..............39 Before Use ........................40 Before To Use Network Control Software ............40 Projector Auto Search....................41 Modify the Projector Setting .................44 Registering And Configuring the Projector ............45 Delete ........................
  • Page 5 Safety Instructions Contents of Your Box Check-list of your accessories Please make sure that following items are included in the box, along with the main. If any items missing, contact your dealer. 2. Computer cable 1. Projector 3. Power cord 4.
  • Page 6: Contents Of Your Box

    Safety Instructions Contents of Your Box Optional  Remote control  Remote control INPUT MENU Auto Blank Still  Soft Bag  USB Cable (1.5M)
  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions The projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product. WARNING / CAUTION 1.
  • Page 8: Safety Labels

    Safety Labels Safety labels are used on or within the projector to alert you to items or areas requiring your attention. WARNING LABEL EMI LABEL LAMP DOOR WARNING LABEL...
  • Page 9: Part Names

    Part Names Projector Control panel Operating system. Lens cover Attach when not using to protect the lens from becoming dirty or damaged. Filter cover Prevents dust and other foreign particles from being drawn into projector. Remove the filter cover to clean the air filter. Front IR Focus ring receiver Use the focus ring to focus the projector image.
  • Page 10: Control Panel

    Part Names Control Panel POWER INDICATOR LAMP INDICATOR 1 15 KEYSTONE (POWER) Adjust the vertical keystone with menu-up, Power On / Off. menu-down. 1 16 LAMP INDICATOR 1 10 VOLUME + / - Indicates a status in the internal projector Sound louder or lower.
  • Page 11: Rear

    Part Names Rear A B C MOUSE VIDEO Connect a USB mouse cable to a computer Composite video signal from a video to control computer mouse functions. source RS232 AUDIO IN 3, R / L Serial data port for controlling the projector RCA type corresponds to video input.
  • Page 12: Setting Up

    Setting Up Arrangement 1. Before installation, make sure that the projector is turned off and the power cord is disconnected. 2. Do not set up and move the projector, while it is hot. 3. The distance between the projector and screen determines the actual image size. Refer to the table below to determine the screen size at a given distance.
  • Page 13: Power On / Off

    Setting Up Power ON / OFF Turning on the power POWER indicator 1. M ake sure that power cord is firmly and correctly connected to the projector. Outlet AC IN 2. Remove the lens cover, and the POWER AC inlet indicator will light up in green. 3. Press POWER button on the control panel or the remote control to turn on the projector.
  • Page 14: Setting Up The Projector

    Setting Up Setting Up The Projector The projector supports the following four different projection methods. 1. Front projection 3. Rear ceiling projection 2. Rear projection 4. Front ceiling projection Special installation is required in order to suspend the projector from the ceiling. Please ask your dealer for details.
  • Page 15: Ceiling Mounted Installation Guide

    Setting Up Ceiling Mounted Installation Guide Attach ceiling mount at four-suspension bracket fixing points when suspending from a ceiling. Special installation is required in order to suspend the projector from the ceiling. Please ask your dealer for detals. MAX M4x8 mm For Mounting. Security Anchor The product is equipped with security anchor and PIN LOCK functions to help prevent unauthorized removal projector.
  • Page 16: Adjusting The Projector's Elevation

    Setting Up Adjusting The Projector’s Elevation Use the adjustable foot at the front of the projector to set the image height. Holding the projector, push the foot adjust CAUTION buttons to loosen the front adjustable foot. Position the front side of the projector to the * The adjustment range of front adjustable desired height.
  • Page 17: How To Connect

    Setting Up How To Connect (Please click here if your projector is with high efficiency filter.) Laptop or desktop computer MOUSE RS-232 AUDIO OUT VGA OUT DVI OUT AUDIO OUT VGA OUT RGB IN S-VIDEO OUT Pb/Cb Pr/Cr AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT (L)&(R) Before starting, make sure that the projector and computer are both turned off.
  • Page 18 Setting Up How To Connect Laptop or desktop computer Connect the audio cable if necessary 1. Please connect the audio cable to the AUDIO IN 1 if the computer cable connected to the projector's RGB IN. 2. Please connect the audio cable to the AUDIO IN 2 if the computer cable connected to the projector's DVI-I IN.
  • Page 19: Remote Control

    Remote Control Remote Control Battery Installation 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Load the batteries. Make sure the plus pole is correctly oriented. 3. Close the battery cover. Caution ► A void excessive heat and humidity. ►Do not drop the remote control. ► D o not expose the remote control to water or moisture, this could result in malfunction. ► I f the remote control will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery. ► R eplace the battery when remote control operation becomes sluggish or unresponsive. ► D o not place the remote control close to the cooling fan of the projector.
  • Page 20 Remote Control Power INPUT Power on operation mode, standby mode, cool down mode. Press “ ESC ” button to close “Menu” picture. Volume +/- Adjust Volume higher or lower. Menu MENU Display or hide the On-Screen Display main menu page. Keystone Auto Adjust the vertical keystone function.
  • Page 21 Remote Control INPUT INPUT Select input source: RGB 1 RGB 2 DVI-I Y,Pb,Pr S-Video Video Menu up / down Menu left / right Select and adjust the function of On-Screen Display. MENU Auto Auto Refresh the current image. Blank Blank Still Hide the current image, become black color on the screen.
  • Page 22: Remote Control (Optional)

    Remote Control (Optional) Remote Control Batteries Installation 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Load the batteries. Make sure the poles are correctly oriented. 3. Close the battery cover. Caution ►Avoid excessive heat and humidity. ►Do not drop the remote control. ► I f the remote control will not be used for an extended period, remove the batteries. ► D o not expose the remote control to water or moisture. This could result in malfunction. ► R eplace the battery when remote control operation becomes sluggish or unresponsive. ► D o not place the remote control close to the cooling fan of the projector.
  • Page 23 Remote Control (Optional) POWER Power on / operation mode, Standby mode, Cool down mode. INPUT Select input source : RGB 1 RGB 2 DVI-I Y,Pb,Pr S-Video Video MENU Display or hide the On-Screen Display main menu LASER INDICATOR page. POWER INPUT Press to select On-Screen...
  • Page 24: Remote Control Batteries Installation

    Remote Control (Optional) Remote Control Batteries Installation 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Loading the batteries. Make sure the plus and minus poles are correctly oriented. 3. Close the battery cover. Caution 1. Avoid excessive heat and humidity. 2. Do not drop the remote control. 3.
  • Page 25 Remote Control (Optional) Power Power on / operation mode, Standby mode, Cooling-down mode. Press ”ESC” button, it will close ”Menu” picture. Vol +/- Sound louder or lower. Menu Display or hide the OSD main menu page. Keystone +/- Adjusts the vertical keystone function. Still Keep the current image on the Screen.
  • Page 26: Menu Operation

    Menu Operation How To Operate On-Screen Display 1. You could press "Menu" button. It will be shown blue main menu. The first main menu is " PICTURE" menu. 2. Choose which item you want to enter, you could press up / down /left/ right button of control panel or remote control to adjust item or value. Up / Down / Right / Left button LASER INDICATOR...
  • Page 27: Menu (Pc Mode)

    MENU (PC Mode) Picture Menu Step: 1. U se the ▲ /▼ buttons to select an item. 2. U se the ◄ / ► cursor buttons to select an item or adjust the value. Item Selection Description BRIGHTNESS 000/100 Adjust the image brightness level. CONTRAST 000/100 Adjust the image contrast level. SHARPNESS 000/015 Adjusts the image sharpness.
  • Page 28: Audio Menu (Pc Mode)

    MENU (PC Mode) Audio Menu Step: 1. U se the ▲ /▼ buttons to select an item. 2. U se the ◄ / ► buttons to select an item or adjust the value. Item Selection Description VOLUME 00/40 Adjust the volume. MUTE OFF/ON Mute the volume OFF / ON.
  • Page 29: Setting Menu (Pc Mode)

    MENU (PC Mode) Setting Menu Step: 1. U se the ▲ /▼buttons to select an item. 2. U se the ◄ / ► buttons to select an item or adjust the value. Item Selection Description Move the image position horizontally. H POSITION 000/100 This function is only selected for computer signal. Move the image position vertically.
  • Page 30: Menu (Video Mode)

    MENU (Video Mode) Picture Menu Step: 1. U se the ▲ /▼ buttons to select an item. 2. U se the ◄ / ► cursor buttons to select an item or adjust the value. Item Selection Description BRIGHTNESS 000/100 Adjust the image brightness level. CONTRAST 000/100 Adjust the image contrast level. SHARPNESS 000/015 Adjusts the image sharpness.
  • Page 31: Audio Menu (Video Mode)

    MENU (Video Mode) Audio Menu Step: 1. U se the ▲ /▼ buttons to select an item. 2. U se the ◄ / ► buttons to select an item or adjust the value. Item Selection Description VOLUME 00/40 Adjust the volume. MUTE OFF/ON Mute the volume OFF / ON.
  • Page 32: Setting Menu (Video Mode)

    MENU (Video Mode) Setting Menu Step: 1. U se the ▲ /▼buttons to select an item. 2. U se the ◄ / ► buttons to select an item or adjust the value. Item Selection Description AUTO KEYSTONE OFF/ON Automatically Correct keystone distortion in image. KEYSTONE V -70/+70 Correct vertical keystone distortion in image manually. AUTO SEARCH OFF/ON Search signal source manually or automatically.
  • Page 33: Menu

    MENU Advanced Menu Step: 1. U se the ▲ /▼buttons to select an item. 2. U se the ◄ / ► buttons to select an item or adjust the value. Item Selection Description ZOOM / PAN EXECUTE Execute digital zoom and pan function. FREEZE OFF/ON Freeze the current image on the screen. BLANK OFF/ON Hide the image, display a black screen.
  • Page 34 MENU Advanced Menu LOGO SETTING This function allows you to customize the start-up logo. IMPORTANT: To implement Logo setting function, please enter PIN code first. Without inputting the PIN code, you cannot modify Logo setting function. Item Selection Description Select Mode( ► cursor button) DEFAULT The factory logo.
  • Page 35: Logo Capture

    MENU Advanced Menu Logo Capture How to use this function?   S elect Logo Capture item in the logo setting menu, and press ► button.  Y ou can see the red frame to select captured area. Image  U se 4 direction buttons to adjust the position of the frame.
  • Page 36: Presentation Menu

    MENU Presentation Menu Step: 1. U se the ▲ /▼buttons to select an item. 2. U se the ◄ / ► buttons to select an item or adjust the value. Item Selection Description Automatically invert the image when the projector is turned AUTO CEILING OFF / ON upside down, i.e. when the projector is mounted on the ceiling.
  • Page 37: Reset Lamp Timer

    MENU Presentation Menu Reset Lamp Timer The lamp timer is the time counted after the last resetting. The usage time of the lamp is shown in the PRESENTATION Menu. Pressing the RESET button or the ► button displays a dialog. To reset the lamp time, select the RESET using the ► button. NOTE ► T he replacement warning message is set to appear after about 2000 hours of lamp use in order to maintain the initial brightness. When replacement message appears, replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible, even if the lamp is still workable.
  • Page 38: Security Menu

    MENU Security Menu Step: 1. U se the ▲ /▼buttons to select an item. 2. U se the ◄ / ► buttons to select an item or adjust the value. Item Selection Description OFF: Turn off PIN lock protection. ON 1: After plugging in AC power, you need to key in PIN code at the first time of use. If the AC power stays unplugged, you do not need to key in PIN code next time when you use the projector.
  • Page 39 MENU Security Menu Step: 1. U se the ▲ /▼buttons to select an item. 2. U se the ◄ / ► buttons to select an item or adjust the value. Item Selection Description Show the filter use hour. FILTER TIMER RESET FILTER Reset the filter timer after cleaning / changing filter. EXECUTE TIMER 500 hours Select (500 / 800 / 1000 hours) depending on the FILTER COUNTER 800 hours environment.(default : 500 hours).
  • Page 40: Auto Filter Alert

    MENU Auto Filter Alert Auto Filter Alert is in SECURITY category to show the air filter use time and alert user to change filter. Pressing ► cursor button will display a dialog. When the operating time reaches the set time, a warning message will appear on the screen to remind user of filter cleaning / replacing. Filter Replace... Filter has been used for more than 500 hours. NOTE ► Please reset the Filter time only when you replace the filter.
  • Page 41: Pin Key In Operation

    MENU PIN Key In Operation When the projector is turned on and the PIN LOCK PROTECTION is set to [ON], the image will show as on the right side. 1. Press the MENU button on the projector or remote control. Enter PIN code by keypad or remote control.
  • Page 42: Network Control Software Application

    Network Control Software Application NOTE: This Network Control Software Application is an optional function and support model with RJ45 LAN port only.  Register the projector(s) which needs to be controlled. " Auto search " can help you to seek the projector(s) source easily. After registering in the work group, you can start to control the projector.
  • Page 43: Before Use

    Before Use Before To Use Network Control Software  I f the system is Windows 2000, NT 4.0 or XP, the PC should be started by the Administrator.  B efore starting the Network Control software, please check the following. (1) The computer must have Network Control software installed.
  • Page 44: Projector Auto Search

    Before Use Projector Auto Search.  C lick the (Projector search), located projector will show on the network correctly. (Graph2) <Graph 2> NOTE When the security warning window appears while Network Control is executing, please select "Unblock" to decontrol area network linking against from System Administer.
  • Page 45 Before Use Projector Auto Search.  C lick (register projector), the projector information will show on the monitor window. Click button (exit), it will cancel the registered item then return to register table. <Graph 4-1> Monitor window  P rojector Auto Search can rank group names or display names by clicking the monitor window title (Group Name) or (Projector Name).
  • Page 46 Before Use Projector Auto Search.  A fter registering, you can click button (Data single capture) in the tool bar or click button (Start Auto Scan) running in this program to monitor the projector. NOTE When pressing "About " button for help, you will see icons explained as in the chart.
  • Page 47: Modify The Projector Setting

    Before Use Modify The Projector Setting  I f modifying the registered projector setting is needed, please move your cursor to the data table and click the item that you would like to modify, the detail will be shown on the right side table. <...
  • Page 48: Registering And Configuring The Projector

    Registering And Configuring The Projector Delete  S elect the registered projector in monitor window. Click mouse right key and select " Delete " to erase the registered projector data. < Graph 6 > : Register Table.
  • Page 49: Projector Setting

    Registering And Configuring The Projector Projector Setting  S elect the registered projector in monitor window. Click mouse right key and select "projector setting" to modify the registered projector data. After finishing the setting, you can save by clicking button or cancel by clicking button. < Graph 7 > : Register table. <...
  • Page 50 Registering And Configuring The Projector Projector Setting  Click button (system setting) to modify system alert setting. < Graph 9 > <Graph 10>...
  • Page 51: System Setting / Monitor / Default Setting / Auto Detect Optimal Setting

    Registering And Configuring The Projector System Setting Monitor Item Description Lamp Timer Lamp timer from projector. Air Filter Alert Air Filter Timer from projector. System Status/ System Status and Tempeture. Level from projector in Power On Tempeture Level status. Input Source Input Source from projector in Power On status.
  • Page 52: Link

    Registering And Configuring The Projector Link  S elect the registered projector in monitor window. Click mouse right key and select " Link " to show up the control panel table and the projector connected status. < Graph 12 > : The control panel table...
  • Page 53: Control Panel Window Introduction

    Control Panel Window Introduction  P ower Control Icon Name Power on Power off  I nput Source Icon Name Video S-Video Y,Pb,Pr DVI-I RGB 1 Change Input Source  F unction Key Icon Name Icon Name Freeze Down Blank Left Keystone Correction + Right...
  • Page 54: Function Key / Projector Status

    Control Panel Window Introduction  Function Key Icon Name Lower Contrast Zoom In Zoom Out Volume Up Volume Down  Projector Status Icon Name System Status Input Source Status Lamp Timer Air Filter Timer...
  • Page 55: Network Control Window Introduction

    Control Panel Window Introduction  Network Control Window introduction Icon Name Description Capture the all registered projectors’ information one Scan all time only. According to the system setting, get the projector Start Auto Scan information automatically. Stop Auto Capture Stop scanning the projector information. Search the projector in the same network to register and Auto Search modify the setting.
  • Page 56: Maintenance Of Projector

    Maintenance of Projector Air Filter When a warning message appears to remind you to clean the air filter, please replace a new one as soon as possible. Please check and clean the air filter periodically. Replacing the Air Filter When the use time reaches the filter counter time, the projector will display a message that indicates to replace a new filter. If there is no spare air filter available, please contact your dealer. New one Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to sufficiently cool down. Remove the filter cover from the right side of projector.  Pull out the air filter.  Install a new air filter.  Put the filter cover on.  Reset filter timer after cleaning or changing air filter. (P.35) ...
  • Page 57: Lamp / Replacing New Lamp

    Maintenance of Projector Lamp 1. If you want to replace new lamp, but the projector was just turned off, please let the projector cool down and unplug power cord at least 60 minutes. 2. If the projector is mounted in the ceiling, contact your dealer to replace the lamp. Replacing New Lamp 1.
  • Page 58 Maintenance of Projector WARNING The projector uses a high-pressure mercury lamp. The explosion of lamp with a loud bang or burn out could possibly cause injury or a fire. When the bulb burts, it is possible for shards of glass to fly into the lamp housing; and for gas containing mercury to escapefrom the projector’s vent holes. If the lamp has broken, do not check the inside of the projector. Please ventilate the room immediately.
  • Page 59: Other Care / Cleaning The Lens

    Maintenance of Projector Other Care Cleaning The Lens If the lens is dirty and dusty, display quality maybe decreased. Before cleaning the lens, please make sure that the projector is cool down adequately. After the projector has cooled down adequately, lightly wipe the lens with the available lens-cleaning cloth.
  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Indicator The power and lamp indicators show the status of the projector. Before requesting repair, check the projector status using the chart below. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer. In normal status~~~ POWER LAMP CONDITIONS DESCRIPTION Blinking In Projector is ready to be turned Stand by mode...
  • Page 61: Error For Machine Defects

    Troubleshooting Error For Machine Defects The following problems may be confused with a machine defect. Check and follow the table. If it couldn’t be improved, contact your dealer. Symptom Cause / Remedy The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet. Intending to turn on the projector again during the cool down mode.
  • Page 62 Troubleshooting Error For Machine Defects Symptom Cause / Remedy The projector is not connected correctly. Check audio cable if connect correctly. The volume is set to minimum. No audio Adjust the volume. Mute is turned on. Press the MUTE button. No battery.
  • Page 63: List Of Supported Monitor Displays

    Troubleshooting List of Supported Monitor Displays Computer mode Signal Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolution (dots) 640x480 VESA 60/72/75/85 640x480 SVGA 56/60/72/75/85 800x600 60/70/75/85 1024x768 SXGA 70/75 1152x864 SXGA 60/75 1280x960 SXGA 1280x1024 WXGA 60/75 1280x800 WXGA+ 60/75/85 1440x900 SXGA + 60/75 1400x1050 UXGA 1600x1200...
  • Page 64: Appendix

    Appendix Menu Tree (PC Mode) Brightness PICTURE Contrast Sharpness Natural Display Mode Cinema Daylight Green Board White Board Black Board User Front Auto Ceiling Ceiling Rear Volume AUDIO Ceiling And Rear Lamp Mode PRESENTATION Mute Lamp H Position Reset Lamp Timer V Position Phase Frequency...
  • Page 65 Appendix Menu Tree (Video Mode) Brightness Front Contrast Ceiling PICTURE Auto Ceiling Rear Sharpness Ceiling And Rear Lamp Mode PRESENTATION Color Lamp Tint Natural Reset Lamp Timer Cinema Display Mode Daylight Green Board White Board Black Board PIN Lock Protection On 1 User On 2...
  • Page 66 Appendix Appearance...

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