BOXLIGHT 6000 User Manual

BOXLIGHT 6000 User Manual

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  • Page 2: To The Owner

    INFORMATION TO THE USER NOTE: 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: Important Safety Instructions

    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: Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for a.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PAGE INTRODUCTION SOUND MUTE FUNCTION COMPATIBILITY ZOOM ADJUSTMENT IMAGE RESOLUTION FOCUS ADJUSTMENT PORTABILITY NORMAL PICTURE FUNCTION UNPACKING THE PROJECTOR FREEZE PICTURE FUNCTION TRADEMARKS FINE SYNC ADJUSTMENT POWER REQUIREMENT MENU OPERATION 29-46 DESCRIPTION MODE SELECT SETTING-UP THE PROJECTOR SOUND ADJUSTMENT POSITIONING LANGUAGE ADJUSTMENT...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    UNPACKING THE PROJECTOR The projector comes with the parts shown listed below. Check to make sure all are included. If any parts are missing, contact Boxlight. User's Guide. AC Power Cord.
  • Page 6: Power Requirement

    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.
  • Page 7: Description

    DESCRIPTION FRONT INFRARED REMOTE RECEIVER REMOVABLE PROJECTION LENS LENS COVER AIR INTAKE VENT SPEAKER REAR 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. Keep heat-sensitive objects away from the exhaust port.
  • Page 8: Setting-Up The Projector

    SETTING-UP THE PROJECTOR This projector is basically designed to project on a flat projection surface. POSITIONING: This projector can be focused from 3.6' (1.1m) - 47' (14.3m). Use the illustration below as an example when positioning the projector to the screen. Maximum Zoom ROOM LIGHT 400"...
  • Page 9: Leveling And Elevating Adjustments

    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 10: Connecting The Projector

    CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR Your projector is equipped with various audio/video inputs and outputs including Computer HDB15-pin (VGA) terminals, Monitor HDB15-pin (VGA) terminals and S-VHS video . CONNECTING THE COMPUTER CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER INPUT HDB15-PIN (VGA) TERMINALS (1 and 2) Personal computers can be connected to the HDB15-pin (VGA) terminal on the projector.
  • Page 11: Connecting An Ibm-Compatible Desktop Computer

    Connecting an IBM-compatible desktop computer COMPUTER MONITOR CABLE COMPUTER (NOT PROVIDED) OUTPUT VGA CABLE (PROVIDED) PS/2 AUDIO SERIAL PORT INPUT PORT INPUT OUTPUT MONITOR COMPUTER OUTPUT INPUT 1 or 2 MOUSE CABLE FOR PS/2 PORT (PROVIDED) COMPUTER IN 1 COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT CONTROL PORT OUTPUT 1 or 2...
  • Page 12: Connecting A Macintosh Desktop Computer

    Connecting a Macintosh desktop computer COMPUTER MONITOR CABLE COMPUTER (NOT PROVIDED) OUTPUT VGA CABLE (PROVIDED) VGA/MAC ADAPTER (PROVIDED) AUDIO MONITOR PORT INPUT COMPUTER OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT 1 or 2 MOUSE CABLE FOR ADB PORT COMPUTER IN 1 COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT (PROVIDED) AUDIO 1...
  • Page 13: Connecting An Ibm-Compatible Laptop Computer

    Connecting an IBM-compatible laptop computer COMPUTER COMPUTER VGA CABLE OUTPUT (PROVIDED) AUDIO PS/2 SERIAL PORT OUTPUT PORT INPUT INPUT COMPUTER INPUT 1 or 2 MOUSE CABLE FOR PS/2 PORT (PROVIDED) COMPUTER IN 1 COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT CONTROL PORT OUTPUT 1 or 2 AUDIO 1 CONTROL PORT 1...
  • Page 14: Connecting A Macintosh Powerbook Computer

    Connecting a Macintosh PowerBook computer COMPUTER The Macintosh PowerBook requires the use of the PowerBook Video Adapter shipped with PowerBook. TO POWERBOOK VIDEO ADAPTER VGA CABLE (PROVIDED) VGA/MAC ADAPTER (PROVIDED) AUDIO OUTPUT COMPUTER PORT INPUT INPUT 1 or 2 MOUSE CABLE FOR ADB PORT (PROVIDED) COMPUTER IN 1...
  • Page 15: Connecting The Video Equipment

    CONNECTING THE VIDEO EQUIPMENT CONNECTING TO THE AV INPUT JACKS Connect to the video and audio outputs of a VCR, video disc player, video camera, satellite TV tuner or other AV equipment. Connect audio/video outputs from external sources to these input jacks using the audio/video cable. If the audio signal from the AV equipment is stereo, be sure to connect the right and left channels to the respective right and left audio input jacks.
  • Page 16: Connecting The Video Equipment

    Connecting the Video Equipment VIDEO EQUIPMENT Video Disc Player Video Cassette Recorder Satellite TV Tuner VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT OUTPUT COMPUTER IN 1 COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT AUDIO 1 CONTROL PORT 1 AUDIO 2 CONTROL PORT 2 (STEREO) (STEREO) S-VIDEO INPUT VIDEO INPUT AUDIO...
  • Page 17: Connecting An External Speaker

    CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL SPEAKER CONNECTING TO THE EXT. SP. JACK (3.5mm mini stereo type) This jack outputs stereo speaker sound which viewing on screen. If you use external speaker system, connect stereo type external speaker jack. Internal speaker sound is disconnected when speaker jack is connected. COMPUTER IN 1 COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT...
  • Page 18: Operation Of Controls

    OPERATION OF CONTROLS TOP OF THE PROJECTOR CONTROL TOP CONTROL WARNING READY LAMP TEMP. LAMP REPLACE FOCUS ZOOM FINE SYNC VOLUME ON-OFF NORMAL MODE MENU SYSTEM \ 18 \...
  • Page 19 LAMP REPLACEMENT INDICATOR Light is orange when projection lamp is nearing end of service life. 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 20: Rear Of The Projector

    REAR OF THE PROJECTOR COMPUTER IN 1 COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT AUDIO 1 CONTROL PORT 1 AUDIO 2 CONTROL PORT 2 (STEREO) (STEREO) AUDIO VIDEO (MONO) S-VIDEO EXT. SP (8 ¶) (STEREO) VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO INPUT JACKS COMPUTER INPUT-1 TERMINAL Used to connect a computer to the projector.
  • Page 21: Operation Of Remote Control

    OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL 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. Wireless mouse is usable when PC mouse pointer is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 22 LAMP POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Used to turn the projection lamp on or off. ZOOM BUTTON Used to select power zoom lens adjust. FINE SYNC BUTTONS Used to adjust fine sync. VOLUME BUTTONS Used to adjust volume. FOCUS BUTTON Used to select focus adjust. MENU BUTTON This button will activate the MENU operation.
  • Page 23: Remote Control Battery Installation

    REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION Remove the battery Slide the batteries into the Replace the compart- compartment lid. compartment. ment lid. Note: For correct polarity (+ and - terminal), be sure the battery terminals are in contact with the pins in the compartment. USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Point the remote control toward the projector (Receiver window) whenever pressing the buttons.
  • Page 24: Control The Projector

    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. Follow the instruction for each control. DIRECT OPERATION TOP CONTROL ADJUST ITEM...
  • Page 25: Menu Operation

    MENU OPERATION TOP CONTROL ADJUST ITEM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT OF THE PROJECTOR MENU BUTTON MENU BUTTON MODE SELECT POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTONS POINT (LEFT/RIGHT) BUTTON SELECT BUTTON SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON POINT (UP/DOWN) BUTTON POINT UP/DOWN BUTTONS SELECT BUTTON SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON 1.
  • Page 26: Menu Operation

    3. COMPUTER MODE TOP CONTROL ADJUST ITEM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT OF THE PROJECTOR MENU or SYSTEM BUTTON MENU or SYSTEM BUTTON COMPUTER SYSTEM POINT (LEFT/RIGHT) BUTTON POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTONS SELECT BUTTON SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON POINT UP/DOWN BUTTONS POINT (UP/DOWN) BUTTON SELECT BUTTON SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON MENU BUTTON...
  • Page 27: Using The Projector

    (3). Remove dust with vacuum cleaner (See "AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING" section on page 47.) (4). Press LAMP POWER ON/OFF button to ON. If the TEMPERATURE WARNING INDICATOR still continues to flash, call Boxlight or an authorized Boxlight dealer.
  • Page 28: Direct Operation

    DIRECT OPERATION MODE SELECT Computer 1 Press the MODE button (located on remote control unit or on the projector) to select Computer 1, Computer 2 or Video 1 Input. The "Computer 1", "Computer 2" or "Video 1" display will appear on the Computer 2 screen for a few seconds.
  • Page 29: Menu Operation

    MENU OPERATION In MENU OPERATION mode, you display menus where you can adjust the projector's settings. You can use the TOP CONTROL OF THE PROJECTOR or the REMOTE CONTROL UNIT. TOP CONTROL OF REMOTE CONTROL UNIT THE PROJECTOR POINT UP BUTTON O N O F MENU...
  • Page 30: Sound Adjustment

    SOUND ADJUSTMENT You can adjust the sound volume and sound mute used in the MENU. 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 31: Color System Select

    COLOR SYSTEM SELECT (VIDEO MODE) This projector is compatible with the four major broadcast video standards: PAL, SECAM, NTSC or NTSC 4.43 (COLOR SYSTEMs). It automatically adjusts itself to optimize its performance for the incoming video. However, if the video signal is not strong enough to detect the video format, the projector may not reproduce the proper video image.
  • Page 32: Picture Image Adjustment

    PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT (VIDEO MODE) Although picture adjustments have been preset at the factory to our standards, you may want to change the setting. 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 33: Picture Screen Adjustment

    PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT (VIDEO MODE) This projector has a 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 34: Computer System Select

    COMPUTER SYSTEM SELECT (COMPUTER MODE) This projector is adjustable to different types of computer display signals based on VGA, SVGA, XGA or SXGA (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. Although this will work in most cases, you may be required to manually set the projector for some computer signals.
  • Page 35: Compatible Computer Specification

    COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS ON-SCREEN H-Freq. V-Freq. H-Freq. ON-SCREEN V-Freq. RESOLUTION RESOLUTION DISPLAY (kHz) (Hz) (kHz) DISPLAY (Hz) 59.88 75.10 VGA1 640 ~480 31.47 XGA3 1024 ~768 60.08 70.09 70.06 VGA2 720 ~400 31.47 XGA4 1024 ~768 56.47 70.09 74.92 VGA3 640 ~400 31.47 XGA5...
  • Page 36: Picture Image Adjustment

    PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT (COMPUTER MODE) Although picture adjustments have been preset at the factory to our standards, you may want to change the setting. 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 37: Picture Position Adjustment

    PICTURE POSITION ADJUSTMENT (COMPUTER MODE) 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 38: Pc Adjustment

    PC ADJUSTMENT This projector can automatically detect most display signals from most personal computers currently distributed. However, some computers employ a special signal format which is different from the standard one and may not be detected by this projector. If this happens, the projector cannot reproduce a proper image. Instead the image is often recognized as a flickering picture, a non-synchronized picture, a non-centered picture or a skewed picture.
  • Page 39 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 40 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 41: Pc Adjustment

    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.
  • Page 42: Auto Image Function

    AUTO IMAGE FUNCTION (COMPUTER MODE) The Auto image function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync., Total dots and Screen position for most computers. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select AUTO IMAGE and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON.
  • Page 43: Picture Screen Adjustment

    PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT (COMPUTER MODE) This projector has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to project the image size. Panning True Compressed Expand Input image Mode Mode Mode Mode resolution Less than XGA None None (1024 x 768) image XGA (1024 x 768) None None...
  • Page 44: Other Function Setting

    OTHER FUNCTION SETTING This projector has other function settings; Auto retract, Blue back, Display, Ceiling, Rear and Lamp age. AUTO RETRACT When this function is in the "On" position, the projector retracts the lens when the projector is turned off using the LAMP POWER ON/OFF button.
  • Page 45 AUTO RETRACT, BLUE BACK, DISPLAY, CEILING AND REAR 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select SETTING and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box SETTING DISPLAY will appear. 3.
  • Page 46: Lamp Age

    LAMP AGE NOTE: Only reset the LAMP REPLACEMENT MONITOR TIMER after lamp replacement. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select SETTING and press the SELECT (REAR CLICK) BUTTON. Another dialog box SETTING DISPLAY will appear.
  • Page 47: Air Filter Care And Cleaning

    This may AIR FILTER result in an unclear image. COVER When the above symptoms are noticed contact Boxlight or an authorized Boxlight dealer. TEMPERATURE WARNING INDICATOR The TEMPERATURE WARNING INDICATOR flashes red when the internal temperature of the projector exceeds the normal temperature.
  • Page 48: Lamp Replacement

    LAMP REPLACEMENT If the lamp fails to come on and the lamp monitor on the projector light is orange, you must replace the bulb. 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.
  • Page 49: Cleaning The Lens

    3. If you don't intend to use the projector immediately, replace the lens cover. TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling Boxlight for assistance, follow these steps, in this order, to make sure everything is properly connected. 1. Make sure you have connected the projector to your equipment as described in section " CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR"...
  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Turn on the projector before you turn on the computer. SERVICE WARNING: High voltages are used to operate Boxlight Service is easily obtained. If after following all this projector. Do not remove the back from operating instructions, you find that service is...
  • Page 51: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Projector Type Multi-media Projector Dimensions (W x H x D) 10.2" (260 mm ) x 6.3" (159 mm) x 15.4" (391 mm) Net Weight 13.0 lbs (5.9 kg) LCD Panel System 1.3" TFT Active Matrix type ( Thin Film Transistor) x 3 Number of Pixels 2,359,296 {786,432 (1,024x768) x 3} Color System...
  • Page 52 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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