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- Page 1 CD-455m/555m USER'S GUIDE OXLIGHT 19332 Powder HIll Place Poulsbo WA 98370-7407 USA www.boxlight.com U.S. and Canada: 800-762-5757 International: 360-779-7901 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals...
- Page 2 Copyright © 2000 byBoxlight Poulsbo, Washington. All rights reserved. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals...
- Page 3 This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment it may cause radio interfer- ence, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. The typ- ical use is in a conference room, meeting room or auditorium. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals...
- Page 4 Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: Boxlight 19332 Powder Hill Place, Poulsbo, Washington, USA We declare under our sole responsibility that the CD-455m and CD-555m projec- tors conform to the following directives and norms: Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC EMC: EN 55022 (1992) Class A...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Using the On-Screen Menus Display Menu Audio Menu Image Menu Controls Menu Language Menu Status Menu Maintenance & Troubleshooting Cleaning the Lens Replacing the Projection Lamp Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Security Lock Troubleshooting Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals... - Page 7 Appendix Specifications Accessories Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer Projected Image Size Index Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals...
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Page 8: Safety Instructions
Warning: Refer all service to qualified service personnel. Ser- • vicing your own projector will void the warranty. See the fol- lowing page for the customer service contact information. Caution: Don’t block ventilation openings. • Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals... - Page 9 Caution: Do not drop the projector. Transport the projector in a • Boxlight-approved case; see page 43 for a list of cases. Important Operating Considerations Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may block the vents. In the unlikely event of the bulb ruptur- ing, thoroughly clean the area behind the projector and discard any edible items placed in that area.
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Page 10: Introduction
USB connectivity. They are easy to connect, easy to use, easy to transport, and easy to maintain. The CD-455m has native SVGA 800x600 resolution, the CD-555m has XGA 1024x768 resolution. The user interfaces of the two products are identical; information in this user’s guide applies to both products. -
Page 11: Compatibility
Unpacking the Projector HDTV formats. The projector comes with the items shown in Figure 1. Check to make sure all are included. Contact Boxlight immediately if anything is missing. If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems, use the Quick Start card that was included in the shipping box. - Page 12 IGURE Shipping box contents CD-455m or CD-555m pro- M1-DA analog computer cable jector + lens cap Soft carry case Audio cable adapter User’s Guide and Quick Start Audio cable card Power cord Composite video cable Remote control Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals...
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Page 13: Usage Guidelines
Avoid leaving the projector in direct sunlight or extreme cold • for extended periods of time. If this happens, allow it to reach room temperature before use. Transport the projector in a vendor-approved hard or soft case. • Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals... -
Page 14: If You Need Assistance
If You Need Assistance The first place to look for help is in this manual. Be sure to check the guidelines in “Troubleshooting” on page 37. If this manual doesn’t answer your question, call Boxlight at 1-800-762-5757 360-779-7901. Warranty This product is backed by a limited two-year warranty. The details of the warranty are printed at the back of this manual. - Page 15 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals...
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Page 16: Setting Up The Projector
“Projected Image Size” on page 50. 20 ft. 12 ft. 5 ft. 6,1 m 3,66 m 1,5 m IGURE Projected image size at minimum zoom 3 Make sure the projector and the computer are turned off. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals... - Page 17 USB mouse a connection hub containing mouse, audio, monitor and computer connectors. It is to computer to projector optimized for ceiling -mounted installations. See “Optional IGURE M1-DA analog computer cable Accessories” on page 43. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals...
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Page 18: Connecting A Computer
NOTE: If you are connecting an older Macintosh computer that does not have a 15-pin connector, you must use a Mac adaptor between the computer and the projector. See “Optional Accesso- ries” on page 43. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals... - Page 19 Now you’re ready to power up the projector and your laptop. your computer after connecting a Skip to “Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image” on USB mouse to use it (it is hot- page 13. pluggable). Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals...
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Page 20: Connecting A Video Player
(Figure 8). audio adapter composite video cable audio cable IGURE Connecting the projector to a video player using the standard video cable (with com- posite video connector) and the audio cable and adapter Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals... - Page 21 CAUTION: Your video player SECAM. It automatically adjusts to optimize its performance for may also have a “Video Out” the incoming video. connector for a coaxial cable connection. DO NOT use this to connect to the projector. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals...
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Page 22: Powering Up The Projector And Adjusting The Image
Refer to your button on the keypad or remote, then select the Dis- menu computer’s documentation to play or Image menu. For more information about the determine the correct order. menus, see page 20. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals... -
Page 23: Turning Off The Projector
To completely power off the projector, press the Power button. If you want to turn the lamp back on immediately, you must allow about a minute for the lamp to cool. The lamp won’t light if it’s too hot. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals... -
Page 24: Using The Projector
25 feet. If you point the remote at the projection screen, the distance to the screen and back to the projector must be less than or equal to 25 feet. For best results, point the remote directly at the projector. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals... - Page 25 Slide Show section, then click OK. Then, when you’re in Power- Point’s Slide Show mode, a left click advances to the next slide and a right click returns to the previous slide (other PowerPoint modes are not affected). Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals...
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Page 26: Adjusting The Projector
If necessary, turn the leveling knob at the rear of the projector to adjust the angle of the projected image. leveling elevator foot knob elevator button (under finger) IGURE Adjusting the height of the projector Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals... -
Page 27: Using The Keypad And Remote Buttons
Computer and Video (remote only) When you have more than one source (computer and video) con- nected to the projector, select between them by pressing the button on the keypad or the button on source computer video the remote. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals... - Page 28 The LED lights orange while the projector is in standby. Volume (keypad only) To increase the volume, press To decrease the vol- volume + ume, press volume - Volume adjustments are saved for each source you have con- nected. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals...
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Page 29: Using The On-Screen Menus
Standby Time, consist of options you scroll through to select the desired one. All changes are saved when you close the menus. To access another menu, use the left and right navigation buttons to move to the desired menu. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals... -
Page 30: Display Menu
The tint adjusts the red-green color balance in the projected image. Press the left mouse button to increase the amount of green in • the image. Press the right mouse button to increase the amount of red in • the image. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals... - Page 31 Reset All Click the left or right mouse button to reset all the options (except Language, Video Standard, Rear and Ceiling Projection, Plug and Play, and Standby Time) in all the menus to their original settings. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals...
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Page 32: Audio Menu
The bass setting controls the low frequencies of your audio source. Press the left mouse button to decrease the bass. • Press the right mouse button to increase the bass. • Bass adjustments you make are saved for each source. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals... -
Page 33: Image Menu
This option is available for computer sources displaying their native resolutions only, SVGA 800x600 for the CD-455m and XGA 1024x768 for the CD-555m. Overscan This option crops all the edges of the image to remove noise gen- NOTE: Some screen savers erated on the edges by your source. - Page 34 Manual Tracking, Horiz. Posi- tion and Vert. Position options are available only for analog com- puter sources. The projector sets these options automatically for dig- ital computer and video sources. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals...
- Page 35 2 Highlight Vertical position, then press the left mouse button to move the image down or press the right mouse button to move the image up. Positioning adjustments are saved when you power off the pro- jector. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals...
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Page 36: Controls Menu
Ceiling Projection When you turn on, the projector turns the Ceiling Projection image upside down for ceiling-mounted projection. Highlight Ceiling Projection, then click the left or right mouse button to turn this feature on and off. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals... - Page 37 “No signal detected” or “Standby Active” appear in the lower-right corner of the screen. Click the left or right mouse button to turn this feature off and not see sta- tus messages. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals...
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Page 38: Language Menu
The startup screen con- tains information on contacting Boxlight. Click the left or right mouse button to turn this feature off and display a plain black or blue screen instead of the startup screen. -
Page 39: Status Menu
Shows your computer’s resolution setting. To change this, go to your computer’s Control Panel and adjust the resolution in the Display tab. See your computer’s user’s guide for details. Horizontal refresh rate The time period that one horizontal line is displayed. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals... - Page 40 Technical Support. Boot version Indicates the projector’s boot software version. This information is useful when contacting Technical Support. CablePro version Indicates the CablePro’s software version. This information is useful when contacting Technical Support. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals...
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Page 42: Maintenance & Troubleshooting
30 minutes before you open hours. After 2,050 hours, the LED flashes orange and the lamp will not light. You can order new lamp modules from Boxlight. the lamp module door. Never See “Accessories” on page 42 for information. - Page 43 5 Loosen the two non-removable screws on the outside of the module (Figure 21). projector with the lamp door open or removed. This disrupts the air flow and causes the projector to overheat. IGURE Loosening the screws on the lamp module Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals...
- Page 44 - menu (while still holding down the button) for 5 seconds. volume - Verify that the counter was reset by pressing the button menu and viewing the counter in the Status window. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals...
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Page 45: Replacing The Batteries In The Remote Control
Cable Lock System (Figure 23). See “Optional Accessories” on page 43 for ordering information. Refer to the information that came with the lock for instructions on how to use it to secure the projector. IGURE Installing the security lock Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals... -
Page 46: Troubleshooting
Refer to your com- puter’s documentation to determine the correct order. Make sure your laptop’s external video port is turned on. See • the “Portable and Laptop Activation Chart” on page 44 or your computer’s manual for details. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals... - Page 47 Turn the projection lens to focus the image. • Make sure the projection screen is at least 5 feet (1.5 m) from • the projector. Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning. • Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals...
- Page 48 Problem: Lamp seems to be getting dimmer The lamp begins to lose brightness when it has been in use for • a long time. Replace the lamp as described in “Replacing the Projection Lamp” on page 33. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals...
- Page 49 Make sure the lamp has not been in use for over 2,050 hours. • The lamp automatically shuts off at 2,050 hours. See “Replac- ing the Projection Lamp” on page 33. Before calling Boxlight for assistance, please have the following information available: the projector’s serial number (located on the bottom label) •...
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Page 50: Appendix
Maximum Input Voltage PEAK < 2.0 Vrms for THD ≤ 0.3% or R Sensitivity 100 mV at 1 KHz for 88 dB SPL at 1 meter Connector Type 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) stereo phone mini Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals... -
Page 51: Accessories
Power Cords (one ships with projector, type depends on country) NOTE: Use only Boxlight- approved accessories. Other North American Power Cord products have not been tested with Australian Power Cord UK Power Cord the projector. European Power Cord Danish Power Cord Swiss Power Cord Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals... - Page 52 Executive Remote IR Receiver Remote Point RF Remote with LaserPointer PC Guardian Projector Cable Lock S-Video Cable 40” Portable Projection Screen 50” Portable Projection Screen 60” Deluxe Insta-Theatre Screen 80” Deluxe Insta-Theatre Screen Programming Cable Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals...
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Page 53: Portable And Laptop Activation Chart
Conf.Simulscan Ambra** FN-F12 FN-F12 FN-F5 FN-F5 F2/Choose Option/F5 F2/Choose Option/F5 Amrel* ** setup menu setup menu Shift-Ctrl-D Shift-Ctrl-D Apple see Mac Portable and Mac PowerBook Aspen automatic automatic Award FN-F6 FN-F6 BCC* automatic reboot computer Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals... - Page 54 Digital* automatic reboot FN-F2 FN-F2 Dolch dip switch to CRT dip switch to LCD Epson dip switch to CRT dip switch to LCD Everex* setup screen option setup screen option For-A Ctrl-Alt-Shift-C Ctrl-Shift-Alt-L Fujitsu FN-F10 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals...
- Page 55 160, 165, 180, Control Panel folder, Pow- warm reboot 520, 540, 5300 erBook Display folder; Activate Video Mirroring 210, 230, 250, requires Apple Docking Station or Mini Dock 270, 280, 2300 Magitronic FN-F4 FN-F4 Mastersport FN-F2 FN-F1 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals...
- Page 56 Top-Link* ** setup screen option setup screen option FN-F6 FN-F6 Toshiba* ** Ctrl-Alt-End Ctrl-Alt-Home FN-End FN-Home FN-F5 FN-F5 setup screen option setup screen option Twinhead* FN-F7 FN-F7 FN-F5 FN-F5 Automatic Automatic WinBook Ctrl-Alt-F10 Ctrl-Alt-F10 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals...
- Page 57 * These manufacturers have models that automatically send video to the external CRT port when some type of display device is attached. ** These manufacturers offer more than one key command depend- ing on the computer model. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals...
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Page 58: Using Video Mirroring With A Powerbook Computer
1 Open the Control Panel, then double-click Monitors and Sound. 2 In the Resolution list, choose the SimulScan mode, then click 3 If this changes your display settings, a dialog box appears. Click OK to confirm the change. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals... -
Page 59: Projected Image Size
Image Size, Width and Height-minimum image size Distance to Diagonal Width Height Screen (ft/m) (ft/m) (ft/m) (ft/m) 4.9/1.5 2.5/0.8 2.0/0.6 1.5/0.5 8.0/2.4 4.0/1.2 3.2/1.0 2.4/0.7 12.0/3.7 6.0/1.8 4.8/1.5 3.6/1.1 16.0/4.9 8.0/2.4 6.4/2.0 4.8/1.5 20.0/6.1 10.0/3.0 8.0/2.4 6.0/1.8 30/9.1 15.0/4.6 12.0/3.7 9.0/2.7 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals... -
Page 60: Index
Menu 18 don’t match monitor colors 39 Source 18 not displayed 38 Standby 19 compatibility Volume 19 IBM-compatible 2 Macintosh 2 composite video cable connecting 11 computers connecting 9 computers, compatible 2 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals... - Page 61 Display Startup Screen 29 Manual Tracking 25 displaying Overscan 24 on-screen menus 18 Resize 24 startup screen 29 Vert. Position 26 status messages 28 keypad 18 elevator button/foot 17 keystone correction 24 extension cable 43 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals...
- Page 62 36 using 15, 18 NTSC video 27 replacing projection lamp module 33 re-positioning the image on the screen resetting adjustments 22 resetting the lamp hour counter 35 resizing video 24 resolution 1 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals...
- Page 63 40 temperature limits 41 test pattern 37 text not visible 38 tint, adjusting 21 treble 23 troubleshooting 37 turning off the projector 14 turning on the projector 13 USB mouse 10 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals...
- Page 64 (ii) the dealer’s name; and (iii) the model and serial number of the Product. When sending your unit in for repair, please ship your unit in its original packing material or a Boxlight approved ATA Shipping Case, or have a pro- fessional packaging company pack the unit.
- Page 65 FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUES OR LOST SAVINGS. THE PRICE STATED FOR THE PRODUCT IS A CONSIDERATION IN LIMITING BOXLIGHT’S LIABIL- ITY. NO ACTION, REGARDLESS OF FORM, ARISING OUT OF THE AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE THE PRODUCT MAY BE BROUGHT BY PURCHASER MORE THAN ONE YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION HAS ACCRUED.