BOXLIGHT CD-450m User manual

BOXLIGHT
CD-450m/ CD-550m
USERS GUIDE
Free phone within these areas:
United Kingdom: 0800-762-575
Germany: 0800-180-8381
France: 0800-9132-88
USA and Canada: 800-762-5757
Direct Phone:
USA: [phone]
Europe: [phone]
19332 Powder Hill Place
Poulsbo, WA 98370-7407 USA
www.boxlight.com

FCC Warning
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. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-
cations. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harm-
ful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Safety Certifications
UL, CUL, TÜV, NOM
EN 55022 Warning
This product is intended for use in a commercial, industrial, or educational envi-
ronment. It is not intended for residential use.
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.
Wenn das Produkt CD-450m/550m in Deutschland verkauft wird, muss es
Umwelt geschuetzt sein. (Klasse B) Dieses Product muss mit dem Bundesamt
fuer Post und Telekommunikation registriert sein. (BAPT)

Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: Boxlight
19332 Powder Hill Place, Poulsbo, Washingotn, USA
We declare under our sole responsibility that the CD-450m and CD-550m Projec-
tors conform to the following directives and norms:
Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
EMI: EN 55022 (1992) Class A
EMC: EN 50082-1 (1992)
IEC 801-2, IEC 801-3, IEC 801-4
Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
Safety: EN 60950: 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3: 1995
March, 1999
Trademarks
Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc. IBM and PS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of
International Business Machines, Inc. MicroSaver and Kensington are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Kensington Microware Limited. Microsoft, Power-
Point, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpo-
ration. Digital Light Processing is a trademark or registered trademark of Texas
Instruments. CablePro is a trademark or registered trademark of Boxlight.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instructions iii
Introduction 1
Image Resolution 1
Compatibility 2
Unpacking the Projector 2
Usage Guidelines 5
If You Need Assistance 5
Warranty 5
Setting up the Projector 7
Connecting the CablePro III to the Projector 8
Preparing to Connect Your Equipment to the Projector 9
Connecting a Laptop Computer 10
Connecting a Desktop Computer 12
Connecting a Video Player 14
Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image 16
Turning Off the Projector 17
Using the Projector 19
Basic Image Adjustment 19
Using the Remote Control 19
Adjusting the Projector 21
Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons 22
Using the On-Screen Menus 24
Display Menu 25
Audio Menu 27
Image Menu 28
Controls Menu 30
Language Menu 32
Status Menu 33
Maintenance & Troubleshooting 35
Cleaning the Lens 35
Replacing the Projection Lamp 35
Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control 38
Using the Kensington Lock 39
Troubleshooting 39

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Table of Contents
Appendix 43
Specifications 43
Accessories 45
Portable and Laptop Activation Chart 47
Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer 52
Projected Image Size 53
Index 57

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read and follow all safety instructions provided BEFORE
using your new projector. Failure to comply with safety instruc-
tions may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury and
may damage or impair protection provided by equipment. Please
save all safety instructions.
Safety Definitions:
•Warning: Statements identify conditions or practices that
could result in permanent personal injury.
•Caution:Statements identify conditions or practices that could
result in damage to your equipment.
Safety Symbols:
Attention:For information about usage of a feature, please
refer to the User’s Guide.
Warning: Hot surface. Do not touch.
An arrow pointing to the lamp door on the projector.
Safety Terms:
•Warning: Don’t look directly into the lens when the projector is
turned on.
•Warning: Don’t block ventilation openings.
•Warning: To replace the lamp, turn the power off and
unplug the power cord. To avoid burns, wait 30 minutes
before opening the lamp door. Follow all instructions provided
in this User’s Guide.
•Warning: Please use the power cord provided. Connect
the power cord to a receptacle with a protective safety
(earth) ground terminal.
•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.

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Safety Instructions
•
Caution: Don’t set liquids on the projector. Spilled liquids may
damage your projector.
•Caution:Don’t place the projector on a hot surface or in direct
sunlight.
•Caution: Do not drop the projector. Transport the projector in a
Boxlight-approved case; see page 46 for a list of cases.
•Caution: For ceiling mount installations, please use the ceiling
mount recommended in this User’s Guide on page 46 and fol-
low all instructions provided with it.
Customer Service
If you need assistance, call Boxlight at 1-800-762-5757.

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INTRODUCTION
The Boxlight®CD-450m and CD-550m lightweight multimedia
projectors are specifically designed for the mobile presenter. They
generate crisp, clear images using Digital Light Processing™
(DLP) technology. The projectors are easy to connect, easy to use,
and easy to maintain. The soft carry case makes it easy to trans-
port the 7.4 pound projectors. The 450m has SVGA 800x600
graphics, the 550m has XGA 1024x768 graphics. The user inter-
faces of the two products are identical; information in this User’s
Guide applies to both products.
NOTE: The 450m automatically
expands 640x480 images to
800x600. You can display these
images at 640x480 by turning off
the Auto Resize feature. See “Auto
Resize” on page 28.
Image Resolution
CD-450m
The SVGA resolution of the 450m’s projected image is 800x600.
Screen resolutions between 800x600 and 1024x768 are com-
pressed to 800x600. The projector cannot compress screen resolu-
tions above 1024x768. If your computer’s screen resolution is
higher than 1024x768, reset it to a lower resolution before you
connect the projector.
CD-550m
NOTE: The 550m automatically
expands 640x480 and 800x600
images to 1024x768. You can dis-
play these images at their original
resolutions by turning off the Auto
Resize feature. See “Auto Resize”
on page 28.
The XGA resolution of the 550m’s projected image is 1024x768.
The projector cannot compress screen resolutions above
1024x768. If your computer’s screen resolution is higher than
1024x768, reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the
projector.

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Introduction
Compatibility
The projector is compatible with a wide variety of computers and
video devices, including:
•IBM-compatible computers, including laptops, up to 1024x768
resolution at 75 Hz
•Apple Macintosh and PowerBook computers up to 1024x768
resolution at 75 Hz.
•Most standard VCRs, DVD players, camcorders and laser disc
players.
Unpacking the Projector
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. For com-
plete details on connecting and operating the projector, refer to
this User’s Guide.
NOTE: The contents of your
shipping box may vary depending
on the projector configuration
you’ve ordered.