BOXLIGHT CD-454m User manual

Copyright © 2001 by BOXLIGHT
Poulsbo, Washington. All rights reserved.

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 Can-
ada.
Safety Certifications
UL, CUL, TÜV, NOM
EN 55022 Warning
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.

Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: BOXLIGHT
19332 Powder Hill Place, Poulsbo, Washington, USA
We declare under our sole responsibility that the CD-454m/455m/555m projec-
tors conform to the following directives and norms:
Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
EMC: EN 55022
EN 55024
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
Safety: EN 60950: 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3 + A4: 1997
April, 2001
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. Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Windows are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Digital Light Pro-
cessing is a trademark or registered trademark of Texas Instruments.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instructions iii
Introduction 1
Image Resolution 1
Compatibility 2
Unpacking the Projector 2
Usage Guidelines 4
If You Need Assistance 5
Warranty 5
Setting up the Projector 7
Connecting a Computer 9
Connecting a Video Player 11
Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image 13
Turning Off the Projector 14
Using the Projector 15
Basic Image Adjustment 15
Using the Remote Control 15
Adjusting the Projector 17
Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons 18
Using the On-Screen Menus 20
Display Menu 21
Audio Menu 23
Image Menu 24
Controls Menu 27
Language Menu 29
Status Menu 30
Maintenance & Troubleshooting 33
Cleaning the Lens 33
Replacing the Projection Lamp 33
Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control 36
Using the Security Lock 36
Troubleshooting 37

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Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s
Appendix 41
Specifications 41
Accessories 42
Portable and Laptop Activation Chart 44
Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer 49
Projected Image Size 50
Index 51

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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 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 lamp is
turned on.
•Warning: To replace the lamp, turn off the projector
and unplug the power cord. To avoid burns, wait 30 min-
utes before opening the lamp door. Follow all instructions pro-
vided 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.
•Caution: Don’t block ventilation openings.

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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 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.
Customer Service
If you need assistance, call BOXLIGHT at 1-800-762-5757 or
360-779-7901.
Do not place objects in
this area behind the projector
2ft(.6m)

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INTRODUCTION
The BOXLIGHT®CD-454m™, CD-455m™ and CD-555m™ multi-
media projectors are specifically designed for multipurpose use.
They generate crisp, clear images using Digital Light Process-
ing™ (DLP) technology. They are easy to connect, easy to use,
easy to transport, and easy to maintain. The CD-454m and
CD-455m have native SVGA 800x600 resolution, the CD-555m
has XGA 1024x768 resolution. The user interfaces of the products
are identical except where noted; information in this user’s guide
applies to all products.
NOTE: The CD-454m and
CD-455m automatically expand
640x480 images to 800x600. You
can display these images at their
native resolutions by turning off
the Auto Resize feature. See
“Resize” on page 24 for more
information.
Image Resolution
CD-454m and CD-455m
The SVGA resolution of the CD-454m/455m’s projected image is
800x600. The projectors are compatible with screen resolutions up
to 1024x768. If your computer’s screen resolution is higher than
1024x768, reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the
projector.
CD-555m
The XGA resolution of the CD-555m’s projected image is
1024x768. The projector is compatible with screen resolutions up
to 1024x768. If your computer’s screen resolution is higher than
1024x768, reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the
projector.
NOTE: The CD-555m automati-
cally expands 640x480 and
800x600 images to 1024x768.
You can display these images at
their native resolutions by turning
off the Auto Resize feature. See
“Resize” on page 24 for more
information.

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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.
•Apple®Macintosh®and PowerBook®computers up to
1024x768 resolution.
NOTE: The projector is
compatible with 1080i and 720P
HDTV formats.
•Most standard VCRs, DVD players, HDTV sources, camcord-
ers 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.