BOXLIGHT CD-600m User manual

Copyright © 2001 by BOXLIGHT
Poulsbo, Washington. All rights reserved.
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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.
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Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: BOXLIGHT
19332 Powder Hill Place, Poulsbo, Washington, USA
We declare under our sole responsibility that the CD-600m and CD-750m projec-
tors conform to the following directives and norms:
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
EMC: EN 55022
EN 55024
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
Safety: EN 60950: 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3 + A4: 1997
July, 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 5
If You Need Assistance 5
Warranty 5
Setting up the Projector 7
Connecting a Computer 9
Connecting a Video Device 10
Using the optional enhanced connectivity module 12
Powering up the Projector 14
Turning Off the Projector 17
Using the Projector 19
Basic Image Adjustment 19
Adjusting the Projector 19
Using the Remote Control 21
Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons 22
Using the On-Screen Menus 25
Display Menu 26
Audio Menu 28
Image Menu 29
Color Management Menu 32
Control Menu 33
Advanced Menu 34
Language Menu 35
Status Menu 36
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Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s
Maintenance & Troubleshooting 37
Cleaning the Lens 37
Replacing the Projection Lamp 37
Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control 40
Using the Security Lock 40
Troubleshooting 41
Appendix 45
Specifications 45
Accessories 46
Portable and Laptop Activation Chart 48
Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer 53
Projected Image Size 54
Index 55
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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 46 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 in front of the projector and dis-
card 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 in front of the projector
2ft(.6m)
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INTRODUCTION
The BOXLIGHT®CD-600m™ and CD-750m™ multimedia projec-
tors are specifically designed for multipurpose use. They gener-
ate crisp, clear images using Digital Light Processing™ (DLP)
technology. They are easy to connect, easy to use, easy to trans-
port, and easy to maintain. The CD-600m has native SVGA
800x600 resolution, the CD-750m has XGA 1024x768 resolution.
The user interfaces of the two products are identical except where
noted; information in this user’s guide applies to both products.
NOTE: The CD-600m automati-
cally expands 640x480 images to
800x600. You can display these
images at their native resolutions
by turning off the Auto Resize fea-
ture. See “Resize” on page 29 for
more information.
Image Resolution
CD-600m
The SVGA resolution of the CD-600m’s projected image is
800x600. The projector is compatible with screen resolutions up to
1280x1024. If your computer’s screen resolution is higher than
1280x1024, reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the
projector.
CD-750m
The XGA resolution of the CD-750m’s projected image is
1024x768. The projector is compatible with screen resolutions up
to 1280x1024. If your computer’s screen resolution is higher than
1280x1024, reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the
projector.
NOTE: The CD-750m 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 29 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 1280x1024
resolution.
•Apple®Macintosh®and PowerBook®computers up to
1280x1024 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.
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FIGURE 1
Shipping box contents
1. Projector + lens cap 6. Computer cable
2. Soft carry case 7. Audio cable adapter
3. User’s Guide and quick start
card
8. Audio cable
4. Power cord 9. Composite video cable
5. Remote control
data
video
keystone
forward
back
menu/select
12
3
4
5
6
78
9
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Introduction
FIGURE 2
Front view of projector
FIGURE 3
Back view of projector
focus ring
zoom ring
power
cord
connector
height adjustment
button
connector panel
keypad
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Usage Guidelines
•Do not look directly into the projection lens when the lamp is
turned on. The bright light may harm your eyes.
•Do not block the grills on the projector. Restricting the air flow
can cause it to overheat and turn off. If this happens, you must
wait a minute before attempting to turn it back on.
•Handle the projector as you would any product with glass
components. Be especially careful not to drop it.
•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.
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 41.
If this manual doesn’t answer your question, call BOXLIGHT at
1-800-762-5757 or 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.
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SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR
1Place the projector on a flat surface.
•The projector must be within 10 feet (3 m) of your power
source and within 6 feet (1.8 m) of your computer.
•If you want to project from behind a translucent screen, set
up the projector behind your screen. See “Rear Project” on
page 34 to reverse the image.
•If you are installing the projector on the ceiling, refer to the
installation guide that comes with the Ceiling Mount Kit for
more information. To turn the image upside down, see
“Ceiling Project” on page 34. The Ceiling Mount Kit is sold
separately, see “Optional Accessories” on page 46.
2Position the projector the desired distance from the screen.
NOTE: The projector must be at
least 5 feet (1.5 m) from the pro-
jection screen.
•The distance from the lens of the projector to the screen and
the zoom setting determine the size of the projected image.
Figure 4 shows three projected image sizes. For more infor-
mation about image size, see “Projected Image Size” on
page 54.
FIGURE 4
Projected image size at minimum zoom
3Make sure the projector is unplugged and your computer is
turned off.
3.0ft./.9m
11.8ft/3.6m.
7.1ft./2.2m
5 ft./1.5m
12 ft./3.7m
20 ft./6.1m
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Setting up the Projector
NOTE: Before you continue,
make sure the projector is
unplugged and your equipment is
turned off. If you’re connecting a
computer, make sure the distance
between it and the projector is 6
feet or less.
FIGURE 5
Connector panel
NOTE: The enhanced connectivity
module is an optional accessory
that provides RS-232, component
video, VESA computer, M1
computer, and monitor loop
through capabilities. See “Optional
Accessories” on page 46 for
ordering information.
FIGURE 6
Connector panel on optional enhanced connectivity module
FIGURE 7
Computer cable
S-video composite
video
Audio in
computer
S-video
composite
video
wired remote
computer 1-M1
computer 2-VESA audio in
audio in component
video
monitor
RS-232
audio in
(for all video sources)
to computer video
to projector
to computer
to USB mouse
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Connecting a Computer
The projector ships with an analog computer cable. If your com-
puter has a digital output, you can order the optional digital com-
puter cable. Using a digital source generates the highest quality
and brightest image possible. See “Optional Accessories” on
page 46.
1Plug the end of the computer cable with one cable into the
PC 1 connector on the projector.
NOTE: Many laptop computers
do not automatically turn on their
external video port when a sec-
ondary display device such as a
projector is connected. Refer to
your computer manual for the
command that activates the exter-
nal video port. Activation com-
mands for some laptop computers
are listed in the Appendix of this
manual on page 48.
2Plug the blue end of the computer cable into the video connec-
tor on your computer.
FIGURE 8
Connecting the projector to a computer
Do you want to control the computer’s mouse from the projector’s
remote?
NOTE: The USB mouse is sup-
ported for use with
Windows 98, Windows ME,
Windows 2000, and Apple OS 8.5
and higher only.
1Plug the USB cable into the USB mouse connector on your
computer. To use the remote to control your computer’s
mouse, you must install the USB drivers. See page 14 for
details.
Do you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector?
1Plug either end of the audio cable into the audio connector on
your computer.
NOTE: You do not need to restart
your computer after connecting a
USB mouse to use it (it is hot-plug-
gable).
2Plug the other end of the audio cable into the Audio In con-
nector on the projector.
Now you’re ready to power up the projector and your laptop.
Skip to “Powering up the Projector” on page 14.
computer cable
USB mouse
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Setting up the Projector
Connecting a Video Device
1If your video player uses a round, one-prong composite video
connector, you’ll need only the audio cable, audio adapter,
and composite video cable that shipped with the projector.
NOTE: HDTV sources are
connected to the projector using
the computer cable. See the
previous pages for details.
•If your video player uses a round, four-prong S-video con-
nector, you’ll need an S-video cable in addition to the audio
cable and audio adapter. The S-video cable is sold sepa-
rately. (See “Optional Accessories” on page 46.)
2Plug the composite video cable’s yellow connector into the
“video-out” connector on your video player (Figure 9). This
connector may be labeled “To Monitor.”
•If you’re using an S-video cable, connect it to the “S-video
out” connector on the video player (Figure 10).
3Plug the other yellow connector into the composite video con-
nector on the projector.
•If you’re using S-video, plug the other end of the cable into
the “S-video” connector on the projector (Figure 10).
FIGURE 9
Connecting the projector to a video player using the standard video cable (with com-
posite video connector) and the audio cable and adapter
composite video
audio cable
audio
adapter
cable
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FIGURE 10
Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the audio cable
and adapter
NOTE: The audio adapter is pro-
vided so that the same audio cable
used to connect a computer can
be used with the adapter to con-
nect a video device.
4Plug the audio adapter’s white connector into the left “audio
out” connector on your video player. Plug the adapter’s red
connector into the right “audio out” connector on the video
player (Figure 9 and Figure 10).
5Plug the audio adapter’s other end into the audio cable.
6Plug the audio cable into the “audio in” connector on the pro-
jector.
CAUTION: Your video player
may also have a “Video Out” con-
nector for a coaxial cable connec-
tion. DO NOT use this to connect
to the projector.
The projector is compatible with these major broadcast video
standards: NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL-60, and
SECAM. It automatically adjusts to optimize its performance for
the incoming video.
audio cable
S-video
audio
adapter cable
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Setting up the Projector
Using the optional enhanced connectivity module
NOTE: If you have turned Auto
Source off (page 33), you may
need to press the source button on
the keypad more than once to
display an active source. The
sources switch in this order:
PC 1-Analog, PC 1-Digital,
PC 2-VESA, Video 3-Component,
Video 1 S-Video, and Video 2-
Composite.
This module connects to the projector via the projector’s com-
puter connector. Slide the tabs in the module into the grooves on
the back of the projector, then press the computer connector into
the projector. To remove the module, press down on the bumpy
lever on the top left of the module to release the latch, then slide
the module off.
FIGURE 11
Connecting the optional connectivity module to the projector
FIGURE 12
Connector panel on optional enhanced connectivity module
S-video
composite
video
wired remote
computer 1-M1
computer 2-VESA audio in
audio in component
video
monitor
RS-232
audio in
(for all video sources)
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