BOXLIGHT CD-850m User manual

User’s Guide
Boxlight
19332 Powder Hill Place
Poulsbo, WA 98370-7407 USA
www.boxlight.com
U.S.A. and Canada 800-762-5757
International 360-779-7901
BOXLIGHT
CORPORATION
™
CD-850mCD-850m
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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-850m projector conforms 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: 2000
July, 2002
Trademarks
Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM is a trademark or registered trademark of International Business
Machines, Inc. Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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 rea-
sonable 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 communications. Operation of this equipment in a res-
idential area is likely to cause harmful 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, IRAM, GOST, CCC
Remote Control Warning
Laser radiation class II product; wavelength 650nm; maximum output 1mW. Remote control complies with applicable requirements of 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11. Remote con-
trol complies with applicable requirements of EN 60 825-1: 1994 +A11.

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Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Connecting a computer 5
Required computer connections 5
Optional computer connections 5
Displaying a computer image 7
First-time projector use with Windows 98 8
Adjusting the image 10
Connecting a video device 11
Displaying a video image 12
Shutting down the projector 14
Troubleshooting your setup 14
Using the keypad buttons 22
Using the remote control 23
Using the audio 24
Optimizing computer images 25
Presentation features 25
Optimizing video images 26
Customizing the projector 26
Using the menus 27
Picture menu 28
Settings menu 31
Maintenance 34
Cleaning the lens 34
Replacing the projection lamp 35
Using the security lock 37
Appendix 38
Specifications 38
Accessories 38
Projected image size 39
If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems, use the Quick Set
Up card that was included in the carry case. For assistance, call BOXLIGHT at
1-800-762-5757 or 1-360-779-7901.
Important Operating Considerations
Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may
block the vents. Vents are placed along the left and right sides of the
CD-850m, as well as across the front of the projector. Do not use a non-
approved ceiling mount. In the unlikely event of the lamp rupturing, dis-
card any edible items placed in the surrounding area and thoroughly clean
the area along the sides and in the front of the projector.
2 ft (.6m) 2 ft (.6m)
2 ft (.6m)
Do not place objects in the areas along the side and in the front of the projector

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Introduction
Your new digital projector is easy to connect, easy to use, easy to maintain
and has XGA 1024x768 resolution.
The projector comes in a carry case that offers ample room for BOXLIGHT
accessory items such as the projector remote, color-coded cables, and docu-
mentation. The color-coded cable straps and cables they contain make your
setup experience quick and easy, while the case’s design helps you find and
put away all items without the fear of anything becoming lost.
Included items
Cables
computer cable
power cable
video cable
remote
audio
cable
projector
user’s guide
quick setup card
color-coded cable straps
and safety
card
user’s guide,
remote computer
cable
projector
lens cap
power
cable
video cable
audio cable
quick setup card,
and safety card
computer
cable
video
cable
audio
cable
power
cable

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Projector components and features
keypad
speakers
zoom
focus
elevator foot release
remote
control
receiver (IR)
air intake
vent
carrying
handle
remote
control
receiver (IR)
connectors
leveling
foot
heat vent
heat vent
remote control
receiver (IR)
computer 1 computer 2
video
monitor out network
serial control
audio in
audio in audio in
audio out
R
R
L
L
Y
Pr
Pb
s-video
computer in
lock
remote control
receiver (IR)
power
connector network
compu
t
er
monitor
s-video video
connector
component
video
computer
1 & 2
computer 1
& 2 audio
serial
connector
external
speakers
(audio out)
audio
in

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Connecting a computer
Required computer connections
Connect the black end of the computer cable to the Computer 1 connector
on the projector. Connect the blue end to the video port on your computer. If
you are using a desktop computer, you first need to disconnect the monitor
cable from the computer’s video port.
Connect the black power cable to the connector on the back of the projector
and to your electrical outlet.
The Power LED on the projector’s keypad turns solid green.
NOTE: Always use the power cable that shipped with the projector.
Optional computer connections
To control your computer’s mouse using the projector’s remote control, con-
nect the USB connector on the computer cable to the computer. USB drivers
must be installed to use the USB feature. For more information, see page 9.
To have sound with your presentation, connect the audio cable to your com-
puter and to the computer Audio In connector on the projector.
If you are using a desktop computer and want to see the image on your
computer screen as well as on the projection screen, plug the monitor cable
to the Monitor out connector on the projector.
computer1 computer2
video
monitor network
serialcontrol
audioin
audioin audioin
audioout
R
R
L
L
Y
Pr
Pb
s-video
computerin
connect computer cable
connect power cable
computer1 computer2
video
monitor network
serialcontrol
audioin
audioin audioin
audioout
R
R
L
L
Y
Pr
Pb
s-video
computerin
connect computer cable
computer1 computer2
video
monitor network
serialcontrol
audioin
audioin audioin
audioout
R
R
L
L
Y
Pr
Pb
s-video
computerin
computer1 computer2
video
monitorout network
serialcontrol
audioin
audioin audioin
audioout
R
R
L
L
Y
Pr
Pb
s-video
computerin
connect audio cable
connect monitor cable
computer1 computer 2
video
monitorout network
serialcontrol
audioin
audioin audioin
audioout
R
R
L
L
Y
Pr
Pb
s-video
computerin

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If you prefer connecting your computer to the projector with an optional
VESA cable, connect one end of the cable to the VESA port on your com-
puter, and connect the other end of the cable to the blue Computer 2 con-
nector on the projector.
You can control the projector from an LCD control panel or computer by
connecting an RS-232 cable to the projector’s Serial connector.
The projector can be managed by networking software through its Network
connector.
computer1 computer2
video
monitor network
serialcontrol
audioin
audioin audio in
audioout
R
R
L
L
Y
Pr
Pb
s-video
computerin
connect VESA cable
connect RS-232 cable
computer1 computer 2
video
monitor network
serialcontrol
audioin
audioin audioin
audioout
R
R
L
L
Y
Pr
Pb
s-video
computerin
computer1 computer 2
video
monitor network
serialcontrol
audioin
audioin audioin
audioout
R
R
L
L
Y
Pr
Pb
s-video
computerin
Network
connect network cable

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Displaying a computer image
Remove the lens cap.
Press the Power button on the top of the projector or the remote.
The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on,
the startup screen is displayed and the LED is steady green. It can take a
minute for the image to achieve full brightness.
? No startup screen? Get help on page 15.
Turn on your computer.
The computer’s image should appear on the projection screen. If it doesn’t,
press the Computer button on the projector’s keypad.
Make sure your laptop’s external video port is active.
Many laptops do not automatically turn on their external video port when a
projector is connected. Usually a key combination like FN + F5 is used to
turn the external display on and off. Refer to your computer’s documenta-
tion to learn your computer’s key combination.
? No computer image? Try pressing the Auto Image
button on the keypad. Get help on page 15.
remove lens cap
press Power
turn on computer
activate laptop’s external port

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First-time projector use with Windows 98
The first time you connect a computer running Windows 98 to the projector,
the computer recognizes the projector as “new hardware”and the Add
New Hardware Wizard appears. Follow these instructions to use the Wiz-
ard to load the correct driver (which was installed with your Windows
operating system).
If you are running Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Window XP, skip these
steps and go to “Adjusting the image”on page 10.
aClick Next to begin searching for the driver.
bMake sure “Search for the best driver”is selected, then click Next.
cUncheck any checked boxes, then click Next. Windows automatically
locates the driver. If this driver has been removed, reload the driver using
your Windows operating system CD.
dWhen Windows finds the driver, you are ready to install it. Click Next.
a
b
c
d

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Skip this page if you did not connect a USB mouse cable
For Windows 98:
•If you connected the USB cable, the Add New Hardware Wizard
appears again. Drivers must be installed to use the USB functionality.
•The Wizard launches three times.
The first time it detects a USB Composite Device.
The second time a USB Human Interface Device (for the keyboard).
The third time it detects a USB Human Interface Device (for the
mouse).
For Windows 2000, Windows ME, and Windows XP:
•The USB drivers are automatically installed.