BOXLIGHT Cinema 12SF User manual

Cinema 12SF
USER’S
GUIDE
USER’S
GUIDE
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Cinema 12SF
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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 B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal-
lation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter-
mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor-
rect the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Can-
ada.
Safety Certifications
UL, CUL, TÜV, NOM, IRAM

Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer:BOXLIGHT
19332 Powder Hill Place, Poulsbo, Washington, USA
We declare under our sole responsibility that the Studio Experience Cinema 12SF
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: 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3 + A4: 1997
November, 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. Faroudja is a
trademark or registered trademark of Faroudja Laboratories, Inc.

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Safety Instructions iii
Introduction 1
Image Resolution 1
Compatibility 1
Unpacking the Projector 1
Usage Guidelines 4
If You Need Assistance 4
Warranty 4
Setting up the Projector 5
Connecting the Enhanced Connectivity Module 7
Connecting a Video Device 9
Displaying a TV signal 11
Displaying a DVD or VHS tape 15
Projecting HDTV 19
Projecting a video game 21
Connecting a camcorder 21
Connecting a Computer 23
Displaying your Computer Source 24
Turning Off the Projector 26
Using the Projector 27
Basic Image Adjustment 27
Adjusting the Projector 27
Using the Remote Control 29
Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons 30
Using the On-Screen Menus 33
Display Menu 34
Audio Menu 36
Image Menu for Video Sources 37
Image Menu for Computer Sources 42
Color Management Menu 44
Control Menu 45
Advanced Menu 46
Language Menu 47
Status Menu 48

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Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s
Maintenance & Troubleshooting 49
Cleaning the Lens 49
Replacing the Projection Lamp 49
Cleaning the Projection Lamp Filter Screens 52
Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control 53
Troubleshooting 54
Appendix 61
Specifications 61
Accessories 62
Audio/video inputs on the Enhanced Connectivity Module 63
Projected Image Size 64
Index 67

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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
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.

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Safety Instructions
•Warning: Refer all service to qualified service personnel. Ser-
vicing your own projector will void the warranty. See below
for the technical support contact information.
•Caution: Don’t block ventilation openings. Use of an unautho-
rized ceiling mount may lead to ventilation blockage and/or
personal injury.
•Caution: Don’t subject projector to prolonged exposure to
smoke.
•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 Studio Experience-approved case; see page 63 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. Use only a Studio Experience-approved
ceiling mount. In the unlikely event of the bulb rupturing, thor-
oughly clean the area around the projector and discard any edi-
ble items placed in that area.
Technical Support
If you need assistance, call BOXLIGHT Technical Support at
1-800-762-5757 or 360-779-7901.
Do not place objects in
this area in front of the projector
2ft(.6m)