BOXLIGHT P12 User manual

P12 Projector
User Guide
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Table of Contents ............................2
Usage Notice...................................3
Safety Information...............................3
Precautions.........................................4
Introduction......................................6
Package Overview..............................6
Product Overview ...............................7
Main Unit.............................................. 7
Control Panel ....................................... 8
Interface............................................... 9
Remote Control.................................. 10
Installation ..................................... 11
Connecting the Projector ..................11
Connect a Desktop/Laptop Computer 11
Powering the Projector On / Off........13
Powering On the Projector................. 13
Powering Off the Projector................. 14
Warning Indicator............................... 14
Adjusting the Projected Image..........15
Adjusting the Projector�s Height ........ 15
Adjusting the Projector�s Focus ......... 16
Adjusting Projection Image Size
(Diagonal) .......................................... 17
User Controls ................................19
Control Panel & Remote Control ......19
Control Panel ..................................... 19
Remote Control.................................. 20
On-screen Display Menus ................22
How to operate ................................. 22
Picture................................................ 23
Screen ............................................... 25
Setting................................................ 27
Volume............................................... 29
Options .............................................. 30
Options | Lamp Settings .................... 32
3D ...................................................... 33
Interactive .......................................... 34
LAN.................................................... 35
Replace the Lamp.............................41
Appendices....................................41
Installing and Cleaning the Optional
Dust Filter .........................................43
Compatibility Modes .........................44
VGA Analog ....................................... 44
HDMI Digital....................................... 45
List of specifications..........................48
Wall Mount Installation......................50
Regulation & Safety Notices .............51
Table of Contents

Safety Information
The lightning ash with arrow head within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufcient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH
VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE
CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
Class B emissions limits
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Important Safety Instruction
1. Do not block any ventilation openings. To ensure reliable operation of
the projector,and to protect from over heating, it is recommended to
install the projector in a location that does not block ventilation. As an
example, do not place the projector on a crowded coffee table, sofa,
bed, etc. Do not put the projector in an enclosure such as a book case
or a cabinet that restricts air flow.
2. Do not use the projector near water or moisture. To reduce the risk
of fire and/or electric shock, do not expose the projector to rain or
moisture.
3. Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves or
any other apparatus, such as amplifiers, that emits heat.
4. Clean only with dry cloth.
5. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
6. Do not use the unit if it has been physically damaged or abused.
Physical damage/abuse would be (but not limited to):
Unit has been dropped.
Power supply cord or plug has been damaged.
Liquid has been spilled on to the projector.
Projector has been exposed to rain or moisture.
Something has fallen in the projector or something is loose inside.
Do not attempt to service the unit yourself. Opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards.
7. Do not let objects or liquids enter the projector. They may touch
dangerous voltage points and short out parts that could result in fire or
electric shock.
8. The unit should only be repaired by appropriate service personnel.

Precautions
Please follow all warnings, precautions,and
maintenance as recommended in this user�s
manual.
▀■Warning- Do not look into the projector’s lens when the lamp is
on. The bright light may hurt and/or damage your eyes.
▀■Warning- To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not
expose this projector to rain or moisture.
▀■Warning- Please do not open or disassemble the projector as
this may cause electric shock.
▀■Warning- Before replacing the lamp, please have the projector
completely cooled down. Operate as described on
Pages 48-49.
▀■Warning- This projector will automatically detect the service life
of its lamp. When the projecor shows a warning mes-
sage, the lamp must be replaced “immediately”.
▀■Warning- After replacement of the lamp module, please reset
the lamp hour counter (see Page 49).
▀■Warning- When switching the projector off, please ensure
the cooling cycle has been completed before
disconnecting power. Allow 90 seconds for the
projector to cool down.
▀■Warning- When service life of the lamp is about to expire, the
“Lamp Warning: Exceed Service Life” message will
be shown on the screen. Please contact the local
dealer or service center to replace the lamp as soon
as possible.
When service
life of the lamp
expires, the lamp
module must
be replaced.
Otherwise, the
projector cannot
be switched on.
To replace the
lamp, please
follow the
steps stated in
“Replace the
Lamp” on Pages
48-49.

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Do:
Turn off and unplug the power plug from the AC outlet before
cleaning the product.
Use a soft, dry cloth with mild detergent to clean the display
housing.
Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not
being used for a long period of time.
Do not:
Block the slots and openings on the unit provided for ventilation.
Use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents to clean the unit.
Use under the following conditions:
- In extremely hot, cold, or humid environments.
 Ensure that the ambient room temperature is within 5 - 40°C.
 Relative Humidity is 5 - 40°C, 80% (Max.), non-condensing.
- In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
- Near any appliance generating a strong magnetic eld.
- In direct sunlight.

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Power Cord
Package Overview
Unpack and inspect the box contents to ensure
all parts listed below are in the box. If something
is missing, please contact your nearest customer
service center.
2 × AAA Batteries
Projector VGA Cable
IR Remote Control CD-ROM
(User’s Manual)

Product Overview
Main Unit
1. Control Panel
2. Focus Switch
3. Ventilation (inlet)
4. IR Receiver
5. Ventilation (outlet)
6. Speaker
7. Power Socket
8. Input / Output
Connections
9. Lens
10. IR Camera
The interface
is subject to
model’s
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Control Panel
1. Power LED
2. Enter
3. Temp LED
4. Lamp LED
5. Menu
6. Signal source
7. Four Directional Select Keys
8. Power/Standby button
9. IR Receiver
3
6
9
8
7
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5

Interface
Monitor loop
through only
support in VGA
IN1-In/YPbPr.
1. USB Connector (For FW upgrade and interactive function)
2. VGA-Out/VGA-In2 Connector
3. RS-232 Connector (9-pin DIN Type)
4. VGA-In1/YPbPr Connector (PC Analog Signal/Component
Video Input/HDTV/YPbPr)
5. Composite Video Input Connector
6. HDMI2 Input Connector
7. HDMI1 Input Connector
8. Audio Input Connector (3.5mm mini jack)
9. Composite Audio Input (right) Connector
10. Composite Audio Input (left) Connector
11. Audio Input Connector (microphone connector)
12. Audio Output Connector (3.5mm mini Jack)
13. Power Socket
14. KensingtonTM Lock Port
15. RJ45 Connector
16.
17.
ECP
Laser Curtain (Optional)
RJ45
USB
ECP
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Remote Control
The specic inter-
faces are selected
in terms of the
specications of
types.
1. LED Indicator
2. Power On/Off
3. Enter
4. Four Directional Key
5. Menu
6. Exit
7. Zoom +
8. Reset
9. Auto
10. Input
11. Zoom -
12. Volume +/-
13. Keystone +/-
14. Image
15. Blank
16. Aspect ratio
17. VGA1
18. HDMI1
19. VGA2
20. HDMI2
21. Video
22. Freeze
23. Numbered keypad
(for password input)
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Installation
Connecting the Projector
Connect a Desktop/Laptop Computer
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Due to applica-
tion discrepan-
cies in different
countries/regions,
certain regions
may include differ-
ent accessories
Remote keys vary
with projector
types.
1................................................................................................. RS232 Cable
2.....................................................................................................USB Cable
3.....................................................................................................VGA Cable
4................................................................................................... HDMI Cable
5.......................................................................................... Audio Input Cable
6.................................................................................................. Power Cable
7....................................................................................... Audio Output Cable
8.......................................................................................... Audio Input Cable
9....................................................................................................RJ45 Cable
10....................................................................................... VGA Output Cable
Router / Network Switch
Microphone
Audio Output
External
Display

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Connect to Video Sources
Due to
application
discrepancies in
different
countries/
regions, certain
regions may
include different
accessories.
Remote keys vary
with projector
types.
1................................................. 15-Pin to 3 RCA Component/HDTV Adapter
2................................................................................................... HDMI Cable
3...........................................................................................Audio Cable/RCA
4................................................................................................... Audio Cable
5.................................................................................................. Power Cable
6.................................................................................Composite Video Cable
7...........................................................................................Audio Cable/RCA
8.......................................................................................... Audio Input Cable
Composite Video Output
DVD player, STB (Set-top
Box), HDTV receiver
Microphone
Audio Output

Powering the Projector On / Off
Turn on the
projector rst and
then select the
signal sources.
Powering On the Projector
1. Securely connect the power cord and signal cable. When
connected, the POWER/STANDBY LED will turn Red.
2. Turn the lamp on by pressing “ ” button either on the projec-
tor or on the remote. Once pressed, the POWER/STANDBY
LED will now turn Blue.
3. Turn on and connect the source that you want to display on
the screen (computer, notebook, video player, etc).
The projector will detect the source automatically. If not,
press menu button and go to “OPTIONS” to make sure “Auto
Source” is enabled.
If you connect multiple sources at the same time, press the
“INPUT” button on the control panel or direct source keys on
the remote control to switch between inputs.
When the projector
is in standby mode
(<0.5W), the VGA
output and the
transmitted audio
will be deactivated.
POWER/STANDBY
INPUTMENU
LAMPTEMP
ON(B)
STANDBY(R)
Enter
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Contact the
nearest service
center if the
projector displays
these symptoms.
When the warning indicators (see below) come on,
the projector will automatically shutdown:
“LAMP” LED indicator lights up in solid Red.
“TEMP” LED flashes Red. This indicates the projector has
overheated. Under normal conditions, the projector can be
switched back on.
Unplug the power cord from the projector, wait for 30 seconds
and try again. If the warning indicator lights up again, please
contact your nearest service center for assistance.
Powering Off the Projector
1. Press the “ ” button on the remote control or
on the control panel to turn the projector off.
The following message will be displayed on the screen.
Press the “ ” button again to confirm; otherwise the
message will disappear after 15 seconds. When you
press the “ ” button for the second time, the fan will
start cooling the system and the projector will shut down.
2. The cooling fans continue the cooling cycle for about 35
seconds and subsequently the POWER/STANDBY LED will
Flash Blue. When the POWER/STANDBY LED lights up
solid Red, the projector has entered standby mode.
If you wish to turn the projector back on, you must wait until
the projector has completed the cooling cycle and has
entered standby mode. Once in standby mode, simply
press “ ” button to restart the projector.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the
projector.
4. Do not turn the projector on immediately following a power
off procedure.
Warning Indicator

Adjusting the Projected Image
Adjusting the Projector’s Height
The projector is equipped with Adjustable feet for adjust-
ing the image height.
1. Locate the adjustable feet you wish to modify on the
underside of the projector.
2. Rotate the adjustable ring clockwise to raise the projector
or counter clockwise to lower it. Repeat with the remaining
feet as needed.
Tilt-Adjustment Feet
Tilt-Adjustment Ring

Adjusting the Projector’s Focus
To focus the image, slide the focus lever to left/right until the
image is clear.
WXGA series: The projector will focus at distances from
1.499 to 2.06 ft. (0.457 to 0.628 meter).
Focus Lever

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Adjusting Projection Image Size (Diagonal)
WXGA series: Projection Image Size from 80” to 110” (2.032
to 2.794 meters).
Diagonal of
Screen
Screen Size Projection
Distance (D)
Projection
Distance (A) V-Offset (B)
cm
W (Width) H (Height) cm cm cm
80 172.3 107.7 45.7 20.5 12
81 174.5 109 46.2 21.1 12.2
82 176.6 110.4 46.8 21.6 12.4
83 178.8 111.7 47.4 22.2 12.6
84 180.9 113.1 47.9 22.8 12.8
85 183.1 114.4 48.5 23.3 13
86 185.2 115.8 49.1 23.9 13.2
B
A
D
D= Throw distance
B= Offset- 4.19cm
A= Throw distance –25.17cm
D=Throw distance
B=Offset - 4.19cm
A=Throw distance - 25.17cm

Diagonal of
Screen
Screen Size Projection
Distance (D)
Projection
Distance (A) V-Offset (B)
cm
W (Width) H (Height) cm cm cm
87 187.4 117.1 49.7 24.5 13.4
88 189.5 118.5 50.2 25.1 13.6
89 191.7 119.8 50.8 25.6 13.8
90 193.9 121.2 51.4 26.2 14
91 196 122.5 51.9 26.8 14.2
92 198.2 123.9 52.5 27.3 14.4
93 200.3 125.2 53.1 27.9 14.6
94 202.5 126.5 53.7 28.5 14.8
95 204.6 127.9 54.2 29.1 15
96 206.8 129.2 54.8 29.6 15.2
97 208.9 130.6 55.4 30.2 15.4
98 211.1 131.9 55.9 30.8 15.6
99 213.2 133.3 56.5 31.3 15.8
100 215.4 134.6 57.1 31.9 16
101 217.5 136 57.6 32.5 16.2
102 219.7 137.3 58.2 33.1 16.4
103 221.9 138.7 58.8 58.5 16.6
104 224 140 59.4 59.1 16.8
105 226.2 141.4 59.9 59.7 17
106 228.3 142.7 60.5 60.3 17.2
107 230.5 144 61.1 60.8 17.4
108 232.6 145.4 61.6 61.4 17.6
109 234.8 146.7 62.2 62 17.8
110 236.9 148.1 62.8 62.5 18

User Controls
Control Panel
Control Panel & Remote Control
Using the Control Panel
POWER Press “Power” to turn ON/OFF the projector.
Enter Press “Enter” to conrm your selected item.
INPUT Press “INPUT” to select signal source.
MENU Press “MENU” to launch the on-screen display
(OSD) menu. To exit OSD, press “MENU” again.
Four Directional
Select Keys Press to select item.
LAMP LED This indicates the lamp status of the projector.
TEMP LED This indicates the lamp status of the projector.
ON/STANDBY
LED This indicates the status of the projector.

User Controls
Remote Control
Using the Remote Control
LED LED Indicator.
Power
Press Power to turn ON/OFF the
projector.
Exit Press “Exit” to close the OSD menu.
Zoom + Zoom in the display of the projector
Reset Reset the adjustments to default set-
ting.
Zoom - Zoom out the display of the projector.
Enter Conrm your selected item.
Input Press “Source” to select an input
signal.
Auto Automatically synchronizes the
projector to the input source.
Four Directional
Select Keys
Use to select items or make
adjustments to your selection.
Keystone +/- Adjust image keystone by tilting the
projector.
Volume +/- Adjust the Volume.
Aspect Use this function to choose your de-
sired aspect ratio.
Menu
Press “Menu” to launch the on-screen
display (OSD) menu. To exit OSD,
press “Menu” again.
VGA1 Press “VGA1” to choose VGA IN 1
connector.