BOXLIGHT Projecto Write8 User manual

ProjectoWrite8
151 NE State Hwy 300, Ste A
Belfair, WA 98528
360.464.2119
www.boxlight.com
User Manual

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents 1
Usage Notice 2
Precautions ............................................ 2
Regulation & Safety Notices................... 4
Introduction 6
Package Overview ................................. 6
Product Overview ................................... 7
Main Unit............................................ 7
Control Panel ..................................... 8
Connection Ports ............................... 9
Remote Control................................ 10
Installation 11
Connecting to Computer/Notebook .......11
Connecting to Video Sources............... 12
Powering On/Off the Projector ............. 13
Powering On the Projector............... 13
Powering Off the Projector............... 14
LED Indicator Messages.................. 14
Adjusting the Projected Image ............. 15
Adjusting the Projector’s Height....... 15
Adjusting the Projector’s Focus ....... 16
Adjusting Projection Image Size ...... 16
User Controls 17
Using the Control Panel ....................... 17
Using the Remote Control .................... 18
Remote Control Battery Installation . 18
On-screen Display Menus .................... 20
How to operate ................................ 20
Structure .......................................... 21
Picture.............................................. 23
Screen ............................................. 25
Setting.............................................. 27
Setting | Security.............................. 29
Volume............................................. 31
Options ............................................ 32
Options | Lamp Settings................... 34
3D .................................................... 35
Interactive ........................................ 36
LAN.................................................. 37
Web Management............................ 38
Appendices 44
Troubleshooting.................................... 44
Image Problems............................... 44
Projector Problems .......................... 47
Remote Control Problems ............... 47
Sound Problems .............................. 47
3D Problems .................................... 47
On Screen Messages ...................... 48
Compatibility Modes ............................. 49
Replacing the lamp............................... 53
Replacing and cleaning the optional
dust lter............................................... 54
Ceiling Mount Installation ..................... 55
Specications ....................................... 56

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Precautions
Please follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as
recommended in this user’s guide.
▀■Warning- Do not look into the projector’s lens when the lamp is on. The bright
light may hurt and damage your eyes.
▀■Warning- To avoid 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- When replacing the lamp, please allow the unit to cool down. Follow
instructions as described on pages 53.
▀■Warning- This projector will detect the life of the lamp itself. Please be sure to
change the lamp when it shows warning messages.
▀■Warning- When the lamp is approaching the end of its lifetime, the message
“Lamp Warning: Lamp life exceeded.” will show on the screen.
Please contact your local reseller or service center to change the
lamp as soon as possible.
▀■Warning- Reset the “Clear Lamp Hours” function from the on-screen display
“Options | Lamp Settings” menu after replacing the lamp module
(refer to page 34).
▀■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- Do not block the light path between the light source and the lens with
any objects. Doing so could cause the object to catch on re.
Usage Notice

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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:
Clean the lens.
When the PJ-lens is dirty, please contact the service center. Do not own wipe to avoid scratching the lens.
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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Regulation & Safety Notices
This appendix lists the general notices of your projector.
FCC notice
This device 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 installation. This device 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 device does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the device off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the device and receiver.
• Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
help.
Notice: Shielded cables
All connections to other computing devices must be made using
shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.
Caution
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority, which is granted by the
Federal Communications Commission, to operate this projector.

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Disposal instructions
Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when
discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost
protection of the global environment, please recycle it.
Operation conditions
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Notice: Canadian users
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
Declaration of Conformity for EU countries
• EMC Directive 2004/108/EC (including amendments)
• Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
• R & TTE Directive 1999/5/EC (if product has RF function)

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Due to different applications in each Country, some regions may have different accessories.
AC Power Cord
Unpack and inspect the box contents to ensure all parts listed below are in
the box. If something is missing, please contact our customer service.
Documentation:
User’s Guide (CD)y
BatteryProjector Remote Control
Introduction
Package Overview
Note
Note
VGA Cable
CR2025
3V

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Product Overview
Focus Ring1.
Lens2.
IR Receiver3.
Control Panel4.
Lamp Cover5.
Main Unit
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Input / Output Connection Ports6.
Power Socket7.
Elevator Feet8.
Elevator Feet9.
Elevator Feet Spacer10.
(Front View)
(Rear View)
(Bottom View)
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Control Panel
Power LED1.
Power2.
Menu / Exit3.
Lamp LED4.
Temp (Temperature) LED5.
Source6.
Resync7.
Four Directional Select Keys8.
IR Receiver9.
MENU
POWER TEMP LAMP
RESYNC SOURCE
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2
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Connection Ports
LAN
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11 12 13 14 15 16 17
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Mini USB Connector1.
HDMI Connector2.
VGA Output Connector3.
LAN Connector (WXGA)4.
Audio In 1 Connector (For VGA In 1 Connector)5.
S-Video Connector6.
Left/Right RCA Audio Input Connector (For S-Video Connector)7.
Audio Output Connector8.
12V Trigger Relay Connector (12V, 250mA)9.
RS232 Connector10.
VGA In 1 Connector11.
VGA In 2 Connector12.
Audio In 2 Connector (For VGA In 2 Connector)13.
Composite Video Input Connector14.
Left/Right RCA Audio Input Connector (For Composite Video Input Connector)15.
3.5mm Microphone Input Connector16.
Power Socket17.

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Source1.
ReSync2.
HDMI3.
Video4.
3D5.
Menu6.
Four Directional Select Keys7.
Freeze8.
Blank9.
Mute10.
Power11.
PC12.
Keystone13. /
Aspect14.
Volume +/-15.
Remote Control
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Before using the remote control for the rst time, remove the transparent insulation tape. See page 18 for 
battery installation.
Note
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Connecting to Computer/Notebook
Installation
Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories.
* Optional accessory
Note
Note
Power Cord1.
Audio Cable *2.
VGA to DVI-A Cable *3.
VGA Cable4.
RS232 Cable *5.
LAN
Notebook
Computer
Power socket
1
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2
4
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HDMI Cable *6.
USB Cable *7.
12V DC Jack *8.
Network Cable * (WXGA)9.
Monitor
Audio Output
+12V Output
3 4 5 6 7 8
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Connecting to Video Sources
Power Cord1.
Microphone Cable *2.
Audio Cable Jack/RCA *3.
S-Video Cable *4.
Audio Cable *5.
VGA to HDTV (RCA) Cable *6.
HDMI Cable *7.
12V DC Jack *8.
Composite Video Cable *9.
LAN
DVD player, Set-top box,
HDTV receiver
S-Video output
Video output
1
6
2
+12V Output
Power socket
Audio Output
DVD player, Set-top box,
HDTV receiver
5
3 4 5 6
7 8
593
Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories.
* Optional accessory
Note
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Powering On the Projector
Securely connect the power cord and signal cable. When connected, the Power 1.
LED will turn red.
Turn on the lamp by pressing2. “ ” button on the control panel or on the remote
control. The Power LED will turn blue.
Turn on your source that you want to display on the screen (computer, note-3.
book, video player, etc). The projector will detect the source automatically and
will display on the screen.
If you connected multiple sources at the same time, press the “Source” button 4.
on the remote control to switch between inputs.
Powering On/Off the Projector
MENU
POWER TEMP LAMP
RESYNC SOURCE
or

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Powering Off the Projector
1. Press the “ ”button on the control panel or on the remote control to turn off
the projector. The following message will be displayed on the screen.
Press the “ ” button again to conrm.
Power Off?
Press power key again.
2. The Power LED will turn red and blink rapidly after the projector is turned off.
And the fans will continue to operate for about 90 seconds to ensure that the
system cools properly.
3. Once the system has nished cooling, the Power LED will stop blinking and turn
solid red to indicate standby mode.
4. It is now safe to unplug the power cord.
LED Indicator Messages
Message Lamp LED
(Red)
Temp LED
(Red)
Power LED
(Red)
Power LED
(Blue)
Power Plug Flash ON to OFF
100ms
Flash ON to OFF
100ms
Flash ON to OFF
100ms -
Standby - - ON -
Power button ON - - - ON
Cooling state - -
0.5 second H(ON),
0.5 second L(OFF)
ashing
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Power button OFF:
Cooling completed; Standby Mode - - ON -
Firmware download ON ON ON -
Thermal sensor error, OSD showing as
below:
1. Make sure air in and outlets are not
blocked.
2. Make sure the environment temperature
is under 40 degree C.
- ON - ON
Fan lock error, OSD showing as below:
The projector will switch off automatically. -
0.5 second H(On),
0.5 second L(Off)
ashing
- ON
Lamp error (Lamp, Lamp driver, Color
wheel) ON - - ON

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Adjusting the Projector’s Height
The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the image height.
To raise the image:y
Use screw in feet to raise the image to the desired height angle and ne-tune
the display angle. 
To lower the image:y
Use screw in feet to lower the image to the desired height angle and ne-tune
the display angle. 
Adjusting the Projected Image
12
Elevator Feet
Elevator Feet
Elevator Feet Spacer

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Adjusting the Projector’s Focus
Focus Ring
To focus the image, rotate the focus ring until the image is clear.
Adjusting Projection Image Size
Refer to the graphics and table show as below to determine the screen size and
projection distance.
Adjusting the vertical image positiony
Projection Distance (A)
Projection Distance (B)
Screen
WXGA Series
Screen Size (16:10) Projection Distance (A) Projection Distance (B)
Diagonal (inch) mm Inch mm Inch mm
70 1778 20.4 517 7.2 182
80 2032 23.5 596 10.3 262
87.2 2215 25.8 655 12.6 320
90 2286 26.7 677 13.5 343
100 2540 29.9 759 16.7 424
XGA Series
Screen Size (4:3) Projection Distance (A) Projection Distance (B)
Diagonal (inch) mm Inch mm Inch mm
60 1524 20.6 522 7.4 187
70 1778 24.3 617 11.1 282
77 1956 27.0 684 13.7 349
80 2032 28.0 712 14.9 378
90 2286 31.6 802 18.4 468
Projection Distance A(mm)=Screen size(mm) x 0.296, Tolerance is around 3.1%
Ex: Projection Distance (655mm)=Screen size(2215mm) x 0.296
This table is for user’s reference only.
Note
Note

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User Controls
Using the Control Panel
Name Description
Power Turn the projector on/off.
Power LED Indicate the projector’s status.
Menu / Exit Launch the on-screen display (OSD) / Exit a menu.
ReSync Automatically synchronize the PC analog timing to its opti-
mized condition.
Source Select an input signal.
Four Directional
Select Keys
Use ▲▼◄► to select items or make adjustments to your
selection.
Lamp LED Indicate the projector’s lamp status.
Temp LED Indicate the projector’s temperature status.
MENU
POWER TEMP LAMP
RESYNC SOURCE

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Using the Remote Control
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Remote Control Battery Installation
Press rmly and slide 1.
the battery cover off.
Put the cover3.
back.
Install new battery into the2.
compartment.
Remove the old battery
and install new one
(CR2025). Ensure that
the side with a “+” is
facing up.
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CR2025
To ensure safe operation, please observe the following precautions :
Use CR2025 type battery.
Avoid contact with water or liquid.
Do not expose the remote control to moisture or heat.
Do not drop the remote control.
If the battery has leaked in the remote control, carefully wipe the case clean and install new battery.
Risk of an explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used battery according to the instructions.
Note
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Name Description
1 Source Select an input signal.
2 ReSync Automatically synchronize the PC analog timing to its
optimized condition.
3 HDMI Switch to HDMI source.
4 Video Switch to Composite Video or S-Video source.
5 3D Press the “3D” to turn the 3D OSD menu on/off.
6 Menu Launch or Exit the on-screen display(OSD).
Four Directional
Select Keys
Press ▲▼◄► direction buttons to select items or
make adjustments.
8 Freeze Press to freeze the image. Press it again to un-freeze
the image.
9 Blank Hide the screen picture. Press again to display screen
picture.
10 Mute Mute the volume of speakers and audio out. Press
again and switch to normal volume.
11 Power Power on/off the projector.
12 PC Switch to VGA 1/VGA2 source.
13 Keystone / Adjust image until the sides are vertical.
14 Aspect Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio.
15 Volume +/- Increase / decrease audio volume.