BOXLIGHT SP-48Z User manual

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FCC Notice
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 residential installation.
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, detectable by turning the equipment in question 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 distance between the equipment and the receiver
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than that which the receiver
is connected to
Or consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to following
two conditions:
1.This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2.This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Precautions
Safety Instructions
1. Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of your
local power supply.
2. Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it
checked by the qualified personnel before operating it further.
3. Do not place the projector on an unstable stand or table.
4. Unplug the unit from the wall socket if it is not to be used for several days.To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
5. The wall socket should be near the unit and easily accessible.
6. Do not place the projector where the cord can be stepped on as this may result in
fraying or damage to the lead or the plug. Be alert to tripping hazards.
7. Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is switched on as the bright light
can damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on.
8. Do not place your hand or objects near the ventilation holes. The air coming out is
hot.
9. Never open any covers on the projector except the lamp cover. Dangerous electrical
voltages inside the projector can cause severe injury. Except as specifically directed
in this Instruction Manual, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
10. Unplug the projector from the wall socket before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning the projector housing. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
11. Keep the plastic packing materials (from the projector, accessories and optional
parts) out of the reach of children as these bags may result in death by suffocation.
Be particularly careful around the small children.

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Cautions
The projector is equipped with ventilation holes (intake) and ventilation holes
(exhaust). Do not block or place anything near these slots, or internal heat build-
up may occur, causing picture degradation or damage to the projector.
When you replace the projector lamp, never touch the new bulb with your bare
hands. The invisible residue left by the oil on your hands may be shorten the bulb
life. Use lint-free gloves or finger cots are recommended.
Preventing Internal Heat Build-Up
After you turn off the power with the Power button, do not disconnect the unit from the
wall outlet while the cooling fan is still running.
Repacking
Save the original shipping carton and packing material; they will come in handy if you
ever to ship your unit. For maximum protection, repack your unit as it was originally
packed at the factory.

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CONTENTS
Projector Features and Controls
Projector
Control Panel
Remote Controller
Button Function
Getting the Most Out of Your Projector
Remote Controller
Auto Off Mode
Control Panel
Setup
Unpacking the Projector
Setting Up the Projector
Connecting to a Computer
Connecting to a Video Source
Using the Projector
Turning the Audio/Visual(A/V) Equipment On and Off
Turning the Projector On and Off
Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image
Operational Indicator(LED)
Projector Control Menus
Changing a Menu Setting
Menu Options
Input Menu
Picture Menu
Color Menu
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Audio Menu
MISC Menu
Option Menu
Language Menu
Reset Menu
Other Related OSD Menus
Video Input Signal
Video Menu
Other OSD Menus
No Input Signal
Maintenance
Cleaning the Lens
Cleaning the Projector Housing
Cleaning the Air Filter
Replacing the Lamp
Technical Specifications
Appendix A
Preset Signals
HDTV Preset Signals
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PROJECTOR FEATURES AND CONTROLS
PROJECTOR
1. Zoom ring
2. Focus ring
3. Lens
4. Ventilation holes (intake)
5. Ventilation holes (exhaust)
6. Adjuster button
7. Front IR remote controller sensor
8. Speakers
9. Control Panel including
Power button
10. AC power socket
11. Rear IR remote controller sensor
12. Security lock receptacle
13. Control port
14. Computer IN(D-SUB) connector
15. Monitor OUT
16. S-video input
17. Y connector
18. Cb connector
19. Cr connector
20. Audio input jacks (L & R)
21. Composite Video input jack
22. Lamp cover
23. Air filter
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CONTROL PANEL
LED
POWER Power LED indicator – indicates power to projector.
LAMP Lamp LED indicator – indicates lamp power.
Button Function
Turns the projector and lamp ON and OFF.
INPUT Manually selects an input source.
AUTO Automatically adjusts frequency and phase.
MENU Displays (or hides) the on-screen control menus.
(+) Increases the volume of the projector’s speakers.
(-) Decreases the volume of the projector’s speakers.
Cursor Controller It can be used as a navigation controller to navigate
(cc
cc
c/dd
dd
d/ee
ee
e/ff
ff
f)the projector menus.
cc
cc
c-Scrolls up through the menu choices.
dd
dd
d-Scrolls down through the menu choices.
ff
ff
f-Increases the value setting on the selected sub-menus,
or confirms a menu selection.
ee
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REMOTE CONTROLLER
Button Function
Power Turns the projector and lamp ON and OFF.
Menu Displays (or hides) the on-screen display menus.
cc
cc
cScrolls up through the menu choices.
dd
dd
dScrolls down through the menu choices.
ff
ff
fIncreases the value setting on the selected sub-menus, or
confirms a menu selection.
ee
ee
eDecreases the value setting on the selected sub-menus.
Auto Automatically adjusts frequency and phase.
Source Manually selects an input source.
Auto Keystone Automatically adjusts vertical trapezoidal distortion.
Volume Adjusts the volume of the projector’s
speakers.
Zoom Digitally zooms the current image
window.
Keystone Selects vertical trapezoidal
distortion.
Mute Cuts off the sound temporarily.
Freeze Freezes the current graphics and video
image on the screen.
Blank Cuts off the screen temporarily.
Note:
Press the KEYSTONE button to select the trapezoidal distortion. To adjust the
trapezoidal distortion of the projection, press the
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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR PROJECTOR
The projector has a full set of features that allow you to control the settings for video,
audio, power management, display parameters, and much more.
To derive the greatest utility from your projector, read this section for a quick summary
of the important features.
Remote Controller
The buttons on the Remote Controller allow direct and immediate control of the most
commonly used features including source selection, keystone adjustment, volume
control, image freeze-frame, zoom, screen blanking, audio muting and power control.
Remote Controller buttons can also be used for advanced functions and to access the
projector’s menu system.
Auto Off Mode
The auto off mode conserves electricity by automatically turning off the lamp if the
projector does not receive input signal for a specified period (30 minutes). In the auto
off mode, the lamp is turned off, conserving electricity, cooling the projector and
extending the life of the lamp. Use the Power button on either the Remote Controller or
the Projector Control Panel to turn the projector on again if it has powered off.
Control Panel
The control panel buttons on the top of projector offer access to advanced functions,
such as adjusting the brightness and contrast for computer images.

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SETUP
This section tells you how to unpack and set up your projector and connect it to other
equipment. The projector must be connected to a computer or a video source such as
a video tape deck, camcorder, digital camera or laser disk player in order to make a
projection.
You may want to connect the projector to both your computer and a video source, or
set up the projector for providing audio source. The audio source can be the computer,
video source, or another device such as a stereo.
Unpacking the Projector
When you unpack the projector, make sure you have all these components:
Projector
Remote Controller (IR)
Power cord
Computer cable (D-SUB cable)
S Video cable
A/V composite cable (RCA type for composite video & audio)
Lens cap
Instruction manual
The following cables are optional accessories:
Projector carrying case
Audio cable
YPbPr/HDTV to D-SUB(When using YPbPr/HDTV as input signal)
Component Video cable
Monitor OUT cable (D-SUB cable)
Many of the above optional items may not be required for your particular installation.
Retain packaging materials in case you need to move or ship the projector in the
future. It should always be transported in its original protective packaging.

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Setting Up the Projector
1.Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface within five feet of the computer or video
source.
Caution:
Do not hold the projector by the lens. This can damage the lens.
2.Place the projector at the correct distance from the screen. The distance between
the projector and the screen determines the actual image size. Use the general
guidelines below to determine the correct distance.
1 Meter 2 Meters 2.5 Meters 4 Meters 5 Meters 8 Meters 10 Meters
WIDE 34.3” 68.8” 83.8” 137.2” 167.6” 274.4” 331.4”
TELE 25.9” 51.8” 63.5” 103.6” 125.6” 207.2” 251.2”
3.When replacing batteries on the Remote Controller, take the following precautions:
Do not recharge used batteries or expose batteries to fire or water.
Replace batteries as soon as they run down. If the batteries leak, wipe away the
fluid with a soft cloth. If battery fluid gets on your hands, wash them immediately.
Remove the batteries if you will not be using the remote controller for a long
period of time.
Distance between the
screen and the center of the lens
Projector
Distance
Projection
Size(Diagonal)

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Connecting to a Computer
The projector will always project at SVGA (800 x 600) resolution. (SVGA is the native
resolution of the projector.) However, you can connect the projector to a computer
source capable of displaying VGA (640 x 480), SVGA (800 x 600), XGA (1024 x 768)
or SXGA (1280 x 1024) resolutions. The projector will resize VGA, XGA, and SXGA
inputs for SVGA projection. The types of computers supported by this projector include
IBM, Macintosh and Apple compatible laptop or desktop PCs (PC compatibles).
Note:
If the input source is Computer, it can produce MONITOR OUT function.
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IN
OUT
Computer Computer Cable
VGA OUT
Audio Cable

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Connecting to a Video Source
You can connect the projector to almost any common video source - VHS player, DVD
player, camcorder, laser disc player or any other compatible video image source.
The projector can accept composite, component, or S-Video signals:
Composite video is characterized by a single-pin “RCA-type” video jack, usually
colored yellow.
Component video (YCbCr) is less common and features three “RCA-type” video
jacks, typically colored green, blue and red.
S-Video is readily identified by a single connector with four small pins.
Component video ( YPbPr) is characterized by D-SUB plug to " RCA-type" video
jacks, typically colored green blue and red.
You can connect the projector simultaneously to composite, component, S-Video and
YPbPr/HDTV sources. You can select which video source to project using the control
panel or remote controller. If the Auto Search feature is ON (see later sections of this
manual), the projector will automatically detect and select a source. The projector
supports NTSC, PAL and SECAM video formats. The projector will automatically
detect and identify the video format. Note, however, whereas the projector can accept
multiple simultaneous sources it can only accept one video format at a time.
Note:
The projector is not compatible with a cable TV-style coaxial “F” connector.
S-Video Cable
Video out VCR AV Composite Cable
W/R Y
DVD Player
Y Cb Cr(Component Video Cable)
YPbPr (HDTV to D-SUB Cable)

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Using the Projector
This section describes projector operations:
Turning the projector and A/V equipment on and off
Adjusting the projected image
Projector controls
Checking the projector status
Turning the Audio/Visual (A/V) Equipment On and
Off
Always turn on the projector and related A/V equipment in the following order.
1.Projector
2.Computer
3.Video source
4.Audio source
Turning the Projector On and Off
1.Connect the power cord to the projector.
2.Insert the power plug into a wall outlet.
3.Remove the projector lens cap.
4.Press the Power button (on either the Remote Controller or the Projector Control
Panel) to turn on the projector. When the lamp LED indicator lights in green, the
projecting image gets full illumination.
Warning:
Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This can damage your eyes.
It is especially important that children are not allowed to look into the lens.

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5.To turn off the projector, press the Power button. A message will appear on the
screen for about 10 seconds:
6.Press the Power button once again(to turn off the power) while the message is still
showing on the screen.
Note:
Please wait until the fan motor and the Lamp LED turn off before removing the
power cord from the projector.
Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image
After an image appears on the screen, check to see if it is in focus and whether it fits
properly on the screen.
To adjust the focus of the image, rotate the focus ring.
To adjust the size of the image, rotate the zoom ring.
Zooming in to make the image larger or zooming out
make it smaller on the screen.
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pAdjuster Button
Note:
Push the adjuster button to adjust the projected image position. Hold down the adjuster
button to pull the height adjustment. Release the adjuster button and the height
adjustment position will be locked.
Operational Indicator (LED)
There are two LEDs on the top of the projector, the Power LED and the Lamp LED.
They provide valuable information about the projector.

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LED TYPE COLOR STATUS MEANING
Power LED Green Solid The projector is powered and ready.
Power LED Red Solid The projector system has some problems with its fan, so
the projector cannot start up.
Lamp LED Green Solid The lamp is in good condition and is projecting at
maximum brightness.
Lamp LED Red Solid The lamp has reached its end of life and must be
changed soon. The lamp will continue to operate until
it fails. Change the lamp and reset the lamp time
counter. If the lamp is off, then the ballast will become
malfunction.
Lamp LED Amber Flashing The projector is shutting down. The fan motor is cooling
the lamp for shutdown. Do not unplug the power cable
or turn the power switch off before the Lamp LED turns off.
The fan motor will turn off when the lamp has cooled.
Lamp LED Red Flashing Temperature is too high. The lamp will turn off.
PROJECTOR CONTROL MENUS
This section describes how to make various adjustments and settings using the menus.
Changing a Menu Setting
The projector menus can be accessed using either the Projector Control Panel or the
Remote Controller.
1.Changing the menu display:
Press the MENU button either on the Remote Controller or the Projector Control
Panel.
Each press of the MENU button switches the display format as follows:

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2.Selecting the desired menu or sub-menu(to scroll through the menu choices):
On the Projector Control Panel: press the cc
cc
cor dd
dd
dbutton.
On the Remote Controller: press the cc
cc
cor dd
dd
dbutton.
Note:
To scroll up: press the cbutton.
To scroll down: press the dbutton.
3. Adjusting the value setting:
On the Projector Control Panel: press the ee
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eor ff
ff
fbutton.
On the Remote Controller: press the ee
ee
eor ff
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fbutton.
Note:
To increase value: press the fbutton.
To decrease value: press the ebutton.
To confirm the selection on the INPUT, LANGUAGE and RESET Menus, press the
fbutton.

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Menu Options
The projector is equipped with three types of on-screen display(OSD) menus.
Each OSD menu interface you will see on the screen is depending on the type of input
signal.
* The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ
from the actual setting of your projector.
Input Signal Type Menu Interface
Computer
YPbPr/ HDTV
Input, Picture, Color, Audio, Misc, Option, Language,Reset
S-Video
Video
YCbCr
Input, Color, Video,Audio, Misc, Option,Language, Reset
None
Input, Option, Language,Reset

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Input Menu
This menu allows to specify the signal source that you wish to project. This is particularly
useful if you have several sources (video and/or computer) connected to your projector.
Changing settings procedure (using either the Projector Control Panel or the Remote
Controller):
1. Press the MENU button to display OSD
menu.
2. Press the cc
cc
cor dd
dd
dbutton to select
INPUT menu.
3. To enter the sub-menu setting, press the
ff
ff
fbutton or the MENU button.
4. Press the cc
cc
cor dd
dd
dbutton to select the
desired input source.
5. Press the ff
ff
fbutton to confirm the input selection.
6. To exit from the current menu, toggle the MENU button.
The following table provides detail of the available sub-menu choices:
Option Description
Auto Search Automatically scans the input source.
Computer Signal from computer. (desktop or notebook)
YCbCr Component video signal.
S-Video S-video signal.
Video Composite video signal.
YPbPr/ HDTV Signal from YPbPr/HDTV.
(High Definition TV - a high-resolution TV
standard, which is part of the group of digital
TV standards introduced in USA in late 1998).
Picture Menu
This menu provides precise control of the projected image including:
Brightness, contrast, horizontal position, vertical position, tracking, sync and sharpness
(just for computer signal).

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Changing settings procedure (using either the Projector Control Panel or the Remote
Controller):
1.Press the MENU button to display OSD
menu.
2.Press the cc
cc
cor dd
dd
dbutton to select
PICTURE menu.
3.To enter the sub-menu setting, press the
ff
ff
fbutton or the MENU button.
4.Press the cc
cc
cor dd
dd
dbutton to select the
sub-menu item.
5.Press the ee
ee
eor ff
ff
fbutton to adjust the value of desired sub-menu item.
6.After you have done with the adjustment of a sub-menu item:
a.To resume changing another sub-menu item: press the cc
cc
cor dd
dd
dbutton.
b.To exit from the current menu: toggle the MENU button.
The following table provides detail of the available sub-menu choices:
Sub-Menu Description
Brightness The higher the setting, the brighter the image.
The lower the setting, the darker the image.
Contrast The higher the setting, the greater the contrast.
The lower the setting, the lower the contrast.
PosiH Adjusts the horizontal position.
PosiV Adjusts the vertical position.
Tracking Adjusts the horizontal pixel of the image.
Sync Adjusts the dot phase of the input signal.
Adjusts the picture to where it looks best.
Sharpness The higher the setting, the sharper the image.
The lower the setting, the softer the image.