BOXLIGHT CD-454m User manual

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 reasonable 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 communi-

cations. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harm-

ful 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 Can-

ada.

Safety Certifications

UL, CUL, TÜV, NOM

EN 55022 Warning

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment it may cause radio interfer-

ence, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. The typ-

ical use is in a conference room, meeting room or auditorium.

Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer: BOXLIGHT

19332 Powder Hill Place, Poulsbo, Washington, USA

We declare under our sole responsibility that the CD-454m/455m/555m projec-

tors conform to the following directives and norms:

Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC

EMC: EN 55022

EN 55024

EN 61000-3-2

EN 61000-3-3

Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC

Safety: EN 60950: 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3 + A4: 1997

April, 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Instructions iii

Introduction 1

Image Resolution 1

Compatibility 2

Unpacking the Projector 2

Usage Guidelines 4

If You Need Assistance 5

Warranty 5

Setting up the Projector 7

Connecting a Computer 9

Connecting a Video Player 11

Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image 13

Turning Off the Projector 14

Using the Projector 15

Basic Image Adjustment 15

Using the Remote Control 15

Adjusting the Projector 17

Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons 18

Using the On-Screen Menus 20

Display Menu 21

Audio Menu 23

Image Menu 24

Controls Menu 27

Language Menu 29

Status Menu 30

Maintenance & Troubleshooting 33

Cleaning the Lens 33

Replacing the Projection Lamp 33

Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control 36

Using the Security Lock 36

Troubleshooting 37

Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s

Appendix 41

Specifications 41

Accessories 42

Portable and Laptop Activation Chart 44

Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer 49

Projected Image Size 50

Index 51

iii

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 min-

utes before opening the lamp door. Follow all instructions pro-

vided 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.

•Warning: Refer all service to qualified service personnel. Ser-

vicing your own projector will void the warranty. See the fol-

lowing page for the customer service contact information.

•Caution: Don’t block ventilation openings.

Safety Instructions

•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

BOXLIGHT-approved case; see page 43 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. In the unlikely event of the bulb ruptur-

ing, thoroughly clean the area behind the projector and discard

any edible items placed in that area.

Customer Service

If you need assistance, call BOXLIGHT at 1-800-762-5757 or

360-779-7901.

Do not place objects in

this area behind the projector

2ft(.6m)

INTRODUCTION

The BOXLIGHT®CD-454m™, CD-455m™ and CD-555m™ multi-

media projectors are specifically designed for multipurpose use.

They generate crisp, clear images using Digital Light Process-

ing™ (DLP) technology. They are easy to connect, easy to use,

easy to transport, and easy to maintain. The CD-454m and

CD-455m have native SVGA 800x600 resolution, the CD-555m

has XGA 1024x768 resolution. The user interfaces of the products

are identical except where noted; information in this user’s guide

applies to all products.

NOTE: The CD-454m and

CD-455m automatically expand

640x480 images to 800x600. You

can display these images at their

native resolutions by turning off

the Auto Resize feature. See

“Resize” on page 24 for more

information.

Image Resolution

CD-454m and CD-455m

The SVGA resolution of the CD-454m/455m’s projected image is

800x600. The projectors are compatible with screen resolutions up

to 1024x768. If your computer’s screen resolution is higher than

1024x768, reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the

projector.

CD-555m

The XGA resolution of the CD-555m’s projected image is

1024x768. The projector is compatible with screen resolutions up

to 1024x768. If your computer’s screen resolution is higher than

1024x768, reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the

projector.

NOTE: The CD-555m automati-

cally expands 640x480 and

800x600 images to 1024x768.

You can display these images at

their native resolutions by turning

off the Auto Resize feature. See

“Resize” on page 24 for more

information.

Introduction

Compatibility

The projector is compatible with a wide variety of computers and

video devices, including:

•IBM-compatible computers, including laptops, up to 1024x768

resolution.

•Apple®Macintosh®and PowerBook®computers up to

1024x768 resolution.

NOTE: The projector is

compatible with 1080i and 720P

HDTV formats.

•Most standard VCRs, DVD players, HDTV sources, camcord-

ers and laser disc players.

Unpacking the Projector

The projector comes with the items shown in Figure 1. Check to

make sure all are included. Contact BOXLIGHT immediately if

anything is missing.

If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems, use the

Quick Start card that was included in the shipping box. For com-

plete details on connecting and operating the projector, refer to

this User’s Guide.

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