BOXLIGHT XD-5m User manual

BOXLIGHT

XD-5m

USERS GUIDE

Free phone within these areas:

United Kingdom: 0800-762-575

Germany: 0800-180-8381

France: 0800-9132-88

USA and Canada: 800-762-5757

Direct Phone:

USA: (360) 779-7901

Europe: +44 (0) 1732-840-404

19332 Powder Hill Place

Poulsbo, WA 98370-7407 USA

www.boxlight.com

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, Washington, USA

We declare under our sole responsibility that the XD-5m Projector conforms to the

following directives and norms:

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

EMI: EN 55022 (1992) Class A

EMC: EN 50082-1 (1992)

IEC 801-2, IEC 801-3, IEC 801-4

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

Safety: EN 60950: 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3: 1995

July, 1999

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. MicroSaver and Kensington are trademarks

or registered trademarks of Kensington Microware Limited. Microsoft, Power-

Point, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpo-

ration. Digital Light Processing is a trademark or registered trademark of Texas

Instruments.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Instructions iii

Introduction 1

Image Resolution 1

Compatibility 1

Unpacking the Projector 1

Usage Guidelines 3

If You Need Assistance 4

Warranty 4

Setting up the Projector 5

Connecting a Computer 7

Connecting a Video Player 9

Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image 11

Turning Off the Projector 12

Using the Projector 13

Basic Image Adjustment 13

Using the Remote Control 13

Adjusting the Projector 15

Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons 16

Using the On-Screen Menus 18

Display Menu 19

Audio Menu 20

Image Menu 21

Controls Menu 23

Language Menu 25

Status Menu 26

Maintenance & Troubleshooting 27

Cleaning the Lens 27

Replacing the Projection Lamp 27

Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control 30

Using the Kensington Lock 30

Troubleshooting 31

Table of Contents

Appendix 35

Specifications 35

Accessories 36

Portable and Laptop Activation Chart 38

Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer 43

Projected Image Size 44

Index 45

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 the projector off by

unplugging 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.

•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

an InFocus-approved case; see page 37 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®XD-5m is specifically designed for the mobile pre-

senter. It packs XGA 1024x768 graphics with 16.7 million colors

into a small, 4.8 pound package. It generates crisp, clear images

using Digital Light Processing™ (DLP) technology. The XD-5m is

easy to connect, easy to use, easy to transport, and easy to main-

tain.

NOTE: The projector 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

“Auto Resize” on page 21 for

more information.

Image Resolution

The XGA resolution of the XD-5m’s projected image is 1024x768.

The projector cannot compress screen resolutions above

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

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

projector.

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.

•Most standard VCRs, DVD players, camcorders 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.

Introduction

NOTE: The contents of your

shipping box may vary depending

on the projector configuration

you’ve ordered.

FIGURE 1

Shipping box contents

1. XD-5m projector + lens cap 6. VESA computer cable

2. Soft carry case 7. Audio cable adapter

3. User’s Guide and quick start

card 8. Audio cable

4. Power cord 9. Composite video cable

5. Remote control 10. PS/2 mouse cable

11. USB mouse cable

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