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CD-850m CD-850m
Boxlight
19332 Powder Hill Place
Poulsbo, WA 98370-7407 USA
www.boxlight.com
U.S.A. and Canada 800-762-5757
International 360-779-7901
User’s Guide
™
BOXLIGHT
CORPORATION
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Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: BOXLIGHT, 19332 Powder Hill Place, Poulsbo, Washington USA We declare under our sole responsibility that the CD-850m projector conforms to the following directives and norms: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC EMC: EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC Safety: EN 60950: 2000 July, 2002 Trademarks Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of A
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If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems, use the Quick Set Table of Contents Up card that was included in the carry case. For assistance, call BOXLIGHT at 1-800-762-5757 or 1-360-779-7901. Introduction 3 Important Operating Considerations Connecting a computer 5 Required computer connections 5 Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may Optional computer connections 5 block the vents. Vents are placed along the left and right sides of the Disp
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Included items Introduction Your new digital projector is easy to connect, easy to use, easy to maintain video cable and has XGA 1024x768 resolution. The projector comes in a carry case that offers ample room for BOXLIGHT projector accessory items such as the projector remote, color-coded cables, and docu- mentation. The color-coded cable straps and cables they contain make your audio cable setup experience quick and easy, while the case’s design helps you find and put away all items witho
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Projector components and features computer remote control video computer s-video keypad audio in monitor receiver (IR) 1 & 2 remote video control R Y audio in receiver (IR) computer 2 computer 1 s-video monitor out network R Pb audio in speakers audio in L computer in audio out serial control L Pr remote control air intake receiver (IR) vent elevator foot release power component computer 1 serial network lock connector video & 2 audio connector connector carrying external zoom focus handle sp
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Connecting a computer connect computer cable video R audio in Y computer 1 computer 2 s-video monitor network R Pr audio in audio in L computer in audio out serial control L Required computer connections Pb Connect the black end of the computer cable to the Computer 1 connector on the projector. Connect the blue end to the video port on your computer. If you are using a desktop computer, you first need to disconnect the monitor cable from the computer’s video port. Connect the black power ca
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If you prefer connecting your computer to the projector with an optional VESA cable, connect one end of the cable to the VESA port on your com- connect VESA cable video puter, and connect the other end of the cable to the blue Computer 2 con- R audio in Y computer 1 computer 2 s-video monitor network R audio in Pr audio in computer in L L audio out serial control Pb nector on the projector. You can control the projector from an LCD control panel or computer by connecting an RS-232 cable to the
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Displaying a computer image remove lens cap Remove the lens cap. press Power Press the Power button on the top of the projector or the remote. The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the startup screen is displayed and the LED is steady green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness. ? No startup screen? Get help on page 15. turn on computer Turn on your computer. The computer’s image should appear on the projection screen. If it doesn’t
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First-time projector use with Windows 98 a The first time you connect a computer running Windows 98 to the projector, the computer recognizes the projector as “new hardware” and the Add New Hardware Wizard appears. Follow these instructions to use the Wiz- ard to load the correct driver (which was installed with your Windows operating system). If you are running Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Window XP, skip these steps and go to “Adjusting the image” on page 10. a Click Next to begin searchin
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Skip this page if you did not connect a USB mouse cable For Windows 98: If you connected the USB cable, the Add New Hardware Wizard appears again. Drivers must be installed to use the USB functionality. The Wizard launches three times. The first time it detects a USB Composite Device. The second time a USB Human Interface Device (for the keyboard). The third time it detects a USB Human Interface Device (for the mouse). For Windows 2000, Windows ME, and Windows XP: The USB drivers ar
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Adjusting the image adjust height Adjust the height of the projector, if necessary, by pressing the release but- ton to extend the elevator foot. rotate level- ing foot Rotate the leveling foot, if necessary. elevator foot Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle to the screen. adjust distance See page 39 for a table listing screen sizes and distances. Adjust the zoom or focus rings by rotating them until the desired image size adjust zoom and focus an
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Connecting a video device video R Y connect video cable computer 1 audio in computer 2 s-video monitor network R Pr audio in audio in L computer in serial control L audio out Standard video connections Pb Plug the video cable’s yellow connector into the video-out connector on the video device. Plug the other yellow connector into the yellow Video con- nector on the projector. Plug a white connector into the left audio out connector on the video device and plug a red connector into the right
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Displaying a video image remove lens cap Remove the lens cap. press Power Press the Power button on the top of the projector. The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the startup screen is displayed and the LED is steady green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness. ? No startup screen? Get help on page 14. Plug in and turn on the video device. turn on video device The video device’s image should appear on the projection screen. If it
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Adjust the zoom or focus rings by rotating them until the desired image size adjust zoom and focus and sharpness are produced. zoom focus If the image is not square, adjust the keystone using the buttons on the key- adjust keystone pad. Press the upper Keystone button to reduce the upper part of the image, and press the lower Keystone button to reduce the lower part. adjust volume Adjust the volume on the keypad or remote. contrast Adjust the Contrast, Brightness, Color, or Tint in the Picture
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Shutting down the projector Troubleshooting your setup The projector automatically displays a black screen after no active source is If your image appears correctly on the screen, skip to the next section detected for 30 minutes. This black screen helps preserve the life of the pro- (page 23). If it does not, troubleshoot the setup. jector. The image returns when an active source is detected or a remote or The LED on top of the projector’s keypad indicates the state of the projector keypad b
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Start Up Logo Start Up Logo A A A Source troubleshooting Problem Solution Result Plug power cable in and remove lens cap press power button No startup screen Correct image Computer image projected Only startup screen appears Press the Computer button Activate laptop’s external port or restart laptop 15
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A A Signal out of range A Adjust computer refresh rate in Control Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced> Adapter (location varies by operating No computer image, just the words “Signal out of Computer image projected system) range” You may also need to set a different resolution on your computer, as shown in the following Problem, “Image fuzzy or cropped” 16
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Set your computer’s display resolution to Image clear and not cropped Image fuzzy or cropped the native resolution of the projector (Start>Settings>Control A Panel>Display>Settings tab, A A A select1024x768) For a laptop, disable laptop monitor or turn-on dual- display mode Remote controls computer cursor. Note Remote control not controlling my computer’s Connect computer cable (page 5), then, that the mouse is not functional in zoom mouse load USB drivers, if needed (page 8) mode (see p
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Projector troubleshooting Problem Solution Result Square image Adjust keystone on keypad Image not square Turn Overscan on in the Picture>Advanced Correct image menu Edges of image distorted AB AB Adjust Sharpness in the Picture>Advanced Correct image menu Image not sharp AB AB AB 18
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B A Change aspect ratio to 16:9 in Correct image Picture>Aspect ratio menu Image does not fit 16:9 screen Correct image Turn off Ceiling in Settings>System menu Image upside down AB Image reversed left to right Turn off Rear in Settings>System menu Correct image A AB 19
