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USER’S GUIDE
BOXLIGHT XP-8t
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TO THE OWNER Before operating this projector, read this manual thoroughly and operate the projector properly. This projector provides many convenient features and functions. Operating the projector properly enables you to manage those features and maintains it in better condition for a considerable time. Improper operation may result in not only shortening the product-life, but also malfunctions, fire hazard, or other accidents. If your projector seems to operate improperly, read this manual
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before This projector should be operated only from the type of power the product is operated. source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied, consult your authorized dealer or Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later local power company. use. Unplug this projector from AC power supply before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
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COMPLIANCES Federal Communication Commission Notice Note : 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 a 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 communi
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES AND DESIGN 6 COMPUTER INPUT 22 SELECTING INPUT SOURCE 22 SELECTING COMPUTER SYSTEM 22 PREPARATION 7 COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS 23 PC ADJUSTMENT 24 AUTO PC ADJUSTMENT 24 NAME OF EACH PART OF PROJECTOR 7 MANUAL PC ADJUSTMENT 25 SETTING-UP PROJECTOR 8 PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT 27 CONNECTING AC POWER CORD 8 IMAGE LEVEL SELECT 27 POSITIONING PROJECTOR 9 IMAGE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 28 ADJUSTABLE FEET 9 MOVING PROJECTOR 10 PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT 29 VIDEO INPUT 30 CONNECT
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FEATURES AND DESIGN This Multimedia Projector is designed with the most advanced technology for portability, durability, and ease of use. This projector utilizes built-in multimedia features, a palette of 16.77 million colors, and matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. Compact Design One-Touch Auto PC Adjustment This projector is extremely compact in size and weight. Incoming computer video signals are recognized and the It is designed to carry and work anywhere you wish to best ad
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PREPARATION NAME OF EACH PART OF PROJECTOR FRONT INFRARED POWER CORD CONNECTOR REMOTE RECEIVER PROJECTION LENS FOCUS RING EXHAUST VENTS ZOOM LEVER LENS COVER HOT AIR EXHAUSTED ! Air blown from Exhaust Vents is hot. When using or installing projector, following precautions should be taken. Do not put any flammable object near these vents. Keep front grills at least 3’(1m) away from any object, especially heat-sensitive object. Do not touch this area, especially screw and metallic part. Th
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PREPARATION SETTING-UP PROJECTOR CONNECTING AC POWER CORD This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 V or 200-240 V AC. This projector automatically selects the correct input voltage. It is designed to work with single-phase power systems having a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce risk of electrical shock, do not plug into any other type of power system. Consult your authorized dealer or service station if you are not sure of the type of power supply being in use. Connect a pro
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PREPARATION POSITIONING PROJECTOR This projector is designed to project on a flat projection surface. ROOM LIGHT The projector can be focused from 5.3’(1.6m) ~ 26.6’(8.1m). The brightness in a room has a great influence on Refer to the figure below to adjust a screen size. picture quality. It is recommended to limit ambient lighting in order to provide the best image. 26.6’ (8.1m) 20.0’ (6.1m) 200” 13.1’ (4.0m) 150” Max. Zoom 5.3’ (1.6m) 166” 100” Min. Zoom H1 123” 83” 40” H2 34 ” 34” 40”
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PREPARATION MOVING PROJECTOR When moving a projector, replace Lens Cover and retract Adjustable Feet to prevent damage to the lens and cabinet. When the projector is not in use for an extended period, put it into the case (carrying bag) supplied with the projector. CAUTION Carrying Bag (supplied) is intended for protection from dust and scratches on the surface of a cabinet, and it is not designed to protect an appliance from external forces. Do not transport a projector through a courier or
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CONNECTING PROJECTOR TERMINALS OF PROJECTOR This projector has input and output terminals on its side for connecting computers and video equipment. Refer to figures on pages 11 to 13 and connect properly. USB CONNECTOR (Series B) RESET BUTTON VIDEO INPUT JACKS When controlling the computer This projector uses a micro Connect the composite video with Remote Control Unit of this processor to control this unit, output from video equipment projector, connect USB port of and occasionally, this micro
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CONNECTING PROJECTOR CONNECTING TO COMPUTER Cables used for connection (✽ = Cable or adapter is not supplied with this projector.) • VGA Cable (HDB 15 pin) • MAC Adapter (When connecting to Macintosh computer) ✽ • Control Cable for PS/2 Port ✽ , Serial Port ✽ , or ADB Port ✽ • Audio Cable (Mini Plug (stereo) x 1) ✽ • USB Cable ✽ IBM-compatible computer or Macintosh computer (VGA / SVGA / XGA / SXGA) Desktop type Laptop type Monitor Output Audio Output USB port Serial port PS/2 port ADB port MAC
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CONNECTING PROJECTOR CONNECTING TO VIDEO EQUIPMENT Cables used for connection (✽ = Cable is not supplied with this projector.) • Video Cable (RCA x 1 or RCA x 3) ✽ • S-VIDEO Cable ✽ • Audio Cable (Mini Plug (stereo) x 1) ✽ Component video output equipment. Video Source (example) (such as DVD player or high-definition Video Cassette Recorder Video Disc Player TV source.) Audio Output Composite Component Video Output S-VIDEO Output (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) Video Output Audio Cable Video Cable Video Cable
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BEFORE OPERATION OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL Infrared signals are transmitted from this point. INPUT BUTTON POWER ON-OFF BUTTON INPUT ON–OFF Used to select input source. Used to turn the projector (P22, 30) on or off. (P19) D.ZOOM BUTTONS VOLUME BUTTONS Used to select DIGITAL Used to adjust volume. KEYSTONE D.ZOOM VOLUME ZOOM mode and resize the (P21) image. (P29) + POINT BUTTONS KEYSTONE BUTTONS Used to move the pointer on – Used to correct the the MENU, to adjust the keystone distortion. it
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BEFORE OPERATION OPERATING RANGE Point Remote Control Unit toward projector (Receiver Window) whenever pressing any button. Maximum operating range for Remote Control Unit is about 16.4’ (5m) and 60° in front of the projector. 16.4’ (5 m) 30° 30° REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION Replace with new battery. Install Install battery and Pull out Battery Holder. 1 2 3 with battery (+),(–) marks properly. Battery Holder into Remote Control Unit. Put Battery + mark as shown direction. BATTERY LITHI
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BEFORE OPERATION TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS This projector has CONTROL BUTTONS (TOP CONTROLS) and INDICATORS on its top. LAMP INDICATOR Becomes dim when the projector is turned on. And bright when the POWER ON–OFF BUTTON projector is in stand-by Used to turn the projector mode. on or off. (P19) READY INDICATOR LAMP INPUT BUTTON Lights green when the projector is ready to be Used to select input turned on. And it source. (P22, 30) READY flashes green in Power ON – OFF Management mode. (P36)
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BEFORE OPERATION OPERATING ON-SCREEN MENU HOW TO OPERATE ON-SCREEN MENU You can control and adjust this projector through ON-SCREEN WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL MENU. Refer to the following pages to operate each adjustment POINT BUTTON on ON-SCREEN MENU. MENU BUTTON Used to move the Pointer UP/ DOWN/ RIGHT/ LEFT. 1 DISPLAY MENU Press MENU button to display ON-SCREEN MENU. 2 MOVING POINTER SELECT BUTTON Move the pointer (✽ see below) or adjust the value of item by Used to select the item. pressing
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BEFORE OPERATION MENU BAR FOR PC SOURCE Press MENU BUTTON while connecting to PC input source. IMAGE SELECT MENU SCREEN MENU SETTING MENU Used to select Used to adjust size Used to change GUIDE WINDOW PC SYSTEM MENU image level among of image. [Normal settings of projector Shows selected Used to select Standard, Real / True / Wide / or reset Lamp item of ON- computer system. and Image 1 ~ 4. Digital zoom +/–] Replace Counter. SCREEN MENU. (Refer to P22, 23) (Refer to P27) (Refer to P29) (Refer
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BASIC OPERATION TURNING ON / OFF PROJECTOR TURNING ON PROJECTOR Complete peripheral connections (with Computer, VCR, etc.) 1 before turning on projector. (Refer to "CONNECTING TO PROJECTOR" on pages 11~13 for connecting that equipment.) Connect the projector's AC Power Cord into an AC outlet. LAMP 30 2 Indicator lights RED, and READY Indicator lights GREEN. Press POWER ON-OFF button on Top Control or on Remote 3 Control Unit to ON. LAMP Indicator dims, and Cooling Fans start to operate. Pre
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BASIC OPERATION ADJUSTING SCREEN ZOOM ADJUSTMENT Move ZOOM LEVER upward to make the image larger. Move ZOOM ZOOM LEVER LEVER downward to make the image smaller. WIDE TELE FOCUS ADJUSTMENT Rotate the FOCUS RING to adjust the projected picture focus. FOCUS RING KEYSTONE ADJUSTMENT If a projected picture has keystone distortion, correct image with KEYSTONE adjustment. Press KEYSTONE / button on Remote Control Unit or select 1 Keystone on SETTING menu. (Refer to page 35.) Keystone dialog
