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USER’S GUIDE
BOXLIGHT
XD-9m
Direct Phone :
USA and Canada: 800-762-5757
Outside the US: (360) 779-7901
19332 Powder Hill Place
Poulsbo, WA 98370-7407 USA
www.boxlight.com
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Copyright © 2000 by Boxlight Poulsbo, Washington. All rights reserved.
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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- cation
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Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: Boxlight 19332 Powder Hill Place, Poulsbo, Washington, USA We declare under our sole responsibility that the XD-9m 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 + A4: 1997 May, 2000 Trademarks Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks
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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 Men
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Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Appendix 37 Specifications 37 Accessories 38 Portable and Laptop Activation Chart 40 Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer 45 Projected Image Size 46 Index 47 ii
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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
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S a f e ty In st ru ct ion s 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 39 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, th
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INTRODUCTION ® The Boxlight XD-9m 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, and features an M1-DA connector for easy, built-in digital/analog and USB connectivity. The projector is easy to connect, easy to use, easy to transport, and easy to maintain. Image Resolution NOTE: The XD-9m automatically The XGA reso
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In tr o d uc ti on NOTE: The contents of your 2 1 shipping box may vary depending on the projector configuration you’ve ordered. 3 4 5 9 6 8 7 FIGURE 1 Shipping box contents 1. XD-9m projector + lens cap 6. M1-DA analog computer cable 2. Soft carry case 7. Audio cable adapter 3. User’s Guide and Quick Start 8. Audio cable card 4. Power cord 9. Composite video cable 5. Remote control 2
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speaker keypad zoom ring Security lock connector panel focus ring power cord connector FIGURE 2 Side view of projector Usage Guidelines Do not look directly into the projection lens when the lamp is turned on. The bright light may harm your eyes. Do not block the grills on the projector. Restricting the air flow can cause it to overheat and turn off. If this happens, you must wait a minute before attempting to turn it back on. Handle the projector as you would any product with glass co
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In tr o d uc ti on If You Need Assistance The first place to look for help is in this manual. Be sure to check the guidelines in “Troubleshooting” on page 33. If this manual doesn’t answer your question, call Boxlight at 1-800-762-5757 or 360-779-7901. Warranty This product is backed by a limited two-year warranty. The details of the warranty are printed at the back of this manual. 4
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13.0 ft. 7.8 ft. 3.2 ft. SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR 1 Place the projector on a flat surface. The projector must be within 10 feet (3 m) of your power source and within 6 feet (1.8 m) of your computer. If you want to project from behind a translucent screen, set up the projector behind your screen. See “Rear Projection” on page 24 to reverse the image. 2 Position the projector the desired distance from the screen. The distance from the lens of the projector to the screen and the zoom sett
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S e tti ng up t h e Pr oj ec to r NOTE: Before you continue, make sure the projector is unplugged and your equipment is turned off. If you’re connecting a in in computer, make sure the distance between it and the projector is 6 feet or less. composite M1-DA S-video video data interface Audio in FIGURE 4 Connector panel to computer video to USB mouse to computer to projector FIGURE 5 M1-DA analog computer cable 6
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Connecting a Computer The projector ships with an M1-DA analog computer cable. If your computer has a digital output, you can order the optional M1-DA digital computer cable. See “Optional Accessories” on page 39. 1 Plug the end of the M1-DA analog computer cable into the connector on the projector. 2 Plug the end of the M1-DA analog computer cable into the video connector on your computer. NOTE: Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their external video port when a sec- o
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S e tti ng up t h e Pr oj ec to r Do you want to control the computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote or keypad? Plug the end of the M1-DA analog computer cable 1 into the mouse connector on your computer. NOTE: The USB mouse is supported for use with Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Do you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector? Apple OS 8.5 and higher only. Plug either end of the audio cable into the audio connector on 1 your computer. 2 Plug the other end of the audio cable
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Connecting a Video Player 1 If your video player uses a round, one-prong composite video connector, you’ll need only the audio cable, audio adapter, and composite video cable that shipped with the projector. If your video player uses a round, four-prong S-video con- nector, you’ll need an S-video cable in addition to the audio NOTE: HDTV sources are con- cable and audio adapter. The S-video cable is sold sepa- nected to the projector using the rately. (See “Optional Accessories” on page 3
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S e tti ng up t h e Pr oj ec to r in in audio S-video adapter cable audio cable FIGURE 8 Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the audio cable and adapter 4 Plug the audio adapter’s white connector into the left “audio out” connector on your video player. Plug the adapter’s red NOTE: The audio adapter is connector into the right “audio out” connector on the video provided so that the same audio player (Figure 7 and Figure 8). cable used to connect a computer
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Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image 1 Remove the lens cap. NOTE: Always use the power cord Plug the power cord into the side of the projector, then plug it 2 into your electrical outlet. A surge-protected power strip is that shipped with the projector. recommended. The fans start to run, and the Lamp LED on the top of the projector (Figure 12 on page 16) lights orange until the soft- ware has initialized. When initialization is complete, the Lamp LED lights green. A green Lam
