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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 communications.
Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: BOXLIGHT 19332 Powder Hill Place, Poulsbo, Washington, USA We declare under our sole responsibility that the XD-10m projector conforms 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 March, 2001 Trademarks Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer,
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions iii Introduction Image Resolution Compatibility Unpacking the Projector Usage Guidelines If You Need Assistance Warranty 1 1 1 1 3 4 4 Setting up the Projector Connecting a Computer Connecting a Video Player Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image Turning Off the Projector 5 7 8 9 9 Using the Projector Basic Image Adjustment Adjusting the Projector Using the Remote Control Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons Using the On-Screen Menus Display Menu Image
T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s Appendix Specifications Accessories Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer Projected Image Size 35 35 36 38 43 44 Index 45 ii Downloaded From projector-manual.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read and follow all safety instructions provided BEFORE using your new projector. Failure to comply with safety instructions 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.
S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n 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 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.
INTRODUCTION The BOXLIGHT® XD-10m™ digital projector is specifically designed for the mobile presenter. It generates crisp, clear images using Digital Light Processing™ (DLP) technology, and features an M1-DA type DVI connector for easy, built-in digital/analog and USB connectivity. It is easy to connect, easy to use, easy to transport, and easy to maintain. Image Resolution The XGA resolution of the XD-10m’s projected image is 1024x768. The projector is compatible with screen resolutions up to 1280x1024.
I n t r o d u c t i o n 2 1 3 4 ke ys to ne ba ck 6 vid eo wa rd da ta fo rw ar d m en u/ se le ct 5 7 8 FIGURE 1 Shipping box contents 1. XD-10m digital projector + lens cap 5. Remote control 2. Soft carry case 6. Analog computer cable 3. User’s Guide and Quick Start card 7. Composite video cable 4. Power cord 8. S-video cable 2 Downloaded From projector-manual.
zoom ring focus ring computer and video connectors keypad power switch power cord connector security lock FIGURE 2 Side view of projector Usage Guidelines • Do not look directly into the projection lens when the projector 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.
I n t r o d u c t i o n 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 32. 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 Downloaded From projector-manual.
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 23 to reverse the image. 2 Position the projector the desired distance from the screen.
S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r NOTE: Before you continue, make sure the projector and all computer video other equipment is turned off. If you’re connecting a computer, make sure the distance between it and the projector is 6 feet or less.
Connecting a Computer The projector ships with an analog computer cable. If your computer has a digital output, you can order the optional digital computer cable. Using a digital source generates the highest quality and brightest image possible. See “Optional Accessories” on page 37. 1 Plug the end of the computer cable with one cable into the connector on the projector. 2 Plug the blue end of the computer cable into the video connector on your computer.
S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r Connecting a Video Player If your video player uses a round, one-prong composite video connector, use the composite video cable. If your video player uses a round, four-prong S-video connector, use the S-video cable. S-video generates a higher quality image. NOTE: HDTV sources must be connected to the projector using 1 Plug the composite video cable’s round yellow connector into the “video-out” connector on your video player (Figure 7).
Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Plug the power cord into the back of the projector, then plug it into your electrical outlet. A surge-protected power strip is recommended. NOTE: Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector. 3 Press the Power switch on the back of the projector. • The fans start to run, the LED on the top of the projector (Figure 11 on page 14) lights green, and the startup screen appears.
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USING THE PROJECTOR This section describes how to use and make adjustments to the projector. It also provides a reference to the keypad and remote buttons and the options available from the on-screen menus. Basic Image Adjustment 1 Make sure you have powered up your equipment in the right order (page 9). 2 If the image doesn’t display completely, zoom the image (page 11), adjust the height of the projector (page 12) or center the image by adjusting its horizontal or vertical position (page 20).
U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r The projector is equipped with a self-locking, quick-release elevator foot and button. To raise the projector: 1 Press and hold the elevator button (Figure 9). 2 Raise the projector to the height you want, then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. elevator button (under finger) elevator foot FIGURE 9 Adjusting the height of the projector 12 Downloaded From projector-manual.
Using the Remote Control To use the forward and back buttons on the remote to advance slides in PowerPoint, you must connect the USB mouse connector on the computer cable to the computer. See page 7 for details. Point the remote control at the projection screen or at the front of the projector (not at the computer). The range for optimum operation is about 25 feet/7.6m.
U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons While the menus are displayed, the source and reset buttons on the keypad and the up and down arrow buttons on the remote act as menu navigation and adjustment buttons and the menu/select button acts as a select button. See “Using the OnScreen Menus” on page 16 for details.
Reset (keypad only) Resets the options in the menus (except Language, Video Standard, and Rear Projection) to their original settings. Keystone + - (remote only) Use this feature to adjust the image vertically and make a more square image. 1 Press the keystone + button to reduce the upper part of the image, and press the keystone - button to reduce the lower part. You can also adjust keystone from the Display menu (see page 17 for details on the menu).
U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Using the On-Screen Menus The projector has menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. These adjustments aren’t available directly from the keypad. NOTE: Some menu items may be grayed out (dimmed) at certain times. This indicates the item is not applicable to your setup or the item is not enabled until another To open the on-screen menus, press the menu/select button on the keypad or remote.
Display Menu To access the Display menu settings, press the menu/select button to display the Main menu, press the down arrow to highlight Display, then press menu/select again to access the Display menu. FIGURE 14 Display menu Keystone This option helps to keep the image square as the angle of projection is changed. Use this feature to adjust the image vertically and make a squarer image. See page 15 for details on keystone adjustments.
U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image. 1 Use the up and down arrows to highlight Contrast, press menu/select, use the arrows to adjust the contrast, then press menu/select to accept your changes. Tint NOTE: The color setting applies to video sources only. The tint setting applies to NTSC video sources only.
Image Menu for Computer Sources To access the Image menu settings, press the menu/select button to display the Main menu, press the down arrow to highlight Image, then press menu/select again to access the Image menu. FIGURE 15 Image menu for computer sources Resize Resize allows you to select from among four different re-sizing options. The default is Standard, which resizes the image from its original version to fit a standard 4x3 aspect ratio screen.
U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Manual Sync The projector adjusts signal synchronization automatically for most computers. But if the projected computer image looks fuzzy or streaked, try turning Auto image off then back on again. If the image still looks bad, try adjusting the signal synchronization manually: 1 Turn Auto Image off. 2 Highlight Manual sync, press menu/select, use the arrow buttons to adjust Manual sync until the image is sharp and free of streaks, then press menu/select.
Image Menu for Video Sources FIGURE 16 Image menu for video sources Resize Resize allows you to select from among four different re-sizing options. The default is Standard, which resizes the image from its original version to fit a standard 4x3 aspect ratio screen. Widescreen Letterbox preserves the 16x9 aspect ratio of the original theater version, but the image is placed in a 4x3 space, so black bars appear at the top and bottom of the image.
U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Control Menu To access the Control menu settings, press the menu/select button to display the Main menu, press the down arrow to highlight Control, then press menu/select again to access the Control menu. FIGURE 17 Control menu Auto Source When this feature is On, the projector automatically finds the active source, checking the default source first. When this feature is Off, the projector defaults to the source selected in Default Source.
Advanced Menu To access the Advanced menu settings, press the menu/select button to display the Main menu, press the down arrow to highlight Advanced, then press menu/select again to access the Advanced menu. FIGURE 18 Advanced menu Rear Projection When you turn Rear Projection on, the projector reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen. Highlight Rear Projection, press menu/select, then press the up or down arrow buttons to turn this feature off and on.
U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Language Menu FIGURE 19 Language menu You can display the on-screen menus in English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese or Japanese. 1 Press the menu/select button to display the Main menu, press the arrow buttons to highlight Language, then press menu/select again to access the Language menu. 2 Press the arrow buttons to highlight the desired language, then press menu/select. Press menu/select to exit this menu and return to the Main menu.
Status Menu This is a read-only menu for informational purposes. To display the Status menu, highlight Status from the Main menu, then press menu/select. FIGURE 20 Status menu Lamp hours used Indicates how many hours the current lamp has been in use. The counter starts at zero hours and counts each hour the lamp is in use. Replace the bulb when the brightness is no longer acceptable. See “Replacing the Projection Lamp” on page 27 for details. Computer resolution Shows your computer’s resolution setting.
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MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes how to: •clean the lens •replace the projection lamp •replace the batteries in the remote •use the security lock feature •troubleshoot the projector Cleaning the Lens Follow these steps to clean the projection lens: 1 Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth. • Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner, and don’t apply the cleaner directly to the lens. • Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the lens.
M a i n t e n a n c e & T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 3 Insert a small screwdriver or other flat object into the slot near the front of the projector. Slide the screwdriver toward the back of the projector to disengage the lamp access grill, then slide the lamp access grill off (away from the lens). WARNING: Be extremely careful when removing the lamp module. In the unlikely event that the bulb ruptures, small glass fragments may be generated.
5 Loosen the captive screw on the lamp module. FIGURE 23 Loosening the screw on the lamp module 6 Grasp the pull tab to pull the lamp module out. Dispose of the lamp module in an environmentally proper manner. WARNING: Do not drop the lamp module or touch the glass bulb! The glass may shatter and cause injury. FIGURE 24 Removing the lamp module 29 Downloaded From projector-manual.
M a i n t e n a n c e & T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 7 Install the new lamp module. 8 Tighten the screw on the outside of the module. 9 Press the yellow tab to reconnect the lamp module. 10 Replace the lamp access grill by lining up the ribs on the grill with the marks on the bottom case and sliding the grill in the direction of the arrows on the bottom case. 11 Plug in the power cord and press the Power switch to turn the projector back on.
Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control The life of the batteries depends on how often and how long you use the remote. Symptoms of low battery charge include erratic responses when using the remote and a reduced range of operation. Follow these steps to replace the batteries: 1 Turn the remote face down in your hand. 2 Push the tab on the battery door toward the top of the remote and lift the door off. 3 Remove the old batteries and dispose of them in an environmentally proper manner.
M a i n t e n a n c e & T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Troubleshooting Problem: The projector is not running •Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to a fully functional AC electrical outlet. Make sure that the power cord is also properly connected to the projector. •If the projector is plugged into a power strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. •Make sure the projector is turned on.
If you’re using Windows 98: 1 Open “My Computer” icon, the Control Panel folder and then the Display icon. 2 Click the Settings tab. 3 Verify that the Desktop area is set to 1280x1024 or less. Problem: Color or text not being projected •You might need to adjust the brightness up or down until the text is visible. Refer to “Brightness” on page 17 for more information. Problem: The screen resolution is not right •Make sure the computer’s video card is set for a resolution of no greater than 1280x1024.
M a i n t e n a n c e & T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Problem: the projector displays vertical lines, “bleeding” or spots •Adjust the brightness. See “Brightness” on page 17. •Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning. Problem: Image is “noisy” or streaked Try these steps in this order. 1 Deactivate the screen saver on your computer. 2 Turn Auto Image off and then back on again. See “Auto Image” on page 19.
APPENDIX Specifications The projector must be operated and stored within the temperature and humidity ranges specified. Temperature Operating 50 to 104° F (10 to 40° C) at sea level 50 to 95° F (10 to 35° C) at 10,000 feet Non-operating -4 to 158° F (-20 to 70° C) Altitude Operating Non-operating 0 to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) 0 to 20,000 feet (6,096 meters) Humidity Operating and non-oper. 10% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing Dimensions 6.68 x 8.63 x 2 inches (16.9 x 21.9 x 5.
A p p e n d i x Accessories Standard Accessories (ship with the projector) Quick Start card User’s Guide Soft Case Shipping Box Analog Computer Cable 6 ft (1.8 m) Composite RCA Video Cable 6 ft (1.8 m) S-video Cable 6 ft (1.8 m) Remote Projection Lamp Module (included in projector) Lens Cap NOTE: Use only BOXLIGHTapproved accessories. Other products have not been tested with the projector.
Optional Accessories Deluxe Travel Case Hard Travel Porter Case Projection Lamp Module Digital Computer Cable Digital/Analog Interface Card Macintosh Adaptor Executive Plus Remote Full-Feature LaserPro Remote Control BOXLIGHT GyroMouse Presenter RF Remote (US, Mexico, Canada, UK only) Executive Remote IR Receiver Remote Point RF Remote PC Guardian Projector Cable Lock 40” Portable Projection Screen 50” Portable Projection Screen 60” Deluxe Insta-Theatre Screen Portable Projector Stand 37 Downloaded From pr
A p p e n d i x Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their external video port when a projector is connected. Activation commands for some laptop computers are listed in the following table. (If your computer is not listed or the given command does not work, refer to the computer’s documentation for the appropriate command.
Key command to activate port Key command to de-activate port Bondwell LCD or CRT options after bootup reboot for LCD or CRT options to appear Chaplet** setup screen setup screen FN-F6 FN-F6 FN-F4 FN-F4 Computer Chembook FN-F6 FN-F6 Commax Ctrl-Alt-#6 Ctrl-Alt-#5 Compaq* ** Ctrl-Alt-< Ctrl-Alt-> FN-F4 FN-F4 Compuadd* ** automatic automatic mode/? (for setup option) mode/? (for setup option) automatic automatic Alt-F for screen setup option Alt-F for screen setup option Data G
A p p e n d i x Key command to activate port Key command to de-activate port Gateway FN-F3 FN-F1/FN-F1 again simultaneous FN-F3 FN-F1 Grid* ** FN-F2, choose auto or simultaneous FN-F2 Ctrl-Alt-Tab Ctrl-Alt-Tab Hitachi FN-F7 FN-F7 Honeywell FN-F10 FN-F10 Hyundai setup screen option setup screen option IBM 970* automatic warm reboot IBM ThinkPad** reboot, enter setup menu FN-F2 Computer FN-F7, select choice from setup menu FN-F1, select choice FN-F5, select choice PS/2 SC sel
Computer Key command to activate port Key command to de-activate port Micro Express* automatic warm reboot Micron FN-F2 FN-F2 Microslate* automatic warm reboot Mitsubishi SW2 On-Off-Off-Off SW2 Off-On-On-On NCR setup screen option setup screen option NEC* ** setup screen option setup screen option CRT at the DOS prompt LCD at the DOS prompt FN-F3 FN-F3 automatic automatic FN-O/* FN-O/* FN-F0 FN-F0 Ctrl-Alt-< Ctrl-Alt-> Panasonic FN-F2 FN-F2 Prostar Ctrl-Alt-S at bootup
A p p e n d i x Computer Key command to activate port Key command to de-activate port Wyse software driven software driven Zenith** FN-F10 FN-F10 FN-F2 FN-F2 FN-F1 FN-F1 Ctrl-Shift-D FN-F1 Ctrl-Shift-D FN-F1 Zeos** * These manufacturers have models that automatically send video to the external CRT port when some type of display device is attached. ** These manufacturers offer more than one key command depending on the computer model. 42 Downloaded From projector-manual.
Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer When you turn video mirroring (called SimulScan in newer PowerBooks—see below) on, the projector displays the same information that appears on your PowerBook’s built-in screen. When video mirroring is off, the projector acts like a separate display. To turn on video mirroring for the first time: 1 Open the Monitors control panel; click on Monitor 2. 2 Set the number of colors you want. 3 Open the Control Strip, then click on the monitor icon.
A p p e n d i x Diagonal Image Size (inches) Projected Image Size NOTE: Use the graph and table to help you determine projected image sizes. 250 maximum image size 200 150 minimum image size 100 50 0 5 15 10 20 25 30 Distance to Screen (feet) FIGURE 26 Projected image size Table 1: Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size Distance to screen Diagonal Screen Size (inches/cm) 60/152.4 72/183 84/213 90/229 100/254 120/305 150/381 44 Downloaded From projector-manual.
C INDEX cables computer cable 2, 6, 7 A ordering 36 accessories, ordering 36, 37 power 36 activation commands for laptop computers 38 adjusting video 8 cases, ordering 36 centering the image 12, 20 brightness 17 cleaning the projection lens 27 color 18 color, adjusting 18 contrast 18 colors height of the projector 12 don’t match monitor colors 34 keystone 17 tint 18 not displayed 33 compatibility Advanced menu options IBM-compatible 1 Rear projection 23 Reset 23 altitude limits 35 Maci
I n d e x E K elevator button/foot 12 keypad 14 keystone adjustment 15 F focusing the image 11 L forward/back buttons 15 lamp ordering 36, 37 fuzzy lines 20 replacing 27 H turns off unexpectedly 34 HDTV 1, 8, 18 lamp hour counter 25, 27, 30 height adjustment 12 Language menu 24 language, selecting for menus 24 I laptop computers IBM-compatible computers activation sequence to allow compatibility 1 secondary display 38 connecting 7 compatibility 7 image adjusting 9, 11 centering
P S PAL video 21 safety guidelines iii power cord security lock 31, 37 connecting 9 shutting off the projector 9 ordering 36 SimulScan, using with PowerBooks 43 power up sequence 9, 32 Source button 14 PowerPoint slides, advancing 15 specifications 35 project from behind the screen 23 starting up the projector 9 projector Status menu 25 cases 36 S-video, connecting 8 project from behind the screen 23 setting up 5 T specifications 35 Technical Support information to have on hand turni
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LIMITED WARRANTY BOXLIGHT Corporation (“BOXLIGHT”) warrants that each XD-10m (“the Product”) sold hereunder will conform to and function in accordance with the written specifications of BOXLIGHT. Said limited warranty shall apply only to the first person or entity that purchases the Product for personal or business use and not for the purpose of distribution or resale. Said warranty shall continue for a period of two (2) years from the date of such purchase.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT BOXLIGHT’S LIABILITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT, IN TORT, UNDER ANY WARRANTY, IN NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE RETURN OF THE AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL BOXLIGHT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUES OR LOST SAVINGS. THE PRICE STATED FOR THE PRODUCT IS A CONSIDERATION IN LIMITING BOXLIGHT’S LIABILITY.
