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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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later use. Unplug this projector from AC power supply before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. This projector should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
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 communications.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES AND DESIGN PREPARATION 6 7 COMPUTER INPUT SELECTING INPUT SOURCE SELECTING COMPUTER SYSTEM COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS PC ADJUSTMENT NAME OF EACH PART OF PROJECTOR SETTING-UP PROJECTOR CONNECTING AC POWER CORD POSITIONING PROJECTOR ADJUSTABLE FEET MOVING PROJECTOR 7 8 8 9 10 10 CONNECTING PROJECTOR 11 TERMINALS OF PROJECTOR CONNECTING TO COMPUTER CONNECTING TO VIDEO EQUIPMENT 11 12 13 BEFORE OPERATION OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL UNIT LASER POINTER FUNCTION REMOTE C
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 This projector is extremely compact in size and weight. It is designed to be portable and work anywhere you need it.
PREPARATION NAME OF EACH PART OF PROJECTOR FRONT TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS INFRARED REMOTE RECEIVER PROJECTION LENS SPEAKERS LENS COVER AIR INTAKE VENT BACK EXHAUST VENTS TERMINALS AND CONNECTORS INFRARED REMOTE RECEIVER AIR INTAKE VENT 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 this vent.
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.
PREPARATION POSITIONING PROJECTOR ● This projector is designed to project on a flat projection surface. ● Projector can be focused from 4.1’ (1.2m) ~ 32.8’ (10.0m). ● Refer to figure below to adjust screen size. ROOM LIGHT Brightness in room has a great influence on picture quality. It is recommended to limit ambient lighting in order to provide best image. 32.8’(10.0m) 22.0’(6.7m) 16.4’(5.0m) 10.8’(3.3m) 4.1’(1.2m) Max. Zoom 231” 150” 100” 300” 200” 154” Min.
PREPARATION ADJUSTABLE FEET Picture tilt and projection angle can be adjusted by rotating the ADJUSTABLE FEET. Projection angle can be adjusted up to 10 degrees. 1 Lift the front of the projector and pull the FEET LOCK LATCHES on both sides of the projector. 2 Release the FEET LOCK LATCHES to lock the ADJUSTABLE FEET. Rotate the ADJUSTABLE FEET to fine tune position and tilt. 3 To retract the ADJUSTABLE FEET, lift the front of the projector and pull the FEET LOCK LATCHES.
CONNECTING PROJECTOR TERMINALS OF PROJECTOR This projector has input and output terminals on its back for connecting computers and video equipment. Refer to figures on pages 11 to 13 and connect properly. COMPUTER INPUT 1 COMPUTER INPUT 2 (DIGITAL/ANALOG) MONITOR OUTPUT TERMINAL TERMINAL Media Card Imager / Wireless Imager TERMINAL Connect an external Connect computer output Connect computer output (Digital / Analog DVI-I type), Media Card Imager*, or Wireless Imager* to this terminal.
CONNECTING PROJECTOR CONNECTING TO COMPUTER Cables used for connection (✽ = Cable or adapter is not supplied with this projector.) • VGA Cable (HDB 15 pin) • USB Cable • Control Cable for SERIAL Port • MAC Adapter (When connecting to Macintosh computer) • DVI/VGA Adapter • DVI-Digital Cable (for Single Link T.M.D.S.
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)} ✽ • Scart Cable ✽ • Audio Cable (RCA x 2) ✽ Video Source (example) Component video output equipment.
BEFORE OPERATION OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL LASER POINTER (Drag ON) INDICATOR Left Side POWER ON-OFF BUTTON ON Lights red while laser beam is emitted from Laser Light Window. Lights green when drag feature is active. (P40) AUTO PC ON-OFF D.ZOOM FREEZE NO SHOW LOCK ALL OFF MUTE BUTTON Used to mute sound. (P21) DRAG ON/OFF BUTTON ALL-OFF SWITCH When using Remote Control Unit, turn this switch to “ON.” And turn it to “ALL OFF” when it is not used.
BEFORE OPERATION NO SHOW BUTTON D.ZOOM BUTTON Used to select DIGITAL ZOOM +/– mode and resize image. (P30) AUTO PC ON-OFF D.ZOOM FREEZE NO SHOW SELECT BUTTON LOCK Used to execute the selected item, or to expand or compress image in DIGITAL ZOOM +/- mode. (P30) Used to turn picture into black image. (P21) MUTE IMAGE VOLUME- SELECT VOLUME+ KEYSTONE MENU FREEZE BUTTON Used to freeze picture.
BEFORE OPERATION TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS This projector has CONTROL BUTTONS (TOP CONTROLS) and INDICATORS on its top. TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS LAMP REPLACE INDICATOR WARNING TEMP. INDICATOR Turns yellow when the life of the projection lamp draws to an end. (P38) Flashes red when internal projector temperature is too high. (P41) READY INDICATOR Lights green when the projector is ready to be turned on. Flashes green in Power Management mode.
OPERATING ON-SCREEN MENU HOW TO OPERATE ON-SCREEN MENU You can control and adjust the projector through the ON-SCREEN MENU system. Refer to the following pages for details on operating the ON-SCREEN MENUS. REMOTE CONTROL UNIT AUTO PC ON-OFF 1 DISPLAY MENU Press MENU to display ON-SCREEN MENU. LOCK 2 MOVING POINTER Move the pointer (✽ see below) or adjust the value of an item by pressing the POINT on Top Control or on Remote Control.
BEFORE OPERATION MENU BAR FOR PC SOURCE Press MENU BUTTON while connected to PC input source. SCREEN MENU SETTING MENU Used to adjust size of image. [Normal /True/Wide /Digital zoom +/–] (Refer to P30) Used to change settings of projector or reset Lamp Replace Counter. (Refer to P36, 37) IMAGE SELECT MENU GUIDE WINDOW PC SYSTEM MENU Shows selected item of ONSCREEN MENU. Used to select computer system. (Refer to P22, 23) Used to select image level from Standard, Real and Image 1 ~ 4.
BASIC OPERATION TURNING ON / OFF PROJECTOR TURNING ON PROJECTOR 1 Complete peripheral connections (with Computer, VCR, etc.) before turning on projector. (Refer to "CONNECTING PROJECTOR" on pages 11~13 for connecting the equipment.) 2 Connect the projector's AC Power Cord into an AC outlet. LAMP Indicator lights RED, and READY Indicator lights GREEN.
BASIC OPERATION ADJUSTING SCREEN ZOOM ADJUSTMENT 1 Press ZOOM on Top Control or ZOOM ▲/▼ on Remote Control. The message “Zoom” is displayed. 2 Press ZOOM ▲ or POINT UP to make image larger, and press ZOOM ▼ or POINT DOWN to make image smaller. Zoom Message disappears after 4 seconds. FOCUS ADJUSTMENT 1 Press FOCUS on Top Control or FOCUS ▲/▼ on Remote Control. The message “Focus” is displayed. 2 Adjust focus of image by pressing FOCUS ▲/▼ or POINT UP/DOWN.
BASIC OPERATION PICTURE FREEZE FUNCTION Press FREEZE on Remote Control to freeze the picture on-screen. To cancel FREEZE function, press FREEZE again or press any other button. NO SHOW FUNCTION Press NO SHOW on Remote Control to black out the image. To restore to normal, press NO SHOW again or press any other button. No show Message disappears after 4 seconds. P-TIMER FUNCTION Press P-TIMER on Remote Control.
COMPUTER INPUT SELECTING INPUT SOURCE DIRECT OPERATION INPUT button Computer 1 Select INPUT source by pressing INPUT button on Top Control. Select INPUT source by pressing COMPUTER 1 or COMPUTER 2 on Remote Control. If projector cannot reproduce proper image, select correct input source through MENU OPERATION (see below). Computer 2 Video MENU OPERATION When the analog output from a computer is connected to the Computer 1 (HDB 15-pin) terminal on the projector.
COMPUTER INPUT SELECTING COMPUTER SYSTEM This projector automatically tunes to most different types of computers based on VGA, SVGA, XGA or SXGA (refer to “COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS” on page 24). When a computer input is selected, the projector automatically tunes to the incoming signal and projects the proper image without any special setting. (Some computers may need to be set up manually.) Note : Projector may display one of the following messages.
COMPUTER INPUT COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS This projector can accept signals from all computers with the V, H-Frequency mentioned below and less than 140 MHz Dot Clock.
COMPUTER INPUT PC ADJUSTMENT AUTO PC ADJUSTMENT Auto PC Adjustment function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync, Total dots and Picture Position to conform to your computer. Auto PC Adjustment function can be operated as follows. Auto PC Adj. 1 Press MENU and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT to move the red frame pointer to PC ADJUST. 2 Press POINT DOWN to move the red frame pointer to AUTO PC Adj. and then press SELECT twice.
COMPUTER INPUT MANUAL PC ADJUSTMENT This projector can automatically tune to the display signals from most personal computers currently distributed. However, some computers employ special signal formats which are different from the standard ones and may not be tuned by MultiScan system of this projector. If this happens, the projector cannot reproduce a proper image, the image may be flickering, non-synchronized, non-centered or skewed.
COMPUTER INPUT Display area Selects area displayed with this projector. Select the resolution at Display area dialog box. Press SELECT at Display area icon and Display area dialog box appears. Display area H Display area Adjustment of horizontal area displayed with this projector. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT to decrease/increase value and then press SELECT. Display area V Adjustment of vertical area displayed with this projector. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT to decrease/increase value and then press SELECT.
COMPUTER INPUT PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENTS IMAGE LEVEL SELECT (DIRECT) Select image level from Standard, Real, Image 1, Image 2, Image 3 and Image 4 by pressing IMAGE on Top Control or on Remote Control. IMAGE button Standard Real Standard Normal picture level preset on this projector. Image 1 Real Picture level with improved halftone for graphics. Image 2 IMAGE 1~4 User preset picture adjustment in IMAGE ADJUST Menu (P29).
COMPUTER INPUT IMAGE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 1 Press MENU and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT to move the red frame pointer to IMAGE ADJUST. 2 Press POINT DOWN to move the red frame pointer to the item that you want to adjust and then press SELECT. The level of each item is displayed. Adjust each level by pressing POINT LEFT/RIGHT. IMAGE ADJUST MENU Move red frame pointer to the item to be selected and then press SELECT.
COMPUTER INPUT PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT This projector has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to choose how the projector displays computer images. 1 Press MENU and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT to move the red frame pointer to SCREEN. 2 Press POINT DOWN and move the red frame pointer to the function that you want to select and then press SELECT. SCREEN MENU SCREEN Menu icon Move the red frame to the function and press SELECT.
VIDEO INPUT SELECTING INPUT SOURCE DIRECT OPERATION INPUT button Computer 1 Select INPUT source by pressing INPUT on Top Control. Select INPUT source by pressing COMPUTER 1 or VIDEO on Remote Control. If projector cannot reproduce proper image, select correct input source through MENU OPERATION (see below). MENU OPERATION Computer 2 Video INPUT MENU When connecting to video equipment, select the type of connection in the SOURCE SELECT MENU. 1 Press MENU and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear.
VIDEO INPUT SELECTING VIDEO SYSTEM 1 Press MENU and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT to move the red frame pointer to AV SYSTEM. 2 Press POINT DOWN to move the red arrow pointer to the system that you want to select and then press SELECT. VIDEO JACK OR S-VIDEO JACK Auto Projector automatically detects incoming Video system, and adjusts itself to optimize its performance. When Video System is PAL-M or PAL-N, select system manually. PAL / SECAM / NTSC / NTSC4.
VIDEO INPUT PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENTS IMAGE LEVEL SELECT (DIRECT) Select image level from Standard, Cinema, Image 1, Image 2, Image 3 and Image 4 by pressing IMAGE on Top Control or on Remote Control. IMAGE button Standard Cinema Standard Normal picture level preset on this projector. Image 1 Cinema Picture level adjusted for the picture with fine tone. Image 2 IMAGE 1~4 User preset picture adjustment in IMAGE ADJUST Menu (P34, 35).
VIDEO INPUT IMAGE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 1 Press MENU and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT to move the red frame pointer to IMAGE ADJUST. 2 Press POINT DOWN to move the red frame pointer to the item that you want to adjust and then press SELECT. The level of each item is displayed. Adjust each level by pressing POINT LEFT/RIGHT. IMAGE ADJUST MENU Move red frame pointer to the item to be selected and then press SELECT.
VIDEO INPUT 3 Store To store the adjustment data, move red frame pointer to Store icon and press SELECT. Image Level Menu will appear. Move red frame pointer to the Image Level 1 to 4 and then press SELECT. Image Level Menu Move red frame pointer to the image icon to be set and then press SELECT. Other icons operates as follows. Reset Reset all adjustment to previous values. Quit Closes IMAGE MENU.
SETTING SETTING MENU 1 Press MENU and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT to move the red-frame pointer to SETTING. 2 Press POINT DOWN to move the red-frame pointer to the item that you want to set and then press SELECT. Setting dialog box appears. SETTING MENU Set red frame pointer to the item and press SELECT.
SETTING Power management This function turns the Projection Lamp off when the projector detects signal interruption and is not used for a certain period. This reduces power consumption and helps extend Lamp-life. (This projector is shipped with this function ON.) This function operates as follows; 1. When the input signal is interrupted, a “No signal” message and 5 minute count-down are displayed. 2. When the count-down is complete, The Projection Lamp and READY Indicator are turned off.
APPENDIX LAMP REPLACEMENT LAMP REPLACE When the life of the Projection Lamp draws to an end, the LAMP REPLACE indicator lights yellow. When this indicator lights yellow, replace the projection lamp with a new one promptly. TOP CONTROL This indicator lights yellow when the life of the projection lamp draws to an end. Replace the Projection Lamp with a new one promptly. ON-OFF SELECT CAUTION Allow a projector to cool, for at least 45 minutes before you open Lamp Cover.
APPENDIX LAMP REPLACE COUNTER Be sure to reset the Lamp Replace Counter after the Lamp Assembly is replaced. When the Lamp Replace Counter is reset, the LAMP REPLACE Indicator stops lighting. 1 Turn projector on, press MENU and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT to move the red frame pointer to SETTING (refer to page 36, 37). 2 Press POINT DOWN to move the red frame pointer to “Lamp counter reset” and then press SELECT. The message "Lamp replace counter reset?" is displayed.
APPENDIX OPERATING WIRELESS MOUSE The Wireless Remote Control not only operates the projector but can also function as a wireless mouse for most Personal Computers. The POINT, drag ON/OFF and two CLICK buttons are used for wireless mouse operation. The Wireless Mouse function is available only when PC mouse pointer is displayed on the screen. When ON-SCREEN MENU or any message/dialog box is displayed on the screen instead of PC mouse pointer, the Wireless Mouse function cannot be used.
APPENDIX MAINTENANCE WARNING TEMP. INDICATOR The WARNING TEMP. Indicator flashes red and the projector automatically turned off when the internal temperature exceeds normal temperature. Wait at least 5 minutes before turning on the projector again. If the WARNING TEMP. Indicator continues to flash, check the items listed below. 1 2 3 Ventilation Slots of the projector may be blocked. In such an event, reposition the projector so that Ventilation Slots are not obstructed.
APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling your dealer or service center for assistance, check the following: 1. Make sure the projector is connected to your computer or video equipment as described in the section "CONNECTING PROJECTOR" on pages 11 ~ 13. 2. Check cable connections. Verify that all computer, video and power cords are properly connected. 3. Verify that all power is switched on. 4. If the projector still does not produce an image, re-start your computer. 5.
APPENDIX Problem: Try these Solution Remote Control does not work. ● ● ● ● Wireless Mouse function does not work. ● Check cable connection between the projector and your computer. ● Check the mouse setting on your computer. ● Turn the projector on before turning on the computer. Check the batteries. Check ALL-OFF switch on Remote Control is set to “ON.”. Make sure nothing is between Infrared Remote Receiver and Remote Control. Make sure you are not too far from a projector when using Remote Control.
APPENDIX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Projector Type Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight LCD Panel System Panel Resolution Number of Pixels Color System High Definition TV Signal Scanning Frequency Projection Image size (Diagonal) Horizontal Resolution Projection Lens Throw Distance Projection Lamp Computer 1 Input Terminal Computer 2 Input Terminal Computer Audio Input Jacks Video Input Jacks Monitor Out Terminal Audio Output Jack Control Port Connector USB Connector Built-in Speakers Feet Adjustment Voltage an
APPENDIX CONFIGURATIONS OF TERMINALS COMPUTER INPUT-1 and MONITOR OUT TERMINALS (ANALOG) Terminal : HDB15-PIN Pin Configuration 4 5 10 15 14 2 3 9 8 13 1 7 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 11 Red Input Green Input Blue Input Sense 2 Ground (Horiz.sync.) Ground (Red) Ground (Green) Ground (Blue) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 +5V Power Ground (Vert.sync.) Sense 0 DDC Data Horiz. sync. Vert. sync.
OPTIONAL PARTS The parts listed below are optionally supplied. When ordering those parts, give the name and Type No. to the sales dealer. ● Control Cable (PS2 Port) Type No. : POA-MCPS2 ● Control Cable (ADB Port) Type No. : POA-MCMAC ● MAC Adapter Type No. : POA-MACAP ● HDB 15 pin-SCART 21 pin Cable Type No. : POA-CA-SCART ● Media Card Imager Kit Type No. : PCMCIA-MOD1 ● Wireless Imager Kit Type No. : Available models are different in each country. Contact the sales dealer for details.
APPENDIX INDICATORS AND PROJECTOR CONDITION Check the Indicators for projector condition. Indicators LAMP REPLACE yellow WARNING TEMP. red READY LAMP green red Projector Condition The projector is OFF. (The AC Power Cord is unplugged.) ✽ The projector is READY to be turned on with the POWER ONOFF button. ✽ The projector is operating normally. ✽ The temperature inside the projector is abnormally high. The projector cannot be turned on.
LIMITED WARRANTY BOXLIGHT CORPORATION ("BOXLIGHT") warrants that each Boxlight MP-56t ("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.
