USERS GUIDE BOXLIGHT XD-5m Direct Phone: USA: (360) 779-7901 Europe: +44 (0) 1732-840-404 19332 Powder Hill Place Poulsbo, WA 98370-7407 USA www.boxlight.
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, Washington, USA We declare under our sole responsibility that the XD-5m 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: 1995 July, 1999 Trademarks Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks
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 9 11 12 Using the Projector Basic Image Adjustment Using the Remote Control Adjusting the Projector Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons Using the On-Screen Menus Display Menu Audi
T a ii 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
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 an InFocus-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-5m is specifically designed for the mobile presenter. 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. The XD-5m is easy to connect, easy to use, easy to transport, and easy to maintain. Image Resolution The XGA resolution of the XD-5m’s projected image is 1024x768. The projector cannot compress screen resolutions above 1024x768.
I n t r o d u c t i o n NOTE: The contents of your 2 1 shipping box may vary depending on the projector configuration you’ve ordered. 3 4 5 9 6 7 8 10 11 FIGURE 1 Shipping box contents 2 1. XD-5m projector + lens cap 6. VESA computer cable 2. Soft carry case 7. Audio cable adapter 3. User’s Guide and quick start card 8. Audio cable 4. Power cord 9. Composite video cable 5. Remote control 10. PS/2 mouse cable 11.
speaker keypad zoom ring Kensington Lock focus ring connector panel 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.
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 31. 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.
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.
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 is unplugged and your 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 1 Plug one end of the VESA computer cable into the video connector on your computer. 2 Plug the other end of the VESA computer cable into the connector on the projector. NOTE: Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their external video port when a secondary display device such as a projector is connected. Refer to your computer manual for the command that activates the exter- audio cable nal video port.
S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r Do you want to control the computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote or keypad? If your computer has a PS/2 connector, use the PS/2 mouse cable. 1 Plug the end of the PS/2 mouse cable with 6 pins into the mouse connector on your computer. 2 Plug the end of the PS/2 mouse cable with 8 pins into the connector on the projector. If your computer has a USB connector and is running Windows 98, use the USB mouse cable.
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 cable and audio adapter. The S-video cable is sold separately. (See “Optional Accessories” on page 37.
S e t t i n g u p t h audio adapter e P r o j e c t o r S-video cable audio cable FIGURE 7 Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the audio cable and adapter NOTE: The audio adapter is provided so that the same audio 4 Plug the audio adapter’s white connector into the left “audio out” connector on your video player. Plug the adapter’s red connector into the right “audio out” connector on the video player (Figure 6 and Figure 7).
Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Plug the power cord into the side 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. • The fans start to run, and the Lamp LED on the top of the projector (Figure 11 on page 16) lights orange until the software has initialized. When initialization is complete, the Lamp LED lights green.
S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r Turning Off the Projector If you want to turn off the projector for a short period of time, press the standby button on the keypad or remote. This blanks the screen for fifteen minutes, but keeps the projector running. (You can change the amount of time the projector stays in standby mode; see “Standby Time” on page 23 for details.) After 15 minutes, the lamp goes out (the projector keeps running).
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 11). 2 If the image doesn’t display completely, zoom the image (page 15), adjust the height of the projector (page 15) or center the image by adjusting its horizontal or vertical position (page 22).
U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r disk mouse right mouse button left mouse button (on underside of remote) FIGURE 8 Remote control Press anywhere on the edge of the disk mouse to move the cursor on the screen. You can move the cursor at any angle by pressing the corresponding edge of the disk. The mouse button on the top of the remote simulates your computer’s right mouse button; the button on the bottom simulates your computer’s left mouse button.
Adjusting the Projector To focus the image, rotate the focus ring (Figure 9) until the image is clear. To zoom the image, rotate the zoom ring. This adjusts the image size without affecting focus. zoom ring focus ring FIGURE 9 Focus ring and zoom ring The projector is equipped with a self-locking, quick-release elevator foot and button (Figure 10). To raise the projector: 1 Press and hold the elevator button (Figure 10).
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 volume, source, and standby buttons on the keypad act as menu navigation buttons. See “Using the On-Screen Menus” on page 18 for details. lamp LED FIGURE 11 Keypad and remote buttons Lamp on/off (keypad only) Press the lamp on/off button to turn the lamp on or off. The Lamp LED indicates the state of the lamp.
Standby When you press standby, the display and audio turn off and a blank screen is displayed for 15 minutes. You can change the amount of time the projector stays in standby mode; see “Standby Time” on page 23 for details. • If you press standby again within 15 minutes, the projector returns to normal operations immediately. • If you press standby again after 15 minutes, there is about a 60 second delay before the lamp turns back on.
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 six drop-down menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. Most of these adjustments aren’t available directly from the keypad. NOTE: Some menu items may be grayed out at certain times. This indicates the item is not applicable to your setup (for example, video standards do not apply to To open the on-screen menus, press the menu button on the keypad or remote.
Display Menu FIGURE 13 Display menu Brightness Adjusting the brightness changes the intensity of the image. • Press the left navigation button to darken the image. • Press the right navigation button to lighten the image. 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. • Press the left navigation button to decrease the contrast.
U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Color The color setting adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. This setting is not available for computer images. • Press the left mouse button to decrease the amount of color in the image. • Press the right mouse button to increase the amount of color in the image. Blank Screen Blank Screen determines what color is displayed when there is no active source and when the projector is in standby.
Image Menu FIGURE 15 Image menu Auto Image The projector automatically adjusts tracking, signal synchronization and vertical and horizontal position for most computers (Auto Image does not apply to video sources). If you want to adjust these features manually, you must turn off Auto Image first by highlighting Auto Image in the Image menu and clicking the left or right navigation button to select “off”. Auto Resize Auto Resize automatically resizes the image by scaling it up.
U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r 1 Turn Auto Image off. 2 Highlight Manual sync, then press the left or right navigation button repeatedly until the image is sharp and free of streaks. Manual Tracking The projector adjusts tracking automatically to match the video signal from your computer. However, if the display shows evenly spaced, fuzzy, vertical lines or if the projected image is too wide or too narrow for the screen, try turning Auto Image off then back on again.
Controls Menu FIGURE 16 Controls menu Video Standard When Video standard is set to Auto, the projector attempts to pick the video standard (NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, or SECAM) automatically based on the input signal it receives. (The video standard options may vary depending on your region of the world.) If the projector is unable to detect the correct standard, the colors might not look right or the image might appear “torn.
U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r 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, then click the left or right navigation button to turn this feature on and off. Default Source Default Source toggles between Computer and Video. This determines which source the projector checks first for active video during power-up.
Display Startup Screen This setting toggles between On and Off. When this feature is On, the startup screen appears when the projector starts up and remains until an active source is detected. The startup screen contains information on contacting Boxlight. Click the left or right navigation button to turn this feature off and display a plain black or blue screen instead of the startup screen.
U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Status Menu This is a read-only window for informational purposes. To display the status window, select Show status from the menu, then click the left or right navigation button. To remove the window, click the left or right navigation button. FIGURE 18 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.
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes how to: •clean the lens •replace the projection lamp •replace the batteries in the remote •use the Kensington 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. • 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 4 Pull the lamp door up and remove it. WARNING: Be extremely careful when removing the lamp module. In the unlikely event that the bulb ruptures, small glass fragments may be generated. The lamp module is designed to contain these fragments, but use caution when removing the lamp module. FIGURE 19 Removing the lamp door CAUTION: Never operate the 5 Loosen the two non-removable screws on the outside of the module.
6 Lift and grasp the pull tab and lift the module out (Figure 21). FIGURE 21 Removing the lamp module 7 Install the new lamp module, being sure to align the connectors properly. WARNING: Do not drop the 8 Gently push the module in until it is flush with the bottom case of the projector. lamp module or touch the glass 9 Tighten the screws on the outside of the module. cause injury.
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 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 Slide the battery cover off the end of the remote.
Troubleshooting Problem: Nothing on projection screen •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 you have removed the lens cap on the projection lens at the front of the projector. •Make sure the lamp is switched on.
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 •You might need to turn everything off and power up the equipment again in the proper order. Refer to your computer’s documentation to determine the correct order. •Make sure your laptop’s external video port is turned on. See the “Portable and Laptop Activation Chart” on page 38 or your computer’s manual for details. •Make sure your computer’s video board is installed and con- figured correctly.
Problem: Image is out of focus •Turn the projection lens to focus the image. •Make sure the projection screen is at least 5 feet (1.5 m) from the projector. •Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning. Problem: Image and menus are reversed left to right •Rear projection mode is probably turned on. Turn Rear Projection off in the Controls menu. The image should immediately return to forward projection. See “Rear Projection” on page 24.
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: Projected colors don’t match the computer or video player’s colors •Just as there are differences in the displays of different monitors, there are often differences between the computer image and the projected image. Adjust the brightness, tint and/or contrast from the Display menu. See “Brightness” on page 19, “Contrast” on page 19 and “Contrast” on page 19.
APPENDIX Specifications The XD-5m must be operated and stored within the temperature and humidity ranges specified. Temperature Operating 50 to 104° F (10 to 40° C) Non-operating -4 to 158° F (-20 to 70° C) Humidity Operating and non-oper. 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing Dimensions 8.9 x 10 x 2.8 inches (22.6 x 25.4 x 7.1 cm) Weight 4.8 lbs. (2.2 kg) unpacked Altitude Operating Non-operating 0 to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) 0 to 40,000 feet (12,192 meters) Optics Focus Range 4.
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 VESA Computer Cable Composite Video Cable Computer Audio Cable 6 ft (1.8 m) Audio Adapter (RCA to 3.5mm) PS/2 Mouse Cable USB Mouse Cable Executive Remote Plus Projection Lamp Module Lens Cap NOTE: Use only Boxlightapproved accessories. Other products have not been tested with the projector.
Optional Accessories Deluxe Carry Case Shipping Case (ATA approved) Deluxe Travel Case Macintosh Adaptor Full-Feature Laser Pro Remote Control GyroPoint II Radio Frequency Remote 2-Button Executive Remote Remote Receiver Kensington MicroSaver Security System S-Video Cable 3rd Year Advantage Service Plan (1 year extension) 37
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 automatic automatic mode/? (for setup option) mode/? (for setup option) automatic automatic Alt-F for screen setup option Alt-F for screen setup option Compuadd* ** 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 reboot, enter setup menu FN-F2 Computer IBM ThinkPad** 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/* Olivetti* Packard Bell* ** FN-F0 FN-F0 Ctrl-Alt-< Ctrl-Alt-> Panasonic FN-F2 FN-F2 Pro
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.
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 Projected Image Size NOTE: Use the graph and tables to help you determine projected image sizes. FIGURE 23 Projected image size Table 1: Image Size, Width and Height for XD-5m-maximum image size Distance to Screen (ft/m) 4.9/1,5 8/2,4 12/3,7 16/4,9 20/6,1 30/9,1 Diagonal (ft/m) 3.2/1 5.2/1.6 7.8/2.4 10.4/3.2 13.0/4 19.5/5.9 Width (ft/m) 2.6/.8 4.2/1.3 6.3/1.9 8.3/2.5 10.4/3.2 15.6/4.8 Height (ft/m) 1.9/.6 3.1/.9 4.7/1.4 6.3/1.9 7.8/2.4 11.7/3.
compatibility INDEX IBM-compatible 1 Macintosh 1 composite video cable A accessories, ordering 36, 37 activation commands for laptop computers 38 connecting 9 computers, compatible 1 connecting adjusting IBM-compatible computer 7 brightness 19 mouse 8 contrast 19 power cord 11 tint 19 volume 17, 20 video player 9–10 contrast, adjusting 19 adjusting the height of the projector 15 Controls menu 23 altitude limits 35 Controls menu options assistance.
I n d e x E L elevator button/foot 15 lamp ordering 36 F replacing 27 fuzzy lines 22 turns off unexpectedly 34 lamp hour counter 26 I Lamp on/off button 16 IBM-compatible computers Language menu 25 compatibility 1 language, selecting for menus 25 connecting 7 laptop computers image activation sequence to allow adjusting 11, 13 secondary display 38 centering 22 compatibility 7 colors don’t match computer’s 34 focusing 15 connecting IBM-compatible 7 lens fuzzy lines 22 cap 36 ha
P T PAL video 19, 23 Technical Support Plug and Play 24 information to have on hand power cord before you call 34 connecting 11 temperature limits 35 ordering 36 test pattern 31 power up sequence 11, 32 text not visible 31 project from behind the screen 24 tint, adjusting 19 troubleshooting 31 R turning off the projector 12 rear projection 24 turning on the projector 11 remote control replacing the batteries 30 U using 13, 16 USB mouse 8 replacing projection lamp module 27 re-positio
LIMITED WARRANTY Boxlight (“Boxlight”) warrants that each XD-5m (“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. The product may contain recycled components that are in new condition.
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