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 Downloaded From projector-manual.
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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-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 or registere
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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 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 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 37 37 38 40 45 46 Index 47 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 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.
INTRODUCTION The Boxlight® XD-9m 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, 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 The XGA resolution of the XD-9m’s projected image is 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 FIGURE 1 Shipping box contents 1. XD-9m projector + lens cap 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 2 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Boxlight Manuals 6.
speaker keypad zoom ring Security 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 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 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 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 in computer, make sure the distance in between it and the projector is 6 feet or less. S-video composite video Audio in M1-DA data interface FIGURE 4 Connector panel to USB mouse to computer video to computer FIGURE 5 M1-DA analog computer cable 6 Downloaded From projector-manual.
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 into the end of the M1-DA analog computer cable connector on the projector. end of the M1-DA analog computer cable into 2 Plug the 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 Do you want to control the computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote or keypad? NOTE: The USB mouse is end of the M1-DA analog computer cable 1 Plug the into the mouse connector on your computer. supported for use with Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Apple OS 8.5 and higher only.
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 39.
S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c in audio adapter t o r in S-video cable audio cable FIGURE 8 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 7 and Figure 8).
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 12 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 24 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 23).
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 9 Remote control NOTE: If the remote is inactive for several minutes, it “sleeps” to conserve battery life. Press any button except the disk mouse to re-activate the remote. 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.
Adjusting the Projector To focus the image, rotate the focus ring (Figure 10) 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 10 Focus ring and zoom ring The projector is equipped with a self-locking, quick-release elevator foot and button (Figure 11). To raise the projector: 1 Press and hold the elevator button (Figure 11).
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 12 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 24 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 > Display > Audio Brightness Contrast Tint Color Sharpness Blank screen Reset all Image Controls Language Status blue FIGURE 14 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.
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. Sharpness This setting adjusts the sharpness of a video image. • Press the left mouse button to decrease the sharpness.
Image Menu Display Audio > Image > Controls Language Keystone Overscan Auto image Resize Manual sync Manual tracking Horizontal position Vertical position Status on on on FIGURE 16 Image menu Keystone This option helps to keep the image square as the angle of projection is changed. To adjust the keystone, highlight Keystone, then click the right navigation button. This option is available for computer sources only.
U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r For video sources, 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.
Horizontal position Follow these steps to manually adjust the horizontal position: 1 Turn Auto Image off. 2 Highlight Horizontal position, then press the left navigation button to move the image right or press the right navigation button to move the image left. Positioning adjustments are saved when you power off the projector. Vertical position Follow these steps to manually adjust the vertical position. 1 Turn Auto Image off.
U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Controls Menu FIGURE 17 Controls menu Video Standard NOTE: If you already know the video standard used in your geographical area, it’s often best to manually select it. When Video standard is set to Auto, the projector attempts to pick the video standard (NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL-60, or SECAM) automatically based on the input signal it receives. (The video standard options may vary depending on your region of the world.
Default Source Default Source toggles among Computer analog, Computer digital, and Video. This determines which source the projector checks first for active video during power-up. Highlight Default Source and click the left or right navigation button to toggle among the options. Auto Source Select This setting toggles between On and Off. When this feature is Off, the projector defaults to the source selected in Default Source.
U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Language Menu FIGURE 18 Language menu You can display the on-screen menus in English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese or Japanese. • Move the cursor to the language you want, then click the left or right navigation button. The menus redraw immediately. 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.
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. Change the bulb when the brightness is no longer acceptable. See “Replacing the Projection Lamp” on page 29 for details. Computer resolution Shows your computer’s resolution setting. To change this, go to your computer’s Control Panel and adjust the resolution in the Display tab. See your computer’s user’s guide for details.
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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. • 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 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 20 Removing the lamp door CAUTION: Never operate the 5 Loosen the two non-removable screws on the outside of the module. projector with the lamp door open or removed.
6 Lift and grasp the pull tab and lift the module out (Figure 22). Dispose of the lamp module in an environmentally proper manner. pull tab FIGURE 22 Removing the lamp module 7 Install the new lamp module, being sure to align the connectors properly. WARNING: Do not drop the 8 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 40 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, “Tint” on page 19 and “Contrast” on page 19.
APPENDIX Specifications The XD-9m 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 8.75 x 9.75 x 2.5 inches (22.2 x 24.8 x 6.4 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 M1-DA Analog Computer Cable Composite Video Cable Computer Audio Cable 6 ft (1.8 m) Audio Adapter (RCA to 3.5mm) Executive Plus Remote Projection Lamp Module Lens Cap NOTE: Use only Boxlightapproved accessories. Other products have not been tested with the projector.
Optional Accessories XD-9m Deluxe Carry Case XD-9m Shipping Case (ATA approved) M1-DA Digital Computer Cable Macintosh Adaptor Full-Feature Laser Pro Remote Control GyroMouse RF Remote (US, Mexico, Canada, UK only) IR Remote Receiver PC Guardian Projector Cable Lock S-Video Cable 40” Portable Projection Screen 50” Portable Projection Screen 60” Portable Projection Screen Programming Cable 39 Downloaded From projector-manual.
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. 44 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 Projected Image Size NOTE: Use the graph and tables to help you determine projected image sizes. FIGURE 24 Projected image size Table 1: Image Size, Width and Height for XD-9m-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.
C INDEX cables audio 8 A composite video 9 accessories, ordering 38, 39 M1-DA analog computer cable 2, activation commands for laptop computers 40 adjusting brightness 19 6, 7 ordering 38 power 38 S-video 9, 39 color 20 cases, ordering 38 contrast 19 cleaning the projection lens 29 tint 19 color, adjusting 20 volume 17, 20 colors adjusting the height of the projector 15 altitude limits 37 assistance.
I n d e x D I Default Source 25 IBM-compatible computers Display menu 19 compatibility 1 Display menu options Blank Screen 20 connecting 7 image Brightness 19 adjusting 11, 13 Color 20 centering 23 Contrast 19 colors don’t match computer’s 36 Reset All 20 focusing 15 Tint 19 fuzzy lines 22 Display Messages 25 has lines or spots 35 Display Startup Screen 25 not centered 33 displaying not displayed 33 on-screen menus 16 out of focus 35 startup screen 25 quality 33–36 status me
L P lamp PAL video 19, 24 ordering 38 Plug and Play 25 replacing 29 power cord turns off unexpectedly 36 connecting 11 lamp hour counter 27 ordering 38 Lamp on/off button 16 power up sequence 11, 34 Language menu 26 project from behind the screen 24 language, selecting for menus 26 laptop computers activation sequence to allow secondary display 40 R rear projection 24 remote control replacing the batteries 32 compatibility 7 using 13, 16 connecting IBM-compatible 7 replacing projection
I n d e x W T Technical Support widescreen video 22 information to have on hand before you call 36 temperature limits 37 X XD-9m test pattern 33 cases 38 text not visible 33 project from behind the screen 24 tint, adjusting 19 setting up 5 troubleshooting 33 specifications 37 turning off the projector 12 turning off 12 turning on the projector 11 turning on 11 U Z USB mouse 8 zooming the image 15 V vertical lines displayed 22, 35 video 19 video mirroring on a PowerBook 45 video res
LIMITED WARRANTY Boxlight (“Boxlight”) warrants that each XD-9m (“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.
