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1. D Default Source 32 Display menu 25 Display menu options Blank Screen 26 Brightness 25 Color 26 Color temperature 26 Contrast 25 Reset All 26 Tint 26 Display Messages 32 Display Startup Screen 32 displaying on screen help information 22 on screen menus 22 startup screen 32 status messages 32 extension cable 5 50 external speakers connecting 15 F fade adjusting 28 filter cleaning 35 Freeze button 22 freezing the display 22 fuzzy lines 30 H Help button 22 IBM compatible computers compatibility 1 connecting 8 11 icons on CablePro 6 on the projector 3 7 image adjusting 15 17 centering 17 30 colors don t match computer s 44 focusing 19 fuzzy lines 17 30 has lines or spots 43 not centered 41 not displayed 41 out of focus 43 quality 41 44 resolution 1 reversed 31 43 size 5 56 streaked 44 too dark or too light 22 too wide or too narrow 17 43 Image menu 29 Image menu options Auto Image 29 Auto Resize 29 Horiz Position 30 Manual Sync 29 Manual Tracking 30 Vert Position 30 intake filter cleaning 35 K Kensington lock 39 50 lamp LED 37 ordering 49 replacing 37 turns off unexpectedly 44 lamp hour counter 34 Language menu 33 language selecting for menus 33 laptop computers activation sequence to allow secondary display 51 connecting IBM compatible 8 laser pointer 22 LEDs lamp 37 power 15 standby 23 lens cap 49 cleaning 35 leveling the projector 19 M Macintos
2. Francais O Deutsch O Espa ol FIGURE 25 Language menu You can display the on screen menus in English French German and Spanish The default is English e Move the cursor to the language you want then click the either mouse button The menus redraw immediately Status menu This is a read only menu for informational purposes To display the status window select Show status from the menu then click either mouse button To remove the window click either mouse button Display Audio Image Controls Language Status Lamp hours used 0039 Computer resolution 1024x768 Horizontal refresh rate 60 03 KHz Vertical refresh rate 75 04 Hz Mute status off Software version 2 8 Cable Wizard version 3 0 Source computer 2 Speakers internal FIGURE 26 Status menu Projector 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 When the counter reaches 3000 hours the lamp monitor light turns on For optimum results the lamp should be replaced at this time See Replacing the Projection Lamp on page 37 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 Horizontal refresh rate The time period that one horizontal line is display
3. Preparing to Connect Your Equipment to the Projector 6 Now you re ready to connect your equipment Computers are veers connected to the CablePro Video players and other equipment NOTE Before you continue such as external speakers are connected directly to the projector make sure the projector and your Steps for connecting the different types of equipment are given equipment are turned off If you re on the pages listed below connecting a computer make sure the distance between it and the Equipment you want to connect Page projector is 10 feet or less Laptop computer with C ablePro page 8 Desktop computer with CablePro page 10 Computer with VESA cable page 12 USB or PS 2 mouse page 8 page 11 Video player page 13 External speaker page 15 NOTE In some older computers wired remote the monitor connector does not audio in ae optional for VESA input L R audio in Secessory have a hole for Pin 9 If you have l O trouble connecting the CablePro 1 cable to your computer contact Boxlight Technical Support CablePro composite s video external 15 pin VESA video speaker FIGURE 5 Connector panel wv NOTE If you are connecting an older Macintosh computer that does not have a 15 pin connector you must use M ac adaptors ordered separately Setting u t he Projector NOTE Many laptop computers do n
4. BOXLIGHT MP 350m BBOXLIGHT EE 19332 Powder Hill Place Poulsbo WA 98370 7407 USA www boxlightcom Direct Phone USA 360 779 7901 Europe 44 0 1732 840 404 Free phone within these areas United Kingdom 0800 762 575 Germany 0800 180 8381 France 0800 9132 88 USA and Canada 800 762 5757 FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communi cations Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harm ful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense DOC Canada This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interfer ence Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada Safety C ertifications UL CUL TUV EN 55022 Warning This product is intended for use in a commercial industrial or educational envi ronment It is not intended for residential use This is a Class A product
5. Press video to display the image from your video player Volume or e To increase the volume press e To decrease the volume press Volume adjustments are saved for each source you have con nected 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 or remote To open the on screen menus press the menu button on the key pad or remote Press menu again when you want to close the menus and save any changes To select a menu use the arrow keys on the keypad or disk mouse on the remote to move the cursor left and right to highlight the menu you want The drop down menu appears gt Display lt Audio Image Controls Language Status Brightness Tint Contrast Color Color temp Blank screen blue Reset all FIGURE 20 Drop down menu To change a menu setting use the up and down arrow keys on the keypad or the disk mouse on the remote to move the cursor up and down to the item you want to change the selected item is highlighted red then use the left and right mouse buttons not the left and right arrow buttons to adjust a setting Some sub menus such as Brightness consist of a slider bar you use to increase or decrease a value some submenus such as Standby Time consist of options you scroll through to select the desired one All changes are s
6. remote NOTE The Treble and Bass settings apply only to the projec tor s internal speaker External speakers typically have their own tone controls 27 Projector 28 Balance The balance setting controls the balance between the left and right external speakers It appears gray and won t highlight if you haven t connected external speakers Balance applies to all sources you have connected e Press the left mouse button to increase the amount of sound coming from the left external speaker e Press the right mouse button to increase the amount of sound coming from the right external speaker Fade The fade setting controls the balance between the internal and external speakers The setting appears gray and won t highlight if external speakers aren t connected e Press the left mouse button to increase the amount of sound coming from the internal speaker e Press the right mouse button to increase the amount of sound coming from the external speakers Image Menu Functions Display Audio gt Image lt Controls Language Status Auto image Auto resize MEWE Manual tracking Horizontal position Vertical position FIGURE 23 Image menu Auto Image p The projector automatically adjusts tracking signal synchroniza aa tion and vertical and horizontal position for most computers If NOTE Some screen savers inter you want to adjust these features manually you must turn off Auto Image first
7. three projected image sizes using the lens at minimum focusing distance For more information about image size see Projected Image Size on page 56 3 Make sure the projector and your computer are turned off FIGURE 3 Projected image size minimum focusing distance Setting u t he Projector CAUTION Turn off the computer monitor and projector whenever you connect or disconnect cables NOTE The projector is optimized for use with newer CablePros 2 and 3 If you have a CablePro 1from older models of Boxlight projectors we do not recommend using it as image quality is reduced The label on the bottom reads CablePro or CablePro II or CablePro Ill Connecting the CablePro to the Projector The CablePro III referred to as CablePro in this manual for brevity simplifies the connection process by providing a central hub for all the connections between the projector and your com puter The connectors on the CablePro are labeled with icons The CablePro also has an LED that lights solid green when the projec tor is on and CablePro is functioning properly A slowly blinking LED indicates CablePro is waiting to initialize with the projector a rapidly blinking LED indicates a problem with CablePro Connect the E end of the CablePro cable to the amp connector on the projector s connector panel Figure 4 FIGURE 4 Connecting the CablePro to the projector
8. turn Auto Image page 29 off and then back on to reset the automatic sync and tracking If that doesn t clear up the image adjust the sync page 29 and or the tracking page 30 manually 5 If the colors don t look right adjust the brightness page 22 and tint page 26 Using the Remote C ontrol Point the remote control at the projection screen or at the front or rear of the projector The range for optimum operation is about 25 feet If you point the remote at the projection screen the dis tance to the screen and back to the projector must be less than or equal to 25 feet For best results point the remote directly at the front or the rear of the projector The projector ships with a full feature remote see page 21 for a description of the buttons which includes a laser pointer The remote has a disk mouse and two mouse buttons one on the top of the remote and one on the bottom NOTE If you can t aim the remote control at the projector so that its signal is received for example when using rear projec tion connect the remote directly to the projector with the remote control cable 17 Projector NOTE To control the computer s mouse from the projector s remote or keypad you must connect the mouse cable to the CablePro See page 7 for details LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM WAVE LENGTH 670nm MAX OUTPUT lt 1mW CLASS II LASER PRODUCT 4 AVOID EXPOSURE lt S Laser radiation is
9. 19 altitude limits 47 assistance See Technical Support Audio menu 27 Audio menu options Balance 28 Bass 27 Fade 28 Treble 27 Volume 27 Auto Source Select 32 B balance adjusting 28 bass adjusting 27 Blank Screen 26 Brightness buttons 22 brightness adjusting 22 25 buttons on keypad and remote Brightness 22 Computer 22 Freeze 22 Help 22 Laser 22 Menu 22 Mute 22 Power 23 Standby 23 Video 23 Volume 23 C CablePro cables 6 49 connecting to equipment 7 connecting to the projector 6 extension cable 50 CablePro Lite ordering 50 cables A V 13 49 CablePro 6 49 CablePro extension 50 composite video 13 extension 5 50 ordering 49 50 power 49 remote control 50 S video 13 50 cases ordering 50 ceiling mounted projection 31 50 cleaning the projection lens 35 59 nde x color temperature 26 color adjusting 26 colors don t match monitor colors 44 not displayed 41 compatibility IBM compatible 1 Macintosh 1 composite video cable connecting 13 ordering A V cable 49 Computer button 22 computers compatible 1 connecting external speakers 15 IBM compatible desktop computer 10 11 IBM compatible laptop 8 9 power cord 15 video player 13 14 connector panel audio out 7 contrast adjusting 25 Controls menu 31 Controls menu options Auto Source Select 32 Ceiling 31 Default Source 32 Display Messages 32 Display Startup Screen 32 Plug and Play 32 Rear Projection 31 Standby Time 31 Video Standard 31
10. In a domestic environment it may cause radio interfer ence in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures The typ ical use is in a conference room meeting room or auditorium Wenn das Produkt MP 350m in Deutschland verkauft wird muss es Umwelt ges chuetzt sein Klasse B Dieses Product muss mit dem Bundesamt fuer Post und Telekommunikation registriert sein BAPT Remote Control Warning Laser radiation class II product wavelength 670nm maximum output 1mW Remote control complies with applicable requirements of 21 CFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 Remote control complies with applicable requirements of EN 60 825 1 1994 A11 INTERLINK ELECTRONICS INC 46 FLYNN ROAD CAMARILLO CA 93012 REMOTE CONTROL MODEL IRC TC SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURED MADE IN CHINA LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM WAVE LENGTH 670nm MAX OUTPUT lt 1mW CLASS II LASER PRODUCT Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Boxlight Corporation 19332 Powder Hill Place Poulsbo Washington USA We declare under our sole responsibility that the MP 350m 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 Directive 73 23 EEC Amended by 93 68 EEC Safety EN 60950 1992 A1 A2 A3 1995 January 1999 Trademarks Apple Macintosh and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc IBM
11. NTSC 4 43 PAL PAL M PAL N and SECAM It automatically adjusts to optimize its performance for the incoming video The input signals for SECAM PAL M and PAL N video cannot be automatically detected therefore they must be chosen manually see Video Standard on page 31 Connecting an External Speaker To connect one or two external speakers plug the speaker cable into the l audio out connector on the projector FIGURE 13 Connecting an external speaker 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 if power surges are common in your area e The Power button on the keypad lights and the fans run on low speed After the projector has initialized the Power LED Figure 18 on page 21 lights solid green 3 Turn on the projector by pressing the power button on the keypad e The startup screen displays 4 If you connected a video player turn it on e Press the video button on the keypad to display the image from your video player You can select a default source to determine which source the projector examines first during power up for active video see Default Source on page 32 e Use the volume buttons to adjust the volume NOTE Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector CAUT
12. country North American Power Cord Australian Power Cord UK Power Cord European Power Cord Danish Power Cord Swiss Power Cord NOTE Use only Boxlight approved accessories Other prod ucts have not been tested with the projector Append Optional Accessories Easy Carry Case Soft Case Hard Travel C ase Deluxe Travel C ase ATA Shipping C ase CablePro Lite 6 5 ft 2 m Mac Adapter CablePro Extension Cable non plenum rated 60 7 ft 18 5 m CablePro Extension Cable plenum rated 60 7 ft 18 5m CablePro Installation Extension Cable 70 5 ft Kensington MicroSaver Security System Rhapsody II Speakers JBL Subwoofer Portable Projector Stand S Video Cable Ceiling Mount False Ceiling Plate Pipe Tubing Extension CablePro W all Plate 3 Year Extended Warranty 1 year extension Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their exter nal video port when a secondary display device such as a projec tor 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 com puter s documentation for the appropriate command On some laptops the activation function key is labeled with an icon for NOTE Often pressing the key commands once activates the external video port pressing it again activates both the external and internal ports an
13. emitted ay from this aperture ee laser pointer _ disk mouse right mouse button left mouse button on underside of remote FIGURE 14 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 but ton When you press the disk mouse the remote lights up The light goes off 10 seconds after you stop pressing buttons To use the laser press and hold the laser button The laser goes off when the button is released If you are creating presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint you can use the remote s mouse buttons to navigate through your presentation while in Slide Show mode To configure PowerPoint for this choose Options from the Tools menu click the View Tab de select the Popup Menu on Right Mouse Click option in the Slide Show section then click OK Then when you re in Power Point s Slide Show mode a left click advances to the next slide and a right click returns to the previous slide other PowerPoint modes are not affected Adjusting the Projector To focus the image rotate the focus ring Figure 15 until the image is clear To zoom the image rotate the zoom ring This adjusts the image size wit
14. narrow for the screen try turning Auto Image off then back on again If the image is still bad try adjusting the tracking manually as described below 1 Turn Auto Image off 2 Press the left or right mouse buttons repeatedly until the fuzzy vertical bars are gone Horiz Position Follow these steps to manually adjust the horizontal position 1 Turn Auto Image off 2 Press the left mouse button to move the image right press the right mouse button to move the image left Positioning adjustments are saved when you power off the pro jector Vert Position Follow these steps to manually adjust the vertical position 1 Turn Auto Image off 2 Press the left mouse button to move the image down press the right mouse button to move the image up Positioning adjustments are saved when you power off the pro jector Controls Menu Functions Display Audio Image gt Controls lt Language Status Video standard Standby time minute Ceiling projection off Rear projection off Default source computer 2 Auto source select off Plug and Play on Display messages on Display startup screen on FIGURE 24 Controls menu Video Standard When Auto is on the projector attempts to pick the video stan dard NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL PAL M PAL N or SECAM auto matically based on the input signal it receives The video standard options may vary depending on your region of the world The input signals for SECAM PAL M and PAL
15. you re using an S video cable connect it to the s video out connector on the video player Figure 12 3 Plug the other yellow connector into the composite connector on the projector e If you re using S video plug the other end of the cable into the s video connector on the projector Figure 12 audio video cable FIGURE 11 Connecting the projector to a video player using the standard A V cable with composite video connector Setting u CAUTION Your video player may also have a Video Out port for a coaxial cable connection DO NOT use this to connect to the projector S video cable AN cable FIGURE 12 Connecting the projector to a video player using an S video cable and the audio con nectors on the standard A V cable 4 Plug the A V cable s white connector into the left audio out port on your video player Plug the cable s red connector into the right audio out port on the video player Figure 11 and Figure 12 e If you re using an S video cable the yellow connectors on the A V cable remain unused Figure 12 5 Plug the A V cable s other white and red connectors to the left and right audio in ports on the projector The projector is compatible with these major broadcast video standards NTSC
16. 98 ships with the appropriate drivers mouse is not hot pluggable Now you re ready to power up the projector and your computer Skip to Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image on page 15 11 Sett g t h e Projector Connecting a Computer Using a VESA cable The supplied VESA cable connects to the High Density 15 pin connector HD 15 on the projector This input is designated Computer 2 I Plug one end of the VESA cable into the video connector on your computer Plug the other end into the HD 15 connector on the projector 2 If you want audio with your presentation plug the supplied audio cable into the audio connector on your computer Plug the other end into the I connector on the projector O ee owed audio cable VESA cable FIGURE 10 Connecting the VESA computer cable to a computer Connecting a Video Player 1 If your video player uses a round one prong composite video connector you ll need only the A V cable that shipped with the projector e If your video player uses a round four prong S video con nector you ll need an S video cable in addition to the A V cable The S video cable is sold separately See Optional Accessories on page 50 2 Plug the A V cable s yellow connector into the video out port on your video player Figure 11 This port may be labeled To Monitor e If
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18. ION If the lamp LED remains solidly lit after the projec tor has powered on the lamp needs to be replaced Refer to Replacing the Projection Lamp on page 37 for more information Setting u t he Projector NOTE With some computers the order in which you power up the equipment is very important M ost computers should be turned on last after all other peripherals have been turned on Refer to your computer s documentation to determine the correct order CAUTION When you disconnect the projector after you have switched it off always remove the power cord from the electrical outlet first then remove it from the projector 16 e If you don t want to hear the sound from your video player press the mute button 5 If you connected any external speakers turn them on 6 If you connected your monitor turn it on 7 Turn on your computer e The computer image should display on the projection screen If a video source is active press the comp button to display your computer s image If necessary use the brightness buttons on the keypad to adjust the brightness You can make further adjustments to the image from the projector s on screen menus To open the menus press the menu button on the keypad Then select the Display menu or the Image menu For more infor mation about the menus see page 24 e If you don t want to hear the sound from your computer or video player press the mute button Turni
19. N video cannot be automatically detected therefore they must be chosen manually If the projector is unable to detect the standard the col ors might not look right or the image might appear torn If this happens manually select a standard by clicking the button and cycling through the standards Standby Time This option lets you select how long the lamp stays on and the blank screen is displayed when you enter standby mode before the projector turns off Select among 1 5 10 and 15 minutes and 1 and 2 hours by clicking either mouse button and cycling through the options Ceiling Projection e Click either mouse button to turn the image upside down for ceiling mounted projection Rear Projection When you select Rear Projection the projector reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen NOTE If you already know the video standard used in your geo graphical area it s often best to manually select it NOTE To order the Ceiling M ount refer to Optional Accesso ries on page 50 31 Projector 32 Default Source Default Source toggles between Computer and Video This deter mines which source the projector checks first for active video during power up Click the button to toggle between 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 To display another source y
20. age 22 Color on page 26 and Contrast on page 25 Problem Lamp seems to be getting dimmer e The lamp begins to lose brightness when it has been in use for a long time Replace the lamp as described in Replacing the Pro jection Lamp on page 37 Problem Lamp shuts off e A minor power surge may cause the lamp to shut off Turn the projector off wait at least 30 seconds then turn it back on Problem Remote not operating correctly e You might need to replace the batteries See Replacing the Bat teries in the Remote Control on page 39 e Make sure you re pointing the remote either at the back or front of the projector or at the projection screen e Make sure the remote is within its operating range of 25 feet Before calling Boxlight for assistance please have the following information available ethe projector s serial number located on the bottom label ethe resolution of your computer Call Boxlight at 1 800 762 5757 APPENDIX Specifications The projector must be operated and stored within the tempera ture and humidity ranges specified Temperature O perating 10 C to 40 C Non operating 20 to 70 C Humidity O perating and non oper 5 to 95 relative humidity non condensing Dimensions 5 2 x 11 7 x 14 7 inches 13 x 29 5 x 36 7 cm Weight unpacked 9 7 pounds 4 4kg Altitude O perating 0 to 10 000 feet 3048 meters Non operating 0 to 40 000 fe
21. age 22 for more information Verify that the appropriate input source is selected See Com puter on page 22 or Video on page 23 Problem The screen resolution is not right e Make sure the computer s graphics card is set for a resolution of no greater than 1280x1024 Problem Image isn t centered on the screen e Reposition the image Refer to Horiz Position on page 30 and Vert Position on page 30 e If you re using an extension cable between the CablePro and the projector make sure it s Boxlight approved 41 e amp Troubleshooting Problem Only the start up screen displays e Verify that the cables are connected correctly Check to see that the CablePro computer cable is correctly connected to the mon itor connector on the computer this is the connector where your monitor cable usually goes See page 6 for connection procedures Verify that the proper input source is connected See Com puter on page 22 or Video on page 23 You might need to turn everything off and power up the equip ment again Make sure you power up in this order projector computer monitor computer It is especially important that you follow this sequence for Macintosh computers Make sure your computer s graphics board is installed and configured correctly If you re using Windows 3 x 1 In the Windows Program Manager double click the Win dows Setup icon in the Main program group 2 Ver
22. and Data General 2CRT X at DOS prompt reboot Walkabout Datavue Ctrl Shift M Ctrl Shift M Dell Ctrl Alt lt Ctrl Alt gt Ctrl Alt F10 Ctrl Alt F10 FN F8 CRT LCD FN F8 FN D FN D FN F12 FN F12 D igital automatic reboot FN F2 FN F2 Dolch dip switch to CRT dip switch to LC D Epson dip switch to CRT dip switch to LCD Everex setup screen option setup screen option For A Ctrl Alt Shift C Ctrl Shift AIt L Gateway FN F1 FN F1 again simul FN F1 taneous Grid FN F2 choose auto or FN F2 simultaneous Ctrl Alt Tab Ctrl Alt Tab Hyundai setup screen option setup screen option IBM 970 auto matic warm reboot Key command to Key command to Computer activate port de activate port IBM ThinkPad reboot enter setup menu FN F2 FN F7 select choice from setup menu FN F1 select choice FN F5 select choice PS 2 SC select choice CRT LCD etc Kaypro boot up monitor plugged unplug monitor in Kris Tech FN F8 FN F8 Mac Portable 100 no video port not compatible Mac PowerBook 140 145 150 170 160 165 180 520 540 5300 no video port requires a 3rd party interface Control Panel folder PowerBook Display folder Activate Video Mirroring warm reboot 210 230 250 requires Apple Docking Station or Mini Dock 270 280 2300 Magitronic FN F4 FN F4 Mastersport FN F2 FN F1 Micro Express automatic
23. and PS 2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Inc MicroSaver and Kensington are trademarks or registered trademarks of Kensington Microware Limited Microsoft Power Point and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpo ration CablePro is a trademark or registered trademark of Boxlight Corporation Poe ree Crs REPRE ao TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions Introduction Image Resolution Compatibility Unpacking the Projector Usage Guidelines If You Need Assistance Warranty Setting up the Projector Connecting the CablePro III to the Projector Preparing to Connect Your Equipment to the Projector Connecting a Laptop Computer Connecting a Desktop Computer Connecting a Computer Using a VESA cable Connecting a Video Player Connecting an External Speaker Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image Turning Off the Projector Using the Projector Basic Image Adjustment Using the Remote Control Adjusting the Projector Using the Remote and Keypad Buttons Using the On Screen Menus Display Menu Functions Audio Menu Functions Image Menu Functions Controls Menu Functions Language menu Status menu T a b o c o n tents Maintenance amp Troubleshooting Cleaning the Lens Cleaning the Fan Intake Filter Replacing the Projection Lamp Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Kensington Lock Troubleshooting Solutions
24. ard or soft case Call Boxlight to order t r o d u c t 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 40 If this manual doesn t answer your question call Boxlight at 1 800 762 5757 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 e The projector must be within 10 feet 3 m of your power source and within 8 feet 2 4 m of your computer wv e If you want to project from behind a translucent screen set street eee teen up the projector behind your screen See Rear Projection NOTE An optional extension on page 31 to reverse the image pag 5 cable sold separately lets you e If you are installing the projector on the ceiling refer to the increase the distance between the Ceiling Mount Installation Guide that comes with the Ceiling r i projector and your computer to Mount Kit for more information To turn the image upside down see Ceiling Projection on page 31 The Ceiling 68 feet 21 m See Optional Mount Kit is sold separately Accessories on page 50 2 Position the projector the desired distance from the screen e The distance from the lens of the projector to the screen determines the size of the projected image Figure 3 shows
25. aved when you close the menus To access another menu use the left and right arrow buttons to move left or right to another menu Display Menu Functions gt Display lt Audio Image Controls Language Status Brightness Tint Contrast Color Color temp Blank screen blue Reset all FIGURE 21 Display menu Brightness Adjusting the brightness changes the intensity of the image e Press the left mouse button to darken the image e Press the right mouse button to lighten the image Tint The tint adjusts the red green color balance in the projected image Changing the Tint setting has no effect on PAL or SECAM video sources e Press the left mouse button to increase the amount of green in the image e Press the right mouse button to increase the amount of red in 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 e Press the left mouse button to decrease the contrast e Press the right mouse button to increase the contrast making the blacks appear blacker and the whites appear whiter Projector 26 Color The color setting adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color e Press the left mouse button to decrease the amount of color in the image e Press the right mouse button to increase the amount of color in the image Col
26. bably turned on Turn off the mode from the Controls menu The image should immediately return to forward projection See Ceiling Projection on page 31 Problem the projector displays vertical lines bleeding or spots e Adjust the brightness See Brightness or on page 22 e Make sure the projector is turned off then check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning Problem no sound e Press the mute button e Adjust volume e Verify audio input connections e Adjust audio source e amp Troubleshooting 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 29 3 Adjust the synchronization and tracking manually to find an optimal setting See Manual Sync on page 29 and Manual Tracking on page 30 e If you re using an extension cable between the CablePro and the projector make sure it s Boxlight approved e The problem could be with your computer s graphics board If possible connect a different computer Problem Projected colors don t match the computer or video player s colors e Adjust the brightness tint and or contrast from the Display menu Just as there are differences in the displays of different monitors there are often differences between the computer image and the projected image See Brightness or on p
27. by highlighting Auto Image in the Image menu and clicking either mouse button to select off fere with the operation of Auto Image If you re experiencing prob lems try turning your screen saver ARO NENI off then turning Auto Image off Auto Resize automatically resizes the image by scaling it up or g E down and back on When Auto Resize is on the projector makes the best fit of the image to the screen If you turn Auto Resize off the image may be either cropped or too small for the screen 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 as described below 1 Turn Auto Image off 2 Press the left or right mouse buttons repeatedly until the image is sharp and free of streaks Projector NOTE The Manual Sync M anual Tracking H oriz Position and Vert Position buttons are available only for computer sources The projector sets these options automatically for a video source Manual Tracking The tracking function adjusts the projector to match the video signal from your computer The projector usually adjusts the tracking automatically when you connect your computer How ever if the display shows evenly spaced fuzzy vertical lines or if the projected image is too wide or too
28. d pressing it a third time activates the internal example 8 0 or the text CRT LCD Key command to Key command to port Refer to your computer s doc umentation for details on your spe Computer activate port de activate port ene moce Acer Ctrl Alt Esc for setup Ctrl Alt Esc for setup AST FN D or Ctrl D FN D or Ctrl D Ctrl FN D Ctrl FN D FN F5 FN F5 type from A IVGA C RT type from A IVGA C RT FN F12 FN F12 Advanced Logic Ctrl Alt V Ctrl Alt V Research Altima Shift C trl A It C Shift C trl A It L setup VGA setup VGA Conf Simulscan Conf Simulscan Ambra FN F12 FN F12 FN F5 FN F5 F2 C hoose O ption F5 F2 C hoose O ption F5 Amrel setup menu setup menu Shift C trl D Shift C trl D Apple see Mac Portable and Mac PowerBook Aspen auto matic auto matic BCC auto matic reboot computer Bondwell LCD or CRT optionsafter reboot for LCD or CRT bootup options to appear Chaplet setup screen setup screen FN F6 FN F6 FN F4 FN F4 Commax Ctrl Alt 6 Ctrl Alt 5 51 Append 52 Key command to Key command to Computer activate port de activate port Compaq Ctrl Alt lt Ctrl Alt gt FN F4 FN F4 automatic auto matic mode for setup option mode for setup option Compuadd auto matic Alt F for screen setup option auto matic Alt F for screen setup option Data General Ctrl Alt C ommand Ctrl Alt C omm
29. e of the lamp door Figure 29 4 Pull the lamp cover up and remove it FIGURE 29 Removing the lamp module door 37 Maintenancee amp e Troubleshooting eee eee eee eee 5 Loosen the two non removable screws on the outside of the CAUTION Never operate the module Figure 30 projector with the lamp cover open 6 Remove the module Figure 30 or removed This disrupts the air flow and causes the projector to overheat FIGURE 30 AP Removing the lamp module Bp E E 7 Align the new lamp module in the correct direction WARNING Do not drop the lamp module or touch the glass 8 Gently push the module in as far as it goes 9 Tighten the screws on the outside of the module bulb The glass may shatter and 10 Reposition the lamp cover cause injury 11 Tighten the lamp door screw 12 Plug in the power cord and turn the projector back on The lamp monitor light and lamp hour counter in the Status menu are automatically reset 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 opera tion 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 by pressing on it with the heel of your hand 3 Remove the old batteries 4 Install two new AA alkali
30. ed Vertical refresh rate The time period that one video frame is displayed Mute status Indicates if the audio is muted Software ver Indicates the projector s software version This information is useful when contacting Technical Support CablePro ver Indicates the CablePro s software version This information is useful when contacting Technical Support Source Indicates the active source Computer 1 CablePro Computer 2 VESA input or Video Speakers Indicates if internal or external speakers are active MAINTENANCE amp TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes how to e clean the lens e clean the fan intake filter e replace the projection lamp e replace the batteries in the remote control e use the Kensington lock feature e 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 e Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner e Abrasive cleaners solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the lens 2 Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens 3 If you don t intend to use the projector immediately replace the lens cap Cleaning the Fan Intake Filter The fan intake filter on the bottom of the projector catches dust and particles in the air If the filter becomes clogged the projector does not cool properly and may malfunction To prevent this clean the filter after every 100 hou
31. een 1024x768 and 1280x1024 are compressed to 1024x768 The projector cannot compress screen resolutions above 1280x1024 If your computer s screen resolution is higher than 1280x1024 reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the projector Compatibility The projector is compatible with a wide variety of computers and video devices including e IBM compatible computers including laptops up to 1280x1024 resolution at 75 Hz e Apple Macintosh and PowerBook computers up to 1280x1024 resolution e Most standard VCRs camcorders DVD and laser disc players Unpacking the Projector The projector comes with the items shown in Figure 1 Check to make sure all are included Contact Boxlight immediately if any thing is missing If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems use the Boxlight MP 350m Quick Start card that was included in the ship ping box For complete details on connecting and operating the projector refer to this User s Guide NOTE The projector automati cally expands 640x480 and 800x600 images to 1024x768 You can display these images at their original resolutions by turn ing off the Auto Resize feature See Auto Resize on page 29 for more information NOTE Selected workstations are also supported Contact Boxlight for details ntroduct io NOTE The contents of your shipping box may vary depending on the configuration you ve ordered FIGURE 1 Shipping box con
32. et 12 192 meters Optics Focus Range 4 40 feet 1 2 12m Lamp Type 120 watt UHE Remote Control Battery Two 2 AA alkaline cells Laser Class II laser product wavelenght 670nm maximum output 1mW Input Power Requirements 100 120VAC 5 0 5 0A 50 60 Hz 230 VAC 3A 50Hz 47 Append Video Audio Input Input Impedance Maximum Input Voltage Sensitivity Connector Type CablePro Audio Input 5K ohm DC coupled Liy Riy peak lt 4 5 V for THD lt 0 3 Liy Or Riy lt 2 0 Vrms for THD lt 0 3 100 mV at 1 KHz for 88 dB SPL at 1 meter RCA jack Input Impedance Maximum Input Voltage Sensitivity Connector Type Audio Output 10K ohm nominal AC coupled Liy Riy peak lt 4 5 V for THD lt 0 3 Liy Or Riy lt 2 0 Vrms for THD lt 0 3 100 mV at 1 KHz for 88 dB SPL at 1 meter 3 5 mm 1 8 inch stereo phone jack Frequency Response O utput Impedance O utput Voltage Connector Type 10 Hz 20 KHz 1 2 K ohm nominal 2 Vrms maximum open circuit red and white RCA jacks Accessories Standard Accessories ship with the projector MP 350m Quick Start card MP 350m User s Guide Shipping Box CablePro and C ables CablePro Audio Cable CablePro USB Mouse Cable CablePro PS 2 Mouse Cable VESA Cable HD 15 to HD15 6 ft VESA Audio Cable 6 ft Projection Lamp Module Lens Cap Audio Video Cable Remote Control and 2 Batteries Power Cords one ships with projector type depends on
33. h computers compatibility 1 Menu 22 Menu button 22 24 menus See on screen menus monitor projected colors don t match 44 MP 350m cases 50 ceiling mounted 5 31 not working 40 project from behind the screen 31 setting up 5 specifications 47 turning off 16 turning on 15 Mute button 22 61 nde x N NTSC video 31 o on screen menus Audio menu 27 changing language of 33 Controls menu 31 Display menu 25 displaying 24 Image menu 29 making changes to menu functions 24 removing from the screen 24 P PAL video 25 31 Plug and Play 32 power button 16 power cord connecting 15 ordering 49 power strip 15 power up sequence 15 42 project from behind the screen 31 R rear projection 31 remote control not working 44 ordering 49 replacing the batteries 39 specifications 47 using 17 replacing projection lamp module 37 re positioning the image on the screen 30 resetting adjustments 26 resolution 1 S safety guidelines iii SECAM video 25 31 security feature 39 SimulScan using with PowerBooks 55 speakers external 15 22 50 internal 22 muting 22 specifications 47 Standby button 23 Standby Time 31 start up screen 15 42 Status menu 33 S video connecting 13 ordering cable 50 T Technical Support information to have on hand before you call 45 things to try before you call 40 temperature limits 47 text not visible 41 tint adjusting 25 26 treble adjusting 27 troubleshooting 40 t
34. hout affecting focus zoom ring focus ring elevator button FIGURE 15 Focus ring zoom ring and elevator button The projector is equipped with a self locking quick release eleva tor foot and button Figure 15 and a leveling knob Figure 16 FIGURE 16 Leveling knob 19 Projector To raise the projector 1 Press and hold the elevator button Figure 15 2 Raise the projector to the height you want then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position 3 If necessary use the leveling knob Figure 16 to adjust the angle of the projected image A yes ULAN TS 7 FIGURE 17 Adjusting the height of the projector To lower the projector 1 Press the elevator button 2 Lower the projector 3 If necessary use the leveling knob Figure 16 to readjust the angle of the projected image Using the Remote and Keypad Buttons This section provides an alphabetical reference to the remote and keypad buttons lamp LED ower LED powe J4 power brightness volume standby N 7 i mute comp Video freeze FIGURE 18 Keypad 5 AVOID EXPOSURE pao A lt a Laser radiation is emitted PWer comp video this aperture amp a rom aay __ brightness O JOG GCT o a a NS ww Y FIGURE 19 Remote 21 Pr
35. ify that the Display setting is 1280x1024 or less If you re using Windows 95 or 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 Also check the following e Does your computer have a compatible graphics board The projector isn t CGA or EGA compatible e Is your computer s graphics board turned on This is espe cially true for laptop computers See Portable and Laptop Activation Chart on page 51 Problem Image is too wide or narrow for screen e You might need to manually adjust the tracking to reduce or enlarge the projected image Refer to Manual Tracking on page 30 e Adjust the resolution of your monitor if it s greater than 1280x1024 Only this resolution at 75 Hz or less will display on the projector Problem Image is out of focus e Turn the projection lens to focus the image e Make sure the projection screen is at least 4 feet 1 2m from the projector e Make sure the projector is turned off then check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning Problem Image and menus are reversed left to right e Rear projection mode is probably turned on Switch back to for ward projection from the Controls menu The image should immediately return to forward projection See Rear Projec tion on page 31 Problem Image and menus are upside down e Ceiling mode is pro
36. light or to any authorized Boxlight service center provided however that the Product must be accompanied by a written letter explaining the problem and which includes i proof of date of purchase ii the dealer s name and iii the model and serial number of the Product When sending your unit in for repair please ship your unit in its original packing material or a Boxlight approved ATA Shipping Case or have a professional packaging company pack the unit Please insure your shipment for its full value A return authorization number issued by the Boxlight customer service department must also be clearly displayed on the outside of the shipping carton containing the Product WARRANTY LIMITATION AND EXCLUSION Boxlight shall have no further obligation under the foregoing limited warranty if the Product has been damaged due to abuse misuse neglect accident unusual physical or electrical stress unauthorized modifications tampering alterations or service other than by Boxlight or its authorized agents causes other than from ordinary use or failure to properly use the Product in the application for which said Product is intended DISCLAIMER OF UNSTATED WARRANTIES THE WARRANTY PRINTED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PURCHASE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MER CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES THAT EXTEND
37. n 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 50 for a list of cases Safety n structions e Caution For ceiling mount installations please use the ceiling mount recommended in this User s Guide and follow all instructions provided with it Safety Symbols A Attention For information about usage of a feature please refer to the User s Guide A Warning Hot surface Do not touch An arrow pointing to the lamp door of the projector A Warning Laser radiation Do not stare into laser beam M AVOID EXPOSURE 3 a Laser radiation is emitted iy from this aperture x Customer Service If you need assistance call Boxlight at 1 800 762 5757 INTRODUCTION The Boxlight MP 350m lightweight multimedia projector com bines powerful and sophisticated features with easy to use intui tive controls Built in multimedia features include audio a palette of 16 7 million colors and active matrix liquid crystal dis play LCD technology It delivers crisp clear XGA 1024x768 images The projector is ideal for high performance business training and imaging applications that demand exceptional color quality Image Resolution The XGA resolution of the projected image is 1024x768 Screen resolutions betw
38. ne batteries Make sure you install each in the correct direction 5 Slide the battery cover back on the remote Using the Kensington Lock The projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with a Kensington MicroSaver Security System Figure 31 Refer to the information that came with the Kensington System for instructions on how to use it to secure the projector FIGURE 31 Installing the Kensington lock e amp Troubleshooting NOTE Macintosh computers require a specific power up sequence the projector must be turned on before you turn on the computer Troubleshooting If you re experiencing trouble with the projector follow these steps to make sure everything is properly connected before you call Technical Support for assistance 1 Check cable connections Verify that all computer CablePro and power cables are properly connected 2 Verify that all power is switched on 3 Verify that the projector has not been switched off with the standby button on the keypad 4 If the projector still doesn t display an image restart the com puter 5 If the problem still exists unplug the projector from the com puter and check the computer monitor s display The maxi mum resolution that the projector can display is 1280x1024 pixels preferably 1024x768 The problem might be with the graphics controller in your computer rather than with the pro jector When you reconnect the projector remembe
39. ng Off the Projector If you want to turn off the projector for a short period of time press the standby button on the keypad The Standby LED on the keypad lights solid green This blanks the screen for 15 minutes but keeps the projector running After 15 minutes the lamp goes out the projector keeps running To exit standby mode press the standby button again The Standby LED goes out It takes several seconds for the projection lamp to reach full power and project the image again You can change the amount of time the projec tor stays in standby mode see Standby Time on page 31 for details To completely power off the projector press the power button on the keypad We recommend waiting 30 seconds before pressing the power button again 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 15 2 If the image doesn t display completely adjust the height and tilt of the projector page 19 zoom the image page 19 or center the image by adjusting its horizontal or vertical posi tion page 30 3 If the image is out of focus rotate the lens to focus it page 19 4 If the image appears to shimmer or if it has blurry vertical bars after you have adjusted the focus
40. og box appears Click OK to confirm the change A ppendi x Projected Image Size Use the chart below and the tables on the next page to help you determine projected image sizes 300 maximum zoom T o 5 250 v N N v 2 200 T Tam amp 150 minimum zoom 100 50 0 S 10 I5 20 25 30 35 40 45 Distance to Screen feet FIGURE 32 Projected image size Table 1 Image Size Width and Height for Lens at Maximum Image Size Distanceto Diagonal Width Height Screen feet inches inches inches 4 31 25 19 10 77 62 46 15 115 92 69 20 154 123 92 25 192 154 115 30 230 184 138 35 269 215 161 40 307 246 184 Table 2 Image Size Width and Height for Lens at Minimum Image Size Maximum Maximum Maximum Distance to Diagonal Width Height Screen feet inches inches inches 4 24 19 14 10 59 47 35 15 88 70 53 20 118 94 71 25 147 118 88 30 176 141 106 35 206 165 124 40 235 188 141 INDEX A accessories ordering 49 50 activation commands for laptop com puters 51 adjusting balance 28 bass 27 brightness 22 25 color 26 contrast 25 fade 28 tint 26 treble 27 volume 23 27 adjusting the height of the projector
41. ojector LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM WAVE LENGTH 670nm MAX OUTPUT lt 1mW CLASS II LASER PRODUCT 22 Brightness or Adjusting the brightness lightens or darkens the image e To darken the image press e To lighten the image press Computer I When you have more than one source computer and video con nected to the projector select between them by pressing the but ton for the source you want Press computer to display your computer image Freeze Re The freeze button halts or freezes the projected image Use this button to freeze a frame of video the video continues to run but the projected image is frozen You can also freeze an image from a computer source on the screen allowing you to perform other operations on the computer without the audience seeing them Press freeze again when you want the image to return to normal Help keypad only Press help to display the on screen help information Laser remote only The laser button activates a laser beam that can be used as a pointing device To use the laser press and hold the laser button The laser goes off when the button is released Menu FEA Press menu to open the on screen menus Press menu again to close the menus When you close the menus the projector saves any changes you made For more information about the on screen menus see page 24 Mute keypad only Pressing the mute button silences the internal
42. or Temperature This setting adjusts the amount of red in the projected image e Press the left mouse button to decrease the amount of red in the image e Press the right mouse button to increase the amount of red 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 Click the but ton to toggle between the two options Reset All Click either mouse button to reset all the options except Lan guage Video Standard Ceiling and Rear Projection and Standby Time in all the menus to their original settings This also returns Freeze and Mute to their default off settings Audio Menu Functions Display gt Audio lt Image Controls Language Volume Treble Bass Balance Fade FIGURE 22 Audio menu Volume e Press the left mouse button to decrease the volume e Press the right mouse button to increase the volume Volume adjustments you make are saved for each source Treble The treble setting controls the higher frequencies of your audio source e Press the left mouse button to decrease the treble e Press the right mouse button to increase the treble Bass The bass setting controls the lower frequencies of your audio source e Press the left mouse button to decrease the bass e Press the right mouse button to increase the bass NOTE Changing the volume from the menu is the same as changing it using the keypad or
43. ot 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 external video port Activation commands for some laptop computers are listed in the Appendix NOTE If you don t want audio or mouse control you can use a simplified cable called CablePro Lite ordered separately See Optional Accessories on page 50 NOTE If you are connecting an older Macintosh computer that does not have a 15 pin connector you must use M ac adaptors ordered separately See Optional Accessories on page 50 Connecting a Laptop Computer 1 Plug the end of the CablePro cable into the video connec tor on your laptop FIGURE 6 Connecting the CablePro to a laptop computer Do you want to play your computer s audio on the projector 1 Plug either end of the CablePro audio cable into the audio connector on your computer 2 Plug the other end of the audio cable into the P connector on the CablePro 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 cable 1 Plug the o end of the CablePro mouse cable into the mouse connector on your computer 2 Plug the D end of the CablePro mouse cable into the connector on the CablePro cm 0000 0 oF mouse cable FIGURE 7 Connecting
44. ou must manually select one by press ing the computer or video button on the keypad or remote When this feature is On the projector automatically finds the active source checking the default source first Click the button to tog gle between the options Plug and Play This setting toggles between On and Off When it is On most new computers will automatically recognize the projector then set the monitor resolution and refresh rate accordingly You need to set the Plug and Play setting to Off for the projector to display properly on some older computers The Plug and Play setting does not affect video images If the projector display constantly changes between the computer image and the message Perfecting the image you may need to set Plug and Play to Off Display Messages This setting toggles between On and Off When this feature is On status messages such as No signal detected and Standby appear in the lower right corner of the screen Click the either mouse button to turn this feature off and not see status messages 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 Click the either mouse button to turn this feature off and display a plain black or blue screen instead of the startup screen Language menu Display Audio Image Controls gt Language lt Status English
45. r to turn the computer and monitor off before you power up the projec tor Power the equipment back up in this order projector monitor computer 6 If you re using a laptop computer and it is not displaying your presentation make sure you have activated the computer s external video output Most laptop computers do not auto matically turn on their external video port when a secondary display device such as a projector is connected Refer to page 51 for more information 7 If the problem still exists read through the problems and solu tions in this chapter Solutions to Common Problems Problem Nothing on projection screen Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to a func tional 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 from the projection lens at the front of the projector Make sure the projector is switched on Check the projector s lamp to ensure that it is securely con nected in the lamp module See Replacing the Projection Lamp on page 37 Make sure that the CablePro and the cables do not have any bent pins Check the power cord for bent pins also Problem Color or text not being projected e You might need to adjust the brightness up or down until the text is visible Refer to Brightness or on p
46. rs of use 1 Turn off the power and unplug the power cord 2 Remove the lamp door e Remove the screw on the outside of the lamp door e Pull the lamp door up and remove it 35 Maintenancee amp e Troubleshooting FIGURE 27 Removing the lamp and filter doors 3 Using a screwdriver or your hand push the tab on the filter door forward and lift the door out 4 Clean the filter e Use a vacuum cleaner set on low power to remove the dust and dirt FIGURE 28 Cleaning the air filter 5 Replace the filter e First insert the side with the tabs then press the other end in place Replacing the Projection Lamp AP The lamp hour counter on the status bar at the top of the menus serene counts the number of hours the lamp has been in use After 3000 WARNING To avoid burns hours of use the lamp monitor LED marked 0 on the top of allow the projector to cool for at the projector near the keypad lights yellow For optimum results least 30 minutes before you open the lamp should be replaced at this time You can order new lamp the lamp module door N ever modules from Boxlight See Accessories on page 49 for infor extract the lamp module while the mation lamp is operating Follow these steps to replace the projection lamp 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord 2 Wait 30 minutes to allow it to cool thoroughly 3 Using a small flat blade screwdriver loosen the screw on the outsid
47. speaker It also silences any external speakers that are connected To return the volume to its previous setting press mute again or press either volume button Power U The Power button turns the projector on and off When you plug the projector in the fan runs on low speed and the Power LED lights after the projector has initialized When the Power LED is lit you can press the Power button to turn the lamp on When you press the Power button while the projector is on the lamp stays on for 15 seconds before shutting off If you press power again within 15 seconds the projector returns to normal operation immediately The fan continues to run until the projec tor is unplugged Standby O When you press standby the display and audio turn off and a blank screen is displayed for 15 minutes The Standby LED lights solid orange while the projector is in standby After 15 minutes the lamp goes out if you haven t pressed standby again You can change the amount of time the projector stays in standby mode see Standby Time on page 31 for details e If you press standby again within 15 minutes the projector returns to normal operations immediately e If you press standby again after 15 minutes there is about a 30 second delay before the lamp turns back on Video When you have more than one source computer and video con nected to the projector select between them by pressing the but ton for the source you want
48. tents 1 MP 350m projector and lens cap 2 Soft carry case 3 MP 350m documentation User s Guide Quick Start card 4 power cord 5 remote and batteries 6 RCA audio video A V cable 10 11 12 VESA cable VESA audio cable CablePro Ill CablePro USB mouse cable CablePro PS 2 mouse cable CablePro audio cable remote control receiver keypad speaker connector panel power f cord focus ring elevator button connector zoom ring FIGURE 2 Projector Usage Guidelines Do not look directly into the projection lens when the projector is turned on The bright light may harm your eyes wv Do not block the grills on the projector Do not place the projec steerer teeters tor on cloth table coverings as they may get sucked up to the NOTE We recommend that you vents Restricting the air flow can cause it to overheat and turn wait 30 seconds before powering off up the projector after shutting it Handle the projector as you would any product with glass components Be especially careful not to drop it down Avoid leaving the projector in direct sunlight or extreme cold for extended periods of time If this happens allow it to reach room temperature before use This projector is not intended for use in a mainframe computer room as defined in the Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer Data Processing Equipment ANSI NFPA 75 Transport the projector in a vendor approved h
49. the CablePro audio and mouse cables to a laptop computer If your computer has a USB connector and is running Windows 98 use the USB cable 1 1 Plug the gt end of the CablePro mouse cable into the 9 52 2202 e eee eee mouse connector on your computer NOTE The USB mouse is sup 2 Plug the end of the CablePro mouse cable into the D POER TATUS WIE W INdOWS 9 connector on the CablePro only You must have the appropriate USB drivers installed on you computer to use the USB feature Windows 98 ships with the appropriate drivers wv Now you re ready to power up the projector and your laptop NOTE A USB mouse is hot plug Skip to Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image on gable meaning you do not need to page 15 re boot your computer after con necting the mouse to use it A PS 2 mouse is not hot pluggable Setting u p t h e Projector Connecting a Desktop Computer I Locate the cable that connects your monitor to your computer Unplug it from the computer 2 Plug the end of the CablePro cable into the monitor con nector on your computer T o em 00 00 90 qpe p WA FIGURE 8 Connecting the CablePro cable to an IBM compatible desktop computer P Do you want to display the image on your computer s monitor as yt well as on the projection screen _ ee 1 Plug your monitor s cable into the L connector on the NOTE The projector m
50. to Common Problems Appendix Specifications Accessories Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer Projected Image Size Index SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read and follow all safety instructions provided BEFORE using your new projector Failure to comply with safety instruc tions may result in fire electrical shock or personal injury and may damage or impair protection provided by equipment Please save all safety instructions Safety Definitions Warning Statements identify conditions or practices that could result in permanent personal injury Caution Statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to your equipment Safety Terms Warning Don t look directly into the lens when the projector is turned on Warning Don t block ventilation openings Ay Warning To replace the lamp turn the power off and unplug the power cord To avoid burns wait 30 minutes before opening the lamp door Follow all instructions provided in this User s Guide e Warning Please use the power cord provided Connect the power cord to a receptacle with a protective safety earth ground terminal A Warning Visible laser radiation Do not stare into beam Warning Refer all service to qualified service personnel Ser vicing your own projector will void the warranty See the next page for the customer service contact information Caution Do
51. urning off projector 16 sound 22 turning on the projector 15 U using the remote control 17 vV vertical lines displayed 30 43 VESA cable 49 Video button 23 video mirroring on a PowerBook 55 video standards 25 31 volume adjusting 23 27 muting 22 Volume buttons 23 WwW warranty 4 50 LIMITED WARRANTY Boxlight Corporation Boxlight warrants that each MP 350m the Product sold hereunder will conform to and func tion 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 Said warranty shall continue for a period of two 2 years from the date of such purchase The standard limited warranty excludes the lamps in projectors after 90 days and the accessories after one year Boxlight does not warrant that the Product will meet the specific requirements of the first person or entity that purchases the Product for personal or business use Boxlight s liability for the breach of the foregoing limited warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the Product or refund of the purchase price of the Product at Boxlight s sole option To exercise the Purchaser s rights under the foregoing warranty the Product must be returned at the Purchaser s sole cost and expense to Box
52. ust be CablePro turned on to display the image on Do you want to play your computer s audio on the projector your monitor 1 Unplug the audio cable if present from your computer 2 Plug either end of the CablePro audio cable into the audio connector on your computer 3 Plug the other end of the audio cable into the Q connector on the CablePro 10 Do you want to control your computer s mouse from the projector s remote or keypad If your computer has a PS 2 connector use the PS 2 cable 1 Unplug the mouse cable from your computer vy 2 Plug the g end of the CablePro mouse cable into the mouse see eee eee eee connector on your computer NOTE The USB mouse is sup 3 Plug the D end of the CablePro mouse cable into the ED pOr EEE Ore WEN M Nadowe ag connector on the CablePro only monitor cable FIGURE 9 Connecting the CablePro monitor audio and mouse cables to a desktop computer If your computer has a USB connector and is running W indows 98 use the USB cable P 1 Plug the gt end of the CablePro mouse cable into the 222 mouse connector on your computer NOTE A USB mouse is hot plug le i t t 2 Plug the end of the CablePro mouse cable into the CD GAD meaning you dg hor negata connector on the CablePro re boot your computer after con necting the mouse to use it A PS 2 You must have the appropriate USB drivers installed on you 9 computer to use the USB feature Windows
53. uter model Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer When you turn video mirroring on called SimulScan in newer PowerBooks see below the projector displays the same informa tion 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 click on the monitor icon 4 Select Turn Video Mirroring On Now you can turn video mirroring on and off from the Control Strip without having to open the Monitors control panel again When using video mirroring and high color graphics such as slide shows the projected image occasionally might turn black and white If this happens perform the following steps 1 Turn off video mirroring 2 Open the Monitors control panel 3 Move the white menu bar to Monitor 2 to set the projector as the primary monitor 4 Restart the PowerBook Using SimulScan Some newer PowerBooks display images on an external monitor or projector differently than previous ones When using SimulScan the projector displays the same information that appears on your PowerBook To select SimulScan 1 Open the Control Panel then double click Monitors and Sound 2 In the Resolution list choose the SimulScan mode then click OK 3 If this changes your display settings a dial
54. warm reboot Microslate auto matic warm reboot Mitsubishi SW 2 On Off 0 ff O ff SW 2 O ff O n O n O n NCR setup screen option setup screen option N EC setup screen option setup screen option CRT at the DO S prompt LCD at the DOS prompt FN F31 FN F3 O livetti auto matic auto matic FN O FN O FN FN Append Key command to Key command to Computer activate port de activate port Packard Bell FN F2 FN F2 Ctrl Alt lt Ctrl Alt gt Panasonic FN F2 FN F2 Samsung setup screen option setup screen option Sanyo setup screen option setup screen option Sharp dip switch to CRT dip switch to LCD Sun SPARC Ctrl Shift M Ctrl Shift M Dataview Tandy Ctrl Alt Insert Ctrl Alt Insert setup screen option setup screen option Texas Instru setup screen option setup screen option ments Top Link setup screen option setup screen option FN F6 FN F6 Toshiba Ctrl Alt End Ctrl Alt Home FN End FN Home FN F5 FN F5 setup screen option setup screen option Twinhead FN F7 FN F7 FN F5 FN F5 Automatic Automatic W inBook Ctrl Alt F10 Ctrl Alt F10 W yse software driven software driven Zenith FN F10 FN F10 FN F2 FN F2 FN F1 FN F1 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 depend ing on the comp

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