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1. S video cable y Connecting the projector to a TV tuner using the S video cable FIGURE 2 3 If you want sound from the projector s speaker plug the A V cable s white connector into the left audio out connector on your video device Plug the cable s red connector into the right audio out connector on the video device Figure 13 4 Plug the A V cable s other white connector into the white audio L connector on the projector Plug the cable s other red connector into the red audio R connector on the projec tor The yellow connectors on the A V cable remain unused NOTE If needed you can pur chase longer cables at your local electronics store GED fo es o S video cable O ANN cable FIGURE 13 Connecting the projector to a TV tuner using the S video cable and the A V cable 5 Plug the power cord into the side of the projector then plug it into your electrical outlet A surge protected power strip is recommended e The LED on the top of the projector Figure 24 on page 30 lights green Now you are ready to turn on the equipment and watch TV 6 Remove the projector s lens cap 7 Turn on the lamp by pressing the green power button on the keypad or remote e A tone sounds when you press the button and the LED blinks green while the
2. 5466User qxd 11 1 01 11 36 AM Page 2 User s Guide Copyright 2001 by BOXLIGHT Poulsbo Washington All rights reserved FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal lation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be deter mined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to cor rect the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Can ada Safety Certifications UL CUL TUV NOM IRAM Dec
3. No sound Adjust volume on the keypad Turn off mute in the menu See page 36 Verify audio input connections Adjust audio source Lamp seems to be getting dimmer The lamp begins to lose brightness when it has been in use for a long time Replace the lamp as described in Replacing the Projection Lamp on page 49 Lamp shuts off A minor power surge may cause the lamp to shut off Unplug the projector wait at least a minute then plug it back in Make sure the vents are not blocked The lamp screens may be clogged Avoid smok ing around the projector Clean the screens See page 52 Make sure the lamp has not been in use for over 2000 hours The lamp automatically shuts off after 2000 hours See page 49 Table 4 Problem with a video image Symptom Remedy Image is out of focus Turn the projection lens to focus the image Make sure the projection screen is at least 5 6 feet 1 7 m from the projector Check the projection lens to see if it needs clean ing Image isn t centered on the screen Move the projector to reposition the image Adjust the height Be sure the projector lens is at a 90 degree angle to the screen Image is too wide or narrow for screen Adjust the zoom or projector placement Adjust the screen aspect Adjust the resize option Image is not square Adjust the keystone See page 31 Image is noisy Turn Overscan on
4. press menulselect then press the left or right arrow but tons to turn this feature off and on Display Messages This setting toggles between On and Off When this feature is On status messages such as No signal detected or Standby Active appear in the lower right corner of the screen Display Startup Screen This setting toggles between On and Off When this feature is On the startup screen appears when the projector starts up and remains until an active source is detected The startup screen con tains contact information When it is off a plain blue black or white screen is displayed instead of the startup screen Reset Highlight Reset then press menu select to reset the options in the menus except Language Video Standard Ceiling and Rear Project Screen Aspect Video Standard and Standby Time to their original settings Language Menu FIGURE 37 Language menu You can display the on screen menus in English French Ger man Spanish Portuguese Chinese Japanese or Korean l Press the menuiselect button to display the Main menu press the arrow buttons to highlight Language then press menulselect again to access the Language menu 2 Press the arrow buttons to highlight the desired language then press menulselect Press menu select to exit this menu and return to the Main menu 47 48 Status Menu This is a read only menu for informational purposes To display the Status menu hi
5. source and within 6 feet 1 8 m of your video device within 6 inches 1 5m of a wall or l h nsion cables unless you purchase extension cables eher object e If you are installing the projector on the ceiling refer to the installation guide that comes with the Ceiling Mount Kit for more information To turn the image upside down see Ceiling Project on page 46 Studio Experience recom mends use of an authorized ceiling mount The Ceiling Mount Kit is sold separately see Optional Accessories on page 63 2 Position the projector the desired distance from the screen v e The distance from the lens of the projector to the screen the teeter tree eee e etter eens zoom setting and the video format determine the size of NOTE The projector must be at the projected image Figure 5 shows three projected image sizes in 16 9 format For more information about image sizes at different distances and formats see Projected Image Size on page 64 least 6 5 feet 2 m from the pro jection screen 15 ft FIGURE 5 Projected image size at minimum zoom 5 The image exits the projector at a given angle This image offset is 125 5 when the projector is in 16 9 mode the default mode This means that if you have an image 10 high the bottom of the image will be 2 55 above the center of the lens The value is 113 7 for 4 3 mode 10 high image bottom of image Pu 2 55 above le
6. If necessary turn the leveling knob to adjust the angle of the projected image FIGURE 22 Turning the leveling knob 28 Using the Remote Control Install the 2 AAA batteries in the remote See page 53 if you need help Point the remote control at the projection screen or at the front or back 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 projector FIGURE 23 Remote control 29 NOTE If you have turned Auto Source off page 45 you may need to press the source button more than once to display an active source The sources switch in this order PC Analog PC Digital Video 3 Component HDTV Video 3 Component Video S Video Video 2 Composite PC 2 Component and PC 2 Analog 30 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 33 for details power o LD menu volume volume C keystone FIGURE 24 Keypad and remote buttons Menu select rA Press the menu select button to open the on screen menus Pres
7. adjust the height of the projector page 28 choose a different screen aspect page 35 or choose a different resize option page 42 Be sure the projector lens is at a 90 degree angle to the screen 2 If the image is out of focus rotate the focus ring page 27 3 If the image is not square adjust the keystone page 31 4 If the colors don t look right adjust the brightness contrast tint color or sharpness page 34 or the color space or gain page 44 Adjusting the Projector To focus the image rotate the focus ring Figure 20 until the image is clear To zoom the image rotate the zoom ring This adjusts the image size You can also zoom in on part of the image see page 32 v zoom ring NOTE To obtain the best overall focus quality open the menu and focus on the text This will ensure that the best overall image quality CS SSS is achieved focus ring FIGURE 20 Focus ring and zoom ring 27 The projector is equipped with a self locking quick release eleva tor foot and button To raise the projector l Press and hold the elevator button Figure 21 2 Raise the projector to the height you want then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position elevator button under finger elevator foot FIGURE 21 Adjusting the height of the projector 3
8. another source you must manually select one by pressing the source button on the keypad or the data or video button on the remote Highlight Auto source press menu select then press the left or right arrow buttons to turn this feature off and on Default Source This determines which source the projector checks first for active video during power up Select among PC 1 Analog PC 1 Digital PC 2 Analog Video1 S Video Video 2 Composite and Video 3 Component Highlight Default source press menu select use the left or right arrows to cycle through the options then press menu select to select Standby Time This option lets you select how long the lamp stays on and the blank screen is displayed when the projector enters standby mode before the projector turns off Select among 1 5 10 15 and 30 minutes and 1 and 2 hours by clicking the left or right arrow buttons and cycling through the options 45 46 Advanced Menu rear project ceiling project display messages display startup screen FIGURE 36 Advanced menu Rear Project When you turn Rear Project on the projector reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen Highlight Rear Project press menu select then press the left or right arrow buttons to turn this feature off and on Ceiling Project When you turn Ceiling Project on the projector turns the image upside down for ceiling mounted projection Highlight Ceiling Project
9. be accompanied by a written letter that i explains the problem ii provides proof of date of purchase iii provides the dealer s name and iv provides the model and serial number of the Product Upon request of BOXLIGHT or an authorized repair center for BOXLIGHT proof of legal importation must accompany the warranty repair Product otherwise the Product must be returned to the place of original purchase to the manufacturer Purchaser must bear all tax duty and freight or the Purchaser must bear charges for the warranty repair No repair or replacement of Product or part thereof shall extend the Limited Warranty period as to the entire Product Warranty on the repair part and workmanship shall only be effective for a period of ninety 90 days following the repair or replacement of that part or the remaining period of the Product Limited Warranty whichever is greater 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 CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS LOST REVENUES OR LOST SAVINGS THE PRICE STATED FOR THE PRODUCTS IS A CONSIDERATION IN LIMITING BoxLicut S LIABILITY Limitation on Bringing Action No action regardless of form arising out of the agreement
10. displays Verify that the cables are connected correctly Make sure that the cables do not have any bent pins Verify that the proper input source is connected and selected See Source keypad only or Data and Video remote only on page 30 You might need to turn everything off and power up the equipment again in the proper order Refer to your computer s documentation to deter mine the correct order Make sure your laptop s external video port is turned on See your computer s manual for details Make sure your computer s video board is installed and configured correctly If you re using Windows 98 Open My Computer icon the Control Panel folder and then the Display icon Click the Settings tab Verify that the Desktop area is set to 1024x768 or less Image isn t centered on the screen Move the projector to reposition the image Adjust the height Be sure the projector lens is at a 90 degree angle to the screen Reposition the image using the menu Refer to Horizontal Vertical Position on page 43 Table 5 Problem with a computer image The screen resolution isnot Make sure the computer s video card is set for a right resolution of no greater than 1024x768 Image is noisy or Try these steps in this order streaked 2 Turn Auto Image off and then back on again See Auto Image on page 43 3 Turn Auto Image off and adjust the synchroni zation and trac
11. make adjustments to the image using the pro jector s on screen menus To open the menus press the menu select button on the keypad or remote then select the Display or Image sub menu For more information about the menus see page 33 You may need to adjust the screen aspect page 35 or the degamma page 44 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 page 45 for details After 15 minutes the lamp goes out To exit standby mode press the standby button again It may take several seconds for the projection lamp to reach full power and project the image again See page 32 for details on standby mode To turn off the projector press the power button The lamp turns off and the LED blinks amber for a minute while the fans con tinue to run to cool the lamp When the lamp has cooled the LED lights green and the fans stop Unplug the power cord to com pletely power off the projector 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 I If the image doesn t display completely zoom the image page 27
12. oper ating system Add New Hardware Wizard This wizard searches for new drivers for Plug and Play Monitor A device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work Click Next Make sure Search for the best driver is selected then click Next 24 Add New Hardware Wizard Uncheck any checked boxes then click Next Windows automati cally locates the driver If this driver has been removed reload the driver using your Windows operating system CD Add New Hardware Wizard When Windows finds the driver you are ready to install it Click Next Add New Hardware Wizard Click Finish when installation is complete 25 NOTE With some computers the order in which you power up the equipment is very important Most 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 NOTE Lamp life will be extended if you turn the power off then wait minute while the lamp cools before unplugging the projector The Lamp LED will light green when the lamp has cooled 26 5 The computer image should display on the projection screen If it doesn t press the source button on the keypad or the data button on the remote to display your computer s image Make sure your laptop s external video port is activated see your computer s user guide for details e If necessary
13. software initializes When initializa tion is complete the LED lights solid green and the startup screen appears 8 Turn on your TV tuner The TV image should display on the projection screen If it doesn t press the source button on the keypad or the video button on the remote to display your TV image press the button until S video appears in the corner You can select a default source to determine which source the pro jector examines first during power up for active video see Default Source on page 45 If necessary adjust the height of the projector See page 28 If necessary adjust the zoom or focus of the image by turn ing the rings around the lens See page 27 If you are projecting on a 4 3 screen change the screen aspect to 4 3 See page 35 If necessary make adjustments to the image using the pro jector s on screen menus To open the menus press the menu select button on the keypad or remote then select the Display or Image sub menu For more information about the menus see page 33 If the image is not square use the keystone buttons on the remote to adjust the image s shape See page 31 If you connected the audio cables to the projector use the volume buttons on the keypad to adjust the volume If you connected the audio cables from your tuner to your receiver use the receiver s volume control The projector is compatible with these major broadcast video standards NTSC NTSC 4
14. the component cable not included to the appropriate connectors labeled video 3 on the projector and on your tuner Your local electronics store should carry these cables Displaying a DVD or VHS tape Determine the cables you ll need This depends on what type of output is coming from the video device Also determine if you want the sound to come out of the projector or out of your own audio system You can connect the audio directly to the projector to get sound from the 3 watt onboard speaker or you can con nect it to your stereo s receiver to get sound from your own speakers vw If your video device has S video output Plug one end of the S video cable to the S video out connec NOTE If needed you can pur tor on your video device Figure 15 This connector may be chase longer cables at your local labeled To Monitor electrones stone 2 Plug the other end of the cable into the S video connector labeled video 1 on the projector i o ES Po oo peg E jo eod P s OO ooo ooo S video cable J FIGURE I5 Connecting the projector to a video player using the S video cable 3 If you want sound from the projector s speaker plug the A V cable s white connector into the left audio out connector on your video device Plug the cable s red connector into the right audio out connector on
15. the video device Figure 13 on page 12 4 Plug the A V cable s other white connector into the white audio L connector on the projector Plug the cable s other red connector into the red audio R connector on the projec tor The yellow connectors on the A V cable remain unused 15 GED fo es o S video cable O ANN cable FIGURE 16 Connecting the projector to a video player using the S video cable and the A V cable 5 Plug the power cord into the side of the projector then plug it into your electrical outlet A surge protected power strip is recommended e The LED on the top of the projector Figure 24 on page 30 lights green Now you are ready to turn on the equipment and watch a DVD or tape 6 Remove the projector s lens cap 7 Turn on the lamp by pressing the green power button on the keypad or remote e A tone sounds when you press the button and the LED blinks green while the software initializes When initializa tion is complete the LED lights solid green and the startup screen appears 8 Plug in and turn on your video device The video image should display on the projection screen If it doesn t press the source button on the keypad or the video button on the remote to display your video image You can select a default source to determine which source the projector examine
16. 13 Widescreen letterbox 41 Z Zoom mode 34 zooming the image 29 34 43 44 Limited Warranty BOXLIGHT BOXLIGHT warrants that the Cinema 12SF Projector Product purchased from BOXLIGHT Studio Experience a BOXLIGHT distributor or a BOXLIGHT reseller will conform to the manufac turer s specifications and be free from defects in material or workmanship for the Warranty period pro vided below BOXLIGHT does not warrant that the Product will meet the specific requirements of the end user customer If the Product which is the subject of this Limited Warranty is defective in material or workman ship during the warranty period BOXLIGHT at its option will REPAIR or REPLACE the Product All exchanged parts and products replaced under this Warranty will become property of BOXLIGHT BOXLIGHT s sole obligation is to supply or pay for all labor necessary to repair the Product found to be defective within the Warranty period and to repair or replace defective parts with new parts or at the option of BOXLIGHT serviceable used parts that are equivalent or superior to new parts perfor mance Limited Warranty Alternatives Subject to the Limitations Exclusions and Disclaimers BOXLIGHT Warrants as follows e 3 Year Parts and Labor Product Warranty From the date of purchase BOXLIGHT warrants that the Product will conform to the manufacturers specifications and be free from defects in material or workmanshi
17. 15 1 1 0 3 35 100 2 5 87 2 21 15 2 4 63 12 3 3 75 120 3 1 104 4 2 65 18 2 5 55 14 7 4 48 350 300 an o lt s amp 250 o N wn v maximum image size e0 200 3 E So Bo 150 QO minimum image size 100 50 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 Distance to Screen feet FIGURE 44 Projected image size for 4 3 aspect ratio Table 7 Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size for 4 3 aspect ratio Distance to screen Diagonal Maximum Minimum Screen Size Image Width distance Distance inches m inches m feet m feet m 60 1 5 48 1 22 8 9 2 7 7 21219 72 18 58 1 47 10 7 3 26 8 7 2 65 84 2 67 1 70 12 5 3 81 10 1 3 08 90 2 3 72 1 83 13 4 4 08 10 9 3 32 100 2 5 80 2 03 14 9 4 54 12 1 3 69 120 3 1 96 2 44 17 9 5 46 14 5 4 42 65 App 66 INDEX Numerics 16x9 vs 4x3 screen aspect 11 A accessories ordering 64 65 Add New Hardware Wizard 26 adjusting brightness 36 color 37 color gain 46 contrast 36 height of the projector 30 keystone 36 tint 37 volume 34 Advanced menu options Ceiling Project 48 Display Messages 48 Display Startup Screen 48 Rear Project 48 Reset 49 altitude limits 63 aspect ratio 11 assistance See Technical Support a
18. 43 PAL PAL M PAL N PAL 60 and SECAM It automatically adjusts to optimize its performance for the incoming video The input signals for SECAM PAL M PAL N andPAL 60 video are similar to other video signals and cannot be automatically detected therefore they must be chosen manu ally See page 41 If your TV tuner has composite video output I Plug the A V cable s round yellow connector into the com posite video out connector on your tuner Figure 14 This connector may be labeled To Monitor 2 Plug the other yellow connector into the yellow composite connector labeled video 2 on the projector a beh eo a YS N sea A PeIO oode ANV cable l FIGURE 4 Connecting the projector to a TV tuner using the audio video A V cable 3 If you want sound from the projector s speakers plug the A V cable s white connector into the left audio out connector on your tuner Plug the cable s red connector into the right audio out connector on the tuner 4 Plug the A V cable s other white connector into the white audio L connector on the projector Plug the cable s other red connector into the red audio R connector on the projec tor 5 Follow steps 5 8 starting on page 12 If your TV tuner has component video output Connect
19. 7 Turn on the lamp by pressing the green power button on the keypad or remote A tone sounds when you press the button and the LED blinks green while the software initializes When initializa tion is complete the LED lights solid green and the startup screen appears Turn on your HDTV tuner The HDTV image should display on the projection screen If it doesn t press the source button on the keypad or the video button on the remote to display your HDTV image 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 45 If necessary adjust the zoom or focus of the image by turn ing the rings around the lens See page 27 If you are projecting on a 4 3 screen change the screen aspect to 4 3 See page 35 If necessary make adjustments to the image using the pro jector s on screen menus To open the menus press the menu select button on the keypad or remote then select the Display or Image sub menu For more information about the menus see page 33 If you want to return to the factory default settings choose Reset in the Advanced menu If the image is not square use the keystone buttons on the remote to adjust the image s shape See page 31 If you connected the audio cables to the projector use the volume buttons on the keypad to adjust the volume If you connected the audio cables from your video device to your re
20. Audio video inputs on the Enhanced Connectivity Module Source Video Audio Computer VESA Single ended ana mini jack 2 VESA log RGB HD 15 Computer MI1 DA Single ended mini jack 1 M1 DA analog or digital Compo Base band or HDTV Left and right line level nent Video component video RCA 2 RCAs Composite Base band composite Left and right line level Video video RCA 2 RCAs S Video S video Y C 4 pin circu Left and right line level lar 2 RCAs indicates cable included with the projector 63 App NOTE Use the graph and table to help you determine projected 64 image sizes Projected Image Size 350 300 250 200 image size 150 Diagonal Image Size inches 100 imum image size 50 FIGURE 43 10 I5 20 25 30 Distance to Screen feet Projected image size for 16 9 aspect ratio Table 6 Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size for 16 9 aspect ratio Distance to screen Diagonal Maximum Minimum Screen Size Image Width distance Distance inches m inches m feet m feet m 60 1 5 52 2 1 33 9 1 2 77 7412 26 72 18 62 6 1 59 10 9 3 32 8 8 2 68 84 2 1 73 1 1 86 12 7 3 87 10 3 3 14 90 2 3 78 3 1 99 13 6 4
21. See page 41 Color or text not being pro jected You might need to adjust the brightness up or down until the text is visible Refer to Bright ness on page 34 for more information 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 for ward projection See Rear Project on page 46 Image and menus are upside down Ceiling mode is probably turned on Turn Ceil ing off in the Controls menu See Ceiling Project on page 46 Projected colors don t match the video device s color Adjust the brightness tint and or contrast from the Display menu See Brightness on page 34 Tint on page 35 and Contrast on page 34 Adjust the color space See page 44 Colors are washed out or too deep Try selecting another Gamma setting See page 44 57 58 Table 4 Problem with a video image Image from component source appears greenish Try selecting another color space setting If the source is 1080i select smpte240 If the source is 720p select rec709 If the source is 480p select rec601 See page 44 Image appears torn The wrong video standard may be selected See Video Standard on page 41 Table 5 Problem with a computer image Symptom Remedy Only the start up screen
22. Using the Remote Control Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons Using the On Screen Menus Display Menu Audio Menu Image Menu for Video Sources Image Menu for Computer Sources Color Management Menu Control Menu Advanced Menu Language Menu Status Menu BR Re eR Maintenance amp Troubleshooting Cleaning the Lens Replacing the Projection Lamp Cleaning the Projection Lamp Filter Screens Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control Troubleshooting Appendix Specifications Accessories Audio video inputs on the Enhanced Connectivity Module Projected Image Size Index 49 49 49 52 54 6l 61 62 64 67 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 e Warning Statements identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury e Caution Statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to your equipment 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 on the projector Safety Terms e Warning Don t look directly into the lens when the lamp is tur
23. again See page 32 for details on standby mode To turn off the projector press the power button you can cancel the shutdown by pressing the power button again within 10 sec onds The lamp turns off and the LED blinks amber for a minute while the fans continue to run to cool the lamp When the lamp has cooled the LED lights green and the fans stop Unplug the power cord to completely power off the projector Connecting a Computer The projector ships with an analog VESA computer cable If your computer has a digital output you can order the optional digital M1 computer cable Using a digital source generates the highest quality and brightest image possible Plug one end of the computer cable into the PC 2 connector on the projector 2 Plug the other end of the computer cable into the video con nector on your computer If you are using a desktop com puter you need to disconnect your monitor cable from your computer first computer cable FIGURE 19 Connecting the projector to a computer Do you want to play your computer s audio on the projector Plug either end of an audio cable not included into the audio connector on your computer 2 Plug the other end of the audio cable into the audio in con nector on the projector Do you want to display the image on your desktop computer s moni tor as well as on the projection screen Plug the
24. anty excludes Product or accessory cleaning repair or replacement of plastics due to cosmetic damage and damage as a result of normal wear Product repair outside of the terms of the Lim ited Warranty will be on a time and materials basis Prolonged Product demonstration causes unusual Product wear and is not considered normal use under the terms of this Limited Warranty The Accessory Warranty covers the accessory item only and excludes normal wear The Lamp Product Warranty excludes expected lamp degradation Remanufactured Products and Software Products are exempt from the foregoing Limited War ranty Please refer to the appropriate Remanufactured Product Limited Warranty or Software Product Limited Warranty for applicable Warranty information DISCLAIMER OF UNSTATED WARRANTIES THE WARRANTY PRINTED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PUR POSE ARE DISCLAIMED THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIP TION ON THE FACE HEREOF AND THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT BE EXTENDED ALTERED OR VARIED EXCEPT BY WRITTEN INSTRUMENT SIGNED BY BOXLIGHT SOME JURISDIC TIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY MAY LAST SO SUCH LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Limited Warranty Period The Limited Warranty period commences on the date of purchase by the en
25. black and white in the image Use the up and down arrows to highlight Contrast press menu select use the arrows to adjust the contrast then press menulselect to accept your changes Tint vw The tint adjusts the red green color balance in the projected veer eee rete eee e eens image NOTE The color setting applies Use the up and down arrows to highlight Tint press to video sources only The tint set menulselect use the arrows to adjust the tint then press menulselect to accept your changes ting applies to NTSC video sources only Color The color setting adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color Use the up and down arrows to highlight Color press menulselect use the arrows to adjust the color then press menulselect to accept your changes Sharpness This setting adjusts sharpness of a video image Use the up and down arrows to highlight Sharpness press menuiselect use the arrows to cycle through the options soft med soft medium med hard and hard then press menu select to accept your selection Screen Aspect This setting adjusts display format of a video image Use the up and down arrows to highlight Screen Aspect press menulselect use the arrows to choose between 4 3 and 16 9 then press menulselect to accept your selection Blank screen Blank Screen determines what color is displayed when there is no active source and when the projector is in standby Use t
26. ceiver use the receiver s volume control If your HDTV tuner has a DVI or component output For DVI connect an optional DVI cable into the connector labeled PC 1 For component connect an optional component video cable into the connector labeled video 3 Follow the instruc tions in the previous section to connect and display these sources Projecting a video game To play a game from a video machine Connect your equipment as described in Connecting a Video Device on page 9 To play a video game from a computer Connect your equipment as described in Connecting a Com puter on page 23 Connecting a camcorder Connect your equipment as described in Connecting a Video Device on page 9 21I NOTE Lamp life will be extended if you turn the power off then wait minute while the lamp cools before unplugging the projector 22 The Lamp LED will light green when the lamp has cooled 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 page 45 for details After 15 minutes the lamp goes out To exit standby mode press the standby button again It may take several seconds for the projection lamp to reach full power and project the image
27. cking The projector adjusts tracking automatically to match the video signal from your computer However if the display shows evenly spaced fuzzy vertical lines or if the projected image is too wide or too narrow for the screen try turning Auto Image off then back on again If the image is still bad try adjusting the tracking manually override Turn Auto image off 2 Highlight Manual tracking press menulselect use the arrow buttons to adjust Manual tracking until the fuzzy vertical bars are gone then press menulselect Horizontal Vertical Position Follow these steps to manually adjust the position Turn Auto image off 2 Highlight Horizontal position press menu select use the arrow buttons to adjust the Horizontal position then press menulselect Repeat for Vertical position if necessary Positioning adjustments are saved when you turn off the projec tor 43 NOTE Your viewing preferences 44 may vary Cycle through the degamma options and pick the one you like the best video gamma FIGURE 34 Color Management menu Degamma Degamma tables contain preset color configurations optimized for the type of source You can select a degamma table that has been specifically tuned for either computer video or film input Highlight Degamma press menulselect use the left or right arrows to cycle through the options then press menulselect to select Color Space Standard This option applie
28. ctional 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 The projector is not run ning LED is lit green Make sure the projector has been turned on by pressing the power button on the remote or keypad Projector is running LED lit green but nothing appears on projection screen Make sure you have removed the lens cap on the projection lens at the front of the projector Projector is running LED blinking series of 3 fast amber but nothing appears on projection screen Check the projector s lamp to ensure that it is securely connected in the lamp module Make sure the lamp door is installed Make sure the lamp has not been in use for over 2 000 hours The lamp automatically shuts off at 2 000 hours See Replacing the Projection Lamp on page 49 Only the start up screen displays Verify that the cables are connected correctly Make sure that the cables do not have any bent pins Verify that the proper input source is connected and selected See Source keypad only or Data and Video remote only on page 30 If you are watching TV make sure the projector is connected to a tuner Attach the source to a TV If there is no image on the TV the problem is with the source not the projector 55 56 Table 3 Problem with the projector
29. d user customer for both the 3 year Product Warranty and the 1 year Accessory Warranty These Limited Warranty provisions shall apply only to the end user purchaser first person or entity that purchased a new Product for per sonal or business use and not for the purpose of distribution or resale To Be Eligible For Limited Warranty Coverage Any person exercising a claim under this Limited Warranty must establish to the satisfaction of BOXLIGHT both the date of purchase and that the Product was purchased new The sales receipt or invoice showing the date of purchase of the Product or Accessory is the proof of the date of purchase To Obtain Warranty Service During the Limited Warranty period to exercise this Limited Warranty the purchaser must first contact 1 BOXLIGHT 2 a service facility authorized by BOXLIGHT or 3 the place of original purchase For Warranty service the purchaser will be advised to return or deliver the defective Product freight and all fees prepaid to a BOXLIGHT Service Center or to a service facility authorized by BOXLIGHT When returning Product to BOXLIGHT a Return Material Authorization Number RMA is required and must be clearly displayed on the outside of the shipping carton or a similar package affording an equal degree of protection BOXLIGHT or the service facility authorized by BOXLIGHT will return the repaired replaced Product freight prepaid to the purchaser Products returned for Warranty service must
30. e included Contact Studio Experience immedi ately if anything is missing NOTE The projector automati cally expands 640x480 computer images to 800x600 You can dis play these images at their native resolutions by using the Resize fea ture See Resize on page 42 for more information NOTE The projector is compati ble with 1080i 1035i and 720P HDTV formats If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems use the Quick Start card that was included in the shipping box For com plete details on connecting and operating the projector refer to this User s Guide FIGURE Shipping box contents l Projector lens cap 2 Soft carry case 3 User s Guide and quick start card 4 Power cord 5 Remote control Enhanced Connectivity module Computer cable Audio Video A V cable S video cable Zoom ring power cord connector focus ring height adjustment button FIGURE 2 Front view of projector connector panel FIGURE 3 Back view of projector FIGURE 4 Back view of projector with Enhanced Connectivity Module attached Usage Guidelines e 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 ca
31. ee Using the On Screen Menus on page 33 for details Power button O This turns the lamp on and off See page 12 for startup instruc tions and see page 22 for shutdown instructions 3I 32 Zoom mode This activates the zoom feature When you press this button the zoom icon appears in the lower right corner of the screen Press the zoom button to zoom in on part of the image press the zoom button to zoom out When the image is zoomed you can use the up down left right arrow buttons to display a different part of the zoomed image pan the image Press zoom mode again to exit the mode and return the image to normal size You can also turn Zoom mode on using the Image menu and zoom and pan the image using the keystone buttons and arrows on the keypad See page 42 for details Zoom remote only This allows you to zoom in and out on a part of the image Standby O 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 page 45 for details The LED lights amber while the projector is in standby e If you press standby again within 15 minutes the projector returns to normal operations immediately The LED changes from amber to green e If you don t press standby again the lamp turns off after 15 minutes The LED blinks amber and the fans run while the pro jector cools down then the project
32. ess menuiselect Exit the menus to use the zoom feature The zoom icon appears in the lower right corner Use the keystone button to zoom in and use the keystone button to zoom out Use the keypad navigation but tons on the keypad to pan the zoomed image To exit zoom mode either turn the feature off in the Image menu or press the zoom mode button on the remote Auto Image The projector automatically adjusts tracking signal synchroniza tion and vertical and horizontal position for most computers If you want to adjust these features manually you must turn off Auto image first Highlight Auto image press menulselect then press the left or right arrow buttons to turn this feature off and on Manual Sync vy The projector adjusts signal synchronization automatically for vest e eee most computers But if the projected computer image looks fuzzy NOTE The Manual Sync or streaked try turning Auto image off then back on again If the image still looks bad try adjusting the signal synchronization manually Manual Tracking Horizontal Position and Vertical Position options are available only for ana Turn Auto Image off i a log computer sources The projec 2 Highlight Manual sync press menulselect use the arrow but tons to adjust Manual sync until the image is sharp and free of streaks then press menulselect tor sets these options automatically for digital computer and video sources with no manual Manual Tra
33. ghlight Status from the Main menu then press menu select exit FIGURE 38 Status menu Lamp Hours Used Indicates how many hours the current lamp has been in use The counter starts at zero hours and counts each hour the lamp is in use Replace the bulb when the brightness is no longer accept able See Replacing the Projection Lamp on page 49 for details Video Standard Shows the video standard being displayed Computer Resolution computer sources only Shows the resolution of the computer being displayed Source Indicates the active source PC 1 Analog PC 1 Digital PC 2 Ana log PC 2 Component Video 3 Component HDTV Video 1 S Video Video 2 Composite and Video 3 Component Software Version Indicates the projector s software version This information is useful when contacting Technical Support MAINTENANCE amp TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes how to clean the lens replace the projection lamp clean the projection lamp filter screens replace the batteries in the remote troubleshoot the projector Cleaning the Lens Follow these steps to clean the projection lens Apply a non abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft dry cloth e Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner and don t apply the cleaner directly to the lens e Abrasive cleaners solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the lens 2 Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens in a circular motion 3 If
34. h enhanced connectivity module attached This module adds all the connectivity you need for your home theater applications NOTE If you have turned Auto Source off page 45 you may need to press the source button more than once to display an active source The sources switch in this order PC Analog PC Digital Video 3 Component HDTV Video 3 Component Video S Video Video 2 Composite PC 2 Component and PC 2 Analog NOTE Monitor out is only available for analog computer 480p and HDTV sources The module connects to the projector via the projector s com puter connector Slide the tabs in the module into the grooves on the back of the projector then press the computer connector into the projector To remove the module press down all the way on the textured lever on the top left of the module to release the latch then slide the module off FIGURE 9 Connecting the connectivity module to the projector The module provides two computer and three video inputs see page 63 for a list of sources and audio video connectors The module also provides monitor out used to display images on your desktop computer s monitor as well as on the projection screen and RS 232 input to control the projector from an LCD control panel Connecting a Video Device You can connect VCRs DVD players camcorders digital cam eras video games HDTV receivers and TV tuners to the projec tor There is an aud
35. he tab on the battery door toward the top of the remote and lift the door off w Remove the old batteries and dispose of them in an environ mentally proper manner A Install two new AAA alkaline batteries Make sure you install each in the correct direction VI Insert the hooks on the battery door into the remote and press the tab to re install the door 53 54 Troubleshooting The LED on top of the projector tells you the state of the projec tor Table 2 LED behavior and meaning LED color behavior Meaning solid green the projector is plugged in or the projector has been turned on and the soft ware has initialized blinking green the power button has been pressed and the software is initializing solid amber the projector is in standby mode blinking amber the projector is powering down the fans are running to cool the lamp fast blinking amber indicates fan or lamp fail ure The following tables list possible symptoms and remedies to situ ations you may encounter The first table details potential prob lems with the projector the next one details potential problems with a video source and finally one listing potential problems with a computer source Table 3 Problem with the projector Symptom Remedy The projector is not run ning LED is not lit green Make sure that the power cord is properly con nected to a fully fun
36. he up and down arrows to highlight Blank screen press menulselect use the arrows to cycle through the options blue black and white then press menu select to accept your selec tion 35 36 Audio Menu FIGURE 28 Display menu Volume You can also adjust the volume directly from the projector s key pad Use the up and down arrows to highlight Volume press menu select use the arrows to adjust the volume then press menu select to accept your changes Mute This mutes the sound Use the up and down arrows to highlight Mute press menu select use the left or right arrow to turn mute on and off a green bar indicates a feature is on then press menu select to accept your changes Image Menu for Video Sources To access the Image menu settings press the menu select button to display the Main menu press the down arrow to highlight Image then press menu select again to access the Image menu exit resize native r overscan r zoom video standard NTSC FIGURE 29 Image menu for video sources Resize Resize allows you to select from among four different re sizing options The goal is to show the most detail on the screen while preserving the ratio of width to height Often the terms wide screen letterbox or letterbox or enhanced for widescreen or anamorphic appear on the back of DVDs Check for these terms then see the following table for guidelines for
37. ideo 1 S video Video 3 Component Video 2 Composite Video 1 S video Video 2 Composite Video 1 S video Video 2 Composite Video 1 S video Here are the connection cables included with the projector ml B yellow red white Composite cable SaaS SS SS S video cable a black VESA cable 32 FIGURE iL black Cables included with the projector Displaying a TV signal Determine the cables you ll need refer to the table on page 10 if necessary This depends on what type of output is coming from the tuner remember you cannot directly connect the coaxial cable that enters your house from a cable or satellite company the signal must pass through a tuner first Also determine if you want the sound to come out of the projector or out of your own audio system You can connect the audio directly to the projector to get sound from the 3 watt onboard speaker or you can con nect it to your stereo s receiver to get sound from your own speakers If your TV tuner has S video output Plug one end of the S video cable to the S video out connec tor on your tuner Figure 12 This connector may be labeled To Monitor 2 Plug the other end of the cable into the S video connector labeled video 1 on the projector aa maa eS E o ooe ped JE ooo ooo OO cede wod res
38. io input You can connect the audio directly to the projector to get sound from the 3 watt onboard speaker or you can connect it to your stereo s receiver to get sound from your own speakers Before connecting your projector you should decide which screen aspect you want to project Screen aspect is the ratio of the image width to image height TV screens are usually 1 33 1 also known as 4 3 HDTV and most DVDs are 1 78 1 or 16 9 If you re projecting onto a screen the size shape of the screen may answer this question for you If you are projecting onto a blank wall you don t have the screen size restriction What you plan to project will also help you choose between 4 3 and 16 9 Most regular TV shows are 4 3 most movies are 16 9 If you select 4 3 and play TV the image will fill the screen If you select 16 9 and play HDTV the image will fill the screen How ever if you select 4 3 and play a 16 9 DVD the image may be compressed horizontally or have black bars along the top and bottom see Figure 10 If you select 16 9 and play regular TV the image may be stretched horizontally or have black bars along the sides You will make this selection later using the onscreen menus page 35 but for now you just need to know which for mat you ll use most often black bars 16x9 image in a 4 3 space 3 8 L F 4x3 image in a g 9 x 16 9 space A E ra E black bars ro 4 16 FIGURE 10 4 3 and 16 9 sc
39. is option crops all the edges of the image to remove noise gen erated on the edges by your source Zoom This allows you to enter zoom mode without using the remote Highlight Zoom press menulselect use the left or right arrow buttons to turn zoom mode on then press menuiselect Exit the menus to use the zoom feature The zoom icon appears in the lower right corner Use the keystone button to zoom in and use the keystone button to zoom out Use the keypad navigation but tons on the keypad to pan the zoomed image To exit zoom mode either turn the feature off in the Image menu or press the zoom mode button on the remote Video Standard Vv When Video is set to Auto the projector attempts to pick the treet eee etter teeters video standard NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL PAL M PAL N PAL 60 NOTE If you already know the or SECAM automatically 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 PAL N graphical area it s often best to andPAL 60 video are similar to other video signals and cannot be manually select it automatically detected therefore they must be chosen manually If the projector is unable to detect the correct standard the colors might not look right or the image might appear torn If this happens manually select a video standard Highlight Video standard press menulselect use the left or right arrows to cycle
40. ive humidity non condensing Dimensions 10 4 x I 1 1 x 3 3 inches 264 x 283 x 85 mm with module 10 4 x 12 1 x 3 3 inches 264 x 307 x 85 mm Weight 6 1 Ibs 2 8 kg unpacked with module 6 7 Ibs 3 0 kg Optics Focus Range 6 5 33 feet 2 10 m Lamp Type 220 watt SHP lamp Input Power Requirements 100 120VAC 5A 50 60Hz 200 240VAC 3A 50Hz 6l A p pendix NOTE Use only Studio Experience approved accessories 62 Other products have not been tested with the projector Accessories Standard Accessories ship with the projector Quick Start card User s Guide Soft Case Shipping Box VESA Computer Cable 6 ft 1 8 m Audio Video Cable 6 ft 1 8 m S Video Cable 13 ft 4 m Remote Projection Lamp Module included in projector Lens Cap Enhanced Connectivity Module Power Cords one ships with projector type depends on country North American Power Cord Australian Power Cord UK Power Cord European Power Cord Danish Power Cord Swiss Power Cord Optional Accessories Hard Shell Shipping Case Audio Video Cable Projector Ceiling Mount Kit Deluxe Insta Theatre Screen 80 diagonal 4 3 ratio Deluxe Insta Theatre Screen 60 diagonal 4 3 ratio Wall or Ceiling Mountable Projection Screens Projection Lamp Module High definition S video Cable High definition Component Cable BOXLIGHT GyroMouse Presenter RF Remote Wireless keyboards and remotes
41. king manually to find an opti mal setting See Manual Sync on page 43 and Manual Tracking on page 43 The problem could be with your computer s video card If possible connect a different Deactivate the screen saver on your computer computer Projected colors don t Just as there are differences in the displays of dif match the computer or ferent monitors there are often differences video player s color between the computer image and the projected image Adjust the brightness tint and or contrast from the Display menu See Brightness on page 34 Tint on page 35 and Contrast on page 34 Image appears purplish Try selecting RGB as the color space setting See page 44 Before calling BOXLIGHT Technical Support for assistance please have the following information available ethe model name of your projector ethe projector s serial number located on the bottom label Call BOXLIGHT at 1 800 762 5757 or 360 779 7901 59 60 APPENDIX Specifications The projector must be operated and stored within the tempera ture and humidity ranges specified Temperature Operating 50 to 104 F 10 to 40 C at sea level 50 to 95 F 10 to 35 C at 10 000 feet Non operating 4 to 158 F 20 to 70 C Altitude Operating 0 to 10 000 feet 3 048 meters Non operating 0 to 20 000 feet 6 096 meters Humidity Operating and non oper 10 to 95 relat
42. laration of Conformity Manufacturer BOXLIGHT 19332 Powder Hill Place Poulsbo Washington USA We declare under our sole responsibility that the Studio Experience Cinema 12SF projector conforms to the following directives and norms EMC Directive 89 336 EEC Amended by 93 68 EEC EMC EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Amended by 93 68 EEC Safety EN 60950 1992 A1 A2 A3 A4 1997 November 2001 Trademarks Apple Macintosh and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc IBM and PS 2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Inc Microsoft PowerPoint and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Digital Light Pro cessing is a trademark or registered trademark of Texas Instruments Faroudja is a trademark or registered trademark of Faroudja Laboratories Inc 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 Enhanced Connectivity Module Connecting a Video Device Displaying a TV signal Displaying a DVD or VHS tape Projecting HDTV Projecting a video game Connecting a camcorder Connecting a Computer Displaying your Computer Source Turning Off the Projector Using the Projector Basic Image Adjustment Adjusting the Projector
43. monitor s cable into the monitor out connector on the projector Now you re ready to power up the projector and your computer NOTE Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their external video port when a sec ondary display device such as a projector is connected Refer to your computer manual for the command that activates the exter nal video port Activation com mands for some laptop computers are listed in the Customer Support section of our website 23 vw Displaying your Computer Source Aig Ue tg eg G8 0a eee ce eee I Remove the lens cap NOTE Always use the power cord 2 Plug the power cord into the side of the projector then plug it that shipped with the projector into your electrical outlet A surge protected power strip is recommended e The LED on the top of the projector Figure 24 on page 30 lights green 3 Turn on the lamp by pressing the green power button on the keypad or remote e A tone sounds when you press the button and the LED blinks green while the software initializes When initializa tion is complete the LED lights solid green and the startup screen appears 4 Turn on your computer a The first time you connect a particular computer to the pro jector the computer recognizes the projector as new hard ware and the Add New Hardware Wizard appears Follow these instructions to use the Wizard to load the cor rect driver which was installed with your Windows
44. nd the screen 48 project from the ceiling 48 projection distance 7 66 projector accessories 65 connecting video devices 11 positioning 7 project from behind the screen 48 returning for repair 5 setting up 7 specifications 63 troubleshooting problems 56 turning off 24 28 turning on 26 R rear projection 48 registering your projector 2 remote control advancing PowerPoint slides with 33 replacing the batteries 55 using 31 32 replacing projection lamp module 51 re positioning the image on the screen 45 resetting adjustments 49 resetting the lamp hour counter 53 Resize options 41 resizing the image 39 44 resolution 1 returning your projector for repair 5 RS 232 control 10 69 70 S safety guidelines iii Screen Aspect 11 37 SECAM video 43 sharpness 37 Source button 32 specifications 63 squaring the image 33 Standard resize option 42 standby 24 28 34 standby time 47 Status menu 50 T Technical Support in Europe 4 in USA 4 information to have on hand before you call 62 temperature limits 63 tint adjusting 37 troubleshooting 56 turning off the projector 24 28 turning on the projector 26 TV tuner 11 TV watching 13 v vertical lines displayed 45 Vertical Position 45 VHS tapes playing 17 video game connecting 23 video players VCRs 17 video standards 43 Volume buttons 34 volume adjusting 34 38 W warranty 5 watching a DVD or VHS tape 17 watching HDTV 21 watching regular TV
45. ned on A eWarning To replace the lamp turn off the projector 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 eWarning Please use the power cord provided Connect the power cord to a receptacle with a protective safety earth ground terminal e Warning Refer all service to qualified service personnel Ser vicing your own projector will void the warranty See below for the technical support contact information e Caution Don t block ventilation openings Use of an unautho rized ceiling mount may lead to ventilation blockage and or personal injury e Caution Don t subject projector to prolonged exposure to smoke e Caution Don t set liquids on the projector Spilled liquids may damage your projector e Caution Don t place the projector on a hot surface or in direct sunlight e Caution Do not drop the projector Transport the projector in a Studio Experience approved case see page 63 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 Use only a Studio Experience approved ceiling mount In the unlikely event of the bulb rupturing thor oughly clean the area around the projector and discard any edi ble items placed in that area Do not place objects in this area in front of the projector Technical Suppor
46. ns lens center i FIGURE 6 Projection angle in 16 9 mode 3 Make sure the projector is unplugged and your equipment is AA turned off WARNING Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may block the vents Do not use a non Studio Experience ceiling mount In the unlikely event of the bulb rupturing thoroughly clean the area in front of the projector and discard any edible items placed in that area Connecting the Enhanced Connectivity Module The connector panel on the back of the projector looks like this v Audio in NOTE Before you continue computer S video composite make sure the projector is video unplugged and your equipment is r oleam amp O ER turned off o i FIGURE 7 Connector panel The projector ships with an enhanced connectivity module When you attach it to the back of the projector it looks like this ter computer component ot used Control RS 232 computer I MI audio in PH ayo 2 CEE A A AX oo S computer 2 composite i computer 2 VGA P Sac oe ee audio in audio in for all video sources FIGURE 8 Connector panel wit
47. o the screen 66 Dual Mode DMD 1 DVDs playing 17 E elevator button foot 30 Enhanced Connectivity Module attaching to the projector 10 connectors 9 65 Enhanced Widescreen 41 F focusing the image 29 forward back buttons 33 fuzzy lines 45 H HDTV 1 21 37 height adjustment 30 Horizontal Position 45 l IBM compatible computers 1 image adjusting 26 29 centering 45 focusing 29 fuzzy lines 45 offset 8 resolution 1 reversed 48 size 7 66 squaring 33 zooming 29 Image menu options Auto Image 45 Horizontal Vertical Position 45 Manual Sync 45 Manual Tracking 45 Overscan 43 Resize 39 44 Video Standard 43 Zoom 43 44 image offset 8 K keypad 32 keystone 33 L lamp cleaning filter screens 54 ordering 64 65 replacing 51 lamp hour counter 50 51 53 Language menu 49 language selecting for menus 49 laptop computers compatibility 25 connecting 25 LED 32 34 56 LED behavior 56 lens cap 64 cleaning 51 letterbox 41 M Macintosh computers compatibility 1 maintenance 51 Manual Synch 45 Manual Tracking 45 menus See on screen menus mute 38 N Native resize option 42 NTSC video 43 0 on screen menus changing language of 49 displaying 35 overscan 43 P PAL video 43 playing a video game 23 Power button 14 18 22 26 33 power cord connecting 14 18 22 26 ordering 64 power up sequence 28 60 PowerPoint slides advancing with the remote 33 project from behi
48. on the outside of the module Figure 40 CAUTION Never operate the projector with the lamp door open or removed This disrupts the air flow and causes the projector to overheat ay ol Ooo go FIGURE 40 Loosening the screws on the lamp module 50 5 Lift and grasp the metal bail wire and lift the module out Fig ure 41 Dispose of the lamp module in an environmentally proper manner FIGURE 41 Removing the lamp module 6 Install the new lamp module being sure to align the connec tors properly 7 Push the module in until it is flush with the bottom case of the projector 8 Tighten the screws on the outside of the module 9 Replace the lamp door by inserting the hooks on the lamp door into the slots on the projector and pressing the lamp door into place The arrow on the lamp door should point to the lock icon on the bottom of the projector If the lamp door does not fit properly or bulges out remove the door and re seat the lamp module 10 Plug in the power cord and press the green power button to turn the projector back on l I To reset the lamp hour counter in the Status window press and hold the volume button then press the source button while still holding down the volume button for 5 seconds Verify that the counter was reset by viewing the counter in the Status window WARNING Do not drop the lamp module or touch the glass bulb The glas
49. or shuts off and the LED lights solid green Volume keypad only lt 4 lt To increase the volume press volume To decrease the vol ume press volume lt Using the On Screen Menus The projector has menus that allow you to make image adjust ments and change a variety of settings Most of these adjustments aren t available directly from the keypad To open the on screen menus press the menu select button on the keypad or remote The menus automatically close after 30 seconds if no buttons are pressed This displays the Main menu and changes the volume source and standby buttons on the keypad to menu navigation and adjustment buttons the arrow LEDs around the buttons light green to indicate the change Press the corresponding buttons to move the cursor up and down or use the arrow buttons on the remote The selected menu is highlighted color management advanced FIGURE 26 Main menu To change a menu setting use the up and down arrow buttons to move the cursor up and down to the item you want to change the selected item is highlighted then press menu select When an item is selected its button appears depressed to provide a visual indication of selection Use the left and right arrows to adjust the setting or turn it on and off Press menu select when you are done Press the up and down arrows to move to another setting When you have completed your adjustments navigate to Exit then press menu
50. p for a period of three 3 years e Year Parts Only Accessory Warranty From the date of purchase BOXLIGHT warrants that the cus tomer replaceable and accessory products will conform to the manufacturers specifications and be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of one 1 year 120 Day Replacement Lamp Warranty BOXLIGHT warrants the Lamp Product purchased in the projector and Lamp Products purchased separately as replacements after the initial Projector purchase for 120 days During the Warranty period for the Product BOXLIGHT warrants that Replacement lamps which are purchased at the time of projector purchase will have a 120 day warranty from the date the spare lamp is put into use WARRANTY LIMITATION AND EXCLUSION THIS WARRANTY SETS FORTH BoxLiGHTt S MAXIMUM LIABILITY FOR ITS PRODUCT THIS WARRANTY EXTENDS ONLY TO PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM BOXLIGHT OR A BOXLIGHT AUTHORIZED RESELLER BOXLIGHT shall have no further obligation under the foregoing Limited War ranty if the Product has been damaged due to abuse misuse neglect smoke exposure cigarette or other wise accident unusual physical or electrical stress unauthorized modifications including use of an unauthorized mount 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 was intended This Warr
51. reen aspects You can connect the projector to most video devices that can out put video You cannot directly connect the coaxial cable that enters your house from a cable or satellite company the signal must pass through a tuner first Examples of tuners are digital cable boxes VCRs digital video recorders and satellite TV boxes Basically any device that can change channels is considered a tuner The next step is to figure out what type of connectors output the equipment you want to connect has If there is more than one output select the highest quality one Component video has the best quality followed by S video then composite video Here is a list of possible input signals and the connectors they should be connected to on the projector Input Signal Standard Broadcast TV not HDTV via cable digital cable satellite TV DirectTV HDTV DVD VCR Video Camera Video Game Connector Composite video S video Component Video Component video VGA DVI Composite video S video Component Video Composite video S video Composite video S video Composite video S video Connector Label on Projector video 2 video 1 video 3 video 3 PC2 PC1 video 2 video 1 video 3 video 2 video 1 video 2 video 1 video 2 video 1 Source name on Screen Video 2 Composite Video 1 S video Video 3 Component Video 3 Component PC2 Analog PC1 Analog or PC1 Digital Video 2 Composite V
52. s If your HDTV tuner has a 5 pin VGA output Plug one end of the VESA cable to the VGA connector on your HDTV source Figure 18 This connector may be labeled To Monitor 2 Plug the other end of the cable into the VESA connector labeled PC 2 on the projector SS Po bogo p c lo booopes ooo ooo o OO El VESA cable FIGURE 8 Connecting the projector to an HDTV source using the VESA cable 3 If you want sound from the projector s speaker plug the A V cable s white connector into the left audio out connector on your tuner Plug the cable s red connector into the right audio out connector on the tuner 4 Plug the A V cable s other white connector into the white audio L connector on the projector Plug the cable s other red connector into the red audio R connector on the projec tor The yellow connectors on the A V cable remain unused NOTE If needed you can pur chase longer cables at your local electronics store 19 20 5 Plug the power cord into the side of the projector then plug it into your electrical outlet A surge protected power strip is recommended e The LED on the top of the projector Figure 24 on page 30 lights green Now you are ready to turn on the equipment and watch HDTV 6 Remove the projector s lens cap
53. s menu select again while Exit is highlighted to close the menus The menus automatically close after 30 seconds if no buttons are pressed When you close the menus the projector saves any changes you made For more information about the on screen menus see page 33 Source keypad only or Data and Video remote only When you have more than one source computer and video con nected to the projector select between them by pressing the source button on the keypad or the data or video button on the remote Keystone Use this feature to adjust the image vertically and make a squarer image Press the keystone button to reduce the upper part of the image and press the keystone button to reduce the lower part You can also adjust keystone from the Display menu see page 34 for details on the menu increasing keystone lt j decreasing keystone t FIGURE 25 Adjusting the keystone Forward back buttons remote only These buttons are not used with video sources These buttons act like the page up and page down buttons on your computer s keyboard You can use them to advance through a slide show in PowerPoint presentations To use this feature you must purchase an optional M1 DA cable and connect the USB connector on that cable to the computer Up down left right arrow buttons remote only Use these buttons to navigate through and make adjustments to the on screen menus S
54. s first during power up for active video see Default Source on page 45 If necessary adjust the zoom or focus of the image by turn ing the rings around the lens See page 27 If you are projecting on a 4 3 screen change the screen aspect to 4 3 See page 35 If the image is not square use the keystone buttons on the remote to adjust the image s shape See page 31 Insert the tape or disk you want to play then start playing it Some DVDs start automatically some require you to select Play Movie from the startup screen Select a different resize option if desired The choices are standard widescreen letterbox enhanced widescreen and native See page 42 for details If you connected the audio cables to the projector use the volume buttons on the keypad to adjust the volume If you connected the audio cables from your video device to your receiver use the receiver s volume control If necessary make adjustments to the image using the pro jector s on screen menus To open the menus press the menu select button on the keypad or remote then select the Display or Image sub menu For more information about the menus see page 33 17 If your video device has composite video output Plug the A V cable s round yellow connector into the com posite video out connector on your video device Figure 17 This connector may be labeled To Monitor 2 Plug the other yellow connector into the yello
55. s may shatter and cause injury 51 Cleaning the Projection Lamp Filter Screens In dirty or dusty environments the dust filter screens on the lamp module can become clogged causing high temperatures inside the lamp module These high temperatures can cause pre mature lamp failure Routine maintenance to remove dust and dirt from the screens lowers the lamp operating temperature and prolongs lamp life To maximize lamp life you may want to clean the screen every 250 hours I Remove the lamp module Refer to Replacing the Projection Lamp on page 49 for instructions 2 Examine the dust filter screens on each side of the lamp mod ule If necessary use a vacuum cleaner set on low power to clean the screens Then use a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol to lightly wipe each screen After you ve wiped each screen blow away any remaining contaminants screen screen FIGURE 42 Lamp module screens 3 Before you replace the lamp use the vacuum cleaner to clean the lamp housing in the projector 4 Replace the lamp and lamp door 52 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 Turn the remote face down in your hand N Push t
56. s to computer and component video sources it won t appear in the menu for S video or composite video sources It allows you to select a color space that has been specif ically tuned for your video input When Auto is selected the pro jector automatically determines the standard Choose RGB for computer sources choose either SMPTE240 REC709 or REC601 for component video sources Highlight Color Space Standard press menulselect use the left or right arrows to cycle through the options then press menu select to select Auto Color Gain When this feature is On the projector automatically sets the red green and blue color gains for each source When it is off you can manually adjust the color gains Red Green Blue To manually adjust the color gains l Turn Auto Color Gain off 2 Highlight Red Green or Blue press menulselect use the arrow buttons to adjust the gain then press menulselect Control Menu To access the Control menu settings press the menu select button to display the Main menu press the down arrow to highlight Control then press menu select again to access the Control menu auto source default source PC 1 digital standby time 15 minutes FIGURE 35 Control menu Auto Source When this feature is On the projector automatically finds the active source checking the default source first When this feature is Off the projector defaults to the source selected in Default Source To display
57. select You are returned to the top of the Main menu Press menu select again to exit the Main menu or navigate to another submenu NOTE Some menu items may be grayed out dimmed at certain times This indicates the item is not applicable to your setup or the item is not enabled until another selection is made 33 34 Display Menu To access the Display menu settings press the menulselect button to display the Main menu press the down arrow to highlight Display then press menulselect again to access the Display menu exit keystone brightness contrast tint color sharpness screen aspect blank screen FIGURE 27 Display menu Keystone This option helps to keep the image square as the angle of projec tion is changed Use this feature to adjust the image vertically and make a squarer image See page 31 for details on keystone adjustments Press the down button to highlight Keystone then press menu select Use the left and right arrows to adjust the key stone setting Press menu select to accept your changes Brightness Adjusting the brightness changes the intensity of the image Use the up and down arrows to highlight Brightness press menu select use the arrows to adjust the brightness then press menulselect to accept your changes Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the light est and darkest parts of the picture Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of
58. t If you need assistance call BOXLIGHT Technical Support at 1 800 762 5757 or 360 779 7901 INTRODUCTION The Studio Experience Cinema 12SF multimedia projector is specifically designed for home theater applications It generates crisp clear images using Digital Light Processing DLP tech nology and Faroudja video processing It is easy to connect easy to use easy to transport and easy to maintain Image Resolution The projector has a Dual Mode DMD that provides two resolu tions 848x480 for 16 9 format and 800x600 for 4 3 format see page 9 for more information on video formats For computer sources the SVGA resolution of the Cinema 12SF s projected image is 800x600 The projector is compatible with screen resolutions up to 1024x768 If your computer s screen reso lution is higher than 1024x768 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 Most standard VCRs DVD players progressive and inter laced HDTV sources DVI sources including HDCP mate rial TV and satellite tuners camcorders video games and laser disc players IBM compatible computers including laptops up to 1024x768 resolution Apple Macintosh and PowerBook computers up to 1024x768 resolution Unpacking the Projector The projector comes with the items shown in Figure 1 Check to make sure all ar
59. through the options then press menulselect to video standard used in your geo select 4l 42 Image Menu for Computer Sources To access the Image menu settings press the menu select button to display the Main menu press the down arrow to highlight Image then press menu select again to access the Image menu native auto image manual sync manual tracking as SSG horizontal position 25 gt vertical position 25 r FIGURE 33 Image menu for computer sources Resize Resize allows you to select from among four different re sizing options The default is Enhanced Widescreen which preserves the aspect ratio of the original theater version and is designed to be used with content that is Enhanced for Widescreen TVs This option yields more detail than Widescreen Letterbox Widescreen Letterbox also preserves the 16x9 aspect ratio of the original the ater version but the image is placed in a 4x3 space so black bars appear at the top and bottom of the image Standard resizes the image from its original version to fit a standard 4x3 aspect ratio screen Native displays the image with no resizing Highlight Resize press menu select use the left or right arrow buttons to cycle through the options then press menu select to select Zoom This allows you to enter zoom mode without using the remote Highlight Zoom press menulselect use the left or right arrow buttons to turn zoom mode on then pr
60. to pur chase the product may be brought by purchaser more than one year after the cause of action has accrued Governing Law Any action regardless of form arising out of the agreement to purchase the product is governed by Washington State law Mandatory Arbitration Any action regardless of form arising out of the agreement to purchase the product is subject to mandatory arbitration SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDEN TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS DEPENDING ON JURISDICTION Part Number 010 0315 00 5466User qxd 11 1 01 11 36 AM Page 9 it Printed on recycled paper 010 0315 00
61. udio cable connecting 13 16 17 20 21 25 Audio menu options Mute 38 Volume 38 Auto color gain 46 auto image 45 auto source 47 batteries installing 55 type 55 Blank Screen 37 brightness adjusting 36 buttons on keypad Keystone 33 Menu select 32 Power 33 Source 32 Standby 34 Volume 34 c cable box 11 13 cables audio 13 16 17 20 21 25 computer cable 2 25 included with projector 2 12 64 ordering 64 power 64 camcorder connecting 23 ceiling projection 48 centering the image 30 45 cleaning the lamp filter screens 54 cleaning the projection lens 51 color gain adjusting 46 Color Management menu options Auto color gain 46 Color Space Standard 46 Degamma 46 Color Space Standard 46 colors adjusting 37 not displayed 59 compatibility IBM compatible 1 Macintosh 1 video devices 1 computers compatible 1 connecting 25 67 68 connecting audio cable 13 16 17 20 21 25 camcorder 23 computers 25 DVD or VHS tape players 17 power cord 14 18 22 26 television tuner 13 video device 11 video game 23 connectors on module 9 12 contents of the box 2 64 contrast adjusting 36 Control menu options Auto source 47 Default Source 47 Standby Time 47 D Default Source 47 Degamma 46 Display menu options Blank screen 37 Brightness 36 Color 37 Contrast 36 Keystone 36 Screen Aspect 37 Sharpness 37 Tint 37 Display Messages 48 Display Startup Screen 48 displaying on screen menus 32 distance t
62. use it to overheat and turn off If this happens you must wait a minute before attempting to turn it back on Handle the projector as you would any product with glass components Be especially careful not to drop it 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 Transport the projector in a vendor approved hard or soft case Do not subject projector to prolonged exposure to smoke Smoke may cause damage to the projector 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 54 If this manual doesn t answer your question call BOXLIGHT Tech nical Support at 1 800 762 5757 or 360 779 7901 Warranty This product is backed by a limited three year warranty The details of the warranty are printed at the back of this manual SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR There are a number a factors to consider when determining where to set up the projector including the size and shape of your screen the location of your power outlets and the distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment Here are some general guidelines vw Position the projector on a flat surface at a right angle tothe tere reer e eee screen NOTE To ensure adequate cable e The projector must be within 10 feet 3 m of your power access do not place the projector
63. ut j Anamorphic means the same as black bars Enhanced for widescreen black bars 16 4 FIGURE 30 16 9 input on 4 3 screen with Resize set to Enhanced Widescreen Widescreen Letterbox preserves the 16 9 aspect ratio If you have a 16 9 source and screen the image fills the screen Figure 31 If you have a 16 9 source and a 4 3 screen the image is placed in a 4 3 space so black bars appear at the top and bottom of the image v NOTE A source that says Wide Letterbox image input 16 9 image fills 16 9 screen black bars screen usually means the same 9 9 as Widescreen Letterbox gt black bars 16 16 FIGURE 3 16 9 input on 16 9 screen with Resize set to Widescreen Letterbox 39 40 Standard resizes the image from its original version to fit a stan dard 4 3 aspect ratio screen If you have a 4 3 source and screen the image fills the screen If you have a 4 3 source on a 16 9 screen the image is placed in a 16 9 space so black bars appear at the sides of the image 4 3 image input 4 3 image on 16 9 screen O black bars black bars FIGURE 32 4 3 input on 16 9 screen with Resize set to Standard Native displays the image with no resizing Highlight Resize press menu select use the left or right arrow buttons to cycle through the options then press menu select to select Overscan Th
64. w composite connector labeled video 2 on the projector 8 8c Sie ji A o bodo pE composite video cable l FIGURE 17 Connecting the projector to a video player using the audio video A V cable 3 If you want sound from the projector s speaker plug the A V cable s white connector into the left audio out connector on your video device Plug the cable s red connector into the right audio out connector on the video device 4 Plug the A V cable s other white connector into the white audio L connector on the projector Plug the cable s other red connector into the red audio R connector on the projec tor 5 Follow steps 5 10 starting on page 16 Projecting HDTV Determine the cables you ll need refer to the table on page 10 if necessary This depends on what type of output is coming from the tuner remember you cannot directly connect the coaxial cable that enters your house from a cable or satellite company the signal must pass through a tuner first Also determine if you want the sound to come out of the projector or out of your own audio system You can connect the audio directly to the projector to get sound from the 3 watt onboard speaker or you can con nect it to your stereo s receiver to get sound from your own speaker
65. which resize option to select for which setup Following the table is a descrip tion of the Resize options v NOTE Your viewing preferences may vary from those listed Cycle through the resize options and pick the one you like the best 37 38 Table Resize options for various setups and this choose this If you have ete i screen resize to get this image this source i aspect option standard TV 4 3 standard full screen standard TV 16 9 standard 4 3 image with side bars VHS tape 4 3 standard full screen VHS tape 16 9 standard 4 3 image with side bars DVD instan 4 3 standard full screen dard DVD in stan 16 9 standard 4 3 image with dard side bars DVD in 4 3 widescreen 16 9 image with widescreen letterbox top bottom bars letterbox DVD in 16 9 widescreen full screen widescreen letterbox letterbox DVD in 4 3 enhanced 16 9 image with enhanced widescreen top bottom bars widescreen anamorphic DVD in 16 9 enhanced full screen enhanced widescreen widescreen anamorphic HDTV 4 3 enhanced 16 9 image with widescreen top bottom bars HDTV 16 9 enhanced full screen widescreen The default Resize option is Enhanced Widescreen which pre serves the 16 9 aspect ratio and is designed to be used with con tent that is Enhanced for Widescreen TVs v NOTE A source that says r g 16x9 image on 4 3 screen 7 16x9 image inp
66. you don t intend to use the projector immediately replace the lens cap Replacing the Projection Lamp The lamp hour counter in the Status menu counts the number of hours the lamp has been in use After 1 980 hours of use the mes sage Change Lamp temporarily appears on the screen when the projector is turned on Change the lamp within the next 20 hours After 2 000 hours the lamp will not light You can order new lamp modules from Studio Experience See Accessories on page 62 for information Follow these steps to replace the projection lamp Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord 2 Wait 30 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly WARNING To avoid burns allow the projector to cool for at least 30 minutes before you open the lamp module door Never extract the lamp module while the projector is operating 49 3 Invert the projector on a soft flat surface then push the ridge on the lamp door toward the back Figure 39 The arrow on the lamp door should point to the unlock icon on the bottom AA of the projector Lift the door up 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 39 Z Removing the lamp door 4 Loosen the two non removable screws

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