BOXLIGHT 12SF manual Image Resolution, Compatibility, Unpacking the Projector

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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 are 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.

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Contents Cinema 12SF User’s Guide Page Canada Safety CertificationsFCC Warning Trademarks Declaration of ConformityPage Table of Contents Index Maintenance & TroubleshootingAppendix Safety Terms Safety Definitions Safety SymbolsTechnical Support Important Operating ConsiderationsAtely if anything is missing Image ResolutionCompatibility Unpacking the ProjectorT r o d u c t i o n Front view of projector If You Need Assistance WarrantyUsage Guidelines Setting UP the Projector T t i n g O j e c t o r Connecting the Enhanced Connectivity Module HDTV, Video 3-Component, Video Connecting a Video Device Here are the connection cables included with the projector If your TV tuner has S-video output Displaying a TV signalVideo cable Cable Page If your TV tuner has component video output If your TV tuner has composite video outputIf your video device has S-video output Displaying a DVD or VHS tapeVideo cable Cable Page If your video device has composite video output If your Hdtv tuner has a 15-pin VGA output Projecting HdtvT t i n g O j e c t o r To play a game from a video machine Connecting a camcorderProjecting a video game If your Hdtv tuner has a DVI or component outputTurning Off the Projector Do you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector? Connecting a ComputerDisplaying your Computer Source Page Turning Off the Projector Adjusting the Projector Basic Image AdjustmentI n g O j e c t o r Using the Remote Control Source keypad only or Data and Video remote only Using the Keypad and Remote ButtonsMenu/select Up/down/left/right arrow buttons remote only Power buttonKeystone + Forward/back buttons remote onlyStandby Zoom modeVolume keypad only Zoom +/- remote onlyUsing the On-Screen Menus Contrast Display MenuKeystone BrightnessScreen Aspect TintColor SharpnessMute VolumeAudio Menu Resize Image Menu for Video SourcesAspect Option To get this imageThis source Input on 43 screen with Resize set to Enhanced Widescreen Vsdfhvreodfneduvdsshdudwwkhwrsdqgerwwrpriwkh LpdjhVhohfw NativeGLVSOD\VWKHLPDJHZLWKQRUHVLLQJVideo Standard OverscanZoom Resize DOORZV\RXWRVHOHFWIURPDPRQJIRXUGLIIHUHQWUHVLLQJ Image Menu for Computer Sources7XUQ$XWRLPDJHRII 7XUQ$XWR,PDJHRII7RPDQXDOO\DGMXVWWKHFRORUJDLQV 7XUQ$XWR&RORU*DLQRII Color Management MenuIrufrpsrqhqwylghrvrxufhv 7KLVRSWLRQOHWV\RXVHOHFWKRZORQJWKHODPSVWD\VRQDQGWKH Control MenuRpsrqhqw Display Messages Advanced MenuRear Project Ceiling ProjectLanguage Menu ResetWkhluruljlqdovhwwlqjv 6KRZVWKHYLGHRVWDQGDUGEHLQJGLVSOD\HG Status MenuReplacing the Projection Lamp Cleaning the LensPrwlrq I n t e n a n c e Troubleshooting Wxuqwkhsurmhfwruedfnrq SurshupdqqhuSurmhfwru Wkhodpskrxvlqjlqwkhsurmhfwru 5HSODFHWKHODPSDQGODPSGRRU Cleaning the Projection Lamp Filter ScreensReplacing the Batteries in the Remote Control LED behavior and meaning TroubleshootingLit green, but nothing Ning LED is not lit greenNing LED is lit green Projector is running LEDLamp shuts off Problem with the projector No soundLamp seems to be getting DimmerImage is not square Image isn’t centered onImage is too wide or narrow For screenImage appears torn Problem with a video image Image from componentSource appears greenish Streaked Problem with a computer image Screen resolution is notRight Image is noisy orI n t e n a n c e Troubleshooting Specifications Standard Accessories ship with the projector AccessoriesSource Video Audio Optional AccessoriesAudio/video inputs on the Enhanced Connectivity Module Image Width Projected Image SizeDistance to screen Diagonal Maximum MinimumProjected image size for 43 aspect ratio P e n d i Numerics IndexD e Rughulqj Uhsodflqj VWDQGE\WLPH 6WDWXVPHQX Duudqwvdviroorzv PdqfhLimitation of Liability Boxlight